UK Prog-rock wizards, GANDALF’S FIST, have got into the spirit of the spooky season of October, by releasing the single Hell’s Sacrament on all major streaming platforms.
Hell’s Sacrament, which features, former Judas Priest vocalist, Tim “Ripper” Owens, is a “heavy” reworking of the opening track from the band’s acclaimed 8th Album, Widdershins, having originally appeared as a bonus track on the deluxe version of the LP. The band have also released the visualizer video to promote the new single.
Gandalf’s Fist front man/guitarist, Dean Marsh, commented:
“I originally worked with Tim on this version of the track way back during Lockdown, with it eventually making its way as a killer bonus track on the deluxe version of our latest album! With “Widdershins” being a conceptual record all about superstitions, we really couldn’t resist the temptation to let the wider world hear such a heavy version of this song on the superstitions day of Friday 13th and so close to Halloween too!”
For the 2023 single release, the track has also been freshly remastered by Dean Marsh, with the song available to stream on all major platforms as well as a lossless download at the band’s official bandcamp page. Copies of the album, Widdershins, along with a few remaining copies of the Bonus disc containing Hell’s Sacrament, are also available from the band’s official website.
STRAY + THE WILD, a formidable force in the realm of dark alternative rock, is proud to announce the release of their latest single “Show Me The Way.”. Produced by the renowned Mudrock, known for his work with Avenged Sevenfold, Linkin Park, Godsmack, and Deftones, and recorded by Mudrock and Alan Dämien, this single is a testament to the band’s commitment to creating music that resonates with the souls of their audience.
Mastered by Howie Weinberg, whose credits include Nirvana, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse, and Run DMC, the single showcases a sonic landscape that is both powerful and evocative, a hallmark of Stray + The Wild’s unique sound.
The music video was directed by Rich Ragsdale & produced by Kevin Ragsdale who recently worked with Sean Lennon on his videos.
Guitarist and songwriter, Alan Dämien, shares, “We realize that we need to put our own ideas about life behind us if we want to write songs that can reach out to the souls of people. We want them to see what’s really happening in the world.”
Dämien further explains, “We all go through so many circumstances that define who we are. People get hung up with bad habits, life events, and become comfortable in their own personal situations. These songs were written to wake people up, to show them how we’re treating the planet, each other, and every living creature, with hopes that we will individually become self-aware and do the right thing.”
With this single, Stray + The Wild delivers on that promise, introducing a newfound sophistication and depth to their music that has been described as “a stroke of genius and a spellbinding new vision for music.” The lyrics are raw, sensitive and real. They express frustrations over the confused state of the world, but they bring a regenerated edge and urgency back to popular music.
2024 tour dates will be announced soon!
Alan Damien, a seasoned guitarist and accomplished songwriter, boasts a rich musical history that includes his previous role as a key member of the acclaimed band Living Dead Lights. Under the skilled management of Doug Goldstein, the iconic figure behind Guns N’ Roses, Alan’s career has reached dazzling heights.
One of his most noteworthy achievements was securing a coveted European record deal, a testament to his global appeal and musical prowess. His work was prominently featured in Hot Topic stores, with nationwide distribution in physical stores.
Alan’s musical brilliance has earned him accolades from prestigious publications like Rolling Stone Magazine, which hailed his music as “A GUARANTEED MEGA HIT” and “THE BEST THING TO HAPPEN IN 10 YEARS.” His compositions have graced the pages of Rolling Stone Magazine eight times, as well as, features in Revolver, Classic Rock Magazine, Playboy, and countless others.
His remarkable talent extends beyond performing and composing. Alan is a proficient music producer and a dedicated music teacher. He also collaborates with fellow artists, co-writing and developing songs for their projects. Furthermore, he lends his creative genius to the world of cinema and television, crafting scores and songs that enhance the storytelling experience.
Ginny Eck is a multifaceted musician known for her mastery of the bass guitar and violin. Her journey in the music industry has seen her as an integral part of signed touring groups, including 9 Electric and Eyeshine. Notably, Eyeshine featured Johnny Yong Bosch, known as the Black Power Ranger, AKA Adam Park, as their singer and guitarist.
Beyond her musical pursuits, AlexVndria is deeply committed to making a positive impact on the world. She dedicates her time to the Beagle Freedom Project, an organization focused on liberating animals from testing facilities and advocating for meaningful change on behalf of these animals.
Collectively, the band shares a strong commitment to veganism and animal rights, reflecting their dedication to ethical values both in their music and their lives.
Stray + The Wild are: AlexVndria – Vocalist Alan Damien – Guitars -Backup Vocals-Keys Ginny Eck- Bass/Violinist Sam Ruff – Drums
Orange County CA classic metal band LEATHERWOLF have announced the release of their latest video/single, ‘Only the Wicked’, off their most recent full-length album, ‘Kill The Hunted’, mixed by legendary studio whiz, Randy Burns (MEGADETH, KREATOR, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES). The video can be viewed on the group’s YouTube channel, below, and the track is available on Bandcamp leatherwolfmetal.bandcamp.com and all digital platforms.
Stream or purchase ‘Kill The Hunted’ at https://smarturl.it/Leatherwolf
The ‘Only the Wicked’ clip was filmed at a West Los Angeles CA location with award winning Spanish director Eric Boadella of Nlight Productions whose credits include L.A. GUNS, BLACK SWAN, and REVOLUTION SAINTS. “‘Only the Wicked’ is one of the songs off ‘Kill The Hunted’ that’s been receiving the most positive feedback and it’s a personal favorite of mine as well”, states drummer/founding member, Dean Roberts. “In another era, this would’ve probably been our lead-off single – it’s got a strong chorus and definite radio potential. The thought of doing a video and hopefully giving the song some extra attention had actually been lingering for a while so I’m glad we made it a reality. We had a blast shooting with Eric and his dedicated crew and we’re all pretty stoked how it turned out. Hopefully the fans will dig it as well.”
LEATHERWOLF recently issued a limited edition double vinyl version of ‘Kill The Hunted’, including a bonus track remake of their 1989 ‘Street Ready’ classic, ‘Thunder’. Retitled ‘Thunder (MMXXII)’, the song features a lead guitar special guest appearance by Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, ICONIC, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA). Copies are available on the band’s Big Cartel store at leatherwolf.bigcartel.com/.
Concurrent with the Friday, October 13 release of the ‘Only the Wicked video/single, the full ‘Kill The Hunted’ album will be made available on all streaming services, including Spotify.
Band Members: Keith Adamiak – vocals Rob Math – guitars Luke Man – guitars Wayne Findlay – guitar & keys Dean Roberts – drums Brice Snyder – bass (live) Barry Sparks – bass (studio)
Following the recent announcement of the sophomore album “A Greater Good”, today Spanish dark metal entity TODOMAL shares the first single from the record in the shape of the title track. Watch the video of “A Greater Good” at THIS LOCATION.
The album is due out on November 24th 2023 via Ardua Music. “This particular song not only shares its name with our new album but also closes it. We felt it was the perfect choice to give you a sneak peek of what’s in store. Picture it as a puzzle, a story that mirrors our journey through life – the highs, the lows, our connections, the moments of solitude, the challenges, and the unwavering hope that propels us forward. We’re incredibly grateful to have had the talented Teodora Gosheva join us to interpret the melody in the latter part of the song, adding a touch of brilliance. This one’s for all of us, a tribute to those we’ve lost along the way. So, grab a drink and let’s cherish every moment together”.
Tracklist:
1. Silent Mass 2. High Time 3. Infero Tristi 4. Ultima Lucerna 5. Dust and Nothingness 6. Antichrist of Love 7. Loss 8. A Greater Good
TODOMAL is back with “A Greater Good”, their new studio album. The Spanish duo,formed by Christopher B. Wildman and Javier Fernández (Asgaroth, Nexus 6, The Heretic, Dejadeath, etc.) brings a collection of “dark songs” (as they like to define it), which began with the seeds planted in “Ultracrepidarian”, their debut album.
The band’s music has evolved into a complex, dense, and unclassifiable album that takes us on a journey through somber landscapes, existential doubts, tragicomedy, and spiritual and personal unrest. “A Greater Good” poses challenging questions, wrapped in music that is sometimes dark and at other times luminous, spanning from slow-tempo to progressive rock to quasi-mystical litanies. The path they embarked upon with their debut album, leading to desolate landscapes and the emptiness of the plateau, has continued into darker territories, reminiscent of tenebrist altarpieces, where doubts about what is right or wrong, what we do in this world to earn redemption, or why we have a nefarious tendency to destroy what we love are depicted against a smoldering forest. The journey continues, despite the obstacles.
“A Greater Good” boasts ambitious production to accommodate all its elements, like pieces of a giant mosaic. Vocal harmonies, acoustic elements, and occasional orchestral arrangements blend with serpentine opera-rock pieces, making their way by clawing through the earth.
Once again, the voice of Teodora Gosheva, the collaboration of Darío Garrido on the Spanish guitar and the audio assistance of ESOTERIC‘s Greg Chandler complete the work.
Special mention goes to the album cover, created by the multifaceted Paloma Pájaro, who brilliantly and resolutely encapsulates everything mentioned above.
The sophomore album of this prolific space doom duo will no doubt appeal to fans of bands like CANDLEMASS, KRUX, PINK FLOYD, AVATARIUM and, we dare to say, old GHOST! Doom on!
“Loyal to the Core” is a track taken from UNDER THE OAK’s album “Rattus Norvegicus” out via Wormholedeath worldwide!
“Rattus Norvegicus” is available worldwide! Buy/Stream HERE – Physical Cd HERE
Under the Oak is a Norwegian metal band with one foot in the Thrash Metal camp and the other in old-school Heavy Metal. Play fast, play LOUD!
Band’s lineup:
Vocals – Jostein (ex. Fury, ex Testimony)
Drums – Marius (ex. Terrazone, ex Mecalimb)
Bass – Hillbilly Bill (ex. Excelsis, ex Dressed to Kiss. Current member of Rövballebandet and Nostalgic Groove)
Guitars – Thomas Bolverk (ex. Darkness, ex. Black Currant, ex. Images at Twilight, ex. Ragnarok. Current member of Venom tribute band Welcome to Hell and Extreme Metal act: BOLVERK:)
Taken off their forthcoming studio album, that is slated for a release in the summer of 2024 via AFM Records, Paris-based alternative rock act, ONLAP, has shared a music video for their new single “Hypnotized”!
ONLAP comments: “Hypnotized is undoubtedly one of the most important songs on our forthcoming album. We come a lot from grunge, and this song was an opportunity for us to get back to our roots, with a strong lyric about addiction. It’s also why we decided to shoot our second video clip for this track, under the direction of Aurélien Mariat as for Nevermind, of which we’re really proud. So impatient to share it with you all now!”
Following previously-released singles, “Nevermind”, “Fever” and “Crawling In The Dark”, the official music video for “Hypnotized” is now premiering below:
ONLAP was formed in 2006, driven by a full DIY-spirit. Since years, each song they self-released has been ruling Social Meida platforms and playlists, with a fan base growing day by day (with 380k monthly Spotify listeners and 115k YouTube subscribers to name just a few numbers) and a cross-platform streaming performance of more than 150 million streams. “The Awakening”, the band’s top hit on Spotify, reckons with 23M streams only to this impressive hoard of facts.
Following their recent signing with AFM Records and as first single releases instantly prove, ONLAP have never felt more vibrant and hungry than they are on their upcoming album. After all those years self-releasing a giant number of tracks, some EP’s, and 1 best-of records in celebration of their 15th band anniversary, ONLAP have been hard at work to finally unleash a full-length album containing 10 colossal, new tracks. Their much-awaited debut will be a collection of their musical history, roots and recent influences, and will mark the most ambitious offering ONLAP has achieved in their career to date!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
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