FRAGMENT SOUL Sign with Wormholedeath for Reissue of “Galois Paradox” EP

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FRAGMENT SOUL has embarked on an exciting journey, sealing a remarkable partnership with Wormholedeath for the reissue of their album, Galois Paradox, a masterpiece of poetic darkness and musical brilliance. The album is set to re-enter the world on February 23, 2024.

Characterized by a profoundly mysterious and dark sound that beautifully merges with the enchanting depths of progressive metal, Fragment Soul is not your everyday band.

About the EP “Galois Paradox”

Galois Paradox is more than just music; it’s an experience, a journey into the enigmatic. It explores the realms of human emotion, juxtaposing the imprisoning walls of society with the liberating power of self-expression. In the words of Fragment Soul themselves, “I sit here day and night, when I have had enough of society. The society which endlessly plunders resource and material.” Their music transcends the ordinary and takes the listener on a transcendent voyage through the human psyche.

Fragment Soul album delves into the chaos of thoughts, the quest for hope, and the pain of fractured love. Each note and lyric unfurls a profound narrative that resonates with the core of human existence.

Their music, infused with passion and introspection, showcases a depth rarely seen in today’s music scene. This is an album that will linger in your mind and heart long after the final note has faded.

“Galois Paradox” tracklist

  1. Eternal Night in Death
  2. All That I Despise
  3. The Pain Ceased
  4. A Faceless God
  5. This Empty Dream

For a captivating glimpse into the melancholic beauty of Fragment Soul, check out their music video Eternal Night in Death :

The “Eternal Night In Death” single is available on all digital platforms HERE

The Band

Fragment Soul is a dark progressive-metal ensemble consisting of remarkable talents:
Spiros Georgiou| Bass
Jimmy Louvros| Guitars
Marc Durkee| Vocals
Tamara Filipovic| Vocals
Stefanos Meletiou| Drums
Achilles Adamidis| Piano/keys

Fragment Soul’s debut album, Axiom of Choice, featuring Heike Langhans of Draconian and a guest appearance by Egan O’Rourke of Daylight Dies, was released on May 7, 2021, via Sleaszy Rider SRL. The album received rave reviews, earning high ranks on various lists, including Debut Band of the Year and Album of the Year.

In 2022, the band made their debut live appearance in Athens as an opening act for Paradise Lost and performed at Arenele Romane as the opening act for Moonspell at Bucharest, with Ambre V. of Xandria joining them as a female vocalist.

As we step into 2023, Fragment Soul is poised for yet another remarkable chapter in their musical journey. The band has just wrapped up their new project, Galois Paradox, which includes not only the music album but also fresh band photos, video clips, and new artwork.

www.facebook.com/FragmentSoul
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fragmentsoul.bandcamp.com
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WICKED SMILE Unleash New EP “Night Time Riders”, Out Now

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Australian heavy rockers, WICKED SMILE have released their new four song EP titled ‘Night Time Riders’ today, November 17th which coincides with the band’s UK headline show at The Motorsport Lounge in Llandudno, Wales.

Order the EP here :https://store21429008.company.site/ 

Wicked Smile are all about bringing back fist pumping heavy rock to the forefront. After releasing one of the Albums Of The Year in 2021 with their debut Wait For The Night, the boys are now ready to unleash the next chapter of wicked music. 

Influenced by the likes of Dio, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne, Icon and Skid Row, the boys have written four uptempo guitar driven anthems with soaring lead vocals by mega voice Danny Cecati.

The ep was produced by Chris Themelco at Monolith Studios and the cover art was handled by the talented Tristan Tait. 

Wicked Smile will launch their Night Time Riders ep with a run of live dates in the United Kingdom with festival appearances at WinterStorm and Planet Rockstock and a number of club dates (see below for details).

U.K. Live Dates :

Friday 17th November – The Motorsport Lounge, Llandudno, U.K.
Saturday 18th November – Tapestry, Bradford, U.K.
Sunday 19th November – Eleven, Stoke, U.K.
Wednesday 22nd November – Fuel Rock Club, Cardiff, U.K.
Thursday 23rd November – Underground, Swindon, U.K.
Saturday 25th November – WinterStorm Festival, Troon, U.K.
Monday 27th November – Bannerman’s, Edinburgh, U.K.
Tuesday 28th November Trillians – Newcastle. U.K.
Wednesday 29th November – Yardbirds, Grimsby. U.K.
Saturday 2nd December – Planet Rockstock Festival, Porthcawl, U.K.
Sunday 3rd December – Cart & Horses, London, U.K.

Wicked Smile U.K. Tour line-up :
Danny Cecati – lead vocals
Dave Graham – guitars
Stevie Janevski – guitars
Tom Nugara – bass
Alex Rogowski – drums

Buy tickets for all shows via : www.wickedsmileband.com/shows 

STEVE HACKETT Celebrates Over 50 Years of Music with New Conceptual Studio Album “The Circus and the Nightwhale”

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Legendary rock guitarist Steve Hackett will release his new studio album ‘The Circus And The Nightwhale’ on February 16th 2024, via InsideOut Music. A rite-of-passage concept album with a young character called Travla at the centre of it, ‘The Circus And The Nightwhale’s’ 13 tracks have an autobiographical angle for the musician who says about his 30th solo release: “I love this album. It says the things I’ve been wanting to say for a very long time.”

‘The Circus And The Nightwhale’ is Steve’s first new music in over two years. It follows the beautiful acoustic LP ‘Under A Mediterranean Sky’ from January 2021 – which rose to No 2 in the UK Classical chart – and, in September of that year, his metallic masterpiece Surrender Of Silence, which hit the UK Top 40. His 2023 live album, ‘Foxtrot At Fifty + Hackett Highlights: Live in Brighton’, reached No 2 in the Rock & Metal Chart.  Steve’s new LP promises ballads, blues, blistering progressive rock… and healthy measures of theatre and fantasia.

Recorded between tours in 2022 and 2023 at Siren studio in the UK – with guest parts beamed in from Sweden, Austria, the US, Azerbaijan and Denmark, the line-up for ‘The Circus And The Nightwhale’ includes some familiar faces alongside Steve on electric and acoustic guitars, 12-string, mandolin, harmonica, percussion, bass and vocals. Roger King (keyboards, programming and orchestral arrangements), Rob Townsend (sax), Jonas Reingold (bass), Nad Sylvan (vocals), Craig Blundell (drums) and Amanda Lehmann on vocals. Nick D’Virgilio and Hugo Degenhardt return as guests on the drumstool, engineer extraordinaire Benedict Fenner appears on keyboards and Malik Mansurov is back with the tar. Finally, Steve’s brother John Hackett is present once more on flute.

The new album will be available to pre-order from the December 1st, 2023 on several different formats, including a Limited CD+Blu-ray mediabook (including 5.1 Surround Sound & 24bit high resolution stereo mixes), Standard CD Jewelcase, Gatefold 180g Vinyl LP & as Digital Album. All feature the stunning cover painting by Denise Marsh.

The full tracklisting is as follows:
1. People Of The Smoke
2. These Passing Clouds
3. Taking You Down
4. Found And Lost
5. Enter The Ring
6. Get Me Out!
7. Ghost Moon and Living Love
8. Circo Inferno
9. Breakout
10. All At Sea
11. Into The Nightwhale
12. Wherever You Are
13. White Dove

Summing up ‘The Circus And The Nightwhale’, Steve says: “It’s a lovely journey that starts dirty, scratchy and smoky and becomes heavenly and divine. How can you resist it?”

Steve is currently on tour in North America, continuing his ‘Foxtrot At Fifty + Hackett Highlights’ run. Next year he will tour the world extensively, including a brand new UK tour under the name ‘Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo’ (that will see him return to the legendary Royal Albert Hall), as well as a return to the US for additional ‘Foxtrot At Fifty’ shows from March 1st through April 13th. For the full list of dates, head to: http://hackettsongs.com/tour.html

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www.hackettsongs.com
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CRASH AND THE VOID Pay Tribute to Scott Pilgrim vs The World with Netflix Series Tie-In Release

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Alternative cosmic rock band CRASH AND THE VOID is set to rock the airwaves with the release of two cover songs from the iconic Scott Pilgrim vs The World soundtrack. The timing couldn’t be more perfect, as the tracks are set to coincide with the launch of the highly anticipated Netflix animated series on November 17th.
 
Lead vocalist and guitarist, Marius Schutte, expressed the band’s excitement about paying homage to the beloved Scott Pilgrim universe. “We got our name from one of the fictional bands in the Scott Pilgrim VS. The World universe – specifically Crash and the Boys. If you didn’t get the reference before, now you do. We absolutely love that world, the characters, and the music. Beck has always been an inspiration, and bands like Metric fit that world so well. All we can do is honor them by making good and fun music. It was so fun doing these covers!”

Formed in 2019, Crash And The Void has been on a mission to create a new kind of rock music. The band’s lineup consists of Marius Schutte (vocals, songwriter), Lumar Schutte (drums), Waldo Van Der Linde (lead guitar), and Dillon Van Heerden (bass, sound engineer). Their unique sound is a fusion of their diverse musical influences, ranging from Hans Zimmer to Black Sabbath and everything in-between.
 
The two cover songs, Black Sheep and Garbage Truck promise to capture the essence of the Scott Pilgrim universe while showcasing Crash And The Voids distinctive sound.

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ONDISPLAY Release Compelling New Single ‘Soothe’ Alongside Captivating Lyric Video

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OnDisplay, the dynamic electro metalcore duo, has unveiled their latest musical endeavor, “Soothe,” complemented by an engaging lyric video. This composition serves as a poignant exploration of personal battles with mental health and substance abuse, guiding listeners through the intricate journey of overcoming obstacles and embracing self-discovery.
 
Comprising vocalist and guitarist Ryan Kopman and drummer Greg Groothedde, OnDisplay has earned acclaim for their distinct fusion of melodic rock and metalcore, enriched with elements of screamo. Their unique sonic signature continues to captivate audiences with each successive release.
 
Building upon the success of their debut track, “Stuck,” in October 2023, OnDisplay maintains their commitment to authenticity and the exploration of substantive themes in their music. This dedication positions them as influential figures in the electronic rock and post-hardcore landscape.
 
Fans can immerse themselves in the emotional depth of “Soothe” through its lyric video, promising a visually compelling experience that harmonizes with the track’s intense emotions.

Buy and stream the single at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ondisplay/soothe

The creative genesis of “Soothe” began at one of the bands rehearsal sessions with Ryan exploring a dynamic opening guitar riff, which triggered a compelling beat by Greg. As the band refined a captivating hook riff, experimentation with synths and vocals ensued, culminating in the creation of the main vocal hook during studio sessions. Reflecting on the recording process, the band shares, “We prefer to demo everything, utilising our private studio to capture fresh ideas as they come. We dedicated a lot of time to perfecting the structure of ‘Soothe,’ and once we were satisfied, we entrusted it to our friend Robin Adams, who added the final touches.”
 
Excitingly, OnDisplay is set to release their inaugural music video for “Soothe” in early December 2023. To ensure you don’t miss this significant event, subscribe to the OnDisplay YouTube channel.

GLENN HUGHES & TRACII GUNS Set to Make the Holidays Extra Special with ‘O Holy Night’

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From A Very Metal Christmas II that includes Great White’s Jack Russell, Vixen’s Janet Gardner and Angel’s Frank DiMino along with guitar gods George Lynch, Marty Friedman, Glen Drover and more!

Since the release of the first single from a pair of Christmas themed metal records, a killer version of “All I Want For Christmas Is You” featuring Tim “Ripper” Owens, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal and David Ellefson, word has begun to spread far and wide, glad tidings of a bountiful harvest of heavy metal interpretations of Holiday favorites coming to CD and vinyl. Now comes the release of another majestic single, from the second of the two compilations, A Very Metal Christmas II, a divinely-inspired collaboration between two legendary metal figures.

Traditional Christmas songs can be fun and catchy, often sentimental and maudlin, but rarely are they epic. Enter “O Holy Night.” This 19th century composition tests the vocal range of even the most seasoned of seasonal singers. That’s why when choosing the singer for this particular track, there was one clear choice, the widely revered “Voice Of Rock” himself, Glenn Hughes. Hughes belts out an absolutely breathtaking version of this sacred favorite, and he is ably supported by the king of Los Angeles six-string slingers, Tracii Guns, who matches Hughes’s vocal pyrotechnics with some virtuoso playing of his own!

Stream/download the single: https://orcd.co/glennhughestraciiguns_oholynight

A Very Metal Christmas and A Very Metal Christmas II feature brand new recordings from an incredible array of supremely talented metal artists including Rainbow’s Graham Bonnet, Megadeth’s Chris Poland, King’s X’s Ty Tabor, Ratt’s Stephen Pearcy, Bulletboys’ Marq Torien, UFO’s Vinnie Moore, King Kobra’s Paul Shortino, George Lynch, Marty Friedman, Great White’s Jack Russell, Vixen’s Janet Gardner, Angel’s Frank DiMino and many more! Grab your copy today and grab another to give as a gift to the metal fan in your life!

A Very Metal Christmas CD: https://cleorecs.com/store/shop/a-very-metal-christmas-cd/
A Very Metal Christmas Vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/store/shop/a-very-metal-christmas-red-vinyl/
Digital: https://orcd.co/averymetalchristmas

A Very Metal Christmas II CD” https://cleorecs.com/store/shop/a-very-metal-christmas-ii-cd/
A Very Metal Christmas II Vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/store/shop/a-very-metal-christmas-ii-green-vinyl/
Digital: https://orcd.co/averymetalchristmas

A VERY METAL CHRISTMAS TRACK LIST:

  1. All I Want For Christmas Is You – Tim “Ripper” Owens, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, David Ellefson
  2. Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – Cherie Currie, Tracii Guns
  3. Feliz Navidad – Stephen Pearcy, Vinnie Moore
  4. Carol Of The Bells – Chris Poland
  5. Last Christmas – Graham Bonnet, Mick Box
  6. Please Come Home For Christmas – Carmine Appice, Ty Tabor, Paul Shortino, Phil Soussan
  7. White Christmas – Bulletboys
  8. Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24 – George Lynch
  9. Merry Xmas Everybody – Kim McAuliffe & Cliff Evans
  10. Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town – Paul Dianno
  11. Happy Holiday – Enuff Z’nuff
  12. Little Saint Nick – L.A. Guns
  13. Donner & Blitzen (Achim Koehler Mix) – Thor

A VERY METAL CHRISTMAS II TRACK LIST:

  1. O Holy Night – Glenn Hughes
  2. Blue Christmas – Jack Russell, Chris Holmes
  3. Winter Wonderland – Fast Eddie Clarke, Steve Overland
  4. All I Want For Christmas Is You – Janet Gardner
  5. Another Rock And Roll Christmas – Paul Dianno, Paul Samson
  6. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – Marty Friedman
  7. It’s A Wonderful Life – George Lynch & Jeff Pilson
  8. Father Christmas – Pretty Boy Floyd
  9. Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town – Gilby Clarke
  10. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – Helix
  11. Run, Rudolph Run – Faster Pussycat
  12. Silent Night – Frank DiMino, Tracii Guns
  13. What Child Is This? – Glen Drover