In the summer of 2020, the leaders of the world got together and decided that the only hope for humanity would be the formation of a new punk rock band…featuring extreme metal musicians! And thus, FORE was born. Their first album “Hombres” was released that August, with 2 singles released the following year (including a punk version of Alice In Chains’ “Man In The Box”). Today, the band announces its second album, simply titled: “Skin”.
“Skin” strikes its listener from first glance. Once your eyes set on the gorgeous artwork done by Abbie “Stabby” Rial (and yes, it absolutely may or may not be a spoof of a superb Swedish grind album…), you will be sucked into the tractor-beam of blazing guitars, acrobatic bass, stampeding drums, and the masterful blanket of harmonious vocal arrangements. Clocking in at 29 minutes, “Skin” offers up a refreshing slab of melody-fueled hardcore punk.
The group, which is now a power-trio, features Brian “The Canadian Glenn Hughes” Stephenson (Umbilicus) on vocals and now handling bass duties, Jeramie Kling (Inhuman Condition, Venom Inc) on drums, and Taylor Nordberg (Inhuman Condition, Deicide) on guitar.
The first single from the album, “Wild Out” will be out April 28th, along with the track-listing and pre-order information. In the meantime, FORE’s debut album “Hombres” is available at forepunk.bandcamp.com
Rock Metal Discovery DISILLUSIVE PLAY are thrilled to announce the release of the lyric video for “Sisyphus,” a track from their highly anticipated album “Songs for the Non-Existent.”
The album is set to drop on May 26th, 2023, via Wormholedeath Records.
The lyric video for “Sisyphus” is out now and available to watch on YouTube:
Disillusive Play is known for its unique sound, which blends elements of hard/heavy rock with a metal attitude and progressive nuances. The band’s inspiration comes from a diverse range of sources, including Queensrÿche, Conception, Marillion, King Crimson, Pendragon, Halestorm, Stone Sour, Avenged Sevenfold, and many others.
“Songs for the Non-Existent” promises to be an impressive album, packed with powerful and captivating tracks that are sure to leave a lasting impression on fans of hard rock and metal.
Line-up
Vocals: Antigoni Kalamara Lead guitar: Jim Knikos Rhythm guitar: Fotis Trivizas Bass: Michalis Mytilinis Drums: Aris Dolianitis
Fans of Disillusive Play can connect with the band on their official website, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter:
Atlanta-based rockers, ROYAL THUNDER, are proud to announce their fourth studio album,‘Rebuilding The Mountain’, which will see a June 16, 2023 release on Spinefarm. The upcoming full-length is the trio’s first studio release in six years, dating back to 2017’s ‘Wick’ LP.
Addressing some of the creative drivers surrounding their new album, guitarist Josh Weaver says:
“It was really a special time writing and working on this record. There were a lot of hardships we had prior to the pandemic and during, as everyone experienced. The band dissolved and toxic behavior became a priority over the music, addiction being the number one factor for things falling apart. We reconnected with our drummer, Evan Diprima, during the pandemic. We agreed that we needed to get our priorities straight and do the band uncompromisingly right, as in right for us. There was a huge void in us, not playing. We started writing our album immediately. We surrendered our heart and soul to each song. It felt good to work hard and create, to have what felt like a second chance to be a band again. We are thankful for the music and the healing it has brought us. We hope that the music will be a source of hope, inspiration, and healing to all that hear it.”
To commemorate the announcement of ‘Rebuilding The Mountain’, Royal Thunder have dropped the second single off the record, titled “Fade”.
Speaking about the new track, lead vocalist/bassist Mlny Parsonz shares,
“’Fade’ is a reminder to me that despite the exchange of positive and negative energy, we can heal all of our connections. We don’t have to live with our pain, we have the power to change how we interact with it and others.”
‘Rebuilding The Mountain’ Track List; 1) Drag Me 2) The Knife 3) Now Here No Where 4) Twice 5) Pull 6) Live To Live 7) My Ten 8) Fade 9) The King 10) Dead Star
Second chances in music—as in life—are rare. In a gated ecosystem that is set up to prevent even first chances, getting a do-over hardly ever happens. Perhaps no one in 2023 appreciates that more than the members of ROYAL THUNDER. After losing a key member and eventually collapsing entirely under the weight of excess, the beloved Georgia trio have reunited and returned with their first album in six years.
For vocalist/bassist Mlny Parsonz, guitarist Josh Weaver and drummer Evan Diprima, the title of their fourth record tells the tale: ‘Rebuilding the Mountain’. For Diprima, who left the band in early 2018, it’s a long-awaited homecoming. Weaver and Parsonz reconnected with Diprima long-distance at the height of the pandemic in 2020. They spent about a year exchanging demos and song ideas online before finally getting in the same room together to write this album.
Recorded at West End Sound in Atlanta, ‘Rebuilding the Mountain’ was engineered by Tom Tapley and Miles Landrum and co-produced by ROYAL THUNDER and Tom Tapley. It marks the first time the band has recorded live in the studio.
With fan worship more intense than ever, and worldwide interest and intrigue growing at runaway speeds, SLEEP TOKEN have announced their Fall 2023 U.S. headline tour.
The “Rituals” tour kicks off on September 9 in Philadelphia and runs through October 5 in Anaheim. Sleep Token will also appear at several key fall festivals, including Blue Ridge Rock Festival, Louder Than Life, and Aftershock, with even more to be announced shortly.
All dates are below. Tickets are now on sale to the general public. Get tickets here.
SLEEP TOKEN ON TOUR:
9/8 — Alton, VA — BLUE RIDGE ROCK FEST* 9/9 — Philadelphia, PA — Union Transfer 9/10 — New York, NY — Webster Hall 9/12 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium 9/13 — Baltimore, MD — Ram’s Head Live 9/15 — Detroit, MI — The Cathedral at The Masonic 9/17 — Minneapolis, MN — The Myth 9/19 — Dallas, TX — Studio at The Factory 9/20 — Oklahoma City, OK — Tower Theatre 9/22 — St. Louis, MO — Hawthorn 9/23 — Louisville, KY — LOUDER THAN LIFE* 9/25 — Denver, CO — The Ogden Theatre 9/26 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex 9/28 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory 9/29 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory 9/30 — Seattle, WA — The Showbox Market 10/1 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theatre 10/3 — San Diego, CA — The Observatory NP 10/4 — Los Angeles, CA — The El Rey Theatre 10/5 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues 10/7 — Sacramento, CA — AFTERSHOCK* *FESTIVAL DATES
Sleep Token are ascending to even bolder new heights with their third album Take Me Back To Eden, set for release on May 19 via Spinefarm. The album sees Sleep Token boldly re-confirming a true love of the epic (the title track is eight minutes plus), while further exploring and developing those elements that keep the music removed from any kind of pack, howling at a moon that’s all its own. Pre-order it here.
TAKE ME BACK TO EDEN TRACK LISTING: “Chokehold” “The Summoning” “Granite” “Aqua Regia” “Vore” “Ascensionism” “Are You Really Okay?” “The Apparition” “DYWTYLM” “Rain” “Take Me Back To Eden” “Euclid”
Even though Sleep Token notoriously do not speak to the press (out of necessity, not ego or gimmick), media can’t help but write about the phenomenon, reporting on the band’s every move; NME notes “Sleep Token offer their fans an entire world to immerse themselves in if they so wish. It’s a place of escapism, and the foundation of a huge fan community that’s dedicated to studying the band’s creativity. While they have the same fervor as any other fandom, there’s still a notable difference,” while Metal Hammer called them “the most exciting band in metal right now.
Germany-based heavy psychedelic project Screaming Bones, led by mastermind Mike Ludwig, is back with a mesmerizing new track, “Dragonfly.”The track is taken from the upcoming re-release of the band’s masterpiece album “And It’ll All Be Good” via Wormholedeath.
With “Dragonfly,” Screaming Bones takes the listener on a journey through a hypnotic soundscape filled with heavy guitar riffs and warm velvety tones. The track showcases Ludwig’s musical prowess and his ability to transport listeners into a world of psychedelic wonder.
The visualizer video for “Dragonfly” perfectly captures the essence of the track with stunning and mesmerizing visuals that accompany the music.
Screaming Bones has gained a reputation for delivering some of the most inventive and unique instrumental metal music in recent years. “And It’ll All Be Good” is a testament to Ludwig’s skill and his commitment to pushing the boundaries of the genre.
Fans of instrumental metal and psychedelic rock won’t want to miss “Dragonfly” and the upcoming re-release of “And It’ll All Be Good.”
Originally planned to have been the B-side to Sorrows Of Yesterday, but after hearing the finished product, MisophoniA felt the track Still Feel As Blind was better released as a standalone single. The song was one of three original MisophoniA demo’s they have had in their arsenal from way back in 2016/2017. Still Feel As Blind has seen a few changes since then but the vibe remains the same.
Lyrically the song is a bit cryptic but reading between the metaphorical lines it is about feeling trapped in an endless claustrophobic loop taking 1 step forward and 3 back. Trying constantly to make it into the light, but never reaching it. Musically, the original demo was very much influenced by the cold harsh vibes of Primordial, Dimmu Borgir and Satyricon. However this updated and professional edit has more of a down tempo doom thing going, and as a result has a more Paradise Lost and Evadne vibe. The song was recorded during the same recording session as Sorrows Of Yesterday and features the previous group lineup.
Track list: 01. Still Feel As Blind | 02. Fated (Short Edit) | 03. Still Feel As Blind (2017 Original Demo)
MisophoniA are: Jay – Vocals/Keys/Synths/Programming | Xtina – Bass | Neil – Guitars | Jura – Drums/Additional Guitars/Programming
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
