The noise of the world, the sudden silence, eternal longing and the stage that is nature form the themes of The Finnish artist Päivi Sihvonen‘s debut album. Right after publishing, her first singles Self-consciousness and Dream gained recognition on international music websites and have been selected to be broadcast on European radio channels. Through the passing of time and emotions, a sense on wholeness gets channelled into music in Piper’s debut album “What is the heart for?”.
Air soars in melancholy
The third single release “Air” is particularly special to its creator. Air needs its own spotlight to bring out its sensibility, separate from the other songs on the album. It was born out of fragility and after the black sun had set. With heavy feet trailing on the ground, after seven weeks of wailing, Air was born, which is the fourth song on the album.
This single is part of the double track on the album, but it also works as a stand-alone piece. During the stages of songwriting, the songs Eternity and Air found each other and formed a pair: the mystery of eternity without reverberation. After the pain that started in Eternity, the piano moods of Air continue with a similar sadness.
“To me, the arrangement of Air needed a delicate melancholy. My song partner Saku found it with a sad guitar version. Hearing it was such a great experience that I took more time with the song and waited until I could sing and rediscover my own voice again. At the same time, I made the decision that fragility can and should be heard” Päivi describes the process of how the song found its tune, and continues: “In the end, the song found its place on the album, even though I originally wrote it without any intentions of ultimately releasing it for others to hear. Air is the most emotional song on the album.”
A woman and a piano create a strong tone in her debut album.
“What is the heart for?” the lyrics and the moods of the songs that ended up on the record got their driving force from the challenges of being human, and got their strong framework inspired by nature.
In typical expressive style of Piper, all songs originate from and around the piano. Other instruments have been added to bring the songs into rock sound. Other instruments are performed by the talented Saku Anttila.
Born out of feeling
This record is about the fleeting moments in life and the emotions that reflect those moments. Feelings are channeled into music and tune that ultimately became the titular Piper.
The overpowering feeling that feels so overwhelming at times and the theme that transpires through every song – this album is named after words left unsaid:
”What is the heart for.. should listen to it more”
Italiannoise rock/instrumental outfit CANI DEI PORTICI have shared the new video “Farfalle”. Watch the clip directed by Elide Blind at THIS LOCATION. CANI DEI PORTICI released their new album, “Hype For Nothing” last monthvia Time To Kill Records.
CANI DEI PORTICI offer an iridescent blend of instrumental sounds that embrace noise rock, post hardcore, stoner and much more. “Hype For Nothing” is a concept album about disappointment and life’s expectations, about unattainable hopes and dreams, about efforts made to gain nothing: African and Asian migrants who don’t make it to Europe through the Mediterranean Sea, a satisfying job or a good occupational pension that can never be reached, an untimely death, deferring what we would like to do until better times. The title is a joke about the album release.
Famous manga artist Shintaro Kago took care of the album cover artwork.
CANI DEI PORTICI, who label their sound ‘dogcore’, have long been very active on the live front, having played over two hundred concerts with bands such as Doom, Poison Arrows (ex Don Caballero), Zu, Qui, Samothrace, Ovo and many others.
The two previous releases, the “Cave Canem” EP (2013, Toten Schwan, L’Odio Dischi) and “Due” (2016, Dischi Bervisti, Toten Schwan Records, KOE records and stuff, Santa Valve Records, Vollmer Industries, Oh Dear Records, È un brutto posto dove vivere, Longrail Records, Effetti Collaterali) got an amazing feedback from press and fans, allowing the band to become a cult act in the underground.
German Horror Metalwave Project NARGATHROND has signed with Wormholedeath for the release of his latest album, “Killing Season,” due out on June 16th, 2023. The album, which tells a chilling horror story through music, features a mix of different genres, including Synthwave, Horror Scores, Glam Metal, Gothic, and Core influences, all blended together to create Nargathrond’s unique style of Horror Metalwave.
“I am happy to find a label in WormHoleDeath which digs my stuff and interpretation of Horror Music,” said Nargathrond. “I hope we can reach the right people who are ready for chilling spines and goosebumps. Glad working together!”
With guests The Runaway Wild and Iyes Keen from the USA and Shepardo from Germany, “Killing Season” promises to be a musical journey like no other. The album also includes a cover version of Nocturnal Depression’s “Nostalgia” in Darksynth.
Don’t miss out on the spine-chilling experience of “Killing Season” by Nargathrond, out on June 16th, 2023, on Wormholedeath.
Tracklist:
Midnight Haunt
Bloody Playground
Rivers Of Blood feat. The Runaway Wild
Deep In The Forest feat. Iyes Keen
In The Fog She Hides
With Her Pain She Kills
Kill Yourself Or Die Trying
Killing Season feat. Shepardo
Nostalgia (Nocturnal Depression Cover)
Rivers Of Blood (Instrumental)
Deep In The Forest (Instrumental)
Killing Season (Instrumental)
Nargathrond, which was founded in 2015 in the Thuringian Forest in Germany, has already released three albums, including “A Free Spirit,” “End of Days,” and “A Real Nightmare.” The one-man project is known for combining multiple metal styles with different guest singers, creating a unique and diverse musical experience.
In addition to his music, Nargathrond also works as a soundtrack producer and composer for TV, movies, games, and custom offers in the genres of Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Action, Thriller, Crime, and Drama.
Following the release of their first-ever concert film Live At The Anienne Belgique and their celebrated digital EP One Of A Kind, roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck are continuing their prolific year with their studio track “Bring Me Back Home Again,” a blistering southern rock song that pairs mind-melting riffs with touching ruminations on love and isolation.
Produced by Kevin Shirley (Iron Maiden, Journey, Black Crowes, Joe Bonamassa) at the legendary Sunset Sound Studios in Los Angeles, it’s the latest taste of a slate of new material the band has been releasing throughout 2023. The single release drops during their tour throughout the southeast of the USA this month. The band tours the UK 13-24 September 2023.
“We had the pleasure of writing this song with our good friend and frequent co-writer, Ian Cullen,” shares frontman Robert Jon Burrison. “The song touches on feelings of longing and isolation while being away from your loved ones, something we are all familiar with as we go on tour throughout the year.”
Prolific songwriters with a wealth of new material who refuse to be constrained by traditional release strategies, the band’s new partnership with Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records affords them the opportunity to work with the world’s top producers and release a steady stream of high-quality singles on an ongoing basis, cutting through the industry chaos and ensuring new music is accessible to fans as intended. “Working with Kevin was very easy and fluid,” Burrison continues. “He was super fun to be around and seemed to fit right in as a natural extension of the group. He also has an incredible list of people he’s worked with and was gracious enough to share some stories of his amazing career with us!”
The Wreck is fresh off the release of Live At The Ancienne Belgique, out now via Journeyman Records. Recorded during their sold-out show at the Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, Belgium on June 29th, 2022, the live CD/DVD set captures the Wreck amid their longest-ever tour – 67 performances in 75 days across 9 countries. The night was nothing less than spectacular, featuring a setlist that spanned the last decade of their prolific career, from their 2013 debut to their 2022 release. Watch the official live music video for “Oh Miss Carolina” NOWand purchase/stream Live At The Ancienne BelgiqueHERE.
The band’s very recent dynamic new EP release of One Of A Kind, out now on all digital platforms, received rave reviews from all over the world and helped catapult the band’s awareness into new heights. Featuring material produced by GRAMMY-Award winners Don Was (Bonnie Raitt, The Stones, John Mayer) and Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Blackberry Smoke, Rival Sons), One Of A Kind showcases Robert Jon & The Wreck’s wide range and dynamic sound, from the instant rock and roll classic “Come At Me” and the captivating, Americana-infused “Who Can You Love,” to the outstanding riff-driven roots rock track “Pain No More.”
Reigning from Southern California, Robert Jon & The Wreck take the Southern rock sound from the east coast and make it their own. Since their inception in 2011, these native Californians; Robert Jon Burrison (lead vocals, guitar), Andrew Espantman (drums, background vocals), Henry James Schneekluth (lead guitar, background vocals), and Warren Murrel (bass) have been electrifying audiences all over the world with their soaring guitar leads, rich vocal harmonies, and memorable tunes. Recently, keyboardist Jake Abernathie joined the band as an official member as they continue to tour and record in the studio. Simply put, it is difficult to ignore when these talented musicians take the stage.
Robert Jon & The Wreck tours the southeast of the USA this month. They tour the UK from 13-24 September 2023. For more information and to purchase tickets visit https://robertjonandthewreck.com
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ROBERT JON & THE WRECK SEPTEMBER 2023 UK TOUR + SPECIAL GUESTS TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM WWW.ROBERTJONANDTHEWRECK.COM
EXETER, PHOENIX – WEDNESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER, 2023 NOTTINGHAM, RESCUE ROOMS – THURSDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2023 MANCHESTER, ACADEMY – FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2023 LIVERPOOL, O2 ACADEMY – SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2023 NEWCASTLE, THE BOILER SHOP – SUNDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2023 GLASGOW, ST LUKE’S – TUESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2023 LEEDS, WARDROBE – WEDNESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2023 BRISTOL, THEKLA – THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2023 CAMBRIDGE, JUNCTION – FRIDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2023 SOUTHAMPTON, THE BROOK – SATURDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2023 FOLKSTONE, THE QUARTERHOUSE – SUNDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2023
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2023 US TOUR DATES
5/5/2023 The Guitar Sanctuary – Mckinney, TX 5/6/2023 The Continental Club – Houston, TX 5/7/2023 Billy Bob’s Texas – Fort Worth, TX 5/9/2023 Stickyz – Little Rock, AR 5/10/2023 Hernando’s Hide-A-Way – Memphis, TN 5/11/2023 Tooneys – Mccaysville, GA 5/12/2023 Artisphere Festival – Greenville, SC 5/13/2023 Jones von Drehel Vineyards & Winery – Thurmond, NC 5/14/2023 Salvage Station – Asheville, NC 6/9/23 NACHES, WA Chinook Festival 6/25/23 WINTER PARK, CO Blues From The Top Festival 7/14/23 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA The Coach House 8/5-6/23 MAMMOTH LAKES, CA Bluesapalooza Festival 8/17/23 SIOUX FALLS, SD Levitt At The Falls 8/18/23 CEDARBURG, WI Summer Sounds Festival 8/19/23 SHAWANO, WI Shawano Summer Festival
2023 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
May 26 May 2023 Middelburg, Netherlands – De Spot 27 May 2023 Sneek, Netherlands – Bolwerk 28 May 2023 Peer, Belgium – Blues Peer Festival 29 May 2023 Raalte, Netherlands – Ribs § Blues Festival
July 23 July 2023 Maidstone, UK – Maid Of Stone Festival 27 July 2023 Weiher, Germany – Live Music Hall 28 July 2023 Breitenbach am Herzberg, Germany – Herzberg Festival
August/September/October 25 August 2023 Holzminden, Germany Schloss Bevern 26 August 2023 Herselt, Belgium Gevarenwinkel Festival 27 August 2023 Oberhausen, Germany Zentrum Altenberg 29 August 2023 Copenhagen, Denmark Beta 30 August 2023 Joldelund, Germany Gerd’s Juke Joint 31 August 2023 Köln, Germany Kantine – Biergarten 01 September 2023 Regensburg, Germany Eventhalle Airport 02 September 2023 Forst, Germany Manitu 03 September 2023 Dortmund, Germany Piano 06 September 2023 Amsterdam, Netherlands Melkweg 07 September 2023 Bremen, Germany Meisenfrei 08 September 2023 Isernhagen, Germany Blues Garage 09 September 2023 Vollmershain, Germany Open Air Festival 10 September 2023 Raismes, France Raismesfest (open air) 11 September 2023 Verviers, Belgium Spirit of 66 13 September 2023 Exeter, UK Phoenix 14 September 2023 Nottingham, UK Rescue Rooms 15 September 2023 Manchester, UK Academy 16 September 2023 Liverpool, UK 02 Academy 2 17 September 2023 Newcastle, UK Boiler Shop 19 September 2023 Glasgow, UK St Lukes 20 September 2023 Leeds, UK Wardrobe 21 September 2023 Bristol, UK Thekla 22 September 2023 Cambridge, UK Junction 23 September 2023 Southampton, UK The Brook 24 September 2023 Folkestone, UK The Quarterhouse 27 September 2023 Le Thor ( Aix en Provence ), France Le Sonograf 28 September 2023 Talcy (Blois), France Le Quai’Son 29 September 2023 Penmarc’h (Quimper), France Cap Caval 30 September 2023 Herent, Belgium GC De Wildeman 01 October 2023 Winterbach, Germany Strandbar 02 October 2023 Salzburg, Austria Rockhouse 03 October 2023 Rimsting, Germany Feuerwache 04 October 2023 Frankfurt, Germany Nachtleben 05 October 2023 Seon, Switzerland Konservi 06 October 2023 Basel, Switzerland Atlantis 07 October 2023 Torgau, Germany Kulturbastion 08 October 2023 Fulda, Germany Kulturkeller
If you miss the rock wave of the 90s, raise your hand!
Foo Fighters, U2 and Muse were standing out in the soundtrack of those years; meanwhile, in Italy, bands like Litfiba, Timoria, Negrita and Bluvertigo were conquering the ears and the hearts of all the listeners who were leaving the pop and commercial sounds to get closer to the alternative ones.
Now, pick up from these bands an irregular and dissonant riff, a unique voice, a powerful rhythm section and an elegant keyboard. Blend all these elements together energically and that’s how “Cicatrici” (Scars), the new single by the italian artist DIEGO RIBECHINI, shows up.
A furious denounce towards the indifference for the planet we’re destroying, while the institutions look elsewhere and pretend to be deaf: “The air will be set on fire, the sky will crumble and the wound will never scar over The water will evaporate, the earth will rip open and the wound will never scar over The fire will eagerly burn the skin and the wound will never scar over Tell me how deep can this mankind dig Stamped with prayers and politics!”
“Cicatrici” was released on May, 2nd with the official videoclip on Youtube and on all digital stores via Wanikiya record.
Watch the videoclip of “Cicatrici” on Youtube!
“Cicatrici” is the last work by Diego Ribechini’s solo project. He’s an eclectic artist born in Tuscany, Italy, in 1978. His training as a singer begins with his first band (Collage), as well as the first concerts and the recordings of the first demos. Diego has been studying singing and music for years: opera, jazz, musical and modern singing with teachers like Elena Fossi, Moses e Roberto Tiranti. He also attended to many seminars, amongst which is the seminar at the Vocal power Academy in Los Angeles with Elisabeth Howard. After four albums with the prog rock band Quintessenza and one album with the Stoned Dogs, Diego starts his solo project. He has published three albums and attended to Sanremo Rock in 2022.
He’s also perfermed in many theatre shows, such as the role of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar and the role of Dracula in Draculea. Diego has published two poems collections and is about to release the third one.
Many great musicians are cooperating with Diego for the composition, the arrangement and the recording of the songs in this phase.
On keyboard, we find Filippo Fantozzi. Filippo is a Diego’s old acquaintance since they played together in Quintessenza; he’s been involved in Diego’s previous solo albums. On bass guitar, Fabio Iozzi. Fabio is one of the founders of Volterra Jazz Association and of the Volterra Music Academy. During his long music career, he has collaborated with many great artists such as Andrea Bocelli. On drums, Stefano Morandini. Stefano is the actual Hot Cherry drummer; his roots are plunged in rock but his training has expanded to funky, pop, heavy metal, jazz, latin. On lead and rhythm guitars, Nik Capitini, whose influences go from classic rock to blues, funky and hard rock. He has a great experience on stage and is the owner of the Red Wall Recording Studio. He recorded, mixed and mastered “Cicatrici”.
Armored Saint – A Band of Brothers will have its world premiere in the band’s hometown of Hollywood on Tuesday 23rd of May at the Harmony Gold Theatre in Hollywood, CA. Director Russell Cherrington will attend to introduce the film and hold a Q&A after the film with members of the band. The film celebrates the 40 year career of Armored Saint and the 50 year friendship the band have shared from school in El Sereno, a Los Angeles suburb.
Many friends of the band have given interviews, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich from Metallica tell tales of their early days touring, Scott Ian of Anthrax talks about seeing Armored Saint in 1985, Queensryche members Eddie Jackson and Todd LaTorre talk about the shared history. Key music industry figures and producers, A&R men, roadies, record label executives and family share thoughts and stories about the band’s 40 year history.
Tickets are on sale now for fans and include a commemorative ticket and an exclusive A3 Poster. Get your tickets here.
In other Armored Saint news; the band has just been announced as a part of the lineup for The Monsters of Rock Cruise. The cruise will take place March 2-7, 2024 and will travel through Miami, Jamaica, and the Bahamas.
“We are sailing on the Monsters Of Rock Cruise 2024!! Stay tuned for on sale info coming soon”
Fans can join The Monsters of Rock mailing list here.
And don’t forget to catch the heavy metal icons Armored Saint as they return to the stage this August as direct support to W.A.S.P.! The 40th Never Stops World Tour 2023 begins August 4th at Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo, California and winds its way through nearly three dozen cities, coming to a close September 16th in Los Angeles, California. Get tickets here.
ARMORED SAINT w/ W.A.S.P.: 8/04/2023 Fremont Theater – San Luis Obispo, CA 8/05/2023 Hard Rock Live – Wheatland, CA 8/07/2023 Roseland – Portland, OR 8/08/2023 Vogue Theater – Vancouver, BC 8/10/2023 Moore Theater – Seattle, WA 8/11/2023 Podium – Spokane, WA 8/12/2023 Revolution Concert Hall – Garden City, ID 8/13/2023 The Depot – Salt Lake City, UT 8/15/2023 Steelhouse – Omaha, NE 8/16/2023 The Fillmore Minneapolis – Minneapolis, MN 8/17/2023 The Rust Belt – Moline, IL 8/18/2023 RCU Theater – Eau Claire, WI 8/19/2023 Horizon Events Center – Clive, IA 8/20/2023 Hard Rock Live – Gary, IN 8/22/2023 GLC Live @ 20 Monroe – Grand Rapids, MI 8/23/2023 Egyptian Room – Indianapolis, IN 8/24/2023 Capitol Theater – Wheeling, WV 8/25/2023 Sherman Theater – Stroudsburg, PA 8/26/2023 Hammerstein Ballroom – New York, NY 8/27/2023 Hampton Beach Casino – Hampton, NH 8/29/2023 Dome @ Oakdale – Wallingford, CT 8/30/2023 The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA 8/31/2023 Packard Music Hall – Warren, OH 9/01/2023 Danforth Music Hall – Toronto, ON 9/03/2023 Mtellus – Montreal, QC 9/05/2023 Andrew J Brady Music Center – Cincinnati, OH 9/07/2023 Graceland – Memphis, TN 9/08/2023 The Hall – Little Rock, AR 9/09/2023 Southside Ballroom – Dallas, TX 9/10/2023 Criterion – Oklahoma City, OK 9/13/2023 Rialto Theater – Tucson, AZ 9/14/2023 House Of Blues – San Diego, CA 9/16/2023 The Palladium – Los Angeles, CA
ARMORED SAINT released their Symbol Of Salvation Live CD/DVD in 2021 via Metal Blade Records. The release came in celebration of the seminal album’s 30th anniversary. A record vocalist John Bush refers to as the band’s “cornerstone record,” Symbol Of Salvation Live is a combination live album and video of the band playing the album in its entirety at New York City’s famed Gramercy Theatre during their 2018 tour. It captures the power, diversity, and peerless songwriting contained within. “I felt like showing Symbol… in another light was a great homage to the record itself,” states bassist Joey Vera. “Also, having all the fans be there and part of that event is a way for us to say, ‘Thank you!’ For, without them, we can’t do any of this in the first place.“
Preview and purchase Symbol Of Salvation Live at THIS LOCATION.
ARMORED SAINT: John Bush – vocals Jeff Duncan – guitars Phil Sandoval – guitars Joey Vera – bass Gonzo Sandoval – 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
