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HAGALAS Release Lyric Video ‘As a Unit’, New EP Out Now

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April 4th, Melodic death quintet HAGALAS from Jyväskylä Finland, released their second EP. Thematically the EP follows the already published single Destination: Genocide, being very topical regarding the current world situation. War, refugeedom and the struggle of humanity are mirror images of the songs to be published. The release contains four songs, including the month ago published Destination: Genocide, which recieved great overall ratings and media feedback.

New lyric video ‘As a Unit’ is also released and it’s available here:

The band comments:
“As A Unit, the title track, paints a picture of war and brotherhood. Focusing on how a single combatant cannot make a difference. How you fight and die as a unit. The song also makes note of the scars you receive in war. And they are for life. An official lyrics video has also been released for the title track.

The EP also contains the songs Rampant and Animal Farm, from which the former sends a message to the oppressor not to get used to unconditional power. Revolution and reprisal for freedom are inevitable. Animal Farms message is that you are living your life as a faceless slave, your worth measured in taxes paid per critical questions asked. Embracing the invisible shackles. Thanking your tyrant with a wide smile and tightening the blindfold as you step over the edge. Desination: Genocide describes the consequences of people sitting on their hands, while society spirals to dystopic totalitarianism. Picturing life is good, while standing on an invisible conveyor belt, eyes shut, trusting autocrats to decide what is best for all.”

Listen to As a Unit EP:
Bandcamp: https://hagalas.bandcamp.com
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/35FUgHK
Apple Music: https://apple.co/38dd4yL
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B09RTGPJ7G
Tidal: https://listen.tidal.com/album/215328726
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/artist/14340141

With the publishing of the EP Hagalas goes on a live tour.

18.4. Lappeenranta, Musta Wappu, Kellari
18.5. Helsinki, Bar Loose
19.5. Jyväskylä, Ilokivi
20.5. Kuopio, Ottopoika
21.5. Tampere, Varjobaari

The live shows are carried out with Shadecrown (FIN), Veriteras (Seattle, USA), Soulglass(FIN) and Warfarer (FIN).

As A Unit EP was recorded in the Fall of 2021 in an old cottage at the shore of Lake Päijänne with Samuli Raappana from Tuuliajo in charge of recording and mixing. The EP was mastered in Sweden by Tony Lindgren from Fascination Street Studios. The songs themselves are composed and arranged by Hagalas.

Our method for songwriting is to gather up to the musical man-cave and start playing. Due to these test-sessions and countless hours of input, the band is in peak performance and ready to bring in the show, which you can measure yourself by coming to the live concerts this spring!

Hagalas – As a Unit (EP 2022)

Rampant
Animal Farm
Destination: Genocide
As A Unit

EP cover by: Marko Taali

FALLEN ARISE Frontlady Talks Band’s Songwriting Process, Influences, Current Goth Metal Scene + More

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Just recently, Athens based Symphonic Metallers FALLEN ARISE‘s frontlady Fiona was live interviewed by Radio J.App‘s Emergy Broadcasting show, talking about her entrance in the band, songwriting process, the band’s influences, the current goth metal scene + more.

In case you missed it, the interview is now streaming below.

https://fb.watch/c89A3goybr

FALLEN ARISE released their latest effort “Enigma” in 2020, get your copy at https://smarturl.it/enigmafallenarise

FALLEN ARISE were formed in 2009, combining a theatrical atmosphere with a progressive approach and a heavy-metal-alike heaviness. So far, FALLEN ARISE have toured across Europe and Russia with established acts including: Nightwish, Fates Warning, Paradise Lost, Destruction, Sepultura, Skindred, Moonspell, Serenity, Leave’s Eyes, Xandria, Katatonia, Pain of Salvation and Insah.

Watch the videos:
From “Enigma” (Roar 2020)
‘Embers’ Official video – https://youtu.be/Bdn7DbvcGc0
‘Reborn’ Official Video – https://youtu.be/ecXbypIMGec
‘Enigma’ Lyric Video – https://youtu.be/fTaWaGbNAcg
‘Forever Winter’ Lyric Video – https://youtu.be/R6jjJzcpcLs

Form “Adeline” (Roar 2015)
‘White Crystal Angel’ Official Video – https://youtu.be/6npIAHxgvsM
‘My Last Breath’ Lyric Video – https://youtu.be/kG-oPrVoX9Y
‘The Curse Of Adeline’ Lyric Video – https://youtu.be/lh5dNhlDX8Y

From “Ethereal” (NoiseHead 2013)
‘Eternity’ Official Video – https://youtu.be/3V3r0BPJl8A

FALLEN ARISE line-up:
Fiona Creaby – vocals
Vlasis K. – vocals
Gus Dibelas – keyboards
MariosK – drums
Spyros Vasilakis – guitar
Jason Ioakeim – bass

More information at:
BAND: https://www.fallenariseofficial.com | https://www.facebook.com/fallenarise
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreenproduction.com
LABEL: https://roar.gr

CRASHDÏET Announce New Album “Automaton”, Release Single And Video ‘Together Whatever’

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One of the biggest names in the glam metal/sleaze rock scene, CRASHDÏET, announce the release of their upcoming album, Automaton, available for pre-sale now on digital, CD and vinyl, through Crusader Records/Golden Robot Records. The digital and CD are set to drop on April 29, with limited edition coloured vinyl due for release on September 9.

To celebrate the pre-sale of Automaton, CRASHDÏET serve up another delicacy in the form of a new single and video, ‘Together Whatever’, which is available now on all digital platforms.

‘Together Whatever’ is a true party anthem! Exploding with raging guitars and scorching vocals, it’s a tribute to the decadent good old days and the band’s early roots.

Listen to ‘Together Whatever’ HERE

Just like a gigantic robotic machine with pre-determined instructions, failure was never an option…

No matter what obstacles may have come their way in the past, CRASHDÏET have always marched forward, delivering their own style of Sleaze Metal they have become so well known for. Automaton contains 12 powerful sing-along anthems with massive drums, guitars, bass, and powering vocals (including a surprise special guest and a haunting voice from the past).

AUTOMATON TRACK LISTING

Automaton
Together Whatever
Shine On
No Man’s Land
Darker Minds
Dead Crusade
Powerline (feat. Michael Starr)
Resurrection Of The Damned
We Die Hard
Shell Shock
Unbroken
I Can’t Move On (Without You)

Pre-order/add/save ‘Automaton’ HERE

CRASHDÏET TOUR DATES

04.05.2022 Stockholm Sweden Debaser strand
06.05.2022 Oslo Norway John Dee
08.05.2022 Copenhagen Denmark Pumpehuset
09.05.2022 Gothenburg Sweden Pustervik
12.05.2022 Blizen Belgium South Of Heaven
13.05.2022 De Verlichte Geest Belgium Roeselare
14.05.2022 Rotterdam Netherlands L Baroeg
15.05.2022 Breda Netherlands Bel Air
17.05.2022 Leeds U.K. Key Club
19.05.2022 Wolverhampton U.K. Robin 2
20.05.2022 Machynlleth U.K. Lion
21.05.2022 Call of the Wild festival Lincoln U.K.
22.05.2022 Edinburgh U.K. Bannermans
25.05.2022 Madrid Spain Story live
26.05.2022 Barcelona Spain Bóveda
28.05.2022 Milan Italy Legend club (only local support)
30.05.2022 Munich Germany Backstage
31.05.2022 Cologne Germany Helios
02.06.2022 Hamburg Germany headcrash
03.06.2022 Berlin Germany Badehaus
04.06.2022 Lichtenfels Germany Paunchy Cats

Tickets: http://www.crashdiet.org/tour

With the motto “go big or stay home” CRASHDÏET formed in Stockholm, Sweden, back in the year 2000 and brought in the new millennium with full-throttle speed and excess.

CRASHDÏET released their critically acclaimed debut album Rest in Sleaze in 2005, giving them a spring of success in their home country of Sweden and abroad.

Shortly after, their frontman Dave Lepard was found dead at his home, the result of a tragic suicide in January 2006.

With a career littered with abuse, tragic deaths and line-up changes, it nearly ended the band more than once, but they’ve become known for picking up the pieces and returning to the scene of the crime…every time.

The surviving band members and new blood have carried the glam-metal sleaze-rock torch ever since, touring the world and releasing many acclaimed studio albums.

Multi-Platinum, Grammy Nominated SALIVA Release New Single ‘Revelation Man’

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Multi-Platinum, Grammy nominated SALIVA are back with their first new music in 4 years. The first track, “Revelation Man,” is very personal to singer Bobby Amaru who states, “Revelation man is about a guy who couldn’t accept the struggles of his own addictions. He had to hit rock bottom to see the light. When I say “had to die to find a revelation.” I don’t mean dying literally but there were moments in my life where I felt like I had. It particularly relates with me because of my sobriety of 3 1/2 years. I went through a lot of things before I got sober. “

“Revelation Man” can be streamed/downloaded at: https://orcd.co/revelationman

Saliva will continue to release tracks and ultimately a full album in 2022. The new music has a contemporary feel but sticks to the blue collar roots that their fans love.

After acquiring front man Bobby Amaru in 2011, Saliva became infused with new blood, energy, and spirit. The same energy launched Saliva’s career in 2001 with the release, _Every Six Seconds – a certified Double Platinum-selling album, containing the hits, “Click Click Boom” and 2002 Grammy nominated, “Your Disease.” Saliva’s in-your-face, anthemic writing style continued with a certified Gold-selling album *Back in to Your System_ with hits: “Always,” “Raise Up,” and the Nikki Sixx co-written, “Rest In Pieces.”*

Upon adding former Shinedown and Fuel bassist, Brad Stewart, as a permanent member, Saliva solidified their new lineup consisting of: Wayne Swinny, Paul Crosby, and Amaru.

THE DRIPPERS Share New Music Video ‘No Stars’

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Swedish action rock outfit THE DRIPPERS have released their second full-length studio album “Scandinavian Thunder” during the winter of 2021. Following the success of their praised debut album “Action Rock” from 2019, the Gothenburg power trio returned with an album that’s more furious and action-packed than ever before. With all knobs turned to eleven, the band delivers an uncompromising discharge of raw power. From the said album, the band has now released a brand new music video for the track “No Stars”.

Frontman Viktor Skatt comments:
“No Stars is the third single from The Drippers second album Scandinavian Thunder, produced and mixed in Sunlight Studio by Tomas Skogsberg (The Hellacopters, Entombed, Gluecifer, Backyard Babies etc.). The video was filmed in Göteborg by Eric Rosén (director, editor) and is loosely based on the song’s lyrics, which cover heavy subjects such as substance abuse and mental health from a close to psychotic first-person perspective. We wanted it to be creepy and a little random, so we just went with every stupid idea we had. Twin Peaks horror, fish egg spread Carbonara, Dräpare drinks (a classic Swedish mix with Vodka and Baileys) and the FORCE! It all fits in the chaotic Rock N Roll nightmare that is The Drippers.“

“Scandinavian Thunder” is out now on The Sign Records.

SUPREME UNBEING Release New Single ‘The Devil Smiles’

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SUPREME UNBEING is a mysterious 5-piece metal band led by vocalist/prophet Zac Red, with his fellow prophets D.Vine (Lead Guitar), D.Sciple (Rhythm Guitar), Unknown (Bass) and Al Mytee (Drums). Although the band just recently transformed from animated characters into real flesh and blood entities, their impact has been felt in the physical domain since the release (October 2020) of their debut full-length album Enter Reality which garnered an 8/10 rating in Metal Hammer (Greece) and a 3rd place in “Album of the Year 2020” according to the readers of Sweden Rock Magazine, amongst other noteworthy accomplishments such landing Spotify Editorial Playlist placements on Thrashers and New Metal Tracks, and combining a staggering +10 million digital and video streams since their debut.

With all the success, the bands greed has started to grow even further, to the point that they recently sold their souls to the Devil in order to reach a broader audience. The Devil betrayed the band (to no one’s surprise!) and left the band to rot in their own greed until today, April 1, 2022, when the band released their fourth, devil-fooling, single – The Devil Smiles – from their upcoming, second, full-length album Enduring Physicality (to be released 5.5.22).

“As the population is ever-increasing, people grow up, and behave as lifeless puppets programmed to think and act in a certain pre-disposed way thinking that publicly recognized success is the aim of their lives. Yes, we all long for success, and everyone can reach their success. But there is no easy way to success, you have to work hard, be focused, and dedicated to your cause, if you want that spotlight to shine on yourself, and bask in the perceived glory of success. Some people try to cheat their way in life, cheat their way to success. How far will you go to reach your success? Will you make the Devil smile?” Says Zac Red

Following the success of previous singles Savior (Feb 25, 2022), Hide The Beast (Nov 26, 2021) & Face Of Evil (Oct 22, 2021), which already have combined +3 million views on Youtube, since their respective release dates, Supreme Unbeing continues to challenge you to not only enjoy music by singing and dancing along in an ignorant bliss, but to also study the lyrics closely to raise your level of self-awareness. With Swedish actor Dragomir Mrsic (known from Snabba Cash, and Edge Of Tomorrow co-starred along Tom Cruise) continuing to portray different characters in the “mini-series” that the Supreme Unbeing music videos are leading to, he is joined this time by Swedish MMA-fighters Samuel Ericsson & Camila Rivarola who will be trying to give the other a pounding to avoid the flames of hell.

“Don’t be a drone, explore your own thoughts, and explore this reality. You can be anyone you want, and achieve anything you want, no devil needed – Make Yourself Smile.” Says Dragomir Mrsic

Mixed and mastered by grammy award-nominated producer & mix engineer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Arch Enemy, Amaranthe, Evergray and countless more), the track is available today on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and all major streaming services.

“Remember this – you are not your body; you are your mind.” concludes Zac Red of Supreme Unbeing.