This Saturday, September 16, 2023, the live album of the Polish death/thrash metal band FAUST will be released. This release contains material recorded during a concert at the VooDoo club in Warsaw. It was the band’s third performance after a 15-year break! The album includes songs promoting the album “Wspólnota dirty consciences” (2019), which was promoted at that time. The above-mentioned release appeared in many summaries for the best album of 2019 and was most often compared to the musical achievements of the early era of KAT or the American band Testament.
The “VooDoo Live” album will be available in digital format on the most popular streaming platforms, and its physical release is planned for the second half of 2024, i.e. on the 25th anniversary of the release of the debut album.
The mix was handled by Paweł “Janos” Grabowski from JNS Studio, who has collaborated with bands such as Antigama, Hostia and Riverside. The cover is a joint work of: Anna Malesińska, Piotr Czajkowski and Martyna “Seth” Pawłowska.
1. Wyznanie niewiary 2. Homo Homini Deus – Człowiek człowiekowi Bogiem 3. Życie bez życia 4. Zanim się obudzę 5. Unleashed – In the name of God (Unleashed cover) 6. Samotność 7. Niemiłość i Trwoga
L-R: Jerry Vergara Cevallos – Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr – Alejandro Londono Montoya – Juan de Ferrari Montoya
Praised by critics and specialized media, “Camino De Brujos” continues to be a topic in various circles within the music scene. Alejandro Londono Montoya, guitarist and vocalist of the band, was recently interviewed by Brazilian Heavy metal program Backstage, by radio personality Vitão Bonesso, where Alejandro spoke more about this new phase that “Camino de Brujos” initiated for CULTURA TRES.
Montoya explained to the revered and oldest heavy metal program in the world that Andy Wallace, producer and sound engineer behind great classics like Chaos A.D. (Sepultura), Seasons In The Abyss, South Of Heaven (Slayer), and In The Meantime (Helmet), created a unique sound for these heavy metal classics and was directly responsible for their tremendous success at the time, leaving a lasting impression on many headbangers’ memories and becoming part of the history of heavy music. CULTURA TRES‘s guitarist further added that he is a fan of the classic MTV era when the Headbangers Ball program aired, and videos from these albums were frequently played on the music channel.
“One of the things that has influenced us the most of all time is the sound of the album ‘La Sexorcisto’ by the band White Zombie,” commented Montoya. The classic released by White Zombie in 1992 was precisely produced by Wallace.
But he added: “the connection that people hear between the Paulo of the 90s Sepultura and CULTURA TRES is due to the search for the Andy Wallace’s sound of that has taken root in us and that was the guideline to follow for the mix of this album. ‘Camino de Brujos’, because we must not forget that the Sepultura albums from the 90s were mixed by Andy.”
Alejandro also commented on the presence of Paulo Jr., bassist of SEPULTURA, in CULTURA TRES‘s lineup: “There is no heavy metal group in South America that does not consider SEPULTURA a reference. It’s SEPULTURA plus another influence, without a doubt. So, for us, it was a great honor to have Paulo not only recording but also being a member of the band.”
CULTURA TRES has made ‘Camino De Brujos’ an album that explores both new and old musical textures. Thrash, sludge, and classic rock blend into a single sonic communion here, making everything on the album become what the band has always desired for their music.
“The title of the album ‘Camino de Brujos’ can be roughly translated as ‘Path of the Witches.’ ‘Camino de Brujos’ is the main line sung over a slow and unsettling riff of a song filled with tribal ritual percussion, typical of black magic practices in South America. The phrase not only ended up being the only lyric sung in the song but also gave the album its name and identity,” explains Alejandro.
CULTURA TRES is prepraring themselves for their tour in the UK to promote their new album “Camino de Brujos”. Below confirmed dates:
CULTURA TRES: SOUTH AMERICAN METAL FT.PAULO XISTO JR. FROM SEPULTURA – CAMINO DE BRUJOS UK – TOUR 2023
SEP 21 – PARISH – HUDDERSFIELD, UK SEP 22 – THE DEV – LONDON, UK SEP 23 – THE GRYPHON – BRISTOL, UK SEP 24 BANNERMANS – EDINBURGH, UK SEP 25 – TRILLIANS – NEWCASTLE, UK SEP 26 – BUNKHOUSE – SWANSEA, UK SEP 27 – FUEL – CARDIFF, UK SEP 28 – BEAR CAVE – BOURNEMOUTH, UK SEP 29 – COBBLESTONE – BRIDGEWATER, UK SEP 30 – TBA – TBA, UK OCT 01 – THE DEVIL’S DOG – BIRMINGHAM, UK
Tracklist: 1. The World and Its Lies 2. Time Is Up 3. Signs 4. The Land 5. Proxy War 6. 19 Horas 7. Zombies 8. De Maracay 9. The Smell of Death 10. Camino de Brujos
Recorded by: Juan M. De Ferrari Montoya & Alonso Milano Mendoza no AJM Sound Studios, Amsterdã (HOL) e no Reborn Studios, Artesa de Segre (ESP).
Mastered and MIxed by: AJM Sound Studios in Amsterdam
Filmed by: Monique van Dijk, Mayling Hoo & Juan Manuel De Ferrari Montoya at Rewind Studios Amsterdam, NL
Edited by: Juan Manuel De Ferrari Montoya Produced by Alejandro Londono Montoya Mixed and Mastered at AJM Sound Amsterdam, The Netherlands. https://www.ajmsound.com
Art: Damian Michaels
Photo Credit: Alejandro Londono Montoya
Lineup:
Alejandro Londono Montoya – vocals, guitar Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr – bass Juan de Ferrari Montoya – guitar Jerry Vergara Cevallos – drums
DOME LA MUERTE E.X.P have released the brand new single “When The Night Is Over” from the upcoming album “El Santo”, which will be released on September 22nd via Go Down Records. Listen to the track below.
Dome La Muerte comments: “I wrote the lyrics to “When the Night is Over” in the parking lot of a nightclub after a DJ night. The sunrise inspired me with stories of decaying souls, troubled loves, lies, promises, and fake confessions that fade away just “when the night is over”. This year I enjoyed recording it with an artist I respect a lot, Hugo Race. He arranged the song, and we then performed it with the valuable contribution of Max Larocca’s deep and intense vocals, Nicola Baronti’s keyboards, and Matteo Sodini’s drums, in a floating studio in Torre del Lago Puccini, Tuscany.“
“When The Night Is Over” offers a glimpse into the musical brilliance that awaits listeners in “El Santo”. Dome La Muerte E.X.P, known for their previous release “Lazy Sunny Day” seven years ago, has crafted an album that showcases their mastery of distorted dark blues sounds, canyon echoes, and dreamy melodies. “El Santo” is a concept album that serves as an authentic soundtrack, transporting listeners into a world of redemption and courage. Each track is dedicated to revolutionary characters, heroes fighting against injustice and the establishment. Dome La Muerte E.X.P pays homage to poets, actors, activists, Native Americans, and rebels, all of whom are portrayed as “saints” in their own right.
The album’s inspiration draws from the iconic spaghetti western soundtracks and the atmospheric creations of maestro Ennio Morricone, famously associated with Sergio Leone’s cinematic imagery. Dome La Muerte E.X.P has successfully captured the essence of these influences, infusing their own unique electro sound to create a truly captivating musical experience.
The album is available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION
Dome La Muerte E.X.P. are: Dome La Muerte | electric and acoustic guitar, percussion, harp Luca Valdambrini | organ, synth, acoustic guitar, backing vocals Alessandro Quaglierini | bass Emiliano Giuliani | drums
With their 2017 self-titled debut, TORTUGA took the heavy stoner and psychedelic doom metal scene by storm. Following their sophomore offering, Deities (2020), and a worldwide record deal with rock and metal empire Napalm Records, October 27, 2023 will see the Polish four-piece unleash their third studio album, Iterations!
A music video for their first single, “Lilith”, is now premiering below.
TORTUGA comments:
“Lilith is a song full of emotions, an evocative journey through love and hate for humanity, a tale that embodies its own time paradox. While crafting this song, we aimed to vividly convey the interplay of these contrasting emotions, not just through lyrics, but also through the very essence of the music.
The song takes our familiar stoner/doom sound and gives it a fresh twist. You’ll catch hints of Type O Negative in there; we’re just big fans! We’ve always been drawn to the raw emotion in their music—the delicate balance between happiness and sadness. With ‘Lilith’, we aimed to capture and reflect that same emotional depth without losing our own style. We can’t wait to share it with you live!”
Compared to its predecessors, TORTUGA‘s forthcoming album Iterations moves from monolithic stoner-doom to progressive and experimental facettes, enriching its listeners’ auditory experience while managing to mature the band’s epic doom and stoner trademarks. Anyone who may have previously mistook TORTUGA as a Lovecraftian themed band should make no mistake – they are storytellers, and Iterations proves the Poznan-based outfit puts as much effort into said storytelling as their songwriting. This time, the band digs deep and delivers a concept album about the whole history of the universe (from beginning to the end), which is also applicable, metaphorically, to the history of a person’s lifetime. Each of the seven new tracks are related in context to the theme of the entire record, but every one of them is a standalone story.
Songs such as today’s premiering first single, “Lilith”, showcase the authentic sound and unconventional songwriting of TORTUGA. In a world of over-polished studio productions, it’s even more exhilarating to discover Iterations. It’s a haunting trip through time and space, full of light and shadow. With Iterations, TORTUGA has passed the challenge of album number three with a grade A: The album is a thrilling, free-spirited, deep and enthralling ride, and one that will ultimately establish the band at the top of the current stoner doom and progressive psych rock olymp!
As a result of brisk ticket sales and numerous sellouts, America’s preeminent progressive rock band KANSAS is extending their 50th Anniversary Tour. The “Another Fork in The Road” Tour celebrates 50 years of the band’s illustrious music history with concerts featuring two full hours of memorable hits, fan favorites and deep cuts rarely performed live. The tour has been hallmarked by energetic and spellbinding performances at some of the foremost theaters and performing arts centers across the United States and into Canada.
Most newly announced concert dates go on sale this Friday, September 15, 2023, at 10AM Local Venue Time. KANSAS Fan Club, American Express Card Holders, and other presales begin today, September 12, at 11AM Local Venue Time.
Previously announced concert dates and KANSAS VIP Packages are on sale now and selling fast.
“The way audiences have received the 50th Anniversary Tour has been spectacular,” offers KANSAS drummer and original member Phil Ehart. “It only made sense to extend the tour into 2024. We look forward to fans in more locations being able to see the tour – and for people who loved it the first time to see it again!” Ehart adds, “Heck, the first 50 dates didn’t even include the state of Kansas. You know we must perform there!”
In a recent tribute to the band’s five decades of success, Billboard Magazine describes the basis for their longstanding appeal: “Blending blues-based hard rock and intricate progressive constructions, KANSAS staked out its own musical territory, at once original and accessible.” Billboard.com – KANSAS Hits 50
“Our entire career has been a winding journey,” comments KANSAS guitarist and original member Richard Williams. “Whether it’s been the ‘original’ lineup signing with Don Kirshner, years on the bus, touring with Queen, and finally worldwide success peaking with Leftoverture & Point of Know Return.” Williams goes on to remember, “That was followed by various lineup changes, the valleys of the 90’s and ‘dinosaur bands’ losing steam, to our most recent ‘rebirth’ and success of our latest new music over the last eight years.” He concludes, “There have been several forks in the road of that journey. This 50th Anniversary Tour and release represent that journey and the forks along that road.”
To further celebrate the band’s 50th Anniversary, InsideOutMusic has released Another Fork in the Road – 50 Years of KANSAS. The 3-CD career-spanning collection features carefully selected tracks from across KANSAS’s sizable discography. It also includes a new version of the song ‘Can I Tell You.’ Originally released on their 1974 debut album, the song is updated by the current lineup. Another Fork in the Road – 50 Years of KANSAS is available now. Fans can order it here – https://kansas.lnk.to/AnotherForkInTheRoad-50YearsOfKansas
KANSAS boasts a current lineup including original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist & vocalist Billy Greer, lead vocalist & keyboardist Ronnie Platt, keyboardist & vocalist Tom Brislin, violinist & guitarist Joe Deninzon, and original guitarist Richard Williams. Additionally, Eric Holmquist fills in on drums for the first part of each concert while Phil Ehart continues to recover from an arm injury. With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences.
New KANSAS 50th Anniversary Tour – Another Fork in the Road Tour Dates: February 2, 2024 Pensacola, FL Saenger Theatre February 3, 2024 Birmingham, AL BJCC Concert Hall March 1, 2024 Richmond, VA Dominion Energy Center March 2, 2024 Tysons, VA Capital One Hall March 8, 2024 Springfield, MO Gillioz Theatre March 9, 2024 St. Joseph, MO Missouri Theater March 22, 2024 Salina, KS The Stiefel Theatre March 23, 2024 Salina, KS The Stiefel Theatre April 5, 2024 Toledo, OH Stranahan Theater April 6, 2024 Elkhart, IN Lerner Theatre April 12, 2024 Champaign, IL Virginia Theatre April 13, 2024 Waukegan, IN Genesee Theatre April 19, 2024 Marietta, OH Peoples Bank Theatre April 20, 2024 Newark, OH Midland Theatre April 26, 2024 Morristown, NJ Mayo Performing Arts Center April 27, 2024 Lancaster, PA American Music Theatre May 2, 2024 Rochester, NY Kodak Center* May 4, 2024 Toronto, ON Massey Hall* May 10, 2024 Concord, NH Capitol Center for the Arts May 11, 2024 Albany, NY Palace Theatre May 17, 2024 Providence, RI Providence Performing Arts Center May 18, 2024 New Haven, CT College Street Music Hall
Previously Announced KANSAS 50th Anniversary Tour – Another Fork in the Road Tour Dates: September 12, 2023 Boise, ID Morrison Center for the Performing Arts September 14, 2023 San Francisco, CA Golden Gate Theatre September 16, 2023 Los Angeles, CA The Orpheum Theatre September 17, 2023 San Diego, CA Balboa Theatre September 19, 2023 Tucson, AZ Fox Tucson Theatre September 22, 2023 Albuquerque, NM Kiva Auditorium September 24, 2023 El Paso, TX The Plaza Theatre October 12, 2023 Worcester, MA The Hanover Theatre October 13, 2023 Brookville, NY Tilles Center for the Performing Arts October 20, 2023 San Antonio, TX Tobin Center for the Performing Arts October 21, 2023 Sugar Land, TX Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land October 26, 2023 Huntsville, AL Von Braun Center – Mark C. Smith Concert Hall October 27, 2023 Memphis, TN Orpheum Theatre November 3, 2023 Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium November 4, 2023 Durham, NC Durham Performing Arts Center November 16, 2023 Dallas, TX Winspear Opera House November 17, 2023 Tulsa, OK Tulsa Theater December 1, 2023 Savannah, GA Johnny Mercer Theatre December 2, 2023 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre January 12, 2024 Jacksonville, FL Florida Theatre January 13, 2024 North Charleston, SC North Charleston Performing Arts Center January 19, 2024 Fort Myers, FL Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall January 20, 2024 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall January 27, 2024 Melbourne, FL Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts January 28, 2024 Fort Lauderdale, FL Broward Center for the Performing Arts
*Rescheduled dates from 2023 already on sale. Tickets for original date will be honored for these concerts.
ATROPINE was founded in October 2009 in Rzeszów – in the heart of Podkarpacie voivodeship. In the meaning time line-up was changing and in 2015 band began to actively tour. In February 2019 Atropine released first full-length album titled “Death is coming…“. In 2020 Jakub “Skiborg” Skibiński joined to the band and in the shadow of COVID-10 they started working on music for new studio album.
Regarding songs on second studio album titled “Sanity Desecration“. The compositions became an expression of disgust caused by the deteriorating mental condition of humanity. Society is becoming easier to manipulate, which is used by individuals with power and money. Such people are more likely to show signs of dehumanization and psychopathic tendencies. Common sense, sober and rational thinking are now becoming the domain of the few. Total war is near. Sprinkled with blasphemous, brutal death metal riffs.
Tracklist:
01. Fallen 02. Dead World 03. Psyhopath 04. Executioner 05. Battlefront 06. Meat Dealer 07. Wasted Soul 08. Enter My Nightmare 09. Braindead (Remastered)
Music was recorded, mixed & mastered by Paweł Leniart at Dźwiękonarium Studio (Diaboł Boruta, Pandrador). Cover artwork was done Jakub “Skiborg” Skibiński.
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
