ANCIIENTS Re-Record Old Favorite ‘Raise the Sun’ with New Lineup

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Since winning a coveted JUNO for their last album in 2018, Anciients have been whittling away at their  follow-up. That album is done now and will be released later this year. But before the hard-rocking Canucks come down from the mountain with a new set of genre-breaking commandments for the psychedelic masses, they’re flexing their new lineup with a re-recorded version of a proven fan favorite.   

Watch the visualizer for “Raise the Sun (Re-recording)” (Created by Scott Rudd Film):

Anciients first came into existence back in 2011, though Kenny Cook (vocals, guitar), Chris Dyck (guitar) and Aaron “Boon” Gustafson (bass) had already played in a band together. Their potent chemistry, joined with drummer Mike Hannay, spilled over into Heart of Oak, which landed the band an opening slot on tour with Lamb of God, as well as on the long list for a JUNO and the 2013 Polaris Music Prize.

After their second album, Voice of the Void, won a JUNO in 2018 for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year, Anciients underwent several line-up changes. They’re now joined by bassist Rory O’Brien and Brock MacInnes on rhythm guitar. You can hear the full brunt of their twin force on this re-recorded version of “Raise the Sun”. The riffs sizzle with more than enough righteous fury to burn rubber, while the low end casts a thunderous shadow.   

“With the 10th anniversary of ‘Heart of Oak’ happening while we were recording our new record, we decided to re-record a couple songs with our current lineup“, says Cook. “It was a trip down memory lane working on this song, a decade later, with producer Jesse Gander at the helm again. We hope you enjoy the sound of this new version of ‘Raise the Sun’.” 

Anciients’ new album will come out later this year.

Lineup
Kenny Cook (vocals, guitar)
Mike Hannay (drums) 
Brock MacInnes (rhythm guitar)
Rory O’Brien (bass)

Production
Produced and mixed by Jesse Gander at RainCity Recorders in Vancouver, BC.
Mastered by Stu Mckillop at RainCity Mastering in Vancouver, BC.

Stream: https://linktr.ee/anciients
Order merch:  https://shop.season-of-mist.com/band/anciients

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FIXATION Make History as First Metal Band Ever to Be Nominated to Prestigious Norwegian Awards

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Norwegian metalcore sensation FIXATION is honored to announce their double nomination at this year’s Norwegian Publishing Awards (Musikkforleggerprisen), which takes place in Oslo February 28th. The band has been recognized in the categories of “Breakthrough of the Year” and “Song of the Year – popular music” for their captivating track “Ignore the Disarray”. No metal band has ever been nominated in either of the categories before.

The band’s achievements in 2023 include extensive touring with well-established acts such as Devin Townsend and Annisokay and performances at prestigious festivals like Eurosonic, Rock Imperium, Q-Stock and Download festival. On top of an immensely successful live-year the band also released their highly anticipated debut album, “More Subtle Than Death”.

The ” Breakthrough of the Year” award acknowledges individuals or groups who have experienced a breakthrough in their careers during the previous year. The award considers overall achievements and increased attention, demand, and significant growth in the artist’s career throughout 2023.

In the category of “Song of the Year – Popular Music” Fixation’s “Ignore the Disarray” competes as a standout original work that exemplifies quality within the field of popular music. The track showcases Fixation’s mastery in combining various musical elements to create a unique and emotionally charged sound.

Fixation’s ability to seamlessly blend heavy guitar riffs, electronic elements, and infectious choruses has created a sound that transcends genres, resonating with a whole generation rather than fans of a specific genre. With over 60 European live dates, a debut album and two nominations to the Norwegian publishing awards Fixation is poised to make a resounding impact on the global music scene.

BLAZE BAYLEY Releases First Video + Single ‘Circle of Stone’ from Forthcoming Studio Album

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Metal Hall of Fame inductee Blaze Bayley (Iron Maiden singer 1994-1999) releases the first single & video ‘Circle of Stone’, confirming his forthcoming new album of the same name, whilst also revealing Niklas Stalvind of Swedish metallers Wolf, as guest vocalist.

The single is available now for pre-save & streaming on digital platforms, whilst options for Vinyl LP & CD (including a special Limited Edition bundle) are live now at http://www.blazebayleyshop.com . Official album release date is 23rd February 2024.

Fans will discover that the new album features some of Blaze’s best ever vocal performances, & the combination of vocals with Niklas Stalvind is nothing short of a revelation. The video, produced by Lion Island Media (Chelmsford, UK), is also superbly executed.

Recent times have been a roller-coaster ride for Blaze. Following on from the successful ‘Infinite Entanglement’ trilogy (2016-2018), around which interest in his career was clearly elevated, he then moved further forward with the critically-acclaimed ‘War Within Me’ album (2021), whilst touring worldwide. However, he then suffered a severe heart attack early in 2023, requiring life-saving quadruple bypass surgery. Recovery was slow but 6 UK shows towards the end of 2023 felt like a real triumph, quickly followed by a tour with his original (pre-Iron Maiden) band Wolfsbane. 

Thankfully, the recording of the new album had been completed just 2 days before the heart attack & the record was put on the ‘backburner’ whilst health matters & recovery progressed. Blaze’s regular team recorded the album with Christopher Appleton (of UK band Absolva) engineering, mixing & co-producing with Blaze (split between their home studios in Manchester & Birmingham respectively), & Ade Emsley mastering. Christopher Appleton also played lead guitar alongside his brother Luke Appleton on power guitar, Martin Mcnee on drums & Karl Schramm on bass.

The artistic talent of Akirant Illustration has again been justifiably trusted for the excellent coverart & layouts.

Meantime fans should expect a second single, video & a little more information soon.

Also in 2024, Blaze proudly celebrates the 30th anniversary of when he first joined Iron Maiden and so, touring this year will weave between the Circle of Stone album tour & 30th Anniversary shows with a Maiden-heavy setlist…

JANUARY
24 ES Barcelona, Club Wolf *
25 ES Pamplona, Club Totem *
26 ES Gijon, Club Acapulco *
27 ES Vigo, Club Rouge *
28 ES Madrid, Club Moby Dick *

FEBRUARY
3 NI Warrenpoint, Skylite Room *
4 NI Omagh, Bogan’s *
7 NI Belfast, Voodoo *
8 IE Dublin, Whelan’s *
9 IE Limerick, Dolan’s *
10 IE Cork, Fred Zeppelins *
11 IE Cork, Fred Zeppelins *
29 FR Lille, Black Lab **

MARCH
1 BE Verviers, Spirit of 66 **
3 FR Lyon, Rock n Eat **
6 FR La Rochelle, Crossroad **
8 FR Aubiere, Chorus **
9 FR Marseille, Jas Rod **
10 IT Genova, Crazy Bull **
12 AT Kufstein, Kultur Quartier ** (opening for U.D.O.)
13 DE Cham, LA **
14 AT Vienna, Viper Room **
15 CZ Brno, Nova Melodka **
16 CZ Pilsen, Serikovka **
17 DE Erfurt, From Hell **

APRIL
6 FR Mametz, Mametz Festival *
7 BE Diest, Hell *
10 SE Malmo, Plan B *
11 SE Motala, Bomber Bar *
12 SE Sala, Rockland *
13 SE Huskvarna, Metal Fest *
14 SE Gothenburg, The Abyss *
17 DE Hamburg, Bambi Galore *
18 DE Siegen, Vortex *
20 FR Chatel-Guyon, Vulcan Hot Road Festival *

MAY
9 BE Bilzen, South of Heaven **
10 DE Kassel, Goldgrube **
11 DE Mannheim, 7er Club **
12 DE Munich, Backstage **

JUNE
29 SE Kiruna, Kiruna Festival *

JULY
19 UK Maidstone, Made of Stone Festival *
27 NO Harstad, Rockholm Festival *

AUGUST
10 CH Manried, Mannried Open Air *
31 CZ Prostejov, Rock for Your Shock Fest *

SEPTEMBER
6 DE Bochum, Rockpalast *
7 DE Willanzheim, Maiden Mania Festival *
8 DE Osnabruck, BC *
18 UK Glasgow, Ivory Blacks **
19 UK Newcastle, Trillians **
20 UK Manchester, Club Academy **
21 UK London, Underworld **
22 UK Wolverhampton, KK’s Steel Mill **

OCTOBER
5 FR Fismes, British Steel Festival *

*30th Anniversary shows
**Circle Of Stone Tour

For further information visit the artist’s official website http://www.blazebayley.net

NIDARE Unleash New Live Session Video for ‘Aderlass’; Release Vinyl Version of Latest EP “Naehe und Flackern”

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Berlin based post black metal act NIDARE has unleashed a brand new video for “Aderlass”. The clip is a part of the “Sunsetter Recording Studio Live Sessions” and the track is taken from the band’s latest EP “Naehe und Flackern”, which was released in July 2023 through Through Love Records.

Watch the video here:

Furthermore, the band is proud to announce that a strictly limited vinyl version of “Naehe und Flackern” is finally available. Transparent one-sided vinyl, coming along with a screen print on the B-side, strictly limited to 150 copies. NIDARE‘s latest release is a collection of three powerful songs that thematically deal with the feeling of hate. The singer’s lyrics paint a vivid picture of hate in different facets: the hate towards society, the hate the singer faces in his life and the hate the singer himself carries outward. “Naehe und Flackern” is an EP that takes listeners on an emotional journey while also being a profound emotional exploration. NIDARE manages to channel the darkness in her lyrics and music. The EP is an expression of pain, anger and despair, but also a call for self-reflection and understanding of the complex nature of human emotions.

NIDARE comments: “Our EP ‘Naehe and Flackern’ has live been recorded exactly one year ago alongside this live session at Sunsetter Studios/ Fabian Schulz Audio. The last output of this cozy winter session is ‘Aderlass’ which will also constitutes the last release with our old line up. Thank you Nico and Alex for the great years and all the best for your future. There will be more news on the new line up as well as more releases soon.”

Tracklist:

  1. Weil sie es sagen
  2. Der Kreislauf
  3. Aderlass

“Naehe und Flackern” is available for purchase at THIS LOCATION

For more info visit:
https://www.instagram.com/nidareblackmetal
https://www.facebook.com/nidareblackmetal
https://nidare.bandcamp.com
https://throughloverec.com

LILITH’S BLACK LOTUS Celebrate New Album “Triple Six Revolution” with New Video ‘The Undead Army’

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After some previews in the past months and two compelling and solid singles, “Triple Six Revolution”, the new album from LILITH’S BLACK LOTUS, is out today on all online platforms.

The band is based in Germany and led by the Italian mastermind, Jackie J. Vampire. The full-length album features eight aggressive tracks showcasing sharp riffs and unstoppable grooves that support the melodic evolutions of the British lead singer, Evan Madgin. He effortlessly alternates between growls and clean parts, demonstrating technical mastery.

Released through Volcano Records & Promotion, the album is a synthesis of tradition and modernity within the realm of European heavy metal. Alongside the release, a lyric video for “The Undead Army” is available on YouTube, depicting darkness and brutality vividly, portraying an army of undead bringing relentless destruction.

For all heavy metal enthusiasts seeking intense and dark sounds, do not miss the powerful and dark experience of “The Undead Army”, below.

Also watch the video for the previous single ‘I’m The Storm’ at https://youtu.be/9Zu6SNnxFl4

Further info at
http://www.volcanopromotion.com
http://www.facebook.com/LilithsBlackLotus

Exclusive Premiere for Finland: PUTERAEON ‘Graverobber’ Official Video

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Initially written for PUTERAEON’s second demo, back in 2008, “Graverobber” is a sick dive into the mind of a graverobber. And is still a vital and twisted death metal tune; a real bonecrusher. Out this week as a digital single and a sick, fitting official video.

Now celebrating their 15th anniversary as a band, Swedish horror death metal stalwarts PUTERAEON don’t show any signs of slowing down or exploring new musical paths. Instead, they remain firmly in their bonecrushing Lovecraft-inspired death metal approach. 

Join the “Graverobber” premiering here:

Coherent with this vision, the quartet looked back at their demos and debut album and re-recorded some of their old songs for this digital EP that celebrates a decade and a half of Chtulhian terror music, with the sound being mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö of Bloodbath and Edge Of Sanity fame. Five songs were chosen, from the first one Puteraeon ever written (“The Plague”, from their 2008 demo “Fascination For Mutilation” demo), until “Storm Over Devil’s Reef”, the opening track from the band’s 2011 debut album, with its rumbling intro and blasting velocity. “Whispers Of The Dead”, “Graverobber” (both from the second demo “The Requiem, released back in 2008), as well as “Dead Once More” (from the Re-Animator-inspired 2009 demo “The Extraordinary Work Of Herbert West”) complete “Quindecennial Horror”, with Puteraeon staring firmly at the abyss, while the abyss stares back at them.

“Quindecennial Horror” will be released in digital format via Emanzipation Productions on March 8th, 2024. 

Lineup:
Daniel Vandija – bass
Anders Malmström – drums
Jonas Lindblood – vocals, guitars
Rune Foss – guitars

Digital single: https://orcd.co/put-grave

Digital EP: https://orcd.co/put-quin

Web:
https://www.puteraeon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/puteraeon
https://www.instagram.com/puteraeon/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EpT14zPWfIVHix0C71mX9
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/puteraeon/944694713
https://tidal.com/browse/artist/6287486
https://emanzipation.bandcamp.com/album/the-cthulhian-pulse-call-from-the-dead-city