Italian rock act IRONWILL have released a new video for ‘Breakout’ taken from the homonymous album, released in 2020/2021. Watch the video below.
Soulful strength leads out of the nightmare of weakness!
IRONWILL – Psychological rock – THE PROJECT: ROCK AGAINST BULLYING
The Rock against Bullying project was born in 2018 from an initiative by Salvo “Ironwill” Dell’Arte: the band is part of a wide kaleidoscope in which all artistic forms are involved: music, photography, video, comics, illustration and works of art. IRONWILL ‘s aim is to bring together the best artists who are able to express, the importance of the themes dealt with in each phase of the project, through their emotions.
IRONWILL believes that rock music and other forms of art are the best way to communicate with people, especially young people and teenagers, the light of the soul that everyone needs on the evolution path of their lives. Art is part of life and is the best way to help us give true meaning to our journey on this Earth.
IRONWILL aims to deal with personal and psychological issues, offering different points of view into the depths of one’s soul, trying to shine a warm light at the audience.
The first chapter dealt with bullying; in 2019 IRONWILL recorded the concept album “The Jonathan’s Journey”.
The second chapter released in 2020/2021, called “Breakout”, is about the evolution of souls; 10 songs (plus an introductory single) linked by the same perspective: a positive evolution.
In the meantime, IRONWILL are experimenting with a return to blues with a set of singles in which the crossover between rock and blues allows them to explore the themes musically. This fascinating exploration is called B2B Back to Blues.
Israel born and LA based heavy rock artist OHP (OREN HALMUT) has invaded 90s pop nostalgia with his brutal #metalcover of mega-popular girls band SPICE GIRLS hit single, “Wannabe”. Originally premiered on METAL INSIDER, is just the newest in the enigmatic artist’s YouTube revelations, which fans should explore, like, and follow HERE!
“I chose ‘Wannabe’ because its such an iconic song of the ’90s–it’s such a distinct time piece of that decade–and I really wanted to give it a modern take. I tried to stay true to the original while giving it a completely new tonality, so i kept the original key and bpm of the song, taking out all the bubble gum pop and replacing it with live instruments.“
”‘Wannabe’ is performed with LA friends and session players Yohai Portal (lead guitar), Nick Diiorio (bass), and Lenergizer (drums), and shot in a warehouse in Los Angeles during Covid as part of a full OHP Live show. I decided to utilize the time when all live music was put on hold, due to the pandemic, to organize a group of musicians, and to take my youtube channel live. Being a single, one stop shop musician, I chose the best people I believe fit the job, and put together this show with a great production company called Dark Bright that provided all the sound and lighting needed. Time to add some metal to this wannabe…” – OHP
Oren started his musical endeavor at the young age of nine in Tel-Aviv Israel. After playing and recording with numerous artists in his home town, he relocated to California in early 2000. Since then, he has been a prominent musical figure in Los Angeles, across the west coast and the nation. He owns H2O studios in North Hollywood, where he works as a producer, drummer and guitar player depending on the needs of each individual project. In 2016 oren started the “ohp metal” channel on youtube which features weekly metal covers of popular songs ranging from pop ,country, hip hop and RnB .The channel has gained over 10000 subscribers and growing weekly.
Oren currently lives in Los Angeles and is endorsed by Vater drumsticks, Dean Markley Guitar Strings and Moody guitar straps.
On September 9th, progressive death metal outfit REVOCATION will release their eighth full-length, Netherheaven, via Metal Blade Records. For a first preview of the album, a video for the new single “Diabolical Majesty” (directed by David Brodsky // mgenyc.com) can be viewed at: metalblade.com/revocation – where Netherheaven is also available for pre-order in various formats.
Revocation songwriter/front-man Dave Davidson comments: “It’s always hard choosing the first single off of a new album, but we felt that ‘Diabolical Majesty’ really captures the mood of ‘Netherheaven’ overall. It’s a thrashing, death metal ripper that’s got a little something for everyone, whether you’re the first one to activate a circle pit at a show or if you just like to bang your fucking head. The music video was filmed by our good friends Dave Brodsky and Allison Woest, and they’ve once again outdone themselves on this one! Special thanks to the Sk8 Liborius crew for letting us rage in their space for a couple days. Lyrically, ‘Diabolical Majesty’ was inspired by the Satanic Temple’s ongoing struggle with the religious right and their battle to display the statue of the Baphomet in the face of censorship and legal action. To quote American author Chris Hedges, ‘The merger of the corporatists with the Christian right is the marrying of Godzilla to Frankenstein.’ These words ring even truer now that extremist Christian politicians have begun imposing their authoritarian rule as they seek to completely undo the separation of church and state.“
Brett Bamberger (bass) adds: “Filming for ‘Diabolical Majesty’ hyped me up on every level! You can’t beat ripping a video with the crew WHILE having a session and several Busch Waters. Skating at Liborius reminded me of my first time checking out SPOT & Asbury Park when I was a kid. I don’t think I’ve even seen a vert ramp since those days since I’ve always been a tech dawg! It was really special to be able to combine all my beloved passions in the sesh & hope you all enjoy it as much as I did!“
Album artwork by: Paolo Girardi (Firespawn, Power Trip)
Upon record release, Revocation will kick off a North American headlining tour with Krisiun, Alluvial, and Inoculation as support. “We cannot wait to play a bunch of new songs on our first headlining tour back since the pandemic,” enthuses Davidson. “We’ll be joined alongside the Brazilian berserkers in Krisiun, progressive death metal wizards Alluvial and newcomers Inoculation who combine an OSDM aesthetic with a more modern, technical approach. Don’t miss the killer lineup, come out and circle pit for Satan!“
Revocation tour dates w/ Krisiun, Alluvial, Inoculation Sept. 9 – Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON Sept. 10 – Les Foufounes Electriques – Montreal, QC Sept. 11 – La Source de la Martinière – Québec City, QC Sept. 13 – Elsewhere Brooklyn – Brooklyn, NY Sept. 14 – Middle East Restaurant & Nightclub – Cambridge, MA Sept. 15 – Lovedraft’s Brewing CO – Mechanicsburg, PA Sept. 16 – The Metro Gallery – Baltimore, MD Sept. 17 – Elevation 27 – Virginia Beach, VA Sept. 18 – The Blind Tiger – Greensboro, NC Sept. 19 – The Masquerade (Purgatory) – Atlanta, GA Sept. 20 – Brass Mug – Tampa, FL Sept. 21 – Respectable Street – West Palm Beach, FL Sept. 23 – Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX Sept. 24 – Amplified Live – Dallas, TX Sept. 25 – Rockhouse Bar & Grill – El Paso, TX Sept. 27 – Nile Theater – Mesa, AZ Sept. 28 – Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA Sept. 29 – 1720 – Los Angeles, CA Sept. 30 – Goldfield Trading Post – Roseville, CA Oct. 1 – Santa Cruz Vets Hall – Santa Cruz, CA Oct. 3 – Dante’s – Portland, OR Oct. 4 – El Corazon – Seattle, WA Oct. 6 – Metro Music Hall – Salt Lake City, UT Oct. 7 – Bluebird Theater – Denver, CO Oct. 8 – The Royal Grove – Lincoln, NE Oct. 9 – Bigs Bar – Sioux Falls, SD Oct. 11 – Turf Club – St. Paul, MN Oct. 12 – Reggie’s Rock Club – Chicago, IL Oct. 13 – The Sanctuary 2 – Hamtramck, MI Oct. 14 – No Class – Cleveland, OH Oct. 15 – Montage Music Hall – Rochester, NY Oct. 16 – Enclave – Pittsburgh, PA
Four years in the making, the Billboard-charting trio that is Revocation – Dave Davidson (vocals/guitars), Ash Pearson (drums), and Brett Bamberger (bass) – meticulously explore the allegorical and literal aspects of Hell as they dig deeper into the darker, more diabolical side of death metal. In short, where the previous album, The Outer Ones (2018), jettison Revocation into the horrific maw of the cosmos, Netherheaven bores deftly through the nine rings of Hell to directly confront Lucifer and his multitudinous faces. “We’re definitely in more of a death metal mindset than on earlier albums in our catalog,” asserts Davidson. “We’re focusing on how we can write the best death metal-centric album that we possibly can while still pushing our boundaries. The new songs on ‘Netherheaven’ are evil and sinister but also have a progressive element to them to keep things interesting. It’s got our stamp on it, no question.“
Netherheaven was written during downtime after the album cycle for The Outer Ones was complete. The album’s nine tracks were written solely by Davidson, who spent his time between genuflecting at the altars of Luc Lemay (Gorguts), Chuck Schuldiner (Death), Marty Friedman (Megadeth), and celebrated jazz guitarists Wes Montgomery and Kurt Rosenwinkel. Between writing killer riffs and absolutely wild solos, the seven-stringer also practiced (technique), studied (theory), and taught guitar. Revocation truly changed gears when Davidson picked up audio engineering (with Apple’s Logic Pro) to use the pandemic-era lockdowns effectively. It made perfect sense for him to helm the engineer and producer’s chair at his newly-built HeatWave Studios for Netherheaven. Revocation then sourced Swedish studio ace Jens Bogren (Opeth, Kreator) to mix and master at Fascination Street Studios.
“We put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into the album,” says Davidson. “We want people to be inspired. It’s brutal. We brought our A-game on ‘Netherheaven’.“
Netherheaven track-listing 1. Diabolical Majesty 2. Lessons in Occult Theft 3. Nihilistic Violence 4. Strange and Eternal 5. Galleries of Morbid Artistry 6. The 9th Chasm 7. Godforsaken 8. The Intervening Abyss of Untold Aeons 9. Re-Crucified [feat. Trevor Strnad (The Black Dahlia Murder) and George ‘Corpsegrinder’ Fisher (Cannibal Corpse)]
Today, Ukrainian blackened death/doom metal visionaries 1914 have announced the re-release of their highly acclaimed debut album, Eschatology of War, as well as their sophomore album, The Blind Leading The Blind. Both releases will now be available on cassette tape, limited to 200 copies per title and available exclusively via Napalm Records mailorder.
Profits of these limited edition cassette tapes will be donated to the band directly in order to support their country in the ongoing war.
1914 state: “Just like a hundred years ago, Ukraine is at war again. As a hundred years ago – the enemy is the same. Then, during the Great War, we were part of the Great European Family – the Habsburg Empire. Now we are fighting for our right to return to the great family of European nations. We are fighting for the right to exist, to live, to joy, to raise children and dream about the future. We sang about the Great War until this war came to our home and became a part of our everyday life. But we do not give up and the whole world is on our side, your help is incredibly important to us. All funds raised from the sales of these albums will go to support Ukraine in its fight against the invaders. Make your contribution to the fight against imperialism and tyranny! Remember – One day the empire will fall! A tyrant’s overthrow is the only acceptable way!”
Pre-Order The Blind Leading The Blind + Eschatology of War HERE
Since their formation in 2014, Ukrainian blackened death/doom metal visionaries 1914 have told gruesome tales of World War I, charting this inexorable path through history with their debut album, Eschatology of War (2015). Followed by The Blind Leading The Blind (2018), the band unveiled their sinister third epos Where Fear and Weapons Meet in fall last year.
1914’s uncompromising achievement of combining old school death and black metal, spiced with the approach of sludge and doom, can’t be pigeonholed and stands up with fans and critics alike. The five-piece has created its own remarkable world of sound, delivered in the most authentic way. Along with intense lyrics and a unique visual experience, 1914 transports their listeners back to one of the cruelest times of mankind, compelling them to face their own horrible past, never to be forgotten.
1914 is: 9. Westpreußisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 176, Hptm. Ditmar Kumarberg – vocals The 51st Highland Division, 1/9th Bn. 2Lt. Liam Fessen – guitar 307th Infantry Regiment, Capt. Walter Wyhovsky – guitar Le 151e regiment d’infanterie, Cne. Armin d’Harcourt – bass K.K. Landwehr-Infanterieregiment Lemberg Nr.19, Obltn. Rostislaw Potoplacht – drums
1914 Live: 16.07.22 DE – Neukirchen-Vluyn / Dong Open Air 17.07.22 NL – Geleen / Café de Meister 18.07.22 NL – Hengelo / Innocent 20.07.22 BE – Deinze / ELPEE Music Club 22.07.22 DE – Mulfingen-Buchenbach / Boarstream Open Air 11.08.22 CZ – Jaromer / Brutal Assault Festival 13.08.22 DE – Schlotheim / Party San Open Air 14.08.22 BE – Kortrijk / Alcatraz Festival 17.08.22 DE – Dinkelsbühl / Summer Breeze Open Air 18.08.22 AT – Spital am Semmering / Kaltenbach Open Air 21.08.22 FR – St. Nolff / Motocultor
Metal Blade Records continues its 40th Anniversary Celebration in 2022 with a slew of new events and a kickass exhibit. The fiercely independent label that launched Metallica, Slayer, Armored Saint, Cannibal Corpse, Amon Amarth, and dozens more iconic heavy metal bands, invites fans to live shows in Brooklyn, New York, and Las Vegas, Nevada, home to the Metal Blade Museum, a specially curated exhibit stocked with timeless memorabilia and artifacts spanning the label’s history, from 1982 through the present day. Metal Blade Records founder Brian Slagel will personally host the first tour of the Metal Blade Museum for 20 ticket holders at noon on Wednesday, July 20.
Metal Blade Museum Tour Las Vegas, Nevada Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 Metal Blade Museum Hours 12pm to 5pm (All Ticket holders who arrive at 12noon will get a Guided Tour by Brian Slagel)
Technical death metal merchants RIVERS OF NIHIL headline the first Metal Blade Records 40th show on August 6 at Brooklyn’s famed St. Vitus venue, with a DJ set from REVOCATION‘s Dave Davidson.
Only a limited number of tickets will be available to the public!
SACRED REICH, an integral part of the thrash movement still churning out classics on Metal Blade, tops the bill on September 17 at The Space in Las Vegas. A Metal Blade Records 40th show at the Las Vegas House Of Blues on October 5 will feature a major headlining act to be announced later this summer.
At these events celebrating the label’s history, Metal Blade will raffle 40th Anniversary swag bags. Fans can purchase celebratory shirts and other merchandise, including the “decade” themed tees launched alongside the Metal Blade 40th Playlists, collected here: metalblade.com/40thanniversary
HEXED – The Swedish Symphonic Progressive Metal band is back with their second album “Pagans Rising”, set to be released on September 30th via ViciSolum Productions! Along with the powerful lead vocals of Tina Gunnarsson, this theme album definitely has great songwriting mixed with strong choruses and male growl. It´s a perfect blend of spellbinding guitar melodies, chugging riffs dark symphonic orchestrations and progressive elements. It has been written with inspiration and history of Sweden’s witch-hunting hysteria in the late 17th century. Behind the unique sound of this masterpiece is the talented mixing/mastering engineer Ronnie Björnström. (Sorcerer, Aeon etc.) This release is a much heavier and darker version of HEXED.
Second single “Resurrection” will be released on August 12!
HEXED is a Swedish symphonic and progressive metal band fronted by the amazing lead vocalist Tina Gunnarsson. It contains thick driving rhythms, melodic orchestrations with dark layers, powerful female vocals and male growl. The band was formed late 2015 by vocalist Tina and guitarist Stellan Gunnarsson, they already had a history in the metal scene and were experienced songwriters.
Since both of them had the source of inspiration from bands such as Queensrÿche, Crimson Glory and Kamelot, their aim was to create music and to focus on strong vocals combined with melodic guitars and progressive elements. Drummer Teddy Möller and Bass player Daniel Håkansson were early chosen to take place and Hexed released the debut single “Dreams” in 2016. In 2017 the first EP ”Exhaling Life” came out, which ended up signing a worldwide deal with ViciSolum Productions.
The debut album “Netherworld” was released in 2018 and received great response from both press, media and fans. It has resulted in tours and gigs at several clubs and festivals all around Europe and the band have shared stages with many bands such as Leprous, Omnium Gatherum and Harakiri for the Sky among others. Hexed have gained a strong reputation for being a fantastic live act and for always delivering a great live performance. After a couple of changes in the lineup Hexed recruited a second guitarist David Nyman and the drummer Patrick Wahlberg. During the years, the music has grown into a unique sound for Hexed. “The world will soon be divided in two parts, those who already are Hexed and those who are about to be”.
LINE-UP: Tina Gunnarsson – Vocals Stellan Gunnarsson – Guitars, Vocals Daniel Håkansson – Bass David Nyman – Guitars Patrick Wahlberg – Drums
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