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NORTHTALE Reveal Lyric Video For Second Single ‘Midnight Bells’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 25, 2021

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Recently, power metal newcomers NORTHTALE announced their new album, “Eternal Flame”, which is set to be released on November 12th via Nuclear Blast. Produced by Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69, UNISONIC), the album features 12 brand new tracks and a whole range of new influences, from thrash metal, classical citations and Brazilian traditional music, all fused into NORTHTALE’s own brand of melodic power metal.

The band has revealed a lyric video for their stunning second single ‘Midnight Bells’, watch it below.

Bill Hudson states: “This is one of my favorite songs, and one of the heavier ones, on the record. Musically, I was able to fuse my influences of thrash, traditional and power metal all into one piece I’m really proud of. Lyrically, Guilherme got to bring some of our Brazilian touch into our music for the first time.”

Guilherme Hirose adds: “This song is hugely personal, and very special to me. It is about my spiritual beliefs, and it gives me a chance to introduce some of our Brazilian mystical traditions to the world. I hope you can feel the strong mystical energy emanating from Midnight Bells!”

Pre-order “Eternal Flame” here: https://bfan.link/eternal-flame

Also watch the clip for the first single ‘Only Human’ here:

“Eternal Flame” features guest appearances from legendary icon Kai Hansen (HELLOWEEN/GAMMA RAY), his son Tim Kanoa Hansen (INDUCTION), Jonas Heidgert (DRAGONLAND) and Mary Zimmer (HELION PRIME). The album artwork was created by Gustavo Sazes (MACHINE HEAD, AMARANTHE, KAMELOT)

Tracklist:

1 – Only Human
2 – Wings of Salvation
3 – Future Calls (feat. Tim and Kai Hansen)
4 – The Land of Mystic Rites
5 – Midnight Bells
6 – Eternal Flame
7 – In The Name of God
8 – Ride The Storm
9 – King of Your Illusion
10 – Judas Be My Guide (IRON MAIDEN cover feat. Jonas Heidgert)
11 – Nature’s Revenge
12 – Ivy (Outro)

See NORTHTALE live:
w/ UNLEASH THE ARCHERS & STRIKER
Soul-Bounding Across Europe 2021
presented by Metal Hammer, EMP, Metal.de, Musix

24.11. (DE) Berlin, Columbia Theater
25.11. (DE) Hamburg, Kronensaal
26.11. (DE) Kassel, Goldgrube
27.11. (CZ) Zlin, Winter Masters of Rock Festival NEW
28.11. (PL) Wroclaw, Pralnia
30.11. (SI) Ljubljana, Orto Bar
01.12. (AT) Vienna, Szene
02.12. (HU) Budapest, Barba Negra
03.12. (DE) Geiselwind, Christmas Bash NEW
04.12. (DE) Mannheim, 7er Club
05.12. (DE) Leipzig, Hellraiser
07.12. (FR) Lyon, Warmaudio
08.12. (FR) Paris, Backstage
09.12. (FR) Toulouse, ‘L’Usine à Musique
10.12. (ES) Bilbao, Stage Live
11.12. (ES) Madrid, Shoko
12.12. (ES) Barcelona, Razzmatazz 2
14.12. (IT) Milan, Legend Club
15.12. (CH) Aarau, Kiff
16.12. (DE) Siegburg, Kubana
17.12. (BE) Aarschot, De Klinker
18.12. (NL) Eindhoven, Dynamo
19.12. (DE) Munich, Backstage Halle

NORTHTALE is an international five piece Power Metal band which was formed in 2017 by guitarist Bill Hudson (DORO, TSO, ex-U.D.O), who was initially writing songs for a solo album. Drummer Patrick Johansson (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen/W.A.S.P), keyboardist Jimmy Pitts, bassist Mikael Planefeldt and former singer Christian Eriksson (ex-TWILIGHT FORCE) joined during the demo stages, when a decision was made to turn the project into a full time band. The groups’s debut album, “Welcome To Paradise” was released in August 2019 via Nuclear Blast to very high international acclaim and great reviews on the specialized media worldwide.

ETERNITY’S END Share New Single And Music Video ‘Hounds of Tindalos’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 24, 2021

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ETERNITY’S END have released Hounds of Tindalos – the third single to be taken from the band’s upcoming third full-length, Embers Of War. Alongside the single release, the European technical power metal five-piece have also produced a music video for the track. The visual presentation showcases ETERNITY’S END performing within a futuristic setting, reflective of Embers Of Wars‘ sci-fi inspired themes.

Embers Of War is due for release on November 26 via Prosthetic Records.

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR HOUNDS OF TINDALOS BELOW.

Stream Hounds of Tindalos via Spotify | Apple Music | Tidal | Deezer | Bandcamp

Christian Muenzner (Guitars & Keyboards) comments on the single: “Hounds of Tindalos is one of the catchiest songs we have written so far and also our first official music video. It contains all of the core elements of the band’s sound in a compact format. This track combines the classic German and American schools of Heavy/Power Metal with some of the neoclassical elements found in our earlier work. There are several aggressive riffs, epic vocal melodies, shredding guitars and a huge anthemic chorus.

The lyrics are inspired by the story of the same name by Frank Belknap Long about a mad scientist who experiments with psylocybin to access other dimensions. In doing so he opens a door to a world that should never have been opened and is haunted by the entities he encounters there ever since. The scientist’s laboratory and interdimensional gate is reflected in the scenery of the video clip.”

Formed in 2014 by guitarist and songwriter Christian Muenzner (Obscura, Paradox, Alkaloid, ex-Necrophagist), ETERNITY’S END have been through a series of line up changes on their way to perfecting their sound as well as evolving into a band that would logistically be able to tour. To date the band has released two critically acclaimed studio albums, one of which was financed through crowdfunding.

With a refreshed line up onboard, the band set to work on what would become Embers Of War. The album features twin guitar solos reminiscent of Racer X and Cacophony, and bombastic choruses in the vein of Iron Savior and Blind Guardian. Combined with theatrics and story-telling chops that would make King Diamond proud, the results are nothing short of fantastical.

Embers Of War was written between November 2019 and October 2020 before being recorded between October 2020 and May 2021. The album was produced by Christian Muenzner and Hannes Grossmann and mixed and mastered by Hannes Grossmann at Mordor Sound studios. The choirs were provided by Piet Sielck and Jan Sören Eckert of German power metal veterans Iron Savior.

Embers of War’s eight songs bear all the hallmarks of a future classic of the genre and are bound to lead listeners into a world full of magical wonder, far from their daily realities.

Watch the previously released videos from Embers Of War, so far:
Arcturus Prime (guitar playthrough)
Deathrider (visualizer)

Embers of War tracklist:

Dreadnought (The Voyage of the Damned)
Bane of the Blacksword
Hounds of Tindalos
Call of the Valkyries
Arcturus Prime
Shaded Heart
Deathrider
Embers of War

LILLASYSTER Release Single ‘Monster Truck’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 24, 2021

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Since the release of their debut album in 2007, the band LILLASYSTER have released five more albums. Always on tour, and always with something going on, the band has several nominations for the Swedish Grammies and a number of Gold and Plantinum Awards up to date. In January of 2021 the band released their fifth album “Svensk Jävla Metal” (Swedish Fucking Metal). Just a few weeks later the band was taking part in the biggest Swedish TV-show, Melodifestivalen. The show is the official try-outs for the Eurovison and LILLASYSTER advanced to the second round, and had a major hit with the song “Pretender” which reached gold status sales crazy fast.

Now, LILLASYSTER are releasing the follow up single “Monster Truck”, which is the second single for the upcoming sixth studio album. Monster Truck is an energetic and powerful track with a catchy topline delivered by frontman Martin Westerstrand.

Punk Legends DAYGLO ABORTIONS Release New Track, Announce New Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 24, 2021

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Canadian Punk Legends DAYGLO ABORTIONS announce their upcoming album “Hate Speech” and release the first single “White People” which is now streaming at Punknews.org, at this location.

Murray adds – “This is track one of the soon to be released dayglo abortions album “Hate Speech”. It tells a fictitious tale of a possible fate for the white Caucasian race. It doesn’t have to play out like this but the way things are going…..it very well could.

More information and release date coming soon.

This album is dedicated to the people that helped us make it. Scott Bennet and Scott Henderson, for essentially talking me into making it, then offering their studio (the lap of luxury) so we could do the pre-praductlon Work while in the middle of Covid-19 induced lock-downs. Then Rob lawless, and Terry Paholek, for allowing us io Invade their studio (The physics lab) in Edmonton Alberta, and for the brilliant work the did making it sound so good. Next is Matt Jak and Sherry Benson, and family, for inviting us into their home and putting us up in Edmonton. And finally Tyson Cale Boyd and the people at The Starlight for putting on the show that paid our travel expanses. Well why the fuck stop there, The Edmonton Jak’s for always rocking out with us, and all of you for supporting through the years. Cheers to all of you.

Murray (The cretin) Acton – guitar, lead vocs.
Matt Fiorito – guitar, backup vocals.
Blind Marc – Drums. Mike Jak – guitar.
Scott Henderson – bass guitar
Rob Lawless – Drums on smart food
Matt Jak & Carmen Jak – backup vocals.
Terry Paholek – fact checking & debunking.

Recorded at the Physics Lab in Edmonton AB.
Recorded by Rob Lawless and Terry Paholek mixed by Terry Paholek and Rob lawless, mastered by Terry Paholek, Produced by The Dayglo Abortions and Rob Lawless.

MAD INVASION Get Dark And Creepy in New Single + Video ‘Walking In The Shadows’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 24, 2021

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Swedish MAD INVASION combine classic 70’s hard rock influences with a modern approach and soundscape. The vast experience of the band members as musicians, songwriters and performing artists − includes numerous album releases and tours over the years.

In September MAD INVASION release their long-awaited debut album entitled ’Edge Of The World’, an album that offers a wide range of heavy songs with bone crushing guitars, airy keyboards, and a dynamic rhythm section – adding the final touches to the very distinct MAD INVASION sound. The three first videos also feature special guest Mikkey Dee from Motörhead and Scorpions. Join the MAD INVASION journey and rediscover the golden age of rock – in a new suit of armour.

Watch the new video on YouTube, and stream the song and album on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and Amazon Music.

Order the CD / LP here

About the song and video

This heavy and dark song describes the constant battle between good and evil… where more often than not – evil wins. It’s about how lonely it can be when you feel overwhelmed with dispair and dark thoughts… when it seems like there’s no way out. In that darkness is also where the demons appear, haunting and taunting, in all shapes and forms… The band represent the champions for good in a world where evil is always close and lurking.

The video was partly filmed in Prague and the dark story is emphasized by the elements of this classic city, with all its dark history. This video is also special in that this is where the ’Fallen Angel’ is born… the angel in white who went from an innocent little girl to being turned by the dark side… This happens in the ending part of the video, after a massive song outro, building towards the final climax…

Variations of her final transformation, showing when good turns to evil – has become a signature trademark for the band, being used at the end of several videos as well in marketing material…

SHAMAN’S HARVEST Announce New Album & Single

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 24, 2021

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SHAMAN’S HARVEST and Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group have announced the release of the band’s new studio album ‘Rebelator’, coming out on March 11th 2022.

Pre-Order Here: https://smarturl.it/ShamansHarvest

Hear the new single “Under Your Skin” Here:

Lead single and video “Voices”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTVgAHxyeSI
Watch the video for Bird Dog here: https://youtu.be/UV4HdAHx8go

Singer Nathan Hunt shares, “’Under Your Skin’ slams with a four on the floor, high energy, heavy riff that has just enough spooky vibes to fit with a Halloween release. We aspire to have anyone hearing the song bangin’ their head by the second measure.” Guitarist Josh Hamler offers, “’Under Your Skin’ is a song that’s relentlessly coming for ya. From the massive guitar riffs to the thunderous drums and melodic vocal hook, it leaves no doubt…This one Slams!”

Shaman’s Harvest has released six albums prior, with a combined 250 million plus streams of the band’s repertoire. The majority of those are in the U.S., with 200 million plays. Europe accounts for 45 million, with other continents amassing the additional 5 million. To date, Shaman’s Harvest has sold over 100,000 albums and 415,000 singles. At radio, the band’s last album yielded two Top 30 Active Rock singles in “The Come Up” and “Devil In Our Wake.” The prior album, and first with Mascot Label Group, Smokin’ Hearts and Broken Guns enjoyed massive success at the format with four Top 40 Active Rock singles, the highest chart position being #11 with “In Chains.”

They have toured with a who’s who in Rock, amongst whom are Godsmack, Nickelback, AC/DC, Cheap Trick, Alice In Chains, Shinedown and Seether alongside others. They’ve been a consistent draw at festivals that include Rock On The Range, Rocklahoma, Carolina Rebellion, Rock USA, Rockin’ The Rivers, Rock Carnival, and on the Shiprocked cruise. This new track sets the tone for what’s to come. A new album that unequivocally captures a band looking forward, not repeating their creative past.

Shaman’s Harvest is vocalist Nathan Hunt, guitarist Josh Hamler and Derrick Shipp, and drummer Adam Zemanek.

Track list