DEVIN TOWNSEND is pleased to announce the 3rd release in his Devolution series – ‘Empath Live In America’, will be released on August 4th, 2023. The Devolution series so far has comprised some unique live performance, and this one is no different. ‘Empath Live In America’ is a document of the tour that was cut short in early 2020 due to the onset of the pandemic.
Featuring a stripped back version of the ‘Order of Magnitude’ band, this release captures a raw and off-kilter performance, and you can check out the first track from the release , ‘Evermore’, below.
The line-up for this album saw Devin joined by Mike Keneally, Nathan Navarro, Diego Tejeida, Morgan Ågren & Ché Aimee Dorval. ‘Devolution #3 – Empath Live In America’ will be available as a limited CD digipak, Gatefold 180g 2LP & as digital album. Pre-order here: https://devin-townsend.lnk.to/DevolutionSeries3-Empath-LiveInAmerica
left to right: Michael Devin, Michael Staertow, Leonard Shaw, Derek Sharp, Garry Peterson
THE GUESS WHO is the legendary Canadian band that enjoyed chart-topping hits in the late 60s and early 70s. The impressive catalogue of songs includes “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” and “No Time.” During the course of its career, the band has released 11 studio albums, all of which charted in Canada and the United States. The Guess Who is best known internationally for its 1970 album, American Woman, which hit number one in Canada and number nine in the United States, with five other albums also hitting the top ten in Canada. All in all, the Guess Who boasts 14 top-40 singles in the United States and more than 30 in Canada.
The band released their first two singles, “The King,” and “Plein D’Amour,” with both immediately landing on multiple Spotify playlists and Apple Music. They racked up over 112,000 streams, making them the highest new releases in the band’s current history. Derek Sharp, songwriter and lead vocalist, had this to say about the latest single “Headline,” “Headlines are inherently orchestrated, recurring one-liners regurgitated by our media. They are negative in nature and most of the time…. verbatim en masse. Something genuine, uplifting and inspiring is the path forward. This dusty old review could use a new headline.”
The band is now gearing up to release its latest album creation, Plein D’Amour. Band members Derek Sharp, Michael Staertow, Leonard Shaw, Michael Devin, and founding member Garry Peterson have crafted a collection of songs that raises the bar and continues to take it up a notch both musically and sonically. The album Plein D’Amour will be released through the Guess Who’s new partnership with Deko Entertainment on both CD and limited-edition colored vinyl, 180 Gram Purple-Splatter Vinyl and Smoked-Green Vinyl (only 300 copies). Artwork for the release was provided by world renowned graphic designer Ioannis (Deep Purple, Allman Brothers Band, Led Zeppelin) with limited prints to be autographed by both the Guess Who and Ioannis. The album Plein D’Amour was recorded at Villa Sound in Singhampton, Ontario, Canada, with Adam Fair, featuring standout tracks such as “Headline” and “Across the Line”. Bruce Pucciarello, Deko president, summarizes with his insight, “In effect, the name Guess Who describes the mission statement–mysterious and morphing like life and music. This new record is amazingly transformative. As you listen and it takes you away, and it will…you won’t want to guess, you’ll know.”
Preorder your copy of Plein D’Amour now and get your limited-edition bundles while supplies last:https://bit.ly/PleinDAmour
Plein D’Amour Tracklist: “The King” “Across the Line” “People Around Me” “Headline” “Pursuit of No Regret” “Spaces” “Free” “Plein D’Amour”
The Guess Who is currently on tour in North America throughout 2023. Stay tuned for more details coming soon–and be sure to catch the Guess Who when it gets to a city near you!
2023 Tour Dates Jun 28, 2023 – The Kenley Amphitheater – Layton, UT Jun 30, 2023 – The DECC Symphony Hall – Duluth, MN Jul 02, 2023 – The Surf Ballroom – Clear Lake, IA Jul 22, 2023 – Music by the Lake – Williams Bay, WI Jul 28, 2023 – Oswego Harborfest Mainstage – Oswego, NY Jul 29, 2023 – Pavilion at Point of the Bluff Vineyard – Hammondsport, NY Aug 17, 2023 – Erie County Fair Grandstand – Hamburg, NY Aug 18, 2023 – Tupelo Music Hall — Derry, NH Aug 21, 2023 – Lorain County Fair – Wellington, OH Sep 21, 2023 – Robins Theater – Warren, OH Sep 22, 2023 – Temple Theatre – Saginaw, MI Sep 23, 2023 – Golden Nugget Atlantic City – Atlantic City, NJ Oct 07, 2023 – Grand Casino Mille Lacs – Onamia, MN Oct 12, 2023 – Egyptian Theatre – Park City, UT Oct 13, 2023 – Egyptian Theatre – Park City, UT Oct 14, 2023 – Egyptian Theatre – Park City, UT Oct 15, 2023 – Egyptian Theatre – Park City, UT Oct 20, 2023 – Golden Nugget Las Vegas – Las Vegas, NV Oct 21, 2023 – Ameristar Casino Hotel- Kansas City, MO Oct 27, 2023 – Andiamo Celebrity Showroom – Warren, MI Oct 28, 2023 – The Des Plaines Theatre – Des Plaines, IL Oct 29, 2023 – Old National Events Plaza – Evansville, IN Nov 3, 2023 – The Lerner Theatre – Elkhart, IN Nov 5, 2023 – Sidney High Auditorium – Sidney, OH Dec 2, 2023 – Sugar Creek Casino – Hinton, OK
UK blues rock band, ALBANY DOWN, are pleased to announce the release of their new album “Born In The Ashes” on Friday 1 September 2023. The album is available to pre-order from http://shop.albanydown.com.
The music video for the new single is now streaming on YouTube HERE.
Albany Down originally came together with some classic rock and British blues-rock influences, but with their 2011 debut album, “South of the City,” they found their own sound.
Albany Down comprises founder member Paul Turley on vocals and guitars, drummer and backing vocalist, Pete Hancock, and bassist and backing vocalist Ben Atkins. The band has recorded four studio albums with producer Greg Haver (Manic Street Preachers, INME, Super Furry Animals).
Blues Rock Review offered a fair assessment of the band and their debut album: “South of the City” is a solid debut album from Albany Down. It will be interesting to see how they develop in the coming years.”
In 2013 the band stepped up to the plate with 12 original well-crafted songs on their formidable second album “Not Over Yet”, including the 2013 ISC award winning “Best Blues Song” – “You Ain’t Coming Home.” Traditionally a band’s second album is regarded as being problematical but Albany Down turned that notion on its head, taking all that was good in “South of the City,” honing their song writing craft and revelling in Greg Haver’s powerful production.
With the release of their third album “The Outer Reach” in 2016, Albany Down won many new fans touring in the UK and The Netherlands. They were voted winners of the 2016 UK Song Writing Competition for Best Rock Song (“Feeding the Flame”) and Best Music Video, and voted #5 Best Album of 2016 by Blues Rock Review.
It was no surprise therefore that in 2020 they once again turned to Greg to produce their new opus “Born In The Ashes” which like previous albums has a strong “overcoming adversity” theme, inspired by those darkest days during the 2020/22 global pandemic followed by War in Ukraine, political, civil, and economic unrest. The new album was recorded at Rockfield Studios with Greg bringing together the same recording and production team as he used on all previous Albany Down albums.
“We all came to the band with different but related musical influences” says Paul Turley. “I wanted to build on those and write and play music that was all our own and contemporary. We enjoyed working with Greg and his team and he has undoubtedly enabled us to expand both our musical horizons and our self confidence in trying out new things.”
To coincide with the release of the new album release, the band have also made a music video, recorded at The Musician in Leicester. The video features the new single and album opening track, “Always Want What You Can’t Have.” Watch the video HERE.
“You Always Want What You Can’t Have is one of the first songs I wrote for the new album,” says Paul. It was also the first song we recorded at Rockfield. The lyrics of the songs are both potent and relevant to those who are never satisfied with what they have in life.”
With over 12,000 fans on Facebook, fans of Albany Down agree that their live show never disappoints. The band run on pure adrenalin, unrelenting energy and raw emotion and soon have any crowd entranced. The music is based on Paul’s thunderous guitar riffs, Pete and Ben’s pounding bass and drums juxtaposed with soulful, soaring, emotionally charged ballads.
Album Track Listing (CD and Digital)
1. Always Want What You Can’t Have 2. Good News 3. Same Damn Thing 4. The Memory of What Used To Be 5. Reflections 6. Born In The Ashes 7. Darkest Day 8. Kingdom of the Blind 9. Don’t Look Back 10. I’ll Come Running 11. Your Days Are Numbered 12. This Heavy Soul 13. Let Your Love Shine
Album Track Listing (Vinyl)
Side A
1. Always Want What You Can’t Have 2. Good News 3 Same Damn Thing 4. The Memory of What Used To Be 5. Reflections
Side B
6. Born In The Ashes 7. Darkest Day 8. I’ll Come Running 9. This Heavy Soul 10. Let Your Love Shine
Production Credits
Paul Turley: Lead and backing vocals, guitars Ben Atkins: Bass guitar, backing vocals Pete Hancock: Drums, backing vocals Produced by Greg Haver Engineered by Clint Murphy Assistant Engineer: Tarrant Shepherd Backing vocals: Cat Wyn Southall Keys: Nick Nasmyth Strings: Andrew Walters – The Vulcan Strings Brass: Uppercut Horns French Horn Matt Jewell (Darkest Day) Bedford Friends Choir (This Heavy Soul) Mastered by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound USA
Album Track By Track
Always Want What You Can’t Have The album kicks off with the first song the band recorded at Rockfield Studios. Opening with a spiky guitar riff that is soon joined by a thumping rhythm section groove, in a song for people who are never satisfied with what they have.
Good News An endless barrage of bad news can soon wear you down, this song is a reminder that sometimes we all need a little Good News too. From the very first chord this tune Rocks like a bull in a China shop.
Same Damn Thing Brass stabs lend a hint of a Motown feel to this song about the feeling of being stuck in a rut, unable to escape your worries.
The Memory of What Used To Be A meditation on the relentless passage of time and the inevitability of change, featuring the beautiful soulful vocals of Cat Wyn Southall and benefitting from Greg Haver’s powerful production.
Reflections A Hendrix-tinged blues rock song contemplating the paths in life we didn’t take.
Born In The Ashes A song about rebirth and renewal seems appropriate as the title track of the new album. The band’s first live performance of this song was at the Whitby Blues Festival in November 2022 which proved to be the perfect setting for their “Born In The Ashes” album music video.
Darkest Day Continuing the themes of Born In The Ashes this dynamic song evokes a new chapter in the direction of the album. It creates a musical tapestry of images that bring together elements of the previous songs with those that are to follow.
Kingdom of the Blind This is an escapist homage to the Classic Rock songs of yesteryear. The song is littered with obscure cultural references, including its title which originates from a quote credited to Dutch philosopher Desiderius Erasmus.
Don’t Look Back This high-octane rock song describes a journey of “no return” at a breakneck pace.
I’ll Come Running A feel-good song about friendship, featuring Brass recorded by Uppercut Horns in New Zealand
Your Days Are Numbered Inspired by corrupt leaders clinging to power, this song describes the termination of a dysfunctional relationship.
This Heavy Soul The albums penultimate song is a heartfelt ballad and a message of hope to those who feel the weight of existence is too much to bear.
Let Your Love Shine The final track on the album is a powerful love song full of optimism for a better future.
The album title track “Born In The Ashes” has recently been awarded semi-finalist in the 2022 ISC International Song Writing Competition “Best Rock Song” category.
ALBANY DOWN 2023 UK ALBUM LAUNCH TOUR
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM WWW.ALBANYDOWN.COM/GIGS
SATURDAY 10 JUNE THE STABLES Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LU
TUESDAY 27 JUNE THE 100 CLUB 100 Oxford Street, London, W1D 1LL
FRIDAY 30 JUNE THE MUSICIAN Clyde Street, Leicester, LE1 2DE
SATURDAY 12 AUGUST THE KINGS ARMS 24 St. Mary’s Street, Bedford, MK42 OAS
FRIDAY 1 SEPTEMBER THE GREYSTONES Greystones Road, Sheffield, S11 7BS
SATURDAY 7 OCTOBER QUAINTWAYS LIVE 12-16 Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2SA
MONDAY 16 OCTOBER THE TEMPERANCE 33 Bath Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 3AF
FRIDAY 20 OCTOBER THE GRIFFIN EARLESTOWN Earle Street, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9LR
Prepare to descend into the depths of darkness as DEATHROLL, the awe-inspiring Japanese black metal discovery, unveils the new lyric video for the track “The Grey Life.” This bone-chilling masterpiece is a glimpse into the new album, “Japanese Extreme Metal Art,” is unleashed its fury today, July 7th, 2023, via Wormholedeath.
“With “The Grey Life,” DEATHROLL beckons you to embrace the abyss, surrendering yourself to the primal forces that reside within the shadows. Experience the harrowing power of music that evokes the dormant terror lurking in your soul. Prepare to tremble as DEATHROLL’s sound engulfs you in madness and challenges your very perception of reality. Will you dare to face the deviant darkness that awaits? Brace yourself for the arrival of DEATHROLL, the embodiment of black metal’s new guiding force.
Watch the official lyric video for “The Grey Life” here:
DEATHROLL is the brainchild of Kazu, who hails from Iwaki, Fukushima, and has been creating music since 2012. He is a singer, songwriter, and musician who has released several albums, including “荒涼,” “Brainwashing,” “破壊,” and “Z.K.K.” DEATHROLL has a distinctive sound that depicts the darkness of jet black and is known for breaking hearts with its powerful lyrics and music.
Fans can follow DEATHROLL on his website and social media accounts for the latest news and updates.
No Clean Singing is now premiering “Lithic”, the new album from German death-doom metallers VOIDHAVEN, atTHIS LOCATION.
VOIDHAVEN will be releasing “Lithic”, on June 9th 2023 via Ardua Music.
In 2016 a five-person expedition from Hamburg, who had set out towards the unknown, established a base on newfound ground. The crew – consisting of seasoned veterans also hired on vessels like Ophis, Fvneral Fvkk or Remembrance – claimed the place as their own, named it VOIDHAVEN and used it as origin for the distribution of their artistic cargo.
The exported wares combine various components to spread an atmosphere of oppressive, yet harboring gloom. Lyrically, they incorporate skeptical world watching, critical reflection of social relations, addressing inner struggles and spinning haunting tales. Musically, they blend a foundation of Melancholic Doom Metal with elements from Death Metal.
The first goods in form of the “Voidhaven”-EP were shipped in collaboration with Solitude Productions in 2018. Overcoming a line-up change on the drums, an unplanned break due to a pandemic and personal circumstances dispiriting the crew, they hired fleet admiral Jens Ballaschke to produce new wares in October 2022. Assorted in the “Lithic”-album, the resulting luxuries will be distributed in company with Ardua Music, on 9th June 2023.
So shoulder your bale and embark on a journey to find relief in the VOIDHAVEN!
For fans of My Dying Bride, Swallow The Sun, Hamferd, Saturnus, Officium Triste.
Tracklist:
01. Resting on Tombs 02. Sermon of Scorn 03. To Walk Among Ghosts 04. The Everblazing Picture 05. The Desolate Throne 06. Something Cruel Within
Line-up:
Simon – vocals, guitars Phil – guitars Marcos – keys Jakob – bass Norman – drums
Australian heavy metal force, NIGHT LEGION, has just recently announced the release of their sophomore studio album, entitled “Fight Or Fall”. The album will be out on June 30, 2023 via Massacre Records.
Following the previously-released, first album appetizer, “The Hounds Of Baskerville”, today, the band has unleashed a lyric video for their brand new single “Soaring Into The Black”!
“This song is inspired by the world’s dark journey throughout history,” the band comments. “It’s being led on the dark path, the fight for power, control & technology – the end result can only mean one thing = non-existence, destruction, war with ourselves and mother nature.
It’s a reference that we’ve not looked back further enough hence never learning from mistakes. The damage done essentially will echo through the ages for all generations to see. In summary: We are essentially destined to crash and burn, hence soaring into the black.”
With “Soaring Into The Black”, NIGHT LEGION presents another big bold track with massive hooks and guitar wizardry. The song itself musically gives an uplifting feel which will resonate with the listener and immediatly proves, the band’s forthcoming offering, “Fight Or Fall”, is a no-nonsense return to fast and powerful heavy metal with screaming vocals, crushing guitars and hooks that remind you what great songwriting sounds like. This record won’t be a happy walk through a forest of elves – this is the battlefield where metal lives and soaring vocals invoke the spirits of what made metal the force it is today!
“Fight Or Fall” was produced by NIGHT LEGION guitarist Stu Marshall, and was mixed and mastered by Chris Themelco at Monolith Studios. Set to be released on June 30, 2023, the album pre-sale has just started via Massacre Records at THIS LOCATION!
[Artwork by Dusan Markovic]
“Fight Or Fall” track listing:
The Hounds Of Baskerville
Babylon Burns
Soaring Into The Black
Fight Or Fall
At World’s End
Beyond The Crimson Dawn
Harvest Of Sin
The Enemy
The Hand Of Death
NIGHT LEGION is: Louie Gorgievski – Vocals Stu Marshall – Guitars Col Higginson – Guitars Glenn Williams – Bass Clay Tchakalian – Drums
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
