DANKO JONES Unleash “Electric Sounds Deluxe Version” & “4×10” Limited 10” Vinyl Edition, Out Now

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Following their much acclaimed, eleventh studio album, Electric Sounds, Canada’s rock’n’roll frontrunners DANKO JONES are celebrating the release of their Electric Sounds Deluxe Version, out now on AFM Records! Additionally to the album Electric Sounds, the digital Deluxe Version will include two bonus tracks, “Waiting For You” (premiered earlier this Spring) and the previously-unreleased “Haunting Me”. The Electric Sounds Deluxe Version is now available on all digital providers via https://danko-jones.bfan.link/electric-sounds-Deluxe 

For the dedicated record collector and as a very special Vinyl release, the DANKO JONES “4×10” – a limited 10” edition featuring both bonus tracks as well as two unreleased live songs – is also now available and can be ordered at: https://danko-jones.bfan.link/4×10 

Electric Sounds Digital Deluxe Tracklist:

  1. Guess Who’s Back
  2. Good Time
  3. Electric Sounds
  4. Get High?
  5. Stiff Competition
  6. She’s My Baby
  7. Eye for an Eye
  8. I Like It
  9. Let’s Make Out
  10. What Goes Around
  11. Shake Your City
  12. Waiting for You (Bonus Track)
  13. Haunting Me (Bonus Track)

“4×10” Vinyl Tracklist:

  1. Haunting Me
  2. Lipstick City – Live in Bremen
  3. My Little RNR – Live in Stockholm
  4. Waiting for You

With Electric Sounds, DANKO JONES have stormed international album charts ( Sweden #12, Germany #18, Switzerland #24), with consecutive top radio chart entries like with their hit singles “Good Time”, “Guess Who’s Back” and “Get High?”, ruling the German Rock Radio Charts at a phenomenal #1 position. On their ensuing, European album release tour, DANKO JONES sold out numerous shows, with many more live dates confirmed for 2024 (visit https://www.dankojones.com/tour for all upcoming shows!). Recently, the band was nominated for a Juno Award, the Canadian equivalent of a Grammy Award. 

Without any doubt, Electric Sounds has the instant sound and feel of a classic. When the wheel is spinning freely and propelling you forward, there’s no need to reinvent the damn thing: instead, the Canadian trio is simply honing and refining their craft, and always at full volume. From the chest-out chutzpah of the opening “Guess Who’s Back” and the muscular new wave strut of “Good Time”, the ultimate pothead anthem “Get High?” to the title track’s promise to “smash a thousand guitars tonight!” and “Stiff Competition”’s angular, cock-eyed stomp and juddering bull’s-eye of chorus, Electric Sounds is a deceptively diverse affair. No band has ever sounded more ready to hit the road than the pumped-up threesome showcased on hell-for-leather ragers like “Eye For An Eye”, “What Goes Around” and mad-eyed and murderous closer “Shake Your City”.

Electric Sounds was produced by Eric Ratz, and guest spots from Tyler Stewart (Barenaked Ladies) on “She’s My Baby”, Damian Abraham of Fucked Up on “Get High?” and guitarist Daniel Dekay (from Canadian thrash legends Exciter) on “Electric Sounds” complete the picture with a snotty flourish.

With the latest Deluxe Version in addition to Electric Sounds as well as the “4×10” Vinyl edition, DANKO JONES present their fans some highly-collectable highlights featuring previously-unreleased bonus material, showcasing their amplitude of songwriting skills, an irrepressible energy and the reliability always providing a damn good time!

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EL CACO Call It Quits After 27 Years with One Last Show in January 2025

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It’s over.

8 albums. 27 years. Numerous concerts on three continents. Ups and downs. Meetings with good people. Meetings with bad people. Stories we’ll talk about until we die. Stories that may live on after we are gone. Gratitude. Pride.

We will celebrate the very last time we stand together on a stage as EL CACO. Celebrate at the same place where we have had some of our very best moments and memories. Celebrate the start of a new year, and at the same time say goodbye to something. It will be strange and sad, but at the same time the right thing to do.

We hope as many people as possible will come and share memories, joys and perhaps a tear with us. We promise a very special evening. – Øyvind, Anders and Fredrik

ROCKEFELLER, OSLO, NORWAY Friday 03.01.25
Tickets on sale from Friday 12.4.24
EVENT

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Monster Energy Supercross & Metal Hall of Fame to Feature Metal Across America Exhibit at FanFest in Foxborough + Philadelphia

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As the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship returns to racing this week after the final bye week of the season, an added music attraction will be on display for fans in FanFest at the upcoming rounds in Foxborough and Philadelphia. The Metal Hall of Fame will present the Metal Across America Tour as part of FanFest this Saturday, April 13 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA and then again on Saturday, April 27 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.     

The Metal Across America Tour transports onlookers back 50 years to the birth of Supercross in 1974, through the eyes of the Metal Hall of Fame. The experience provides viewers with a rare opportunity to see; original album cover artwork from legendary bands, one of a kind exhibits from Iron Maiden, Ronnie James Dio, Kiss, Ozzy Osbourne, Deep Purple, and Yngwie Malmsteen, among other numerous iconic bands, a Meet & Greet with Metal Hall of Fame Founder/celebrated drummer Pat Gesualdo, the State of the Art Metal Hall of Fame Tour Bus, never seen before photos of major rock stars from the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Gala, and more! The Metal Hall of Fame sponsored by Metallica Blackened Whiskey, also hosts the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala.

The Metal Across America Tour features an array of unique items from some of the most iconic rock bands in the genre. Photo Courtesy of Metal Hall of Fame

“We are excited to have the Metal Across America tour be a featured part of the Supercross FanFest Experience,” says Metal Hall of Fame President/CEO Pat Gesualdo. “Both organizations share much of the same fan base. Therefore, we are bringing a lot of the rare memorabilia so fans around the country can see it in person firsthand.”

Earlier this season, Supercross athletes Aaron Plessinger, Josh Hill, Talon Hawkins, Robbie Wageman, and Cade Clason all made special appearances on the Red Carpet at the Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Gala held at the Delta Marriot Garden Grove in Anaheim, California. Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), Sebastian Bach (Skid Row), Mick Mars (Motley Crue), Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot) and others were inducted into the Metal Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 Class.

Red Bull KTM athlete Aaron Plessinger on the Red Carpet at the annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala in Anaheim, California. Photo Credit: Alec Gaut

Inductee Cavazo, and his brother Tony of the rock band Hurricane joined Green Day’s Tre Cool, Jason Bonham of the Jason Bonham Experience, and solo artist Jagger Henry (Bonham), and others at the Monster Energy Supercross event being held a few days later at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California. 

Metal Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Inductee Carlos Cavazo (left) and brother Tony walk the Red Carpet at Monster Energy Supercross’ celebrity event at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports

Supercross FanFest is part of the Monster Energy Supercross experience and takes place during the day while athletes are qualifying inside the stadium. This week’s FanFest will take place at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, April 13 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET. Philadelphia’s FanFest will take place two weeks later on Saturday, April 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET.  

A Supercross FanFest ticket must be accompanied by an event ticket. Fans can also recycle an empty can of Monster Energy at one of the FanFest entry points to gain complimentary access. For additional information and to purchase tickets please visit SupercrossLIVE.

About Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship:

Monster Energy AMA Supercross is the most competitive and highest-profile off-road motorcycle racing championship on the planet. Founded in America and sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) since 1974. Over 17 weeks, Supercross attracts some of the largest and most impressive crowds inside the most recognizable and prestigious stadiums in North America to race in front of nearly one million live fans and broadcast to millions more worldwide. For more information, visit SupercrossLIVE.com.

About the Metal Hall of Fame:

The Metal Hall of Fame is a nonprofit, volunteer organization, dedicated to forever enshrining the iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making Hard Rock and Heavy Metal music what it is today.

The Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Gala has included many historical Hard Rock and Heavy Metal moments. Such as; Having Paul Stanley Induct Kiss manager Doc McGhee, Having Metallica Induct Megaforce Records founders Jon and Marsha Zazula, Inducting Judas Priest, Triumph, Anthrax, Having Brian May of Queen Induct Joe Satriani, Inducting Helloween on stage with Alissa White-Gluz of Arch Enemy, Inducting Twisted Sister, Judas Priest, Sebastian Bach, and Tom Morello, Inducting members of Kiss and Iron Maiden, and having Wendy Dio Induct Ronnie James Dio. These are just some of the Legendary memories that the Metal Hall of Fame has shared with fans throughout the world.

100% of proceeds from Metal Hall of Fame events go to preserving Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Music for future generations, and also bring free music programs to help special needs children and wounded veterans in health facilities and community centers.

VERIKALPA Release Video for Third Single ‘Sammalsynti’

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Verikalpa have released a video for “Sammalsynti”, third single taken from the new album “Tuomio” to be released on April 19th by Scarlet Records.

Video by Jani Kakko/Kaja Films

Fourth studio album for the Finnish extreme folk metal alcoholic trolls; produced, mixed and mastered by Pasi Kauppinen (Sonata Arctica) at Studio 57; artwork by Alvaro Valverde/AV Art Ilustracion (Unanimated, Night Crowned, Krilloan, Drown In Sulphur); FFO: Korpiklaani, Alestorm, Turisas, Trollfest, Eluveitie and Finntroll.

“Tuomio” will be released in the following formats:

  • jewel case CD
  • vinyl LP
  • digital
Artwork by Alvaro Valverde/AV Art Ilustracion

“Tuomio” is the most accessible record ever in Verikalpa’s discography, and yet another intense and aggressive display of power. The new album showcases an exceptional guitar work and a pristine production, enhancing the majestic melodies for which they are known for and taking their songwriting to the next level.

Lyrically-wise, this is a mixed bag of fictional stories about drinking, partying, fighting, and of course a bunch of crazy Finnish folklore creatures setting up the stage. A very fun and easy collection of songs & tales to listen to, alongside rivers of beer and weird Northern liquors!

“Tuomio” tracklist:

  1. Arvon Tuomari
  2. Laulava Vainaja
  3. Noijan Sauna
  4. Sammalsynti
  5. Tuhkakruunu
  6. Tulimerten Taa
  7. Hakkaa Hakkaa
  8. Maat Hauraan Hautaa
  9. Eksyneet
  10. Veritonttu
  11. Kaunan Valta
  12. Tuomio

Verikalpa:
Jani Ikonen – vocals
Sami Ikonen – guitar
Janne Niva – guitar
Jussi Sauvola – keyboards
Sami Knuutinen – bass
Jari Huttunen – drums

THE OKLAHOMA KID Release Video for New Single ‘Overpowered’

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Modern metal quintet The Oklahoma Kid have released a video for their brand new single ‘Overpowered’, out now via Arising Empire. Known for their very own blend of genres, the avant-garde five-piece never fall shy of pushing the boundaries and breaking old conventions.

Stream ‘Overpowered’ from midnight here: https://arisingempire.com/overpowered

‘Overpowered’ has a compelling narrative of resistance and the struggle for autonomy against oppressive forces, blending heavy guitar riffs with introspective lyrics. It delves into the protagonist’s fight for liberation, touching on themes of torment, vengeance, and the complex quest for personal peace amidst societal constraints. This track marks a significant evolution for The Oklahoma Kid, showcasing their commitment to exploring deep, thought-provoking themes through a fusion of aggressive music and reflective storytelling.

The Oklahoma Kid deliver breathtaking modern metal that bridges the gap between technical intricacy and energising rhythms. Since forming in 2012 the band – consisting of David J. Burtscher, Fred Stölzel, Robert Elfenbein, Tomm Brümmer and Andreas Reinhard – have consistently pushed boundaries and have established their foundation in the German metal scene.

After their successful debut album Solarray (2019) and struck by the global pandemic, The Oklahoma Kid set their focus on writing new music with one simple goal in mind, to better themselves and give every fan something to crave for – their 2022 album Tangerine Tragic.

Tangerine Tragic is built on the strengths of their debut Solarray. It plays with new ideas and concepts, comes gentle as a breeze and strikes hard as a wrecking ball. The album was recorded and produced by Jan Kerscher (Ghost City Recordings) and mixed and mastered by Lance Prenc (Alpha Wolf, Polaris, Dealer), which gives the production its full-blown punch.

The Oklahoma Kid toured the country with renowned acts such as Stick To Your Guns, Carnifex, EvergreenTerrace and Hatebreed, electrifying crowds with their passionate, relentless performance.

The Oklahoma Kid are no longer an insider tip and a force to be reckoned with. Whether you experience them live at a festival or on record in your living room, The Oklahoma Kid will change your perception of what metal is capable of.

The Oklahoma Kid are:
Tomm Brümmer | Vocals
Fred Stölzel | Guitar
Andreas Reinhard | Guitar
Robert Elfenbein | Bass
David J. Burtscher | Drums

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SCARLET AURA Release New Single + Video ‘Tu’ + Unveil Upcoming Album “Rock-Stravaganza”

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Scarlet Aura is set to enchant the music scene once again with their latest single “Tu,” from the forthcoming album, “Rock-Stravaganza.” Set to be released on April 12th, “Tu,” a tune originally presented by Mihai and Aura with Steelborn in 2012, emerges anew, now under the Scarlet Aura brand, promising a fresh adventure into the realms of alternative rock and metal. The track weaves a narrative of passion and loss, a poignant reminder of love’s restorative and devastating power.

As Aura puts it, “This song captures the thin line between soaring highs and crashing lows – all within a single heartbeat.”

“Rock-Stravaganza,” featuring 15 tracks, is a tribute not only to life’s rich tapestry but also to the artistic growth of Scarlet Aura. Scheduled for June 28, it will reintroduce well-loved melodies from the musical journey of Mihai and Aura, reimagined for today’s listener. Long-time fans and newcomers alike will find joy in this fresh yet familiar collection. And as music is a river that cannot be stopped, Scarlet Aura is gearing up for summer festival appearances and a nationwide tour celebrating this new chapter.

Join us in embracing the unique visual world of “Tu,” a song that invites you to reconnect with the depths of your soul.

Listen to the single at https://scarletaura.lnk.to/Tu

About Scarlet Aura: Recognized as the best Romanian heavy metal band with a female voice by genre listeners, Scarlet Aura has a career filled with successful releases and concerts that have captivated audiences worldwide. Scarlet Aura continues to be at the forefront of the music scene, pushing the boundaries of creativity and artistic expression.

For more information: Visit www.scarletaura.com and follow the band on social media platforms to stay up to date with the latest events and releases.

SCARLET AURA are:

Lead Vocals: Aura Danciulescu
Lead guitar & Vocals: Mihai Danciulescu
Bass guitar & Vocals: Rene Nistor
Drums: Matthias Klaus
Keyboards: Dan Lica

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