Germany’s Cult Thrashers NECRONOMICON Guitarist Glen Shannon Talks Latest Effort “The Final Chapter”, Upcoming 11th Studio Album, Future Plans + More

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Germany’s Cult Thrashers NECRONOMICON Guitarist Glen Shannon was interviewed, earlier this year, by Dutch Headbangers, talking about the band’s latest effort “The Final Chapter”, upcoming 11th studio album and band’s future touring plans. The interview is now posted online.

Watch the video interview below.

Please note, the interview was made before the band announced their headline The Final Chapter Tour 2022.

Just previously NECRONOMICON announced their The Final Chapter Tour 2022 over Europe, kicking off on September 23rd in Berlin, Germany. The main support on the whole tour comes from 3000AD (NZ) + on selected dates STRIDENT (IL) and STONECAST (FR). See the confirmed shows and details below.

Furthermore the band has posted online the tour trailer, watch it here: https://youtu.be/fFWfcw9UZFw

NECRONOMICON ‘The Final Chapter Tour’ + 3000AD (NZ), STRIDENT (IL), STONECAST (FR) + local support bands

23/09/22 BLACKLAND, BERLIN, DE
24/09/22 AGAINST CANCER FEST, JAROMĚŘ, CZ
27/09/22 KULTURÁK, BRATISLAVA, SK
28/09/22 S8 UNDERGROUND CLUB, BUDAPEST, HU
29/09/22 UNLEADED COFFEE, BRNO, CZ
30/09/22 RC MLYN, VRÚTKY, SK
01/10/22 ROCK CAFÉ SOUTHOCK, JABLUNKOV, CZ
02/10/22 SKLUB, OLOMOUC, CZ
04/10/22 KLUBAS LEMMY, KAUNAS, LT
05/10/22 BĀRS REPUBLIKA, RIGA, LV
06/10/22 KLUBAS NARAUTI, VILNIUS, LT
07/10/22 KLUB POTOK, WARSZAWA, PL
08/10/22 ROCK KLUB IRON, KROSNO, PL
10/10/22 ZIPP IT ROCK BAR, CLUJ-NAPOCA, RO
14/10/22 CLUB FLEX, ARAD, RO
15/10/22 METAL BUNKER, CRAIOVA, RO
16/10/22 METAL GATES FESTIVAL, BUCUREȘTI, RO
18/10/22 LIVE & LOUD, SOFIA, BG
19/10/22 SKCNS FABRIKA, NOVI SAD, RS
21/10/22 NARANCS ROCK CAFÉ, BÉKÉSCSABA, HU

Get more information at https://booking.metalscraprecords.com/event/necronomicon-the-final-chapter-tour

Talking about NECRONOMICON’s upcoming 11th yet untitled studio album, Freddy, the band’s frontman and vocalist shared:

“We’ve started with the guitar & vocal recordings. As always we will produce this in our own home studio. At the same time Rik is recording the drum parts and Glen is working on the solos, so Achim Köhler will get the finished production still in July and will start with the mix & mastering. The new album will include 13 songs full of power and hardness. A wide spectrum from typical thrash metal versions over punk-heavy versions to driving midtempi songs.”

“As the world is becoming to resemble the H.P. Lovecraft’s Necronomicon (Book of Dead) we have decided to deal with the current situation in Ukraine and in general with the topic of war and violence against children and women. Musically I would like to tie in with “The Final Chapter” and deliver a wide range of song material which also means a new beginning, a new chapter of the band with Rik and Glen at the same time. You can be curious.”

More details TBA, stay tuned!

NECRONOMICON released their latest effort, the 10th studio album “The Final Chapter” on March 26th, 2021 via El Puerto Records.

Check out NECRONOMICON’s singles from “The Final Chapter”:
“The Stormreaper” (Official Lyric Video) – https://youtu.be/S_11EObVAQI
“Purgatory” (Official Lyric Video) – https://youtu.be/hkq-Xks9CI8
“Me Against You” (Official Lyric Video) – https://youtu.be/X0BjYyGc-HQ
“Wall Of Pain” (Official Lyric Video) – https://youtu.be/p8UlLyEi0aM

The album can be ordered at https://el-puerto-records.com/de/bands/necronomicon or https://backl.ink/143882448

NECRONOMICON’s Studio albums:
1985: Necronomicon
1987: Apocalyptic Nightmare (Gama-Records)
1988: Escalation (Gama-Records)
1994: Screams (D & S Records)
2004: Construction of Evil (Remedy-Records)
2008: Revenge of the Beast (Xtreem Music)
2012: Invictus (Massacre Records)
2015: Pathfinder… Between Heaven and Hell
2018: Unleashed Bastards (El Puerto Records)
2021: The Final Chapter (El Puerto Records)

More information at
BAND: https://www.facebook.com/necronomiconofficial | http://www.necronomicon.eu
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreenproduction.com
LABEL: https://el-puerto-records.com

DEAD CITY RUINS Premiere New Single & Video ‘The Sorcerer’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 22, 2022
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August 19, 2022 will see Melbourne-based hard rock act DEAD CITY RUINS release their fourth studio album, entitled Shockwave, via AFM Records. Following their much acclaimed, third album Never Say Die in 2018, Shockwave will not only introduce new vocalist, Steve Welsh, but showcases the band’s exceptional songwriting talent and high voltage rock ’n’ roll at its best!

After previously-released album singles, “Preacher” and “Speed Machine”, today, the Australians shared a music video for new single “The Sorcerer”. Singer Steve promises: “The Sorcerer will take you on an electric journey into a parallel dimension, where rock and roll wields cosmic powers beyond our comprehension!”

Get the song on all digital platforms HERE!

As Shockwave proves, DEAD CITY RUINS don’t just have a penchant for songwriting, but also arrangements and the right energy. Formed in 2012, the band sold their belongings and went all-in when it comes to rock ’n’ roll. Tirelessly touring the planet, the band has managed to capture the hearts of its audience gig by gig – much like Rival Sons, Monster Truck, and similar trailblazers of their generation have. They also share a list of influences with these acts, namely Deep Purple, Guns N’ Roses, Zeppelin. Their goal: bring rock ’n’ roll back to the people, and there is no doubt about it, they will!

Shockwave was mixed by US-producer Gene Freeman aka Machine, who has already worked with the likes of Lamb Of God, Clutch, and Crobot. Slated for a release on August 19, 2022 via AFM Records, the pre-sale of Shockwave is available at THIS LOCATION!

Shockwave track listing:

  1. Preacher
  2. Vision
  3. Madness
  4. Speed Machine
  5. Rain
  6. Dog On A Leash
  7. This Side Of The Dirt
  8. Drifter
  9. Spiders
  10. End Of The Line
  11. Blood Moon
  12. The Sorcerer

ENVY OF NONE Release New Single ‘Dumb (Der Dummkopf remix)’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 22, 2022
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Following the release of their debut self titled album, which charted worldwide and garnered praise from both fans and media,  Envy Of None, the new project featuring Alex Lifeson (Rush), Andy Curran (Coney Hatch), Alfio Annibalini and singer Maiah Wynne have released a new digital single ( https://envyofnone.lnk.to/DumbRMX )and lyric video for a remix of the album track “DUMB” – “DUMB (Der Dummkopf remix)”.

“DUMB (Der Dummkopf remix)”, was created collectively by Envy Of None and chosen for the remix as it had proven to be one of the band’s favourite tracks from the album. 

Envy Of None bassist Andy Curran comments on the process “The approach we took was to create a different version that also kept the spirit of the original. The seeds of DUMB were focused around the relentless bass line that sits under the chorus. The lyrical hook was something me & Maiah co-wrote trying to have fun with the 1+1=3 line as well as the “dumb dee dumb” lines. We always felt the song had a bit of a Euro-electronic dance vibe so on the remix we really pushed that button. Not only did Maiah add back in some her original vocal tracks which don’t appear on the original version, we added three additional drum loops, some keyboard pads and had fun with some voice samples layered in throughout the song. Lastly we added a new intro for the song as well as an outro which Maiah created after she heard some of the first few remixes passes. We really just had fun messing the hair up of this song while trying to keep its simple charm. But as per usual, it really was a joint effort – all 4 EONs had their fingers in the making of this pie! The video was also a blast to be part of. Hope you like it!”

WATCH THE NEW LYRIC VIDEO “DUMB (DER DUMMKOPF REMIX)” BELOW.

Envy Of None, feature Rush’s Alex Lifeson, Coney Hatch founder/bassist Andy Curran, accomplished producer and engineer Alfio Annibalini and singer-songwriter Maiah Wynne, their self-titled 11 track debut album ricochets between various shades of alternative, experimental and synth rock, throwing surprises at every turn, twisting dark melodies against contemporary pop hooks. 

Envy Of None track listing

  1. Never Said I Love You [04:06] WATCH VIDEO (https://youtu.be/OB2DWfMYNAo )
  2. Shadow [03:21]
  3. Look Inside [04:44] WATCH VIDEO (https://youtu.be/QF-lfYi7DXk)
  4. Liar [03:13] WATCH VIDEO (https://youtu.be/vV-IZRh22mo)
  5. Spy House [02:23]
  6. Dog`s Life [04:36]
  7. Kabul Blues [03:12]
  8. Old Strings [05:15]
  9. Dumb [04:19]
  10. Enemy[04:16]
  11. Western Sunset [02:25]

Envy Of None’s self-titled album is out now on Kscope on the following formats. Available to ORDER HERE

BAND OF SPICE Release New Album “How We Play the Game” on September 23rd

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 22, 2022
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‘How We Play the Game’ is kind of a continuation of the previous release – the superb 2021 effort titled ‘By the Corner of Tomorrow’ that re-launched BAND OF SPICE’s career. 

If you thought that that one had a “heavy” approach, you will soon realize that this time Spice and his loyal crew put in an even higher gear to create their hardest album yet. 

The new record is filled with sharp blistering riffs and rumbling drums; vocals that are both harsh and melodic; songs that will take you to another place and time; lyrics that are both honest and twisted… 

Yes, it’s dirty, gritty and sophisticated at the same time – just like life. It’s real rock’n’roll, baby, not the modern, sugarcoated version of it. 

It’s Band of Spice anno 2022!

BAND OF SPICE is:
Spice – vocals, guitar
Alexander Sekulovski – bass
Bob Ruben – drums

  • fifth record for the longstanding purveyors of the finest 70’s-early 80’s classic hard rock
  • artwork by Luca “SoloMacello” Martinotti (Ennio Morricone, Black Rainbows, Sadist)
  • Band Of Spice is lead by the one and only Spice, founding member and historical voice of Spiritual Beggars
  • vinyl version available (limited 300 copies)
  • for fans of Black Sabbath, Thin Lizzy, Ozzy Osbourne, Spiritual Beggars

HANOI ROCKS Songwriter/Guitarist ANDY MCCOY Announces New Solo Album “Jukebox Junkie”, Shares First Single & Video

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 22, 2022
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Famed Finnish glam rock heroes Hanoi Rocks were never shy about wearing their collective influences on their fishnet sleeves. Starting with their acclaimed debut album, the group frequently included surprising cover versions among their killer original songs – from the Carol King penned “Walking With My Angel” to the bluesy folk of Hoyt Axton’s “Lighting Bar Blues” to the smoking hot take on CCR’s “Up Around The Bend,” which currently rides the top of the band’s most played songs on the Spotify platform. Now, HR guitarist ANDY MCCOY taps into the rich musical history that inspired him on his own full-length album of highly addictive covers entitled Jukebox Junkie!

The album features an eclectic mix of songs showcasing not only McCoy’s deep love of numerous styles and genres but also his immense gift for synthesizing these disparate artists into a cohesive song sequence. On Jukebox Junkie, reggae legend Toots Hibbert’s “54-46 That’s My Number” grooves next to “Take Me I’m Yours” by ‘80s hitmakers Squeeze while Iggy & Bowie’s “China Girl” and rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson’s fantastic “Funnel Of Love” highlight the album’s second half. 

McCoy himself shares, “These are songs that everyone ought to know. I chose them from a list of 60 that I thought deserved to be bigger hits. I think this is the most colorful album I have ever done.”

For a taste of delights in store, McCoy has released “Take Me I’m Yours” as a digital single as well as a captivating video of the track.

Stream the single: https://orcd.co/andy_mccoy_take_me_im_yours

Jukebox Junkie will be available everywhere starting August 5 on CD, vinyl and digital!

Pre-order the CD/vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=andy+mccoy+jukebox+junkie&post_type=product
Pre-order/pre-save the digital: https://orcd.co/andy_mccoy_jukebox_junkie

TRACK LIST:

  1. I’m Gonna Roll
  2. 54-46 That’s My Number
  3. Take Me I’m Yours
  4. Miss Tennessee
  5. Hot Night In Texas
  6. I Can Feel The Fire
  7. Shot Full Of Love
  8. Solo In Soho
  9. Back To The Wall
  10. Motorbiking [CD/DIGITAL ONLY]
  11. I Couldn’t Get It Right
  12. China Girl
  13. Funnel Of Love
  14. Countdown

THE LOVECRAFT SEXTET Reveals “Miserere” Album Details & First Track

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 22, 2022
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THE LOVECRAFT SEXTET‘s forthcoming album, “Miserere“, is the deepest, bleakest, most contemplative emission to-date from prolific composer Jason Köhnen (CELESTIAL SEASON, BONG-RA, MANSUR, ex-THE KILIMANJARO DARKJAZZ ENSEMBLE). This mesmerizing new long player is the devilish counterpart to the operatic chamber jazz-noir of 2021’s “In Memoriam” and the aural embodiment of the artist’s research into philosophy, antiquity, mythology and hermeticism.

Tracklist:

01. Miserere [Opus I]-Occulta
02. Miserere [Opus II]-Domine
03. Miserere [Opus III]-Sanctum
04. Miserere [Opus IV]-Sacrificium
05. Miserere [Opus V]-Humiliatum
06. Miserere [Opus VI]-Libera

The music on “Miserere” was composed and produced by Jason Köhnen. James Plotkin (AMENRA, ELECTRIC WIZARD, OLD MAN GLOOM) took care of the mastering. The front cover painting, ‘Kathleen‘ by David Jagger, was re-worked by Jason Köhnen.

Allowing a first glimpse into the coming long player, THE LOVECRAFT SEXTET unveil the album’s opener. ‘[Opus I]-Occulta‘ carefully assembles the musical ingredients for a classic Requiem à la Verdi with avantgarde and noisy tunes. Slowly and thoughtfully evolving, the harsh and grim temper of Black Metal interwoven with a subtle noir atmosphere and the grandeur of neo classical arrangements define the five-minute-long composition.

Check the song below on the label’s YouTube channel or via Bandcamp:

Jason Köhnen narrates about the conceptual idea behind song and album:

“The song (and album) started as a conceptual idea. There are two angles in how I approached writing the album. Firstly, taking the concept of Psalm 51, and translating this to create my own prayers of repentance. It needed to omit a sinister and claustrophobic atmosphere, and reflect the sound of burning heretics. The lyrics are naturally also derived from Psalm 51, also known as the penitential psalms. Fascinating to have a concept that inflicts punishment on oneself as an expression of repentance for wrongdoing, I found this a marvellous starting point for composing music with which I could reflect my personal thoughts on the concept in question. Secondly, I wanted to continue my explorations into the realms of Darkjazz. Having experimented with the subgenre for nearly 20 years now, this needed to be the darkest of the dark. A music piece written for inquisitions. I purposely did not want distorted guitars as the foundation to the tapestry of the music, but it did need something similar, so I worked to create the menacing synth that replaces the typical guitar distortion. This also gives the album it’s signature sound, and the synth is a bit more flexible for creating specific atmospheres. I wanted to produce an album that is incomparable with any other album, and I’m quite satisfied that it reached a certain level of originality. All in all, the overall atmosphere has managed to create a pretty interesting musical landscape. Tomás de Torquemada would surely have approved.“

“Miserere” will be released on CD, vinyl (including an exclusive DMP edition) and digitally via Debemur Morti Productions on October 7th. Pre-orders for the album are possible via the label’s EU, US and Bandcamp stores.

THE LOVECRAFT SEXTET is one of the many projects from multi-instrumentalist Jason Köhnen. Renowned for his previous projects BONG-RA or THE KILIMANJARO DARKJAZZ ENSEMBLE and THE MOUNT FUJI DOOMJAZZ CORPORATION.

Köhnen coined the term “Darkjazz” back in 1999 when he composed a track entitled ‘Darkjazz‘ for his 2001 “Darkbreaks” EP. From that point embarking on a long musical journey into dark experimentations with the jazz sound palette in combination with a plethora of genres.

THE LOVECRAFT SEXTET was evoked after a void appeared with the ending of his other Darkjazz outlets, firstly TKDE and TMFDJC and then the short lived THE THING WITH FIVE EYES project which saw Köhnen‘s first flirtations with Arabic scales and instruments, progressively transforming into his MANSUR project together with ex-PHURPA member Dmitry El Demerdashi and avantgarde metal THY CATAFALQUE vocalist Martina Hórvath.

Köhnen‘s approach to his releases with THE LOVECRAFT SEXTET are to open the spectrum of Darkjazz in all its wonderful and mysterious facets. Seeing each release as a script and soundtrack to a different movie, setting a different pace and atmosphere and playing with unorthodox climaxes and atmospheres. The projects hosts a list of dedicated guest musicians, who all participate as the leading actors in these scripts, all playing a crucial role in the soundtracks of these non-existing movies.

THE LOVECRAFT SEXTET releases albums on Denovali Records and Debemur Morti Productions, in a way where the Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde part of this project comes to its best and most creative fruition.

Apart from the conceptual audio releases, THE LOVECRAFT SEXTET also navigates through the multi-disciplinary arts. The “In Memoriam” release saw a first in a series of short stories and audiobooks combined with an album. Future releases will see more art disciplines combined as a release.