James LaBrie, known internationally as the vocalist for progressive metal icons & Grammy-winners Dream Theater, embarks on uncharted waters with his fourth solo album, titled ‘Beautiful Shade of Grey’, out now!
To celebrate the release, they have launched a special 30min look at the making of the album, and you can watch that now here.
Watch the recently released video for ‘Am I Right’ here.
The climax of the song features the gorgeous voice of Theresa Thomason, famous to Dream Theater fans for her participation on ‘The Spirit Carries On’ from the bands lauded ‘Scenes From A Memory’ concept album.
Caledonian metal pioneer SAOR is now premiering the official music video for the brand new song, “Beyond the Wall,” which is taken from its upcoming fifth full-length album, ‘Origins!’ The song and video, which was created by Guilherme Henriques, can be found at THIS LOCATION.
SAOR mastermind Andy Marshall comments: “‘Beyond the Wall’ refers to the Antonine Wall which ran across the central belt of Scotland to keep the Caledonians/Picts at bay. The song is about their freedom, as they were not under Roman rule and the beauty and mystery of the lands beyond the wall.”
‘Origins’ is due on June 24 via Season of Mist, making it SAOR‘s debut to the label! Inspired by the myths and tales of the Scottish highlands, ‘Origins’ takes the listener deep into the ancient heartlands while delivering SAOR‘s signature hybrid of atmospheric black metal and folk.
Pre-orders for ‘Origins’ are live in the shop HERE. Pre-save the record across all streaming services HERE.
The cover artwork ‘Origins’ was created by Anaïs Mulgrew.
Tracklist: 1. Call of the Carnyx (06:58) 2. Fallen (05:04) 3. The Ancient Ones (07:54) 4. Aurora (08:24) 5. Beyond the Wall (06:13) [WATCH] 6. Origins (06:44) [WATCH] Total: 0:41:17
Two days before the long-awaited new BRUNHILDE album 27 hits the shops, Germany’s rock rockets (after The End and Eye For An Eye…) fire off their third and strongest lead single Girl With 1000 Scars on May 24.
“We’ve been getting a lot of positive feedback from fans and media alike about Girl With 1000 Scars so far,” reveals singer Caro. “And to be honest, Girl is also one of my absolute favorite songs on the new album.“
And there are many good reasons for that! Caro: “It all started with this song. Girl was the first finished song on the new album. The story of this young woman was the first topic I came across during my research for our concept album – the initial spark! I was also fascinated by the girl’s tattoo – ‘Don’t be afraid to ask for help’! In addition, Girl has everything a good song has to have: a nice middle section, a chorus – and it really packs a punch!“
Girl With 1000 Scars, was inspired by the sad story of a stripper who was abused since early childhood, ended up on the streets and always fell for the wrong men throughout her life. Twelve months before her suicide, she wrote a book about her life, which ended so tragically at the age of 27.
Caro: “When I found this story online, my curiosity was piqued – and I knew I would find more unusual stories of very ordinary people who – like many great rock stars too – left life at the age of 27.” In the end, Brunhilde found twelve stories for their highly exciting concept album. And the closer – track 13 – has a true rock legend, who also died at 27, finding his place on BRUNHILDE’s 27: Jim Morrison (The Doors) with The End!
And on May 27th, 27 (produced by Charlie Bauerfeind) will be released – an album so unique that BRUNHILDE might just write rock history with it!
“More Alive” is a captivating track that came to life as singer Jonas Hansen read an article on correlations between social media and mental health; “I wanted to highlight the negative effect social media can have on human relations. It’s harrowing how we spend more time maintaining our online facades, than taking care of our real-life relationships. With “More Alive” we hope to bring attention to this topic and help our listeners make conscious decisions on how they interact with social media.” – Jonas Hansen / Vocals
Fixation is a brand-new melodic metalcore band who freely combine electronic elements with stadium rock and post-metal. Catchy riffs, dynamic melodious synthesizers, heavy bass-and drums make them a roller coaster of melancholic aggression. Their unique sound has resulted in recognition from media such Metal Hammer, Kerrang! Magazine, Kaaoszine and BBC Radio 1.
“It`s a huge sound from a band that’s going to be absolutely massive”Kerrang! Radio (UK)
“Jordan from Bring Me The Horizon texted me and was like what band was that, what was that song called? Says a lot!” – Daniel P. Carter /BBC Radio 1 Rock Show
Fixation has also announced multiple live shows in 2022, some of them being; The Great Escape festival in England, Norwegian tour dates with Leprous, and the Summer Breeze festival in Germany
Polish death metal legends VADER have announced new dates in Sweden and Denmark for “Final Declaration Northern Tour 2022” with HATE and THY DISEASE.
Peter, frontman of Vader shared: “VADERMANIAX !!! Here we have some more details for the upcoming “Final Declaration Northern Tour 2022″ for You. There are new dates in Sweden and Denmark. On this tour organized in cooperation between Massive Music and Creative Music we will bring our Friends from HATE and Thy Disease. ARE YOU READY ??? \m/”
See the confirmed shows below.
01.09.22- 🇱🇹 LT / VILNIUS – “Kablys” 02.09.22 – 🇱🇻 LV / RIGA – “Republika“ 03.09.22 – 🇪🇪 EE / TALLINN – “Tapper” 04.09.22 – 🇫🇮 FI / HELSINKI – “On the Rocks“ 05.09.22 – 🇫🇮 FI / TAMPERE – “Yo-talo“ 06.09.22 – 🇫🇮 FI / SEINAJOKI – “Rytmikorjaamo“ 07.09.22 – 🇫🇮 FI / JYVASKYLA – “Lutakko“ 08.09.22 – 🇸🇪 SE / UMEA – “Droskan“ 10.09.22 – 🇸🇪 SE / STOCKHOLM – “Hus 7” 13.09.22 – 🇩🇰 DK / ROSKILDE – “Gimle” 14.09.22 – 🇩🇰 DK / ODENSE – “Kansas City” 15.09.22 – 🇸🇪 SE / MALMO – “Plan B“ 16.09.22 – 🇳🇴 NO / DRAMMEN – “Union Scene“ 17.09.22 – 🇮🇸 IS / REYKJAVIK – “Gaukurinn“
Just recently, VADER announced their tour in Australia and New Zealand for October 2022. The support comes from Polish Industrial/Groove Metallers THY DISEASE.
Peter, frontman of Vader stated: “VADERMANIAX!!! ARE YOU READY??? \m/ We plan to visit Australia and New Zealand in October 2022. A tour organized in cooperation with Creative Music, Massive Music, Slamman Booking Asia, Hardline Media and Val Knut will bring our new hell-thunder set to you!”
Below you will find a complete schedule: 12.10.2022 (AU) – Brisbane / The Triffid 13.10.2022 (AU) – Sydney / Manning 14.10.2022 (AU) – Melbourne / Max Watts 15.10.2022 (NZ) – Wellington / Valhalla 16.10.2022 (NZ) – Auckland / Whammy
VADER released their 16th studio album “Solitude In Madness” on May 1st 2020 via Nuclear Blast. Get your copy of ‘Solitude in Madness’ here and enjoy the madness: https://nblast.de/VaderSolitudeMadness
The day has finally come for German symphonic metal icons XANDRIA to dive into a new adventure and prepare for the next promising chapter in the band’s history! After entering the German album charts at #17 with Theater Of Dimensions in 2017, XANDRIA mark a steadfast return today with more exciting facets than ever on their new single, appropriately entitled “Reborn”.
Active since the early 90s, the band introduces this eagerly anticipated sign of life, featuring the dynamic range of new vocalist Ambre Vourvahis, impressively varying between angelic harmonies, a powerful and classically-induced chorus and even lurking harsh growls! Accompanied by fellow musicians Robert Klawonn (guitars), Tim Schwarz (bass) and Dimitrios Gatsios (drums) the newly formed outfit around band leader, main songwriter, composer and guitarist Marco Heubaum is ready to bring its impressive career to the next level. “Reborn” coincides with a bewitching music video that introduces the new line-up and gives a promising glimpse of what can be expected from this intriguing entity in the near future. Stay tuned for more exciting news coming soon!
XANDRIA state: “XANDRIA is reborn… and the first sign of the return to life is the respectively titled song. Like before, XANDRIA are taking you on a voyage to your imagination, and the emotional and varied voice of new frontwoman Ambre Vourvahis will show you the way there with more facets then ever – prepare for some surprises!
The new line up around mastermind Marco Heubaum will definitely start a whole new chapter that is fascinating and fresh, but still genuinely XANDRIA. Because this is what XANDRIA always has been – a voyager and explorer in the inspiring world of symphonic and heavy music. And now it is reborn!”
To draw their devotees into this revitalized strength, XANDRIA will embark on a massive co-headline tour throughout Europe later this year along with label mates VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, kicking off on September 8 in Hamburg. Don’t miss this top-notch package with support act YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS to dive into breathtaking soundscapes of symphonic metal as its best!
SYMPHONIC METAL NIGHTS Co-Headline: VISIONS OF ATLANTIS + XANDRIA Support: YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS
08.09.22 DE – Hamburg / Logo 09.09.22 DK – Copenhagen / Spillestedet Stengade 10.09.22 SE – Gothenburg / Valand 11.09.22 SE – Stockholm / Slaktkyrkan 13.09.22 DE – Berlin / Frannz 14.09.22 PL – Wroclaw / Akademia 15.09.22 DE – Dresden / Club Puschkin 16.09.22 CZ – Prague / Storm 17.09.22 CZ – Zlin / Masters Of Rock Cafe 18.09.22 SK – Zvolen / DK ŽSR 20.09.22 PL – Bielsko-Biała / Rudeboy Club 21.09.22 DE – Munich / Backstage Club 22.09.22 AT – Graz / Explosiv 23.09.22 AT – Wien / Szene 24.09.22 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser 25.09.22 DE – Erfurt / From Hell 27.09.22 DE – Köln / Helios 37 28.09.22 DE – Bochum / Matrix 29.09.22 NL – Enschede / Metropol 30.09.22 NL – Utrecht / De Helling 01.10.22 NL – Tilburg / 013 02.10.22 BE – Bree / Ragnarock 04.10.22 UK – London / The Underworld 05.10.22 UK – Manchester / Rebellion 07.10.22 FR – Paris / Backstage By The Mill 08.10.22 FR – Lyon / CCO 10.10.22 ES – Zaragoza / La Intento 11.10.22 ES – Vitoria / Urban Rock Concept 12.10.22 ES – Barcelona / Boveda 13.10.22 IT – Milan / Legend Club 14.10.22 DE – Weinheim / Cafe Central 15.10.22 CH – Wetzikon / Hall Of Fame
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