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GRAVE DIGGER to Release New Album “Symbol of Eternity” on August 26th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 9, 2022
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Photo by Jens Howorka @ Blendfabrik Düsseldorf

GRAVE DIGGER have been an integral part of the German heavy metal scene for over 4 decades. Chris Boltendahl, Axel Ritt, Jens Becker and Marcus Kniep are not only a force to be reckoned with in the live sector, they also regularly deliver high-quality Heavy Metal albums.

On their latest album “Symbol of Eternity” they continue to spin the story of the Crusaders… after having dealt with it once before on the album “Knights of the Cross”, they devote themselves once again to the fabled history of the Templars. Razor-sharp riffs, opulent choir arrangements and the distinctive voice of Chris Boltendahl are components of Grave Digger’s new work. All the trademarks that have made the band stand out for 4 decades can be heard on the album… an original and hard album is “Symbol of become eternity”. And yet, next to the merciless riffs, like in the opening headbanger “Battle Cry”, melodic refrains are always in the foreground… hard double bass attacks alternating with mid-tempo songs and the almost doom-like title track will make every headbanger’s heart beat faster.

Grave Digger have never been so varied and are not afraid to think outside the box like on the bonus track “Hellas Hellas” which is a cover of the Greek superstar Vasilis Papakonstantinou in which Chris sings Greek for the first time in his career and the Band was even able to win Vasilis himself for some vocal passages. Open your ears and eyes when the new album will be in stores worldwide on August 26th, 2022 and you can take another journey into the secret world of the Templars… The king is dead… long live the king!

TRACK LIST (CD 1 –Digipack Version-):
1. The Siege of Akkon
2. Battle Cry
3. Hell is my Purgatory
4. King of the Kings
5. Symbol of Eternity
6. Saladin
7. Nights of Jerusalem
8. Heart of a Warrior
9. Grace of God
10. Sky of Swords
11. Holy Warfare
12. The Last Crusade
13. Hellas Hellas

TRACKLIST (CD 2 -Live at Metal Hammer Paradise / Mediabook version-):
1. The Clansman`s Journey
2. Healed by Metal
3. The clans will rise again
4. Lawbreaker
5. The Roundtable
6. The Curse of Jacques
7. Season of the Witch
8. Excalibur
9. Rebellion
10. Witch Hunter
11. Heavy Metal Breakdown


• Produced by Chris Boltendahl & Axel Ritt
• Mixed and mastered by Chris Boltendahl at Graveyard Studios / Cologne from November 2021 to February 2022
• Guitars, bass and drums recorded at Meadow Studios / Babenhausen by Axel Ritt
• Vocals recorded at Graveyard Studios / Cologne
• All songs composed and arranged by Boltendahl & Ritt except “The Siege of Akkon” composed by Marcus Kniep and “The Last Crusade”, composed by Axel Ritt & Jens Becker
• All lyrics written by Chris Boltendahl
• Keyboards played by Marcus Kniep
• Cover and booklet paintings by Uwe Jarling
• Cover concept by Chris Boltendahl
• Booklet Layout by Wanderley Perna

FOZZY’s New Album “Boombox” Unleashed

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 9, 2022
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International rock powerhouse FOZZY, led by multi-hyphenate superstar Chris Jericho and acclaimed guitar guru Rich Ward, have released their highly anticipated new studio album, Boombox, via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group (ex-NA). PRESS HERE to listen. Boombox, Fozzy’s eighth full-length album produced by Johnny Andrews, features the band’s anthemic new single “I Still Burn,” which is quickly rising up the US Active Rock radio charts, currently at #24. The 12-track collection also features their US Top 10 singles “Nowhere To Run” and “Sane.” Boombox, the follow-up to their massive 2017 album Judas, is available now digitally and on CD with vinyl shipping later this year.

“After already having three charting hits over the past 18 months from an album that is only now getting released, AND then playing them (along with three other bangers from the record) live every night, I can honestly say that Boombox is going to be a SMASH hit for our band!” shares Chris Jericho. “Watching the fans and friends of Fozzy rock out to these new tunes nightly with open arms and open legs confirms that we were 1000% correct in waiting until the time was 1000% right to release what we feel is THE album of our career. And the best part is the other six songs that haven’t been heard by anybody yet might even be better than the ones you already love! But now the time has finally come…so sit back, relax and crank up the Boombox!!”

Fozzy first introduced this chapter in their decades-long career in 2019 with the release of the gritty rocker “Nowhere To Run” and then followed it up in 2021 with “Sane,” an ode to those who live their lives a bit crazier than the average person and Boombox’s opening track. The band’s latest single “I Still Burn” is a visceral anthem that speaks to Fozzy’s unwavering drive. Serving as the band’s mission statement, the song is the story of the dreams, passion and fire that lie within all of us to be the absolute best and to do whatever it takes to achieve the goals to make dreams come true. The official music video for “I Still Burn” has amassed over 700K views since its release last month – PRESS HERE to watch. Elsewhere on Boombox is the reflective power ballad “Army of One,” arena-ready “Purifier” and an unexpected cover of Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s “Relax.” Full track listing for Boombox below.
 
After touring the world and building a loyal fanbase for the better part of twenty years, Fozzy is the epitome of what a killer rock n roll band should be: catchy, groovy, hooky, sweaty, and most importantly, a great effen time! In addition to their own successful headline tours, Fozzy has also shared the stage in recent years with the likes of Metallica, KISS, Iron Maiden, Avenged Sevenfold, Shinedown, Slash, Three Days Grace, and many more. These five seasoned pros light up every stage they play on with their electricity and charisma, making Fozzy one of the hottest rock acts in the world today. And with five consecutive Top 20 singles, Fozzy is steadily becoming one of the most successful bands on Modern Rock Radio.

In addition to their brand-new album, Fozzy recently celebrated another career milestone. Their breakout hit and Top 5 rock single “Judas,” off their album of the same name, was certified Gold by the RIAA in March, symbolizing sales of over 500,000. PRESS HERE to watch the “Judas” music video, which has been viewed more than 56 million times. The track is also heard by millions of fans worldwide weekly on TBS Network’s hugely popular “AEW Dynamite” program, where Jericho wrestles every Wednesday.

Track list
Sane
I Still Burn
Purifier
Army Of One
Ugly On The Inside
Relax (Frankie Goes To Hollywood)
Nowhere To Run
My Great Wall
What Hell Is Like
Omen
The Worst Is Yet To Come
The Vulture Club

Order HERE.

UNBOWED Debut Bone Crushing New Single ‘The Holy Momentum’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 9, 2022
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Canadian extreme metallers UNBOWED have released another ripping new track from their 3rd full-length album, “Colour The Soul,” that’s coming May 20th. Titled “The Holy Momentum,” the song features guest vocals by Frederik Jensen of MOTHER OF ALL and is a cacophony of blistering destruction and neck-snapping mayhem. 

Diving into the song’s meaning the band says: 

“This song takes up the responsibility to represent the concept of ‘Lich’ which concerns itself with mind and body synchronicity. This concept can be found within ancient concepts leading back to the ancient myths of Mesopotamia. It is the symbolism of two serpents endlessly chasing one another, it is the DNA helix, etc. The symbol indicates movement, and an endless chase; thus creating a generation of energy and power, a concept crucial to the creation of all art forms. This is the left brain, right brain, Apollo and Dionysus, or mind and body. In order for one to generate the power and energy needed to go the distance along the journey, the soul must be nurtured by the experiences and stresses put on both mind and body. This song represents the endurance through all forms of extreme resistance against the path forward.”

STREAM “THE HOLY MOMENTUM”:
Apple Music – https://apple.co/3yA0Trd
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/37mqMzt

PRE-ORDER “COLOUR THE SOUL“: https://bit.ly/3KNybWL

More from “Colour The Soul”: 
“Hero Lux” Music Video – https://youtu.be/qie4I4HdL6A
“Fire of Wode” Audio SIngle – https://youtu.be/qxBFMn8qb3g

“Colour The Soul” Tracklisting:

  1. Hero Lux
  2. Eigi Einhamr
  3. Fire of Wode
  4. Stream of Life Flow of Death
  5. The Holy Momentum (Ft. Frederik Jensen)
  6. As I Step Mountains Sway (Ft. Joel Violette)
  7. Home
  8. The Athem of I
  9. Umbra Cruciata (Ft. Mathias “Vreth” Lillmåns)
  10. The Mourning Shade

UNBOWED is a melodic death/black metal band formed in Guelph, ON, Canada in 2011 and consists of Ioan Tetlow (Vocals), Steven Rowlands (Guitars), Aiden Watkinson (Bass), Alex Snape (Guitars) and Cory Hofing (Drums). The band has to date released two full-length albums, two EPs, and two singles and is now gearing up to release their third full-length album and strongest effort to date, the 10 song LP “Colour the Soul.”
 
“Colour the Soul” features artwork by illustrator Marta Sokołowska, who is also created the art for their debut self-titled EP released in 2013. The album was written and recorded by UNBOWED at Nomadic Arts Studios in Guelph, ON, Canada, mixed and mastered by Alex Snape and features guest appearances from Joel Violette (Thrawsunblat, Woods of Ypres), Mathias “Vreth” Lillmåns (Finntroll, And Oceans, Dispyt) and Frederik Jensen (Mother Of All, Plained). 

INHUMAN CONDITION Release Ripping Death Jam ‘The Mold Testament’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 9, 2022
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Photo Credit: Deidra Kling

Florida death metal vets INHUMAN CONDITION, consisting of vocalist/drummer Jeramie Kling (VENOM INC, EX-DEO, THE ABSENCE), guitarist Taylor Nordberg (DEICIDE, THE ABSENCE) and bassist Terry Butler (OBITUARY, DEATH, MASSACRE, SIX FEET UNDER), lay waste to fans with a merciless new single titled “The Mold Testament.” The song is featured on their eagerly awaited sophomore album, “Fearsick,” that’s due out on July 15th on Kling/Nordberg’s own Listenable Insanity Records. In addition to the 9 new blistering tracks, the band has recorded a series of cover songs to be delegated to the labels they have signed license deals with for their CD releases.

Commenting on the meaning behind the new song, Kling says:

“’The Mold Testament” represents a true sense of the word “conflict.” In this video, I wanted to show the daily conflict we have between consumerism and humanity. We do not realize how symbiotic those two things are and how each is related. We all end up in the same place. Have fun and remember you mosh/dance like your life depends on it.”

Pre-order “Fearsick” at inhumancondition.bandcamp.com

STREAM “THE MOLD TESTAMENT”:
Apple Music – https://apple.co/3LPYzjm
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/38XvRia

In case it was missed, check out the video for INHUMAN CONDITION’s previous single “Recycled Hate“: https://youtu.be/N0X6V-EWVPs

“Fearsick“ Tracklisting:
1. The Mold Testament
2. Recycled Hate
3. Caustic Vomit Reveries
4. I’m Now The Monster
5. King Con
6. Hellucid
7. Wound Collector
8. Fencewalker
9. Where Pain Is Infinity

“Fearsick“ CD Bonus Tracks:
Listenable Insanity Records (USA) – “Whiplash” (Metallica cover)
Spiritual Beast (Japan) – “Executioner’s Tax” (Power Trip cover)
Black Serpent Records (Europe) – “Pull The Plug” (Death cover)
Rapture Records (South America) – “Surprise! You’re Dead!” (Faith No More cover)
Metalized Distro (Central America) – “Magnificat” (Benediction cover)

*Artwork by Dan “Babe Ruth” Goldsworthy (CORPSEGRINDER, ACCEPT, CRADLE OF FILTH)

VLTIMAS Announce European Tour Dates for 2022

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 9, 2022
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Three-piece extreme metal formation VLTIMAS are now announcing new European tour dates for the summer of 2022! A full list of confirmed dates, including festival appearances, can be found below.

Rune Blasphemer comments on the tour: “After close to 2 and a half years of impatiently waiting it is with utmost pleasure we finally can announce that VLTIMAS will be getting back on the road. Aside from playing some of the finest festivals Europe has to offer, we will also do some selected club shows, including a thorough stint in the UK. A few more shows will be added so stay tuned. Join us in our celebrative and triumphant return to the live stages. We keep marching on!” 

In further news, VLTIMAS have started the writing process for their 2nd album, which is tentatively due next year via Season of Mist! For updates on the process, follow the band via Facebook or Instagram!

VLTIMAS 2022
11 Jun 22 Death Coast Festival (DK) Esbjerg
15 Jun 22 Rotterdam (NL) Maassilo
16 Jun 22 Dessel (BE) Graspop Metal Meeting
17 Jun 22 Bochum (DE) Matrix
18 Jun 22 Weinheim (DE) Café Central
23 Jun 22 Ukmerge (LT) Kilkim Zaibu
25 Jun 22 Spálené Porici (CZ) Basinfirefest
26 Jun 22 Clisson (FR) Hellfest II
28 Jun 22 Palma de Mallorca (ES) Es Gremi
02 Jul 22 Helsinki (FI) Tuska
03 Jul 22 Manchester (UK) Rebellion
04 Jul 22 Nottingham (UK) Rescue Rooms
05 Jul 22 London (UK) The Underworld
07 Jul 22 Bristol (UK) Thekla
08 Jul 22 Sheffield (UK) The Corporation
09 Jul 22 Torgau (DE) In Flammen
10 Jul 22 Hengelo (NL) Metropool
14 Jul 22 Gävle (SE) Gefle Metal Festival

VLTIMAS will be touring in support of their debut album ‘Something Wicked Marches In’, which can be heard in full HERE.

Bassists ALBERTO RIGONI & MICHAEL MANRING Announce New Album “Grains of Sands”, Ft. Mark Zonder, Billy Sheehan, Stu Hamm + More

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 9, 2022
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Worldwide known bassists Alberto Rigoni (solo, BAD As, Vivaldi Metal Project, etc.) and Michael Manring (solo, Alex Skolnick, Michael Hedges, etc.) announce that they have joined their creativity to release a new album called “Grain of Sands“. The album, spanning from prog, rock, ambient, will feature Mark Zonder (Fates Warning) at the drums. Moreover, on some songs, the duo invited as special guests bassists as as Billy Sheehan, Stu Hamm and others.

The album is already available for pre-order in Digipack CD and digital at: http://albertorigoni.bandcamp.com (2 tracks already streamable). Release date will be announced soon.

Alberto Rigoni says: “After the release of Song for Souls in memory of my father I said I was going to retire (at least for a bit) but well…. I could not resist to make an album with one of the best bass player in the world like Michael. Hope you will enjoy it”

Michael Manring says: “Alberto is a prolific artist with a deep love of the bass. His enthusiasm is inspiring and it’s always a pleasure to work with him.”

More information at
Alberto Rigoni – https://linktr.ee/albertorigoni
Michael Manring – https://manthing.com


More on Alberto Rigoni:

Alberto Rigoni (soloist, BAD AS, Natural Born Machine, Bassists Alliance Project, Vivaldi Metal Project, The Italians, Kim Bingham)

Born in 1981, Alberto Rigoni is an Italian bass player and composer, internationally known for his career as a solo artist and as a member of the metal band BAD As, The Italians, Natural Born Machines Lady & THE BASS, co-producer of the Vivaldi Metal Project and member of progressive rock band TwinSpirits (no more active).

Between 2008 and 2022 Alberto has released worldwide 9 solo album (Something Different, Rebirth, Three Wise Monkeys, Overloaded, BASSORAMA, Duality, EvoRevolution, Prog Injection, Odd Times, For The Love of Bass, Songs for Souls), spanning from progressive rock metal to fusion. His albums also features legendary musicians such as Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater),Kevin Moore (ex Dream Theater), Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree, King Crimson), Marco Minnemann (the Aristocrats), Göran Edman (ex Yngwie Malmsteen), Michael Manring, Nathan East, Lee Sklar and many many others.
Alberto has been featured on the cover of magazine such as Bass Magazine (Japan), Bass Musician Magazine (USA), Bajos Y Bajistas (Spain), Basistas (Poland), TOP BASS (Poland), Bassiste Magazine (FR). Moreover, on March 2015 the prestigious Bass Guitar Magazine (UK) released Alberto’s CD anthology called “Into THE BASS”.

Alberto has also recorded for several international artists such as Italian pop singer Alexia and he is also playing bass for Canadian rock singer and songwriter Kim Bingham (ex-Nelly Furtado) and The Italians, sharing stages with artists such as Alan Parson, Suzanne Vega, Jørn Lande, Paul Gilbert, Vinnie Moore and others.

In 2016 founded a new metal band called BADASS (now called BAD As) with which released three albums (More Pain More Gain, Midnight Curse and Crucified Society.

On December 15th 2017, Rigoni together with bassist Jeff Hughell (Six Feet Under) released a new studio project called Bassists Alliance. The first album “Crush” will feature top notch bassists such as Michael Manring, Adam Nitti, Steve di Giorgio, Colin Edwin, Mark Mitchell, Scott Reeder, Dmitry Lisenko, Brandino BassMaster, Ryan Martini, Leonid Maksimov, Tony Grey.

In 2019 founded a new AOR band called “Natural Born Machine” featuring famous Pink Cream 69 singer David Readman. Their debut album “Human” has been released on February 19th 2021 by Pride and Joy Music.

Alberto is now working on a new album with bassist Michael Manring and doing on-line bass recording sessions for artists from all the world.

More information at:
BAND: https://www.badas.rocks | http://www.albertorigoni.net | https://www.patreon.com/albertorigonibassist
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreenproduction.com

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