FORTUNE CHILD Release Official Music Video for ‘All I Wanna Know’

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FL based Rock band FORTUNE CHILD has revealed the official music video for their newest single, “All I Wanna Know.” Imbued with classic guitar licks and an infectious groove, “All I Wanna Know” was mixed / engineered by Ben McLeod (All Them Witches).

“All I Wanna Know” is the next step towards what we feel is becoming our new sound. It holds true to our Rock roots, but there’s also a bit of a sonic expedition in the mid section, and the visual that goes along with the video hints at that as well. We’ve got a lot of genre-bending in our future and we feel like this is our first real leap in that direction as a trio.” – FORTUNE CHILD

Soul – Blues. Three fundamental sounds that new power trio, Fortune Child, blend and mold to create serious sonic badassery. Over the course of one year, Christian Powers (lead vocals/drums,) Buddy Crump (guitarist,) and Jon Ward (bassist) have begun to redefine the Rock genre while still holding true to their roots. Boasting powerful leads, long jams, and a genre-bending sound, the band is carving a path of its own with the guidance and experience of engineer Ben McLeod and legendary producer/engineer Kevin Elson (Journey / Mr. Big / Lynyrd Skynyrd).

In the short time that they’ve been together, Fortune Child has already taken to the stage with the likes of Cedric Burnside, All Them Witches, The Georgia Thunderbolts, Blacktop Mojo, Classless Act and many more to come. Along with their on-stage accomplishments, the group has done just as much off stage. Fortune Child won the 2022 Great Atlantic Southern Rock Revival spotlight presented by iHeart Radio and Planet Radio, landing them a slot on the southeast’s newest Rock festival of the year. The press quickly latched on to the release of their debut album, “Close to the Sun”, including Yahoo! News, as well as a handful of radio stations across the US. This created the foundation to what is now quickly becoming a core fanbase for this young Rock outfit. December saw their most recent single, “Fool Me Once”, and will be followed by a monthly release beginning January of the new year.

HUNTING GIANTS Cast Away the Pain of the Past w/ Video ‘Kindred’

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L-R – Corey Wharton (Bass), Bradley Trivett (Guitar), Daniel Beavington (Drums), Stephen Atkey (Vocals) – Photographer Credit – Bradley Trivett

Canadian progressive grunge rockers HUNTING GIANTS are sharing their next video for the track “Kindred” off their latest album “Mythos” released this past November. ​“Mythos” is the new crowning achievement from Hunting Giants who have put in many years of musical work, writing, and recording while gigging and enduring quarantine as a band during the Covid pandemic. The album’s goal is to grab listeners and amaze them with intricate woven stories, energetic riffs, and distinctive vocals. The album is meant to be an adventure, with each track having its own flavour and setting; the songs are worlds unto themselves. All of the music on the release contribute to a listening experience that is much more than the sum of its parts. The material is an addictive encounter that will keep you coming back.

The band explains in further detail about “Kindred”:

“Opening up with the flight of guitars as they soar over a pounding bass riff, this song is about casting away the pain and trauma of the past and coming together as allies with those whom we once saw as enemies. The open chords of the chorus leave room for the bass and percussion to accent the coming riff as the vocal sing about the power of unification. The bridge drops into a monologue where our protagonist is faced with one final challenge. This gives way to a last verse where we as the listener are given the choice to decide what happens in our futures. The triumphant outro hints of Queens of the Stone Age as the vocal harmonies ease into a final harmonized note.”

Hunting Giants is recommended for those who enjoy 90s grunge, heavy rock, and prog, especially fans of Alice In Chains, I Mother Earth, Soundgarden, Tool, and Audioslave.

“Mythos” is available on CD and digital at the following links:

CD order – https://huntinggiants.com/product-category/mythos-albums/​
Digital – Huntinggiants.bandcamp.com, Apple Music, Spotify.

Previous music videos can be viewed on Hunting Giants‘ YouTube channel HERE.

Hunting Giants is:
Corey Wharton – Bass Guitar
Stephen Atkey – Vocals
Bradley Trivett – Guitar
Daniel Beavington – Drums

THE INTEMPERATE SONS Release Official Music Video for Latest Single ‘Unrealized’

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Indie rock band THE INTEMPERATE SONS released their new single “Unrealized” to all major platforms! The single is from their highly anticipated new album Game of Keep Away that will be released via FRAME|WORK in 2023.

“The first cut off the upcoming album, Game of Keep Away is called “Unrealized”. The Intemperate Sons once again teamed up with Amir Derakh at the producing and mixing helm to work on this track and the second album to be released in 2023. “Unrealized” is the story of being trapped within the walls of your mind and the self-destructive ways you end up keeping yourself there while everyone around you sees your potential. The Intemperate Sons will follow up the single release with a new video on 1/6/2023 that was filmed by Ardent Owl Media and Ryan Whitehead. The track was recorded at The Kitchen Recording Studios in Dallas, TX. All mastering is done by Mike Marsh Mastering in the U.K. ” says the band.

“Unrealized” can be streamed at: https://ffm.to/tisunrealized

WATCH the Official Music Video here.

Formed in the summer of 2019 in Dallas, TX, The Intemperate Sons are an up-and-coming alternative rock band that are a cool concoction of hard rock mixed with folk and grunge. The band has earned a serious reputation of writing and performing tracks that scratch deep into the groove of the human experience. There is no shortage of darkness to their writing style. Their music has a total retro vibe with many guitar driven tracks stacked on top of a groovy rhythm section. Their heavier retro style sits perfectly under the two and three-part vocal harmonies that are a huge part of their sound. The Intemperate Sons are a family band with its members Keith Watson (drums), Jake Watson (guitars), and Max Watson (vocals, guitars, keys) all being related by blood. Mark Marks provides the groove at bass to tie it all together. It has been said that musicians that are related form unique sounds and communicate on a frequency only they can understand. This frequency has become engrained in their songwriting, arrangements, guitar melodies, and vocal harmonies. The band has been compared to Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, and REM.

The Intemperate Sons are:
Max Watson (vocals, backing vocals, guitars, keys, bass)
Jake Watson (guitars, bass and backing vocals)
Keith Watson (drums, backing vocals)
Mark Marks (bass)

The Intemperate Sons Show Dates:
Sat Jan 14 @ Hanover’s Draught Haus in Pflugerville, TX
Sat Jan 28 @ Rob’s Billiards Sports Bar w/Empire Cats in Euless, TX
Sat Feb 11 @ O’Riley’s in Dallas, TX
Sat Mar 18 @ Viper Room in West Hollywood, CA

NONPOINT Announce Immersive “Twisted Wizard of Oz” Themed Tour with Special Guests Blacktop Mojo + Sumo Cyco

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Attention rock/metal music fans! Follow the yellow brick road to The Emerald Cities Tour, featuring NONPOINT with special guests Blacktop Mojo and Sumo Cyco. This all immersive “Twisted Wizard of Oz” themed tour will transport you from the second you walk in the venue with visuals and amazing live performances that are sure to have you pitting in the mynical streets of Munchkinland!

The tour will be traveling through their top cities, including Virginia Beach, Houston, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, and Tampa (Ybor City). This is your chance to take a musical journey and witness the critically acclaimed live shows of Nonpoint, Blacktop Mojo, and Sumo Cyco firsthand. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rock out in the Land of Oz.. Get your tickets now before they’re all gone!

Additionally you’ll have the chance to gain access to watch them soundcheck, get autographs, early access to the venue and merchandise, snap some pics with the band in front of the stage, then make your way to THEIR TOUR BUS to listen to unreleased demos from 1997, demos they’re currently working on and be a part of the music making process as one of their VIPs, because after listening you get to vote on which songs Nonpoint should work on next to release to the public. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!

Tickets on sale now at nonpoint.com

2023 The Emerald Cities Tour Dates:

March 2nd – Virginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27
March 3rd – Fredericksburg, VA @ Hard Times Four Mile Park
March 4th – Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligans
March 5th – Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819
March 7th – Johnson City, TN @ Capones
March 8th – Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero
March 10th – Tampa, FL @ The Ritz Ybor
March 11th – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
March 12th – Jacksonville, FL @ Underbelly
March 14th – Chattanooga, TN @ Barrelhouse Ballroom
March 15th – Nashville, TN @ Basement East
March 17th – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Hell)
March 18th – Biloxi, MS @ Point Cadet Plaza
March 19th – Little Rock, AR @ Rev Room
March 21st – Lawrence, KS @ Bottleneck
March 22nd – Tulsa, OK @ Vanguard
March 24th – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
March 25th – Dallas, TX @ Trees
March 26th – San Antonio, TX @ Rock Box

Nonpoint is:
Elias Soriano (Lead Vocals)
Robb Rivera (Drums)
Rasheed Thomas (Guitar /Backing Vocals)
Adam Woloszyn (Bass)
Jason Zeilstra (Lead Guitar)

HYAENA Return with Two Re-Recorded Singles from Historic Album “The Ground, The Light, The Sound”

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“The Birth,” featured on HYAENA‘s album “The Ground, The Light, The Sound,” was re-recorded this year for its 30th anniversary, giving it new life! The track was recorded at La Fucina Studio by the legendary Giacomo Jac Salani. On keyboards we have Andrea Zingoni, on bass Massimiliano Leggieri, Gabriele Bellini on guitar and Michel Agostini on drums.

Another re-recorded single “DANCE UNDER THE MOON” is ONLINE!
A song originally released on “The Ground, The Light, The Sound” in 1992, it has been re-recorded by Gabriele Bellini, Massimiliano Leggieri and Andrea Zingoni! The track was recorded at La Fucina Studio by Giacomo Jac Salani. Drums played by Michel Agostini.

SLEGEST Reveal New Single + Video ‘Forløysning og Rus’ from Upcoming Album

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Dark Essence Records will kick off 2023 with the release of “Avstand”, the fourth full-length album from Norwegian Heavy Rockers SLEGEST, and, whilst fans are waiting for the 20th January so that they can get their hands on it, the label has today released a new single from the album, together with an accompanying video.
 
“Forløysning og Rus” is the track that has been chosen, and its title and content have a particular significance for the band, as they explain:
 
“Forløysning og Rus” means “redemption and intoxication”, two important components in SLEGEST. The song bursts with energy and nasty riffs, and can easily be played at maximum volume.

The single “Forløysning og Rus” can be streamed or downloaded from a number of services at this location.

Whilst the video, which was filmed  by Håvard Nesbø and is shot at an abandoned farm and an old house of worship in the band’s hometown of Leikanger, can be seen on YouTube, below.

Formed  in 2010 by guitarist and vocalist Ese, SLEGEST started life as a solo project and it wasn’t until 2013 that it evolved into a recording and live band.  Aside from Ese, today’s lineup comprises Sør on guitars, Hövard on bass, and the newly announced drummer Chris.  In fact, it is the arrival of Chris, whose previous experience playing live with the band has stood him in good stead, has proved to be significant for SLEGEST in that “Avstand” is the first album on which Ese does not play drums himself.

Known for their no-nonsense, head banging heavy rock,  “Avstand”  marks a change to SLEGEST’s hard-hitting heavy metal sound.  It is still very much SLEGEST, with its trademark Black Metal and Classic 70’s and 80’s heavy rock overtones, but this time the band has chosen to freshen things up by upping the tempo a bit.  

Inspired by Nietzsche’s The Birth of Tragedy, “Avstand”  was mixed by Herbrand Larsen at the Conclave & Earshot Studio, and mastered by Iver Sandøy at the Duper/Solslottet Studio, both in Bergen.  With artwork by Tom Korsvold, “Avstand” Tracklisting is as follows:

1. Innsikt
2. Evigheit på Evigheit
3. Forløysning og Rus
4. Vinterkristus
5. Gåte
6. Er det deg Livet?
7. Til det Største som Finst
8. Oh Baby (Status Quo cover)

“Avstand” will be available in CD, Vinyl and Digital formats and is now available to pre-order from
https://link.darkessencerecords.no/Slegest_Avstand

SLEGEST are set to join KAMPFAR on a series of dates in Norway during January and February.  Routing is as follows:

JANUARY
Fri 20: Rockeeller / John Dee / Centrum Scene, Oslo
Sat 21: Verkstedhallen & Lobbyen, Trondheim
FEBRUARY
Fri 03: Ovenpaa, Kopervik
Sat 04: Hulen, Bergen

More information about SLEGEST can be found on the band’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/slegestofficial or on their website at https://www.slegest.no