FIREPROVEN to Release Farewell Album “Epilogue” on May 27th

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Finnish progressive metallers FIREPROVEN are set to release their farewell album “Epilogue” on May 27th.

In January 2022, FIREPROVEN announced that after this album they will be disbanded, thanking their loyal fans releasing “Epilogue” which will remain their last effort, as a band.

“Hello everyone! We hope that 2022 has started well for you guys.
Sadly, we have to announce that Fireproven will no longer continue. There are number of reasons that led us to this decision but we’re all still good friends, and will continue to keep it that way. We’re going to release our last album later this spring but all shows will be cancelled. We want to thank you all for your love and support during these years. None of this would have been possible without you guys listening to our tracks and showing us your love. Peace and love! Stay healthy!”

Epilogue -tracklist:

  1. The Maze
  2. The Addict
  3. King
  4. Haunted
  5. Time to Heal
  6. Dream Catcher
  7. Grace
  8. Waves of Extinction
  9. Unity

The album coverart was created by Petri Lampela at http://www.petrilampela.com

Check out the earlier released singles from the album:
‘Waves of Extinction’ (2021)

‘The Maze’ (2021)

‘The Addict’ (2020):

“Epilogue” Album line-up is:
Sanna Solanterä – lead singer
Janne Väätämöinen – guitar and backing vocals
Juha Väätämöinen – bass and vocals
Ilari Hannula – keyboards
Nuutti Hannula – drums

FIREPROVEN is a progressive metal band from Finland. The band is known for their long, imagery songs, as well as their energetic live shows. Their first album ‘Future Diary’ got great scores in multiple reviews, and International Music Video Contest rewarded their music video Shine for the best director of photography. The band’s unique sound has already inspired people in Europe and overseas.
The band decided to take things to the next level by hiring a new lead vocalist Sanna Sola back in December 2019. Fireproven pride themselves on their technical abilities and musical versatility, breaking boundaries with their uniqueness.

More information at:
https://www.facebook.com/fireprovenband
https://www.fireprovenband.net

LORD OF THE LOST Release New Single ‘The Heartbeat Of The Devil’

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German genre-fusing LORD OF THE LOST just released “The Heartbeat Of The Devil”, originally from their latest album JUDAS (#2 German album charts), and second single from their upcoming EP of the same name, out May 6, 2022 via Napalm Records.

“The Heartbeat Of The Devil” is a 80s pop inspired dark piece of art that hits with its emotional impact created by vocalist’s Chris Harms nostalgic tone and an impeccable instrumentational soundscape.

The Heartbeat Of The Devil EP repeatedly solidifies LORD OF THE LOST as visionaries unafraid to express themselves outside of the norm. Their nonconformism is undoubtedly a key point of their attraction and distinction, and their sophisticated sonic universe sets them apart from all other bands in the genre. LORD OF THE LOST will shortly embark on a European tour with icons Iron Maiden.

The new EP begins with the single version of “The Heartbeat of The Devil”, and closes with a striking piano version of the same song. Rounding out the center of the EP are three cover versions of iconic songs: “Children Of The Damned” by Iron Maiden, “Judas” by Lady Gaga and “Wig In A Box” from famed rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. These iconic songs are reinvented and transformed by the dark atmosphere of LORD OF THE LOST’s trademark sound.

LORD OF THE LOST on The Heartbeat Of The Devil:
“With the pandemic and the unplanned free time – you can spontaneously record three cover versions of songs that move you at the moment. But why these three songs? “Judas” by Lady Gaga should be self-explanatory due to the title overlap with our current album. “Children Of The Damned” is a nod to our summer tour hosts Iron Maiden, who booked us as a support band. And “Wig In A Box”… well, if you don’t know the movie musical ‘Hedwig And The Angry Inch’, you should definitely change that. We saw the movie one day and one of us yelled, ‘let’s cover that song!’ – and as it always is with us, every spontaneous idea is put into action. Or at least it’s tried.”

Pre-Order The Heartbeat Of The DevilNOW

The Heartbeat Of The Deviltrack listing:
1. The Heartbeat Of The Devil (Single Version)
2. Judas (Lady Gaga Cover)
3. Children Of The Damned (Iron Maiden Cover)
4. Wig In A Box (Hedwig And The Angry Inch Cover)
5. The Heartbeat Of The Devil (Piano Version)

LORD OF THE LOST live:

Homecoming Tour
w/ Nachtblut, Scarlet Dorn
06.10.22 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch
07.10.22 DE – Stuttgart / LKA-Longhorn
08.10.22 DE – Cologne / Essigfabrik
12.10.22 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra
14.10.22 AT – Vienna / Szene
15.10.22 DE – Munich / Backstage
20.10.22 DE – Frankfurt / Batschkapp
21.10.22 DE – Leipzig / Täubchenthal
22.10.22 DE – Hanover / Pavillon
27.10.22 DE – Berlin / Columbia Theater
28.10.22 CZ – Prague / Club Storm
29.10.22 PL – Warsaw / Hydrozagadka
02.11.22 DE – Bochum / Zeche
03.11.22 FR – Paris / Petit Bain
04.11.22 FR – Lyon / CCO
05.11.22 ES – Barcelona / Salamandra
06.11.22 ES – Madrid / Mon
09.11.22 IT – Milan / Legend Club
10.11.22 CH – Pratteln / Z7
11.11.22 DE – Kaiserslautern / Kammgarn
12.11.22 DE – Herford / X

Legacy Of The Beast Tour
w/ Iron Maiden
22.05.22 HR – Zagreb / Arena
24.05.22 SB – Belgrad / Stark Arena
26.05.22 RO – Bukarest / Romexpo Open Air
07.06.22 HU – Budapest / Groupama Arena
20.06.22 CZ – Prag / Sinobo Stadium
26.06.22 FR – Paris / La Defense Arena
27.06.22 NL – Arnhem / Gelredome
30.06.22 CH – Zürich / Hallenstadion
02.07.22 DE – Köln / Rhein Energie Stadion
04.07.22 DE – Berlin / Waldbühne
07.07.22 IT – Bologna / Sonic Park
09.07.22 DE – Stuttgart / Mercedes-Benz-Arena
10.07.22 AT – Wiener Neustadt / Wiener Neustadt Stadion
13.07.22 BG – Sofia / Arena Armeec
16.07.22 GR – Athen / OAKA Olympic Complex
24.07.22 PL – Warschau / PGE Narodowy

Festival Shows
06.05.22 DE – Weißenhäuser Strand / Plage Noire Festival
01.07.22 DE – Mühlheim an der Ruhr / Castle Rock
04.08.22 ESP – Villena Alicante / Leyendas del Rock Festival
06.-07.08.22 DE – Hildesheim / M’era Luna Festival | LORD OF THE LOST ENSEMBLE
17.-19-08.22 DE – Dinkelsbühl / Summer Breeze
20.08.22 DE – Koblenz / Nacht der Helden
20.08.22 DE – Neu-Ulm / Volle Kraft Voraus Festival

The Killer Filler Shows
20.05.22 DE – Zwickau / Alter Gasometer
21.05.22 AT – Wörgl / Komma
25.05.22 RO – Cluj-Napoca / Form Space  
03.07.22 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos Saal

OBSIDIOUS Release Brand New Single ‘Bound by Fire’

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Modern progressive metal masters OBSIDIOUS are now releasing a brand new single, “Bound by Fire,” which can be heard at THIS LOCATION.

OBSIDIOUS comments on the dark lyrical themes of the track: “Another song with descriptive lyrics, this time dealing with a subject, unfortunately, on everyone’s lips at present: the horrors of wars and armed conflicts. The suffering of innocent people who have little or nothing to do with it, seeing their lives cut short. People who see their comrades die and, in other cases, are even forced to kill people they knew or were friends with just because they were on the opposite side. Killing or dying for something they did not start. One of humanity’s most brutal dichotomies.

“Bound by Fire” is taken from the band’s upcoming debut album, ‘Iconic,’ which will be released on October 28, 2022! Pre-orders will be launched soon!

Pre-save “Bound by Fire” across all streaming services HERE.

AMERICAN ANYMEN Release New Music Video & Single ‘Expert of Nothing’

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Antifolk turned industrial band AMERICAN ANYMEN have just revealed a music video for their new single “Expert of Nothing“. “Expert of Nothing” is the second single from the band’s new full-length album which will be released worldwide by Eclipse Records on June 10, 2022. The music video was directed by Brett Sullivan.

“This song is about all the people that are running the country” says composer, lead vocalist and guitarist Brett Sullivan. “More and more it seems to me that public service is attracting degenerate minds. Corrupt people are attracted to the attention and money that comes with being a senator, congressperson, or judge.  Legitimate credentials in specified fields are being replaced with how popular you are, or how outrageous you can be on social media. These people have never-ending opinions on very important matters and expertise on nothing.”

American Anymen’s new LP entitled Cities Changing Names is an album of sonic violence and unbridled energy. Each of the eleven songs on the album are a burst of power that features a sort of pristine mechanization wearing a cloak of raw, human tragedy. This sweet dichotomy is both elegant and hard core, addictive and welcoming. The musical presentation itself is based on this technique of pairings reversed. This is clearly shown in the production of the drums versus the vocals. The “norm” would have the hummingbird 16ths deep and resounding, the snare rich and reverberant. In turn, the vocal would be “up close,” like the “presence” we all enjoy face to face, in that intimate moment right before a kiss. Here, American Anymen turn that on its head, presenting the drum sounds in your face and at the very doorstep of your heart, close enough to touch, while making the vocal echoed, distant, haunting, and mysterious. Each track raises the level of the game in terms of brute force and fireworks, and the listener comes away feeling potent and strong.

Pre-order / Pre-save Cities Changing Names at https://ffm.to/citiescn

American Anymen lineup
Brett Sullivan (vocals, guitars, violin, bass), Scott Fragala (bass), James Knoerl (drums)

CAPTAIN BLACK BEARD Sign to Mighty Music, New Album Coming

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Mighty Music is excited to announce the signing of Swedish AOR rising stars CAPTAIN BLACK BEARD. Grown out in the melodic era of the 80s, with more than ten years in the music business, the band turned some heads with its last album “Sonic Forces” and a new-found classy, disco-inspired AOR. It was time for Mighty Music to get into play. 

“We’re absolutely fired up about signing to Mighty Music“, the band comments. “Our new album is a beast waiting to be unleashed. Is the world ready? Who knows… but Captain Black Beard is back on a new mission and with our mighty collaborators, success shall come our way“.

The release of Captain Black Beard’s next album will be announced soon. In the meantime, see the band live at the following dates:

14/05 Scandirock Melodic – Gothenburg
29/05 Rock For Ukraine – Stockholm
10/06 Sweden Rock Festival – Sölvesborg (acoustic)

MOTHER OF MILLIONS Release New Lyric Video for ‘Where Do We Go From Here’

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MOTHER OF MILLIONS have released a brand new  lyric video for “Where Do We Go From Here”. It´s the bands most intimate song, and also the intro song on the new comeback EP “Orbit”, that will be released on this Friday via ViciSolum Productions.

Orbit is the band’s first release after the loss of keybordist Makis Tsamkosoglou, during a show in June 2019. It is a soul-searching, introspective and affecting record, that attempts to share all emotions that followed this tragic event. Recording it, was described by the band as a necessary healing experience for its restart process.

Orbit is set for release on May 6th on 12″ vinyl and digital.

Mother of Millions is a prog-metal quartet based in Athens, Greece.

The band has released 3 albums, “Human” (Bungalo 2014), “Sigma” (ViciSolum Productions 2017), Artifacts (ViciSolum Productions 2019), getting the most positive reviews from the audience and the global music press. A new EP is soon to be released, while Mother of Millions are working on a new album.

The band performed sold-out headline shows in Athens, shows with Textures on their last European tour, support shows with Ruud Jolie’s For All We Know in the Netherlands, while the band has shared the stage with artists such as Pain of Salvation, Devin Townsend, Leprous, Oceans of Slumber, Septic Flesh etc.

In June 2019 during a show promoting Artifacts, Mother of Millions’ keyboardist and beloved friend Makis Tsamkosoglou passed away. Following this tragic incident, the band decided to keep going as a quartet.

Mother of Millions sounds equally massive as cinematic. Intense soundscapes involving elaborate rhythms, folk aesthetics and progressive rock tunes.

Pre-order at: https://vicisolumrecords.com/