Prog Metal Rising Stars KALLIAS Announce West Coast U.S. Tour Dates

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Progressive metal rising stars Kallias will be embarking on a run of West Coast tour dates this August in support of Cyborg Octopus! The trek will kick off on August 25 in Fullerton, CA and will conclude on August 30 in Fresno, CA. The full itinerary can be found below!

The music video for the band’s latest single, “Mouthless Embassy,” features Ole Børud (EXTOL) and was released on April 22, 2023. The clip can be found at THIS LOCATION.

In addition, Kallias has completed work on its latest full-length, for which details will be revealed soon. Stay tuned for more info!

Kallias U.S. Tour Dates:
08/25: Fullerton, CA @ Programme
08/26: San Diego, CA @ Til Two Club
08/27: Cupertino, CA @ XBar
08/29: Las Vegas, NV @ The Griffin
08/30: Fresno, CA @ Destructive Warehouse

Kallias is comprised of players who are masters of their craft. Nicole Papastavrou’s solid history of songwriting and tight rhythms paired with Colin Cook’s jazzy and technical leads are the perfect compliment. JP Andrade’s undeniably precise percussion serves the music on every level, from jazz-influenced melodic sections to satisfyingly odd rhythms for the eager prog-loving ear. Beautifully woven bass lines by Chris Marrone provide an indomitable structure and embrace for each instrument — never overpowering, yet always highlighting.

For modern day prog and metal fans, Kallias can be compared to bands such as Opeth, Meshuggah, and Decapitated. The quartet holds a musical chemistry that is few and far between and that will keep you in the foreground from the beginning with bone-chilling introductions. This is by no means background music. Kallias creates their own genre for a panoramic audio experience that demands the listener’s undivided attention to focus and feel.

Kallias Lineup:
Nicole Papastavrou – Guitars + Vocals
Chris Marrone – Bass + Vocals
Colin Cook – Guitars
JP Andrade – Drums

Follow Kallias: YouTube – Facebook – Instagram – Official Website – Bandcamp – Spotify – Apple Music

THE FORESHADOWING Premiere New Single ‘The Forsaken Son (Twilight Revival)’

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After six years of silence, Italian gothic doom metal band THE FORESHADOWING have returned with a new EP entitled “Forsaken Songs” via Ardua Music. During the pandemic they decided it was time to start again working on new music and restart band activities. The first release of this new chapter is “Forsaken Songs”, which collects new unreleased material and special tracks from the past.

THE FORESHADOWING have premiered the new single “The Forsaken Son (Twilight Revival)“. Watch the clip at THIS LOCATION.

“We wanted to celebrate the 10th anniversary of ‘Second World’ by taking a song from the album and reinterpreting it in an intimate and unique way. What better choice than the title-inspiring track of the EP?”

“Forsaken Songs” tracklist:

1. We The Others
2. Memento
3. The Forsaken Son (Twilight Revival)
4. Paranoid Boyd
5. Such A Shame *
6. The Rains Of Castamere (A Requiem For Wolves) **

Cover painting & artwork by Alfredo “Mojo” Raimondi – Band logo by Fabio Timpanaro

Line-up:

Marco I. Benevento – Vocals
Alessandro Pace – Guitars
Francesco Sosto – Keyboards
Giuseppe Orlando – Drums

Founded in 2005, THE FORESHADOWING gained popularity in the international gothic doom scene with four acclaimed albums released between 2007 and 2016: “Days of Nothing (2007), “Oionos” (2010), “Second World” (2012) and “Seven Heads, Ten Horns” (2016). During this time, the band toured all over the world and performed at some of the most important festivals, such as Summer Breeze, Rock Harz, Wave Gotik Treffen, Stoner Hand of Doom, Legacy, Mayday Rock Festival and Summer Darkness – alongside Lacuna Coil, Moonspell, Marduk, Inquisition, Katatonia, Saturnus, October Tide, Fields of the Nephilim, Tiamat, My Dying Bride and many others.

THE FORESHADOWING online

CATHALEPSY Release Official Video for First Single ‘We Are The Warriors’ Feat. Tim “Ripper” Owens

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CATHALEPSY have released their new official video for first single “We Are The Warriors” featuring Tim “Ripper” Owens!

The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album “Blood And Steel” that will be released on July 14, 2023 2023 as Digipack CD, black vinyl limited to 200 copies world-wide and digital streaming / download format!

Pre-order here: https://roar.gr/smartlinks/cathalepsy-blood-and-steel/

Digital single of “Hell Awaits” is now available across all digital and streaming platforms! Pre-save the album, here: https://bfan.link/blood-and-steel

La Notte Films: Juan Felipe Salgado – Head of Production, Allan Demuth – Director, Benjamin Tello – Director, Nicolas Orellana – Director of Photography, Benjamin Peña – Producer, Niniska Lopez – Art Director, Matías Muñoz – Camera, Mateus Retes – Camera, Luciano Oyanader – Camera, Bosco Cabello – Editor, Francisco Villa – Aerial shots

LEDEX Chile: Alejandro Contreras (Led screen setup and configuration), Jonathan Gonzalez (Video and Led screen control), Cristian Palma (Led screen control), Jean Paul Riquelme (Led screen Technician)

FX Strand: Alexander Mora (FX setup, configuration and control), Brandon M (FX control)

Backline Thrash: Jorge Vega

Special Thanks to: Sergio Herrera, Juan Felipe Salgado, Allan Demuth, Benjamin Tello, Nicolas Orellana, Benjamin Peña, Alexander Mora, Alejandro Contreras

“Blood And Steel” Track list:
1. We Are the Warriors
2. Heavy Metal Faith
3. Hammer Heart
4. Blood and Steel
5. Emptiness
6. Rockstar
7. The Final Battle
8. Song of Ice and Fire
9. Hammer Heart (Orchestral Version)

Cathalepsy:
Luigi Ansaldi
Fabian valdes
Diego Alexander
Insane Angel
Tim Ripper Owens

Follow Cathalepsy:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CathalepsyChile
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathalepsy_official/

DEAF RAT Premiere Music Video for Brand New Song ‘Schizophrenic Part Of Me’

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Following their much-acclaimed debut album, Ban The Light ( 2019, AFM Records ) and a series of live tracks, taken of their incredible show in support of JUDAS PRIEST “Live In Dalhalla”, Swedish hard rock act DEAF RAT has suprised their fanbase with a brand new song!

The music video for the high-voltage banger “Schizophrenic Part Of Me” is showcasing actual studio footage of the band, who is currently working on a new EP to be released in the not so distant future! As DEAF RAT reveal: “Schizophrenic Part Of Me is a kick ass rock n roll track, a party starter as energetic, straight forward and deadly as it can get. Be prepared to get grabbed by your neck by this venomous guitar riff, the sound and the vibe of Deaf Rat 2.0!”

DEAF RAT hails from Dalarna in Sweden, a small region with long traditions of mining, steel industry, music and a healthy dose of DIY attitude. The broad sound of DEAF RAT is built on a strong foundation of classic 70s, 80s and 90s rock packed with influences of the band members different personal favourites. With their massive guitar riffs and strong melodies, this is the band that fills up the cracks in the ageing concrete between old school and modern hard rock.

With their driving riffs, thundering drum beats, and electrifying presence, DEAF RAT prove that they are one of the most explosive and dynamic forces in the world of hard rock. Their latest album, Ban The Light ( available at THIS LOCATION! ) was released with great reviews from all over the world. Metal Temple recommends “if you are a fan of eccentric and eclectic Hard Rock acts, DEAF RAT must find its place on your watch list for the years to come”, Sonic Perspectives lauded “Deaf Rat puts forth some quality hard rock”, while GBHBL featured the album as “an overly strong rock effort from these Swedish up and comers”! So better watch out for many more DEAF RAT news and songs to be revealed in the nearest future!

For More Info Visit:
http://www.deafrat.com
http://www.facebook.com/DeafRat
http://www.instagram.com/deafratofficial
http://www.afm-records.de

FIREBORN Drop Debut “Reflections” Album, Produced by SCHMIER + New Video Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 17, 2023
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The album “Reflections” is now available worldwide as CD and with merch bundles. Get a copy right HERE in the FIREBORN band shop hosted by Atomic Fire Records. The 14-track Fireborn album was produced by Schmier (Burning Witches, Destruction). The tracks are modern as well as influenced by American hard rock and alternative rock with lots of atmosphere, energy, and catchy melodies. Led by the charismatic singer and songwriter Jenny, Fireborn directly captivates the listener with the raw but always feminine and sensitive nature of Jenny’s incomparable powerful hard rock and metal voice. With an aggressive, hook-loaded, heavy sound, the band appeals to fans from Halestorm or In This Moment through their substantial, heavy rock tracks and emotional power ballads. 

Jenny about the first long-player: “The first cut is the deepest! Our debut album, „Reflections,“ is out now! It really feels surreal to us and is a dream that came true! We all hope you hear our love, dedication, passion, and the hard work we put into our first record! “Reflections” is about learning from your own mistakes and those of others, breaking new grounds, and never losing hope!”

Get carried away – far away from the programmed music of today – this album will bring you back to stripped-down pure, classic rock and metal. 

Check out below Fireborn’s latest music video for “You Seem So Far”.

“You Seem So Far” differs slightly from the rest of the album. The lyrics are about losing a good friend that you can never see again – that hurts for a lifetime. The only thing that remains are the memories you’ve collected throughout your life – no one can take those away from you!” – Fireborn

FIREBORN are:
Jenny – vocals
Raphi – drums 
Dennis – guitar 
Flo – guitar
Chris – bass

Fireborn online:
https://www.facebook.com/Firebornofficial
https://www.instagram.com/fireborn_band

NEUROTOX Release New Single ‘Heul Leise’

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NEUROTOX have released the new single “Heul Leise”, the second one from the upcoming NEUROTOX album “ECHT”, which will be released on August 18th by Metalville Records.

Originally intended as a gag, but then felt too good to remain unheard, “Heul Leise” is the shortest NEUROTOX song in the band’s history. Flawless punk rock with a clear statement to the point… “HEUL LEISE”!

The official video for “Heul Leise” can be found below.

10 years of fire, 10 years of love, 10 years of fever – a decade of full-throttle rock!

The band celebrates this anniversary with their sixth album “ECHT”, which will be released as a double CD consisting of studio and live recordings.

Neurotox – Toxfest

18.+ 19.08. Kalkar – Wunderland

Neurotox- ECHT | Tour 2023
29.09.23 Hamburg – Stellwerk
30.09.23 Schleiz – Woodys
06.10.23 Frankfurt – Schöppche Keller
07.10.23 Oberhausen – Helvete
13.10.23 Köln – MTC
14.10.23 Esslingen – Eisbär

TICKETS at https://www.neurotox.eu/tickets/

LINE UP

Benny (Gesang)
Mario (Bass)
Marius (Gitarre)
Mike (Drums)

NEUROTOX online