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FOGHAT Release Single + Video ‘I Don’t Appreciate You’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 24, 2023
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Foghat. Leave a comment

(photo credit Jerry Watson)

FOGHAT present “I Don’t Appreciate You”, the third single from the upcoming studio album “Sonic Mojo” which will be released exclusively in Europe on November 10th via Metalville Records.

“I Don’t Appreciate You”” is a classic blues rocker that goes straight to your legs from the first bar and eats into your auditory canals. The distinctive voice of new singer and guitarist Scott Holt, lush guitar riffs and a grooving beat form the ingredients for another fan favourite in typical FOGHAT sound garb.

The song was co-written by Kim Simmonds of Savoy Brown, a good friend of FOGHAT, sending the lyrics and some basic tracks before Kim sadly passed away in December 2022.

“Sonic Mojo”, the first new studio album in seven years, offers exactly what the loyal FOGHAT fan base has come to expect from their favourite band.

From the first notes of their 1972 self-titled classic, through their bombastic multi-platinum gem “Foghat Live” (1977) and 2016’s slide guitar-drenched “Under The Influence”, to their forthcoming album “Sonic Mojo”, FOGHAT have always been all about the music. Music that is played loud. Music that is played live. Music that makes you want to move.

“Sonic Mojo” was recorded by founding member and drummer Roger Earl, his longtime FOGHAT companions guitarist Bryan Bassett (Wild Cherry, Molly Hatchet) and Rodney O’Quinn (Pat Travers Band) on bass, and with new singer and guitarist Scott Holt (Buddy Guy).

Three of the songs on “Sonic Mojo” have a special meaning for Roger Earl, as they were co-written with Kim Simmonds, the man who helped Roger to his breakthrough as a member of Savoy Brown in 1967. Sadly, Kim passed away shortly after writing these songs in December 2022.

On their new album, FOGHAT also tip their hat to legendary artists who came before them, such as Willie Dixon, B.B. King or Chuck Berry, among others, with some great cover versions.

“SONIC MOJO” TRACK LISTING

  1. She’s a Little Bit of Everything (Simmonds/R. Earl/Bassett/Holt/O’Quinn)
  2. I Don’t Appreciate You (R. Earl/Holt/Bassett/O’Quinn)
  3. Mean Woman Blues (Claude DeMetrius)
  4. Drivin’ On (Simmonds/R. Earl/Bassett/Holt/O’Quinn)
  5. Let Me Love You Baby (Willie Dixon)
  6. How Many More Years (Chester Burnett)
  7. Song for Life (Rodney J. Crowell)
  8. Wish I’d a Been There (C. Earl/R. Earl/Bassett/Holt/O’Quinn)
  9. Time Slips Away (Simmonds/R. Earl/Bassett/Holt/O’Quinn)
  10. Black Days & Blue Nights (R. Earl/Holt/Bassett/O’Quinn)
  11. She’s Dynamite (B. King Riley — B.B. King)
  12. Promised Land (Chuck Berry)

FOGHAT online
https://foghat.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Foghat
https://www.instagram.com/foghat_official/
https://www.youtube.com/user/FOGHATMUSIC
https://www.pinterest.de/foghatmusic/
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/6x33CmZWo2Ve4hxYl2Craq
https://www.tiktok.com/@foghat_official

A PRETEXT TO HUMAN SUFFERING Sign Worldwide Deal with EMG

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 24, 2023
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Extreme Management Group (EMG), home to bands like Suffocation, Atheist, Rings of Saturn, and more, has announced their partnership with Texas death metal band A PRETEXT TO HUMAN SUFFERING.

A PRETEXT TO HUMAN SUFFERING is an explosive modern death metal band, defying genre boundaries and delivering a unique mix of slam, traditional hardcore, beatdown, technical death metal, and deathcore. Founded by Chris Mathis as a solo project in 2019, APTHS quickly caught the attention of the metal world with the release of their debut single “No Light Lives” on July 3rd, 2020. The track’s intense energy and captivating sound quickly garnered the attention of several record labels, and the band eventually signed with the renowned Reality Fade Records.

Adding to their already formidable lineup, APTHS welcomed Wes Van Hook (Sold Soul, ex-Lord of War, Inhuman Atrocities) and Beto Vipe (Devour the Unborn, Defleshed and Gutted) in early 2020. Together, they released the previously written and recorded EP “Rotting Sanctum” on November 27th of the same year, featuring new member Wes Van Hook and other talented session players. In 2021, APTHS acquired bassist Spencer Atkinson-Del Puppo (ex-Cryptic Enslavement), who had previously played with Chris in another band. The group began collaborating on what would become their debut album, “Endless Cycle of Suffering.”

On February 25th, 2021, APTHS dropped their first collaboratively written single, “cult(ure),” offering a glimpse into the band’s evolution and growth. The track is a punishing and ominous testament to the band’s unique sound, hinting at the intensity of the forthcoming album. In 2023, APTHS began releasing singles from their full-length album, starting with “Void” on January 12th, followed by “Endless Cycle of Suffering,” “Formless Collective,” and “Paradox” in monthly succession. Each track showcases a different facet of the band’s sound, yet they all blend together seamlessly, creating a dynamic and cohesive listening experience.

With thousands of plays and a rapidly growing fan base, APTHS has become a force to be reckoned with in the metal scene. Their music is a visceral and unrelenting onslaught of brutish chords, frenzied arpeggios, explosive percussion, and guttural growls. The band’s sound is both maniacal and majestic, featuring intricate fretwork, dissonant melodies, and haunting solos that evoke the torment of ghosts. As the band continues to evolve and push boundaries, fans can look forward to more exciting releases and electrifying live shows.

Now the band has signed with Extreme Management Group, and had the following to say about the partnering, “We’re absolutely thrilled to share some electrifying news with you! We’re teaming up with the incredible EMG Management Services, and let us tell you, these folks are no strangers to the Death Metal scene. They’ve been the driving force behind some of our absolute favorite artists, including powerhouses like Suffocation and Cryptopsy.” EMG said, “A Pretext to Human Suffering has done a ton of work getting themselves to this point. We intend to make that hard work count.” Anticipate big things to come from  A Pretext to Human Suffering and Extreme Management Group.

A PRETEXT TO HUMAN SUFFERING Online:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ttDgldTPrtFan24YRHZyM
Website: https://apthscult.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apths
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APTHSCULT/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@APTHSCULT

INFERNO METAL FESTIVAL NORWAY 2024 Announces VOID OV VOICES x NOSFERTU Silent Movie Collaboration

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 24, 2023
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INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY is now revealing a silent film concert in which Attila Csihar’s Void ov Voices will create the music for the classic German horror film ‘Nosferatu’ (1922). The silent film concert will take place at the cinema Vega Scene on Saturday, March 30, at daytime during Inferno Metal Festival 2024. Separate tickets will be available for this performance and can be found at THIS LOCATION.

VOID OV VOICES

Void ov Voices is the solo project of Attila Csihar, known as the vocalist of Mayhem and Tormentor, in which he uses only his own voice to create a dark and atmospheric soundscape. Csihar initiated this project in 2007 and has since performed numerous concerts with this concept. Void ov Voices has previously held a silent film concert in Oslo when they provided the music for ‘The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari’ during Oslo Fright Fest in 2012. We look forward to another silent film concert with Void ov Voices in Oslo, this time accompanying ‘Nosferatu!’

NOSFERATU

The German silent film ‘Nosferatu’ was released in 1922 and was one of the first movies based on Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula.’ Because they lacked the rights to the story, they changed names and locations, so Count Dracula became Count Orlok. However, this did not help, and the judiciary ruled that all the film reels of ‘Nosferatu’ should be destroyed. Fortunately, several reels survived, and F. W. Murnau’s great masterpiece endured. Now, over a hundred years later, the film still stands as one of the great classics in film history. We are excited to see and hear when Void ov Voices soundtracks the film during Inferno Metal Festival 2024.

Please note that Vega Scene has a limited number of seats, so be sure to act quickly to get tickets for the film concert!

Inferno Metal Festival will take place from March 28-31, 2024 across several venues in Oslo (NO).

So far, the iconic festival has revealed a mixture of classic bands as well as some vital and exciting new-comers. Other recently announced bands include Kampfar, Cynic, Jo Quail, Dödsrit, Tusmørke, Forcefed Horsehead, Inchoation, Terminal, Deathbarrel, H.P. Doomcraft, and many others! More will be announced soon!

The current lineup is now as follows:

Dimmu Borgir
At the Gates
Kampfar
Candlemass
Borknagar
Sólstafir
Finntroll
Me and That Man
Carpathian Forest
Cattle Decapitation
Cynic
Nordjevel
Winterfylleth
Keep of Kalessin
Vltimas
Arthur Brown
Misþyrming
Saor
Mantar
Koldbrann
Konvent
Khold
Crypta
Signs of the Swarm
Bell Witch
Extermination Dismemberment
Dödsrit
Dwaal
Jo Quail
Orm
Phantom Fire
Tilintetgjort
Umbra Conscientia
In Twilight’s Embrace
200 Stab Wounds
Automaton
Befouled
Vorga
Zustand Null
Forcefed Horsehead
Tusmørke
Visegard
Imbalance
Nakkeknaekker
Celestial Scourge
Deception
Vomit Forth
Horrifier
H.P. Doomcraft
Inchoation
Terminal
Deathbarrel

Single day tickets and passes are now available HERE.

In conjunction with Inferno Metal Festival, the Black Metal Bus Sightseeing Tour with Anders Odden (Cadaver, Celtic Frost, Order) is back with an all new routing! Following the success of this special event’s inception last year, this incredible experience will take Inferno attendees through some of the places that marked the beginnings of Norwegian black metal!

Between 1991 and 1993, many of the most important events during this dark chapter of Norwegian music history took place in Oslo. Therefore, Inferno Metal Festival has put together a field trip to experience these legendary moments in time, including the site of Helvete, the legendary record store once owned by late Mayhem founder Øystein “Euronymous” Aarseth.

Anders Odden formed his first black metal band, Slaught, in 1986 after attending a rehearsal with Mayhem at the age of 14. He was one of the pioneers of the Norwegian scene, dealing with tape trading, organizing of concerts and creating extreme music of his own. He formed Cadaver in 1988, releasing what would be the first Norwegian death metal album on Earache Records in 1990. During this period, Odden performed alongside true Norwegian legends such as Darkthrone, Mayhem, Old Funeral and many more iconic bands.

This field trip has exclusive anecdotes and personal memories of the early life of the scene from someone who was there since the beginning. The daily sightseeing schedule is as follows:

BLACK METAL BUS SIGHTSEEING – A FIELD TRIP THROUGH NORWEGIAN BLACK METAL

12:00: Departure The Hub, Inferno Festival hotel.
12:30: Langhus station – Photo op – IYKYK
13:30: Visit to NESEBLOD RECORDS the site of “HELVETE” 1991-1993
15:00: Holmenkollen Kapell, re-done after church-fire that took place on August 23, 1992
16:00: Return to the Hub, Inferno Festival hotel.

Tickets for the tour are now available at the below links!

  • March 28: https://www.ticketmaster.no/event/726031
  • March 29: https://www.ticketmaster.no/event/726033
  • March 30: https://www.ticketmaster.no/event/726035
  • March 31: https://www.ticketmaster.no/event/726037

The iconic Inferno Metal Festival started in 2001 and is the longest running metal festival in Norway and one of the most important extreme metal festivals in the world. We are very proud of this position and we will continue fronting Norwegian metal and bringing bands from all over the world to Norway. Inferno Metal Festival is being held four days at Rockefeller Music Halls’ two stages Rockefeller and John Dee as well as many smaller clubs around Oslo. The festival takes place during Easter in Norway when not a lot of other stuff is happening in Oslo. The festival are usually sold out and more than fifty percent of the audience are from outside of Norway. The ticket sales are from all over the world including China, Australia, Chile, Japan, Taiwan, Canada, USA, Columbia, Argentina and many more.

More information at Official Inferno Fest Website – Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – Tickets

FURNACE FLOOR to Release Self-Titled Debut EP on November 17th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 24, 2023
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St. Louis, Missouri, death-doom metal act FURNACE FLOOR is pleased to announce the release in CD/MC format of their self-titled debut EP. “Furnace Floor” is due out on November 17th, 2023 via Dawnbreed Records. A vinyl edition will follow in early 2024.

The first single, “The Chamber“, is now streaming at THIS LOCATION.

As has been the case since the very inception of the genre, it is often the case that the very best material that is to be found in the hole of the underground is what’s on the very floor of the global scene. Much like the forest floor with all sorts of creatures and objects that all have their own role to play in the grand scheme of it all, metal has more than enough for us to pick apart and constantly have a source for new and invigorating material should we simply be meticulous enough to find acts be they veteran or fresh.

In the case of FURNACE FLOOR, you don’t get any fresher. Yet, it is with their first step out into that dense, unforgiving forest that FURNACE FLOOR makes for one hell of a sight. It’s already hard enough for a band to make their entrance known when they are just coming upon the scene. That’s something that can make for quite a hurdle in our current digital age, but that doesn’t stop many as that’s simply what the scene was for decades before the advent of the internet with many still able to overcome and persevere.

If the three tracks of this debut EP are anything to observe, FURNACE FLOOR is, at the very least, setting itself up to be a patient and tenacious act. Three tracks are all that adorn this eponymous EP with there not seeming to be much to be had within its almost exactly 13-minute runtime, but it’s any moment of the voracious metal that’s only display at all times here that demands you to think otherwise.

Never once content in remaining within the confines of any one sound, the worlds of death and doom metal come together more often than not to make for a voraciously heavy and fiery performance that is not afraid to also borrow from the realms of black metal for extra flair and flavor where none was needed, but FURNACE FLOOR incorporates it all expertly to deliver an overall performance that is as bombastic and interesting as it is satisfying and unrelenting unto its ending echoes.

The very power that FURNACE FLOOR wields at every given moment makes us ponder if the people behind the impeccable instrumentation and demonic vocals have previous experience elsewhere in the world of metal, but it makes no difference. FURNACE FLOOR more than succeeds at making its entry a surprising one that is begging for expansion in due time with a voracious inquisition to match the absolute onslaught that is brought to the table here with the prospect of a future offensive something that chills us to our very bones in the absolute best way possible.

To discover a fresh act like this that is emerging from the very floor of the underground is to behold something magnificent that underground connoisseurs dream of. If this initial demo has anything within it that we must learn from it is this: underestimation cannot be a fault that transpires when we consider the possibilities of FURNACE FLOOR. Should we fail, may the flames consume us wholly and without prejudice.

Tracklist:

1. The Chamber
2. Fevered Lens
3. Under the Heel of God

https://furnacefloor.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/furnacefloor/

MONUMENTS Release Genre-Defying Reimagining of ‘No One Will Teach You’ by Inhuman

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 24, 2023
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MONUMENTS ‘No One Will Teach You’ gets a futuristic reimagining courtesy of the enigmatic inhuman.society! The blend of analog and digital artistry creates a cinematic soundscape that’ll transport you to a dystopian future! Change ‘In Stasis Deluxe Edition.’ 

This release marks the pre-order start of the „In Stasis Deluxe Edition“! A special rendition of the album featuring live and acoustic versions, full instrumentals, and featured remixes of MONUMENTS songs.

Pre-orders available now!

CD 1: In Stasis No One Will Teach You (feat. Neema Askari)

Lavos
Cardinal Red (feat. Mick Gordon)
Opiate Collapse Arch Essence (feat. Spencer Sotelo)
Somnus False Providence (feat. Mick Gordon)
Makeshift Harmony The Cimmerian

CD 2: In Stasis – Remixes, Acoustic & Live Versions

Cardinal Red (Live From Circle Studios)
Lavos (Live From Circle Studios)
The Cimmerian (Live From Nimes)
False Providence (Acoustic Version)
Cardinal Red (Zardonic Remix)
False Providence (The Algorithm Remix)
No One Will Teach You (INHUMAN Remix)
Cardinal Red (Elodin Remix)

CD 3: In Stasis – Instrumentals

No One Will Teach You – Instrumental
Lavos – Instrumental
Cardinal Red (feat. Mick Gordon) – Instrumental
Opiate – Instrumental Collapse – Instrumental
Arch Essence – Instrumental Somnus – Instrumental
False Providence (feat. Mick Gordon) – Instrumental
Makeshift Harmony – Instrumental
The Cimmerian – Instrumental

NANOWAR OF STEEL Unveil Satirical Official Music Video for ‘Protocols of Love’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 24, 2023
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[Photo Credit: Valerio Fea]

With top-notch music videos for tracks like “Norwegian Reggaeton” and successful hits such as “Valhalleluja” under their belts, Italian comedy metal masters NANOWAR OF STEEL celebrated their 20th anniversary recently! Providing the world with laughter for two decades, the band proved their status as the genre’s most unconventional band with their latest album, Dislike To False Metal (released in March 2023), once again. After performing disturbingly addictive songs like “Disco Metal” and “Pasadena 1994” (the latter boasting over 2M YouTube video views) during their celebrated headlining European tour with Frozen Crown and on big festival appearances, NANOWAR OF STEEL will do it again on their very first North American tour with headliner DRAGONFORCE – happening now!

Known for their satirical takes, NANOWAR OF STEEL unveils a poppy official video and delightful musical satire for “Protocols of Love”, cut from Dislike To False Metal. Managing to strike a unique balance between humor and catchy 90s influenced melodies, the song showcases the band’s creativity and musical prowess.

NANOWAR OF STEEL on “Protocols of Love”:
“To celebrate our firstest tour in the land of Alex Jones and HAARP, we conspired to write a song about conspiracy theories but it looks like someone conspired to a higher level to make it so that our new video gets released in an untimely moment. Is it just a coincidence? We think not!”

See below for all current NANOWAR OF STEEL performance dates!

New Album World Tour
w/ Headliner DragonForce
+ Special Guests Amaranthe, Edge Of Paradise

23.10.23 US – Austin, TX / Empire Garage
24.10.23 US – Dallas, TX / The Granada
25.10.23 US – Houston, TX / House Of Blues
27.10.23 US – Orlando, FL / House Of Blues
28.10.23 US – Fort Lauderdale, FL / Culture Room
30.10.23 US – Atlanta, GA / Masquerade – Heaven
31.10.23 US – Charlotte, NC / The Underground
01.11.23 US – Baltimore, MD / Baltimore Soundstage
03.11.23 US – New York, NY / Palladium Time Square
04.11.23 US – Worcester, MA / The Palladium
05.11.23 US – Montreal, QC / MTelus
06.11.23 US – Toronto, ON / Danforth Music Hall
08.11.23 US – Cleveland, OH / Agora Theater
09.11.23 US – Detroit, MI / The Majestic
10.11.23 US – Chicago, IL / House Of Blues
11.11.23 US – Minneapolis, MN / First Avenue
12.11.23 US – Lawrence, KS / Granada Theater
14.11.23 US – Denver, CO / Summit Music Hall
15.11.23 US – Salt Lake City, UT / The Depot
16.11.23 US – Boise, ID / Knitting Factory
18.11.23 US – Berkeley, CA / UC Theater
19.11.23 US – Los Angeles, CA / The Wiltern

Get Your Copy of Dislike To False Metal NOW

Expertly exploring a mind-boggling amount of entirely different metal subgenres on 10 hilarious anthems, NANOWAR OF STEEL never cease to amaze with an equally-impressive dose of intelligently fresh comedic delivery that’ll have listeners rolling with laughter, and undeniable songwriting skill that’ll have their fellow genre-mates scheduling more practice sessions. Dislike To False Metal is beyond a comedy album – it’s a disconcertingly masterful showcase of above-the-bar musicianship, creative lyricism and boundless imagination.

Dislike To False Metal Tracklist:
1.    Sober
2.    Winterstorm in the Night feat. Madeleine Liljestam (Eleine)
3.    Disco Metal
4.    Muscle Memories
5.    Chupacabra Cadabra
6.    Pasadena 1994 feat. Joakim Broden (Sabaton)
7.    Metal Boomer Battalion
8.    Dimmu Boogie
9.    Protocols of Love
10.  The Power of Imodium

NANOWAR OF STEEL are:
Gatto Panceri 666 – Bass
Potowotominimak – Vocals
Mr. Baffo – Vocals
Mohammed Abdul – Guitar
Uinona Raider – Drums
 
NANOWAR OF STEEL online:
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TWITTER
NAPALM RECORDS

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