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SEA OF FLAME Release First Single ‘Pins and Needles’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 24, 2022
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SEA OF FLAME have released their first single under Iron Head Records, ‘Pins and Needles.’ This is the first release for the band since 2018 and a good indication of what is to come now that they have the backing of the Golden Robot Global Entertainment team. 

The first single from their upcoming EP Bristlecone, ‘Pins and Needles‘ sees Rocky Mountain rockers Sea of Flame deliver driving bass, cutting guitars, and thunderous drums that propel the groove on a track and explores the anxieties of living in the world of today. 

Stream/buy ‘Pins and Needles’ HERE

ABOUT SEA OF FLAME

Sea of Flame is a slow burn that grows to an inferno. Over ten years of honing their craft in Denver’s underground rock and metal scene, the quartet of Ben, Heavy, Jim, and Miles have a reputation for powerful shows that bring the heat.

“It’s always about playing live,” co-founder and drummer Jim Cook says. “We didn’t start this to be a studio band. We want to go up on stage and give the audience something they haven’t seen.”

Formed in 2012 by Jim and Heavy, Sea of Flame has evolved over the years.  Sometimes they were a three piece, sometimes a four piece band. For a year they were an instrumental outfit. With the additions of Ben on bass and Miles on vocals and guitar, the band stepped up to the next level. Along the way, two EPs were produced – their self-titled debut and 2018’s Ballast.

“We needed time to shape our sound,” Heavy says. “We are at a point here, ten years into the band, where we have really found what makes Sea of Flame different from other bands. It’s a special combo of what each of us brings to the table.”

“We strive to have lyrics and vocal melodies that bring everyone in.  A lot of heavy bands express only one emotion.  That can be cool, but we want to do more,” reflects Miles.

With the release of Bristlecone, Sea of Flame has joined forces with Iron Head Records and Golden Robot Records. This partnership allows the band to move beyond the limit of what they can do alone.

“We chose Bristlecone to be the title of the album very intentionally. Those trees live thousands of years. Over that time they twist and turn into something gnarled but beautiful and tenacious. In a lot of ways that is emblematic of the journey of this band,” Ben adds.

So after ten years, Sea of Flame is stronger than ever and looking to burn.

Greek Guitarist GEORGE “THE KID” KARAFOTIS Releases New Cover Music Video for Three Days Grace’s ‘Never Too Late’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 24, 2022
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Greek Guitarist GEORGE “THE KID” KARAFOTIS (Power Quest) joined forces with his brother Evan Noct (Oceandvst) & JCJO (X-Factor Greece Finalist) to release a brand new music video on YouTube, covering “Never Too Late” from Three Days Grace.

A great production full of powerful & melodic vocals, heavy guitars, pounding drums, and shredding guitar solos you haven’t heard before in this song. Definitely check it out, share it, and spread the word!

Produced by Pantelis BNS at True North Studios.
Video Director/Editor/Camera Operator: Tasos Amarantidis
DOP/Camera Operator: Giannis Lemonidis
Light Technician: George Kosmidis
Make up: Yro Venetopoulou

Canada’s IRON KINGDOM Release New Video ‘Sheathe The Sword’, New Album Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 24, 2022
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Photo Credit – Caitlin Delaplace

Canada’s IRON KINGDOM present their new lyric video for its latest single “Sheathe The Sword”,which draws inspiration from the fantasy series “Wheel of Time”. For years now, Iron Kingdom has been gracing the world with its traditional heavy metal, weaving grand stories and teleporting listeners to far-off lands. This latest single refers to a sword move in which you willingly accept your opponent’s sword into your body in order to inflict a killing blow. The band comments on the single:

“We were looking to do something pretty fast and driving, and once we had the ideas for the first couple of riffs we knew it had to be about Lan Mandoragon – the uncrowned king of a lost and scattered kingdom and is highly respected by neighbouring kingdoms who recognize him as the battle lord of the borderlands. Musically this song is a speedy, driving power metal tune in the vein of early Hammerfall. “Sheathe The Sword” is a warrior’s last chance at victory, but that victory comes with a heavy cost.”

(the video features clips from the band’s sold-out album launch show held in Vancouver on November 4th at Wise Hall)​

Iron Kingdom recently unveiled their album “The Blood Of Creation” at the beginning of this November. Their fifth full-length contains eight impressive tracks running over three-quarters of an hour of classic heavy metal, windswept solos, memorable riffs, and piercing vocals conveying powerful stories. This new album saw a lot more musical content coming from lead guitarist Megan Merrick, and having Max Friesen on drums saw lots more ideas from yet another angle. Iron Kingdom continues to rework and evolve its sound and layers of professionalism can be heard throughout. This album is quite dark topically, the lyrics speak of war, fear, sacrifice, and pain, and the music although very classical and explorative also has some very evil moments throughout. The band, like so many others, was in a dark place due to the pandemic and the music reflects some of those emotions.

“The Blood Of Creation” was completely self-produced, written, and recorded. The album was sent out for mixing (Andy Boldt) and mastering (Greg Reely), but they handled everything else. vocalist/guitarist Chris Osterman engineered the record with some help from the band and some friends (Dan Yakimow, Jeff Black).

In the beginning, Iron Kingdom set out to create a sound paying homage to how things used to be in the 70s and 80s. They put on a big and energetic show, a show that brings you back to 1984, but in all the best ways. They are recommended for fans of Helloween, Judas Priest, and Queensrÿche.

The album “The Blood Of Creation” is available at the following links:

​Iron-kingdom.com/shop/ (CD, Vinyl, Cassette)​, ​Iron-kingdom.bandcamp.com, Apple Music, Spotify​

Album Stream – https://youtu.be/4pk7QzM4gBo

Music Video – Queen of The Crystal Throne – https://youtu.be/YyhEutgL9gI​

Fun Fact: ‘Queen Of The Crystal Throne’ played on City TV for Hockey Night In Canada (Montreal Vs Dallas) – Sat Oct 22, 2022.

The Making of “The Blood Of Creation” – Pt 1. [Mini Documentary] – https://youtu.be/TSrv44SXQ-A

Track Listing:​
1. Tides Of Desolation – 1:13
2. Sheathe The Sword – 5:25
3. Queen Of The Crystal Throne – 4:58
4. Hunter And Prey – 5:25
5. Witching Hour – 5:44
6. In The Grip Of Nightmares – 5:23
7. Primordial – 1:40
8. The Blood Of Creation – 13:38
Total Running Length: 43:29

LEAD MIK MIROIR Unleash ‘Forbidden’ New Album “Even Poser” + Single/Video ‘Metastasi’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 24, 2022
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After several days of struggling with digital stores and platforms that tried their best to stop the release originally planned for November 18th, Volcano Records is finally able to announce that LeaD MiK MiroiR‘s new album “Even Poser” is finally out.

The record includes ten original and abrasive tracks that show the personal style of this Italian band that shakes together rock with punk, grunge and noisy sounds in a kind of psychedelic approach. Under the surface of a unique soundscape, LeaD MiK MiroiR send out their point of view on reality with very intense lyrics full of strong and powerful themes.

The single ‘Metastasi’ released on YouTube with a video reserved to adults for strong and controversial contents, is the perfect launch pad for the entire album.

LeaD MiK MiroiR is a divisive band that is not going to be liked by everybody, but this Italian young combo is undeniably true and radically connected to the actual times of wars and conflicts they observe and narrate through their music.

Listen to “Even Poser” on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/2jlK8fAmjZ4ScCRd9ocn1Z?si=QFYvjPj4Szu7eBVJUb0cyQ

Check out the video of ‘Metastasi’ here: https://youtu.be/pz5ctL8Wg2k

Further Info at
http://www.volcanopromotion.com
https://www.facebook.com/LeaD-MiK-MiroiR-100701376125948

REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS Announce ‘King of Asgard’ Music Video, Teaser Revealed

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 23, 2022
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: KING OF ASGARD, REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS. Leave a comment

Irish Viking Metal/Norse Pagan Rockers REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS have announced their new music video for ‘King of Asgard’, set to be released on November 30th.

Today the band teases ‘King of Asgard’ with a video clip, watch it below.

Furthermore, the band will return to the Balor Theatre on 26th December to play the Hucksters ball alongside the very talented Makings and Not That We Know.

Tickets available now from https://balorartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873631635

Just recently, REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS released their special “Odin (Songs for the All Father)” Compilation, through United Music Mafia. It’s available now on all major platforms including Spotify, iTunes, United Music Streaming. 🛡⚔️

“Odin (Songs for the All Father)” tracklist:

  1. Odin’s War
  2. The Wanderer (Odin)
  3. All Hail Odin
  4. Odin’s Sons and Daughters
  5. King of Asgard

Buy “Odin (Songs for the All Father)” at

  • https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/renmarabou/odin-songs-for-the-all-father
  • https://open.spotify.com/track/0s5XJWxzI9rsO7grEzzaiS

REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS released their latest full-length album ‘Tales Of Rune’ on July 1st, 2022 via United Music Mafia.

“Tales of Rune” is the Trilogy along side ‘Valhalla Waits’ and ‘SAGAS’, ‘Tales of Rune’ is their most riff filled, head banging, anthemic and energetic album to date. This cranked up Norse Mythology themed album will have you filling your mead drinking horns, and readying yourself for battle. This new album also features vocals by Berserker Cass and Berserkers Tyr on the track ‘Bragi’ (God of Music). All recorded, mixed and mastered in Meadowbank Studios Donegal 🤘🏻🛡⚔️🔥

Stream /buy “Tales Of Rune” at https://open.spotify.com/album/44fWwjA31AUxlOvxg4vUKz
Order the album at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/renmarabou/tales-of-rune


Hailing from the Emerald Isle and based in the hills of Co.Donegal these Irish Viking Metal/Norse Pagan Rockers, REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS, deliver their own take on this powerful genre with a high energy stage show and anthemic, contemporary stylings. Endorsed by Cassidy Guitars, Skull Strings, Fishsticks drum sticks and Iron Age Guitar Accessories. Signed to United Music Mafia and Managed by Split Screen Management. The band’s new album ‘Tales Of Rune’ was released on July 1st, 2022. In September REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS joined 2022 “Final Declaration: Northern Tour 2022” with Polish titans VADER and HATE all across Scandinavia!

Watch/ stream:
‘Bloodlines …Echos of the Norse Gaels’ – https://open.spotify.com/album/08LTm5a9Tds8hZUC3HnaZB
‘Let’s Drink Mead’ – https://open.spotify.com/track/1ha54ritRWP06mbInOo0pp
‘Brand Of Sacrifice’ – https://open.spotify.com/album/1yKOPpwG663aD3s8GBbGbJ
‘Sigurd the Dragon Slayer’ – https://open.spotify.com/track/0OOr73kAIK4WPkt0ZAH5jf
‘Death of Baldr’ – https://ummmusicvideo.com/v/FtJpC
‘Dødssang’ – https://youtu.be/odx-OzoufTI
‘Fenrir’ – https://open.spotify.com/track/3F8c7CKWNs0wdR5XHGOuye
‘Prophecy of the Seer’ – https://youtu.be/QAXTujQ3xdE

Catch all the band’s music videos at https://ummmusicvideo.com/@Renmarabou

REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS are:
Ren Marabou (Vocals and Guitar)
Terence McCann (Drums)
Michael Casserly (Bass)

Online merch store: https://renmarabou.bandcamp.com/merch

More information at
BAND: https://www.facebook.com/renmarabou
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreenproduction.com

VICTOR SMOLSKI Announces New Album “Guitar Force”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 23, 2022
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Victor Smolski. Leave a comment
[photo: Uwe Godau]

February 3, 2023 will see former Rage member, guitar virtuoso Victor Smolski releases his new album, entitled Guitar Force, via Massacre Records! The album pre-save is now available at THIS LOCATION.

Guitar Force includes the best guitar work Smolski has ever done, since it showcases his different styles of playing in such a versatility. Victor considers the record as a kind of best-of album where he presents many song ideas from Rage, Almanac and Johann Sebastian Bach in new visions and shape. It’s powerful yet aggressive and dynamic, from a hi-gain, crunchy fusion sound to nylon acoustic or the sitar, you find all guitar influences on his upcoming record. Razor-sharp melodies alternate with high-speed technical arrangements, along featuring several high-class guest musicians, making this album truly special.

Guitar Force was produced and mixed by Victor Smolski at Unity Music School Studio, and was mastered by Martin Buchwalter at Gernhart Studio.

[Artwork by Gyula Havancsák]

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