CANI DEI PORTICI Unveil New Album Details, Premiere ‘ASAP’ Video

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Italian noise rock/instrumental outfit CANI DEI PORTICI will be releasing their new album, “Hype For Nothing”, on April 21st 2023 via Time To Kill Records.

The video of the album’s first single, “ASAP”, is now available HERE.

Director Daniel Olivas (Adult Swim, Matt Groening) comments:

“When I first heard the song, I immediately saw a storm come to mind. After learning that the message of the album had themes of struggle and the cruelty of reality vs expectations, the idea came pretty clear of a cliff being impossible to climb. Day to day can often feel like a never ending journey that you spend so much time climbing, only to have more unexpected external conflicts weigh you down. I think it’s pretty universal that when we finally get to the top, after persevering and even from the motivation of loved ones, the result can still be as devastating as the struggle”.

CANI DEI PORTICI offer an iridescent blend of instrumental sounds that embrace noise rock, post hardcore, stoner and much more.

“Hype For Nothing” is a concept album about disappointment and life’s expectations, about unattainable hopes and dreams, about efforts made to gain nothing: African and Asian migrants who don’t make it to Europe through the Mediterranean Sea, a satisfying job or a good occupational pension that can never be reached, an untimely death, deferring what we would like to do until better times. The title is a joke about the album release.

Famous manga artist Shintaro Kago took care of the album cover artwork.

Tracklist:

01 Intro
02 Break Away
03 ASAP
04 Hype For Nothing
05 Disappointment Waltz
06 Farfalle
07 [Untitled](ghost track)

Pre-orders:

CANI DEI PORTICI, who label their sound ‘dogcore’, have long been very active on the live front, having played over two hundred concerts with bands such as Doom, Poison Arrows (ex Don Caballero), Zu, Qui, Samothrace, Ovo and many others.

The two previous releases, the “Cave Canem” EP (2013, Toten Schwan, L’Odio Dischi) and “Due” (2016, Dischi Bervisti, Toten Schwan Records, KOE records and stuff, Santa Valve Records, Vollmer Industries, Oh Dear Records, È un brutto posto dove vivere, Longrail Records, Effetti Collaterali) got an amazing feedback from press and fans, allowing the band to become a cult act in the underground.

Line-up:
Demetrio Spousinho – Drums
Claudio Adamo – Guitar

More information at https://linktr.ee/canideiportici

Costa Rica’s UNBORN PROPHECY Sign with Wormholedeath, New Album Out April 28th

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Costa Rica’s Progressive Death Metallers UNBORN PROPHECY have announced that they have signed with Wormholedeath records for the release of their upcoming album “Waking Our Ancient Memories”. The album, which was recorded by the renowned metal music producer and sound engineer Marcos Monnerat at Stereorat Studios, is set to release on 28/04/2023.

Inspired by the apocalyptic prophecies of ancient cultures and their ancestral wisdom, as well as the aboriginal roots of the band members, “Waking Our Ancient Memories” is a conceptual album that features Unborn Prophecy’s original sound. With a sound heavily influenced by Technical and Groove metal bands like Opeth, Obscura, Gojira, and Decapitated, the band aims to capture the fury of nature and their ancient roots.

“Waking Our Ancient Memories” tracklist:

  1. Namasol
  2. Whispers
  3. Silencer
  4. Ocean
  5. Ancient Alchemy
  6. Forgotten Gods
  7. The Seven Blood Lines
  8. Awakening of Tiamat
  9. Prophecy

To give their fans a sneak peek of what’s to come, Unborn Prophecy has released a teaser:

Unborn Prophecy was founded in 2018 by lead guitarist David González and drummer Juan Carlos Suárez, both from a previous project that played covers from several metal bands. After that period they began working on their own material. Their unique sound has made them one of the most anticipated bands in the Costa Rica metal scene.

Unborn Prophecy has created an album that is powerful, technical, and professional; with meaningful lyrics, and an amazing style that marks their own characteristic sound.

The lineup for Unborn Prophecy consists of David Gonzalez on lead guitar, Juan Carlos Suarez on drums, Paulo Matarrita on bass guitar, Jeancarlo Murillo on rhythm guitar, and Sley Martinez on vocals.

SALIVA Guitarist Wayne Swinny Passes Away from Spontaneous Brain Hemorrhage While on Tour

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It is with great sadness that SALIVA report the passing of Wayne Swinny, the guitarist of the band. Wayne passed away this afternoon from a Spontaneous brain hemorrhage while on tour promoting their new single “High on Me.” Wayne will be missed by all those who knew him.

“I’m not even sure what to think or how to feel right now. My heart aches for Wayne’s family, his friends, and anyone who had the joy of being around him. My heart aches for his daughter Nikki. He loved that little girl so much. He was a Guitar Hero onstage with all the Rock ‘N’ Roll swag that most guitar players dream of. Offstage he was a proud father, an Ancient Aliens expert, and an incredible human who had zero enemies! He would go out of his way to make sure you had a good time. I’m grateful that I got to share almost 12 years of my life with Wayne on the stage and most importantly off the stage. He was the older brother I never had. I learned so much from him and we had a fucking blast together! I will cherish it all for the rest of my life! God Bless you Wayne. I know we’ll meet again!!” – Bobby Amaru

After acquiring front man Bobby Amaru in 2011, Saliva became infused with new blood, energy, and spirit. The same energy launched Saliva’s career in 2001 with the release, Every Six Seconds – a certified Double Platinum-selling album, containing the hits, “Click Click Boom” and 2002 Grammy nominated, “Your Disease.” Saliva’s in-your-face, anthemic writing style continued with a certified Gold-selling album Back in to Your System with hits: “Always,” “Raise Up,” and the Nikki Sixx co-written, “Rest In Pieces.”

Upon adding former Shinedown and Fuel bassist, Brad Stewart, as a permanent member, Saliva solidified their new lineup consisting of: Wayne Swinny, Sammi Jo Bishop and Amaru.

NONPOINT to Join Mudvayne, Coal Chamber, Gwar and Butcher Babies on Tour This Summer

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NONPOINT announced that they will be joining Mudvayne, Coal Chamber, Gwar and Butcher Babies on ‘The Psychotherapy Sessions Tour’ this summer! See all the tour dates below.

Tickets go on sale Friday, March 24th @ 10:00 AM local time.

Tickets available at https://nonpointstore.com/pages/tour-dates

“HERE WE GO AGAIN! Mudvayne was one of our first tours when we were just starting out so we have been friends for years. It’s going to be great to tour with our friends again. Not to mention the rest of the tour package. With this kind of lineup we expect the pits to be insane!” says the band’s frontman Elias Soriano.

In light of this announcement, Nonpoint will not be able to play Bloodstock and Germany Summerbreeze festival this year.

The band recently released their new single “Heartless” to all major platforms. The song was produced by Chris Collier, the mind behind Korn’s #1 album on Top Hard Rock Albums on Billboard, and released on Nonpoint’s independent record label, 361 Degrees Records. Currently, the band is on tour with Blacktop Mojo and Sumo Cyco on ‘The Emerald Cities Tour.’

2023 The Emerald Cities Tour Dates, remaining shows:

March 24th – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
March 25th – Dallas, TX @ Trees
March 26th – San Antonio, TX @ Rock Box

2023 The Psychotherapy Sessions Tour

July 20th – West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
July 21st – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORDIA Credit Union Amphitheater
July 23rd – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
July 25th – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
July 26th – Scranton, PA @ The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
July 28th – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
July 29th – Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
July 30th – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
August 1st – Syracuse, NY @ St Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
August 2nd – Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake
August 4th – Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center
August 5th – Tinley Park, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
August 6th – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Center
August 8th – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center
August 9th – Peoria, IL @ Peoria Civic Center
August 12th – Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion
August 13th – Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
August 15th – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater
August 16th – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amp
August 17th – Irvine, CA @ FivePoint Amphitheatre
August 19th – Concord, CA @ Concord Pavilion
August 20th – Reno, NV @ Grand Theater at The Grand Sierra Resort
August 22nd – Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre
August 23rd – Ridgefield, WA @ RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheatre
August 25th – Salt Lake City, UT @ USANA Amphitheatre
August 26th – Englewood, CO @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater

South Florida-based rock band Nonpoint, has been captivating audiences with their energetic sound and passionate performances for over two decades. Formed in 1997, the band has consistently pushed the boundaries of what modern rock can be, combining heavy metal, nu-metal, and hard rock into a unique and powerful musical force. Over the course of their 20-year career, Nonpoint has released several critically acclaimed albums and garnered a reputation as one of the most exciting live acts in the industry.

Throughout their career, Nonpoint has been celebrated for their signature sound and powerful lyrics, which often tackle social and political issues. Their hard-hitting sound and emotional live performances have earned them a dedicated fanbase, as well as recognition from the music industry. Nonpoint has received multiple award nominations and has been praised by publications such as Rolling Stone, Revolver, and Alternative Press.

Nonpoint’s impressive career is a testament to their talent and longevity in the constantly evolving world of rock music. With the Emerald Cities Tour and the upcoming release of “Heartless,” the band is poised for even greater success and continued growth. For those who have been fans for years, or those discovering Nonpoint for the first time, the Emerald Cities Tour and the release of the title track from their upcoming EP Heartless promise to be unforgettable experiences.

Nonpoint is:
Elias Soriano (Lead Vocals)
Robb Rivera (Drums)
Rasheed Thomas (Guitar /Backing Vocals)
Adam Woloszyn (Bass)
Jason Zeilstra (Lead Guitar)

ALTAR OF OBLIVION Release New EP “Burning Memories” on June 16th

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Fresh after being signed to From The Vaults, epic doom metallers ALTAR OF OBLIVION announce the release of the EP “Burning Memories”. The five tracks were recorded in 2016 just after the completion of the band’s third full-length. Now, seven years later, the EP is finally ready to see the light of day. On it, the band conjures up classic timeless epic doom metal, whilst at the same time exploring untrodden ground under the gloomy auspices of this Nordic collective. 

“Epic doom is not a subgenre that many bands even attempt, let alone excel at, still less expand upon, so this Aalborg five-piece deserve mad props for bringing new life to this profound outsider sound. With the frosty melancholy of Candlemass, the mystical drama of Solitude Aeturnus and the barbarian brawn of Solstice, AOO mix in new levels of emotional vulnerability via the Robert Smith-ish vocals of Mik Mentor, and never get lost in sluggish gloom, maintaining trad metal fundamentals with a strong, clear vocal line, a sturdy gallop and a spine-tingling melody” Chris Chandler (Metal Hammer UK) 

“Burning Memories” will be released on MLP (180gr black vinyl, limited to 300) and digital formats via From The Vaults on June 16th, 2023. Pre-orders are available here.

“Burning Memories” tracklist:

A1. Burning Memories
A2. Through The Night

B1. Cosmic Chaos
B2. Manic Masquerade
B3. Radiation

The origins of Altar of Oblivion can be traced back to 2003, when Martin Sparvath (guitars/vocals) and Allan Larsen (drums) formed a duo called Summoning Sickness. Around three years later, this doubtful project morphed into Altar of Oblivion and the entity went from playing simple black/speed/ heavy-metal to epic doom metal. To complete the lineup, two new members in the shape of former opera-singer Mik Mentor and bassist/caffeine-addict Christian Nørgaard were recruited, and the band has, so far, several demos, EPs, a live album, and three full-lengths under its belt. Now, a new chapter opens up for Altar Of Oblivion, while the band closes the door on a brilliant past before looking forward to a new album in 2024. 

Lineup:
Mik Mentor – vocals
Martin Meyer Sparvath – guitars & guitar-synth
Jeppe Campradt – guitars
C. Nørgaard – bass
Danny Woe – drums
Jannick Nielsen – keyboards 

Webshop: https://bit.ly/alt-bur

More information at:
Official site
Facebook
Instagram
Spotify
Apple Music

SIRENIA Release New Album “1977“ on May 26th, Reveal First Single + Performance Video ‘Twist in my Sobriety’

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Exploring a new style like never before – symphonic metal icons SIRENIA revolutionize their melodic darkness on the brand new studio album, 1977, set to be released on May 26, 2023 via Napalm Records. Transporting the listener to a retro auditory arcade harking back to when groovy synthwave melodies dominated the world of music, the international band merges late 70’s and 80’s pop rock stylings with synthwave elements and their remarkable, hard-hitting symphonic melodies – shaking the listener to the core.
 
Showing off their multifaceted nature at its best, the first single cut from 1977 comes as an absolute time machine in form of the record’s bonus track, “Twist in my Sobriety”. The cover of the million-times-over streamed track by German born British singer Tanita Tikaram matches the surprisingly deep voice that presents vocalist Emmanuelle Zoldan in a very new range, while the eerie mid-tempo appears in a brand new light of modern synth beats and characteristic synth-oboe. Transporting their fans right into smokey, neon lit nightclubs, the eclectic mix of 1977 opens up exciting new facets of symphonic, electronic and groove elements in SIRENIA’s music.

Bandleader, multi-instrumentalist, composer and songwriter Morten Veland states:
“’Twist in my Sobriety’ is the first single from our upcoming album entitled 1977. This is the bonus track of our 11th album, and it is a cover version of Tanita Tikaram‘s original from 1988. I have loved this song since it was released, and it has a very melancholic vibe to it, so it felt like an interesting project to make a SIRENIA version of it. I hope that you will enjoy it while we wait for the upcoming album release.”

Join SIRENIA and watch the performance video for “Twist in my Sobriety”, below.

Captured within the magic of 80’s sonics, the four-piece opens up their enchanting new offering with the mesmerizing opener “Deadlight”. The world of soulful violin and fragile piano lines builds up an energetic atmosphere, underlined by the wistful tunes of the multi-talented mezzo soprano voice of French singer Emmanuelle Zoldan. The track is followed by the fast-paced “Wintry Heart”, which gives a bittersweet taste of early 90’s vibes and roaring guitars, while “Nomadic” represents SIRENIA’s characteristic dark and heavy side as shredding guitar riffs alternate with playful interludes while relentless drums and symphonic electronic elements go hand in hand with one another. “A Thousand Scars” marks a totally new fusion for SIRENIA, as heavy symphonic tunes dressed as remarkable rock riffs and poppy rhythms dance together with the feathery light vocals of Emmanuelle. With the eerie and epic tunes of “Fading to the Deepest Black”, the song is reminiscent of their last album, Riddles, Ruins & Revelations (2021). Kicking off with vertiginous blast beats and a mesmerizing performance by Emmanuelle Zoldan, a warm vocal interlude by Morten Veland supports the song’s stunning atmosphere before it leads into an impressive guitar solo. Following their operatic symphonic highs, the heavy side of SIRENIA is not forgotten and appears especially towards the end of their 11th record.

Pre-Order 1977 HERE

Once again, Norwegian mastermind, bandleader, multi-instrumentalist, composer and songwriter Morten Veland produced the 11th record, while HK at Vamacara Studio, France, took care of the mixing. It’s proof that, after more than twenty years of existence, SIRENIA still ranks at the very top of the genre.

1977 Tracklist:
1. Deadlight
2. Wintry Heart
3. Nomadic
4. The Setting Darkness
5. A Thousand Scars
6. Fading to the Deepest Black
7. Oceans Away
8. Dopamine
9. Delirium
10.Timeless Desolation
11.Twist in my Sobriety (Bonus track)

SIRENIA is:
Morten Veland – Vocals, guitars, bass, synth, programming
Nils Courbaron – Solo Guitar
Emmanuelle Zoldan – Vocals
Michael Brush – Drums

SIRENIA online:
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TWITTER
WEBSITE
NAPALM RECORDS