NEW MODEL ARMY’s ‘Sinfonia’ has arrived, and it’s the album they’ve spent a lifetime working towards. It is a triumph in every sense of the word.
From the opening fully orchestral ‘Overture’ – which gently sets the mood before launching full-throttle into ‘Devils Bargain’ – to the closing of ‘Wonderful Way To Go’, it’s an album full of highlights. Performed with Sinfonia Leipzig, conducted by Cornelius During, and arranged by long-time friend and guest-violinist Shir-Ran Yinon, it is a unique take on the band-plus-orchestra approach, yet somehow, distinctly New Model Army.
Once again, the band who have made a career of existing outside the confines of genre take something tried and tested before dismantling and assembling it again in their image.
Sinfonia” is available as a double-CD hardcover Media-book, triple 180g vinyl gatefold, digital download and streaming. All first print CD and vinyl LP editions include the full show on DVD.
A strictly limited earBOOK edition with double-CD, DVD, Blu-ray, 80-page book and an exclusive bonus CD with 8 songs from the band’s SO36 show in Berlin on July 17th 2022, as well as various bundles are available via an exclusive direct to consumer web shop.
Norwegian adventure power metallers EUNOMIA released their sophomore full-length “The Chronicles of Eunomia Part II” on Rockshots Records on September 15th. The band has already previewed two singles off the album “The Story Goes On” and “My Heart” earlier this summer. To kick off their album’s release, they are sharing a new music video for the track “Another Dimension”. It’s a fun and top-notch energy boost song on the album. It is one of the band’s favourites as it has a lot of high-power metal screams, a keyboard solo, plus a catchy chorus. The song tells the confrontation between the allies and a dark wizard called Dorgormir to claim the staff to open portals to the realm of the dead. The band explains further:
“With this song, we wanted to go back to the glory days of bands such as Gamma Ray and Freedom Call, while still putting in some more aggressive “modern” approach as well. We wanted it to be a huge singalong song, but with an epic bridge section that really makes the vocalists shine with some insanely high pitch vocals.”
Recommended for fans of Rhapsody Of Fire, Twilight Force, Dragonforce, Freedom Call, and Hammerfall, “The Chronicles of Eunomia Part II” is now available from Rockshots Records as of September 15, 2023, at the following link – https://bit.ly/Eunomia2
Presenting epic, bombastic, fast, powerful fantasy through their compositions, this second record from Eunomia is a group effort, as the first full-length was completely written by band founder, vocalist, and keyboardist Peter Danielsen. Joined by his brother Marius Danielsen (Legend of Valley Doom), bassist Alexander Ormseth, guitarist Magnar Winther Skorgenes, and drummer Alessandro Kelvin (Perc3ption), the tracks on this new offering are more powerful and stronger than before with much more variety than their first effort.
“The Chronicles of Eunomia Part II” also features guests Alessandro Conti (Twilight Force), Arnaud Ménard (Alkemyst), Jimmy Hedlund (Falconer), Matt Krais (ShadowStrike), Ty Christian (Lords of The Trident), Mikael Dahl (Crystal Eyes), Olaf Hayer (Luca Turilli’s band, Dionysus), and Anders Sköld (Veonity). Overall, this second full-length has everything from power and symphonic metal elements to contagious choruses, fast double bass drums, and even slow epic songs that fit the storytelling perfectly.
“Everyone in the band has helped shape the new album. We worked hard to get this album the way it sounds. Re-written parts on many songs to make them as perfect as we could. I think the fans will hear that the band has evolved and become better, tighter, and more creative than on the first album. Better melodies, better songwriting, and even more epic than ever. We have leveled up significantly on this album. I believe this album is 10x better than the first one and I think the choruses will be stuck in the minds of fans and I hope they press the replay button many times after listening to it for the first time.” adds Peter Danielsen.
Marius Danielsen also adds:
“As the mixing and mastering engineer for this album, I must say it has been quite a journey. My brother and I have worked closely together on this album for about two years. Learning new mixing tricks and carefully carving out space for every single instrument in a dense mix consisting of 250 tracks or so per song has been a cool process to be part of. I think we managed to create an epic-sounding Power Metal album full of glorious melodies and memorable hooks.”
Not slowing down, the band is already in the works for writing “The Chronicles of Eunomia Part 3” and looks forward to performing live.
“I can’t wait to bring back Eunomia as a live band again now that most of us live in the same city again. We will try to tell the story of Eunomia with great energy, perfect performances, amazing guest artists, and awesome setlists.”
Track Listing: 1. The Search” ft. Alessandro Conti (Twilight Force), Arnaud Ménard (Alkemyst), Jimmy Hedlund (Falconer) – 5:20 2. Glorious ft. Artemij Ryabovol, Ronny Castillo – 3:58 3. A New Dawn – 5:07 4. Battle of the Overlook ft. Jimmy Hedlund (Falconer) – 6:08 5. Another Dimension – 4:09 6. My King – 5:40 ft. Matt Krais (ShadowStrike), Fredrik Enochson 7. Clash of Steel – 4:44 8. Carry On – 5:53 9. Riding Towards The Sunset ft.Ty Christian (Lords of The Trident) – 6:20 10. Raise Our Banners ft. Mikael Dahl (Crystal Eyes), Ty Christian (Lords of The Trident) – 5:01 11. My Heart ft. Olaf Hayer (Luca Turilli’s band, Dionysus, Anders Sköld (Veonity) – 4:13 12. The Story Goes On ft. Ivan Giannini (Derdian/Vision Divine), Arnaud Ménard (Alkemyst), Jimmy Hedlund (Falconer) – 4:17 Album Length: 1:00:55
Always the most controversial album in MOTÖRHEAD’s catalogue, Another Perfect Day was up against it from the start. After former Thin Lizzy guitarist Brian Robertson replaced Fast Eddie Clarke, the band’s sixth studio album presented what Lemmy called a more “musical” approach, the classic line-up’s full-tilt ferocity harnessed to more traditional guitar rock tropes enhanced by carefully crafted production.
Watch below a new video for previously unreleased, demo version of ‘Climber’ (aka SHINE)
In 1983, it was initially startling to hear Lemmy and Phil’s patent hell-bound express draped in Robbo’s effects-laden multi-storey guitar overdubs instead of getting hot-wired by Eddie’s deceptively complex thermonuclear blues riffs and embellishments. Following the likewise lambasted Iron Fist and its reappraisal, Another Perfect Day stands before us forty years on from the turbulent time that spawned it as an inevitably divisive one-off chapter in Motörhead’s chaotic early history.
Forty years on, Another Perfect Day holds its own as this most surreal detour in Motörhead’s early roller coaster, deserving its reappraisal away from the heat of the moment when the classic lineup dissolved and Robbo joined the band.
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of this sixth record in the Motörhead album arsenal, it is being presented in new deluxe editions. There will be hardback book-packs in two CD and triple LP formats, featuring an amplifier blowing remaster of the original album, previously unreleased demo bonus tracks and a previously unreleased, full concert recorded at Hull City Hall on 22nd June 1983, plus the story of the album and many previously unseen photos. There’s also a limited edition, blue and black swirl of the original standalone album.
As they approach the biggest headline show of their career to date at London’s legendary Alexandra Palace, Sheffield quintet, WHILE SHE SLEEPS share their brand new single ‘SELF HELL’, the title track to their long awaited sixth studio album, which will follow on March 15th 2024.
Drawing upon a far wider palette of influences to create a sonic collage of each member’s musical passions, ‘SELF HELL’ feels like a second debut album from a band who have become such a vital force over the past decade. This incarnation of While She Sleeps is uncompromisingly unpredictable, the riffs are still granite heavy, but this album sees them drawing upon more diverse influences such as Aphex Twin, Gorillaz, Bicep, The Prodigy and Kendrick Lamar.
Those influences have seen a broader range of instruments incorporated on ‘SELF HELL’, especially with vintage synths such as the Korg MS-20 and the Behringer TD-3. Just as importantly was their attitude. While She Sleeps were all raised in mining villages around Sheffield and remembered how Britpop surrounded the environment during their youth, its working-class swagger informing the album’s defiant nothing-to-lose and everything-to-gain spirit.
Sean Long says, “The name of the album is the foundation of how we view ourselves and the world. Everyone has a subjective experience like no other. Yet the constant that binds us IS the differences between us and the fact that we are all suffering in our own way. Don’t be too quick to judge and demonise, your time will come for redemption or damnification.
We’ve been drawing inspiration from an array of misfit artists far from where you would usually pigeonhole While She Sleeps. Each member has brought in a different perspective of inspiration so far apart in genre that it has left us with a very odd and satisfying sonic. While She Sleeps will continue to keep the world guessing on what we will do next. Not only for the fans but this is a spiritual venture that we have to keep alive, moving, and constantly in flux. We do this by scaring ourselves with things we are not supposed to do. Every. Single. Day.”
The single ‘SELF HELL’ demonstrates the sonic leap-forward that While She Sleeps are taking with the album. It does seemingly everything all at once – huge riffs, thumping big beat grooves, a maelstrom of synth textures, melodic vocals contrasted with bloody-throated screams and swirling backing harmonies – all in a way that remains coherent while pushing their boundaries to a maximalist new level.
The album was produced by their long-term collaborator Carl Bown and the band’s guitarist, Sean Long. While She Sleeps – completed by Lawrence ‘Loz’ Taylor (vocals), Mat Welsh (guitar), Aaran Mckenzie (bass) and Adam Savage (drums) – recorded the album during sessions at Metropolis Studios in London, Treehouse Studio in Chesterfield, and their own Six Audio in Sheffield.
Since debuting in 2012 with ‘This Is The Six’, While She Sleeps have gone from strength-to-strength, achieving a Top 10 breakthrough with ‘You Are We’ as well as widespread critical acclaim for their most previous album, ‘Sleeps Society’. They’ve consistently been a huge draw across European festivals, most memorably with an emotional return to the stage with 2021’s Download Pilot, a set that The Guardian described “as undeniably Pilot’s finest hour – if not the finest in the entire Download lineage.” Fewer than 500 tickets remain available HERE for the landmark Alexandra Palace show. They will then play select gigs around Europe before hitting China, Japan, Taiwan and Thailand in December.
After almost a year since the release of her last album “Nobody’s Fool”, the #1 selling blues guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor launches her electrifying new single, “Sweet ‘Lil Lies,” available now on all streaming platforms. Produced by Kevin Shirley (Aerosmith, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, The Black Crowes) at the illustrious RCA Studio A in Nashville, TN, this song witnesses the magnificent collaboration of top musicians including Rob McNelly (Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, Buddy Guy) on guitar, Doug Lancio (John Hiatt, Bob Dylan) on rhythm guitar, Alison Prestwood (Blake Shelton, Olivia Newton-John, George Benson) on bass, Jimmy Wallace (Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Gavin DeGraw) on keys, and Anton Fig (David Letterman, Kiss, Joe Bonamassa) on drums & percussion. Released by Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records, the song stands testament to Joanne’s relentless creativity and musical brilliance.
“Sweet ‘Lil Lies” holds a special place for Joanne. “It was the first song I wrote just for this new album,” she recalls. “I’d been messing around with the lead piano part and built the rest of the song around that melody. As soon as I had that main melody, ‘I got sweet little lies, all the time’ stuck in my head on a loop. It probably took me less than an hour to finish it; some songs work like that.” The song delves deep, reflecting the emotional journey of realizing a loved one’s immutable nature and the heart-wrenching decision to walk away.
A prolific songwriter with a reservoir of new material, Joanne isn’t willing to be held back by conventional release strategies. Her partnership with Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records has enabled her to work with some of the top music producers. This strategic alliance ensures a continuous flow of top-quality singles, making sure that her music reaches fans in the manner she envisions, cutting through the industry’s clamour.
Discovered by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics when she was a mere 16 years old and subsequently invited to tour the world, Taylor’s meteoric rise has made her one of the most sought-after guitarists in the industry. With praise from renowned artists such as Jimmy Cliff, Stevie Wonder, and Annie Lennox, her credibility in the blues-rock world remains unparalleled. “Taylor has navigated the journey from rough diamond to global star,” quoted ERB Magazine. “In a male-dominated guitar world, she truly holds her own.”
Having graced us with albums that consistently top the charts, such as her 2019 release ‘Reckless Heart’, 2021’s ‘The Blues Album, and ‘Nobody’s Fool’ in 2022, Joanne shows no signs of slowing down. She’s currently working on her next studio album, promising a mix of evocative guitar riffs, soulful vocals, and ingenious songwriting. Following the release of her anticipated new single, this fall’s 33-date tour promises to be an unmissable journey through both her classic hits and new material. Kicking off at The Rialto Theatre in Tucson, AZ and culminating at the historic Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, GA, it’s set to be a musical spectacle that underscores why she remains one of the most exciting blues-rock guitarists of the last decade.
Journeyman, the brainchild of Joe Bonamassa and his long-time manager Roy Weisman, is redefining the music industry’s standards. Pioneering as a music management, concert promotion, and marketing company, Journeyman aims to sculpt the careers of live artists globally. With years of experience nurturing Joe Bonamassa’s illustrious career, the company harnesses its tried-and-tested tactics to break industry barriers. Journeyman offers an unmatched infrastructure, empowering artists from their early days to record and tour without the typical hurdles posed by skeptical “gatekeepers.” With Bonamassa’s intent to utilize his industry know-how to champion emerging artists, Journeyman differentiates itself, serving as a genuine market-maker for their roster.
Monday, September 25 – The Rialto Theatre – Tucson, AZ Tuesday, September 26 – The Orpheum Theater – Flagstaff, AZ Wednesday, September 27 – National Hispanic Cultural Center – Albuquerque, NM Saturday, September 30 – Gillioz Theatre – Springfield, MO Sunday, October 1 – The Cotillion – Wichita, KS Monday, October 2 – The Vanguard – Tulsa, OK Wednesday, October 4 – Revolution Music Room – Little Rock, AR Thursday, October 5 – Duling Hall – Jackson, MS Friday, October 6 – Montgomery Performing Arts Centre – Montgomery, AL Monday, October 9 – Lafayette’s Music Room – Memphis, TN Wednesday, October 11 – Barrymore Theatre – Madison, WI Thursday, October 12 – Eagles Theatre – Wabash, IN Friday, October 13 – The Castle Theatre – Bloomington, IL Sunday, October 15 – Memorial Hall – Cincinnati, OH Tuesday, October 17 – Georgia Theatre – Athens, GA Wednesday, October 18 – District Live at Plant Riverside – Savannah, GA Friday, October 20 – Arts Bonita, Center for Performing Arts – Bonita Springs, FL Saturday, October 21 – Kravis Center – West Palm Beach, FL Sunday, October 22 – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Friday, November 10 – Davidson Theatre at the Riffe Center – Columbus, OH Saturday, November 11 – The Kentucky Center – Louisville, KY Sunday, November 12 – Playhouse Square – Cleveland, OH Tuesday, November 14 – Riviera Theatre – North Tonawanda, NY Thursday, November 16 – The Flynn – Burlington, VT Saturday, November 18 – Smith Opera House – Geneva, NY Sunday, November 19 – The Egg – Albany, NY Tuesday, November 21 – Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA Wednesday, November 22 – The Cabot – Beverly, MA Friday, November 24 – Capitol Center for the Arts – Concord, NH Saturday, November 25 – Capital One Hall – Tysons, VA Sunday, November 26 – The Beacon Theatre – Hopewell, VA Tuesday, November 28 – Carolina Theatre of Durham – Durham, NC Wednesday, November 29 – Buckhead Theatre – Atlanta, GA
ABOUT JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR Joanne Shaw Taylor, discovered at 16 by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, quickly ascended as one of the world’s leading rock guitarists. Championed by legends like Stevie Wonder, Annie Lennox, and Joe Bonamassa, her powerful songwriting, and distinct vocals first captivated audiences with her 2009 debut, White Sugar. Over the years, Joanne has released numerous acclaimed albums, including the UK Top 20 hit Reckless Heart and the #1 Billboard Blues Chart toppers The Blues Album and Blues From The Heart Live. Her latest studio album, Nobody’s Fool, launched under Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records in 2022, showcases collaborations with industry icons and highlights her continually evolving artistry. Currently on tour, Joanne remains an influential force in blues-rock, eagerly anticipating her next album release.
Occult Heavy Metal from the eerie forests of Eastern Norway – BLOOD PYTHON rise from the graves of witchcraft, 80’s cassettes and shattered dreams.
Placed upon the sacrificial altar is the tough but brooding new album “Thunder City“, that is testament to BLOOD PYTHON’s struggle through world-spanning plague and the challenges of semi-lo-fi basement music production.
With the first album “Acheron” laying the foundation and catching the attention of underground Metal bums of Oslo, the hard-hitting, catchy and charismatic music of the new album seeks to reach the next level. [ learn more HERE ]
🎨 Erik Alm
TRACKS:
Witch’s Brew 04:41
Omens 04:12
The Wolves Ain’t Far Behind 04:36
Conqueror 04:19
Empire 04:37
Swamp Sacrifice 07:14
Lord Of Night 03:51
The Gods That Fell To Earth 10:02
total 42:12
LINE-UP: M. Horn • All instruments, Vocals
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
