MENTALIST Release Single & Lyric Video for ‘Generations’ Legacy’

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German/Swedish Power Metal band MENTALIST have released their third single ‘Generations’ Legacy’ from the September 16th, 2022 album release “Empires Falling”.

Pre-order “Empires Falling” here: https://mentalist.lnk.to/empires

MENTALIST, the Saarbrücken Germany based Melodic Metal group, like maybe no other recently new band has managed to left big, positive marks in the Power Metal scene!

After the big success of the debut album „Freedom Of Speech“ (2020), the German/ Swedish foursome consisting of Peter Moog (guitars), Thomen Stauch (dr., ex BLIND GUARDIAN), Kai Stringer (guitars) and Swedish exceptional singer Rob Lundgren  just slighty scraped past of the German official media control album charts with their 2021 effort „A Journey Into The Unknown“ (trend charts: #63)! On iTunes, MENTALIST reached an impressive #2 as highest position at the Metal charts, and the fans of the Facebook group „power Metal“ with 110K followers voted „A Journey Into The Unknown“ as best Power Metal release of the year 2021!

„Empires Falling“, the third full length by the German/Swedish outfit, now continues where its predecessors have stopped! Oliver Palotai (keys, Kamelot) and Mike LePond (b., Symphony X) again joined MENTALIST as energetic guests on keyboards and bass. On this release, outstanding musicianship teams up with fabulous melodies and fine, subtle arrangements as parts of epic, stirring and enery-driven songs which reinforce the high quality of MENTALIST!

The front cover artwork again was designed by Andreas Marschall (u.a. Blind Guardian, Running Wild), the mix & the mastering once more was handled by Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Amaranthe, Pretty Maids etc.).

„Empires Falling“ will be released on September 16th, 2022 on CD, digital, as golden 2-LP and as limited edition box set which next to the CD will also include an exclusive plush toy of the Mentalist mascot and a limited t-shirt! A tour for autumn 2022 is currently in preparation.

BLACKMENT Present Lighter Side from Upcoming Debut Album with New Single ‘Clouds’

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Finnish metal band BLACKMENT, founded in 2014 will be releasing their debut album on September 9th, 2022. Their previous single ”Maw of the Dread” surprised with versatile composition and heavy sounds. Today their new single ”Clouds” leads the listeners through a story that has more than one approach to it.

“Clouds represents the lighter side from the upcoming album, and it also has some rock vibes to it,” composer Saalas Ruokangas explains. “I Remember listening to a lot of Happoradio back when I made this song. Some of the listeners might find elements and influences from the artist. Regardless, this song doesn’t lack of Blackment’s unique guitar riffs, catchy melodies, and darker elements.”

The story can be interpreted in many ways.

“At first it was inspired by events of a fantasy novel series and the characters’ storm of emotions, but the director of the video saw it with a lot deeper, personal meaning. That was actually a very positive surprise, so the listeners might make their own interpretations of the lyrics as well,” Ruokangas adds.

A stunning new music video, directed by Juno Ruokangas, is also released.

“The music video for Clouds draws from the song’s lyrics. My take on the song is that it’s about vulnerability – how the people in our lives leave traces in our souls, and how we must allow for that, even though it isn’t always easy. This ’hiding behind clouds’ that’s mentioned in the chorus, I took that as building walls around oneself,” Juno Ruokangas tells and admits that making real connections can sometimes be scary.

”But this fear must die so that life can truly be lived. The songwriter may have an entirely different take on it, but this is how I approached the story in this song. It was great to be able to make my vision into reality, and I’m especially pleased with Allan Välimaa’s editing work. It really elevated and refined the concept far beyond what the raw footage was.”

Listen to the EP: https://push.fm/fl/blackment-clouds

Canadian CITIZEN RAGE Unleash New Lyric Video for Single ‘For Worse or Better’

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Coming out of Calgary AB, team CITIZEN RAGE is giving us a sneak peak into their new album “Harsh Reality”.

Designed and animated by visual genius Dion Coursen, “For Worse or Better” is heavy, fast and a quick punch to the throat says singer Mark Russell. Being released on Toronto’s Cursed Blessing Records this first single has the undertones of 80’s hardcore punk mixed with CR’s typical anthemic gang vocals. Catch Citizen Rage as they hit the road with Canadian punk legends Dayglo Abortions this June through July. Check out their link tree for dates and ticket info.

“For Worse or Better” recently premiered via Bravewords and the feature can be found here.

The track can be found on all major streaming services as well as the band’s Bandcamp page.

LAMB OF GOD Release First Single ‘Nevermore’ from New Album

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LAMB OF GOD unleash “Nevermore,” the first single and music video from Omens. The forthcoming full-length from the GRAMMY-nominated metal titans is due October 7th on Epic Records.

“Nevermore” is available everywhere for download and streaming.

Watch the music video here:

Tickets and VIP packages are on sale at https://www.lamb-of-god.com/tour/ for The Omens Tour, featuring Lamb Of God and special guests Killswitch Engage, Baroness, Motionless In White, Spiritbox, Animals As Leaders, plus Suicide Silence and Fit For An Autopsy join on different legs. The tour kicks off on September 9 in Brooklyn, NY and wraps October 20 in Dallas, TX. 

Lamb Of God follows 2020’s No. 1 Hard Rock Album with a vicious new testament. Riding high on a creative renaissance saluted by the likes of Rolling Stone and NME, the Grammy-nominated goliath returns with the gloriously unhinged Omens, produced by longtime collaborator Josh Wilbur (Korn, Megadeth).

Omens is a furious entry in the Lamb Of God catalog, perhaps their angriest album yet. “The world is crazy and keeps changing. Omens is a reaction to the state of the world,” explains vocalist D. Randall Blythe. “It’s a very pissed-off record.” He pauses for emphasis. “It is extremely pissed-off.”

The New Wave Of American Heavy Metal architects tracked Omens at Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California, a location that birthed classics from The Doors, The Ramones, and Soundgarden, among others. “The inner workings of the band have never been better,” explains guitarist Mark Morton. “You can hear it in Omens. You can see it in our performances, and if you’re around us for five minutes, you can feel it.”

The Omens album pre-order is live now at https://www.lamb-of-god.com/, boasting several exclusive items, including a signed colored vinyl variant, shirt, hoodie, and signed CDs with an alternate color cover. All physical CD and Vinyl releases will include a free access code to watch the livestream viewing of “The Making of Omens” documentary, which will premiere the week of album release.

Omens tracklisting:

Nevermore
Vanishing
To The Grave
Ditch
Omens
Gomorrah
Ill Designs
Grayscale
Denial Mechanism
September Song

The Omens Tour dates are as follows:

Lamb of God w/ Killswitch Engage, Baroness, Suicide Silence
Sep 09 – Brooklyn, NY – Coney Island
Sep 10 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Sep 11 – Alton, VA – Blue Ridge Music Festival
Sep 13 – Youngstown, OH – Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater
Sep 14 – Baltimore, MD – Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
Sep 16 – Atlanta, GA – Coca Cola Roxy
Sep 17 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
Sep 18 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sep 21 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Sep 23 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival *No KSE, No Suicide Silence
Sep 24 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Sep 25 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amp at Freedom Hill
Sep 26 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park
Sep 30 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium

Lamb of God w/ Killswitch Engage, Motionless In White, Fit For An Autopsy
Oct 01 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Great SaltAir
Oct 02 – Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
Oct 04 – Fresno, CA – Selland Arena
Oct 07 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival *No Fit For An Autopsy

Lamb of God w/ Killswitch Engage, Spiritbox, Fit For An Autopsy
Oct 09 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
Oct 10 – Kent (Seattle), WA – Accesso ShoWare Center
Oct 11 – Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds

Lamb of God w/ Killswitch Engage, Animals As Leaders, Fit For An Autopsy
Oct 13 – Inglewood, CA – YouTube Theater
Oct 14 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Federal Theater
Oct 15 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
Oct 16 – El Paso, TX – UTEP Don Haskins Center
Oct 18 – San Antonio, TX – Freeman Coliseum
Oct 19 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
Oct 20 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

SAINT ASONIA Release New Song ‘Better Late Than Never’

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Hard rock juggernaut SAINT ASONIA, featuring former Three Days Grace frontman Adam Gontier and Staind guitarist/founding member Mike Mushok, have shared the new song “Better Late Than Never” from their upcoming Introvert EP. The EP arrives on July 1. Pre-order it here.

The new track finds frontman Gontier laying his cards face up on the table. Listen here.

“This is a song I wrote about growth,” says Gontier. “I’ve battled drug and alcohol addiction for years and years. I’ve been in and out of rehab, trying to change and trying to become a better person. I finally hit a point in my life back in 2017, where I was just done. All of that back and forth with addiction just took its toll. I was tired — and motivated. I got clean and have stayed that way since. It took a long time to become the person I wanted to. As they say, better late than never…”

The EP also features the band’s well-received cover of The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights,” which arrived last year. Additionally, the single “Above It All” is currently ascending the rock radio charts.

The quartet — rounded out by Cale Gontier [bass] and Cody Watkins [drums]— have perfected a fusion of gut-punching grooves, intricate fretwork, airtight songwriting, and soaring choruses. For as much as Gontier and Mushok had achieved in multiplatinum rock acts Three Days Grace and Staind, respectively, the musicians also architected the framework for a singular legacy together in Saint Asonia. 2015’s self-titled Saint Asonia kicked open the door as Loudwire crowned them “Best New Artist” at the Loudwire Music Awards. The 2019 follow-up, Flawed Design, only ingratiated a growing fan base. Lead single “The Hunted,” featuring Sully Erna of Godsmack, racked up 13 million Spotify streams, bringing their cumulative streams near the 100 million-mark. New Noise awarded it 4.5-out-of-5 stars and urged, “Any fan of hard rock (whether they’ve listened in recently or not) should give Saint Asonia a spin.” Meanwhile, Loudwire named it among “The 50 Best Rock Albums of the Year.” Along the way, they hit the road with the likes of Disturbed, Breaking Benjamin, Seether, Alter Bridge, and Mötley Crüe.

INTROVERT EP TRACK LISTING:
“Above It All“
“Better Late Than Never”
“Chew Me Up”
“So What”
“Left Behind”
“Bite the Bullet”
“Blinding Lights“

ATREYU Share Single ‘Baptize’ Remix by Sullivan King

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So Cal rock warriors ATREYU have partnered with Sullivan King to remix their smash single “Baptize,” which is the title track of their latest album.

Check out the remix, on which Sullivan King truly put his own unique spin, here.

“When it comes to remixes, we’re always aiming for someone to truly recreate the song,” the band explains. “Sullivan King has such an energy to his music and his personal vibe. He was the perfect fit. This is a whole new ‘Baptize.'”

It was a fitting collaboration, since Sullivan King is a producer, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter who fuses dubstep and rock, creating his own space in the electronic and alternative scenes. Sullivan King’s unique live show finds the artist shredding on guitar, singing, DJing, and jumping into the pit. He has previously worked with Excision, Aaron Gillespie (Underoath), Papa Roach, Jason Aalon (Fever 333), Ice Nine Kills, Kayzo, and more.

Atreyu are currently on tour with Nothing More. All remaining dates are below.

ATREYU ON TOUR:
6/12 — Denver, CO — The Fillmore
6/13 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
6/15 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
6/16 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
6/18 — San Antonio, — Tech Port
6/19 — Houston, TX — House of Blues