OSLO ESS Pay Tribute to Activists with Empowering New Single ‘Når De Døde Danse’

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Norway’s platinum-selling punk rock sensation, OSLO ESS, has solidified their position as one of the country’s most streaming and selling rock bands. The band now proudly unveils their explosive new single, “Når de døde danser” (“When the Dead Dance”), adding fuel to the anticipation surrounding their forthcoming album.

Listen to the single here: https://orcd.co/nddd

“Når de døde danser” is a powerful tribute to activists worldwide, serving as a rallying cry for all those who stand up against injustice. Oslo Ess shines a spotlight on individuals who fearlessly put themselves on the front lines, fighting against the injustices of today and throughout history, acknowledging the sacrifices they make while fighting for a brighter future. Sung in Norwegian, the band’s native language, the track also showcases Oslo Ess’s ability to connect with audiences, transcending language barriers with its infectious energy.

About Oslo Ess:

Hailing from the heart of Norway, Oslo Ess has become a force to be reckoned with in the music industry, earning widespread acclaim and an impressive list of accomplishments. With two Norwegian Grammy nominations under their belt and the record for the most live shows in a year in Norway, Oslo Ess has solidified their reputation as a powerhouse live act and a band with an unrivaled work ethic.

The band’s chart-topping success continues to soar, with two number one hits on the Norwegian VG-list, firmly establishing Oslo Ess as one of the country’s most beloved and influential rock bands. With a sound that blends the raw intensity of punk rock with infectious melodies and relatable lyrics, Oslo Ess has carved out a unique space for themselves in the music landscape.

As Oslo Ess prepares to conquer international stages, they are also gearing up for an electrifying tour across Norway. With a series of highly anticipated live performances at renowned venues and festivals, fans can expect an unforgettable live experience this fall, filled with the band’s signature energy and punk rock spirit.

For more information about Oslo Ess, their new single, and upcoming tour dates, visit www.osloess.com.

Oslo Ess is:
Åsmund Lande – Lead Vocals, Guitar
Peter Larsson – Guitar, Vocals
Knut-Oscar Nymo – Bass, Vocals
Eivinn Arctander – Drums
Simen Nyutstumo Stensland – Keys

South Africa’s EVERT SNYMAN Unleashes Second Single ‘The Colour and The Shape’ from Highly Anticipated Covers Album

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South African musician, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Evert Snyman is set to shake up the music scene once again with the release of his second single, from the upcoming covers album All Killer Filler out on the 28th July via Mongrel Records. This highly anticipated project showcases Snyman’s immense talent and pays homage to the iconic bands and musicians that have influenced his musical journey.

In an era where originality and creativity are paramount, Evert Snyman has skillfully injected his own unique style and flair into each cover. With his unparalleled ability to seamlessly switch between instruments, he has crafted a fresh sound that captivates listeners and sets him apart from the crowd.
 
The second single, The Colour and The Shape (Foo Fighters) showcases Evert’s raw energy and undeniable passion for music. Fans can expect a high-octane rendition of a beloved track that will leave them craving for more. This single serves as a tantalizing taste of what’s to come from the full album, which is eagerly awaited by fans and music enthusiasts alike.
 
Collaborating with a talented team of musicians, Evert Snyman has meticulously crafted each track, ensuring that the essence of the originals is respected while bringing a fresh perspective to the table.

Stream and buy the single here. Pre-order or pre-save the album here.

Track Listing

  1. Search and Destroy (The Stooges)
  2. Temporary Secretary (Paul McCartney)
  3. I Just Wanna Get Along (The Breeders)
  4. Zero (Smashing Pumpkins)
  5. Beetlebum (Blur)
  6. I Will (The Beatles)
  7. Escape – The Piña Colada Song (Rupert Holmes)
  8. Freedom Rock (Frank Black)
  9. The Colour and The Shape (Foo Fighters)
  10. Planet Of Sound (Pixies)
  11. When Your Number Isn’t Up (Mark Lanegan)
  12. Jesus Gonna Be Here (Tom Waits)

About Evert Snyman
Based in Johannesburg, Evert Snyman has launched and collaborated on various projects, cementing himself as a versatile multi-instrumentalist. Perhaps the most well-known as the guitarist and singer of Pollinator.
Evert’s powerful vocals range from angst-ridden screams to crystal clear melodies that cut through filthy guitars, caveman drums accompanied by the occasional oversaturated keyboard.
He records and produces all his own music from his studio Pariah by himself and also with his band The Aviary (as well as countless other musicians). Snyman has put out 3 albums, the Aviary (2019) Hot Mess (2021) and Pruning In The Dark (2022) released by Mongrel Records.
Evert Snyman also produces other artists, more recently he has worked with Kenny Hughes, Van Kose. He has also worked with Caution Boy, Ruff Majik and The Tazers. Evert has performed or been involved with many bands such as Bombaby, Battlecock, Black Pimp’n Jesus, Mad God, Gay Thing, Swandy, The Deaf Commission, Swandy, Dragon Invasion and Pink Noise to name a few.
He shows no sign of slowing down and he is already working on his next album.

FREYA Premiere New Single ‘Nothingness Or God’

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As the band approaches its 20th anniversary of their first release, As the Last Light Drains (Victory Records, 2003), FREYA have returned to their roots with a pulverizing new full-length album, entitled Fight As One, which will be released on September 22nd on Upstate Records. 

Today the band has shared a fresh new single, “Nothingness Or God”, which has premiered exclusively at Metal Injection. The band shares: “What awaits beyond, at some point, all of the speculation and philosophy about the possibilities of karma, eternity and an afterlife will have an answer.”

Watch the video here.

FREYA are joined by three legendary hardcore front-men on their newest album; Freddie Cricien (MADBALL) delivers a crushing performance on the title track, Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED) seethes on “Sense of Doom” and Scott Vogel (TERROR) drops the hammer on “Thousand Yard Stare”. 

About FREYA: 
Hailing from Syracuse, NY, FREYA was formed in 2001 by three members of EARTH CRISIS’ bassist Ian Edwards, lead guitarist Eric Edwards and vocalist Karl Buechner. When EARTH CRISIS temporarily concluded, members split into three separate bands; FREYA, percussionist and guitarist Dennis Merrick and Scott Crouse, respectively, formed SLAVE ONE and all five EARTH CRISIS members continued on with their reactivated project band, PATH OF RESISTANCE.

Over the past 20 years, FREYA have blazed a path through both the worldwide hardcore and metal scenes. Prominently featured on MTV’s Room Raiders, Road Rules and the iconic Headbangers Ball as well as the Showtime series, Shameless, the FREYA vault runs deep with their soon to be seventh release, Fight As One, since their inception. FREYA’s discography has been featured in Kerrang!, Decibel, Amp and Metal Hammer for their unique sound, a well-crafted amalgamation of darkened New York style hardcore with a generous dose of thrash metal stirred into the mix. 

“FREYA is the perfect vehicle for us to cross over sonicly into uncharted regions, to combine styles and retell the timeless stories of the heroes and villains from both the history and folklore of Europe, the Middle East and Africa. It’s an endless well to draw from”. (Erick Edwards, Final Word Fanzine). 

With countless concerts, festival dates and highly successful worldwide tours behind them, FREYA have earned their place in the pantheon. Over the years, FREYA has toured with WALLS OF JERICHO, ALL SHALL PERISH, BORN FROM PAIN and SWORN ENEMY as well as sharing the stage with ANDREW WK NAPALM DEATH, DRI, BEHEMOTH, CROWBAR and HATEBREED.

Fight As One Credits:
Lyrics: Karl Buechner
Composition: Karl Buechner, Erick Edwards, Thom Turner, Ian Edwards, Ethan D Henry
Produced and Mixed By:  Ethan D Henry
Mastered by: Jocko (Moresound)
Photo By: Jim Wertman

More info at:
https://www.upstaterecordsny.com/freya
instagram.com/freyaband/
https://www.facebook.com/freyahardcore

HYRO THE HERO Releases Rock Cover of BUSTA RHYMES’ ‘Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check’

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HYRO THE HERO showcases his visceral blend of intense heavy rock and rap vocals with his new single, a fist-pumping cover of Busta Rhymes’ platinum 1996 single “Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check,” out today across digital platforms. Taken from his upcoming studio album BOUND FOR GLORY due September 15 via BETTER NOISE MUSIC, the cover track is accompanied by a lyric video (seen below) which features live-action performance footage of HYRO. Watch it below or directly on YouTube HERE. Stream/download “Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check” at https://hyrothehero.ffm.to/woohah.

“‘Woo Hah’ is my shout out to the old school classic hip-hop that made me,” divulges HYRO. “It’s a Hyro the Hero-style spin on a track that taught me how to recognize the importance of standing out as an artist compared to everyone else. Busta Rhymes was spitting fire on this track, so you know I had to come correct.”

Born and raised in Houston, TX, HYRO has timed the release of “Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check” to align with today marking 713 Day, an unofficial holiday which celebrates all things Houston that’s named after the city’s oldest area code. HYRO has curated a special Spotify playlist, “Hyro The Hero: H-Town Playlist,” of songs inspired by or from his hometown including artists ranging from 80’s rockers King’s X to rapper Mike Jones along with some of his own tracks including the recently released BOUND FOR GLORY single “Sho Nuff.” Listen to the Hyro The Hero: H-Town Playlist on Spotify now HERE. 

HYRO, who is currently living in France, teamed up with Houston Chronicle to share his fondest memories of previous 713 Day festivities and a list of his “Top 10 Must Visit” places in Houston including the best restaurants, parks, clubs and more. Head over to Houston Chronicle’s Entertainment page to see all of his recommendations and read about how growing up in H-Town impacted his music career. 

BOUND FOR GLORY features 12-tracks encompassing HYRO’s long journey to achieving success in music and the ups and downs it has put him through. “Sometimes you may have to go through fires, climb mountains, go face-to-face with enemies and maybe even leap tall buildings in a single bound,” says HYRO. “Somehow you keep going no matter what difficulties may arise because a fire inside is the energy that drives you and there’s a voice inside reminding you that you’re ‘Bound For Glory.’ My album is that voice and that fire is the music on this record.” BOUND FOR GLORY was recorded and produced by Matt Good (Asking Alexandria, Hollywood Undead) and includes guest appearances from David Draiman (Disturbed), Brandon Saller (Atreyu), Spencer Charnas and Dan Sugarman (Ice Nine Kills), Chad Gray (Hellyeah), AJ Channer (Fire From The Gods), REDDSTAR and Markus Videsäter (Solence). Pre-order’s are available now on CD, vinyl, cassette and digital download at https://hyrothehero.ffm.to/boundforglory.

HYRO THE HERO will return stateside this fall to join his Better Noise Music labelmates Nothing More on their headlining “SPIRITS 2023” N. American tour alongside Dead Poet Society and Post Profit.  The tour will begin on September 8 in Nashville, TN making its way across the South including a stop in his hometown of Houston, TX on September 15, the release date for BOUND FOR GLORY, before wrapping in Charlotte, NC on September 25. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.hyrothehero.com.

HYRO THE HERO TOUR DATES
9/8 Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works *
9/9 Little Rock, AR – The Hall *
9/11 Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom *
9/12 Wichita, KS – The Cotillion Ballroom *
9/14 Dallas, TX – The Factory *
9/15 Houston, TX – House of Blues *
9/16 San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre *
9/18 Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen Music Hall *
9/19 Huntsville, AL – Mars Music Hall *
9/20 Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine *
9/22 Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution *
9/23 Orlando, FL – House of Blues *
9/25 Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore *
12/7 Nantes, FR – Le Ferrailleur
12/8 Nantes, FR – Le Ferrailleur
*with Nothing More, Dead Poet Society & Post Profit

Find more on HYRO THE HERO online at: WEBSITE | FB | IG | TWITTER | TIK TOK | YOUTUBE

Belgian Noise Post Rockers SONIC TIDES Sign with Epictronic for Reissue of “Six Sided Square – 6th” EP

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Belgian noise post-rockers SONIC TIDES have officially signed a record deal with Epictronic for the reissue of their EP, “Six Sided Square – 6th.” The EP is scheduled for a re-release on October 13th, 2023, and will be available to fans worldwide. This exciting collaboration between Sonic Tides and Epictronic promises to bring their mesmerizing blend of noise rock, stoner rock, and psychedelic influences to a broader audience.

Sonic Tides have captivated listeners with their unique musical style, which transports them through a sonic journey immersed in hypnotizing harmonies and a darkly atmospheric landscape. Their progressive and intricate song structures, filled with rhythmic and harmonic changes, demonstrate the band’s profound understanding of their craft. With this partnership, Sonic Tides aims to push the boundaries of their creativity and reach new heights within the post-rock genre.

To get a taste of Sonic Tides’entrancing sound, check out the official music video for “Insomnia”. The animated music video is a visual representation of their sonic tapestry and showcases the band’s artistic vision and musical prowess, making it a must-watch for fans and newcomers alike.

Fans can connect with the band and stay up to date with their latest news, releases, and live performances here:

www.instagram.com/sonictides
www.facebook.com/sonictides
www.youtube.com/@sonictides2905

Ukrainian/Polish KARPATHIAN RELICT Release Video ‘Bury In The Past’ from Upcoming Album

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Photo by Karol “Panku” Pankiewicz

KARPATHIAN RELICT (Ukraine/Poland, based in Sanok, PL) was formed as Orthodox in 2006 by Bogdan Lewicki and Andrzej Czujko. Under that name “Forever Not Yet” was recorded in 2009 – and later released in early 2011. After 2 years of stagnation, where Bogdan and Andrzej moved to Poland – Orthodox was reformed in 2013 as KARPATHIAN RELICT with Patryk Olbert (bass) and Adrian Mięsowicz (vocals). Later, they released “Beyond The Over” (2017) and re-released “Forever Not Yet” (2018). In the next few years – their journey continues – creating new music, and playing with several amazing musicians – to finally settle down with Bartek Oleniacz as a guitarist, and later on with Mateusz Baczek on a bass position.

Right now, band is preparing to release new studio album titled “Never Be After“. Third album will be released on September 9, 2023 via MusikÖ_Eye and Metal Exhumator as digital and CD. Pre-order here.

The album will contain 8 tracks in which the mainstream is our preferred style of death metal music. In th song “The Moth”, as a guest Eliza Kuźnik (KSU) plays on violin.

Tracklist:

  1. The Moth
  2. Bury In The Past
  3. Closed Book
  4. Silent Water Pt. I
  5. Silent Waters Pt. II
  6. Жach
  7. My Anthem
  8. The Masochist

Drums were recorded by Piotr “Koła” Dorotniak at Stodoła Studio (Poland). Music was mixed and mastered by Adrian Mięsowicz (Tribe Five Studio) who was responsible for sound on live show recorded for 44th anniversary (BluRay 4K) of the oldest Polish punk rock band KSU. Cover artwork and layout by Michał “Xaay” Loranc (God Dethroned, Kamelot, Nile).

Band commented: “There will be admixtures of technical death metal and progressive music. In a few places, there will also be instrumental interludes on instruments not often found in extreme music, but we will not reveal the exact details. We hope that the listeners will also share our excitement and together we will make it to the publication of all tracks.

The new album is a reflection of what we like to listen to ourselves, and since each of us has completely different tastes, we tried to combine it in some way. We hope that the new album will give listeners a lot of fun discovering what is recorded on it and will make them want to come back to it again and again and again and each time it will be a new experience in communing with our music and new discoveries.”

Few days ago, KARPATHIAN RELICT released video to the song “Bury In The Past“.

Produced by Karol “Panku” Pankiewicz & Karpathian Relict
Directed & Edited by Karol “Panku” Pankiewicz
Mix & mastering by Adrian Mięsowicz at Tribe Five Studio

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