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AMARANTHE Release New Single ‘Insatiable’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 26, 2023
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Amaranthe. Leave a comment

Today, the Swedish modern metal virtuosos reach for the stars and launch their art even higher – into space, to be precise – with the release of new single ‘Insatiable’. Delivering an extraterrestrial late summer banger, AMARANTHE once again demonstrate their versatility, and the six-piece succeeds in keeping the world on their toes with their ongoing, high-quality output.

AMARANTHE‘s Olof Mörck states: “As the release of “The Catalyst” draws ever nearer, we are now very proud and super excited to unveil the second single from the album – “Insatiable”! Contrasts collide like a cataclysm in this ultra-heavy, yet outstandingly catchy groove-monster, which bears all the hallmarks of a classic AMARANTHE hit, and then some!
We once again teamed up with long time collaborator and director extraordinaire Patric Ullaeus, for an all-out, take-no-prisoners video to go along with the song. Beyond that, this is a song you will NEED to hear live on our upcoming tour with our friends in DRAGONFORCE in the USA, so remember to practise those lyrics! And see you all soon!”

‘Insatiable’ is the second single from AMARANTHE’s forthcoming album The Catalyst, that will see the light of the day on February 23rd, 2024, via Nuclear BlastRecords. The album will be available digitally and in different physical formats including CD, Vinyl, a 2CD Special Edition and a Bravado exclusive Vinyl + signed poster. Presave or preorder your format of choice here: https://amaranthe.bfan.link/the-catalyst.a01

The Catalyst is the most conceptually coherent piece of work in AMARANTHE‘s storied history. Dedicated to notions of transformation and revelation, it delves deeper than any previous album, as Olof Mörck explains.

“We’ve done these things before, but we’ve never been as theatrical as we have this time,”Mörck grins. “In fact, we all questioned whether we went too far this time, but I also figured that this band was always this way. Literally the first seconds of our first video was a big explosion! But yes, The Catalyst is more theatrical than ever. We’ve never really been symphonic or orchestral before, but this time we just thought why not? Because we can! The key to this album is that we let go of the boundaries and decided to do something even more adventurous.”

The Catalyst represents the culmination of 15 years of hard work and the breathless pursuit of a wholly original musical vision. Change is inevitable. Victory is assured.

AMARANTHE recently announced new European tour dates together with UK extreme power metal outfit DRAGONFORCE. The package will be on the road in spring 2024:

21.02.   DE          Hamburg – Große Freiheit 36
22.02.   DE          Berlin – Huxleys Neue Welt
23.02.   DE          Leipzig – Haus Auensee
24.02.   DE          Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle
25.02.   NL          Tilburg – 013 Poppodium
27.02.   DK          Copenhagen (DK) – Amager Bio
28.02.   NO         Oslo – Sentrum Scene
29.02.   SE          Gothenburg – Trädgår’n
03.03.   LV          Riga – Melna Piektdiena
04.03.   PL           Warsaw – Progresja
06.03.   CZ          Brno – Sono Centrum
07.03.   AT          Vienna – Gasometer
08.03.   HU         Budapest – Barba Negra Red Stage
09.03.   DE          Munich – TonHalle
10.03.   IT           Milan – Live Club
12.03.   ES          Madrid – Sala La Riviera
13.03.   ES          Barcelona – Sala Apolo I
15.03.   DE          Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
16.03.   CH          Zurich – Komplex 457
17.03.   BE          Brussels – AB Box
19.03.   DE          Stuttgart – LKA Longhorn
20.03.   FR          Paris – Bataclan
22.03.   UK          Bristol – O2 Academy
23.03.   UK          Manchester – Manchester Academy
24.03.   UK          London – The Roundhouse

Formed in 2008, AMARANTHE walked their own unique path from the start. With a sound that combined the sharpest, cutting edges of melodic metal, electronic rock and razor-sharp pop, their impact was immediate and undeniable. Kicking off with their self-titled debut in 2011, the Swedes blazed a trail through the European metal scene and beyond, swiftly establishing themselves as a dazzling one-off, not least due to the unprecedented triple vocal attack that paired clean tones with exquisite melodic sensibilities and feral growls. Over the next few years, the sextet steadily grew in stature, releasing a series of praised studio records that jabbed persistently at the boundaries of modern metal.

AMARANTHE is:
Elize Ryd | vocals
Mikael Sehlin I growls
Nils Molin | vocals
Olof Mörck | guitars, keyboards
Johan Andreassen | bass
Morten Løwe Sørensen | drums

Visit AMARANTHE:

www.amaranthe.se
www.facebook.com/amarantheband
www.instagram.com/amarantheofficial
www.twitter.com/amaranthemetal
www.youtube.com/amaranthetv
www.nuclearblast.de/amaranthe

Irish Vikings REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS Share Acoustic Live Song for ‘Let’s Drink Mead’ from Ulster Mead Show

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 26, 2023
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS. Leave a comment

On September 1st 2023, Irish Viking Metal/Norse Pagan Rockers REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS performed an acoustic set at Ulster Mead Co. Meadry in Convoy Co.Donegal, Ireland. Now Ulster Room has shared, on their YouTube Channel, the first song ‘Let’s Drink Mead’ from the show.

Watch it here:

Video filmed at Ulster Mead Co. Convoy, Co Donegal.

The band shared:
“Heathen Tribe, we are proud to share the first song from our acoustic set at the awesome Ulster Mead Co. Meadry in Convoy Co.Donegal. More songs from the set will be released soon. A massive thank you to our Brothers Kuba and Tomasz from Ulster Mead for all the love and support. Enjoy the video and have a great Mani’s-day Heathens, Skål 🍻 🤘🏻🛡️⚔️”

Get more information at
Ulster Mead Co. – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064132870733
Ulster Room music: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064132870733 and https://www.instagram.com/ulster.room/

REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS are currently busy, working on their new album, just recently they issued:
“We’ve been very busy the last few months in Skåld Studios in Donegal working on the new album. We have been very tight lipped on this one but soon all will be revealed!”

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Next REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS live shows:

  • October 29th @Dolans – Siege of Limerick – more info https://www.facebook.com/SiegeofLimerick
  • November 23rd @The Railway Bar – Cookstown Tyrone w/ Night Demon + Deepest Well – event page https://facebook.com/events/s/night-demon-with-support-ren-m/762315979229474/
  • December 14th @Sandinos Bar/Club, Derry – event page https://fb.me/e/6gXP0qOOs

More shows TBA, so stay tuned!

Earlier this Summer, REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS played a killer show at Demolition Fest in Derry, receiving praise both from the audience and some other bands in the line-up. The band has posted online the highlights footage from the show. In case you missed it, watch the footage at https://www.facebook.com/renmarabou/videos/1285926882050965/

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REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS released their special “Odin (Songs for the All Father)” Compilation on November 16th 2022 through United Music Mafia.

Buy “Odin (Songs for the All Father)” at

  • https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/renmarabou/odin-songs-for-the-all-father
  • https://open.spotify.com/track/0s5XJWxzI9rsO7grEzzaiS

The band’s latest full-length album ‘Tales Of Rune’ came out on July 1st, 2022 via United Music Mafia.

Stream /buy “Tales Of Rune” at https://open.spotify.com/album/44fWwjA31AUxlOvxg4vUKz
Order the album at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/renmarabou/tales-of-rune

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Hailing from the Emerald Isle and based in the hills of Co.Donegal these Irish Viking Metal/Norse Pagan Rockers, REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS, deliver their own take on this powerful genre with a high energy stage show and anthemic, contemporary stylings. Endorsed by Cassidy Guitars, Skull Strings, Fishsticks drum sticks and Iron Age Guitar Accessories. Signed to United Music Mafia and Managed by Split Screen Management. The band’s new album ‘Tales Of Rune’ was released on July 1st, 2022. In September 2022 REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS joined 2022 “Final Declaration: Northern Tour 2022” with Polish titans VADER and HATE all across Scandinavia! The band released their special “Odin (Songs for the All Father)” Compilation, on November 16th 2022 through United Music Mafia.

Also watch/ stream their earlier singles:
‘The Journey’s of Rig’ – https://youtu.be/fS66pFnTNT0
‘King of Asgard’ – https://fb.watch/h7aoPBSbWC
‘Bloodlines …Echos of the Norse Gaels’ – https://open.spotify.com/album/08LTm5a9Tds8hZUC3HnaZB
‘Let’s Drink Mead’ – https://open.spotify.com/track/1ha54ritRWP06mbInOo0pp
‘Brand Of Sacrifice’ – https://open.spotify.com/album/1yKOPpwG663aD3s8GBbGbJ
‘Sigurd the Dragon Slayer’ – https://open.spotify.com/track/0OOr73kAIK4WPkt0ZAH5jf
‘Death of Baldr’ – https://ummmusicvideo.com/v/FtJpC
‘Dødssang’ – https://youtu.be/odx-OzoufTI
‘Fenrir’ – https://open.spotify.com/track/3F8c7CKWNs0wdR5XHGOuye
‘Prophecy of the Seer’ – https://youtu.be/QAXTujQ3xdE

REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS are:
Ren Marabou (Vocals and Guitar)
Terence McCann (Drums)
Michael Casserly (Bass)

Online merch store: https://renmarabou.bandcamp.com/merch

More information at
BAND: https://www.facebook.com/renmarabou
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreenproduction.com

JOE BONAMASSA Announces Two Nights at Prestigious Royal Albert Hall in April 2024

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 26, 2023
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Joe Bonamassa. Leave a comment
Photo by Adam Kennedy

Celebrated and award-winning blues rock guitarist and singer songwriter, Joe Bonamassa in association with J&R Adventures and N&P Touring is pleased to announce two UK exclusive concerts at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London on Thursday 4 April and Friday 5 April 2024.

Planet Rock will start a 48-hour ticket pre-sale from 9am GMT on Wednesday 27 September  at PlanetRock.com.

Tickets go on general sale at 9am GMT from Friday 29th September at www.jbonamassa.com/tour-dates and www.gigantic.com.

Backed by a stellar band of legendary musicians, the set list for this show will feature new songs alongside career-spanning favourites. By exceeding his own vertiginously high artistic goals, Bonamassa has shattered all expectations with 26 #1 Billboard Blues Albums (more than any other artist in history). Bonamassa’s career in the music industry has built steadily over the years and is only gaining more momentum.

The Royal Albert Hall shows celebrate the 15th anniversary since Joe first played the Royal Albert Hall in May 2009; a momentous concert which changed Joe’s career overnight.  The first time Joe played the Royal Albert Hall, he was joined onstage by Eric Clapton. From there, the rest is history.

“The Royal Albert Hall is a special venue for me personally,” Joe. “It’s the first venue that literally changed my career overnight. I always look forward to playing the venue because, not only is it a beautiful venue, but the staff are amazing, and the audiences are second to none.  It’s always an emotional experience whenever I play the RAH.”

“The world’s busiest bluesman’s singing is better than ever, and he still turns in a foot-stomping blues riff better than most” & “He is, in short, a modern-day king of the blues.” – Classic Rock Magazine’s Louder Sound

“You don’t attend or watch a Joe Bonamassa concert, you feel it, you experience it, and in a setting such as The Royal Albert Hall, it’s the perfect combination. You can sense the mutual respect Joe Bonamassa has for the venue, and this marvellous venue has for Joe Bonamassa.” – 
Metal Planet Music

“The pure emotion and virtuosity of Joe’s playing has remained constant. He is a joy to experience.” – Bournemouth Daily Echo

“If you haven’t got a ticket for the show, get one and that’s an order! You won’t be disappointed.” – 
The Rockpit

“Taking to the stage to rapturous applause… Joe Bonamassa remains at the top of his game.” – 
In Common

“Bonamassa’s guitar playing is as slick as ever… he plays some of the best blues on the global circuit in modern times.” – 
MetalTalk

“Joe Bonamassa shows are always special… tonight was one hell of a performance.” – Sonic Abuse

“Bonamassa’s guitar solo is quite something to behold and an absolute masterclass in how to make a crowd go crazy … an unforgettable, otherworldly performance.” – 
Rock and Blues Muse

“As with every gig I have seen him perform he shows that he loves the music and is as invested in it as his audience is. A brilliant night.” –  
Music-News, 5 Stars

FM Announce “Old Habits Die Hard” 40th Anniversary UK Tour 2024

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 26, 2023
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: FM. Leave a comment
Photo by Roberto Villani

FM are pleased to announce their “Old Habits Die Hard” 40th Anniversary UK Tour 2024 that will take in 15 dates throughout April, May and June.

Planet Rock’s 48-hour ticket pre-sale starts 9am on Tuesday September 26th via planetrock.com.

Tickets go on general sale 9am on Thursday September 28th via  thegigcartel.com  and  www.fmofficial.com.

Become a VIP ticket holder* to access the venue early and meet the band! VIP meet and greet prior to the performance with FM and receive a signed souvenir poster and Ltd edition tour laminate. There are a limited number of tickets allocated to each show, booking early recommended to avoid disappointment.

*Customer to arrive at the venue 1hour 15mins before advertised door times.

FM will perform songs from their past 13 albums including their 1984 debut album Indiscreet, plus Tough It Out, Metropolis, Synchronized and many more, plus songs from FM’s forthcoming highly anticipated 14th studio album Old Habits Die Hard released in 2024.

The 40th Anniversary concerts will celebrate classic anthems spanning FM’s illustrious 40-year career.

“From our meeting in a Notting Hill pub in 1984 to our “one off” comeback gig at Firefest 2007, it’s great to now arrive at our 40th Anniversary shows,” says FM’s drummer, Pete Jupp. “Who’d have thought we’d reach such a milestone?”

Band Line-up:

Steve Overland – Vocals, Guitar
Merv Goldsworthy – Bass Guitar
Pete Jupp – Drums
Jem Davis – Keyboards
Jim Kirkpatrick – Guitar

DAMNATION PLAN Unveil Music Video for ‘To The Sun’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 26, 2023
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Damnation Plan. Leave a comment
Photo: Damnation Plan

Finnish melancholic progressive metallers DAMNATION PLAN releases the third music video ‘To The Sun’ from their just released new album ‘The New Horizon’.

The music video’s been directed by the band’s drummer / songwriter / lyricist / producer Jarkko Lunnas. Jarkko comments on the song and the video:

“The last of the trilogy of music videos we shot in Iceland for this album. Thematically To The Sun is about humanity’s longing and desire to achieve and reach something grandiose. We have a desire to find a place and a meaning for our existence. It might be even so we have to leave our planet one day in our need to re-discover that meaning again. The song is also a kind of a continuation to the storyline of our last album Reality Illusion’s ending track ‘The Final Destination’ – taking you to the very moment when it’s time to abandon our planet in the endeavour to secure continuation for our species.”

The band has strong origins and base in traditional heavy metal and in 90’s progressive metal. On the new album this is now even more present as the band’s earlier trademark mixture of harsh and clean vocals are now replaced by featuring only clean vocals.

The New Horizon album’s cover art showcases the album’s overall thematic aspect and dark tones:
“The album cover art depicts dark times as a darkened globe, a global shift, a division. A new horizon that sets the stage for our future. Is the shift going to bring us to extinction or simply be the change we need for a better renewed beginning? A lot of how that unfolds is written in our behavioral traits that we pass on, and maybe learn from our past, which also a lot of this album’s lyrics deal with.”

The first New Horizon album release live shows in Finland have been announced as follows:

  • 13.12.23 Kuudes Linja, Helsinki, Special guests: Pressure Points
  • 03.01.24 Yo-Talo, Tampere, Special guests: Pressure Points, Denigrate

Watch also the other music videos from the new album:
UNDER THE VEIL OF SEA:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obnk5MXLdNA

THE NEW HORIZON:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTIrJakVA4I

Listen the album on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/6GXdc5klfFVUjVOpzGeI6u

http://www.damnationplan.com
https://www.youtube.com/@DamnationPlan
http://www.facebook.com/damnationplan
http://www.instagram.com/damnationplan
https://twitter.com/DamnationPlan

JYRKI 69 + DANNY B. HARVEY’s Gothabilly Supergroup, THE 69 CATS, Unleash New Single ‘Cocaine Werewolf’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 25, 2023
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: THE 69 CATS. Leave a comment

As the Halloween season fast approaches, ghouls and goblins everywhere are on the hunt for the next haunted anthem to kick off their fiendish festivities. Enter “Cocaine Werewolf,” the brand-new single from thrilling, chilling rockabilly side project, THE 69 CATS! Uniting the forces of baritone vocalist Jyrki 69 of goth metal icons The 69 Eyes and devilishly gifted guitarist Danny B. Harvey of Swing Cats/The Head Cat, The 69 Cats bring the perfect mix of sinister cool and smokin’ hot that is sure to kick any Halloween party into high gear!

“Cocaine Werewolf” rides a classic rockabilly guitar riff with a driving rhythm track, courtesy of Blondie drummer Clem Burke no less, custom built to overload your serotonin receptors faster than the purest Columbian snow. Harvey’s guitar cuts like sharpened cat’s claws against Jyrki’s bloodthirsty vocals, revealing the ferocious inner wolf beneath the feline’s frock. Check out the track in the link below and have howling good Halloween!

Stream/download the single: https://orcd.co/mz7vmq1
Spotify only stream: https://orcd.co/bnd86oq

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