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Finnish QWÄLEN Return with New Album “Syvä Hiljaisuus”, First Single ‘Maailma Täyttyy Kuolleista’ Released

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 30, 2023
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Following the success of their debut album “Unohdan sinut” (2021), Finnish black metal punks QWÄLEN will be releasing their second album, “Syvä Hiljaisuus”, on March 10th 2023 via Time To Kill Records.

The band is now sharing the video for the album track “Maailma Täyttyy Kuolleista”. Watch/listen at THIS LOCATION.

“The closing track of the album. A song that many did not expect from Qwälen. Alliance with the dead is the end of humanity. The video is an interpretation of the song’s theme, which is translated “World fills up with the dead”, through mysticism, nature and peoples blind will to participate in all this. Video was shot in the autumn of 2022 at Hailuoto with a production team consisting of long term professionals of media-field, friends and extras”.

Album tracklist:

01. Sairaus (Intro)
02. Kutsu Minua Saatanaksi
03. Kuolleiden Kukkien Keolla
04. Syvä Hiljaisuus
05. Tähdet Tippuvat
06. Lopulta Kaikesta Joutuu Luopumaan
07. Kaksi Hautaa
08. Maailma Täyttyy Kuolleista

Pre-order:

  • https://timetokillrecords.bigcartel.com/category/qwalen
  • https://qwaelen.bandcamp.com/album/syv-hiljaisuus

QWÄLEN became what it is in 2017. The band members share a passion for playing music in its various raw manifestations and their band backgrounds include Kürøishi, Nistikko, Dumathoin and Akma among many others. Punk background bleeds into the music connecting QWÄLEN’s interpretation of black metal into how the genre started decades ago. Simplicity, rawness, speed and honesty. These values were present in the beginning and the same values still hold true. Punk background especially shows live as the chaotic energy of hardcore punk clashes with the ritualistic nature of black metal.

Lyrical themes in the first album focused on self-portrayal, dealing with loss, building anew along with finding alternatives in abandonment, misanthropy and Satan. The second album ponders the sheep-like nature of humanity, the inevitability of destruction, the acceptance of being faulted and surrendering to a greater force.

The second album was recorded at Waiting Room recording studio in Tampere with Mikael Neves who has worked with the likes of Death Toll 80k and Tryer. Mikael also handled mixing duties. Mastering was done by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios. The new album reflects QWÄLEN’s vision and world more clearly than ever. Like a dirty knife. Painful and infectious.

AD MELIORA Unveil Video for New Single ‘Death on the Shor’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 30, 2023
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Stockholm based alternative rockers AD MELIORA surprise their fans with their new single “Death on the Shore”.

The bands explain: “‘Death on the Shore’ is the 4th release from Ad Meliora, after the attention-grabbing debut EP ‘The Void, The Time, The Path’ and the well-acclaimed singles ‘No Yellow Bricks’ and ‘Lenses’. The song narrates the feeling of frustration and desperation when something we care deeply about, and for what we’ve passed a great deal of struggle to make work, collapses inevitably in front of you. Named after the Spanish common saying ‘tanto nadar para morir en la orilla’ (so much swimming to die on the shore), the song reflects, in its verses, on feelings raging from holding yourself to whatever you can, to try and accept your fate when realizing it’s inevitable. The chorus, with its atmosphere of epic tragedy, shows us the encounter between will and fate.”

STREAM/PURCHASE THE SONG HERE.

Is not a cliché that AD MELIORA is a band difficult to tag. While their sound is rooted in alternative metal, their influences come from a wide range of styles, from prog to hardcore, including postrock, groove, and many more. This makes AD MELIORA‘s music a mix where you can find extremely catchy choruses to sing along and instrumental sections that blow your head away.

After a couple of releases and 2 years of touring in Scandinavia, AD MELIORA could grab attention in the Swedish underground scene and they are ready to take a step forward in the European circuit. Proof of this is the new release “Death on the Shore” which shows their maturity level peak in songwriting.

AD MELIORA’s debut EP The Void, The Time, The Path (2021) was released to a storm of attention throughout the metal and rock world, garnering significant acclaim from press.

Watch the video for the previous singles
“Lenses”: https://youtu.be/iJ036rheaEw
“No Yellow Bricks”: https://youtu.be/DL8qvr8H9TI

The band is currently working on their debut studio album. More info will follow soon.

AD MELIORA are
Pablo Alabau – vocals
Sergio Ortiz – guitar, vocals
Abby Suarez – bass
Paolo Ganeo – drums, vocals

GRAND DESIGN Release Video for New Single ‘Tuff It Out’, Announce New Album “Rawk” for April

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 30, 2023
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It’s a rarity that a band has longevity, but GRAND DESIGN always hit home, with multiple albums being crowned Album Of The Year.  Well look no further than 2023, with the release of a new video single, Tuff It Out and a new album, Rawk to follow. Many will identify with Tuff It Out lyrics, especially during these uncertain times. Musically the song is genius with crunching chords,  powerful vocals, and a full arena vibe. Vocalist Pelle Saether about the first single from the upcoming album: “Tuff It Out has a bombastic rhythm that will blow your mind! The lyrics is all about workin’ for the weekend 😊”.

Watch the video below and stream the song on your preferred platform here: https://orcd.co/granddesigntuffitout

GRAND DESIGN, the Swedish AOR/melodic rock sensation, are back with their long- awaited 6th album Rawk that will hit the streets on Friday April 21, 2023. The album was produced by Pelle Saether and recorded at Studio Underground Sweden between January and September 2022. This album is the perfect follow up to their last album V (2020). Rawk has that signature GRAND DESIGN sound that has made them one of the top artists in the Swedish melodic rock scene. The 11 songs on the album are packed with unforgettable choruses, shredding guitar work and a superb production.

Erik Grawsiö from Swedish act Månegarm and Veith Offenbächer from German act Dawn of Destiny appear as guests on one of the albums highlights, Carry on my wind.

Again the whole band have put in 100% and we have a great feeling about this album! Rawk is available to pre order on CD/VINYL here: https://www.gmrmusic.se/shop and pre-save on all Digital Platforms here: https://orcd.co/rawk

Tracklist CD Rawk:

1: Tuff It Out 3:35
2: God Bless Rawk n Roll 3:45
3: Love or a Fantasy 4:28
4: Your Luv is Drivin’ Me Crazy 4:10
5: Desperate Hearts 4:38
6: Dangerous Attraction 4:33
7: We Were Born To Rawk n Roll 4:17
8: Carry On My Wind 5:49 (feat Erik Grawsiö, Månegarm
and Veith Offenbächer, Dawn of Destiny)
9: Give It All Up For Luv 4:47
10: Get Out 4:44
11: In the H.E.A.T. of the Nite 5:15

Line-up:

Pelle Saether: Lead/backing vocals
Dennis Vestman: Rhythm guitars, backing vocals
Dan Svanbom: Solo/rhythm guitars, backing vocals
Stefan Westerlund: Bass guitar
Joakim Jonsson: Drums

ANGUS McSIX Announce Debut Live Performances Supporting FEUERSCHWANZ & WARKINGS in Switzerland + Germany

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 30, 2023
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[photo credit: Matthias Schwaighofer]

After the heroic death of Prince Angus, hope seemed to be fading for Scotland and the whole galaxy. But our mighty hero has fought his way back into the world of the living and presents, as ANGUS McSIX, the debut album ANGUS McSIX and the Sword of Power, set for release on April 21, 2023, via Napalm Records.

The new band, featuring ANGUS McSIX (Thomas Winkler (ex-Gloryhammer)), archdemon Seebulon (Sebastian “Seeb” Levermann (Orden Ogan)), Nordic muscle berserker Skaw! (Manu Lotter (ex-Rhapsody Of Fire) and the beautiful queen of the Lazer-Amazons, Thalestris (Thalia Bellazecca (ex-Frozen Crown)), contains adventures of unprecedented proportions within it. Risen from the realm of the dead, ANGUS McSIX is the last hope to free Scotland and mankind from all evil.

Now, the band has announced their first live performances ever, opening for Germany’s hottest folk rock band to date, FEUERSCHWANZ, as well as the mighty warriors of WARKINGS – taking place April 19-22 in Switzerland and Germany.

ANGUS McSIX live
On four Shows of Memento Mori Tour 2023
w/ FEUERSCHWANZ, WARKINGS
19.04.23 CH – Pratteln / Z7
20.04.23 DE – Frankfurt / Batschkapp
21.04.23 DE – Saarbrücken / Garage
22.04.23 DE – Stuttgart / Im Wizemann

Their previously released first single, “Master Of The Universe”, has caused a sensation within a very short time and has already reached more than 450.000 views in the first ten days.

Watch the Official Music Video for “Master of the Universe”, below.

After Prince Angus heroically died in one of the greatest battles in the history of man and goblinkind, all hope in Scotland and the whole galaxy seemed lost. In the Realm of Martyrs, everything faded away for Angus like a blurry dream from the distant past. But when he is suddenly reminded that his home is being threatened, the prince sets out to return to the world of the living.
 
The only way is through a portal in the depths of hell, sealed by the almighty sword Sixcalibur. When Angus draws the blade, he undergoes a fundamental upgrade and transforms into the golden hero ANGUS McSIX, escaping the clutches of the underworld! Willing to defeat his old adversary once again, Angus has no idea that he has just opened the gateway back to the world of the living to a much darker power: Archdemon Seebulon – the source of all evil.

Get your version of ANGUS McSIX and the Sword of Power NOW

ANGUS McSIX and the Sword of Power Tracklist:

  1. Master of the Universe    
  2. Sixcalibur  
  3. Laser-Shooting Dinosaur  
  4. Amazons of Caledonia     
  5. Ride to Hell           
  6. Starlord of the Sixtus Stellar System       
  7. The Vision in the Fires (Intro)      
  8. Eternal Warrior    
  9. The Key to Eternity           
  10. In a Past Reality 
  11. Fireflies of Doom
  12. Just a Fool Will Play Tricks on Angus McSix (Bonus Track)    

The first chapter of the warriors’ glorious return can be heard on the debut album, ANGUS McSIX and the Sword of Power.

While riding on the back of a Pegasus, head-bopping techno beats and synth-waves are abound on “Ride to Hell“. Driven by mighty harmonies and striking rhythms, Angus draws “Sixcalibur”, the Sword of Power, to open the sealed gate of hell. Catchy guitar solos underline the sword’s powerful capability of gaining higher levels each time an enemy is killed by its blade. “Master of the Universe” continues the epic adventure and marks the comeback of ANGUS McSIX as he returns from the abyss. Euphoric and energetic melodies mingle with his legendary powerful vocals. The portal does lead Angus back to Scotland, but directly to the dawn of time. After the glorious warrior defeats an invasion of hellish “Fireflies of Doom”, the dwellers of the Holy Dwarven Empire of Dundee provide him the “Laser-Shooting Dinosaur”, set to music in the energetic and catchy party track, reminiscent of the good old 8-bit video game days. As the last hope for this world, Angus is now to ride to the northern islands of Stenness to discover the secret of his own destiny…

ANGUS McSIX and the Sword of Power marks the mighty return of Thomas Winkler to the world of glorious power metal hymns and chant-along party tracks. As the former face of Gloryhammer for over a decade, ANGUS McSIX took no time to pause, building up his name across genres borders as one of the best entertainers in the metal scene with several guest appearances on projects like Nanowar Of Steel’s “Valhalleluja” and Feuerschwanz’s “Warriors Of The World United”. With ANGUS McSIX, he and his new allies and enemies are now ready to fight the biggest battles of the universe!

ANGUS McSIX live on festivals 2023
09.06.23 NL – Leeuwarden / Into the Grave Festival 2023
17.06.23 DN – Copenhagen / Copenhell Festival 2023
05.07.23 DE – Ballenstedt / Rockharz 2023
13.07.23 DE – Neukirchen-Vluyn / DONG Open Air 2023
15.07.23 CZ – Vizovice / Masters of Rock 2023
05.08.23 DE – Wacken / Wacken Open Air 2023
12.08.23 ES – Villena / Leyendas del Rock 2023

ANGUS McSIX are:
Angus McSix – Vocals
Seebulon – Guitar, Bass
Thalestris – Guitar
Skaw! – Drums

Spanish DREAMYTH Unveil Title Track ‘Aletheia’ from Forthcoming Mythology Album, Out April 2023

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 30, 2023
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Rockshots Records is proud to announce their signing of Spanish power melodic metal Dreamyth for the release of their debut album “Aletheia” on April 14, 2023. Combining heavy riffs, epic and majestic orchestrations, modern synths, and stunning vocal and harmonies with finesse like no one else, the band delivers high caliber album with special guests Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear), Herbie Langhans (Firewind, Avantasia), Bob Katsionis (ex-Firewind) and Eduardo Guilló (Sun of the Dying, Crusade of Bards). Dreamyth intends to conquer the heart of metal fans all around the world.

Formed in 2020 by guitarist and composer Adrián Carrero (Crusade of Bards) and drummer David Macarrilla. Dreamyth crafted its name by combining the words “Dream” and “Myth”, which they described as “a new world beyond imagination where its Myths and legends are real”. Andrea Carrero completed the core of the project after singing on all the song demos (released and unreleased). Soon after they were joined by Paolo Andreotti (Crusade of Bards) and second vocalist Dani G.

Band co-founder Adrián Carrero’s passion for classical history and culture, especially his stories about mythology in different cultures influences the lyrics that accompany the band’s compositions. Everything takes place in a new world where they are the Gods, Aletheia.

The concept album transports fans to a new world “ALETHEIA”, and the myth and legends that surround it are sometimes approached from a philosophical point of view.

“The idea was born from the need to give a new approach to the way of telling the myths of our world. Over the years, these stories derived from cultural traditions or legends, which have a deep symbolic meaning and usually involve a lesson, have been shared in different ways and have always generated a certain curiosity and inspiration in society. Luckily, there are tons of myths and legends and often many variations of the same core story between different cultures.” adds Adrián Carrero.

This first album focuses on the creation of this new world and its beginning, giving rise to a polytheistic culture where the band members are the most revered Gods with different attributes. In this approach, the band makes its own reinterpretation of some classical myths (including references to some of the most famous Greek mythologies) mixed with different personal experiences and concerns. With two lead vocals, the record brings a constant contrast, giving more life to the melodies and strengthening specific parts with numerous backing vocals. Apart from them, the first-class guests bring much more musical variety, and metal fans will be surprised and in their comfort zone at the same time with this album. Epic and catchy melodies mixed with a powerful instrumental background.

The musical composition of the album is clearly influenced by the great power metal and symphonic groups, some of the band members’ favorite genres. “Aletheia” incorporates flourished power, pop, metal, and rock songs combined with incredible storytelling of a mythical, and unique world filled with wonderful shades of “light in the dark.” On it, you can see a lot of guitars with doubled melodies, keyboards interacting with these melodies, epic orchestrations with a high level of detail, a lot of contrasts… music with a big amount of different sounds, from intimate ballads with only acoustic instruments to furious riffs leading to epic or darkness places.

Adrián Carrero adds, “The band and I are so excited to bring you the first chapter of our story! We’ve been working really hard on all this music, making the stories connect and the music itself reflect the plot of each. It’s definitely the most time we’ve spent on a musical project and the first time I’m leading all the work, from the first song ideas to the lyrics. We hope people enjoy it as much as we did forging it.”

The band’s first single to unveil off the debut full-length is the title track, which features Herbie Langhans (Firewind, Avantasia).

“This tune was one of the first songs to stay in our head, and soon in yours too, one of the songs that undoubtedly had to be on the album. Melodic, heavy with a dose of epic choruses but simple. It was always one of our favorites, but thanks to Herbie Langhans and his outstanding performance he has elevated it to a level that is hard to beat. We think we have all managed to capture in it our strength, desire, and enthusiasm for this new adventure we are starting.” says Adrián Carrero.

Listen to “Aletheia” ft. Herbie Langhans (Firewind, Avantasia)
SPOTIFY – https://spoti.fi/3JaSgbM
DIGITAL – https://bfan.link/aletheia

Album pre-order: https://bit.ly/AletheiaCD

Track Listing:​
1. Creatio Ex Nihilo (Intro) – 1:10
2. Odyssey – 4:02
3. Aletheia – 5:03
4. In this Nightmare – 4:27
5. The Curse of the Erinyes – 3:55
6. Dreamland – 6:18
7. Firelove – 7:22
8. Fairytale – 4:55
9. My Delight – 4:55
10. Down to the Moon – 5:19
11. In Aeternum (Outro) – 2:27
12. Cuento de Hadas (Bonus track) – 4:56
Album Length: 54:54

Album Credits (music, cover/art, production):​
MUSIC by Adrián Carrero
PRODUCED by Adrián Carrero and Dani G
ARTWORK, LOGOTYPE, SYMBOL and SLEEVE DESIGN by Gustavo Sazes
PHOTOSHOOT by NAT ENEMEDE (Make Up by YOLUANA)
SPECIAL GUESTS
RALF SCHEEPERS vocals on “DREAMLAND”
HERBIE LANGHANS vocals on “ALETHEIA”
EDUARDO GUILLÓ growl vocals on “ODYSSEY” and “THE CURSE OF THE ERINYES”
BOB KATSIONIS keyboard solo on “DREAMLAND”

LIV SIN Release New Album “KaliYuga”, Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 30, 2023
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After a two-year down period and revamped line-up, LiV SiN, led by Sister Sin vocalist Liv Jagrell, released last Friday, January 27th, their new album, “KaliYuga”. The album title refers to the fourth of the four “Yugas” in Hinduism, the era precisely dedicated to the present age, full of conflict and… sin. The theme of Kali Yuga was also reflected in the Swedish band writing process. 

“Since we produced this album ourselves, we definitely tried out a lot of new things, and I confess, I went a bit crazy with the vocals in certain parts”, Liv declares. 

Musically, “KaliYuga” is LiV SiN, on steroids! Jagrell explains how the creative process developed into an energetic and varied set of songs: “We took influences from everywhere, from newer metal acts such as Architects, Parkway Drive to vocal inspiration from King Diamond. I am ecstatic with the outcome”. 

With such an album in hands, LiV SiN could only pick a production team that would do justice to the songs. Simon Johansson (from Wolf and Memory Garden fame) and Mike Wead (King Diamond and Mercyful Fate axeman) were summoned to record the album, while the mix and mastering duties were delivered to console-wizard Tue Madsen (Witchery, The Haunted, At The Gates, etc). A winning team for a strong and cohesive album that kicks off 2023 in a true heavy way. 

“KaliYuga” is out today on digital, digipack CD and LP (black vinyl, limited to 500 units) via Mighty Music. Orders are available here and here.

Back in 2016 vocalist Liv Jagrell, known worldwide as the frontwoman for Sister Sin, let the music world know that she had formed a new band. LiV SiN, driven by massive guitar riffs and a heavy modern metal sound released their debut album “Follow Me” in 2017. Their second album, “Burning Sermons” was released in 2019. Both albums spawned multiple popular singles such as “Let me Out” and “Blood Moon Fever”. 

Fast forward to 2023. LiV SiN is now completely recharged and ready to hit the stages again, backed up by their most ambitious album to date.

Lineup:
Liv Jagrell – vocals
Daniel Skoglund – bass
Jay Matharu – lead guitar
Patrick Ankermark – guitars
Per Bjevoluk – drums

Webshop:

  • https://bit.ly/liv-kali-lp
  • https://bit.ly/liv-kali-cd

“KaliYuga” tracklist:

1. The Process
2. Antihero
3. King Of Fools
4. Forget My Name
5. Karma
6. I Am The Storm
7. Virus
8. D.E.R.
9. The Swarm
10. Horizon On Black

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