CORVUS CORAX Launch Music Video & Single for ‘Sverker’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 27, 2021
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Great events cast their shadows ahead! CORVUS CORAX are back with another single of their metal offshoot ERA METALLUM and herald the countdown to the upcoming album of the same name in June 2022:

“SVERKER”, already as the title track of the eponymous 2011 success album with over 8 million plays on Spotify THE long-running hit of the medieval pioneers from Berlin, now appears in the “Era Metallum”-typical garb.

Mighty male choirs and powerful walls of guitars by SAMI YLI-SIRNIÖ, a full-time member of KREATOR and WALTARI, give the metallic version of the song the decisive shove of pressure and playing technique that make ERA METALLUM a unique and incomparable symbiosis of the Corvus Corax-typical Nordic epics and metal.

The video clip for “CORVUS CORAX ERA METALLUM – Sverker” was directed by ANDREAS MARSCHALL – known for horror movies like “Tears of Kali” and “German Angst” as well as music video director for well-known genre representatives like KREATOR, SODOM or MOONSPELL – as a nightmarish vision of an impending war of the Swedish king Sverker.

The digital single “CORVUS CORAX ERA METALLUM – Sverker” was released on 26.11.21 on all major platforms. The video clip premiered on the same day on the band’s YouTube channel.

Watch the video here:

Legendary LA Rockers ANGELES Return with New Album “Running like an Outlaw“ + Announce New Line-Up

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Platinum selling legendary LA rockers ANGELES return with a new album “Running like an Outlaw“, available worldwide on all digital platforms in March of 2022. Buy the physical CD’s NOW through Dark Star Records/ Sony/ Universal for Black Friday at https://darkstarrecords.net/artists/angeles.

“Running like an Outlaw“ tracklisting reads as follows:

  1. All Night
  2. Nothing But Love
  3. Running Like An Outlaw
  4. Creatures Of The Night
  5. Lords Of Thunder
  6. Witch Hunter
  7. Magic Touch
  8. She’s On Fire

Furthermore ANGELES have announced their new line-up, featuring:
DALE LYTLE – Founder and Lead Guitar
MASON OLIVER – Vocals
STEVEN STIERS – Bass Guitar and backing vocals
DANNY BASULTO – Drums

On November 13th ANGELES performed @ Buffalo Rose in Colorado in Support of Winger, the band has posted on their YouTube channel three cool video footage from the show, watch them below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02Peej2TGN0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j0hgxsVu-w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKJhelyxxgU

ANGELES’ next show in 2022:
March 20th with Loudness at Whisky a Go Go

More shows TBA.

For more news and details, please follow ANGELES at https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelesBand

ANGELES’ latest album ‘Hell On High Heels’ was released on July 3rd 2020, via Dark Star Records/Sony/Universal.

Also watch

‘Witch Hunter’ single, with earlier line-up – https://youtu.be/wHM49NTbZTw
‘Heal The Wounds’ video – https://youtu.be/obj5LX53Ehw
‘Run’ audio stream – https://youtu.be/AJc_s62GL58
‘Celebrate’ video – https://youtu.be/DRC9R0povcw
‘Start Living’ – https://youtu.be/7BwfCCtv2s0
‘Hell on High Heels’ live footage – https://youtu.be/34YxYc-hjnE
‘Celebrate’ video – https://youtu.be/rxQD6sw_xAM
‘Heal The Wounds’ video – https://youtu.be/obj5LX53Ehw
‘Hell On High Heels’ promo video – https://youtu.be/moqE7el7drs
‘Rolling Like Thunder’ special edition – https://youtu.be/GMSQh42Nid8

‘Hell On High Heels’ is available via retailers worldwide, at Walmart, Best Buy, Target and Amazon, and on Digital at Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, Google Play and More! Hell on High Heels is also available as a Full Length Vinyl LP.

Buy ‘Hell On High Heels’ + earlier albums at https://darkstarrecords.net/artists/angeles/

‘Hell On High Heels’ Album Features: Dale Lytle, Louis Collins, Cal Shelton and Danny Basulto.

More information at:
BAND: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelesBand | https://darkstarrecords.net/artists/angeles/
LABEL: http://www.darkstarrecords.com

More About ANGELES:
Dale Lytle and Dave Raudman united the musicians that would form the band known as Angeles. Their first Hollywood gig was at the Troubadour where they were setting attendance records playing the midnight slot on Sunday nights. They also played at The Whiskey and The Roxy on the Sunset strip in Hollywood California they became one of L.A.’s largest Indie bands of the 80’s. They performed at Devonshire Downs outdoor stadium to over 6,000 people twice and also played In-A-Godda_Da-Vida with Ron Bushy from Iron Butterfly.

In 1984, Angeles performed at the Reseda Country Club, appearing with Bon Jovi. They have also shared a stage with Quiet Riot, Motley Crue, Ratt, Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, and Ronnie James Dio, Jefferson Starship, Robbie Krieger of the Doors, Jack Russell’s “Great White”, The Tubes, Foghat, Y&T, Michael Schenker,and Dokken just to name a few of the legends of Rock N Roll. Signed to Mystic records, Angeles recorded their debut album “We’re No Angels”. In 1984. They were featured in the1985 September issue of Hit Parader magazine. A number of Angeles’ songs, including “Nasty Girls”, “You Want Me To Love You”, and “Can’t Find the Words” has been played on nationwide radio stations.

In 1999, their album “No Limits” was featured on 95.5 KLOS Local Licks Sunday night program. Angeles was honored to not only be featured on the program four times, but they were also the only band to ever have six songs played on a Double Local Licks feature in a single program. During one week in 1999, “Can’t Find the Words” was played 527 times. The song continued to play nationwide on radio stations. Angeles has released 12 album (CDs) to date. On February 2019, ANGELES emerged to Dark Star Records/Sony. The band’s previous album “Fire It Up” was released on September 13th, 2019 via Dark Star Records/Sony. ANGELES’ latest stunning album ‘Hell On High Heels’ came out on July 3rd 2020, via Dark Star Records/Sony/Universal.

More information at:
BAND: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelesBand | https://darkstarrecords.net/artists/angeles/
LABEL: http://www.darkstarrecords.com

WALTARI Release Lyric Video for ‘So Fine 2021’ Feat. Kevin Ridley, Anniversary Album “3rd Decade – Anniversary Edition” Out Now

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Photo credits – Waltari: Jani Mahkonen – Kevin Ridley: Fernando J. Martinez

Finnish crossover pioneers WALTARI are releasing their anniversary album “3rd Decade – Anniversary Edition” (Metalville / Rough Trade) today.

To mark the occasion, the band also presents the official lyric video for “So Fine 2021” feat. Kevin Ridley (Skyclad), Youth Choirs Sykkii and n.u.k.u.

Kevin Ridley says about the song:

“I think that the first time I heard Waltari was about 20 years ago, when a friend of the band (Skyclad) gave me some of the then new fangled MP3s which included some Waltari songs. I remember thinking the songs were diverse and they seemed to mash up different musical genres. “Eclectic” is the word that came to mind. So, I was more than a little surprised when, 20 years later, l was contacted by Kartsy and asked to contribute some vocals for the song ‘So Fine’. What I particularly like about this track is the way it switches between the quirky female vocal section and the heavy chorus line. It’s a neat transition and very Waltari.”

Kärtsy Hatakka comments:

“The iconic “So Fine” hit from 1994, updated now with the 2 Finnish children school choirs “Sykkii” and “n.u.k.u” and Kevin Ridley from “Skyclad”. A bit more of a rocky version now was in the program, just to make it sound more bandlike. Fingers in your heavy position, and ready for a MoshDance!!”

For “3rd Decade – The Anniversary Edition”, the group revisited material from all their creative phases, choosing some of their finest songs to give them an overhaul with the help of like-minded musicians from every stripe. Waltari let their guests shine instead of stepping into the spotlight themselves.

Afraid of nothing but stagnation, the band once again proves that it can still live up to the original crossover ethos at any time, experimenting and finding new alleys to sneak into, all the while honouring its legacy with one eye looking ahead into an exciting future.

Tracklist 3rd Decade:

01 Waltari feat. Jürgen Engler – Merry Go Round
02 Waltari feat. Marko Hietala – Below Zero 2021
03 Waltari & Bomfunk MC´s – Skyline (remix)
04 Waltari & Eläkeläiset – Ehtoopuolella
05 Waltari feat. Kevin Ridley & Youth Choirs Sykkii and n.u.k.u – So Fine 2021
06 Waltari & Angelit – Step Outside
07 Waltari feat. Jonne Järvelä & Jyrki 69 – In The Cradle 2021
08 Waltari feat. Niki – Misty Man 2021
09 Waltari & Lordi – Lights On 2021
10 Waltari feat. Tampere All Stars – The Stage 2021
11 Waltari feat. April Art – Helsinki 2021

“3rd Decade – Anniversary Edition” is available from these providers: https://waltari.lnk.to/3rdDecadeAnniversaryEdition

FORGERY SYSTEM Release New Single ‘Blade Of Ashes’

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FORGERY SYSTEM‘s new single Blade Of Ashes’ represents the cut between what has been, now extinct, and what will be seen in the future.

Blade Of Ashes’ is the set of influences that have formed FORGERY SYSTEM; The band’s focus is on TRIVIUM and other influences ranging from BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE to KILLSWITCH ENGAGE.

An ensemble that could come to the attention of a diverse audience. In these four minutes of song we find what a metal audience would like to hear; This includes breakdowns and clear heavy guitar riffs, drum fills that anticipate some of the hardest moments in the song.

Voices alternating from a nice scratch, to scream, to clean parts, to the overlap of the two voices that make the vocal part even more massive.
The guitar solo closes this concentration of influences as heavily as possible. “BLADE OF ASHES” is a complete song, written by a band that demonstrates their desire to grow and have their say in the emerging metal scene.

Stream Blade Of Ashes’ on Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3pe0aao

Forgery System is an Italian heavy metal band formed in Pavia in 2012. The band consists of lead guitarist Gabriele Orlando, bassist and vocalist Pablo Dara, lead Guitarist Daniele Maggi, and drummer Federico Fava.

After experimenting with different stylistic solutions with their first album Distorted Visions, the group changed their sound with the EP Demons Among Us and the subsequent single “Lost Embers” to a more modern sound.

After the last release of “LOST EMBERS” in 2020 FORGERY SYSTEM close a cycle to open a new one with new music, a new image, and new energy. “BLADE OF ASHES” is theie latest work, where the band shows itself in a new way by showcasing what the’ve done in a period where live shows were impossible. The real rebirth came as restrictions were loosened, and a return to normality seemed imminent.

Karelian THEODOR BASTARD Announce Re-Issue of ‘Vetvi’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 26, 2021
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Photo by Anna Rozhetskaya

Karelian Neofolk outfit THEODOR BASTARD will be reissuing their 2015 masterpiece ‘Vetvi’ via Season of Mist on January 21, 2022 in various formats!

THEODOR BASTARD comment on the re-issue: “The ‘Vetvi’ album is a landmark for our group. It reflects our turn to the North to our native traditions, to our native lands. We drew attention to the still living culture of our northern region – first of all Karelia, a unique region in the North of Russia. And it was from this album we started our conversation with Season of Mist. We are very pleased that the label noticed this album and were able to appreciate it. And now ‘Vetvi will’ be available to an international audience. We really hope that our listeners will enjoy the sound of this album, as well as they will be able to enjoy the unique sound of double vinyl.“

Earlier this year, THEODOR BASTARD were selected as a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest 2021 (Session I) for the song “Volchuk,” which is taken from ‘Volch‘ya Yagoda,’ which was originally released in 2019 and is currently being reissued by Season of Mist.

Moreover, THEODOR BASTARD recently released a breathtaking acoustic performance for the song “Budem Zhit,” in which Yana Veva and Ekaterina Dolmatova sing along with the the accompaniment of the gusli. The video can be seen at THIS LOCATION.

Pre-orders for the ‘Vetvi’ reissues are now available HERE!

Listen to the entire THEODOR BASTARD catalogue HERE. Check out some of the artistic videos THEODOR BASTARD deliver HERE.

Track-list:
1. Umbraya Erze (5:28)
2. Vetvi  (English version) (4:06)
3. Salameika (4:32)
4. Kukushka (5:25)
5. Aion (6:22)
6. Niti (4:09)
7. Veter (feat. Namgar) (5:08)
8. Yaard (5:30)
9. Beliy Gorod (5:15)
10. Kolodec (3:26)
11. Vetvi (4:06)
Total: 49:21

Original release date April 29, 2015

Credits:
All songs written by Yana Veva and Fedor Svolotch
Arranged by Fedor Svolotch and Yana Veva
Producer: Fedor Svolotch

Genre: Karelian Neo-Folk

Current line Up:
Fedor Svolotch – dulcimer, samplers, vocal
Yana Veva – vocal, bawu, ocarina
Kusas – percussions, winds
Alexey Kalinovskiy – keyboards
Sergey Smirnov – drums
Ekaterina Dolmatova – back vocal
Slava Salikov – cello, morin khuur

THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE Return with New Single ‘Invictus Unto Fire’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 26, 2021
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THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE return with new single ‘Invictus Unto Fire’, taken from their upcoming self-titled album, out 28th January 2022 via their new label Unique Leader.

On the new track, the band state: “‘Invictus Unto Fire’, the opener and tone setter of our upcoming self-titled album, showcases our drummer Steven Sanchez‘s introduction into the band and a new atmosphere of heavy for The Last Ten Seconds of Life.”

Pre-order the album here: https://orcd.co/tltsol

TLTSOL now return to the fold in 2022 with a career defining self-titled album. Straddling the nu metal, rock, death metal and downtempo genres in equal measure, TLTSOL have created a magnum opus of a record that will appeal equally to fans of Korn and Slipknot as much as it will to fans of Alice in Chains or Pantera.

The band comment on the album: “The pinnacle of malevolence, crushing riffs, and unbound lyricism that listeners have come to love and identify with us. Unique Leader is the perfect home to release this monster and we are more than excited to work with the brand to deliver this album to the masses.”

Track listing:

1. Invictus unto Fire
2. Zapffe isn’t invited to the Party (feat. Jamie Hanks)
3. The Sabbath
4. Birth of the Butcher
5. Altar of Poison
6. Guillotine Queen (Redux)
7. Hate What You Love
8. Vampire (a Blood Ballad)
9. Glory be 2 Misery
10. Wasted (interlude)
11. Sickness in Seattle
12. Suicide Watch
13. A Lesson on Self Preservation
14. Procession

A Pennsylvania-bred deathcore band with a relentless, ferocious attack – and a name taken from a Smiths song – TLTSOL emerged in 2010 and have since become a major name on the underground rock scene with their emotionally intense and physically punishing sound.