APOCALYPTICA to Release ‘One’ Feat. James Hetfield + Rob Trujillo on May 17th

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Finland’s multi-Platinum cello-rockers APOCALYPTICA have issued the following:

Hey guys,
we have something very special for you! We’ve been hiding a very big secret for months now. As you hopefully know already, the new “Plays Metallica Vol. 2” album is coming out soon, June 7th. Now, it is time to reveal some of the cool things that we´ve been holding back!

The third single is about to be released May 17th. And yes, it will be a new version of “One”…featuring the master himself, James Hetfield!!!

Yes, you read it correctly. Apocalyptica feat. James Hetfield and also Rob Trujillo!

For us, this is truely amazing, incredible and most importantly such an honor!

So better wait for it and pre-save the single right away, because we are 100% sure it´s going to blow your mind!

Eicca, Perttu and Paavo

Pre-save ‘One’ at https://bmg.lnk.to/apocalyptica_one

Tracklisting:

  1. Ride the Lightning
  2. St. Anger
  3. The Unforgiven II
  4. Blackened
  5. The Call of Ktulu (in memory of Cliff Burton)
  6. The Four Horsemen (ft. Rob Trujillo)
  7. Holier Than Thou
  8. To Live Is To Die
  9. One (ft. James Hetfield and Rob Trujillo)
  10. One (Instrumental)

Pre-save the album at https://bmg.lnk.to/PlaysMetallicaVol.2

ALDO NOVA Working on New Album, Similar to Debut, Hit After Hit

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Jimmy Kay from Canada’s The Metal Voice sat down with Canadian icon Aldo Nova at this years M3 Rock Festival 2024 on May 4, 2024.

In the chat Aldo Nova talked about new music he is working on; how he set the blueprint for 80’s guitar rock and touched upon Jon Bon Jovi’s new documentary.

When asked about if he was working on new music he replied,” What I am doing now is I’m working on  songs for my next album which will be pretty much like my first album, it’ll just be like my debut album one hit after the other but with one consistent theme. I’ve done about six songs and  there will be 15 songs on it. Some Killers songs. Some songs will sound more  closer to Ramstein. It’s Ramstein meets Aldo Nova. Me and my wife’s favorite band is Ramstein. It’s like Ramstein 24/7 at my house.” 

Aldo Nova is a Canadian hard rock guitarist, keyboardist, vocalist, and producer. He gained recognition with his 1982 debut album Aldo Nova, which peaked at Billboard’s number 8 position, and its accompanying single, “Fantasy”, which reached number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and boosted sales for its parent album.

Nova’s second album Subject ( Certified Gold by the RIAA ) 1983, had two singles: “Monkey on Your Back” and “Always Be Mine”. His third album Twitch from 1985, had two singles: “Rumours of You” and “Tonite (Lift Me Up)”

He won a Grammy Award for Album of the Year as co-producer of Celine Dion’s 1996 album Falling into You

In 2008 Nova embarked on a 14-year journey to create his rock opera “The Life And Times Of Eddie Gage”

THE PIT Presents ‘Music, Blood and Spirit : The Life And Work Of Erik Danielsson’

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“We were inspired only by the most fanatical. That’s what defined Watain: a very elitist approach to the genre.” (Erik Danielsson)

As new addition to its list of programs, THE PIT VOD platform presents ‘A Band called death’, a short documentary by Claudio Marino (‘Adam, The Apostate’, also available on THE PIT or ‘Ink, Blood And Spirit’) that gives insight into the life and work of Watain’s enigmatic front-man Erik Danielsson.

The full documentary is available right now on the platform with a 7-days FREE trial.

…Synopsis…

“We’ve done many terrible things, but it’s taken us to a place where we’ve become free men.”

Erik Danielsson is the creative mind behind Watain, the Swedish black metal band reaping success not only among fans but also in the public eye. Who is the man behind the corpse paint? What does black metal mean to him? Can music be considered a religion? Magic, fire and death.

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For reminder, THE PIT is and available right now through the THIS link and your best ISP.

1349 Announce Live Song Premiere + Meet And Greet at Duff’s Bar Brooklyn

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True Norwegian black metal horde 1349 is now welcoming fans to an exclusive world premiere and meet and greet at the infamous Duff’s Bar Brooklyn, in which the band will be spinning a brand new never-before-heard 1349 song for the first time! The special event will take place following the band’s headlining performance at Meadows in Brooklyn, NY on May 23 from midnight until 2:00 A.M. The event is free and open for all!

Recently, 1349 debuted a ferocious new offering, “Ash of Ages,” which is now available for streaming HERE. The single was mastered by Jarrett Prichard and produced and mixed by Prichard & 1349 frontman Ravn at NEW CONSTELLATION R.M.P.

Stream Ash Of Ages at https://orcd.co/1349ashofages

A limited 12inch vinyl edition of the single will be available on the band’s upcoming headlining North American tour, which kicks off on May 20 in Toronto, ON and will make stops along the way to several U.S. and Canadian cities, including at Maryland Death Fest and Dark Lord Day Festival, until the final stop on May 30 in Grand Rapids, MI. The full itinerary can be found below!

349 North American Headlining Dates
(w/ 1349, SPECTRAL WOUND, SPIRIT POSSESSION):

05/20: Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace
05/21: Montreal, QC @ Le Studio TD
05/22: Cambridge, MA @ Middle East / Downstairs
05/23: Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows
05/25: Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819
05/26: Atlanta, GA @ Boggs Social & Supply **
05/28: Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
05/29: Cincinnati, OH @ Legends Bar & Venue
05/30: Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme
**No Spirit Possession

1349 Lineup:
Archaon – Guitars
Frost – Drums
Ravn – Vocals
Seidemann – Bass

Recording Studio:
Amper Tone (Oslo, Norway) & NEW CONSTELLATION R.M.P. (Orlando, USA)

Production Credits:
Produced by Jarrett Prichard & Ravn
Mixed by Jarrett Prichard & Ravn at NEW CONSTELLATION R.M.P.
Mastered by Jarrett Prichard at NEW CONSTELLATION R.M.P.

Finnish MUTANT BLAST Release New Single ‘Acid Rain’

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Mutant Blast, the force behind a unique metal thrashing death ‘n’ roll sound, is gearing up for their new album planned to be released September 2024 on Rockshots Records.
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The upcoming album promises a fresh blend of death’n’roll, thrash metal, and heavy metal, showcasing Mutant Blast’s evolution since its formation in August 2020. With influences ranging from classic metal to ‘90s extreme crunching, the band has crafted a distinctive and powerful sound that sets them apart in the metal scene.
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The second single, “Acid Rain” taken from the upcoming album called “Soulsteeler”, is a very catchy and forward-rolling song with great melodic riffs delivering a high-energy experience with nods to action, movie references, and current world events. Here resonates a strong image reminiscent of Annihilator’s old production.

Digital – https://lnk.to/marbt

Mutant Blast anticipates a positive reception from fans, expressing confidence in the album’s strong songwriting and memorable tracks. The band’s unique blend of genres, described as both fresh and unique, aims to captivate audiences with a powerful and steel-driven musical journey. Stay tuned for the new single called “Acid Rain” and the highly anticipated full-length album set to unleash in 2024.
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Be prepared for tones of death’n’roll, thrash metal, heavy metal, and a little bit of hard rock & death metal. Old-school metal is the thing!

For more info:​
​Rockshots.eu
​https://www.facebook.com/mutantblastband​
​https://www.instagram.com/mutantblastband/

GRAVEYARD Announce UK & EU Co-Headline Tour with BARONESS

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Sweden’s finest blues rockers GRAVEYARD have announced the details of their co-headline UK & EU tour with BARONESS for this winter. Support across all dates will be provided by PALLBEARER.

Full Tour Dates
October 31 – Copenhagen, DK – Amager Bio
November 2 – Berlin, DE – Huxleys
November 6 – Milan, IT – Alcatraz
November 7 – Zurich, CH – X-Tra
November 9 – Paris, FR – L’Olympia
November 11 – Wiesbaden, DE – Schlachthof
November 13 – Munich, DE – Tonhalle
November 14 – Hannover, DE – Capitol
November 17 – Cologne, DE – Carlswerk Victoria
November 18 – Esch-sur-Alzette, LU – Rockhal
November 20 – London, UK – O2 Forum Kentish Town
November 21 – Bristol, UK – Marble Factory
November 22 – Manchester, UK – New Century Hall
November 24 – Dublin, IE – Vicar Street 
November 25 – Belfast, IE – The Limelight
November 26 – Glasgow, UK – SWG3
November 28 – Nottingham, UK – Rock City

Tickets are on sale from 10am on Friday 17th May.

GRAVEYARD will also be appearing at a number of European festivals across the summer. Full details below.
June 6 – SE – Sweden Rock Festival
June 7 – PL – Mystic Festival
June 21 – BE – Graspop Metal Meeting
June 22 – FR – God Save The Kouigin
June 27 – FR – Hellfest
June 28 – ES – Resurrection Festival
July 27 – DE – Rock Im Wald
August 2 – SE – Skogsröjer
August 8 – PT – Sonic Blast
August 10 – DE – Elb Riot