A Tribute to STATUS QUO Legend Rick Parfitt: MICHAEL VOSS Premieres New Music Video ‘Don’t Drive My Car’ from Upcoming Album

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October 13,2023, one day after STATUS QUO legend Rick Parfitt would have celebrated his 75th Birthday, will see German singer, guitarist, producer Michael Voss release his upcoming cover album, “Rockers Rollin’ (A Tribute To Rick Parfitt)”, via Massacre Records. This very special tribute album will be out as CD Digipak, Ltd. Vinyl LP and Digital formats, the pre-sale is available at THIS LOCATION!

Following a previously-released, first single – the album title track – today, Voss has shared a new music video for the track “Don’t Drive My Car”, featuring Andy Susemihl (ex-U.D.O) on guest guitar!

“This song is very poppy and its melody sticks right in your head.” Michael Voss says.

“Same as Rick, I am a car enthusiast and this riff has a kind of similarity, reminiscent of the Pink Floyd smash hit “Another Brick In The Wall”! It also features great guitarwork from Andy Susemihl and this track always brings a big smile to my face.”

From almost year one, Michael Voss has been a huge Status Quo fan after attending his first live concert in a big arena in 1979 at Halle Münsterland, where dumbstruck and starstruck he witnessed the mighty Status Quo on their “If You Can’t Stand The Heat” tour.

Rick Parfitt stepped into the spotlight and fired his intro riff of ‘Caroline’ into the crowd, and Michael Voss was suddenly infected with his hard hitting, take-no-prisoners rhythm.

Filled with an irrepressible desire to embrace all that is Status Quo, he greedily snapped up all their albums and became an ardent soldier in the Quo Army fan club as well.

Furthermore, Status Quo gave this impressionable 14-year-old the great inspiration to follow in their footsteps by learning to sing play and compose. Many years later he found himself with the skill to render Parfitt’s great contribution to rock music in this tribute to his first all-time hero.

Voss has carefully chosen ten songs, that Parfitt sang and wrote, and now proudly presents them in this glorious rock tribute. “Rockers Rollin’ (A Tribute To Rick Parfitt)” features severals high class guests, who shared the music and stage with Rick, such as longtime tour manager and co-writer of many super hits, Bob Young, original founding member of the Frantic Four, John Coghlan, Rick’s son, Rick Parfitt Jr., actual bass player Rhino Edwards, original band member Andy Bown, Mat Sinner of Primal Fear, among many more!

“Rockers Rollin’ (A Tribute To Rick Parfitt)” track listing:

  1. Again And Again
  2. Rain
  3. Don’t Drive My Car
  4. For You
  5. Rockers Rollin’
  6. Oh! What A Night
  7. Something ‘Bout You Baby I Like
  8. Reason For Living
  9. Coming And Going
  10. Living On An Island

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ASKESIS Unveil Details of New Album “Beyond the Fate of Death”, Out October 20th

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Italian black-death metallers ASKESIS will release their new album “Beyond the Fate of Death” on October 20th 2023 via Time To Kill Records.

The first single, “Dawn of Current Inferno“, is now streaming HERE.

“‘Dawn of the Current Inferno’ serves as a testament to the power of artistic expression to push boundaries and challenge societal norms. It encourages us to embrace the enigmatic and the unexplained, reminding us that within chaos, there’s a hidden order waiting to be discovered. This composition is an invitation to embark on a journey of introspection, where we confront our own biases and preconceptions, and ultimately find a deeper connection to the world around us”.

Tracklist:

1.Retaliation
2.Creation of Non-Existence
3.Logical Suicide
4.Dawn of Current Inferno
5.King of Somberness
6.Stone of Perdition
7.With No Death that Chases Us
8.Black Ontology

Preorders:

ASKESIS was born in Venice in 2013. Since its genesis, the core line-up has featured Laura Nardelli (bass) and Samuele Scalise (drums), who have been joined by Nico Fabbri (vocals), Gregorio Di Angilla (guitar) and Juri Vatova (guitar) in 2022.

The band’s sound is based on a mix of black metal and death metal, delivering a listening experience that is raw and violent while simultaneously captivating and hypnotic. The songs are linked by an existentialist theme that takes up concepts from ancient Greek myths projecting them into today’s world.

Each composition delves into the human psyche and presents a unique perspective on life and its complexities. Despite their individuality, there are common threads that weave through these musical pieces.

A visceral and introspective exploration of the human experience, challenging societal expectations, and probing the depths of the human psyche. The band invites the listeners to confront their own fears, contradictions, and desires, encouraging introspection and contemplation on the complexities of existence.

Rejecting the status quo, ASKESIS condemn this world that brings suffering, seeking to assert self power and freedom. Dichotomy of creation and destruction, the dark aspects of human nature.

Line-up:

Nico Fabbri – Vocals
Laura Nardelli – Bass
Samuele Scalise – Drums
Gregorio Di Angilla – Guitar
Juri Vatova – Guitar

ASKESIS online

CORROSIVE Release Lyric Video for ‘Wrath Of The Witch’

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On October 13th “Wrath Of The Witch” will be released, the new album of the Hessian death metallers CORROSIVE, on which among others Gerre from Tankard, Sabina Classen from Holy Moses, Dirk Weiss from Warpath/Sacrifire and others have made their mark with guest contributions.

The dark concept around a witch story, the band has also musically taken into account, so it sounds even a little more melodic and even some black metal tunes can be heared than you might be used to from them. The result is nevertheless an album that is unmistakably a Corrosive one.

As a first taste, an edit of the title track is available today on the MDD YouTube channel! The album will be released as a CD on MDD and early next year (due to the playing time of over 60 minutes) also as a double LP via KKR. There is also a nice Collectors Box with some additional gimmicks in the MDD Shop. The final tracklist you can find below.

Album Guest Appearances
Sabina Classen (Holy Moses) as The White Witch
Andreas “Gerre” Geremia (Tankard) as The Torturer
Dirk Weiss (Warpath, Sacrifire) as The Old Man
Kai Wilhelm (Final Cry) as The Judge
Eva Schmidt (Nihil) as The Devilish Witch
Andreas Jäger (Hyems) as The Inquisitor
Axel Müller (Battlesword) Eva Müller (MIndcross) as The Peoples Voice
Eiko Truckenbrodt (Final Cry) additional Guitar Solo

Tracklist

  1. Queen Of The Night
  2. Fairy Tale Of A Devilish Witch
  3. A Victim Of Black Magic
  4. Milk Honey Sweet Wine And Blood
  5. End Of Your Bloodline
  6. Buried By Fire
  7. The White Witch, Saviour Of Damned Souls
  8. Rape Of The Witch
  9. Hexenhure
  10. Shiver Of Pleasure
  11. Burning Of The Devilish Whore
  12. Wrath Of The Witch

Preorder
MDD: http://mdd-records.de/corrosive
AMAZON: https://amzn.to/45n9yKr

More information at https://facebook.com/corrosiveband

JACK STARR’S BURNING STARR Release Mammoth Box Set “Metal Generation 1985-2017”

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JACK STARR’S BURNING STARR have released a mammoth box set “Metal Generation 1985-2017”, Out now via Global Rock/Cherry Red Records.

Limited edition is available here.

When it comes to discussions about the founders of the 1980s U.S. Metal scene, guitarist Jack Starr is front and centre. As a founding member of legendary New Yorkers ‘Virgin Steele’, Jack instantly became known as a force to be reckoned with. After departing said group in the early to mid 80s, Jack wasted no time establishing himself in his own right, with the cult classic solo album “Out Of The Darkness”, and then onto forming his own fully fledged band ‘Jack Starr’s Burning Starr’… albums such as “Rock The American Way” “No Turning Back” and “Blaze Of Glory” stand proud as enduring and hugely important releases for the genre.

Compiling Jack’s Burning Starr works into a lavish 7 Cd boxset, Global Rock Records has left no stone unturned including out-takes, rarities and long forgotten demos, all provided by Jack himself. If that’s not all, extensive liner notes abound from Jack and Burning Starr bassist Ned Meloni.

Jack comments:

“This box set is more than a great trip down memory lane, but it is also a time capsule of a simpler time when loud guitars ruled the earth, it makes me recall what Ritchie Blackmore had said to a friend of mine back then.. “Jack Starr is the boy that never got his ice cream”  Set the controls for 1987 because it’s time to keep the metal burning again. This is a super compilation of great music from my band Burning Starr spanning over a decade, Seeing it and hearing the quality of it makes me proud … Hell, I feel like I am finally getting some ice cream!”

Burning Starr bassist and secret weapon Ned Meloni adds:

“The release of the Burning Starr Metal Generation box set is a great honor and a testament to the dedication and loyalty of metal fans the world over. A crowning artistic achievement realized and further inspiration for the next chapter”

Tracklisting:

CD 1

Rock The American Way (1985)
1 Rock N Roll Is The American Way
2 In Your Arms Again
3 Women
4 Heat Of The Night
5 Born To Rock
6 She’s On Fire
7 Live Fast, Rock Hard
8 Fight The Thunder

No Turning Back (1986)
9 No Turning Back
10 Light In The Dark
11 Fire And Rain
12 Call Of The Wild
13 Road Warrior
14 Prelude In C Minor
15 Evil Never Sleeps
16 Path Of Destruction
17 M.I.
18 Avenging Angel
19 Run For Your Life
20 Coda
21 Burning Starr (1997 Remix) (Bonus Track)
22 Metal Generation (1997 Remix) (Bonus Track)

CD 2

Blaze Of Glory (1987)
1 Stand Up And Fight
2 Overdrive
3 Blaze Of Glory
4 F.F.Z. (Free Fire Zone)
5 Go Down Fighting
6 Burning Starr
7 Mad At The World
8 Mercy Killer
9 Metal Generation
10 Excursion

Burning Starr (1989)
11 Send Me An Angel
12 Bad Time
13 Fool For Love
14 Hold Back The Night
15 Love Can’t Wait
16 Out Of The Blue
17 New York Woman
18 Tear Down The Walls
19 Break The Ice
20 Remember Tomorrow
21 Good Girls Gone Bad

CD 3

Under A Savage Sky (2003)
1 The Flame That Never Dies
2 Conspiratos Sanctos
3 Cry For Freedom
4 Anthem For The Nations
5 Sharon Of The Woods
6 Under A Savage Sky
7 I Stand Alone
8 Personal Demons Dethroned
9 Masters Of Fate
10 Return From The Ashes

Strider Project (1991)
11 Down On Love
12 Cherry Red
13 It’s Not Over
14 Get Together
15 Livin’ In The Cities

CD 4

Land Of The Dead (2011)
1 Land Of The Dead
2 Sands Of Time
3 Twilight Of The Gods
4 Stranger In Paradise
5 Here We Are
6 Warning Fire
7 Daughter Of Darkness
8 When Blood And Steel Collide
9 On The Wings Of The Night
10 Never Again
11 Until The End

Strider Project (1991) Continued
12 Dancing On The Edge
13 Prove Your Love
14 Mr. President
15 Under The Influence

CD 5

Stand Your Ground (2017)
1 The Secrets We Hide
2 The Enemy
3 Stand Your Ground
4 Hero
5 Destiny
6 The Sky Is Falling
7 Worlds Apart
8 Escape From The Night
9 We Are One
10 Stronger Than Steel (Feat Rhett Forrester)
11 False Gods
12 To The Ends

CD 6

Live In Germany (2013)
1 Go Down Fighting
2 The Flame That Never Dies
3 Blaze Of Glory/Jack Starr Guitar Solo
4 Land Of The Dead
5 Day Of The Reaper
6 No Turning Back
7 Sands Of Time
8 Conspiratos Sanctos
9 Burning Starr
10 Evil Never Sleeps
11 Spirit Of ’86 (Bonus Studio Track)
12 From The Ashes We Rise (Bonus Studio Track)
13 Children Of The Storm (Bonus Studio Track)
14 Under The Influence (Bonus Studio Track) (1989)
15 Forever (Bonus Studio Track (1989)

CD 7

From The Vault:
1 Concrete Warrior (Remastered) (From “Out Of The Darkness”)
2 Chains Of Love (Remastered) (From “Out Of The Darkness”
3 Eyes Of Fire (Remastered) (From “Out Of The Darkness”)
4 Winds Of War (Alternate Chorus Version)
5 In The Heat Of The Night (1985 Rehearsal Tape)
6 Live Fast, Rock Hard (1985 Rehearsal Tape)
7 Solo/Born To Rock (1985 Rehearsal Tape)
8 Wild In The Streets (1985 Rehearsal Tape)
9 Der Klang Der Liebe (The Sound Of Love) (Instrumental)
10 Return From The Ashes/Personal Demons (Instrumental)
11 Day Of The Reaper (Live At 80’s In The Park 28th August 2015, Rhino on Vocals)
12 False Messiah (Live At 80s In The Park)
13 Fight The Thunder (Live At 80’s In The Park)
14 Fire And Rain (Live At 80s In The Park)
15 The Sinner (Live At 80s In The Park)
16 Conspiratos Sanctos (Live At 80s In The Park)
17 Defiance (2006 Rehearsal Tape)
18 Here We Are (2006 Rehearsal Tape)

More information at
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BEERMAGEDDON Release New Charity Single ‘Anthem’ in Aid of RACPA

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Following the success of this years SOLD OUT! Beermageddon Festival today release their Beermageddon Anthem on all digital platforms with all the proceeds going to RACPA to help their work with victims of child abuse.

The single written in 2014 by Roddy O’Donnell for an appearance at the festival had became the anthem for Beermageddon being played across the weekend, and being instantly recognisable by the festival goers.

In 2022 the song was performed live once again by Roddy’s new band Cuttin’ Edge and after seeing the reception the band went into the studio and recorded the song giving the festival all the rights to the single to raise money for Rock Against Child Pornography and Abuse, the accompanying video produced by Rob Morgan features footage from Beermageddon Festival.

At Beermageddon we have always striven to support the amazing work that RACPA do, they have been regulars at the festival from day one, and are loved by the “Geddonites” but on a more serious side they are always there with a friendly smile and ready to chat providing an invaluable service with their trained counsellors available to assist our metal horde, be it with advice on keeping young people safe, helping victims of abuse become survivors, or even just being a friendly ear for anyone who may be feeling down at the event.

We all know “it’s OK to not be OK”

About Rock Against Child Pornigraphy & Abuse:

We are a hard working, small team of 100% volunteers, working with and for victims and survivors of childhood sexual abuse, offering support, counselling and advice to help them deal with the long term effects of their abuse. We also offer information and education on the safe use of modern technology to parents, carers and young adults.

We travel with our info van all over the country, we attend events and festivals to listen and talk to members of the public, offering help and advice in strict confidentiality. We have always had a strong presence on the internet and social media, and can be contacted there via our website, Facebook and Twitter.

RACPA UK was founded in 2006 and was awarded charity status in 2012.

We receive no funds or grants and finance our work via the sale of merchandise, donations and fundraisers. More information can be found on the Rock Against Child Pornography & Abuse website.

Rock Against Child Pornography and Abuse
Registered Charity Number 1151556

More information at http://racpauk.org/

About Beermageddon

Beermageddon is METAL’S BEST KEPT SECRET!!!!!!

After over a decade of successively sold out years, and having cemented the Beermageddon name as Britains best 100% independent, 100% grass roots event, Beermageddon returns for our 12th year over the August Bank Holiday weekend 2024 to Stoke Prior Sports & Country Club with 4 days of hard and heavy metal!

BEERMAGEDDON
22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, August 2024
EARLY BIRD TICKETS £50
FREE CAMPING – FREE PARKING
WWW.BEERMAGEDDON.CO.UK

MAYFIRE Release Video for First Single ‘Shadows’ Feat. Baard Kolstad

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MAYFIRE have released their new video for first single “Shadows”. The track features Baard Kolstad of Leprous and is taken from the band’s upcoming album “Cloudscapes & Silhouettes” that will be released on November 17, 2023 as Digipack CD, Orange / Black Splatter Vinyl limited to 300 copies worldwide and digital streaming/download format.

Pre-order here: https://roar.gr/smartlinks/mayfire-cs/

Digital single of “Shadows” is now available across all digital and streaming platforms! Pre-save the album, here: https://bfan.link/cloudscapes-silhouettes

Directed by MJX. 
Produced and created by Mayfire 
special thanks: Friends and family, Showfabrikken, ROAR, Baard Kolstad and Einar Five
Based on the “Mayfire Chronicles” created by: MJX

Mayfire – Shadows:
Mix and Master: Einar Five
Recorded at Mayfire studios
Written by MJX & REX
 
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