AXS TV Presents All-New Rock Doc “Metal Massacre” on October 28th

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The doc features James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich along with Profiles of Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, & Iron Maiden; Judas Priest’s Iconic 2015 Wacken Set; Spooky Special Episodes of The Very VERY Best Of The 70s & 80s and The Top Ten Revealed, and Many More.

AXS TV‘s popular “Heavy Metal Halloween” rises again this October, putting the spooky spotlight on in-depth artist profiles, powerhouse performances and special themed episodes of AXS TV original series.

This year’s lineup is headlined by the premiere of Metal Massacre: The Story Behind the Legendary Album, making its network debut on October 28 at 9pE. Packed with all-star interviews, rare photos, the film tells the story of the groundbreaking 1982 Metal Massacre vinyl compilation-a sonic celebration of the burgeoning Los Angeles Metal scene, which helped launch the careers of iconic acts Metallica  and  Ratt, and ultimately led to the birth of the legendary independent record label Metal Blade Records. The film boasts priceless commentary and anecdotes from Metal Blade founder Brian Slagel and his friend and collaborator John Kornarens, two metalheads with a dream who made Metal Massacre a reality; as well as Metallica members Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield; Ratt  frontman  Stephen Pearcy; and Black N’ Blue singer Jamie St. James, among many others. An encore presentation of Metal Massacre will immediately follow at 11pE. For a full list of providers and territories, please visit axs.tv/subscribe.

The “Heavy Metal Halloween” Saturday block also includes a portrait of the sire of shock rock in the immersive multimedia 2014 documentary Super Duper Alice Cooper; Metal pioneers Judas Priest taking the stage for a landmark set at one of the world’s most influential Metal festivals in Judas Priest: Battle Cry Live At Wacken Festival 2015; a behind the scenes look at the Godfathers of Heavy Metal, Black Sabbath, and the making of their definitive sophomore album Paranoid; and back-to-back Rock Legends episodes examining “US Heavy Metal“and the “Birth Of Metal.”

The frightful festivities continue on All Hallows’ Eve, as Horror and Metal collide in a day-long block kicking off at 8eE with an intimate exploration of the incredible life and enduring legacy of one of Metal’s foremost figures in Biography: The Nine Lives Of Ozzy Osbourne. Check out the complete schedule below.

AXS TV‘s Complete “Heavy Metal Halloween” Lineup is as follows (All Times Eastern):

“Heavy Metal Halloween” Saturday Stack Marathon-October 28 Starting at 5pE
• 5pE – Super Duper Alice Cooper
• 7pE – Judas Priest: Battle Cry Live at Wacken Festival 2015
• 9pE – PREMIERE – Metal Massacre
• 11pE – ENCORE – Metal Massacre
• 1aE – Classic Albums: Black Sabbath – Paranoid
• 2aE – Rock Legends: US Heavy Metal
• 2:30aE – Rock Legends: Birth of Metal

“Heavy Metal Halloween” Halloween Marathon-Tues., October 31 Starting at 8aE
• 8aE – Biography: The Nine Lives Of Ozzy Osbourne
• 12pE – Nothing But Trailers: Halloween Special
• 3pE – The Very VERY Best Of The 70s: Horror Movies
• 3:30pE – The Very VERY Best Of The 80s: Scary Movies
• 4pE – Classic Albums: Iron Maiden – The Number Of The Beast
• 6:30pE – Hot Ones: The Undertaker
• 7pE – The Top Ten Revealed: Songs About The Devil
• 7:30pE – The Top Ten Revealed: Murder Songs
• 8pE – The Top Ten Revealed: Magic Songs (Premiere)

About AXS TV
AXS TV is a leading multi-platform music and entertainment digital platform and television company owned and operated by Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc. AXS TV‘s broad library offers content headlined by concerts and music-inspired programming, world-class professional wrestling and MMA. AXS TV‘s signature programs include The Top Ten Revealed, The Very VERY Best of the 80s, and Parking Lot Payday. The channel also is the home of IMPACT Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Invicta Fighting Championships. AXS TV is available nationally in the United States, and parts of Canada and the Caribbean. Additionally, AXS TV‘s digital programming can be enjoyed on several different platforms including the AXS.TV website and the Network’s app AXS TV NOW, and FAST Channel, as well as on the Network’s official YouTube channel, Facebook  and Instagram pages, Twitter  and TikTok profiles. For a full list of providers and territories, please visit axs.tv/subscribe.

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KING SATAN Announce European Tour in November

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Industrial Metal outfit KING SATAN recently announced new European tour dates for October & November 2023. The Finns will kick off their carnivalesque artistry in Finland on October 30 & 31, supporting DEATHSTARS, and continue wreaking havoc in 5 more countries supporting GOTHMINISTER!

A full list of confirmed shows can be found below.

KING SATAN is more than just a musical entity; it’s a live experience that electrifies stages and captivates audiences. Known for their infectious charisma and captivating performances, the band’s ‘death metal disco’ is a hypnotic fusion fit for both dance floors and mosh pits.

KING SATAN EU
30/10 Tampere, Finland (Olympia) *
31/10 Helsinki, Finland (Tavastia) *
02/11 Zoetermeer, Netherlands (Boerderij) **
03/11 Essen, Germany (Turock) **
04/11 Paris, France (Backstage) **
06/11 Manchester, UK (Rebellion) **
07/11 Glasgow, UK (Ivory Black) **
08/11 Birmingham, UK (Asylum) **
09/11 London, UK (The Dome) **
10/11 Pagney-derriere-Barine (Chez Paulette) **
11/11 Gent, Belgium (Asgaard) **
12/11 Heerlen, Netherlands (Nieuwe Nor) **
**Supporting Gothminister with Psycholies
*Supporting Deathstars, Priest

KING SATAN will be playing in support of their latest album ‘Occult Spiritual Anarchy’ which was released on April 8, 2022.

Line up:
King Aleister Satan: vocals, programming
Hekate Boss: keyboards, vocals
EF-13: guitars
Jerry Rock’n’roll: bass
Pete Hellraiser: drums

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BEYOND GRACE Announce New EP Trilogy, Release First Single + Video ‘The Burning Season’

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Progressive death metallers BEYOND GRACE are banning books and setting pages aflame on their latest single, ‘The Burning Season’. It is taken from their forthcoming new EP Welcome To The New Dark Ages Part 1, which is released on 24th November. 

Eschewing the standard album cycle, Welcome To The New Dark Ages will be released as a series of three digital EPs – each of which will include an exclusive cover track, as well as eye-catching artwork by Gary Ronaldson of Bite Radius Designs (Napalm Death, Misery Index, Benighted), all culminating in a physical release which will collect the entire saga together in one cohesive whole.

Welcome To The New Dark Ages Part 1 pre-orders are available here:  https://beyondgrace.bandcamp.com/album/welcome-to-the-new-dark-ages-part-1

Vocalist/bass player Andy Walmsley comments: “It only made sense, after going with the obvious water-theme for the ‘Here Comes the Flood’ video, to follow it up with something fire-based, and once we’d decided that ‘The Burning Season’ was going to be the lead/main single for the first EP, well… that just sealed the deal.

“Musically speaking ‘The Burning Season’ is easily one of the heaviest songs we’ve ever written, and features some of the tightest, sharpest songwriting of our career. 

“The lyrics reflect my own very real fears and anger about the path we’re on, where it seems like more and more people are rejecting science in favour of superstition, demonising ideals like compassion and understanding while lionising cruelty and ignorance as if they were virtues. It seems to me that there’s not a huge step from banning books to burning them, and if we’re not careful – as comfortable and as complacent as we’ve become – we’re in danger of repeating the same mistakes that led to all our past dark ages all over again.” 

Over the course of two albums (2017’s Seekers and 2021’s Our Kingdom Undone) and a host of tours and shows supporting the likes of Hour of Penance, Blood Red Throne, The Monolith Deathcult, Cryptopsy, Darkane, and more, the group have built up a dedicated cult-following around the world with their distinctive blend of hook-laden heaviness and subtly proggy extremity. 

Following their split from Prosthetic Records at the end of 2022 the band knew they needed to do something differently. The industry had changed, the musical landscape was still in flux, and the group themselves had experienced a series of trials, tribulations, and tragedies which had changed them in turn – if they were to survive and keep moving forwards.

Thus the seeds for the band’s third album, Welcome to the New Dark Ages, were sown.

Track listing:

1. The Burning Season
2. Buyers Remorse
3. Misinfodemic
4. Here Comes The Flood (Peter Gabriel cover)

Part 1 is set for release on 24th November and features three brand-new tracks – explosive lead-single ‘The Burning Season’, the cynically savage, prog-tinged ‘Buyer’s Remorse’, and the infectious, in-your-face intensity of ‘Misinfodemic’ – as well as the band’s crushingly creative cover of Peter Gabriel‘s ‘Here Comes the Flood’, showcasing an even heavier, angrier, and more aggressive sound while also expanding the group’s creative palette with injections of moody clean vocals and brooding atmosphere along the way.

Whether this is the beginning of a whole new era, or simply the soundtrack to the end of the world as we know it, one thing is for certain… this is Beyond Grace at their very best.

Watch the previous video Here Comes The Flood

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REASONS BEHIND Sign with Soundsrock Agency

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Soundsrock Agency is proud to announce the signing of great REASONS BEHIND to their roster!

Founded in 2010 by guitarist and sogwriter Gabriele Sapori, REASONS BEHIND evolved from a symphonic metal band with electronic influences to a more synth-oriented sound. Crystal clear, powerful voice of Elisa Bonafè dances between catchy and enthralling melodies, combined with both modern swedish metal and metalcore riffing (thanks to bass player Michele Cavalca and Andrea Gambini’s drumming) and immersed in a trance/dubstep/eurodance atmosphere.

Their meaningful lyrics depict all the facets of human existance through real novels, guiding the listener through a journey weaved from a stream of images and tunes. The band released so far a debut EP and three full length albums, the last two of which (Project: M.I.S.T. and Architecture Of An Ego) under the famous label Scarlet Records.

Reasons Behind line up
Elisa Bonafè – vocals
Gabriele Sapori – guitars, keyboards & programming
Michele Cavalca – bass
Andrea Gambini – drums

Official Website: http://www.reasonsbehind.com
Official Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/ReasonsBehind
Official Instagram Profile: http://www.instagram.com/reasonsbehind/
Official Twitter Profile: http://www.twitter.com/ReasonsBehind

THE HU Reveal Animated Music Video for ‘Sell The World’

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Globally lauded Mongolian rock sensation and UNESCO 2023 “Artist of Peace” designees THE HU have shared their first-ever animated music video for the deeply moving, environmentally conscious song “Sell The World.” It is featured on their sophomore 2022 album RUMBLE OF THUNDER and its deluxe version, released earlier this year via Better Noise Music.   The compelling animated video depicts environmental villains taking nature’s limited resources for granted and ruining the planet for generations to come. Watch it streaming via YouTube HERE.

“The ‘Sell the World’ music video is the first-ever animated music video from The HU,” shares THE HU’s producer DASHKA. “It’s our way of expressing the love we have for our earth. From the name of the song to the content of the video, we use sarcasm and exaggeration to show the unpleasantness of the world. It was easier to use the graphics and 3Ds to create visuals for the exaggerated message that the song has in its lyrics. Throughout past albums, The HU’s songs positively reinforce the message of protecting the earth and keeping nature intact. However, on this video we took a completely different, polar opposite approach to the song’s message by reminding listeners of the limited resources of this earth. The female in the video represents the mother earth we are singing about.”

RUMBLE OF THUNDER: DELUXE VERSION is available now via digital download or on cd, cassette and various special edition vinyl offerings at: https://thehu.ffm.to/rumblethunderdeluxe. The extended album includes seven new tracks including four acoustic songs and three newly recorded singles featuring guest musicians including William Duvall (Alice In Chains), Serj Tankian, DL (Bad Wolves) and LP.

In coordination with the “Sell The World” video debut, THE HU have today (October 3) announced the support acts—Finnish nu-metal group Blind Channel and California-based rockers NERV—for their upcoming headlining U.S. “Warrior Souls” West Coast tour. The “Warrior Souls” tour kicks off on October 9 in San Francisco, CA and wraps October 26 in Phoenix, AZ. Currently, THE HU are on the last leg of their co-headlining “Psycho Thunder” U.S. tour with Asking Alexandria and will appear this weekend at Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, CA. Upcoming dates can be found listed below. For tickets and limited VIP upgrades, please visit: https://www.thehuofficial.com/tour-1.

To date, THE HU have amassed over 329 million combined streams across digital platforms, 290 million video views, two Top 5 Mainstream Rock charting radio singles and a RIAA Gold Certification for 2019’s groundbreaking viral single, “Wolf Totem”. The band have sold-out worldwide headlining tours and appeared at the world’s biggest music festivals (Download, Coachella, Lollapalooza) all while receiving critical acclaim from the likes of NPR, GQ, The Guardian, The Independent, Revolver and Billboard, along with garnering a celebrity fanbase including Sir Elton John, Whoopi Goldberg and Wayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

Founded in 2016 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, THE HU are a modern rock group rooted in the tradition of their homeland. The band’s name translates to the Mongolian root word for “human being,” and their unique approach blends traditional Mongolian instruments land throat singing with contemporary sounds, creating a unique sonic profile that they call “Hunnu Rock.” They received the highest state award in Mongolia, the Order of Genghis Khan from the President of Mongolia, Kh. Battulga in 2020, for their achievements.

THE HU have released collaborations with Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach, Lzzy Hale of Halestorm, William DuVall of Alice In Chains, Serj Tankian, LP and DL of Bad Wolves and their music has been featured on Metallica’s Blacklist covers album alongside other high-profile guest artists like Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Phoebe Bridgers, J Balvin, St. Vincent and more. They’ve also been featured in EA Games’ Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and its official soundtrack as well as seen on screen in Better Noise Films’ horror-thriller The Retaliators and included on The Retaliators Official Motion Picture Soundtrack.

THE HU’S 2023 TOUR DATES, remaining shows

10/4 Salt Lake City, UT – The Union #
10/6 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock &
10/7 Las Vegas, NV – The Industrial Sound #
10/8 Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern #
10/9 San Francisco, CA – The Warfield ^
10/12 Bellingham, WA – Bellingham Exit ^
10/14 Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House ^
10/15 Bozeman, MT – The ELM ^
10/16 Missoula, MT – The Wilma ^
10/18 Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory ^
10/19 Portland, OR – Roseland Theater ^
10/20 Seattle, WA – The Crocodile ^
10/21 Seattle, WA – The Crocodile ^
10/22 Eugene, OR – McDonald Theatre ^
10/24 Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory OC ^
10/25 Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theater ^
10/26 Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren ^

#“Psycho Thunder” co-headlining tour with Asking Alexandria and special guests Zero 9:36
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^“The Warrior Souls” headlining tour with Blind Channel and NERV

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THE GEMS to Release Debut Album “Phoenix” on January 26th

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Rising from the ashes, THE GEMS redefine the very essence of rock music with their upcoming debut album, Phoenix, out January 26, 2024 via Napalm Records! With unwavering determination and raw talent, this trio hailing from Stockholm, Sweden is ready to rewrite the rules and inspire a new era. Today, the trio reveal their second single, “Send Me To The Wolves”! Their first ever single, “Like A Phoenix”, released in June 2023, isn’t just a song title; it’s a prophecy, a prediction, and a promise. Straight away it gained a remarkable amount of Spotify streams and YouTube video views, and reached #2 on rock radio airplay charts in Germany in no time.
 
The explosive trio consists of incomparable rock vocalist Guernica Mancini, powerhouse drummer Emlee Johansson, and guitar and bass virtuoso Mona “Demona” Lindgren. Breaking free from the confines of their previous band, Thundermother, they unite under the banner of THE GEMS in early 2023, igniting a seismic shift in the rock scene. Inspired by legends such as Led Zeppelin and Iron Maiden, THE GEMS breathe new life into the genre, infusing it with raw power and untamed energy.

With Thundermother, they commanded international stages – electrifying crowds at renowned rock festivals like Wacken, Sweden Rock, and Alcatraz, while supporting legendary acts such as the Scorpions. Three highly acclaimed albums further solidified their place in rock history, with their highest chart entry reaching an impressive #6 with the last two albums on the Official German Album Charts, as well as #2 on the German Airplay Single Charts. Witness the birth of a rock revolution as THE GEMS take center stage, ready to unleash a storm of pure sonic brilliance. Check out the official music video for “Send Me To The Wolves” below – the rock business will never be the same again!
 
THE GEMS on “Send Me To The Wolves”:
“‘Send Me to the Wolves’ is all about overcoming and fighting back, not letting bullies control the narrative. This empowering track is the perfect mix between groovy 70s rock vibes and our modern sound. It is also the first song we wrote together for THE GEMS and we love it so much!”

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THE GEMS on Phoenix:
“Phoenix marks the beginning, the rise of THE GEMS. This album takes you on a journey through one of our toughest times. Through this creative process we were able to really dig deep and let go of a lot of emotional baggage, and find true happiness in music again. The new found freedom our band has been given us shines through on this album. We couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve accomplished, and the true Rock n Roll Sisterhood and community we’ve built through these few months of our existence. Phoenix is the perfect album for anyone going through a tough time, having the rug pulled out under you and somehow finding the strength to rebuild. You’ll get the full range of emotions, masterfully produced by our dear friend Johan Randén, who we also wrote some of the songs with. 
 
We hope people will love Phoenix and really enjoy the epic ride this album will take you on.”

Tracklist Phoenix:
1          Aurora – Interlude
2          Queens
3          Send Me To The Wolves
4          Domino
5          Silver Tongue
6          Undiscovered Paths
7          Maria’s Song – Interlude
8          Ease Your Pain
9          Running
10        Renaissance – Interlude
11        Like A Phoenix
12        P.S.Y.C.H.O
13        Kiss it Goodbye
14        Force Of Nature
15        Fruits Of My Labor
16        Like A Phoenix – Acoustic Version

Captivating, chanting intro track “Aurora” allows vocalist Guernica Mancini’s distinctive, strong and bluesy vocals shine, and sets the scene before the catchy rock’n’roll anthem “Queens” roars as a celebration of feminine power. Standing up for oneself, fighting back and rising above are some of the main lyrical themes of Phoenix, which “Send Me To The Wolves” is an outstanding example of. The song’s storyline champions overcoming and not giving in to oppressors, before “Domino” takes THE GEMS’ grooviness to the level of legendary classic rock bands of the 70s. With emotional tracks like “Undiscovered Paths” and “Fruits Of My Labor”, THE GEMS bring significant depth and variety to the album, distancing themselves from their history. Stunning interlude “Maria’s Song”, featuring violinist Maria Jern, fades into the touching ballad “Ease Your Pain” – giving extra space to the exceptional guitar work of Mona “Demona” Lindgren. Following track “Running” shines as a surefire future hit with more impressive guitar work and Emlee Johansson’s hard hitting drums, before the beautifully stripped down acoustic version of “Like A Phoenix” – backed with acoustic guitar by producer Johan Randén – wraps up THE GEMS’ debut album. Phoenix was mastered by Plec Johannsons (Soilwork, Hank von Hell, Firewind) and its artwork was created by ex-Thundermother member Giorgia Carteri (Soilwork, The Nightflight Orchestra).

It is clear that the seasoned musicians of THE GEMS won’t settle in the shadows of their prior successes. With their fresh, convincing debut offering, THE GEMS take a stand and leave the past behind. Make no mistake – with Phoenix, THE GEMS will conquer the international rock scene in a heartbeat.

THE GEMS are:
Guernica Mancini – Vocals
Emlee Johansson – Drums
Mona “Demona” Lindgren – Guitar, Bass
 
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