OBSIDIOUS Release Brand New Single ‘Bound by Fire’

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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.

AMERICAN ANYMEN Release New Music Video & Single ‘Expert of Nothing’

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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.

Pre-order / Pre-save Cities Changing Names at https://ffm.to/citiescn

American Anymen lineup
Brett Sullivan (vocals, guitars, violin, bass), Scott Fragala (bass), James Knoerl (drums)

CAPTAIN BLACK BEARD Sign to Mighty Music, New Album Coming

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Mighty Music is excited to announce the signing of Swedish AOR rising stars CAPTAIN BLACK BEARD. Grown out in the melodic era of the 80s, with more than ten years in the music business, the band turned some heads with its last album “Sonic Forces” and a new-found classy, disco-inspired AOR. It was time for Mighty Music to get into play. 

“We’re absolutely fired up about signing to Mighty Music“, the band comments. “Our new album is a beast waiting to be unleashed. Is the world ready? Who knows… but Captain Black Beard is back on a new mission and with our mighty collaborators, success shall come our way“.

The release of Captain Black Beard’s next album will be announced soon. In the meantime, see the band live at the following dates:

14/05 Scandirock Melodic – Gothenburg
29/05 Rock For Ukraine – Stockholm
10/06 Sweden Rock Festival – Sölvesborg (acoustic)

MOTHER OF MILLIONS Release New Lyric Video for ‘Where Do We Go From Here’

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MOTHER OF MILLIONS have released a brand new  lyric video for “Where Do We Go From Here”. It´s the bands most intimate song, and also the intro song on the new comeback EP “Orbit”, that will be released on this Friday via ViciSolum Productions.

Orbit is the band’s first release after the loss of keybordist Makis Tsamkosoglou, during a show in June 2019. It is a soul-searching, introspective and affecting record, that attempts to share all emotions that followed this tragic event. Recording it, was described by the band as a necessary healing experience for its restart process.

Orbit is set for release on May 6th on 12″ vinyl and digital.

Mother of Millions is a prog-metal quartet based in Athens, Greece.

The band has released 3 albums, “Human” (Bungalo 2014), “Sigma” (ViciSolum Productions 2017), Artifacts (ViciSolum Productions 2019), getting the most positive reviews from the audience and the global music press. A new EP is soon to be released, while Mother of Millions are working on a new album.

The band performed sold-out headline shows in Athens, shows with Textures on their last European tour, support shows with Ruud Jolie’s For All We Know in the Netherlands, while the band has shared the stage with artists such as Pain of Salvation, Devin Townsend, Leprous, Oceans of Slumber, Septic Flesh etc.

In June 2019 during a show promoting Artifacts, Mother of Millions’ keyboardist and beloved friend Makis Tsamkosoglou passed away. Following this tragic incident, the band decided to keep going as a quartet.

Mother of Millions sounds equally massive as cinematic. Intense soundscapes involving elaborate rhythms, folk aesthetics and progressive rock tunes.

Pre-order at: https://vicisolumrecords.com/

Polish Dimmu Borgir Drummer DARAY Live Chat with Radio J.App Now Streaming, Talking BLACK RIVER + More

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Just recently Italian Radio J.App‘s Emergy Broadcasting show had a live chat with Dimmu Borgir drummer DARAY, talking mainly about Polish rock/metal/punk combo BLACK RIVER, about how the band was founded and Polish music scene in general, especially metal + more.

The chat is now available for streaming, here: https://www.radiojapp.it/black_river/

BLACK RIVER – feat. BEHEMOTH bass player ORION and DIMMU BORGIR drummer DARAY – are set to release their new album ‘Generation aXe’ later in 2022 via Crusader Records / Golden Robot Records.

Check out the recent BLACK RIVER videos:

BLACK RIVER line-up:
Maciej Taff – vocals
Piotr „Kay” Wtulich – guitar
Artur „Art” Kempa – guitar
Tomasz „Orion” Wróblewski – bass (Behemoth)
Dariusz „Daray” Brzozowski – drums (Dimmu Borgir)

More information on Black River at https://www.facebook.com/OfficialBlackRiver

Dariusz “Daray” Brzozowski is one of the most recognized drummers within the metal scene. Well known for his extreme drumming, blastbeats, precision and supersonic speeds, he earned his reputation through the years and was repeatedly valued for his achievements. Extensively touring the world with his bands. He played over a 1000 shows.

Born in 1980, he got his first kit at the age of 14. His story began with the band Vesania, and was continued in Vader, Masachist, Hunter, Black River. He’s also a session musician for multiple bands. Today, drumming for Vesania and Dimmu Borgir and being an active clinician and educator, he remains in the lead of worlds‘ uncompromising drummers.

Daray is sponsored by Meinl Cymbals, Tama Drums, Wincent Drumsticks – Official, Remo Drumheads, Jerry Harvey Audio, Klotz Cables

Please Note, DARAY is available for studio sessions, drum clinics, as well as session drummer for tours etc. For further information, please contact tarja@splitscreenproduction.com.

Watch Daray Brzozowski performing “Dimmu Borgir“ off of Dimmu Borgir’s album “Abrahadabra“ at the 2016 Meinl Drum Festival: https://youtu.be/ioA5YrUDx6I

More information at:
DARIUS “DARAY” BRZOZOWSKI: https://www.facebook.com/DarayOfficial
DARAY DRUM ACADEMY: http://daraydrumacademy.com
DIMMU BORGIR: https://www.facebook.com/dimmuborgir
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreenproduction.com

WAYFARER Release Video for ‘Black Metal Of The American West’

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One of Denver’s most promising musical outfits, WAYFARER, introduces ‘Black Metal Of The American West’ video. Watch HERE

A deconstruction of both the fury and the beauty of the untamed west through blistering song, Wayfarer present a visceral and uniquely American take on dark music. Brooding and unapologetically genuine, the band reflects the history and the myth of a land soaked in blood.
 
Drawing as deep from the annals of extreme metal as from the gothic Americana of Colorado, Wayfarer tells their tale with dust-laden riffing, fierce rhythms, harsh bellows, and broken song. Shades of biting black metal carry seamlessly along the paths blazed by Denver Sound folk and ageless cinematic grit – pulling the listener through arcs of high adventure and bleak revelation.

In celebration of the signing with Century Media, the European PRE-ORDER of their highly acclaimed albums  ‘A Romance With Violence’ and ‘World’s Blood’ has started. The release is set for July 15th this year. 

Pre-order here.