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AMNESIAK Unveil Haunting New Music Video for ‘Harm’s Way’

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Emerging doom rock duo AMNESIAK is now unveiling the haunting new music video for the song “Harm’s Way,” which is taken from the band’s recently released self-titled EP! The mystifying video can be found at THIS LOCATION.

‘Amnesiak’ was independently released on May 19, 2023. The record is now available on all streaming services or via Bandcamp!

Regarding the release, Amnesiak comments, “We wanted to come out with a unique blend of sound, it took a long process and many collaborations, we have been working on this idea from 2020. We wrote and recorded nine songs for a total of two EPs before we came out with the final 4 tracks.”

Amnesiak’s self-titled EP was released on May 19, 2023 as an independent entity!

Tracklist:

Worms Of The Mind (03:51)
Elizabeth’s Pleasure (03:53)
Harm’s Way (04:05)
Morbid Bride (03:54)
Full running time: 00:14.63

Formed in 2020, Amnesiak is an emerging London-based rock duo. Founded by Grace Wilson (singer/songwriter) and Francesco Fonte (multi-instrumentalist/songwriter), the music project includes collaborations with a number of high profile musicians from the UK and USA. In 2021, Amnesiak has produced an unreleased promo EP ‘Psykhe,’ containing four tracks, for record label and management distribution only. The band followed up this debut with an eponymous four-track EP, which was released in May 2023.

‘Amnesiak’ EP features Matthew Setzer (Skinny Puppy), Mark Gemini Thwaite (Peter Murphy) on guitar and bass. The EP has been mastered by Platinum & Gold Awarded Sound Engineer Maor Appelbaum (Faith No More, Dream Theater, Yes, Sepultura, Meat Loaf, etc..).

Amnesiak is now working on new material and aiming to tour the UK, EU and USA. Stay tuned…

Amnesiak Lineup:
Grace Wilson – Singer, songwriter
Francesco Fonte – Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter

Special Guests:
Mark Gemini Thwaite (Peter Murphy)
Matthew Setzer (Skinny Puppy)

Recording & production: Francesco Fonte
Mastering: Maor Appelbaum

Follow // Stream // Download: https://linktr.ee/amnesiakband

ANANDA MIDA Announce “Reconciler Tour 2023/2024”

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Psych Rock collective Ananda Mida just recently released their third album, titled “Reconciler”, via Italian powerhouse label Go Down Records. To celebrate the band’s latest offering in its pure form, the band has announced a bunch of live dates for 2023/2024. Tickets on sale now and dates are as follows:

Reconciler Tour 2023/2024
2023/11/30 THU – p.m.k – Innsbruck – AT
2023/12/01 FRI – Urban Spree – Berlin – DE
2023/12/08 FRI – Backstage München – München – DE
2023/12/09 SAT – Astra Kulturzentrum Centro Culturale – Bressanone – IT
2024/01/18 THU – Fine Mondo Verona – IT
2024/01/19 FRI – SIDRO CLUB – Savignano s.R. – IT
2024/01/20 SAT – Arci Joshua Blues Club APS – Como – IT
2024/01/21 SUN – Freakout Club – Bologna – IT
2024/02/02 FRI – Astro Club – Pordenone – IT
2024/02/03 SAT – BLAH BLAH – Torino – IT
2024/02/16 FRI – Trenta Formiche – Roma – IT
2024/02/17 SAT – CSOA COX18 – Milano – IT

The new album “Reconciler “marks the final act of a trilogy inspired by Georges Ivanovič Gurdjieff’s book, “Beelzebub’s Tales to His Grandson,” and his profound thoughts. Originally planning to release three records, Ananda Mida‘s founders, Max Ear and Matteo Pablo Scolaro, collaborated with artist and friend Eeviac to create a concept album trilogy. The first two albums in the series, “Anodnatius” and “Cathodnatius,” explored themes of Holy Affirmation and Holy Denial respectively. Now, with “Reconciler,” the band delves into the theme of Holy Reconciliation. During the making of “Reconciler,” one of the band members experienced both the joyous grace of birth and the deep mourning of death. These significant life events have greatly influenced the reconciliatory intent behind this record. With eight tracks spanning over 83 minutes of music, “Reconciler” showcases a diverse range of emotions and musical styles.

The album features an instrumental song titled “Reconciling,” while five other tracks are performed by talented singers. In addition to Ananda Mida‘s core members, twelve artists from Go Down Records’ musical gang have contributed their talents to this record. This collaboration not only fulfills the band founders’ vision but also serves as a tribute to their independent label, which has been a hub for talent and passion over the past two decades. Ananda Mida‘s sound is deeply rooted in 70s Rock, infused with desert and psychedelic grooves. Since their formation in 2015, the band has performed with various lineups, ranging from three to six members, both instrumental and featuring singers. Their unique blend of influences has garnered them a dedicated following within the Stoner and Psychedelic Rock community.

“Reconciler” is out now via Go Down Records and available for purchase at THIS LOCATION

Tracklist:

Stormy Lady feat. Quiet Confusion
Lucifer’s Wind feat. Virtual Time
Reconciling
Swamp Thing
Never Surrender feat. Virtual Time
Following the Light feat. Lu Silver
Reconciling (reprise)
Doom and the Medicine Man [part V – VIII]
V- The Future
VI- The Stumbling Doll
VII- The Ghost In The Machine
VIII- Otherlives

ANANDA MIDA are:
Davide Bressan
Max Ear
Conny Ochs
Pablo Scolaro
Alessandro Tedesco

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

VIPASSI Unveil Technical Mystery on ‘Phainesthai’ Single

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VIPASSI laid a foundation on their debut album ‘Śūnyatā’ in 2017.

Originally formed as a project between drummer Daniel Presland (ex-Ne Obliviscaris, Black Lava, Virvum) and guitarist Ben Boyle (Black Lava, Hadal Maw, AMDBL) to explore new concepts and sounds not currently engaged by their other projects, the band has since grown to add fretless bassist Arran McSporran (Virvum, Seven7, Cosmitorium) & additional guitarist Benjamin Baret (Ne Obliviscaris, Maer).

Today, Vipassi are releasing “Phainesthai”, the first single off ‘Lightless’. Their new album continues this intricate all-instrumental project. Each player isn’t just delivering notes. Instead the band are tuning into a symphony of emotions, inviting you inside a sonic universe where you can write the story.

“Phainesthai’ serves as the centrepiece and keystone of the album”, says Vipassi. ” The song itself celebrates phenomenon in all its forms. It’s also a perfect blend and introduction to the album’s sounds and motifs”.

‘Lightless’ comes out January 26, 2024.

Pre-order: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/vipassi-lightless

Tracklist

1. Lightless (5:07)2. Labyrinthine Hex (7:11)
3. Morningstar (6:57)
4. Shapshu (4:23)
5. Phainesthai (5:49) [WATCH]
6. Ruination Glow (6:05)
7. Neon Rain (3:59)
8. Promethea (10:42)
Totalruntime: 50:13

In Buddhist tradition, VIPASSI is the twenty-second of the twenty-eight Buddhas. Etymologically, the name has its roots in clear vision – a being of extreme contemplation. The band of the same name is a world-spnning instrumental extreme metal band from the lands of Australia, France and the UK.

With members of acts such as Ne Obliviscaris, Black Lava, Hadal Maw & Virvum, their work on the 2017 debut album ‘Sunyata’, which has a loose signification of Emptiness or Void, set the grounds for a technically impressive and fully instrumental exploration of sonic textures in what can best be described as – a divine experience reaching the depths of the human soul.

Originally made as a project between Daniel Presland (Drums) and Ben Boyle (Guitars) as far back as 2007 to explore new concepts and sounds not currently engaged by their projects at the time, the band has since then grown and expanded to an international connection of like-minded musicians and virtuosos with Arran McSporran (Fretless Bass) and Benjamin Baret (Guitars).

Further exploring their labyrinthine textures and layers of sounds, the band VIPASSI is back with their sophomore album ‘Lightless’. The album shifts from the realm of the void towards a clash of light and dark – and sees the band expanding into even more technical and experimental realms, pushing the limits of their own ideas and abilities to heights unimagined when the band began all those years ago.

Lineup
Daniel Presland – Drums
Ben Boyle – Guitars & Synths
Arran McSporran – Fretless Bass
Benjamin Baret – Guitar Solos

Recording
Bushido Studios, Melbourne, Australia with additional recording in Gandia, Spain & Bordeaux, France.

Production
Sound Engineer – Troy Mccosker
Mixing & Mastering Engineer – Mark Lewis

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/vipassi/1082297817
Bandcamp: https://vipassi.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vipassiband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vipassiband/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7GWniL0LcVnR9Ptiaa5J1

HERIOT Release New Single ‘Soul Chasm’ + Sign with Century Media

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UK’s most exciting new heavy band, HERIOT, have revealed their new single “Soul Chasm”, and announced their signing with Century Media.

Stream “Soul Chasm” everywhere here: https://heriot.lnk.to/SoulChasm-Single

The band comment: “‘Soul Chasm’ illustrates the internal struggle for peace, revealing our tendency to be unkind to ourselves and how the fear of failure can dim the vibrancy of our existence.

“We are proud to announce our signing with Century Media! The label is a monumental force within the metal world, and we are honoured to now become part of such an incredible legacy. We cannot wait to see what the future holds.”

Century Media’s Mike Gitter, Vice President of A&R, states: “HERIOT are not merely a landmark band for this generation of UK metal but a benchmark for a new generation of heaviness. They meld the brutal with the cerebral in a way that’s uniquely theirs. HERIOT has carved their own path without compromise and Century Media is proud to be partners in that.”

The new single and signing continues HERIOT‘s ascendancy as the pre-eminent new force in the UK heavy scene. “Soul Chasm” is the first new material from the group since their support shows with Architects in the Summer and their mighty “Demure” single (14th February, Church Road Records).

HERIOT‘s debut EP Profound Morality (2022) catapulted the quartet into the global spotlight, with praise worldwide and a debut, sold-out, headline tour across the UK. The band have since supported Rolo Tomassi, Lamb Of God, Thy Art Is Murder, and performed to packed tents at Download Festival, 2000trees, Wacken Open Air, Bloodstock, Mystic Festival and many more, gathering a legion of fans in the process.

Fully-focused and with a razor-sharp edge, the awe-inspiring double-vocal attack of Jake Packer and Debbie Gough is all-conquering; the titanic support of Erhan Alman (guitar) and Julian Gage (drums) rock-solid.

HERIOT have deservedly been grabbing attention with all four pairs of hands, weaponizing metallic sludge and hardcore, unholy levels of distortion, speed and gut-punching talent. Elements of Nails, Knocked Loose, Code Orange, and Vein.fm combine and collide to exhilarating effect, creating a sound that is truly groundbreaking, fully worthy of the notice the band are achieving.

In their short recent history HERIOT have caught the attention of Pitchfork, Metal Hammer, Rock Sound, Brooklyn Vegan, Kerrang!, Revolver, and Knotfest, among many others, “one of the most promising young bands in modern metalcore”, and “probably the best new metal band in Britain”.

HERIOT are:

Jake Packer – Vocals/Bass
Debbie Gough – Vocals/Guitar
Erhan Alman – Guitar
Julian Gage – Drums

For more information:
https://www.heriotmetal.com
https://www.facebook.com/heriotmetal
https://www.instagram.com/heriotmetal
https://twitter.com/heriotmetal

Jared James Nichols Releases Electrifying Music Video of ‘Man In The Box’ by Alice In Chains

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Jared James Nichols today released a video for his cover of Man In The Box by Alice in Chains. Jared’s music video for the single is released head of his UK and European tour supporting “Mr. Big“ in Spring 2024.

Stream the Man In The Box single HERE. Watch JJN’s Man In The Box music video HERE.

The UK leg of the tour includes Nottingham Rock City (March 19), Manchester O2 Ritz (March 20), Wolverhampton KK’s Steel Mill (March 22), and London O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire (March 23).

Tickets are available fromBANDSINTOWNand MYTICKET.CO.UK.

The UK and European tour coincides with Nichols’ Signature Epiphone Les Paul guitar Blues Power. Jared will be making special appearances at multiple guitar retail stores along the tour route to be announced soon at www.jaredjamesnichols.com.

Watch the music video for Jared’s Signature Epiphone Les Paul Guitar Blues Power HERE.

“Man in the Box is one of my favourite songs ever,” says Jared. “I remember this being one of the first songs I really connected to as a child. Between the bluesy vocals and slinky guitar riff, all the way down to the sludgy overtones, it’s timeless and pure perfection. I started jamming this one at my shows because it is so much fun to play, the audience response was instant.”

Continues Jared, “Man In The Box was originally recorded just for fun at Sweetwater Studios. It turned out so well, we knew we had to share it with the world.”

“One of the foremost Gibson-toting guitar titans of his age.” – Guitar World

“Jared James Nichols is a larger-than-life guitar player.” – Music Radar

“Jared James Nichols is a blues rock powerhouse and one of the most exciting guitarists in the modern blues rock scene.” – Blues Rock Review

“Jared James Nichols is one of the hottest guitar players around.” – Guitar.com

HOLE IN THE FRAME Release New Live Video ‘Resist’ from Upcoming Live EP

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Today marks the release of “Resist”, the latest track from HOLE IN THE FRAME. It’s available for streaming and accompanied on YouTube by a live performance video from a recent concert by the Italian groove metal band.

Hole In The Frame has been unstoppable for several months, consistently releasing singles and garnering increasing attention and interest from both the audience and industry professionals.

“Resist” is another testament to a robust group that, with this release, takes us into the purest and most essential dimension of its music through a high-class live performance. The track is part of the new EP set to be released on December 8th through Volcano Records & Promotion, which brings together a series of live-played pieces. The live dimension is undoubtedly the band’s and its audience’s favorite, recently having had the opportunity to enjoy their music in concerts alongside metal giants like Metal Church and the legendary Atroci.

Watch the video for “Resist” here: