ROBERT JON & THE WRECK Release New Track ‘Ballad Of A Broken Hearted Man’

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Southern rock trailblazers Robert Jon & The Wreck have once again captivated the music scene with their latest single, “Ballad of a Broken Hearted Man,” now available on all digital platforms. The song features exhilarating slide guitar, powerful whiskey-soaked vocals and captivating lyrics painting a vivid picture of heartache and resilience, resonating deeply with the listener. This latest offering of The Wreck’s unique blend of roots and Southern Rock embodies the hard-hitting country rock vibe of Chris Stapleton, Whiskey Myers, and Blackberry Smoke.

Stream the new single at https://bit.ly/StreamBBHM. Watch the official music video HERE

“With an intro that places you on the set of a classic western and a mesmerizing guitar riff that takes you right into the action, ‘Ballad of a Broken Hearted Man’ is a story of just that,” the band describes. “Two people down on their luck trying to figure it out together, but for some reason, they never do.” Produced by Kevin Shirley, (Aerosmith, Black Crowes, Iron Maiden) the track showcases Robert Jon & The Wreck’s musical expertise, taking listeners on a journey through a captivating narrative.

Following the success of their previous singles “Help Yourself,” “Hold On,” and the high-energy rock anthem “Stone Cold Killer,” “Ballad of a Broken Hearted Man” is the latest single of their highly anticipated new studio album set to release in 2024.  Alongside these hits, the band also recently released their studio albumRide Into The Light and the concert film Live At The Ancienne Belgique, showcasing their live prowess and ability to capture audiences with their performances.

As we enter 2024, Robert Jon & The Wreck are preparing for an expansive Winter tour across the US, promising to bring their dynamic live shows and new music to a wide range of audiences. The tour is set to feature performances in cities from Phoenix to Nashville, continuing the band’s tradition of electrifying live performances and musical storytelling. Already gaining thousands of new fans from supporting sold out Blackberry Smoke and Maverick shows, the band continues to grow a loyal die-hard fan base.

Prolific songwriters with a wealth of new material who refuse to be constrained by traditional release strategies, the band’s new partnership with Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records affords them the opportunity to work with the world’s top producers and release a steady stream of high-quality singles on an ongoing basis, cutting through the industry chaos and ensuring new music is accessible to fans as intended.

Reigning from Southern California, Robert Jon & The Wreck take the Southern rock sound from the east coast and make it their own. Since their inception in 2011, these native Californians; Robert Jon Burrison (lead vocals, guitar), Andrew Espantman (drums, background vocals), Henry James Schneekluth (lead guitar, background vocals), and Warren Murrel (bass) have been electrifying audiences all over the world with their soaring guitar leads, rich vocal harmonies, and memorable tunes. Recently, keyboardist Jake Abernathie joined the band as an official member as they continue to tour and record in the studio. Simply put, it is difficult to ignore when these talented musicians take the stage.

US TOUR 2024
2/7/2024 – Phoenix, AZ – Rhythm Room
2/8/2024 – Santa Fe, NM – Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery
2/9/2024 – Denver, CO – Marquis
2/10/2024 – Winter Park, CO – Devil’s Craft
2/13/2024 – Fort Worth, TX – Tulips
2/14/2024 – Austin, TX – Antone’s
2/15/2024 – San Antonio, TX – Sam’s Burger Joint
2/16/2024 – McKinney, TX – The Guitar Sanctuary
2/17/2024 – Houston, TX – The Continental Club
2/18/2024 – New Orleans, LA – Chickie Wah Wah
2/20/2024 – Tallahassee, FL – House of Music Tallahassee
2/22-26/2024 -Miami, FL – Rock Legends Cruise XI – Miami, FL to Puerta Plata, DR
2/28/2024 – Atlanta, GA – Smith’s Olde Bar
2/29/2024 – Asheville, NC – Salvage Station
3/1/2024 – Chattanooga, TN – Songbirds
3/2/2024 – Maryville, TN – The Shed
3/3/2024 – Nashville, TN – City Winery
3/18-22/2024 – Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea IX – Miami, FL to Cozumel, Mexico
3/22/2024 – Boca Raton, FL – The Funky Biscuit
4/9/2024 – Jacksonville, FL – Springing The Blues Music Festival

SUMMER EUROPEAN TOUR 2024
6/21 2024 – Penmarch, FR – God Save The Kouign Festival
6/23/2024 – Le Thor, FR – Le Sonograf
6/26/2024 – Barcelona, ES – Sala Wolf
6/27/2024 – Zaragoza, ES – Las Armas
6/28/2024 – Madrid, ES – Nazca
6/29/2024 – Sevilla, ES – Sala Fanatic
6/30/2024 – Málaga, ES – La Trinchera        
7/3/2024 – Valencia, ES – Loco Club
7/4/2024 – Santander, ES – Enscenario Santander
7/5/2024 – Cognac, FR – Cognac Blues Folies Festival
7/6/2024 – Helsinki, FI – Puistoblues Festival              
7/8/2024 – Verviers, BE – Spirit of 66
7/9/2024 – Aschaffenburg, DE – Colos-Saal
7/10/2024 – Köln, DE – Die Kantine              
7/12/2024 – Weert, NL – Bospop
10/30/2024 – Utrech, NL – Tivoli
10/31/2024 – Antwerp, BE – Roma

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ITERUM NATA Release New Single ‘A Darkness Within’ Feat. Rob Coffinshaker

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Iterum Nata are now unveiling “A Darkness Within”, the second single from the upcoming release “From the Infinite Light”. The track features a guest appearance by Rob Coffinshaker on lead vocals.

The song now live on all digital streaming platforms HERE.

The project by Jesse Heikkinen (The Abbey, Henget, ex-Hexvessel), will release its fifth studio album via Nordvis on March 15. Physical pre-orders for the album are available in the Nordvis Store.

Jesse comments: “A Darkness Within” features Rob Coffinshaker (The Coffinshakers) on vocals and Petri Heinonen (King Satan) on drums. Musically, it might be the simplest song on the record, yet its lyrics possess profound depth. This track encapsulates the entire metaphysical concept of the new album. It narrates how darkness, or consciousness, emerged from the ‘limitless light’ – an idea inspired by qabbalah. The story parallels that of Lucifer, but here, it is darkness, not light, that imparts knowledge. The first verse delves into microcosmic levels, while the second explores macrocosmic realms – embodying the principle of ‘as above, so below’.

I recorded the lead vocals for the song and even mastered it myself. However, at some point, I felt it required a voice more compelling to convey this tale. Enter Rob Coffinshaker. His agreement to give it a try thrilled me, and the first version he delivered was the definitive take – it was just perfect!”

In the wake of his critically acclaimed 2023 album, “Trench of Loneliness”, Jesse  embarks on a bold foray across the boundaries between folk music, black and doom metal, neo-folk, and progressive rock, orchestrating a symphony where every note is a harbinger of both darkness and light.

Delving into the abyss of the human psyche, the album chronicles the odyssey of a desperate soul seeking refuge in the shadows of his inner chaos, eventually finding a sombre embrace in the darkness borne from his disintegrating sanity.

Art created by Kjetil Karlsen

Tracklist:

1 – Overture: Infinite Light
2 – This Gleaming Eternity [WATCH HERE]
3 – A Manifested Nightmare
4 – Ambrosia
5 – The Drifter
6 – A Darkness Within [LISTEN HERE]
7 – Something Truly Almighty
8 – The Crown of All

In the wake of his critically acclaimed 2023 album, “Trench of Loneliness”, Jesse Heikkinen (The Abbey, Henget, ex-Hexvessel) embarks on a bold foray across the boundaries between folk music, black and doom metal, neo-folk, and progressive rock, orchestrating a symphony where every note is a harbinger of both darkness and light.

As twelve-string and six-string acoustic guitars weave a cloak of folky serenity, tremolo-picked electric guitars inject black metal mysticism, forging a sound that’s as distinctive as it is immersive. Fusing the brooding narratives of Nick Cave, the avant-garde creativity of Dødheimsgard, and the spectral chants of Dead Can Dance, “From the Infinite Light” is a beckoning path into a world where the melancholy of introspection meets the rage of existence.

“From the Infinite Light” was produced, recorded, and mixed by Jesse Heikkinen at Studio Beyond North Star. The album features guest appearances by Matron Thorn (Ævangelist, Benighted in Sodom), Rob Coffinshaker (The Coffinshakers), as well as renowned author and occultist Richard Kaczynski.

With “From the Infinite Light”, Iterum Nata transitions from a solitary journey to a collective venture, featuring a full band setup that augments the weight and breadth of the project’s soundscape, marking this as its most ambitious and heaviest work to date.

Delving into the abyss of the human psyche, the album narrates the odyssey of a desperate soul seeking refuge in the shadows of his inner chaos, eventually finding a sombre embrace in the darkness borne from his disintegrating sanity.

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DEFOCUS Announce New Album “There Is A Place For Me On Earth” + Release Single ‘Flatlines’

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German metalcore quartet Defocus have announced their new album, and released their electrifying new single ‘flatlines’. Their second album there is a place for me on earth is due 1st March via Arising Empire.

Pre-order here: https://arisingempire.com/defocus

The track follows the band’s previous singles ‘biased’, ‘let the bond be my grave’ and ‘crooked mind’, their first new songs since their highly acclaimed debut album In The Eye Of Death We Are All The Same. 

Founded by Simon Müller, Jeffrey Uhlmann, Jonas Mahler and Marcel “Bambam” Heberling, the German quartet launched in 2019, instantly proving their worth in the scene with their energetic live shows and their hard-hitting debut album In The Eye Of Death We Are All The Same.  

Tracklisting:

01. let the bond be my grave
02. biased
03. watch me bleed
04. consumed by you
05. crooked mind
06. don’t let it hurt me
07. hybrid anthem
08. …to not feel anything
09. flatlines
10. there is a place for me on earth

Defocus are:
Simon Müller | Vocals
Jeffrey Uhlmann | Guitar
Marcel “Bambam” Heberling | Bass
Jonas Mahler | Drums

Defocus online:
https://www.instagram.com/defocus.band
https://www.facebook.com/defocus
http://defocusband.com

Danish LIFESICK Unleash “Love and Other Lies” EP, Release Video ‘Reverse Birth’, Ft. Todd Jones

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Friday, 12th January, marked the release of Love And Other Lies, the latest EP from Danish metallic hardcore group, LIFESICK. In celebration of its official unveiling, the band has dropped a video for “Reverse Birth,” featuring a guest vocal appearance by Nails‘ Todd Jones.

Elaborates vocalist/lyricist Simon Shoshan (aka Simon Sorrow), “This is from personal experience. I have a lot of ADHD and from time to time, I deal with stress, depression, and anxiety. I went to a psychiatrist to get help and the first ‘doctor’ I spoke with gave me the feeling that I just wasn’t trying enough and that I just felt too bad for myself. So that gave me the best mindset to write these lyrics and I think they speak for themselves.”

Watch the band’s previously released videos for “Rude Awakening” HERE and “Every Unpleasant Emotion” HERE.

Formed in Fredericia, Denmark in 2015, LIFESICK creates brutal and brutally honest songs with lyrics inspired by the turbulent nature of life. Musically influenced by Swedish death metal, LIFESICK‘s authentic and explosive mixture of crushing tones and modern breakdowns create an uncompromising sound and vision.

Love And Other Lies serves as the followup to the band’s critically acclaimed, 2022-issued Misanthropy LP, a record the press praised as an “an absolute barnburner, practically overflowing with buzzsaw riffs, blistering blast beats, bludgeoning breakdowns and brutish, barking vocals” (No Clean Singing). The three new tracks – “Every Unpleasant Emotion,” “Rude Awakening” (feat. Mark Whelan of Fuming Mouthand), “Reverse Birth” (feat. Todd Jones of Nails) – were produced by Jacob Bredahl at Dead Rat Studio in Aarhus, mixed by Jacob Bredahl, mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege, and seamlessly further Misanthropy‘s intensity.

LIFESICK‘s Love And Other Lies is available on vinyl and digital formats. Preview and purchase the EP at: metalblade.com/lifesick

LIFESICK Live w/ Cabal, Viscera, Vexed:
1/12/2024 Mephisto – Hannover, DE
1/13/2024 Matrix – Bochum, DE
1/14/2024 Patronaat KZ – Haarlem, UK
1/15/2024 The Fleece – Bristol, UK
1/16/2024 Rebellion – Manchester, UK
1/17/2024 Underworld – London, UK
1/19/2024 Substage – Karlsruhe, DE
1/20/2024 Kiff – Aarau, CH
1/21/2024 Backstage – Munich, DE
1/22/2024 Arena – Wien, AT
1/23/2024 Modra Vopice – Prague, VZ
1/24/2024 VooDoo Club – Warsaw, PL
1/25/2024 Badehaus – Berlin, DE
1/26/2024 Distillery – Copenhagen, DK

Lifesick are:
Simon Shoshan: vocals
Nicolai Lindegaard: guitar
Nikolai Lund: guitar
Jeppe Løwe: drums
Jeppe Riis Frausing: bass

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https://www.instagram.com/lifesickhc
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ABORTED Announce New Album “Vault Of Horrors”, Reveal New Single + Video ‘Death Cult’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 13, 2024
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“My family’s always been in meat” – since its release in 1974, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre has been slashing itself into the hearts of a loyal fanbase.

Today, death metal miscreants ABORTED pay their very own tribute to this classic by releasing their new single ‘Death Cult’ – a track of intense brutality, characterized by lightning-fast guitar riffs, intricate, pummeling drum patterns and monstrous vocals. Joined by DESPISED ICON’s Alex Erian, the band offers their fans a breathtaking ride through the abyss – paired with a cinematic interpretation of the horror classic, that you can watch here:

ABORTED have not only summoned Leatherface, but a whole host of horror movie villains, ready to be unleashed on March 15th. So sit back, grab a snack, and crawl down into the Vault of Horrors – the upcoming album from the death metal veterans, and the first under the flag of Nuclear Blast.

Ten ferocious, gut-wrenching death metal slashers await you in this cabinet of horror movie classics. ABORTED invited the crème de la crème of the heavy music scene to the party, and on each track of the album you will find a different guest vocalist – ranging from Alex Erian (DESPISED ICON) to Johnny Ciardullo (CARCOSA / ANGELMAKER), Ben Duerr (SHADOW OF INTENT), Francesco Paoli (FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE) and more.

Preorder and/or presave Vault Of Horrors now, if you dare: https://aborted.bfan.link/vault-of-horrors

Tracklist:

  1. Dreadbringer (feat Ben Duerr)
  2. Condemned To Rot (feat. Francesco Paoli)
  3. Brotherhood Of Sleep (feat. Johnny Ciardullo)
  4. Death Cult (feat. Alex Erian)
  5. Hell Bound (feat. Matt McGachy)
  6. Insect Politics (feat. Jason Evans)
  7. The Golgothan (feat. Hal Microutsicos)
  8. The Shape Of Hate (Oliver Rae Aleron)
  9. Naturom Demonto (feat. David Simonich)
  10. Malevolent Haze (feat. Ricky Hoover)

ABORTED will be on tour with CARNIFEX, REVOCATION and VEXED in spring 2024.

The tour will stop here:
16.03. DE Köln – Essigfabrik
17.03. DE Berlin – SO36
19.03. SE Stockholm – Slaktkyrkan
20.03. SE Gothenburg – Brewhouse
21.03. DK Copenhagen – Amager Bio
22.03. NL Hengelo – Metropool GZ
23.03. UK London – Electric Brixton
24.03. UK Manchester – Club Academy
25.03. UK Bristol – SWX
27.03. FR Paris – Le Machine Du Rouge
28.03. BE Sint-Niklaas – Casino
29.03. CH Pratteln – Z7
30.03. DE Karlsruhe – Substage
31.03. DE Munich – Technikum
01.04. IT Milan – Legend
02.04. AT Vienna – Arena
03.04. CZ Prague – Palac Akropolis
04.04. PL Wrocław – Zaklęte Rewiry
05.04. DE Leipzig – Hellraiser
06.04. DE Hamburg – Markthalle

AMARANTHE Release New Single ‘Re-Vision’ from Upcoming Album

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Two weeks into the new year, AMARANTHE, one of Sweden’s most influential modern metal bands, kicks off 2024 with the crushing pop metal song ‘Re-Vision.’ With its electronic pulse, powerful riffs and irresistibly lethal hooks in the chorus, the song demonstrates why AMARANTHE are one of the most unique acts in modern metal.

AMARANTHE’s Olof Mörck states:
“It is time for the fourth single from The Catalyst, ‘Re-Vision’, and this time we went all in. Ponderous cyberpunk and synthwave rhythms clash with AMARANTHE’s signature sound in an equally thrilling and memorable blend, sure to act as a permanent cybernetic implant into your brain. The prodigious video, once again actualised by long-time collaborator Patric Ullaeus, serves as the perfect counterpoint to ‘Re-Vision’, more ambitious and explosive than any AMARANTHE video to date! As predictions from the 80’s Artificial Intelligence seem to become truer every day, we are ready to serve you a cataclysmic yet captivating foresight into the future of AMARANTHE: Re-Visioned.”

‘Re-Vision’ is the fourth single from AMARANTHE’s forthcoming album The Catalyst, that will see the light of the day on February 23rd, 2024, via Nuclear Blast Records. The album will be available digitally and in different physical formats including CD, Vinyl, a 2CD Special Edition and a band exclusive Vinyl that will come with a signed poster. Presave or preorder your format of choice here: https://amaranthe.bfan.link/the-catalyst

The Catalyst is the most conceptually coherent piece of work in AMARANTHE’s storied history. Dedicated to notions of transformation and revelation, it delves deeper than any previous album, as Olof Mörck explains.

“We’ve done these things before, but we’ve never been as theatrical as we have this time,” Mörck grins. “In fact, we all questioned whether we went too far this time, but I also figured that this band was always this way. Literally the first seconds of our first video was a big explosion! But yes, The Catalyst is more theatrical than ever. We’ve never really been symphonic or orchestral before, but this time we just thought why not? Because we can! The key to this album is that we let go of the boundaries and decided to do something even more adventurous.”

The Catalyst represents the culmination of 15 years of hard work and the breathless pursuit of a wholly original musical vision. Change is inevitable. Victory is assured. 

AMARANTHE recently announced new European tour dates together with UK extreme power metal outfit DRAGONFORCE and INFECTED RAIN. The package will be on the road in spring 2024:

21.02.   DE          Hamburg – Große Freiheit 36
22.02.   DE          Berlin – Huxleys Neue Welt
23.02.   DE          Leipzig – Haus Auensee
24.02.   DE          Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle
25.02.   NL          Tilburg – 013 Poppodium
27.02.   DK          Copenhagen (DK) – Amager Bio
28.02.   NO         Oslo – Sentrum Scene
29.02.   SE          Gothenburg – Trädgår’n
02.03.   FI           Helsinki – Black Box*
03.03.   LV          Riga – Melna Piektdiena
04.03.   PL           Warsaw – Progresja
06.03.   CZ          Brno – Sono Centrum
07.03.   AT          Vienna – Gasometer
08.03.   HU         Budapest – Barba Negra Red Stage
09.03.   DE          Munich – TonHalle
10.03.   IT           Milan – Live Club
12.03.   ES          Madrid – Sala La Riviera
13.03.   ES          Barcelona – Sala Apolo I
15.03.   DE          Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
16.03.   CH          Zurich – Komplex 457
17.03.   BE          Brussels – AB Box
19.03.   DE          Stuttgart – LKA Longhorn
20.03.   FR          Paris – Bataclan
22.03.   UK          Bristol – O2 Academy
23.03.   UK          Manchester – Manchester Academy
24.03.   UK          London – The Roundhouse

*AMARANTHE Headline Show