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JOE BONAMASSA to Release New Live Album “Tales Of Time” on April 14th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 1, 2023
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Today, the three-time GRAMMY-nominated guitarist and 25x Billboard chart-topper JOE BONAMASSA has announced Tales Of Time, a sprawling and expansive live concert film and album featuring material from his latest #1 studio album, Time Clocks. Filmed at the breathtaking Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado in August 2022, with a stunning visual backdrop that served to highlight the beauty of the music, Tales Of Time captures a stratospheric performance by the blues-rock titan, as his virtuoso guitar style and unique technique and flair elevate the evening to an almost heavenly high.

This incredible undertaking is produced by long-time collaborator and producer Kevin Shirley (Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, Journey). Tales Of Time will be released April 14th worldwide via Bonamassa’s J&R Adventures in CD/DVD, CD/BR, vinyl, and digital formats. To Pre-order, please visit https://lnk.to/joebonamassa. Watch the official music video of the first single “The Loyal Kind” below.

“This live show represents our most progressive and largest production to date focusing on my most ambitious studio album to date “Time Clocks.” The iconic Kevin Shirley once again has produced both wonderful music and a wonderful visual. My band was a force of nature on this show and it truly was a special night.” – Joe Bonamassa

Cited by Guitar World as “arguably the world’s biggest blues guitarist,” Bonamassa is known for taking risks and venturing into uncharted territory throughout his wide-ranging career. His latest studio album ‘Time Clocks’ marked his most raw, rocking studio album yet, with American Songwriter sharing, “Bonamassa pushes into fresh territory while staying within a blues-based framework,” and “there is more than enough proof in this sprawling set that Bonamassa doesn’t intend to rest on his laurels or take his star status in the blues-rock genre for granted.”

The announcement of ‘Tales Of Time’ comes on the heels of Bonamassa’s U.S. Spring Tour 2023, which kicks off in Charleston, West Virginia on February 15th before winding its way throughout the Midwest and East Coast. The Spring tour will conclude with Bonamassa’s sold out Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea VIII, set for March 13-17, 2023, departing from Miami, Florida to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The festival line-up includes legendary artists like Little Feat, Dion, Bobby Rush, Robert Randolph Band, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Jimmy Vivino, and more. KTBA at Sea is one of the largest fundraisers for Bonamassa’s Keeping The Blues Alive Foundation, aiding in its mission to promote music education by providing grants and resources to schools and musicians in need.

Bonamassa and his long-time manager Roy Weisman also recently announced the launch of Journeyman LLC, a full-service artist management, record label, concert promotion, and marketing company that builds awareness for independent artists worldwide. Journeyman provides the infrastructure needed to jumpstart the careers of exceptional independent artists, who are too often overlooked by the major labels or concert promoters while circumventing the resistance of typical “gatekeepers” who don’t support indie acts. “I wanted to take what I’ve had to learn the hard way to create a company that could make navigating this process a little easier,” Bonamassa explains.

For more information on ‘Tales Of Time’ and to purchase tickets to Bonamassa’s upcoming tour, please visit https://jbonamassa.com

Track list:

  1. Notches
  2. The Heart That Never Waits
  3. Curtain Call
  4. Mind’s Eye
  5. Questions And Answers
  6. The Loyal Kind
  7. Known Unknowns
  8. Time Clocks
  9. Evil Mama
  10. Midnight Blues
  11. I Didn’t Think She Would Do It
  12. Just ‘Cos You Can Don’t Mean You Should
  13. Mountain Time

TODD LA TORRE Talks about Various Formats of EU Release for “Rejoice In The Suffering”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 1, 2023
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TODD LA TORRE sends a new video message to his fans, talking about the various formats of the upcoming European release of his debut album “Rejoice in the Suffering”! In this video, the Queensrÿche front-man showcases different physical format variations that will be released by ROAR! Rock of Angels Records on April 21st, 2023! 

Pre-order the album, here: https://bit.ly/todd-la-torre-rits

PONTE DEL DIAVOLO Sign to Season of Mist, Recording Debut Full Length Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 1, 2023
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Photo credit: Cristina Ferrero

Season of Mist is proud to announce the signing of Italian doom/black outfit PONTE DEL DIAVOLO!

The band was born in Turin in the winter of 2020 and offer a Doom/Black metal sound with old school roots blended with a modern and outside of the box background. The female voice, with strong dark wave influences, is the lyric corpus of this heavily esoteric influenced project. For a glimpse of things to come, check out the band’s previous EP’s HERE.

PONTE DEL DIAVOLO comment on the signing: “We are honoured and proud to join the Season of mist family. Three years from the start of this adventure we have closed a trilogy of EPs that was well received beyond our expectations and gave us a lot of satisfactions. We are determined to keep our musical concept with real demonic connotations, in the purest and freest sense of the term. On our first record you will hear something new, authentic, and truly profound.”

PONTE DEL DIAVOLO was born in Turin in the winter of 2020. The band proposes a Doom/Black metal sound with old school roots blended with a modern and outside of the box background. The female voice, with strong dark wave influences, is the lyric corpus of this heavily esoteric influenced project. The solid presence of two basses creates the massive foundation for the rhythmic guitar while everything is marked by a raw and dynamic drumming. This odd and rare combination builds the unique atmosphere of PONTE DEL DIAVOLO.

 “Mystery of Mystery / Secret live session” is the quintet’s debut EP, recorded live and without editing at Dracma Studio with L’Ossario in Turin, March 6, 2020.

“Sancta Menstruis” is the second EP, recorded at Deepest Sea Studio in Turin, by Danilo Battocchio, December 2021. The first song published is “The Unborn”, on February 21, 2022.

“Ave Scintilla!” is the third EP, recorded at L’Ossario Studio in Turin, July 31, 2022.

In February 2023 the band started the recordings of the first full length album which will be released by Season of Mist.

Line-up
Nerium: Guitar
Segale cornuta: Drum
Abro: Bass
Laurus: Bass
Erba del Diavolo: Vocals

PONTE DEL DIAVOLO Live
18 Mar 23 Torino (IT) Bunker (Burning Tower Feast)
10 Apr 23 Treviso (IT) Maximum Festival
10 Jun 23 Vicenza (IT) Revolution Live Club (+Gaerea)
11 Jun 23 Torino (IT) Ziggy Club (+Gaerea)

OZZY OSBOURNE Forced to Cancel UK + European Tour

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 1, 2023
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Ozzy Osbourne has issued, via his official Facebook-page, the following statement:

“This is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share with my loyal fans. As you may all know, four years ago, this month, I had a major accident, where I damaged my spine.

My one and only purpose during this time has been to get back on stage. My singing voice is fine. However, after three operations, stem cell treatments, endless physical therapy sessions, and most recently groundbreaking Cybernics (HAL) Treatment, my body is still physically weak.

I am honestly humbled by the way you’ve all patiently held onto your tickets for all this time, but in all good conscience, I have now come to the realization that I’m not physically capable of doing my upcoming European/UK tour dates, as I know I couldn’t deal with the travel required. Believe me when I say that the thought of disappointing my fans really FUCKS ME UP, more than you will ever know.

Never would I have imagined that my touring days would have ended this way. My team is currently coming up with ideas for where I will be able to perform without having to travel from city to city and country to country.

I want to thank my family……my band…….my crew……my longtime friends, Judas Priest, and of course, my fans for their endless dedication, loyalty, and support, and for giving me the life that I never ever dreamed I would have.

I love you all…”

Ticket refunds are available at point of purchase.

RUSSKAJA Release Third Single + Official Music Video ‘Paschli’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 1, 2023
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[photo credit: Markus Haas]

As the harsh winter days finally begin to get longer, that means more time to party – and who better to jam with than party-polka masters RUSSKAJA! The band promises to put some major pep in your step with their new studio album, Turbo Polka Party, out this Friday, February 3, 2023 via Napalm Records. Delivering a wild mixture of ska, punk and polka, the new album is also infused with unbridled metal beats as they return to heavier sounds.

With their new single “Paschli“ [ENG: let’s go], RUSSKAJA will have you dancing in no time! Together, the multitalented musicians blend energetic ska and reggae influences driven by head-bopping metal riffs. The Austrians with Ukrainian and Russian roots not only demonstrate their linguistic skills, but also unload all the energy they captured on Turbo Polka Party in the official music video!

Guitarist, songwriter and producer Engel Mayr about “Paschli“:
“Get on the desk, clap your hands and shake like crazy! “Paschli” rocks from start to finish and fires up the Turbo Polka Party with a mix of polka, metal & ska in three languages. Horns up everybody and scream “yeees”!!!!!”

Although they are one of the most entertaining bands in rock, RUSSKAJA have never strayed away from clear political statements. The band, known for utilizing Soviet imagery as a nod to their cultural background, sends a clear sign against war – calling for peace and humanity on Turbo Polka Party. This message is particularly emphasized on “No Borders” – reflective of the cries for peace RUSSKAJA stated in the wake of the Ukrainian/Russian tensions flaring in the beginning of 2022.

The band has also produced a special “No Borders” shirt, and will donate 100% of proceeds earned from its sale to the charity organization “Volkshilfe”, benefitting Ukrainian refugees. The shirt is available together with the Special Edition autograph card “No Borders”, which is signed by the entire band, and can be purchased via RUSSKAJA’s website.

Get your copy of Turbo Polka Party HERE

Turbo Polka Party tracklist:

  1. No Borders
  2. Russki Style
  3. Shapka
  4. Olga von der Wolga (feat. Micha Rhein – In Extremo)
  5. Paschli
  6. New Life
  7. Vozdukh (feat. Benji Webbe – Skindred)
  8. Senales (feat. Le Fly)
  9. Last Christmas
  10. Baila
  11. Turbopolka

RUSSKAJA undoubtedly master the tightrope act between clear messages and entertainment. With “Russki Style”, they show themselves on well-tread paths. But a party can’t happen without friends! Micha Rhein from In Extremo finds a place on the wistful “Olga von der Wolga”, while Skindred singer Benji Webbe supports the rousing reggae metal track “Vozdukh” and Hamburg dance act Le Fly convinces with exotic groove on the German-Spanish song “Senales”. Even the Wham hit “Last Christmas” is not safe from RUSSKAJA.

RUSSKAJA live:
Touring relentlessly while still rocking stages on TV as the house band on the prestigious “Willkommen Österreich” – RUSSKAJA’s Turbo Ska Punk is unstoppable and develops with each new album! It’s time to dance and toast to an unforgettable time together with RUSSKAJA.

On release date, February 3, 2023, RUSSKAJA will celebrate with an exclusive release party, taking place at vinyl pressing plant and event space Austrovinyl in Fehring, Austria. In addition to enjoying a concert from the polka-party masters, the new album can be purchased there, directly from the pressing plant, and singer Georgij Makazaria will set the tone with a special DJ set! Get your tickets for the release party HERE!

Turbo Polka Party Release Party:
03.02.23 AT – Fehring / Austrovinyl Werk2

Turbo Polka Party Tour 2023
w/ Paddy & The Rats, Bloodsucking Zombies from outer Space
23.02.23 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch
24.02.23 DE – Munich / Backstage
25.02.23 CH – Pratteln / Z7 Konzertfabrik
26.02.23 AT – Dornbirn / Conrad Sohm
28.02.23 DE – Leipzig / Werk 2, Halle D
01.03.23 DE – Jena / F-Haus
02.03.23 DE – Hanover / Musikzentrum
03.03.23 DE – Cologne / Kantine
04.03.23 DE – Hamburg / Grünspan
05.03.23 DE – Berlin / Columbia Theater
08.03.23 AT – Linz / Posthof
09.03.23 DE – Bochum / Zeche
10.03.23 DE – Frankfurt am Main / Batschkapp
11.03.23 DE – Stuttgart / Im Wizemann
23.03.23 AT – Salzburg / Rockhouse
24.03.23 AT – Graz / PPC
25.03.23 AT – Vienna / Arena
30.03.23 UK – London / Omeara
01.04.23 UK – Manchester / Deaf Institute
02.04.23 UK – Glasgow / Stereo
03.04.23 IE – Dublin / The Grand Social
04.04.23 UK – Bristol / Lost Horizon
06.04.23 FR – Villeurbanne / CCO
07.04.23 FR – Fontenay-le-Compte / Festival On N’a Plus 20 ans
08.04.23 FR – Paris / Petit Bain
09.04.23 NL – Haarlem / Patronaat

RUSSKAJA are:
Georgij Makazaria – Vocals
Engel Mayr – Guitars, Vocals
Hg Gutternigg – Potete, Tuba
Mario Stübler – Drums
Nico Loro Ravenni – Sax
Dimitrij Miller – Bass
Lea-Sophie Fischer – Violin

DARK EMBRACE Unleash ‘Personal Hell’ Single & Video

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 1, 2023
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[photo credit: Tony Hevia]

While Spanish metal unit, DARK EMBRACE, is currently gearing up for the release of their fourth studio album, entitled Dark Heavy Metal, today, the band has premiered a music video for their third album single “Personal Hell”! Dark Heavy Metal will be released on February 24, 2023 as CD Digipak and a limited Vinyl edition through Massacre Records, the pre-sale is available THIS LOCATION.

Following previously-shared songs, “Never Seen The Sun” as well as the blistering album title track, you can now watch the brand new video clip for “Personal Hell” here:

Get the song on all digital platforms HERE

Says the band: “Personal Hell is basically about the struggle to escape from depression. As everyone knows, mental health is really important nowadays. So don’t waste your time feeling sadness or loss of interest in what you really like, think about it and you will go ahead before it is too late. That’s what the song says.”

After being labeled with different styles by journalists and fans when it comes to the sound of the band for years, their new album title perfectly describes their own music style: Dark Heavy Metal is a metal manifesto – it is aggressive and melodic, triumphant, and convincing and comes with unique sounding vocals, amazing guitars, fiery drums, and grand symphonies.

Dark Heavy Metal was mixed and mastered by Mike Exeter at Gospel Oak Studio, with an album artwork created by Gustavo Sazes. 

Dark Heavy Metal track listing:

  1. Dark Heavy Metal
  2. Never Seen The Sun
  3. Personal Hell
  4. Endless Months
  5. Metal Is Religion
  6. Life And Legacy
  7. This Is The Rain
  8. Time Is Telling
  9. Bitter End MMXXII

DARK EMBRACE Live:
14.04.2023 DE Lichtenfels – Ragnarök Festival
30.06.2023 ES Viveiro – Resurrection Fest
29.07.2023 ES Torreperogil – Barcia Metal Fest

[Artwork by Gustavo Sazez]

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