THUNDER Release New Single & Lyric Video ‘Across The Nation’

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For the third single from Dopamine, THUNDER roar back with the album’s most metallic song, the pulverising Across The Nation. 

When normal service resumes and the band embark on a run of arena shows in May 2022, it is going to be a spectacle like no other. This song makes that clear, explains Luke. “This is a very direct song, about being in a band but not being able to tour. The frustration we feel because of that is huge, so we’re very much looking forward to the time when we can get out there and play. We managed to get two Christmas gigs done at the end of last year, and it was so great to be back on stage. It was emotional for the crowd as well as us: for a lot of people who came along, it was the first time they’d been out in about 18 months!”

Watch / listen HERE.

‘Dopamine’ is Thunder’s first ever double album, consisting of 16 tracks, and comes at the perfect time for Thunder, whose line-up for the last quarter-century and more has been Luke and Danny Bowes (singer), plus Ben Matthews (guitar and keyboards), Chris Childs (bass) and Harry James (drums). 

They’ve been riding a wave of success since their 2015 comeback album Wonder Days, releasing the acclaimed All The Right Noises last year, with Classic Rock speculating that it could be the band’s best album yet.. The record went Top 3 in the UK Albums Chart; a quite incredible feat for a British hard rock band into their 4th decade. 

Thunder are at the very peak of their considerable form, still offering fans doses of ‘Dopamine’ after all these years. 
The album will be available in CD and double LP vinyl, with exclusive lenticular cover versions available only from the Thunder online store. 

Thunder will also embark upon a UK arena tour in May 2022, including a date at London’s OVO Arena Wembley. 

Tracklisting:

CD1 / LP1

  1. The Western Sky
  2. One Day We’ll Be Free Again
  3. Even If It Takes a Lifetime
  4. Black
  5. Unraveling
  6. The Dead City
  7. Last Orders
  8. All the Way

CD2 / LP2

  1. Dancing in the Sunshine
  2. Big Pink Supermoon
  3. Across the Nation
  4. Just a Grifter
  5. I Don’t Believe the World
  6. Disconnected
  7. Is Anybody Out There?
  8. No Smoke Without Fire

THUNDER ON TOUR IN MAY 2022
Saturday 21st May          Glasgow SEC Armadillo
Sunday 22nd May           Leeds First Direct Arena
Thursday 26th May         Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
Friday 27th May              Birmingham Resorts World Arena
Saturday 28th May.         London OVO Arena Wembley

Tickets are on sale now at:
aegpresents.co.uk/thunder
axs.com
tickemaster.co.uk

ASHES OF ARES Release Official Video for ‘Emperors and Fools’

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ASHES OF ARES have released their new official video for their latest album’s title track “Emperors and Fools”, which released on January 21, 2022 via ROAR! Rock of Angels Records!

Get “Emperors and Fools” here: https://bit.ly/ashes_of_ares_emperors_and_fools

Watch the video here:

Music & Lyrics by Matt Barlow, Freddie Vidales
Matt Barlow filmed by David Brodsky and Allison Woest for My Good Eye: Music Visuals
Freddie Vidales filmed by Adon Fanion
Produced by Allison Woest (Barlow) and Adon Fanion (Vidales)
Edited by Brandon Yeagley, Allison Woest, and David Brodsky
Production Assistant: Robb Brown
Special Thanks to Adam Kerrick and Grant Kerrick

“Emperors and Fools” was released on January 21, 2022 as digipak CD and digital streaming and download format and on March 5, 2022 as limited Turquoise/Black Splatter Vinyl (300 copies worldwide), limited Red/Black Splatter Vinyl (300 copies worldwide).

Ashes Of Ares:
Matt Barlow – Vocals
Freddie Vidales – Guitars, Bass
Guest: Van Williams – Drums

17 CRASH Sign with Rockshots Records for Release of Fourth Studio Album “Stamina”

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Rockshots Records is proud to announce their signing of Tuscan, Italy’s 17 CRASH for their fourth studio album “Stamina” to be released Winter 2022.

Driven by the passion of drummer Phil Hill and singer Ros Crash, 17 Crash began their crazy journey back in 2011.

At an earlier stage of their career, 17 Crash were a true and vibrant synonym of vintage 80s LA Glam Rock Style: big hair, leather pants and loud guitars. Distinctive attire and growling sounds finally merged into the debut album “Reading Your Dirty Minds” (2015). Right after their first release, the band toured extensively throughout the Italian peninsula while making sure the name of the band was being heard.

Evolving and exploring new sounds, it didn’t take that long until they found what they were looking for with the release of the second studio album “Hit The Prey” (2018). Finding the right balance between the 80s sound and modern AOR, the new record marked a significant turning point both in terms of musicianship and career approach.

Another two years of touring passed until a further stage of evolution with their third album “Through Hell And Back” (2020) reconfirming previous collaboration with long-esteemed colleagues Alessio Lucatti in production and Simone Mularoni for mixing and mastering. The third chapter written by 17 Crash featured groovy heavy riffs, polished sounds and even sharper tunes, effectively establishing the band as a true landmark not only within national borders, but in the international hard & heavy landscape as well.

2022 will witness the release of the fourth album “Stamina”, a much more complex and profound piece of work written entirely during the endless lockdowns from the 2020 pandemic that the world experienced. It will be 80s rock crossed with a particular duality between human struggle and the will to fight and resist against all the odds. It might seem that 17 Crash have come a long way, but rest assured they are just warming up for what’s to come.

For this band’s new adventure, 17 Crash also announces a new member to the family: bassist Alba Nasoni, alias The Mess Mistress.

To listen to 17 Crash‘s previous releases, please visit the following link: ​Spotify

ROTTING CHRIST Announce ‘Holy Mountain’ Flexi Disc Exclusive

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Greek metal legends ROTTING CHRIST have partnered with Decibel Magazine for the exclusive flexi disc release of their brand new single, “Holy Mountain”, which features Lars Nedland of BORKNAGAR to celebrate the bands’ upcoming tour together. To snag this special item, be sure to get a deluxe Decibel subscription by June 1 at THIS LOCATION.

ROTTING CHRIST will be making a live debut of “Holy Mountain” during their headlining set on the Devastation on the Nation tour! The trek will kick off on April 21 in Berkeley, CA and will conclude in Los Angeles, CA on May 22! Chicago, IL and Brooklyn, NY are already SOLD OUT! Tickets can be found HERE.

ROTTING CHRIST is supporting their critically-acclaimed record, ‘The Heretics,’ which was released in early 2019 and can be ordered, downloaded, and streamed HERE.

ROTTING CHRIST (Devastation on the Nation w/ Borknagar, Abigail Williams, Ghost Bath + Stormruler)
04/21: Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone [TICKETS]
04/22: Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom [TICKETS]
04/23: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre [TICKETS]
04/24: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon [TICKETS]
04/26: Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall [TICKETS]
04/27: Denver, CO @ The Roxy Theater [TICKETS]
04/28: Kansas City, MO @ BLVD [TICKETS]
04/29: Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre [TICKETS]
04/30: Chicago, IL @ Reggies **SOLD OUT**
05/01: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary [TICKETS]
05/03: Toronto, ON @ Lees Palace [TICKETS]
05/04: Montreal, QC @ Foufounes Electriques [TICKETS]
05/05: Quebec City, QC @ Imperial [TICKETS]
05/06: Manchester, NH @ Jewel [TICKETS]
05/07: Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus Bar **SOLD OUT**
05/07: Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus Bar **late show // doors @ 11:00 PM** [TICKETS]
05/08: Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage [TICKETS]
05/10: Greensboro, NC @ Blind Tiger [TICKETS]
05/11: Nashville, TN @ Exit/In [TICKETS]
05/12: Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco [TICKETS]
05/13: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell) [TICKETS]
05/14: Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum [TICKETS]
05/16: Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall [TICKETS]
05/17: Fort Worth, TX @ Haltom Theater [TICKETS]
05/18: Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live [TICKETS]
05/19: El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar [TICKETS]
05/20: Phoenix, AZ @ Nile Theater [TICKETS]
05/21: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick [TICKETS]
05/22: Los Angeles, CA @ 1720 [TICKETS]

ICYMI: In 2020, brothers Sakis and Themmis Tolis were bestowed the immortal honor of having a newly discovered fossil species named after them! Two researchers from the Natural History Museum in Luxembourg,  Dr. Ben Thuy and and Dr. Lea Numberger, recently found a new brittle-star species and decided to name it “Brezinacantha Tolis” in honor of the Tolis brothers. More info on the discovery and its etymology can be found HERE.

ROTTING CHRIST previously revealed a coveted collaboration with the creators of the PS4 game “Mortal Shell,” which featured the band’s epic track “Χ Ξ Σ (666)” in the official trailer! The game was released worldwide in August of 2020. The trailer can be seen at THIS LOCATION.

It’s not ROTTING CHRIST‘s first encounter with the gaming industry. The band was discovered on a poster in the game ‘The Last of Us Part 2’ along with label mates HORRENDOUS!

French TARLD Reveal New Album And Single ‘Trapped’

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Highly-rated French melodic hardcore quartet, The Amsterdam Red Light District (TARLD), have revealed the artwork of their forthcoming album, Trapped, with the video of the title-track single.

Trapped‘s unique, hand-drawn ballpoint artwork was created by Wayne Danza. Watch the brilliant time-lapse creation video below.

Trapped will be released 6th May.
Pre-order and stream Trapped here: https://www.trapped-album-pre-order
Pre-save Trapped on all streaming platforms here: https://tarld.bfan.link/trapped-2

‘Trapped’ follows TARLD‘s searing previous singles ‘Happy Ending’ and ‘Good Intentions’, featuring Drew York from Stray From The Path. View here: https://youtu.be/hfPHU6ABfCU

Tracklisting:

1: THREATENED GENERATION (Feat. Yukina from Hanabie [Japan])
2: GOOD INTENTIONS (Feat. Drew York from Stray From The Path [USA])
3: NOT THE ONLY ONE
4: HAPPY ENDING
5: BORN TO BE GREAT (Feat. Mat Bastard from Skip The Use [France])
6: NOT SO INNOCENT
7: FREEDOM IS A MOVEMENT
8: TRAPPED
9: FAIR WEATHER FRIENDS
10: NO PLACE LIKE HOME

A bastion of righteous anger in their home country, TARLD are widely-regarded following the release of the debut Gone For a While and their second LP Sapere Aude. Hailing from Lyon, the band are first and foremost a live band; a frenzied tour-de-force of melodic energy. Influenced by bands such as Refused, Fever 333, Raised Fist and their collaborators in Stray From The Path, TARLD have shared the stage with many big names in the punk scene, touring Europe and Japan and performing at Hellfest, Jera on Air, Resurrection Festival, Groezrock and many more. 

Primarily inspired by Enlightenment values, TARLD‘s music advocates liberty, progress, tolerance and fraternity. The band now return with their thumping new record Trapped, which features Drew York, Yukina from Japanese metalcore band Hanabie, and Mat Bastard from acclaimed French rock band Skip the Use.

FAREWELL TO FEAR Release New Single ‘Played Again’

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U.S. rockers FAREWELL TO FEAR returned to the scene armed with two cracking new singles,  ‘Brainwashed’ and ‘Falling’, their first new material in over 12 months. FAREWELL TO FEAR are set to reignite the active rock market in 2022 with plenty of live shows and festival dates locked in.
 
The third single at bat from FAREWELL TO FEAR is rightfully titled ‘Played Again’, a track which takes the angst and experience of feeling used and channels it into a fist pumping anthem. Slashing guitar riffs compounded with Mike Craig’s Pantera-esque vocals punish the listener. Available now on all digital platforms, crank this one and feel empowered! 
 
FAREWELL TO FEAR was born out of the huge black hole that mainstream rock radio left during the absence of super rock stars like Metallica, Alice in Chains and Soundgarden. The band revisits an era with big rock riffs, big choruses and huge anthems for a new generation of rockers.

Stream/buy‘Played Again’ HERE

Their first full-length album New Blood, produced by Brett Hestla (Creed, Dark New Day), generated an incredible three singles on Sirius XM’s Octane channel, a rare feat for an unknown band. As well as landing them at #1 on Amazon’s Hot New Rock Singles chart and #8 on iTunes Rock chart, their debut album also earned them direct support from Howard Stern, including the rarest of moments on Stern’s show… airing an entire song as opposed to the normal 20 second snippet he usually shares. That track, a cover of Rihanna’s‘Diamonds’, recently eclipsed 2.5 million streams on Spotify. 

Inspired by the overwhelming success of New Blood, FARWELL TO FEAR released the Legacy EP, allowing them to seamlessly merge their skills and styles together to create heavy rock songs that deliver a strong punch to the gut, while staying melodic and delivering impactful lyrics hitting all ranges and octaves. 

Shortly following Legacy, the band released their Voices album. Voices was produced by Damien Starkey (Burn Season & Puddle of Mudd) and elevated the bands’ sound to a new level. Expect no stone unturned with this album! The highly anticipated single ‘Underneath my Skin’ landed at #29 on the Billboard Rock Indicator charts. The single sent a powerful sucker-punch with its message of love and obsession. It moves as an emotional gut-wrenching song that will inspire the devil within.

The band wasted no time spreading their new sound with the masses at various rock festivals, touring with artists such as Fozzy, Like A Storm, Palisades and Flaw throughout North America and Canada, including joining Chris Jericho/Fozzy and friends performing on the ‘Rockin and Wrestling Rager at Sea’ cruise.

Staying true to form, FAREWELL TO FEAR immediately went back into the studio amidst the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to release the ever timely single ‘I Won’t Be Your Tragedy’ which quickly shot to #21 on the Billboard Rock Indicator chart and eclipsed over 100K streams on Spotify in 3 months.

FAREWELL TO FEAR is set for an explosive 2022 and has already been invited to perform at the Rebel Rock Festival in Orlando, with Five Finger Death Punch, Limp Bizkit, I Prevail, Sevendust and many more!

FAREWELL TO FEAR is: 
Mike Craig – Vocals 
Tommy Gibbons – Guitars & Vocals 
Jimmy Adams – Drums 
Jeremy Sevens – Bass Guitars 
Bill Staley – Guitars & Vocals