Ukrainian sludge rock trio STONED JESUS is now releasing a brand new song, “CON!” The song and visualizer, which was created by the band, can be found at THIS LOCATION.
The single release is in conjunction with the band’s massive upcoming performance in support of DIE TOTEN HOSEN, which will take place on August 20, 2022 at Airport Tempelhof in Berlin (DE). The 60,000 capacity venue is currently sold out!
Lead vocalist and guitarist Igor Sydorenko comments on the track: “‘CON’ is a pure experiment, a crossroad of many ‘what if’s’ – what if we play a Motorik-type beat in some weird time signatures, what if every word in the lyrics starts with ‘con-,’ what if the song is constantly evolving despite its short runtime, etc. I’m really happy that trying all these things led to this absolutely brilliant result! Also the guys in the band not only embraced my ideas but also helped on other levels, too: Dmytro (drums) recorded and mixed the whole thing, and Sergii (bass) did the video. Enjoy!”
“CON” is taken from STONED JESUS‘ forthcoming psychedelic rock album, ‘Fatherlight,’ which will be released in 2023. The band previously released the first single, “Porcelain,” which can be streamed HERE. Stay tuned for more details!
Formed by Igor Sydorenko in Kyiv in 2009, STONED JESUS quickly progressed beyond their tongue-in-cheek moniker. The Ukrainian trio’s second full length “Seven Thunders Road” converged doom, prog and grunge in their own recognizable way and the album’s centrepiece, 13-min long “I’m the Mountain”, boasts 15 million plays on YouTube.
STONED JESUS‘s next LP “The Harvest” sounded like a blend of MASTODON, PORCUPINE TREE and SOUNDGARDEN, and their charismatic live shows and relentless touring schedule helped to double and then triple their fanbase in mere months.
While being integral to the European psychedelic rock scene STONED JESUS helped popularize, creatively STONED JESUS never stopped pushing the envelope, taking influences for their newer material from such diverse acts like SWANS, THE CURE, KING CRIMSON and DEFTONES.
Line-up: Lead-Vocals and Guitar: Igor Sydorenko Bass and backing vocals: Sergii Sliusar Drums and backing vocals: Dmytro Zinchenko
Jimmy Kay from The Metal Voice spoke to guitarist/ vocalist Lips and drummer Robb Reiner from the legendary Canadian band ANVIL, on the Streets of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The conversation revolved around the bands new album ‘The Impact is imminent, the re-release of the hit documentary ‘The Story of Anvil’ and a whole lot more.
What has been the reaction from fans to the new album ‘The Impact is imminent’ “Generally that it’s welcome back” Lips
“Overwhelmingly accepted, I know that people are just really excited about it. And you know we got our new (next) album ready to go too and it’s gonna kick, even more.” Robb Reiner
So there is also a new, new album ready to go? “No, the songs are all written (for the next album) and we’re gonna record it next summer.” Robb Reinter
When asked about the two instrumental songs, Teabag and Gomez on ‘The impact is imminent’ “Gomez is the shit man, period.” Robb Reiner
“We’ve been influenced by big band swing since the early beginnings and the real truth is that’s where we got the inspiration to play our speed metal that everybody went and captioned it speed metal but we’re going it’s swinging jazz” Lips
“Our Speed Metal has an underlying swing feel to it and a lot of our intuitive listeners pick up on that.” Robb Reiner
“We got two instrumental songs, the first one is called Tea Bag which is named after Sacha Gervasi the guy who made the movie (The Story of Anvil). We nicknamed him Teabag when he was 15 years old when we first met him because he was English you know Tea Bag, English… Then later on after the movie Sacha was so eccentric and he’s going I’ve got the best train set on the block and all the other kids are coming to see it and we went you sound like ‘Gomez Adams’ (Adam’s family). So we started calling him ‘Gomez’ so we had the same song with two different (versions) and we can use both of his names. So we called the first one Teabag after his old name and the second one Gomez after his newer name” Lips
Tell me about the re-release of The Story of Anvil and what fans can expect “Well it’s remastered, it sounds better and there’s an hour long interview at the end of the movie with us guys bringing everybody up to date (At a California showing).” Robb Reiner
” The end of the movie interview is an explanation of what happened after the movie and everything like that. Where we’ve been, who we played with, where we are, you know the effects that the movie has on the whole situation so yeah it brings everybody up to date. “Lips
“Red carpet all these celebrities are coming, it’s going to be some kind of a Hollywood blowout and they’re going to show the movie and then we’re going to play after the movie we’re doing an Anvil experience” Robb Reiner
What are some of the celebrities that have seen the Story of Anvil? “The list is long, where do we want to start? How about Dustin Hoffman. How about this, at the critics choice awards, Paul McCartney’s sitting 15 feet from Robbo and I we’re going to go meet him we’re on our way and Quentin Tarantino grabs me by the arm and he goes Lips that movie knocked me on my ass man. I don’t get it the critics choice, they gave the award to a bunch of FKN dolphins they’re a bunch of FNK no-mind AH and he’s FKN losing his SHT on me and I’m going listen Quentin it’s great to meet you but Paul McCartney’s over there please excuse, (laughs) me that just gives you some kind of idea. “Lips
“The Anvil story is about artists going for it, nothing can hit more home more in Hollywood, than artists trying to make it. How about a phone call, Sacha’s sitting with Sir Anthony Hopkins. So they’re sitting at dinner and Anthony goes to Sacha get Lips on the phone okay so my FKN phone rings and I pick it up and go hello and he goes hello Lips this is Tony Hopkins. And I’m going, are you FKN kidding me? I’m talking to Hannibal Lecter on my FKN cell phone. It hits home to actors because and what did Anthony say to me was he didn’t get his first break till he was 40. Unbelievable yeah okay so that Anvil story becomes relatable.” Lips
As previously reported, a remastered edition of ANVIL’s acclaimed documentary, “Anvil! The Story Of Anvil”, will be released in theaters this fall and on digital later this year via Utopia alongside Portobello Electric.
The new version of the film will arrive in time for its 13th anniversary and will feature remastered picture and sound, as well as a new exclusive epilogue interview with director Sacha Gervasi and Kudlow and ANVIL drummer Robb Reiner moderated by former MTV host Matt Pinfield.
The remastered “Anvil! The Story Of Anvil” will receive its premiere in conjunction with Beyond Fest on September 22 in Los Angeles at the Saban Theater, where ANVIL will also perform, along with appearances from surprise musical guests. This will be followed by a question-and-answer session with Kudlow, Reiner, producer Rebecca Yeldham and Gervasi, moderated by Steve-O from “Jackass”.
Progressive metallers PRIME PROPHECY have released the video for their new single ‘Memories from the Past’, promoting the band’s third album that will be coming out this fall.
Written and directed by Martin Wilczek Produced by Martin Wilczek and Krzysztof Bucko Cinematography – Krzysztof Bucko Edited by Krzysztof Bucko and Martin Wilczek
Founded by Martin Wilczek and Peter Statkiewicz, Prime Prophecy is a 6 piece European metal outfit based in Brooklyn, New York. With penchant for writing infectious music and relatable narratives, the band is made up of Martin Wilczek (Vocals), Peter Statkiewicz (Guitars), Darek Pakula (Guitars), Tom Tworek (Keyboards), Valerio Celentano (Bass) and Kris Niewiarowski (Drums).
Prime Prophecy is inspired by real life experiences which greatly influences them as musicians as well as their music. The band ingeniously presents a fresh new perspective with their unique brand of music consisting of a distinctive blend of multiple styles, reaching out to a plethora of different listeners from all walks of life. The resourceful members also have a unique innate competency to ingeniously put together idiosyncratic sounds and words, creating high aptitude word play and breathtaking music, all while maintaining a consistent brand. Apart from being a seasoned musicians, the band is also a finalist in the prestigious, Emergenza Festival, beating 120 different bands to reach the finals.
Being avid music performers, the band have also performed live at various notable music venues in the east coast including venues within the tristate, Pennsylvania as well as Chicago. Prime Prophecy is looking forward to showcasing their dynamic live performance at many more venues regionally in the near future, to entertain and engage loyal fans.
With 2 full length albums (“Perfection Finally Has Its Price” & “Dark Side of Heaven”) and 2 singles (“End of the Beginning” & “My Confession”) currently released, Prime Prophecy has an upcoming full length album currently in the works. Armed with big dreams and plenty of energy to spare, Prime Prophecy seeks to positively influence the world and connect with like-minded individuals through their music. The metal outfit is no doubt, well on their way to becoming one of the most phenomenal bands in this generation.
Stockholm, Sweden based Black Metal act VANANIDR have announced their brand new album “Beneath The Mold”, which will see the light of day on October 8th via Black Lion Records!
Born from the ashes of Black Metal outfit Hydra and with three full-length records in the books, Vananidr‘s forthcoming work seamlessly picks up where its critically acclaimed predecessor “Damnation” (2020) left off: Six brand new tracks, packed with the band’s captivating and distinctive sound, carrying the listener away on a journey into bleak and mesmerizing soundscapes!
In support of the new album, the band has released a first glimpse of what to expect from their upcoming full-length with a brand new music video for the track “Awake.” Watch the video here:
Tracklist reads as follows: 01.Dominion 02.Awake 03.The Watcher 04.Beneath the Mold 05.Dressed In Pain 06.Sea Of Lies
“Beneath The Mold” will be available in CD/LP/limited MC/digital formats and is now available for pre-order atTHIS LOCATION
LILLIAN AXE have released the first video and single “I Am Beyond” from their upcoming new album “From Womb To Tomb” due August 19th on Global Rock Records.
Guitarist Steve Blaze describes the track:
“We designed it to represent the realization of a child as he comes into the world. It has elements of Game Of Thrones, Tron and the Matrix all wrapped up into an epic song about the awareness we perceive in our first memories that we are now an existing eternal soul.”
2022 sees the band back in top form, with a recent celebrated anthology release “Psalms For Eternity”, high profile live festival dates Stateside, along with an upcoming UK headlining tour, Lillian Axe are in for one of their biggest years in some time.
The new album is sure to please long-time fans and impress many newcomers with it’s superb songcraft and first rate musicianship.
Lillian Axe are starting their support of the album with a full UK tour, their first since 1993.
THE BLACK SKELETON have dropped their final single ‘Change’ before the release of their Indications of Fate EP this week. ‘Change’ is available now on all digital platforms via Golden Robot Records.
‘Change’ is the follow up to recent single ‘Be Free’ and is a track that can be interpreted in both the positive and in the negative. Just as all conversations can be… especially when written, especially when punctuation is lacking or mistakenly inserted. A positive can turn into a negative, a negative to hope.
The Indications of Fate EP will be released digitally on 19th August and includes recently released singles ‘The Ledge’ and‘All Around Me.’
The Black Skeleton is the project featuring Quinn Gardener-Kane, best known as the charismatic singer of Australian funk/hard rock band, Defryme. The Black Skeleton is a powerful, melodic rock journey!
Quinn Gardener-Kane has been making what started as a fun journey of writing and recording with other super creative friends, into an emotive rock ‘n roll beast all of its own.
The Black Skeleton is a window to the inner thoughts and stories of Quinn’s life experiences; some dark and haunting, but always personal. The themes and depth of this collection of songs will resonate, provoke and have a different point of resonation with each listen.
Quinn has sought after and secured some of Australia’s most accomplished musicians to assist in the final recordings, and form the live band to showcase these amazing, kick ass songs.
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