i HELVETE Celebrate New Album “Yksi Yhteinen Yhteiskunta” Release with Lyric Video

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The second album of finnish extreme metal band i Helvete has now been released. The band has also released a lyric video for the album title track Yksi Yhteinen Yhteiskunta. The video announces the concept album’s agenda: modern society has come to the end of the road, it’s time for the winds of change  and everyone can’t survive it.

Singer-guitarist Aleksi Mäkelä comments on the new album:

“For our second album, we wanted a sound as authentic as possible. In the recordings, we tried to find a complete package for the sounds and effects, so there would be no need to do, for example, reamping. In addition, the violin, accordion and piano tracks were recorded with the help of session musicians. Virtual instruments are therefore hardly heard on this record. These measures turned out to work correctly and the album has an authentic, raw and massive sound.”

i Helvete has already released three singles from their new album this fall. The new lyric video song is not quite a traditional song:

“Yksi Yhteinen Yhteiskunta is growing all the time. There will be more and more instruments and the tempo increases as it progresses further. This song doesn’t contain singing. It is a speech – or actually the manifesto of our movement.” Mäkelä continues

Yksi Yhteinen Yhteiskunta CD can be ordered from Inverse Store and Recordshop X.  It can be listened to on all streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/ihelvete-yyy 

Album cover by Yuri Chuchmay

Line-up:
Aleksi Mäkelä – Vocals & Guitar
Manu Kujala – Guitar
Tapio Holappa – Bass
Teemu Koski – Drums

More information at
https://www.yksiyhteinenyhteiskunta.fi
https://www.ihelvete.com
https://www.facebook.com/iHelveteband
https://www.instagram.com/i_helvete
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEs1W3FVRH2ujQJtXImolyg
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1hqfWpaEEb9wI4HqLvCEoc
https://ihelvete.bandcamp.com

UNDERDOGS Release Lyric Video for New Single ‘Stonerland’

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Italian muddy rockers UNDERDOGS have released their brand new single “Stonerland” today. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, which the trio is currently working on and which will be released in 2024.

UNDERDOGS on “Stonerland”:

“Our new song Stonerland is dedicated to Heavy and Stoner fans with explicit references to Black Sabbath, Kyuss, and QOTSA. We’ve thought about our beginnings, and all the years we spent in the rehearsal room looking for new sounds and inspirations. We celebrate the cheerful spirit that pushed us to start playing together and emulate our idols“.

Furthermore, the band is currently on tour. So be sure to stop by if you’re in the area! Dates as follows:
24/11 Monte Paradiso – Pula HR
25/11 DVA Osam – Zagreb HR
30/11 P.M.K. – Innsbruck AT
01/12 Urban Spree – Berlin DE

UNDERDOGS are:
Simon Sabbath – vocals, bass
Michele Fontanarosa – guitars
Alberto Trevi – drums

For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/underdogstown
https://www.instagram.com/underdogs
https://www.godownrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/GoDownRecords
https://www.instagram.com/godownrecords/

SEVENTRAIN Release ‘Rollercoaster’ Lyric Video from Latest Self Titled EP

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San Diego, California hard rock / metal band SEVENTRAIN have released a new lyric video for the song “Rollercoaster” from their self titled EP “Seventrain” which was released independently in 2023.

Seventrain guitarist Eric Horton comments:

Rollercoaster is a song written about a crazy girlfriend who is super sexual one moment, and then super insane and controlling the next. Rollercoaster is written from the boyfriend’s perspective on how much his girlfriend drives him crazy but cant stop going back to her, and how much control she has over him.

Seventrain – “Seventrain” EP track list

  1. So Far
  2. Rollercoaster
  3. One More Reason
  4. Save My Soul

Seventrain Band Line-Up
Eric Koonze – Vocals
Dave Odegaard – Guitars
Eric Horton – Guitars (Ex-Cage) (Unveiled and Astrology albums)
Greg Rupp – Bass
Calvin Lakin – Drums

For the latest Seventrain news, go to the band’s official website and social media sites: official website – Facebook page – Instagram page – YouTube page – Spotify page

VREDEHAMMER Returns with New Single ‘The Joker’

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photo: Bent Arne

VREDEHAMMER’s combination of aggressive guitars and masterful songwriting has rewarded the band with a loyal fanbase around the world.

When it comes to extreme metal from Norway, Vredehammer is one of the best!

Now in 2023, Vredehammer, the mighty force from the deepest North finally returns with music that truly showcase the band’s technical prowess, through ferocious drumming, intricate guitar work, and haunting vocals. With one of Scandinavias best BM drummers, Nils “Dominator” Fjellström on drums, combined with the unparalleled music songwriting and guitar skills of Per Valla this is truly a track that will blast you through the winter.

The track titled The Joker is the first new music to be released by Vredehammer since the release of the album Viperous in 2020.

Listen to the singles here: https://orcd.co/vredethejoker

Per Valla comments:
“The Joker is Vredehammer’s ode to the 90’s swedish death metal scene. Heavy guitars riffs, groovy drum parts and ofcourse skank beats!”

It all started out as a one-man project in 2009, since then Per Valla’s Vredehammer has released three highly acclaimed full-length albums and been nominated for the Norwegian Grammy.

Since the release of the very first album, Vredehammer have toured Europe as direct support for bands such as the mighty Satyricon and Six Feet Under, as well as touring with Keep of Kalessin and Vreid, and doing Vredehammer´s own European headlining tour.

Vredehammer is:

Per Valla: Guitars, vocals, keyboards, bass guitar
Nils “Dominator” Fjellström: Session drums

More information at Facebook | Spotify | Instagram

METALITE Release Lyric Video for New Album Single ‘Aurora’

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January 19, 2024 sees Swedish melodic power metal band METALITE unleash their most gigantic album to date! Expedition One, that tells the fictitious story about life on our planet in the year 2055, will be released via AFM Records; the pre-sale is available at: https://bfan.link/expedition-one 

Following previously-released album appetizers such as “Disciples Of The Stars”, “Blazing Skies” and “New Generation”, today, METALITE are premiering a lyric video for their new single “Aurora”!

“In the symphony of the cosmos, our song ‘Aurora’ seeks to dignify the celestial phenomena that illuminate the darkest corners of the north,” the band comments. “Like the Northern Lights, we weave a tapestry of classic Metalite style, infusing it with swirling energy and daring to explore new elements. Embrace the luminous journey as we celebrate the cosmic dance that brings light to even the most shadowed realms.”

“Aurora” is now available on all digital streaming services at https://metalite.bfan.link/aurora, the lyric video is streaming here:

Expedition One inspires with a wide range of diverse compositions and an intelligent sci-fi story that couldn’t be more topical. In addition, their fourth album offering manifests the musicians’ amazing artistic development. METALITE‘s visionary sci-fi trip is told over sixteen multi-faceted songs that combine the quintet’s many strengths: powerful and at the same time delicate guitar riffs and solos, anthemic melodies courtesy of vocalist Erica Ohlsson, driving rhythms and cleverly positioned keyboard parts. Expedition One was produced by guitarist Edwin Premberg, and was mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen.

Expedition One track listing:

  1. Expedition One
  2. Aurora
  3. CtrIAltDel
  4. Cyberdome
  5. Blazing Skies
  6. Outer Worlds
  7. New Generation
  8. In My Dreams
  9. Disciples of the Stars
  10. Free
  11. Legendary
  12. Paradise
  13. Sanctum of Light
  14. Utopia
  15. Take My Hand
  16. Hurricane

For More Info Visit:
https://www.instagram.com/metalitesweden
https://www.instagram.com/metalitesweden
https://twitter.com/metalitesweden
https://shop.afm-records.de/de/metalite

SCARLET AURA Transform ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ into a Burst of Metal Energy

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Goodbye Classicism! Welcome, Christmas Rock’n’Roll!

As the holidays take the world by storm with their bright lights and festive atmosphere, SCARLET AURA is gearing up to release their latest Christmas cover. In 2023, the band has decided to breathe new life into Mariah Carey’s holiday hit, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” turning it into a true metal ode.

If you’re tired of always listening to the same classic version of the song, now you have the chance to experience something completely new: “All I Want for Christmas Is You” in a vibrant rock version, full of energy and the characteristic style of Scarlet Aura.

Continuing the immense success of their previous Christmas covers – “Feliz Navidad” in 2022, “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” in 2021, and “Jingle Bell Rock” in 2020 – Scarlet Aura now brings a fresh breath to the holiday scene. This new interpretation promises to captivate both metal fans and lovers of holiday music alike. Powerful vocals and electrifying instrumentals give this classic song a new look, full of energy and emotion.

Commenting on their choice, Mihai Danciulescu states: “Wanting to offer a fresh alternative to traditional Christmas songs, we chose a piece emblematic of the joy and spirit of the holidays. ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ in our metal version will surely be an unforgettable experience for our fans and more.”

The accompanying music video, scheduled for release in December, promises to be an impressive fusion of festive cheer, the warmth of the holiday season, and the dynamic style of the band. “Prepare to discover a side of the winter holidays like you’ve never seen before,” suggests Aura Danciulescu, the band’s lead vocalist.

With this release, Scarlet Aura continues their innovative approach to music, blending classic elements with their unique metal style, to appeal to a wide range of music enthusiasts. This piece is not just a holiday gift, but proof of their artistic evolution and commitment to their fans.

Get ready to rewrite holiday traditions with Scarlet Aura’s metal version of “All I Want for Christmas Is You”. Experience here a Christmas version like you’ve never had before.

The Book of Scarlet Trilogy:

  • “Hot’n’Heavy”, Silver City Records 2019
  • “Stormbreaker”, Silver City Records 2020
  • “Genesis of Time”, Universal Music/Silver City Records 2021

“The Book of Scarlet ” Books (by Aura Danciulescu):
“The Book of Scarlet. Vol. I – Ignition”. ISBN: 978-3964439796. 170 p; 2018, 2019
“The Book of Scarlet. Vol. II – Scarlets United”. ISBN: 978-6060670247. 130 p; 2021

SCARLET AURA are:
Lead Vocals: Aura Danciulescu
Lead guitar & Vocals: Mihai Danciulescu
Bass guitar & Vocals: Rene Nistor
Drums: Matthias Klaus
Keyaboards: Dan Lica

For more information, visit: Website – Wiki – Facebook – YouTube – Instagram – X (ex-Twitter)