PRIME CREATION have released their new video for third single ‘Erased’, taken from the band’s upcoming album “Tell Freedom I Said Hello” that will be released on August 25, 2023 as Digipack CD, Yellow / Gold / Red Splatter Vinyl limited to 300 copies worldwide and digital streaming/download format.
Recorded and Engineered by Prime Creation at Silent Wall Recordings Studio except drums, recorded and engineered by Niels Nielsen at Gardenia Studio Produced by Niels Nielsen & Prime Creation Mixed & mastered by Niels Nielsen at Nielsen Søund Artwork, graphic design & layout by Giannis Nakos at Remedy Art Design Video made by: Rasmus Arnell (Director/Camera/Edit/VFX)
Prime Creation: Esa Englund – Vocals Robin Arnell – Lead Guitar Rami Tainamo – Rhythm Guitar Henrik Weimedal – Bass Guitar Kim Arnell – Drums
Brazilian death-thrashers TORTURE SQUAD have unleashed the second new single, “Hell Is Coming”, off of their upcoming new album, “Devilish”, due out September 22nd 2023 via Time To Kill Records.
The band comments: “’Hell is Coming’ is a progressive death metal piece inspired by the online game ‘Diablo IV’, where Lilith is the main character. In the music video, Lilith is played by the 5 times world champion in cosplay and drag queen Mauricio Somenzari, aka Slowakia”.
“Devilish” is an album surrounded by a dark atmosphere, its lyrics show urges experienced in our century, such as the constant degradation of the Amazon rainforest and the population increasingly affected by psychological illnesses such as anxiety and depression. At the same time, it opens windows of escape for an imaginary world inspired by games, series and fiction books.
In their second album with the new lineup, Mayara Puertas (Voice), Rene Simionato (Guitar), Castor (Bass) and Amilcar Christófaro (Drums) transcend the sound of extreme metal with maturity, incorporating progressive metal, influences from Brazilian music and symphonic elements.
The album also honors Brazilian heroes with a participation of Andreas Kisser (Sepultura) in the track “Buried Alive”, and a tribute to Rickson Gracie the resilient fighter of Jiu Jitsu considered one of the greatest legends in this sport, the theme of the track “Warrior”. The band also mobilized several musicians related to indigenous causes in their country to collaborate on the song “Uatumã”, making an appeal for the preservation of the Amazon in a song that flows in an powerful way with the speeches of the indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire and tribal rhythms.
For the cover art, the band had Marcelo Vasco, a Brazilian illustrator who has already created artworks for Slayer, Dimmu Borgir, Soulfly among others.
Tracklist:
01 Hell is Coming 02 Flukeman 03 Buried Alive 04 Warrior 05 Sanctuary 06 Uatumã 07 Thoth 08 Mabus 09 Find My Way 10 Gaia 11 Farewell To Mankind 12 The Last Journey
Step into the realm of mind-bending melodies and technical prowess as OBSCURA presents their highly anticipated live album, A Celebration I – Live in North America, which will be released on October 27th via Nuclear Blast Records.
Witness the sheer brilliance of this German metal band as they take the stage by storm, leaving audiences spellbound with their awe-inspiring performance.
A Celebration I – Live in North America takes you on a mesmerizing journey through their iconic discography, featuring fan-favorites from albums like Cosmogenesis, Omnivium, Akroasis, Diluvium and the chart-breaking A Valediction. Experience the sheer energy and raw intensity of their stage presence, captured flawlessly in this one-of-a-kind live recording.
Not only does this live album showcase OBSCURA’s unparalleled musical mastery, but it also offers a glimpse into their latest studio release, A Valediction. Immerse yourself in the sonic landscapes of their most recent opus, as they explore new depths and push the boundaries of metal.
Mixed & Mastered by award-winning producer and engineer Fredrik Nordström, in Gothenburg, Sweden, where mastermind Steffen Kummerer collaborated with him for one week on the live material.
The recordings were all made in the USA, Canada and Mexico between 2022 and 2023 as part of the “A Valediction World Tour”.
Today, we get a taste with a stunning live video for the track ´The Anticosmic Overload´ from the album Cosmogenesis, filmed by Vincent Grundke, who has been accompanying the band as a videographer and photographer since 2021.
Steffen Kummerer comments: “A Celebration I – Live in North America covers a selection of concerts we performed in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico between 2022 and 2023 as part of the „A Valediction World Tour“. Within 20 years, we are looking towards the first live album of Obscura, spiked with songs of our last five releases. It was a pleasure working through every recorded show to pick the best song, the loudest possible audience and a stellar performance by a band that’s on fire. As a first impression, we choose „The Anticosmic Overload“ performed in the United States of America, since this was the first song ever we performed in North America back in 2009.”
Tracklist 1. Forsaken 2. Emergent Evolution 3. Ode To The Sun 4. The Anticosmic Overload 5. Septuagint 6. A Valediction 7. Ocean Gateways 8. Akroasis 9. Orbital Elements II 10. Incarnated
Finland’s biggest arena tour Heavy Christmas, which has already become a tradition, is coming to us again bigger than ever. Tickets for the tour conquering Finnish arenas will be on sale on Friday 25. August at 9:00 am at https://www.lippu.fi 🙌
The theme of the tour that conquered the hearts of Finns, bringing together families, friends and neighbours together, has been released in 2013, the Heavy Christmas album that has sold triple platinum. The album will be played in its entirety at every concert. A remixed 10-year anniversary version of the hit album will also be released via Universal Music.
Over the years, the tour has seen some special guests and included top names in the Finnish metal world. This year is no exception either. Special guests and local singers of the tour will be announced later.
HEAVY XMAS TOUR 2023 17.11.2023 Peurunka Arena, Laukaa 18.11.2023 Lahtihalli, Lahti 19.11.2023 Promenade, Pori 21.11.2023 Acoustics, Ylivieska 22.11.2023 Secrets, Ways 23.11.2023 Kuhmo-talo, Kuhmo 24.11 2023 Kaukametsä, Kajaani 25.11.2023 IKH, Kauhajoki 26.11.2023 Campus Hall, Kokkola 30.11.2023 Ikaalinen Spa, Ikaalinen 01.12.2023 Gatorade Center, Turkey 02.12.2023 Ice Hall, Helsinki 03.12.2023 Satama Arena, Kotka 04.12.2023 Old Arena, Hyvinkää 05.12.2023 Johnson, arena 07.12.2023 Eino Säisä hall, Iisalmi 08.12.2023 Oulu Hall, Oulu 09.12.2023 The Nokia Arena, Tampere 12.12.2023 Lappeenranta- Sali, Lappeenrante 13.12.2023 Network Factory, Hämeenlinna 14.12.2023 Michael, Mikkeli 15.12.2023 Kuopio Hall, Kuopio 16.12.2023 Pavilion, Jyväskylä
Be ready next week on Friday 25.8. 9am and get your tickets now!
One of the best-known voices in rock, SCOTT STAPP, reconnects with a “Higher Power” on his new single, out today, from his forthcoming album with Napalm Records. Born during the dark and difficult isolation of quarantine, “Higher Power” is a propulsive track that turns the singer’s own near-death experiences into an acknowledgement of grace.
SCOTT STAPP says about “Higher Power”: “Life’s mysteries can be unraveled by listening to one’s inner voice. For me, that means leaning on my faith in God and listening to His voice to guide me through the struggles and darkness. For others, whether it’s through art, nature, science, family, or a combination of all, tapping into a higher power is an individualized process that requires an open mind and a willingness to flow with a force that’s greater than the individual.”
The new single and upcoming album (to be announced) continues Stapp’s triumphant Napalm-fueled return to the top of radio and album charts in the US and UK, which began with the 2019 release of The Space Between the Shadows. That album debuted at #3 on the Billboard Current Rock Albums chart; #3 on the Billboard Current Hard Music Albums chart; #4 on the Billboard Record Label Independent Current Albums chart; #10 on the Billboard Current Physical Albums chart; and #10 on the Billboard Top Current Albums chart in the US, while landing at #3 on the UK’s official Rock and Metal Chart.
“Higher Power” was written by SCOTT STAPP and Scott Stevens, and produced by longtime collaborators Scott Stevens and Marti Fredericksen. The single was mixed by Chris Baseford and mastered by Ted Jensen.
About SCOTT STAPP: One of the most iconic voices in rock, SCOTT STAPP first emerged as the high-energy, post-grunge frontman of Creed. With anthems like “Higher,”“My Own Prison,” “My Sacrifice,” and “With Arms Wide Open,” the band sold over 50 million albums, including a Diamond certification. Throughout the early 2000’s, Creed broke airplay records, sold out arenas, earned countless Billboard Music Awards and American Music Awards, and a Grammy for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group. As a solo artist, Stapp has released the Platinum-certified The Great Divide (2005), Proof of Life (2013) which featured his first solo #1, “Slow Suicide,” and 2019’s The Space Between The Shadows. In April 2024, Stapp will reunite with his Creed bandmates for the first time in a decade, as he returns in fighting form and stands as an inspiration to others who are struggling.
Italian progressive metallers NOVERIA have released a video for ‘Ascent’, third single taken from the new album ‘The Gates of the Underworld’ to be released on August 25th via Scarlet Records.
The modern progressive metal agenda: Noveria’s goal is to create a complete headbanging experience with a melodic twist, combining massive and heavy riffs with dark atmospheric keyboards along with technically challenging solo sections and memorable vocal lines.
‘The Gates of The Underworld’ takes things to a personal level, each song featuring real life stories from the band as well as from the fans. The human condition is ever present with all its challenges and mysteries, explored through the lens of both scientific research and lived experience.
With their new album, Noveria will take you on a wild roller-coaster ride through a psychotic break, escaping a narcissistic relationship, the aftermath of surviving a heart attack, a near death experience, and much more!
Noveria features members of DGM, Ethernity, Epysode and Paul Gilbert (live)
produced by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio
cover & artwork by Nicolas Spreutels
NOVERIA:
Francesco Corigliano – vocals Francesco Mattei – guitar Julien Spreutels – keyboards Andrea Arcangeli – bass Davide Calabretta – drums
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
