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CAPRA Drop New Single + Video ‘Human Commodity’ Feat. Candace Puopolo

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On October 6th, metallic hardcore outfit CAPRA will unleash their sophomore full-length, Errors, via Metal Blade Records / Blacklight Media Records. Maintaining all the elements that made their 2021 debut so compelling – raucous energy, frantic riffs, the from-the-gut lyrics and soul-searing delivery of vocalist Crow Lotus – Capra has stepped things up on this record, with stronger songwriting and a determination to reach the next level. For a preview of Errors, the video for the new single “Human Commodity” (produced by Jai Benoit & Jerik Thibodaux, and feat. Walls Of Jericho‘s Candace Puopolo) can be viewed below.

Tyler Harper (guitar) comments: “We are so honored to have worked with Candace Puopolo on this track. I grew up listening to Walls of Jericho and they were always a major influence on my music. To have a legend involved with what we’re doing is such a rad feeling.”

The debut single, “Tied Up“, can also be heard at: blacklightmediarecords.com/capra – where the album can be pre-ordered in various versions.

Errors track-listing:
01. CHSF
02. Tied Up
03. Silana
04. Trauma Bond
05. Loser
06. Kingslayer
07. Human Commodity
08. Transplant
09. Obligatory Existence
10. Nora (Last Call)

Tracking in Estuary Recording Studios in Austin, Texas, with Andrew Hernandez, Errors was mixed by Taylor Young and mastered by Brad Boatright, the latter two having worked on In Transmission (2021). Guitarist Tyler Harper comments, “I knew that I wanted it to pick up where the first album left off, but that it needed to have an entirely new attitude. If you listen to the last song from ‘In Transmission’ into the first song on ‘Errors’, it’s a continuation. From there the album steers off into a direction that still feels similar, but is new.” Coming primarily from a hardcore background, giving listeners a sense of nostalgia for the sounds of the late 90’s and early 2000’s hardcore and punk scenes, but also incorporating elements of metal that complement the overall tone, everything the band does on Errors resonates with emotion; nothing is forced.

For collaborations, Capra recruited Walls Of Jericho vocalist Candace Kucsulain-Puopolo to add her inimitable tones to “Human Commodity,” while their friend Dustin Coffman from Glassing added backing vocals to a handful of tracks. Producer Hernandez also added some piano to “Nora,” which closes out the album in a very different manner than anything they’ve previously explored. In a complete juxtaposition to the tracks that precede it, “Nora” is atmospheric and lithe, delicate and haunting. “I’ve always wanted to show a prettier/lighter side to this band where it’s not always aggressive,” says Harper. “Life is a rollercoaster and sometimes you need to throw some pretty piano into it.” Since Capra‘s inception, Harper has always envisaged each album being a continuation of the last, and then breaking it off into its own journey, seeing “Nora” as “a fun way to start album three!“

Until then, the band will tour like the road warriors they have become, bringing Errors to North America and overseas (see below for all upcoming dates). Capra are eager to bond with fans new and old. Lotus explains that crucial connection: “Care about us because we care about you. And because we are a part of creating something our community can be proud of.”

Capra USA tour dates
w/ Zao, Your Spirit Dies
Sept. 16, 2023 – Chattanooga, TN @ Dark Roast*
Sept. 17, 2023 – Cincinnati, OH @ Legends*
Sept. 19, 2023 – Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
Sept. 20, 2023 – Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s
Sept. 21, 2023 – Louisville, KY @ Mag Bar
Sept. 22, 2023 – Louisville, KY @ Kentucky Exposition Center (Louder Than Life) *
Sept. 24, 2023 – Greenville, SC @ Radio Room
Sept. 28, 2023 – Pensacola, FL @ Easy Going Gallery*
Sept. 29, 2023 – New Orleans, LA @ Gasa Gasa*
*=Capra only

Capra live
Nov. 4, 2023 – San Diego, CA @ Petco Park – Dia De Los Deftones

Capra line-up:
Crow Lotus – Vocals
Tyler Harper – Guitar
Jeremy Randazzo – Drums
Trevor Alleman – Bass

Capra online:
https://www.facebook.com/Capraband
https://www.instagram.com/capraband
https://twitter.com/capraband

Canadian Proto-Punkers TEENAGE HEAD Release “Performance: Live At Heatwave”

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In the summer of 1977 when the whole punk scene was blossoming in Toronto, word hit the street that some big-time manager was looking for the best punk band in Toronto. That guy turned out to be John Brower and he decided the best Toronto punk band was TEENAGE HEAD from Hamilton, Ontario, and the area’s answer to the Ramones, New York Dolls, and Stooges. And Brower’s decision was a wise one – Teenage Head (comprised of singer Frankie Venom, guitarist Gord Lewis, bassist Steve Mahon, and drummer Nick Stipanitz) quickly became the most popular Canadian punk band, on the strength of such classic studio efforts as 1979’s self-titled debut, 1980’s platinum-certified Frantic City, and 1982’s gold-certified Some Kinda Fun.

But it was on the concert stage that Teenage Head was best experienced. And now, fans will be able to hear a vastly sonically improved version of one of their most popular shows recorded in 1980, with the arrival of Performance: Live at Heatwave, released on September 5, 2023 via SINGMarket.

Order at THIS LOCATION.

“Teenage Head was never booked to play the Heatwave Festival, that’s why our name never appeared on the poster or the ticket!,” remembers Mahon. “After our infamous sell out show at Ontario Place on June 2nd, 1980, we were set to headline a festival to be called the ‘Canadian Rock Festival’ on August 20th at Exhibition Stadium during the CNE (Toronto’s annual summer fair). Alice Cooper was set to play the same venue the night before, but when it turned out that Alice was not exactly in shape to get through the show, the thousands of fans in the Stadium expressed their unhappiness and ripped the place apart and did extensive damage to the sound system, as a result our show was cancelled. Our management team contacted our early supporter John Brower who was the promoter of Heatwave and of course he offered us a slot. Our set was recorded by Doug McClement on 8-track half-inch tape on his Comfort Sound truck.”

And according to the bassist, it turns out that the performance became one of the band’s best-known out of near-tragedy. “On September 7, 1980, a little after playing Heatwave we suffered a terrible accident traveling home from a gig in Palmerston, Ontario. Gord’s injuries were devastating, he was out of commission for the better part of a year. So, knowing we weren’t able to play the 3rd annual broadcast on Halloween, we quickly went into Amber Studios, also in Toronto. There, we mixed the Heatwave show, which Q107 did broadcast on Halloween 1980 (which explains all the not-so-great bootleg versions). It’s very possible that we may have never pulled that tape from the vaults had it not been for that accident. We are really lucky to have had these tapes. Now thanks to the wizardry of Peter Moore we finally have a great version that captures the power of the day. Doug Arrowsmith used two songs in the documentary Picture My Face: The Story of Teenage Head – and here are the rest.”

Performance:
Live at Heatwave will be available as a killer deluxe package (see below for details), as well as less expensive offerings that focus solely on the 1980 performance. But either way, fans of Teenage Head are in for a special blast from the past, according to Mahon – “So kick back, crank it up, grab a cold one and transport back to Mosport Park, August 23, 1980, it’s a TEENAGE HEAD PERFORMANCE LIVE AT HEATWAVE.”

SING Deluxe Package – includes vinyl and DVD documentary film

Physical Items:
• LP: pink 180g high-quality vinyl with fluorescent green and yellow splatter
• CD: of entire album w/ bonus encore C’mon Everybody
• DVD Documentary: Picture My Face – The Story of Teenage Head
• 2’ x 3’ Poster
• 2 x 8” x 10” b/w 1980s-era band glossy photos
• 4 x 4 sticker of album cover
• Actual size Heatwave ticket stub reproduction

Digital Collectable High Resolution Items:
• MP3s of all album tracks
• Audiophile WAV files of all album tracks (including the encore track C’mon Everybody)
• Front cover of album
• Back cover of album
• Front of album insert
• Back of album insert
• 2’ X 3’ Teenage Head iconic live poster
• Two vintage setlists
• Two vintage 8” X 10” photos
• Two lyric sheets
• Heatwave ticket stub

PLUS:
• Golden Ticket to win a Fender bass guitar signed by Stephen Mahon!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: www.singmarket.com

Swedish BÜRNER Share ‘Warrior’ Single

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Swedish hard rock powerhouse BÜRNER will release their sophomore album, “Hittin’ The Target”, on September 15th, 2023 via Time To Kill Records.

Today, the band unveils the new single “Warrior”. Stream it at THIS LOCATION.

“Pulverizing guitars, demon-pounding bas and earthshaking drums makes our new single ‘Warrior’ an anthem of rock. Once again we step up to the frontline and deliver a neckbreaking, heavy metal track to the masses”.

The first video from the album, “Beer Before Glory”, is available HERE.

“Hittin’ The Target” tracklist:

1. Beer Before Glory
2. Burnerator
3. Haulin’ Ass
4. Bring Me The Fire
5. Warrior
6. Baptized In Gasoline
7. Soulmate Killer
8. Come Blow The Horn
9. Bloodstorm
10. Up Shit Creek

“After the release of ‘Baptized in Gasoline’ we continued to write new songs as always. Soon there was enough material for a second album and recording began. We always do everything with a smile and our sick sense of humor. The inspiration it comes from anything really, there are so many bands that have inspired us over the years.
Janne came up with the idea for the cover and title and work moved on. We are really happy with the result and our fans will be in for a nice surprise.
‘Hittin’ The Target’ will be our second release and once again it will be filled with hard rock’n roll riffs. The perfect soundtrack for gulping cold beer!”.

Pre-orders:
https://burner-ttk.bandcamp.com/album/hittin-the-target
https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/burner

BÜRNER call their music gasoline-fuelled rock with no brakes and with this expression they hit the nail. The three guys from Sweden don’t play stale guitar rock, but groove into R’n’R paradise. Motörhead, AC/DC, Saxon? Admittedly very big names. But you just can’t avoid mentioning those bands while describing BÜRNER. Their music sounds like a spontaneous casual jam, bursting with energy. Their sound is loud and heavy, vibrant and always catchy.

Line-up:

Björn Ohlson – Guitars/Vocals
Mats Thuresson – Bass
Jan Andersson – Drums

BÜRNER online
https://www.facebook.com/BurnerRocknRoll
https://www.instagram.com/burner_theband_official/

VANSIND to Release Debut Album “Mørket” in November

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After a very promising EP released back in 2021 and a handful of singles that sparked folk metal fans’ enthusiasm – especially the Scandinavian strain – VANSIND is finally ready to release its debut album, “Mørket”. With their feet planted firmly in the Danish soil, the band provides a solid soundtrack for battle, chain dance and raised horns with melodies inspired by folk music that meets solid metal, rumbling growls, and clean female singing. The lyrical themes are inspired by the darker side of Nordic mythology and Scandinavian history.

Where the glimmer of the eye meets the glimpse of the sword you’ll find Vansind. And, if you enter the dance, maybe you’ll get a glimpse of Valhal too.

“Mørket” will be released on LP (black vinyl, limited to 300) and digital formats via Mighty Music on November 17th, 2023. Pre-orders are available here.

The first single and official video from the album, “Grib Til Våben”, will be available tomorrow, Friday and can be pre-saved here.

Vansind was formed in the summer of 2019 as a folk-inspired metal band. The band is based in Slagelse, Denmark, though the members are from all over the country. Just as the members’ geographical difference their musical background is also vastly different (with members of Panzerchrist, Iron Fire, Vanir, Detest and Mindmare gracing the lineup), they share their love for the music and a wish to add something special to the Danish folk scene. This year alone they graced festivals such as Næstved Metalfest, Asgaard Rock Festival, Warhorns Festival (UK), Hörnerfest (DE) and Burning Q Festival (DE) and they’re now set sailing for a bigger conquering trip with their amazing debut studio album.

Lineup:
J. Asgaard – vocals
Line Burglin – vocals
Kirk Backarach – guitars
Mikael Christensen – bass
Rikke Klint Johansen – keyboards, tinwhistles, bagpipes
Danni Lyse Jelsgaard – drums

Webshop: https://bit.ly/van-mor

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Bandcamp
Spotify
Apple Music

THE FIXER Drop New Single ‘Ghosts Will Talk’

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Female-fronted powerhouse THE FIXER are back with a haunting new single, “Ghosts Will Talk,” offering a second tantalizing taste of their upcoming album “Your Lie,” set to be released on November 10th, 2023 via Wormholedeath.

Buy and stream the single HERE.

“Ghost Will Talk” delves into the haunting experience of being burdened by unresolved issues from the past. The emotionally charged lyrics speak of the struggle to find closure and peace while grappling with the specters of memories long gone.

Don’t miss out on The Fixer’s upcoming album “Your Lie,” a powerful journey through dark emotions and raw, unfiltered soundscapes.

Hailing from Canada, the female-fronted 5 piece The Fixer creates a unique soundtrack, combining heavy riffs with pop sensibilities through a dark lens. They straddle the line between metal and rock, presenting a crossover act with earworm melodies, danceable beats, and powerful vocals. Their debut album, “Your Lie,” showcases a dynamic sound with influences from goth, metal, industrial, and subtle nods to world music and EDM. The band’s live performances have gained recognition, and they continue to refine their signature “Dark.Sexy.Loud.” brand, promising a devilishly good time on stages and beyond.

Lineup:

Follow The Fixer on their social media for all the latest updates:

www.instagram.com/thefixercanada
www.facebook.com/thefixerband
www.youtube.com/@thefixercanada
thefixercanada.bandcamp.com
tinyurl.com/SpotifyTheFixer

RETERNITY Release ‘I Love The Night’ Remix Single & Lyric Video

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Just in time for their 5th anniversary, the southern German melodic metallers RETERNITY are back with a tongue-in-cheek thank you to their fans! Together with producer Andy Horn, the band has crafted an elaborate remix of the song “I Love The Night” from their 2019 debut album “Facing The Demon”.

The Nocturnal Guide remix turns the melodic rock song into an electronically grooving one that is both headbanging and danceable. “I Love The Night” is available as a digital single on all major download and streaming platforms, as well as a lyric video on the MDD YouTube channel. The band also has another surprise remix up their sleeve, which will be released later this year. Be prepared!