PRIEST – Feat. Former Members Of GHOST – Cover DEPECHE MODE’s ‘Personal Jesus’

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Following up on their hugely popular, first ever US tour last October in support of their magnificent studio album BODY MACHINE, dark wave wizards PRIEST are back with a brand-new single that befits both their sound and image. “PERSONAL JESUS” ranks as one of the most popular songs by British godfathers of electro DEPECHE MODE from that group’s best-selling massively influential 1990 VIOLATOR album. The song not only became a wildly popular radio hit upon its release, it has endured through the years with cover versions by everyone from Johnny Cash to Marilyn Manson. 

On this new version, PRIEST vocalist MERCURY sinks his teeth into the song’s monotoned lyrics while the band converts the song’s signature twangy guitar riff into a deliciously distorted keyboard line that amps up the ominous sex appeal. The band declares that “PERSONAL JESUS” is “one of those timeless tracks that seem to always have been there. When we got the chance to cover a Depeche Mode song we got a bit sweaty – how should you even approach it? We took away the guitar, most iconic part of the song and replaced it with a Moog synthesizer! It resulted in a more gritty, hard hitting version. This is a homage to the band I think have influenced us the most.”

Stream/download the single: https://orcd.co/priest_personaljesus

PRIEST’s cover is the first song to be released from the forthcoming Depeche Mode tribute album, All I Ever Wanted – A Tribute To Depeche Mode, which will feature tracks even more incredible covers by LEBANON HANOVER, SKOLD, XIU XIU, THE KVB and more! Coming to stores and digital platforms March 17!

Also, if you missed them the first time, be sure to catch PRIEST performing at their very first show of 2023 at Hollywood’s notorious goth-industrial nightclub BAR SINISTER, February 11, where you can hear the band perform “PERSONAL JESUS” live! 

Bassist Mark ‘The Animal’ Mendoza: “Twisted Sister Never Broke Up, We Just Stopped Playing”

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For The Metal Voice, Neil Turbin spoke to Twisted Sister bassist Mark ‘the animal’ Mendoza at The Metal Hall of Fame, which happened on Jan 26, 2023 at The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills.

When asked about this reunion of Twisted Sister Mark Mendoza said, “No we got inducted to the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame and we made an appearance here and played three songs.” Mendoza asked about the bands hiatus he said,” When was the hiatus?   We got back together again of course we played New York Steel in  2001 for 9 11.  In 2003 the offers were so good that we got back together. We didn’t tour so much but we did one offs, the big festivals all around the world and we did it for uh what about 14 years 15 years. And uh everybody decided they want to do other things and so we never broke up we just stopped playing.”

Finnish Thrashers BLOODRIDE Announce New Shows in Finland, Sweden, Czech Republic + Slovakia

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Finnish Thrash Legends BLOODRIDE have announced their new shows, in Finland, Sweden, Czech Republic + Slovakia, see the dates and details below.

Bloodride commented on upcoming gigs:
“As a rolling stone gathers no moss will thrasher mosh! So the road calls us once again. Finland´s Hämeenlinna is new town to us though Slovakia and Czech Republic have became more familiar. It is cool to play shows in new places and see new faces. Really waiting to get on wheels again!”

24.2.23 – Hämeenlinna, Suisto: Speed & Thrash Attack (w/ Prestige, Dethrone)
16.3.23 – TBA
17.3.23 – Czech Republic, Vsetín, Vesmír (w/ Bastard Instinkt)
18.3.23 – Slovakia, Prievidza, Club Matrix in Kanianka (w/ Performed)
29.9.23 – Sweden, Järfälla, Fredagsmangel
17.11.23 – Slovakia, Podrad, ROCK Fabric

More shows TBA.

The band is currently working on new material for their upcoming album. More details soon.

Check out BLOODRIDE latest videos:
‘Hate of Hatred’ official video – https://youtu.be/YlXESNQyOh0
‘Cast Out From Idiocracy’ official video – https://youtu.be/ZuV36eaf_YI
Bloodride LIVE @ Speed Metal Party Tampere 13th of August 2022 – https://youtu.be/kuco_cqXXbI
‘Planet Alcatraz’ official video – https://youtu.be/l1sswjoMIJw
Bloodride live @ Helsinki 15th September 2017 – https://youtu.be/qhM_4_I4EBs
‘Horror Has a New Prey’ official video – https://youtu.be/GPzu45P2wRM
‘Battered’ official video – https://youtu.be/ZsqDp0y4x9k

Fierce Finnish thrash metal band Bloodride was formed 2000. The band released their first EP “Bloodridden Disease” in 2004 and debut full-length album “Crowned In Hell” came out 2011. Latest and fourth album “Idiocracy” came out September 2021 through Great Dane Records. Musically Bloodride play old school thrash metal with some vibes of darker sound like death metal and harsh edge of hard core. Real stuff to bang your head and break your neck! During these years band has devastated stages all around Europe with names like Exhumed, Exodus, Nunslaughter, Toxic Holocaust, Whiplash etc. On stage you can expect perfect storm from Bloodride!

BLOODRIDE are:
Jykä Leskinen: vocals
Esa Pennala: bass
Simo Partanen: guitar
Teemu Vähäkangas: guitar
Petteri Lammassaari: drums

BLOODRIDE Discography
Idiocracy – Album, Release date: 2021-09-17, Label: Great Dane Records
Planet Alcatraz – Album, Release date: 2016-11-25, Label: Inverse Records
Bloodmachine – Album, Release date: 2014-03-14, Label: Violent Journey Records
Crowned in Hell – Album, Release date: 2011-04-16, Label: Violent Journey Records
Supreme Predator – Single, Release date: 2010-04
Bloodridden Disease EP, Release date: 2004

More information at
BAND: http://www.bloodride.com | https://www.facebook.com/bloodride | https://www.instagram.com/bloodride666 | https://bloodride.bandcamp.com
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreenproduction.com

AVERLANCHE Release New Music Video ‘Little Lotus’

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AVERLANCHE have released their new single “Little Lotus”, along with a Hollywood-style music video. The single is taken from their upcoming second album “Arctic Atlas” and is available on all streaming platforms. Other singles that have been released from the upcoming album are “In The Theater of Fire” and “Killing Floor” with music video.

Little Lotus tells a tale about corrupted beauty and combines the freezing north wind with an atmospheric verse, brought to life by Otto Haalahti‘s beautiful guitar playing. Creating the song and filming the music video were experiences that happened exactly at the right time for the band.

“The idea for Little Lotus came from the guitar melody in the song’s verse. Originally I composed the melody on my keyboard, but later on I changed it to be played by the guitar. Little Lotus was easy to shape into its final form and everyone in our band agreed that we just have to shoot a music video for it. It is fun to play and I can’t wait to play it live at our concert at On The Rocks in Helsinki!” – Antti Kopra, keyboards

Listen to the single on music services: https://push.fm/fl/averlanche-littlelotus

The band has been recording the new album within the last year and it was carefully put together, taking every detail into consideration. The album “Arctic Atlas” will be released in spring 2023, digitally as well as physically.

“We are almost done with the recording process, our last trip to the studio will be in the beginning of February. I can’t wait to listen to the entirety of the album for the first time. There will be many surprising elements and even surprising guests!” – Antti Kopra, keyboards

“Working with Averlanche has been interesting and almost felt like time travelling. We have been working on the album for about a year, from demo sessions unto arrangement and production. We started building the album from the many new songs Antti Kopra brought to the table. Little Lotus was the first song that stuck out to us, since it isn’t the typical sound one would expect from Averlanche. The main melody is annoyingly catchy. In my opinion it is the best song on the album.” – Joonas Rinne, producer

Averlanche celebrated the new single by playing it live for the first time ever at “On The Rocks” in Helsinki 27.01.2023 together with Dorothy Polonium and Memoira.

Averlanche is a Helsinki-based melodic metal band, founded in 2017. Averlanche combines catchy melodies with beautiful female vocals. Their sound is influenced by Finnish heavy metal music from the 90’s and early 2000’s.

Vocals: Rebecca Spörl
Keyboards: Antti Kopra
Guitars: Otto Haalahti
Drums: Henri Tenhunen

THE NEW DEATH CULT Release New Single ‘Get Ready (Eukaryote`s Anthem)’

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Get ready to rock; THE NEW DEATH CULT is excited to announce that their single “Get Ready (Eukaryote`s Anthem)” is out now.

This catchy and fun rock anthem is sure to get listeners pumped up, and it’s the perfect way to kick off the new year and gear up for the band’s highly anticipated second album “Super Natural”, set to release March 17th.

Listen to the single here: https://orcd.co/getready

THE NEW DEATH CULT states:
“This song showcases a different aspect of the upcoming album compared to our previous two singles. We had a great time creating it and believe it truly captures the energetic atmosphere we felt while recording it at Ocean Sound Recording Studio. Simply good vibes!”

Their new single “Get Ready” offers fans a glimpse of what’s to come on “Super Natural,” which boasts an organic and authentic sound, yet remains fresh and modern in the crowded rock music scene.

Band members:
Jon Vegard Naess – Vocals / Guitar
Eirik Naess – Lead Guitar
Vegard Liverød – Bass
Anders Langset – Drums

Dubbed a brilliant crossover between Queens of the Stoneage, Biffy Clyro and A Perfect Circle, THE NEW DEATH CULT drives alternative rock in a forward direction mixing an eclectic 90’s vibe with modern alternative rock. Their unique sound earned them critical acclaim in The Guardian, describing them as “smoky, soulful sweetness” after their 2019 debut album.

After releasing their critically acclaimed debut album, THE NEW DEATH CULT hit the road, performing alongside acts like Wheel and Djerv and appearing at a variety of festivals.

Aesthetically, THE NEW DEATH CULT explores the melting point between heavy rock from the 90s and 00s and lyrics that offer a fresh perspective on the world around us.

The band states;
“Our music inspires a much needed sense of environmentally consciousness and togetherness in these very strange times that we’re living in”

“Get Ready” is just a taste of what’s to come from THE NEW DEATH CULT. With their unique blend of high-energy rock and catchy hooks, this band is sure to turn heads.

METHANE Unleash High Powered “Kill It With Fire” Album, Out Now

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Sweden’s METHANE delivers a high powered no nonsense thrash metal album. The band’s second album has been long awaited after the debut “The Devil’s Own” released 2017. The new album, released on Friday, January 27 can be streamed on all digital music providers and is also available on vinyl and CD from Bandcamp.

Kill It With Fire is a searing 7 song album, just enough to leave you wanting more. The album in the veins of Slayer and Kreator, combines an old school thrash metal vibe with a new fresh production that gets straight to the point. The band blends in a bit of groove metal and New York Hardcore to round off its unapologetic sound, filled with mosh pit provoking riffs. The album also features a special guest solo from CJ. Scioscia from legendary thrash metal band Blood Feast on track #5 A Blood Red Sky.

A music video for track #4 Shock and Awe is streaming on Youtube. The video is on the same wavelength as the album. No glitz, no glam just underground headspinning thrash.

Stream the New Album on Spotify

Grab the vinyl and merch at Bandcamp