On July 29th, extreme metal masters ARCH ENEMY will unleash their 11th studio album, Deceivers, via Century Media Records. For fans that can’t wait for the record’s release, the band is now offering a new 7″, Sunset Over The Empire (due out May 20th) – with the title track also appearing on Deceivers.
Arch Enemy‘s founder and chief songwriter Michael Amott comments: “I am thrilled that we are releasing our next single ‘Sunset over the Empire’ not only digitally everywhere as usual, but also as a physical 7″ vinyl record. I’m a big fan of the vinyl format myself and I think this killer looking 7″ will be a nice collector’s item as it’s a limited run. The B-side is an instrumental we’ve never released before on a record, and the A-side is one of my fave tracks off our new upcoming album ‘Deceivers‘!”
Pre-order Sunset Over The Empire now. – where the 7″ is available in the following versions: –white vinyl (limited to 1000 copies; available via CM Distro Europe) –transparent orange vinyl (limited to 500 copies; band exclusive)
Upon the release of their new album, “Dystopia”, CALIBAN have a positive message to share with their new video for “Alien”: “This track goes out to everyone. Because everyone is special. Sometimes we’re getting lost on our way and feel like strangers, but also feel home everywhere we are. We shouldn’t be afraid to explore the unknown.”
Yet again they have teamed up with Witzki Visions for another cinematic treat. The clip for “Alien” is now availabe. Watch HERE
The approach to “Dystopia” was instinctive and organic. The result was simply darker and heavier. A state of the world address and a sign of these locked-down times. The band members worked in relative isolation, not being able to meet up for writing sessions. Ideas were passed around via the internet. Yet, the anxiety and angst they were all feeling came through. Hence the opening line of the album title track and war-cry: “Welcome Dystopia – Come show me who you are!” Amidst the anger and sonic wreckage, there’s still a ghost of hopefulness as the band searches for identity, solidarity and ultimately rising from dystopian ashes.
“Dystopia” was produced by Benjamin Richter (Moonspell, Emil Bulls) and guitarist Marc Görtz as well as co-produced by Callan Orr (Dream On, Dreamer), The eye-catching artwork was crafted by the creative team of Season Zero that already did “Zeitgeister”.
Luca Donini, aka LU SILVER, the musician and songwriter from Rimini, Italy, is proud to present his brand new single “All My Fault”. Also known for his activities with Italian hard rockers The Lu Silver String Band, May 6th will see the release of Lu Silver‘s upcoming sophomore & intimate acoustic solo album via Go Down Records.
Lu Silver comments:
“Saying goodbye takes a moment, but later you may look back and relive past scenes with detachment. In this song I wondered if I should blame myself for how things turned out.“
The title of Lu Silver‘s upcoming album is a personal interpretation of the word “loneliness”. The idea is by artist and singer-songwriter Conny Ochs, Lu’s close friend and designer of the cover art. The songs were written in winter 2020, when the pandemic lockdown forced Lu Silver to loneliness inside a room. The same one he’s already been living in for two years, but things can change. Out of the blue, he found himself on his own for days at a time and that was too much even if he’s always loved to carve out his own space and enjoy his solitude. Winter became a journey between present and past, between lights and shadows. He instinctively needed to unle- ash intimate emotions, being not afraid to dig deep. This melan- choly side of him has always been there since he was a child. All this turned into a catharsis that brought new energy and joy. Maybe this also happens to some of you… Each song is a little scrap of a life soundtrack.
Lu Silver‘s brand new album “Luneliness” will be coming out on May 6th and is available for pre-order HERE
A night dedicated to getting food to Ukraine: Ultimate Jam Night – Ukraine Benefit Night
Ultimate Jam Night, created by Chuck Wright in 2015, is organizing a benefit concert for Ukraine tomorrow, Tuesday, April 26 at The Whiskey A Go Go in Los Angeles. “It’s a free show, and we are asking people to donate to The World Central Kitchen, which was bombed and destroyed last Saturday. This organization feeds over 200,000 people a day across Ukraine,” says Wright.
The entire event is to raise funds and continue building awareness of World Central Kitchen (https://donate.wck.org/fundraiser/3818665), who have been on the front-lines of providing food to the entrapped in Ukraine and its millions of refugees.
Sponsors for the event include Gibson Guitars, C360Exotics.com, and Los Angeles Recording School. Sponsor items, along with T-shirts, and memorabilia will be sold throughout the event to help raise additional donations.
Scheduled are over 50 established musicians and will also include Ukrainian speakers and performers.
Guest artists performing: STEELHEART BULLETBOYS DUG PINNICK (King’s X) CHERIE CURRIE (The Runaways) MARC BONILLA (Asia, Keith Emerson Band) TERRY ILOUS (XYZ, Great White) CHUCK WRIGHT (Alice Cooper, Quiet Riot) DOC COYLE (Bad Wolves) KYLE KONEL (Bad Wolves) HAL SPARKS (VH1 Talk Soup/ Nerd Halen) STU HAMM JOE TRAVERS (Zappa Band, Satriani, Duran Duran) GREG GARMAN (Hollywood Undead, Filter) GARRETT WHITLOCK (Mammoth WVH) KIM SEHWANG (Steelheart, N.EX.T) GREG D’ANGELO (White Lion) PAULIE Z (Sweet) MATT FULLER (PUDDLE OF MUDD) PHIL LEAVITT (DADA/ 7Horse) MARCUS NAND (Rod Stewart) THE BINGES DRAGONCHOIR MILES SCHON (Many Miles Away) ALLISON SCAGLIOTTI (Lead Actress from Warehouse 13 and Stitchers) And many more!
Finland’s multi-Platinum cello-rockers APOCALYPTICA have just issued the following:
Surprise! This tour has gone so well that we are coming back out to North America next September with our friends in Leprous and Wheel! Of course, singing for Apocalyptica will once more be our dear friend Franky Perez!
Our exclusive artist presale launches tomorrow at 10AM local time (of each venue) and runs til 10pm local time on the 28th. You can access it with the code: CELL0 (Note, that’s the number zero, not the letter ‘O’).
HELD HOSTAGE have announced their brand new album “Great American Rock”, to be released digitally and on compact disc on FireRock Music Group May 6th. The album is described as “American rock and roll at the purest form” by Cry Wolf Magazine. Tim “Ripper” Owens and Joe Lynn Turner provide guest vocals on the album.
The album can be pre-ordered now at: https://lnk.to/GreatAmericanRock and look for the CD in retailers such as Target, Walmart, Barnes & Nobles and your local record stores.
“American rock and roll at the purest form. The energy that Tom Collier and his band produces is passionate and profound. You will be inspired and transformed by both the lyrics and the powerful guitar driven songs. Ripper Owens does an amazing job on the vocals. Truly he is one of the best metal vocalists alive today. Held Hostage will roll right over you like a tank as they crush your sense with the ultimate rock and roll machine.” – Cry Wolf Magazine
“Great American Rock” Teaser Video:
FireRock Music Groups, Scott Braun,Creative Director/A & R, Says. “This is a band rich in rock n roll history and they bring with them, a great fan base and they feature some rock legends, on their new record. When I first heard the new record Great American Rock, we knew we had to sign them.”
Tom Collier founding member/ lead guitarist/lead singer, “I wanted to get back to the roots of American Rock n Roll. Being able to bring Tim “Ripper” Owens back for a second album with us was such a thrill. I produced the album but I have to say, giving Ripper free reign on his vocals and taking suggestions from him, made this record exactly what we call it, Great American Rock. We also take on the issue of suicide of all ages, with our song Rise. This is a side of Ripper the world has never seen.”
Track Listing We Rock Hard, featuring Tim “Ripper” Owens Now We Ride (Bikers Life), featuring Tim “Ripper” Owens Your Eyes, featuring Tim “Ripper” Owens The Master, featuring Tim “Ripper” Owens Hold On, featuring Tim “Ripper” Owens You Rock Our Way, featuring Tim “Ripper” Owens Take Me Away, featuring Tim “Ripper” Owens Be A Man, featuring Tim “Ripper” Owens Chaos (Live) Rise (Stop Suicide All Ages), featuring Tim “Ripper” Owens Fallen Brothers, featuring Tim “Ripper” Owens Show Me The Way Back (Acoustic), featuring Joe Lynn Turner
Production Credits Producer Tom Collier Engineer Ron Keck Recorded at Subcat Studios Syracuse NY Photo Credits Scott Braun, Dave Koegel Special Guest Vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens 10 tracks Special Guest Vocalist Joe Lynn Turner, Special guest Bassist Mike Lepond (Symphony X, Ross The Boss), Drummer Ron Keck all on Show Me The Way Back Home
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 ) 