REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS’ Bassist Cass Endorsed by Skull Strings, Band’s Recent Live Chat with Radio J.App Now Streaming

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Irish Viking Metal/Norse Pagan Rockers REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS have announced that the band’s bassist Michael “Cass” Casserly has entered Skull Strings‘ roster family!

Cass shared:
“I’m very proud to announce that I am now an endorsed artist with Skull strings 🤘
I’m loving my Skull Strings since I switched to them on my Bass, and can’t wait to try them on my 6 string too. They sound great with the loud distorted sounds of Ren Marabou and the Berserkers but also sound great with the quieter clean tone I use with Kessler Effect.
You can check them out here https://www.skull-strings.com/wp/en/
My artist page is https://www.skull-strings.com/wp/en/artistes/ren-marabou-the-berserkers-michael-casserly/
Keep on rocking, Cass”

In addition, just recently the band was live interviewed by Italian Radio J.App, on their Emergy Broadcasting show, talking about the Irish music scene and metal in general, band’s Vikings-theme, technical aspects of the songs, production and relations with record companies and more. Now the chat is available for streaming AT THIS LOCATION.

Just previously, REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS announced their next single ‘Brand Of Sacrifice’ coming out soon via United Music Mafia, also revealing the cover art of their upcoming full-length “Tales of Rune“.

The band stated:
“So as you all may know we have been working hard on our new album. Still quite alot of work to do but as we are well past the halfway mark we thought we’d share the album art. Tales of Rune – Coming soonish through United Music Mafia but even sooner is a new single ‘Brand Of Sacrifice’ 🤘🏻 Have a great week Heathen Tribe 🛡⚔️🔥“

Watch the ‘Brand Of Sacrifice’ teaser at https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=708887840135729

Hailing from the Emerald Isle and based in the hills of Co.Donegal these Irish Viking Metal/Norse Pagan Rockers, REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS, deliver their own take on this powerful genre with a high energy stage show and anthemic, contemporary stylings. Endorsed by Cassidy Guitars, Skull Strings and Fishsticks drum sticks. Signed to United Music Mafia and Managed by Split Screen Management.

Watch/ stream:
‘Sigurd the Dragon Slayer’ – https://open.spotify.com/track/0OOr73kAIK4WPkt0ZAH5jf
‘Death of Baldr’ – https://ummmusicvideo.com/v/FtJpC
‘Dødssang’ – https://youtu.be/odx-OzoufTI
‘Fenrir’ – https://open.spotify.com/track/3F8c7CKWNs0wdR5XHGOuye

REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS are:
Ren Marabou (Vocals and Guitar)
Terence McCann (Drums)
Michael Casserly (Bass)

More information at
BAND: https://www.facebook.com/renmarabou
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreenproduction.com

Celtic Folk/Punks SIR REG Release New Single ‘Kick Out The Scum’

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In a world of uncertainty, there’s few things that will lift your spirits like a raucous, rollicking, rambunctious slice of Celtic folk/punk, and Swedish/Irish sextet SIR REG are more than happy to oblige! Formed by Irishman Brendan Sheehy, who left his home-town of Dublin and headed to Sweden with a guitar and a dream – to put together the most amazing band possible.

Boasting songs that bring together everything from the issues of modern day society to finding the right bar on a Saturday night, powered by strong melodies and irresistible energy. Add to the mix an explosive live show and it’s easy to see why, SIR REG have a formidable reputation in the Celtic punk and rock scene. Since the fledging band burst onto the scene in 2009 they have released five critically acclaimed albums and have performed on many of Europe’s biggest stages alongside bands like The Mahones, The Misfits, Thin Lizzy and The Real McKenzies.

2022 sees the band return with album number six, the quite remarkable ‘Kings of Sweet Feck All’. On which the band continue to stand with those struggling to make their voices and their opinions heard, bolstered by songs of grit and passion, without ever losing sight of the underdog spirit.

‘Kick Out The Scum‘ is the third single from their new album (following ‘Open the Pubs’ and ‘The Kings of Sweet Feck All’ ) and once again SIR REG delves into their favourite subject of dodgy politician bashing. 

Listen streamed on all major streaming platforms here

“When will people learn and stop voting in the same useless shower of twats year after year?!! 
Let’s all stand together and do something about it once and for all! “ // SIR REG

SIR REG – ‘Kick Out The Scum’ is released March 11 on Despotz Records.
(Album release April 1st on CD/LP/digital)

TOURING:
12.03 – Shamrock Fest, Washington D.C. VA (US)
13.03 – The Middle East, Cambridge MA (US)
19.03 – Thyon St. Patrick’s Day, Thyon (CH)

02.04 – Drafthouse, Hamburg (DE)
03.04 – K3, Hameln (DE)
05.04 – Bastard, Osnabrück (DE)
06.04 – Druckluft, Oberhausen (DE)
07.04 – Subrosa, Dortmund (DE)
08.04 – Wild At Heart, Berlin (DE)
09.04 – The Buchholz Saloon, Altlandsberg (DE)
10.04 – Scruffy’s, Karlsruhe (DE)
11.04 – AStA, Mainz (DE)
12.04 – Blau, Mannheim (DE)
15.04 – MieV, Geislingen (DE)
16.04 – Eldorado Bar, Biel (CH)

06.05 – AZ, Ottersberg (DE)
07.05 – Rock am Kuhteich, Deutzen (DE)

JIZZY PEARL’S LOVE/HATE Unleash New Album “HELL, CA”

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Raised during the 80’s debauchery on the Sunset Strip and still going strong in 2022, JIZZY PEARL’S LOVE/HATE have released their brand-new and long-awaited album, Hell, CA, out now on CD and digital through Golden Robot Records.

The album’s release was preceded by three absolutely cracking singles, ‘Gonna Take You Higher’, ‘Wanna Be Somebody’ and ‘Soul Mama’, which show Jizzy in fine form and gives a strong indication as to what to expect from Hell, CA.

HELL, CA. is a collection of 10 hard-hitting rock anthems, all with that distinctive Love/Hate style, with Jizzy Pearl’s trademark vocals taking the songs up and beyond and the heavy guitars doing the rest.

ALBUM TRACK BY TRACK
 
One Hot Minute  
This lead-off song has all the hallmarks of the classic Love/Hate sound, loud guitars driving drums and Jizzy Pearl’s trademark vocals—a scorcher from beginning to end!  
 
Acid Babe 
This is a love song in the best tradition! Sunset strip hard rockin’ anthem with Jizzy baring his soul! Drums and loud guitars seal the deal! Love is alive! 
 
Gonna Take You Higher 
A psychedelic journey through the mind of rocket engineer/occultist Jack Parsons, it’s the Book of the Law spelled out in a hard rock anthem! Acoustic guitars and a drone-like guitar chorus bring this one home! 
 
Soul Mama 
Jizzy Pearl cranks out his love for the band AC/DC in this rock anthem reminiscent of ‘Back in Black’—heavy guitars and screeching vocals make for a hit tune for sure! 
 
Hard to Say Goodbye 
A homage to Jizzy Pearl’s late brother Bill who passed away in 2018 Hard to Say Goodbye is a heart-felt song that captures all the emotions of loss and regret.  
 
When You Gonna Come Home 
Girls who try too hard and get too crazy is the subject of this hard-hitting tune. An epic journey from hard rock beginning to psychedelic Beatle-like ending this one is a gem! 
 
Last Chance 
A ballad in true Love/Hate fashion LAST CHANCE takes the listener on a humorous and sarcastic journey through the trappings of love and loss. Another hit!  
 
Bruised And Battered 
A cautionary tale of drinking too much and not remembering the morning after BRUISED AND BATTERED is a song in the tradition of Love/Hate drinking songs like ‘Fuel to Run’ and ‘One More Round’—when you play you gotta pay! 
 
Wanna Be Somebody 
Girls who come out to Hollywood to seek fame and fortune often end up on the wrong side and this song captures it brilliantly. This one delivers a solid groove and a bad-ass chorus–A heavy hitter for sure! 
 
Lonely Days Are Gone 
Another personal Jizzy Pearl song about love and relationships in 2022—reminiscent of Ted Nugent ‘Stranglehold’ it’s a seven-minute non-stop heavy hitter with a crazy ending! 

JIZZY PEARL’S LOVE/HATE has been a staple on the rock scene since their first record BLACK OUT IN THE RED ROOM earned them “Best record of the Year 1990” from Kerrang! and Metal Hammer magazines.

Stream/buy Hell, CA HERE

LOVE/HATE has been a fixture on the Hollywood Sunset Strip since they released their debut album on Columbia Records BLACKOUT IN THE RED ROOM in 1990. BLACKOUT IN THE RED ROOM received much critical acclaim and was awarded “Best Record of the Year” from both Kerrang! and Metal Hammer magazines. The original LOVE/HATE released five records in the 1990’s and toured with such bands as Skid Row, Dio, Ozzy Osbourne & AC/DC.
 
Since that time, singer Jizzy Pearl has kept the band alive with his own version, JIZZY PEARL’S LOVE/HATE, and at the same time played, recorded and toured with such platinum artists as RATT, L.A. Guns, Steven Adler and currently Quiet Riot. Jizzy Pearl has released five solo records as well, including 2018’s Frontiers record ALL YOU NEED IS SOUL. 

Mexican CRS (Aka Cirrosis) Release New Single ‘El Enemigo Siempre He Sido Yo’

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Mexican groove death metal band CRS, also known as Cirrosis, presents a new single in spanish “El enemigo  siempre he sido yo”. The pioneer band of the technical brutal genre in Mexico, formed in 1991, release this single along a promo videoclip, just a few months after they announced the addition as official member of the virtuoso bassist Kello Gonzalez (Parazit, Nata).

CRS strengthens their well-known and indisputable sound quality and attention to detail, that easily place them on the international map, but also it evidences that their strength is composition. Quite original, powerful and intense riffs with structures that, although they are melodic and clear, presents syncopated and very technical rhythms, an explosion of sounds that please the ear and at the same time arouse the fury that only good metal makes. There is no abuse of classic resources in the song but they add sounds that aren´t so common these days, like a distorted bass solo by Kello.

“El enemigo siempre he sido yo” shows that to make brutal music it´s not necessary to abuse of blast beats. Sir Oz seems to be angry as hell, his growls are heartbreaking and the message is harsh and direct.

The videoclip was illustrated by Gabo Sandoval who also was behind the cover of this single, an amazing and beautiful art. About his work, Gabo comments: “It´s a pleasure to make a team with creative people, since the first time I listened the track and the power of the song, images arose by itself, I did my own interpretation almost spontaneously, I´m very satisfied with the result”.

The video and animation director was Maldos (Lethal Creation) who also has worked for several Mexican metal bands. The video clip contains elements that make it different, particularly, cameos from band members.

In relation to the new single, SIR OZ, vocalist and founder member of the band tells us: “El enemigo siempre he sido yo” is an important song for us, not only because of its musical proposal that get closer to our first studio album . “Reciclando Desesperación” (1999, Independent; Concrete Records 2014) but because of the lyric. The song talks about of selfish sociopaths who attack with envy, people who create an unrealistic scenario where they assume us, consciously or unconsciously, as their enemies… they are frustrated mythomaniac pigs who behind our backs, discredit, slander and plot us to make us look bad in front of others.”

Francisco “Chucky” Oroz, founder guitarist and producer of the band, comments: “I´m very, very happy with the sound achieved in this song; the addition of Kello’s bass harmonize perfectly with our guitars and drums. Also, it´s the first collaboration in composition with Kello and we cannot be more proud of the result. Tavo shows a very particular precision and strength in this song. We´re more than satisfied.”

In this regard, Kello Gonzalez, bassist of the band states: “I remember the first time I heard the main riff… I was completely hooked and ideas immediately came to me to work on it and put together more pieces of the puzzle. It kind of took me back to my mid-90s metal roots. Everything flowed very naturally, I was very satisfied with the process, as well as with the final result.”

CRS stays so quite about their future plans, it´s not known if this single will be part of a new album or not. There are also no statements regarding live performances.

The video premiered via Metal-Rules and can be found here.

DAVID REECE’s Early 90s Band BANGALORE CHOIR Release 3CD “All Or Nothing – The Complete Studio Albums” Boxset

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Available everywhere, David Reece‘s early 90s band BANGALORE CHOIR release the 3CD boxset “All Or Nothing – The Complete Studio Albums“.

Released via Global Rock Records, this set brings together all three of the bands studio albums “On Target” “Cadence” & “Metaphor“… plus bonus live tracks recorded live at the UK Firefest Festival in 2010… as an added bonus David himself adds a brief spoken-word track talking about each release.

Says David;
Greetings everyone from David Reece, I wanted to take a little time to give you some thoughts about the new 3CD Bangalore Choir box set release through Global Rock Records. As many of you know after leaving Accept I went back to L.A. with the sole determined mission of forming a double guitar driven group with heavy vocal harmonies and most of all… great songs. The group amazingly were offered a deal by nearly every major label in California after playing a maximum of nine shows over the period of around six months. I’m deeply proud of the creation and experiences that transpired working with so many great artist’s with so many characters and song-writing talents, it’s something I’ll always cherish. I really feel that Global rock records and Giles Lavery have created a true depiction of these three records and what they’ve meant to me and so many others.

Giles Lavery of Global Rock Records added:
It’s a real honour to bring together all these albums from David’s legendary band Bangalore Choir, we have worked hard to make this a very all-encompassing package for David’s fans, the layout and packaging is first rate and was with full collaboration with David himself.
I consider the debut album “On Target” as one of the finest albums of the hard rock genre, the cast of players and songwriters speaks for itself, everyone from the band themselves to Jon Bon Jovi, Aldo Nova and Steve Plunkett…all names i am sure you recognize!

The release is available at all major retailers and also as a limited edition with a signed card from David Reece himself direct from: http://www.globalrockrecords.com

Watch the “Loaded Gun” Video here:

More information at www.davidreeceofficial.info

Danish Vikings VANIR Unleash New Album “Sagas”

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From the Sagas of old, to the halls of Valhalla, from Danish and Germanic battlefields with their bloody battles and fierce warriors, Danish warriors VANIR are back and have put together, without compromise, a new epic album, with a fascination with our common origins, and the blood spilled throughout history. Few bands have more authority to do so: Vanir is one of Denmark’s most well-known and prominent Viking melodic death metal bands. The group has, since it’s inception, released five full-length albums very well received by the media and the avid supporters of the genre. But one can say, without much hesitation, their sixth effort “Sagas” is their best yet.

Written and recorded during the pandemics, mixed and mastered by Rune Stiassny (Iron Fire, ex-Saturnus), “Sagas” is mostly themed around Nordic mythology, but also has a song dedicated to one of the most important fantasy writers in history – J.R.R. Tolkien – who was himself greatly inspired by Nordic mythology and Denmark. On the other hand, a song such as “Black Clad”, has a double-edge sword: it is written as a tribute to the Norse god Brage, but also as a tribute to the fans of metal. The fans that support the scene and who will be the backbone of the live scene in the post-pandemic. Martin Rubini, Vanir’s vocalist, comments: “During the pandemic the world of music was turned upside down, this album has been our anchor in the creative part of our lives in a period where all our shows was cancelled and we still needed to be creative and do what we enjoy, playing metal. With “Sagas” we continue the route we laid out with “Aldar Rök” and “Allfather” and the vision we have for Vanir”.

Such is the Vanir approach to themes in 2022: melodic and fierce soundscapes, with lyrical strings tied to mythology and heathen paganism, but not ending there. “Sagas” artwork portraits this with a mixture of various Norse mythical imageries. It is inspired by the idea of fate and the Norns, which are here interpreted as a singular being, displaying various aspects of fate, while intertwined in its threads. It shows an elegant and feminine and strong imagery. The artwork was done by the bassist Lars Bundvad. “For this album, I didn’t write any music”, he explains. “Having been sidelined due to the pandemic – my immune system is not terribly robust – I wanted to go the extra mile and push myself for the artwork. The Norn portraits a strong feminine character and a sage who holds both wisdom and power. And I’m very happy with the result”.

“Sagas” is out now on CD, LP (two different colours, each limited to 300 units) and digital formats via Mighty Music. Orders can be placed here.