Post-Punk Alt Rockers JOY/DISASTER Release Second Live Video at Studio De La Forge for ‘Close’

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Post-punk alt rockers JOY/DISASTER have released the second of four live video series for the song ‘Close’, recorded and mastered by Gorgor at Studio De La Forge on October 30th, 2021. The track is taken from the band’s new album “From Stars To Angels“.

Watch the video here:

In case you missed, watch the earlier released live video ‘Fade Away’ here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrO8I1hBM9o

Next live video at Studio De La Forge for ‘Dealer of Life’ will be unleashed on December 10th.

JOY/DISASTER’s new album ‘From Stars To Angels’, includes 14 intimate tracks which trace the evolution of emotions during a period of isolation. ‘From Stars To Angels’ is available on all major platforms since September 10th 2021.

JOY/DISASTER commented on the recording sessions:
“Composed during the confinement period between March and May 2020, FROM STARS TO ANGELS is an album bringing together very intimate tracks and which traces the evolution of emotions during a period of isolation. Each of us has taken a different look at the world, the media, nature and it is these developments that have given aggressive and melancholic nuances transcribed on these songs.
Given the difficulties in being able to move around, only the drums were recorded in DIY studio conditions but for the rest of the recordings, everyone recorded at home and then sent the tracks for mixing and mastering.”

About the musical style, the band adds:
“We do not respect musical codes, each album is different even if we find common sounds and harmonies, and we’re always trying to find new creative methods to express ourselves through the music.
Every new thing brings joys and disappointments, but that’s why we keep our rock’n roll spirit!”

Stream and buy ‘From Stars To Angels’ at https://joy-disaster.bandcamp.com/album/from-stars-to-angels-2021

‘From Stars To Angels’ tracklist:

  1. Memories
  2. Blind
  3. Breathe
  4. Certainties
  5. Somewhere
  6. Close
  7. Trust
  8. Nature
  9. Shine
  10. Hope
  11. Alloy
  12. Moment
  13. Face Off
  14. Broken

Album coverart by Siane R.

JOY/DISASTER’s upcoming shows:

  • DARK WINTER FESTIVAL (Belgium) – Saturday 22nd, January 2022
  • BUTTONBRAKE EVENT (Germany) – Saturday 26th, February 2022
  • KUNST IM GEWACHSHAUS (Germany) – Saturday 4th, June 2022

Since 2005, JOY/DISASTER plays post-punk and alternative rock that combines many influences from the 80’s to the 90’s. Their innovatives arrangements create an universe with a perfect balance between the old memories and modern music creativity.

Line-up:
Nicolas ROHR (Lead Vox & Guitar)
Simon BONNAFOUS (Guitar)
Soupa RUNDSTADLER (Bass & Backing Vox)
Sébastien MASSUL (Drums)

Watch/Stream:
‘Shine’ (Official Music Video): https://youtu.be/vR-HBnDmUkc
Dealer of Life (Official Music Video): https://youtu.be/lXFKiZzyARo
Believe (Official Music Audio): https://youtu.be/7lhsw9dUgLU

Band-photo by Maxime Bozzolo

More information at
BAND: https://www.facebook.com/joydisasterofficial | https://www.instagram.com/joydisasterofficial
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreen-management.com

STEVE HACKETT Announces ‘Genesis Revisited: Seconds Out’ + More Tour in USA And Canada

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Progressive rock and guitar legend STEVE HACKETT will be revisiting his stellar work with Genesis when he launches the US/Canada leg of his Genesis Revisited: Seconds Out + More Tour next year (which is currently underway and playing to packed houses throughout Europe).  

“I’m thrilled to bring ‘Seconds Out’ back to life, featuring Genesis material at its most exciting and virtuosic,” says Steve. “This time with all numbers played in full plus additional surprises!”

As advertised, the show will feature the 1977 Genesis live album ‘Seconds Out’ performed in full, plus additional Genesis classics and standouts from Steve’s latest album, ‘Surrender of Silence.’ 

‘Seconds Out’ was the hugely successful double album recorded on Genesis’ 1977 concert tour together with The Cinema Show, from their 1976 tour, and featured Steve Hackett on guitar alongside Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks and Phil Collins who had taken on the role of vocalist following the departure of Peter Gabriel. The tour included music from each of the six studio albums from Steve’s time in Genesis and marked his final recordings with the band as he left to pursue his solo career upon its completion.

“We’re touring the world again now, and I intend to continue,” says Steve concerning his future plans. “It feels terrific to be back in the saddle with such great audience response and fronting a fantastic band.”

Steve will be joined on the tour by regular musicians Roger King (keyboards), Jonas Reingold (bass), Rob Townsend (saxes/flutes) with Nad Sylvan on vocals. Craig Blundell (Steven Wilson, Pendragon) will be on drums & percussion – he was voted by Modern Drummer and Rhythm Magazine readers as one of the top progressive and forward thinking drummers in the world.

Soon, North American fans will get to experience the mighty Genesis Revisited: Seconds Out + More Tour for themselves! 

CONFIMRED TOUR DATES:

3/26/22 Oakville Centre for Performing Arts Oakville, ON
3/27/22 Oakville Centre for Performing Arts Oakville, ON
3/29/22 Grand Theatre de Quebec Quebec City, QC
3/31/22 Wilfrid Pelletier Montreal
4/2/22 Wilbur Theater Boston, MA
4/3/22 Beacon Theatre New York, NY
4/4/22 Ridgefield Playhouse Ridgefield, CT
4/6/22 Whitaker Center Harrisburg, PA
4/7/22 Scottish Rite Auditorium Collingswood, NJ
4/8/22 Scottish Rite Auditorium Collingswood, NJ
4/9/22 Scottish Rite Auditorium Collingswood, NJ
4/10/22 Hart Theatre “The Egg” Albany, NY
4/13/22 Warner Theatre Washington,DC
4/14/22 Carolina Theatre Durham, NC
4/16/22 Variety Playhouse Atlanta, GA
4/19/22 Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Ponte Vedra, FL
4/20/22 The Plaza Live Orlando, FL
4/22/22 Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Clearwater, FL
4/23/22 Parker Playhouse Ft Lauderdale, FL
4/26/22 River City Casino St Louis, MO
4/27/22 Palladium at The Center for the Performing Arts Carmel, IN
4/28/22 Taft Theatre Cincinnati, OH
4/30/22 The Palace Theatre Greensburg, PA
5/1/22 Goodyear Theater Akron, OH
5/3/22 The Fillmore Detroit Detroit, MI
5/4/22 20 Monroe Live Grand Rapids, MI
5/5/22 Copernicus Center Chicago, IL
5/7/22 Pantages Theatre Minneapolis, MN
5/10/22 Boulder Theater Boulder, CO
5/12/22 Celebrity Theatre Phoenix, AZ
5/14/22 Orpheum Theatre Los Angeles, CA
5/15/22 Fox Theater Oakland, CA
5/16/22 Crest Theatre Sacramento, CA
5/18/22 Revolution Hall Portland, OR
5/19/22 The Moore Theatre Seattle, WA

LEE AARON Release Video for Title Track of Album “Almost Christmas”

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Canadian powerhouse vocalist LEE AARON has had a lengthy and musically adventurous career that spans many kinds of different styles like rock, jazz, blues, opera and more.

LEE AARON has released the official video for the title track of her Christmas album “Almost Christmas” (Metalville Records), watch it below.

But there’s one project this multi- Juno nominee had considered often but the timing was never right…A Christmas album.

Lee and her band (Sean Kelly-guitar, Dave Reimer-bass & John Cody-drums) had tossed around the idea of a Christmas album over the years, but there was always something – tours/recording/life etc. – that kept the project on the back burner. 2020 and Covid-19 brought a new reality.

With their shows around the globe cancelled there was suddenly an abundance of time. Over the summer, the band began releasing a series of Rockin’ from Home videos for fans, which escalated , so when the Christmas idea came up again in mid-September, it was a definite go.

“Each of us had upgraded our home studios, so we thought, heck yeah! We’d always wanted to do this, the only issue was that we should have started sooner! Realistically, we only had about a month to get all the tracks done, but it became a fun mission – and it kept us all from going stir crazy during this down time!” says Aaron. “…and the last thing we wanted to create was a rehash of the same old songs so many other folks have already recorded. One or two classics maybe, but If we were going to do this, we wanted to make it really unique and different. It was such a blast putting it all together!”

Almost Christmas contains lovingly curated tunes – from the foot-stomping rock n’ roll ride of the feature track “It Doesn’t Often Snow at Christmas” (Pet Shop Boys) to the classic “Baby Please Come Home” to a sassy version of Louis Armstrong’s “Zat You Santa Claus?” – winding down with the introspective “All I Ever Get For Christmas is Blue” (Over The Rhine) and an acapella rendition of Joni Mitchell’s timeless “The Fiddle And The Drum.” You’ve never heard Christmas done quite like this.

She also presents a brand new version of her 1991 hit “Peace On Earth” which likewise, is as relevant now as it was when it was first released.

Aaron explains “There’s a ton of passion and joy that went into these recordings. The album represented something really positive and hopeful that we could all focus on during this unprecedented down-time. It was a gift that lifted our spirits and we hope it has the same effect on others.”

Last year, the album could only be ordered via Lee Aaron’s own shop and will now be available in stores for the first time with the addition of two new songs.

TRACKLISTING

  1. Everything`s Gonna Be Cool This Christmas
  2. Baby Please Come home
  3. Run, Run, Rudolph
  4. It doesen`t Often Snow At Christmas
  5. Zat You Santa Claus?
  6. I don`t Believe In Christmas
  7. Merry Christmas Everybody
  8. All I Ever Get for Christmas Is Blue
  9. Peace On Earth
  10. The Fiddle And The Drum
  11. Almost Christmas new song
  12. More Fun On The Naughty List new song

Get the album HERE.

NILE Mastermind KARL SANDERS to Release New SAURIAN Solo Project Music, Signs Worldwide Contract with Napalm Records

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Just shortly after announcing the signing of almighty death metal icons NILE to Napalm Records, the premier international rock and metal label is pleased to announce the additional signing of the band’s own mastermind KARL SANDERS’ solo project, with plans to release brand new Saurian music next year.
 
Following the first two Saurian project albums – Saurian Meditation (2004) and Saurian Exorcisms (2009) – KARL SANDERS is ready to unleash more musical musings from inside his eclectically influenced mind. To date, each Saurian release has explored unique, original compositions of haunting, primarily Middle Eastern inspired music in a cinematic, ambient and mostly instrumental format – similar to the quiet, exotic interludes found on NILE albums. Providing a diverse escape for both fans of NILE and those otherwise intrigued by its world music aura, Saurian proves that Sanders’ universe is anything but one-dimensional.

In addition to releasing new Saurian music, Napalm Records will reissue both Saurian Meditation and Saurian Exorcisms, with more details to come.
 
KARL SANDERS says about the signing:
“I am just thrilled to death that we have signed up with Napalm Records for the new KARL SANDERS Saurian album. I am really happy that we have found such a good home for both NILE and my Saurian side project, as they are a great company with some sincere people. I am looking forward in earnest to working together with everyone at Napalm to bring fans the new Saurian music, as well as re-releasing the first two Saurian records.”

Stay tuned for more information on upcoming Saurian music and reissues, coming soon!

ENSLAVED Announce ‘The Otherworldly Big Band Experience’ Streamed Event On December 21st

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May those of Sense and Earth gather for the new dawn…

ENSLAVED‘s new EP Caravans To The Outer Worlds was released unto the universe last month. It is a tale of departure, about leaving behind a barren and desolate world, travelling boldly into the future. It signaled the end of an era for the psychedelic Norwegians, hinting at new pastures.

In celebration of the EP’s release, tied in with the upcoming Winter Solstice (a Pagan holy day marking the symbolic death and rebirth of the Sun), Enslaved are proud to announce an extraordinary streaming event. ‘The Otherworldly Big Band Experience‘ will take place on Tuesday December 21st. Fellow psychedelic Norwegian prog band Shaman Elephant will be joining Enslaved onstage.

Watch the stream trailer for more information:

THE OTHERWORLDLY BIG BAND EXPERIENCE
Tuesday December 21st @ 21.00 CET / 20.00 GMT 
Tickets are now on sale now via https://enslavedstore.com/collections/big-band-stream
The stream will be available to watch until the end of December 24th.
Stream FAQ + support info is HERE 

Enslaved‘s Ivar Bjørnson gave some insight,
“Soon, the sun will turn – once again marking the transition from one year to another and the onset of brighter days ahead. We are many who wish to see this coming Winter Solstice mark a lasting turning away from dark days behind us. We have kept it up all along; virtual tours, rehearsing, writing, and releasing an album and an EP. You heard us when we said, “this will not stop us!” – the Enslaved Community has grown stronger through the crisis. Now we will close this cycle with a grandiose virtual concert, and hope for you to join us from all over the world. 

“The Otherworldly Big Band Experience” is about wanting to show even more of what ENSLAVED is: ENSLAVED is also an idea. It is a live band that is teeth-grittingly metal, has rock’n’roll in its DNA, while maintaining and expanding on its position as a groundbreaking progressive metal act. All while exploring the boundaries of Norse Mythology and Rune-lore, Psychology and History. 

We have recruited both an extension to the line-up with the young and talented Bergen prog rock band, Shaman Elephant. We have worked together with some of the most talented moviemakers and visual wizards around – also young and from Bergen: Kolibri Media. Add the Enslaved live crew to the mix and you have got magick, no less. 

We have aspired to create a concert film that reflects this expanded representation of ENSLAVED and cannot wait to show you all. It is bigger than any project we have done before, and it is unlike anything else you have seen in this kind of music. You will see and hear songs that have never been performed before. Songs you might have heard will sound and look like you haven’t seen and heard before. There is new material, and material as old as the band. One constant binds it all together: it is ENSLAVED.”

Order Enslaved‘s new ep Caravans To The Outer Worlds here: HERE

Watch the video for Ruun II – The Epitaph HERE
Watch the video for Caravans To The Outer Worlds HERE

DAGOBA Announce New Album “By Night” & Share New Single + Video ‘The Last Crossing’

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Modern metallers DAGOBA are back! After putting their stamp on the metal scene with their unique blend of metal and neckbreaking grooves, and relentlessly touring and sharing the stage with legendary acts like Metallica, Machine Head and In Flames, DAGOBA’s undeniable talent was discovered by Napalm Records. Now, the French four-piece is gearing up to reach the next level with their most ambitious material yet – the punishing new full-length, By Night, out February 18, 2022 via Napalm Records!
 
Following up to their recent track and exclusive 7” “The Hunt”, DAGOBA unleashes the new single “The Last Crossing” today! The song is an in-your-face banger offering melodic choruses and harsh vocals by singer Shawter and unstoppable blast beats. This is an impressive, hard-hitting first glimpse into what fans can expect from By Night!
 
DAGOBA on their new single “The Last Crossing”:
“While our last video for ‘The Hunt’ was more focused on cinematic storytelling, ‘The Last Crossing’ rather showcases the full band line-up and our strength as a performing band. We feel like DAGOBA have never been as strong and tight as now, and the ‘The Last Crossing’ video transports that energy perfectly.”

Watch the music video for “The Last Crossing” HERE:

DAGOBA deftly aces the balancing act between harsh breakdowns, dense walls of sound and grooving passages with ease. Even in its hardest passages, the album never gets too overwhelming – one smashing track is followed by the next, moving breathlessly with ease. By Night is a beast of an album showcasing how far DAGOBA can take a multitude of influences and styles and combine them effortlessly. This is a must-have for true fans of searing modern metal!
 
DAGOBA on the creation process of By Night:
“We live in challenging times, and that’s not only because of the strength-sapping pandemic. Sometimes the world seems to be a dark place. We know it’s an ambitious project, but we really want our fans to feel good, and contribute to their happiness. Therefore, we deliver our blend of metal music. During the weeks and months in the lockdown period we had so much time to have a focus on the album production. We could look at every detail in each track, and after all By Night has become our most accomplished album so far. We are really happy with the new record and cannot wait to share it with our fans and the world.”

Pre-Order By Night NOW

Varying in individual territories, By Night will be available digitally, as a CD (bundled with an exclusive t-shirt), as well as black and exclusive red transparent vinyl! Order HERE

Catch DAGOBA on their “Ecdysis By Night” European tour with INFECTED RAIN in 2022!

16.02. DE – Munich, Backstage Club
17.02. DE – Trier, Mergener Hof
18.02. (DE) Weinheim, Cafe Central
19.02. (DE) Dresden, Beatpol
22.02. (PL) Warsaw, Hydrozagadka
23.02. (CZ) Brno, Melodka
24.02. (CZ) Prague, Rock Café
25.02. (CZ) Česke Budejovice, Fabrika
26.02. (CZ) Ostrava, Barrák
28.02. (AT) Vienna, Viper Room
02.03. (AT) Salzburg, Rockhouse
03.03. (AT) Graz, Explosiv
04.03. (CH) Lucerne, Sedel
05.03. (CH) Monthey, Pont Rouge
06.03. (DE) Stuttgart, Club Cann
08.03. (FR) Strasbourg, La Maison Bleue
09.03. (FR) Savigny Le Temple, L’Empreinte
10.03. (FR) Bordeaux, Barbey Rock School
11.03. (FR) Niort, Le Camji
12.03. (ES) Billbao, Stage Live
13.03. (PT) Lisbon, RCA Club
15.03. (ES) Sevilla, Sala X
16.03. (ES) Madrid, Caracol
17.03. (ES) Barcelona, Razzmatazz 3
18.03. (FR) Chalon Sur Saone, La Peniche 
19.03. (FR) Nilvange, Le Gueulard Plus 
20.03. (FR) Chateau Thierry, La Biscuiterie
15.04. (FR) St Germain En Laye, La Clef
17.04. (FR) Fontenay Le Comte, On n’a plus 20 ans *
19.04. (BE) Roeselare, De Verlichte Geest *
20.04. (NL) Breda, Mezz
21.04. (NL) Drachten, Iduna
22.04. (BE) Bree Ragnarock
23.04. (NL) Arnhem, Willemeen
27.04. (DE) Essen, Turock
28.04. (DE) Cologne, Helios 37
29.04. (DE) Hamburg, Logo
30.04. (DE) Hannover, Béi Chéz Heinz
01.05. (DK) Aalborg, 1000Fryd
02.05. (DK) Vanløse, Stairway
03.05. (DK) Kolding, Godset
05.05. (NO) Kopervik, Karmøygeddon Metal Festival *
06.05. (SE) Stockholm, Hus 7 *
07.05. (SE) Gothenburg, Valand * 
* DAGOBA only