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NESTOR Reveal New Single + Music Video for ‘Signed In Blood’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 14, 2022

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Formed more than three decades ago in 1989 only to fall into a slumbering hibernation lasting until last year, Swedish hard rock outfit NESTOR decided to reunite, reinvent the iconography of rock and restore its glory in 2021 with their debut album – yes, their debut album – Kids in a ghost town. With friendship as the fundament of this unique, seemingly unbreakable bond, NESTOR are back for good and better than ever!

‘Signed In Blood’ is a song and video about true friendship and brotherhood!” – Tobias Gustavsson (Singer, NESTOR)

Upon its initial release, NESTOR’s acclaimed first album, Kids in a ghost town, sent their fans on a journey back in time to the 80s, both in sound and spirit, as well as with their completely self-produced music videos – all of which spurred a nomination for a Swedish Hard Rock/Metal Grammis-Award! This is an album of such impressive scale in fact, that Napalm Records has decided to re-release Kids in a ghost town as an exclusive Deluxe Edition, set for release on September 30, 2022!

The new single, “Signed In Blood”, is the first of many bonus tracks to be included in Napalm Records’s re-release of Kids in a ghost town.

NESTOR embraces influence from the 80s with a sense of nostalgia and authenticity. With glossy production, NESTOR takes you straight back to the golden age of rock music, openly displaying their influences – from Bon Jovi and Aerosmith to Journey and Foreigner. With over 30 years of existence, NESTOR turn back time while being one of the hottest newcomers of modern rock music, with millions of streams on Spotify and hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube to boot, even having shared stages with the almighty ALICE COOPER, hard rock powerhouse H.E.A.T. and supporting the legendary KISS in Stockholm on their 2022 stadium tour!

NESTOR Singer Tobias Gustavsson about the re-release of Kids in a ghost town:
“The ambition with the re-release of the album is to extend and deepen the story of NESTOR. By adding three new songs, we’re letting the listener once again go back in time and remember how it used to be in the late 80s!”

Pre-Order Kids in a ghost town HERE

Catch NESTOR live on tour in Europe in 2022!

16.04.22 DK – Copenhagen / Amager Bio (w/ H.E.A.T.)
17.04.22 NOR – Oslo / Vulkan Arena (w/ H.E.A.T.)
04.06.22 SWE – Gävle / Gasklockorna, Atlas Rock
11.06.22 SWE – Sölvesborg / Norje, Sweden Rock Fest
18.06.22 SWE – Stockholm / Tele2 Arena (w/ KISS)
25.06.22 NOR – Ekebergsletta / Tampere, Tons Of Rock
07.07.22 FI – Hakametsä / Tampere, Sauna Open Air
08.07.22 SWE – Borlänge / Alive Fest
16.07.22 SWE – Ljungaverken / Ljungarocken
22.07.22 FI – Lahti / Rock In The City
29.07.22 SWE – Stockholm / Kungsträdgården, Bandit Rock Party
30.07.22 SWE – Rejmyre / Skogsröjet
05.08.22 SWE – Helgeå / Knislinge, Time To Rock
06.08.22 SWE – Falun / Lugnet, Sabaton Open Air
13.08.22 SWE – Falköping / Falköping Folkets Park, Nestor Fest
20.08.22 FI – Pori / Kirjurinluoto, Rock In The City
21.08.22 NL – Eindhoven / Genneper Parken, Dynamo Metal Fest
03.09.22 DE – Hamburg / Markthalle, Indoor Summer
10.10.22 SP – Mallorca / Cala Barca, Full Metal Holiday
25.11.22 BE – Antwerp / Zappa, All Star Fest

MOTOR SISTER Release New Single ‘Right There, Just Like That’

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MOTOR SISTER are excited to share their new single “Right There, Just Like That,” out now via Metal Blade Records. Fans can check out the furious track below.

“To me this tune has a great nod to our early 70’s influences without it sounding trite,” shares bassist Joey Vera. “It sounds fresh and modern while still feeling familiar.”

Vocalist/guitarist Jim Wilson adds: “The riff was so driving and sexy, the song had to be about a girl who just wants to have fun! And it really shows the strength we have with two strong singers.“

Concludes guitarist Scott Ian: “Monster RIFF + giant HOOK = Right There, Just Like That. Bang your heads!!!“

“Right There, Just Like That” is the second single from Motor Sister‘s forthcoming album Get Off, set to be released on May 6. Get Off will be available digitally as well as physically on digipak-CD, 180g black vinyl, crimson red w/blue smoke vinyl (US exclusive) and pale blue grey marbled vinyl (EU exclusive – limited to 200 copies). To pre-save / pre-order, please visit: metalblade.com/motorsister

CREMATORY Reveal New Single + Official Video ‘Break Down The Walls’

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“Break Down The Walls” marks the second single off the upcoming record from German Gothic Metal pioneers CREMATORY, entitled Inglorious Darkness, out May 27, 2022 via Napalm Records. The newest single is a straightforward hit of a track – emerging as a gentle melody wrapped in heavy metal drums that will creep right into your head to stay, providing another metallic preview of the album. Stay tuned!

CREMATORY on “Break Down The Walls”:
“Gothic Rock’n Roll Motherfuckers! This is what modern Dark Rock must sound like. After our first Gothic Rock’n Roll hit “The Fallen” from the millennium year 2000, here is the second Gothic Rock’n Roll steam hammer, which drills directly into the auditory canal! The CREMATORY hit factory is still running at full steam!

The lyrics of ‘Break Down The Walls’ are about the fact that there will be always someone stronger and better and that sometimes it’s necessary to break some rules to achieve your goal.”

Watch the music video for “Break Down The Walls” HERE:

Inglorious Darkness is chock full of dark and resonating hymns, setting off with title track “Inglorious Darkness” – a true Gothic Metal anthem and a worthy opener that sets the mood for what’s to come. “Break Down the Walls” hits direct, accented by a gentle melody wrapped in Rock n’ Roll drums that will infiltrate the listener’s brain, and is further solidified by the clean vocals of Felix in the verses mixed with mighty growls in the chorus. Standout track “Trümmerwelten” lyrically illustrates a dystopian scene, while opulent keyboards build epic melodies to create orchestral, symphonic soundscapes underlined by heavy drumming. Monumental career highlight track “Tränen der Zeit” shines as bright as its original version – one of the highpoints of the band’s famous live shows – but in a modern new light. The band breathes new life into one of their all-time classics, engulfing the listener in melancholy and nostalgia alike reuniting with an old friend. On tracks like “Sound of my Life” and “Not for the Innocent”, the band’s tried-and-true use of keys and electronic elements are a noted standout, while tracks such as “Das Ende” blaze with headbang-inducing, stomping drums and hammering energy as German lyrics further intensify the Gothic Industrial Metal aura.

Covermodel: Olga & Outfit: Inner Sanctum Latex Fashion

With Inglorious Darkness, CREMATORY prove that their passion burns brighter than ever, and that even after more than 30 years, they are solidified as a Gothic Metal genre giant.

CREMATORY on Inglorious Darkness:
“New band line-up and back to the roots with only one guitar and no other singer besides Felix, who sang everything on this album alone, even the cleaner vocals. Hardness, melody and gloom are excellently combined on Inglorious Darkness.

Real Gothic Metal is the catchword, which can be enjoyed here. Numerous hits sung in German and English, partly electronic, partly orchestral and partly full on the face in Gothic Rock’n Roll style!”

Pre-Order Inglorious Darkness NOW

Inglorious Darkness tracklist:
1. Inglorious Darkness
2. Break Down the Walls
3. Trümmerwelten
4. Rest in Peace
5. The Sound of My Life
6. Tränen der Zeit
7. Until We Meet Again
8. Zur Hölle
9. Not for the Innocent
10. Forsaken
11. Das Ende

LEAVES‘ EYES Release Stunning Acoustic Version Of Classic ‘King Of Kings’

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Symphonic metal masters, LEAVES‘ EYES, have dug deep into their treasury and brought out a real song jewel. As a special gift and surprise, today they present an acoustic version of the band’s classic and 2015-album title track “King Of Kings“ which was originally recorded with former vocalist Liv Kristine!

LEAVES‘ EYES decided to start an upcoming throwback-series with this first pearl. Says band mastermind, Alexander Krull: “This acoustic version of “King Of Kings” sounds beautiful, and is recorded on harp and with natural percussions. The song was especially rearranged for this version and its’ musical performance.“

Stream the acoustic version of “King Of Kings” HERE!

LEAVES‘ EYES were formed in 2003 and the band has released eight incredibly successful studio albums, nine EPs, various Singles, one live album, several DVDs as well as a Blu Ray, and belongs to the spearheads of their genre. Their latest record, The Last Viking, was released in 2020 via AFM Records. Watch out for many more song pearls to follow!

“Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast” Teams Up with POWERWOLF for Latest In-Game Event: “Macht der Wölfe”

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Ahead of the two bands sharing the stage for two shows in Germany this July, POWERWOLF will be the second in-game collaboration of 2022 for Iron Maiden’s Legacy of the Beast free-to-play mobile game.

Following successful collaborations last year with Amon Amarth, Lacuna Coil, Ghost and most recently with Disturbed, Iron Maiden‘s Legacy of the Beast team created a new character and storyline borrowing from POWERWOLF’s latest album, Call of the Wild.

The new limited-time, in-game event called, Macht Der Wölfe (German for Power of the Wolf) features a limited-time character, Vârcolac.

When it came to seeing Vârcolac in Eddie’s world for the first time, POWERWOLF lead singer Attila Dorn says: “We were breathless and stunned when we saw the first iteration/scene of the game featuring our Vârcolac. And most of all we couldn’t wait to play it ourselves!!” Attila continues, “When I was a young kid listening to my Iron Maiden tapes all day, I would have never dreamed of playing the same stage one day, being invited to support Iron Maiden with my band. Is there anything more a metalhead could dream of?”

Lead guitarist for POWERWOLF, Matthew Greywolf says: “Iron Maiden‘s songs and melodies are immortal. The neat combination of melody and heaviness is still as revolutionary as it was when first heard Maiden at 11 years old, I was truly fascinated by it, and I still am!”

Keyboardist Falk Maria Schlegel continues: “I would say Bruce Dickinson is my major MAJOR influence in all that I’m doing on stage, with my whole performance… still a great inspiration, so thank you Bruce!”

Navigator Games CEO, Will Moore says: “The fans and players have been absolutely thrilled to see their favorite bands partner with Iron Maiden Legacy of the Beast. Over the past year our players have kept hinting at Powerwolf. We hope they’re pleased to see Powerwolf’s iconic mascot bought to life on this epic adventure!”

Meet Vârcolac in ‘Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast’ mobile game.

Players can earn the Vârcolac character for FREE by logging in a total of seven days from now, receiving Vârcolac on the final day. Ends May 12 at 2:00pm CET.

In this new storyline, Vârcolac and Van Helsing Eddie cross paths in the catacombs of Dracula’s Dungeon. Vârcolac has just escaped Professor Parabiosis, an evil doctor wanting to conduct experiments on him because of his extraordinary powers. He asks Van Helsing Eddie to join him in defeating the evil doctor. Van Helsing Eddie soon realizes that Vârcolac is fighting his own internal struggle between good and evil and they soon realize the professor has a more sinister plan in mind than just a mere dissection.

In Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast, metal and RPG gaming fans take on the role of the band’s iconic mascot, Eddie, who travels across a spectacularly diverse array of worlds by traveling through time in captivating 3D environments. Eddie appears in many forms, each a part of Iron Maiden‘s rich history, and each with a set of special powers and abilities.

For more information please visit – http://www.ironmaidenlegacy.com

POWERWOLF live:
w/ Iron Maiden:
20.07.22 DE – Bremen / Bürgerweide
26.07.22 DE – Frankfurt / Deutsche Bank Park

[photo credit: Matteo Vdiva Fabbiani / VDPICTURES]

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!

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

Texas’ CEDARS Release Emotional Acoustic Live Take Video for ‘Give Up The Ghost’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 13, 2022

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Last month, Texas’ electronic rockers CEDARS released their official video for ‘Give Up The Ghost‘, and today they are presenting their emotional acoustic live take for the song.

CEDARS’ frontlady Sandeigh on the video:
“We wanted to take this song apart in a way that allowed the emotions to settle more. It’s like the anger driving the original version takes a back seat here. To me, it feels a lot like the sorrow of the song is at the helm in this slowed down, live take.”

Enjoy the live take of ‘Give Up The Ghost’ here:

Also watch the official video for ‘Give Up The Ghost’: https://youtu.be/imZeiTYjNXc

Earlier Sandeigh revealed on ‘Give Up The Ghost’:
“Give Up The Ghost take a deep look into the parts of ourselves that struggle to let go. When does the past start to control the future?
For this video, we wanted to create an aesthetic that felt really closed in and chaotic. Something that sort of gave the feeling of being trapped, with lots of jagged movement and oversaturated lights. “

Photo credit: Courtney Santos-Awkwardeye Photography

CEDARS are currently filling up their show calendar, check out below their next performances in April and May!

APRIL
April 16th – Ragnar’s On the Compound
https://www.bandsintown.com/e/103331670

MAY
May 12th – Come and Take it Live Austin
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edge-of-destiny-album-launch-party-tickets-314035547777

May 13th – Thunder Canyon Brewstillery – Tuscon, AZ
https://www.facebook.com/events/1070062367163135
FREE SHOW

May 14th – Bisbee Grand Hotel – Bisbee, AZ
https://www.facebook.com/events/1078563839383598
FREE SHOW

May 27th – Dan Electro’s Bar – Houston
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-night-with-cedars-tickets-251706329407

May 28th – The Deadhorse – San Angelo
https://www.facebook.com/events/387345982742876/

More shows TBA.

Currently CEDARS are in the studio working on their next full-length album.

The band issued:
“We got started on new concepts even as we were gearing up to release Cowards back in June.

While Cowards explores a theme of letting go and shedding what’s no longer needed, this new body of work is a deeper look into what comes alongside that purging, and what can be possible in its place. Cowards really feels like a forest fire. Everything was burning down in our actual lives and that, of course, made its way into the stories on that album and the videos we’ve created from it. But some of the most fertile soil is found after fire removes what’s no longer serving the forest. It makes room for new life.

But first we sit and sift through the ashes.

The new album’s title has a lot to do with the pause in-between the burning away and next season. It will explore themes of shadow work and inner patterns, and how the light needs the dark. And as usual, we’re doing it with an expansive and deep soundscape.

We’re excited. We’ve been in the demo phase for a bit and what’s coming together feels really good, like we’re more settled into who we are individually and as a family.”

Stay tuned for more information!

CEDARS released their latest album “Cowards” on June 11th 2021, via Gruene Records.

Order here:
https://album.link/cowards
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/cedars/cowards-3

CEDARS is an electronic rock band from central Texas whose music incorporates the DIY ethos of bands like The Pixies and PJ Harvey, the haunting atmospheres of Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails, and the infectious grooves of MuteMath. CEDARS is more than just a band: it’s is a vision of community, a community driven by the idea that beauty can save the world. Led by longtime friends Sandeigh Kennedy and Drew Heaton, they blend industrial and organic textures, drawing together disparate elements to marry complex sonic landscapes with compelling stories. Gritty synths and wispy vocals; hard hitting beats and delicate textures are the tools they use to tell powerful, authentic stories that explore truth and beauty.

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