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THE ZENITH PASSAGE Unleash “Datalysium” LP, Out Now, Release Video for Title Track

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 23, 2023
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Photo by Stephanie Cabral

Datalysium, the second full-length studio album from Los Angeles progressive death metal outfit THE ZENITH PASSAGE, is out today on Metal Blade Records! In celebration of its release, a video for the monstrous title track has been unveiled.

Featuring an overhauled lineup that sees original guitarist/keyboardist/backing vocalist Justin McKinney joined by guitarist Christopher Beattie (Dreamer), vocalist Derek Rydquist (ex-The Faceless, John Frum), and bassist Brandon Giffin (ex-The Faceless, Cynic), Datalysium finds THE ZENITH PASSAGE further pushing disparate influences to the forefront of their sound. Relentless from start to finish, the record is a flawless marriage of technical head-fuckery, atmosphere, melody, and shifting dynamics, constantly demanding the listener’s undivided attention. From opener “The Axiom Of Error” with its stop-start attack to the agitated, richly textured and unstoppable “Synaptic Depravation,” or the dramatic, lush and epic closing title track, THE ZENITH PASSAGE is relentlessly creative and insistently push their sound in interesting, engrossing directions.

Decibel Magazine notes, “The songs move in the same creepy, gangly manner daddy longlegs spider prances across the room when you’re trying to obliterate it with fuzzy slippers.” Metal Wani lauds a, “near-perfect technical death metal record,” adding, “Their skill of playing with tempos and timing continue to astound and amaze, without losing the ferocity of being primarily a death metal band,” while Metal Injection wrote plainly upon hearing “Divinertia II,” “it rips!“

Watch the official video for Datalysium‘s title track at THIS LOCATION.

Datalysium was recorded between McKinney’s home studio and Rydquist’s apartment, with some vocals tracked at Flatline Audio with Dave Otero (Cattle Decapitation, Wake), who also mixed the album. McKinney handled the tracking, while they brought in Ryan Williams (The Black Dahlia Murder, John Frum) to produce some of the bass and vocals.

Datalysium is out today on standard LP, limited-edition LP, CD, and digital formats, available at: metalblade.com/thezenithpassage. Also watch the previously released performance video for “Divinertia II” HERE and the video for “Lexicontagion” HERE.

https://www.instagram.com/thezenithpassage
https://twitter.com/ZenithPassage
https://www.facebook.com/TheZenithPassage
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheZenithPassage
https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/the-zenith-passage
https://thezenithpassage.bigcartel.com

ICE SUCKERS Release New Single ‘You Are Like My Cat’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 22, 2023
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ICE SUCKERS‘ new single ‘You Are Like My Cat’ is released today, available digitally, on all the best music stores, and also on 7″ inch vinyl! Ready to get carried away by the 80s rock sound?

Get the single at https://music.apple.com/us/album/you-are-like-my-cat-single/1696561713

ICE SUCKERS were born from the mind of LGD of Anguish Force as a local Hard’n’Heavy band from the Isarco Valley. Soon the line-up members decided to devote themselves to something else. The pieces for an album, however, are there and LGD decided to record them, calling a lot of friends as guests on the project. The result is a pleasant and at times brilliant record that sounds completely Hardrock 80s. A few years passed and in the meantime the collaboration with Mr. Jack, singer and owner of Wanikyia Record also led to talk about the Ice Suckers and how it would be interesting to give a follow-up to the first record given the enormous potential. Words were not slow to lead to actions and in short time joined the project Ivan Dalia ex Evenfall and already present in the first work, the talented Steve Volta of Perpetual Fire and Pino Scotto band and drummer Luca Bonardi formerly with Monnalyza.

More information at https://www.facebook.com/ICE-SUCKERS-864337316993227

CORNERS OF SANCTUARY Sign with Sodeh Records + Announce New Bass Player

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 22, 2023
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Traditional Philly Metal headbangers CORNERS OF SANCTUARY (COS) have announced their recent signing with SODEHRecords.

The new signing with SODEH Records has select tracks from the COS catalog being reissued and a new cover song EP, “Taking Cover,” available digitally through the label on August 1st.

“We are excited about partnering with SODEH Records,” said COS guitarist and founder Mick Michaels. “We are hitting the ground running with the label and plan to have new music out sooner than later.”

“Taking Cover” will contain previously released cover songs including “Rock of Ages,” “Bringing on the Heartbreak,” and “Breaking the Law.” The digital EP will also include two new cover tracks, The Osmonds‘ “Crazy Horses,” and Warrant‘s “Inside Out.”

“It was a lot of fun working on these covers….definitely a learning experience, “said Michaels.”But our thing is original Heavy Metal….so we are going to be getting back to business moving forward.”

Between shows, the band is currently in the studio working on an all new, original EP titled “Metal Up,” which is slated to release later this fall.

COS has also announced the addition of new bass player David St. John to the band’s lineup.

“DSJ has come out swinging. The energy he’s bringing is not only inspirational, it is contagious…definitely a welcomed addition,” Michaels said.

Since the band’s UK tour this past April, Corners of Sanctuary continues to add dates for the remainder of 2023 including their fourth show with SonarFest in August, supporting Sponge again in September, several benefits performances, and opening for the Heavy Metal tribute act Denim and Leather in October and November. See schedule below.

Live shows:

August 4th – Sonarfest 2023 – Halftime Sports Bar – Newark, DE – Presented by Awenasa Entertainment
September 9th – Jabber Jaws – w/Illusions of Grandeur – Allentown, PA – Presented by Eville Empire LIVE
September 23rd – Halftime Sports Bar – w/Sponge – Newark, DE – Presented by Vertigo Entertainment
September 30th – The Rusty Nail – Metal to the Max Night – Ardmore, PA
October 21st – Kaycee Ray’s – w/Demin and Leather – Vineland, NJ
November 4th – Halftime Sports Bar – w/Denim and Leather – Newark, DE
November 11th – Veterans Suicide Awareness Metalfest – Bar XIII – Wilmington, DE – Presented by Ironhead Entertainment

Corners of Sanctuary online:
Official: http://www.cornersofsanctuary.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CornersofSanctuary
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/COSnROLL
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com
Linktree: http://www.linktr.ee/CornersofSanctuary

COS on Spotify

THE SCARLET OPERA Enchant with New Single ‘That Kind Of Woman’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 22, 2023
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Photo Credit – Kirby Gladstein

Back with another empowering anthem, the hottest rock band in Los Angeles THE SCARLET OPERA releases a new single entitled “That Kind Of Woman” today via SB Projects/Republic Records. Listen to That Kind Of Woman” HERE.
 
On “That Kind Of Woman,” synths echo underneath a swing drum beat as frontman Luka Bazulka’s animated delivery instantly captivates. Between eruptions of live piano and guitar, he tells a provocative story capped off by the refrain, “She’s that kind of woman, do as she please.” Yet, he also issues a cheeky warning, “Fall in love but you shouldn’t.” As always, it delivers on a promise to expect the unexpected from The Scarlet Opera!

On the song, The Scarlet Opera says, “It’s meant to be as biting as it is frivolous, as commanding as it is careless. ‘That Kind Of Woman’ takes life by the tassels, toying with them like a bored cat. She’s your mother, Hollywood starlet, hottest infatuation, boyfriend, angel, and harlot. She’s within everyone – and she’s ready, even when you aren’t.”

The single lands in the wake of the group’s debut Comedy EP, which features breakout singles “The Place To Be,” “Big City Thing,” “Alive,” and “Riot.” Amassing millions of streams to date, it landed acclaim courtesy of Jezebel, Just Jared, and more. HITS Daily Double proclaimed, “The Scarlet Opera blends classic arena pomp rock, neon-bright ’80s pop and more than a dash of Broadway-style virtuosity into an infectious, gender-blending cocktail that its burgeoning fan base finds utterly intoxicating.”

Hot off a North American tour supporting Ava Max (watch tour recaps HERE & HERE) and electrifying performances at LA Pride In The Park and San Diego Pride, The Scarlet Opera will be unveiling more music very soon.

The Scarlet Opera:
Inspired by the scarlet lettering of the misunderstood and misrepresented- the music, the shows, the glamour are all devoted to the outcasts- to the sexually liberated- those who are divine – ladies and gentlemen and everyone in between – welcome to the opera.

About The Scarlet Opera:
Fusing the grandeur of the theatre with the raw energy of rock and roll, The Scarlet Opera – a five piece band hailing from Los Angeles – offers an escape into the throes of love, lust, glamour, and passion. Formed as ‘Perta’ in 2016 and reborn in 2022, The Scarlet Opera is led by lyricist and frontman Luka Bazulka, whose authentic narrative and vocal prowess are matched only by the musical talents of band members Colin Kenrick [keyboard], Daniel Zuker [bass], Justin Siegal [drums], and Chance Taylor [guitar]. The band’s origins are tied to one fateful night when Colin, upon witnessing Luka perform an inspiring solo vocal set, enlisted long time friends and seasoned musicians Daniel, Chance, and Justin to provide a new dimension to what was already brimming with potential. Word of packed venues and a captivating live show soon drew the attention of SB Projects and Republic Records, who turned to hit songwriter and producer David Stewart [BTS, Jonas Brothers] to collaborate, inspire, and further ignite an already growing fire. With the recent release of their debut EP Comedy, The Scarlet Opera is poised to make their mark.

More info at: TikTok // Instagram // YouTube

DAMNATION’S HAMMER Reveal Album Details & Music Video for First Single ‘Sutter Cane’, Feat. MY DYING BRIDE’s Aaron Stainthorpe

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 22, 2023
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[photo: Barrie Thompson]

Building on the foundations set by their previous 2019-album, “Unseen Planets, Deadly Spheres”, September 15, 2023 will see DAMNATION’S HAMMER release their much-awaited, forthcoming magnum opus titled “Into The Silent Nebula“!

On their third album, DAMNATION’S HAMMER unleashes eight songs of relentless heavy metal, incorporating the band’s trademark doom-laden groove. Once again produced by Mark Mynett, “Into The Silent Nebula” will feature guest appearances from Rotting Christ’s Sakis, Aaron Stainthorpe of My Dying Bride and Fenriz from Darkthrone!

Give ear, today, DAMNATION’S HAMMER are presenting a first single, the colossal album opener “Sutter Cane“ (feat. Aaron Stainthorpe)! A video clip is now premiering here:

The band comments:

“”Sutter Cane” is based on the film “In The Mouth Of Madness”. Sutter Cane is the protagonist from the film, he’s a horror novel writer who goes missing before the release of his latest book, “In The Mouth Of Madness”. It turns out that what Cane is writing is becoming reality: He’s opening a gateway to other worlds allowing an unspeakable horror to spill into our reality!

That’s Aaron Stainthorpe from My Dying Bride at 02:51 minutes wanting to know “Do you read Sutter Cane?”

Set to be released as CD Digipak, Ltd. Vinyl LP and Digital formats on September 15, 2023 through Massacre Records, the album pre-sale is now available at THIS LOCATION!

“Into The Silent Nebula” track listing:

  1. Sutter Cane – feat. Aaron Stainthorpe (My Dying Bride)
  2. Do Not Disturb The Watchmaker
  3. Outpost 31 – feat. Fenriz (Darkthrone)
  4. Into The Silent Nebula
  5. The Silent Nebula – feat. Sakis Tolis (Rotting Christ)
  6. The Call Of The Void
  7. The Hex iv
  8. The Moon And The Waters Of Death

DAMNATION’S HAMMER Live:
08.08.2023 UK London – The Underworld Camden
09.08.2023 UK Manchester – Rebellion

Album Line-Up:
Tim Preston – Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Ady Farnell – Lead Guitar
Jamie Fowler – Bass
Gary Bevan – Drums

For More Info Visit:
http://www.damnationshammer.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/Damnations-Hammer-192388110818548
https://www.instagram.com/damnations_hammer
https://www.youtube.com/@damnationshammer7479

METAL DE FACTO Announce New Album “Land of the Rising Sun part I”, Out in 2024

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 22, 2023
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Ready to follow up the 2019 debut album “Imperium Romanum”, METAL DE FACTO second album “Land of the Rising Sun part I” will be released in 2024, with a first single out in early fall 2023! 

The theme of the album will be Japanese culture.

Album also introduces Metal De Facto’s new vocalist Aitor Arrastia to the wider public.

“We are extremely excited to reveal the cover and the theme of the album. Killer artwork done once again by Gyula Havancsák! Amazing vocal performance of the new vocalist Aitor Arrastia, I know I’m beyond ecstatic to finally get these songs out for all the Power Metal fans! And as some of you might have guessed from the title… there is going to be part II later, so it’s a gift that just keeps giving!” Says Esa Orjatsalo bands guitar player.

FOLLOW METAL DE FACTO:

SPOTIFY – https://spoti.fi/3Y0UUGh
APPLE MUSIC – https://apple.co/46VFhEe
FACEBOOK – http://www.facebook.com/metaldefacto
INSTAGRAM – http://www.instagram.com/metaldefacto

VIDEOS:
‘The Conqueror’ https://youtu.be/zIgB8PiEbfk
‘The Ascending Of Jupiter’ https://youtu.be/i-3fXP_NcA0
‘Legionnairs’ Oath’ https://youtu.be/lQvumDCVzDY
‘Bacchanalia’ https://youtu.be/F1g1m0k2i-Y

Finnish Power Metal band Metal De Facto was formed in 2017. In 2019 they released their first album Ancient Rome themed “Imperium Romanum” which got excellent reviews all around the world. Band did some shows in their native Finland, but covid halted further touring. In 2022 their vocalist Mikael Salo had to quit the band for personal reasons and Metal De Facto started looking for a new singer. The search was over quite fast when they found Aitor Arrastia from Spain. His powerful voice fits the band perfectly and his style of singing will remind fans of the great days of first wave of Power Metal. It is time to Make Power Metal Great Again! Again!

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