Italian chaotic hardcore force INFALL are premiering their new video for “Spring Peace”. The track is taken from the band’s latest album, “Far”. Watch the video at THIS LOCATION.
“Far” was recorded in July 2021 by Enrico Baraldi (Ornaments, Collars) at Vacuum Studio in Bologna, mixed by Kurt Ballou (Converge) at God City Studio in Salem (MA) and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music (NY) in November-December 2021.
Tracklist:
Check Pulse
Heritage
Not Even a Scratch
Triumphant March
Spring Peace
Love, Karina
Good Morning Lethargy
Mistress of Disorder
Stamina
Because of the Blue
Man Down
Forever Mine
“Far”, which combines hardcore, grind, math and post hardcore elements, is the rawest and darkest expression of the band’s sound, which finds its own peculiar identity in this work. The production returns an organic, natural and unedited sound, recalling the band’s live performance.
“Far” talks about distance in all its forms. The album begins with the memory of a loved one undergoing pain therapy, during which emerges the infinite distance that separates two people apparently very close. From this point on, each song represents various manifestations of “distance”: social, cultural, ideological, religious and, sometimes, of the individual himself from its own being.
The epilogue of the album in fact tells the local story of a man who begins to travel, trying to fill the loss of his wife. The journey leads to nothing but to the extreme decision to take his own life: “all that remains, is the dark of a void, full of my miles, but empty of me”.
“Here we are, far, far apart from each other. Universes, blending, touching, nowhere near “ (Check Pulse)
The album was released in November 2022 by Controcanti Produzioni, Mothership Records, Fresh Outbreak Records, ItawakRecords, Tomb Tree Tapes and Flames Don’t Judge Prod.
After the great success that our single/video clip “The Serpent Lord” had (you can check it out here), THE SILENT RAGE are more delighted to share with you all their newest audio single for “Exhaling Fear”. You can listen to it here.
“This is one of the two songs that I haven’t participated in at all, nor by composing a part in the music or even writing any of the lyrics. It’s a total effort by Michalis Rinakakis and Nikos Sarbanis. But all I can say is, it’s a pure metal anthem and that’s why we picked it as a second single for this album. I must admit that it reveals the songwriting skills of Nikos, which brings to the music of The Silent Rage, a new aspect for the future albums. He’s more into the American metal scene and it makes sense I must say. To me the song both in music as well as in the vocal lines reminds me of the best moments of Nevermore and Sanctuary, especially with the first ones that I really miss being around delivering brilliant albums. I am pretty sure that it will be one of the songs that will definitely be picked up by many fans and listeners as their favorite moment in the album. At least it’s one of mine!” says Nikos Siglidis.
“I am not into writing lyrics at all, but I try to imagine some song titles in order to help the person who will write the lyrics. After I made this title, Michalis made some awesome lyrics. Because of the instability and insecurity in the society we live, you can see this way of “Exhaling Fear” in the faces of people. There is a way of concern and fear for the next day, and somehow I tried to express it in a song title and in melodies as well. This way of expression happened effortlessly as I had the concept in my mind. Furthermore, the most important part is that the result of this song, along with Michalis Rinakakis’ lyrics, suited perfectly with the artistic style of the band”, Nikos Sarbanis comments.
“As soon as I heard Nikos Sarbanis’ music and saw the title, I knew what the lyrics had to be about! Even though we never really discussed the meaning of the title with Nikos Sarbanis, we ended up thinking about the same thing. The uncertainties, the insecurities, the instabilities that can drive people mad, angry, their personal terrors burning inside, leading them to doing or saying things they’ll probably regret, while all they are actually doing is simply “Exhaling Fear””, Michalis Rinakakis comments.
Along with the announcement for the new single, we are more than excited to announce that we are going to be the opening act band for the upcoming Kamelot show in Athens, Greece on Sunday 7thof May, 2023. See you all at Fuzz Club. You can also check the official event here for further details.
Produced by Fotis Benardo (Nightfall, Septicflesh, Melechesh) at Devasoundz Studios (Athens) and mastered by George Nerantzis (Pain Of Salvation, Abbath, Nightrage), “Nuances Of Life” will be released in the following formats:
-vinyl (limited edition) -digipak CD -digital
Below you can read the press release by the label:
“The Silent Rage is finally returning to deliver their flawless, hefty, fist-pumping melodic power metal.
“Nuances Of Life” combines the characteristic sound of classic metal, filled with blazing riffs and impressive melodies, combined with catchy and blistering vocal lines – courtesy of extraordinary new frontman Michalis Rinakakis.
Lyrically wise, “Nuances Of Life” deals with spreading out the deepest, well-hidden human emotions: tales about mighty heroes and distant lands as well as everyday issues that leave a deep scar in our hearts.
Get ready to a non-stop exciting headbanging experience!”
Artwork by Giannis Nakos/Remedy Art Design
“Nuances Of Life” tracklist: 1 The Serpent Lord 2 Code of Destruction 3 Carve Your Rage 4 Crows Fly Back 5 Another Fallen Dreamland (feat. Stu Block/Into Eternity & ex Iced Earth) 6 Scarlet Dawn (feat. Harry “The Tyrant” Conklin/Jag Panzer & The Three Tremors) 7 The Man In The Mirror 8 Exhaling Fear 9 Ghost Of A Wayward God 10 Black Monday (feat. Bob Katsionis/Stray Gods & ex Firewind) 11 Nuances Of Life 12 Defy The Headhunters (CD bonus track)
BLACK & DAMNED release their new official video for third single “Rise to Rise”. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album “Servants of the Devil” that will be released on April 28, 2023 as Digipack CD, Gatefold Double Vinyl (LP1 Grey Marble / LP2 Orange Marble) limited to 300 copies worldwide and digital streaming/download format.
Digital single of “Rise To Rise” is now available across all digital and streaming platforms! Pre-save the album, here: https://bfan.link/servants-of-the-devil
Karelian Neofolk outfit THEODOR BASTARD will be re-issuing its 2012 masterpiece, ‘Oikoumene,’ via Season of Mist on June 16, 2023 in various formats! Pre-orders are now available HERE and can be streamed HERE.
Track-list: 1. Oikoumene (7:35) 2. Gerda (5:55) 3. Tapachula (7:07) 4. Takaya Mija (5:36) 5. Farias (5:23) 6. Benga (4:25) 7. Sagrabat (Diumgo) feat. Julien Jacob (3:03) 8. Intifadah (5:13) 9. Clean Kron (3:24) 10. Sol De Morte (3:42) 11. Anubis (4:54) 12. Jamarakaya (6:30) 13. Mama Terra (2:43) 14. Atika (3:26) 15. Benga (FUN-DA-MENTAL VERSION) remixed by Aki Nawaz (6:43) Total: 1:15:39
The multilayered and unpredictable 2012 album ‘Oikoumene’ from THEODOR BASTARD, inherits the band’s recognizable multi-genre approach where psychedelic trip hop, combined with cinematic instrumentals and archaic world music, meets modern technological electronics. THEODOR BASTARD combine Russian texts with glossolalia and shamanic spells as easily as they change instruments on stage.
THEODOR BASTARD is one of Russia’s most unusual bands representing the electronic Karelian neofolk genre. Also elements of dark wave and trip hop are present in the band’s music. The message doesn’t carry out everyday problems and is mainly focused on mythology and shamanism. The hallmarks of the band are the unique and bewitching lead vocals of multi-talent Yana Veva and the impeccable sound producing skills of Fedor Svolotch, founder of the band who created the band 20 years ago.
From album to album, THEODOR BASTARD carefully and masterly combine many different exotic and traditional instruments. The special northern atmosphere of their albums is created with Nordic nyckelharpa and jouhikko, primeval flutes created from tree roots and shamanic percussion.
“We live in the north of Russia in Karelia, which has a difficult fate” states band leader Fedor Svolotch. He continues: “This is a harsh northern region with unpredictable nature, with spruce and pine forests. Bears are found here. Moose and hare come straight to my house. In Karelia there are beautiful cliffs and clear lakes with fresh water. These are our personal places of power, the places where stones and winds are talking to us. Singing for us a songs of the northern harsh nature”.
THEODOR BASTARD’s music is set out to take listeners to unexplored and other worlds. From the cold and twilight realms of the marshy swamps of taiga and mossy tundra, to unexplored places where the earthly plane and the spiritual world are separated only by a thin ghostly veil. THEODOR BASTARD consists of 6 musicians, turning their performances into a dark magic act that sends the audience back to Northern musical traditions, to the Karelian and the Russian folk. The musicians use a variety of electronic devices and ethnic instruments, but also their own hand-made instruments from stones, human bone and the roots of Karelian birch.
For over twenty years THEODOR BASTARD have been known for their amazing serious attitude to the world beyond that very frontier. The band’s 2012 re-issue of ‘Oikoumene’ is set out to take listeners to unexplored and other worlds!
Credits: All songs written by Yana Veva and Fedor Svolotch Arranged by Fedor Svolotch and Yana Veva Producer: Fedor Svolotch
Current line Up: Fedor Svolotch – dulcimer, samplers, vocal Yana Veva – vocal, bawu, ocarina Kusas – percussions, winds Alexey Kalinovskiy – keyboards Sergey Smirnov – drums Ekaterina Dolmatova – back vocal Slava Salikov – cello, morin khuur
SCARLET AURA, one of Romania’s highest-rated heavy metal bands, announces the release of their new single, entitled “Cu pletele-n vânt“. This powerful and liberating song conveys a message of confidence and determination, and is a demonstration of the power and versatility of heavy metal music.
“Cu pletele-n vânt” is a strong piece, with an eclectic combination of rock and heavy metal sounds that promises to inspire and encourage listeners to follow their passions and take risks in life.
Scarlet Aura, formed in 2015, is a heavy metal band based in Bucharest, Romania. With a series of critically acclaimed albums and vast experience in live concerts, the band is known for its strong and sincere energy and passion.
“Cu pletele-n vânt” is just the beginning for Scarlet Aura in 2023. The band is preparing to release a new album, “Rock in sânge și voința,” which promises to be one of the most intense and best works in their career. Heavy metal fans are invited to follow Scarlet Aura on social media and prepare for a year full of powerful and sincere music.
The music video was produced and directed by Laurențiu Tomoroga from Emotion Philms Production.
For more information about Scarlet Aura and their new single, “Cu pletele-n vânt”, please visit their official website or social media accounts.
Scarlet Aura’s new single is available on all major music platforms on April 21th, 2023. The full album “Rock in Sange si Vointa”, featuring 11 songs, will be released on May 5th 2023 via Universal Music Romania and Silver City Records.
“The Rock Chick” (as “AURA”), Universal Music Romania 2014 “Tomboy”, digital single, Universal Music Romania 2014 “Falling Sky”, Pure Rock Records 2016 “The Beast Within Me” (EP), Outlanders Productions 2017 “Memories”, Outlanders Productions 2017 “Scarlet Aura Live in concert”, CD/DVD Outlanders Productions 2018 “Jingle Bell Rock” (Single), Universal Music/Silver City Records 2020 “Falling Sky – 5th Anniversary”, Universal Music/Silver City Records 2021
The Book of Scarlet Trilogy:
“Hot’n’Heavy”, Silver City Records 2019
“Stormbreaker”, Silver City Records 2020
“Genesis of Time”, Universal Music/Silver City Records 2021
“The Book of Scarlet ” Books (by Aura Danciulescu): “The Book of Scarlet. Vol. I – Ignition”. ISBN: 978-3964439796. 170 p; 2018, 2019 “The Book of Scarlet. Vol. II – Scarlets United”. ISBN: 978-6060670247. 130 p; 2021
“Under My Skin” – 2CD, Universal Music/Silver City Records 2022
SCARLET AURA are:
Lead Vocals: Aura Danciulescu Lead guitar & Vocals: Mihai Danciulescu Bass guitar & Vocals: Rene Nistor Drums: Spas Markov
Swedish industrial cult act DEATHSTARS finally return with their latest sonic output Everything Destroys You, which will be released on May 5th via Nuclear Blast. Their first release in over eight years marks a long-awaited comeback with everything that is DEATHSTARS: adrenaline, bombast, sex & glam!
The band is excited to announce new European tour dates, set to take place across this coming autumn and winter. Well known for their high energy rock n roll-shows that simply scream “Scandinavian Deathglam”, their fans have eagerly waited for their return to the stage.
The band comments: “We’re very excited to announce the Everything Destroys Europe tour. After postponed and cancelled tours we will finally be able to see you all again on the road. These upcoming shows will be something special for us and hopefully for you too. See you there!”
EVERYTHING DESTROYS EUROPE TOUR 2023 OCT 30 FI TAMPERE – Olympia OCT 31 FI HELSINKI – Tavastia NOV 02 DK COPENHAGEN – Stengade NOV 04 DE HAMBURG – Markthalle NOV 05 NL UTRECHT – Tivoli Vredenburg NOV 06 LUX ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE – Rockhal NOV 08 UK BRISTOL – The Fleece NOV 09 UK MANCHESTER – Rebellion NOV 10 UK NOTTINGHAM – Rescue Rooms NOV 11 UK NEWCASTLE – Newcastle Uni NOV 12 UK LONDON – Scala NOV 14 BE ANTWERP – Kavka NOV 15 DE BOCHUM – Zeche NOV 16 DE ASCHAFFENBURG – Colos- Saal NOV 17 FR PARIS – La Maroquinerie NOV 18 ES BARCELONA – Apolo 2 NOV 19 ES MADRID – Sala Mon NOV 22 FR LYON – Rock N Eat Live NOV 23 CH PRATTELN – Z7 NOV 24 IT MEZZAGO – Bloom Club NOV 25 DE MUNICH – Strom NOV 26 AU VIENNA – Szene NOV 27 SL LJUBLJANA – Orto Bar NOV 29 RO BUCHAREST – Quantic Club DEC 01 HU BUDAPEST – Barba Negra DEC 02 CZ ZLIN – Winter Masters Of Rock DEC 03 PL KRAKOW – Kamienna 12 DEC 04 PL WARSAW – Hyrdozagadka DEC 05 DE BERLIN – Hole 44 DEC 06 DE LEIPZIG – Hellraiser DEC 14 NO OSLO – John Dee DEC 15 SE KARLSTAD – Nöjesfabriken DEC 16 SE STOCKHOLM – Slaktkyrkan DEC 17 SE GOTHENBURG – Pustervik
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
