British Progressive Rock Luminaries JETHRO TULL released ‘The Zealot Gene’ earlier in 2022, their first new studio album in over 18 years. Garnering critical acclaim, as well as the bands first UK top 10 album since the 70’s, it also saw the band entering high in the charts in Germany, Finland, Switzerland, Austria and more.
With the band now back out on the road in Europe, they recently added the fan-favourite new track ‘Mine Is The Mountain’ to their live set. To celebrate, a new video for the track has been commissioned, created by Tom Hicks who previously did the clip for ‘Shoshana Sleeping’. Watch the video now here.
Jethro Tull have a busy live schedule over the next few months, visiting countries across Europe. Find the full list of dates here.
Napalm Records is beyond proud to announce the signing of Germany’s hottest upstarts, LEAGUE OF DISTORTION. The rising outfit, featuring Anna Brunner (EXIT EDEN) and Jim Müller (KISSIN’ DYNAMITE), has just inked an official record deal with the label!
While the pandemic turned the music business upside down, throwing its shadow upon the entire entertainment scene, musicians were left deep in darkness, forced to be patient and wait – anticipating brighter days to come. Exceptional artist Anna Brunner made use of this difficult time to start a fire with LEAGUE OF DISTORTION!
LEAGUE OF DISTORTION on the signing: “The turmoil that is distorting our lives has cast its shadow upon us. But we are finally stepping into the light to share exciting news with you! We have the privilege of announcing that LEAGUE OF DISTORTION has been signed by Napalm Records, inviting us to their family of amazing people and bands. We are honored to be a part of this! There will be so much more to come!
Don’t miss any proclamations from now on.”
As far back as 2017, Anna Brunner celebrated remarkable international success with her symphonic metal band EXIT EDEN. Now, she is using the stagnation of the past two years for an entirely new vision, culminating in LEAGUE OF DISTORTION. The band processes the uncertainty of this period and its bleak prospects to create tremendously powerful songs – songs that encapsulate this dark and brute reality in a slick and appealing way, sending a cold shiver down the listener’s spine. The elemental force of her distorted, powerful voice merged with chunky riffs played by Jim Müller, steady and strong beats delivered by Tino Calmbach and edgy bass by Felix Rehmann unifies them, forming a strong league birthing a blast of sound that cannot be missed!
Today, LEAGUE OF DISTORTION have unveiled their crushing first offering, “Wolf or Lamb” , consisting of modern, melodic rhythms and technical prowess along with vocal dynamics to drop jaws. The explosive first single comes along with a lavishly staged music video, showcasing that the unit operates not only in terms of sound, but also on a top-notch level visually!
The band adds: “After working behind closed doors for an exceedingly long time, we are finally breaking free to the world, sharing our first single with you. LEAGUE OF DISTORTION is humbly proud and honored to release the song “Wolf or Lamb”, welcoming you to the League’s universe.”
LEAGUE OF DISTORTION live 2022 Supporting Cailban with Annisokay & Resolve
29.11.22 CH – Solothurn / Kofmehl 30.11.22 AT – Vienna / Szene 01.12.22 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch 02.12.22 DE – Munich / Backstage Werk 03.12.22 DE – Cologne / Live Music Hall 04.12.22 BE – Hasselt / Muziekodroom 05.12.22 DE – Saarbrücken / Garage 06.12.22 DE – Wiesbaden / Schlachthof 07.12.22 DE – Hamburg / Grünspan 08.12.22 DE – Münster / Skaters Palace* 09.12.22 DE – Berlin / Huxleys 10.12.22 DE – Bremen / Modernes 11.12.22 DE – Leipzig / Felsenkeller *without Annisokay
DESTRAGE, the Italian avant-garde metal four-piece, is proud to share another taste of their upcoming record ‘SO MUCH. too much.’ which is about to be released on September 16th via Century Media Records.
‘Italian Boi’ is now available everywhere for streaming and the video can now be watched HERE.
The band comments:
“We are super pumped to announce our new album, SO MUCH. too much.,” the band, shared collectively. “We would like to thank Periphery and 3DOT Recordings for working with us and helping us bring these songs to the masses. This album is for all of the people who supported us during these last three years of nothing… who never ceased reaching out to us and asking for new music. You are the reason we do what we do. We can’t wait to share these new songs live as well! We’re back!”
The album will be available in the following formats: Ltd. transp. red LP, CD Jewelcase, Digital Album
Italian metal legends LACUNA COIL announce the release of “Comalies XX”. This is not just a re-recording, but an entire deconstructed and remade version of their third full-length record, “ Comalies”, which was originally published in 2002.
Now, 20 years later, this undeniably anthemic Millennial classic in a new guise – produced by Marco Coti Zelati & mixed by Marco Barusso – will be released on October 14th, 2022, available as Ltd. Deluxe 2CD Artbook, 2CD Jewelcase, Ltd. Gatefold 2LP+2CD & LP-Booklet and digital album, featuring the original and new version of the 13 tracks.
To serve a first impression of the new “Comalies XX”, LACUNA COIL present the first single and video for “Tight Rope XX”, directed by Trilathera.
The band about the album and single “Tight Rope XX”: “Welcome to ‘Comalies XX’, a brand-new record. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of ‘Comalies’, we felt this special album deserved more than a remastering. We didn’t just give it a new dress, we built a new skeleton and gave it new skin and a new life. ‘Comalies XX’ is alive and walks alone, this is not a remake or a reboot, it’s ‘Comalies’ on steroids! ‘Tight Rope XX’ and its video are just a taste of what’s coming, and we couldn’t be more proud!”
To check out the new video just follow this link HERE.
After releasing the heavy “In Extremis” QUEENSRŸCHE are showing a very different side with “Forest”, the latest single and emotional video taken from their upcoming album, “Digital Noise Alliance ”, that will be out October 7th. The video can be watched HERE.
The band comments:
“The ballad of the album, ‘Forest’ embodies the sorrow of losing a loved one, trying to cope with such a profound loss, while occasionally feeling that person’s presence around you and asking for a sign. It is a topic very relatable to people, as we will all at some point experience the great loss of a parent, child, sibling, spouse, or dear friend.”
The following formats will be available for “Digital Noise Alliance” with first pre-orders already online: Vinyl: Gatefold black 2LP, 2.000x Gatefold lilac 2LP – available at US outlets, 500x Gatefold Side A/B split (white & blue) 2LP – available at CM Distro Wholesale EU and CMDistro.de, 500x Gatefold Side A/B split (black & silver), 2LP – available only at EMP, 500x Gatefold glow in the dark 2LP – available only from QUEENSRŸCHE CD: Ltd. Deluxe CD Box Set (including CD Digipak, poster, QUEENSRŸCHE “Digital Noise Alliance” metal pin and branded earplugs), CD Digipak, Standard CD Jewelcase (Japanese version) Digital: Digital album
Swedish power metal paladins EVERMORE are set to release their new album “Court of the Tyrant King” on September 23rd via Scarlet Records.
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The Evermore debut album came out of the blue in 2021 and immediately left an impressive mark on the worldwide heavy metal scene, thanks to an inspired songwriting and a powerful yet classy performance.
The band favors a bit of a heavier tone compared to many other, more purely power metal-oriented bands, but they have always rooted themselves in strong melodies and catchy riffs.
A lot of Evermore’s sound, lyrics, arrangements and themes are a product of what feeling a particular song gave in the process of its creation. The Swedish trio tends to favor more grounded, serious or contemporary subjects when it comes to lyrical content, even though the classic fantasy-oriented themes are often still present.
The end goal of Evermore is to create music that makes you feel “something”; ‘Court of the Tyrant King’ evokes that sense of empowerment, uplifting mood and motivation that is sostrongly associated with the metal genre.
EVERMORE is: Johan Haraldsson – vocals Johan Karlsson – guitar, bass, piano, orchestrations Andreas Vikland – drums
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