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PROFANATICA Stream New Album “Crux Simplex” Ahead of Release

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 20, 2023
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Photo by David Parham

American black metallers PROFANATICA have spit on everything holy since they were playing the backroom of Chinese restaurants alongside Gorophobia, Immolation and Incantation.

Led by drummer Paul Ledney, these heretics have wiped their ass with the Bible for 30+ years. They’ve hurled everything from profanities to their own feces at the heavenly host (not to mention other, more nefarious bodily fluids).

This Friday, Profanatica are releasing their new album ‘Crux Simplex’. As you can see from the cover art, it’s so blasphemous, that you just might lose your head.

Listen for yourself on our YouTube channel, where Pronatica is streaming all of ‘Crux Simplex’ a few days ahead of its release.

Stream the album here.

Cover Art: Abomination Hammer

‘Crux Simplex’ is vile even by Profanatica’s lofty standards. The album takes things another step too far by mocking Jesus on the day of his crucifixion (talk about kicking someone when they’re down). Each song bastardizes a different station of the cross. “Take Up the Cross” ushers in a fresh plague of stain and sacrilege with Ledney’s rotten death growl, while “The First Fall” gives our precious lord and savior a good lashing with cymbals that clank like rusty chains. By the time “The First Fall” comes around, you can practically hear those blackened chainsaw guitars ripping the king of kings limb from limb.      

“These 10 tracks represent the first 10 stations of the cross,” says Mayhemic Slaughterer of the Heavens Paul Ledney. “It took well over a year to create, and for all those who know us we consider it our gift  to you.”

‘Crux Simplex’ is out on this Friday, September 22 via Season of Mist. Pre-save the album HERE.  Pre-order it HERE.

Tracklist:
01. Condemned to Unholy Death (4:38)
02. Take Up the Cross (3:01) [LISTEN]
03. The First Fall (3:24) [LISTEN]
04. Meeting of a Whore (3:02)
05. Compelled by Romans (4:47)
06. Wipe the Fucking Face of Jesus (2:20)
07. The Second Fall (2:40)
08. Cunts of Jerusalem (3:35)
09. The Third Fall (4:18) [LISTEN]
10. Division of Robes (6:51)

Total run-time: 00:36:76

This summer, Profanatica celebrated the coming of ‘Crux Simplex’ with their first-ever full-length tour of the U.S. 

Watch their hateful headlining set at Indianapolis’ Heavy Hell IV Festival.

Recording lineup
– Mayhemic Slaughter of the Heavens (drums/vocals)
– Destroyer of Holy Hymen (guitar/bass)

Touring lineup
– Mayhemic Slaughter of the Heavens (drums/vocals)
– Destroyer of Holy Hymen (guitar)
– The True Perversion of the Heavenly Father (bass)

http://profanatica.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profanaticausa/
https://profanatica.bandcamp.com/
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/profanatica/303892822
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6OGNyv8Z63eYqmkN17mpwW

Eonian Records Releases TAZ “Shipwrecked” + “Wake Up and Sweat” Albums

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 20, 2023
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Eonian Records announces the release of TAZ “Wake Up & Sweat, Vol. 1” and “Shipwrecked, Vol. 2”. Both releases can be found wherever you listen or buy your music. The band’s entire career spans the 35 tracks between “Wake Up & Sweat, Vol. 1” and “Shipwrecked, Vol. 2”. These releases feature recording sessions produced by Rob Cavallo, a future multi-Grammy Award winner for Warner Brothers Records as well as Kim Vincent Fowley for Q.M.I./MCA Records. Included are six live recordings from the legendary Gazzarri’s, Sasch in Studio City, and The Whisky a Go Go. All tracks are digitally remastered by Anthony Focx, who has worked with the likes of Buckcherry and The Dead Daisies. Both releases feature beautiful, custom hand-drawn artwork by Jesse Vital of V1TAL World Creative and two 20-page booklets featuring nearly 150 photos & flyers, including in-depth history of band time in West Hollywood.

  • Stream or download TAZ Wake Up & Sweat Vol. 1 – https://smarturl.it/Tazwakeup
  • Stream or download TAZ Shipwrecked Vol. 2 – https://smarturl.it/Tazshipwrecked

Order CD:
EONIAN RECORDS: http://www.eonianrecords.com
FRANCE: http://www.tromhell.com
GERMANY: http://www.prideandjoy.de
GERMANY: http://www.schmankerl-records.com
JAPAN: http://www.beyondbattlerecords.com
JAPAN: http://www.diskunion.net
JAPAN: http://www.rockavenuerecords.com
JAPAN: http://www.metalpesado.com
JAPAN: http://www.rockstakk.shop-pro.jp
UNITED KINGDOM: http://www.replayrecords.co.uk

Stephen Craig, Eonian Records Founder, “We hope music fans will enjoy these two releases as much as we did putting it all together. Anthony Focx did a masterful job with the recordings. Also, the level of detail is incredible. Both albums feature 20-page booklets with in-depth history of the band’s time in West Hollywood, including nearly 150 photos and flyers provided from the band, friends, and fans’ personal archives. To top things off, custom hand-drawn artwork by none other than Jesse Vital of V1TAL World Creative.”

Kent Kleven, TAZ lead singer, “We are really excited about these two releases. The 35 tracks between “Wake Up & Sweat, Vol. 1” and “Shipwrecked, Vol. 2” span our entire career. Every studio recording is represented. Many of which were never made available to the public. Of the studio recordings, two of the many highlights were us working with producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Black Sabbath) & Warner Brothers, as well as with Kim Vincent Fowley, who produced ‘SEX,’ ‘LA Danger Zone,’ ‘She Does Bad Things Good,’ and ‘Missing You.’ Fowley worked with everyone from the Modern Lovers to Ariel Pink and produced the first demos for the iconic power pop band Candy. Anthony Focx (Buckcherry, The Dead Daisies) remastered both albums, and did such an amazing job! We also had over a dozen live tracks to choose from, and we settled on six taken from Whisky a Go Go, Club Sasch, and Gazzarri’s. It’s been such a surreal experience to see this all come together. We’re truly grateful to our label, Eonian Records, as well as our longtime fans who had a hand in bringing this project to life.”

Wake Up & Sweat, Vol. 1
1 – 4 Recorded the Hangar 14 Studio, Sacramento, CA
Produced by TAZ, Engineered by Chris Hangar
5 – 7 Recorded at Music Grinder Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Produced by TAZ, Engineered by Kim Fallion & Phil Moore
8 – 13 Recorded at Monterey Sound Studios, Glendale, CA
Produced & engineered by Kim Vincent Fowley (The Runaways, Candy, Steel Breeze)
14 – 17 Recorded at Ogden House Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Produced by Bryon DeLear & TAZ, Engineered by Bryon DeLear
Mastered by: Anthony Focx @ A. Focx Productions, Nashville, TN

The Players:
Kent “K.K.” Kleven on Vocals
Ethan Gladstone on Guitar
Chris Roy on Bass
Kenny Pierce on Drums

Wake Up & Sweat, Vol. 1

  1. Are You Ready (Kleven, Gladstone)
  2. She Does Bad Things Good (86) (Kleven, Gladstone)
  3. Rock-N-Roll Rodeo (Kleven, Gladstone)
  4. Love Violations (Kleven, Gladstone)
  5. Love Violations (Reprised Version) (Kleven, Gladstone)
  6. I’ll Wait (Kleven, Gladstone)
  7. You & Me (Kleven, Gladstone)
  8. SEX (88) (Kleven, Gladstone)
  9. L.A. Danger Zone (Kleven, Gladstone)
  10. She Does Bad Things Good (88) (Kleven, Gladstone)
  11. Missing You (Pierce)
  12. Political Song (Kleven, Gladstone)
  13. Caroline (Kleven, Gladstone)
    14 Cold Shoulder (Kleven, Gladstone)
  14. M.I. Insane (Kleven, Gladstone)
  15. Bad Religion (Kleven, Gladstone)
  16. Tattoo You (Kleven, Gladstone)

Shipwrecked, Vol. 2
1 – 4 Recorded at Take One Studio, Burbank, CA
Produced by Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Black Sabbath, Fleetwood Mac)
Engineered by Magic A. Moreno (Eric Clapton, David Lee Roth, Steve Vai)
5 – 12 Recorded at Downtown Rehearsal, Los Angeles, CA
Produced & engineered by TAZ.
13 – 16, Recorded live at the Whisky a Go Go, Hollywood, CA
Track 17, Recorded live at Sasch, Studio City, CA
Track 18, Recorded live at Gazzarri’s, West Hollywood, CA
Mastered by: Anthony Focx @ A. Focx Productions, Nashville, TN

The Players:
Kent “K.K.” Kleven on vocals
Ethan Gladstone & Rick Berry on guitars
Chris Roy on bass
Kenny Pierce & Joey Carallo on drums.

Shipwrecked, Vol. 2

  1. Shipwrecked (Kleven, Gladstone)
  2. No Relation (Kleven, Gladstone)
  3. Desert Dog Night (Kleven, Gladstone)
  4. Father McGee (Kleven, Gladstone)
  5. Arizona River (Kleven, Gladstone)
  6. Day In, Day Out (Keep the Faith) (Kleven, Gladstone)
  7. Lady Conniver (Kleven, Gladstone)
  8. Where the Angels Play (Kleven, Gladstone)
  9. Sink or Swim (Kleven, Gladstone)
  10. Day of the Dog (Kleven, Gladstone)
  11. Luvin’ Girl (Kleven, Gladstone)
  12. Dogtown (Kleven, Gladstone)
  13. Easy Come Easy Go – Live (Kleven, Gladstone)
  14. Let It Rain – Live (Kleven, Gladstone)
  15. Round, Round, Round – Live (Kleven, Gladstone)
  16. Shoot Your Steam – Live (Kleven, Gladstone)
  17. Cover Me in Roses – Live (Kleven, Gladstone)
  18. L.A. Danger Zone – Live (Kleven, Gladstone)

Band Members
Kent “K.K.” Kleven on Vocals
Ethan Gladstone on Guitar
Rick Berry on Guitar
Neil Carlson on Bass
Chris Roy on Bass
Kenny Pierce on Drums
Joey Carallo on Drums

About TAZ

Originally formed in 1983, TAZ started out in Orange County as Maniac Thrust. Founding
members, singer/songwriter Kent Kleven and guitarist/songwriter Ethan Gladstone had known each other since elementary school, forming their first musical project together while attending junior high. In 1985, the band changed their name to TAZ while adding new bassist Chris Roy, a high school friend of Ethan’s, and drummer Kenny Pierce. A few years later, added guitarist Rick Berry who was also childhood friends with Kent and Ethan. In 1990, just before heading to Japan, TAZ would bring in the final addition to the band, Florida native drummer Joey Carallo. Throughout their career, TAZ played at every well-known venue throughout Orange County, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and even Phoenix, but called Hollywood, CA, their home. TAZ soon became one of Southern California’s top-drawing original Hard Rock bands, headlining most every night. The band quickly made a name for themselves with their high-energy live performances and catchy songwriting skills, combining pop, funk, alternative, metal, and glam. TAZ had also become regulars in well-known publications such as BAM, Hollywood Rocks, Rock City News, Screamer, Japan’s BURRN!, RIP, Metal Edge, Metal Forces, and so many more. TAZ was a big draw, and fans were lining up. TAZ had formed one of the hottest bands to hit the scene in years.

MAD PAINTER Unveil Emotionally Charged Lyric Video ‘Let Him Go’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 20, 2023
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US rock icons MAD PAINTER unveiled their latest masterpiece – the lyric video for their soul-touching track “Let Him Go”, taken from the upcoming album “Splashed”, which is poised for re-release on October 20th, 2023 via Epictronic.

“Let Him Go” is a rock ballad that delves into the emotions of heartbreak and longing. The song captures the bittersweet moments of a relationship, the pain of missed opportunities, and the yearning for something that could never be fully realized. The song beautifully portrays the complexity of human emotions, the passage of time, and the inevitability of moving on.

Listeners can fully immerse themselves in the experience by checking out the lyric video for “Let Him Go” on YouTube :

About “Splashed”

“Splashed” is a sonic journey through time, featuring an eclectic collection of tracks that span decades, from early shelved demos to contemporary compositions. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of influences including ABBA, Elton John, and classic rock legends, Mad Painter has artfully blended these elements to create a distinctive heavy rock style that sets them apart. The album serves as a testament to the band’s evolution, with hints of what’s to come as they embark on recording their next musical endeavor.

About Mad Painter

Hailing from the vibrant music scene of the Boston area, Mad Painter is a band deeply rooted in the melodic rock tradition of the 1970s. Their original compositions pay homage to a spectrum of influences, from Woodstock-era psychedelia to glam-infused rock ‘n’ roll, and anthemic heavy hits. The band boasts a diverse lineup led by the visionary songwriter Alex Gitlin, whose creativity is amplified by the talents of drummer Al Hendry, bassist Kenne Highland, and guitarist Al Naha. Recent additions to the ensemble, backing vocalists Sharon Crumrine and Julie Gee, contribute to the band’s rich and resonant sound.

Connect with Mad Painter

madpainter.co.uk
www.facebook.com/madpainter1
twitter.com/painter_mad
instagram.com/madpainterband
www.youtube.com/@madpainter4010
tinyurl.com/SpotifyMadPainter

VARG Drop New Single + Official Video ‘Eisenseite’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 19, 2023
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[photo credit: Jörg Schmitz]

VARG, Germany’s top-notch pagan metal force, returns stronger than ever on their new album, entitled Ewige Wacht (Engl. Eternal Vigil), to be released on October 13, 2023 via Napalm Records. Today, the wolves prove their standing as a firmly rooted, leading entity in the scene once more by unleashing the brand-new single “Eisenseite”, cut from the new offering. After dropping the first single, “Immer Treu”, “Eisenseite” is another powerful hymn that showcases how much singer Fylgja has been involved in the full album this time. Her valkyrie-like singing expands the band’s sonic spectrum and forms a perfectly harmonizing contrast to Freki’s razor-sharp screams and growls.

Accompanied by a matching music video, the song transports Nordic mythology as well as values like honesty and loyalty, which also symbolizes the album as a whole.

VARG on “Eisenseite”:          
“A hymn to bravery and the determination to fight for what is important to you, even when it seems hopeless. It is not our blood that ennobles us, it is our soul, the way we live our lives towards others and our attitude that makes us honourable and great.”

With their last and most successful record to date, Zeichen (Engl. Signs, 2020, #16 in the German album charts), VARG put the thematic and musical focus completely on their pagan roots. On their brand-new brainchild, the wolves follow this path unwaveringly, honestly, authentically and raw, and impressively manifest their reincarnation and matchless standing on top of the scene! 

Songs such as “Schildmaid” (shieldmaiden), “Immer Treu” and “Fylgja” are emblematic of the striking interplay between both vocalists and the path VARG have been treading since Zeichen. “Weltenfeind” (enemy of the world), “Tyr” and “Hammer” resound as powerful hymns, uncompromising with mercilessly brute nagging and cutting riffs. The folky melodies in “Morgenrot” (dawn) lead to the epic “Siegreiches Heer” (victorious army), which once again sharpens the idea of unity that runs like a red thread through Ewige Wacht.  The title track forms the final climax and combines pagan themes, haunting melodies and the engaging power of the wolves to end this outstanding sonic adventure, leading into promising times for the German horde.

VARG on the new album:    
“Ewige Wacht is both our most emotional and strongest album. It is a journey through Nordic mythology that tells of old stories and the protection and preservation of the flame of our ancestors. Traditions and values like family, fortitude and desire are like a common thread running through the entire record. Uncompromising harshness meets epic and sustaining melodies. Authentically raw production and yet more powerful and mighty than ever. This album will pierce the hearts of our fans, because it comes deeply from ours.”

Pre-Order Ewige Wacht NOW

Ewige Wacht tracklisting:    
1.    Immer Treu
2.    Schildmaid
3.    Weltenfeind
4.    Fylgja
5.    Tyr
6.    Járnsíðasleið
7.    Eisenseite
8.    Hammer
9.    Morgenrot
10.  Siegreiches Heer
11.  Ewige Wacht

VARG undoubtedly stand as a firmly rooted, leading entity in the German pagan scene that has been gathering fans around the world for over 18 years of the band’s existence, touring Europe and North America, and have always driven their following upwards through numerous gigs at Europe’s biggest festivals, such as Wacken Open Air, Party.San and Metalfest. Even after all these years, Freki (vocals), Fylgja (vocals), Morkai (guitar) as well as the newest additions to the line-up, Ulvar (guitar, bass) and Rohgarr (drums,) still manage to provide incomparable sonic surprises to their devotees. The revitalized line-up with two highly talented and innovative musicians brings a breath of fresh air and leads VARG into a new chapter in the band’s history. Grown artistic maturity meets a unique feeling of common bond between band and fans, which is reflected thematically in the new album. Ewige Wacht tells of myths and legends of long forgotten times and transfers them into the here and now in trademark multifaceted pagan garb. 

VARG live 2023:
Don’t miss VARG live on stage in 2023 on their headline tour with labelmates NACHTBLUT and folk metal band Sagenbringer, kicking off October 7 in Erfurt.

Wolfsfest Tour          
w/ Nachtblut & Sagenbringer
07.10.23 DE – Erfurt / From Hell
14.10.23 DE – Hamburg / Logo
20.10.23 DE – Frankfurt / Batschkapp
21.10.23 DE – Bochum / Matrix
27.10.23 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch
28.10.23 DE – Munich / Backstage Werk
10.11.23 DE – Stuttgart / LKA Longhorn
17.11.23 DE – Berlin / ORWOhaus
18.11.23 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser
24.11.23 CH – Pratteln / Z7
25.11.23 AT – Vienna / SimmCity

VARG are:      
Freki – Vocals
Fylgja – Vocals
Morkai – Guitars
Ulvar – Guitars, Bass
Rohgarr – Drums
 
VARG online:
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Napalm Records

IMPELLITTERI to Release Career Spanning Box Set “The Complete Beast” on October 6th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 19, 2023
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IMPELLITTERI is set to release his career spanning box set “The Complete Beast” on Global Rock/Cherry Red Records October 6th 2023 – Pre Orders open now!

When legendary guitar shredders are mentioned, it doesn’t take long for Chris Impellitteri’s name to come up, spoken of in the same breath as legends like Yngwie Malmsteen, Paul Gilbert and Steve Vai.

Superstars in Japan and with international sales of over 2 million records, Impellitteri the band were inducted into the 2023 Metal Hall Of Fame.

This lavish 6 Cd box, brings together, for the first time outside of Japan, every Impellitteri album and EP release between the bands debut in 1987 until 2009’s Wicked Maiden. Also included are numerous bonus tracks and outtakes.

Making for a mammoth career spanning set that is an essential purchase for not just Impellitteri fans, but for fans of melodic Heavy Metal in general and featuring Vocalists Graham Bonnet & Rob Rock.

Rob Rock adds:

“From the Impellitteri Black EP to the Wicked Maiden CD, this collection brings back a flood of awesome memories of the intense rock and roll that was inflicted upon the world from the blistering guitar work of Chris Impellitteri and the intense vocals of Rob Rock and Graham Bonnet, James Pulli on bass, and several world renown drummers.

Each CD marks an era in my mind and heart because we put all that we had into our recordings, and you can hear the development and direction of the band as we journey through these CDs and EPs, listening to the songs and albums once again.

This collection is one that the fans of the band will truly enjoy, and the ones that wanted them but couldn’t find the CDs locally, can finally get them more easily worldwide. Now it’s time to discover the music that Japan/Asia has cherished for decades – Impellitteri!”

Tracklisting:

CD 1

Stand In Line (1988):
1 Stand In Line
2 Since You’ve Been Gone
3 Secret Lover
4 Over The Rainbow
5 Tonight I Fly
6 White And Perfect
7 Leviathan
8 Goodnight And Goodbye
9 Playing With Fire

Grin & Bear It (1992):
10 When The Well Runs Dry
11 Ball And Chain
12 Wake Up Sally
13 Power Of Love
14 Under The Gun
15 Endless Nights
16 City’s On Fire
17 Grin & Bear It
18 Dance

CD 2:

Answer To The Master (1994):
1 The Future Is Black
2 Fly Away
3 Warrior
4 I’ll Wait
5 Hold The Line
6 Something’s Wrong With The World Today
7 Answer To The Master
8 Hungry Days
9 The King Is Rising

Screaming Symphony (1996):
10 Father Forgive Them
11 I’ll Be With You
12 Walk Away
13 Kingdom Of Light
14 Countdown To The Revolution
15 17th Century Chicken Pickin’
16 Rat Race
17 For Your Love
18 You Are The Fire

CD 3

Eye Of The Hurricane (1997):
1 Eye Of The Hurricane
2 Shed Your Blood
3 Fuel For The Fire
4 Race Into The Light
5 Bleed In Silence
6 Master Of Disguise
7 On And On
8 Everything Is You
9 Kingdom Fighter
10 Halloween
11 Paradise

The Ep’s:

Impellitteri EP (1987):
12 Lost In The Rain
13 Play With Fire
14 Burning
15 I’ll Be Searching

Victim Of The System (1993):
16 Victim Of The System
17 Visual Prison
18 Glory
19 Cross To Bear
20 The Young And The Ruthless

CD 4

Crunch (2000):
1 Beware The Devil
2 Turn Of The Century
3 Speed Demon
4 Wake Me Up
5 Spanish Fire
6 Slay The Dragon
7 Wasted Earth
8 Forever Yours
9 Texas Nuclear Boogie
10 Fear No Evil

Pedal To The Metal (2004):
11 The Writing’s On The Wall
12 Crushing Daze
13 Destruction
14 Dance With The Devil
15 Hurricane
16 Judgement Day
17 The Iceman Cometh
18 Punk
19 Propaganda Mind
20 Stay Tonight

CD 5

System X (2002):
1 United We Stand
2 Perfect Crime
3 End Of The World
4 She’s A Nighttime Lover
5 Slow Kill
6 Why Do They Do That
7 Rock & Roll Heroes
8 Gotta Get Home
9 What Kind Of Sanity
10 Falling In Love With A Stranger
11 Anti-Social Disease (Bonus Track)

Live, Fast Loud (Bonus Tracks):
12 Visual Prison
13 I’ll Be With You
14 Victim Of The System
15 Walk Away
16 Stand In Line
17 Countdown To The Revolution
18 Burning
19 Lost In The Rain

CD 6

Wicked Maiden (2009):
1 Wicked Maiden
2 Last Of A Dying Breed
3 Weapons Of Mass Distortion
4 Garden Of Eden
5 The Vision
6 Eyes Of An Angel
7 Hi-Scool Revolution
8 Wonderful Life
9 Holy Man
10 The Battle Rages On

Bonus Tracks:
11 Stand Or Fall (B-Side)
12 Tears In The Eyes Of The World (B-Side)
13 Freak Show (European Bonus Track)
14 Cyber Flesh (Japanese Bonus Track)
15 The Fall Of Titus (American Metal Vs. Swedish Metal) (Japanese Bonus Track)

More Live, Fast Loud:
16 For Your Love (Live)
17 Warrior (Live)
18 The King Is Rising (Live)

More information at https://impellitteri.net

BEFORE THE DAWN Release New Official Music Video for ‘Chaos Star’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 19, 2023
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[photo credit: Teppo Ristola]

Finnish melodic death metal unit BEFORE THE DAWN have released an official music video for their track “Chaos Star”, cut from the band’s stunning comeback album, Stormbringers, released this past June! The new music video was filmed during BEFORE THE DAWN’s performance at John Smith Rock Festival this summer.

“Chaos Star” immediately draws the listener into an intense soundscape, in which heavy death metal parts interfere with a melancholic, visceral melody and a passionate chorus showcasing Paavo Laapotti’s vocal skills. The music video offers a taste of what to expect this autumn on BEFORE THE DAWN’s tours with WOLFHEART and HINAYANA.

BEFORE THE DAWN on “Chaos Star”:
“Summer 2023 was the first festivals season for BTD in 11-years and it turned out to be the best ever and we are thrilled to show few glimpses in a form of a video while we are getting ready to start our most extensive tour run so far including 34 shows in Europe from September to end of November. For this glorious adventure we will team up with our label mates Hinayana and Wolfheart.”

BEFORE THE DAWN returns with their first new full length studio album since their hiatus – and stronger than ever! The band originated as Finnish Metal Award winning Tuomas Saukkonen’s (Wolfheart) solo project, but throughout the years, there have been several lineup changes. With the exciting new lineup, the band introduces its biggest changes so far. Previous guitarist and vocalist Saukkonen has moved behind the drums, and talented Voice Of Finland 2022 finalist Paavo Laapotti has taken on all vocalist duties, while Swallow The Sun’s Juho Räihä – who has been with BEFORE THE DAWN since 2006 – performs lead guitar duties. Now, the Finns have fully transformed into their new power and are ready to reconquer the scene!

BEFORE THE DAWN on Stormbringers:
“Stormbringers breaks a silence that lasted over 10 years and brings BEFORE THE DAWN back stronger than ever. A decade of gathering strength, growing the hunger and building determination, and now it is time for our 8th album to see the light of the day and bring the band back on the road.”

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Stormbringers sets off right away with first single “Destroyer”. With ease, the album balances aggressive and raw death metal facets with haunting melancholy carried by Paavo Laapotti’s vocals and intense melodies. Opener “Chains” lures the listener with stomping drums, heavy riffs and everchanging clean vocals with deep growls. With ease, the album balances aggressive and raw death metal facets with haunting melancholy carried by Paavo Laapotti’s vocals and intense melodies.  This can be witnessed on “Downhearted” – a forward moving mid-tempo track spiced up with visceral growls illustrating the depths of darkness. Likewise, “Reveries” is a mighty hymn with incredible melodies and excellent guitar lines, while “Divided” enchants with a delicate intro mixing acoustic guitar and piano tunes that build up to a melodic wall of brutal sound. With Stormbringers, BEFORE THE DAWN prove that even after 10 years of absence, they haven’t lost a glimpse of their power and unleash a storm – paving their way to reconquer the scene!

Stormbringers track listing:

  1. The Dawn
  2. Destroyer
  3. Reveries
  4. Downhearted
  5. Chains
  6. Divided
  7. The Dark
  8. Chaos Star
  9. The Weight

BEFORE THE DAWN On Tour with WOLFHEART Co-headline over Finland 2023
22.09.23 FI – TAVASTIA-klubi, Helsinki
23.09.23 FI – Tullikamarin Pakkahuone, Tampere
29.09.23 FI – Tanssisali Lutakko, Jyväskylä
30.09.23 FI – sawohouse_underground, Kuopio
06.10.23 FI – Rytmikorjaamo, Seinäjoki
07.10.23 FI – Tullisali, Oulu
13.10.23 FI – Logomo Teatro, Turku
14.10.23 FI – House Of Rock, Kouvola
27.10.23 FI – Black Box, Mikkeli (Only Before The Dawn)

BEFORE THE DAWN On Tour with WOLFHEART & HINAYANA:
03.11.23 CH – Aarau / KiFF
04.11.23 BE – Louvain La Neuve / Mass Deathtruction Festival
05.11.23 GB – London / The Dome
06.11.23 NL – Rotterdam / Baroeg
07.11.23 FR – Paris / Backstage By The Mill
08.11.23 DE – Siegburg / Kubana
09.11.23 DE – Trier / Mergener Hof
10.11.23 NL – Helmond / Cacaofabriek
11.11.23 DE – Essen / Turock
12.11.23 AT – Innsbruck / PMK
14.11.23 DE – Munich / Backstage Halle
15.11.23 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra
16.11.23 AT – Vienna / Szene
17.11.23 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser
18.11.23 DE – Weissenhäuser Strand / Metal Hammer Paradise
19.11.23 DE – Berlin / ORWO Haus
20.11.23 CZ – Prague / Futurum Music Bar
21.11.23 PL – Warsaw / Hydrozagadka
22.11.23 PL – Kraków / Kamienna12
23.11.23 DE – Dresden / Chemiefabrik
24.11.23 DE – Mannheim / MS Connexion Complex
25.11.23 DE – Hannover / Musikzentrum
26.11.23 NL – Maasstricht / Muziekgieterij

BEFORE THE DAWN are:
Vocals – Paavo Laapotti
Guitar – Juho Räihä
Bass –  Pyry Hanski
Drums – Tuomas Saukkonen
 
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