AWAKEN THE GIANT have released their new single “Feel Alive” to all major platforms!
“Feel Alive is a song about being caught up in depression and addiction, being in a crowded situation and not feeling part of it, and feeling eager to fast forward to the future in hopes of a better life and to feel alive again” says the band.
Awaken The Giant is an American rock band from Houston, Texas, formed in 2017 by Blake Suarez (guitar/vocals) and Tab Cocchia (Vocals/guitar).
Original band mates from a former band, Tab and Blake broke away to create a heavier, harder sound and be the sole song writers. This allowed them to create the sound that they always envisioned.
Awaken The Giant is independently releasing their debut EP Black & Blue on 2/25/22, and has amassed a world wide fan base. The EP will showcase mainstream rock songs to heavier multi genre styles with electronic elements.
The band released their debut single titled “I Fooled You” on July 23, 2021. The single has already amassed over 8.4 million streams on Spotify!
Trap Artist BECKO pays homage to his former band, Hopes Die Last, with an official music video for his new single “Lonewolf” in collaboration with up-and-coming Maltese solo artist Stefan. “Lonewolf” is the fifth single to materialize ahead of his latest album ‘You Are (Not) Alone’.
Of this latest single Becko says, “The song talks about when I left the band. We used to call ourselves a ‘wolfpack,’ and that’s why the song is called “Lonewolf.” I’ve chosen my own path without any remorse with the guys.”
“Lonewolf” is out now on all platforms from the independent multi-genre label FiXT. Purchase/Stream: https://outnow.io/t/lnwlf
About Becko Rising from the ashes of post hardcore band Hopes Die Last, Italian multi-genre producer, musician, and vocalist Marco Calanca created Becko as a solo project, uniting influences of EDM, Hip-Hop, Industrial, and Emo-Rock. With previous releases under his belt with labels ranging from Warner Italy and Universal Italy, to Monstercat, Lowly Palace, and Smash the House since 2014, Becko found a new home in early 2020, signing a multi-album deal with the independent, artist-owned/operated USA-based electronic-rock label FiXT, founded by genre-pioneering artist & producer Klayton (Celldweller, Circle of Dust). In 2020, Becko released the full-length album INNER SELF, as a triumphant fusion of trap & metal. In early 2021 Becko released “Otaku Pride” with plans for more singles throughout the year.
The year 2022 marks symphonic metal titans Epica‘s 20th anniversary as a band. To honour the landmark achievement, the band recently announced reissues of ‘The Holographic Principle’ and ‘The Quantum Enigma’, a huge show at Tilburg’s 013, and also the launch of the Epica Universe. Continuing the celebrations, the band have today released a live video for ‘Beyond The Matrix’, taken from the Zenith in Paris.
Epica will play the 013 in Tilburg, the site of their first ever show supported Anathema, on September 3rd to honour their 20th year as a band. Tickets are available now from Epica.nl
Drummer Ash Doodkorte of Perth’s premier electro power prog sensation VOYAGER is now sharing an epic drum play-through for the band’s new song, “Dreamer!” The single has been selected to compete in prestigious song contest, Eurovision – Australia Decides! Watch the play-through, which was filmed by Mike Dann & Ash Doodkorte at Hopping Mouse Studios, at THIS LOCATION.
VOYAGER has also recently premiered the official music video for “Dreamer,” which can be seen THIS LOCATION. “Dreamer” can be streamed HERE.
For several years, VOYAGER has been petitioning to be selected as one of Australia’s musical representatives in Eurovision – Australia Decides. After being shortlisted in the previous year’s competition, the band has finally been tapped to represent Western Australia, making it the first time that the region has hope of winning the Eurovision title! The band will soon reveal the song that has been selected in the contest!
VOYAGER vocalist and keytarist Danny Estrin has previously commented on the track, “As humans, we tend to look to the stars and glorify what could be. Simply, ‘Dreamer’ is about looking at the here, the now and valuing what we have around us. Especially over the last two years, hopes and dreams vs the tiny locked down bubble we live in has been a constant push and pull… It’s good to be a dreamer, but the grass isn’t necessarily always greener. We’re bringing this track to ‘Eurovision – Australia Decides’ as our official entry and we can’t wait to finally be on stage again!“
“Integrating new-romantic 80s vocals against intricate textures of flashy synth, technical Opeth-esque riffs and ambient soundscapes, Voyager are a genre-defying cosmic melting pot of prog metal, djent and power pop.” – Metal Hammer
In 2020, VOYAGER‘s music video for “Runaway” was exclusively premiered via ‘Eurovision – Australia Decides!’ Following an application via the Song Portal, the band finally received recognition for submitting a track and were paid tribute on the live television broadcast that aired on Saturday, February 8 on the Gold Coast. The can be seen at THIS LOCATION.
The song was taken from VOYAGER‘s 2019 release ‘Colours in the Sun,’ which received a wealth of international accolades. Recently, the single “Brightstar” was the first place winner in the Rock / Alternative category of the USA songwriting contest! Last year, ‘Colours in the Sun’ was the winner of The Independent Music Award in the Rock/Hard Rock Album category. The record was released in November of 2019 and landed a coveted #1 placement on the Australian Independent Albums chart! ‘Colours in the Sun’ also debuted at #7 on Independent Label Albums as well as #27 on Official iTunes Australia.
‘Colours in the Sun’ can be downloaded and streamed HERE.
VOODOO MOONSHINE have released their new album “Bottom of the Barrel” on Dark Star Records. The new full length CD is available at all retailers worldwide as well as all digital stores.
Stream or purchase at: https://lnk.to/Bottomofthebarrel
Voodoo Moonshine recently premiered the video for the first single at BraveWords.com. You can now view the video below.
Voodoo Moonshine will be celebrating the release of “Bottom of the Barrel” with a record release show on February 18th at The Haven in Winter Park, FL.
This is a masterpiece album that deserves a big welcome after so many years 100/100. – TheMetalMag.com
The purchase of this disc is already mandatory. – ClassicHardRock80
I’m glad bands like this are still around, sometimes you get tired of the angst-ridden modern rock, Voodoo Moonshine is easy on the brain and dare I say “fun” to listen to! – RockYouShow.com
The first four tracks are simply brilliant. – SleazeRoxx.com
Voodoo Moonshine, a “bluesy groove rock band”, currently from Florida/Georgia was formed in Memphis, TN in 2003 by lead guitarist, Jeff Losawyer. The debut album, Decade of Decay, was released in March 2005, and was well received throughout Europe. A tour was booked, including shows in England, Ireland, and Scotland. Due to the album’s success they were voted “Number One Band” seven times in England, and six times in Japan. In mid 2005, Voodoo Moonshine was introduced in Dublin, Ireland and quickly became one of the top three requested bands there.
Their debut received rave reviews in many music publications including R.I.P. Magazine. 2006 saw the band’s popularity continue to rise, and rock radio around the world stood up and took notice. Voodoo Moonshine could be heard in Portugal, Greece, Canada and of course, at home in America. Many times during the year, the band’s songs charted ahead of some of rock’s so-called heavy hitters, like Bon Jovi, Skid Row, Guns N Roses and the Scorpions. The album Decade of Decay continued to do extremely well deep into 2007, more than two full years after its release. As the year wound down, the band took some much needed, and well deserved, time off. This eventually led to guitarist Jeff Losawyer’s work on a solo album. Jeff continued to write music during this time, and never gave up his passion to play.
Fast forward, and suddenly 12 years had passed. Interestingly enough, he heard Pedro Espada singing in a YouTube video and really liked what he heard. He took a chance and reached out to Pedro to see if he would be interested in singing some of his songs. Initially he didn’t receive a very warm response. As a matter of fact, he was mostly ignored, but he knew he had found the right man for the job, so he was persistent. His persistence paid off and Jeff was invited to Daytona Beach Bike Week 2018 to jam with Pedro and his bandmates of Rockit Fly. Needless to say, things went well with Pedro, former Nova Rex member Eddie Cruise and Hector Acevedo, merging together to bring back Voodoo Moonshine.
There is a lot of talk for what the future has in store for Voodoo Moonshine. Stay tuned.
Voodoo Moonshine Pedro Espada – vocals Jeff Losawyer – guitar Hector Acevedo – bass Eddie Cruise – drums
Track Listings and Songwriters
LOCKED AND LOADED 3:54 (J. Losawyer, G. Geiger, Lostwater Music BMI)
GIVE IT TO ME 3:16 (J. Losawyer, H. Rundell, Lostwater Music BMI)
BRING IT DOWN 3:30 (J. Losawyer, P. Espada, Lostwater Music BMI)
ROUND AND ROUND 4:06 (J. Losawyer, H. Rundell, Lostwater Music BMI)
SOMETIMES YOU JUST WANNA 3:14 (J. Losawyer, Lostwater Music BMI)
WHAT A WAY TO GO 5:01 (J. Losawyer, Lostwater Music BMI)
SWALLOW MY PRIDE 3:18 (J. Losawyer, Lostwater Music BMI)
EDEN IN YOUR EYES 4:30 (J. Losawyer, Lostwater Music BMI)
RISE FREE 3:30 (J. Losawyer, P. Espada, Lostwater Music BMI)
Y’ALL COME BACK SOON 5:17 (J. Losawyer, G. Geiger, Lostwater Music BMI)
EDEN IN YOUR EYES (Acoustic Version) 4:30 (J. Losawyer, Lostwater Music BMI)
Music recorded at Oracle Studios.Memphis,Tn Vocals recorded at Espada Productions.Sanford,Fla Engineered by Andy Kunkle. Mastered and Produced by Sean Shannon, Mixing the Band Executive Producer: Jeff Losawyer, Voodoo Moonshine Productions LLC All music written & arranged by Jeff Losawyer, Voodoo Moonshine Productions LLC Lyrics by J. Losawyer, P. Espada, G. Geiger, H. Rundell Publishing: Lostwater Music/BMI Additional Musicians: John Austin (Bass), Lonnie Matilla (Drums)
Transatlantic progressive metal outfit MONUMENTS have released “Cardinal Red”, another track and video taken from their forth album, “In Stasis” , that is set for a release April 15th, 2022. While the song is out on all digital platforms the matching video, that was directed and produced by Sitcom Soldiers, can be watched HERE.
The band comments:
“We approached this album without the intention of a specific concept. However – three songs in, what was being written ended up sharing a common theme. This feeling of being stuck in the middle, a feeling we experience throughout our lives – within friendships and relationships, love to hate, life to death, belief or non-belief, being in power to total defeat, isolation to freedom. Over the past 2 years, we have been faced with many of these trials, and these struggles can be heard throughout the record. This record is a culmination of our greatest triumphs and our deepest struggles. We hope it resonates with you, and brings you closer to equilibrium. We’d like to thank guests Neema Askari (Form Subtract, ex Fellsilent, ex-Monuments), Spencer Sotelo (Periphery, King Mothership), and Mick Gordon (DOOM, Prey, Killer Instinct) for enhancing the record with their unique perspectives.”
First preorders are already online for the following formats: Ltd. CD Digipak, Digital album, Gatefold black, LP+CD & Poster, 300x Gatefold transp. blue LP+CD & Poster from UK Indies and EMP, 500x Gatefold ultra clear LP+CD & Poster from Monuments and cmdistro.de
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