MAD PAINTER Unveil Emotionally Charged Lyric Video ‘Let Him Go’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 20, 2023
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US rock icons MAD PAINTER unveiled their latest masterpiece – the lyric video for their soul-touching track “Let Him Go”, taken from the upcoming album “Splashed”, which is poised for re-release on October 20th, 2023 via Epictronic.

“Let Him Go” is a rock ballad that delves into the emotions of heartbreak and longing. The song captures the bittersweet moments of a relationship, the pain of missed opportunities, and the yearning for something that could never be fully realized. The song beautifully portrays the complexity of human emotions, the passage of time, and the inevitability of moving on.

Listeners can fully immerse themselves in the experience by checking out the lyric video for “Let Him Go” on YouTube :

About “Splashed”

“Splashed” is a sonic journey through time, featuring an eclectic collection of tracks that span decades, from early shelved demos to contemporary compositions. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of influences including ABBA, Elton John, and classic rock legends, Mad Painter has artfully blended these elements to create a distinctive heavy rock style that sets them apart. The album serves as a testament to the band’s evolution, with hints of what’s to come as they embark on recording their next musical endeavor.

About Mad Painter

Hailing from the vibrant music scene of the Boston area, Mad Painter is a band deeply rooted in the melodic rock tradition of the 1970s. Their original compositions pay homage to a spectrum of influences, from Woodstock-era psychedelia to glam-infused rock ‘n’ roll, and anthemic heavy hits. The band boasts a diverse lineup led by the visionary songwriter Alex Gitlin, whose creativity is amplified by the talents of drummer Al Hendry, bassist Kenne Highland, and guitarist Al Naha. Recent additions to the ensemble, backing vocalists Sharon Crumrine and Julie Gee, contribute to the band’s rich and resonant sound.

Connect with Mad Painter

madpainter.co.uk
www.facebook.com/madpainter1
twitter.com/painter_mad
instagram.com/madpainterband
www.youtube.com/@madpainter4010
tinyurl.com/SpotifyMadPainter

VARG Drop New Single + Official Video ‘Eisenseite’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 19, 2023
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[photo credit: Jörg Schmitz]

VARG, Germany’s top-notch pagan metal force, returns stronger than ever on their new album, entitled Ewige Wacht (Engl. Eternal Vigil), to be released on October 13, 2023 via Napalm Records. Today, the wolves prove their standing as a firmly rooted, leading entity in the scene once more by unleashing the brand-new single “Eisenseite”, cut from the new offering. After dropping the first single, “Immer Treu”, “Eisenseite” is another powerful hymn that showcases how much singer Fylgja has been involved in the full album this time. Her valkyrie-like singing expands the band’s sonic spectrum and forms a perfectly harmonizing contrast to Freki’s razor-sharp screams and growls.

Accompanied by a matching music video, the song transports Nordic mythology as well as values like honesty and loyalty, which also symbolizes the album as a whole.

VARG on “Eisenseite”:          
“A hymn to bravery and the determination to fight for what is important to you, even when it seems hopeless. It is not our blood that ennobles us, it is our soul, the way we live our lives towards others and our attitude that makes us honourable and great.”

With their last and most successful record to date, Zeichen (Engl. Signs, 2020, #16 in the German album charts), VARG put the thematic and musical focus completely on their pagan roots. On their brand-new brainchild, the wolves follow this path unwaveringly, honestly, authentically and raw, and impressively manifest their reincarnation and matchless standing on top of the scene! 

Songs such as “Schildmaid” (shieldmaiden), “Immer Treu” and “Fylgja” are emblematic of the striking interplay between both vocalists and the path VARG have been treading since Zeichen. “Weltenfeind” (enemy of the world), “Tyr” and “Hammer” resound as powerful hymns, uncompromising with mercilessly brute nagging and cutting riffs. The folky melodies in “Morgenrot” (dawn) lead to the epic “Siegreiches Heer” (victorious army), which once again sharpens the idea of unity that runs like a red thread through Ewige Wacht.  The title track forms the final climax and combines pagan themes, haunting melodies and the engaging power of the wolves to end this outstanding sonic adventure, leading into promising times for the German horde.

VARG on the new album:    
“Ewige Wacht is both our most emotional and strongest album. It is a journey through Nordic mythology that tells of old stories and the protection and preservation of the flame of our ancestors. Traditions and values like family, fortitude and desire are like a common thread running through the entire record. Uncompromising harshness meets epic and sustaining melodies. Authentically raw production and yet more powerful and mighty than ever. This album will pierce the hearts of our fans, because it comes deeply from ours.”

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Ewige Wacht tracklisting:    
1.    Immer Treu
2.    Schildmaid
3.    Weltenfeind
4.    Fylgja
5.    Tyr
6.    Járnsíðasleið
7.    Eisenseite
8.    Hammer
9.    Morgenrot
10.  Siegreiches Heer
11.  Ewige Wacht

VARG undoubtedly stand as a firmly rooted, leading entity in the German pagan scene that has been gathering fans around the world for over 18 years of the band’s existence, touring Europe and North America, and have always driven their following upwards through numerous gigs at Europe’s biggest festivals, such as Wacken Open Air, Party.San and Metalfest. Even after all these years, Freki (vocals), Fylgja (vocals), Morkai (guitar) as well as the newest additions to the line-up, Ulvar (guitar, bass) and Rohgarr (drums,) still manage to provide incomparable sonic surprises to their devotees. The revitalized line-up with two highly talented and innovative musicians brings a breath of fresh air and leads VARG into a new chapter in the band’s history. Grown artistic maturity meets a unique feeling of common bond between band and fans, which is reflected thematically in the new album. Ewige Wacht tells of myths and legends of long forgotten times and transfers them into the here and now in trademark multifaceted pagan garb. 

VARG live 2023:
Don’t miss VARG live on stage in 2023 on their headline tour with labelmates NACHTBLUT and folk metal band Sagenbringer, kicking off October 7 in Erfurt.

Wolfsfest Tour          
w/ Nachtblut & Sagenbringer
07.10.23 DE – Erfurt / From Hell
14.10.23 DE – Hamburg / Logo
20.10.23 DE – Frankfurt / Batschkapp
21.10.23 DE – Bochum / Matrix
27.10.23 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch
28.10.23 DE – Munich / Backstage Werk
10.11.23 DE – Stuttgart / LKA Longhorn
17.11.23 DE – Berlin / ORWOhaus
18.11.23 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser
24.11.23 CH – Pratteln / Z7
25.11.23 AT – Vienna / SimmCity

VARG are:      
Freki – Vocals
Fylgja – Vocals
Morkai – Guitars
Ulvar – Guitars, Bass
Rohgarr – Drums
 
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IMPELLITTERI to Release Career Spanning Box Set “The Complete Beast” on October 6th

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IMPELLITTERI is set to release his career spanning box set “The Complete Beast” on Global Rock/Cherry Red Records October 6th 2023 – Pre Orders open now!

When legendary guitar shredders are mentioned, it doesn’t take long for Chris Impellitteri’s name to come up, spoken of in the same breath as legends like Yngwie Malmsteen, Paul Gilbert and Steve Vai.

Superstars in Japan and with international sales of over 2 million records, Impellitteri the band were inducted into the 2023 Metal Hall Of Fame.

This lavish 6 Cd box, brings together, for the first time outside of Japan, every Impellitteri album and EP release between the bands debut in 1987 until 2009’s Wicked Maiden. Also included are numerous bonus tracks and outtakes.

Making for a mammoth career spanning set that is an essential purchase for not just Impellitteri fans, but for fans of melodic Heavy Metal in general and featuring Vocalists Graham Bonnet & Rob Rock.

Rob Rock adds:

“From the Impellitteri Black EP to the Wicked Maiden CD, this collection brings back a flood of awesome memories of the intense rock and roll that was inflicted upon the world from the blistering guitar work of Chris Impellitteri and the intense vocals of Rob Rock and Graham Bonnet, James Pulli on bass, and several world renown drummers.

Each CD marks an era in my mind and heart because we put all that we had into our recordings, and you can hear the development and direction of the band as we journey through these CDs and EPs, listening to the songs and albums once again.

This collection is one that the fans of the band will truly enjoy, and the ones that wanted them but couldn’t find the CDs locally, can finally get them more easily worldwide. Now it’s time to discover the music that Japan/Asia has cherished for decades – Impellitteri!”

Tracklisting:

CD 1

Stand In Line (1988):
1 Stand In Line
2 Since You’ve Been Gone
3 Secret Lover
4 Over The Rainbow
5 Tonight I Fly
6 White And Perfect
7 Leviathan
8 Goodnight And Goodbye
9 Playing With Fire

Grin & Bear It (1992):
10 When The Well Runs Dry
11 Ball And Chain
12 Wake Up Sally
13 Power Of Love
14 Under The Gun
15 Endless Nights
16 City’s On Fire
17 Grin & Bear It
18 Dance

CD 2:

Answer To The Master (1994):
1 The Future Is Black
2 Fly Away
3 Warrior
4 I’ll Wait
5 Hold The Line
6 Something’s Wrong With The World Today
7 Answer To The Master
8 Hungry Days
9 The King Is Rising

Screaming Symphony (1996):
10 Father Forgive Them
11 I’ll Be With You
12 Walk Away
13 Kingdom Of Light
14 Countdown To The Revolution
15 17th Century Chicken Pickin’
16 Rat Race
17 For Your Love
18 You Are The Fire

CD 3

Eye Of The Hurricane (1997):
1 Eye Of The Hurricane
2 Shed Your Blood
3 Fuel For The Fire
4 Race Into The Light
5 Bleed In Silence
6 Master Of Disguise
7 On And On
8 Everything Is You
9 Kingdom Fighter
10 Halloween
11 Paradise

The Ep’s:

Impellitteri EP (1987):
12 Lost In The Rain
13 Play With Fire
14 Burning
15 I’ll Be Searching

Victim Of The System (1993):
16 Victim Of The System
17 Visual Prison
18 Glory
19 Cross To Bear
20 The Young And The Ruthless

CD 4

Crunch (2000):
1 Beware The Devil
2 Turn Of The Century
3 Speed Demon
4 Wake Me Up
5 Spanish Fire
6 Slay The Dragon
7 Wasted Earth
8 Forever Yours
9 Texas Nuclear Boogie
10 Fear No Evil

Pedal To The Metal (2004):
11 The Writing’s On The Wall
12 Crushing Daze
13 Destruction
14 Dance With The Devil
15 Hurricane
16 Judgement Day
17 The Iceman Cometh
18 Punk
19 Propaganda Mind
20 Stay Tonight

CD 5

System X (2002):
1 United We Stand
2 Perfect Crime
3 End Of The World
4 She’s A Nighttime Lover
5 Slow Kill
6 Why Do They Do That
7 Rock & Roll Heroes
8 Gotta Get Home
9 What Kind Of Sanity
10 Falling In Love With A Stranger
11 Anti-Social Disease (Bonus Track)

Live, Fast Loud (Bonus Tracks):
12 Visual Prison
13 I’ll Be With You
14 Victim Of The System
15 Walk Away
16 Stand In Line
17 Countdown To The Revolution
18 Burning
19 Lost In The Rain

CD 6

Wicked Maiden (2009):
1 Wicked Maiden
2 Last Of A Dying Breed
3 Weapons Of Mass Distortion
4 Garden Of Eden
5 The Vision
6 Eyes Of An Angel
7 Hi-Scool Revolution
8 Wonderful Life
9 Holy Man
10 The Battle Rages On

Bonus Tracks:
11 Stand Or Fall (B-Side)
12 Tears In The Eyes Of The World (B-Side)
13 Freak Show (European Bonus Track)
14 Cyber Flesh (Japanese Bonus Track)
15 The Fall Of Titus (American Metal Vs. Swedish Metal) (Japanese Bonus Track)

More Live, Fast Loud:
16 For Your Love (Live)
17 Warrior (Live)
18 The King Is Rising (Live)

More information at https://impellitteri.net

BEFORE THE DAWN Release New Official Music Video for ‘Chaos Star’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 19, 2023
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[photo credit: Teppo Ristola]

Finnish melodic death metal unit BEFORE THE DAWN have released an official music video for their track “Chaos Star”, cut from the band’s stunning comeback album, Stormbringers, released this past June! The new music video was filmed during BEFORE THE DAWN’s performance at John Smith Rock Festival this summer.

“Chaos Star” immediately draws the listener into an intense soundscape, in which heavy death metal parts interfere with a melancholic, visceral melody and a passionate chorus showcasing Paavo Laapotti’s vocal skills. The music video offers a taste of what to expect this autumn on BEFORE THE DAWN’s tours with WOLFHEART and HINAYANA.

BEFORE THE DAWN on “Chaos Star”:
“Summer 2023 was the first festivals season for BTD in 11-years and it turned out to be the best ever and we are thrilled to show few glimpses in a form of a video while we are getting ready to start our most extensive tour run so far including 34 shows in Europe from September to end of November. For this glorious adventure we will team up with our label mates Hinayana and Wolfheart.”

BEFORE THE DAWN returns with their first new full length studio album since their hiatus – and stronger than ever! The band originated as Finnish Metal Award winning Tuomas Saukkonen’s (Wolfheart) solo project, but throughout the years, there have been several lineup changes. With the exciting new lineup, the band introduces its biggest changes so far. Previous guitarist and vocalist Saukkonen has moved behind the drums, and talented Voice Of Finland 2022 finalist Paavo Laapotti has taken on all vocalist duties, while Swallow The Sun’s Juho Räihä – who has been with BEFORE THE DAWN since 2006 – performs lead guitar duties. Now, the Finns have fully transformed into their new power and are ready to reconquer the scene!

BEFORE THE DAWN on Stormbringers:
“Stormbringers breaks a silence that lasted over 10 years and brings BEFORE THE DAWN back stronger than ever. A decade of gathering strength, growing the hunger and building determination, and now it is time for our 8th album to see the light of the day and bring the band back on the road.”

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Stormbringers sets off right away with first single “Destroyer”. With ease, the album balances aggressive and raw death metal facets with haunting melancholy carried by Paavo Laapotti’s vocals and intense melodies. Opener “Chains” lures the listener with stomping drums, heavy riffs and everchanging clean vocals with deep growls. With ease, the album balances aggressive and raw death metal facets with haunting melancholy carried by Paavo Laapotti’s vocals and intense melodies.  This can be witnessed on “Downhearted” – a forward moving mid-tempo track spiced up with visceral growls illustrating the depths of darkness. Likewise, “Reveries” is a mighty hymn with incredible melodies and excellent guitar lines, while “Divided” enchants with a delicate intro mixing acoustic guitar and piano tunes that build up to a melodic wall of brutal sound. With Stormbringers, BEFORE THE DAWN prove that even after 10 years of absence, they haven’t lost a glimpse of their power and unleash a storm – paving their way to reconquer the scene!

Stormbringers track listing:

  1. The Dawn
  2. Destroyer
  3. Reveries
  4. Downhearted
  5. Chains
  6. Divided
  7. The Dark
  8. Chaos Star
  9. The Weight

BEFORE THE DAWN On Tour with WOLFHEART Co-headline over Finland 2023
22.09.23 FI – TAVASTIA-klubi, Helsinki
23.09.23 FI – Tullikamarin Pakkahuone, Tampere
29.09.23 FI – Tanssisali Lutakko, Jyväskylä
30.09.23 FI – sawohouse_underground, Kuopio
06.10.23 FI – Rytmikorjaamo, Seinäjoki
07.10.23 FI – Tullisali, Oulu
13.10.23 FI – Logomo Teatro, Turku
14.10.23 FI – House Of Rock, Kouvola
27.10.23 FI – Black Box, Mikkeli (Only Before The Dawn)

BEFORE THE DAWN On Tour with WOLFHEART & HINAYANA:
03.11.23 CH – Aarau / KiFF
04.11.23 BE – Louvain La Neuve / Mass Deathtruction Festival
05.11.23 GB – London / The Dome
06.11.23 NL – Rotterdam / Baroeg
07.11.23 FR – Paris / Backstage By The Mill
08.11.23 DE – Siegburg / Kubana
09.11.23 DE – Trier / Mergener Hof
10.11.23 NL – Helmond / Cacaofabriek
11.11.23 DE – Essen / Turock
12.11.23 AT – Innsbruck / PMK
14.11.23 DE – Munich / Backstage Halle
15.11.23 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra
16.11.23 AT – Vienna / Szene
17.11.23 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser
18.11.23 DE – Weissenhäuser Strand / Metal Hammer Paradise
19.11.23 DE – Berlin / ORWO Haus
20.11.23 CZ – Prague / Futurum Music Bar
21.11.23 PL – Warsaw / Hydrozagadka
22.11.23 PL – Kraków / Kamienna12
23.11.23 DE – Dresden / Chemiefabrik
24.11.23 DE – Mannheim / MS Connexion Complex
25.11.23 DE – Hannover / Musikzentrum
26.11.23 NL – Maasstricht / Muziekgieterij

BEFORE THE DAWN are:
Vocals – Paavo Laapotti
Guitar – Juho Räihä
Bass –  Pyry Hanski
Drums – Tuomas Saukkonen
 
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A Tribute to STATUS QUO Legend Rick Parfitt: MICHAEL VOSS Premieres New Music Video ‘Don’t Drive My Car’ from Upcoming Album

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October 13,2023, one day after STATUS QUO legend Rick Parfitt would have celebrated his 75th Birthday, will see German singer, guitarist, producer Michael Voss release his upcoming cover album, “Rockers Rollin’ (A Tribute To Rick Parfitt)”, via Massacre Records. This very special tribute album will be out as CD Digipak, Ltd. Vinyl LP and Digital formats, the pre-sale is available at THIS LOCATION!

Following a previously-released, first single – the album title track – today, Voss has shared a new music video for the track “Don’t Drive My Car”, featuring Andy Susemihl (ex-U.D.O) on guest guitar!

“This song is very poppy and its melody sticks right in your head.” Michael Voss says.

“Same as Rick, I am a car enthusiast and this riff has a kind of similarity, reminiscent of the Pink Floyd smash hit “Another Brick In The Wall”! It also features great guitarwork from Andy Susemihl and this track always brings a big smile to my face.”

From almost year one, Michael Voss has been a huge Status Quo fan after attending his first live concert in a big arena in 1979 at Halle Münsterland, where dumbstruck and starstruck he witnessed the mighty Status Quo on their “If You Can’t Stand The Heat” tour.

Rick Parfitt stepped into the spotlight and fired his intro riff of ‘Caroline’ into the crowd, and Michael Voss was suddenly infected with his hard hitting, take-no-prisoners rhythm.

Filled with an irrepressible desire to embrace all that is Status Quo, he greedily snapped up all their albums and became an ardent soldier in the Quo Army fan club as well.

Furthermore, Status Quo gave this impressionable 14-year-old the great inspiration to follow in their footsteps by learning to sing play and compose. Many years later he found himself with the skill to render Parfitt’s great contribution to rock music in this tribute to his first all-time hero.

Voss has carefully chosen ten songs, that Parfitt sang and wrote, and now proudly presents them in this glorious rock tribute. “Rockers Rollin’ (A Tribute To Rick Parfitt)” features severals high class guests, who shared the music and stage with Rick, such as longtime tour manager and co-writer of many super hits, Bob Young, original founding member of the Frantic Four, John Coghlan, Rick’s son, Rick Parfitt Jr., actual bass player Rhino Edwards, original band member Andy Bown, Mat Sinner of Primal Fear, among many more!

“Rockers Rollin’ (A Tribute To Rick Parfitt)” track listing:

  1. Again And Again
  2. Rain
  3. Don’t Drive My Car
  4. For You
  5. Rockers Rollin’
  6. Oh! What A Night
  7. Something ‘Bout You Baby I Like
  8. Reason For Living
  9. Coming And Going
  10. Living On An Island

For More Info Visit:
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http://www.massacre-records.com
http://www.facebook.com/massacrerecordseurope
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ASKESIS Unveil Details of New Album “Beyond the Fate of Death”, Out October 20th

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Italian black-death metallers ASKESIS will release their new album “Beyond the Fate of Death” on October 20th 2023 via Time To Kill Records.

The first single, “Dawn of Current Inferno“, is now streaming HERE.

“‘Dawn of the Current Inferno’ serves as a testament to the power of artistic expression to push boundaries and challenge societal norms. It encourages us to embrace the enigmatic and the unexplained, reminding us that within chaos, there’s a hidden order waiting to be discovered. This composition is an invitation to embark on a journey of introspection, where we confront our own biases and preconceptions, and ultimately find a deeper connection to the world around us”.

Tracklist:

1.Retaliation
2.Creation of Non-Existence
3.Logical Suicide
4.Dawn of Current Inferno
5.King of Somberness
6.Stone of Perdition
7.With No Death that Chases Us
8.Black Ontology

Preorders:

ASKESIS was born in Venice in 2013. Since its genesis, the core line-up has featured Laura Nardelli (bass) and Samuele Scalise (drums), who have been joined by Nico Fabbri (vocals), Gregorio Di Angilla (guitar) and Juri Vatova (guitar) in 2022.

The band’s sound is based on a mix of black metal and death metal, delivering a listening experience that is raw and violent while simultaneously captivating and hypnotic. The songs are linked by an existentialist theme that takes up concepts from ancient Greek myths projecting them into today’s world.

Each composition delves into the human psyche and presents a unique perspective on life and its complexities. Despite their individuality, there are common threads that weave through these musical pieces.

A visceral and introspective exploration of the human experience, challenging societal expectations, and probing the depths of the human psyche. The band invites the listeners to confront their own fears, contradictions, and desires, encouraging introspection and contemplation on the complexities of existence.

Rejecting the status quo, ASKESIS condemn this world that brings suffering, seeking to assert self power and freedom. Dichotomy of creation and destruction, the dark aspects of human nature.

Line-up:

Nico Fabbri – Vocals
Laura Nardelli – Bass
Samuele Scalise – Drums
Gregorio Di Angilla – Guitar
Juri Vatova – Guitar

ASKESIS online