French phenomenon IGORRR kicked off a long anticipated North American headlining tour! The month-long Spirituality & Distortion Fall 2023 trek commenced yesterday, September 11th in Dallas, Texas and run through October 16th in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Support will be provided by Melt-Banana and Otto Von Schirach. Tickets are on sale now! See all confirmed dates below.
IGORRR w/ Melt-Banana, Otto Von Schirach: 9/11/2023 Trees – Dallas, TX 9/12/2023 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX 9/13/2023 Warehouse Live – Houston, TX 9/15/2023 The Orpheum – Tampa, FL 9/16/2023 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA 9/17/2023 Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro, NC 9/18/2023 Baltimore Soundstage – Baltimore, MD 9/20/2023 Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA 9/21/2023 Irving Plaza – New York, NY 9/22/2023 Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA 9/23/2023 Club Soda – Montreal, QC 9/24/2023 Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON 9/27/2023 Crofoot Ballroom – Pontiac, MI 9/28/2023 The Vogue – Indianapolis, IN 9/29/2023 Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL 9/30/2023 The Fine Line – Minneapolis, MN 10/02/2023 Gothic Theatre – Denver, CO 10/04/2023 The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT 10/06/2023 Bossanova Ballroom – Portland, OR 10/07/2023 Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC 10/08/2023 The Crocodile – Seattle, WA 10/11/2023 Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, CA 10/12/2023 The Regent – Los Angeles, CA 10/13/2023 Glass House Concert Hall – Pomona, CA 10/14/2023 Music Box – San Diego, CA 10/15/2023 The Nile – Mesa, AZ 10/16/2023 Sunshine Theatre – Albuquerque, NM
IGORRR‘s latest full-length, Spirituality And Distortion, was released in 2020 via Metal Blade Records. With 2017′s Savage Sinusoid, IGORRR more than proved to be a truly unique musical force and Spirituality And Distortion cements that well-earned reputation. Slamming together disparate musical styles ranging from death and black metal to breakcore, Balkan, baroque, and classical music in a manner that is as unconventional and unpredictable as it is thrilling, IGORRR are unlike any other act. Spirituality And Distortion displays just as broad a range of emotions as sounds. “Getting stuck in only one emotion is very boring to me; life is a wide range of emotions – sometimes you’re happy, sometimes you’re sad, angry, pissed off, nostalgic, or blown away,” states mastermind Gautier Serre. “Life is not only one color. These fourteen tracks are a journey through different states of mind I’ve been through.”
The new album of the German heavy/power metallers SAVAGE BLOOD is turning onto the home stretch! “Wheel Of Time” will be released on November 16th via MDD Records!
Produced at Soundlodge Recordings under the wing of Jörg Uken, the accomplished five-piece offers a powerful combination of intense riffs and sweeping melodies that take the listener on a journey through a fantasy-influenced, partly dark and epic musical landscape. If you like traditional metal with a portion of power and thrash, you should mark the date! A first look at the artwork designed by Giannis Nakos (Remedy Art Design) is enclosed.
“Wheel Of Time” will be released as CD and at a later date also on vinyl. Be prepared!
Indie rock band The Intemperate Sons released their latest single “Lake of Poison” from their highly anticipated new album Game of Keep Away that will be released to all major platforms via FRAME|WORK/INgrooves in the fall of 2023. The band also released the official music video for the single and are in the early stages of planning a fall run of shows on the west coast.
“Lake of Poison” is the latest release from The Intemperate Sons and is a heavily alternative and trippy journey through the subconscious of a person’s mind paralyzed (in the moment) by fear of what has infected their thoughts. It is a song of dark contemplation and regret. The Intemperate Sons, once again, collaborated with Amir Derakh (Julien-K, Orgy, Dead by Sunrise) having him at both the producer and mixing helm.
As with most of there music, “Lake of Poison” was recorded at The Kitchen Recording Studios in Dallas, TX. The video was produced by Ardent Owl Media.
The Intemperate Sons release all their music through the Frame|Work record label at the direction of Amir Derakh and Ryan Shuck. The Intemperate Sons are managed by Denny Sanders at The Label Group.
The Intemperate Sons emerged onto the rock scene in the summer of 2019 in Dallas, TX, to bring their distinct sound to the genre. A deep love for music brought family members Keith Watson (drums), Jake Watson (guitars) and Max Watson (vocals, guitars, keys) together along with close friend Mark Marks, who provides the groove on bass to unite everything together. The band’s sound has been described as a 90’s alternative style that is obsessed with the 70’s.
Keith is well acquainted with entertaining massive crowds of concert goers and has played with many successful bands in Dallas, such as Gun Hill, Natural Born Thrillers and Agents of Solace, on top of opening for Lynch Mob, Joe Lynn Turner and Sponge. He is the primary lyricist for the band and has written the music for some of their most successful songs, including “Dust to Dust,” “The Color Within,” and “Unrealized.”
Multi-talented and gifted with the ability to play various instruments, Max is also the lead vocalist of the group. Along with being musically dexterous, he has also collaborated with Keith to write lyrics on the released songs “Going Crazy” and “Way Back When.” In the studio, Max usually surmounts expectations and goes above and beyond to prepare prior to a session with his own vocal harmonies.
Jake is the song architect of the Sons and extremely instrumental in the crafting of the music. His inventive ways of bringing lyrics to life in clever ways are unprecedented and fascinating to see in the studio setting. He is a prolific writer of music as well and is credited with helping create the songs “What’s Done is Done,” “Remission,” “Way Back When” and “Wading in the Gray.” Both Max and he play lead guitar on many of the songs as well. The other members of the band fondly refer to him as the “art director” since he enjoys taking charge in those areas for the group.
Prolific and unifying, Mark is an accomplished bass player and well known in Dallas. He was in the regionally successful band, Haggard, and had opened for Sebastian Bach of Skid Row. His input in song writing has been invaluable to the process of creating captivating melodies.
Despite the pandemic putting a pause on many major events, The Intemperate Sons lived up to their name and let nothing hold them back from making music. Constantly hard at work in the studio, they have collaborated with Amir Derakh (Julien-K, Dead by Sunrise, Orgy, Rough Cutt) and Ryan Shuck (Julien-K, Adema, Dead by Sunrise, Orgy). Both have lent their musical talents to various songs and ultimately have brought the Sons on to their label, Frame|Work. This led the band to also recently join the management roster at The Label Group. Ryan worked with Amir to produce the band’s upcoming track, “Game of Keep Away,” and has had a huge impact on the group. He’s been especially influential on Max’s vocal melodies and delivery. Amir also plays guitar on this latest ballad and has been mixing all of the band’s music as well as performing on multiple songs.
Another notable collaboration has been with Tony Franklin (The Firm, Roy Harper, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Whitesnake), primarily on the first album, The Color Within. He has been a valuable friend of the band and has played bass on some of their best tracks from that album, including “Running Man,” “Dust to Dust” and “The Color Within.”
The Intemperate Sons’ take on alternative rock is a dark and powerful concoction of hard rock mixed with folk and grunge concepts. The band has earned a serious reputation for writing and performing tracks that scratch deep into the backbone of the human experience. There is no shortage of darkness in their writing style, which has a retro vibe with many guitar-driven tracks stacked on top of a groovy rhythm section. The heavier style fits perfectly with the two and three-part vocal harmonies that are a huge part of their overall sound. It has been said that musicians that are related form unique sounds and communicate at a frequency only they can understand. This frequency has become engrained in their songwriting, arrangements, guitar melodies and vocal harmonies. The band has been compared to Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots and even R.E.M.
After a successful show at The Viper Room in Hollywood, CA, the band plans to do some regional shows in Texas and then head out West this year as well.
The Intemperate Sons Show Dates: Sat Sep 16 @ Hanovers Draught Haus in Pflugerville, TX Sat Sep 30 @ O’Riley’s in Dallas, TX Sat Oct 14 @ Six Springs Tavern (Private Event) in Richardson, TX Sat Nov 11 @ The Viper Room in West Hollywood, CA
The Intemperate Sons are: Max Watson (vocals, backing vocals, guitars, keys, bass) Jake Watson (guitars, bass and backing vocals) Keith Watson (drums, backing vocals) Mark Marks (bass)
North Carolina melodic death metal leaders AETHER REALM will soon hit the road in the UK and Ireland with headliners Nekrogoblikon and fellow support artists Cage Fight! Today, in celebration of the upcoming tour, AETHER REALM have dropped an entirely brand new single, entitled “Should I?”, featuring none other than the iconic Björn “Speed” Strid (Soilwork/The Night Flight Orchestra).
The introspective new single follows acclaimed albums Tarot (2017) and Redneck Vikings From Hell (2020, #16 US Top New Artist Albums), and is chock full of epic bombast and undeniable groove, uniquely mixing melodic soundscapes with southern-fried metal riffage.
Frontman Vincent “Jake” Jones offers: “‘Should I?’ is a song about doubt. Way back in 2020, right after we put out Redneck Vikings From Hell, AETHER REALM experienced a surge of new fans. However, this was coupled with an increase in the number of “anti-fans” – people that aren’t content to simply not enjoy our music, but feel a strong need to convince other people not to as well. You might call them “trolls” or “haters” or whatever. You know the type. We were also navigating the music industry for the first time – the world of labels and contracts and generally feeling like a small fish in a big pond.
I hadn’t really figured out how to deal with this transition. Some of it was getting under my skin, and I found myself doubting my choices and abilities. At the same time, the skeleton for a new track was coming together. I had been listening to a lot of Soilwork, and I think that showed in the songwriting. I definitely wrote the vocals with Soilwork‘s vocalist Björn Strid in mind but in a vague ‘wouldn’t it be cool if’ way. The lyrics spilled out naturally, taking the shape of the question I ask myself every time someone tells me I should be doing something different than what I’m doing. Heinrich and Donny laid down guitars for a working demo, and we picked it back up in 2023 and started polishing it up. Our boys in Wilderun had just done a tour with Soilwork, and a connection was made. I shot my shot with Björn, and a short time later he responded that he dug the track and would do it.
Tyler and I tracked drums, vocals, and bass with Kile Odell at Top Track Studios and No Heroes Studios respectively. I think it came out pretty great, but I’m sure I’ll hear someone tell me that I should write a different way. I think from now on I’ll probably get some catharsis out of just responding with ‘Should I?'”
See below for all AETHER REALM tour dates in the UK and Ireland supporting headliners Nekrogoblikon alongside Cage Fight!
AETHER REALM w/ Nekrogoblikon and Cage Fight: 13/9 – Dublin, IE @ Grand Social* [LOW TICKETS] 15/9 – Glasgow, UK @ Cathouse [SOLD OUT] 16/9 – Leeds, UK @ Key Club [LOW TICKETS] 17/9 – Southampton, UK @ Joiners [LOW TICKETS] 19/9 – Birmingham, UK @ Asylum 20/9 – Nottingham, UK @ Rock City (Beta) 21/9 – Manchester, UK @ Rebellion 22/9 – Bristol, UK @ Thekla 23/9 – London, UK @ Underworld [LOW TICKETS] *No Cage Fight
Order Latest Album, Redneck Vikings From Hell,HERE
With Redneck Vikings From Hell, AETHER REALM improves upon their already distinctive sound – taking listeners on a stupefying rollercoaster ride of death metal, thrash and even neo-classical shred. In addition to being produced and mixed by Kile Odell (Motionless in White, Cane Hill), mastered by Jamie King (Between The Buried And Me, The Contortionist, Scale The Summit) and featuring orchestration by Ben Turk of Gloryhammer,Redneck Vikings From Hell features a treasure trove of fantastic special musical guests, including guitarist/banjoist Wayne Ingram (Wilderun), guitarist Greg Burgess (Allegaeon), Eric W. Brown (Nekrogoblikon, Vale of Pnath, Swashbuckle, Rainbowdragoneyes) and vocalist Josh Rieke of YouTube fame. The album also features contributions from voice actress Erica Lindbeck (Final Fantasy VII remake), harpist Amy Turk (sister of Ben Turk), vocalist Michael Rumple (Ashen Idol, Flood District), vocalist Zach Williams (Dead Eyes) and returning AETHER REALM guest vocalist and sister of Vincent “Jake” Jones, Elly Jones.
AETHER REALM is: Vincent “Jake” Jones – bass, vocals Heinrich Arnold – guitar, vocals Tyler Gresham – drums Donny Burbage – guitar
New Orleans’ favorite extreme metal alchemists, GOATWHORE, today confirm another US live takeover! The Fall headlining run, which commences on November 3rd in Little Rock, Arkansas, will wind its way through twenty cities through the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest, drawing to a close on November 26th in Pensacola, Florida. Support will be provided by Withered and Spiter. The journey follows the band’s tour supporting Eyehategod, currently underway.
Comments guitarist/vocalist Sammy Duet, “I am stoked to be touring with our brothers in Withered and the maniacs in Spiter. See all you hellrats on the road in November.”
Tickets for all shows are on sale now. See all confirmed dates below.
GOATWHORE w/ Eyehategod, Cancer Christ [remaining dates]: 9/12/2023 Dante’s – Portland, OR 9/13/2023 El Corazon – Seattle, WA 9/14/2023 Knitting Factory – Boise, ID 9/15/2023 Aces High – Salt Lake City, UT 9/16/2023 Ernie’s November – Cheyenne, WY 9/17/2023 Bluebird Theater – Denver, CO w/ Eyehategod: 9/18/2023 Record Bar – Kansas City, MO 9/19/2023 Trees – Dallas, TX 9/20/2023 Bears – Shreveport, LA 9/21/2023 White Oak Music Hall, Houston, TX 9/22/2023 Southport Hall – New Orleans, LA 9/23/2023 Feed N Seed – Lafayette, LA
GOATWHORE w/ Withered, Spiter: 11/03/2023 Revolution Music Room – Little Rock, AR 11/04/2023 Black Circle Brewing – Indianapolis, IN 11/05/2023 Reggie’s Rock Club – Chicago, IL 11/07/2023 Blind Pig – Ann Arbor, MI 11/08/2023 Grog Shop – Cleveland, OH 11/09/2023 Song And Dance – Syracuse, NY 11/10/2023 Space Ballroom – Hamden, CT 11/11/2023 Angel City Music Hall – Manchester, NH 11/12/2023 Dingbatz – Clifton, NJ 11/14/2023 Saint Vitus – Brooklyn, NY 11/15/2023 Broken Goblet Brewing – Bensalem, PA 11/16/2023 Metro Gallery – Baltimore, MD 11/17/2023 The Loud – Huntington, WV 11/18/2023 Local 506 – Chapel Hill, NC 11/19/2023 Asheville Music Hall – Asheville, NC 11/20/2023 New Brookland Tavern – Columbia, SC 11/21/2023 The Earl – Atlanta, GA 11/24/2023 Conduit – Orlando, FL 11/25/2023 Orpheum – Tampa, FL 11/26/2023 The Handlebar – Pensacola, FL
GOATWHORE released their critically adored Angels Hung From The Arches Of Heaven full-length last October via Metal Blade Records. Their most accomplished album to date in sound, concept, and execution, the twelve-track offering earned the #9 position on Billboard’s Current Hard Music Albums chart upon its first week of release and stands among the most ravaging records to come out of 2022.
Angels Hung From The Arches Of Heaven was produced by Jarrett Pritchard (Exhumed, 1349), and tracked primarily at Studio In The Country in Bogalusa, Louisiana under pandemic restrictions. The band recruited acclaimed producer Kurt Ballou (Converge, High On Fire, Gatecreeper, Code Orange) to mix the record with final mastering duties handled by Grammy-award winning engineer Ted Jensen (Ghost, Gojira, Cult Of Luna). The record is tied together by the art of longtime collaborator Jordan Barlow.
Angels Hung From The Arches Of Heaven is available on CD, digitally, and LP on multiple color variants. Preview and purchase yours today at: metalblade.com/goatwhore
View the band’s videos for “Born Of Satan’s Flesh” at THIS LOCATION and the title track at THIS LOCATION.
GOATWHORE: Louis B. Falgoust II – vocals Sammy Duet – guitars, vocals Zack Simmons – drums Robert “TA” Coleman – bass
MONUMENTS, the pioneering force in the world of progressive and djent metal, is gearing up to drop a deluxe version of their latest long player triumph In Stasis, coming out NOV 16 via Century Media Records.
The UK-based outfit band continues to shatter boundaries and redefines genres with their latest sonic creation, an electrifying remix by Zardonic, of their successful single “Cardinal Red”.
“Cardinal Red (Zardonic Remix)” marks yet another significant leap for Monuments as they experiment with new sonic landscapes. This remix takes a beloved Monuments track and catapults it into uncharted territory, exploring electronic and industrial elements while maintaining the band’s unmistakable energy and intensity.
The result is a sonic journey that pushes the boundaries of progressive metal, showcasing Monuments’ commitment to innovation.
Monuments, founded in 2007, has cemented themselves as a progressive metal juggernaut over the past decade. With a discography filled with groundbreaking albums such as “Gnosis” and “The Amanuensis,” they’ve captivated fans worldwide with their intricate compositions, bone-crushing riffs, and soul-stirring melodies.
The band’s stellar reputation is bolstered by their impeccable musicianship and unforgettable live performances. Monuments’ complex and technical music, paired with introspective lyrics, has earned them a dedicated global following.
Their latest album, In Stasis, will now see a fresh coat of paint as deluxe bundle and will come as a digital 3CD album product.
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