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GABRIELE BELLINI Unveils Official Video for New Single ‘Inverso’, New Album Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 17, 2023
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GABRIELE BELLINI has released his new album “Motus” via Quarock Records. To celebrate the event the well-known guitar player and teacher Gabriele Bellini unveils the official video for the new single “Inverso”. The video inspired by the TV series Stranger Things was directed by Lorenzo Meoni.

Queste le parole del regista del video Lorenzo Meoni: “Mi sono occupato della scrittura, ripresa, editing e direzione del video di ‘Inverso’. Il brano ha in sé parole che comunicano curiosità ed analisi per il mondo che ci circonda, un universo fatto di meraviglie che vanno ad influenzare l’animo creativo di ognuno di noi. Ho voluto mettere su schermo l’amore del padre verso il figlio, il tramandare un valore attraverso una lezione di chitarra nell’intimità più assoluta, senza mai dimenticarsi del gioco, spirito e inventiva, che sono elementi fondamentali per la libertà creativa.”

Order “Motus” here: https://gabrielebellini.bandcamp.com/album/motus

Even the search for a certain type of sound to give the entire album is the result of a multitude of sounds and colours, some from the past and revitalised on this occasion, in a new harmonic and melodic context, driven by the basic elements (guitar-bass-drums). Everything is performed with the purest and rawest naturalness, while keeping alive that dynamic, expressive and communicative essence that characterises the entire work.

“Motus” takes this concept to the next level, offering a very wide variety of sound from classical music to alternative metal. A very intense work, featuring vocalists from completely different backgrounds, ranging from rap to metal.

Deep reflections, the constant search for new forms of expression, communication, responsiveness and action, the inexhaustible belief/love for beauty, today even more felt as a unique and unmissable opportunity for salvation/rebirth: “Knowing how to listen is the perpetual motion that makes the world go round“.

Gabriele Bellini maintains his own original identity, combining his impeccable technique with a profound inspiration from his soul, experimenting through sounds, new limits and musical boundaries.

“Motus” was written and produced by Gabriele Bellini, alongside with Giacomo “Jac” Salani who recorded, editated, mixed and mastered it at La Fucina Studio, FLorence. The artwork was created by Lorenzo Meoni (Imago Media).

CREDITS MOTUS:
DANIEL MELANI: VOCALS ON TRACK #1
EDOARDO PERUZZI: VOCALS ON TRACK #5
LORENZO “BOBBY” MASI: VOCALS ON TRACK #7
SMILZO: VOCALS ON TRACK #9
MR. JACK: VOCALS ON TRACK #11
GABRIELE BELLINI: GUITARS ON ALL TRACKS – VOCALS ON TRACK #2 – BASS AND DRUM PROGRAMMING ON TRACK #10
GIACOMO “JAC” SALANI: BASS ON TRACKS #1 #5 #6 #7 #9 #11
MICHEL AGOSTINI: DRUMS ON TRACKS #1 #2 #3 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #11
LORENZO “BUG” MEONI: BASS ON TRACKS #2 #3 #8

Tracklist
 01 – VERITAS FILIA TEMPORIS
02 – INVERSO
03 – METAVERSE ERA
04 – AFTERALL
05 – RESILIENT
06 – V.O.R.
07 – ROCKDOWN
08 – AIR ON THE G STRING
09 – ELEMENT
10 – ONLY ONE PLANET?
11 – THE WHOLE

More information at

  • https://www.facebook.com/gbgabrielebellini/
  • https://www.instagram.com/gabrielebellini/
  • https://gabrielebellini.bandcamp.com/

STREET FIGHTER to Release Debut Album “Second Hand Hero” on September 8th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 17, 2023
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Photo by Lena Angioni

Let’s do a time travel experiment: we send back in time some of today’s music production possibilities and we check what a Heavy Metal band from 1986 can come out with, and we call it STREET FIGHTER.

A pack of urban outcasts has been recruited: the ugly city alleys are about to get uglier.

At the helm of this project is Marco Angioni (Meridian, Withering Surface), producer and multi-instrumentalist, who recorded most of the instruments: lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, bass, and drums. On vocals: Stefan Jensen (Exelerate) and Sofia Schmidt (Ethereal Kingdoms).

Special guests are: 
Rasmus Bom Andersen (Diamond Head), Soren Andersen (Electric Guitars), Michael Catton (Tainted Lady), Chris Catton (Boys From Heaven) Lars Märker (Meridian), Michael Bastholm (Artillery), Michael Hvolgaard Andersen (Withering Surface, Thorium), Martin J. Andersen (Blindstone), Klaus Agerbo and Peter Bruun (Meridian).

“Second Hand Hero” tracklist:

1. The Fall Of The Ash
2. Deadend City
3. Black Potion
4. Queen Of The Night
5. Devil In Disguise
6. Heartbreak Ritual
7. Sister Moon
8. Nordic Noise

“Second Hand Hero” will be released on all digital platforms via From The Vaults on September 8th, 2023. 

Lineup:
Marco Angioni – guitars, bass, keyboards
Anders Peter Bruun – bass 
Klaus Agerbo – drums
Sofia Schmidt – vocals
Stefan Jensen – vocals

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Australian CARBON BLACK Unleash Powerful New Music Video ‘Under Order’ Feat. Tim Ripper Owens

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 17, 2023
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Australian groove metal sensation CARBON BLACK proudly presents the official music video for the track “Under Order” featuring the legendary Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens. The captivating video, directed by Adam Jordan and starring the talented Shakira Pacana, serves as a visual masterpiece that perfectly complements the band’s energy and lyrical intensity. The video won two awards in the 2022 Euro Video Song Awards in the categories “Best Rock Music Video” and “Best Action Music Video”.

“Under Order” is a gripping musical journey that delves into the realms of exhaustion, despair, and societal corruption. With its dark and intense portrayal of societal decay, personal struggle, and the moral implications of power, the track serves as a potent anthem for those seeking truth in an increasingly tumultuous world.

“We wanted to make a video that showed an everyday person going about their daily grind, but suffering from crippling self-doubt and internal conflict at every turn. The catchphrase from the beginning was “Beware the enemy within”, and our director Adam Jordan captured this perfectly. Shakira is a professional stuntwoman and MMA fighter, she was so dedicated to her action scenes that it was inspiring to watch! “ – Steve Giles (drums)

Capturing the essence of Carbon Black’s unique sound, “Under Order” is taken from their forthcoming album, ‘We Remain’ Special Edition, scheduled to be released on July 14th, 2023, via Wormholedeath label. The album was mixed by legendary Producer Kevin ‘Caveman’ Shirley (Dream Theater, Iron Maiden) in his studio in Manly, Sydney during the lockdown. Kevin lends his immense experience to a truly thunderous mix that sets the bar higher than ever.

Carbon Black’s lineup includes Jonathan Hurley on vocals, Steve Giles on drums and percussion, Rob Giles on bass guitar, and Damon Bishop on guitar. The band’s blend of social and political commentary and a lot of heart has earned them a loyal following and critical acclaim.

To stay updated on Carbon Black’s latest news and releases, make sure to follow them on social media:

www.facebook.com/carbonblackband
www.instagram.com/carbonblackband
www.youtube.com/@CARBONBLACKband
twitter.com/carbonblackband
www.pinterest.it/carbonblackband

HIEMS Reveals Details for New Album “Stranger In A Wasteland”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 17, 2023
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Italy’s avant-garde, one-man black metal band, HIEMS, reveals details of its third studio album and first since 2009. “Stranger in a Wasteland” will be released on September 8th via Agonia Records in physical and digital formats.

HIEMS was launched in 1996 by Italian songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Alessandro “Algol” Comerio. “Stranger in a Wasteland” marks his third outing and is the sound of an artist confident in his craft. Recorded during lock-down, the music captures the dismal feelings of alienation and detachment, and translates them into malevolent, minimalistic and non-canonical black metal, infused with dark hard rock and ominous grooves. In comparison with “Worship or Die” – the second and last installment from 2009 – “Stranger in a Wasteland” boasts a much clearer and refined production, which added a commanding character to the vocals, exposed the weight of the guitars, and sharpened the overall listening experience. The topic of death – closely followed by a sense of not belonging – is equally present in the musical and lyrical layer of the album.

“It’s been a long time since the last Hiems record,” recalls Comerio. “I’ve always continued to write material, but only when the pandemic gave me some free time was I able to gather the songs written in the past years and shape them. I chose the name of the record to highlight the song that is the best representation of my vision of life and the current world. I feel like a stranger wherever I go. I can’t find any religion or philosophy with which I can completely agree, and today’s world seems to me a wasteland; destroyed and forgotten. So yeah, I do feel like a stranger in a wasteland. It’s about not belonging to any creed or flag. To follow your own path, even if it leads to loneliness. Regarding the production, I’m a sound maniac. I spent days and days in the studio, searching for the sound I had in mind. I wanted the record to sound different from actual ‘plastic’ metal, so I chose not to use triggers or artificial reverbs and go completely old school.” 

“Stranger in a Wasteland” was recorded at Elfo Studio (Forgotten Tomb), engineered by Daniele Mandelli and mixed and produced by Daniele Mandelli and Alessandro “Algol” Comerio. The album was mastered at La Maestà Studio (Muse) by Giovanni Versari and comes with artwork by Adam Burke (Solstafir, Enforcer). Layout illustrations (medieval engravings) were provided by Davide Schileo. Guest appearances include Gabriel Minuta (guest guitars), Paolo Apollo Negri (guest hammond organs) and Elisabetta Marchetti (guest vocals). 

Pre-orders: http://hiems.store/

Tracklisting:
1. A Night on the Bare Mountain 
2. Death Unites Us 
3. Master of Lies 
4. March! 
5. The Rites of Terror 
6. Bereavement 
7. Better Off Dead
8. Stranger In A Wasteland 
9. Quietus 

Line-up:
Alessandro “Algol” Comerio – vocals, guitars, bass, drums, percussion, synthesizers

HIEMS on-line:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiemsOfficial/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiemsofficial/
Bandcamp: https://hiemsofficial.bandcamp.com/

ONSLAUGHT Unleash ‘Generation Antichrist’ Music Video

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 16, 2023
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In celebration of their 40th anniversary last year, British thrash metal pioneers ONSLAUGHT reissued their latest three studio albums “Sounds Of Violence“ (2011), “VI” (2013) and “Generation Antichrist” (2020) as red 180 gram Vinyl editions in gatefold sleeve and a special anniversary edition of “Sounds Of Violence” as a 2-CD digipak including a bonus CD. A brand new music video for one of the colossal title tracks, “Generation Antichrist”, is now premiering here:

“It’s cool to hear the sonic assault of the title track from the last Onslaught studio album, Generation Antichrist, hitched up to the energetic visuals of the headline show that we put on for the UK’s Bloodstock Festival,” the band comments. “It keys things off nicely for a new level of total aggression we’ve got planned for you all coming real soon…watch this space!”


Earlier in 2022, ONSLAUGHT were inducted into the “Metal Hall of Fame”, being characterized as “one of the most ferocious, explosive and controversial metal bands ever to come out of the UK.” ONSLAUGHT belong to one of the most influential and respected bands of their genre. To date, they have released seven studio albums, one compilation, four singles and two live recordings: a live album and a live DVD. ONSLAUGHT‘s much-acclaimed anniversary LP re-releases, which belong into every well-sorted thrash metal record collection, are available via the AFM Records store at THIS LOCATION!

ONSLAUGHT Live:
30.06-02.07.2023 NL – Pitfest / Oude Meerdijk, Emmen
05.-08.07.2023 GER – Rockharz / Ballenstedt

For More Info Visit:
https://shop.afm-records.de/onslaught/
https://www.facebook.com/onslaughtuk
https://www.powerfromhell.com/site/index.php

EMPIIRES Release Video & Cover Song ‘Wrapped Around Your Finger’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 16, 2023
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EMPIIRES – hailing from Dallas, Texas – are super stoked to be releasing their version of this epic song “Wrapped Around Your Finger”.
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The recording process was a great experience for the band. Producer Eddie Wohl pushed them every day to bring out their best performances. Mad respect to him for his patience, discipline, and all knowing musical wisdom.

The Aaron Fairooz video production was equally as exciting, great to see all those visions come together. Thanks to the record label and everyone that made this possible!

“Wrapped Around Your Finger” is streaming on Spotify or visit FEATURE.FM to find other streaming platforms.

EMPIIRES are
Bishop Booker – Vocals
Darren Wise – Guitar
Matthew Gene – Bass
Kyle Garrison – Drums

For More Information Visit EMPIIRES: FACEBOOK – Twitter – INSTAGRAM

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