Following two much acclaimed EPs and a recent signing with Drakkar Entertainment, up-and-coming alternative stoner rockers BIRD’S VIEW are gearing up to take the world of rock ‘n’ roll by storm! 20 – 22 years old and they are just getting started: Their refreshing combination of a riff-driven, loud and catchy sound, that channels the flavor of groups like Foo Fighters, Turnstile or Queens Of The Stone Age, already seen them winning prestigious prizes (German Rock & Pop Award 2019, JBL Back to Stage, etc.) and working with some of the biggest names in the German music scene.
By the end of 2022, BIRD’S VIEW premiered a first sneak peak of their first full-length album, to be released in the not so distant future with Drakkar Entertainment. With “Phoning”, the band presented us a mix of grim guitars, crushing beats and catchy hooklines, now, BIRD’S VIEW have shared a high-voltage music video for their new single “Spit”! Watch the clip now streaming here:
We wanted to make the crowd look like a club show in the 90’s,” the band comments. “People jumping into people, jumping over people.Just chaos, in your face like a mic to the teeth!”
Keep your eyes and ears peeled for many more BIRD’S VIEW news and album details to follow soon!
February 24th will see the release of “Following The Steps Of Damnation”, the sophomore studio album by melodic death metal act ONTBORG, which will be coming out via Swedish label Black Lion Records. After their debut “Within The Depths Of Oblivion” in 2019, the band wanted to consequently continue their chosen path, and once again refine the combination between melodies, aggressive HM2 guitar saws and black metal influences in their songs. On “Following The Steps Of Damnation” ONTBORG unite different, but characteristic style elements to something exciting, something new. If you already liked “Within The Depths Of Oblivion”, you will love “Following The Steps Of Damnation”!
In support of the soon to be released album, the band has shared a music video for the first single “Steps Of Damnation”.
Ontborg comments:
“Steps Of Damnation is the album’s opener, with which we want to demonstrate to the fans right away what they can expect from the album. The lyrics reflect the cover artwork, where you have to walk the path to another world after death.“
Tracklist:
Steps Of Damnation
Purgatory
Echoes Of Time
Nightfall
To The North
Underneath
I Am The Night
Ending Path
Old Mother Frost
The Tower
Cover Artwork by Juanjo Castellano.
“Following The Steps Of Damnation” will be coming out on February 24th via Black Lion Records and is available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION
ONTBORG are: Lukas Flarer – Vocals, guitars Florian Reiner – Guitars Christoph Gufler – Bass Christoph Flarer – Drums
“Soul Desire”, the new album of Italian rock explorers HANGARVAIN, will be released both in digital and physical form, on February 24th through Volcano Records/The Orchard/Sony. Today the band has revealed the album tracklist and coverart.
“Soul Desire” is a sonic journey through voodoo sensations and psychedelic vibes. It’s the fifth official album of HANGARVAIN and it’s been produced between Italy and Los Angeles by Fabrizio “Fab” Grossi (Billy Gibbons, Supersonic Blues Machine, Steve Vai). “Soul Desire” includes eight tracks that mix southern rock with alternative influences preserving a solid blues background.
HANGARVAIN will start a promotional tour (that will be announced next week) the same day of the release while further anticipations and singles will be revealed before February 24th.
HANGARVAIN – Born in 2013, Hangarvain is an Italian alternative rock band with heavy southern and rootsy rock influences. Between 2014 and 2020 the band released several albums and played hundreds of shows all around Europe, opening and extensively touring with legendary international artists such as L.A. Guns, The Darkness, Y&T, Gilby Clarke (Guns N’ Roses), Hardcore Superstar, Skillet, Niterain, DGM, and many others. At the end of 2019, the band joined Danish rock veterans D.A.D. (Disneyland After Dark) on their entire European tour, treading legendary stages such as the Academy (Manchester), the Z7 (Pratteln), the Hard Club (Porto) and the Docks (Hamburg), while in 2022 Hangarvain played at Hills Of Rock Fest in Plovdiv (Bulgaria) together with Testament, Sabaton, Mercyful Faith, Behemoth and Slipknot.
Pagan black metal project UNFELLED (ft. members of WOODS OF DESOLATION, DRUDKH) will be releasing its debut full-length, ‘Pall of Endless Perdition,’ on March 10, 2023 via Season of Mist Underground Activists! The artwork, tracklist, and additional info can be found below! In conjunction, the band is now sharing the vicious first single, “The Opposer,” along with an official music video. The song and video can be found at THIS LOCATION.
UNFELLED comments on the release: “Perhaps the archetype of the album’s focus, ‘The Opposer’ musically and lyrically fuses fury and valour, whereby through death one may remain Unfelled.”
Pre-orders for ‘Pall of Endless Perdition’ are now available HERE. Pre-save the album on streaming services HERE.
The artwork for ‘Pall of Endless Perdition’ was created by Yag Mort.
Track-list: 1. An Epoch in Bloodshed (5:50) 2. The Opposer (4:39) [WATCH] 3. Wreathed Wings (4:08) 4. Veil of Perdition (6:13) 5. Transcendent Legacy (4:33) 6. Evanescent (3:13) 7. A Diadem Embattled (7:31) Total – (36:07)
Emerging Pagan black metal project Unfelled is rising from the underground to release its debut full-length, ‘Pall of Endless Perdition.’ Designed by the same mastermind behind Woods of Desolation, the project serves as a vicious and violent counterpart to its elegant and melodic predecessor, showcasing muti-instrumentalist D.’s impressive musical duality.
Formed in 2016 as a project of D. (Woods of Desolation, Remete), Unfelled first emerged with the solo demo offering ‘Beneath Distant Skies’ at the end of 2017. Expanding the line-up in 2020, fellow veterans Mitch (Austere, Dearthe) and Vlad (Drudkh, Windswept) were enlisted on vocals and drums respectively, completing the vision for the band.
Moving forward as a three-piece, the forthcoming full-length sees Unfelled pursuing heavier, more aggressive territory, yet never entirely eschewing the sense of melody and atmosphere established on the debut demo. “Musically weaving together fury and triumph, aggression and melody, the lyrics predominately center on bloodshed, war & death – the threefold cloak beneath which lies eternal darkness,” says Unfelled about the offering.
Now, upon joining forces with Season of Mist, Unfelled is ready to unleash ‘Pall of Endless Perdition.’ Without question, this record is certain to leave its black mark upon the masses.
Greek Post-Metal/Doom/Alternative band UNVERKALT sign with Argonauta Records to release their upcoming second full-length album!
Band comments: “We are thrilled to announce that we’ve signed to Argonauta Records! A label that is constantly growing and is passionate about the music they release. We are excited to collaborate with such a dedicated and hard-working team! This is the new home of our upcoming second full-length album, which is also our best work so far! We couldn’t be happier!”
Unverkalt is an artistic music project based between Athens, Greece and Berlin, Germany. Their raw and versatile vocals combined with influences rooted in post-metal, doom, and alternative scenes create a unique bond that makes Unverkalt stand out without being related to any specific music genre. Unverkalt‘s music is also inspired by European cinema, art movements, and human experiences, embracing darkness and romanticism.
The band was established in 2017 by guitarist Themis Ioannou and vocalist Dimitra Kalavrezou in Athens, Greece. Guitarist George Stamkos joined the band during the recordings of their debut album “L’Origine du Monde”, which was issued in November 2020, attracting positive feedback from all over the world. During 2021 and 2022 the band toured for the promotion of the album, playing shows across Greece and central Europe.
Shortly after the debut album’s release, Unverkalt entered the studio to record their second full-length studio album in Berlin, Germany. Bassist Spyros Olivotos joined the group in 2022, contributing to the finalization of the album. Their next chapter shows clearly that the band acquires its own identity and has a complete vision of their musical direction. The upcoming record will be released via Argonauta Records in 2023.
The Commoners photo by JC Polien – Troy Redfern photo by Will Carter
Two of the hottest blues rock acts have joined forces to embark on what promises to be one of the most exciting co-headline tours in recent years. Critically acclaimed roots/blues rockers The Commoners embark on a 15-date UK tour in April 2023 with the UK’s King of slide guitar, Troy Redfern.
Planet Rock’s 48-hour ticket pre-sale starts 10am on Wednesday 11th January 2023 via the exclusive ticketing link HERE.
“The Commoners are back, and clearly they mean business.” – Classic Rock
“A killer album from start to finish, The Commoners have delivered a real beauty dripping in quality, rich in its roots/rock heritage, they’ve absolutely nailed it.” – Rock N Load
The Commoners will perform tracks from their current album “Find A Better Way” which includes the singles “Fill My Cup,” “Find A Better Way,” and “Too Much.”
Classic Rock Magazine describes the new album as “Rootsy, soulful and bluesy, these are timeless songs steeped in classic rock tradition.”
The band is comprised of Chris Medhurst (lead vocals), Ross Hays Citrullo (guitar), Ben Spiller (bass guitar), Adam Cannon (drums), and Miles Evans (keyboards).
“Find A Better Way” was produced and mixed by the band’s guitarist Ross Hayes Citrullo, while the title track single was mixed by award-winning record Australian record producer Kevin Shirley (Joe Bonamassa, Black Crowes, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin).
Watch the music video for the “Find A Better Way” single HERE.
“Troy Redfern really comes over as a breath of fresh air in the blues rock world today. There isn’t one wasted moment on the album.” – Music News.com
“Troy Redfern has the best record of his career on his hands with The Wings of Salvation. Highly recommended.” – Rock Blues Muse
Hot off from winning Hard Rock Hell’s “Blues Artist of the Year” award and following hot on the heels of his recent singles “Come On,” “Gasoline,” “Sweet Carolina,” and “Mercy,” Troy Redfern’s current album, “The Wings of Salvation” has fast become the critics’ favourite and best-selling album to date.
After releasing an unprecedented six albums in just under two years, “The Wings of Salvation,” is being hailed as Redfern’s most compelling work to date. The album highlights Redfern’s powerfully edgy vocal delivery, condensed song writing skills, tight arrangements, complimented by his trademark “firebrand” slide guitar playing, giving him the moniker of Britain’s King of Slide Guitar.
Classic Rock Magazine made “The Wings of Salvation” their “Blues Album of the Month,” and said, “Sweet Carolina, thankfully, is more Bolan-Stones stomp than Neil Diamond syrup, while Come On is the best here, sharing a little bit of DNA with ZZ Top’s La Grange and stealing Muddy Waters’ pay-off (‘Got my mojo workin’). At this creative pace, you couldn’t catch him in a runaway stagecoach.”
Over the past 15 months, Troy has toured the UK with Robert Jon & The Wreck, The Quireboys, The Sweet,DARE, and When Rivers Meet, picking up new fans every step of the way. Championed by the UK’s Planet Rock, Troy’s singles “Come On” and “Sweet Carolina” have had repeated plays on the classic rock radio station’s main playlist. Troy recently played Planet Rock’sRockstock Festival and will play Planet Rock’sWinter’s End Festival on February 5, 2023.
Watch Troy’s music video for his single “Sweet Carolina”HERE.
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