CRADLE OF FILTH Announce 2024 Necromantic Fantasies EU Tour

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Extreme metal icons CRADLE OF FILTH will return to imbue Europe’s stages in inescapable darkness, bringing their matchless live presence and musical onslaught to their enormous fanbase in 2024 with their “Necromantic Fantasies” tour. The tour will kick off in Tel Aviv, IL on February 10, visiting 21 cities in total, before ending in Košice, SV on March 8. After releasing their most successful record to date, Existence Is Futile, in 2021, followed by their first live album in 20 years, Trouble And Their Double Lives, in 2023, England’s finest extreme metal export with legendary frontman Dani Filth will conjure a hell of a show to remember without the shadow of a doubt!
 
On top of that, the tour features top-notch special guest and labelmate, The Duke of Spook himself, WEDNESDAY 13, celebrating his former band, revered glam punk icons Murderdolls, plus alternative outfit Sick N’ Beautiful. WEDNESDAY 13 and his current band will perform an intense set of Murderdolls songs, taken from the band’s celebrated 2002 debut album, Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls, and their 2010 sophomore album, Women And Children Last.

CRADLE OF FILTH w/ Special Guest WEDNESDAY 13 – “Necromantic Fantasies” tour dates:
Support: Sick N’ Beautiful
 
10.02.2024 IL – Tel Aviv / Reading 3*
12.02.2024 PL – Gdansk / B90
13.02.2024 LT – Vilnius / Loftas
14.02.2024 LV – Riga / Melna Piektdiena
16.02.2024 FI – Tampere / Pakkahuone
17.02.2024 FI – Seinäjoki / Rytmikorjaamo
18.02.2024 FI – Helsinki / Tavastia
20.02.2024 EE – Tallinn / Helitehas
22.02.2024 PL – Warsaw / Progresja
23.02.2024 PL – Krakow / Studio
24.02.2024 CZ – Plzen / Serikovka
25.02.2024 CZ – Brno /Fleda
27.02.2024 RO – Cluj / Form Space
28.02.2024 RO – Bucharest /Quantic Club
01.03.2024 TR – Istanbul / IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş
02.03.2024 GR – Thessaloniki / Principal Club Theater
03.03.2024 GR – Athens / Fuzz Club
05.03.2024 BG – Sofia / Club Joy Station
06.03.2024 HU – Budapest / Durer Kert
07.03.2024 SV – Bratislava / Majestic Music Club
08.03.2024 SV – Košice / Collosseum Club
*no WEDNESDAY 13 & Sick N’ Beautiful

Dani Filth comments:
“We are so looking forward to performing at all these extraordinary places on this tour – it will be our first time playing in Turkey, can you believe it? – that it actually hurts!
 
In the company of two great bands – Wednesday 13 and Sick’N‘ Beautiful – the anticipation for some riotous performances is running very high across the Baltics, the Balkans and Eastern Europe. So prepare yourselves for a night never to be forgotten, one of maleficent spectacle and debauch!  You have been warned! See you early next year fellow Filthlings.”
 
WEDNESDAY 13 adds:
“We are extremely excited to be hitting the road with our friends in Cradle Of Filth. We will be performing in places in Europe that we’ve never been or haven’t been to in quite some time. We can’t wait to see you all on this tour!”

Order CRADLE OF FILTH’s live album, Trouble And Their Double Lives, HERE

On April 28, 2023, CRADLE OF FILTH dropped their first live album to be released in 20 years, entitled Trouble And Their Double Lives. Recorded between 2014 and 2019 at different performances in the U.S., Europe, Australia and beyond during their “Cryptoriana World Tour” and dates following, Trouble And Their Double Lives serves as a time-capsule of blisteringly intense live energy, and an astounding testament to CRADLE OF FILTH’s renowned latest era. The brand new live onslaught also featured two entirely brand new songs, entitled “She is a Fire” and “Demon Prince Regent”, and debuted at #9 on the US Current Hard Music Albums chart.

CRADLE OF FILTH is:
Dani Filth – vocals
Donny Burbage – guitar
Ashok – guitar
Daniel Firth – bass
Martin Skaroupka – drums
Zoe Marie Federoff – live female vocals & keyboards
 
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NECROFIER Premiere Video for ‘Destroying Angels’, Announce Shows with Hulder

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Texas has been swamped by a brutal heat wave. That’s not great for folks who want to spend their summer soaking up the sun, but black metal fans will be pleased to know that the Lone Star State is about to get even hotter. 

NECROFIER are playing four special shows across their home state this October. They’ll be playing songs off their new album ‘Burning Shadows in the Southern Night’. Joining them are demonic, majestic, Northwest torchbearers Hulder. 

Get tickets HERE.

Texas dates
October 5 – Dallas @ Double Wide [TICKETS]
October 6 – The Compound @ Houston [TICKETS]
October 7 – Austin @ Lost Well [TICKETS]
October 8 – San Antonio @ Paper Tiger [TICKETS]

“Where you live helps shape someone”. That’s Christian “Bakka” Larson, who sings and plays guitar in Necrofier. He’s right; the band’s new album burns with a thick, sweltering melodicism that you don’t often get from black metal. “Total Southern Darkness” opens with ominous piano and mournful, operatic vocals, while “Whispers That Burn in the Dark” is whipped along by blast beats that pound the air like a horde of bats. 

“It’s hot most of the year in Houston,” says Larson, “which gives us warmer tones and more of a heavy metal influence compared to our brothers from the North.”

People have been feeling the heat, too. “It’s a great-sounding black metal that almost feels more like a live record than a studio album,” says A&P Reacts about Burning Shadows in the Southern Night. 

Order the album HERE. Stream it HERE.

To celebrate what’s bound to be a wicked run of lone star shows, Necrofier are premiering a new video.

Watch the video for “Destroying Angels” HERE.

It’s tough to pick just one, but “Destroying Angels” might be the most satantic track on Burning Shadows in the Southern Night. Dobber Beverly is so cold and merciless behind the drum kit that his fills could flay flesh. “Sacrifice my life in blood”, Larson screams. His bloodlust sounds so murderous, it’s like he’s being burned at the stake by those searing guitar riffs.     

The video for “Destroying Angels” is just as sinister. Watch what happens when a harem of witches catch an innocent princess wandering through their enchanted forest.     

“‘Destroying Angels is about transforming yourself into something new after learning things you believed to be true were not. The song was also written while on mushrooms and lyrically is inspired by Selim from The Devil’s Blood. RIP’ 

Burning Shadows in the Southern Night:
01. The Fall from Heaven (03:24) 
02. Total Southern Darkness (05:43) 
03. To the Wolves (03:54) [WATCH]
04. Forbidden Light of the Black Moon (05:20) [WATCH]
05. Destroying Angels (05:09) [WATCH]
06. Whispers That Burn in the Dark (04:40) 
07. The All Seeing shadows (04:44) 
08. On Wings of Death We Burn the Sky (03:50) 
09. Call to the Beyond (04:29) 
10. Burnt by the Sacred Flame (06:00) [WATCH]
Total Running Time- 00:47:12

Lineup:
Bakka – Vocals, Guitar
Semir Ozerkan – Guitars
Dobber Beverly – Drums
Mat Valentine – Bass

Guest Musicians:
Cammie Beverly (Oceans of Slumber) – Vocals on “The All Seeing Shadows” and “The Fall From Heaven”

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French-Finnish THE NEARLIES Release Second Single ‘Calendula’

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Finnish-French ghost rock band The Nearlies lovingly invites you to share a few minutes listening to the hip-swaying musical story of Calendula. Superman has plenty of those flowers in his garden, for a good reason! This is the second single from their upcoming second studio album “Fresh Memories” to be released later this year via Concorde Music Company.

Listen to the single on music  services: https://push.fm/fl/nearlies-calendula – Artwork: The Nearlies

Composer: Jarmo Kortesmaa
Lyricist: Hanna Kortesmaa

The Nearlies was formed some 15 years ago in France. Future bass player and guitarist were seeking other options than excessive wine drinking for their leisure time. Starting with instrumental music they soon realised that adding vocals was compulsory to open the doors of local concert venues. After auditioning one singer it was decided that the bassist must sing. Fast-forwarding to 2019, the duo met their missing wheel, percussionist Derico Da Purificacao. Things moved rapidly and first album Ghost Rock was released in 2020. After a few years of practising and brainstorming, maybe a few bottles of wine, comes Fresh Memories in autumn 2023. It’s a collection of melodies and thoughts they have gone through with these complicated times On the more serious note, the guitarist had some experience from years before, playing with Mama & The Darkbreakers in early 90’s in Pohjanmaa and late 90’s with B-fly in Helsinki.

Line-up:
Vocals, bass: Hanna Kortesmaa
Gtr: Jarmo Kortesmaa
Drums: Derico Da Purificacao

More info at https://www.facebook.com/TheNearlies 

BraveWords Records Announces the Signing of LILLIAN AXE

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BraveWords.com recently announced the launch of BraveWords Records and now BraveWords Records is excited to announce the signing of Lillian Axe. Look for Lillian Axe to release their first title for BraveWords Records in 2024.

BraveWords Records founder Metal Tim Henderson, “NOLA rises again! Having followed the career of these raucous ruffians from the late ‘80s, I’m honored to be able to work with Steve and his bandmates, especially after he was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame recently. We are in for ride. More importantly, so are the fans!”

Steve Blaze, founder of Lillian Axe, “On behalf of the entire band and organization, we are extremely happy to announce that Lillian Axe will be joining the brand new BraveWords Records label as we begin work on our next studio album! BraveWords has always been one of the most prestigious organizations in the field of hard rock and metal music, and we are ecstatic about our new team! We have started the writing process for our next studio album, and we will continue to play shows and promote From Womb to Tomb until it’s time to start recording the new one! Thanks to Brian, Giles, Tim and the whole team at Brave Words for this new partnership!

Lillian Axe is a million-selling dramatic hard rock band orchestrating a comeback with their latest album “From Womb To Tomb” and extensive tour dates which included their return to Europe for the first time in years. The album reached number 28 on the Billboard on the Hard Rock Album chart and has been touted as the band’s magnum opus. In 2010, they became the first-ever hard rock act inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. In November, 2021, Steve Blaze was inducted for the second time for his individual accomplishments as a guitarist and songwriter, which include multiple TV and film soundtracks and appearances, sessions for major artists, and nine years as guitarist for legendary rockers Angel. In 2017, Lillian Axe was awarded the Jackson Indie Music Ikon Award for their musical contribution to the Mississippi music scene for the last 30 years. Since releasing their debut album in 1988, the band has toured with icons such as Alice Cooper, RATT, Accept and many others, as well as rocking hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide at major festivals such as Sweden Rock, Firefest, M3 and Rocklahoma.

About BraveWords Records:
There is a serious void which desperately needs to be filled, hard-working and creative bands that have yet to find a partnership and a mutual vision with a professional team. The music-fuelled minds behind BraveWords Records, Brian Adams, Giles Lavery, Tim Henderson and Michael Brandvold, have built the ultimate home for an artist that will take you where you want to be. Collectively, with nearly 100 years of music industry experience under our belts, the BraveWords Records team will take care of all the crucial aspects of your project from global distribution (digital and physical), publicity and media coverage (web, radio, visual), social media blanketing and streaming opportunities (such as Streaming For Vengeance). Where most labels have forgotten the concept of actually marketing a release sensibly, BraveWords Records will construct a viable and comprehensive marketing plan, including visibility at BraveWords.com, which attracts a million visitors monthly. BraveWords Records has all senses on high alert as the music industry continues its never-ending transitioning, so the artist will always be aware of new opportunities to build their brand and strive for world domination. BraveWords will also have a focus on licensing film and TV content, both contemporary and retrospective across many genres. As artists and labels transition to the many new mediums available today for their work, BraveWords intends to stay ahead of the curve in providing and actively seeking opportunities for our roster of clients.

With the rapid spread of the world wide web, BraveWords.com was born in 2000 and quickly became the CNN of heavy metal. With its team of global writers and photographers, the site flourished with 24/7 updated news, features, reviews, audio and video steams.

For nearly 30 years, BraveWords wears their metal heart loudly on their sleeve, as they celebrate the greatest genre of music with the most dedicated and passionate fans on the planet!

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FIRES IN THE DISTANCE Announce “Air Not Meant For Us (Instrumental)”, Release ‘Adrift Beneath the Listless Waves’ Guitar Playthrough Video

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Connecticut, US melodic death / doom metal group FIRES IN THE DISTANCE will be releasing an instrumental version of their acclaimed sophomore album, Air Not Meant For Us, via Prosthetic Records on October 6. Alongside the album announcement, the quartet has shared a guitar playthrough of album track Adrift Beneath the Listless Waves, featuring a guest appearance from Burial in the Sky’s James Tomedi.

FIRES IN THE DISTANCE head out on a co-headlining US tour with labelmates Dawn of Ouroboros this October – full details and dates below.

Pre-order to Air Not Meant For Us (Instrumental) via Bandcamp here.

Speaking on the album announcement, Yegor Savonin (composition, guitars, programming, lyrics) comments: “As we get closer to closing out the year and our tour with Dawn of Ouroboros, we have one more component of our new album left to release. As with our last album, Air Not Meant For Us will be released in full instrumental format on October 6. 

“Alongside the album announcement we’ve shared a playthrough video for Adrift, Beneath the Listless Waves, which was once again filmed by our friend and videographer Jayson Cessna of Astralborne, and features the masterful James Tomedi of Burial in the Sky contributing a scathing guest solo.”
Teaming up with Salt Lake City composer and producer Randy Slaugh, FIRES IN THE DISTANCE’s chief songwriter Yegor Savonin (composition, guitars, programming, lyrics) sought to reach even greater dynamics within the band’s core sound of melodic death and doom metal. With live orchestration in the form of violas, violins, cellos, as well as piano work, proving to be an incredibly fruitful collaborative process for both band and producer.

Air Not Meant For Us marks the first time the band have recorded with new drummer, Jordan Rippe, who delivers his own wide range of ornate work and feeling to the group’s established sound. Whilst drums for the album were recorded at the historic Power Station New England, the rest of the instruments were tracked at Studio Wormwood in North Carolina with returning producer, Dave Kaminsky, who handled recording and mixing in both studios. 

In addition to the collaboration with Randy Slaugh, the album also features a guest appearance from Burial in the Sky guitarist James Tomedi on instrumental track Adrift, Beneath the Listless Waves, who’s deft fretwork adds an additional layer of dynamic sheen.
 
Kristian Grimaldi’s thunderous vocal delivery compliments the album’s composition strongly and projects the songs to a greater level of formidability. The record is rounded out by Craig Breitsprecher’s complex and serpentine bass work which weave throughout the LP with an imperative sense of cohesion.
 
Seeking to retain aesthetic continuity, FIRES IN THE DISTANCE once again reached out to Caelan Stokkermans for the album’s art and layout, which masterfully conveys Air Not Meant For Us’ emotional core. With a runtime of 51 minutes across six songs, FIRES IN THE DISTANCE’s sophomore effort is a melodic doom and death metal odyssey in both artistic vision and sound.

Air Not Meant For Us tracklist:
1. Harbingers
2. Wisdom of the Falling Leaves
3. Crumbling Pillars of a Tranquil Mind
4. Adrift, Beneath the Listless Waves
5. Psalm of the Merciless
6. Idiopathic Despair

FIRES IN THE DISTANCE and DAWN OF OUROBOROS The Perserverance of Light tour dates:
04 October – Subterranean – Chicago, IL
05 October – Black Circle – Indianapolis, ID
06 October – The Vortex – Akron OH @ The Vortex
07 October – Legends – Cincinnati, OH
09 October – The End – Nashville, TN
10 October – Justice Pub – Jacksonville, FL
11 October – Brass Mug – Tampa, FL
12 October – Conduit – Orlando, FL
13 October – Boggs Social – Atlanta, GA

FIRES IN THE DISTANCE is:
Yegor Savonin – composition, guitars, programming, lyrics
Craig Breitsprecher – bass, vocals
Kristian Grimaldi – guitars, vocals
Jordan Rippe – drums

PSYGNOSIS Streaming Stellar New Album “Mercury”

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Five years ago, PSYGNOSIS decided to go in a direction that few metal bands have ever taken. Not only did they ditch extreme vocals entirely. They added a cellist to lift their trembling riffs, precision beats and cosmic ambience to lofty new heights.

Today, the French quartet are streaming their stellar new album on the label’s YouTube channel. Listen to ‘Mercury’ HERE. 

“Dear Aliens,” write Psygnosis. “We’ve been waiting for this moment for such a long time and now, here we are: MERCURY, our 4th album is OUT THIS FRIDAY! 

“The creation of this album took place over several years: we took our time to offer you the best of ourselves. We are very proud of it and we hope you will enjoy this record as much as we do! Thank you to  everyone who believed in us and allowed this album to exist.”

‘Mercury’ proves that Psygnosis really are on a different planet. Riffs and cymbals collide with the crushing force of asteroids on album opener “Öpik-Oort”. “Eclipse” floats through deep space, deathly quiet except for a few scattered twinkles, before the band show just how far they can bend the boundaries with balletic cello. By the time you reach 15-minute closer “Uranometria”, this band sound like they’re traveling toward another dimension, burning through the stratosphere with atomic levels of distortion, sawing string squeals and blast beats that rumble like rocket engines.      

‘Mercury’ comes out this Friday, September 15. Pre-order the album HERE. Pre-save it HERE.

Track list:
1. Öpik-Oort (12:33) [WATCH]
2. Eclipse (10:38) [WATCH]
3. Sunshine (08:57)
4. Caloris Basin (08:43)
5. Uranometria (15:27)
Total: 56:18

Cover artwork by Okiko

PSYGNOSIS is a project started in 2009 by Rémi Vanhove, who was eager to gather all of his musical influences into one entity. A first solo EP, “Phrases”, was released in June 2009 and lays the foundations of PSYGNOSIS’ music: an atmospheric extreme Metal with hints of electronic music. Rémi then surrounded himself with a second guitarist, a bassist and a singer, and continues to program the drums himself.

The first album “Anti-Sublime” was released in January 2012 and allowed the band to continue the artistic process started with “Phrases”. This release also marked the first encounters of the quartet with the public. After the EP “Sublimation” in 2013, Psygnosis came out with a second album in 2014. “Human Be[ing]” shows that the band has gained in maturity, through better digested influences and compositions whose structures become more complex.

The year 2015 marks an important change for PSYGNOSIS: The band made the radical choice to become instrumental by recruiting Raphaël Verguin as a cellist. A first EP “AAliens” followed, followed up by the full length “Neptune” in 2017, an ambitious opus of one hour and seventeen minutes inviting the listeners to travel to the ends of the Solar System.

Despite the instrumental aspect, PSYGNOSIS continues to assert its first intention: that of a Metal mixing nervous riffs, blast beats and atmospheric ambiences. The meeting of Rémi and Raphaël with the guitarist Elise Masliah and the drummer Thomas Crémier enables the quartet to stabilize its formation and to defend on stage PSYGNOSIS’ intense and emotional music.

Line-up:
Thomas Crémier : Drums, Sound Engineer
Elise Masliah : Guitar
Rémi Vanhove : Guitar, Sound Design
Raphaël Verguin : Cello

Recording Studio: 
Cello recorded by Raphaël Verguin
All other instruments recorded by Thomas Crémier at SoundBlast Studios

Mix/Mastering: 
Thomas Crémier at SoundBlast Studios

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