Canadian tech death rising stars DEVIANT PROCESS will be releasing their sophomore full-length, ‘Nurture,’ on October 15, 2021! The band is now sharing a drum play-through for the song “Homo Homini Deus!” The clip can be found at THIS LOCATION.
‘Nurture’ album artwork was created by Sien-Sébastien.
Tracklist: 1. In Worship, In Blood (07:32) 2. Emergence (05:20) 3. Asynchronous (05:42) 4. The Hammer Of Dogma (05:50) 5. Syrtis Magna (05:57) 6. Homo Homini Deus (04:37) 7. The Blessings Of Annihilation Infinite (07:49) 8. Cybervoid (Obliveon cover) (03:56) Total playing time: 46:43
Unique Leader has announced the signing of Long Island, US metal band EXTINCTION A.D. and the release of new EP Chaos, Collusion, Carnage & Propaganda, out 5th November. Pre-order and save here – https://orcd.co/cccp
The band have also revealed their first single from the record, ‘Chaos’. Watch the visualizer below.
On the signing the band comment: “We’re extremely psyched as hell to be working with Unique Leader Records. We may have cut our teeth in the hardcore and punk world and will always feel like we belong there, but the metal world is our home and this is a huge step in the right direction for us.”
Chaos, Collusion, Carnage & Propaganda is the first new music from the band since 2018’s full-length Decimation Treaty, and features a cover of the Sepultura classic ‘Propaganda’.
On the new EP, they continue: “While the music world stood still throughout the COVID lockdown, the real world moved on in so many crazy ways and that’s what spawned this EP. People showed their true colors, both corporate and authoritarian powers exerted more control, lives were lost, brains were softened and both tension and anger mounted. That gave us an even more visceral sound than ever on Chaos, Collusion, Carnage and Propaganda.“
Track listing:
1. Chaos 2. Collusion 3. Carnage 4. Propaganda
Formed in 2013 in Long Island US, Extinction A.D. are an intense metal band with modern power and frenetic energy. The band have released two full-lengths and an EP, and have shared stages with the likes of Obituary, Thy Art is Murder, Havok, Municipal Waste, Testament, Suicidal Tendencies, Exodus Kvelertak, Harm’s Way and more.
Extinction A.D will play a release show on 6th November at Amityville Music Hall, Amityville NY, with Dying Wish, Lich King, Loss Becomes and Electrocutioner. Also catch the band on tour in the US this November / December with Exhorder, Take Offence and Plague Years.
Dates:
24 Nov – Brooklyn, NY @ St. Vitus 26 Nov – Cambridge, MA @ Middle East 27 Nov – Frederick, MD @ Cafe 611 28 Nov – Pittsburgh, PA @ Crafthouse 29 Nov – Chicago, IL @ Reggies 30 Nov – Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theatre 2 Dec – New Orleans, LA @ Southport Music Hall 3 Dec – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live 4 Dec – Ft. Worth, TX @ The Rail Club 5 Dec – Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live 6 Dec – El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar 7 Dec – Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater 8 Dec – Los Angeles, CA @ 1720 9 Dec – San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick 10 Dec – Bakersfield, CA @ 1933 11 Dec – Las Vegas, NV @ Dive Bar 12 Dec – Petaluma, CA @ The Phoenix Theater 14 Dec – Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom 15 Dec – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon 16 Dec – Boise, ID @ The Shredder 17 Dec – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex 18 Dec – Greeley, CO @ Moxi Theater 19 Dec – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
Quinn Gardener-Kane is best known as the charismatic singer of Australian funk/hard rock band, DEFRYME. Now, he returns with a new project THE BLACK SKELETON,who today has released his new single ‘The Ledge’ on all digital platforms via Golden Robot Records.
‘The Ledge’ is a stunning and peerless melodic rock track that highlights Gardener-Kane’s amazing vocals.
With an eclectic collection of songs that partner so perfectly with each other, The Black Skeleton has created an EP’s worth of music that will soon be available through Golden Robot Records.
The Black Skeleton is a powerful, melodic rock journey! With an eclectic collection of songs that partner so perfectly with each other, The Black Skeleton has created an EP’s worth of music that will soon be available through Golden Robot Records. 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.
Legendary JOHNNY O’NEIL have teamed up with Metal Shock Finland to premiere exclusively their third music video ‘Red Suns In The Sky‘, taken from his debut solo album, “Truth Or Dare“.
Watch “Red Suns In The Sky” Official Music Video here:
Furthermore, Metalshock Finland had a pleasure to interview Johnny O’Neil, talking about the new video, debut album and more. Please read below.
Hello Johnny O’Neil and welcome to Metal Shock Finland. Today we’ve a pleasure to premiere worldwide your new video ‘Red Suns In The Sky’, taken from your debut solo album “Truth Or Dare”. Please tell us more about the song and its story and the video.
Hello, Metal Shock Finland! It is my pleasure to meet you, and thank you so much for hosting the premiere of my newest video for ‘Red Suns In The Sky,’ the third single from my debut solo album, “Truth or Dare.” The song goes back some years, and was a tune I wrote after the initial run of “Dare Force,” (the band I co-founded with Brian Bart) ended in the late 1980s. As such, it had never been recorded before, but has always been in the back of my mind to “bring it to life,” so to speak. The lyrics are influenced by one of my favorite rock poets, Jim Morrison, and the music has a bit of a “Blue Oyster Cult” edge. This is the most ‘cinematic’ video we have filmed thus far. We really wanted the video to tell the song’s story, which is essentially about the joy, freedom, and exploring of the human experience, crossing all boundaries. It is also the most involved video we have filmed by far, with a number of different location shots, a cameo appearance by a ’67 Cutlass Convertible, as well as two splendid actors with wonderful energy and presence, Abbey Wright, and Wes Mager (and believe it or not, they had never met before the shoot!).
Speaking of the past and how it all began, you started playing lead guitar in Twin Cities nightclubs at the tender age of 14, what are your best memories and musical highlights, so far?
I formed “Dare Force” with my childhood friend and “Blood Brother,” Brian Bart when we were 18 years old. I have known Brian for most of my life, and we initially became friends and bandmates when his family moved in across the street from mine while we were in elementary school.
Dare Force was a legendary hard rock/heavy metal band that was based in Minneapolis. Dare Force released three albums in the 1980s, and performed in concert with numerous national acts such as KISS, Ted Nugent, Triumph, Kansas, UFO, the Joe Perry Project, and Ratt, as well as headlining in venues throughout the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela. Dare Force also had several songs that received heavy airplay on rock radio stations throughout the midwestern US in the 1980s.
One of the most wonderful aspects of “Truth or Dare” has been the chance for me to work in the studio once again with Brian Bart, who engineered, recorded, mixed, mastered, and co-produced the album with me (call us the Twin Cities version of the Glimmer Twins!).
Now, let’s talk about your band mates, each of you are legends in the music business already from the ’70s and early ’80s, how did you get together?
Dare Force released its third CD, ‘Firepower,’ with a reformed version of the band in 1989. The original lineup performed occasional reunion gigs after the long run of the original band ended in 1987, but the original version of Dare Force stopped performing live altogether after their last reunion show in 2002. Dare Force reformed yet again with a return to a four-piece lineup in 2017, and released its fourth CD, ‘Callin’ Your Name,’ in 2018. However, as in all things in life, people, relationships, events, and bands must pass. So, too, it was with the latest lineup of Dare Force….
But as every door closes, another one opens, and this life chapter is no exception! After the demise of Dare Force, I decided to released my debut solo album, entitled “Truth or Dare.” In addition to writing all but one of the tunes on the album, I am singing all lead vocals, and playing all guitars (lead, slide, acoustic, and bass) on the album. However, I also enlisted a “secret weapon,” percussion powerhouse Joachim Baecker on drums. Joachim has quite a track record himself, including playing drums in Rattlin’ Bones and Funhouse with former members of Obsession and Flipp, as well as having worked in the studio with the legendary producer Jack Douglas, and the late, great Mick Ronson, former guitarist for David Bowie. Joachim and I had never played together before, but I certainly knew of him through the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and Saint Paul) music scene. I recruited him to record on my album through a phone call. Although I released “Truth or Dare” with the advent of my career as a solo artist, I always intended to perform live shows with a full band. After the album was released I asked Joachim if he wanted to stay on as the drummer in my band. To my good fortune, he said, “yes.”
Along with Joachim on drums, my band features my new partner in six-string crime, the one and only John Funk on lead guitar and backing vocals! John is also a veteran of the Twin Cities music scene, and is well-known for his high energy stage presence and blistering fretwork! Again, while John and I had never played together before, I had heard about him for years, and recruited him for my band through yet another phone call. That left one missing link, a bass guitarist. Benny Craig, too, is a veteran of the Twin Cities music scene, and was an original member of the band, “Paradox.” While I also had never played with Benny before, I had known him for years, as Dare Force and Paradox were active in the Twin Cities (and beyond) around the same time. After one “audition” with Benny, the lineup of my band was complete!
Your debut solo album “Truth Or Dare” is out worldwide. What can you tell us about the songs, songwriting process and topics they are telling about?
“Truth or Dare” is my debut solo album release. It represents a musical chronology of my songwriting, ranging from an acoustic song I wrote when I was sixteen years old, through tunes I had written and played in my former band, Dare Force (but never recorded), up to brand new songs I had yet to perform onstage. It truly is a “solo album,” in that I am singing all lead and harmony vocals, and playing all guitars, including lead, slide, acoustic and bass. I also wrote eight out of the nine songs on the album, the lone exception being a remake of The Beatles iconic classic, ‘Revolution.’
The inspiration behind the album was the breakup of the band I started when I was eighteen years old, Dare Force. After a number of incarnations of the band over many years, I found myself playing with three other musicians whose worldviews diverged quite widely from mine. Between the political rancor in America and the global upheaval of the Covid-19 pandemic, I increasingly found myself at odds with the other three members of the band, and as the lone liberal in the group, it became an untenable situation. You could say that “the virus killed The Force.” I had thought for many years of recording a solo album, and took the pain of the demise of Dare Force as a challenge to see if I could create something entirely of my own making that would equal (if not surpass) the work I had done with my former band. I believe I succeeded. The inspiration behind the songs was the many life experiences and changes I have transitioned through during my time on this little blue marble in space thus far.
How would you describe your musical sound today?
I am at heart a hard rock/heavy metal musician, and have always loved bands based around dual-lead guitarists. Thus, my “musical sound today” is no exception. However, I have also tried to expand my musical palette beyond traditional two-guitar rock ‘n’ roll by incorporating acoustic guitar, keyboards (‘Truth or Dare’ also features a very special guest artist, Danny Peyronel, the original keyboardist for UFO, contributing his stellar keyboard skills to three of the tracks on the album!), and string arrangements, in order to have a wider variety of dynamics and aural landscapes. I want to take listeners on a “sonic journey,” if you will.
We all know how Covid has changed our daily lives over the past 2 years, but is there anything we may have learned of this weird world situation?
That is quite a broad question, and I could attempt to respond to it on many diverse levels – philosophical, geopolitical, psychological, artistic, and on and on. For the sake of parsimony, let me just say that I think (and hope!) we have learned that human relationships and experience are much more important than just working and keeping one’s nose to the grindstone. And of course, there is nothing that can replicate the beauty and energy of live music, and live artistic performance in general.
As we don’t yet know when the proper shows and tours will be really happening again, without restrictions, how will you support the album in the meantime?
We actually have begun playing live shows, albeit on a limited scale. In the meantime, we are promoting and supporting the album through online musical platforms, social media, videos, and interviews.
What about your future plans, what will happen next in the Johnny O’Neil -camp?
In addition to playing our first live shows and releasing our third single and video with ‘Red Suns In The Sky,’ we have already begun writing new material for the next “Johnny O’Neil” album. We will be going back into the studio to begin recording a new album later this year, but this time with my full band performing on the album, and ultimately secure some type of label deal!
Now the word is yours, what is your message to our readers and your fans?
I, Johnny O’Neil, speak on behalf of not only myself, but my former band members in thanking all of you for your unwavering support through all of the changes Dare Force has gone through over the past 40-some years, ever since my Blood Brother, Brian Bart and I started the band as a couple of upstart 18-year-olds all those years ago. I decided after the demise of Dare Force that it was time for me to take the reigns as a solo artist and assume the role of a “benevolent dictator.” However, I have played in bands since I was nine years old, and have always loved the camaraderie and inspiration of being in a band. I knew all along that I wanted to form a full band to do live shows after the record was released, and have been extremely fortunate to recruit some of the finest musicians with whom I have ever had the privilege to play. While the four of us are a band in the truest sense of the world, in the end I am calling the shots, albeit with major input from my band mates, all of whom I greatly respect both musically and as human beings.
Thanks again so much to all of you! Your support means the world to me, and I NEVER will take it for granted! In the meantime, stay safe, and be well! Peace and love to everyone!! Best always to all, Johnny O’Neil
“Truth or Dare” is the blazing new solo debut from guitarist Johnny O’Neil, co-founder and mainstay of the Minnesota legendary hard rock band, Dare Force. It’s muscular, guitar-driven rock with a powerful foundation supplied by drummer Joachim Baecker, as well as a guest appearance by UFO’s original keyboardist, Danny Peyronel. Both O’Neil and Baecker are no strangers to the Midwest music scene, and have finally joined forces to lay down a new set of refreshing rock & roll. Engineer and co-producer Brian Bart (a Midwest legend in his own right, and co-founder of Dare Force along with O’Neil) has delivered a crisp, clean recording that fully captures O’Neil’s blistering guitar work. “Truth or Dare” features nine songs, including the first single from the album, “Snake in the Grass,” the symphonic rocker “Temple,” the driving instrumental “World Run Amuck,” and a rollicking remake of The Beatles’ classic, “Revolution.”
Band Members: JOHNNY O’NEIL: All Lead and Harmony Vocals, All Guitars (Lead, Slide, Acoustic, Bass) JOACHIM BAECKER: Drums and Percussion
Guest Artists: DANNY PEYRONEL: Hammond B-3 Organ and Piano (“Down and Round,” Temple,” “Revolution”) MARK MILLER: Drums (“Tell Me What You Think You Know”)
Produced by: The Blood Brothers JOHNNY O’NEIL & BRIAN BART Engineered and recorded by BRIAN BART Logic Recording Studio, Minneapolis Drum Tracking at Winterland Studios, Minneapolis Mixed and mastered by BRIAN BART Logic Recording Studio, Minneapolis
Following their captivating first single “Unstoppable” – which captured nearly 100,000 YouTube views within 24 hours of its debut – AD INFINITUM are back with another addictive new single, “Afterlife”. The track, which features magnificent frontwoman Melissa Bonny performing alongside fellow vocal powerhouse Nils Molin of modern metal frontrunners Amaranthe and power metal outfit Dynazty, has premiered today with a cinematic music video.
Cut from their upcoming album Chapter II – Legacy (out October 29 via Napalm Records), “Afterlife” propels the band into the realms of eternity with spine-chilling cembalo insertions, shivering strings and epic guitar riffs. This is an outstanding, harmonic duet that promises instant goosebumps!
AD INFINITUM on the new single: “’Afterlife’ is one of those songs that was an obvious candidate to introduce and represent the sound of our second album. We are proud to present a darker, heavier AD INFINITUM and we are thrilled to share “the stage” with one of the greatest voices in metal nowadays, mister Nils Molin.”
Nils Molin adds: ”AD INFINITUM is one of those few bands that with their second album go beyond delivering upon the great promise established by their first release and instead shatter expectations with Chapter II – Legacy! I’m hella excited to contribute with my voice and be featured on the haunting and devilishly delicate track and second single release – ‘Afterlife’!”
Check out the energetic music video for “Afterlife” HERE!
Symphonic metal onslaught AD INFINITUM are no strangers to the scene. With their spellbinding debut album, Chapter I – Monarchy(2020), brought to life in the middle of a global pandemic, the foursome reached millions of plays on streaming platforms. With its very first single, “Marching on Versailles”, riding high at more than 1.8M video views to date, the highly talented unit didn’t put the brakes on. Instead, they transformed pandemic fatigue into heavier soundscapes without sacrificing their signature aura. Furthermore, frontwoman Melissa Bonny is consistently drawn to exciting musical collaborations, as she recently unveiled the brand new band THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON and their bittersweet reinterpretation of Florence & The Machine‘s Game Of Thrones soundtrack song, “Jenny Of Oldstones”. In addition, Bonny’s exciting feature with FEUERSCHWANZ on the song “Ding” (Seed-cover) has already gained over 2.6 million views on YouTube since its release. Now, she sets her focus back to her main musical force as AD INFINITUM – with Adrian Thessenvitz (guitars), Korbinian Benedict (bass) and Niklas Müller (drums) – unveils its new opus, Chapter II – Legacy.
Chapter II – Legacy surprises with a melting pot of different influences and a contrast between super heavy riffs, sometimes even djent/metalcore-like touches and catchy hook lines and melodies, giving the band’s sophomore album a modern and equally timeless touch. The lyrics have, just like on their debut album, been inspired by a historical figure: the paradoxical life and afterlife of Vlad The Impaler, also known as Dracula, inspired the themes and questions of this album.
AD INFINITUM add: “Chapter II – Legacy holds a very special place in our heart. It represents months and months of hard work of four bandmates, for a result that we are proud to call “self-produced”. For this record, we decided to work without the influence of an external producer during the songwriting process and to team up with Elias Holmlid for the beautiful and epic orchestrations and of course with Jacob Hansen who recorded [vocals], mixed, mastered and participated to the post production. A younger and heavier sound that defines AD INFINITUM like never before.”
Chapter II – Legacy once again showcases the indispensable creativity of AD INFINITUM – featuring twelve complex, marvelous tracks highlighting their sonic development and undeniable symphonic strength. Such talent can be witnessed with opener “Reinvented”, lurking with lovely piano tunes and erupting in intense riffage in the blink of an eye. Right away, the music reflects the extremely multifaceted voice of Melissa Bonny – ranging from crystal clear vocals to impressively powerful screams and menacing growls. Songs like “Your Enemy” and cinematic grand finale “Lullaby” leave no scope for weakness and unveil the heaviest side of AD INFINITUM to date. This grasping hymn is far from lulling you to sleep, as the eclectically versatile sonic world of AD INFINITUM immediately induces you to listen to Chapter II – Legacy again, right from the beginning!
Tracklist: 1. Reinvented 2. Unstoppable 3. Inferno 4. Your Enemy 5. Afterlife (feat. Nils Molin) 6. Breathe 7. Animals 8. Into the Night 9. Son Of Wallachia 10. My Justice, Your Pain 11. Haunted 12. Lullaby
Genk, Belgium- based doom metal force, SPLENDIDULA, has announced to re-release their first album through Argonauta Records! Originally released in the summer of 2013 and longtime sold out, the band’s self- titled debut will be reissued by the Italian label as a special Vinyl edition, limited to 100 copies. It’s the first time this album will be released on Vinyl!
“We’re really proud to announce this vinyl re-issue of our debut album.“ The band states. “The CD is already sold out for quite some time now, and we always thought it was a pity that it didn’t get a proper vinyl release. Thanks to the trust and support of Gero from Argonauta Records, it’s finally time to complete our discography with this fine looking splatter vinyl. This is the album where it all started, the strong fundament for our sound, as it is today. A mix of traditional doom and alternative rock with sludge grooves and psychedelic drones, for open-minded fans of experimental genres.”
The pre- sale of SPLENDIDULA‘s reissue just went up at THIS LOCATION!
Following some line- up changes and the highly acclaimed, sophomore album Post Mortem ( 2018, Inverse Records ), with their vibrant blend of psychedelic yet classic doom and a crushing sludge sound, SPLENDIDULA quickly took the doom scene by storm and played countless shows with acts such as Wiegedood, Wolvennest, Atomic Vulture and many more. In January 2021, the band released their third album, entitled Somnus, via Argonauta Records.
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