Friday, 13 August sees the release of “Daemonium”, the new album by Austrian melodic death metallers Fearancy. After the cd was first available at the show at the Area 53 Festival, the band is now releasing an official video clip in 4k with the title track “Daemonium” as the first single release. The video clip was realised and produced by Florian Fasching (flolf.at) and is a great foretaste of the 10 songs, which were mixed and mastered by JF Dagenais (Kataklysm).
One more note: due to some Corona-related logistical circumstances, the album may not be available at some retailers until 27 August. In the MDD shop, however, the album is already available and will land in your player right on time!
ZARDONIC, award-winning DJ and Drum & Bass mogul (Bullet For My Valentine, Entertainment One, All Elite Wrestling, SUPERHOT Team) has collaborated with Los Angeles’ answer to industrial metal music, ODDKO. The single “Disobey (Zardonic Remix)” is paired with a jaw dropping video by ODDKO mastermind, award-winning director and motion designer Giovanni Bucci (Korn, Jane’s Addiction, Fleshgod Apocalypse).
Commenting on the collaboration with ZARDONIC, Bucci states: “I’ve been a fan of Zardonic music for over a decade, so having him on board and doing the remix is an honor, and an achievement – especially as ODDKO is an independent new band still somewhat in its infancy! I’m immensely happy with the final result and hope to do more ODDKO/Zardonic collaborations in the future.”
ZARDONIC adds: “Thrilled to finally be able to release this remix of a monster of a track!! We tested this track at Beats For Love Festival in Czech Republic and everyone went crazy with it. I am glad to have the opportunity to work with ODDKO in what I hope will be the first of many powerful remixes!”
The original version of ODDKO’s industrial masterpiece “Disobey” was released in 2018. The groundbreaking video went on to win many awards, including Best Metal and Horror Video at the LA Music Video Awards, as well as both Silver and Bronze Telly awards. The video has garnered 1.7 million views to date.
ODDKO is an LA-based independent alternative/industrial metal band spawned from the mind of Giovanni Bucci, who started the band as a way to fully express himself in all dimensions, using the music to fuel the images and then feed back into the music.
Their debut EP, “Digital Gods” was written and composed by Giovanni, and for the initial recording he tracked guitars, bass, and electronics, and programmed drums. Subsequently he recorded the tracks with the help of FrancescoPaoli (Fleshgod Apocalypse) and Dave Tavanti (Kpanic). Production and recording of cellos, violins, drums, bass, guitar and various arrangements were orchestrated by Daniele Marinelli. The final magic touches were applied in Los Angeles with the help of producer/sound engineer Rob Romano, and the EP was mastered by Howie Weinberg (Rammstein, Madonna, Metallica).
Dublin alternative rock outfit KLUBBER LANG return with their new single ‘Sleep Well’, fast paced pounding rhythms, riff laden hard-edged melodies and McGoldrick’s unique vocal delivery combine to make ‘Sleep Well’ a frenzied attack on the senses, that is both thought provoking and addictive and leaves you wanting more. ‘Sleep Well’ is now available on all digital platforms.
‘Sleep Well’, the band’s first release since teaming up with Irish independent label ‘Forever in Financial Arrears’ (FIFA Records) is the perfect follow up to their two previous singles ‘There, there’ and ‘Not My Day’ and is ample justification as to why there is a real level of expectation about the Dublin heavy hitters. Somewhat of a nineties supergroup, Klubber Lang are made up of Revelino guitarist Ciaran Tallon, ex-(sic) bass player Ciaran McGoldrick on vocals and bass, ex-Mexican Pets drummer Fin O’Leary and producer Ronan McHugh on keyboards.
‘Sleep Well’ is now available on all digital platforms and is the first in a series of Klubber Lang singles with FIFA that will receive a physical release later in the year on limited edition cassette.
JEFFREY NOTHING, former vocalist of industrial metal band MUSHROOMHEAD, has released the official music video for his newest single, “The Outage.” Directed by Ian D. Sniesak and edited and shot by Jon Conner of A Hole in the Head Productions, with assisted videography by Thomas Church and Aj Taranto, the dark music saga features former members of MOTOGRATER and SKIN alongside the legendary front-man as well as former MUSHROOMHEAD guitarist, Thomas Church.
“We all come with an expiration date. From our first breath, till our last, we are a miracle in motion; full of emotion, fears, and an air of invincibility. How we treat our fellow man and our life matters. Other than love, you sincerely can’t take it with you. Above is a place I pray to one day be, not a circle I put myself in as I traverse this lifetime. Freedom means everything. All complexes aside, we have no owners. Dream big and share your soul… I, for one, will be listening. So many trash their bodies and minds and feel they just get to wake up from whatever mistake they just made no matter what. It is so heartbreaking to watch a generation be wiped out because they truly believe they are invincible. We are not. Risking oneself for that ever-elusive first high destroys far more than the singular self. Parents never want to outlive their children. You are not that invincible person who will beat any challenge, just because. Stop for one second and be that miracle baby again. Not the almost adult who crushed everyone’s dreams, all because you wanted to escape a temporary nightmare. Death is the end, not a new beginning. Ever.” – Jeffrey Nothing
“Life is full of hardships, challenges, tribulations… It can be difficult in the moments of pain to see through to the other side, that there’s a way to come out victorious. It can be easy to compromise or give in to something that offers a moment of relief; a temporary solution to a problem that might turn into a permanent consequence. It can be easy to think that you will remain in control but more often than not what we think we control ends up controlling us. Pain and trauma are the real gateway drugs and until we learn to face the pain and overcome we will continue the cycle of abuse, be it substance or other. If we don’t, addiction ends up being in control. It destroys what’s beautiful, and then dances and parades what remains around for all the world to see. It can be easy to become ensnared in the prisons of our mind. If we take a close look at ourselves in the midst of our addiction, it can seem as if we are suffocating, wrapped in the fake plastic of the lies we believe that have now led us to the predicament we are in.
Acknowledging there is a problem is the first step. Then we must fight, for our freedom and for our lives, one day at a time.” – Ian D Sniesak (Vocals)
Jeffrey Nothing is the co-founder and former haunting voice behind Cleveland’s MUSHROOMHEAD. His distinct vocals had driven Mushroomhead’s frightening and extreme performance style, garnered them an enormously devoted cult following, and helped them to sell millions of albums worldwide. Nothing has teamed up with fellow former MUSHROOMHEAD guitarist Thomas Church following their departure from the band in March of 2018. The group also features former MOTOGRATER and THE BROWNING drummer Noah “Shark” Robertson, vocalist Ian D. Sniesak, and bassist Steven Adams.
Philadelphia’s CORNERS OF SANCTUARY drop a new video for “Casualties Of War”to open upthe second edition of the two-part EP Collection titled “Blood and Steel: Volume Two” which drops on August 6th via RFL Records. The follow-up to their critically acclaimed first installment, “Blood and Steel: Volume One,” hailed as the band’s most dynamic effort yet, Volume Two has some big shoes to fill, but is definitely up to the challenge.
“Blood and Steel: Volume Two” picks up where Volume One left off, continuing taking the band to a grittier, darker musical setting to platform their unique and original modern-classic Heavy Metal sound and style. Again, produced by COS founder, primary songwriter and guitarist Mick Michaels, and mastered by Thrash legends Blood Feast guitarist and studio owner and engineer, CJ Scioscia, (Ross the Boss, Mike LePond of Symphony X) at Le Chateau Bow Wow Recording in New Jersey, “Blood and Steel: volume two” fires on all cylinders and delivers a blistering array of the band’s unforgiving signature songwriting approach. Maintaining their traditionally inspired riffing and arrangements, Volume Two continues the charge of Volume One with another battering set of traditionally influenced tracks by the united hard work of the band’s popular lineup featuring: bassist James Pera, drummer Mad T, guitarist Michaels and singer Frankie Cross. “Blood and Steel: volume two” also includes guest performances on the 80’s inspired track, “Earth Fighter,” by Seeker and Corporate Mass guitarist John Coonan as well as Femmes of Rock bassist Michael Kelly who delivers an ensemble keyboard introduction.
Corners of Sanctuary has traveled throughout the United States performing at such legendary venues including the Whisky A Go-Go and the Rainbow on L.A.’s Sunset Strip, Philly’s Trocadero Theater, New England’s The Met, Anaheim’s World Famous Doll Hut and Chicago’s Wire to name a few. The band has shared the stage with a myriad artists and bands including UDO, Stryper, Bulletboys, Saxon, Grim Reaper, Saving Abel, Janet Gardner, Tantric, Butcher Babies, Sponge, Tim “Ripper” Owens, Anvil, Jackie Chambers of Girlschool, Joey Belladonna of Anthrax, the Iron Maidens and Britny Fox among many others. COS has also toured overseas and performed throughout the United Kingdom, Germany and Belgium.
Look For Corners Of Sanctuary On The 2021 “Blood And Steel Tour. Dates Being Announced.
August 7th Throwdown In Pottstown, Ringing Hill Fire Pavilion Pottstown, PA. August 14th EP Release Showcase Vinyl Closet Records Jeffersonville, PA. August 28th RFL Records Slammin’ & Jammin’ Artist Showcase Online Event September 17th Erie, PA. September 18th Brandy’s – Irwin, PA. – with After The Fall and Homicide Black
December 1st thru the 4th West Coast Tour:
December 2nd Whisky A Go Go with Kill Devil Hill Hollywood, Ca
LIVING WRECKAGE – a new metal powerhouse comprised of vocalist Jeff Gard (Death Ray Vision), guitarists Jon Donais (Anthrax, Shadows Fall) and Matt LeBreton (Downpour), bassist Matt Bachand (Shadows Fall, Act of Defiance) and drummer Jon Morency (Let Us Prey) – have signed with M-Theory Audio. The group’s debut single “Breaking Point” – described by Revolver as “a throwback rager that sees Donais and LeBreton shredding their hearts out while Gard showcases his John Bush-esque pipes” – was revealed earlier this year through a music video that can be viewed at https://youtu.be/AQRCuXownVc. The soon-to-be-renowned collective’s blasts of melodic, over-driven power will be further unleashed at upcoming live performances throughout New England for the next five weekends, beginning with a headlining performance of yesterday, July 31 in Agawam, Mass.
The as-yet-untitled debut album from LIVING WRECKAGE – produced and engineered by Shane Frisby (Unearth, Bury Your Dead), and mixed by Pete Rutcho (Revocation, Falling in Reverse) – will be released later this year. In the meantime, the band and M-Theory Audio have teamed up to make a three-song EP titled “One Foot in the Grave” available to metal enthusiasts who are fortunate enough to attend the group’s upcoming live shows. Copies of the EP sold at these dates will be autographed and hand-numbered by band members. Fans who don’t live in New England will have an opportunity to get their hands on “One Foot in the Grave” later this year, as the EP is now available for pre-order (to be fulfilled in September) at www.smarturl.com/livingwreckage
Says Bachand, “LIVING WRECKAGE is thrilled to announce our partnership with M-Theory Audio and finally get this train rolling. Jon Donais and I have been working with Marco for over 20 years with Shadows Fall, including the recent vinyl reissues. It only makes sense for us to add LIVING WRECKAGE as a part of the M-Theory family. They have a clear understanding that this is not simply a ‘side project’ for us and hope to take it as far as we can. There are some big plans on the horizon, and we are looking forward to finally getting some music into all of your hands very soon!”
The track listing for “One Foot in the Grave” is as follows:
One Foot In The Grave
Mark The Days
Breaking Point
LIVING WRECKAGE Tour Dates: Saturday, July 31st @ The Tank in Agawam, MA Saturday, August 7th @ Drafters Sports Cafe in North Grosvenordale, CT Saturday, August 14th @ The Hungry Tiger in Manchester, CT Saturday, August 21st @ Se7ens Sports Bar in Easthampton, MA Saturday, August 28th @ The Big Kahuna Festival 2021 in Ashby, MA
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