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3FORCE Release New Album “Unleash” on June 14th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 9, 2024
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Prepare to be transported to the neon-lit streets of a cyberpunk future as 3FORCE, the pioneers of contemporary retro music, prepare to release their highly anticipated album, Unleash. Available for pre-order now, from FiXT.
 
With Unleashed, 3FORCE seamlessly blends club-friendly beats with ‘80s melodic nostalgia. With tracks like “Get Down,” which the band describes as offering, “an immersive cosmic cyberpunk experience…”, “Prevention” that showcases 3FORCE’s ability to seamlessly blend synthwave and dance with hints of electronic and rock, the infectious single “Masks Off” an adrenaline-fueled adventure, and “Meet The Devil,” a collaboration with Minute Taker, delving into the darker side of human nature the album is a sonic journey that fuses synthwave, electronic, and dance pop into a happy and energetic soundscape from start to finish; from “Get Down” to “Farewell.” Each single offers a glimpse into 3FORCE‘s meticulously crafted and polished production work.

Purchase/Stream: https://link.fixtmusic.com/unleash_full

Take the heroes journey through pulsating beats and retro-inspired synths. Whether you’re cruising the streets in your car or the night club, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and the apocalypse, 3FORCE has you covered. 

Fusing modern EDM rhythms with retro synthesizers and injecting the result with a shot of science fiction, 3FORCE stands as pioneers in the new generation of retro artists. The Russian trio took the synthwave world by storm with their electrifying debut, Intergalactic, whose mix of club-friendly beats and ‘80s melodic nostalgia established them as one of the most innovative artists on the edges of retro electronic music.

3FORCE experienced a breakout moment with the release of their follow-up album, Resistance, earning them acclaim from synthwave and EDM audiences while racking up over a million streams on Spotify alone. In 2018, 3FORCE signed a multi-album deal with independent label FiXT, re-releasing their first two albums and embarking on a new creative path in the process.

2019 was punctuated by a series of remarkable singles leading up to the group’s latest full-length recording Divide & Collide, released in January of 2020, a creatively ambitious effort featuring collabs with diverse artists including Scandroid, Megan McDuffee, and Raizer. The warm reception to the release helped cement 3FORCE as one of the most popular artists creating cyberpunk music today.

In July of 2020, 3FORCE kicked off the release path to their next album with a brand new track, “Pursuit”, finished up the year with two new singles “The Watchers,” “Abyss” (feat. Scandroid) [Gancher & Ruin Remix], and rolled through 2021 with four new singles, “In The House In A Heartbeat,” scoring a feature on Dread Central, “Alpha Prophecy,” “Equiviolent,” which featured on FiXT‘s flagship series Altered: Regeneration, and “Midnight Overdrive.” The trio also had seven songs featured on the video game Curved Space, an arcade style twin shooter, released in June 2021.

3FORCE Online
https://www.facebook.com/3ForceRussia/
https://vk.com/3forceofficial
https://www.instagram.com/3forceofficial/
https://twitter.com/3forceofficial
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https://3force.bandcamp.com/album/unleash-2

KURT FROHLICH Releases New Album “1977”, Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 9, 2024
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Golden Robot Records is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated debut solo album from Kurt Frohlich, the charismatic lead singer of Riley’s L.A. Guns. Titled ‘1977’, the album was released on June 7, with CDs available in mid-July.

‘1977’ marks Kurt Frohlich’s first solo venture, showcasing his multifaceted talent as both performer and producer. The seven-track album is a raw, unfiltered homage to the gritty punk and rock-and-roll sound that defined 1970s New York—a sound that has deeply influenced Kurt’s musical journey and artistic expression. With its share of hooks and raw guitar power, ‘1977’ feels like a time back in the ’70s when rock and roll was tough, wild, and unpredictable.

Order the album at: https://orcd.co/kurt-frohlich-1977

Listeners can expect a visceral experience with ‘1977’, as the album channels the raw energy and rebellious spirit of a bygone era. Each track is a testament to Kurt’s dedication to authenticity, filled with powerful guitar riffs and captivating hooks that evoke the essence of classic rock and punk.

Kurt Frohlich is best known as the dynamic lead vocalist of Riley’s L.A. Guns, bringing his unique style and energy to the legendary rock band. With ‘1977’, Kurt steps into a new chapter, presenting a deeply personal and sonically rich solo project that pays tribute to the sounds that have influenced him since his early days as a musician.

https://www.facebook.com/KurtFrohlichOfficial/
https://www.kurtfrohlich.net/
https://www.instagram.com/frohlichkurt
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqW8KAezUlZBhtZR8bNXU9A

Maltese DAMAGED & CO Sign with Wormholedeath for Special Edition of Critically Acclaimed Debut Album “Life’s Grand Delusion”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 8, 2024
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Get ready for a powerful shot of melodic metal adrenaline! Maltese outfit DAMAGED & CO has joined forces with Wormholedeath Records to unleash a special edition of their critically acclaimed debut album, “Life’s Grand Delusion.” This powerhouse release, dropping on July 19th, 2024, will be supercharged with 3 exclusive bonus tracks.

“It’s been over a year since Damaged & Co. have released our first full-length album ‘Life’s Grand Delusion ‘.” exclaims the band.“Now time has come to broaden the horizon as regards to distribution and breaking into new markets. After receiving their offer and giving it much thought, the band decided to become part of the Wormholedeath family. This well-established label based in Italy will be our partner in further promotion of the album and distribution in Europe, America, and Japan. We are looking forward to this collaboration. From what we have experienced so far, Wormholedeath are very attentive to their client’s needs and gives you all the required attention.”

“Life’s Grand Delusion” is the debut album by the Malta-based alternative/melodic metal outfit DAMAGED & CO. The full-length is composed of eleven tracks (including one instrumental), written in four years, showcasing different influences from metalcore, dark/symphonic metal, and alternative metal. What makes “Life’s Grand Delusion” so brilliant and unique is the band’s ability to make every song a gem, with a clear identity, and a straight message. The songs are far from being “technical” but shine for being written by the band as a whole. Thanks to hard collective work, the sound and the lyrics of each song are intimately connected, both in the mood and in the meaning. The lyrics usually deal with existential issues: life, death, the afterlife, and anything in between, and how we, as individuals deal with pain tragedy, addiction, anger, persecution, loss, and finding a purpose in life. As a reflection, the album’s atmosphere is melancholic and bitter. There is no place for innocence, or “naive positivism”. Time is limited, we have to grow up and take a stand, because life is hard and, when we are deprived of love, it becomes a perennial grave. Like a photographer, who portrays reality for what it is, DAMAGED & CO. is thirsty for Clarity and Truth (a word that comes back several times during the album), without pretending to take the world on one’s shoulders to revolutionize it.
The cohesive force of the band is underlined by the high-class mixing and mastering by Matt Hyde, who has worked with bands like Slipknot, Bullet for My Valentine, Trivium, Machine Head, As I Lay Dying, and Chimaira.

1. Truth
2. Destiny
3. Life’s Grand Delusion
4. Carpe Diem
5. Corvus
6. Dragonfly in Amber
7. Vengeance is Mine
8. Grave Digger
9. Clenching Fists
10. Afflicted
11. Reflections
12. Here To Stay (Bonus Track)
13. Kill o’Clock (Bonus Track)
14. Broken Fields (Bonus Track)

Experience the band’s electrifying sound firsthand with the official music video for “Truth”:

DAMAGED & CO’s journey began in Malta in 2017 as a duo, blossoming into a full-fledged band in 2018. Their ambition transcended borders, leading them to conquer stages in Italy by 2019. Singles like “Here to Stay,” “Kill o’Clock,” and “Broken Fields” propelled them forward, culminating in a well-deserved signing with HADES MANAGEMENT in 2020. After a pandemic-induced hiatus, they stormed back onto the scene in 2021, delivering a string of powerful performances that continued to garner acclaim throughout 2022 and 2023. Their Matt Hyde-produced debut, “Life’s Grand Delusion,” solidified their position as a force to be reckoned with.

DAMAGED & CO has graced the same stage as metal royalty like LORDI and rocked festivals like DARK MALTA and FARSONS BEER FESTIVAL. Their insatiable drive led them to play in major events in Malta and countries such as Italy and Israel. They have set their targets to perform in other countries and break into the festival circuit.

Follow DAMAGED & CO on their social media channels and explore their musical universe:
linktr.ee/DamagedandCo
www.facebook.com/Damagedandco
www.instagram.com/damagedandco
www.threads.net/@damagedandco
www.tiktok.com/@damagedandco
www.youtube.com/@DamagedandCo
SpotifyDamagedCo

Prepare to be blown away by DAMAGED & CO’s explosive melody and metal fury blend!

RUFF MAJIK Announce New Studio Album “Moth Eater”, Reveal First Single ‘What A Time To Be A Knife’ Feat. Reegan du Buisson

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 8, 2024
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[source: Sound Of Liberation Records]

Following their latest, much acclaimed 2023-album ‘Elektrik Ram’, South Africa’s megalithic Ruff Majik has announced the release of a new studio offering! Moth Eater will be released on September 27, 2024 via SOL Records, the label imprint run by Sound Of Liberation (Desertfest Berlin, Keep It Low, Up In Smoke etc. and booking agency for numerous, high-class artists of the stoner, psych, rock and doom metal / sludge scene). Visit the SOL Records Shop here: https://shop.soundofliberation.com

A first album single taken off Ruff Majik‘s upcoming banger, “What A Time To Be A Knife” feat. Reegan du Buisson of Facing The Gallows, is now streaming on all digital providers at: https://orcd.co/xqy6d0b

From a lyrical perspective, the first single release deals with the anger and frustration towards the status quo. It can be read as an allegory of governmental resistance and frustration with peers accepting the status quo, however, according to Ruff Majik it is more specifically aimed at the con-men and grifters in the local South African scene. As the band tells us:

“Right out the gate, we need to get some stuff off our chest. So, this song goes out to our local music industry promoters/suits/businessmen/naysayers that think they rule the world and shit gold. This is us drawing the line in the sand and throwing down the gauntlet – run up, we’re ready.

The scene is amazing, the bands are trying their best to make something good happen, and these greedy goblins are actively trying to destroy what we’re building. So you think you’re the music biz messiah? Get f#@cked!”

Kicking the vibe back to a sepia-toned era where bell-bottoms and fuzzed-out bass were de rigueur, the ‘Majik lads take a well-known template and drench it with their unique attitude and stoner-esque sensibilities.

The horned infant known as Ruff Majik emerged from the primordial ooze when the band moved from the historical town of Lydenburg in 2012 to the capital city of Pretoria, where they honed their craft for a few years before finally entering the studio to record for the first time. In 2024 and while they are currently gearing up for the September-release of their Moth Eater on Sound Of Liberation Records, Ruff Majik released a number of EP’s and three lauded albums to date, not to mention the megaton of local and international touring.

All the requisite ‘Majik trope boxes are ticked in thick, bold permanent marker – sludgy, distorted riffs, vast landscapes of sonic abandon, dark imagery that perfectly complements the delicious cacophony, and tasty sound bites that add infinite swathes of colour. This is what is expected from the band, their signature sound and one that never fails.

Watch out for further album details and pre-order options to follow in the weeks ahead, and make sure to catch Ruff Majik live during a busy touring schedule in 2024, with many more dates to be announced soon!

Ruff Majik are:
Johni Holiday (vocals & guitar)
Cowboy Bez (guitar & vocals)
Jimmy Glass (bass)
Steven Bosman (drums)

For More Info Visit:
https://www.ruffmajik.com/
http://www.instagram.com/ruffmajik
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089579216305
https://shop.soundofliberation.com/

TIMELESS FAIRYTALE Sign with ViciSolum Productions + Announce Debut Album “A Story to Tell”, Out September 13th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 8, 2024
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The international Melodic Heavy Metal Band TIMELESS FAIRYTALE has signed a record deal with Swedish record label ViciSolum Productions.

The band’s debut album “A Story to Tell” is set for release on September 13 and will be a feast for fans of bands such as Royal Hunt, Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Masterplan and Scorpions. A first taste will be presented with the single “New Dawn” on 5th of July.

TIMELESS FAIRYTALE’s guitarist and songwriter Luca Sellitto had the following to say about the signing: “First of all, on behalf of all Timeless Fairytale’s members, I’d like to thank CEO Thomas Hörnkvist and all the staff at Vicisolum Productions for their trust and investment in us. Joining such a well-established and well-rounded label is the best we could hope for.
Although most of us have released a lot of albums in the past with other bands and projects, this great start of our new journey under the moniker‘Timeless Fairytale’ ignites our enthusiasm and excitement for the future development of our music career and we look forward to a fruitful collaboration with Vicisolum Productions“.

TIMELESS FAIRYTALE is founded by Danish singer Henrik Brockmann (original frontman of Royal Hunt and Evil Masquerade) and Italian guitarist/songwriter Luca Sellitto, from the band Stamina and session guitarist for Ian Parry’s Rock Emporium. The mighty lineup is completed by a killer rhythm section, consisting of Stamina’s bass player Carmine Vivo and Swedish drummer Viktor Enebjörn, from the bands Forever Still and Darknd. TIMELESS FAIRYTALE’s style is the result of a tasty combination of neoclassical/power metal, symphonic metal and classic rock.This band can be considered a “dream come true” for all fans of catchy and elegant vocal melodies, classically influenced instrumental parts and majestic/bombastic arrangements.

Luca Sellitto about the album:
“When singer Henrik Brockmann (ex-Royal Hunt) and I decided to form Timeless Fairytale, we settled on creating a very melodic and energetic album, with a lot of strong and deep melodies, neoclassical/symphonic influences, virtuosic playing and slightly melanchonic lyrics.‘A Story to Tell’ leads the listener into an evocative journey through multiple facets of human experiences and feelings, by offering a very dynamic and diverse sound palette which will surely keep the attention and interest high from the first to the last note.

Henrik acts just like a storyteller. His charming and unique vocal timbre matches perfectly with the underlying ‘arabesque’ musical atmosphere that characterizes most of the tracks. The album also has a few pleasant twists here and there, but without ever losing its cohesive nature.
My songwriting pays homage to some great Melodic-/Power-/Neoclassical metal artists and bands from the 80’s and 90’s for sure, but without simply paraphrasing their style. We strongly believe that we have our very own identity and a modern sound as a band, and we just can’t wait to share with world what we’ve come up with“.

“A Story to Tell” track listing:

  1. Entering the Fairytale (Intro)
  2. Forever and a Day
  3. New Dawn
  4. Master of Illusion
  5. Emptiness
  6. A Story to Tell
  7. The Best Part of Your Life
  8. Forsaken Dream
  9. The Last Chance
  10. Trust Your Heart
  11. Farewell Fairytale (Outro)

“A Story to Tell” will be coming out on September 13 via ViciSolum Productions. 
The album is available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION

TIMELESS FAIRYTALE are:
Henrik Brockmann – Vocals
Luca Sellitto – Guitar, Keyboards
Carmine Vivo – Bass
Viktor Enebjörn – Drums

For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/timelessfairytale
https://www.instagram.com/timelessfairytalemusic/
https://www.vicisolumrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/vicisolumproductions/

ALBERTO RIGONI’s New Project NEMESIS CALL Announce “Kingdom of Shred” Album, Feat. Super Talented Guests Such as Mike Terrana, Alexandra Zerner + Many Others

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 8, 2024
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Worldwide known Italian bassist and composer ALBERTO RIGONI (soloist, BAD As, Kim Bingham, Vivaldi Metal Project, etc.) announces the new album “Kingdom of Shred” of his new project NEMESIS CALL.

Alberto says:
“Even if my latest album “Unexpected Lullabies”, dedicated to my new born Vittoria Parini Rigoni, was released on June 4th 2024, I felt the need to compose new music (yes, I really can’t stop!!!!!). This time will be quite challenging because I’m willing to release an instrumental shred/prog/rock/metal/melodic album, that will feature many talented top notch musicians such as drummer Mike Terrana, Alexandra Zerner, Alexandra Lioness, Aanika Pai (11 years old!), Keiji by Zero (19 years old!), SAKI and many othersTBA/TBC). It won’t be easy to manage all such great musicians but I will make it!! Are you ready to face a new prog experience? The album will be released in Digipack CD and in high quality digital format approximately at the beginning of 2025 or maybe for Christmas!.”

As an independent artist Alberto Rigoni has launched a fundraising campaign to support the project. Support at http://www.albertorigoni.net/nemesiscall. 20% of the income will be donated to Lega del Filo d’Oro (https://www.legadelfilodoro.it/it), an Italian association which helps deafblind children!
Thanks for the support!

More information at:
ALBERTO RIGONI: http://www.albertorigoni.net | http://albertorigoni.bandcamp.com | http://www.facebook.com/albertorigonimusic | https://www.badas.rocks
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreenproduction.com

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