“Bombay Calling” was recorded in early 1995 and is one of the first shows DEEP PURPLE played with Steve Morse showcasing his virtuosic guitar skills and some of the new material would later make it onto the widely celebrated studio album “Purpendicular”. Astonishingly, the long thought lost master tapes for this unforgettable show in Mumbai were found lying around in an old cardboard box in November 1999.
A true gem for any fan, offering a rare insight into the extraordinary talents of this phenomenal rock band. Considering that Steve Morse only had played with Deep Purple a couple of times before, the raw power he lends to the classic songs is remarkable. The Indian press gave the concert rave reviews, with many claiming it to be the best rock show ever staged in India.
“Bombay Calling – Live in ‘95” is available from August 19th in two strictly limited editions: a 3LP+DVD Heavyweight Vinyl Gatefold as well as a 2CD+DVD Digipak, with both limited editions including the whole show on DVD as a bonus.
CUESTACK have shared an exclusive look behind the scenes of the recordings of ‘Through the Night,’ DAVID HASSELHOFF‘s very first metal performance!
Watch the first two episodes of the documentary here.
Since the release of the song late 2020, the music video has reached 4.5 million views and the song also cracked one million streams on Spotify. “We would have never thought that this unique collaboration would reach so many people”, says Martin Kames, who worked on the project relentlessly with his bandmate and viral status YouTube shredder Bernth. “The song is completely self-released and we were overwhelmed by the positive feedback – David did an awesome job in the studio and we’re excited to share weekly episodes of the making of on YouTube!”, adds Bernth.
The ‘Through the Night’ EP with David Hasselhoff and various merch bundles are available for physical purchase at http://cuestack.com/shop
The collaboration started in 2018 and what seemed like an impossible idea slowly turned into a reality. The ultimate goal was to create a metal project with the most-watched man on TV, showing the world his heavy side. David recorded the track with CueStack in 2019 in Vienna where they also shot this epic music video together. CueStack conjured up a dystopian Sci-Fi world in the music video for ‘Through the Night’, continuing the cinematic style that was established with this year’s first single ‘Transhuman Generation’.
The first full-length CueStack album ‘Diagnosis:Human’ was released to high critical acclaim in 2021.
When the worlds of eccentric lighting / VFX designer Martin Kames and shred guitar content creator Bernth Brodträger collide, explosive music and art manifest in the form of CueStack. An unmistakable blend of metal and electronic music with well established sonic trademarks is the result, paired with an industrial, dystopian corporate identity that is ever-present in the band’s cinematic music videos and artworks.
‘Through The Night’ is a project that came to fruition after David openly expressed his interest in heavy music and big appreciation for his fanbase within that genre. His legendary performance at the Austrian Nova Rock festival showed the promise of something very special happening when these two worlds would finally collide.
As life-long David Hasselhoff fans, CueStack (Martin Kames, Bernth Brodträger) developed the vision for this unique project in 2018. After months of planning, meetings, songwriting and sketching out different ideas, they invited David to join them for a music- and video recording session in Vienna. Both the song and music video were recorded in April 2019 and David went back to California as CueStack and their team put together this vision during the following months.
After Martin contacted and briefed David, working tirelessly on creating an efficient schedule to pull all of this off on just one day, Bernth got to work on different demos and ideas for the song itself. ‘Through The Night’ was an idea for a song that Bernth wrote on the very first day of gathering material for the project. It already resembled the final result quite a bit but in regular CueStack fashion, many additional songs were created, exploring different artistic possibilities. Martin and Bernth eventually settled on the very first idea and demo and showed it to David.
David liked the song right away but wasn’t fond of the first set of lyrics. The song originally told the story of a lone wanderer in a dystopian future scenario, with intentions of capturing the entire journey in the music video, turning it into an epic short film. Without the images and story of the video in mind, the lyrics were too abstract for David‘s taste. So Bernth started from scratch to create the final lyrics, keeping only the original chorus. ‘Through The Night’ is now about pushing through dark times with hope and courage, fighting your way towards the light at the ending of the tunnel. This resonated with David immediately and still made it possible to work in themes of darkness and struggle into the lyrics, while keeping the focus on a positive message.
Due to the very limited timeframe of the music video shooting, CueStack turned the multiple basic sets into impressive, surreal and dystopian digital worlds afterwards. Bernth‘s background and previous experience as a graphic designer came in very handy for creating the digital sets, while Martin handled the extensive cutting process, editing and post-production of the final music video. With this quickly evolving workflow, they could turn those basic two-dimensional sets into vivid images and futuristic landscapes that further express the atmosphere and sound of the song.
Progressive avant-garde metallers, Italy’s MindAheaD return in 2022 with their sophomore album “6119 Part 1” via Rockshots Records to follow their 2017 debut full-length “Reflections”.
Just like its predecessor, the band’s new offering is once again a concept album with a complex, personal and unusual sound to test the limits of their songwriting. “6119 Part 1” is a continuation of the previous work on “Reflections”, which will tell us the story of 6119, the main character, through a surreal, oneiric journey, always poised between physical space and the realm of the mind. Trapped in this dreamlike kaleidoscope, he proceeds heedless of the consequences, hoping to find at the end of the journey (the “Part II,” currently in production) the reason why all this is happening to him.
Merging different aspects, sometimes opposite, of human feeling, bringing them together in a colorful and personal musical proposal, which has its roots in influences ranging from prog 70s to death metal, the band explains the new album in further detail: “This album is a concept realized with the aim of telling a story that straddles the line between dystopian science fiction and the psychological investigation of the human mind, so the music and lyrics were created in order to reach these goals. We would like the listening experience to be completely immersive. We would like the listener to be able to take a break from the real world and step into another dimension, one that is distant but at the same time well known, not alien, but almost familiar. The listener should passionately follow the events of ‘6119’ in its inner and outer search for reality, in a story that began in the previous album ‘Reflections’ and will end in the band’s next release, so as to complete a narrative trilogy.”
Today, the band is unveiling the first single “What Your Are” off “6119 Part 1”. The storyline of the track is dedicated to the search for “Emerald Eyes,” the female figure that “6119” encounters on the first album “Reflections”. The song alternates between very powerful moments, such as the beginning, and more reflective and intimate moments such as the central interlude, which takes us back to desert and arabesque sounds and atmospheres.
Having shared sharing the stage with bands such as Jinjer, Vision Divine, Deathless Legacy, Domine, Pino Scotto, MindAhead is recommended for fans of Opeth, Ayreon, Haken, Katatonia and Pink Floyd. “6119 Part 1” is due out October 28th, 2022 via Rockshots Records.
Cathartic black metal entity GAEREA will be releasing its third full-length album, ‘Mirage,’ on September 23, 2022! The enigmatic band is now unveiling the devastating second single, “Mantle,” along with a music video. The video, which was directed by Guilherme Henriques, can be seen and heard at THIS LOCATION.
GAEREA explains of the song, “A terrifying, fascinating and magnificent mystery of how, between all forms of random life, we were the chosen ones to suffer, to carry a burden we never truly recognize as our own to keep and die for. An ultimate poem of how life dances an endless ‘Valsa’ with death, unmasked, falling in love for their creations as the floor is made out of bone fragments.”
‘Mirage’ is now available for pre-orders HERE. Pre-save the album on your favorite streaming platform HERE.
GAEREA will be supporting legendary black metal band WATAIN for three dates in Mexico this December!
Prior to the dates in Mexico, GAEREA will be embarking on their first ever Latin America tour this November! The headliner will kick off in Brazil on November 15 and will conclude in El Salvador on November 30! The band will then head to Mexico City to headline Mexico Black Metal Chaos Festival from December 2-4 (Exact date TBA). Venues and tickets will be announced soon!
GAEREA is also be appearing at several European festivals this summer, with their next performance taking place on August 4 at the renowned Wacken Open Air. In addition, they will be supporting label-mates Gaahls WYRD and SAOR on an extensive European tour this fall. The band’s full itinerary for 2022 can be found below!
GAEREA will be supporting legendary black metal band WATAIN for three dates in Mexico this December!
Prior to the dates in Mexico, GAEREA will be embarking on their first ever Latin America tour this November! The headliner will kick off in Brazil on November 15 and will conclude in El Salvador on November 30! The band will then head to Mexico City to headline Mexico Black Metal Chaos Festival from December 2-4 (Exact date TBA). Venues and tickets will be announced soon!
GAEREA is also be appearing at several European festivals this summer, with their next performance taking place on August 4 at the renowned Wacken Open Air. In addition, they will be supporting label-mates Gaahls WYRD and SAOR on an extensive European tour this fall. The band’s full itinerary for 2022 can be found below!
GAEREA European Fests 2022: 01 July 22 Lisboa (PT) VOA fest 02 July 22 Viveiro (PT) Resurrection Fest 21 July 22 Revistské Podzámcie (SK) Gothoom Open Air 04 Aug 22 Wacken (DE) Wacken Open Air 11 Aug 22 Schlotheim (DE) Party San Open Air 13 Aug 22 Jaromer (CZ) Brutal Assault 18 Aug 22 Oslo (NO) Midgards Blot 21 Sep 22 Riga (LV) NOASS 22 Sep 22 Tallin (EE) Sveta Baar 23 Sep 22 Helsinki (FI) On the Rocks
GAEREA European Tour (+Gaahls Wyrd +Saor +Winterfylleth) 30 Sep 22 Haarlem (NL) Patronaat 01 Oct 22 Arlon (BE) Léntrepot 02 Oct 22 Cologne (DE) Club Volta 03 Oct 22 Berlin (DE) Holle 44 05 Oct 22 Poznan (PL) U Bazyla 06 Oct 22 Krakow (PL) Hol 07 Oct 22 Prague (CZ) Futurum 08 Oct 22 Vienna (AT) Vienna Metal Meeting 09 Oct 22 Budapest (HU) Instant 11 Oct 22 Milan (IT) Slaughter Club 12 Oct 22 Martigny (CH) Les Caves Du Manoir 13 Oct 22 Lyon (FR) CCO Villeurbanne 14 Oct 22 Barcelona (ES) Boveda 15 Oct 22 Madrid (ES) Story Live 16 Oct 22 Toulouse (FR) Le Rex 17 Oct 22 Paris (FR) Petit Bain 19 Oct 22 London (UK) The Garage 20 Oct 22 Antwerp (BE) Zappa 22 Oct 22 Essen (DE) Turock 24 Oct 22 Munich (DE) Backstage Halle 25 Oct 22 Frankfurt (DE) Das Bett 26 Oct 22 Leipzig (DE) Hellraiser 27 Oct 22 Hamburg (DE) Logo 28 Oct 22 Copenhagen (DK) Vega 29 Oct 22 Gothenburg (SE) Pustervik 30 Oct 22 Stockholm (SE) Slaktkyrkan
GAEREA Latin America 2022: 11/15: Recife (BR) 11/16: Sao Paulo (BR) 11/17: Curitiba (BR) 11/18: Porto Alegre (BR) 11/19: Montevideo (UY) 11/20: Buenos Aires (AR) 11/23: Santiago (CL) 11/25: Medellin (CO) 11/26: Bogota (CO) 11/27: San Jose (CR) 11/29: Guatemala City (GT) 11/30: San Salvador (SV) 12/2-4: Mexico City (MX) @ Mexico Black Metal Chaos Fest 12/08: Monterrey (MX) @ Cafe Iguana (Supporting WATAIN) 12/09: Guadalajara (MX) @ Foro Indepencia (supporting WATAIN) 12/10: Tijuana (MX) @ Black Box (Supporting WATAIN)
The cover artwork for ‘Mirage’ was created by the SAROS Collective.
“I didn’t used to like The Hollywood Stars, I used to like The New York Dolls. Then I heard The Hollywood Stars play ‘Satisfaction.’ Now I wanna f**k ‘em.”– Iggy Pop
‘If It Wasn’t For The Night’ is the new release from Hollywood Rock Icons, The Hollywood Stars. ‘If It Wasn’t For The Night’ is an upbeat song with a 70’s vibe about a lover who is doing fine after a break-up. Everything looks rosy during the day, but when night comes, the mind goes back to the lost love. ‘If It Wasn’t For The Night’ is available now on all digital platforms via Golden Robot Records.
After releasing their album Live On The Sunset Strip in late 2021,The Hollywood Stars returned in 2022 with 2 new singles ‘The Bottom’ and ‘Will the Lights Go On Again?’ and are gearing up for the release of a brand new EP!
ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD STARS
It would seem like every nook and cranny in rock ‘n’ roll history has been explored ad infinitum by this point. Countless books and magazine articles have been written, painstakingly excavating the lives and careers of everyone from Chuck Berry to Aerosmith, Wanda Jackson to Arcade Fire. But what if there was a band with deep roots whose story had barely been broached? A band with direct ties to Little Richard, The Kinks, The Mamas & the Papas, The Electric Prunes, The Strawberry Alarm Clock, Alice Cooper, Kiss, Iggy Pop, The Runaways, The Flamin’ Groovies, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Steppenwolf, Meat Loaf and Blue Cheer, among others?
Such a band does exist, and they are The Hollywood Stars. Now, after more than 40 years apart, they are performing together again and making new music and ‘The Bottom’ and ‘Will the Lights Go On Again?’ are just the beginning of this new chapter.
Texas rock band, KINGDOM COLLAPSE are taking the world by storm with their undeniable songwriting, die-hard fanbase, and DIY work ethic.
The band released the official music video for their latest hit single “Break Free”! The single has been added to regular rotation on Octane. That makes 3 songs in rotation at once on Octane along with being Pandora’s featured NEW ROCK Artist.
The band’s new single “Break Free” is a follow-up to THREE consecutive rock hits that have each become SiriusXM Octane #1 Most played songs. (i.e. Uprise, Unbreakable, Save Me From Myself), two of which also charted on the Billboard and Mediabase Top 40 charts for Mainstream Rock.
Kingdom Collapse has recently partnered with The Fuel Music (Adelitas Way, Thousand Foot Krutch, Red, etc.) for distribution. The band’s singer, Jonathan Norris adds, “We’re stoked to have such an awesome team around us that believes in the independent vision of the band.” The band has shown that nothing stands in their way as they approach the release of the new single with a stacked touring schedule.
Kingdom Collapse has been touring viciously in the past year with bands such as From Ashes To New, Fire From The Gods, Adelitas Way, Nonpoint, Hinder, Attack Attack, and more.
Alongside their non-stop touring schedule, they also made an appearance on Danny Wimmer Presents 2021 Welcome To Rockville Festival in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Aside from their headlining tour, the band will also be out this summer in support for The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Attack Attack, as well as, a west coast tour with Giovannie & The Hired Guns.
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