SOUR BLOOD is a new project on the map of Poland, playing alternative rock, behind which there are two musicians connected with rock scene in Poznań (PL).
Sour Blood is a ritual of emotions taking one’s soul to the rivers of no return. When alive, a Man becomes a vessel for one’s desires, ambitions, and fears, and joins to the Dance Macabre deluded, that it’s He who leads. Sour Blood is the search of the feeling when you let it go.
“Here Not Waken” is a song about awakening and the long and winding road to it. It’s hard, but it still lets us make our choices. We all tend to have ideas about our lives and how to read its chapters – some of them ought to be closed, other started. In this story we are the toughest critics and we often don’t agree with our own judgment. Either way, the verdict itself and when we are ready for it is up to us and the relationship we have with our own psyche.
“Duplicity” is a new Progressive Metal, Instrumental song written by 15 year-old drummer Thomas Thunder. This heavy hitting, power driven track has everything a prog metal fan wants: double bass drumming, odd time, virtuosic guitar and keyboards. Featured musicians on this track include Derek Sherinian on keyboards, Ron Bumblefoot Thal on guitar, and Tony Franklin on bass. This is Thunder’s first single after his debut album The Pharaoh’s Temple released last year in September 2021.
“I have had the pleasure of working with Thomas on his debut album. I was extremely impressed with his creativity, and use of advanced harmony for a kid his age. I think the future is bright for young Thomas Thunder!” -Derek Sherinian
“Ive had the pleasure of playing on the soon to be released album of Thomas Thunder. Thomas is a young up and coming musician and he’s a phenomenal drummer. He’s a very intricate songwriter that writes this amazing, crazy stuff that has been so tough to play. I’m on his album along with my Sons of Apollo bandmate Derek Sherinian, and bass player Tony Franklin. So, please check out this album. I hope you enjoy it!” -Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal
“I was thrilled to play on Thomas’s album, with such an esteemed group of musicians. Thomas is definitely advanced for his years as both a writer and a player. I look forward to seeing how he will evolve as he creates more and more.” -Tony Franklin
Thomas Thunder is young up and coming musician from Massachusetts, and is here to prove that a teenager can be a musical force to be reckoned with. With his intricate Progressive Rock songs that include odd time signatures and unique instrumentation, he has captured the attention of fans as well as seasoned, professional musicians.
Thomas began his journey as a musician when he started drum lessons at age five. He started playing in performance bands by age seven, and began songwriting at age ten when he released his first single and was awarded a prize in the Eventide Theater Songwriting competition. In fact, Thomas grabbed the attention of the ‘King of Keyboards’ Derek Sherinian (Sons of Apollo; Dream Theater; Alice Cooper) with his songs. By the time Thomas reached the age 14, he released his debut album The Pharaoh’s Temple, and his team of musicians included Derek, Ron Bumblefoot Thal and Tony Franklin continue to play on Thomas’ songs.
Thomas also began his academic journey this past year, and is taking Berklee College of Music courses as dual-enrollment during high school. He’s working towards his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Theory/Performance, and at the end of the Winter/Spring Semester 2023, Thomas will achieve a Berklee Professional Drum Certificate at 15 years-old. Thomas is also a member of the high IQ society Mensa.
Metal band THE DAY WE LEFT EARTH with frontman Martin Bjerke on vocals returns with new music. Their new single ‘Melancholia‘ marks the release of their first EP and also includes previously released songs ‘Eden‘, ‘THNDR‘ and ‘Smoke + Mirrors‘.
“Melancholia is a song that goes deep into depression and that feeling of numbness. It talks about serious mental health issues and nihilistic philosophy. It’s a tragic song – you could say it’s our greek tragedy.
Unfortunately, we think there are too many people in today’s society who can relate to this song on some level. That’s why it’s so important to address the issue. We think there’s comfort in music, and we think there’s strength in unity.”
For THE DAY WE LEFT EARTH’s world and universe, ‘Melancholia‘ is the last chapter of their prologue. It’s the last piece of the puzzle, the flight of the raven. And with that, it marks the beginning of their story.
Line-up Martin Bjerke, singer (7 Days In Alaska). Mikael Sehlin, growl (Engel and Degradead). Mia Moilanen, guitar (Art Nation). Tobias Solbakk, drums (Ihsahn). Marius Kikut, synth och orchestral parts
Symphonic black/extreme metallers CAEDEOUS have completed work on their third album. For the release of the follow-up to “Obscurus Perpetua”, which was released at the beginning of 2022, the Portuguese band has now signed with Black Sunset/MDD.
The new album, which will be released in spring, also features mezzo-soprano Rosmerta for the first time, who was presented as the latest permanent member to the line-up in August.
In addition, multi-instrumentalist and founder Paulo J. Mendes has also gathered a solid line-up around him on the other instruments in order to bring the original solo project, which was founded in 2014, to the live stages as well. More information about the album will be available soon – stay tuned!
Finland’s multi-Platinum cello-rockers APOCALYPTICA have issued the following:
Surprise!
We just dropped “Rise Again” our ‘new’ song with Epica’s incredible frontwoman Simone Simons! Why is ‘new’ in quotes you ask? Because this song features Simone singing over “Rise”, a track from Cell-0!
Eicca says: “It was so great to make Rise Again with Simone Simons! When we were putting the Epic Apocalypse-tour together we were thinking of making this collaboration with Epica even deeper by releasing a song together. Rise from Cell-0 album had the beauty and feel which we felt could fit perfectly for Simone’s unique voice. We are so happy for the song and really excited about this tour with Epica as it will be something really special and amazing!!!”
CELESTIAL WIZARD have released ‘Eternal Scourge’ – second single taken from the new album ‘Winds of the Cosmos’, set to be released on January 20th via Scarlet Records.
Born from the mountains of Colorado, Celestial Wizard is blazing new trails with their aggressive, powerful sound. Pulling from both power metal and death metal, they achieve a melodic, high intensity mix that hits just right.
Their sophomore album ‘Winds of the Cosmos’ showcases just that, as they deliver hard driving riffs paired with aggressive, death metal-styled vocals.
The songs cover everything from frosty ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ action to zombie apocalypses and the perils of outer space.
The band tactfully blends these stories with their own emotional charge, giving each track gravity and meaning beyond the initial themes.
‘Winds of the Cosmos’ is a metal monster in a league all its own!
CELESTIAL WIZARD is: Amethyst Noir – vocals Nick Daggers – guitar and vocals William Perkins – guitar Kyle Morgan – bass Tim Gillman – drums
(‘Winds of the Cosmos’ featured Guillermo Jurado on guitar)
produced and mixed by Nick Nodurft at Rusty Sun Audio
artwork by Dan Goldsworthy (Accept, Alestorm, Gloryhammer, Aborted)
guest appearance from Jake Jones (Aether Realm) on ‘Ice Realm’
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
Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ) 