‘Strange Desires’ is the second single lifted from the upcoming L.A. COBRA album titled Superstition, and is now available on all digital platforms via Crusader Records.
The song, which features Slade Sleaze – L.A. Cobra’sguitarist – on vocals in the verses, encourages the sharing of the “often” secretive desires and fantasies that are kept secret from a lover. It includes a unique yet catchy chorus that takes inspiration from bands like Queen and ABBA, but with the rough edge of these South African sleaze rockers.
‘Strange Desires’ is the follow up to L.A. Cobra’s recent single ‘She’s My Prison’, and their new album Superstition is set for release later in 2022.
Formed in November 2005, L.A. COBRA is the only sleaze/glam/hair metal band on the African continent. They are the “sleaze rocking hair metal stars” from Pretoria (home of multi-platinum rock superstars SEETHER), flying the 80’s glam rock flag from the handlebars of their Harley’s whilst making a name for themselves internationally and locally.
As many artists have experienced, the past two years hit the entire music and culture industry hard. But MY SLEEPING KARMA – they have truly faced the abyss. Formed almost 20 years ago as a strong bond of best friends with a steady line-up ever since, the band has amassed an incredibly successful back catalogue of five highly acclaimed records and a live album in 2017, as well as extensive touring performances at sold-out venues and prestigious festivals that have marked them as one of the most well-respected instrumental post- and hypnotic rock bands within the heavy music community.
Closing a seven-year gap since their latest studio album, Moksha, MY SLEEPING KARMA have announced the release their most emotional, deep, and darkest record to date, inspired by tragic events, on July 29, 2022 via Napalm Records.
The new album, entitled Atma, describes the (absolute) self, the indestructible, eternal essence of the spirit, and is often translated as the “soul”. Sickness, death, and existential fear had brought the band to a point in music and life at which they were close to parting ways. But their will to survive has been recorded on Atma – a record the band wasn’t even sure would see the light of day when they started working on it back in 2017, and if it did, would’ve never been for industry sales, fame or success. Atma tells the story of their lives, processing the trauma of personal tragedies, deepest pain and fear of four best friends that have been going through their darkest days since their band existence.
Today, MY SLEEPING KARMA have released the first single taken from Atma! ‘Prema’ excels with a wide sound spectrum ranging between hard-hitting rock moments, ambient vibes and synth post-rock grandeur that bridge majestic texture and fast-paced dynamics. Watch the haunting music video for ‘Prema‘, created by Johanna Amberg & Gabriel Sahm, now streaming here:
“We already started working on the video content back in 2018. The world is full of hate, envy, fear and greed and it seems the competition never stops,” the band comments.
“Society is becoming more and more lost in a dog eat dog jungle, and back then we would have never thought that in 2022, it would be even worse. Besides the latest pandemic or the Russian/Ukrainian war, so many individuals are facing massive conflicts on a daily basis.
In the end, there´s always hope that the world will become better again, once mankind understands. Love is the key and peace starts inside of everyone. The video track ‘Prema’ tells that story and the entire album is all about this. “Atma” goes out with love to our dear families, friends and fans. Thanks for supporting us over the years and especially in the latest dark times.”
Most of the six new album tracks near the 10-minute mark and shine in distinctive MY SLEEPING KARMA fashion – from crystal clear, otherworldly intros bursting into bittersweet melodies of vulnerable beauty to imposing soundspheres of mesmerizing heaviness with entrancing undercurrents. From the album’s first tone, it’s immediately evident that Atma isn’t just another new MY SLEEPING KARMA record – it’s an infinite darkness, despair and sadness that furiously drives the German four-piece on studio album number six. As Dave Wyndorf once said, MY SLEEPING KARMA is ART – and their new, cathartic record not only captures the zeitgeist of the times, but leaves a little light for hope, love, beauty and strength amid all the ugly facets of our vulnerable lives.
Atma was produced, recorded and mixed by drummer Steffen Weigand at New Life Studios, and was mastered by Andreas Balaskas at Masterlab Studios in Berlin. The album artwork has been created by incredibly talented artist Sebastian Jerke. The pre-sale of Atma has just started at THIS LOCATION, the album will be available in various formats.
Enigmatic dark metal outfit DEATHWHITE will be releasing their third full-length, ‘Grey Everlasting,’ on June 10 via Season of Mist! The band is now sharing their emotional new single, “White Sleep,” which can be heard at THIS LOCATION.
DEATHWHITE comments:
“It is our utter distinction to share the third single from Grey Everlasting, ‘White Sleep.’ Like ‘Earthtomb,’ ‘White Sleep’ explores new territory, most notably on the vocal front. We have long been wedded to clean vocals, but ‘White Sleep’ provided the opportunity to try something more aggressive.
“The song is our encapsulation of the last several years when the desire to remain in a state of eternal sleep sometimes outweighed dealing with the reality that is the world and its innumerable, unsolvable issues. It is no doubt a struggle many have experienced. In the end though, it is a far greater achievement to pull oneself up by the proverbial boot straps and forge ahead.”
Italian old school heavy metallers GENGIS KHAN will release their third full-length album “Possessed By The Moon” on May 27th 2022 via Stormspell Records. Today the band unleashes the second single “Possessed By The Moon”.
“‘Possessed by the moon’ is more technical than the other songs. Its refrain sounds like a hymn! It’s a story of love and death, and not a classic metal song!”, comments the band.
The album was born in the band’s home studio, while the keyboards, drums and solo guitars were recorded by Simone Mularoni (DGM, ELVENKING, LABYRINTH, ANCIENT BARDS, and many more) at Domination Studio in San Marino. The album artwork is by Alan Lathwell.
Untamed as the seven seas, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS are set to release their anticipated and most honest studio album to date, Pirates, this Friday,May 13, via Napalm Records! Today, the band has released the majestic and energetic third single “Master The Hurricane” together with a stunning official video showing the international band in top shape once again!
The new single, “Master The Hurricane”, makes every symphonic metal enthusiast’s heart pound faster by managing to combine what makes VISIONS OF ATLANTIS so strong in 2022 in more than seven minutes of runtime. Singers Clémentine Delauney and Michele Guaitoli show the full range of their skills from soft and calm tones, over staccato sung parts and rough tones to a bombastic chorus that makes the listener dive deep into the new world of the band. The well elaborated and beautifully pointed guitar and drum lines make this song another hymn in the strong discography of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS. The overall drums impress with a natural sound, while FEUERSCHWANZ‘s Ben Metzner adds a special touch to the song with his flute playing.
With their eighth full-length, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS deliver their most confident and honest record so far, proving that they have definitely stopped wandering to finally unleash their rebellious side and a free spirit as untamed as the seven seas.
VISIONS OF ATLANTIS on Pirates: “Being a Pirate to us is being fully aware and having our lives in our own hands, living and thinking freely, embracing life as an adventure with all its light and darkness. With the new album we are opening a new era for VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, fully embracing the identity we have been flirting with for several years now – making the music that truly resonates with our souls. We continue our journey taking us through darker waters, heavier storms, where all serves as background for a metaphor about personal growth and spirituality. If Wanderers was more about the bright side of our path, Pirates definitely takes us deeply into shadow work, where we are facing other kinds of monsters along the way!“
Pre-order your copy of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS upcoming album“Pirates” NOW
The album pulls the anchor with the epic opener “Pirates Will Return”, which instantly enchants with its hymnlike chorus and showcases the high-class versatility from the very first second. In the blink of an eye, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS manage to create their very own incomparable universe of symphonic epicness, intense riffing and, above all, the impressive vocal symbiosis of Clémentine Delauney and Michele Guaitoli. Delauney’s bewitching offerings oscillate between clear vocals, powerful belting and operatic techniques, whereas matchless counterpart Guaitoli adds spice with top-notch power metal infusions. Pirates presses ahead with catchy hook lines, like in mighty “Melancholy Angel”, rousing “Clocks”, charging “Wild Elysium” and majestic “Master The Hurricane” – the latter with a perfectly balanced mixture of dramatic choirs, heavy orchestration and dedicated vocals. Pirates reaches the harbor for now with mesmerizing “I Will Be Gone”, building up a dramatic wall of sound accented by harmonizing flutes and bagpipes, delivered by no less than FEUERSCHWANZ virtuoso Ben Metzner, who joins also on “In My World”, “Master The Hurricane” and “Heal The Scars”.
This emotive twelve track experience allows you to taste the salt of the sea in the air and embrace the wilderness that only true pirates know!
Pirates tracklist: 1. Pirates will Return 2. Melancholy Angel 3. Master the Hurricane 4. Clocks 5. Freedom 6. Legion of the Seas 7. Wild Elysium 8. Darkness Inside 9. In my World 10. Mercy 11. Heal the Scars 12. I will be Gone
Catch VISIONS OF ATLANTIS live on their record release shows: 12.05.22 AT – Bruck an der Mur / Aidora Event Center 13.05.22 DE – Schwäbisch-Gmünd / Phönix 14.05.22 DE – Bad Friedrichshall / Lemmy´s 15.05.22 DE – Trier / Mergener Hof 16.05.22 DE – Mannheim / 7er 17.05.22 NL – Helmond / Muziekcafe‘ 18.05.22 BE – Roeselare / De Verlichte Geest 19.05.22 BE – Bree / Ragnarock 20.05.22 DE – Selb / Rockclub
In February of this year, Allegaeon released their latest album, DAMNUM. The title means “loss” in Latin and consequently, the lyrical themes mark a deviation from the band’s previous sci-fi/science-based output. Track number six from the album, “Called Home,” may be the most emotional and powerful example of that theme on the album. That song is now accompanied by a new video, which can be seen here:
Guitarist Greg Burgess comments on the concept of the song and video: “Over the last few years people around the world have experienced immeasurable loss and grief. This song and this video is a representation of a personal experience. By sharing this story we hope that it brings some sense of peace to anyone who has shared in a similar experience, and to possibly throw a lifeline to someone out there who may be suffering. You are not alone.“
May is mental health awareness month. There’s no better time than now to reach out for help if you or someone you know is struggling.
ALLEGAEON Terrestrial Takeover Tour Tour w/ Arkaik, Aenimus, Summoning The Lich 06/01 1720 – Los Angeles, CA* 06/04 Doll Hut – Anaheim, CA 06/05 Nile Underground – Mesa, AZ 06/06 Tumbleroot Brewing – Santa Fe, NM 06/07 Amplified Live – Dallas, TX 06/08 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX 06/09 White Oak Music Hall – Houston, TX 06/10 Onyx Theater – Baton Rouge, LA 06/11 Boggs Social – Atlanta, GA 06/12 The Haven – Orlando, FL 06/14 The Blind Tiger – Greensboro, NC 06/15 Metro Gallery – Baltimore, MD 06/16 Dingbatz – Clifton, NJ 06/17 The Meadows – Brooklyn, NY 06/18 Jewel Nightclub – Manchester, NH 06/19 The Crafthouse – Pittsburgh, PA 06/20 The Sanctuary – Detroit, MI 06/21 Reggies – Chicago, IL 06/22 Amsterdam Bar & Hall – St. Paul, MN 06/23 Wildwood – Iowa City, IA 06/24 The Royal Grove – Lincoln, NE 06/25 Marquis Theater – Denver, CO 06/26 Metro Music Hall – Salt Lake City, UT 06/28 El Corazon – Seattle, WA 06/29 Dante’s – Portland, OR 06/30 The X Bar – Cupertino, CA 07/01 Full Circle Brewing District – Fresno, CA 07/02 Backstage Bar & Billiards – Las Vegas, NV *Allegaeon only
ALLEGAEON released their sixth studio album, DAMNUM, in February via Metal Blade Records. The band has built themselves a unique place in the musical landscape, forcing both technicality and melody to the forefront as they create tumultuous and riveting death metal. With DAMNUM, they push everything further into the extreme, and in the process deliver the definitive ALLEGAEON record.
DAMNUM is out now in various formats, and available everywhere digital music is sold: metalblade.com/allegaeon
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