Swedish heavy metal band LION’S SHARE has made a new song, ‘United’, available on streaming services and digital service providers.
LION’S SHARE singer Nils Patrik Johansson commented: “We wanted to write about the fact that the metal community always stands united no matter what crazy politicians and war makers do. In these crazy times we felt that this would be a good message to the world.”
In late 2018, LION’S SHARE released a new five-track EP, plus its complete catalog – remastered with new artwork – on streaming services and digital service providers for the first time. The band have since released a few more digital singles, some of which will and some of which won’t end up on the forthcoming full-length album.
Both Johansson and Chriss remark that they have always worked very well together, and at this point it feels the most natural to keep LION’S SHARE as a duo, with friends helping out wherever needed.
The LION’S SHARE catalog features appearances by members and ex-members of KISS, MEGADETH, KING DIAMOND, HAMMERFALL, SYMPHONY X, CHIMAIRA, THERION, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, CANDLEMASS, etc.
Mixers include top engineers such as Jens Bogren (ARCH ENEMY, OPETH, SYMPHONY X, AMON AMARTH) – Niklas Flyckt (one-time Grammy Award winner and four-time nominee) and Ronny Lahti (ROXETTE, EUROPE, Glenn Hughes).
LION’S SHARE has toured with bands like MOTÖRHEAD, MANOWAR, DIO, SAXON, ICED EARTH, NEVERMORE, U.D.O. (ex-ACCEPT), Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER) and has played many of the major rock and metal festivals.
Line-up: Nils Patrik Johansson – vocals Lars Chriss – guitar, keyboards Andy Loos – bass Nils Fredrik Johansson – drums
LOST SOCIETY is happy to announce a bunch of European tour dates for later this spring. After their successful tour with BLIND CHANNEL last year, the four Finns are bringing their energetic live set to Europe now for their own headline shows and will prove that they are undeniably a kick-ass live band!
The band´s latest sonic output If The Sky Came Down earned the band a Finnish Grammy (EMMA) nomination for “best metal album 22”.
Frontman Samy Elbanna comments: “After the biggest Finnish tour of our career, we are beyond excited to announce the first European headline dates for the “If The Sky Came Down” tour! We can’t wait to bring you a long set of Lost Society, and see all of our amazing fans on the road! Grab your tickets immediately and get ready to make history with us.”
Catch the band live:
Jun01 Germany, Hamburg, Headcrash Jun02 Germany, Bochum, Rockpalast Jun03 Netherlands, Tilburg, Little Devil Jun04 Germany, Weinheim, Cafè Central Jun05 Switzerland, Zürich, Komplex Klub Jun06 Germany, Munich, Backstage Jun07 Czech Rep, Prague, Modra Vopice Jun08 Germany, Berlin, Privatclub
‘Stay Away From Me’ is the latest single from UK’s Modern hard rockers ONE LAST DAY, coming out April 1st. The single is shorter and punchier than the previous single, while still maintaining the huge choruses and vocal hooks the band has become known for. Today the band has revealed the artwork and teaser video.
The band shared: “We are excited to announce that our new single, ‘Stay Away From Me’, will be released on 1st April on all streaming platforms! Pre-save link will follow very soon, so keep an eye out! Once again, we have teamed up with the awesome Meyrick at Floodgate Audio to mix and master the track for us. Details on the lyric video by Lee Waters Lyrics to come over the next couple of days also!”
Alex says: “Stay Away From Me is a 3 minute hard rock banger mixed and mastered by Meyrick at Floodgate Audio, who has done an amazing job at making us sound huge as usual. The lyrics are about distancing yourself from toxic relationships, which can bring out the worst of you as an individual, so keeping away is beneficial to keeping your own sanity. With a catchy chorus and chunky riffs, we think this track will be stuck in your heads.”
Gareth adds: “The music was written for this track with the intention of keeping it simple and upbeat, and most importantly suitable for radio play, coming in at just over 3 minutes in length. This is the 2nd track which our new drummer Andy performs on, and the first which he has had a hand in writing with us.”
About the Artwork: “The artwork doesn’t really have any connection to the track, it’s just something we think looks cool. You can also find the image from the artwork on our new range of t-shirts and hoodies.”
Track credits: Vocals – Alex Willox Rhythm guitar and bass – Gareth Stapleton Lead guitar – John Harmsworth Drums – Andy Scott
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Just recently the band announced their Spring/Summer Tour Dates, in association with Nocny Kochanek, Jamma, Hmv, Earache Records and VoodooFest. See the remaining shows below.
Launching in early 2021, ONE LAST DAY are a modern hard rock act coming out of the South-East of England. A heavy and emotive band, their musicality is left wide open to a myriad of rock styles all wrapped up into their own distinctive sound. The band are a powerhouse live act, performing near sellout shows, growing a loyal legion of followers at each gig and getting invited to play increasingly larger shows across the UK.
ONE LAST DAY deliver heavy yet accessible music, combining an eclectic symphony of influences from Hard Rock to Grunge and Metal. This was demonstrated in their debut EP ‘CHAPTER 1: THE END IS THE BEGINNING’ which featured seven gargantuan tracks, including the successful single ‘THIS BOTTLE GOT ME’. From prog stylings to rock ballads, the EP is sure to sate the appetite of those wanting to hear more from this fresh and exciting band. The EP was produced by the band themselves, with mixing and mastering done by IgniteAMR.
It’s an interesting time to be setting out in the industry but ONE LAST DAY have accepted the challenge. These guys have already torn up stages from The Underworld, Camden and The Fleece, Bristol to The Fighting Cocks, Kingston and The Facebar, Reading. So come along for the ride and remember where you heard them first!
Line-up: Alex Willox – vocals Gareth Stapleton – rhythm guitar and backing vocals John Harmsworth – lead guitar and backing vocals Andy Scott – drums
Canada’s The Metal Voice recently spoke to Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner about his new band and debut album Elegant Weapons ‘Horns For A Halo’. The debut album which includes singer Ronnie Romero — RAINBOW, VANDENBERG, MICHAEL SCHENKER—along with bassist Dave Rimmer from URIAH HEEP and on drums, Christopher Williams from German Metal veterans ACCEPT will be release on April 26, 2023 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Faulkner also gave an update on the new Judas Priest Studio album and spoke about his experience at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when Judas Priest was inducted in 2022.
When asked to describe the musical direction on Elegant Weapons’ debut album “It’s a record that comes from all of our influences but hopefully has its own flavor as well. I wanted to achieve something that was different, that just stood on its own two legs. We’ve almost finished the third (Judas Priest) so there’s no point in making a band outside of Priest that sounds like Priest.”
When asked why Scott Travis and Rex Brown who played on the album won’t be touring “Obviously Rex is in this band called Pantera and I think they’re gonna do quite well. Scott Travis was unable to do the live dates and I was just again fortunate enough to have him on the record. So when I was looking for the band to tour and play dates, obviously Ronnie (Romero) was on board. Dave Rimmer (Bassist) is a very good friend of mine. I was his best man at his wedding and we’ve known each other for over 20 years. We used to play all the gigs we could in London and England. As for drummer the only choice really was Christopher Williams from Accept. Christopher actually played on the early demos of the Horns for a Halo record when Scott was unavailable and I wanted to get the process moving. So I called up Christopher and I asked him, can you come and play these songs so we can start putting the tracks together and then Scott can come in later and work his magic. So when it came to putting the band together for going on tour and doing these dates Christopher was the only choice really. He knew the songs already, he was already in the family, so to speak he’s a great guy, fantastic drummer. “
When asked for the next album Elegant Weapons if they would they use Scott Travis or Christopher Williams? “We’ve actually already started recording the drums for the next record with Christopher. As the band grows, we’ve done a couple of things, we’ve been doing some video shoots, we’ve got into rehearsals to do the live shows um and it that becomes the band. “
When asked about an update on the new Judas Priest album “We’re almost finished the (Judas Priest) record. We are waiting for Rob (Halford) to put his vocals down and we’re getting there. So I think we’re looking for next year sometime to get that record out and with a record comes a tour cycle normally. So this gap came at the perfect time really, to release a new record, a new statement from me and the band and do some live dates.”
When asked what stage they are in completing the new Judas Priest studio album “Almost complete, the songs have been around for a little while now but we didn’t have the ability to get together and record them because of the covid pandemic. When that lifted we then got out on the road so, then we had to record the stuff around being on the road. So we’d do a tour leg, then I would come back and do the guitars and then we’d do the drums and then go back out on the road. We’ve done things around the touring cycle. Now Rob’s doing the vocals so they’re almost finished. What I can say and I’ve said it before, it’s a little (new album) bit more Progressive a little bit more musically not experimental but it’s got a few more riffs in there.”
When asked about his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame experience “It was surreal. When I got there and you see who’s there yeah and it’s like holy cow that’s Lionel Richie or that’s Pat Benatar, that’s Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, like wow that that’s pretty amazing stuff . You can’t deny you’re in the presence of some Legends . It was an amazing thing and obviously K.K. (Downing) was there. It was great to meet K.K., I’d never met K.K. before. He was a proper gentleman, it was great to meet him. I know the band has a history with him and I have by default but there’s no problem with me and him. I haven’t got a problem with him, he hasn’t got a problem with me. It was great to see Les (Binks). I’ve got a relationship with Les. We used to play covers and stuff together in England. But it was great to meet K.K. and play with K.K. and be part of and be allowed to be part of their induction, be part of the band, to represent Judas Priest in 2022. I actually offered to get off and not be a part of it and let those guys do it but they were adamant they wanted me up there. Playing with Ken was great if I ever get the chance again, who knows but I got the chance to be part of the triple attacks a team with Judas Priest so it was an honor and a pleasure.”
Ronnie Romero – Vocals Richie Faulkner – Guitars Dave Rimmer – Bass Christopher Williams – Drums
1. Bitter Pill 4:46 2. Blind Leading The Blind 4:38 3. Dead Man Walking 5:39 4. Dirty Pig 5:00 5. Do Or Die 5:21 6. Downfall Rising 5:53 7. Ghost Of You 5:26 8. Horns For A Halo 4:04 9. Lights Out 5:06 10. White Horse 7:02
SERAINA TELLI has released her new single ‘Take Care (Acoustic – Live From The Cave)’.
Listen now to the beautiful acoustic version of “Take Care”. The gentle guitar and piano sounds, combined with Seraina’s emotional voice, makes this version a true masterpiece. It’s a call to pause and a reminder to take care of oneself in order to help others. Take a listen and let yourself be enchanted!
The electric version of the song is part of Seraina’s great debut album “Simple Talk” which was released on 21.10.2022 on Metalville Records.
Chilean metal group WEIGHT OF EMPTINESS have released their latest video ‘Defrosting’ taken from the recent album Withered Paradogma, out via Sliptrick Records on March 7th, 2023.
The band released this statement; “When our true essence manages to thaw the ice walls of the soul, we can be ourselves and face the challenge of controlling our own life, without the heavy burdens imposed by society or the rigid standards of upbringing. That also happens on a social scale, and the people also begin to understand where they want to go and where they come from. “Defrosting” invites the listener to defrost the soul and look towards our roots to find a path in the future.”
Weight Of Emptiness have also announced that we will be part of the Latin American Fullmoon Tour 2023 that celebrates the 30 years of the giants Moonspell which will include shows in Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil.
Weight Of Emptiness – Withered Paradogma The Chilean band Weight Of Emptiness releases its third full-length album called Withered Paradogma, which reflects life and death as part of the cycles of the human being. Death is just one more step, a new beginning, the awakening to a new age, where the old ways are withered …read more
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Weight Of Emptiness are: Alejandro Ruiz – Vocals | Juan Acevedo – Guitar | Alejandro Bravo – Guitar | Mauricio Basso – Drums | Mario Urra – Bass
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