SINISTRO Sign with Alma Mater Records, Reveal First Video Single from Upcoming Album “Vértice”

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Lisbon-based doom outfit SINISTRO has inked a worldwide deal with Alma Mater Records, the powerhouse label run by MOONSPELL frontman Fernando Ribeiro. A music video for the band’s first, haunting single “Pontas Soltas”, taken off their upcoming album Vértice, is now streaming below! SINISTRO‘s fourth studio offering is slated for a September 2024 release on Alma Mater Records.

Fernando Ribeiro comments:

“It’s quite extraordinary that Sinistro, one of the most and darkest groundbreaking Portuguese bands, chose Alma Mater Records as their new home. We can’t wait to start working on Vértice and make the light shine over their newest and direst gems this album contains. Sinistro is back to reclaim their rightful place on the doom, post metal scene and to build up their legacy started back in 2011. Still a lot to come.”

“We are happy to announce that we signed with Alma Mater Records, a label we have been following in recents years, witnessing it´s ongoing growth and specially because it´s a label created by a fan of music, for fans of music!“ The band reveals. “We know Fernando for quite a lot of years now, and see Alma Mater as the perfect re-vamping for Sinistro, its been over 5 years, but it definitely worth the wait and we could not ask for a better new home to unleash our brand new album “Vértice” in 2024.“

Decibel Magazine, who just exclusively premiered SINISTRO‘s first video single, writes: “In what could be described as a Tool video directed by David Lynch, Sinistro is giving us six whole months to decode the noir tale of a wooden jointed art class mannequin and whatever that smoking pile of dirt is supposed to be.

Brooding and moody, ‘Pontas Soltas’ sounds anything but loose as Priscila Da Costa’s siren call hunts the depths of Vértice’s sonic waters. If, like I, you’re irresistibly drawn to the slow and the dark, your day is about to improve considerably.“

Coming from the Portuguese underground, SINISTRO have crafted their way into the international music scene with their groundbreaking, fully instrumental and self-titled debut album from 2012, a film soundtrack ambiance and landscape approach with a Floydian touch that quickly established them as a unique collective of musicians.

2013 seen the band release their Cidade EP, for the first time adding vocals to their enthralling sound, that gained high praise from both national and international press. SINISTRO signed to Season Of Mist in 2016, with their much-acclaimed album Semente, they crafted and perfected even more their incredible songwriting skills and became sort of a rock/fado (typical Portuguese chant) to many.

Having toured and acclaimed by the likes of Paradise Lost, Cult Of Luna, Mono, Alcest or

Subrosa, with countless shows in Europe and South America as well as high profile festivals such as Roadburn Festival, Doom Over London, Graspop MM, Metal Days, Eistnaflug Iceland or Resurrection Fest, with three impressive full-length records under their belt and after five years rebuilding the band in the midst of a pandemic and line-up changes, SINISTRO finally return with their new album Vértice!

About their first single release, the band says: “It showcases the sound we have been perfecting since our previous 2 records, the movie soundtrack vibes and the heavy density ambience mixed with a Fado sensibility throughout the entire album is a constant voyage into our world, the lyrics on “Pontas Soltas”  approach the familiar comfort of repetition vs the unknown aspects of life, life is not meant to be contained but rather embraced and admired as we unravel the beauty of its intricacies.“

Vértice was produced by Miguel Tereso (Gaerea, Analepsy) and will be released in September 2024 via Alma Mater Records. Furthermore, the band announced to play their first show in over 5 years, on March 16th at AaltStadhaus in Differdange, Luxembourg, with many more dates to follow soon!

SINISTRO is:
Priscila Da Costa
Rick Chain
Paulo Lafaia
Ricardo Matias

For More Info Visit:
https://www.facebook.com/sinistroband
https://www.instagram.com/sinistroofficial
https://sinistroofficial.bandcamp.com
https://www.almamaterrecords.com

AORYST to Release Debut Album “Relics Of Time” on May 2nd

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The thrash metal thunderstorm that has been brewing in the Osnabrück area for some time now continues to take shape! On May 2nd the debut album of AORYST, which is titled “Relics Of Time”, will be released! It contains 8 unique and captivating songs based on fast thrash metal with a small dose of death and classic metal over a playing time of almost 45 minutes.

The album was recorded and produced by Jörg Uken at Soundlodge Recordings, who also recorded the drums. Dominik Schlüter (Mourning Caress) has now completed the line-up in this position. If you like technically adept thrash with harsh vocals, you should keep your eyes open. A first look at the cover artwork is attached!

Preorders
MDD: http://mdd-records.de/aoryst

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KNIGHTS OF HELIOPOLIS Release Fourth Single ‘The River Of Life’

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French Cinematic Symphonic Metallers KNIGHTS OF HELIOPOLIS have released their fourth single ‘The River Of Life’ taken from the new EP “The Planeswalkers”!

KNIGHTS OF HELIOPOLIS on new EP:
“This new EP is released first as five separate singles. Those single are a bit special compared to what the band usually does. The character of our story, the knights of Heliopolis, in addition to being alchemists and in accordance to this same craft, are what we called « planeswalkers ». That means they can travel between worlds and dimensions.
The stories happening in this EP are not happening in the chronology of the main narrative arc of the story contained in the EP ‘The Last Guardian’ and the album ‘Ferrum Fero Ferro Feror’. You can see them as side stories that could happen anywhere in the timeline of the Helioverse.”

KNIGHTS OF HELIOPOLIS say on “The River Of Life“, the fourth single from the “The Planeswalkers” series:
“In this song, the knights of Heliopolis are traveling to the world of Final Fantasy VII, discovering the terrific events happening there for the fate of the planet. They’ll discreetely bring their support for the heroes of Gaïa to vanquish evil!
The song was made to celebrate the release of the very awaited game ‘Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth‘ and is also a love letter to the original game!”

🎬 ⚙️ Official Lyric Video by Batteur de Metal

EP TRACKS:
📺 01. The Planeswalkers 05:22
📺 02. In the Shadow Of The Erdtree 05:47
📺 03. Adeptus Astartes 04:42
📺 04. The River Of Life 07:07

total: 23:02 min.

🎨 Knights Of Heliopolis

LINE-UP:
Phoebus • Vocals
Oswald Croll • Guitars, Backing Vocals
Hadrian • Guitars, Backing Vocals
Arkeuid • Bass, Vocals
Robin Of Locksley • Drums

MIDNIGHT’s “Hellish Expectations” Full-Length Album Out Now, Visualizer for ‘Expect Total Hell’ Revealed

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Hellish Expectations, the newest offering from Cleveland’s favorite filth metal alchemists, MIDNIGHT, is out today on Metal Blade Records!

Dirty, hostile, and alluringly obnoxious, MIDNIGHT makes music to start fights to. One-man-army, Athenar, has been churning out an ungodly racket, dropping countless demos, splits, and EPs and ultimately slaying the metal/punk underground with his own addictive brand of lust, grime, and sleaze for over two decades. And in 2024 he’s with the band’s sixth full-length, the blackened heavy metal rumblings of Hellish Expectations.

“It’s a knuckle-dragger with a fat cutoff,” notes Athenar, “Probably the most concise and straight to the point MIDNIGHT album to date, and all written in a weekend.”

“From start to finish, this album is a banger,” hails MetalSucks. “There are no songs to be skipped, and the sleaziness of the vocals and lyrics is, as always, a huge seller of the album as well. Even the video [“F.O.A.L.”] has parental controls on it, so that should give you an idea of the sleaze levels we’re dealing with.” Last Rites concurs, “If you know MIDNIGHT, you know what this record sounds like, but Hellish Expectations pushes the lust, the filth, the sleaze, and the metal farther into the red. It’s angrier, more energetic, more direct… It’s fun as hell, fast as hell, loud as hell, silly as hell, irreverent as hell, and all of those are the hellish expectations one should have when approaching it, and all the reasons you should love every second of it.” Rock Hard Germany writes, “MIDNIGHT remains unattainable and unmistakable – Athenar has proven this once again with this masterpiece, MIDNIGHT’s best album since Satanic Royalty.” New Noise hails, “No love songs, no ballads, just speed, mayhem, and lots of volume. It’s attitude-driven, walking that fine line between good, old-fashioned punk rock and a headbanging nod to classic Venom – Anything less and it wouldn’t be MIDNIGHT…Hellish Expectations is Athenar going for broke and laying it all on the line for his fans, for better or worse, and the good news is, he nailed it.” Adds The Headbanging Moose, “…raise your horns nonstop in the name of sheer blasphemy to the sound of this precious gem of the underground.“

Watch below the visualizer for the opening track, “Expect Total Hell“.

Watch MIDNIGHT‘s previously released video for “F.O.A.L.” at THIS LOCATION.

Find ordering options at: metalblade.com/midnight

MIDNIGHT Live:
3/16/2024 Fiesta Destructo 2024 @ Hotel Vegas – Austin, TX
3/21/2024 Hell’s Heroes – Houston, TX
European Tour 2024 w/ Cyclone, High Command:
4/04/2024 Turock – Essen, DE
4/05/2024 Kulturpalast – Hamburg, DE
4/06/2024 Pumpehuset – Copenhagen, DK
4/07/2024 Roxy – Flensburg, DE
4/08/2024 2Progi – Poznań, PL
4/09/2024 Kamienna12 – Kraków, PL
4/11/2024 Goldgrube – Kassel, DE
4/12/2024 Bastard Club – Osnabrück, DE
4/13/2024 Welcome To Hell – Eindhoven, NL
4/14/2024 De Kreun – Kortrijk, BE
4/16/2024 Rebellion – Manchester, UK
4/17/2024 Anarchy Brew Co – Newcastle, UK
4/18/2024 New Cross Inn – London, UK
4/19/2024 Petit Bain – Paris, FR
4/20/2024 No Playback Festival – Remchingen, DE
4/21/2024 Schlachthaus – Dornbirn, AT
4/23/2024 Gaswerk – Winterthur, CH
4/24/2024 Backstage – Munich, DE
4/25/2024 Viper Room – Vienna, AT
4/26/2024 Underdogs – Prague, CZ
4/27/2024 Lido – Berlin, DE
4/28/2024 Chemiefabrik – Dresden, DE
4/30/2024 Temple – Athens, GR * MIDNIGHT only
5/01/2024 Eightball Club – Thesseloniki, GR * MIDNIGHT only
5/22/2024 Maryland Deathfest Pre-Fest – Baltimore, MD * MIDNIGHT only

MIDNIGHT:
Athenar – everything

https://www.facebook.com/midnightviolators
https://www.instagram.com/midnightviolators

TOMORROW’S RAIN Debut New Single ‘Roads’, Feat. Heljarmadr Of Dark Funeral & Tony Wakeford Of Sol Invictus

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With just over a month to go before Israeli gothic doom metal band TOMORROW’S RAIN releases their highly anticipated sophomore album, Ovdan, the band has revealed their latest single “Roads,” which features Heljarmadr of Dark Funeral and Tony Wakefored of Sol Invictus. 

Commenting on the track, vocalist Yishai Sweartz says:

“I think ‘Roads’ is the song i would play to someone who wants to know what we are all about, it contains various elements from different musical worlds and the blend brings something unique to the table. It’s who we are in 8 min if you are curious.“

Pre-order Ovdan now at https://shop.aoprecords.de

The band’s sophomore album Ovdan, which is Hebrew for “Loss,” marks the return of vocalist Yishai Sweartz who suffered a near fatal heart attack and open heart surgery in early 2023. After nearly losing everything, Swartz and crew have emerged with resilient spirit and creative force on their most dynamic and ambitious record yet.

The eagerly awaited record, Ovdan, features guest collaborators from Mayhem, Sol Invictus, Dark Funeral, Mercyful Fate and Sisters of Mercy to name a few.

Sweartz recently said of the record:

“The album was written and recorded during a dark period in our lives and the creative process was in fact our cure to get back to life after several traumatic events we faced, musically we pushed the boundaries and yet kept the vision started in our debut album Hollow (2020). We hope that Ovdan will light a candle at the edge of the tunnel for you as it did to us.“

Watch the video for the band’s previously released single, “Sunrise“: https://bit.ly/3SKQouB

Ovdan Tracklisting:

  1. Roads (Feat. Andreas Vingback of Dark Funeral and Tony Wakeford of Sol Invictus)
  2. Sunrise
  3. Muaka (Feat. Attila Csihar of Mayhem)
  4. Room 124
  5. I Skuggornas Grav (Feat. Mickael Broberg of Unanimated and Anja Huwe of Xmal Deutschland)
  6. Burning times (Feat. Jan Lubitzki of Depressive Age)
  7. Turn Around (Feat Michael Denner of Mercyful Fate/King Diamond)
  8. Convalescence
  9. Rainbow
  10. Intensive C. U.
  11. Turn Around – Gothic Rock Version (Feat. Michael Denner of Mercyful Fate/King Diamond and Ben Christo of Sisters Of Mercy)

About TOMORROW’S RAIN:
Hailing from Tel Aviv, Israel, the band united under the Tomorrow’s Rain moniker in 2011 and went on to make their worldwide debut in 2020 with their initial album, Hollow. The record featured impressive collaborations with members from My Dying Bride, Moonspell, Rotting Christ, Septicflesh, Paradise Lost, Orphaned Land and Arch Enemy among others.

Ovdan is the second chapter in Tomorrow’s Rain unique journey, the material pushes  boundaries further yet keep the band’s spirit intact. Their latest boasts features with members of Mayhem (Attila Csihar), King Diamond/Mercyful Fate (Michael Denner), Sisters Of Mercy (Ben Christo), Sol Invictus/Death In June (Tony Wakeford), Dark Funeral (Andreas Vingback), Unanimated (Mickael Broberg), Depressive Age (Jan Lubitzki) and Anja Huwe (Xmal Deutschland).

Follow TOMORROW’S RAIN:
https://www.facebook.com/TomorrowsRain/
https://www.instagram.com/tomorrowsrainband/
https://www.youtube.com/@tomorrowsrain8433
https://tomorrowsrain.bandcamp.com/music

ROBERT JON & THE WRECK Drop Second Single ‘Dragging Me Down’ from Upcoming Album

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Robert Jon & The Wreck, the Southern California powerhouse, has just released “Dragging Me Down,” the second single from their eagerly anticipated album, Red Moon Rising. This track is a testament to the band’s hard-rocking ethos and a bold continuation of their musical journey, showcasing their ability to blend powerful storytelling with unmistakable rock n’ roll grit. Set for release on June 28th via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records, Red Moon Rising represents a new chapter for the band, infused with the spirit of renewal and the relentless drive of their rock roots.

Stream the new single “Dragging Me Down” HERE. Watch the official music video HERE.
Pre-order the new studio album Red Moon Rising HERE.

“Dragging Me Down” is a “bonafide, heavy hitting riff-rock anthem,” according to guitarist Henry James. The song went through several iterations before reaching its final, compelling form under the guidance of legendary producer Kevin Shirley. Recorded at the prestigious Village in Santa Monica, California, “Dragging Me Down” offers a dramatic narrative of an ill-fated one-night stand, backed by punchy, overdriven guitars, pounding drums, and an anthemic vocal performance that demands audience participation. “Featuring punchy, overdriven guitars, pounding drums, and an anthemic rock vocal performance, this is sure to get you singing along & get your feet stomping!” says James.

The release of “Dragging Me Down’ comes on the heels of the launch of the band’s 2024 tour, as Robert Jon & The Wreck hit the road to bring the vibrant energy of their new material directly to their fans. With a schedule that includes intimate venues in Phoenix, AZ and Santa Fe, NM, as well as international stops in cities like Milan and Barcelona, the tour promises a diverse array of performances.

Since their debut in 2011, Robert Jon & The Wreck have captivated audiences worldwide, turning the Southern rock sound on its head and making it distinctly their own. With Robert JonBurrison’s lead vocals and guitar, Andrew Espantman on drums and vocals, Henry James Schneekluth’s lead guitar and vocals, Warren Murrel on bass, and the recent addition of Jake Abernathie on keyboards, the band’s synergy on stage is undeniable. As they embark on this next phase with Red Moon Rising, they invite both longtime followers and new listeners to join in the celebration of their ongoing evolution and the indomitable spirit of rock ‘n’ roll.

For more details on the band’s tour dates and to stay updated on their journey, please visit https://robertjonandthewreck.com/.

Red Moon Rising by Robert Jon & The Wreck

1. Stone Cold Killer
2. Trouble
3. Ballad Of A Broken Hearted Man
4. Red Moon Rising
5. Dragging Me Down
6. Hold On
7. Down No More
8. Help Yourself
9. Worried Mind
10. Give Love
11. Rager (CD Bonus Track)
12. Hate To See You Go (CD Bonus Track)

VINYL TRACK LISTING:

Side A
1. Stone Cold Killer
2. Trouble
3. Ballad Of A Broken Hearted Man  
4. Red Moon Rising
5. Dragging Me Down  

Side B                               
1. Hold On
2. Down No More  
3. Help Yourself
4. Worried Mind  
5. Give Love  

US TOUR 2024 DATES
Sunday, March 18th to Thursday, March 22nd – Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea IX – Miami, FL
Thursday, March 22nd – The Funky Biscuit – Boca Raton, FL
Friday, March 23rd – Heidi’s Jazz Club – Cocoa Beach, FL
Friday, March 30th – Field Trip Festival – San Juan Capistrano, CA
Friday, April 6th – Springing The Blues Music Festival – Jacksonville, FL
Saturday, April 7th – Charleston Pour House – Charleston, SC
Monday, April 9th – The Senate – Columbia, SC
Tuesday, April 10th – The Radio Room – Greenville, SC
Wednesday, April 11th – The Foundry – Athens, GA
Thursday, April 12th – Grant’s Lounge – Macon, GA
Friday, April 13th – Tampa Bay Blues Festival – St. Petersburg, FL
Tuesday, July 31st – Don’t Tell Shirlee Concert at The Pines – Sherman, NY
Thursday, August 9th – Smoke & Irons Music Festival – Bartlett, IL
Friday, August 17th, 2024 – Big Bull Falls Festival – Wausau, WI
Tuesday, September 5th to Friday, September 8th – Big Bender Blues Festival – Las Vegas, NV
Tuesday, September 19th to Friday, September 22nd – Bourbon & Beyond 2024 – Louisville, KY

SUMMER EU TOUR
Friday, June 21st, 2024 – God Save The Kouing Festival – Penmarch, FR
Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 – Le Sonograf – Le Thor, FR
Monday, June 24th, 2024 – Chiari Blues Festival – Milan, IT
Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 – Sala Wolf – Barcelona, ES
Thursday, June 27th, 2024 – Las Armas – Zaragoza, ES
Friday, June 28th, 2024 – Nazca – Madrid, ES
Saturday, June 29th, 2024 – Sala Fanatic – Sevilla, ES
Sunday, June 30th, 2024 – La Trinchera – Málaga, ES
Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 – Loco Club – Valencia, ES
Thursday, July 4th, 2024 – Enscenario Santander – Santander, ES
Friday, July 5th, 2024 – Cognac Blues Folies Festival – Cognac, FR
Saturday, July 6th, 2024 – Puistoblues Festival – Järvenpää, FI
Monday, July 8th, 2024 – Spirit of 66 – Verviers, BE
Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 – Colos-Saal – Aschaffenburg, DE
Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 – Die Kantine – Köln, DE
Thuesday, July 11th, 2024 – Tolhuistuin – Amsterdam, NL
Friday, July 12th, 2024 – Bospop – Weert, NL

FALL EU TOUR
Wednesday, October 30th – Tivoli – Utrecht, NL                     
Thursday, October 31st – Roma – Antwerp, BE                          
Friday, November 1st – Bosul – Weert. NL                    
Saturday, November 2nd – Ziegelei – Twistringen , DE         
Sunday, November 3rd – Harmonie – Bonn, DE                        
Tuesday, November 5th – Kreuz – Fulda, DE
Wednesday, November 6th – Lido – Berlin, DE         
Thursday, November 7th – Burgerweehuis – Deventer, NL
Friday, November 8th – Blues Garage – Isemhagen, DE      
Saturday, November 9th – Blues Heaven Festival – Fredrickshavn, DK
Sunday, November 10th – Nochtspeicher – Hamburg, DE
Tuesday, November 12th – Airport Hall – Regensburg, DE
Wednesday, November 13th – Zentrum Altenberg – Oberhausen, DE
Thursday, November 14th – Piano – Dortmund, DE
Friday, November 15th – DasHaus – Ludwigsburg, DE
Saturday, November 16th – Trabendo – Paris, FR    
Sunday, November 17th – Bolwerk – Sneek, NL
Wednesday, November 20th – The Appleyard – Sittingbourne, UK
Thursday, November 21st –  Komedia – Brighton, UK
Friday, November 22nd – Komedia – Bath, UK           
Saturday, November 23rd – The 1865 – Southampton, UK
Monday, November 25th – Boiler Shop – Newcastle, UK
Tuesday, November 26th – St Luke’s – Glasgow, UK
Wednesday, November 27th – Junction – Cambridge, UK
Thursday, November 28th – Islington Assembly Hall – London, UK
Saturday, November 30th – O2 Academy2 Oxford – Oxford, UK                    
Sunday, December 1st – Rock City – Nottingham, UK   

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