DVRK Stream Destructive EP “Infinite Reminiscence”, Out Now

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DVRK emerge with a sound that’s distinctly their own. On their very first EP, the French band fuse deathcore, nu metal, bass and mental anguish into a wildly destructive force.

Infinite Reminiscence was released yesterday, June 7th, on Season of Mist, and you can listen to all six darkly imaginative songs on the Season of Mist YouTube channel.

Order the album at https://orcd.co/infinitereminiscence

DVRK have transformed from a lone cry in the darkness to a fully-fleshed out roar. What started as a solo project back in 2019 has quickly evolved into a powder keg of a band. Peter Morgan’s visceral cries, the monstrous riffs from Bastien Deleule and Gerald Audiard, Fabien Letren’s pulsating bass and Vincent Vidal’s earth-shattering percussion – all feed into a relentless mutation.

Recorded under Deleule and Letren’s well-trained ear, Infinite Reminscence was mixed and mastered into polished chaos by Matt Thomas at Ashtone Studio, who’s also worked with Left to Suffer. The EP’s first single, “F.A.M.”, channels the band’s raw energy and intense personal experiences with depression and addiction into vivid modern metal.  “Breathless” tells the morbid story of a killer. It’s a chilling exploration that burns a hole into the darkest corners of our psyche.

With Infinite Reminscence, DVRK have hit upon a cutting-edge fusion of heavy riffs and intricate storytelling that’s bound to set their mark on today’s deathcore scene.  

Tracklist
1. Distant Roads (3:12)
2. Breathless (2:26) [WATCH]
3. The Secret (2:58)
4. Paco (3:12)
5. Colors (2:48)
6. F.A.M. (3:06) [WATCH]
Total runtime: 17:43

Introducing DVRK, a powerhouse fusion of Deathcore, Nu Metal, and Bass music elements.

Formed in 2019 as a solo project, DVRK has evolved into a dynamic ensemble featuring Peter Morgan on vocals, Bastien Deleule and Gérald Audiard on guitars, Fabien Letren on bass, and Vincent Vidal on drums.

Notable achievements include collaborations with artists like Conquer Divide, Cove Reber, Chunk No Captain Chunk, and Hyro The Hero.

DVRK proudly signed their first EP with Season Of Mist, marking a significant milestone in their musical journey.

Lineup
Peter Morgan – Vocals
Bastien Deleule – Guitar
Gerald Audiard – Guitar
Fabien Letren – Bass
Vincent Vidal – Drums

Recording Studio
Nalcon Studio

Production Credits
Bastien Deleule & Fabien Letren – Producers
Matt Thomas (Ashtone Studio) – Mixing & Mastering Engineer

Cover Art:
DVRK

Bandcamp: https://dvrk.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearedvrk
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/weareDVRK
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearedvrk
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wearedvrk
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2veLy5cp8tE2IUS47EwzlB

Greek FADING ECHOES Unveil ‘The First Step Forward’ Lyric Video

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“Progressive metal fans, get ready! Melodic progressive metal force FADING ECHOES is excited to announce the release of their lyric video for “The First Step Forward” on YouTube. This single is a key track from their highly anticipated debut album, “Shadow of Another.”

“The First Step Forward” is an anthem of resilience and transformation. With themes of overcoming adversity and seeking a brighter future, the song encourages listeners to move beyond past struggles and embrace new beginnings. Its compelling lyrics, powerful vocals, and intricate instrumental arrangements create an evocative and immersive listening experience that encourages listeners to move forward despite challenges.

Fading Echoes’ debut album “Shadow of Another” showcases the band’s signature blend of melodic and progressive metal. The album features intricate compositions and profound themes, making it a must-listen for metal enthusiasts.

Fading Echoes is a progressive metal band from Volos, Greece, formed in 2019. The band members include Dimitris Stratikis (vocals and bass guitar), Vasilis Sarou (piano and keyboards), and Petros Printezis (guitars), with session musicians Jim Politis (guitars) and Nick Vell (drums). Their music is a fusion of intricate melodies, complex rhythms, and atmospheric textures, inspired by progressive metal greats like Savatage, Evergrey, Anathema, Katatonia, Opeth, and Soen.

Their debut album, “Shadow of Another,” is a melancholic and gloomy journey. Five of the eight songs form the haunting pentalogy “The Stages of Grief,” with each step being “Denial”, “Anger”, “Bargaining”, “Depression”, and “Acceptance”. This five-part composition delves deep into the complexities of loss, exploring the spectrum of emotions one may encounter while navigating the tumultuous terrain of grief. Each movement of this pentalogy is a sonic exploration of a different stage of grief, from the initial shock and denial to the eventual acceptance and resolution. Through haunting melodies, poignant harmonies, and evocative instrumentation, Fading Echoes captures the essence of each stage with remarkable depth and sensitivity. 

The album features Zak Stevens (Savatage / TSO) on the song “Acceptance” and was mixed and mastered by George Constantine Kratsas.

Connect with the band:
www.facebook.com/fadingechoesgr
www.instagram.com/fadingechoesgr
twitter.com/FadingEchoes1
fadingechoes.bandcamp.com
linktr.ee/fadingechoesgr
tinyurl.com/SpotifyFadingEchoes

SERPENTS Release New Single + Video ‘The Signal’

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SERPENTS is a band playing modern/post-metalcore with a touch of electronic music, formed in 2023 in Szczecin (PL), consisting of five members. The band is distinguished by its professional approach to music, creating a unique sound in which aggressive guitars harmonize with pulsating electronic elements.

Within few last months band published songs “The Void“, “Hourglass“, “Self-Made Suffering“, “Tangled“, “Walking Disaster” which are going to be released as EP. In their music, the quartet tries to cross artistic boundaries and the music, combined with an extremely expressive voice, shows a rich palette of emotions.

Few days ago, Serpents presented brand new song “The Signal” with video done by Anna Pomierczyk-Wiechnik from rock-it.tv. Vocal in this single was engineered by Wiktor Pieńkosz at Seeker Studio (Netherless, Drakwald), while track was mixed and mastered by Waldemar Jędruszak at Nailbomb Audio (Konstelacje, The Sixpounder, Scylla). Live band photo by Lesław Kopecki.

Song on popular streaming platforms: Spotify | Bandcamp | Apple Music | Tidal | Deezer

More information: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Spotify

RITUAL Announce Details of Upcoming Album “The Story of Mr. Bogd – Part 1” + Reveal Track ‘Chichikov Bogd’

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It’s been 17 long years since RITUAL released their last album, but finally  there’s a new one on the way.  It will be here on the 16 August 2024 to be precise, which is when Karisma Records will release “The Story of Mr. Bogd – Part 1”, the long-awaited sixth full-length album from the legendary Swedish Prog Rockers.  
 
And fans need wait no longer to find out what the album has in store for them because Karisma Records have released  the track “Chichikov Bogd”.
 
Here is what the band had to say about it:
 
What is Chichikov Bogd? Well, that’s the name of the protagonist in Ritual’s upcoming musical epic “The Story of Mr. Bogd, part 1”. It is also the name of one of the songs on the album, and tells a bit about the main character’s background. The song was previously released on the 2020 EP “Glimpses”  but here it comes in a thunderous, remixed and remastered single version. Mr. Bogd has arrived!

“Chichikov Bogd” can be streamed or downloaded from a number of services at https://orcd.co/chichikovbogd

With  “The Story of Mr. Bogd – Part 1” RITUAL has created a blissful blend of road movie, classic fairytale, buddy movie and adventure epic, set in an imaginary land and era reminiscent of late 19th century Europe. All delivered with music that covers a large amount of stylistic ground, ranging from intense and powerful rock, to musically elaborate and intricate tracks, along with some odd and even quirky moments, and of course some acoustic, folky songs.

Tracklisting on “The Story of Mr. Bogd – Part 1”, which features artwork by Javier “Canelita” Herbozo,  is as follows:

01. A Hasty Departure
02. The Inn of the Haunted Owl
03. Dreams in a Brougham
04. Chichikov Bogd
05. Mr. Tilly and his Gang
06. Through a Rural Landscape
07. The Feline Companion
08. Read all about it!
09. Forgotten Qualities
10. The Three Heads of the Well

No strangers to the art of the “concept” album, indeed they have often been inspired by Tove Jansson’s novels about the Moomins,  RITUAL’s new album forms the first part of the story of Mr Bogd, the oddly named protagonist who, as an established member of society and an affluent individual, realises that the life he is living is deeply unsatisfactory.   The result of this revelation is that our Mr. Bogd suffers a mid-life crisis so deep that he sees no other alternative than to leave his job and his comfortable urban lifestyle. 

It is an act of pure desperation – a decision taken without having any clear idea of what it is he is actually looking for. He therefore frequently falls prey to moments of doubt, yet, deep inside of him, there are insistent memories and strong sensations that constantly drive him forward on a journey that, together with coachman Parkhurst, leads Mr. Bogd through an increasingly wild, imaginative and dangerous environment.

In short, it’s a story about forsaking what we know, what is safe, and what is all mapped out, in favour of an ideal of what constitutes the natural world. That distant, unlit, unknown, destination, whilst at the same time exploring why anyone would want to do such a thing. At its  heart it is a story about maintaining your innocence, and finding sanity and self- esteem, and what one is ready to give up in order to do so.

“The Story of Mr. Bogd – Part 1” will be released in CD, Digital and Limited Edition Transparent Violet Vinyl LP formats, and is now available to pre-order from:

Webshop: https://www.karismarecords.no/shop
US Webshop: https://karismarecords.indiemerch.com/pre-orders
Bandcamp: https://ritualsweden.bandcamp.com/album/the-story-of-mr-bogd-part-1

When they formed in 1993, RITUAL immediately established a distinct progressive style that is very much their own.  Influenced by the progressive rock and hardrock of the ‘70s, as well as contemporary bands, RITUAL’s sound has always been song-based, melodic and intense, with a great stylistic variation, and plenty of folk music influences seeping in. The latter feature is not least due to the band’s frequent use of acoustic instruments like bouzouki, mandola, whistles and the Swedish nyckelharpa (a keyed fiddle).

With a  lineup composed of Patrik Lundström on lead vocals and guitar, Fredrik Lindqvist on bass, mandola, dulcimer, recorder and vocals, Jon Gamble on keyboards and  vocals, and Johan Nordgren on drums, nyckelharpa and vocals, RITUAL have established themselves as a confident and powerful live band through numerous tours around Europe and appearances at international festivals such as Rites Of Spring Fest in the USA and Baja Prog in Mexico.

RITUAL’s next live appearance will be on the 20th July at the Night of the Prog Festival, at the Loreley Amphitheater, in Bornich, Germany.

More information about RITUAL can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ritual.se or on the band’s website at https://ritual.se

A short, tongue-in cheek documentary about RITUAL finally rehearsing together after a prolonged absence apart can be seen below.

Italian Hard’n Heavy Rockers BANG OUT Sign with Soundsrock Agency

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Soundsrock Agency is thrilled to announce that Rome’s BANG OUT have joined to their roster family.

Founded in 2010, the Italian hard’n heavy band BANG OUT has two albums; they’re style characterized by a modern sound is aggressive and powerful, keeping at the same time solid roots in music wich is influencing since the early years totally dedicated to pureblood straight hard rock, those years gave birth to the first studio album “ROTTEN ROLL” that followed them back and forth between gigs, tours and festivals.

After a period off to the point of current line up Nash (lead vocal – rhythm guitar), Fill (drums), Mäkk8 (bass – vocal), Umi, (lead guitar – vocal), the “bangers” decided to lock theirself in studio to let the band evolution come out, so there it is “PARADISE ’99” for TIME TO KILL RECORDS out on spring 2022.

The new album has its own brand new powerful style, contaminated by a spread scissor from pop to heavy.

BangOut are:
NASH: LEAD VOCAL, RTM GUITAR
MÄKK8: BASS, BK VOCAL
UMI: LEAD GUITAR, BK VOCAL
FILL: DRUMS

Fb: https://www.facebook.com/bangoutband
Ig: https://www.instagram.com/bangoutband

BLIND GUARDIAN Announce Epic Re-Recorded Version of 1992 Breakthrough Album “Somewhere Far Beyond”

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Photo Credits: Dirk Behlau

Legendary German heavy metal pioneers BLIND GUARDIAN have announced the release of an epic re-recorded version of their classic 1992 breakthrough album, Somewhere Far Beyond.

Somewhere Far Beyond Revisited, which was recorded in 2022 und 2023, is a refreshing and powerful tribute to one of the most influential albums in German metal history. It paved the way for BLIND GUARDIAN’s international career that is still going strong today and this re-recording impresses with all the class and quality these pioneers have been known and respected for since forming as Lucifer’s Heritage three decades ago.

Somewhere Far Beyond Revisited will be released on August 2nd, 2024 coinciding with BLIND GUARDIAN‘s triumphant return to this year’s edition of Wacken Festival, and a wide selection of physical variants can be pre-ordered as of today!

To give you a first impression of the new sound, ‘The Quest For Tanelorn (Revisited)‘ has been released as a single today. A music video by Dirk Behlau featuring historic & new studio, backstage and live footage has been released alongside. You can watch it below.

PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE SOMEWHERE FAR BEYOND REVISITED:
https://blindguardian.bfan.link/SomewhereFarBeyond-Revisited

LISTEN TO ‘THE QUEST FOR TANELORN (REVISITED):
https://blindguardian.bfan.link/Tanelorn-Revisited

SOMEWHERE FAR BEYOND REVISITED
Release Date: August 2nd, 2024
01. Time What is Time (Revisited)    05:45
02. Journey Through the Dark (Revisited)    04:49
03. Black Chamber (Revisited)    01:00
04. Theatre of Pain (Revisited)    04:18
05. The Quest for Tanelorn (Revisited)    06:06
06. Ashes to Ashes (Revisited)    06:03
07. The Bard’s Song – In the Forest (Revisited)    03:27
08. The Bard’s Song – The Hobbit (Revisited)    04:10
09. The Piper’s Calling (Revisited)    01:02
10. Somewhere Far Beyond (Revisited)    07:33

ABOUT SOMEWHERE FAR BEYOND REVISITED

Right on time with their show at 2024’s edition of Wacken Open Air, BLIND GUARDIAN proudly announce the release of Somewhere Far Beyond Revisited on August 2nd which includes a complete re-recording of this classic as well as a live celebration of 1992’s Somewhere Far Beyond, a landmark record for Germany’s heavy metal titans. After three albums on No Remorse Records, it was the band’s major label debut via Virgin Records and opened threm doors to the Japanese market resulting in a wider availability and presence on the global metal scene. After finding the right balance of speed, heaviness, melodies, drama and irresistible choruses on 1990’s Tales From The Twilight World, Somewhere Far Beyond honed this approach to perfection, evolving further on a conceptual level and increasing BLIND GUARDIAN’s sonic range. On Somewhere Far Beyond the band experimented with keyboards, orchestrations, and folk elements, the latter manifesting in the group’s best-known song and live staple, ‘The Bard’s Song (In The Forest)’, whereas other tracks like ‘Ashes to Ashes’, the rapid ‘Journey Through The Dark’ or ‘The Quest For Tanelorn’ connected well with previous mostly fast-paced albums yet offered an additional push in dynamics.

Fast forward 30 years! Prior to releasing the much lauded opus The God Machine in September 2022, BLIND GUARDIAN had been performing Somewhere Far Beyond in its entirety at Rock Hard Festival and Hellfest in Summer 2022 in front of tens of thousands of fans singing along to each track. Both shows were filmed and recorded professionally and aired via WDR and ARTE. For the limited triple-disc-edition of Somewhere Far Beyond Revisited the Hellfest material was newly edited by the band’s long-time videographer Dirk Behlau using additional multi-cam footage. The idea of re-recording the album originated from the rehearsals for these shows as Hansi Kürsch explains in the detailed liner notes: “The original idea wasn’t to do a re-recording. When rehearsing for the anniversary gigs, corona hit and we couldn’t be certain that those shows would take place. We still wanted to celebrate the anniversary of the album and if we wouldn’t be able to include a live version, we initially thought we could at least record the rehearsals.” Not 100% satisfied with those rough versions, BLIND GUARDIAN decided to go all in, knowing the risk of being frowned upon by fans who consider re-recordings utter blasphemy. “We tried to recapture what we did in 1992 but compensate youth with skilful experience, though in a hungry way. We never discussed any major changes but with over 30 years of experience, and our current line-up, those ingredients already add a new flavour to it.” With the basic tracks recorded in a live setting, Somewhere Far Beyond Revisited is leaner and more focused on impact in terms of guitar arrangements yet retains all the harmonies and melodies essential to the original. “We finally ended up with this cool hybrid version”, André adds. “We combined how we play the songs today, but at the same time, really tried to retain that speed metal spirit of the early 90s!”