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POWERWOLF Honor OZZY OSBOURNE’s 75th Birthday by Covering Legendary Hit ‘Bark At The Moon’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 4, 2023
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[photo credit: Matteo vDiva Fabbiani]

On December 3, 2023, POWERWOLF honor the 75th birthday of the Prince of Darkness himself, the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, by releasing a cover of one of the Black Sabbath vocalist’s most famous solo tracks, “Bark At The Moon”! The title track of Ozzy’s celebrated 1983 album, Bark At The Moon, is an immortal classic, and the wolves’ cover of the song is performed in true POWERWOLF style while fully respecting the original version. The cover arrives with an accompanying official lyric video.

POWERWOLF are undoubtedly one of the most celebrated and successful heavy metal bands of the last decade. Multiple #1 album chart entries, gold and platinum records, huge sold-out arena shows, as well as headline slots at the biggest festivals have paved their way. In less than 20 years of band history, POWERWOLF has made it to the very highest league of heavy metal.

POWERWOLF has conquered countless stages at the world’s biggest summer festivals, and their last Wolfsnächte headline tours (2019, 2022), as well as their highly anticipated North American debut in early 2023, were almost completely sold out – resulting in a massive triumph. They have performed headlining sets at Wacken and Summer Breeze, as well as held premium slots at genre festival giants such as Hellfest, Graspop, Masters of Rock and many more, captivating enormous audiences. No other German metal band has been able to write a success story even remotely comparable in recent years! 

POWERWOLF Wolfsnächte 2024:
w/ HammerFall, Wind Rose       
04.10.24 DE – Hamburg / Barclays Arena             
05.10.24 NL – Amsterdam / AFAS Live   
06.10.24 BE – Antwerp / Lotto Arena
10.10.24 LU – Esch Sur Alzette / Rockhal
11.10.24 DE – Stuttgart / Schleyerhalle
12.10.24 DE – Frankfurt / Festhalle
14.10.24 IT – Milan / Alcatraz
16.10.24 CH – Zürich / The Hall
17.10.24 FR – Paris / Zenith
18.10.24 DE – Oberhausen / Rudolf Weber Arena
19.10.24 DE – Berlin / Velodrom
21.10.24 PL – Krakow / Tauron Arena
22.10.24 HU – Budapest / MVM Dome
23.10.24 AT – Vienna / Gasometer
25.10.24 DE – Munich / Olympiahalle
26.10.24 CZ – Prague / Sportovni Hala Fortuna

Tickets are now on sale via all known ticket agencies.

POWERWOLF is a name that instantly brings tears of joy to the eyes of metal fans worldwide. The story of the frontrunners of today’s German metal scene, which began in 2004, only knows one direction: ever upwards! It may seem like something out of a fairytale, but it is the result of embodying the highest quality in the heavy metal universe. Outstanding album productions, bombastic live shows and the tireless drive for perfection on and behind the stage as well as the perfect integration of new developments are representative of this exceptional band.

POWERWOLF boast a remarkable collection of Gold and Platinum awards, with many of their albums – including a live streaming event – landing at the top of the Official German album charts, where they remained in the top 100 for months. In 2018, they achieved Gold status in the Czech Republic for the first time with their album Blessed & Possessed, while both its direct predecessors, Preachers Of The Night (2013) and the subsequent masterpiece The Sacrament Of Sin (2018), as well as the groundbreaking streaming event The Monumental Mass: A Cinematic Metal Event (2022), entered the Official German Album Charts at #1. In addition, the thrilling DVD, The Metal Mass (2016), secured the #1 spot on the German DVD charts, as well as #4 on the album charts. The new studio album, Call Of The Wild, entered the album charts at #2 and remained there for 17 (!) weeks, while the hit single “Dancing With The Dead” added another entry to their collection of Platinum records. The Best Of album, Best Of The Blessed (2020), also successfully entered the German charts at #2, while the special album, Interludium, reached #3.

Over the course of their career, the band has not only fascinated metal fans, but has also won over international press and critics. Countless cover stories in the most important magazines, critics’ awards such as the Metal Hammer Award, and effusive album and concert reviews underpin POWERWOLF‘s outstanding international status.

With the current studio album, Call Of The Wild, the special album, Interludium, and the upcoming Wolfsnächte Tour 2024 with support from HammerFall and Wind Rose, as well as a new studio album in 2024, it is clear that the metal world continues to be under the spell of the Wolfpack. POWERWOLF‘s holy mass in the name of heavy metal is unstoppable!

POWERWOLF are:
Attila Dorn – vocals
Falk Maria Schlegel – organ
Charles Greywolf – guitar
Matthew Greywolf – guitar
Roel van Helden – drums
 
POWERWOLF online:
HOMEPAGE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
NAPALM RECORDS

Documentary on BETH HART ‘Bad Woman Blues’ Now Online – Film by Oliver Schwabe

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 3, 2023
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: BETH HART. Leave a comment
Photo by Roxanne De Roode

‘Bad Woman Blues’ is an insightful documentary on powerhouse singer Beth Hart, made by filmmaker Oliver Schwabe. You can watch it via YouTube here.
 
The film was made for the German TV show Rockpalast and broadcast in November, but it is now available to watch via YouTube HERE. ‘Bad Woman Blues’ follows the incredible story of singer-songwriter Beth Hart. It celebrates the music and voice of a woman who enriches rock and blues with feeling, authenticity, and honesty.

For Hart, there is no separation between art and life. On the contrary, one cannot exist without the other. Fearlessly honest, Beth Hart uses music to harness her most difficult moments, taking back control and using it to create something breathtaking and powerful.

The story takes us from her beginnings as a teenager playing clubs via a national T.V. show to busking on the streets of L.A. She talks about her experiences with alcohol, drugs, and her mental health and looks into her youth and early adulthood. These experiences pulsate through her mind and body and pierce into her music, making each concert emotional, empowering, and unique – an almost spiritual experience – both for the audience and herself.
 
Her long-time manager, David Wolff, and guitar hero Slash talk about the exceptional artist, whose fan base has been growing steadily for over 30 years. Beth Hart’s extraordinary career shows it’s worth staying true to yourself, trusting your talent, and not following every trend. She is an artist who knows how to navigate a multitude of styles while expressing herself emotionally and stirringly in her exceptional songwriting.
 
Oliver Schwabe’s film pulls back the curtain and follows Hart on the tour bus, doing yoga on stage before the sound check and backstage shortly before her performances, from large halls to an intimate bar on the beach in Los Angeles. She reflects on how she works, her setbacks, playing by her own rules and her journey to this moment right now.

And here we are, the Grammy-nominated Hart, recognized as one of her generation’s most talented voices, has played by her own rules. She has sold out multiple tours worldwide, including performances at historic venues such as Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, London’s Royal Albert Hall, and the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. She’s topped the Billboard Blues charts six times, gone double platinum and had a string of Top 10 charting albums across Europe.
 
‘Bad Woman Blues’ offers a never-before-seen insight into one of modern music’s most inspiring and empowering artists.

ANY GIVEN DAY Release New Single ´H.A.T.E.´ Feat. Annisokay

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 3, 2023
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In a groundbreaking collaboration, metalcore behemoths Any Given Day have joined forces with labelmates Annisokay, for the release a pulsating new single titled ‘H.A.T.E.’!

The track blends the signature hard-hitting riffs and relentless energy of Any Given Day with the dynamic and melodious style of Annisokay, creating a unique sound that is set to resonate with fans of both bands.

The track is taken from their upcoming album Limitless which is due for release on 26th January via Arising Empire. Pre-orders for Limitless are available here: https://arisingempire.com/limitless

The band comment on the new album: “Limiteless is infused with a new vibe of positivity and energy that we’ve honestly never felt before. – like we shook things up but still stayed true to ourselves.  This album really represents a leap into uncharted waters, ditching the formulaic for a sound that is fresh and unbound. It reflects the boundless spirit and heart we’ve put into every melody and lyric. Limiteless is the perfect word for this new adventure – it’s what you’ll feel in every track and every line we’ve poured our hearts into for this album. We can’t wait for you to hear it.“

Limiteless is available on CD, limited colored vinyls and a special fan box, together with unique merch options.

Any Given Day have previously announced their Limitless tour, together with label mates Of Virtue, which will kick off in February 2024. A full list of confirmed dates can be found below.

Limiteless Tour 2024

01.02.24 🇩🇪 BERLIN, Lido
02.02.24 🇩🇪 HAMBURG, Gruenspan
03.02.24 🇩🇪 COLOGNE, Kantine
04.02.24 🇳🇱 ARNHEM, Willemeen
06.02.24 🇧🇪 ANTWERP, Kavka
07.02.24 🇩🇪 WIESBADEN, Schlachthof
08.02.24 🇨🇭 AARAU, Kiff
09.02.24 🇩🇪 STUTTGART, Im Wizemann
14.02.24 🇦🇹 VIENNA, Simm City
15.02.24 🇦🇹 SALZBURG, Rockhouse
16.02.24 🇨🇿 PRAGUE, Storm
17.02.24 🇩🇪 MUNICH, Backstage
18.02.24 🇩🇪 NUREMBERG, Hirsch
20.02.24 🇩🇪 MÜNSTER, Sputnikhalle
21.02.24 🇩🇪 HANOVER, Musikzentrum

Tickets

Formed in 2012, ANY GIVEN DAY ignited interest with their 2014 debut My Longest Way Home (Official German Album Charts: #28). They continued to prove they were more than just an internet phenomenon with 2016’s Everlasting (Official German Album Charts: #14). The band went on to share stages of every size with the likes of Caliban, Bury Tomorrow, Trivium, and Suicide Silence, receiving euphoric reactions and rapidly growing their fanbase.

On their 2019 full-length Overpower (Official German Album Charts: #19), Any Given Day perfected their unique blend of unruly brutality, compelling melodies and unbelievable catchiness. Surrounded by the great musicianship of his fellow band mates, one-of-a-kind vocalist Dennis Diehl handles both growls and clean vocals, putting many others to shame with his distinct, epic vocal lines. The album is packed with pummelling, in-your-face modern metal and epic arcs of suspense, all wrapped up in an uplifting message.

Stream/purchase Overpower here: https://AnyGivenDay.lnk.to/Overpower

Any Given Day are:
Dennis Diehl | Vocals
Andy Posdziech | Guitar
Dennis Ter Schmitten | Guitar
Michael Golinski | Bass
Leon Stiller | Drums

For more information:
http://www.instagram.com/anygivenday
http://www.tiktok.com/@anygivendayofficial
http://www.facebook.com/anyxgivenxday
https://twitter.com/anyxgivenxday
https://anygivenday.eu

JO BELOW Release New Single ‘Broken Promises’ + Announce “New Worlds” EP

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 3, 2023
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Photo by Sami Heiniö

Finnish hard rockers JO BELOW have dropped the first single from their upcoming ’New Worlds’ EP. ’Broken Promises’ is a Southern rock-influenced song about a love gone wrong, and it is now available on all major streaming platforms.

LISTEN Broken Promises single: https://push.fm/fl/jo-below-broken – Single cover by Olli Vartiainen, Composed and lyrics by Jo Below

In addition to sharing their first new music in two years, Jo Below are excited to announce the release of their third EP, ’New Worlds’. The EP consists of five killer songs that showcase the group’s vast array of influences, from Fleetwood Mac-inspired acoustic pop to modern American-style hard rock. ’New Worlds’ will be released on March 15th, 2024 via Inverse Records. 

EP cover by Olli Vartiainen

Track list:

  1. Broken Promises
  2. Forever Mine
  3. Who Are You
  4. Life On The Line
  5. The Unknown

Line-up:
Johanna Kari – vox
Roni Seppänen – gtr
Jonne Lindqvist – bass
Olli Vartiainen – drs

More info at
http://jobelow.com
https://jobelow.bandcamp.com
http://facebook.com/jobelowband
http://twitter.com/jobelowband
http://instagram.com/jobelowband

J.B.O. Release Neil Young Cover ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’, Live at Wacken Open Air 2023

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 3, 2023
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For over 30 years, J.B.O. are specialists for vociferous escapism at the highest stage. Gold albums, frenetically acclaimed live appearances and top ten chart positions pave their way. Their latest album, Planet Pink (released in 2022 on AFM Records), made no exception. J.B.O. guarantees fun, hands down, wherever J.B.O. appears, it turns into a huge party. But as vocalist & guitarist, Hannes, now comments:

“There are things, that even we at J.B.O. do not find amusing. With what is currently happening in the world, we want to play something serious because we don’t want to ignore all of the suffering without saying a word. Since this song is live frenetically acclaimed by our fans, we are now releasing it just like that: raw and live and without any connection to an album release, recorded at Wacken Open Air 2023. Keep on rocking in the Free World!”

Watch J.B.O. performing their cover version of Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World”, live at WOA 2023, now premiering here:

J.B.O. Live:

13.12.2023 DE Aschaffenburg, Colossaal
14.12.2023 DE Kiel, Pumpe
15.12.2023 DE Vacha, Vachwerk
16.12.2023 DE Andernach, JUZ
20.12.2023 DE Mannheim, Capitol
21.12.2023 DE Bremen, Schlachthof
22.12.2023 DE Markneukirchen, Musikhalle
26.12.2023 DE Ingolstadt, Eventhalle Westpark
27.12.2023 DE Leipzig, Felsenkeller
(Tour-Support: @existent.band )

30.12.2023 DE Nürnberg, Löwensaal
(Support: @brunhilderocks )

Hardtickets: http://www.jbo-shop.com
Online-Tickets: http://www.reservix.de

J.B.O. is:
Vito C. (Vocals/Guitar)
Hannes “G.Laber” Holzmann (Vocals/Guitar)
Ralph Bach (Bass)
Wolfram Kellner (Drums)

For More Info Visit:
http://www.jbo.de
https://jbo.social/@jbo
http://www.facebook.com/kickersofass
http://www.instagram.com/kickersofass
http://www.afm-records.de

DOCTOR VISOR Returns with New EP “Watch the Skies”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 3, 2023
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DOCTOR VISOR (real name: Fabian Filiks), best known by his stage name Moloch is an electronic music / black metal artist based in Opole, Poland.

His musical influences include the works of John Carpenter, Christopher Young, Wojciech Kilar, King Diamond, and many more. 

His music transcends genres by blending samples, black metal guitar riffs, and vintage synthesizers into a bizarre amalgamation that can easily be the soundtrack to the apocalypse. Since his debut album in 2006 he has released several full-length albums,EP’s & singles. 

He played numerous concerts and music festivals with Perturbator, Master Boot Record, Dance with the Dead and many more.

With his latest incarnation, Doctor Visor, he continues to explore the fringes of electronic horror music.

Right now, Doctor Visor is preparing for releasing new music as mini-album titled “Watch The Skies!“

The weather bureau is calling it ‘the most vicious storm of the century’. They don’t know how right they are!

“Watch the Skies“, the long-awaited mini-album picks up where previous Doctor Visor‘s release ended – at the Old Cemetery! The threat of The Old Ones manifests itself in the skies! Only the Doctor knows how to stop it. But to do that he will have to overcome his fears and become the man he was destined to be…

Make room for original horror synths inspired by John Carpenter, Chris Young and infused with heavy metal influences from King Diamond! All electronic, all epic, all exciting! An absolute banger of a record proving that there is no other artist like Doctor Visor. So prepare to be afraid, be very afraid!

EP will be released on December 8, 2023 digitally and as limited tape through Via Nocturna. Pre-order here: tape / digital.

Watch  “Out of Time” below.

All music written, recorded and mixed at Miskatonic University, Arkham, MA
Mastered by Arkadiusz “Aro” Jablonski at Monroe Sound Studio
Cover art by Pawel Kuranda
Logo design by Irina Modblackmoon
Layout design by Fabian Filiks

Tracklist:

Side A:

  1. At the Old Cemetery
  2. The Silhouette of Doom
  3. Miskatonic Mysteries
  4. Watch the Skies!
  5. Out of Time
  6. The Eclipse

Side B:

  1. Nightrun87 – The Destroyers are Coming (Doctor Visor Remix) (tape only)
  2. Sznur – Popłód (Doctor Visor Remix) (tape only)

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