The journey continues: The modern metallers A LIFE DIVIDED have released their fourth single “Life Goes On” from the upcoming album “DOWN THE SPIRAL OF A SOUL”, which will be released on July 07 via AFM Records/Soulfood Music.
The heavy rock anthem is a very personal song for singer Plangger: “The song is an advice to my son not to take things too hard. I wish he always manages to break out of the hamster wheel of life, to question the big and small problems sometimes and not to take everything too seriously. Many problems become smaller when we manage to pause regularly and simply zoom out of our everyday cosmos”.
A LIFE DIVIDED, often referred to as the “German Linkin Park”, was founded in 2003. The band around singer Jürgen Plangger (also guitarist for Eisbrecher) has TOP 40 album chart placements, several million streams, plays sold out headlining gigs and has been on tour with other scene greats like Oomph!, Apocalyptica and Mono Inc.
The new album was recorded in the band’s own studios by musical mastermind Erik Damköhler, with mixing and mastering by Christoph Wieczorek (Annisokay) of Sawdust Studios.
Iowa hard rock heavyweights SAUL — brothers Blake Bedsaul [lead vocals] and Zach Bedsaul [lead guitar, backup vocals], William McIlravy [bass, backup vocals], and Myles Clayborne [drums] — have announced their new album THIS IS IT… THE END OF EVERYTHING. The album arrives July 28. Pre-order it here.
To herald the album’s announcement, the band has shared the video for first single “A MILLION MILES.” Watch it here.
“The distance between us is no longer measured in inches, feet, or miles,” says Blake about the song. “It’s the void in time between looking up from our screens and locked in a dream. A minimal space we keep for reality. Just a moment to see the difference of where we are, and where we want to be. We can sit across from someone within reach, and be a million miles away transported through our screens.”
The album encompasses a similar theme. Blake shares, “As a whole, we’re losing focus. I feel like the only one to look up and notice. Am I losing my mind or losing touch with the times? It’s a game we can’t win when the rules always change. Marching toward the end of days. This is it… the end of everything.”
The Iowa quartet continues to bring audiences together with a one-two punch of pummeling metallic grooves and towering melodies. Amassing tens of millions of streams and earning acclaim from Revolver, Guitar World, Loudwire, and many more, the group fortify an unbreakable bond with listeners on their second full-length offering, THIS IS IT…THE END OF EVERYTHING [Spinefarm]. For this record, the band collaborated with producer Kile Odell [Motionless In White, Nita Strauss]
“As a society, we’re so glued to our phones and social media,” notes Blake. “When we finally got out of quarantine, we personally needed to take a mental break from it. If you think about it, we don’t even have to talk anymore, since communication happens online. So, step back from social media, get out there, shake hands, and live a little bit. You don’t have to exist through your phone. Capture the moment in your head and tell the story out loud to someone.”
THIS IS IT… THE END OF EVERYTHING TRACK LISTING: “TOOTH AND NAIL” “THE LAST PARADE” “A MILLION MILES” “THE NEW LOW” “MORE OF THE SAME” “NO MERCY” “RUNAWAY” “US A.D.” “BEHIND THESE EYES” “CASTLES IN THE SKY” “JACK & JILL” “BETTER AS A MEMORY” “REIGN FIRE”
Saul will embark on a tour with Memphis May Fire and more this summer. All dates are below!
SAUL ON TOUR: WITH MEMPHIS MAY FIRE, NORMA JEAN, + SECRETS:
7/1 — Thompson, CT — Capulet Fest 7/2 — Portland, ME — State Theatre 7/3 — Elmira, NY — The L 7/5 — Columbus, OH — The King of Clubs 7/7 — Charleston, SC — Music Farm 7/8 — Orlando, FL — The Beacham Theater 7/9 — Gainesville, FL — High Dive 7/11 — Mobile, AL — Soul Kitchen Music Hall 7/12 — Memphis, TN — Growlers 7/14 — Cadott, WI — Rock Fest* *Saul Only
Saul emerged out of the Midwest in 2017 and tirelessly bulldozed a path to the forefront of modern rock. They notably performed alongside everyone from Motionless In White, Atreyu, August Burns Red, Crown The Empire, Bush, and 10 Years to HELLYEAH and Nonpoint in addition to gracing the stages of festivals, including Rebel Rock, Rock Fest, Rock USA, Inkcarceration, and Blue Ridge Rock Fest with Rob Zombie, Mudvayne, and Slipknot. The group independently landed a bona fide hit in the form of “Brother”— an homage to the co-founders’ late brother Caleb. It marked their first #1 on Sirius/XM Octane in addition to gathering over 9 million Spotify streams and paving the way for their 2020 full-length debut, Rise As Equals. Co-written with David Draiman of Disturbed, “King Of Misery” reeled in 3.7 million Spotify streams, while “Trial By Fire” also surpassed 3 million Spotify streams. Of the former, American Songwriter praised “‘King of Misery’ wasted no time jumping into the heavy mainstream riffs that Saul set out to wrangle,” and Outburn hailed its “futuristic and cinematic video.”
Southern California’s DAYSEEKER dropped their new album Dark Sun last fall via Spinefarm. Get the record, which has been streamed 75 million times since release, here.
The band has shared the video for the gorgeously emotive single “Homesick.” Watch it here.
The deceptively simple video finds the band in performance mode in an expansive space that can barely contain the emotional heft of the lyrics or the melodic power of the song’s instrumentation.
“‘Homesick’ is Dayseeker’s honest attempt at writing something happier,” says singer Rory Rodriguez. “After my father’s passing, I was in a rut for a while and there was just this one person that made me feel like it was okay to smile and breathe through one of the darkest periods of my life. Someone that feels like home.”
Dayseeker remain on the road in support of Dark Sun, with shows selling out in the UK, U.S., Australia, and beyond.
“The UK holds a very special place in our hearts,” the band says. “We haven’t played there as a full band in 8+ years, so seeing that the entire tour is on the verge of selling out is a warm welcome back for Dayseeker.”
Dayseeker are a quiet killer. The band has steadily built a buzz over the past several years — and they have reached a tipping point. Dayseeker built themselves into a scene standout with 2019’s Sleeptalk, which was hailed by Alternative Press as “a warm and welcome release to higher ground” and as “much needed fresh air into the post-hardcore scene.” The album has gone on to accumulate over XX million streams, and it positioned the band as a formidable force — and one that is primed to take its next big leap. In 2021, the band dropped a deluxe version of Sleeptalk, featuring four reimagined versions of album tracks, which offered fans a fresh and unique take on songs they already love. It also demonstrated the depth and breadth of the band’s creative vision, scope, and possibilities. However, Dark Sun catapulted the band beyond the scene’s stratosphere.
Gearing up for a massive summer, the hard rock sister-trio from Monterrey, Mexico, THE WARNING, have unleashed a new single entitled “MORE” via LAVA/Republic Records.
Listen to “MORE”—HERE & Watch the official music video HERE.
On the new single & music video The Warning said: “We feel ‘MORE’ is a natural transition to our musical evolution where we get to express our taste in music in a fresher cooler sound maintaining The Warning’s core rock sound. ‘MORE’ is a song about relationships push and pulls and wanting ‘MORE’ out of life ;)”
“MORE” was co-written by the band with Anton Delost (who also produced the track) & Niko Rubio and the official music video was directed by Ivan Chavez.
Recently, they sat down with rock’s favorite champion Allison Hagendorf for her coveted The Allison Hagendorf podcast where the band talked about their journey from young artists to today’s massive success, touring with some of today’s music legends and more. Check out the podcast on Spotify HERE & on YouTube HERE.
The band’s much-anticipated headline run, the ERROR Tour, is underway now!
Support comes from Plush and Holy Wars, rounding out a dynamic package of 21st century rising rock talent. This jaunt, produced by Live Nation, visits major markets coast-to-coast and concludes on May 23 at Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Tickets are on sale now on LiveNation.com or TheWarningBand.com/tour.
Last year, they notably played 100+ shows to packed crowds alongside Foo Fighters, Halestorm, The Pretty Reckless, and Three Days Grace in addition to selling out their own MAYDAY Tour. In 2023, the band already shared the stage supporting Muse and Guns N’ Roses. Watch the behind the scenes after movies – HERE. Upcoming in June, the band will once again support Muse for five dates across the UK & EU and also support Royal Blood & Palaye Royal in Europe as well!
The group hit the road in support of their explosive full-length debut album, ERROR, out now via LAVA/Republic Records. It amassed over 110 million-plus streams and earned widespread critical acclaim. Listen to ERROR—HERE and watch the album’s music videos – HERE. The band also released a new version of their anthemic single “CHOKE” featuring grandson & Zero 9:36 —HERE.
Meanwhile, their cover of Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” [with Alessia Cara] soundtracked a trailer for Marvel’sMidnight Suns, and they were chosen Spotify EQUAL Mexico’s artist for last August (see here).
OUTBURN has proclaimed, “The Warning didn’t just warm up the crowd, they lit them on fire.” As they continue to evolve into a force on stage and modern rock contenders, don’t miss them on the ERRORNorth America Tour. Get ready for more from The Warning!
ERROR TOUR DATES – NORTH AMERICAN LEG, remaining dates
May 13 – Buzzfest (KBUZ) – Woodlands, TX May 14 – Godsmack (KEGL) – Dallas, TX May 16 – House of Blues – New Orleans, LA May 17 – Buckhead Theatre – Atlanta, GA May 18 – The Underground – Charlotte, NC May 19 – Welcome to Rockville Festival – Daytona Beach, FL May 21 – Irving Plaza – New York, NY May 22 – Baltimore Sound Stage – Baltimore, MD May 23 – Theatre of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA August 20 – Ruido Festival – Chicago, IL
ERROR TOUR DATES – EUROPEAN LEG May 27 – Will of the People Tour (with Muse and Royal Blood) – Plymouth, UK May 31 – Hole 44 – Berlin, Germany June 3 – Rock Im Ring Festival – Nurnberg, Germany June 4 – Rock Am Ring Festival – Nurburgring, Germany June 5 – Doornroosje (with Royal Blood)- Nijmegen, Netherlands June 6 – Paradiso (with Royal Blood) – Amsterdam, Netherlands June 7 – A2 (with Palaye Royale) – Wroclaw, Poland June 9 – Download Festival – Donington Park, UK June 11 – Rock For People Festival – Czech Republic June 14 – Loud Fest – Zurich, Switzerland June 15 – Will of the People Tour (Muse Support) – Lyon, France June 16 – Shoko (SOLD OUT) – Madrid, Spain June 17 – La Nau (SOLD OUT) – Barcelona, Spain June 20 – Will of the People Tour (Muse Support) – Huddersfield, UK June 23 – Will of the People Tour (Muse Support) – Glasgow, UK June 25 – Will of the People Tour (Muse Support) – Milton Keynes, UK June 26 – Islington Academy – London, UK
ERROR TOUR DATES – MEXICO LEG Oct 21 – Teatro Diana – Guadalajara, MX Oct 28 – Pepsi Center – CDMX, MX
The Warning infuse rock music with a much-needed shot of adrenaline. The Monterrey, Mexico trio of sisters—Daniela “Dany” [guitar, lead vocals, piano], Paulina “Pau” [drums, vocals, piano], and Alejandra “Ale” Villarreal [bass, piano, backing vocals]—charge forward with head-spinning riffs, unpredictable rhythms, stadium-size beats, and skyscraping vocals. If anybody can usher rock’s comeback along, it’s these three ladies. After exploding online with one viral moment after another, The Warning parlayed this momentum into a series of independent releases, including Escape the Mind EP [2015], XXI Century Blood [2017], and Queen of the Murder Scene [2019] before releasing their latest album ERROR [2022] via Lava/Republic. In 2023, they will be embarking on the ERROR North America Tour as well as sharing the stage with the likes of MUSE and Guns N’ Roses.
Hamburg-based metal force, GODSNAKE, is celebrating its second studio album. Eye For An Eye is out now on Massacre Records, and available at THIS LOCATION!
Eye For An Eye features 10 new songs in 47 minutes – Straight into your face! Versatile, heavy, catchy, and very powerful, that’s what GODSNAKE stands for. Contemporary heavy metal with significant references to some of the big old masters: straight, hard, riff-orientated, but never missing catchiness and hook lines. The reptile that is GODSNAKE has been up to mischief in the heavy music scene since 2015 and has successfully established itself in the metallic jungle. Torger (vocals), Stevo (guitar), The Walt (bass) and Sidney (drums), who were already involved in the album Poison Thorn, were reinforced in 2022 by guitar wizard Pepe (Ancient Curse, Sons Of Seasons).
To celebrate their record release day, the band has just unleashed a lyric video for the final album single “Apocalypse For Free”! The clip is now premiering here:
“The term apocalypse as used in this song, describes the steady movement of civilized society and all its achievements towards its downfall. The decay of customs and morals, and especially lack of humanity are omnipresent and continuous. The apocalypse as a horror scenario of the end of the world is thus available to everyone for free, so to speak, without having to do much for it. Call it black humor, but this hits the nail on the head,” the band says. “Musically, the song is often described as a typical pounding GODSNAKE song with groove and power. Both by the band itself, but also by other listeners. One can perfectly imagine a festival audience jumping to the approaching apocalypse. Maybe such a party mood can still provide some respite regarding the impending last judgment.”
Like their much acclaimed debut, Eye For An Eye was recorded and produced in the LSD studios in Lübeck by mastermind Lasse Lammert (e.g., Alestorm, Gloryhammer, Wind Rose etc.).
The motto for the cover and artwork was ‘never change a winning team’, so the band was once again able to win over Björn Gooßes / Killustrations (including Amon Amarth, Death Angel, Hatesphere) for the design duties.
Eye For An Eye Track Listing:
The Sickening
Apocalypse For Free
Story Of A Ghost [feat. Wayne Dorman (Onslaught)]
Eye For An Eye
I Fear Nothing
Need For Speed
Stone Dead Pony
Nails In My Bed
Illuminated
The Tragedy Of Being Late
GODSNAKE Live:
13.05.2023 DE Hückelhoven – Haus Sodekamp-Dohmen (Guardians Of Metal Festival – Motormetal Fest Edition) 03.06.2023 DE Loxstedt – The Rock House (The Rock House Festival) 23.06.2023 DE Hamburg – Bambi Galore 11.08.2023 DE Büdesheim – Krawall’O’Rock Open Air 30.09.2023 DE Bremerhaven – SHIVA (Metalnight) 29.12.2023 DE Meppen – Christmas Metal Meeting
GODSNAKE is: Torger – Vocals Stevo – Guitar Pepe – Guitar The Walt – Bass Sidney – Drums
Italian death metallers HUSQWARNAH have released “Live at Bloom”. The album is a live recording from the band’s performance at the legendary Bloom club in Mezzago, Italy, on 6th December 2022, when they supported Voivod and Void Of Sleep. “Live at Bloom” is now available on all streaming platforms and on the band’s official Bandcamp page at THIS LOCATION.
Tracklist:
1. Melting Face 2. Reincarnation Of Sin 3. Death Proof 4. Ignoto1 5. Screams From The Cellar 6. Vigo 7. Lived Once Buried Twice 8. Infernal Loop
HUSQWARNAH are also pleased to officially welcome Alessio Capatti (Mexican Chili Funeral Party, Gordo, Treccani) on rhythm guitar. The band will enter the Toxic Basement Studio withproducer Carlo Altobelli (Cripple Bastards, Vision Deprived, Insanity Alert) to begin recording their second full-length album before the end of the year.
Heavily inspired by 90’s death metal, HUSQWARNAH is a relentless assault of old school death metal in the vein of Asphyx, Bolt Thrower and Benediction. Formed in the outskirts of Milan, northern Italy, this vicious five-piece style is straight to the point and unapologetic, soaked in warlike aesthetic, while maintaining the emphasis on catchy songwriting and song-oriented composition.
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
