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MILE to Release “A Shattered Mind” Album on May 31st

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MILE is a melodic metal band from Sweden that has a modern sound mixing heavy metal and hard rock, combining heavy riffs and attractive melodies. In 2015 they released their debut album ‘Lost’ which streamed over 1 000 000 times during its first year. The sequel ‘The World In Focus’ was released in 2018 and contained the hit single ‘Crying in Your Sleep’ which ended up on several major playlists. Throughout the years MILE has played festivals where giants like Twisted Sister, Alice Cooper, Sabaton, and Hammerfall have been present.

May 31st, the band is set to release their third album ‘A Shattered Mind‘ which is their most elaborate project to date. The songs were conceived during a period when the band secluded themselves in a cabin, dedicating their focus entirely to the creation of music. Although most of the songs where written in 2020, the band chose to take their time with the recording process to ensure that every track reached its full potential.

”Over the years, we’ve all become better musicians, resulting in improved recordings and more advanced songs. Now, we just hope that the world is as ready as we are when the album is released, and it will be exciting to see what reactions await.” – MILE

More information at https://www.facebook.com/bandmile/

Italian HOLE IN THE FRAME Release New Single + Video ‘I Crossed The Line’ Against Every War

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The Italian metallers HOLE IN THE FRAME, who have released a series of highly appreciated tracks in recent months, releases today the single “I Crossed The Line”, a monumental work that conveys a poignant cry against every war and violence. At the heart of the song and the evocative video available on YouTube is the story of Marat, a girl whose innocence and carefree spirit are stolen by war, turning her into a ruthless fighter against the corrupt system that produces suffering and deep pain, especially for the most vulnerable.

HOLE IN THE FRAME once again demonstrate their ability to fill their granite-like sound with engaged themes and social activism that makes the messages sent through their music powerful and meaningful. Dark metal with crossover influences, a rhythmic section that doesn’t miss a beat, cutting guitars, and a biting voice are the trademark of the group, and “I Crossed The Line” manages to demonstrate further maturity compared to their more recent material, highlighting the desire to emerge and be heard, full of ambition to conquer space and visibility with a single mission: to make quality music.

The new track by Hole In The Frame is available on all streaming platforms including Spotify through Volcano Records & Promotion, and the video is available on YouTube, below.

Also check out the earlier released

single “Resist” at https://youtu.be/rJogkXQqWio
live video for the first single ‘To Fall Down’ at https://youtu.be/t1bn_alxLyU

Further Info At
http://www.volcanopromotion.com
http://www.facebook.com/holeintheframeband
http://www.instagram.com/hole_in_the_frame

LIZZY BORDEN to be at Metal Blade Records Museum Every Saturday in April

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Metal Blade Records is pleased to announce that LIZZY BORDEN will be at its Las Vegas, NV based heavy metal museum every Saturday this month. Inside the museum, fans will be able to wander the halls of heavy metal history, collected throughout the life and career of Metal Blade’s founder and Chairman/CEO, Brian Slagel. You’ll see items like old promo materials, old show flyers from the Sunset Strip and beyond, plaques, props from tours and music videos, original promotional photos from bands’ album releases, original artwork from bands’ cover art, merch, gear, and so, so much more.

Tickets HERE!

Metal Blade Records has also opened up additional museum tours the weekend that both Amon Amarth and Cattle Decapitation are in town on their individual headlining tours.

Friday, May 24th
Saturday, May 25th
Sunday, May 26th

Tour #1 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Tour #2 2:30pm – 4:30pm

For a better idea of what the museum holds, check out these videos which offer a quick tour through the museum with Metal Blade’s very own, Brian Slagel. Pt 1 HERE – Pt 2 HERE

And while out and about in Las Vegas, make sure to stop by Metal Blade Records‘ store at the Antique Mall Of America. Full of Metal Blade collectibles and out-of-print items that can’t be found anywhere else, fans can visit the location to get their fix of rare vinyl, t-shirts, CDs and more. (Antique Mall of America 9151 S Las Vegas Blvd # 344 Las Vegas, NV 89123 – directions HERE)

About Metal Blade Records:
Founded upon owner Brian Slagel‘s enduring drive to find great bands and get their music out to as many people as possible, since 1982 Metal Blade has brought wave after wave of powerful, innovative, and often genre-defining music to the ever-hungry metal masses. It is this ethos that has seen Metal Blade build up a stunning and diverse catalog, weather the various storms facing any independent label, and in an age of declining record sales boast the most successful years of its existence as it celebrates its fourth decade.

Metal Blade Records launched Metallica, Slayer, Armored Saint, Fates Warning, GWAR, Cannibal Corpse, Amon Amarth, Whitechapel, The Black Dahlia Murder, Cattle Decapitation, and dozens more genre giants, shaping four decades and counting of hard rock, metal, and extreme music culture. Brian Slagel worked as a record store clerk when he founded Metal Blade in 1982, reserving a spot for a young Lars Ulrich on his Metal Massacre compilation series. Metal Blade grew from humble beginnings in Los Angeles to become an international powerhouse, selling millions of albums while remaining fiercely independent. In 2017, Slayer‘s Kerry King inducted the label into the Hall of Heavy Metal History. Slagel‘s For the Sake of Heaviness: The History of Metal Blade Records arrived the same year.

In 2022 Metal Blade Records celebrated its 40th Anniversary by way of two live shows in Las Vegas – one featuring Killswitch Engage and another featuring Sacred Reich. In addition to these two packed live shows/parties, the label reissued its first release, the compilation album Metal Massacre, plus specially branded 40th Anniversary small batch vodka and rum, and a West Coast style IPA beer. Brian Slagel also saw the release of his second book, Swing of the Blade: More Stories from Metal Blade Records that was released on May 9th and was met with rave reviews from fans and press alike. One fan on Good Reads called the book “a sentimental journey through Brian’s metal origin-story recollections from his deep and wide perspective as founder of Metal Blade that I enjoyed very much” while MetalTalk.net wrote that “Swing Of The Blade is an endearing, honest, and enjoyable journey into the deeper world of Brian Slagel, the main man behind the legendary Metal Blade Records…this is very much Brian in his own words, recounting tales from the early days of Metal Blade through to a brief post-pandemic epilogue, where he expresses his regret that the book hasn’t coincided with the 40th anniversary of the label.” To round out the celebration, Brian Slagel opened up the label’s collection of heavy metal memorabilia to fans in Las Vegas, NV, marking the opening of the official Metal Blade Records Museum that is open every Saturday.

The celebrating rolled over into 2023 and in October AXS TV picked up and premiered the Denise Korycki documentary of Metal Massacre: The Story Behind the Legendary Album. Packed with all-star interviews, rare photos, the film tells the story of the groundbreaking 1982 Metal Massacre vinyl compilation-a sonic celebration of the burgeoning Los Angeles Metal scene, which helped launch the careers of iconic acts Metallica and Ratt, and ultimately led to the birth of the legendary independent record label Metal Blade Records. The film boasts priceless commentary and anecdotes from Metal Blade founder Brian Slagel and his friend and collaborator John Kornarens, two metalheads with a dream who made Metal Massacre a reality; as well as Metallica members Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield; Ratt frontman Stephen Pearcy; and Black N’ Blue singer Jamie St. James, among many others.

Find Metal Blade Online:
https://www.metalblade.com
https://metalblade.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/metalbladerecords
https://www.instagram.com/metalbladerecords
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https://twitter.com/MetalBlade
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BARRUS Premieres Debut Album “The Kids”, Out Now + Streaming

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Barrus is the alias of Polish guitarist and music producer, Rafał Lipka. His creative journey began in 2010 in Olsztyn as a co-founder of the thrash metal band Eyewash.

In 2018, the band split up and Rafał fully devoted himself to his solo project. In the same year, he released a demo “surcease” and two years later, the debut album “DPDR“, featuring six instrumental tracks spanning the genres of art/atmospheric/progressive rock.

Barrus released his new album titled “The Kids” on April 2nd.

The new album “The Kids” takes its name from the second track on the record, which explores the theme of abandoning one’s inner children. In this context, they serve as a metaphor for all kinds of fears, pains, or wounds that we carry within ourselves. In the pursuit of being “adults,” we desperately reject that part of ourselves which is no different from a small child, in need of warmth, love, and understanding. We approach negative emotions like pathological parents, abandoning them in an internal orphanage, washing our hands of their existence.

The lyrics on the album partly describe and raise awareness of such repression or its consequences. Through this, the author provides his metaphorical inner children with care and space for understanding, offering them a new home.

The music on the album combines alternative, art rock, and downtempo genres. The sonic foundation is a gritty-sounding electric guitar and vocals, often appearing in harmonious arrangements. However, “The Kids” doesn’t stick to a static instrumentation. The album features a classic lineup (guitar, bass, drums, Rhodes, synthesizers), as well as unconventional electronic beats sampled from everyday objects such as a tobacco heater, water droplets, or a creaky chair.

“The Kids” is an album that resembles more of a narrative than party bangers or background music for conversations. It serves as a soundtrack for moments when you feel down and need someone to clothe your emotions in melody and abstraction.

Music for this release was recorded and mixed by the project leader – Rafał Lipka, while the mastering was done by Marvin at Tide Studio Lodon (Tableau Mort, Phantom Horde). Album cover artowk was done by Urszula Pachała. New album titled “The Kids” was released digitally April 2, 2024.

Stream the album on platforms ▶ https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/barrus/the-kids-2

Tracklist:

01. Dream Bible
02. The Kids
03. SIarka
04. Zgliszcza
05. Wilk
06. Brak
07. Ghost
08. The Barrus
09. Postrain

More information at Facebook | Instagram | Bandcamp | Spotify

Exclusive Premiere for Finland: SILVERA Feat. Dreamshade ‘Utopian’ Lyric Video

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In the final stages of recording their sophomore album, Danish rockers SILVERA realized that two more songs were needed to complete the project. In a spontaneous turn of events, they decided to write one of these songs in the studio – a completely new process for them. As soon as the layers were added to the track, they sensed that they had introduced a fresh element to the Silvera flavor.

Inspiration struck, which led the collective to consider featuring harsh vocals on the song. That’s when Silvera reached out to the talented individuals from Dreamshade, sharing their vision for the track. Their immediate understanding and incredible contribution transformed the song into something truly special.

Lyrically, the narrative revolves around the human imagination’s pursuit of utopia – a place where perfection becomes reality. Follow a diverse group as they embark on a quest for this idyllic haven, seeking refuge from the flaws of reality. Venturing into unexplored territories

Join the premiering below.

A new Silvera album will be released in 2024.

Lineup:
Michael Krogh – guitar & vocals
Simon Krabbesmark – guitar & backing vocals
Rasmus Lindegård Hovde – bass & backing vocals
Martin Nielsen – drums

Digital single: https://bfan.link/utopian

More information at:
https://silvera.dk/
https://www.facebook.com/silveraband
https://www.instagram.com/silveraband/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0uE76EfCRAHXuM0n5hesvK
https://tidal.com/browse/album/148073127

BLAZE OF PERDITION Release ‘Przez rany’ Video / Single

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“Przez Rany” is the harrowing new single from long-running outfit BLAZE OF PERDITION. Having existed at the forefront of the Polish black metal movement, the band returns in 2024 with their sixth full-length, Upharsin, set for release on April 19th via Metal Blade Records.

A step back from the somewhat unusual direction the band followed on their previous offering — 2020’s The Harrowing Of Hearts — Upharsin takes on a dark and pessimistic tone reflected by its appropriately oppressive music. Haunting and melancholic melodies rooted in traditional black metal meet unforgiving blastbeats and solemn marches, while emotional yet feral vocals aim to bring a proper sense of rage and disgust.

“With Upharsin, we aimed to open the wounds of humanity as a collective,” the band notes. “The album reflects on how humans tend to gravitate towards conflict and strife. How religions and politics as well as other aspects of our everyday life are tainted and driven by our lower instincts as we willingly refuse to learn from our own history, as we choose to ignore and neglect the shadow aspect of our psychic reality, which in turn takes us further and further in the everlasting cycle of violence. It’s probably the most realistic concept we’ve taken on, with noticeably less spiritual leanings and a much more grounded approach.”

Following lead single and album-opener, “W Kwiecie Rozłamu,” BLAZE OF PERDITION today delivers “Przez Rany” – English translation: Through The Wounds – for which vocalist S. comments, “… It’s not common for us to keep the songs in a similar mood for their entire duration, but this one is a rare exception. We aimed to create a march-like anthem with a certain ceremonial tone to it. We also included something rather uncommon here, namely a rhythmic, chanted chorus to underline some sort of a twisted sense of elation and rapture.

“Lyrically, the song is about how religions and ideologies nurture our complexes and prejudices and ultimately drive us into the depths of lesser instincts and self-importance; how by repressing the minds they also inspire repressed demons to take over by giving us a sense of self-righteousness and how it eventually becomes the final straw before the eruption.”

Stream the prior single, “W Kwiecie Rozłamu,” HERE.

Find pre-orders at: metalblade.com/blazeofperdition

Upharsin Track Listing:
01. W kwiecie rozłamu
02. Przez rany
03. Niezmywalne
04. Architekt
05. Młot, miecz i bat