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THE COMMONERS Release New Single + Music Video ‘Devil Teasin’ Me’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 20, 2023

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Summoning listeners with dynamic guitar riffs and pulsing rhythms, Canadian roots-rockers THE COMMONERS present their brand new single “Devil Teasin’ Me” released Friday 22nd September 2023.

“Devil Teasin’ Me” is available to pre-save from all streaming platforms HERE.

“Devil Teasin’ Me” is the first single from the Commoners’ highly anticipated forthcoming third studio album, that will be released worldwide by Gypsy Soul Records in 2024.

“Devil Teasin’ Me” captures self-reckoning wrapped up in rock ‘n’ roll. The song strikes hot and smolders before it erupts into a sonic inferno that epitomizes the band’s signature crisp tones and rich production, established on their critically acclaimed second studio album “Find A Better Way” (Gypsy Soul Records, 2022).

On “Devil Teasin’ Me” pleading lead vocals question, “Is this who I’m meant to be?” all of which pulls the listener into the ring as vocalist Chris Medhurst battles personal demons. Lush harmonies and group vocals coil around spirited organ and driving percussion, fervidly gripping the track.

Faustian bargains aside, the quintet returns with confidence and a surety of sound that is the result of the fast-moving pace of rigorous touring. With two UK and European tours under their belt, the Commoners are well on their way to becoming one of today’s top roots rock and roll bands.

With more concerts on the horizon, catch them on tour in the UK for a nationwide tour supporting Samantha Fish and Jesse Daytonfrom 19-30 October 2023, followed by a headline gig at the Bourne Music Club on Wednesday 1 November (tour dates listed below).

Offering their own blend of rock and roll, southern blues, and roots music, the Toronto-based five-piece band are known for their high-energy riffs, soulful vocals, and rich harmonies. The result is an unforgettable, authentic Southern-style rock experience.

The band developed over the course of a decade, adapting through challenging times to form the line-up as it exists today which consists of Chris Medhurst (vocals, guitar), Ben Spiller (bass), Ross Hayes Citrullo (lead guitar), Adam Cannon (drums), and Miles Evans-Branagh (keyboards).

The Commoners unite under a shared dream: to write, perform, and share music that is an authentic nod to the greats who paved the way before them.

“Devil Teasin’ Me” embodies the spirit of rock, blues, soul, and roots,” says the band’s lead singer, Chris Medhurst. “We wanted to capture the sheer excitement of roots rock. This is the music that we listen to.”

“The Black Crowes are a considerable influence for us,” adds Medhurst. “Derek Trucks, Marcus King, Led Zeppelin, and The Allman Brothers Band, too. These are the bands that we wear on our sleeves as we aspire to create our own music and sound.”

“As with our previous album, we wanted to marry old and new southern rock together in a way that was unique to the band’s Canadian roots,” explains lead guitarist Ross Hayes Citrullo. “By adding the soul and rock elements of the Black Crowes, and the southern blues rock undertones of The Allman Brothers to a production style akin to Blackberry Smoke and Rival Sons, I think we developed an authentic sound that compares sonically to some of our favourite records across all of those music genres.”

Devil Teasin’ Me – The Musicians
Chris Medhurst – Lead Vocals, Guitar
Ross Hayes Citrullo – Lead Guitar
Ben Spiller – Bass
Adam Cannon – Drums
Miles Evans-Branagh – Keyboard, Background Vocals
Chantal Williams – Background Vocals
Nicky Lawrence – Background Vocals

THE COMMONERS OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023 UK TOUR

*DENOTES SHOWS SUPPORING SAMANTHA FISH & JESSE DAYTON
**DENOTES HEADLINE SHOWTICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THECOMMONERS.CA

*Sunderland, The Fire Station
Thursday 19 October 2023

*Glasgow, Barrowlands
Friday 20 October 2023

*Manchester, Ritz
Saturday 21 October 2023

*Bristol, SWX
Sunday 22 October 2023

*York, Barbican
Tuesday 24 October 2023

*Cambridge, Junction
Wednesday 25 October 2023

*Bournemouth, O2 Academy
Thursday 26 October 2023

*Bexhill, De La Warr Pavilion
Friday 27 October 2023

*Birmingham, O2 Institute
Saturday 28 October 2023

*London, 100 Club (Sold Out)
Monday 30 October 2023

**Sittingbourne, The Bourne Music Club
Wednesday 1 November 2023

BURNING VIBES Release New Single ‘Young Lion’

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BURNING VIBES‘ new single “Young Lion” is online, released via Wanikiya Record and now available digitally on all the best music stores, on Crash Sound Distribution and on the label’s showcase in Japan! A new chapter in the history of this band, which after the release of Dark Room, which toured all over the world, we are getting ready for a new fantastic adventure! Get ready that Burning Vibes are back!!!

Listen to the single via Spotify, below.

BURNING VIBES’ history has distant roots. It all started many years ago when Max “il Ninja” d’Amelio and Rob “the Train” Monza were still two teenagers, friends and rock music enthusiasts. Max on guitar and Rob on drums, they play in various Rock bands during the 90s and 2000s, increasingly refining their technique and a virtuoso and hammering style.
In 2014 they meet again and decide to resume a discourse interrupted many years before.
2017… It took some time to find a stable line-up, it is in this period that we start calling ourselves BurningVibes.
The band started making loud music!!! A Hard Rock Heavy Metal with Prog, Glam and Trash influences.
In 2020 Mark Rugghia joined the band, an expert singer with a voice with an ultrasonic extension and scratchy timbre, oxygen for their songs.
Shortly after Mark’s arrival, the band was left without a bassist, hence the meeting with Mauro Savazzi, technical and gritty bassist, with a great Power rock attitude, and capable of merging with Rob to create a detonating rhythmic structure!

From 2022
Burning Vibes are reborn, stronger than ever… listening is believing!!!

More information at https://www.facebook.com/burningvibesband

THE ODDEVEN Sign Worldwide Deal with Eclipse Records, New Album “Darkness” Out January 5th

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Eclipse Records is excited to announce the signing of The OddEven to an exclusive worldwide deal! Based in Baltimore, MD (USA), the hard-rockin’ alternative metal band is known for their riff-oriented songs with massive groove and hypnotic kick. The band features Weed on bass, E.T. on guitar, Chris Volz on lead vocals, and Tosha Jones on drums. Following up on the success of their Dance of the Dead album in 2021, the band has written their best songs yet, and are currently preparing for the release of their new full-length album Darkness which is scheduled for release on January 5, 2024 via Eclipse Records.

For a sample of the band’s past work, check out their music video for the title track off their last album “Dance of the Dead” at this location.

“We originally met with Kenny Colgate who handles radio promotion at Eclipse Records, back in 2019 a few months after the band’s inception at a showcase in Brooklyn, NY” says bassist Weed. “We had a great conversation following The OddEven’s set and said we would get in touch when we were ready to record our first release. The band was pulled in a bunch of different directions over the next couple of years with changing band members, touring, writing, recording, etc. so that was delayed a bit, but we had every intention of coming back to Eclipse one day and seeing if a partnership made sense. After submitting new music in late 2022 and meeting with Chris Poland (label president) a number of times, we mutually agreed to come together for the band’s 3rd release which features Chris Volz from Flaw on vocals and Tosha Jones on drums. The OddEven is super excited to work with Chris and the Eclipse team to take our alien hard rock music to the masses!” Guitarist E.T. continues, “The OddEven approached, and was approached, by a number record labels prior to signing with Eclipse this year. Eclipse had a unique vision and plan to release and promote our music with modern and fresh ideas so they were the best option for us. Maybe signing with Eclipse makes sense because of their well-thought-out plans to push our music, or maybe it is the fact that an eclipse is an astronomical event, so the label’s name plays well into our alien sensibilities… whatever the case may be, the stars aligned, and we are happy to be part of the Eclipse family! Let’s rock!”

Darkness is the new alternative metal album by The OddEven, and we had all better strap in and get ready to fly hard and fast. The record is not just a collection of rock tunes, but more a journey to nightmares, dreamscapes, thrill rides, and butcher knives. This album make us want to stand on our chairs with our fists in the air, then go home from the show hoarse and happy. It wants us all to keep hold of the groove, and make all of us feel like Rock Gods. Darkness was produced by Weed and E.T., alongside Frank Marchand (Fiona Apple, Nils Lofgren) at Waterford Digital, and mastered by Alan Douches (Mastodon, Monster Magnet, Fleetwood Mac) at West West Side Music. The album art was designed by Lola Quinn. Darkness is scheduled for release on January 5, 2024. See below for the full list of song titles.

Pre-Save or Pre-Order the album at this location.

Darkness track listing
01. Solar Symphony
02. Whiskey
03. You’re Free
04. Stardust Shadow
05. Another Nail
06. Home
07. Wild West
08. Darkness
09. Take Me to Your Leader
10. 100th Monkey

The OddEven lineup
Weed (bass guitar), E.T. (guitar), Chris Volz (vocals), Tosha Jones (drums)

For more information about The OddEven, please visit them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, or Eclipse Records and follow them on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, Deezer, or YouTube Music.

DEN SAAKALDTE Premiere New Track ‘Å Skjende En Engel’

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Norwegian black metal band DEN SAAKALDTE reveals new track “Å Skjende En Engel” in advance of new studio album “Pesten Som Tar Over” out on September 29th via Agonia Records. The song is available on all streaming platforms including YouTube, below:

DEN SAAKALDTE is the brainchild of guitarist Sykelig, established back in 2006, after Sykelig relocated from Hellas to Norway. The band started as a one man project but soon included in its ranks members such as Kvarforth (Shining), S. Winter (ex-Gehenna), Seidemann (1349) and Øyvind Hægeland to name a few.

Through its years of existence, DEN SAAKALDTE released “Øl, Mørke og Depresjon” (2008), “All Hail Pessimism” (2009) and “Kapittel II: Faen i Helvete” (2014), along with a number of split EPs with notable bands such as Shining, Horna, Varathron and Principality of Hell.

The band’s current line up consists of guitarists Sykelig and Fineidet, bassist Skoll (Arcturus, Ved Buens Ende), drummer Tybalt (ex-Pantheon I) and vocalist Svik, and is ready to release its long-awaited new album “Pesten Som Tar Over” on Agonia Records.

“Pesten Som Tar Over” was recorded during March 2022 at Strand Studio (Borknagar, In Vein) in Oslo. The album was co-produced and mixed by DEN SAAKALDTE and Marius Strand, and engineered and mastered by Marius Strand. The cover artwork was painted by Chadwick St. John of Inkshadows (Arckanum, Darkthrone).

Tracklisting:
1. Av Satans Ild
2. Dødstrett Av Alt
3. En Ode Til Spinnersken
4. Pesten Som Tar Over
5. Å Skjende En Engel
6. Hat
7. Den Stormen i Oktober

Pre-orders: https://densaakaldte.store/

Next show:
October 7th @ Rock In, Oslo NO

Line-up:
Sykelig – guitars
Tybalt – drums
Fineidet – guitars
Skoll – bass
Svik – vocals

More information at https://www.facebook.com/densaakaldte

CRAZY MAD RIDE Investigate Meaning of “Life, Liberty, Death” in New EP, Out Now

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US thrash metal group CRAZY MAD RIDE arrive on the scene with their first E.P entitled Life, Liberty, Death and it proves that the band has what it takes to be raw, powerful, versatile and original.

Delivering an immense amount of hook with the first track Lunacy, the listener gets an immediate taste of what is to follow. With guitar work that has never been done before, it earns its spot as the opener for the E.P. Continuing, Scorpio keeps the energy flowing with its fast thrash and ‘to the point’ attitude. The song is eight and a half minutes of pure aggression with a proper amount of breakdowns to keep the audience wondering what comes next. As the speed and power of Scorpio comes to a close, Bayou Bounty then takes the third spot on the E.P with a bass line opening as its calling card. As Doc Lopez comes in with some clean guitar chords, Brandon Barker follows shortly after with a slide solo. As the intro closes, the bass kicks into a distorted tone as it leads the rest of the band into a fury of riffs that will grab listeners of thrash and rock ’n’ roll alike. By the end of the song, the audience is sure to be nodding as the entire band kicks into a rock style jam for the ending. The Deceiver then comes in at number four with a highly unique guitar intro that gives a time traveling effect back to the 80s. With old school tones and techniques, the song contains original riffs that are sure to grab any high octane metalhead. For the duration of the track there is no holding back. It is constantly in your face with shredding solos, impactful lyrics, and the will to say “We are Crazy Mad Ride, and we’re here to prove we are the next best thing.”

Tracklist:
01. Lunacy | 02. Scorpio | 03. Bayou Bounty | 04. The Deceiver

Life, Liberty, Death | Released September 19th, 2023 via Sliptrick Records

Crazy Mad Ride are:
Brandon Barker – Vocals/Guitar | Doc Lopez – Guitar/Backing Vocals | Dewayne Bjorn – Drums

More information at Official Website | Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | On Sliptrick

CONSPIRACY OF BLACKNESS Present Official Music Video for ‘Collapsed’

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Female-fronted modern metal band CONSPIRACY OF BLACKNESS is thrilled to unveil their latest music video for the powerful track, “Collapsed.” The song is taken from their upcoming album, “Pain Therapy”, set for re-release via Wormholedeath.

The band stated: ” “Collapsed” is a song of denunciation against the continuous and extreme exploitation of Nature. This track tells of man’s self-destruction process, the unsustainability of consumption and production systems, and of the need to live in a healthy environment with respect for every living being. The band is very attentive to these issues, through this song launches a clear and strong message, underlined by the video clip created by Grazia Riccardo and directed by Alessandro Spenga of BluArtic Studios.”

The visually stunning music video by Alessandro Spenga of BluArtic Studios perfectly represents the intensity of the track.

About Conspiracy of Blackness:

Conspiracy of Blackness is a female-fronted modern metal band based in Italy. With an intense and signature sound rooted in heavy metal, they infuse elements of nu-metal and alternative music into their compositions, creating a unique and atmospheric sonic experience. Since their formation in 2008, the band has been captivating audiences with their powerful performances and emotionally charged music. Their latest track, “Collapsed,” offers a raw and authentic journey of self-discovery and resilience, resonating deeply with listeners worldwide.