British independent band WEAK13 have teamed up with producer and composer The Gideon Complex to produce the track Go Away (Nada Remix), released on August 13th 2023 via Sliptrick Records.
The Gideon Complex has reimagined the energetic WEAK13 song Go Away with the ‘Nada Remix’. The remix injects new life into the beloved original and paints an electro cyberpunk shell resulting in a very modern sounding version not too dissimilar to the work of artists like Nine Inch Nails and Aphex Twin.
The music video for Go Away (Nada Remix) (featuring WEAK13 frontman Nick J Townsend) is a slight nod to the classic John Carpenter sci-fi film ‘They Live’.
WEAK13 are: Nick J Townsend – Vocals/Guitars | Wesley Smith – Bass | Neel Parmar – Drums
ANDRZEJ CITOWICZ– the former recording artist for Down Boys Records, which belonged to Erik Turner and Jerry Dixon from the legendary American band Warrant – is thrilled to announce that he has started recording sessions for his highly-anticipated upcoming album, “Hive Of Weirdness”. Under the moniker of CITOVITZ AND THE FIREFLIES OF FEBRUARY, Citowicz aims to captivate listeners with his unique blend of guitar-driven, cinematic instrumentals.
This forthcoming album, set to be released in 2024, will mark the final chapter of Citowicz’s guitar instrumental trilogy that began with “Misery Loves Company” in 2022 and was followed by the recent release of “Never Ending Storms” just a few weeks ago. Building upon the foundation set by these previous works, “Hive Of Weirdness” promises to deliver new ideas and visions while staying true to Citowicz’s passion for rock music and the beloved guitar.
Joining Citowicz on this musical journey are talented collaborators Patryk Szymanski on bass and DJ Timmy Savage, who adds a fresh and experimental flavor to the guitar-driven, cinematic instrumentals. DJ Timmy Savage, a mysterious rapper and dance music producer, is known for his innovative approach and will bring new dimensions to Andrzej’s classic rock visions.
When asked about the upcoming album, Citowicz shared his thoughts, saying, “Creating music has saved my life and made my life better. I am thrilled to finally conclude this chapter of my music trilogy with new ideas and visions, while still maintaining my heart and soul for rock music and the beloved guitar.”
To give listeners a taste of the exciting collaboration between DJ Timmy Savage and Citowicz, a teaser is available on YouTube. You can watch it here:
HEAVEN SHALL BURN have just dropped a video for their classic cover version of Blind Guardian’s “Valhalla” to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their milestone album, VETO. The video was directed by their longtime partner, Philipp Hirsch and guitarist Alexander Dietz, check it out below and spot the very special guest.
Guitarist Maik Weichert comments: “We always regretted never making a video for our version of ‘Valhalla’. Now for the 10th anniversary of our album VETO we have finally done it and I think the result is impressive. We are particularly proud of our guest in the video, we just had to put him on a throne, because that’s where he and his band belong!”
HEAVEN SHALL BURN are currently playing European summer festivals and club shows. Last weekend they headlined the main stage of the Saturday evening of the legendary Wacken Open Air. “That was definitely one of the most intense and emotional experiences in our band history”, comments Maik Weichert. “We started 20 years ago in Wacken as an opener on the smallest stage and now to have played as one of the headliners on the main stage completes a unique circle. Like everyone else, we rushed through a roller coaster ride of emotions for the entire Wacken week and we are all the more grateful for this unique Wacken night with fans and friends!”
Their own shows on this massive run were/are either sold out already or have a low-ticket warning, so you better be quick!
Remaining shows
Aug 23 (NL) Amsterdam – Melkweg LOW TICKETS
Aug 23 (DE) Leer – Zollhaus SOLD OUT
Aug 23 (DE) Dortmund – Junkyard Open Air SOLD OUT
Aug 23 (DE) Wiesbaden – Schlachthof LOW TICKETS
Aug 23 (DE) Tübingen – Sudhaus Waldbühne Open Air LOW TICKETS
Aug 23 (CH) Vallamand – Rock The Lakes Festival
Aug 23 (DE) Karlsruhe – Substage SOLD OUT
Aug 23 (DE) Störmthaler See, Großpösna – Highfield
HEAVEN SHALL BURN has been a dominant force in the German metal scene for over two decades. Their politically charged lyrics and explosive live performances have won them a legion of fans around the world. The band’s most recent album, Of Truth and Sacrifice, was released in March 2020 to critical acclaim including a position #1 in the Official German Album Charts.
Kurt Deimer released his brand new single “Doom” to all major platforms along with the official music video on August 11, 2023. Kurt has also announced that he will be heading out on select tour dates with Skid Row and Buckcherry.
“’Doom’ is a song I wrote for my movie coming soon called Hellbilly Hollow. It’s a feature film and part of a franchise that I created a couple years ago. ‘Doom’ will be featured as a big single from the movie and soundtrack and I thought it was very appropriate to write ‘Doom’ for the movie because it exposes the dark side of the horror, and the dark side of heroin addiction, and the problem that it has become in our society. Heroin is just one of the many drug issues we face. By incorporating its dark connotations and themes of what addiction like that can bring and capture the description of that with words and other visual aspects that you might see in a horror film, I felt was very compelling. Blending the darkness of addiction and the darkness of horror, into one song I feel makes it powerful and explosive. I want to touch people in many ways not only in the vehicle of horror movies as a lead track, but also expose people to think about what we can do to help those or help with the issue of heroin addiction. That my friends is ‘Doom,”’ says Kurt Deimer.
In a world that seems to be spiraling out of control, Kurt Deimer is a man with a very clear mission: Work Hard, Rock Hard, Play hard and Spread positivity. In fact, his mantra could be summed up: “Take the high road, do the right thing, encourage others.” It sounds like a tall order these days in a world full of warring factions. And it’s an unusual mission for a singer/songwriter vocalist whose music could be described as hard rock, even heavy metal – genres that are not always synonymous with positivity.
Deimer, for his part, describes his work as good old fashioned rock and roll. “And it’s as good a vehicle as any for spreading good vibes” he says. “I’m here to encourage others to treat people with respect, dignity and kindness,” he says. “I’ve been through a lot of things in my life and I try to share that with others and be a beacon of hope for my listeners.”
That positivity and perseverance has paid off for the native of Cincinnati, Ohio. He’s not only launched a movie franchise, Hellbilly Hollow, by filming and starring in a feature length horror film of the same name. He’s also recorded more than two dozen songs with legendary producer Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, James Brown and the Rolling Stones), his management team includes Brian Wheat, manager of TESLA who discovered him while opening for TESLA.
Chris Lord-Alge says he was drawn to Kurt’s originality as an artist. “I saw something completely different in Kurt, and that was the lure for me. He isn’t a typical rock or country artist – I love hearing him talk and narrating a story, and I was drawn to taking those stories and helping turn them into music. He’s a personality, he’s someone you want to talk to.”
Things have not always been positive in Deimer’s world. At age 20, as a young rock vocalist, he found himself in the grips of drug addiction. He later discovered he was using substances to medicate an underlying anxiety condition. At that young age, he quit drugs, got help for his anxiety and never looked back.
He eventually started buying and selling rental properties and used that money to start the first of several successful companies he owns. Despite making his mark in the business world, Deimer didn’t feel ready to settle down and “join the country club and play golf all day” – so at an age when most people start thinking about slowing down, he started to speed up.
Inspired by the artists that helped shape him – Boston, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Marley and AC/DC, to name just a few – he started writing song lyrics.
Inspired by his love of movies and acting roles in films including the 2018 ‘Halloween’ remake – where his character was killed by Michael Myers – and John Travolta’s ‘Trading Paint,’ he started hashing out a movie concept that became his eventual Hellbilly Hollow feature film and franchise.
Deimer has supported Geoff Tate on an expansive cross-country tour that highlighted material from his debut EP, that came out on November 19, 2021, which includes a duet with Tate and a trilogy of music videos directed by Scottish filmmaker Paul Boyd [Sting, Deadmau5, The Cult] that spotlight Deimer’s cinematic vision and charismatic presence. Along with many other supporting shows including TESLA, Drowning Pool and Yngwie Malmsteen all this within the first two years of touring.
For Deimer, the inspiration is to make the world a better place one song at a time, singing about the ills of the 21st century and offering solutions instead of excuses. “When people listen to my music, I want to help them decompress and feel better after a brutal day. That’s what music always did for me, and that’s what we need more of today.”
Kurt Deimer Tour Dates with Skid Row and Buckcherry:
August 31 – Dallas, TX ( House Of Blues Dallas) September 2 – San Antonio, TX (Aztec Theatre) September 6 – Huber Heights, OH (Rose Music Center at the Heights September 12 – Portland, ME (State Theatre) September 13 – Glenside, PA (Keswick Theatre) September 16 – Cleveland, OH (MGM Northfield Park) September 19 – East Moline, IL (The Rust Belt) September 22 – Welch, MN (Treasure Island Resort & Casino)
Spanish trash metal masters ANGELUS APATRIDA will be releasing their eighth studio album, ‘Aftermath,’ on October 20, 2023 via Century Media Records! In celebration, the band is now sharing the ripping new single, “Cold,” along with an intense music video! The clip, which was scripted and directed by Juan Castillo, J. L. Auñón and Lalo Davia / Kameo Producciones, can be found at THIS LOCATION.
Regarding “Cold,” the thrashers’ comment, “Our new album ‘Aftermath’ has a very compact flow and loads of powerful songs. And it took ages for all the people involved in the production to choose the singles; all of the 10 songs are singles themselves! But ‘Cold’ might be the ideal first one to introduce this new album, because it has all the Angelus Apatrida ingredients to make this song a new Metal Hymn. Very deep and strong lyrics plus an amazing video story makes this track a perfect starting point. But, trust me, the whole album is a mind-blowing combination of our best-songs-ever.”
‘Aftermath’ follows Angelus Apatrida‘s 2021 eponymous full-length, which topped the official album charts in Spain at # 1! The release also debuted in Germany at # 49 and Switzerland at # 41.
‘Aftermath’ features a diverse cast of guest appearances by vocalist Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed), guitarist Pablo García (Warcry), singer Todd La Torre (Queensrÿche) and rapper Sho-Hai. The album was once again self-produced by the band, with recordings handled by Juanan López at Baboon Records in Albacete, Spain and mixing and mastering by Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Overkill, Hatebreed, Municipal Waste, Shadows Fall) at Planet-Z in Wilbraham, MA, USA.)
The artwork for ‘Aftermath’ was created by Gyula Havancsák (Annihilator, Destruction, Stratovarius) and can be found above while the tracklist and additional information can be found below.
‘Aftermath’ Track-listing:
Scavenger
Cold
Snob (feat. Jamey Jasta)
Fire Eyes (feat. Pablo García)
Rats
To Whom It May Concern
Gernika
I Am Hatred
What Kills Us All (feat. Sho-Hai)
Vultures And Butterflies (feat. Todd La Torre)
“Aftermath” will be available in as Ltd. CD Jewelcase in O-Card packaging for its first pressing and Digital Album with two fresh live bonus tracks (11. Indoctrinate (Live in Bilbao 2023) and 12. Give ‘Em War (Live in Barcelona 2023)), or as 180g vinyl LP in the following variants: Ltd. transp. red LP (300x copies from cmdistro and various other retailers), Ltd. transp. orange LP (600x copies from amazon.es & Angelus Apatrida), Ltd. translucent tan colored LP (500x copies from all US outlets) and as Black LP.
Previously, Angelus Apatrida released a documentary that was directed by Mike Casey, entitled ’28 Months Later: A Post-Apocalyptic Metal Documentary.’ The film detailed the band’s journey from preparing for 2021’s self-titled opus leading towards the creation of ‘Aftermath.’ The clip can be seen HERE.
The band will also be appearing at several prestigious European festivals throughout the summer before heading on a European tour in support of ‘Aftermath’ together with Death Angel and Sacred Reich in October/November! The run will be followed by a string of dates in Spain between November and February. The full itinerary and ticket links can be found HERE.
The world has taken a battering over the last few years, but ANGELUS APATRIDA is leading the fightback.
Spain’s greatest ever exponents of forward-thinking thrash metal began their campaign at the turn of the century and have been a consistent force for heavy music ever since. From their ferocious 2006 debut album ‘Evil Unleashed’ and 2010’s widely acclaimed ‘Clockwork’ (the band’s first for Century Media), to more recent triumphs like 2018’s ‘Cabaret de la Guillotine,’ ANGELUS APATRIDA has become increasingly unstoppable. In 2023, they will release ‘Aftermath,’ a vicious and vital response to the chaos we see all around us.
With touring plans for 2020 cancelled, ANGELUS APATRIDA simply switched focus to the creative process. The result was ‘Angelus Apatrida,’ a self-titled record that sought to redefine its creators’ era-blending sound, with renewed intensity and uproarious lyrical sensibilities that dug deep into the realities of the modern world. Climbing to the top of the official album charts in Spain at # 1 as well as marking the band’s first ever chart entries in Germany at # 49 and Switzerland at # 41 upon release in 2021, the album showcased a band at the peak of their powers. Understandably, ANGELUS APATRIDA were absolutely itching to get back on the road, which they eventually did with a vengeance.
“We started doing some shows trying to keep things going until the summer of 2021, and then at the end of the year we were able to do some important venues and festivals,” recalls guitarist/vocalist Guillermo Izquierdo. “We spent 2022 and 2023 touring, mostly in Europe and North America. We’ve played Hellfest, Graspop, Dynamo, Resurrection Fest, Rock Fest and Leyendas del Rock, and we did our first headlining tour in the U.S. and Canada. In February 2023 we did the last four dates of the tour in Spain with four total sell outs!”
Clearly one of the hardest-working bands in metal, ANGELUS APATRIDA were not content with simply returning to the live arena. Even as they toured, work on their next album began. Pre-production for ‘Aftermath’ was finished in March 2023, and the band swiftly hit the studio in their hometown of Albacete, once again collaborating with trusted live and studio engineer Juanan López on the capturing of these new metal explosions. The finished tracks were then sent to the legendary Zeuss (Rob Zombie/Overkill/Hatebreed) at Planet-Z in Wilbraham, Massachusetts and polished to a devastating sheen. The results speak for themselves: ‘Aftermath’ is titanium-plated modern thrash of the highest order.
“Every time we sit down and write new music, we try to do the best we can and to put all the new things and experiences we had over the last few years into the mix,” says Guillermo. “The new songs are pure ANGELUS APATRIDA. They’ve got every single essence of the band. There are many songs containing more personal feelings than on previous records. We’re going deep into our souls and feelings sometimes. Since we are living strange, difficult and dark times, we liked the concept of an aftermath. After everything that has happened since 2020 and is still happening in the world, in our society, and in our lives, a lot of strong feelings have come through in the music and lyrics.”
‘Aftermath’ is undoubtedly the most heartfelt and powerful record in ANGELUS APATRIDA’s illustrious history, but it’s also one of the heaviest and most direct. From the neck-wrecking adrenaline rush of opener “Scavenger” to the dark might of the closing “Vultures And Butterflies,” the Spanish quartet’s eighth studio record displays the songwriting muscle and playing prowess of bands like Metallica, Testament and Pantera, while still delivering a huge, jolting dose of ANGELUS APATRIDA’s distinctive trademark attack.
“We can describe ‘Aftermath’ as what metal means to us,” Guillermo says. “It contains the best songs we’ve ever written. It is just very difficult to pick just one or two highlights on this album since every single track could be a single itself.”
Confirming their sturdy reputation in the global metal scene, ANGELUS APATRIDA invited some heavyweight figures to add their talents to ‘Aftermath.’ Hatebreed’s iconic frontman Jamey Jasta lends his caustic bark to “Snob,” while Queensrÿche vocalist Todd La Torre lends his spectacular tones to “Vultures And Butterflies.” Elsewhere, Pablo Garcia, guitarist with Spanish power metal legends Warcry, displays his virtuosity on the incendiary “Fire Eyes,” and Spanish rap star Sho-Hai brings the noise on the brooding “What Kills Us All. “
With no need to regain momentum, ANGELUS APATRIDA is more ready than most to let rip again in 2023. ‘Aftermath’ marks a pinnacle in this band’s determined and always fruitful career. It’s a defiant, uplifting and resolutely metal-as-fuck response to an era defined by chaos and fear. It’s the sound of ANGELUS APATRIDA, doing what they do, but bigger, better, louder and with more passion than ever.
“As soon as the album is released, we are starting a huge live campaign,” adds Guillermo. “We start with a big European tour that will cover most of the mainland and the U.K., and we are already working on getting back to Oceania and Asia, Latin America and making our return to the United States and Canada during the first half of 2024. Expect a great live festival season for summer 2024 and more tours! We’re coming!”
Line-up: Guillermo Izquierdo – Vocals, Lead/Rhythm Guitars David G. Álvarez – Lead, Rhythm Guitars José J. Izquierdo – Bass Guitar Víctor Valera – Drums
Special Guests: Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed) – vocals, “Snob “ Pablo García (Warcry) – guitars, “Fire Eyes” Todd La Torre (Queensrÿche) – vocals, “Vultures and Butterflies” Sho-Hai – vocals, “What Kills Us All”
Produced by Angelus Apatrida. Recordings handled by Juanan López at Baboon Records in Albacete, Spain Mixing and mastering by Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Overkill, Hatebreed, Municipal Waste, Shadows Fall) at Planet-Z in Wilbraham, MA, USA.)
3x Grammy-nominated and Gold-certified rock group NOTHING MORE have spent the past year relentlessly performing headlining shows across North America and UK/Europe and at rock’s largest festivals in support of their critically acclaimed 2022 album SPIRITS released via Better Noise Music. Combining unapologetically massive anthems, catchy hooks, and progressive music with introspective, philosophical lyrics and thought-provoking emotionalism, SPIRITS documents the tumultuous time the world experienced over the past two years and was accompanied by their self-designed meta-personality test, SPIRITS TEST (akin to tests such asMyers-Briggs, Big 5 and the Zodiac) and their debut graphic novel “SPIRITS VOL.1” (via Z2 Comics).
August 11th NOTHING MORE released their first-ever live recording with the acclaimed title track SPIRITS available now across digital platforms alongside a new music video. Stream “SPIRITS (LIVE)” at https://nothingmore.ffm.to/spiritslive. Watch its music video below or on YouTube HERE. “SPIRITS (LIVE)” follows the release of two revamped SPIRITS tracks, “BEST TIMES (feat. Lacey Strum)” and “YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT LOVE MEANS (PIANO VERSION)” featuring guest vocals from rock singer/songwriter Taylor Acorn,both of which are set to be included on a new deluxe version of SPIRITS due later this via Better Noise Music. Stay tuned for additional details to be announced in the coming weeks.
NOTHING MORE will return to stages across the U.S. this fall on the second leg of their “SPIRITS 2023” headlining tour with support from DEAD POET SOCIETY,HYRO THE HERO (rap-rocker and Better Noise Music labelmate), and POST PROFIT. The Live Nation-produced tour will kick off September 8 in Nashville, TN, and end in Charlotte, NC on September 25. NOTHING MORE are excited to share that “Best Times” guest vocalist Lacey Sturm(Flyleaf) will join them as direct support on their September 14 stop in Dallas, TX at The Factory. Watch a trailer for the show on band’s socials. Tickets and VIP meet & greet upgrades remain available at https://nothingmore.net/. See below for a list of all upcoming shows.
NOTHING MORE 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 *
*“SPIRITS 2023” headlining tour with Dead Poet Society, Hyro The Hero & Post Profit
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