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SPIRITS OF FIRE – Feat. Chris Caffery, Steve Di Giorgio, Mark Zonder and Fabio Lione – Unveil Title Track of New Album “Embrace The Unknown”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 2, 2022
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Heavy metallers SPIRITS OF FIRE – Feat. Chris Caffery, Steve Di Giorgio, Mark Zonder, and new vocalist Fabio Lione – have unveiled the title track of their upcoming album “Embrace The Unknown”, coming out February 18th on CD/LP/Digital, via Frontiers Music. (Please note, due to ongoing worldwide vinyl manufacturing delays, the LP release date is March 18, 2022.). Pre-order/save HERE: https://orcd.co/embrace

Stream ‘Embrace The Unknown’ here:

Also stream and watch
‘A Second Chance’ video – https://youtu.be/ARk15zw8QK0
‘Into The Mirror’ single – https://youtu.be/7UxJE2Okaf0

Heavy metal supergroup SPIRITS OF FIRE first formed in 2017, released their first single in late 2018, and unleashed their debut album in February 2019. Originally formed by Chris Caffery (Savatage, Trans-Siberian Orchestra), Steve DiGiorgio (Testament, Death, etc.), Mark Zonder (ex-Fates Warning, Warlord) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (ex-Judas Priest), the band’s self-titled debut was met with fan and critical praise upon its release. As it approaches two years since the release of their debut, Spirits of Fire are now set to return with a new album, ” Embrace The Unknown ” that sees renowned Italian metal vocalist Fabio Lione taking over frontman duties for the band. Production this time comes courtesy of Aldo Lonobile, whose recent work on releases by Archon Angel featuring Zak Stevens, Sweet Oblivion featuring Geoff Tate, and his own band, Secret Sphere, makes him the perfect fit for the band.

Once again, the band worked on a set of songs that were primarily put together by Caffery, with Lione and Lonobile adding their own touches to Caffery’s stellar songs. The final result sees a killer musical output that continues in the vein of “classic Priest meets Savatage” sound that the band has pursued since their formation. With Caffery’s renowned guitar playing, the undeniable power of the rhythm section of Di Giorgio and Zonder, and the world class vocals of Lione, “Embrace The Unknown ” sees Spirits Of Fire pushing their sonic stamp further and further. From the biting riffage of the charging opener “Embrace The Unknown”, the band is firing on all cylinders and prepared to appease the heavy metal gods.

SPIRITS OF FIRE are built to deliver classic in-your-face heavy metal and they have accomplished that goal on every level on “Embrace The Unknown”. From Lione’s soaring vocals, to Caffery’s guitar pyrotechnics, to the propulsive and crushing rhythms of Di Giorgio and Zonder, the performances are stellar from beginning to end. There is no shortage of memorable, metal hymns to raise your fist and bang your head to on this all killer, no filler metal journey.

“Embrace The Unknown” Tracklist:

  1. A Second Chance
  2. Resurrection
  3. Wildest Dreams
  4. Into The Mirror
  5. Embrace The Unknown
  6. My Confession
  7. Sea Of Change
  8. Shapes Of A Fragile Mind
  9. Hearts In The Sand
  10. House Of Pain
  11. Remember My Name
  12. Out In The Rain

LINE-UP:
Fabio Lione – Vocals
Christopher Caffery – Guitars
Steve Di Giorgio – Bass
Mark Zonder – Drums

More information at https://www.facebook.com/SpiritsOfFireBand


Please Note, STEVE DI GIORGIO is available for studio sessions as well as session bassist for tours. For further information, please contact tarja@splitscreenproduction.com.

The fretless guru, STEVE DI GIORGIO doesn’t need any longer introductions, as he is widely renowned as a pioneer on the fretless bass in heavy metal music, being the bassist of TESTAMENT, DEATH and SADUS, among others. Within his genre, STEVE DI GIORGIO is respected for his playing skills, versatility and incredible technique. He has more than 40 studio album recordings and over 20 years of touring the world.

Watch Steve Di Giorgio LowDown: Bass Playthrough | Terra Odium – Crawling: https://youtu.be/SJbamBHNjt8

More information at:
STEVE DI GIORGIO: http://www.stevedigiorgio.com | http://www.testamentlegions.com
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreenproduction.com

Danish NORÐ Release Second Single + Lyric Video ‘Seasons Erased’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 2, 2022
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Photo by ​colorrain.dk

Danish alternative metal quintet NORРreleased a second single ‘Seasons Erased’ from their upcoming debut album Machine Blood. The album is released on March 2022 via Finnish record label Inverse Records. The album is mixed and mastered by the magnificent Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, Denmark (Volbeat, Amaranthe, Primal Fear, Arch Enemy, etc). 

The band comments:“The song is based on an uptempo thrashy riff combined with a halftime melodic chorus. The vocals are very versatile ranging from cleans to deep growl emphasizing the guitar riffs perfectly. The lyrics discuss the experience of the natural seasons becoming less distinctive as the winters become warmer and the weather more unpredictable and extreme because of human consumption.”

Listen to Seasons Erased single on:
Youtube: https://youtu.be/hvDs_N9kEIo
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3rgavDi
Bandcamp: https://nordmetal.bandcamp.com
Apple Music: https://apple.co/3IYgzGj
Tidal: https://listen.tidal.com/album/208659058
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B09NDYNTNQ

Pre-order Machine Blood album on Bandcamp
Pre-save Machine Blood album on Spotify

Watch Fear Reigns music video: https://youtu.be/3CJY2fnABfs

Tracklist:

  1. Prologue
  2. Left Behind
  3. Fear Reigns
  4. Depleted Soil
  5. The Swordsman
  6. The Run
  7. Endless Stream
  8. Seasons Erased
  9. Law of Jante
  10. Machine Blood
  11. Epilogue

Album cover by All Things Rotten

THE BLACK SKELETON Release New Single ‘All Around Me’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 2, 2022
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Quinn Gardener-Kane is best known as the charismatic singer of Australian funk/hard rock band, DEFRYME. He recently returned with a new project THE BLACK SKELETON and released the killer single ‘The Ledge’, and has now backed it up with new track ‘All Around Me’, which is out now on all digital platforms via Golden Robot Records.

‘All Around Me’ is sex on a stick. If this doesn’t rock your world with its tones of porn, nothing will. ‘All Around Me’ is a dirty, dirty, dirty little rock beast.” 

Listen/Buy ‘All Around Me’ HERE

The Black Skeleton is a powerful, melodic rock journey! 

Quinn Gardener-Kane has been making what started as a fun journey of writing and recording with other super creative friends, into an emotive rock ‘n roll beast all of its own. 

The Black Skeleton is a window to the inner thoughts and stories of Quinn’s life experiences; some dark and haunting, but always personal. The themes and depth of this collection of songs will resonate, provoke and have a different point of resonation with each listen.  

Quinn has sought after and secured some of Australia’s most accomplished musicians to assist in the final recordings, and form the live band to showcase these amazing, kick ass songs. 

GENERATION STEEL Sign with El Puerto Records, New Album Coming in Early Summer 2023

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 2, 2022
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German metallers GENERATION STEEL have signed a worldwide deal with El Puerto Records! The follow-up to their debut “The Eagle Will Rise” is announced for early summer 2023.

Bandleader Jack the Riffer explains: “We anchor in a new harbor and are proud to join EL PUERTO RECORDS. We are looking forward to work with a dedicated and capable team that believes in our music and takes us to the next level!”

Label founder Torsten Ihlenfeld explains: “We are very happy to welcome GENERATION STEEL here at EL PUERTO RECORDS! That’s how teutonic heavy metal has to sound like nowadays. Born from tradition, transformed perfectly into the here and now and best prepared for a bright future! Full steam ahead – welcome aboard GENERATION STEEL!”

GENERATION STEEL stands for heavy metal with an anthem character, true to the tradition of Teutonic steel metal. The history of GENERATION STEEL is characterized by power and passion and begins in 2019. The former DEAD MAN’S HAND and BULLET TRAIN guitarist Jack The Riffer succeeds in winning four excellent musicians and thus giving new impulses to Teutonic heavy metal, including Michael Kaspar ( ex-SQUEALER) on bass.
The band’s artistic producer is none other than Uwe Lulis (ACCEPT).

GUNSHINE Release Official Music Video for Single ‘Wall Said To Call’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 2, 2022
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Rock band GUNSHINE released their brand new debut single titled “Wall Said To Call” to all major platforms!

“Wall Said To Call is a fun, adrenaline-filled, party rock song with all of the elements of real rock n roll. Loud, edgy guitars, soaring vocals, and slamming drums” says the band.

“Wall Said To Call” is available at : https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/gunshine/wall-said-to-call

WATCH the official music video here:

Rock band Gunshine released their brand new debut single titled “Wall Said To Call” to all major platforms!

“Wall Said To Call is a fun, adrenaline-filled, party rock song with all of the elements of real rock n roll. Loud, edgy guitars, soaring vocals, and slamming drums” says the band.

Gunshine is a rock n roll band hailing from Pensacola, FL. While spending all of 2020 and 2021 writing and recording their debut album, they honed in on what makes them stand apart, and what they do best. Due out in 2022, the album recalls the edge and bravado of rock’s greats such as AC/DC, Boston, and Guns N Roses, but with an original, modern twist. Add that with a heavy-duty production value that sonically gives the songs a punchy, powerful analog sound. The result? Blistering guitar solos, soaring vocals and a lethal rhythm section that all come together to create a well-crafted, organic collection of musical pieces straight from the heart of each member of the band.

In a world where it is commonplace to play it safe and not “rock the boat” musically, Gunshine offers a breath of fresh air and throws the rule book out the window. No tricks, no frills, no BS. This is the rock n roll you’ve missed.

PUPIL SLICER Premiere Video for New Track ‘Thermal Runaway’, Feat. Cara Drolshagen

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 2, 2022
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Photographer credit: Gobinder Jhitta

PUPIL SLICER have shared a music video for new single, Thermal Runaway, via Kerrang! The track – which features Cara Drolshagen from The Armed on guest vocals – premiered via the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show this past Sunday. Thermal Runaway will be released as a digital single this Thursday, February 3  – ahead of PUPIL SLICER‘s first live show in over two years. The digital single also features remixes of Wounds Upon My Skin – a track from debut album, Mirrors – by Nadja, and Marble Girl.

PUPIL SLICER‘s debut album, Mirrors, is out now.

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR THERMAL RUNAWAY VIA KERRANG!

Of the track, vocalist/guitarist Katie comments: 
“The idea behind the track was to capture the experience of being in a catastrophising cycle of anxiety and depression that keeps getting worse no matter what you do, through metaphors of thermal runaway that occurs in stars which leads to supernovas.”

Of Cara’s contributions they continue: 
“We are huge fans of The Armed and really love Cara’s vocal work with them. I wrote the track with Cara in mind and approached her with the title and some general themes already established. She took the ball from there and laid down her vocal parts which established the fantastic core lyrical drive on the chorus which I then expanded.”

Cara adds: “It’s pretty incredible what you can do creatively now even being miles apart. We had such a great time collaborating on this song. Pupil Slicer were amazing to work with and really gave me the chance to mould my style with theirs in a really unique way.”

Thermal Runaway track list

  1. Thermal Runaway feat. Cara Drolshagen
  2. Wounds Upon My Skin (Nadja Remix)
  3. Wounds Upon My Skin (Marble Girl Remix)

Timed to coincide with their first live shows since 2019, Thermal Runaway retains the hallmarks of Mirrors’ grinding mathcore, but gives a clear indicator of the direction that PUPIL SLICER are moving towards. With writing well underway for their sophomore album, Thermal Runaway stood out as track that warranted immediate attention. PUPIL SLICER enlisted the talents of producer Lewis Johns (Employed To Serve, Blanket, Svalbard) at The Ranch studio in Southampton, The track features guitarist Frank Muir, who will also be joining the band on their upcoming live dates.

LIVE SHOWS:
6 February – Record Junkee – Sheffield (Independent venue week)

UK tour w/ Rolo Tomassi
16 February – The Loft – Southampton
17 February – Mama Roux – Birmingham
21 February – Rescue Rooms – Nottingham, UK
22 February – Club Academy – Manchester, UK
23 February – Fleece – Bristol, UK
24 February – Oval Space – London, UK

3 April – Classic Grand – Glasgow, UK (w/ GODFLESH)
23 – 24 April – StrangeForms Festival – Brudenell Social Club – Leeds, UK
2 June – Underwerket – Copenhagen, DK
3 June – ILTER Festival – Odense, DK
30 June – UK Tech Fest – Newark, UK
11 – 14 August – Bloodstock – UK
19 August – ArcTanGent – Bristol, UK
3 September – Burn It Down Fest – Torquay

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