DIVINER have released their new video for second single ‘Mountains High’. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album “Avaton” that will be released on November 10, 2023 as Jewel Case CD, Black vinyl housed in 3mm sleeve with printed innersleeve (LTD. 200), Silver vinyl housed in gatefold sleeve (LTD. 200), Transparent Orange Vinyl housed in gatefold sleeve (LTD. 200) copies worldwide and digital streaming/download format.
Digital single of “Mountains High” is now available across all digital and streaming platforms! Pre-save the album, here: https://bfan.link/avaton
Music & Lyrics: Yiannis Papanikolaou Video by Bob Katsionis and Alexander Haritakis Diviner would like to thank the local authorities and the people of Plaisia village across Tzoumerka mountains, for their kind offer of this amazing historic location and their hospitality.
We also owe a huge “THANK YOU” to our brothers “BEHIND THE SMOKESCREEN” from Ioannina city and to their drummer Angelos Kirgios (Behind The Smokescreen, Into The Arena). Last but not least we’d like to thank Dimitra & Areti Tsoukaneli.
Diviner: Yiannis Papanikolaou – Vocals Teo Ross – Guitars Alex Flouros – Guitars George Nidriotis – Bass Lefteris Moros – Drums
Death/doom metal heralds STRATUZ are thrilled to present their lyric video for “Dawn,” a captivating track from their highly acclaimed album “Osculum Pacis.” This release exemplifies the band’s distinctive fusion of intricate musical arrangements, sonic intensity, and profound melancholy, all wrapped in a shroud of darkness.
“Dawn” serves as a clarion call for the awakening of consciousness, urging individuals towards personal growth and enlightenment, while encouraging them to cast aside the shackles of religious manipulation. It resonates with a message of demolishing ignorance, enabling everyone to find their voices with unwavering strength, grounded in solid foundations.
In a world weighed down by the pressures of contemporary existence, where existence often feels like mere drifting, “Dawn” offers a respite—a sonic journey towards self-discovery and a passionate plea for a brighter tomorrow.
STRATUZ emerged onto the metal scene in 1984 and quickly solidified their position as Venezuela’s most revered metal band. Their debut album, “In Nomine…” released in 1995, catapulted them to recognition and acclaim. Following a triumphant European tour in 1999, they signed with LSP-Company and released “Spirit Seduction,” which marked a new chapter in their musical journey. After a hiatus, the band reunited in 2019, pouring their passion into the creation of “Osculum Pacis,” which was unleashed upon the world in 2022. The album garnered international praise, securing the top spot on the Jacquin Ravens Top 50 Metal chart and earning accolades as the best work of 2022 by esteemed journalist Roberto Palmitesta and Metal Pedia.
Stratuz continues to push boundaries with their unique brand of Doom-Death Metal, and “Morning Star” serves as a captivating glimpse into the darkness and beauty that awaits within “Osculum Pacis.” Stay tuned for more electrifying releases and updates from this formidable Venezuelan metal force.
Stay tuned for more information about the forthcoming CD release of “Osculum Pacis” via Wormholedeath. Stratuz promises an epic journey through their unique sound.
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tAKiDA, one of Sweden’s top rock bands, released a sentimental standalone single entitled “Your blood awaits you” – an irrefutable radio hit! The band has been regularly leading radio airplay charts over the years, and their previous single “The loneliest hour” has been their biggest radio success so far in Germany (hitting #1 on German Rock Airplay Charts). tAKiDA has six platinum singles (one of them 4x platinum), three platinum albums and five #1 albums under their belt, and their new material is surely living up to their previous successes.
This summer tAKiDA played the biggest tour of their career so far – not only did they play massive arena shows in Sweden, but they also took over the main stage of the German metal institution of Wacken Open Air, adding to their ever-growing international fanbase. Check out the visualizer video to “Your blood awaits you” below and stay tuned for more new hits from tAKiDA!
tAKiDA on “Your blood awaits you”: ”’Your blood awaits you’ is a story about a mother facing the tough challenge of raising and supporting her rebellious daughter as a single parent. The daughter tests many boundaries before running away from home and subsequently getting involved in a destructive life that includes drugs, violence, and the wrong circle of friends. Simultaneously, a worried and heartbroken mother struggles to try to forgive and love her child once again.”
tAKiDA are: Robert Pettersson – Vocals Tomas Wallin – Choirs, Guitars Mattias Larsson – Guitars Chris Rehn – Bass, Keyboards, Guitars, Programming and Arrangements Kristoffer Söderström – Drums
Prog rock trio THE VINTAGE CARAVAN have released one of their classics, “On The Run”, in live form! The band’s upcoming live album, The Monuments Tour (Live), is out this Friday, October 13, 2023, via Napalm Records, and its second single lures with an acoustic intro that builds up to a catchy melody in the chorus that drives deep inside the listener’s head.
After hitting stages at world famous festivals such as Roadburn, Wacken and Hellfest, touring with Opeth, and headlining across Europe and South America, THE VINTAGE CARAVAN are now gearing up for the release of their very first live album. Next week the retro rockers will also kick off the second leg of their The Monuments Tour, giving Europe-based fans another opportunity to see their explosive live performance. Listen to the live version of “On The Run” below and don’t miss out on your last chance to pre-order a copy of The Monuments Tour (Live)!
With 13 diverse tracks taken from all throughout their discography, these youngbloods from Reykjavik take their fans on a journey of bewitching, guitar-driven classic and blues rock influences. Starting off with the opener of their latest studio album, “Whispers” clearly showcases the band’s musical progression without sacrificing their tried-and-true sonic trademark. “Crystallized” convinces with light blues influences, encircling the listener in enchanting guitar lines and quickly rising to the full extent of its power while evoking anecdotes of retro nostalgia. “Can’t Get You Out Of My Mind” is a blistering ride through pounding drums, intense guitar solos and an undeniably catchy chorus, while tracks like “Psychedelic Mushroom Man”, taken from their self-titled debut album released in 2011, represent a stunning blueprint in THE VINTAGE CARAVAN’s musical universe with unconventional, skillfully created melodies and Óskar’s gripping, tranquil vocal power. In contrast, bold drumming merges with fast-paced riffs, enveloping an impressive galloping vortex like on the top-notch rock piece “Cocaine Sally” from their second album, while “Expand Your Mind” takes the listener on a splendid journey. The Icelanders close The Monuments Tour with the soft plugging, atmospheric sound of “Clarity” symbolizing the crowning culmination that showcases the full scope of their capabilities – delivering refreshing 70’s-inspired rock with a modern twist!
The Monuments Tour (Live) Tracklist: 1 Whispers (Live) 2 Crystallized (Live) 3 Reflections (Live) 4 Innerverse (Live) 5 Forgotten (Live) 6 Can’t Get You Off My Mind (Live) 7 Psychedelic Mushroom Man (Live) 8 Cocaine Sally (Live) 9 Hell (Live) 10 Babylon (Live) 11 On The Run (Live) 12 Expand Your Mind (Live) 13 Clarity (Live)
THE MONUMENTS TOUR II: 21.10.23 BE – Antwerpen / Desertfest 23.10.23 CH – Aarau / Kiff 25.10.23 NL – Alkmaar / Podium Victorie 26.10.23 DE – Bremen / Tower Musikclub 27.10.23 NL – Helmond, De Cacaofabriek 28.10.23 NL – Drachten / Poppodium Iduna 29.10.23 DE – Hannover / Béi Chéz Heinz 31.10.23 DE – Dresden / Club Puschkin 02.11.23 PL – Gdańsk / Drizzly Grizzly 03.11.23 PL – Warsaw / Klub Hydrozagadka 04.11.23 SK – Košice I / Collosseum club 05.11.23 HU – Budapest / Analog Music Hall 07.11.23 HR – Zagreb / Vintage Industrial Bar 08.11.23 AT – Vienna / Arena Wien 09.11.23 DE – Augsburg / Kantine Augsburg 10.11.23 AT – Lustenau / Carini Saal 11.11.23 DE – Frankfurt / Nachtleben 13.11.23 DE – Stuttgart / Im Wizemann 14.11.23 DE – Dortmund / FZW Club 15.11.23 FR – Strasbourg / La Laiterie Artefact 17.11.23 FR – Marseille / Le Molotov 18.11.23 FR – Vallet / Westill Fest
Line Up: Óskar Logi Ágústsson – Vocals, Guitar Alexander Örn Númason – Bass Stefán Ari Stefánsson – Drums, Percussion
German dark rock unit LORD OF THE LOST revealed a new official music video for “One Last Song”, the emotional closing track of their current #1 charting album Blood & Glitter! Inspired by the thought of what song vocalist Chris Harms would like to be the last he sings before he dies, “One Last Song” is likely to be the most important song he has ever written. The music video is consequently set in a church where Chris’ funeral is staged – including a flashback to his own nursery.
LORD OF THE LOST has successfully skyrocketed this year – the band represented Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest in May, supported Iron Maiden on tour for the second time, played many great slots at huge summer festivals, and sold out several of their own headlining shows. The band is not slowing down, and has countless live shows coming up still this year, including remaining “BLOOD & GLITTER ” tour dates, three shows as special guests for POWERWOLF, and their own LORDFEST. Watch the captivating music video to “One Last Song” and grab your tickets before they are gone!
Chris Harms on “One Last Song”: “Life is too short and uncertain; you never know when it might end. That’s why it is important to me to leave my musical testament with this song before it becomes too late for me to do so. If I should only be able to sing, play, or perform one more song in my life, then it would be this one.”
On the band’s eighth album, LORD OF THE LOST enter a new era, revitalizing exciting 70s glam rock visuals and adding a blend of 80s new wave and pop influences. This album also added gothic and electronic elements to their relevant modern metal style, impressing both fans and critics.
Blood & Glitter (Extended Version feat. Jennifer Batten/Guitarist Michael Jackson)
We Are Immortal (feat. Tribune)
The Sound Of Violence (feat. Aesthetic Perfection)
I Of The Storm (feat. Adrienne Cowan)
See Me Fall (feat. FLYKS)
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Not My Enemy
Destruction Manual (Family Friendly Version)
Schwarz Tot Gold (feat. SWISS & Die Andern)
One Last Song (Piano Demo – Live at Chameleon Studios)
Blood & Glitter (Piano Version – Live at Sonic Pump Studios)
Not My Enemy (Piano Version – Live at Sonic Pump Studios)
Leaving The Planet Earth (Piano Version – Live at Sonic Pump Studios)
Blood & Glitter (Extended Action Movie Version)
LORD OF THE LOST live 2023:
LORDFEST 2023: 09.12.23 DE – Hamburg
BLOOD & GLITTER Shows: 11.10.23 FR – Lille – LOW TICKETS! 12.10.23 FR – Savigny-le-Temple – SOLD OUT! 13.10.23 FR – La Roche-sur-Yon 01.11.23 NL – Tilburg – SOLD OUT! 04.11.23 BE – Ittre – SOLD OUT! 13.12.23 FI – Helsinki 14.12.23 FI – Jyväskylä – LOW TICKETS! 15.12.23 FI – Tampere – SOLD OUT!
Special Guest for POWERWOLF: 31.10.23 DE – Düsseldorf 02.11.23 DE – Ravensburg 03.11.23 DE – Bamberg
Festivals 2023: 14.10.23 DE – Cologne / Unter Schwarzer Flagge 17.+18.11.23 DE – Leipzig / Gothic Meets Classic
15 Years Of LORD OF THE LOST Tour 2024: 22.03.24 DE – Nuremberg 23.03.24 DE – Munich 24.03.24 IT – Trezzo sull’Adda 26.03.24 CH – Pratteln 27.03.24 FR – Grenoble 29.03.24 ES – Barcelona 30.03.24 ES – Madrid 02.04.24 FR – Paris 03.04.24 LU – Luxembourg 04.04.24 DE – Frankfurt 05.04.24 DE – Cologne 06.04.24 NL – Amsterdam 17.04.24 CZ – Prague 18.04.24 HU – Budapest 19.04.24 AT – Vienna 20.04.24 DE – Stuttgart 24.04.24 DE – Berlin 25.04.24 PL – Warsaw 26.04.24 PL – Krakow 27.04.24 DE – Leipzig
LORD OF THE LOST – BACK TO EUROVISION: 10.05.24 SE – Malmö Special show one day before the ESC Grand Final
Festivals 2024: 29.01.-02.02.24 US – Miami / 70000tons of Metal 06.-08.06.24 PL – Gdansk / Mystic Festival 10.-11.08.24 DE – Hildesheim / M’era Luna 14.-17.08.24 DE – Dinkelsbühl / Summer Breeze 24.08.23 DE – Wuppertal / Feuertal Festival
LORD OF THE LOST are: Chris Harms – Vocals, Guitar Pi Stoffers – Guitar Class Grenayde – Bass Gared Dirge – Piano, Synths, Percussion, Guitar Niklas Kahl – Drums
Finnish thrash sensations BLOODRIDE are back with a vengeance, ready to incite a metal maelstrom with their upcoming live performances. After a triumphant tour alongside Swedish thrash maestros METHANE, BLOODRIDE is geared up to unleash their explosive energy on stage once again.
Mark your calendars for these upcoming live shows:
Prepare for a sonic assault like no other as BLOODRIDE delivers a ferocious live experience that will leave you craving for more. Stay tuned for additional show announcements in the near future!
About BLOODRIDE: Formed in 2000, BLOODRIDE has solidified their status as Finnish thrash legends. Their journey began with the EP “Bloodridden Disease” in 2004, followed by their debut full-length album “Crowned In Hell” in 2011. The relentless thrash metal force of their fourth album, “Idiocracy,” released in September 2021 through Great Dane Records, continues to captivate metalheads worldwide. With a unique blend of old-school thrash and dark death metal elements, BLOODRIDE promises a headbanging, neck-breaking experience that leaves no room for disappointment. Over the years, they’ve shared stages with iconic acts like Exhumed, Exodus, Nunslaughter, Toxic Holocaust, and Whiplash, delivering a perfect storm of metal intensity on stage.
BLOODRIDE Lineup:
Jykä Leskinen: Vocals
Esa Pennala: Bass
Simo Partanen: Guitar
Teemu Vähäkangas: Guitar
Petteri Lammassaari: Drums
Discography:
“Idiocracy” – Album, Release Date: 2021-09-17, Label: Great Dane Records
“Planet Alcatraz” – Album, Release Date: 2016-11-25, Label: Inverse Records
“Bloodmachine” – Album, Release Date: 2014-03-14, Label: Violent Journey Records
“Crowned in Hell” – Album, Release Date: 2011-04-16, Label: Violent Journey Records
“Supreme Predator” – Single, Release Date: 2010-04
“Bloodridden Disease” – EP, Release Date: 2004
Get ready to witness the sonic fury of BLOODRIDE as they prepare to conquer stages across Europe once again. Stay tuned for more show announcements, and don’t miss the chance to experience their electrifying live performances that are nothing short of a perfect storm of metal intensity!
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
