Due on December 10th, on all the best music platforms, on Wanikiya Record’s shop in Japan and on the label’s showcase on Crash Sound Distribution, the new self-titled album by TAURUS INFERNO! An album full of grit, rock, metal, unique atmospheres and much more….. Get ready to enter the world of Taurus Inferno????
Taurus Inferno was born in 2016 from the collaboration of Camillo Venturi on guitar and vocals along with Stefano “Zven” Doretti on drums.
Later, Antonio Ghisu was added on bass, closing the lineup into a classic trio in “old school heavy metal” style.
Indeed, this is the style that the Tuscan trio tries to pursue. Pieces that hark back to classic English and European heavy bands of the 1980s such as Black Sabbath, Venom, Mercyful Fate, just to name three.
Even the way of playing and recording the pieces have well-defined lines that avoid the use of modern instrumentation and current sounds, preferring live recordings and minimal use of effects for both guitar and bass. Lots of amplifier “gain” and a hint of chorus when needed, everything else is superfluous to ensure a direct and deliberately “dirty” sound to refer precisely to sounds of yesteryear.
English lyrics and rather obscure riffs create an atmosphere that at times harks back to early Celtic Frost, at other times to early Venom, always, however, with a fairly defined melodic line because in any case the songs must always be “catchy” .
The production of the first album containing eight tracks was rather quick, taking into account that the songs were all written and recorded in 2021, in fact although the lineup has been around since 2016, the three had suffered a four-year setback due to extra music commitments.
The debut album was recorded at the Orange Studio of Stefano Doretti in the province of Pistoia, the band’s drummer and sound engineer.
Brace yourselves, metalheads! In a seismic announcement that has sent shockwaves through the metal community, three of Sweden’s most iconic metal bands, IN FLAMES, ARCH ENEMY and SOILWORK are teaming up for a European co-headline tour titled the “Rising From The North.” The tour promises an unforgettable night of Swedish metal mayhem.
Anders Fridén from IN FLAMES: “Couldn’t be more excited to announce this tour. It’s been a long time coming and we are finally back together again on stage with our friends in ARCH ENEMY and SOILWORK. We plan to bring you an unforgettable night of melody and mayhem! This is some of Sweden’s finest – a tour you simply should not miss!!!”
Michael Amott from ARCH ENEMY adds: “What an insane Swedish Metal extravaganza across Europe in 2024! We share a lot of history with In Flames and Soilwork, going all the way back to the very early days of Arch Enemy. We’re extremely stoked to be doing this special tour with our Swedish comrades – let’s go!!!”
Björn Strid from SOILWORK states: “Finally we can release the great news of one of the greatest tour line ups to hit the streets in at least a decade! We are super excited and we are pretty damn sure that this is a tour that a lot of people have been longing for.. We go way back with both ARCH ENEMY and IN FLAMES, so prepare yourself for an absolute legendary Swedish melodic metal assault!”
The Rising From The North Tour is a celebration of Swedish metal. IN FLAMES, ARCH ENEMY and SOILWORK represent the past, present, and future of the genre. Fans can expect an immersive experience that goes beyond the traditional concert format.
The general on sale for the tour starts on Friday, November 24th, 10AM CET. Exclusive pre-sale starts on Wednesday, November 22nd, 10AM CET. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets early to ensure they don’t miss out on this historic gathering of metal giants.
OFFICIAL TOUR DATES:
03.10. UK Glasgow – O2 Academy 04.10. UK Manchester – Manchester Academy 05.10. UK Birmingham – O2 Academy 06.10. UK London – Eventim Apollo Hammersmith 08.10. FR Paris – Olympia 09.10. LU Esch-sur-Alzette – Rockhal 11.10. DE Hamburg – Sporthalle 12.10. DE Düsseldorf – Mitsubishi Electric Hall 13.10. NL Den Bosch – Mainstage 15.10. CH Zurich – The Hall 16.10. IT Milan – Alcatraz 18.10 DE Stuttgart – Schleyer-Halle 19.10. DE Frankfurt – Jahrhunderthalle 20.10. DE Munich – Zenith 22.10. AT Vienna – Gasometer 23.10. HU Budapest – Barba Negra 25.10. CZ Prague – Sportovni Hala Fortuna 26.10. DE Dresden – Messe 27.10. DE Berlin – Columbiahalle 29.10. NO Oslo – Spektrum 31.10. SE Malmö – Malmö Arena 01.11. SE Gothenburg – Scandinavium 02.11. SE Stockhom – Hovet 03.11. SE Sundsvall – Nordichallen 05.11. FI Helsinki – Ice Hall
About IN FLAMES IN FLAMES are one of the biggest metal bands in the world – never shying away from pushing their artistic boundaries, crafting music that’s as catchy as it is crushing. Formed in 1990, the band is considered one of the forefathers of melodic death metal and the purveyors of the ‘Gothenburg sound’. With now fourteen studio albums under their belt, countless successful tours around the globe playing with the likes of Black Sabbath, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Judas Priest and Slayer – with millions of records sold and a massive fanbase worldwide, IN FLAMES have proven to be an unstoppable force. From their 1994 debut Lunar Strain onwards, the band’s intricate twin guitar attack, melodic vocals and superb arrangements have given them a signature sound that has evolved throughout the years.
IN FLAMES are Anders Fridén | Vocals Björn Gelotte | Guitar / Vocals Chris Broderick | Guitar Tanner Wayne | Drums Liam Wilson | Bass
About SOILWORK SOILWORK‘s high-class creative consistency, which they have been delivering solidly throughout their career, is the virtue that probably best defines them. Founded at the end of 1995, SOILWORK released their debut album Steelbath Suicide in 1998, garnering a great early response. By 2001 SOILWORK had joined Nuclear Blast, and by 2003 they already had five records under their belt. Continuing their tradition of high-quality musical output, 2022 saw their twelfth studio album ‘Övergivenheten’, which represents the band in their growth and their current phase of life – marked by a time that probably no one on this planet will forget so quickly.
SOILWORK are Björn “Speed” Strid | Vocals Simon Johansson | Guitars Sven Karlsson | Keyboards Sylvain Coudret | Guitars Bastian Thusgaard | Drums Rasmus Ehrnborn | Bass
ORBITA WIRU is a Warsaw-based rock band, performing a strong variation of this genre from the borderline of alternative and metal. The music of the band is a rock explosion generated by a three-man mechanism drawing from different regions of music. The uncompromising nature of the simple rhythm, the power of the guitars, the piercingness of the voice – the whole is a consistently pulsating sound machine.
The band has released four albums: “Wiru Sfera” (2006), “Relikwiat” (2009), “My Machines” (2013) and “Hipis2020” (2020). The band’s fifth album is nearing completion, and its trailers are three three-song EPs placed on streaming services: “Rodeo” (2022) “Kosmateus” (2023) and new “Czcigodnie (2023).
Tracklist:
1. Czcigodnie 2. Kawa, Kawa, Kawa 3. Nie Wierzę Politykom
“Czcigodnie” EP is the final stage in the declassification of the new ORBITA WIRU material. The fifth album is being created in the band’s Empty Studio and is emotionally a post-pandemic effect of locking bodies and minds in the small space of the rehearsal room. We present three more songs, three new thoughts, three sound auras:
Czcigodnie (eng. Honorable) Always think of yourself and treat yourself honorably. Without falling into selfishness and sad sentimentality, let’s think about the time that is still given to us and look proudly in the mirror. Inevitability is closing in on us too quickly to waste precious moments worrying about someone else’s frustrations. Self-esteem is something that no one can take away from us.
Kawa, Kawa, Kawa (eng. Coffee, Coffee, Coffee) An energy bomb for the mind, an initiator of actions, a killer of many hearts. Our beloved drug, without which most people are unable to take a step forward in a new day. The spirit of a film hero that is iconic to us (OW) is woven into the idea of this song.
Nie Wierzę Politykom (eng. I don’t believe politicians) Tomek Lipiński’s anthem in our musically enriched interpretation. An important and important topic in the public space today. A thorn in the side of a nation that expects so much from the current changes. Will the idea of the text remain unchanged…? There is a high probability of this.
UNBORN PROPHECY have unleashed their strings playthrough video for ‘Ancient Alchemy’, taken from the band’s album “Waking Our Ancient Memories”, out via Wormholedeath.
“Waking Our Ancient Memories” is a conceptual album inspired by the apocalyptic prophecies of ancient cultures from our world, their philosophy, and ancestral wisdom, as well as the aboriginal roots of the members. In this album, the band is focused on developing their original sound inspired by our ancient roots and the fury of nature, with an extreme sound influenced by Technical and Groove metal bands like Opeth, Obscura, Gojira, and Decapitated.
WORTH have released the vocals playthrough video for ‘Unbound’, watch it below. The track is taken from the self-titled album Worth, out via Wormholedeath.
“WORTH” features 14 tracks of melodic death metal, each with its own unique sound and energy. The album is a milestone in the band’s career and is sure to impress both existing fans and new listeners alike. With influences from bands like Be’lakor, Insomnium, and Dark Tranquillity, “WORTH” is a powerful and captivating release.
CROSSBONE SKULLY—the exciting new project led by mastermind Tommy Henriksen (guitarist and musical director for Alice Cooper’s band & member of Hollywood Vampires)—shared their explosive single “The Boom Went The Boom (feat. Phil Collen of Def Leppard)” last month and are excited to return with a third new track, the justice-driven, affirmational and anthemic “I’m Unbreakable,” out November 17, digitally via Better Noise Music. “I’m Unbreakable” was recorded by Henriksen on lead vocals, guitar, bass, percussion and sound design) with Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires) on drums, Jamie Muhoberac (My Chemical Romance, John Mayer, Seal) on keys, Jason Roller (Ganjo), and The Hellhounds on backing vocals. It was executively produced by the legendary Mutt Lange (AC/DC, Def Leppard) who emerged from retirement to work on the upcoming album. Order “I’m Unbreakable” now HERE.
HENRIKSEN reveals CROSSBONE SKULLY’s touring lineup in the live performance shot music video for “I’m Unbreakable” which premiered today, November 16, via YouTube. Stream it below. The live band lineup includes Henriksen and Wyse along with up-and-coming musicians including guitarists Sam “Bam” Koltun (Dorothy, Faster Pussycat, Budderside) and Anna Cara—who Henriksen found after seeing her viral YouTube guitar cover videos—along with Tuesdai on drums.
“The entire Crossbone Skully universe is built around the age-old concept of good vs evil, right vs wrong and, as a result, that concept is central to the songs of the album,” shares HENRIKSEN. “With ‘I’m Unbreakable,’ we wrote it while thinking about having confidence to know that you can win. We’re all warriors just dealing with the bullshit of everyday life that we all gotta deal with. I’m telling everyone to be strong and to believe in yourself because you are a warrior, you’ve made it this far so you must be unbreakable, remember that.”
CROSSBONE SKULLY will release a series of limited-edition 7” vinyl singles with the first of the series having been announced with the release of “The Boom Went The Boom (feat. Phil Collen of Def Leppard)” in October. After initially being available only through Spotify, the band have announced it will now be made available through their merch store at CrossboneSkully.com and will feature “I’m Unbreakable” as its B-side track. The 7” will also come with a limited-edition signed copy of CROSSBONE SKULLY’s “Thing #1” ashcan comic. Proceeds from the sale of the limited edition 7” vinyl will be donated to the 501(c)(3) charity MusiCares who offer preventive, emergency, and recovery programs for musicians and music industry workers in times of need.
CROSSBONE SKULLY are Sam Bam Koltun, Chris Wyse, Tommy Henriksen, Tuesdai, Anna Cara
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
