Brazilian heavy metallers RF FORCE have released their highly anticipated debut album today! Featuring ten brand new tracks of traditional Heavy Metal, RF FORCE bring back the old school vibes we have come to love and deliver a mix of Dio, Judas Priest, Saxon and many bands from the 80’s era that altogether were responsible for the creation of a genre loved by fans for decades. To celebrate the release in glorious style, the band has released a brand new video clip for the track “Old School Metal”.
The band’s self-titled album is out now in Europe and the U.S. via Black Lion Records and in Brazil via Classic Metal Records and available for purchase at THIS LOCATION
Tracklist: 01.Fallen Angel 02.Old School Metal 03.Flying Dogs 04.The Beast and The Hunter 05.Creeps Of The World 06.In The Heart And Mind 07.Fighter 08.Will You Remember? 09.Beyond Life And Death 10.M.O.A.B.
Italian horror metal veterans CADAVERIA are some weeks away to releasing to the world their forthcoming sixth full-length record “Emptiness”.
Today CADAVERIA are premiering a lyric video for the album’s title-track. Watch and listen HERE!
Frontwoman Cadaveria comments: “The emptiness of which I speak is not the nothingness, is not the oblivion, but the cosmic emptiness, the 99.9% of the Universe, that we do not know and that, however, is not empty at all. And it is above all the emptiness of the mind, that I aspire to reach through meditation, the absence of thought, which sets free. So don’t be afraid of emptiness”
Whether you call them horror, gothic or dark metal, one thing is certain: in their 20+ years career CADAVERIA have become one of the most iconic bands of the Italian metal scene.
The “Emptiness” cover art, created by Roberto Toderico (Facebook / Instagram), can be seen below. Time To Kill Records will release the album on double LP, CD, cassette and digital formats on May 27th 2022.
01 – The Great Journey (04.55) 02 – Shamanic Path (05.10) 03 – Emptiness (05.00) 04 – The Woman Who Fell to Earth (05.52) 05 – Divination (03.07) 06 – Matryoshcada (05.09) 07 – Silver Rain (04.24) 08 – The Cure (04.52) 09 – Life After (04.35) 10 – La Casa dell’Anima (04.55) 11 – The Sky That Screams Above Us (05.33) 12 – * Return (04.04) – Deine Lakaien cover *bonus track, on the vinyl version only
CADAVERIA is the creative alter-ego of Italian-based metal singer Raffaella Rivarolo, better known by her stage name Cadaveria, one of the first women to hit the extreme metal scene in the early Nineties.
CADAVERIA band was founded in 2001 by Cadaveria herself and drummer Marçelo Santos, to freely express themselves as musicians and extreme artists.
Since CADAVERIA’s debut album The Shadows’ Madame (2002) the band’s style is labeled Horror Metal. Their personal sound is imbued with gloomy and sinister atmospheres and it mixes Black Metal with classical Heavy Metal, Death Metal and Gothic influences. The lyrics, scheming, hermetic and introspective, mirror the dark soul and the vexed personality of the singer Cadaveria.
2021 is a meaningful one for CADAVERIA band, as the band celebrate its 20 years of activity. A career that boasts five full length albums, some reissues, an EP (with Necrodeath), a retrospective double DVD and a huge support from fans of Central America, where CADAVERIA have made a series of headlining tours, between 2007 and 2015.
From 2012 on, with the release of the most recent albums Horror Metal and Silence, CADAVERIA have been engaged in many live dates that have seen them protagonists of different stages in Russia, Germany, France, Belgium, Romania, as well as numerous Italian shows as headliner and in support of Cradle of Filth, Arch Enemy and many more.
CADAVERIAhave recently released a series of new singles, that mark the band’s return to the scene after a long pause, during which the singer had to be treated for cancer.
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” 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.
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.”
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
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.
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.
American Anymen lineup Brett Sullivan (vocals, guitars, violin, bass), Scott Fragala (bass), James Knoerl (drums)
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 ) 