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NYC artist and sculptor Dom Draven is proud to announce his upcoming “Bathed in Shadows” exhibition! The red carpet gallery will take place in conjunction with New York Fashion Week on February 10, 2024 at Terminal 5. This is not a ticketed event and is available via guest list only.
Recently, Dom Draven came to prominence in the metal world due to his unique, hand-crafted and surrealist sculptures made for cinematic rock outfit Earthside.
Recently, Dom Draven came to prominence in the metal world due to his unique, hand-crafted and surrealist sculptures made for cinematic rock outfit Earthside (above). The limited-edition items were launched on Halloween and already sold out!
The artistic realm of Dominic Ventolora, where the passion of a New York City Fire Fighter converges with the introspection of a self-taught artist. Dominic’s artistic journey ignited in 2019 when he delved into the world of figure sculpture in clay. Little did he know that this medium would not only be creatively rewarding but would also become a powerful tool for emotional therapy.
With an innate ability to hyper-focus on challenging tasks, Dominic dedicated the following years to refining his craft and undertaking various commissions. However, the turning point in his artistic narrative arrived in August 2022 when he faced a life-altering injury in the line of duty. This traumatic experience not only reshaped his perspective on art but transformed the very essence of his existence.
Art, once a conduit for bringing others’ visions to life, took on a new role in Dominic’s life—it became a profound means of self-reflection and a vital component in his journey to heal from PTSD. His transition to cerebral abstract work marked a departure from external commissions to an exploration of internal landscapes. In this deeply personal and evocative art, Dominic found a language that surpassed the limitations of verbal expression.
Each piece that Dominic creates is a manifestation of his profound emotional experiences, a reflection of the depths of despair and self-doubt, and an integral part of his healing process. Through his art, Dominic invites you to join him on a poignant journey of self-discovery and healing, where the transformative power of creativity meets the resilience of the human spirit.
Gothic rock/ metal heralds LAMORI are proud to release their newest single, “Ave Valkyria.” This bewitching single is an integral part of their upcoming album, ‘NEON BLOOD FIRE.’
“Ave Valkyria” transcends conventional musical boundaries, drawing listeners into the captivating embrace of enigmatic forces, entwining elements of industrial sound with the band’s signature gothic rock roots. The track stands as a poignant tribute to the mystique of mortality and the allure of omnipotent power, offering an immersive experience beyond the mundane.
This album includes the band’s previous hits like “Insomnia,” “Valley of Great Dismay,” “Requiem,” “Dark Messiah,” “The Eye of The Storm,” and “Never Alone,” making it a must-have collection for their fans.
Dive deeper into the song’s seductive and hypnotizing notes through the lyric video:
LAMORI is hailing from the Aland Islands of Finland. Formed in 2009, the lineup has remained unchanged. However, their sound continues to evolve with each release.
NEON BLOOD FIRE, the band’s fourth album to be released by Wormholedeath, will refine the soundscapes heard on the 2020 released NEO NOIR, but also introduce completely new elements to the mix. This album will have some of the heaviest LAMORI songs ever heard!
THE DEVILS will release their fourth album “Let The World Burn Down” on February 9th via Go Down Records. Hailing from Naples, Italy, the power duo consisting of Gianni Blacula and Erika Switchblade embody the definitive sound of chaos; their style is primitive, full of sex, sin and rock’n’roll. After the release of the first single “Divine Is The Illusion” the band follows up today with the brand new track “Til Life Do Us Part”. The song comes along with a brand new video, which you can watch here:
THE DEVILS on “Til Life Do Us Part”: “The sound of this song was inspired by all our obsessive Blues and Soul listening over the past years. It’s about the most abused and misunderstood term in the world – Love-. Love is just a word, and if it exists, then only for oneself. The other person is only a means of self-realization and the reaffirmation of the ego and its irrepressible limit. The ego is incurable. We desire our own desire, and the loved one is nothing but an accessory“.
Reflecting on the creation of the band’s new album “Let The World Burn Down”, THE DEVILS shared their journey: “After releasing our third album in 2021, during the lockdown, we thought we would never play again. But all that anguish and disillusionment gave us the energy to go back to writing new songs, thanks to our desire to discover new musical horizons and many inspirational blues and soul listenings in recent years. Let The World Burn Down is dedicated to all the Brothers and Sisters who have had enough of Humanity.“
Notably, “Let The World Burn Down” marks the renewed collaboration between THE DEVILS and California musician Alain Johannes. This partnership has resulted in a collection of tracks that push the boundaries of their sound, while still staying true to their Rock’n’Roll roots. The album also features two captivating covers, including “Big City Lights” by Cleo Randle (1966) and “Teddy Boy Boogie” by Crazy Cavan ‘n’ The Rhythm Rockers (1975), which has been adapted into “Teddy Girl Boogie.”
“Let The World Burn Down” will be coming out on February 9 via Go Down Records and is available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION
“Is the current state of the planet a reflection of our disconnection from nature?” asks the creators of the new music video for the track “The Red”. “Or are we still a part of it despite everything? Vulnerable mammals with basic instincts?” This motif is carried visually throughout the whole art piece, which in various levels and symbols discusses the relationship between humankind and nature, how they interact and intertwine with each other.
The track “ The Red” is featured on the album “Extinction Horizon” by the band TRILOBEAT. The album takes its name from the black ash line that signals the demise of civilization during archaeological excavations. It consists of a coherent story mapping the theme of the climate crisis and the fate of our civilization, delivered through instrumental compositionsinfluenced by alternative music, nu-jazz, or prog-rock. On the album, Trilobeat collaboratedwith several international names – such as Adam Holzman (Steven Wilson, Miles Davis, Trifecta) or David Kollar (KOMARA, Steven Wilson, Erik Truffaz), whose distinctive guitar sound can also be heard in the epic solo in the track “The Red”.
“The visual aspect of the work has always been important to us,” pianist and composer Jakub Mikula explains. “When composing the new album, we constantly had its cinematic presentation in mind – an allegorical documentary, you could say. However, it was clear to us that we couldn’t do the concept alone, so we approached filmmakers to help us turn the concept into reality.”
Jana Durajová and Ivan Hrušovský – Slovak filmmakers with extensive experience in documentary films on social or investigative topics – took over the script, the director’s chair, and the camera.“It was very inspiring for us to come up with the visuals for the track from the album Horizon, environmental appeal is an important topic for all of us. At the same time, it was a challenge – to create a story into a coherent piece of music that would fit the musical arrangement with this theme. Most of the time we work in the opposite process, where the music supports the image,” comments director Jana Durajová on her collaboration with the band.
Natural history filmmaker Braňo Molnár provided the wildlife footage from his archive. They appropriately complement the storyline and post-catastrophic scenes.
“I was left in complete awe at some of the footage. For example, we managed to capture a herd of roe deer grazing in front of a steaming refinery, as if we had arranged them there – an accurate representation of how heavy industry interferes with the natural environment,” recalls cinematographer and director Ivan Hrušovský. “As the album has many symbolic and surrealistic layers, our visuals are complemented with animations by Marián Vredík.”
In the music video, he created an ephemeral mythological beast whose body is pieced together from all sorts of creatures. He used the animation principle of collage, where he worked with cut-out fragments of animals, mainly from historical encyclopedias. The filmmakers visited a number of antique shops and selected suitable, as little digital visual material as possible. Thus, for example, drawings from a 1931 textbook of Natural History for town schools or the 1948 Encyclopaedia of Animals are included in the video footage.
Trilobeat is an emerging band based in Slovakia, which crosses borders with its new ambitious album and establishes cooperation with musicians all over the world. They create and perform genre-blending instrumental music supported by emotional visual projection. Their work has attracted music fans of prog-rock, nu-jazz, alternative, and even classical music. The main ideas of their art are various contemporary problems and crises of humankind – existentialism, unsustainability, insensibility but also aspects of life of each human being – love, sadness, misery, or contentment in simple living.
Since its beginning in 2017, the band has released several singles and audio-visual recordings as well as an eponym debut in 2019, which established its spot on the alternative music scene. The band´s live performances have been broadcasted on national TV and singles have been included in playlists on several radio stations. The band also gave outstanding performances at festivals in Central Europe, while also holding more intimate events during their multiple club tours of their home country, Slovakia.
The band’s second album, “Zánikový horizont / Extinction Horizon” was released in 2022 via Hevhetia, a prestigious Slovak label. It boasts of a collaboration between both local and international talents featuring names such as Adam Holzman, keyboardist (Steven Wilson, Miles Davis, Trifecta), and David Kollar, guitarist (KOMARA, Steven Wilson, Erik Truffaz) in addition to the original line-up. The album is an impressive sound adventure, while their compositions combine variable electronic surfaces, a distinct piano sound, and a rough rock background. The outstanding world-class sound quality of the recording was created in cooperation with the multi-genre Toronto-based producer, Vlad Avy (Iamthemorning, Gleb Kolyadin).
In 2023, the band signed a worldwide distribution deal with Epictronic, and the album will try to get the attention it deserves also beyond the borders of Slovakia.
DAVID REECE have revealed the cover and tracklist for his new album “Baptized By Fire”, which will be released on March 1, 2024, followed by an extensive tour through North America and Europe. The exact dates will be released gradually. The artwork was created by Newton Artworxx.
The singer says: “The title choice of Baptized by Fire was suggested by a friend in America as we talk about the ongoing efforts in working on new music and the trials that always go along while creating the music,creating a visual to also flow with the music.I have branded David Reece with the Chief and felt the Chief should evolve like each new album I release so working with Ritchie Newton we agreed to give the Chief a new more aggressive look that also goes along with the sound and vibe of this record.I am very excited to share this album through El Puerto Records because it’s a natural progression in this journey.”
Not much more needs to be said about David Reece. Since the late 80s, his charismatic voice has enhanced successful albums by ACCEPT, Bangalore Choir, Bonfire and the Sainted Sinners, among others. In addition to this, however, he also continued to focus on his solo career. As the cover and title “Baptized by Fire” already suggest, his latest album is significantly “heavier” than its two predecessors. Twelve new songs full of power, mature and varied. One reason for this is certainly his new band line-up. In his adopted home of Italy, he found three highly talented, creative collaborators with whom he was able to work on the songs around the clock. A paradise for a “thoroughbred” musician like Reece!
Tracklist: 01 – Enemy Is Me 02 – We’ve Lost The Fight 03 – Wrong Move 04 – Payback’s A Bitch 05 – No Rest For The Wicked 06 – Twilight of the Gods 07 – Seasons Of A Man 08 – Closer To God 09 – Archbishop Of Anarchy 10 – My Heart Burns 11 – Acceptance Of Denial 12 – Tomorrow Don’t Matter Today
Tour dates already confirmed: January 13 2024 – Jonny’s Lion cave Trubbach Switzerland March 1st, 2024 – Route 47, Fridley (MN) March 2nd, 2024 – St. Croix Casino, Turtle Lake (WI) April 11 2024 – KAROSSERIFABRIKKEN / Helsingor Denmark April 12 2024 – Backstage rock bar / Trollhattan Sweden April 13 2024 – Metal fest Husqvarna Sweden with Blaze Bailey
Line-up: David Reece – Vocals Riccardo Demarosi – Bass Niccolò Savinelli – Guitars Giovanni Savinelli – Drums
Boston’s heavy rock powerhouse, Mammothor, proudly unveils their latest single, “Inside Out,” from their eagerly anticipated album, Lies By Omission. This re-imagined rendition, originally by the thrash icons, Anthrax, marks a compelling homage to one of the band’s pivotal influences.
“‘Inside Out’ emerged as a natural choice, as a cover for us on the new album,” shares vocalist Travis Lowell, acknowledging the track’s dynamic vocal hooks and thunderous rhythms. “The response from our live performances validated our decision. I even had the honor of connecting with John Bush, the original singer, who graciously extended his best wishes.”
Reminiscent of Anthrax’s original video 25 years ago, which cleverly parodied a Twilight Zone episode, Mammothor pays tribute not only to the song but also the beloved TV series, and in turn, Anthrax’s video. Collaborating with the visionary lens of Humble Hero’s Ben Proulx, Mammothor crafted an epic rock video that is destined to be timeless.
Fresh from the success of their latest album, Lies By Omission, Mammothor has numerous reasons to rejoice. With an astounding 3.1 million streams on Spotify and an incredible 4-week reign at the #1 position on the regional charts, the band stands as a rising force in the independent rock and metal scene.
“Inside Out” officially premiered on Friday, December 15, on all major streaming platforms. An exclusive premiere of their music video can be found on Youtube:
Mammothor is an American hard rock band from Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2012, Mammothor features vocalist Travis Lowell, the dual guitar attack of Josh Johnson and Alex Muss, bassist Lori Gangi, and drummer Euz Azevedo. The eclectic background of each member helps Mammothor deliver the essence of rock, combining thunderous heavy metal riffs with the versatility of 90’s alternative.
Mammothor has progressed with each album release, developing their sound throughout the years, and consistently improving both their live performance and their album production. Their 2014 debut album, Tyrannicide, showcased the band’s heavy blues rock influences, and its follow-up, 2017’s Devotion Lost, featured more progressive and alt-metal leanings. The band returned in 2021 with The Ecstasy of Silence…The Agony of Dreams, which proved to be the band’s most streamlined effort to date with the enlistment of Kevin Billingslea (Lamb of God) and Will Holland (Fallout Boy) for recording/co-production and Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Queensryche, Hatebreed, Shadows Fall) for mixing and mastering. Mammothor has once again teamed with Billingslea, Holland, and Zeuss for their latest album, Lies By Omission, with post-production handled by Jake Adkins and Connor Riley (Wake Up Hate).
Mammothor has toured with and supported many national acts including the likes of Saliva and Hed(PE), in addition to opening massive shows for legends including Megadeth, Godsmack, and Korn.
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
