SWALLOW THE SUN Present Short Making-Of-Video About Bonus Album Production at Sipoo Church in Finland

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Finnish death doom metal masters SWALLOW THE SUN release a short documentary about the making of “Trio N O X plays Moonflowers Live At Sipoo Church“, the bonus album of their upcoming release “Moonflowers“, which will be released on November 19th, 2021 featuring classical song versions of the regular album tracks.

Interviews by Timo Isoaho with the members of Trio N O X and Swallow The Sun explain along some impressive video footage from the recording place, how the re-arranged string versions emerged and how magical it felt for the musicians to perform the songs live at Sipoo Church. The album was mixed and mastered by Juho Räihä (SoundSpiral Audio).

You can watch the documentary HERE

Trio N O X are:
Aino Rautakorpi – Violin
Helena Dumell – Viola
Annika Furstenborg – Cello
Grand Piano by Krista Ruusunen

The documentary was directed and filmed by Sam Jamsen and was edited by Sam Jamsen & Rudolf Westerholm.

Over the past six weeks, SWALLOW THE SUN have released several of these classical tracks, one new track each week, along with animated videos produced by Dronicon Films.

All videos already published can be watched at the following locations:

Moonflowers Bloom In Misery – Classical Version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWNi1J5mw-Q
Enemy – Classical Version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEUN_JFcdsQ
Woven Into Sorrow – Classical Version  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plq4qoxf_gs
Keep Your Heart Safe From Me – Classical Version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD6jwKHTvc4
All Hallows’ Grieve – Classical Version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93p8pyRBMQA&t=1s
The Void – Classical Version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBXpQEcmUL0&t=32s

SWALLOW THE SUN are:
Juha Raivio – guitars
Matti Honkonen – bass
Mikko Kotamäki – vocals
Juuso Raatikainen – drums
Juho Räihä – guitars

ROB ZOMBIE Releases Music Video For “Shadow Of The Cemetery Man”

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Almost half a year after climbing the international charts with his last release, The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy,  ROB ZOMBIE reveals a new music video for the track “Shadow Of The Cemetery Man”, a Get Loose to heavy-groove thumpers par excellence.

The video can be viewed here: https://nblast.de/RZ-SOTCM-YT

The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy is ROB ZOMBIE’s first No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart. The multiplatinum singer and filmmaker’s first album with Nuclear Blast cracked the top 10 in several countries, including Germany, Canada, Scotland, and Australia. In the United States, it’s Rob Zombie’s seventh consecutive Top 10 album since his first solo outing in 1998. 

Listen to The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy here: https://bfan.link/lunar-injection
Order THE LUNAR INJECTION KOOL AID ECLIPSE CONSPIRACY here!

JENA: Unveils First Song & New Details From Upcoming Album

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Italy’s Southern Metal act, JENA, has revealed new details about their upcoming, sophomore studio album, which is slated for a release on December 3, 2021 with Argonauta Records.

Ever since the band’s 2015- debut, “Womandile”, lauded by both fans and critics alike, JENA went through several ups and downs, from frenetically acclaimed live appearances to personal struggles and line- up changes. 2018 saw them rising from the ashes, and their forthcoming album, entitled “Graboid“, will not only mark a rebirth of their sound but their awaited return to the heavy music scene!

Presenting their strong bond of a new line- up also reflects the band’s progress of a top- notch songwriting, which is immediately evident while listening to their first single, the album title track ‘Graboid’: Powerful, decisive and never trivial. Inspired by the Southern Metal scene in the likes of Down, Crowbar and Pantera, JENA combines the heaviness of razor- sharp metal riffage, vibrant sludge grooves, a powerful voice with an addictive dose of the stoner and blues. Check out this first single from their upcoming record “Graboid“:

The band states:


“After quite some time and looking forward to get back on the road, we are proud and excited to release our next album with Argonauta Records soon,” the band states. “Graboid is the record of our rebirth, it ibrings Jena back on stage and into the studio. On the album you can hear the whole transition, Graboid is a path, a journey, an adventure on a clear and common road.”

Album Tracklist:

01. 1K Riffs Man

02. Ice from the Sky

03. Slave No More

04. Skull Mountain

05. At the Bottom of the Cosmic Trench

06. Seventh Sun of a Seventh Sun

07. Graboid

For More Info Visit:
www.facebook.com/JENAstoner
www.instagram.com/jena.band
www.argonautarecords.com

RORY GALLAGHER Livestream Show Celebrates 50th Anniversary Box Set Today September 9th

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World-renowned, legendary blues rock guitarist RORY GALLAGHER received the celebration treatment when the 50th Anniversary Box Set of his eponymous 1971 debut album was released on September 3rd to across-the-board rave reviews from the UK music press including Mojo, Uncut, Classic Rock, Record Collector, Blues Matters, Blues in Britain and Shindig!

“Full of classic, eclectic styled tracks, this is a must for fans and new listeners alike.” – Blues Matters

“A powerful and welcome reminder of Gallagher’s unique range and flair.” – Classic Rock, 9/10

“Delicious context here… solo debut by Co. Donegal guitar great gets five-disc box set treatment.” – Mojo, 4/5

“More than a quarter century on from his death, Rory Gallagher is missed more than ever.” – Uncut

To celebrate the release of Rory’s 50th Anniversary Box Set of his eponymous debut album (1971-2021), the Rory Gallagher tribute band Band Of Friends fronted by Gerry McAvoy (the original bass guitarist on Rory’s debut album), will perform a unique one-off livestream show to celebrate the launch of the 50th Anniversary performing key songs from the album.

The 30-minute livestream performance will take place at 6pm BST on Thursday September 9th via Rory Gallagher’s official Facebook page and  YouTube Channel.

Featuring 5 discs, the 50th Anniversary Box Set of Rory’s eponymous 1971 debut album includes a brand-new mix of the original album, 30 previously unreleased outtakes and alternate takes, a six-song 1971 BBC Radio John Peel Sunday Concert, plus four 1971 BBC Radio Sounds of the Seventies session tracks, all mastered at Abbey Road Studios.  

Also included, a previously unreleased 50-minute DVD of Rory’s first-ever solo concert which was filmed in Paris, for the “Pop Deux” TV show.

Watch “Rory Gallagher’s 50th Anniversary Edition UnboxingVideo“ HERE.

Rory’s box set is available to pre-order at https://RoryGallagher.lnk.to/50thAnniversary

Rory was recently voted Ireland’s Greatest Music Artist by the listeners of Dublin’s national independent radio station, Newstalk. Rory topped the list, beating U2, Thin Lizzy, Van Morrison and Christy Moore. Read the article at https://bit.ly/2W5u8Ru.

WIEGEDOOD Announce European Tour For Upcoming Album “There’s Always Blood At The End Of The Road”

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Belgium’s WIEGEDOOD will release their upcoming album “There’s Always Blood At The End of The Road” on January 14th, 2022.

The band comments: “’There’s Always Blood At The End Of The Road’” focuses on the filthiest and most disgusting parts of human nature and society. It steers clear from the typical Black Metal themes and concepts, instead zoning in on the struggle we lead within, trying to overcome the fact we are all made from that same filth. Exploring places the previous trilogy didn’t even scratch the surface of, both lyrically and musically. A first-hand look into pure disgust, a psychotic ride with synths, tape-recorders, hot club jazz and distressing samples. A definite switch from our previous work, a dark turn into something unexpected and unwelcome.”

Being dedicated road dogs the band will embark on a European tour following the release of the album. The first part will be supported by Portrayal Of Guilt.

20.01.2022 (NL) Amsterdam – Q-Factory *
21.01.2022 (FR) Paris – Petit Bain *
22.01.2022 (FR) Colmar – Grillen *
23.01.2022 (BE) Brussels – AB-Box *
25.01.2022 (DE) Hamburg – Hafenklang *
26.01.2022 (DK) Copenhagen – Vega *
27.01.2022 (DE) Berlin – Zukunft *
28.01.2022 (DE) Leipzig – UT Connewitz *
29.01.2022 (PL) Poznan – Pod Minoga
30.01.2022 (CZ) Prague – Fuchs2 *
31.01.2022 (HUN) Budapest – Durer Kert *
01.02.2022 (AT) Vienna – Arena *
02.02.2022 (AT) Innsbruck – PMK *
03.02.2022 (IT) Mezzago – Bloom *
04.02.2022 (CH) Dudingen – Bad Bonn *
05.02.2022 (DE) Munich – Feierwerk *
06.02.2022 (DE) Cologne – Gebaeude 9 *
10.03.2022 (UK) Birmingham – Hare & Hound
11.03.2022 (UK) Bristol – he Crown
12.03.2022 (UK) Newcastle – The Cluny
13.03.2022 (UK) Glasgow Broadcast
14.03.2022 (N.IRE) Belfast – Voodoo
15.03.2022 (IRE) Galway – Roisin Dubh
16.03.2022 (IRE) Dublin – Grand Social
17.03.2022 (UK) Manchester – Star & Garter
18.03.2022 (UK) Plymouth – The Underground
19.03.2022 (UK) London – Oslo
22.03.2022 (LT) Vilnius – XI20
23.03.2022 (LV) Riga – Melna Piektdiena
24.03.2022 (EE) Tallinn – Sveta Baar
25.03.2022 (RU) Saint Petersburg – Lastochka
26.03.2022 (RU) Moscow – Gorod

*w/ Portrayal Of Guilt

CASSIUS KING’s Jason McMaster: “I hate to dabble with death in so many songs, but death is real.”

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Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth and Cassius King vocalist Jason McMaster was recently interviewed by Glide Magazine

Glide Magazine: Did you think about tying the songs on the album together with certain themes, or did you just let that develop naturally? They all do seem to tie into ideas of visions and menacing places in some way, but not in an overt way necessarily.

JMcM: I think they do tie together for a common reason, and that’s just that when I hear Dan’s riffs, those are influencing me to write a certain way. They influence me to “go dark” because the sounds are dark. They are very Black Sabbath, and dare I say, J.R.R. Tolkien before Led Zeppelin. Though a lot of these lyrics were taken from ideas I already had, there are some songs on there that do tie into the concepts of the album but might be a little more personal.

More than once in a few songs, I’m talking about a ghost or spirit. More than likely, it’s someone who is welcome more than not welcome. I like to think that it could be my mother, if it were personal, but I try to keep the lyrics vague, like in “Traveler”. “Below the Stones” is another song that talks about the graveside. I hate to dabble with death in so many songs, but death is real. That sort of thing weaves in and out of the song lyrics.

The entire interview can be found at this location.