Massacre Records is happy to announce the signing of the Bay Area thrash metal legends TRAUMA!
Born in the California’s Bay Area in 1980, TRAUMA have since released three successful and well-acclaimed albums, and have assembled the strongest elements of seemingly disparate strains of metal, with passion and proficiency.
Now, vocalist Brian Allen, guitarists Steve Robello and Joe Fraulob, bassist Greg Christian and drummer Kris Gustofson are ready to unleash their fourth studio album “Awakening” in late August 2022 on Massacre Records, which promises to be a feast for all and offers hard-hitting metal galore!
Nick Palma released his new single “LANTERNS” to all major platforms along with the official music video!
Nick Palma is an American guitarist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Through years of honing his craft, he has developed a style that infuses strong melody, heavy rhythms, and blazing shred guitar. Born in the suburbs of New York, he knew at the age of 10 that music was his passion. Some of his early influences include Slash, Synyster Gates, Dimebag Darrell, Steve Vai, Jimmy Page and more.
Prior to his solo debut, Palma is best known for being the main songwriter and driving force behind the band Another Days Armor. Having formed the band in 2014 along with drummer Alec Keshishian, the band began to see success after years of hard work, perseverance, and learning how to navigate the music industry. After an abrupt hiatus of the band in 2020, he decided to push forward with a career in music, except without the constraints of others holding him back any longer.
Shortly after his decision to pursue a solo career, Palma took songs he had already written along with brand new ideas to write his first full length album with the help of Keshishian on drums. The debut single “The World Ends With You” is just a small taste of what to expect from the full length slated to release early next year. His main goal with his music is to make the listener feel the emotions rooted into the songs as they were written. “Music is a universal language and some of us who don’t sing have just as much to say” says Nick.
For two years, the world as most people knew it, was turned upside down. Ever since Covid-19 brought concerts and tours to a crashing halt, the global live music industry has been in a bind – band’s locked away, venues closed, tours postponed. But Covid-19 couldn’t kill rock n’ roll! ‘Masquerade: A True Rock ‘N Roll Experience’ is set for a full weekend of performances at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA.
Masquerade kicks-off on Thursday, July 28th with Michael Grant & The Assassins with special guests Whiskey Grin, Steel City and more. The full-blown 2022 Masquerade begins on Friday, July 29th and includes Rock and Roll Hall Fame Inductee, Steven Adler, Beasto Blanco, Dirty Looks, Pretty Boy Floyd, supergroup Tokyo Motor Fist, Spread Eagle and more!
Saturday, July 29th features Autograph, Killer Dwarfs, Hurricane, Tora Tora, Roxy Blue, Every Mother’s Nightmare and more – making this an ‘80s arena rock experience!
Three-day GA and VIP tickets are now on sale. In addition, a ‘Balls Out Blitz’ is being offered that includes VIP and additional special perks all weekend!
For more information, visit 2300 Arena’s online ticket sales at: 2300arena.showare.com
BLE principle, Brad Lee is excited to see the event coming together. “We are thrilled to finally have live shows coming back and we are taking things to the next level with ‘Masquerade.’ We have something for everyone who grew up with ‘80s rock as well as a new generation of younger fans who have embraced the excitement of this rock genre!”
Season of Mist are proud to announce the signing of progressive hard rock outfit BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE. The UK trio will release their brand new album via Season of Mist in 2023 and have this to say about the collaboration:
“We’re super excited about our new partnership with Season of Mist! Michael [Berberian – label owner] and his dedicated team share our passion for incredible heavy music and have an inspiring vision about where we can take the band. We can’t wait for the next chapter of Black Orchid Empire to unfold.“
For a glimpse of things to come, check out BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE on Spotify HERE
BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE create huge, memorable rock music that combines heavy-hitting savagery with intense melodic beauty. Their technical, fearlessly complex grooves and gigantic sing-along choruses have already earned them a widespread fanbase.
A ferociously tight live band, BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE have toured Europe and the UK extensively, supporting Skunk Anansie, HED p.e, INME and Black Map as well as festival slots at Download, Standon Calling and Planet Rockstock. Black Orchid Empire have sealed the bands reputation as a force to be reckoned with.
Having released their debut album ‘Archetype’ (2016) to universal acclaim, Black Orchid Empire signed with German label Long Branch Records to release the follow up albums ‘Yugen’ (2018) and ‘Semaphore’ (2020). Both albums received stellar reviews and over 1,000,000+ combined streams.
The band are now looking ahead to the future with their next album, which will be released by Season of Mist, that sees them continue to push the musical envelope.
Line up: Paul Visser: Vocals / Guitar Dave Ferguson: Bass / Vocals Billy Freedom: Drums
BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE live 03 July 22 Winthorpe (UK) UK Tech Fest 2022 30 July 22 Guildford (UK) RADAR Fest 2022 20 Sep 22 Rotterdam (NL) V11 21 Sep 22 Berlin (DE) Cassiopeia 22 Sep 22 Munich (DE) Kranhalle 23 Sep 22 Koln (DE) MTC 24 Sept 22 Hamburg (DE) Reeperbahn Festival 25 Sept 22 Leipzig (DE) Naumanns
Swedish Black Metal horde DEVILS TAIL will release their first full-length album “Desolation” on July 1st 2022 via Non Serviam Records. This opus is an epic journey across black metal with the band’s very own, unique flare to it.
“Desolation” will be released as digipak CD and digital.
The band comments: ”Desolation” is our first fullength album and we are very proud of what it has become. We have worked hard to get the right energy and atmosphere. Heljarmadr (Dark Funeral, Grá) has done the mixing and mastering, he is also the co producer of the album. It is because of him that ”Desolation” has got it’s dark and barren atmosphere, and we are really looking forward to working with him in the future as well. It is a pleasure to work with someone who is able to extend our thoughts and ideas the way he does!
The album was recorded duruing 2020-2021 at Subhuman Studios, Ed-Sweden. Engineered by Erik Bäck.
The artwork and layout is created by Vilhelm Thoresson @villethore, who has really captured what we were looking for, coldness, minimalism and reflection.
We are very proud to be able to work with Non Serviam Records on this album, they are all about artistic freedom and letting us focus on what we do best! – Devils Tail, May 2022
The track listing reads as follows:
1 – Intro/Infinity 2 – Eternal Life 3 – Creeping Terror 4 – At The Crossroads 5 – I am The Wolf 6 – Master Of Salvation 7 – Power From The Dead
Devils Tail are: Erik (guitars, bass, drums) Jimmy (vocals)
Irish Viking Metal/Norse Pagan Rockers REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS Frontman Ren Marabou has posted online the 17th episode of Metal Podcast ‘SAGAS’ in collaboration with Corban Skipwith AKA ‘Serpent Tongue’, this week discussing the 2007 album “The Cleansing” by SUICIDE SILENCE 🔥🤘🏻!
“Welcome back to the SAGAS Metal Podcast where today we talk about the 2007 release “The Cleansing” by SUICIDE SILENCE. This album is the definition of brutality and in a sad yet powerful way shows the legacy and career of Mitch Lucker (R.I.P)!”
Also catch episodes every Sunday at 3pm est on Inner Demon Radio and on the United Music Mafia Roku/Amazon Channel.
In earlier SAGAS episodes, Ren and Serpent Tongue were discussing about the great albums of Amorphis, Ghostmane, Celtic Hills, Pantera, Mastodon, Aztlan, Gloryhammer, Nails, Insomnium, Sunn O))), In Flames, Cradle Of Filth, Megadeth, Dimmu Borgir, Him, and last but not least, Ren Marabou and the Berserkers. In case you missed, check them out at THIS LOCATION.
Remember also to check out REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS’ weekly segments for fans and Heathen Tribe lovers at https://www.facebook.com/renmarabou!
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. The band’s next album ‘Tales Of Rune’ will come out this Summer. More information TBA.
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ) 