ABYSMAL DAWN Unveil New EP, Share First Single + Music Video

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Los Angeles death metal titans ABYSMAL DAWN will be releasing a new EP, ‘Nightmare Frontier,’ on February 4, 2022 via Season of Mist! Tracklisting, artwork, and additional details can be found below. In conjunction with the release, the band is now sharing their brand new single, “A Nightmare Slain,” along with a music video that was created by Guilherme Henriques! Listen and watch at THIS LOCATION.

ABYSMAL DAWN frontman/founding member Charles Elliott comments, “The music for this track was recorded for ‘Phylogenesis,’ but we left it off the record. We thought it was a great song but we felt it didn’t quite fit into the flow of that album. The music shows a bit more of a slightly progressive and melodic side of the band, which we may explore more in the future. The lyrics were written during the pandemic and are inspired by the lore of the video game ‘Bloodborne.’

“Now, we have a lot of songs filled with social commentary and introspective lyrics. When it came time to write the words for this one, I don’t think I could bring myself to focus any more on the misery or subjugation that we live in our day to day lives. Who needs another song of ‘COVID’ drivel or divisive politics at this point? Hopefully we can all agree on what I discovered while I was trapped at home for over a year; ‘Bloodborne’ is one of the greatest video games ever made. ‘Animal Crossing’ and ‘Mario Party’ fans should definitely check it out, along with the rest of the ‘soulsborne’ genre for a stress free good time… We hope you enjoy our song inspired by one of the most metal games ever made. Enjoy and see you on tour!” 

Pre-orders for ‘Nightmare Frontier’ are now live HERE. The single and EP can be pre-saved across all streaming services HERE.

Moreover, ABYSMAL DAWN will be embarking on an extensive North American tour as direct support for OBSCURA at the start of next year! The trek will kick off in San Diego, CA on February 3 and will conclude on March 23 in Fresno, CA! Tickets are on sale NOW!

Nightmare Frontier’ follows up 2020’s critically-acclaimed album, ‘Phylogenesis.’ The album was named one of the best albums of 2020 by Metal Injection, Metal Insider (#7), Teeth of the Divine, Cursed Zine, and more! In addition, drummer James Coppolino is listed as one of Sick Drummer Magazine‘s favorite drummers of 2020 and the band’s song “Soul Sick Nation” was among Loudwire‘s “66 Best Metal Songs of 2020.”

‘Nightmare Frontier’ was mixed and mastered by Charles Elliott at Tastemaker Audio. Drums were engineered by John Haddad at Trench Studios, while tracking for all instruments was handled by Elliott.

The artwork for ‘Nightmare Frontier’ was created by Par Olofson.

Tracklist:
01. A Nightmare Slain (4:43) [WATCH]
02. Blacken The Sky (4:15)
03. Behind Space (3:37)
04. Bewitched (6:43)
Total running time: 00:19:20

ABYSMAL DAWN Tour Dates
A Valediction North America 2022
(w/ OBSCURA, VALE OF PNATH, + INTERLOPER)
02/03: San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick [TICKETS]
02/04: Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater [TICKETS]
02/05: Los Angeles, CA @ 1720 [TICKETS] **Hometown Show**
02/06: Las Vegas, NV @ Backstage Bar [TICKETS]
02/07: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge [TICKETS]
02/08: Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater [TICKETS]
02/10: Oklahoma City, OK @ Whisky Nights [TICKETS]
02/11: Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live [TICKETS]
02/12: Dallas, TX @ Amplified live [TICKETS]
02/13: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live [TICKETS]
02/14: New Orleans, LA @ Santos [TICKETS]
02/16: Orlando, FL @ The Haven [TICKETS]
02/17: West Palm Beach, FL @ Respectable Street [TICKETS]
02/18: Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum [TICKETS]
02/19: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Hell) [TICKETS]
02/20: Nashville, TN @ The Basement East [TICKETS]
02/21: Knoxville, TN @ Barley’s Knoxville [TICKETS]
02/22: Virginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27 [TICKETS]
02/23: Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage [TICKETS]
02/24: Harrisburg, PA @ HMAC [TICKETS]
02/25: Brooklyn, NY @ Knitting Factory [TICKETS]
02/26: Boston, MA @ Sonia [TICKETS]
02/27: Hartford, CT @ Webster Underground [TICKETS]
02/28: Quebec City, QB @ Imperial Bell [TICKETS]
03/01: Montreal, QB @ Les Foufounes Électriques [TICKETS]
03/02: Ottawa, ON @ Maverick’s [TICKETS]
03/03: Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace [TICKETS]
03/04: Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall [TICKETS]
03/05: Pittsburg, PA @ Preserving Underground [TICKETS]
03/06: Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theatre [TICKETS]
03/07: Louisville, LA @ Diamond Concert Hall [TICKETS]
03/08: Detroit, MI @ The Sanctuary [TICKETS]
03/09: Chicago, IL @ Reggies [TICKETS]
03/10: Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray [TICKETS]
03/11: St. Paul, MN @ Turf Club [TICKETS]
03/12: Winnipeg, MB @ Park Theater [TICKETS]
03/14: Calgary, AB @ Dickens [TICKETS]
03/15: Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room [TICKETS]
03/17: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater [TICKETS]
03/18: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon [TICKETS]
03/19: Portland, OR @ Dante’s [TICKETS]
03/21: Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst 
03/22: Petaluma, CA @ Phoenix Theater [TICKETS]
03/23: Fresno, CA @ Full Circle [TICKETS]

ESKIMO CALLBOY Officially Apply for Eurovision Song Contest 2022, Announce The Level Up Co-Headline Tour with ATTACK ATTACK

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After releasing their catchy new single “Pump It” last Friday ESKIMO CALLBOY just shared their official application for the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest in Turin.
With their already record-breaking track “Pump It” (2 mio. YouTube views & 1,5 mio. streams) the guys from Castrop-Rauxel aspire to represent their home country Germany on the international ESC stage in May.

Check out the full application video HERE

The band  has alsoannounced that they will be joining Attack Attack! for The Level Up co-headline U.S. tour. The tour starts on October 12th in Dallas, TX and wraps on November 5th in Brooklyn, NY. Tickets go on sale starting December 10th, HERE.

“We‘re back! We never forgot the amazing times we had on our first US tour back in 2013. And now we can finally announce that we’re hitting the road to once again spread our madness over America. This tour is gonna be a total blast, so don’t miss out and get your tickets now,” states ESKIMO CALLBOY about the tour announcement.”

ESKIMO CALLBOY is Kevin (vocals, keys), Nico (vocals), Daniel (guitar), and Pascal (guitar), David (drums), Daniel (bass),

ESKIMO CALLBOY TOUR DATES
w/Attack Attack!

October 12 – Dallas, TX – Trees
October 13 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
October 14 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
October 15 – Austin, TX – Come and Take it Live
October 16 – El Paso, TX – Rockhouse Live
October 18 – Phoenix, AZ – Nile Theater
October 19 – Las Vegas, NV – Fremont Country Club
October 20 – Los Angeles, CA – 1720
October 21 – Sacramento, CA – Harlows
October 22 – Portland, OR – Hawthorn
October 23 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
October 25 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
October 26 – Denver, CO – Summit
October 27 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
October 28 – Lincoln, NE – The Royal Grove
October 29 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
October 30 – Belvidere, IL – The Apollo Theater
October 31 – Fort Wayne, IN – Pieres
November 1 – Columbus, OH Kings Of Clubs
November 2 – Louisville, KY – Diamond Concert Hall
November 3 – Grand Rapids, MI – Intersection
November 4 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Ballroom
November 5 – Brooklyn, NY – Monarch

SLAEGT Sign to Century Media Records, Complete New Studio Album Recordings, Announce European Tour

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Danish Black Heavy Metal outfit SLAEGT (a.k.a. Slægt, meaning “lineage” / “heritage” in Danish language and pronounced /slɛɡt/), one of the most vital and exciting bands to come out of the Scandinavian Metal scene, are thrilled to announce that they’ve signed a new deal with Century Media Records. The first studio offering with their new label (and fourth full-length overall) is entitled “Goddess” and will see a worldwide release on March 18th, 2022.

Speaking about their new label, the Copenhagen based band comments: “It is with utmost pleasure we can announce that we have signed a deal with Century Media. Century Media is a huge force within the metal world – their history speaks for itself and their roster of current and former acts is a sight to behold. The label is made up of passionate and professional people, whose work is very impressive in regards to how they maintain to be such a successful label while still understanding and respecting their artists’ creative process and work. So it would be an understatement to say, that we are truly looking forward to where this collaboration will take us, our music, and our listeners.”

Speaking on the signing of Slaegt, Century Media Records Vice President Phillipp Schulte says: “We are happy to announce a worldwide partnership with Slaegt. The band’s vision, their passion and courage to create dark and timeless music as well as their breathtaking live performances have made a huge impression on us. We couldn’t be prouder to welcome this great band to Century Media Records.”

A first single and video as well as further details for the “Goddess” album will be launched on January 14th, 2022 with the start of the album’s pre-order, so mark your calendars!

Additionally, Slaegt have just announced a next European tour together with fellow Danish group Demon Head, to follow the new album’s release. These are the exact dates:

Slaegt + Demon Head – “Nine Black Torches” European Tour 2022
31.03.2022 Copenhagen (Denmark) – Stairway
01.04.2022 Weimar (Germany) – Kasseturm
02.04.2022 Abtenau (Austria) – Neudegg Alm w/ Grave Miasma, The Ruins of Beverast, etc.
03.04.2022 Dresden (Germany) – Chemiefabrik
04.04.2022 Dortmund (Germany) – Junkyard
05.04.2022 Rotterdam (The Netherlands) – Baroeg
06.04.2022 Antwerp (Belgium) – Het Bos
07.04.2022 Paris (France) – Glazart
08.04.2022 Winterthur (Switzerland) – Gaswerk
09.04.2022 Ljubljana (Slovenia) – Klub Gromka
10.04.2022 Zagreb (Croatia) – Močvara
11.04.2022 Budapest (Hungary) – Robot
12.04.2022 Vienna (Austria) – Arena
13.04.2022 Prague (Czechia) – Underdogs
14.04.2022 Berlin (Germany) – TBA
15.04.2022 Malmö (Sweden) – Plan B
16.04.2022 Gothenburg (Sweden) – The Abyss
17.04.2022 Stockholm (Sweden) – Hus 7

Tour info: http://www.killtownbookings.com

Other Slaegt appearances in 2022 are as follows:

Slaegt – Live 2022:22.-24.09.2022 Auzas (France) – L’Homme Sauvage Festival

More dates to be announced soon…

Starting out as a one-man Black Metal project in 2011, the band has grown into a four-piece and developed a signature sound of their own, combining well-known styles with influences from beyond the sphere of hard rock and heavy metal. Slaegt comment: “Amalgamation leads to the redefinition of genres. At our core, we draw from a wide range of genres, styles, and time periods and we combine them in a way that speaks to us deeply. We have many shades on our palette, both light and dark. These are, as in life, interwoven and become ever-changing constants.” With three albums and several EP’s to their name so far as well as over 150 concerts under their belt, including three European tours and appearances at major festivals like Copenhell, Roadburn, Party.San and Roskilde, Slaegt have built a strong following and achieved critical acclaim both at home and internationally.

ALBERTO RIGONI Announces Legendary Guitarist JENNIFER BATTEN Joining His New Album “Songs for Souls” in Memory of His Father

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Just recently, Italian bass master and composer ALBERTO RIGONI (solo, BAD AS, NATURAL BORN MACHINE, Bassists Alliance Project, Vivaldi Metal Project etc.) announced his new album, entitled “Songs for Souls”, in memory of his Father. After announcing Jordan Rudess, Mark Zonder, Fabrizio Leo, Marco Sfogli, Tommaso Ermolli, Enrico Taddei and Alessandro Bertoni in last weeks, today Alberto is excited to announce that the legendary guitarist Jennifer Batten (soloist, Michael Jackson, Jeff Beck), has joined the “Songs for Souls” album line-up, performing in the song “Youth” with some unforgettable guitars.

Watch Jennifer Batten’s promo for “Songs for Souls”:

or via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AlbertoRigoniMusic/videos/586301802434515/

Pre-order/fund “Songs for Souls” album at http://albertorigoni.bandcamp.com.

More information TBA, stay tuned!

More on Alberto Rigoni:

Born in 1981, Alberto Rigoni is an Italian bass player and composer, internationally known for his career as a solo artist and as a member of the metal band BAD As, The Italians, Natural Born Machines Lady & THE BASS, co-producer of the Vivaldi Metal Project and member of progressive rock band TwinSpirits (no more active).

Between 2008 and 2020 Alberto has released worldwide 9 solo album (Something Different, Rebirth, Three Wise Monkeys, Overloaded, BASSORAMA, Duality, EvoRevolution, Prog Injection, Odd Times), spanning from progressive rock metal to fusion. His albums also featured legendary musicians such as Kevin Moore (ex Dream Theater), Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree, King Crimson), Marco Minnemann (the Aristocrats), Göran Edman (ex Yngwie Malmsteen), Michael Manring and many others.

His tenth album “For The Love of Bass” feat. all star bassists such as Nathan East, Lee Sklar, Michael Manring, Doug Wimbish and many others HAS BEEN released on April 2nd 2021.

Alberto has been featured on the cover of magazines such as Bass Magazine (Japan), Bass Musician Magazine (USA), Bajos Y Bajistas (Spain), Basistas (Poland), TOP BASS (Poland). Moreover, in March 2015 the prestigious Bass Guitar Magazine (UK) released Alberto’s CD anthology called “Into THE BASS.”

Alberto has also recorded for several international artists such as Italian pop singer Alexia and he is also playing bass for Canadian rock singer and songwriter Kim Bingham (ex-Nelly Furtado) and The Italians, sharing stages with artists such as Alan Parson, Suzanne Vega, Jørn Lande, Paul Gilbert, Vinnie Moore and others.

In 2016 founded a new metal band called BADASS (now called BAD As) which released three albums (More Pain More Gain, Midnight Curse and Crucified Society.

On December 15th 2017, Rigoni together with bassist Jeff Hughell (Six Feet Under) released a new studio project called Bassists Alliance. The first album “Crush” featured top notch bassists such as Michael Manring, Adam Nitti, Steve di Giorgio, Colin Edwin, Mark Mitchell, Scott Reeder, Dmitry Lisenko, Brandino BassMaster, Ryan Martini, Leonid Maksimov, Tony Grey.

In 2019 founded a new AOR band called “Natural Born Machine” featuring famous Pink Cream 69 singer David Readman. Their debut album “Human” was released on February 19th 2021 by Pride and Joy Music.

Currently he is also collaborating with famous producer Hiro Furuya (Elton John, Eric Clapton, etc.) as session bassist.

His tenth album “For The Love of Bass” feat. all star bassists such as Nathan East, Lee Sklar, Michael Manring, Doug Wimbish and many others will be released on April 2nd 2021.

More information at:
BAND: https://www.badas.rocks | http://www.albertorigoni.net | https://www.patreon.com/albertorigonibassist
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreen-management.com/

WIEGEDOOD Release New Song + Video “FN SCAR 16”

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As the world circles the abyss at gathering speed, WIEGEDOOD have returned to provide a perfectly vicious soundtrack. Today marks the release of “FN SCAR 16” that comes with a video clip created by Jaak De Digitale.

The band comments: “The SCAR (Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle) is a family of gas-operated (short-stroke gas piston) automatic rifles developed by Belgian manufacturer FN Herstal (FN) in 2004. This family of rifles consist of two main types. The SCAR-L, for “light”, is chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO cartridge and the SCAR-H, for “heavy”, is chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO. Both are available in Close Quarters Combat (CQC), Standard (STD), and Long Barrel (LB) variants.”

“There’s Always Blood At The End Of The Road” is scheduled for a release on January 14th, 2022. Order here: https://wiegedood.lnk.to/TheresAlwaysBloodAtTheEndOfTheRoad

The band previously released:

“Nuages (Official Video)”: https://youtu.be/VGYiWBzhuTg
“Now Will Always Be (Visualizer Video)”: https://youtu.be/kFgZXviA594

The band about the album: “’There’s Always Blood At The End Of The Road’” focuses on the filthiest and most disgusting parts of human nature and society. It steers clear from the typical Black Metal themes and concepts, instead zoning in on the struggle we lead within, trying to overcome the fact we are all made from that same filth. Exploring places the previous trilogy didn’t even scratch the surface of, both lyrically and musically. A first-hand look into pure disgust, a psychotic ride with synths, tape-recorders, hot club jazz and distressing samples. A definite switch from our previous work, a dark turn into something unexpected and unwelcome.”

Being dedicated road dogs the band will embark on a European tour following the release of the album. The first part will be supported by Portrayal Of Guilt.

20.01.2022 (NL) Amsterdam – Q-Factory *
21.01.2022 (FR) Paris – Petit Bain *
22.01.2022 (FR) Colmar – Grillen *
23.01.2022 (BE) Brussels – AB-Box *
25.01.2022 (DE) Hamburg – Hafenklang *
26.01.2022 (DK) Copenhagen – Vega *
27.01.2022 (DE) Berlin – Zukunft *
28.01.2022 (DE) Leipzig – UT Connewitz *
29.01.2022 (PL) Poznan – Pod Minoga
30.01.2022 (CZ) Prague – Fuchs2 *
31.01.2022 (HUN) Budapest – Durer Kert *
01.02.2022 (AT) Vienna – Arena *
02.02.2022 (AT) Innsbruck – PMK *
03.02.2022 (IT) Mezzago – Bloom *
04.02.2022 (CH) Dudingen – Bad Bonn *
05.02.2022 (DE) Munich – Feierwerk *
06.02.2022 (DE) Cologne – Gebaeude 9 *
10.03.2022 (UK) Birmingham – Hare & Hound
11.03.2022 (UK) Bristol – he Crown
12.03.2022 (UK) Newcastle – The Cluny
13.03.2022 (UK) Glasgow Broadcast
14.03.2022 (N.IRE) Belfast – Voodoo
15.03.2022 (IRE) Galway – Roisin Dubh
16.03.2022 (IRE) Dublin – Grand Social
17.03.2022 (UK) Manchester – Star & Garter
18.03.2022 (UK) Plymouth – The Underground
19.03.2022 (UK) London – Oslo
22.03.2022 (LT) Vilnius – XI20
23.03.2022 (LV) Riga – Melna Piektdiena
24.03.2022 (EE) Tallinn – Sveta Baar
25.03.2022 (RU) Saint Petersburg – Lastochka
26.03.2022 (RU) Moscow – Gorod
*w/ Portrayal Of Guilt

BLIND CHANNEL Announce ‘Sick & Dangerous Tour 2022’

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Finland’s violent pop crew BLIND CHANNEL just announced their “Sick & Dangerous Tour 2022” that they are going to headline throughout Europe next year. After recently announcing to share the stage with Eskimo Callboy early 2022 the band now makes the next step by hosting their own European headline tour.

BLIND CHANNEL comments:

“It’s incredible that we’re able to start preparing for a wide headline tour in Europe. We’re also super excited to play our first shows ever in Russia and to be able to play songs from our fourth album. 2022 will be massive.”

If you haven´t heard the bands new single “We Are No Saints” yet, then check it out HERE

Tourdates 2022

31.08.2022 Hamburg, Knust (DE)
01.09.2022 Berlin, SO36 (DE)
03.09.2022 Dresden, Strasse E (DE)
04.09.2022 Nuremberg, Hirsch (DE)
05.09.2022 Munich, Backstage Halle (DE)
06.09.2022 Stuttgart, Wizemann Club (DE)
07.09.2022 Saarbrucken, Garage (DE)
08.09.2022 Frankfurt, Zoom (DE)
09.09.2022 Bochum, Zeche (DE)
11.09.2022 Cologne, Kantine (DE)
12.09.2022 Bristol, Thekla (UK)
13.09.2022 Glasgow, Cathouse (UK)
14.09.2022 Manchester, Rebellion (UK)
15.09.2022 London, O2 Academy Islington (UK)
16.09.2022 Nottingham, Rescue Rooms (UK)
17.09.2022 Birmingham, O2 Academy 3 (UK)
19.09.2022 Antwerp, Kavka (BE)
20.09.2022 Tilburg, 013 (NL)
21.09.2022 Paris, Backstage @ The Mill (FR)
23.09.2022 Madrid, Sala Caracol (ES)
24.09.2022 Barcelona, Sala Boveda (ES)
26.09.2022 Zurich, Plaza (CH)
27.09.2022 Milan, Legend Club (IT)
28.09.2022 Vienna, Chelsea (AT)
29.09.2022 Prague, Rock Café (CZ)
30.09.2022 Krakow, Klub Zascianek (PL)
01.10.2022 Warsaw, Hydrozagadka (PL)
07.10.2022 St. Petersburg, Aurora (RU)
08.10.2022 Moscow, 1930 Club (RU)