THE HATE CLUB Use Gaming Engine to Create METALverse for METALheads

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In the world where humanity is one step away from “living in The Matrix”, some choose to distance themselves from the inevitable and some decide to embrace it. The latter fits the aspirations of THE HATE CLUB‘s desire to explore the possibilities that a virtual domain can offer to metalheads across the globe.

To lay down the foundation The Hate Club’s choice to use a music video as the presentation of what THC’s METALverse might look like seems to be the most obvious move. There are several technologies capable of bringing the world of VR into every metalheads home, and one of them is Unreal Engine 5. A gaming engine that needs no introduction, its portfolio includes such monsters of the gaming industry as Fortnite, Street Fighter 5, Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, Borderlands 3 and many more.

The music video for THC’s heavy hitter “Sleepwalker” is an amalgamation of his chaotic nature and aggressive sound all wrapped with next gen stunning visuals.

The Hate Club’s ambitious vision is at the core of everything that the artist does to bring a breath of fresh air into the metal scene.

The Hate Club is an American metal band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2017. The band was created by lead singer, guitarist and producer Alexander Poe.

First surfacing under the new moniker in 2017, THC played multiple tours across the US in support of his debut EPs Space Born and Misfit. Then, following up with an Unplugged EP pt. 1, and Death of the Protagonist EP that achieved formidable success among audiences and reached international charts.

“Cerberus”, a single from the Death of the Protagonist EP charted on the iTunes Heavy Metal charts in Germany in18th place. Also, “My Name Is Legion” from the same EP, reached 25th position on iTunes Heavy Metal charts in France.

The Hate Club’s music video for “My Name Is Legion” topped Newgrounds Animation portal for 3 weeks with 4.5/5 average rating further establishing THC’s foothold as a new force in metal.

In early 2021 The Hate Club made his first appearance in a print magazine dedicated to underground music in LA – Highwire Daze.

Alex’s most recent release, Prologue EP, came out October 6, 2021.

Currently, The Hate Club is working on a debut album, to be released in 2022.

The Hate Club is a new driving force in contemporary metal.

KILLER QUEEN Announce Spring 2022 U.S. Tour

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One of the world’s best Queen tribute bands, KILLER QUEEN, will be rocking the U.S. once more from March-April 2022. Led by singer Patrick Myers – faithfully assuming the role of the legendary Freddie Mercury – Killer Queen will be kicking off their latest set of dates on March 4th in New York City (at the Palladium Times Square), before wrapping things up on April 9th in Warren, Michigan (at the Andiamo Celebrity Show Room).

For a sample of the magic that Killer Queen brings to the stage, view this clip:

“It’s been an amazing journey,” says Myers. “That first show back in June 1993 changed my life. We thought our band would last maybe a summer at the most but it’s a very addictive thing performing these songs! The concerts grew and grew and we’ve ended up playing and selling out the same arenas that Queen played at their peak. It’s been quite a surreal ride. Becoming regular performers – Red Rocks Arena in America is another highlight . The Beatles, U2, Springsteen, Dylan all played on that stage. It’s really got its own kind of magic going on there.”

And the reviews that Killer Queen has received have been simply outstanding:

“Concerts as near to the real thing as you’re likely to get. A real life Bohemian Rhapsody. Freddie lives! A pop legend is back” -The People

“Killer Queen is a living jukebox, an absolutely fantastic show. This an evening where you feel the hair stand on the back of your neck. I’ve never seen the arena explode with such an electric charge. The sound is perfect…A concert to remember.” -The VLT, Sundsvall Sweden.

“This guy is not to be missed.” -Editor, BrianMay.com

“No detail is overlooked. Killer Queen are kings of the musical impersonators, the highest of tributes.” -Duncan Kennedy, BBC 1

And soon, Killer Queen will be bringing the excitement of a Queen concert Stateside, to both new and longtime fans!

TOUR DATES:
F 3/4 New York City, NY Palladium Times Square
S 3/5 Springfield, MA MGM
Su 3/6 New Bedford, MA The Vault
W 3/9 Clearwater, FL Capitol Theater
F 3/11 Nashville, TN Marathon Music Works
Su 3/13 Myrtle Beach, SC Carolina Opry
F 3/18 Sheboygan, WI Weil Center
S 3/19 Aurora, IL Paramount Theater
F 3/25 Florence, IN Beltera Resort and Casino
S 3/26 Kansas City, MO Ameristar Casino
Su 3/27 St. Paul, MN Fitzgerald Theater
W 3/30 Eau Claire, WI Pablo Center at the Confluence
F 4/1 Dubuque, IA Five Flags Theater
S 4/2 Quincy, IL Lindsay Center
Th 4/7 Williamsport, PA Community Arts Center
F 4/8 Northfield, OH MGM Northfield Center Stage
S 4/9 Warren, MI Andiamo Celebrity Show Room

DI’AUL Announce New Album “Abracamacabra”

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Italian doomsters DI’AUL are finally back with their fifth studio album. “Abracamacabra” will be released via MooDDoom Records on March 18th 2022.

“Seven stories, seven characters, one mother: the Universe. ‘Abracamacabra’ is the sublimation of failure and loss. In a world where all the kings are jesters, the mind seeks the wrong side of reason and everything we build then collapse”, explains the band.

“Abracamacabra” was recorded and mixed by Marco Barusso (Lacuna Coil, Coldplay, Thirty Seconds To Mars, Heavy Metal Kids, and more) at Angelo Studio in Garlasco (Italy), while Marco D’Agostino took care of the mastering at 96Khz Studio in Milan. The cover artwork was created by Francesca Vecchio of fv_illustration.

The track listing for “Abracamacabra” reads as follows:
1. Thou Crawl
2. This Quiet
3. Abracamacabra
4. De Profundis
5. The Losers’ River
6. La Notte di Valpurga
7. Time Of No Return

The first single “Thou Crawl” will be unleashed in February. Watch the trailer below.

Pre-order your copy of “Abracamacabra” HERE: 

https://diaul.bandcamp.com/album/abracamacabra
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/diaul/abracamacabra

Founded in 2010, Milan (Italy) based doom band DI’AUL plays heavy, catchy music underlaid with subtle complexities: a mix of ’70s rock songwriting and ’90s metal groove. DI’AUL released the EP “GV 12.31” in 2010, followed by their second album “And Then Came The Monsters” (2013), “Garden of Exile” (2015, This Is Core Records), and “Nobody’s Heaven” (2018, Argonauta Records).
The band played several gigs in Italy and across Europe, supporting Crowbar and Et Moriemur among others.
At the end of 2019, along with the new drummer Andrea “Rex” Ornigotti” (Gunjack and Conviction), the band recorded two new songs “The House of the Edge of the World” and “Three Ladies” released as a LP split with Mos Generator (2020, Argonauta Records).

Sweden’s MÄRVEL Release New Single And Music Video ‘Sound Of Life Slipping Away’

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High energy rock ‘n’ roll outfit MÄRVEL releases the single and music video “Sound of Life Slipping Away” on the 28th of January. The masked power trio from Sweden blends classic heavy metal influenced riffs with melodic vocals on the new track, which is mixed by Robert Pehrsson. “Sound of Life Slipping Away” is the fourth single leading up to Märvel‘s ninth album “Graces Came With Malice“, set for release in April via The Sign Records as part of the band’s 20-year anniversary.

The band comments:
“Sound of Life Slipping Away comes out of a place of frustration and anger. The lyrics are sort of dreamlike and paints a rather confusing story that might not make much sense to some. But it’s about trying to communicate a feeling rather than telling a straight story. Together with the energetic up-beat music it makes an interesting combination, like a french hotdog crusted with homemade lingonberry jam.”

Stream the new single “Sound Of Life Slipping Away” here:https://orcd.co/soundoflifeslippingaway

DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER Release Music Video for New Album’s Title Track ‘Wilde Kinder’

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Germany’s most spectacular band are Weimar’s DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER. The band whose name translates as “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse”, have proven to deliver a unique brand of melodic heaviness, accompanied by unique, intense lyrics. Since forming back in 1995, DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER have remained innovative and courageous, delivering a form of extreme metal that is second to none. In the artistic realm of the Weimar based quartet there are no rules – anarchy, a free flow of ideas and visions reign supreme!

With a highly supportive and engaged following at their side, they achieved #10 in Germany’s official charts with their album “Der Rote Reiter”. The band has played every major metal festival and countless fans have succumbed to “Reitermania” – which is the wild and crazy experience that only DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER can provide.  

Now, the band are getting ready to release “Wilde Kinder” (=“Wild Children”), their new album due out on April 22, 2022 – the official successor to “Der Rote Reiter” (2017)!
In addition to this big announcement, the band have also released a music video for the title track of the album, ‘Wilde Kinder’, that you can watch here:

Get the single digitally, HERE

Entirely self-recorded, and mixed and mastered by Eike Freese (Chameleon Studios, Hamburg; who worked for bands like HELLOWEEN, DEEP PURPLE, ALICE COOPER), DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER celebrate a stunning return after their completely improvised ‘Jam Session’ record “The Divine Horsemen” (2021), and attack with “Volle Kraft!” (= full power!).

Pre-order the album “Wilde Kinder” in the format of your choice, HERE

In case you missed it, also check out the recently released music video for ‘Volle Kraft’, here: https://youtu.be/GN4NKqUoj-c

Formed back in 1995, Germany’s DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER (= The Apocalyptic Riders) have grown from savage grindcore to a phenomenal act whose style transcends genres. In the artistic realm of the Weimar based quartet there are no rules, anarchy, a free flow of ideas and visions reign supreme!

DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER – Wilde Kinder (43:09)
1. Von Freiheit will ich singen 3:36
2. Volle Kraft 4:22
3. Alles ist gut 3:38
4. Wilde Kinder 4:22
5. Leinen los 4:16
6. Euer Gott ist der Tod 6:02
7. Nur frohen Mutes 4:03
8. Blau 3:38
9. Der Eisenhans 5:05
10. Ich bin ein Mensch 4:03

DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER
Fuchs – Lyrics, vocals, guitars
Ady – guitars, keyboards
Volk-Man – bass
Sir G. – drums, programming, keyboards
 
Studio Session Guests
Dr. Pest – keyboards – Wilde Kinder, Der Eisenhans, Alles ist gut
Chris Harms – Spoken Words – Blau
Sabine Scherer – Vocals – Euer Gott ist der Tod
Corvin Bahn – Keyboards – Von Freiheit will ich singen, Euer Gott ist der Tod, Blau
 
Guitar, Bass Engineer – Denny Meißner
Vocals, Drums Engineer – Eike Freese
Mix, Mastering – Eike Freese – Chameleon Studios Hamburg

In celebration of their 25th anniversary, Germany’s DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER have released a truly special album with “The Divine Horsemen” – a unique musical experiment: A session that has been recorded without any rehearsals or preparations during two days in autumn 2020. 
 Get their latest album “The Divine Horsemen”here: https://reitermania.bfan.link/the-divine-horsemen
‘Ymir’OFFICIAL VISUALIZER: https://youtu.be/5lLv12D4odU
‘Tiki’ OFFICIAL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/5cmAS7U75GE
‘Nachtblume’OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO: https://youtu.be/Q67w3c0kvf8
‘Aletheia’ OFFICIAL VISUALIZER: https://youtu.be/ViWNvsy6SsU

VADER Announce “Final Declaration Northern 2022 Tour” with HATE, Update “United Titans Tour 2022” with MARDUK

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Polish death metal legends VADER have announced “Final Declaration Northern 2022 Tour” with HATE. Furthermore the band has issued an update for “United Titans Tour 2022” with MARDUK.

VADERMANIAX !!!! We are proud to announce “Final Declaration Northern 2022 Tour” organized in cooperation with Creative Music and Massive Music. We plan to visit Baltic Lands area and Scandinavia all around Baltic See in September 2022. ARE YOU READY??? More info about dates and cities soon.

UPDATED “United Titans” tour dates in March 2022, adding one more show in Germany:

09.03.2022 (D) – Wuerzburg / Posthalle
10.03.2022 (NL) – Helmond / Cacao Fabriek
11.03.2022 (D) – Marsberg / Metal Diver Festival
12.03.2022 (D) – Weinheim / Central Cafe
13.03.2022 (B) – Aarlon / L’Entrepod
14.03.2022 (UK) – London / The Garage
15.03.2022 (SCT) – Glasgow / Slay
16.03.2022 (UK) – Birmingham / Castle&Falcon
17.03.2022 (UK) – Manchester / Rebellion
18.03.2022 (F) – Lille / The Black Lab
19.03.2022 (D) – Bochum / Matrix
20.03.2022 (F) – Paris / La Machine duMoulin Rouge
21.03.2022 (NL) – Rotterdam / Baroeg
22.03.2022 (D) – Osnabruck / Bastard
23.03.2022 (D) – Flensburg / Roxy
24.03.2022 (D) – Kassel / Goldgrube
25.03.2022 (D) – Glauchau / Alte Spinnerei
26.03.2022 (D) – Berlin / ORWO Haus

Just recently VADER announced also “The Awakening of Tyrants” tour in Poland, in collaboration with Massive Music, Left Hand Sounds and Knock Out Productions. The tour trek hits 10 cities where the band will play a special set of songs prepared for this very occasion, which include a lot of their songs when Vader sang in Polish + Vader classics.

17.02.2022 (PL) – Wrocław / A2
18.02.2022 (PL) – Warsaw / Progression
19.02.3033 (PL) – Kraków / Hype Park
20.02.2022 (PL) – Katowice / P23
22.02.2022 (PL) – Gdansk / B90
23.02.2022 (PL) – Szczecin / Cosmos
24.02.2022 (PL) – Poznań / U Basil
25.02.2022 (PL) – Łód ź / Scenography
26.02.2022 (PL) – Skar żysko Kam. / Traffic light
27.02.2022 (PL) – Bydgoszcz / Lloyd Factory

VADER released their 16th studio album “Solitude In Madness” on May 1st 2020 via Nuclear Blast. Get your copy of ‘Solitude in Madness’ here and enjoy the madness: https://nblast.de/VaderSolitudeMadness

Watch:
‘Bones’ visualizer: https://youtu.be/RAsshq_CCQ8
“Into Oblivion”: https://youtu.be/jVtC6a_YJV0
‘Shock And Awe’: youtu.be/C1_SREPVPT0

More information at:
http://www.vader.pl | http://www.facebook.com/vader | https://www.facebook.com/vaderstore |