LOTAN (Leviathan) – The seven-headed dragon and the origin of chaos who began a war against the cosmic order and gods of Mesopotamia. Lotan is a black metal act from Denmark that mixes melodic black metal and black’n’roll with an aggressive overtone. Formed by Phillip Kaaber and Martin Rubini (both members of the renowned Danish Viking metal act Vanir), and joined by Lasse Guldbæk, Andy Dragsberg, and Jon Schmidt.
Lotan released two critically acclaimed EPs Nihil Sacrum and Angelus pestis in 2020 and 2021. And are now getting ready for yet another fierce release. This time it’s a full-length album Lotan that will be released via UPRISING! Records in early 2023. The album follows the same path as the EPs and draws its lyrical universe from a mix between satanic spiritualism, Mesopotamian myths, and existential philosophy.
The dragon has been reborn – Lotan.
“Lotan” will be released on digital and LP (black vinyl, limited to 300 units) via UPRISING! Records on March 31st, 2023. Pre-orders are available here.
“Lotan” tracklist:
A1. Diabolis Victor A2. Ignis A3. Ashera A4. Ishtar
B1. Servant Of Yammu B2. The Faithless B3. Leviathan
On December 2nd we, Metal Shock Finland, had a pleasure to premiere for Finland, the band’s first digital single + lyric video ‘Ignis’, in case you missed it, check out the premiere HERE.
JUNE 1974 Project, led by Federico Romano, has revealed the tracklist and special guests of the forthcoming album “Please Destroy Me” out on 3 January 2023 by Visionaire Records.
Tracklist:
“The World Destroyer” feat. Rick Rozz (Death) “Incognito” feat. Steve Smyth (Forbidden/Testament/Nevermore) “Abstract” feat. Danny White (Mordred) “Omero” feat. Tommy Talamanca (Sadist) “Rhapsody” feat. Dave Young (The Devin Townsend Project) “Valhalla” feat. Lust Kilman (God Seed/Gaahls Wyrd) “Mind Assassin’s Eyes” feat. Francesco Montesanti (Antropofagus) “Epitaph” feat. Terrance Hobbs (Suffocation) “Theorema” feat. Bobby Koelble (Death) “Wanderlust” feat. Christian Vidal (Therion) “Stargazer” feat. Patrick Mameli (Pestilence) “The Claw Of The Iron Mask” feat. Richard Shaw (Cradle Of Filth)
Cover artwork by Federico Romano himself (June 1974).
Watch out Mariah Carey! Better Noise Music artist, TEMPT have released an infectious Christmas single covering multi-platinum recording artist Billy Squier’s classic, “Christmas Is The Time To say I Love You.” The band’s performance is uplifting and joyous and truly captures the Christmas spirit. It’s the perfect song for rock fans to celebrate the holidays with. Squier originally wrote the song for an MTV Christmas promo featuring the original VJs.
“We want to put rock and roll back into everyone’s Christmas playlist and this gem of a song does that. It captures the Christmas spirit in a sincere, emotional yet fun way and doing it with the band gave it the right vibe and energy”, said TEMPT lead guitarist Harrison Marcello. “We all get an overdose of Mariah Carey during the holidays but there is no rock song that gives you the emotional lift in the same way unless you’re singing along with Noddy and the Slade guys in the UK. We think that this is the song to change that”
Marcello who is Squier’s godson had heard the song sung during family holiday gatherings and never forgot the feelings of love and connection that the song gave everyone. Squier was blown away when he heard the band’s version, “These TEMPT guys obviously know a good song when they hear one…and they can play it, too! I love their arrangement and recording. Now Christmas is the time to crank up your sound system – or pop in your ear buds – so you can blast this from the roof-tops.”
The video for the song was shot on location in NYC during the 2021 Christmas season. TEMPT lead singer Zach Allen described the process, “This song makes people smile and we wanted to not only celebrate the season but also to celebrate our hometown of NYC and the spirit and energy of the city coming back from COVID. We shot this run and gun style at many iconic locations including, Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, Fifth Avenue, Hudson Yards, and Radio City Music Hall. You can’t keep New York down and we’re so excited that this is finally going to get released”
The band also had a special guest appearance by Saturday Night Live ace drummer, Shawn Pelton. “We have to give a shout out to Shawn Pelton who played drums on the track, said Marcello, Nicholas, our drummer, was stuck in Canada on a COVID lockdown and we were really lucky to have Shawn sit in with us to do the track. He’s a great player with incredible feel. There is one spot in my solo where he catches a run with a drum fill. It’s just amazing. We’re all really excited to share this release and holiday cheer with our fans all over the world. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year”
The band is planning acoustic holiday sing-along performances at children’s hospitals and programs for underserved children in the New York City area.
ABOUT TEMPT Tempt are lead vocalist Zach Allen, guitarist Harrison Marcello, bassist Chris Gooden and drummer Nick Burrows. “Living Dangerous feat Dorothy” is out now on Better Noise.
Tempt recently completed a tour of Europe playing major rock festivals including Download, Hellfest, Rock am Ring/Park and Graspop as well as dates supporting, Iron Maiden, Shinedown, Tremonti and Theory Of A Deadman. TEMPT were discovered by journalist Malcolm Dome and manager Andy Gould (Rob Zombie, Linkin Park) and agent Steve Strange (Coldplay, Eminem). Tempt’s last single, “Living Dangerous feat Dorothy” is an infectious rock anthem that’s charismatic, commanding and timeless. The track features acclaimed singer Dorothy Martin from US rock act Dorothy and was produced and mixed by legendary Grammy Award winner, Chris Lord-Alge (U2, Green Day, and My Chemical Romance). The track will be featured on the bands forthcoming debut album.
AMMOTRACK have been a force to be reckoned with for almost two decades now, making appearances in National TV and being heard on the radio throughout Europe. The band is also known for its explosive live shows, and has been on the road with D.A.D and Hardcore Superstar to mention a few.
Now they are back with new music and release their single ‘Under My Skin‘. An energetic and fierce track filled with explosive riffs. Behind it, lies a deeper meaning: As rock musicians, it’s very common to suffer from tinnitus, and approximately 14% of the adult population has it.
“It’s not easy to live with but it does get better if you accept it. To everyone of you out there, stay strong and safe and don’t forget to protect your ears. It’s a high price to pay to being a rock n roll soldier!” – Ammotrack.
After releasing their 9th studio album “Graces Came with Malice” in April 2022, followed by organizing their own two day festival “Märvelfest” and heading on a tour in Spain, the Swedish power trio MÄRVEL continues the celebration of their 20 year anniversary. In the beginning of 2023, the group will be releasing the double vinyl compilation “Double Decade”. Packed with Märvel’s patented take on high-octane and super-catchy rock’n’roll, the double vinyl contains Märvel‘s greatest hits remastered and previously impossible to get B-sides and rare tracks, as well as two brand new, previously unreleased tracks.
The first of these brand new tracks is called “Turn the Page” and is released as a digital single on the 2nd of December. Listen to the track via your favorite streaming platform or right here:
Märvel on “Turn the Page”: “This song was inspired by the way Sweden’s king Carl XVI Gustav handled his affair of infidelity in the Stockholm archipelago by stating that he and the queen would simply turn the page. You don’t have to be a monarch to see the value of being able to move in life without bitterness and remorse. Instead of clinging on to old injustices, ask for forgiveness and a hug and get on with your life. Because life is too short to hold grudges.
Turn the page was recorded at Solskensfabriken while we were working on the album Graces Came With Malice. We loved the songs from the start but it didn’t fit the album. Now it will get its revenge and a moment to shine.“
The double vinyl “Double Decade” will be available in two different set of colors, one containing 2x transparent clear vinyl, and the other containing one transparent orange and one transparent purple vinyl. Both versions come in a luxurious gatefold with an exclusive booklet. “Double Decade” will be released on The Sign Records on February 24, 2023. The album is available for pre-order HERE
Märvel are: The King – Guitars, Lead Vocals The Vicar – Drums The Burgher – Bass
Veteran heavy rock band MOS GENERATOR has released their final single, “Getting Good At Revenge,” from their forthcoming, 10th studio album, “Time//Wounds,” that’s due out December 16th. Pre-order the album now at https://mosgenerator.bandcamp.com/album/time-wounds.
Commenting on the song, Tony Reed (guitar/vocals/keys) says:
“Unlike many of the other songs on Time//Wounds, the influences on Getting Good At Revenge are relatively clear. The opening riff was actually written in 1991 and I can say it definitely pulls from things like King Crimson and No Means No. After the vocals enter it becomes full-on My War era Black Flag and stays that way until the breakdown. From the breakdown out, it seems to have more of that underground 80s sound mixed with goth style guitar work. Like if Rick Agnew was in Fugazi. This track stands out as an unexpected turn on the album, but then again, that seems to be the spirit of this collection.“
“Time//Wounds” Tracklisitng: 1. Aja-Minor 2. (Don’t) Wait Until Tomorrow 3. Burn Away The Years 4. Getting Good At Revenge 5. Only Yesterday 6. Until We Meet Again (Parts I-IV)
About MOS GENERATOR: Mos Generator formed during the winter of 2000 in Port Orchard, Washington from the ashes of a ten year off and on collaboration between its three members, all of which are long time veterans of road and studio. The need to strip down to the basics of hard rock was apparent from the start and continues to be the foundation for all the bands recent material.
Mos Generator have released 9 full length studio albums, a retrospective album, 2 live albums and a plethora of split 7″ and 12″ singles on such labels as Listenable, Roadburn, Glory or Death, Small Stone, Ripple, Nasoni, Lay Bare, Hevi Sike, H42, Argonauta, Kozmik Artifactz and Heavy Psych Sounds. Touring has been just as important to the profile of the band as making records has.
Over the years Mos Generator has shared the stage with many great heavy rock bands across Europe and North America including extensive tours with Saint Vitus, FU Manchu, Elder, Spirit Caravan and Atomic Bitchwax. They have also played many prestigious festivals throughout Europe including 2 appearances at Hellfest in France, opening up a whole new fan base to the Mos Generator sound. After 22 years of making music Mos Generator show no signs of slowing down.
MOS GENERATOR: Tony Reed: Guitar / Vocals / Keyboards Jono Garrett: Drums Sean Booth: Bass
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Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
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