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CHRIS IMPELLITTERI to Be Inducted into the 2023 Metal Hall Of Fame

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 1, 2022
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Guitar Virtuoso CHRIS IMPELLITTERI will be inducted into the 2023 Metal Hall of Fame, at the 6th Annual Metal Hall of Fame Charity Gala.

“The most important night in Hard Rock and Heavy Metal” takes place January 26, 2023, at the Canyon Club, Agoura Hills, C.A. It is presented by ROCAVAKA – The Vaka That Rocks!

Chris Impellitteri and the metal band IMPELLITTERI have legions of fans around the world and have become icons in countries like Japan.

Thanks to their international success the band has sold well over a million albums and have played to audiences exceeding 30,000 people!

In 1987 IMPELLITTERI released their debut, titled ‘The Black EP’ which instantly gained Chris recognition as a guitar hero by metal fans, musicians, and media like Kerrang! Magazine.

In the year 2022 IMPELLITTERI continue to gain new fans due to the majestic vocals of Rob Rock and Chris’s shredding and ability to write great songs like Stand in Line, We Own the Night, Lost in the Rain, Rat Race, Venom, and the beloved instrumental 17th Century Chicken Pickin!

Although Chris has always stated IMPELLITTERI “is a band not a solo artist” he has won numerous accolades for his guitar playing… Guitar World and Guitar One Magazine officially named him one of the fastest guitarists of all time.

The 1988 Impellitteri Album “Stand In Line” featured former Rainbow vocalist Graham Bonnet, and charted on the Billboard Top 100, remaining there for over 5 months. The “Stand In Line” video was often played on MTV and VH-1. In 1996, Impellitteri won the Burrn! Magazine Readers Poll Award for “Best Rock Guitarist,” for the Impellitteri Album “Screaming Symphony.” Impellitteri was a member of Animetal USA, with 2017 Metal Hall of Fame Inductee Rudy Sarzo. The Animetal USA album peaked at # 18 on Japan’s Oricon‘s weekly albums chart, and remained there for nine weeks. Impellitteri arranged all the tracks on the Album with 2021 Metal Hall of Fame Inductee Marty Friedman. Chris Impellitteri was a host on the MTV show Headbangers Ball, and is also featured on the Albums “Sahara,” by House of Lords, Dragon Attack: A Tribute To Queen, and the Randy Rhoads Tribute Album.

Impellitteri recently released “Wake The Beast”, a 3 Cd Anthology via Global Rock Records with all tracks personally selected by Chris himself.

Chris adds:

I am honored and humbled to be inducted into the Metal Hall of Fame. I want to thank the Hall and of course all of our amazing fans who continue to support IMPELLITTERI year after year in virtually every country!

Impellitteri will be Inducted along with the classic line-up of legendary band TWISTED SISTER, among additional superstar Inductees and performances which will be announced soon.

Surprise artist appearances, Autograph Signings, and Meet & Greet opportunities will also be part of the event.

The most recent 2021 and 2022 Metal Hall of Fame Gala’s and events included scheduled and surprise appearances by Paul Stanley, Eric Singer, Tim “Ripper” Owens, Ross “The Boss” Friedman, Gus G, Onslaught, Frank DiMino, Nigel Glockler, Charlie Benante, Tony Harnell, Voivod, Albert Bouchard of Blue Oyster Cult, Host of SiriusXM Radio Ozzy’s Boneyard and Hair Nation Keith Roth, Todd La Torre, Live Nation Executive Joey Vendetta, Bobby Rock, Jeff Scott Soto, and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho, among others.

MR.JACK Releases Single + Video for ‘Let’s Rock’ from Upcoming Album “Destiny And Hope”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 1, 2022
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Singer, multi-instrumentalist MR.JACK returns with a new single and video for ‘Let’s Rock’, taken from his upcoming album “Destiny And Hope”, coming out via Wanikiya Record. The album features three great guitarists of the Italian Heavy Metal and Guitar Hero scenario: Steve Volta (Pino Scotto – Perpetual Fire), Marco Angelo and Alfredo Gargaro!

After the success of the previous album “Long Road” in 2019, MR.JACK returns more charged than ever! With a track in full 80s Hard Rock style, full of grit and desire to shout to the world the passion he has for music! Available in digital format on all the best music stores and official label stores!

Ready to raise your horns to the sky? Let’s go…LET’S ROCK!

More information on Mr.Jack 👇
Website : https://mrjackofficial.wixsite.com/mrjack
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mr.jackofficial_/
Bandcamp : https://mrjackofficial.bandcamp.com/releases
Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/5tApdn6ryBA2PDxiDP6Bze
Facebook : https://m.facebook.com/mr.jackofficialartistpage/

Iceland’s RING OF GYGES Sign with ViciSolum Records, New Album “Metamorphosis” Coming in Early Spring 2023

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 1, 2022
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Photo courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/theringofgyges

ViciSolum Records is proud to announce that Icelandic Prog-hardrockers RING OF GYGES have inked a deal with the label for the release of the band’s upcoming 3rd album, which will be entitled “Metamorphosis“, with an expected release in the early spring of 2023.

The band’s vocalist, Helgi Jónsson remarks:
“We’re thrilled to announce that we’re joining ViciSolum’s great roster of bands! By releasing our upcoming album on their label, our music will reach further and wider than ever before. We’re immensely grateful for this opportunity and excited about the future of our band!”

With intriguing and odd rhythmic patterns, a fresh set of eyes on the 70’ies version of prog rock – and an ability to transfer this to the modern age prog metal, Ring of Gyges are combining several worlds of music in their approach towards prog perfection.

Although Ring Of Gyges are heavily inspired by the progressive rock bands of the 70’ies, their sound is much more metal-oriented and draws influences from progressive bands of the modern age, like Leprous, Haken and alike. They strive to create epic and grandiose music with unconventional song structures and vast soundscapes, often accompanied by philosophical lyrics.

Line-up: 
Helgi Jónsson – Vocals, Guitars
Gudjón Sveinsson  – Vocals, Guitars
Einar Merlin Cortes – Drums, Percussion
Gísli Tór Ingólfsson – Piano, Organ, Synth, Vocals
Torsteinn Ýmir Ásgeirsson – Bass

Check out
“Andvaka”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnLeB76TVpE
“Not This Time”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkzfC5FnzNo

More information at https://www.ringofgygesband.com

ROYAL HUNT Release New Video ‘Live Another Day’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 1, 2022
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ROYAL HUNT released their new studio album – “Dystopia. Part 2” – on October 26th via King Records (Japan/SE Asia) and on October 28th via NorthPoint Productions (EU/N & S America). The second and final part of the concept will again feature guest performers: Mats Leven (TSO, Skyblood, Vandenberg), Mark Boals (Y.J. Malmsteen, Ring of Fire, Royal Hunt), Henrik Brockman.

Today the band releases their official video for “Live Another Day”, watch it below.

(Royal Hunt, Evil Masquerade, N´Tribe), Kenny Lubcke (Narita, Zoser Mez) and Alexandra Andersen (Royal Hunt, JSP). “Dystopia – Part 2” is released in following formats: regular CD, various Deluxe editions/bundles and a gatefold, heavy vinyl double LP (availability date pending).

ROYAL HUNT keep expanding their trademark sound and, as the story which inspired the project – Ray Bradbury´s classic novel “Fahrenheit 451” – gets more intense towards the end, the music turns into more dynamic, heavier direction. Once again the guest singers add even more dramatic contrasts to an already cinematic yet solidly rocking soundscape.

Simply a “must have” for any symfo/prog/power fan out there! 

Tracklist:

  1. MIDWAY (RESUMPTION)
  2. THORN IN MY HEART
  3. THE KEY OF INSANITY
  4. LIVE ANOTHER DAY
  5. THE PURGE
  6. ONE MORE SHOT
  7. SCREAM OF ANGER a) Hit and Run b) The Thrill of the Chase
  8. LEFT IN THE WIND
  9. RESURRECTION F451

The entire opus is just one minute shy of an hour: 58:57:17

MESSAGE FROM THE BAND:

“Thinking back to the release date of the “Part 1” back in 2020 makes you realize what a crazy time we all went through just during the last two years: who could have imagined that our “Dystopia” – project would reflect the harsh reality in such detail? And the madness is still ongoing.

In any case, “Dystopia – Part 2” is even more relevant today than ever: we followed the general concept yet filled it up with images of current events in order to make it resonate with every person, everybody living through 2020 to 2022 and watching insanity to unfold in real time”.

Stream/Download the album:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3U6QgTU
iTunes: https://apple.co/3Df4Y4A
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DCj2Xl
Apple Music: https://apple.co/3SDHhIU
YouTube: bit.ly/Dystopia_Pt2_Youtube

More information at https://royalhunt.com

BAZERK Release New Single ‘On the Radio’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 1, 2022
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Los Angeles’ nu-metal band BAZERK return with their new single ‘On the Radio,’ their first release with Golden Robot Records.

The track signifies a new era with ‘On The Radio‘ being the first single from their upcoming 2023 album, giving listeners a clear insight into the sound and direction they are heading. 

‘On the Radio‘ is sure to get the air waves buzzing with catchy melodic hooks and funky hip-hop beats. It will keep you dancing with a mixture of upbeat tones, guttural screams and a distinctive guitar riff that carries the tune. 

Stream/buy ‘On the Radio’ HERE

ABOUT BAZERK

Alternative rock/metal group from Los Angeles, Bazerk shock the world with their massive sound and uniqueness. Best known because of their song “Hello America” and for bringing a sick live stage show.

One of the most d diverse bands on the roster,  breaking down the stereotype of this style of music, Bazerk create their own lane and boundaries, head-lining with major top streaming acts and spear-heading the way with concepts and originality.

With over 113k views of their outlandish video “Preacher Man,” over 3 million plays on Soundcloud and 90k + streams, the band has been featured in multiple magazines, writers/critics are calling them “the new Rage Against The Machine with a Twist.”

Get ready for Bazerk because, in their own words, “Our music has balls on it!”

PROLIX Releases New Single ‘In Your Head’ Feat. Ethan Cronin

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 1, 2022
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FiXT is proud to announce the signing of prolific UK Drum and Bass artist PROLIX, joining the label’s roster for a full-length album expected in 2024.

Prolix will be a familiar name to most hardened Drum and Bass heads, as well as FiXT fans, with a back catalog that has seen releases on some of the most prolific and respected labels in the industry such as RAM, Playaz & Ganja Tek, VISION, Blackout, Renegade Hardware, Metalheadz, Viper, Virus, and Shogun Audio. His unique style of production has achieved international recognition.
 
Today he’s united with Ethan Cronin for a unique 90s-tinged grunge rock meshed with the drum & bass single “In Your Head.”

The Track features an ethereal vocal performance at the outset, eerily reminiscent of the Deftones before thrashing guitars and heavy rhythms take over and propel the track forward into a pure rock soundscape, only to drop into drum & bass halfway through with energetic and fierce rhythms throughout. Is it in your head?
 
“We’re excited to welcome Prolix into the FiXT family. His pristine production and unique incorporation of guitars with drum & bass make him a perfect fit in the FiXT universe. His recent collaborative releases on FiXT with Biometrix and Voicians along with the new single ‘In Your Head’ with Ethan Cronin set the bar for an amazing full-length album to come.” – James Rhodes (FiXT VP & Co-Founder)

“Excited to announce the addition of Prolix to the roster. “In Your Head” marries ‘90s grunge vibes with gritty, modern drum & bass to create something completely unique. Give it a spin and go follow Prolix on socials!” – Klayton (FiXT President & Co-Founder)

Purchase/Stream: https://link.fixtmusic.com/InYourHead

Prolix will be a familiar name to most hardened Drum and Bass heads, with a back catalog that has seen releases on some of the most prolific and respected labels in the industry such as RAM, Playaz & Ganja Tek, VISION, Blackout, Renegade Hardware, Metalheadz, Viper, Virus, OWSLA/MTA and Shogun Audio. His unique style of production has achieved international recognition filling Prolix with the courage he needed to establish his own imprint in 2011; cue the birth of the mighty Trendkill Records.
As his reputation has grown, Prolix has found himself collaborating with an array of top artists from across the genre such as Noisia, Misanthrop, and Icicle, as well as remixing the likes of Chase & Status, Ed Rush and Optical, and Black Sun Empire.
 
It was his work for Chase & Status that led to an introduction to D&B pioneer DJ Hype which began the conception of Ganja Tek for the sole purpose of releasing his distinct sound. Since then, Prolix’s production has gone from strength to strength, securing radio support from several BBC radio DJs including Friction and Mary Ann Hobbs.
One of his most seminal releases to date was the visionary crowd-funded ‘Project Trendkill’ Album, a collaboration with Gridlok which soared to the top of the download charts and into every self-respecting DJ’s record bag the world over. Teaming up with Gridlok drew the attention of RAM Records head honcho Andy C, and their debut 12″ of ‘Membrane’ and ‘Babylon’ devastated sound systems worldwide.

Other landmark releases for Prolix include Crater on Renegade Hardware with Nocturnal, Asteroids on VISION with NOISIA, On Like That EP with MC Coppa, and the Transcendent EP on Trendkill featuring collabs with Misanthrop, Mob Tactics, Rido, Meth, and MC Coppa.
Having toured America, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, Prolix is well known for his high-energy, floor-filling DJ sets. As well as doing his own headline shows across Europe, he has also shared the stage with some of the top names in drum and bass including Chase & Status, Subfocus, and Pendulum.
With Trendkill continuing to gather a strong and dedicated following release after release, and since having signed to Shogun and releasing his smash debut single “Nature of Reality,” Prolix is on track to becoming one of the biggest artists in the scene.

More information at https://www.facebook.com/ProlixUK

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