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Iranian/Norwegian CONFESS Unleash New Video For ‘Hegemony’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 14, 2022
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Confess. Leave a comment

Hot off the back of the release of their latest album, “Revenge At All Costs”, Iranian/Norwegian quintet CONFESS have released a brand new video for the track ‘Hegemony’! When asked about the track, frontman Nikan Khosravi had this to say:

“Hegemony is an anthem to all the freedom fighters! Those who know that they can’t just be passive and don’t want to be just an audience!

I personally do believe that before setting anyone free first we should set ourselves free from all the imagery chains that society, politics and religion that put on my hands and feet. That’s when you can be that flame that can light up the millions!”

Describing themselves as a “five-piece street protest”, Confess frontman Khosravi and DJ/sampler Arash Ilkhani have experienced political persecution first-hand. “Revenge at All Costs” is a cry of outrage in the form of chunky down-tuned riffs marinated in the Norwegian winter.

The journey started in junior high school in Tehran when Nikan got a CD from a classmate. It contained music videos by metal bands from the 90s and 2000s. “I was fascinated by the sound of the genre.”, he states. “Ever since this music has been the centre of my life.” Nikan and Arash started the band as teenagers in 2010, releasing their first album “Beginning of Dominion” in 2012. Their early sound gravitated towards old-school death metal and 90s hardcore, always with some grooviness to it.

Nikan started his own label “Opposite Records” in 2014. Up until now, this could sound like the story of any European band. But change the context and being a metal musician in Iran could mean anything from government surveillance to execution. Arrest and prison followed the release of the band’s second album “In Pursuit of Dreams” in 2015. This led to the pair being arrested and facing execution on charges of blasphemy in one of Iran’s harshest prisons.

Fast forward to 2018, when both Nikan and Arash obtained refugee status in Norway. Confess started experimenting with seven strings and adding modern death metal sounds. But the groovy headbanging spirit of their musical DNA is very much alive. Confess has played in public without fear of repercussions ever since. After several concerts in Norway which included opening for Mayhem at Festspillene i Nord, the band have been seeing the fruits of their labour met with glowing praise with the likes of Metal Hammer stating the album “may be one of 2022’s most important releases”.

Speaking about the new album, Nikan had this to say:
“We’re so happy to drop the album! “Revenge At All Costs” is exactly what it says in the title! It took me almost seven years and countless versions of it to finish it, and I couldn’t be happier with the result! We worked with our friend Erling Malm as the producer/mixing engineer and the legendary Machine, who mastered the album and put his magical touch on it at the end! His work with bands like Lamb of God and Suicide Silence had a huge impact on us growing up.”

Texas’ CEDARS Live Interview with Radio J.App Now Available for Streaming

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 13, 2022
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: CEDARS, Emergy Broadcasting, Radio J.App. Leave a comment

On February 10th, Italian Radio J.App interviewed the Texas’ electronic rockers CEDARS on Emergy Broadcasting show, talking about the band’s latest single ‘Circle’, “Cowards” album, its songwriting + topics, the music scenes in Texas, influences, and many more.

The 1-hour live interview is now available for streaming at http://www.radiojapp.it/emergy_broadcasting or https://fb.watch/b7jRgTkYDA, check it out!

Get more information at https://www.facebook.com/radiojapp

Just recently CEDARS released their stunning radio hit single, entitled ‘Circles’, which is all about rhythms!

CEDARS’ frontlady Sandeigh on ‘Circles’:
“Circles is about rhythms. All of life – everything around – is filled with them. The tides, the moon, the weather, our breath, our blood, you, me. There’s this incredible circular, life-death-life rhythm to everything.

I feel like we get talked out of listening to the wisdom these circles have to offer us. There’s so much knowledge in our bodies and in the natural world and when we tune into those places, they have a lot to say. Sometimes, in order to hear that, we have to be willing to let go of things we think matter, things we might not want to part with, to burn those things down to make room for new growth. That’s part of the life-death-life cycle -that’s part of the cyclical nature of life and growth. Even when it’s uncomfortable or we have to go against popular opinion or maybe the “way we’ve always done things.”

For me, the inner wisdom I hear is often one calling me to a wilder life. She’s asking me to wake up to my true nature and helps me see what needs to die in me to make room for more authenticity. Her voice is wise and daring. (And sometimes asking me to get WAY outside of my comfort zone. But I trust her.)

What circles are you being called to look at in your world? Inside and out…what needs to die and what needs to be tended?”

Streaming everywhere here: https://smarturl.it/CedarsCircles

on Youtube:


Currently CEDARS are in the studio working on their next full-length album.

The band issued:
“We got started on new concepts even as we were gearing up to release Cowards back in June.

While Cowards explores a theme of letting go and shedding what’s no longer needed, this new body of work is a deeper look into what comes alongside that purging, and what can be possible in its place. Cowards really feels like a forest fire. Everything was burning down in our actual lives and that, of course, made its way into the stories on that album and the videos we’ve created from it. But some of the most fertile soil is found after fire removes what’s no longer serving the forest. It makes room for new life.

But first we sit and sift through the ashes.

The new album’s title has a lot to do with the pause in-between the burning away and next season. It will explore themes of shadow work and inner patterns, and how the light needs the dark. And as usual, we’re doing it with an expansive and deep soundscape.

We’re excited. We’ve been in the demo phase for a bit and what’s coming together feels really good, like we’re more settled into who we are individually and as a family.”

Stay tuned for more information!


CEDARS released their latest album “Cowards” on June 11th 2021, via Gruene Records. 

The band of the concept of the “Cowards” album:
“Cowards, at its core, is an album about choosing yourself, even in the face of great consequences. So often we find ourselves in situations or systems that ask us to minimize ourselves or our desires or even our needs, but there comes a point where we have to make some really tough choices: do we continue to support the system that is crushing us and building itself on our backs, or do we honour our own still, small voice?
The album is the story of finding ourselves in a season of life where those choices were very pressing, and very loud, with very real consequences. There are times when death is necessary to make room for the new, the better, and sometimes the knife is in our own hands. The album, though full of heavy moments, is also woven with bright strands of hope and light, the kind that can only come after great loss and struggle. How quietly we go to war.”

Track listing for “Cowards”:

  1. Claymore
  2. Lost at Sea
  3. Chasing Vapor
  4. Happy Now
  5. Mockingbirds
  6. Funeral Dress
  7. Formerly Known
  8. Give Up The Ghost
  9. Bearing Swords
  10. Cowards
  11. Liminal

Order here:
https://album.link/cowards
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/cedars/cowards-3

Photo credit: Courtney Santos-Awkwardeye Photography

CEDARS is an electronic rock band from central Texas whose music incorporates the DIY ethos of bands like The Pixies and PJ Harvey, the haunting atmospheres of Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails, and the infectious grooves of MuteMath. CEDARS is more than just a band: it’s is a vision of community, a community driven by the idea that beauty can save the world. Led by longtime friends Sandeigh Kennedy and Drew Heaton, they blend industrial and organic textures, drawing together disparate elements to marry complex sonic landscapes with compelling stories. Gritty synths and wispy vocals; hard hitting beats and delicate textures are the tools they use to tell powerful, authentic stories that explore truth and beauty.

Also watch the earlier videos:
Formerly Known – https://youtu.be/o7eG1pJgGD0
Chasing Vapor – https://youtu.be/lOdGmO6e2kE
Liminal – https://youtu.be/AUTuTIBDXeQ
Lost at Sea – https://youtu.be/PiP1yXRs8YQ
Cowards – https://youtu.be/2x1d9-qYjbg

Photo credit: Courtney Santos-Awkwardeye Photography

More information at
BAND http://www.cedars.band | http://www.facebook.com/cedarstheband
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreenproduction.com

DEMONICAL Reveal First Single ‘Fallen Mountain’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 13, 2022
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Demonical. Leave a comment
Photo credit: Jens Ryden

Swedish death metal master’s DEMONICAL premiere a lyric video for the first song to be revealed off the band’s looming album “Mass Destroyer”, set for release on May 6th, 2022, via Agonia Records. Listen to “Fallen Mountain”, below.

Struck by a burst of inspiration, DEMONICAL indulged in a creative spree immediately after the release of their antecedent offering, “World Domination”; and with expertise worthy of death metal veterans, shaped it into “Mass Destroyer”. Developed in less than two years, the album reflects the energy that spawned its creation, and keeps to the Swede’s HM2-beaten track, promising a few twists along the way. Adorned in an old-fashioned attire, “Mass Destroyer” packs a gruesome punch, embodies organic sounding and delivers a truly fiendish experience from well-seasoned old-school death-dealers.

“A huge inspirational boost hit us so why waste time and wait? Just hammer while the metal is hot,” explains the band, as to what seems to be a tried-and-true process, that already preceded “Hellsworn” (2009), “Death Infernal” (2011) and “Darkness Unbound” (2013). “The outcome is here, our seventh full-length and another vicious Demonical assault of Stockholm-style death metal madness and beyond,” the band comments. “Once again and as always, we wanted to crawl back in time and explore the early days of death metal but with traces and hints of various other metallic subgenres.”

Mark Riddick (Absu, Arsis) added his gruesome touch to “Mass Destroyer” in designing the fiendish cover artwork. Glashuset and Sellnoise Studios were used for recording with Johan Hjelm and Jonas Arnberg behind the helm, while Karl Daniel Liden mixed and mastered the album at his Tri-Lamb Studios. “We worked with the same production team as last time and the result turned out nothing but great,” the band continues. “A dynamic and breathing album we all feel very satisfied and proud off. Can’t wait to destroy the masses!”

Tracklisting:
1. We Conquer The Throne
2. Sun Blackened
3. Fallen Mountain
4. Wrathspawn
5. Dödsmarsch
6. Lifeslave
7. Cemented In Ire
8. By Hatred Bound

BUDDERSIDE Release New Single/Video ‘Never Worth It’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 13, 2022
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: BUDDERSIDE. Leave a comment
Photo credit: George Reed

Hollywood, CA rock outfit BUDDERSIDE share their latest single, “Never Worth It,” available today across all digital platforms. The track is taken from their upcoming Summer 2022 record via oneRPM. “‘Never Worth It’ describes the horror of obsession. Falling in love with something, someone, that only exists to tear you apart.

Stream “Never Worth It” here: http://linktr.ee/budderside

BUDDERSIDE’s previous single “Too Far” is currently in the Top 100 Mainstream Rock Billboard/BDS Indicator Charts and spun on high profile radio outlets like KLOS Los Angeles, WPJX Chicago, KFAI Minneapolis, WWSK Long Island and WRAT in New Jersey.

“Too Far” is racking wins and selections at film festivals around the world, including: Eurasia International Monthly Film Festival, American Golden Picture International Film Festival, Virgin Spring Cinefest, Dreamachine International Film Festival and Euro Video Song!. “Too Far” gives a harrowing look into what can happen when people are pushed to the edge and things go ‘’Too Far.” Filmed at several iconic locations on the famed Sunset Strip including the Whisky a-Go-Go and The Rainbow Bar & Grill, it shares a visually graphic dramatization tackling mental health issues and triggers.

Don’t miss BUDDERSIDE at the Viper Room in Hollywood, CA on March 19th. Tickets and show information can be found at https://bit.ly/BuddersideViperRoom. The band appeared at Rocklahoma this year and previously with the likes of Slayer, Anthrax and Motörhead in addition to appearing overseas at festivals including Wacken Open Air, Malmö Festival and on cruises (Motörhead’s Motörboat and Monsters Of Rock).

Cover Artwork: Sam Harris (Art)

DÆMONESQ Unleash Blistering Video ‘Allure And Grandeur’ From Upcoming Debut EP

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 13, 2022
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: DÆMONESQ. Leave a comment

While German up-and-coming black metal force DÆMONESQ is currently gearing up for the release of their debut EP, The Beauty of Letting Go (February 25th), the band has just unleashed a brand new video clip for their blistering single “Allure And Grandeur”!

Ever since their formation in 2020, the female fronted extreme metal congregation rises to conquer the male dominated realms of metal, guiding you down the path of sweet pain on your way through the valley of the shadow of death. “‘Allure and grandeur’ is a prayer to the goddess of destruction and renewal by a person that struggles with stigmata causing her to withdraw into an inner exile.” Vocalist Rægina explains. “By means of this prayer she reminds herself of what she believes in, summons her inner strength, and reignites the rage providing the vitality to fight back”. 

Watch the new DÆMONESQ video for “Allure And Grandeur”, just exclusively premiered with No Clean Singing and Deaf Forever Magazine, HERE:

The Beauty of Letting Go will be independently released by the band on February 25, 2022, and available as a limited edition – hand numbered and signed by the band – only at: www.daemonesq.com

EP Tracklist:

  1. The Beauty of Letting Go
  2. Allure and Grandeur
  3. Battleaxe
  4. Displaced

THE HUMAN TORNADO Unleash New Music Video ‘What I’m Waiting For’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 13, 2022
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THE HUMAN TORNADO will be unleashing their new album “Love Is Démodé” this coming March via Rockshots Records and in preview to its release, the band is sharing their third single “What I’m Waiting For” with a new music video.

“It’s so easy calling someone crazy for talking to themselves in front of a mirror. This song was born from the madness distinguishing each one of us and from the eternal struggle between body and mind. It musically represents the swing of moods and the physical and psychological natural consequences of this inner challenge someone may have.” adds the band.

Digital Stores: https://bfan.link/what-i-m-waiting-for

Offering a slab of smashing knock-out heavy groove rock, The Human Tornado‘s “Love Is Démodé” follows their 2016 debut record “Storm In A Ketchup” (Hidden Stone Records). Since their inception in 2014, the band has been making shockwaves out of their home country of Italy supporting touring bands such as Twelve Foot Ninja, Destrage, and Crazy Town.
The album was self-produced by The Human Tornado with mixing and mastering done by Marco Paradisi at Boat Studio. The album features ten hurricane tour de force tracks that will leave fans breathless and eager to set the track listing on repeat from beginning to end.
The lyrical concept behind the album is love, one of the strongest feelings of deep affection. It has different aspects and it can be addressed to another person, an animal, or a passion. But, if it’s pure, this doesn’t matter. The band explains further:

“For some years this feeling of love has been declining, going out of fashion. In fact, in our society finding people loving what they do is increasingly difficult and often image, power, success are the most important aspects of life. Moreover, these goals are more and more often achieved by means of questionable actions and negative feelings. In this album we want to express our idea of love in particular towards music, showing in every single song even the dark and negative sides coming from love in our life.“​

“Love Is Démodé” will be available on March 11th via Rockshots Records and available for pre-order at https://bit.ly/THT_CD

Previous Singles:
Last Embrace – https://youtu.be/EX_U0YwqCtk​
Dreamland (Music Video) – https://youtu.be/5lsGrnkjGTo

Track Listing:​

  1. It’s Never Too Late (3:11)
  2. Dreamland (3:19)
  3. What I’m Waiting For (3:45)
  4. The Iron King (3:12)
  5. Great Unknown (3:53)
  6. Last Embrace (4:06)
  7. Free (4:05)
  8. Kill! Kill! Kill! (3:26)
  9. Compromise (3:31)
  10. Black Mind Hole (5:28)
    Album Length: 38:03

Album Credits:​
– All songs Written, Produced and Arranged by The Human Tornado
– Recorded at Boat Studio, Calderara di Reno (BO) – Italy
– Mixed and Mastered by Marco Paradisi at Boat Studio, Calderara di Reno (BO) – Italy
– Design, Artwork and Layout by Antonio “Mantra” Magro

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