AD INFINITUM Present Powerful Third Single + Music Video ‘Seth’

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[photo credit: Nat Enemede – Fine Art]

Rising modern symphonic metal outfit AD INFINITUM are breaking in with their mesmerizing new single, “Seth”, exceeding all expectations and heating up the excitement for their electrifying new studio album, Chapter III – Downfall, out March 31 via Napalm Records, once more!
 
The new hit “Seth” creates a heavy presence with distorted guitars crushing a groovy riff, charging into a captivating chorus with Melissa Bonny at lead singing a beautifully triumphant melody. This song’s resounding modern sound and eerie ambience will have new fans turning heads, all emphasized by an accompanying bombastic video. “Seth” is now available on all streaming services worldwide!

Having crashed into the scene in 2020 and ascending ever since, AD INFINITUM‘s unique sound has spurred hits like “Marching on Versailles” and “Unstoppable”, garnering more than 2.8 million video views, each, to date.
 
AD INFINITUM on “Seth“:
“Today we unveil one more piece of our upcoming album Chapter III – Downfall. A song about Seth, the god of chaos and destruction, about jealousy, ambition, betrayal, treason and illusions. And eventually about justice and resolution. All this served with heavy riffs and a beautiful video by Vincent De Fallois. Enjoy!”

Chapter III – Downfall bewitches with an innovative sound full of soaring melodic splendor juxtaposed against brooding, dark and even gothic heaviness. Exploring concepts of Ancient Egyptian history and mythology, AD INFINITUM melds a perfect balance of storytelling and technically sophisticated songwriting, spreading their wings in both areas of production and lyricism. Charging instrumentals, pounding drums, chunky, grooving riffs, mind-boggling solos and enchanting orchestrations build the band’s unique world of sound as frontwoman-to-watch Melissa Bonny’s soul-stirring cleans and haunting growls put her incredible vocal range on display – dropping jaws with each line.
 
Produced by AD INFINITUM and Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, Chapter III – Downfall showcases that this up-and-coming quartet can effortlessly turn the genre upside down, gracing it with contemporary vibes without forgoing their signature metal origins, and thrilling all metal fans as they rise to the top! 

AD INFINITUM add:
“The word is out, Chapter III – Downfall is on its way! For this album, we explored stories and legends of Ancient Egypt with, as star character and main inspiration, Cleopatra. We added some extra dimension and sounds to our signature AD INFINITUM sound to create an extra dimension, transporting the listener to mystical landscapes of another era. We are beyond excited to start to unveil this new record!“

[Cover Artwork: Zsofia Dankova]

Pre-Order your copy of Chapter III – Downfall NOW

Opening track “Eternal Rains” immediately catches your breath with a captivating chorus, followed by electric “Upside Down”. “From The Ashes” impresses with reminiscence of artists like Meshuggah, proving that AD INFINITUM never fails to deliver surprises. “Under The Burning Skies” directs its haunting vocals towards the horizon, unfolding into an intense mid-tempo ballad shortly after. As a special treat, AD INFINITUM welcomes Chrigel Glanzmann of Eluveitie, who provides his voice for the atmospheric monologue introduction on “Legends”, paving the way for a touch of Middle Eastern-inspired djent flavor.

Tracklist:

  1. Eternal Rains
  2. Upside Down
  3. Seth
  4. From The Ashes
  5. Somewhere Better
  6. The Underworld
  7. Ravenous
  8. Under The Burning Skies
  9. Architect Of Paradise
  10. The Serpent’s Downfall
  11. New Dawn
  12. Legends (Featuring Chrigel Glanzmann)

AD INFINITUM are:
Melissa Bonny – Vocals
Adrian Thessenvitz – Guitars
Korbinian Benedict – Bass
Niklas Müller – Drums

Australian BRIMSTONE Sign Worldwide Deal with EMG

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Extreme Management Group (EMG), home to bands like Suffocation, Cattle Decapitation, Rings of Saturn, and more, has announced their partnership with Australian metal band BRIMSTONE.

Brimstone was never conceived with public consumption in mind. This was two regular guys making the kind music they love on terms they could commit to. Drawn towards their mutual appreciation of heavy riffs, melodic vocals and guitar solos, the blueprint was as uncomplicated as the songs themselves – a modern take on 90s-era traditional heavy metal. If it made your foot tap, your head bang and you could sing along, it made the cut.

In 2013 their debut album “Raise a Glass” was released in limited quantities to favourable reviews. Metalasfuck.net claimed the album does “more than enough to establish their credentials as the latest in Australia’s production line of high-octane first division hard rock bands”.

The next few years were spent playing various gigs around Australia, including a Sebastian Bach (ex-Skid Row) support, with their friends as guests in the live line-up. Following this active period, Brimstone took a break to focus on family and their day jobs, while continuing to work on demoing new material.

By 2019 there was an abundance of ideas to form the next album however before pre-production could be scheduled the whole world entered COVID lock down and froze for the next two years. With recording plans on an indefinite hold, focus was put on finessing the new material in preparation of recording once the gates were open and normality returned.

Enter 2022 and with much of the world reopened for business, it was beyond time to get back to the studio.

As with “Raise a Glass”, Brimstone tapped Steve James (Sex Pistols, Screaming Jets, Airbourne) for producing and mixing the new offering, titled “The Descent”. The sophomore release sees Brimstone expand upon their existing sound without abandoning their mission statement. The feet will tap, the heads will bang, and the riffs and vocals will find their way into that part of your brain that will see you involuntarily recreate them when you least expect.

Brimstone isn’t reinventing the wheel, they focus on the familiar elements of some of your favourite bands that have stopped making the albums you love, because much like you, it’s what they want to hear blasting through the speakers when they press play. Like a well-worn pair of jeans and a pair of Converse on your feet, it’s familiar, and feels good.

Now the band has signed with Extreme Management Group, and had the following to say about the partnering, “Brimstone are very excited to announce a worldwide partnership with Extreme Management Group Inc. from New York, USA. It is an honour to join their existing roster of bands and we look forward to what this partnership will bring in the next phase of our career.” EMG said, “Brimstone has done a ton of work getting themselves to this point. We intend to make that hard work count.” Anticipate big things to come from Brimstone and Extreme Management Group.

BRIMSTONE are
Boris Billing – Vocals, drums
Peter Black – Guitars, Bass

More information at: https://linktr.ee/brimstone_official

GRAVE DIGGER to Release Live Album “25 To Live” in Strictly Limited Vinyl Box

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Legendary GRAVE DIGGER live album “25 To Live” will be released on 03.02. in a strictly limited, one-off edition as a 4 LP box on Metalville Records.

Recorded in 2005 in Sao Paulo in front of a frenetic audience, the 27-song concert features not only all the classics but also rarely played live tracks and is still one of the absolute high points in the band’s successful career.

The limited edition of 500 copies worldwide also includes a poster and a certificate signed by Chris Boltendahl and can be pre-ordered here https://metalville.lnk.to/gravediggerliveboxset

TRACKLISTING

LP 1

Side A

1. Passion (Intro)
2. The Last Supper
3. Desert Rose
4. The Grave Dancer
5. Shoot Her Down

Side B

1. The Reaper
2. Paradise
3. Excalibur

LP 2

Side A

1. The House
2. Circle Of Witches
3. Valhalla

Side B

1. Son Of Evil
2. The Battle Of Bannockburn
3. The Curse of Jacques
4. Grave In The No Man`s Land


LP 3

Side A

1. Yesterday
2. Morgane Lefay
3. Symphony of Death

Side B

1. Witch Hunter
2. The Dark Of The Sun
3. Knights Of The Cross

LP 4

Side A

1. Twilights Of The Gods
2. The Grave Digger
3. Rebellion

Side B

1. Rheingold
2. The Round Table
3. Heavy Metal Breakdown

Tribute Icons TRAGEDY Reveal Music Video for New Cover of ‘I’m So Excited’

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TRAGEDY – one of New York City’s most famous tribute bands and the undisputed inventors of “disco metal” – recently announced their new, upcoming full-length album, I Am Woman, out March 3, 2023 via Napalm Records. Flipping the script on sleaze rock tropes, I Am Woman pays tribute to the most powerful force in the band’s lives, celebrating womanhood in all forms on 14 newly-reinvented disco and soft rock anthems!

Today, following their latest cover of legendary track “Venus”, the band showcases their heavy metal take on The Pointer Sisters‘ classic anthem, “I’m So Excited”. Follow the band in the Cara Maria O’Shea-directed music video to their Halftime Show performance at the Big Bank SuperDuper Dome – you won’t be able to contain yourself as you rock out to a metallized version of this iconic track with half-timed grooves, squealing solos and energetic vocals.

Frontman Mo’Royce Peterson says about “I’m So Excited”:

“Anita Pointer sadly passed away very recently, and this is our tribute to her and her sisters’ impact on music, as well as, of course, their everlasting and unbridled enthusiasm for ‘pleasures in the night’ on this track. 

The song is about the building, burning anticipation of impending carnal satisfaction. The heart races, hormones surge – gratification is imminent! In the video, the “excited” band members pack themselves into the family minivan, then play the Halftime Show at the Big Bank SuperDuper Dome – an event viewed live by over 700 Billion people worldwide!”

TRAGEDY had a glitter-encrusted grip on the entertainment world when they emerged in the early 2010’s. Now, following the 2015 breakout viral music video for their cover of Grease’s “You’re The One That I Want” and 2017’s second viral hit, a cover of “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees, TRAGEDY are back with a brand new twist on I Am Woman!

Having introduced their raucous trademark stage show to audiences in the USA, the UK, Germany, France, Switzerland and beyond, and releasing several albums of metalized disco, soft rock and pop covers before even tasting their first viral hit, TRAGEDY proved early on that they were never just your everyday satirical cover band. These six warriors of wacky fully embody the soul of the original and reimagine it from the top down, infusing the tracks with an undeniably infectious energy that can be felt both on stage or on wax. And while their 80s hair metal image would imply that plenty of misbehavior is to be seen on the surface, one only need witness TRAGEDY live a single time to understand that the band’s true overarching message is one of carefree joy, humanity, acceptance and the simple pursuit of a damn good time.

…Shiny costumes, dramatic eye makeup and headbanging hilarity…” – The Village Voice (US)

“Hard riffs, tight white flares, and even tighter octave-scraping harmonies… essential listening” – The Sun (UK)

Pre-Order I Am Woman HERE

On I Am Woman, TRAGEDY turn the energy up to 11 with recharged dancehall favorites like “Le Freak”, “Respect” (featuring soul powerhouse Marcy Harriell) and “I’m So Excited”, and double down on the drama with heavy, recomposed covers of belt-worthy classics “Memory” (featuring legendary drag performer, singer and guitarist Mrs. Smith), “Goldfinger” and “Roar”. Tracks like “I Will Survive” evoke the spirit of Queen with choral harmonies and blazing solos, while unabashed anthems like “She Bop” and “Venus” fully convince with authentic 80s hair metal flavor. Power metal reigns on the band’s opus-like version of “Flashdance… What a Feeling” and the theatrical Maiden-meets-Meatloaf-esque “Lay All Your Love on Me”.

I Am Woman is bolstered by a retro production aura that allows the intricacy of each rearrangement decision to shine, as blistering guitar work, classic drumlines and dynamic vocal performances cascade throughout each track. With I Am Woman, TRAGEDY truly embody the spirit of metal classics while providing a fresh take on some of the world’s most timeless classics of empowerment, independence and self-love – important messages that resonate now more than ever!

I Am Woman track listing:

  1. Le Freak
  2. I Will Survive
  3. She Bop
  4. Memory
  5. Lay All Your Love on Me
  6. Venus
  7. Goldfinger
  8. Respect
  9. Flashdance… What a Feeling
  10. I’m So Excited
  11. Here You Come Again
  12. All I Wanna Do
  13. I Am Woman
  14. Roar

TRAGEDY will provide support to Steel Panther and Crobot on their upcoming US tour, beginning February 24 in Las Vegas, NV! Then, TRAGEDY will continue on to their co-headline European tour alongside fellow comedy metal icons and labelmates NANOWAR OF STEEL, beginning April 18 in Southampton, UK. See below for all tour dates!

TRAGEDY: US Tour with Steel Panther and Crobot (as special guest)

02.24.23 – US: Las Vegas, NV – House Of Blues
02.25.23 – US: Anaheim, CA – House Of Blues
02.26.23 – US: Tempe, AZ – The Marquee Theatre
02.28.23 – US: San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theater
03.01.23 – US: Houston, TX – House Of Blues
03.03.23 – US: Dallas, TX – House Of Blues
03.04.23 – US: Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
03.06.23 – US: Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
03.08.23 – US: Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
03.10.23 – US: Orlando FL – The Plaza Live
03.11.23 – US: St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
03.12.23 – US: Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
03.14.23 – US: Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live
03.16.23 – US: New York, NY – Irving Plaza
03.17.23 – US: Philadelphia, PA – Keswick Theatre
03.18.23 – US: Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
03.19.23 – US: Worcester, MA – The Palladium
03.21.23 – US: Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
03.22.23 – US: Columbus, OH – The Bluestone
03.24.23 – US: Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room
03.25.23 – US: Chicago, IL – House Of Blues
03.26.23 – US: Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre
03.28.23 – US: Milwaukee, WI – The Eagles Club Stage
03.29.23 – US: Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
03.31.23 – US: Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
04.01.23 – US: Denver, CO – The Fillmore
04.02.23 – US: Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
04.04.23 – US: Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom
04.06.23 – US: West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go
04.07.23 – US: West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go
04.08.23 – US: San Diego, CA – House Of Blues

TRAGEDY: European Decimation co-headline tour w/ Nanowar of Steel
*TRAGEDY only (w/o Nanowar of Steel)

18.04.23 – UK: Southampton, 1865 *
19.04.23 – UK: Oxford, O2 Academy 2 *
20.04.23 – UK: Hull, The Welly Club
21.04.23 – UK: Carlisle, The Venue
22.04.23 – UK: Glasgow, Cathouse
23.04.23 – UK: Sheffield, O2 Academy 2
24.04.23 – UK: Newcastle, Think Tank
25.04.23 – UK: Liverpool, O2 Academy 2
26.04.23 – UK: Birmingham, IS2
27.04.23 – UK: London, O2 Academy Islington
28.04.23 – UK: Dorset, Teddy Rock Festival
29.04.23 – UK: Bristol, Thekla
30.04.23 – UK: Brighton, Patterns
02.05.23 – FR: Nantes, Ferrailleur
03.05.23 – FR: Paris, Petit Bain
04.05.23 – FR: Toulouse, Connexion Live
05.05.23 – ES: Barcelona, Sala Boveda
06.05.23 – ES: Madrid, Sala Revi Live
07.05.23 – PT: Lisbon, RCA Club
08.05.23 – ES: Murcia, Sala Garage Beat Club
09.05.23 – ES: Valencia, Sala Peter Rock
10.05.23 – ES: Portugalete (Bilbao), Sala Groove
11.05.23 – FR: Lyon, Rock’n Eat

TRAGEDY is:
Disco Mountain Man – vocals, keys
Mo’Royce Peterson – vocals, guitar
Andy Gibbous Waning – bass, vocals
Gibbon Ass Freehly – guitar, vocals, horns
The Infernal Demigibb – drums
The Lord Gibbeth – drums

HEIDEVOLK Premiere New Music Video for Album Title Track ‘Wederkeer’

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[photo credit: Sietse Schoenmakers]

Since the release of their impressive 2005 debut, De strijdlust is geboren, HEIDEVOLK have taken the heavy music scene by storm, conquering stages throughout the world with their very own brand of pagan folk metal. Following their latest offering, the much-acclaimed, VUUR VAN VERZET (2015), February 24, 2023 will see the Dutch band release their seventh studio masterpiece, WEDERKEER, through Napalm Records.


After previously-released first album singles, “Klauwen Vooruit” and “Drink met de Goden (Walhalla)”, today, HEIDEVOLK have premiered a brand new music video for the epic, acoustic album title track!


The band comments:
“Today we proudly present our third music video from WEDERKEER!

The titletrack “Wederkeer” is a powerful acoustic anthem about inner strength, pride and beliefs. In the video we witness a young woman wandering through the cold dark forest. She is lost yet something inside her fuels her quest and tells her to persist. Suddenly a luring hymn draws her to the scene of glimmering flares of a fire through the trees, and shadows of men singing a pure and uncompromising anthem. When she eventually enters the circle of light, the scene she thought she witnessed has disappeared, as if it was never there…

With the release of our new album drawing near this raw acoustic track gives you yet another glimpse of what is coming your way. Join us, for the Pagan Metal Brotherhood is on the rise!”

In a world of myths, nature and legends of the Veluwe region of the Netherlands, the band’s upcoming concept album – based on the interpretations of the runes – is a powerful odyssey of the Self, deeply rooted in metal and folklore. WEDERKEER (meaning to “return” or “revive”) invites the listener to take a step back from the incessant barrage of media and stimuli and look inside to find out who we are, what is driving us, what our values are, and what we’ve learned from life up until now. 

With dual clean vocals, irresistibly catchy songs, traditional instruments and fast metal riffing all fueled by their folkloric fire and pagan pride, HEIDEVOLK delivers an uncompromising sound and musical adventure. WEDERKEER, makes no exception, and proves why the Arnhem-based six-piece is one of the best, unrivaled and most exciting bands of their genre and beyond! 

The album was recorded at Sandlane Recording Facilities, mixed by Joost van den Broek and mastered by Darius van Helfteren. HEIDEVOLK knows how to perfectly release proud hymns and direct, in-your-face metal songs, and the addition of broad choirs and various folk musicians on vocals, violins, cello, bukkehorns and more traditional medieval instruments, make WEDERKEER not only a bombastic folk and pagan metal record at its best, but a glorious album return for HEIDEVOLK!

PRE-ORDER WEDERKEER HERE

WEDERKEER track listing:

  1. Hagalaz
  2. Drink met de Goden (Walhalla)
  3. Klauwen Vooruit
  4. Schildenmuur
  5. De Strijd Duurt Voort
  6. Oeros
  7. Wederkeer
  8. IJzige Nacht
  9. Raidho
  10. Ver Verlangen
  11. Holda
  12. Zomervuur
  13. Drinking with the Gods (Valhalla) *Included on physical versions only
  14. The Hunter’s Claw *Included on physical versions only

HEIDEVOLK Live:
23.02.2023 (NL) Arnhem / LuxorLive
24.02.2023 (NL) Rotterdam / Baroeg
25.02.2023 (DE) Oberhausen / Helvete
26.02.2023 (NL) Drachten / Iduna

HEIDEVOLK is:
Bass guitars, backing vocals: Rowan Roodbaert
Guitars, backing vocals: Koen Vuurdichter
Vocals, accordion: Jacco Bühnebeest
Guitars: Mat Snaerenslijper
Vocals: Daniël Den Dorstighe
Drums: Kevin Houtsplijter

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Announce The Verminous Remnant Tour 2023 in April + May

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER will return to the stage this Spring on the Verminous Remnant Tour. The band’s first trek following the tragic death of frontman Trevor Strnad will mark the close of the Verminous touring cycle and introduce a reformed lineup consisting of remaining and returning members of the band.

The journey will commence on April 14th with an appearance at the Decibel Metal & Beer Fest in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and run through May 26th in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Support will be provided by Terror, Frozen Soul, Fuming Mouth, and Phobophilic. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 20th at 10:00am local time. See all confirmed dates below.

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER w/ Terror, Frozen Soul, Fuming Mouth, Phobophilic:
4/14/2023 Decibel Metal & Beer Fest – Philadelphia PA * no Terror, Fuming Mouth
4/15/2023 Roxian Theatre – Pittsburgh, PA * no Fuming Mouth
4/16/2023 Irving Plaza – New York, NY
4/18/2023 Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY
4/19/2023 St. Andrews Hall – Detroit, MI
4/20/2023 The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI
4/21/2023 Phoenix Concert Theatre – Toronto, ON
4/22/2023 MTelus – Montreal, QC w/ Despised Icon
4/23/2023 Paradise – Boston, MA
4/25/2023 Baltimore Soundstage – Baltimore, MD
4/26/2023 Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH
4/27/2023 Eastside Bowl – Nashville, TN
4/28/2023 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
4/29/2023 The Beacham – Orlando, FL
4/30/2023 The Ritz – Tampa, FL
5/02/2023 White Oak Music Hall – Houston, TX
5/03/2023 Mohawk – Austin, TX
5/04/2023 Vibes Event Center – San Antonio, TX
5/05/2023 Ridglea Theater – Ft. Worth, TX
5/06/2023 Granada Theater – Lawrence, KS
5/07/2023 Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
5/08/2023 Sunshine Theater – Albuquerque, NM
5/10/2023 The Nile – Mesa, AZ
5/11/2023 Belasco Theater – Los Angeles, CA
5/12/2023 House Of Blues – Anaheim, CA
5/13/2023 UC Theatre – Berkeley, CA
5/14/2023 Ace Of Spades -Sacramento, CA
5/16/2023 The Depot – Salt Lake City, UT
5/18/2023 Neptune Theatre – Seattle, WA
5/19/2023 Roseland Theater – Portland, OR
5/20/2023 Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC
5/22/2023 Union Hall – Edmonton, AB
5/23/2023 Palace Theatre – Calgary, AB
5/25/2023 Park Theatre – Winnipeg, MB
5/26/2023 Skyway Theatre – Minneapolis, MN

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER‘s most recent full-length, Verminous, was released in 2021 via Metal Blade Records. Without compromising one iota of heaviness, the record stands among the band’s most dynamic, rousing, and emotional releases to date. Louder Sound crowned Verminous, “absolutely excellent,” while Blabbermouth wrote, “This is a deeper and smarter realization of the Michigan crew’s tried and tested formula, and one blessed with several of the finest songs they have ever written… File next to Nocturnal and Ritual as an unquestionable career peak.” To preview and purchase the record, visit: metalblade.com/tbdm