Chinese Progressive Metal band OU (pronounced “O”) are thrilled to unveil their most recent video, ” Dark 暗” from their 2022 debut album one.
Recordings for the group’s planned sophomore album have begun. Renowned Progressive Metal artist/producer Devin Townsend will oversee the production of this impending masterpiece.
Order the album HERE.
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH today have added headline shows in Luxembourg, Bratislava, Prague and Bucharest to the band’s already impressive run of 2023 European tour dates which includes a number of shows in direct support of Metallica, as well as major festivals appearances at UK’s Download Festival and Germany’s Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park festivals, amongst others. Presale for the newly announced headline shows will start on March 1st at 10 am local time with the general on sale beginning on March 3rd at 10 am local time. For more information and tickets, please go to fivefingerdeathpunch.com/tour.
In other news, Five Finger Death Punch just claimed its 15th consecutive #1 hit on the U.S. Active Rock Radio Chart (Mediabase) with current single “Welcome To The Circus”. The single also adds to 5FDP’s record streak of #1’s on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart where the band continues to hold the record for the longest run of leading consecutive entries since 1981. “Welcome To The Circus” is the opening track from their latest album, 2022’s “AFTERLIFE”. Upon its release last August, “AFTERLIFE” immediately shot to the #1 spot on the iTunes Top 100 Album, the Rock and Metal Charts in the USA, Canada, Australia, Germany (where it also debuted at #3 on the official album chart), Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Poland. “AFTERLIFE” also debuted at #1 on the iTunes Rock and Metal Charts and #2 on the iTunes Top 100 Charts in the UK, France, Netherlands, Sweden and Hungary. Additionally, “AFTERLIFE” hit Top 10 on the iTunes Top 100 in Italy, Spain, Ireland and Belgium. It entered as #1 Rock Album on the UK Official Rock and Metal Album Charts and debuted at #10 on the Billboard Top 200. Most notably, with “AFTERLIFE” the band broke the record for most #1 albums in the history of Billboard’s Hard Rock chart. Listen to the album on your streaming platform of choice HERE. 5FDP frequently sells out arenas, plays major festivals around the world and has sold over one million tickets between 2018 and 2020 alone.
2023 European Tour Dates
29th April 2023 – Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands w/ Metallica
17th May 2023 – Stade de France, Paris, France w/ Metallica
21st May 2023 – Rockhal, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg HEADLINE
28th May 2023 – Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, Germany w/ Metallica
31st May 2023 – O’Nepela Arena, Bratislava, Slovakia HEADLINE
3rd June 2023 – Rock Im Park, Nürnberg, Germany FESTIVAL
4th June 2023 – Rock Am Ring, Nürburg, Germany FESTIVAL
8th June 2023 – Download Festival, Donington UK FESTIVAL
11th June 2023 – O2 Arena, Prague, Czech Republic HEADLINE
14th June 2023 – Metalhead Festival, Bucharest Romania HEADLINE
18th June 2023 – Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, Sweden w/ Metallica
23rd June 2023 – Summerside Festival, Aarburg, Switzerland FESTIVAL
For ticket & further information please visit http://www.fivefingerdeathpunch.com
Photo credit: Linus Bokehsius
Swedish industrial cult act DEATHSTARS recently announced their return with new album Everything Destroys You, which is set to be released on May 5th via Nuclear Blast Records.
Fans have eagerly waited for their first release in over eight years, which brings us back to the good old Scandinavian Deathglam and destructive urban party nights.
Today, the band reveals the second album single, ´Midnight Party´. The track is accompanied by a complimentary video – filmed in Stockholm, it depicts the band attending a packed club show, watching a Deathstars female cover band. Hint: this alternative Deathstars might feature some familiar faces…
Frontman Whiplasher Bernadotte comments on the song:
“I wanted to write a kind of worst slash filthy slash dark yet catchy party song and lyrics; something that was bad in a good way – bringing moral downfall up- to – speed al dente.. It’s about those times when you end up binge partying and don´t go to sleep for days, it’s just constantly midnight with the additional clear and present downward spiral and debauchery that eventually makes you go insane. The party that never stops until you collapse. Very different from David Lee Roth-poolpartyrock, to say the least.”
Listen / pre-order here: https://deathstars.bfan.link/party-2802.ema
LINE-UP
Whiplasher Bernadotte – Vocals
Nightmare Industries – Guitars and Keys
Cat Casino – Guitars
Skinny Disco – Bass
There is no way around the most successful German band in modern heavy metal! Following the overwhelming success of their sold-out debut concerts in North America this past weekend, POWERWOLF returns with the impressive new studio track, “No Prayer At Midnight”. The new single is one of six brand new studio tracks on the upcoming special album, Interludium, which will be released on Good Friday.
The premier quality, cinematic official music video impresses once again with striking imagery and provides the perfect backdrop for “No Prayer At Midnight”. In a gloomy, sacral atmosphere, high priest Attila Dorn watches over his flock before sin awakens at midnight.
POWERWOLF are undoubtedly one of the most celebrated and successful heavy metal bands of the last decade. Multiple #1 album chart entries, nine gold and platinum records, huge sold-out arena shows, as well as headline slots at the biggest festivals have paved their way. In less than 20 years of band history, POWERWOLF has made it to the very highest league of heavy metal.
Just in time for the highest Christian holiday, Easter 2023, another highlight of the band’s discography, Interludium, will be released on April 7, 2023. The new release features six new studio tracks, including the single “Sainted By The Storm”, which was already celebrated on the band’s exhilarating Wolfsnächte 2022 headline tour, as well as one of the most intense tracks in the band’s history, “My Will Be Done”. Interludium also features gems and rarities from the band’s history, such as “Midnight Madonna” and “Living On A Nightmare”.
Pre-Order your version of Interludium HERE
Tracklisting Interludium:
1. Wolves Of War
2. Sainted by the Storm
3. No Prayer At Midnight
4. My Will Be Done
5. Altars On Fire
6. Wolfborn
7. Stronger Than The Sacrament
8. Living On A Nightmare
9. Midnight Madonna
10. Bête du Gévaudan
One day before the release of Interludium, POWERWOLF will celebrate Easter with their devotees at Palladium in Cologne. The album release show will be a once in a lifetime experience for each POWERWOLF fan!
North America Shows 2023:
20.03.23 US – Dallas, TX / The Factory In The Deep Ellum
22.03.23 US – Denver, CO / The Ogden Theatre
24.03.23 US – San Francisco, CA / Regency Ballroom
25.03.23 US – Los Angeles, CA / The Wiltern
Exclusive “Interludium” Release Show:
06.04.23 DE – Cologne / Palladium
Festival Shows 2023:
02.-04.06.23 CZ – Pilzen / Metalfest
04.06.23 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra Open Air
06.06.23 RO – Bukarest / Romexpo
07.-10.06.23 AT – Nickelsdorf / Nova Rock Festival
17.06.23 FR – Clisson / Hellfest
22.-24.06.23 NO – Oslo / Tons Of Rock
28.06.-01.07.23 ES – Galicia / Resurrection Fest
15.07.23 DE – Saarbrücken / SB Open Air
11.-13.08.23 BE – Kortrijk / Alcatraz
16.-18.08.23 DE – Dinkelsbühl / Summer Breeze
17.-19.08.23 DE – Sulingen / Reload Festival
26.08.23 DE – Gießen / Gießener Kultursommer
POWERWOLF are:
Attila Dorn – vocals
Falk Maria Schlegel – organ
Charles Greywolf – guitar
Matthew Greywolf – guitar
Roel van Helden – drums
Modern symphonic metal band AD INFINITUM entices its audience with their latest single “From The Ashes”. The track marks the next stunning offering, cut from their upcoming third album, Chapter III – Downfall, set to be released on March 31, 2023. AD INFINITUM has already gained millions of views on their previous videos worldwide, and vocalist Melissa Bonny leads the way in creating a unique, fresh sound that challenges genre boundaries. AD INFINITUM’s music is sure to captivate and thrill listeners with its powerful emotions and exciting energy.
The new hit, “From The Ashes”, crashes in with a grandiose guitar solo that sets the tone for an epic experience. Melissa Bonny’s captivating vocals in the verses and powerful choruses will undoubtedly charm and energize the audience. The distorted guitars provide an electrifying atmosphere, especially during the intense djent-filled breakdown leading to the mighty finale. Experience the stunning resonance of this song’s modern sound, guaranteed to turn heads and win over legions of new fans. The haunting and heavy ambience of “From The Ashes” is artfully complemented by a powerful and bombastic music video that magnifies the impact of this incredible track. “From The Ashes” is now available for streaming worldwide on all major platforms.
AD INFINITUM on “From The Ashes”:
“As the release of our third album Chapter III – Downfall approaches, we are proud to reveal a more progressive creation, together with a video that symbolizes the rebirth of the phoenix, rising again from the ashes. This video definitely warms up the room by a few degrees. Don’t try this at home, kids!”
Chapter III – Downfall bewitches with an innovative sound full of soaring melodic splendor juxtaposed against brooding, dark and even gothic heaviness. Exploring concepts of Ancient Egyptian history and mythology, AD INFINITUM melds a perfect balance of storytelling and technically sophisticated songwriting, spreading their wings in both areas of production and lyricism. Charging instrumentals, pounding drums, chunky, grooving riffs, mind-boggling solos and enchanting orchestrations build the band’s unique world of sound as frontwoman-to-watch Melissa Bonny’s soul-stirring cleans and haunting growls put her incredible vocal range on display – dropping jaws with each line.
Produced by AD INFINITUM and Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, Chapter III – Downfall showcases that this up-and-coming quartet can effortlessly turn the genre upside down, gracing it with contemporary vibes without forgoing their signature metal origins, and thrilling all metal fans as they rise to the top!
AD INFINITUM add:
“The word is out, Chapter III – Downfall is on its way! For this album, we explored stories and legends of Ancient Egypt with, as star character and main inspiration, Cleopatra. We added some extra dimension and sounds to our signature AD INFINITUM sound to create an extra dimension, transporting the listener to mystical landscapes of another era. We are beyond excited to start to unveil this new record!“
Pre-Order your copy of Chapter III – Downfall NOW
Opening track “Eternal Rains” immediately catches your breath with a captivating chorus, followed by electric “Upside Down”. “From The Ashes” impresses with reminiscence of artists like Meshuggah, proving that AD INFINITUM never fails to deliver surprises. “Under The Burning Skies” directs its haunting vocals towards the horizon, unfolding into an intense mid-tempo ballad shortly after. As a special treat, AD INFINITUM welcomes Chrigel Glanzmann of Eluveitie, who provides his voice for the atmospheric monologue introduction on “Legends”, paving the way for a touch of Middle Eastern-inspired djent flavor.
Tracklist:
AD INFINITUM are:
Melissa Bonny – Vocals
Adrian Thessenvitz – Guitars
Korbinian Benedict – Bass
Niklas Müller – Drums
ANDRZEJ CITOWICZ – Polish Cairo-based guitarist and songwriter, former recording artist for Down Boys Records (record label belonging to Erik Turner and Jerry Dixon from Warrant band) and also ex-guitarist for T.A.C.E. Project – released unexpected new, very progressive metal title song from the upcoming album: “NeverEnding Storms” (Trickster Mix) (under the moniker CITOVITZ AND THE FIREFLIES OF FEBRUARY).
“NeverEnding Storms is about hitting rock bottom again and again. It is about the illusion and delusion. Well… Life is the biggest trickster but… so am I. Also with my music-“ says Citowicz. ”Title song also starring… my Wife as background voiceover”.
Stream the single here:
Music / Guitars/ Drums : Andrzej Citowicz
Keys & FX: Andrzej Citowicz
Bass: Patryk Szymański
Voiceover: Shereen Shoukry-Citowicz
Mixed & Engineered by Andrzej Citowicz
You can find the new Citowicz single (under moniker of Citovitz and The Fireflies of February) on all leading streaming portals (Spotify, Amazon, etc.) and also on Youtube Music.
New album should be release in the middle of this year.
Just recently CITOVITZ AND THE FIREFLIES OF FEBRUARY released earlier 80s vibes single “I’d Die For Her, She Lives For Me”, in case you missed, stream it at https://youtu.be/DQFtq5x-BZ0
Earlier Citowicz revealed on the new album, “It will certainly be a continuation of the already chosen musical path. Maybe more organic playing, longer songs… Also the new Album will be without any embellishments nor polishing. A journey to the 80s but with a taste of grunge”-Citowicz continues “Without a plan, without knowing whether the song will appear in a finalized version in the new album. It appears that I just write a lot. A gift and a curse perhaps!”
Teaser of new album on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiMCJN9UEC0
More information at
Instagram: https://instagram.com/citovitz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citovitz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndrzejCitowicz
Earlier news:
In December 2022, CITOVITZ AND THE FIREFLIES OF FEBRUARY released their special “Winter Songs” EP featuring 5 guitar, instrumental songs, available worldwide on all digital platforms!
❄️YouTube Music https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kOf5fo1gHmkQ2lxDM8RztLOREbKl8eh7k
❄️Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0BP26PZG6?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_K3P9Bd2K868fGakY0wcpnurgs
❄️ Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/winter-songs-ep/1658059678
❄️ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/4yJocW2OYuFFLOVHznAZIo
and many more
Watch the video ‘Remember Yesterday’ from the EP: https://youtu.be/LVzsI26i0Ik
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