ONE LAST DAY Release Acoustic Version of ‘This Bottle Got Me’

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UK’s Modern hard rockers ONE LAST DAY have released the acoustic version of their song ‘This Bottle Got Me’, which was released on May 6th 2021.

Vocalist Alex Willox shared
“If you like acoustic music we have popped up our acoustic rendition of This Bottle Got Me. Next acoustic gig is at HMV High Wycombe on Saturday 4th March 2pm. Please Like and drop a comment if you’d be so kind! Much Love. ❤️”

Enjoy the acoustic ‘This Bottle Got Me’ here:

Also check out the video for the original version at https://youtu.be/CyigRypD1ZM

Just recently the band announced their Spring/Summer Tour Dates, in association with Nocny Kochanek, Jamma, Hmv, Earache Records and VoodooFest. See the confirmed shows below.

Tour dates:
Mar 4th – HMV – High Wycombe (Afternoon Acoustic Set)
Mar 11th – The Venue – Bucks Uni SU- High Wycombe*
Apr 21st – Liquid Room – Edinburgh *
Apr 22nd – Hangar 34 – Liverpool *
Apr 23rd – The Garage – London *
Apr 26th – Baroeg – Rotterdam *
April 27th – Bridgwater, Somerset, The Cobblestones – https://www.facebook.com/events/717001499997531
April 28th – Oldham, Bank Top Tavern – https://www.facebook.com/events/2161977087524798
April 29th – Whitehaven, The Twisted Tongue – https://www.facebook.com/events/873480570671309
April 30th – Rotherham, Bridge inn rotherham – https://www.facebook.com/events/502219902014764
May 6th – VoodooFest, Liverpool – event page https://www.facebook.com/events/792112908538880
Jun 3rd – Rock Beats Cancer – The Four Horsemen Pub – Bournemouth
Jul 22nd – Reading (details to be announced)
Aug 5th – Mind Charity Show – Imperial Music Venue – Doncaster

*supporting Nocny Kochanek

MORE DATES TBA…

Also check out the band’s latest singles and videos here:
“As Time Stands Still” – https://youtu.be/nWXJ-oJNiwQ
“Out Of The Black” – https://youtu.be/wpwgZCzfmdo
Acoustic live cover of “Wicked Game” by Chris Isaak – https://youtu.be/teomx-fPq10
“This Bottle Got Me” single – https://youtu.be/CyigRypD1ZM

Also check out ONE LAST DAY’s previous EP “The End Is The Beginning”, Stream and buy it at https://open.spotify.com/album/75IYfXPGydKjgoBsyYrGUh

More on ONE LAST DAY

Launching in early 2021, ONE LAST DAY are a modern hard rock act coming out of the South-East of England. A heavy and emotive band, their musicality is left wide open to a myriad of rock styles all wrapped up into their own distinctive sound. The band are a powerhouse live act, performing near sellout shows, growing a loyal legion of followers at each gig and getting invited to play increasingly larger shows across the UK.

ONE LAST DAY deliver heavy yet accessible music, combining an eclectic symphony of influences from Hard Rock to Grunge and Metal. This was demonstrated in their debut EP ‘CHAPTER 1: THE END IS THE BEGINNING’ which featured seven gargantuan tracks, including the successful single ‘THIS BOTTLE GOT ME’. From prog stylings to rock ballads, the EP is sure to sate the appetite of those wanting to hear more from this fresh and exciting band. The EP was produced by the band themselves, with mixing and mastering done by IgniteAMR.

It’s an interesting time to be setting out in the industry but ONE LAST DAY have accepted the challenge. These guys have already torn up stages from The Underworld, Camden and The Fleece, Bristol to The Fighting Cocks, Kingston and The Facebar, Reading. So come along for the ride and remember where you heard them first!

Line-up:
Alex Willox – vocals
Gareth Stapleton – rhythm guitar and backing vocals
John Harmsworth – lead guitar and backing vocals
Andy Scott – drums

More information at
ONE LAST DAY: https://www.onelastday.co.uk | https://linktr.ee/onelastday | https://www.facebook.com/OneLastDayOfficial | https://onelastday.bandcamp.com
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreenproduction.com

INVICTA Unleash New Single + Lyric Video ‘The Mornings Light’

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Canadian death/thrashers INVICTA unleash their latest single “The Mornings Light” with lyric video from their highly anticipated upcoming album Triumph And Torment. Check out the video below on the Sublevel Records YouTube channel.

The video recently premiered via Bravewords and the feature can be found here.

Stoked to have Bravewords premiere our new single “The Morning’s Light”
This song was inspired by the legendary X-Men villain Apocalypse so we wanted to make the music feel as powerful and evil as him! We had a lot of fun working out the parts to this song and recording it and love how it came out in the end. Make sure you crank it! – Kyle

SubLevel Records is proud to announce the new Invicta album Triumph and Torment, which will be released on March 31st, 2023. Invicta guitarist/vocalist Kyle Edissi comments: “Our goal while writing and recording this record was to make it sound Vicious and Triumphant. We wanted each song to channel the villainous vibes that inspired it. We really challenged ourselves and feel that this is a big step beyond our previous material, while staying true to the Invicta sound. I am really proud of this album, and I am really proud of the band and everyone involved in its creation. ‘I was God… and yet, I was unchanged. I was not one with the universe. I was not content.’”

Triumph and Torment includes 10 tracks of vicious and melodic Death/Thrash fit for a battle in Hell. Featuring Heathen touring guitarist Kyle Edissi on guitar and vocals, Invicta is a force to be reckoned with, delivering the killer tracks “Forces of Annihilation” and “Sinister Obsession” in their quest for total Metal domination. If you’re looking for a cross between Revocation, Kreator and Iron Maiden, look no further. Get your copy now!

Watch the first video for the earlier single “Sinister Obsession” on YouTube now: https://youtu.be/HjzHH14j6ts

Pre-orders start right now for the Triumph and Torment CD + T-Shirt bundle, jewel case CD, and t-shirt. All CD and t-shirt pre-orders include a link to download the album as MP3s. CDs and shirts will ship on March 31st. Featuring amazing artwork by Par Olofsson (Exodus, Aborted, Abysmal Dawn) and a 12 page full color booklet with all of the lyrics, the CD is a must have.

Get yours now at https://sublevelrecords.bigcartel.com/category/invicta

German STILLBIRTH Conceive New Album, “Homo Deus”, Out April 7th, Reveal New Single + Video ‘Autonomous Eradication’

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Prepare for total annihilation. Germany’s brutal death surf metal mongers STILLBIRTH will return this spring to deliver their 8th studio album, Homo Deus, due on April 7th from Distortion Music Group. Accompanying the record’s announcement, the band has revealed the first single, “Autonomous Eradication,” which is available for streaming now. 

Pre-Order Homo Deus: distortionmusicgroup.indiemerch.com 

Watch the music video for “Autonomous Eradication“:

Commenting on the new single, STILLBIRTH states: 
 
“Get ready to experience the adrenaline rush with our upcoming single “Autonomous Eradication”. This heart-pumping track takes you on a journey through the dystopian world of “Homo Deus”. In this Stillbirth Song humanity created Artificial Intelligence to help against new enemys, but it became their worst nightmare. The electrifying riffs, pounding drums, and powerful vocals create an intense atmosphere that will leave you captivated from start to finish.

We takes a bold step into the unknown, exploring the consequences of our actions and asking the question, “What if A.I. took over?” The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world where machines rule supreme, and humanity is left struggling to survive. “Autonomous Eradication” is just a tiny fraction of the story from the upcoming concept album “Homo Deus.” The album finishes the trilogy which began with “Annihilation of Mankind,” or maybe not?

So, don’t miss out on this epic release! Turn up the volume and experience ‘Autonomous Eradication’ for yourself. It’s a song that will stay with you long after the last note fades.”

Adding about the impending album the band says: 

“The album ‘Homo Deus’ features 11 songs (44 minutes) and is a much more diverse album than our last releases. You can expect a maximum violent Stillbirth album, but this time we’ll give you a few more seconds to catch your breath in between the songs. Every song got its unique style with razor-sharp guitar riffs, crushing drums and a lot of vocal variety between nasty grunts to ear-splitting highs. To get the maximum brutality into your ears, we worked again with the audio-studio ‘Demigod Recordings’ for mix and master of the album. Our cover designer Aghy Purakusuma did a superb job on our landscape artwork and we again combined our love for details to hide some Easter eggs in the cover. We can’t wait to hear the opinions of our old and maybe new fans.“

Homo Deus Tracklisting:
1. The Hunt
2. Disgraced
3. Proclaim the Anarchy
4. Homo Deus
5. Slaughtered and Disemboweled
6. Rising From The Ashes
7. Autonomous Eradication
8. Seed of Judgement
9. Descending
10. Tribunal of Penance
11. Get Out

About STILLBIRTH:
STILLBIRTH from Hagen / Germany was founded in 1999 by former guitarist (now vocalist) Lukas Swiaczny and plays a mix of death metal, grindcore and deathcore. Since their inception, the band has released 7 full-length albums, including Happy Stillbirth Party (2002), Plakative Agressionen (2009), Endgame is Near (2011), Global Error (2015), Annihilation of Mankind (2018), Back To The Stoned Age (2019) and Revive The Throne (2020). Throughout that time the band went on multiple tours of North America, Europe and Asia, highlighted by memorable performances at festivals like Summer Breeze Open Air and Partsan Open Air.
 
In 2021, STILLBIRTH suffered the tragic loss of their bassist Dominik “Pumpa” Koenig, just days before the release of their EP, Strain of Gods.
 
Following the passing of their friend and bandmate, STILLBIRTH was able to regroup and signed with Distortion Music Group in early 2022. Now armed with one of their most vicious albums yet, Homo Deus, the band prepares for the next chapter of decades long career. 

STILLBIRTH Lineup:
Lukas Swiaczny – Vocals
Lukas Kaminski – Bass
Martin Grupe – Drums
Leonard Thoma – Guitar
Szymon Skiba – Guitar

Follow STILLBIRTH:
Website: https://www.stillbirthparty.de
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StillbirthParty/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stillbirthparty/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stillbirthparty
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/stillbirthparty
Reverbnation: https://www.reverbnation.com/stillbirth
LastFM: https://www.last.fm/de/music/Stillbirth
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3zBRwsfsphAy6eNvh2bPiG
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stillbirthparty
Bands in Town: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/269977-stillbirth
Itunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/stillbirth/446017087

EHSAN IMANI Takes a Stand with Iranian Protesters Through New EP “The Flames Within”

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Photo Credit – Mehran Rakhshandeh

Ehsan Imani is a London-based music producer and guitar player. He started his music career in Iran and studied at Berklee College of Music and Goldsmiths University of London. He previously released an album “Rager Blaze” back in 2014 and is now following it with the powerful “The Flames Within” EP, which is available now. This EP is supporting the Iranian protesters against the Islamic regime of Iran and Imani expects a positive reception from rock and metal fans in both Iran and the rest of the world. He explains further:

“As an Iranian artist who had lived there for more than three decades, I wrote these three songs to express my disagreement with the Islamic regime and to stand in solidarity with the people of Iran. That’s why the audience can experience different emotions listening these songs, such as sorrow, anger, and hope. I believe most of the rock and metal listeners around the world can relate to the words and will enjoy these groovy and rebellious music.”

The three-track EP covers government corruption, the lives lost in the Iranian protests, and the energy coursing through the people who were on the front lines. This emotion is paired with groovy guitar riffs, shredding solos, orchestral instrumentation and soulful vocals.

The EP comes in English version and is a passionate display of anger, motivating vibes, and an epic atmosphere. It is recommended for fans of Disturbed, Alter Bridge, and Falling in Reverse.

Released on February 15, 2023, you can listen to “The Flames Within” on Spotify and Apple Music.

Track Listing:​
1. The Flames Within (3:47)
2. Once and For All (3:28)
3. The Raging Blaze (3:33)

For more info: Ehsanimani.com | Facebook.com/ehsanimn | Instagram.com/ehsanimani | Instagram.com/ehsanimani

LUNAR Present Power Metal Inspired ‘Showtime’ Ft. PALADIN’s Taylor Washington

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Top – L- R – Ryan Price – Bass, Alex Nasla – Keyboards & Synthesizers, Chandler Mogel – Lead Vocals Bottom – L – R – Alex Bosson – Drums & Percussion, Brian Lewis – Growl Vocals, Balmore Lemus – Guitars

LUNAR is a riveting progressive metal band from Sacramento, USA. They are eager to be releasing their third album “The Illusionist” this March and with that anticipation, proudly present the third single “Showtime” featuring a guest guitar solo from PALADIN’s Taylor Washington. The nine-track concept album tells the story of a magician that questions his entire life’s work. He’s spent his entire life devoting himself to his craft and now he questions if it was worth it. The band expects that the underlying theme is one many people can relate to, especially those who have careers in some kind of artistic field. The single follows the main character as he gets ready to perform, it is high energy and a bit more power metal inspired as the band explains:

“Not letting anyone have a breather from the last single, here’s another fast, high-energy song from the album! This song was actually written last for the album and almost wasn’t included. I thought the album was finished, but something early in the track listing felt like it was missing to me, so I threw this one in and it turned out to be, in my opinion, one of the strongest and most unique songs on the album. This one features an amazing guest guitar solo from Taylor Washington (PALADIN), who is now the only guest who has appeared on all 3 Lunar full-length albums.”

Optimistically, Lunar expects this full-length to be the fan favorite and they consider it the best album they have ever done, the songwriting is stronger, the production is stronger, and every song sounds different, but it’s a strong cohesive record to listen to from front to back.

With lyrics that are based on real-life experiences complemented by proggy riffs, they are recommended listening for fans of Katatonia, Haken, and Caligula’s Horse.

Watch and listen to “Showtime” via its video premiere on AllAboutTheRock HERE.

“The Illusionist” is being released on March 3, 2023, via Saibot Reign Records and can be pre-ordered via https://lunarbandofficial.bandcamp.com.

Previous singles:
“Juggling Chainsaws” ft. guest guitar solo Obscura’s Christian Münzner – https://youtu.be/RrA61tilg7k​
“Turn Off The World” ft. guest guitar solo from Caliguala’s Horse’s Sam Vallen – https://youtu.be/iNTrk0V4uz4

Track Listing:​
1. Prestidigitation – 6:16
2. The Illusionist – 10:04
3. Showtime – 3:45
4. Worship The Sun – 5:23
5. Turn Off The World – 7:14
6. Disassembled – 5:53
7. Juggling Chainsaws – 7:30
8. For My Next Trick – 3:57
9 . Now You See Me – 8:39
Album Length: 58:46

​Album Credits:​
– Album Produced by: Alex Bosson
– Album Mixed by: Linus Coreliusson
– Album Mastered by: Jens Bogren
– Album artwork by: Travis Smith
– Album layout / design by: Brian Lewis
– Member of ASCAP

Recording Lineup:​
Drums & Percussion – Alex Bosson
(Music – Track 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8,9) (Lyrics – Track 2, 3, 5, 6,9)
Guitars – Balmore Lemus
(Music – Track 4) (Lyrics – Track 4, 7
Bass – Ryan Price (Music – Track 8)
Keyboards & Synthesizers – Alex Nasla
Lead Vocals – Chandler Mogel
Growl Vocals – Brian Lewis
Clarinet – Gleb Kanasevich (Track 1)
Saxophone – Patrick Corona (Track 2)
Flute & Saxophone – Jørgen Munkeby (Track 6)
Violin & Viola – Ben Karas (Track 9)
Additional Guitar Solo – Andy Gillion (Track 2)
Additional Guitar Solo – Taylor Washington (Track 3)
Additional Guitar Solo – Sam Vallen (Track 5)
Additional Guitar Solo – Christian Münzner (Track 7)

For more info: 

Facebook.com/lunarbandofficial | Instagram.com/lunarbandofficial | Twitter.com/LunarBandOffcl | YouTube.com/@lunarbandofficial

SORTILÈGE Share New Single ‘Vampire’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 25, 2023
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The French kings of Heavy Metal SORTILÈGE are now sharing the second single from its upcoming album, ‘Apocalypso!’ The album will be release via Season of Mist (worldwide excl. France) on March 3 and the song can be heard HERE.

Pre-orders are available HERE.

Track-list
1. Poseidon (3:32)
2. Attila (feat. Stéphane Buriez) (4:06)
3. Derrière les portes de Babylone (feat. Myrath) (6:33) [LISTEN]
4. Le sacre du sorcier (5:08)
5. La parade des centaures (feat. Stéphane Buriez) (2:59)
6. Walkyrie (4:20)
7. Encore un jour (4:45)
8. Trahison (3:40)
9. Vampire (4:02) [LISTEN]
10. Apocalypso (feat. Kevin Codfert) (7:53)
Total: 46:58

Line-up
Christian « Zouille » Augustin: Vocals
Bruno Ramos: Guitars
Olivier Spitzer: Guitar
Sébastien « Shag » Bonnet: Bass  
Clément Rouxel: Drums