“A song about the division, isolation and negativity created by the frenetic usage of social media. An inspiration to look at the real world and to explore friendship that might be right there, next to you”. // Donna Cannone
After opening the book on Donna Cannone with the gloriously hook-filled slice of melodic rock n roll, that was debut single ‘Cross the Line’, the Swedish/Italian quartet, featuring two former Thundermothers as well as the Soilwork/The Nightflight Orchestra main man Bjorn ‘Speed’ Strid are back with the equally wonderful ‘Nothing to Do’. Focussing on the influence of social media on everything in the world, ‘Nothing to Do’ urges the listener to take a look at the real world, the answers you seek might right there waiting!
‘It all started as a game, something fun to do. As it should be.’
And with that, Donna Cannone was born. Former Thundermother member Giorgia Cateri (guitars) and her fellow Italian ex-pat found themselves heading to a rehearsal room a short while ago to play some music and, in their own words, ‘have some fun.’ Giorgia’s former Thundermother bandmate Tilda Stenqvist was brought in on drums as the trio began putting together a number of new songs. A knock at the door brought a surprise as, guitar in hand, Bjorn ‘Speed’ Strid (Soilwork, The Nightflight Orchestra) had heard what the band were up to and wanted in. Soon the quartet were recording demos, and one of these demos fell into the hands of Swedish label Despotz Records and a deal was soon done.
It is with great excitement we announce our signing with Despotz Records. We believe we can achieve some amazing things together and this unit is currently brewing something very interesting. -Something real, wicked, and fiery, that will both cross bridges and cross lines’
The first fruits of this collaboration is the band’s debut single – the infectious ‘Cross the Line’, taken from their upcoming album scheduled for early 2021.
While we are all still waiting for the world to return to a normal state, Brazilian legends SEPULTURA refused to sit back and wait for better times. And maybe, these times are finally here: “SepulQuarta” their new live album has been released today. With the help of dozens of international colleagues and friends, the band recorded their live album directly from the safety of their own living room studios – together with renowned guest musicians such as Devin Townsend, Matt Heafy, Danko Jones and many more, who also supplied their parts from home.
The individually marbled limited edition vinyl has already sold out, however you can still grab a black vinyl or jewelcase CD today or stream/download the full album here: http://nblast.de/Sepultura-SepulQuarta
To celebrate the release, SEPULTURA presents the music video for ‘Slave New World‘ featuring Trivium‘s mastermind Matt Heafy. Watch it here:
“The ‘SepulQuarta’ album is probably the one I am most proud of!”, mastermind Andreas Kisser reflects. “2020 was the most difficult time for a band to survive, without the stage and the direct contact with the fans, but we managed to keep going strong and the album is a consequence of the unity plus the positive attitude from the band. The album sounds great, alive and very real! All the guests did an amazing job and we feel more than ever that we have a huge Sepultura family out there. Thank you so much for everyone’s support and hope to see you all soon. This album is for you! Enjoy the music!”
SEPULTURA will hit European stages in November and December together with support acts Sacred Reich and Crowbar on these dates:
04/11 DK Copenhagen – Amager Bio 05/11 DE Berlin – Festsaal 06/11 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser 07/11 DE Hamburg – Markthalle 09/11 PL Wroclaw – A2 10/11 AT Vienna – Arena 12/11 CZ Zlin – Hala Datart 13/11 D Munich – Backstage 14/11 CH Lausanne – Les Docks 16/11 ES Barcelona – Razzmatazz 17/11 ES Madrid – La Riviera 18/11 PT Porto – Hard Club 19/11 ES Pamplona – Totem 20/11 FR Toulouse – Le Bikini 21/11 FR Paris – La Machine Du Moulin Rouge 23/11 UK Wolverhampton – KK’s Steelmill 24/11 IE Dublin – Academy 25/11 UK Manchester – O2 Ritz 26/11 UK Glasgow – Garage 27/11 UK London – Electric Brixton 28/11 BE Antwerp – Trix 30/11 LU Esch/Alzette – Rockhal 01/12 DE Wiesbaden – Schlachthof 02/12 DE Stuttgart – LKA Longhorn 03/12 CH Pratteln – Z-7 04/12 DE Cologne – Essigfabrik 05/12 NL Haarlem – Patronaat
2022 10/06 UK Derby – Download Festival 17/06 FR Clisson – Hellfest 23/06 NO Oslo – Tons Of Rock 29/06 ES Vivero – Resurrection Fest 06/07 DE Ballenstedt – Rockharz 07/07 CZ Vizovice – Masters Of Rock 08/09 IT Collalbo – Rock Im Ring
Following the underground success of its 2018 debut, Between The Winds, Ohio, USA based project UNTAMED LAND – the world’s very first metal band incorporating the feral sounds of classic, old western cinematics – will unbridle its sophomore release, Like Creatures Seeking Their Own Forms, via Napalm Records on October 8, 2021.
While exploring influence and nuances from various strains of atmospheric metal, UNTAMED LAND traverses wild new frontiers – evoking the ambiance of classic Ennio Morricone/Spaghetti Western soundtracks and traditional old western instrumentals. While some listeners may be quick to label this a purely black metal album before diving into its depths, this description only scratches the surface.
Take a listen to brand UNTAMED LAND’s new single, “Clothed In Smoke”, and witness the track’s new music video today! The nearly 10-minute epic soars before peaking with a player piano-interlaced closing passage backed with fiddle, warning drums and electrifying guitars, adding a layered folk-like element to the already diverse offering.
Patrick Kern says:
“This song is probably the one most similar to the ‘epic’ atmospheric black metal approach taken by bands such as Summoning and Caladan Brood, but lots of other strains found their way in, such as doom metal, minimalism, and European/Celtic folk music. The title of the track, like the title of the album itself, is a phrase from McCarthy’s novel ‘Blood Meridian’, one of the darker western stories out there, and it perfectly fits the foreboding and mounting dread the music seeks to express.”
Watch the brand new music video for “Clothed In Smoke” HERE:
UNTAMED LAND mastermind, composer and sole performer of all instruments (except for accented violin performances by Rita Torrens and vocal contributions by Caroline Joy and Jacob Wherley), Patrick Kern, was initially inspired by what he describes as pagan, cosmic and even “doomy” black metal when writing the album, but the material bloomed in a way that is much more multifaceted to be categorized so singularly.
Patrick Kern adds about the album:
“I would hesitate to call this a black metal album. It’s meant to be a cinematic journey into a dark and fantastical old west setting, and various genres and sounds are used to bring that story to life. Lyrically, whereas the previous album dealt with the eternal struggle of the solar hero, this time we delve into a sort of gnostic “Beauty and the Beast” story, ultimately revolving around the feminine role in creation and the tension between the world of matter and the world of forms.
The album ended up reflecting my own spiritual journey that occurred all throughout the writing and production process. I had a great time experimenting with many different styles and sounds for this release and am excited to share this new chapter in the UNTAMED LAND world!”
The album begins with a haunting, yet whimsical old western inspired introduction, “Once Upon A Time In The Kenoma”, before ascending into the grimly epic, piano-laden “A Nameless Shape” – blending ghostly acoustics, doom-drenched riffs and icy screams as it cascades into a wave of blast beats, rhythmic guitars and operatic accent vocals. The track closes with a backing of dominant horns before leading into the introductory organs and forsaken rhythms of the dynamic, ebbing and flowing “Clothed In Smoke” – one of the album’s most movielike offerings. 15-minute standout “The Heavenly Coil” entrances with organ, harpsichord and acoustics before intertwining with progressive blackened metal ingredients instilled with outlaw temper. Like the veil of first dawn’s light, Spanish guitar and spirited drums close the track before effortlessly crossing into triumphant album closer “Achamōth”.
Like Creatures Seeking Their Own Forms is unique in all its facets – not only is it original, inspiring and an impressively eclectic album, it’s poised to cast the name UNTAMED LAND on the lips of every experimental metal fan upon its release. In a dry landscape of repetitive noise as far as the eye can see, Like Creatures Seeking Their Own Forms is an aural oasis.
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Like Creatures Seeking Their Own Forms track listing:
Are you ready for a ‘Revolution‘? While EQUILIBRIUM are still busy working on their upcoming 7th album that will see the light of day in 2022, the epic metallers take a moment to reflect on their past and also offer a first taste of what’s to come in the future.
Since their legendary sophomore album ‘Sagas‘ has been sold out on vinyl for many years, they are now re-issuing this epic pagan gamechanger on strictly limited sandstone and gold-brown marbled vinyl. These formats will be released on November 12th and soon, the band will reveal another surprise from that era and their early beginnings in 2008.
Pre-order your vinyl now or spin the record including classics such as ‘Blut Im Auge’ or ‘Unbesiegt‘ again on the streaming platform of your choice: https://bfan.link/Equilibrium-Sagas
And here’s to the future: Since the band are aware that the wait for their next album has been far too long, they are now revealing a brand-new track titled ‘Revolution‘! Once again mixing their folk roots with modern elements, EQUILIBRIUM once again deliver a new tune that will surely get stuck in your head immediately. Watch the music video here:
Mastermind René ‘Berthammer’ Berthiaume states: “While we are constantly working on our new album, we now took some time to release a new song and music video. We are very happy about the result, because it combines our folky roots with our current style. The moment to be able to hit the stage again comes closer and we cannot wait to present our new material also live again!”
Los Angeles based metalcore rockers STEREO TRAGEDY have unleashed their second single ‘Beyond Our Grave‘ taken from the upcoming self-titled debut album, coming out end of summer/early fall 2021, feat. Bjorn “Speed” Strid on all vocals.
The band on the single: “Our second single gaming MAJOR momentum! Check it out!”
The upcoming self-titled debut album was mixed and mastered by Thomas “Plec” Johansson, owner and producer at The Panic Room Studios. More information TBA.
Stereo Tragedy was birthed 4 July 2019 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after Jacob Bibee (guitarist, former Sever Your Ties) had a conversation reminiscing of the olden days in the metal scene with James “jimbo” Thomas. Following that conversation, another conversation was had with Amanda, Jacob’s wife, and it was evident that it was time for Jacob to make his reemergence into the music world after a 15 year hiatus.
After 6 months later, after many sleepless nights in the studio and intense composition trying to hone the correct sound for the band, the pandemic hit and the music industry essentially shut down. Jacob being solution oriented, decided to find a way that this whole world meltdown could be beneficial, and that’s when it happened.
Jacob noticed the infamous Bjorn “Speed” Strid post on social media that his bands (Soilwork, Donna Cannone, The Night Flight Orchestra) would no longer be touring for the foreseeable future. Jacob knew that Bjorn had often done guest appearances for bands, but Jacob decided to push the idea of Bjorn actually doing the entire album. After hearing a few songs, Bjorn agreed to do the album as a guest appearance, not as a permanent member, as he is completely busy and in step with his many great projects.
As the project began to unfold, it was time to bring in trusted and respected members into the fold. Jacob then contacted none other than Matt Cohen (bassist, NEW LANGUAGE) and Ryan Severino (drummer, former Scars Of Tomorrow). This was a very easy decision to contact these two as Jacob and Ryan played in a band in South Orange County, CA in the early 2000s, and Matt Cohen’s old bands used to share the stage with Jacob and Ryans bands back then as well.
With the agreement of Matt and Ryan to come on board, and a complete shutdown in Jacobs business ventures due in part to Covid-19, Jacob packed his bags and headed back to his great state of California to be closer to Matt and Ryan in Southern California.
The self-titled debut album was completed in Spring of 2021 and was mixed and mastered by none other than Thomas “Plec” Johansson of The Panic Room in Sweden. The album is set to release late summer 2021.
Once the album has been released, the band will then fill and announce the members of the two remaining roles: vocalist and guitarist.
Australian heavy rockers WICKED SMILE have released their new single ‘Last Goodbye’, followed by their debut full length album titled ‘Wait for the Night’ on September 24th. Watch below the video for the new single.
Wicked Smile are all about bringing back fist pumping heavy rock to the forefront with a collection of ten ‘killer songs’. The forthcoming album is produced by Paul Laine (The Defiants) and mastered by Bruno Ravel (The Defiants/Danger Danger). Guitarist Stevie Janevski goes on to say, “last year was all about giving the world a ‘taste’ of what we’re about. We’re a five-piece kick ass heavy rock band and I think we made our presence known with the release of our Delirium sampler ep”.
Wicked Smile is fronted by charismatic powerhouse lead vocalist Danny Cecati (ex Pegazus & Eyefear) with Stevie Janevski (The Radio Sun, ex Black Majesty & Cyclone Tracy) and Dave Graham (ex In Malice’s Wake) on guitars, Glen Cav (ex Virtue) on bass and Jason Tyro on drums.
Lyrically, ‘Wait for the Night’ explores current issues within society such as civil unrest, bullying and mental health.
The band has been overwhelmed by the positive response from the underground rock and metal community. Steve Price at ARfm radio called the band “Kickass Australian rock with killer vocals”.
Fans of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Dio, Metallica, Icon, Savatage and Skid Row should feel at home, with the band drawing major influence from seventies and eighties heavy rock and heavy metal.
Get ready to hear one of the best heavy rock album’s of 2021.
View the video for the new single ‘Last Goodbye’ here:
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