POWERWOLF Release Official Live Video for ‘Venom Of Venus’

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First featured on their successful 2018 studio album The Sacrament Of Sin (#1 GER album charts), POWERWOLF have now revealed the haunting live action version of “Venom Of Venus” and its exciting video clip, both cut from THE MONUMENTAL MASS – A CINEMATIC METAL EVENT – a movielike live spectacle available via DVD, BluRay and many other physical formats on July 8, 2022! The song impresses with POWERWOLF trademarks like strong guitar solos, standout vocals and exciting dynamics.
 
With the studio album version netting nearly 10 million streams on Spotify alone to date, “Venom Of Venus” breathes new life as a secret gem of this unique release – prominently accented by standout sound production and blazing stage pyrotechnics and effects.

POWERWOLF on “Venom Of Venus”:
“Although The Monumental Mass already had its live premiere a few months ago, it still feels fantastic to share scenes and songs from this unique event once again! The months of preparation and work we put in with our team to create an exciting journey into the world of POWERWOLF really paid off and with “Venom Of Venus” we have a song we’ve never performed before, so it’s even more special to share this song with you today!”

At the end of 2021, POWERWOLF – the most successful German metal band to date – fascinated with a streaming event of unprecedented dimensions. Those who thought they had seen everything in the live sector were instantly proven wrong with unmatched audio production and visuals that can only be described as simply breathtaking. This summer, on July 8, 2022, this new benchmark for music streaming events will finally be available to view any time you crave. THE MONUMENTAL MASS – A CINEMATIC METAL EVENT will be unleashed on DVD, BluRay and many other physical formats!

POWERWOLF have stood at the peak of superlative, epic metal moments for years, but what they present with this streaming event surpasses anything seen before. After months of detailed work, a story was crafted and presented in several chapters based on the stunning music and elaborately staged cinematic scenes. All show effects, actors and stage settings work hand in hand with each other and bring the medium of live music to a level never seen before. From battles with clergy to stories of nuns, monks and burning angels, cinematic images immediately capture the viewer.

THE MONUMENTAL MASS – A CINEMATIC METAL EVENT is a live spectacle that unveils new details watch after watch, and cements POWERWOLF‘s status as the most outstanding band in their genre!

Pre-Order your version of THE MONUMENTAL MASS – A CINEMATIC METAL EVENT HERE

[Cover Artwork: Zsofia Dankova]

THE MONUMENTAL MASS – A CINEMATIC METAL EVENT track listing:
Chapter I – Temptation   
1    Prologue / Monumental Mass Theme
2    Faster Than the Flame
3    Venom Of Venus
4    Stossgebet
5    Demons Are A Girl‘s Best Friend

Chapter II – Sin    
6    Dancing with the Dead
7    Cardinal Sin
8    Resurrection By Erection
9    We Drink Your Blood
10    Glaubenskraft

Chapter III – Confession    
11    Fire & Forgive
12    Beast of Gévaudan
13    Incense & Iron
14    Where The Wild Wolves Have Gone

Chapter IV – Forgiveness    
15    Amen & Attack
16    Army of the Night
17    Blood for Blood (Faoladh)
18    Armata Strigoi
19    Epilogue / Monumental Mass Theme

THE MONUMENTAL MASS – A CINEMATIC METAL EVENT will be available in numerous formats including a 96 page earbook, 48 page mediabook, deluxe box, vinyl box and other elaborate formats. The mediabook format will feature POWERWOLF‘s legendary headline show from Wacken 2019, Hallowed Be The Holy Ground, in full as a special bonus. The show is also included in the vinyl box – you can’t get more live action than this!

POWERWOLF live:
w/ Dragonforce, Warkings
11.11.22 DE – Berlin / Velodrom
12.11.22 DE – Munich / Zenith
13.11.22 CZ – Prague / Tipsport Arena
14.11.22 PL – Katowice / MCK
16.11.22 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra
17.11.22 AT – Vienna / Gasometer
18.11.22 DE – Stuttgart / Schleyerhalle
19.11.22 CH – Zurich / Samsung Hall
21.11.22 ES – Barcelona / Razzmatazz
22.11.22 ES – Madrid / Riviera
24.11.22 IT – Milan / Alcatraz
25.11.22 DE – Frankfurt / Jahrhunderthalle
26.11.22 DE – Oberhausen / Rudolf-Weber-Arena
27.11.22 FR – Paris / Zenith
29.11.22 UK – London / Roundhouse*
01.12.22 NL – Amsterdam / Afas Live
02.12.22 DE – Hamburg / Sporthalle
03.12.22 DE – Saarbrücken / Saarlandhalle
04.12.22 BE – Antwerpen / Lotto Arena
*without Dragonforce 

ROTTING CHRIST Partner with Flymachine + Knotfest to Live Stream U.S. Concert

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Greek metal legends ROTTING CHRIST have teamed up with Flymachine and Knotfest for a very special livestream of their upcoming Houston, TX performance at White Oak Music Hall, which will take place on May 16 at approximately 8:45 P.M. PDT // 11:45 P.M. EDT (airing in Europe on May 17 @ 05:45 CEST). The stream will air worldwide and here is where/how to watch!

Via Flymachine:

  • Passes are available NOW at THIS LOCATION for $15 USD ($18 USD day of stream)

Via Knotfest:

  • Stream will be available free to Knotfest Premium Members. Non-members can upgrade their Rotting Christ stream ticket to a Knotfest Premium yearly membership and will gain access to this and future streams. Plus exclusive concert opportunities, content, merch discounts and more from the biggest artists in heavy culture. More info can be found HERE.

ROTTING CHRIST recently debuted a brand new single, “Holy Mountain,” which features guest vocals from Lars Nedland of BORKNAGAR! The bands are celebrating their North American tour together, which kicks off TONIGHT in Berkeley, CA! The song can be found with an accompanying video HERE while it is now available on all streaming services HERE.

ROTTING CHRIST made their live debut of “Holy Mountain” during their headlining set on the Devastation on the Nation tour! Dates are selling out fast! Tickets can be found HERE.

“Holy Mountain” will be released exclusively on flexi disc via Decibel Magazine! To snag this special item, be sure to get a deluxe Decibel subscription by June 1 at THIS LOCATION.

ROTTING CHRIST is supporting their critically-acclaimed record, ‘The Heretics,’ which was released in early 2019 and can be ordered, downloaded, and streamed HERE.

ROTTING CHRIST (Devastation on the Nation w/ Borknagar, Abigail Williams, Ghost Bath + Stormruler)
05/04: Montreal, QC @ Foufounes Electriques [TICKETS]
05/05: Quebec City, QC @ Imperial [TICKETS]
05/06: Manchester, NH @ Jewel [TICKETS]
05/07: Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus Bar **SOLD OUT**
05/07: Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus Bar **late show // doors @ 11:00 PM** [TICKETS] **LOW TICKET WARNING**
05/08: Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage [TICKETS]
05/10: Greensboro, NC @ Blind Tiger [TICKETS]
05/11: Nashville, TN @ Exit/In [TICKETS]
05/12: Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco [TICKETS]
05/13: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell) [TICKETS]
05/14: Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum [TICKETS]
05/16: Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall [TICKETS]
05/17: Fort Worth, TX @ Haltom Theater [TICKETS]
05/18: Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live [TICKETS]
05/19: El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar [TICKETS]
05/20: Phoenix, AZ @ Nile Theater [TICKETS]
05/21: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick [TICKETS]
05/22: Los Angeles, CA @ 1720 [TICKETS]

FOUR STROKE BARON Release New Music Video ‘Prostitute Part II: Pretty Woman (Makes Money)’; to Tour Europa in September with VOLA

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Photographer credit: Chris M. Stanton

FOUR STROKE BARON have today released a video for the track Prostitute Part II: Pretty Woman (Makes Money) taken from their third full length album, Classics. The Reno, NV duo recently confirmed a European tour starting in September supporting VOLA, alongside Voyager. Watch the video below.

CLASSICS IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER HERE

Listen to Classics via Spotify | Apple Music | Deezer | Bandcamp

Mixed by Devin Townsend, their 2021 album features ten tracks brimming with catchy riffs and unforgettable choruses –  in other words, classics. Having streamlined into a duo, Kirk Witt and Matt Vallarino cast a sardonic eye over the human condition on Classics – as seen through their own uniquely distorted lens. They are our guides as we traverse the filthiest folds in the dark underbelly of Reno, Nevada; illuminating the darkest corners of their twisted psyches with their upbeat and insanely catchy pop hooks. 

Upon the release of Classics, FOUR STROKE BARON hit the road in North America with Sarah Longfield; now they’re setting their sights on Europe with a string of dates that will take them through Germany, Poland, the UK, France and more.

FOUR STROKE BARON on tour with VOLA and Voyager:

09 September – Feierwerk – Munich DE
10 September – Bahnhof Pauli – Hamburg DE
11 September – Cassiopeia – Berlin DE
12 September – Zaścianek – Krakow PL
13 September – Hydrozagadka – Warsaw PL
14 September – Chelsea – Vienna AT
15 September – A38 – Budapest HU
16 September – Rock Café – Prague CZ
17 September – Legend Club – Milan IT
18 September – KiFF – Aarau CH
20 September – Bóveda – Barcelona ES
21 September – Moby Dick – Madrid ES
22 September – Connexion Live – Toulouse FR
23 September – CCO – Lyon FR
24 September – Backstage – Paris FR
27 September – Fleece – Bristol UK
28 September – Rebellion – Manchester UK
29 September – Garage – London UK
30 September – 013 KZ – Tilburg NL
01 October – Melkweg OZ – Amsterdam NL
02 October – Essigfabrik – Cologne DE

CABAL Release New Banger ‘Magno Interitus’ Ft. Joe Bad (FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY)

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Golden light, full green vines and flower wreaths – today, Danish deathcore outlet CABAL gets ready to spice up this idyllic setting with their new brutal banger ‘Magno Interitus’ featuring Joe Bad (FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY) that the band releases today.

Supported by an haunting yet disturbing performance video that shows the band’s jaw-dropping live presence and skills, the new track of Danish finest extreme metal export comes with sawing riffs and massive breakdowns. Witness the madness here:

Listen to the song here: https://bfan.link/magno-interitus-single

CABAL about their new song ‘Magno Interitus’:
“‘Magno Interitus’ written while the pandemic was at its highest and everything seemed like it was going to collapse around us. Politicians still just serving their own best interests, peaceful protests having what are essentially war crimes committed against them, all while the impending threat of global destruction due to rapid climate changes, seems to be downplayed severely or outright ignored by those in power. The track is three and a half minutes of pure vitriol spewed in the face of those who dare to try and ignore the great decay that is happening right before our eyes and all around us. To really make the track stand out as much as possible we elicited the help from one of our favourite vocalists; Joe Bad of the amazing Fit For an Autopsy.

This May, CABAL will showcase their capturing live character on the HELLHOUNDS Tour haunting Europe alongside NuMetal monarchs King 810, Yavid and Born A New.

HELLHOUNDS EU/UK TOUR 2022
w/ King 810, CABAL, Yavid, Born A New

07.05.              DE       München – Backstage
08.05.              IT         Milan – Slaughter Club
09.05.              CH       Aarau – Kiff
10.05.              FR        Paris – La Maroquinerie 
11.05.              BE        Aarschot – De Klinker Club
13.05.              UK       London – The Dome
14.05.              UK       Southampton – The Loft
15.05.              UK       Manchester – Rebellion
16.05.              UK       Glasgow – G2
17.05.              UK       Birmingham – Mama Roux
18.05.              UK       Leeds – Key Club
19.05.              UK       Bristol – The Fleece
20.05.              NL        Eindhoven – Dynamo
21.05.              DE       Köln – Gebäude 9
22.05.              DE       Hamburg – Logo
23.05.              DE       Berlin – Hole44
24.05.              PL        Warsaw – Hydrozagadka
25.05.              CZ       Prague – Rock Cafe
26.05.              DE       Nürnberg – Z-Bau
27.05.              DE       Karlsruhe – Stadtmitte
28.05.              DE       Leipzig – Conne Island

supporting KNOCKED LOOSE w/ THROWN & LIFESICK

27.06.             SE        Malmö – Babel
28.06.             SE        Stockholm – Slaktkyrkan
29.06.             NO       Oslo – John Dee
30.06.             SE        Gothenburg – Valand
28.07.             SI         Tolmin – MetalDays Festival
30.07.             UK        Guildford – Radar Festival UK

CABAL is one of the most brutal and promising heavy acts hailing from Copenhagen, Denmark. The band aims to create a visceral and doom-laden atmosphere throughout both their music and visual expression. The production is crystal clear, whilst the songwriting draws inspiration from everything from black and death metal to djent and hardcore.

Since the release of their debut album “Mark of Rot” in 2018, the young band has managed to make a name for themselves in both Denmark and the rest of the world by playing renowned festivals like Copenhell, Roskilde Festival, Euroblast Festival and Complexity Fest as well as touring in Europe, Japan and North America.

CABAL released the sophomore album “Drag Me Down” in April 2020 – a dark descent into a personal hell brought to life by crushing instrumentals, an oppressive atmosphere and dark personal lyrics delivered with relentless intensity, while still leaving room for experimentation and expansion of CABAL’s signature sound. Add to this guest appearances from metal titans TRIVIUM‘s Matt Heafy, rising metalcore stars POLARIS’ Jamie Hails and Denmark’s Blackgaze darlings MØL’s Kim Song Sternkopf and there is no doubt that CABAL is a band with friends in every corner of the metal scene.

ALESTORM Release Video for Second Single ‘P.A.R.T.Y.’

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[Photo Credit: Peter Lerch and Elliot Vernon]

It´s “P.A.R.T.Y.” time! Grab a drink and come on board, because the infamous and boisterous pirate metal gang, ALESTORM, have released the second single from their upcoming full-length album, Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum – the ultimate pirate-party-hymn: “P.A.R.T.Y.”!
 
The energetic track is quite possibly the band’s catchiest offering to date – chock full of rousing chants and video game-worthy synths that tempt the listener to grab a drink and sing along, leaving no sailor behind. The dance-infused folk sound of “P.A.R.T.Y.” will assuredly bring up the urge to gather your crew and bop happily along arm in arm. Set your sails and join ALESTORM at their pirate party on the open seas!

Christopher Bowes on “P.A.R.T.Y.”:
“Oh wow! We tried our best to make Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum into a serious album, but of course we’re not very good at that, and the temptation to make a disco party anthem was all too great. So we ended up with this song. Extra special thanks to the wonderfully talented Alex Henderson for making this amazing animated video, and of course thanks to Matt Cockram for playing the egg (it’s just before verse 2, if you’re interested).”

ALESTORM spent two years during lockdown going insane and frantically dredging up the craziest pirate metal anthems from their treasure chest of ideas, and have created the most epic and serious (yes, serious) sounding ALESTORM album you’ve ever heard. From the symphonic choir-powered “Magellan’s Expedition” to the rousing anthem “Under Blackened Banners” featuring intense technical riffing and exquisite solo duels, Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum is a real throwback to the early days of Captain Morgan’s Revenge. But fans of the modern ALESTORM sound need not worry either – there’s plenty of party mood in the aptly-named future hit song “P.A.R.T.Y.”, and the high speed, insane folk metal banger “Cannonball” has the most ridiculous and offensive lyrics you’ve ever heard in a pirate metal song (making “Fucked With an Anchor” sound tame).

Pre-Order Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum NOW

Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum track listing:
1. Magellan’s Expedition
2. The Battle of Cape Fear River
3. Cannonball
4. P.A.R.T.Y.
5. Under Blackened Banners
6. Magyarország
7. Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum
8. Bite the Hook Hand that Feeds
9. Return to Tortuga
10. Come to Brazil
11. Wooden Leg (Part III)
 
7’’ Single track listing:
Side A: Christmas With Alestorm
Side B: Nyár Van

As an extra special treat for the die-hard collector fans, some special editions come with a full acoustic rendition of the entire album, and there’s even a legendary version of the album FOR DOGS once again. In the Wooden Box only, there is a special 7” Single vinyl, including “Christmas with Alestorm” and “Nyár Van”.

ALESTORM live:
09.06.22 SE – Sölvesborg / Sweden Rock Festival
10.06.22 CH – Interlaken / Greenfield
11.06.22 NL – Leeuwarden / Into The Grave
12.06.22 UK – Donington / Download Festival
17.06.22 DK – Copenhagen / Copenhell
18.06.22 FR – Clisson / Hellfest
19.06.22 BE – Dessel / Graspop
01.07.22 ES – Barcelona / Barcelona Rock Fest
07.07.22 FI – Tampere / Sauna Open Air
08.07.22 FI – Oulu / Rock in the City
10.07.22 CZ – Vizovicze / Masters of Rock
15.07.22 BG – Mogilovo / Midalidare Rock
25.07.22 FR – Selestat / Rock Your Brain
29.07.22 UA – Ternopil / Faine Misto
05.08.22 ES – Villena / Leyendas Del Rock
06.08.22 FR – Saint Maurice / Sylak Open Air
19.08.22 DE – Dinkelsbuhl / Summer Breeze
20.08.22 DE – Hamburg / Elb Riot
26.08.22 DE – Haddeby / Baltic Open Air
10.09.22 DE – Selb / Festival Medieval

KAMPFAR Release Third Single ‘Fandens Trall’ from New Album

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Before black metal, before heavy metal, rock and delta blues, the Devil still made you dance. Up in Hallingdal one would find him hidden in the shadows, fiddle in hand and keeping the beat with his horse’s hoof. Did you think you would ever stop dancing? By his mercy you would know.

With Kampfar’s ninth studio album everything is about our roots. Our roots come out of the Devil’s music, which we honour with this song, and with the title of the album, Til Klovers Takt. You will dance to the beat of the cloven hoof.

Listen to the band’s third single ‘Fandens Trall’ here: https://orcd.co/fandenstrall

You can catch KAMPFAR live on their European tour this month;

1/5 – Barba Negra, Budapest, Hungary
2/5 – Viper Room, Vienna, Austria
3/5 – Futurum Prague, Czech Republic
4/5 – Hype Park Krakow, Poland
5/5 – U Bazyla Poznan, Poland
6/5 – Völschow Berg Demmin, Germany
7/5 – Club From Hell, Erfurt, Germany
8/5 – Hellraiser, Leipzig, Germany
9/5 – Hall of Fame Wetzikon, Zürich Switzerland
10/5 – Legend Club, Milano, Italy
11/5 – Traffic Club, Roma, Italy
12/5 – Alchemica Music Club, Bologna, Italy
13/5 – Orto Bar, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Kampfar is one of the original Norwegian Black Metal acts.

Approaching 30 years of existence and having grown to become one of extreme music’s premier live outfits Kampfar prevails and continue to be a force to be reckoned with.

Releasing key albums that have both dominated and contributed to form the modern black metal scene as we know it today.

Their discography has been featured on numerous best-of-the-year lists and received honours such as the Norwegian Grammy for Metal 2019 for their album Profan.

Line Up:

Dolk – Vocals
Ole – Guitars
Jon – Bass
Ask Ty – Drums

CREDITS
Sunniva Herland Monstad – Hardanger fiddle
All music written and recorded by Kampfar.
Additional vocal recordings by Stamos Koliousis
Mix and master by Jonas Kjellgren
Artwork: “Fanitullen” by Adolph Tidemand
Video by Carl Eek