TRAUMA Announce US Tour with QUEENSRŸCHE & MARTY FRIEDMAN

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Bay Area thrash metal band TRAUMA have announced a US tour with prog metal vets Queensrÿche early next year – running from March 3rd through April 16th. 

Also on the bill will be guitar shredder Marty Friedman, with Spotify presale and local presale beginning on Wednesday, December 7th at 10am local time (and running until Thursday, December 8th at 10pm local time). 

Public sale will begin on Friday, December 9 at 10am local time.

“Everyone in Trauma is thankful for the opportunity to be touring all across the US with Queensrÿche on their ‘Digital Alliance’ tour,” says the band in a statement. “Trauma is very excited to be a part of this tour.”

CONFIMRED TOUR DATES OPENING FOR QUEENSRYCHE AND MARTY FRIEDMAN

3/3/2023OrlandoFLThe Plaza Live
3/4/2023Fort LauderdaleFLCulture Room
3/5/2023JacksonvilleFLFlorida Theatre
3/7/2023DestinFLClub LA
3/9/2023San AntonioTXThe Vibes Event Center Showroom
3/10/2023HoustonTXScout Bar
3/11/2023DallasTXHouse Of Blues – Dallas
3/12/2023MidlandTXLa Hacienda Event Center
3/14/2023TempeAZMarquee Theatre
3/16/2023SacramentoCAAce of Spades
3/19/2023AnaheimCAHouse Of Blues – Anaheim
3/21/2023PortlandORCrystal Ballroom
3/22/2023SeattleWAThe Neptune Theatre
3/24/2023EnglewoodCOGothic Theatre
3/25/2023Kansas CityMOThe Truman
3/26/2023St. LouisMODelmar Hall
3/28/2023MilwaukeeWIThe Rave
3/29/2023Fort WayneINThe Clyde Theatre
3/31/2023ChicagoILConcord Music Hall
4/1/2023Grand RapidsMIThe Intersection
4/2/2023DetroitMISt. Andrew’s Hall
4/4/2023ColumbusOHNewport Music Hall
4/5/2023McKees RocksPARoxian Theater
4/7/2023WorcesterMAThe Palladium
4/8/2023HuntingtonNYThe Paramount – Huntington, NY
4/10/2023New YorkNYIrving Plaza
4/11/2023BaltimoreMDBaltimore Sound Stage
4/12/2023CharlotteNCThe Underground – Charlotte
4/14/2023NashvilleTNBrooklyn Bowl – Nashville
4/15/2023AtlantaGAHeaven at The Masquerade
4/16/2023St. PetersburgFLJannus Live

Trauma’s latest album ‘Awakening,’ was issued this past September via Massacre Records, and can be ordered or listened to via this link: https://lnk.to/Trauma-awakening

And the metal community has offered praise for ‘Awakening,’ including Markus’ Heavy Music Blog saying, “‘Awakening’ convinces with power and enthusiasm,” Metal Temple adding, “The thrash they play is pure, the voice clean and the production sound,” and the This Day In Metal site stating, “It’s clear to see from their grand return after a 30 year silence that they are still very much so a driving force within the thrash metal scene and “Awakening” is the gateway to the thrashy glory they have always deserved.”

“Trauma is very pleased with the current reaction from fans, journalists and many others in the music business with the current release of our 4th studio album, ‘Awakening’,” says the band. “The release has received many stellar reviews, and write ups from around the world. We are hopeful to gain some new fans along the journey and look forward to possibly touring in Europe, and many other places soon.”

Originally formed in 1981 in San Francisco, Trauma was one of the first heavy metal bands – along with Exodus, Metallica, and Testament – to trailblaze the style now known as “thrash.” And the thrash metal band’s original bassist was none other than the late/legendary Cliff Burton (who would later join Metallica). 1984 saw the release of the group’s debut album, ‘Scratch and Scream,’ before the band parted in 1985. But in 2013, Trauma reunited, and have been back in business ever since.

The group’s current line-up consists of singer Brian Allen (who replaced original vocalist Donny Hillier, who sadly passed away in 2020), Steve Robello (guitar), Joe Fraulob (guitar), Michael Spencer (bass), and Kris Gustofson (drums). – and soon, will be rocking the metal masses on their US tour with Queensrÿche and Marty Friedman.

TRACKLISTING FOR ‘AWAKENING’

1. Walk Away2. Death of the Angels
3. Meat
4. River Red
5. Burn
6. Falling down
7. Voodoo
8. End of everything
9. Blind
10. Death Machine

SCARLET AURA Release New Single for Cover Version of ‘Feliz Navidad’

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It’s December again and the most wonderful time of the year has just started! This also means it’s the time for the annual SCARLET AURA’s Metal Christmas Single!

Finishing 2022 on a highlight note after unforgetful “Rock United by Scarlet Aura” concept concert in October that brought Queen of Metal herself, Doro Pesch, and one of the most recognizable male voices on the metal scene, Ralf Scheepers, to Bucharest as special guests, this holiday season Scarlet Aura presents a new metal version of a timeless classic “Feliz Navidad”.  

The new video is out today, on December 6th to rejoice the St. Nicolas Day and the single will be released digitally on December 9th 2022 via Universal Music Romania and Silver City Records.

The band comments: “The first single that we released this year, way back in February, was “Ya Svoboden / I Am Free”, which was our call for peace and unity. That is why we have chosen “Feliz Navidad” as our Christmas and the last single of this year. We wanted to bring holiday cheer, unity and joyfulness to our families, to our friends and our fans and their families. As they say, “From home to home, to one place and another the Christmas spirit brings us closer to each other”. ”

Aura and Mihai Danciulescu add: “Besides the band appearing in the video, we also have our team and … even our cats. All four of them! And we also have a very special guest on vocals that we are both immensely proud to have on this record. Who is the special guest, you ask? Watch and listen our single to find out! (both laugh)”.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas with Scarlet Aura and listen to the song on the link below:

NE OBLIVISCARIS Unveil First New Song ‘Equus’ in Over 5 Years from Forthcoming Album

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Progressive metal outfit NE OBLIVISCARIS will be releasing their long-awaited new full-length, ‘Exul,’ on March 24, 2023! The band is now sharing the haunting new single, “Equus,” along with a music video! The video was directed and produced by NE OBLIVISCARIS vocalist Xenoyr and can be seen at THIS LOCATION.

Regarding the video’s powerful yet somber message, the band explains,
“‘Equus’ is dedicated to the lives lost during the lethal bush fires that scarred Australia in 2019-2020. Alongside the people who died or were affected, many millions, if not billions, of animals were killed or displaced from their natural habitats, the enormity of this is something that will never be forgotten, and should not be ignored. It is also a warning that the world we live in is changing from the damage we as a species have contributed to. Within this video, the dancer represents a scorched Mother Earth, from horror to humanity, ever in tune with the heart and flow of the song (and world), and ultimately aware of the inevitable and ever growing destructive cycle we are in.”

Pre-order ‘Exul’ HERE.
Pre-save the album on streaming services HERE.

The cover artwork for ‘Exul’ was created by Xenoyr.

Track-list
1. Equus (12:13) [WATCH]
2. Misericorde I – As the Flesh Falls (7:33)
3. Misericorde II – Anatomy of Quiescence (9:22)
4. Suspyre (10:09)
5. Graal (8:53)
6. Anhedonia (3:43)
Total playing time: 51:53

Cover artwork: Xenoyr

In addition, NE OBLIVISCARIS has recently announced a headlining European/UK tour! The full itinerary is as follows:

NE OBLIVISCARIS
+PERSEFONE +ASYMMETRIC UNIVERSE* +THE OMNIFIC**
05/05/2023    Tavastia, Helsinki (FI)*
06/05/2023    Klubi, Tampere (FI)*
09/05/2023    Bla, Oslo (NO)*
10/05/2023    Pumpehuset, Copenhagen (DK)*
11/05/2023    Headcrash, Hamburg (DE)*
13/05/2023    Luxor, Cologne (DE)*
14/05/2023    Trix, Antwerp (BE)*
16/05/2023    Grand Social, Dublin (IE)*
17/05/2023    Slay, Glasgow (UK)*
18/05/2023    Rebellion, Manchester (UK)*
19/05/2023    Islington Academy, London (UK)*
20/05/2023    Gebr. de Nobel, Leiden (NL)**
21/05/2023    Petit Bain, Paris (FR)**
22/05/2023    Ferrailleur, Nantes (FR)**
24/05/2023    Hard Club, Porto (PT)**
25/05/2023    RCA Club, Lisbon (PT)**
26/05/2023    Nazca, Madrid (ES)**
27/05/2023    La Nau, Barcelona (ES)**
29/05/2023    Kofmehl Hall, Solothurn (CH)**
30/05/2023    Strom, Munich (DE)**
31/05/2023    Viper Room, Vienna (AT)**
01/06/2023    Futurum, Prague (CZ)**
02/06/2023    Hole44, Berlin (DE)**
03/06/2023    Naumann, Leipzig (DE)**

PATRIARCHS IN BLACK Release Debut Album “Reach For The Scars” on Vinyl

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This past summer PATRIARCHS IN BLACK released their debut album “Reach For The Scars”.

Featuring Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative/Danzig/Quiet Riot) on drums and Dan Lorenzo (Hades/Non-Fiction/Cassius King) the duo used multiple guest vocalists and bassists including:
Karl Agell (COC Blind)
Dave Neabore (Dog Eat Dog)
Dewey Bragg (Kill Devil Hill)

When asked to describe their music before it’s release, Kelly was quoted as saying, “All roads lead to Black Sabbath”.

Metal Temple said, “Important words, indeed I would say that is a pretty darn accurate representation of the band,
and album as a whole. Are they a Sabbath clone? No!. There are a shit ton of great guitarists in the metal world, but few of them take the time to write actual, true to life guitar riffs. Dan’s mastery over this art is second to none.”

MDD Records in Germany released the CD July 1st and now vinyl is out on Hellven/Faster and Louder Records at https://www.discogs.com/release/25380340-Patriarchs-In-Black-Reach-For-The-Scars

More information at
https://www.instagram.com/patriarchsinblack
http://www.DanLorenzo.net

Album cover by Ruben Barahona

Colosseum 2 /Lucifer’s Friend /Lake Former Lead Singer MIKE STARRS’ Long Lost 1973 Solo Album ‘Electric Garden’, Re-Released for the First Time

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MIKE STARRS is the former lead singer of jazz rock fusionists Colosseum II, Lucifer’s Friend and the German band Lake. This is the first ever re-release of his only solo album, Electric Garden, with four bonus tracks added.

When it was first released in 1973, Electric Garden was only available in six European countries and the non-album singles, now included as bonus tracks, were only available in three European countries. This re-release is a ‘catch-all’ of his 1970s solo releases.

The album has been re-mastered by band member Gerry Morris and approved by Mike Starrs and original producer Tony Atkins. The booklet includes two sets of liner notes; the original 1973 notes and retrospective notes newly written by Mike Starrs.

All the tracks feature Geoff Whitehorn of Procol Harum on guitar and all but one track includes John Richardson of The Rubettes on drums.

Mike Starrs said of the re-release: “A young man who had his whole life / career in front of him. I remember hearing my first single Love Song on Juke Box Jury and they all voted it a hit.  Who could ever have imagined that I would be sitting here talking about and reminiscing about my very first album Electric Garden…?”

Available now:
Amazon CD: https://geni.us/ExM028cd
Spotify: https://geni.us/ExM028am
Apple Music: https://geni.us/ExM028sp

Electric Garden is also available directly from Cherry Red.

PALACE OF THE KING Release New Single ‘I’m Sorry Blues’

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After releasing 3 albums, 2 EP’s and touring the world multiple times as headliner and with Airbourne, and touring Australia constantly with Rose Tattoo, The Angels, Baby Animals, Tea party, The Screaming Jets, Endless Boogie, Nick Oliveri and many more, PALACE OF THE KING return with a blistering new hard rock track which sees the band back on the airwaves in top form sounding fresh and re-energised.

I’m Sorry Blues features new production elements from Tim Henwood showing that POTK is far from the scrap heap and ready to rock well into the future. Henwood snarls out a killer bluesy rock vocal as only he can, sounding classic rock and modern young and edgy all at the same time. Robert Plant, Josh Kiszka and Steve Marriot would all be proud.

The drums by Cameron McGlinchey are insanely good and full of energy. McGlinchey joined the band after returning from Europe in 2016, and after hearing the previous POTK singles featuring Mcglinchey, it’s obvious to hear his almost Rage Against The Machine style influence on the band and that he is bringing an incredible amount of energy to ‘I’m Sorry Blues’.
 
Of course, the foundation for any Palace Of The King record is the always inspired and amazing Seany Johnston who plays both keys and guitar on this track like a hybrid of Jimi Hendrix and John Lord combined into one fantastic package of beautiful rock n roll music.

Anthony Licciardi lays down the bass along with McGlinchey in such a brutal, forceful way it’s easy to see why he has such a reputation as a force of nature at POTK gigs. When the band is cranking Licciardi slams the bass and when things get funky, he’s right there with McGlinchey laying it down.
 
2022 and the forthcoming album sees the return of the great and powerful Leigh Maden to POTK after sitting on the bench throughout the Get Right With Your Maker album and tour. Maden’s soulful style and retro feel is a welcome return to the band, and one can’t help but feel there’s a magic that has come along for the ride.