WHITECHAPEL will support Trivium on their upcoming North American Fall tour. The Deadmen And Dragons trek begins on October 2nd in Boise, Idaho and runs through November 10th in Los Angeles, California. Additional support will be provided by Between The Buried And Me and Khemmis.
Comments WHITECHAPEL, “We are excited to be included as part of Trivium’s headliner the ‘Deadmen And Dragons Tour’ this fall. We have a lot of respect and appreciation for the other bands on the bill and are grateful to be a part of it.“
Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed dates now.
WHITECHAPEL w/ Trivium, Between The Buried And Me, Khemmis: 10/02/2022 Revolution Concert House + Event Center – Boise, ID 10/03/2022 Roseland – Portland, OR 10/04/2022 Vogue – Vancouver, BC 10/06/2022 MacHall – Calgary, AB 10/08/2022 Burton Cummings – Winnipeg, MB 10/09/2022 MYTH – St. Paul, MN 10/11/2022 The Sylvee – Madison, WI 10/12/2022 Radius – Chicago, IL 10/14/2022 Marathon Music Hall – Nashville, TN 10/15/2022 Buckhead Theatre – Atlanta, GA 10/16/2022 House Of Blues – Orlando, FL 10/18/2022 The Norva – Norfolk, VA 10/19/2022 Franklin Music Hall – Philadelphia, PA 10/21/2022 The Andrew J Brady Music Center – Cincinnati, OH 10/22/2022 House Of Blues – Cleveland, OH 10/23/2022 The Fillmore – Detroit, MI 10/25/2022 Rebel – Toronto, ON 10/26/2022 MTELUS – Montreal, QC 10/28/2022 House Of Blues – Boston, MA 10/29/2022 Palladium Times Square – New York, NY 10/30/2022 The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD 10/31/2022 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC 11/02/2022 The Pageant – St. Louis, MO 11/04/2022 House Of Blues – Houston, TX 11/05/2022 The Aztec Theatre – San Antonio, TX 11/06/2022 South Side Ballroom – Dallas, TX 11/08/2022 Sunshine Theater – Albuquerque, NM 11/09/2022 The Van Buren – Phoenix, AZ 11/10/2022 The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA
WHITECHAPEL released their eighth studio album, Kin, last Fall via Metal Blade Records. Already sitting on one of the most enviable catalogs in contemporary metal, Kin, was produced once again by Mark Lewis with David Castillo at Ghostward Studios in Sweden handling the mixing, then Ted Jensen mastering it in Nashville, Tennessee. The resulting album is a dynamic and diverse collection, further advancing the band’s sound into new territory without losing sight of what brought them to this point. Combined with the full-on death metal assault that kicks off both “Lost Boy” and “To The Wolves,” which is as brutal and serrated as extreme metal gets, vocalist Phil Bozeman also explores his wide-ranging singing voice more, while cutting loose with his trademark roar across Kin‘s eleven tracks which have stunned media worldwide.
Kin has gone on to hit #24 on the Current Albums Chart, peaking at #3 on Hard Music Albums, and #6 on the Independent Albums Chart.
August 10th, 2022: Heavy metal juggernauts MERCYFUL FATE are preparing to make their long awaited return to the United States with a headline performance on the main stage Sunday evening at Psycho Las Vegas ’22 this August, marking the band’s first show in the US in over 20 years. Mercyful Fate‘s last tour was in support of 1999’s masterpiece 9 when the band decimated the US and South America before going on hiatus, only briefly returning in 2011 when most of the band joined Metallica onstage at Metallica‘s 30th-anniversary show in San Francisco.
“First MERCYFUL FATE concert in the USA in over 20 years!!! You better be ready Las Vegas!!! We’re bringing the DEVIL himself 666.” King Diamond
Single day tickets are now available HERE so get yours while they last and catch the almighty Mercyful Fate as they release the fury of hell upon the Las Vegas Strip.
Mercyful Fate is currently working on a new album and even gave fans a taste of the new material when they debuted a new song called “The Jackal Of Salzburg” at the show they opened for Volbeat at Hanover’s Expo-Plaza on June 2. Fans in the US may be treated to a tease of the new album as well – the only way to find out is to catch the band’s performance at Psycho Las Vegas ’22.
Mercyful Fate‘s lineup includes singer King Diamond, Hank Shermann and Mike Wead on guitars, drummer Bjarne T. Holm, and Armored Saint and Fates Warning‘s Joey Vera on bass.
Upcoming festivals 08/11 Brutal Assault – Jaromer, Czech Republic 08/13 Bloodstock – Derbyshire, UK 08/21 Psycho Las Vegas ’22 – Las Vegas, NV
SIX BY SIX is the exciting new trio formed by Ian Crichton (Saga), Nigel Glockler (Saxon) & Robert Berry (3; Emerson, Berry, Palmer), and their eponymous debut album is set for release on August 19th, 2022 via InsideOutMusic/Sony Music.
With the release of the record only two weeks away, the band are releasing one final track prior to fans getting to hear the album in full. Watch the video for ‘China’ now HERE
Available as a Limited CD Digipak, Gatefold 180g LP & as a Digital Album, now available to pre-order, here.
The legendary KING’S X comprised of Doug Pinnick, Ty Tabor & Jerry Gaskill, recently announced the release of their 13th studio album ‘Three Sides of One’ on the 2nd September 2022, representing their first new music in 14 years.
The band have shared a second track taken from the album, and you can listen to ‘Give It Up’ HERE.
Doug comments: “After I turned 71, death was on my mind every day, Chris Cornell killed himself, and I was thinking of that. Lyrically, it’s about not giving up until you naturally die. I want to ride it out until it’s over. I’m laughing about how I haven’t gotten a will yet, but I should have one. Musically, I wanted it to be really simple, so you can dance to it.”
In a new band interview, the band discuss what went into making their new album Three Sides of One. Watch pt 1 of the interview HERE
Californian Southern rockers ROBERT JON & THE WRECK in association with Joe Bonamassa’s record label KTBA Records, are pleased to announce the release of Wreckage Vol. 2 on Friday September 30, 2022.
The first single “Rescue Train” is available to stream and download from https://bit.ly/streamrescuetrain. The band have released a Live version of “Rescue Train” from their latest show in Paris. Watch the music video on YouTube.
Wreckage Vol. 2 is a collection of exclusive in-studio and live concert performances recorded from 2020 – 2022. The new album is a representation of a truly remarkable career spanning collection of tracks including brand-new song debuts, fresh versions of fan favourites “On The Run” and “Cannonball,” hot-off-the-press live recordings of The Wreck’s critically acclaimed, searing 2022 singles, “She’s a Fighter” and “Waiting For Your Man” and an incredible rendition of The Band’s “The Weight.”
The new original songs on the album include “Old Hotel Room” and “Dark Roses” which recorded at the legendary Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, CA. Wreckage Vol. 2 captures all the energy and excitement that Robert Jon & The Wreck generate every time they perform to their growing fanbase.
TRACK LISTING
1. She’s A Fighter (Live from Ancienne Belgique) 2. Waiting For Your Man (Live from Ancienne Belgique) 3. Rescue Train (Live from Shuffle Brother Studios) 4. The Weight (Live from Shuffle Brother Studios) 5. Old Hotel Room (Live from Sunset Sound) 6. Dark Roses (Live from Sunset Sound) 7. On The Run (Live from Sunset Sound) 8. Cannonball (Live from Shuffle Brother Studios) 9. Something To Remember Me By (Live from DJE Livestream Studio) 10. Witchcraft (Live from DJE Livestream Studio)
The release of Wreckage Vol. 2 follows the RJTW’s critically acclaimed studio album Shine A Light On Me Brother. The album featured the singles “Shine A Light On Me Brother” and “Everyday” that received airplay on UK rock radio including Planet Rock, BBC Radio 2, The Max, Total Rock, MMH Radio, ERB Radio, and Radio Caroline.
The album features Robert Jon Burrison (lead vocals, guitar), Andrew Espantman (drums, b. vocals), Steve Maggiora (keyboards, b. vocals), Henry James (lead guitar, b. vocals), and Warren Murrel (bass, b. vocals).
ALBUM TRACK BY TRACK
She’s a Fighter “She’s a Fighter” was recorded live at Ancienne Belgique in Brussels Belgium on June 29, 2022, during the bands 2022 European Tour. This track was featured frequently as the opening song of the set many nights on that tour. It was the first tour that the band had played this track live on the road.
Waiting For Your Man “Waiting For Your Man” was also recorded live at Ancienne Belgique in Brussels Belgium on June 29, 2022, during the band’s 2022 European Tour. This song was written earlier in the year and the single version was recorded by Alex Pasco at the legendary EastWest Studios in Los Angeles.
Rescue Train “Rescue Train” was recorded just before the COVID pandemic on February 26, 2020, at Shuffle Brothers Studios in Gallatin Tennessee. The band was on a tour in the Southern United States and recorded this track on a day off. “Rescue Train” is one of the band’s oldest songs and is some of the first music Robert ever recorded.
The Weight “The Weight” was also recorded on February 26, 2020, during the Shuffle Brothers Studio session. Robert Jon & The Wreck have been playing their funky version of “The Weight” for years in bars across the States. This is one of the first cover songs to be released by RJTW.
Old Hotel Room “Old Hotel Room” was recorded on June 23, 2020, at Sunset Sound with Darrell Thorp. The song was written around the Last Light on the Highway writing sessions but was never recorded. This was the bands’ first time working with Darrell who has recorded and produced some of our favourite albums of all time. His credits include Beck, the Foo Fighters, Radiohead and OutKast.
Dark Roses “Dark Roses” was also recorded on June 23, 2020, at Sunset Sound with Darrell Thorp. This song is one of RJTW’s more sentimental songs written about the real-life loss of a friend who was close to the band.
On the Run “On the Run” was also recorded on June 23, 2020, at Sunset Sound sessions with Darryl Thorpe. This track was originally recorded July 4, 2014, and the song has been in the RJTW catalogue for almost a decade. This particular session was recorded for Warren Huart’s Produce Like a Pro Academy where students were able to download the track to mix on their own.
Cannonball “Cannonball” was recorded on February 26, 2020, during the Shuffle Brothers Studio session. The track is one of a few instrumental by RJTW and originally appeared on the bands 2020 release Last Light on the Highway. With its extended solo section, this track has a different feel each time it is played live.
Something to Remember Me By “Something to Remember Me By” was recorded live at DJE May 14, 2020. RJTW recorded and filmed a live stream mid pandemic from DJE’s studio in Foothill Ranch CA. The song originally appears on the bands 2019 release Take Me Higher and features a heavy guitar riff throughout the song
Witchcraft “Witchcraft” was also recorded at the DJE session May 14, 2020. This song is a classic RJTW instrumental and can last over 10 mins live. The track has several different sections and highlights Henry and Steve’s playing during the extended solo sections. When played live, this song never sounds the same twice.
Robert Jon & The Wreck has been writing songs and releasing albums since the band’s conception in 2011. During this time, this quintet of follicular proficient gentlemen has been busy fine-tuning their sound playing to packed houses across Europe and the United States.
RJTW has received accolades including nominations of “Best Rock” and “Best Blues” and winning the title of “Best Live Band” at the Orange County Music Awards in 2013, to numerous top 10 chart placement on Southern Rock Brazil’s Top 20 Albums to being praised as “Classic and fresh at the same time,” by Rock The Best Music, “Raising the bar for the Southern genre” by Blues Rock Review, and “keeping the history of classic 60’s and 70’s rock alive for newer generations” by blues guitar legend Joe Bonamassa.
Robert Jon & The Wreck have supported the likes of Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Guy, Eric Gales, Living Colour, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Walter Trout, Rival Sons, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, The Cadillac Three, Black Stone Cherry, Devon Allman Band, Billy Sheehan, Sturgill Simpson, and many more.
ROBERT JON & THE WRECK – FEBRUARY 2023 UK TOUR TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM WWW.ROBERTJONANDTHEWRECK.COM
Cardiff, The Earl Haig Club Tuesday 7 February 2023
Sheffield, Corporation Wednesday 8 February 2023
Chester, The Live Rooms Thursday 9 February 2023
Leamington, Assembly Rooms Friday 10 February 2023
London, Powerhaus Saturday 11 February 2023
Bury, The Met Theatre Sunday 12 February 2023
Aberdeen, Tunnels Tuesday 14 February 2023
Wolverhampton, KK’s Steel Mill Wednesday 15 February 2023
Hartlepool, South Durham Steel Works Thursday 16 February 2023
Gloucester, Guildhall Friday 17 February 2023
Sittingborne, Bourne Music Club Saturday 18 February 2023
Dark neo-folk collective VÉVAKI will be releasing its sophomore full-length, ‘Fórnspeki,’ on October 28, 2022 via Season of Mist, making it the band’s debut to the label! The nordic folk newcomers are now releasing a brand new single, “Gestaþáttr,” which can be heard at THIS LOCATION.
Originally a solo project by singer and multi-instrumentalist Will Hunter, VÉVAKI is a folk band which draws from Nordic heathenism and animistic traditions. Myth, ritual and a connection with the natural world inform VÉVAKI’s music, which is both contemporary in sound and wide-ranging in instrumentation.
VÉVAKI comment on the song: “‘Gestaþáttr’ is the first part of the poem ‘Hávamál’ (the sayings of Hár) which covers how to be a good guest and a good host, as well as containing many other mysterious verses of gnomic wisdom. Since this song is based in Eddic poetry, we decided to do a lyric video so you could see the old Icelandic and English translations side by side.”
The record is now available for pre-ordering in the Season of Mist store HERE and can be pre-saved across streaming services HERE.
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
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