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GRAVE DIGGER Release Official Video for Second Single ‘King Of The Kings’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 26, 2022
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German metal institution GRAVE DIGGER have released their new official video for their second single ‘King Of The Kings’. The track is taken from the upcoming longplayer “Symbol Of Eternity”, to be released as CD, Vinyl, Boxset, Download and on all streaming platforms on August 26, 2022 via ROAR! Rock Of Angels Records!

“A true heavy metal maelstrom! “King of The Kings” is a fast, yet melodic anthem that stands out with powerful and melodic chorus, pounding drums and sharp riffs from start to finish! The King is dead, long live the King!”

Digital single of “King Of The Kings” is now available across all digital and streaming platforms! Pre-save the album, here: https://bfan.link/symbol-of-eternity

Music by Axel Ritt
Lyrics by Chris Boltendahl
Mixed and Mastered by Chris Boltendahl @ Graveyard Studio / Köln / Germany
Video produced by UND ACTION! https://www.undaction.org/
Shot at the Ginsburg, Hilchenbach https://ginsburg.info/
Sponsored by: https://ritterladen.de/
Many thanks to: Arnd, Babu, Dirk, Lisa, Marco, Markus, Peter, Werner, Verein Zur Erhaltung Der Ginsburg e.V. Regionalforstamt Siegen-Wittgenstein

Pre-order the album here: https://bit.ly/grave_digger_symbol_of_eternity

SLUGCRUST Sign to Prosthetic Records, Announce New Album “Ecocide”; Lead Single Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 26, 2022
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Prosthetic Records have announced the signing of SLUGCRUST, a four-piece grind band featuring members of WVRM. Hailing from the vermin saturated remains of upstate South Carolina,  SLUGCRUST  will be releasing their debut album – titled Ecocide – on September 9. Alongside the signing and album announcement, the band have shared the lead single, Echoless, and it’s accompanying music video.

Pre-order Ecocide here.

Stream Echoless via Apple Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Bandcamp and Spotify

Speaking on the album announcement, SLUGCRUST comment: “We are incredibly stoked to announce that SLUGCRUST have signed with Prosthetic Records for the unveiling of our new full length LP, Ecocide, and other future releases in the works. To us, Ecocide represents our rebirth as artists, gnawing our way to the surface of the unforgiving scorched earth that has been our lives these past few years. This record is the firing of a gun before the race, the tumultuous calling card, the scorched earth foundation we only want to build upon in years to come. We sincerely hope you fuckers enjoy it.”

Of Echoless, the band add: “Echoless is entropy to oblivion from start to finish, both musically and lyrically. It is a defiant chant of personality amid a malevolent and dispersing force, the sound of nothing dying.”

With two ferocious EPs already under their belts, the breakneck speed with which SLUGCRUST operate gives a fair indicator of their approach. However, their focus isn’t compromised by their accelerated work ethic; if anything the urgency of their message is given further impetus courtesy of their relentless audio violence. Drawing from various literary inspirations the political issues at the heart of SLUGCRUST’s output is given a darkly poetic twist.

SLUGCRUST seeks to bring political issues to light in a way that galvanises action and activism. The title derives from the process of destroying environmental structures or ecosystems, either via natural means or – as is more pertinent in the case of this album – deliberate human actions. Depravity is a recurring theme throughout the lyrics; emotional and physical immorality and degeneracy permeates the twelve tracks that make up Ecocide.

The formation of all SLUGCRUST tracks start with the skeleton of the drums; the meat and muscle of each missive comes from the guitar and bass, with the lyrics and vocals being the skin binding it all together. The album was engineered by guitarist Derick Caperton, before being mixed and mastered by Cody Davidson of Sanguisugabogg. Although primarily embedded in grindcore, SLUGCRUST also dabbles in crust punk and even doom to bring together their ominous, explosive take on extreme metal. Embracing the rawness of punk with the familiar ferocity of blast beats is the foundation of their work.

Ecocide is an uncompromising calling card from a band eager to unleash.

Ecocide tracklist:

  1. Demise Promise
  2. Drag Me to Agony
  3. Buzzard Czar
  4. No Heirs / Dead Souls
  5. Echoless
  6. Arachno-Mariticide
  7. Petrochemical
  8. Scoundrel / Wraith
  9. Swamp Mind
  10. Juris Domina
  11. Ecocide
  12. Event Horizon

SLUGCRUST is:
Jesse Cole – Vocals 
Derick Caperton – Guitar 
Brett Terrapin – Drums 
Stacey Williams – Bass

MOONSHADE Unleash ‘Artemis’ Single

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 26, 2022
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After releasing the singles ‘Epitaph‘ and ‘Blood Of The Titans’ and ‘Everlasting Horizons’, ‘Artemis’ is the fourth single from MOONSHADE‘s sophomore album. The song features lyrical singer Sandra Oliveira (Blame Zeus, Perennial Dawn) and is be available on all major streaming platforms.

‘Artemis’ was taken from Moonshade‘s upcoming album ‘As We Set the Skies Ablaze’, out July 22nd. Album pre-orders are already available at this link. The album was produced, mixed and mastered by Afonso Aguiar (Titanforged Productions).

Single and album artwork by Credo Quia Absurdum.

GRAMMY-Nominated NOTHING MORE Announce New Album “Spirits” + Release Title Track

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 26, 2022
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Multi-Grammy-nominated, San Antonio-based rock outfit NOTHING MORE have today revealed details on their highly awaited new studio album. Out worldwide on October 14 via Better Noise Music, SPIRITS’ 13 tracks consist of the band’s most focused, adventurous, and intense music, uniting introspective philosophical lyrics with unapologetically massive anthems. Pre-order SPIRITS now at https://nothingmore.ffm.to/spirits.

Coinciding with the news, NOTHING MORE are excited to share the album’s title track “SPIRITS,” which was released today (June 24), across all digital platforms along with its lyric video. Stream/download “Spirits” now and watch the lyric video HERE. 

“Isn’t it interesting that we give the same name to something holy and something wholly intoxicating?” asks NOTHING MORE frontman JONNY HAWKINS. “The song ‘SPIRITS’ describes that very conundrum. When you drink liquor, it has been said that you are welcoming that pneuma (spirit) into your body.  Most of us have seen and experienced how alcohol (or rather ‘al-ghawl,’ which means demon/spirit) can make us feel.  It’s almost as if we turn into someone else when too much of the spirit has been consumed.  Sometimes it’s eye opening and can lead to wondrous life-changing conversations or bonds that would never normally happen…and sometimes it can lead to the exact opposite.  It may turn us into Dr. Hyde’s Jekyll and cause us to do or say horrific things we would never normally do sober.  Spirits are both a little bit heavenly and a little bit sick.”

Earlier this week NOTHING MORE announced a fall tour with heavy rockers In This Moment. It will stretch from August 26 to October 22 and include stops at several of the largest rock festivals including Blue Ridge Rock Festival, Louder Than Life, Rocklahoma and Aftershock. “The fire, passion and momentum we feel from our first tour back is insane!” exclaims HAWKINS. “It only makes sense to bring that same fire to the fall with a one-of-a-kind tour with In This Moment.” Tickets go on sale today at 10:00 A.M. local time at https://nothingmore.net. See full dates listed below.

NOTHING MORE were recently seen on tour across the U.S. on a co-headlining run with Asking Alexandria, who had to drop-off mid-tour due to health problems. The band relentlessly continued to lead the remaining dates with their exciting live show which saw the return of their infamous “Scorpion Tail”—a 400-pound, 14-foot MIDI controller constructed out of salvaged metal scraps by bassist Daniel Oliver that brings Hawkins’ electrifying stage presence to life musically. “It’s not only a wild theatrical display, it allows Jonny to manipulate the band’s sound using a series of levers through a musical instrument digital interface,” noted MUSIC MADNESS MAGAZINE (6/1/22). “It’s a big part of the show as the crowd went wild whenever Jonny took to the air.” There’s been no shortage of praise for NOTHING MORE’s fervent performances.  “If any rock concert in recent memory is sure to leave a lasting impression in my mind, it will certainly be the day Nothing More graced The Wellmont with their energetic, unapologetic, and absolutely electric performance,” proclaimed Asbury Park Vibes (5/31/22) journalist/photographer Anthony Vito Cosentino. “This is the kind of rock band you need to see with your own eyes to believe, and once you’ve experienced their eclectic performance for yourself, you will have a higher standard for rock concerts as a whole.”

NOTHING MORE gave fans the first preview of SPIRITS with two singles–their in-your-face rock anthem “TURN IT UP LIKE (Stand in the Fire)“and their  most recent Top 20 BillboardActive Rock radio single “TIRED OF WINNING” which is currently at #11. SPIRITS was co-written and produced by the band—Hawkins (vocals), Oliver (bass), Mark Vollelunga (guitar) and Ben Anderson (drums)—and their longtime manager Will Hoffman. It documents the tumultuous time the world experienced over the past two years capturing the desperation and isolation of lockdown, the spiral of substance abuse, the pain of broken relationships and survival in self-reliance while summarizing the overall story and mission of NOTHING MORE: Reflect, Provoke, Inspire.

SPIRITS Track Listing

  1. TURN IT UP LIKE (Stand In The Fire)
  2. TIRED OF WINNING
  3. SHIPS IN THE NIGHT
  4. YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT LOVE MEANS
  5. DON’T LOOK BACK
  6. THE OTHER F WORD
  7. FACE IT
  8. BEST TIMES
  9. DÉJÀ VU
  10. DREAM WITH ME
  11. NEVERLAND
  12. VALHALLA (Too Young To See)
  13. SPIRITS

NOTHING MORE 2022 TOUR DATES
8/26 Evansville, IN @ Old National Events Plaza #
8/27 St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant #
8/28 Clive, IA @ Horizon Events Center #
8/30 Albuquerque, NM @ The Sunshine Theater *
9/1 Lubbock, TX @ Lonestar Events Center #
9/2 Dallas, TX @ Southside Ballroom #
9/3 Pryor, OK @ Rocklahoma
9/6 Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle #
9/8 Alton, VA @ Blue Ridge Rock Festival
9/9 Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore #
9/10 Myrtle Beach, SC @ House Of Blues #
9/12 Knoxville, TN @ The Concourse *
9/13 Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore #
9/14 Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE – Outdoor Stage #
9/15 Wallingford, CT @ Oakdale Theatre #
9/17 Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway #
9/18 Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore #
9/20 Columbus, OH @ Kemba Live #
9/21 Cleveland, OH @ The Agora #
9/22 Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life Festival
9/27 Maplewood, MN @ Myth Live #
9/28 Grand Forks, ND @ Alerus Center #
9/30 Great Falls, MT @ Centene Stadium #
10/1 Spokane, WA @ The Podium #
10/3 Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre #
10/4 Portland, OR @ Arlene Schinitzer Concert Hall #
10/5 Reno, NV @ Grand Theatre #
10/7 Garden City, ID @ Revolution Concert House and Event Center #
10/8 Central Point, OR @ Bi-Mart Amphitheater #
10/11 San Diego, CA @ Observatory North Park #
10/12 Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern #
10/14 Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues #
10/15 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex #
10/16 Billings, MT @ Pub Station *
10/18 Omaha, NE @ The Admiral #
10/19 Kansas City, MO @ Midland Theatre #
10/21 Chicago, IL @ Radius #
10/22 Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom #

#with In This Moment
*NOTHING MORE headlining

SPEKTRVM Release New Single/Official Video ‘Trying To Breathe’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 26, 2022
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Greek metal group SPEKTRVM, have released their second single ahead of the release of the forthcoming album Blood For Heaven on Friday, July 8th via Sliptrick Records.

The track is called Trying To Breathe and here’s the group’s statement of intent; “They have taken control of our lives, our minds, our information receptors and most of the things that ‘free will’ consists of. We can’t help but feel trapped in situations we have no control over, and all we can do is survive, and push on, helplessly struggling for some meaning, one breath at a time.”

The new album Blood For Heaven is available on pre-order in Shop Sliptrick at Dead Pulse …here

GYPSY PISTOLEROS Confirmed for Hard Rock Hell Sleaze V Festival

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 26, 2022
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HRH Sleaze Cycle V has gone into overdrive – the festival is bringing you one of the most exciting lineups ever, with bands from around the globe descending on The O2 Academy in Sheffield! This really is a huge one for the HRH family – the very best in sleaze rock all under one roof for a weekend of bands and booze over the 27th and 28th of August 2022.

The quality of bands at HRH Sleaze V is beyond compare – hosting legends such as Michael Monroe, Hardcore Superstar, Eric Martin (of Mr. Big), Pretty Boy Floyd, and Lillian Axe and NOW – GYPSY PISTOLEROS to name a few!

HRH Sleaze V will be 3 rooms at O2 Academy Sheffield on 27th & 28th August 2022.

All Aboard and Hold on Tight!

Get your tickets HERE.

The swashbuckling renegade flamenco rock rumba punk ‘n’ roll pioneers Gypsy Pistoleros will release a brand new single ‘The Ballad of Tommy Shelby (Good, Mad and Beautiful)’  October 7th 2022. (With a very, very Special guest on vocals) with special ‘Peaky Blinders’ spoof video produced/directed byJames Thompson.  The single will be Recorded, mixed and produced by fast-rising legend Dave Draper (The Wildhearts, Kerbdog, Terrorvision, The Professionals) at The Old Cider Press Studios, Pershore. Draper is also set to record the new album Duende a Go Go Go! in November 2022.

The new material promises to be edgier, punkier and heavier side of Gypsy Pistoleros, whilst retaining the Flamenco Rumba heart and fully embracing their fiery flamenco/rumba passion, with their distinctive crossover of punk rock ‘n’ roll leanings!

Gypsy Pistoleros have now moved onto the main Off Yer Rocka roster with the next releases exclusively to this branch of the lavel. The new single will be released October 7th 2022 on CD & Vinyl.

They embark upon a U.K headline The Good, The Mad & The Beautiful 2022 Tour in October 2022 to accompany the single release, they have also been added to the Hard Rock Hell Festival bill on November 3rd & 4th performing on the main stage alongside Skid Row, The Darkness & Ugly Kid Joe.

“Saddle up Commancheros, we ride!”

Get your tickets HERE.

Gypsy Pistoleros have burst onto the rock scene with their unique Flamenco Rumba Punk Rock n Roll Rock sound & style, one of the most exciting new bands around, wowing everyone that comes into contact with them.

Gypsy Pistoleros may be best described as being the ideal house band for the fictitious Titty Twister bar of Rodriguez’s From Dusk Til Dawn. Between the nods to Morricone’s tense, tumbleweed atmospheres and the Gypsy Kings’ manic Latin energy, a New York Dolls raw glam-punk spark and a surplus of prime G ‘n’ R attitude!

The sound is flamenco & rumba in a head-on collision with punk/rock riffs, pounding bass and thrashing drums. The songs span madly in the best rock ‘n’ roll tradition with big hooks, attitude, and sleaze. Yet those flamenco breaks got into your head and refuse to leave – this unique hybrid rocks.

Gypsy Pistoleros unleashed their highly anticipated and already critically acclaimed new, full album ‘The Mescalito Vampires’ on Special Limited Edition Double 10″ (Dusk n Dawn) Moon coloured Vinyl’s & gatefold sleeve (Includes 2 extra tracks)

Gypsy Pistoleros are best described as being the ideal house band for the fictitious Titty Twister bar of Rodriguez’s From Dusk till Dawn.  Between the nods to Morricone’s tense, tumbleweed atmospheres and the Gypsy Kings’ manic Mediterranean energy, a New York Dolls raw glam spark, and a surplus of prime G ‘n’ R attitude.

Released on CD Digipak and special limited edition Double 10″ coloured Vinyl Is this Latin Rocks Appetite for Destruction? The Mescalito Vampires was recorded in Black Tree Recording Studios, Tardebigge, Worcestershire.

The Mescalito Vampires Track List:
Lost in a Town called Nowhere
Viva la Revolution, Viva Zapata
Mescalito Vampires (Welcome to the Hotel de la Muerta)
Soho Daze, just another Friday Night
Roses, Gallows and the Wild Preachers Daughter
The Forsaken
The name’s Django
Cisco Kid
Wild is the Wind
Alone again or
Sangre on the Roses
Gonna die with a Gun in my Hand!

Order the album HERE.

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