LOCH VOSTOK Release New Video “Enter the Resistance”

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New video “Enter the Resistance” from Sweden’s progressive metal veterans LOCH VOSTOK. The son is taken from the new album “Opus Ferox – The Great Escape” that is released today.

“Enter the Resistance” is telling the story of the revolution against the Papacy, the new world order that has risen after the catastrophe that has plagued the earth in the Opus Ferox storyline. Featuring Swedish author Jan Guillou in a small role.

Loch Vostok was born out of the ashes of Mayadome in the year 2000, from the fractured mind of Teddy Möller. Loch Vostok is where anything goes. Where cheese meets grind. Where speed meets groove. This year marks the 20th year anniversary for the band, and with that some changes are introduced. Leaving the lead vocal duties, to focus on guitars and growl, Teddy passes the baton over to Jonas Radehorn.

Jonas Radehorn has been the singer of various genres in ands since age 15. The Citadel, Falling Down and as a Rob Halford soundalike in the fantastic Judas Priest tribute band ”Metal Gods – Delivering the goods” (featuring ex Dark Funeral drummer Nils Dominator Fjellström). Professional studio and show singer since 2000.

With this new solid lineup, Jonas as the lead singer and new bass player Patrik Janson, Loch Vostok is entering a new era, with new energy. An era with new songs and possibilities. An era with epic three part harmonies between Jonas, Teddy and Niklas. The same kind of heavy songs, mixed with strong melodic parts as before. But with a stronger focus. More determination. And a live show to count on.

Among the members of Loch Vostok you will find musicians from a great number of active (and countless inactive) bands. Ranging from Carnal Forge, One Hour Hell and F.K.Ü, to The Murder of My Sweet, Manticora and Anima Morte (and many more).

Lineup
Jonas Radehorn – Lead Vocals
Teddy Möller – Guitars and Vocals
Niklas Kupper – Guitars
Patrik Janson – Bass
Lawrence Dinamarca – Drums
Fredrik Klingwall – Keyboards

AETHER REALM Reveal Gripping New “Cycle” Music Video

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 29, 2021
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North Carolina’s AETHER REALM reached new levels of melodic death metal mastery with the release of their latest full-length album, Redneck Vikings From Hell, in 2020. Today, in anticipation of their upcoming U.S. tour with Unleash The Archers and Seven Kingdoms, the band has unveiled a gripping, emotive new video for their triumphant track “Cycle”, featuring Michael Rumple (Flood District, Lorelei), off of Redneck Vikings From Hell.

Frontman/bassist Vincent “Jake” Jones says:
“The lyrics for ‘Cycle’ came to me in a desperate place. I was trying to make sense of why I still experienced these long episodes of depression, even when there didn’t seem to be an obvious reason for it to come on. It’s like it was always waiting to sneak up and snatch me out of the moment, and no amount of personal growth or skill mastery or artistic recognition could prevent it from taking me in it’s grip.

So I thought – if I can’t prevent the feeling from coming on, I can at least give myself a tangible reminder that this is normal for me. That I’ve made it out of low places before, and I will again. This song helps keep my feet on the ground when I’m feeling cocky highs, and it gives me some hope when I’m running low. It was a pleasure to turn that emotional blooming and wilting that we all experience from time to time into a visual aesthetic with Jaraad Nageer and Ana Manso.”

Watch the new official music video for “Cycle” HERE

As mentioned above, AETHER REALM will join headliners Unleash The Archers and fellow special guests Seven Kingdoms on a U.S. tour this fall, kicking off in Minneapolis, MN on September 1 at Cabooze. The tour will visit several major cities before coming to an end in Seattle, WA on September 26 at El Corazon. See below for a full listing of tour dates.

Unleash The Archers, Aether Realm & Seven Kingdoms U.S. Tour Dates:
9/1: Minneapolis, MN @ Cabooze
9/2: Chicago, IL @ Reggies – SOLD OUT
9/3: Detroit, MI @ The Shelter
9/4: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground
9/5: Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall
9/7: Providence, RI @ Alchemy
9/8: New York, NY @ Le Poisson Rouge
9/9: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
9/10: Greensboro, NC @ The Blind Tiger
9/11: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven)
9/12: Orlando, FL @ The Haven
9/14: Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live
9/15: Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Bar & Grill
9/16: Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street Collective
9/17: Kansas City, MO @ The Riot Room
9/18: Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre – SOLD OUT
9/19: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
9/21: Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater
9/22: Los Angeles, CA @ 1720
9/23: San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick
9/24: Petaluma, CA @ The Phoenix Theater
9/25: Portland, OR @ Dante’s
9/26: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

Order Redneck Vikings From Hell HERE!

[Album Artwork: Travis Smith]

With Redneck Vikings From Hell, AETHER REALM improves upon their already distinctive sound – taking listeners on a stupefying rollercoaster ride of death metal, thrash and even neo-classical shred. In addition to being produced and mixed by Kile Odell (Motionless in White, Cane Hill), mastered by Jamie King (Between The Buried And Me, The Contortionist, Scale The Summit) and featuring orchestration by Ben Turk of Gloryhammer, Redneck Vikings From Hell features a treasure trove of fantastic special musical guests, including guitarist/banjoist Wayne Ingram (Wilderun), guitarist Greg Burgess (Allegaeon), Eric W. Brown (Nekrogoblikon, Vale of Pnath, Swashbuckle, Rainbowdragoneyes) and vocalist Josh Rieke of YouTube fame. The album also features contributions from voice actress Erica Lindbeck (Final Fantasy VII remake), harpist Amy Turk (sister of Ben Turk), vocalist Michael Rumple (Ashen Idol, Flood District), vocalist Zach Williams (Dead Eyes) and returning AETHER REALM guest vocalist and sister of Vincent “Jake” Jones, Elly Jones.

SACRED REICH Announce Rescheduled North American Tour Dates with SEPULTURA, CROWBAR, ART OF SHOCK

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SACRED REICH have announced their rescheduled “Quadra Tour” across North America with SEPULTURA, CROWBAR, and ART OF SHOCK. Originally planned for March/April 2020, the trek was cancelled due to COVID-19; any tickets purchased for these initial shows will be honored at the rescheduled dates, and any questions should be directed to point of purchase.

Phil Rind (vocals, bass) comments: “I think we are all looking forward to live music again and we can’t wait to be part of it.”

See below for the complete itinerary, set for next year!

Sacred Reich 2022 tour dates
w/ Sepultura, Crowbar, Art Of Shock
Mar. 4, 2022 – Sacramento, CA – Ace Of Spades
Mar. 5, 2022 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
Mar. 6, 2022 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
Mar. 8, 2022 – Iowa City, IA – Wildwood
Mar. 9, 2022 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
Mar. 10, 2022 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
Mar. 11, 2022 – Detroit, MI – Harpo’s
Mar. 12, 2022 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
Mar. 13, 2022 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Music Hall
Mar. 15, 2022 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
Mar. 16, 2022 – Toronto, ON – Opera House
Mar. 17, 2022 – Montreal, QC – Corona Theater
Mar. 18, 2022 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live
Mar. 19, 2022 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre Of Living Arts
Mar. 20, 2022 – Baltimore, MD – Soundstage
Mar. 21, 2022 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
Mar. 23, 2022 – Greensboro, NC – Blind Tiger
Mar. 24, 2022 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
Mar. 25, 2022 – Ft Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
Mar. 26, 2022 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
Mar. 28, 2022 – New Orleans, LA – Southport Music Hall
Mar. 29, 2022 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
Mar. 31, 2022 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
Apr. 1, 2022 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
Apr. 2, 2022 – Dallas, TX – GMBG
Apr. 3, 2022 – El Paso, TX – Rockhouse
Apr. 5, 2022 – Phoenix, AZ – The Nile Theater
Apr. 6, 2022 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
Apr. 8, 2022 – Los Angeles, CA – Belasco Theater
Apr. 9, 2022 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre

Sacred Reich‘s latest release, Awakening (2019), showcases everything a fan would expect and hope for from the Phoenix, Arizona unit: a timeless collection comprised of blistering thrash, crushing grooves, meticulous solos, and socially conscious lyrics. The return of Dave McClain, who manned the drum throne from 1991 to 1997, and the addition of twenty-two-year old guitarist Joey Radziwill, alongside original members guitarist Wiley Arnett and vocalist/bassist Phil Rind, are integral facets of the record. Awakening was produced by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Cavalera Conspiracy), engineered by John Aquilino, and mastered by Maor Appelbaum (Faith No More, Halford, Armored Saint). To stream and purchase Awakening, please visit: metalblade.com/sacredreich

SKANNERS To Release “Greatest Hits”, Out October 22nd

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To celebrate the 35th discographic anniversary of the Band and the forthcoming 40th since its formation, Music for the Masses has the honour to announce the agreement with legendary Italian metallers SKANNERS for the release of their first Greatest Hits which goes through the Band’s whole career.

Skanners are with no doubt one of the most important and representative bands of Italian Heavy Metal, one of the few deserving the definition of “Legendary”. Kicking off back in 1982 and debuting in 1986 with “Dirty Armada”, released for a Major Label, the then very active CGD, which also released the following “Pictures of War” in 1988, the Band has ever since kept up its identity and dignity, always far from trend-following and staying true to its Metal Belief, supported by great composition and talent, together with Claudio Pisoni’s voice. These have always been the trademarks of the Band.

The Greatest hits, produced by Music for the Masses is scheduled for release on October 22nd on cd format and features 16 tracks drawn from the entire rich Band’s repertoire, tracing an actual musical biography which will satisfy die hard fans but will also be able to attract new listeners to their musical craft.

And, for this special release, a new, unreleased song entitled “Under the Grave” will be on the album.

The album will be distributed by Egea Music (Italy), Code 7 (Europe), Sleaszy Rider Records (USA), Wormholedeath Japan and Music for the Masses Distro. In addition, it will be available on all digital platforms.

TRACKLIST:
1   TV SHOCK (Dirty Armada)
2   ROCK ROCK CITY (Dirty Armada)
3   STARLIGHT (Dirty Armada)
4   PICTURES OF WAR (Pictures of War)
5   TURN IT LOUDER NOW (Pictures of War)
6   WILD (Pictures of War)
7   UNDERTAKER (The Magic Square)
8   METAL PARTY (The Magic Square)
9   FLAGELLUM DEI (Flagellum Dei)
10 TIME OF WAR (Flagellum Dei)
11 SOUL FINDER (Serial Healer)
12 WELCOME TO HELL (Serial Healer)
13 FACTORY OF STEEL (Factory of Steel)
14 HARD AND PURE (Factory of Steel)
15 THE EYE (Temptation)
16 UNDER THE GRAVE (Unreleased Track)

LINE UP:
CLAUDIO PISONI -Vocals
FABIO TENCA – Guitars
WALTER UNTERHAUSER – Guitars
TOMAS VALENTINI – Bass
CHRISTIAN KRANAUER – Drums

SPACE OF VARIATIONS Release Gut-Punching New Single “Ultrabeat”

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[Photo Credit: Arina Kasatkina]

Following up to the release of their Napalm Records debut EP XXXXX in 2019, Ukranian metalcore unit SPACE OF VARIATIONS is finally back with a bang, releasing their new single „ULTRABEAT“ today, along with an impressive dystopian music video!

Seamlessly mixing gut-punching riffs and pounding drums with colorful, pulsing synths and elements of hip-hop, the four-piece takes no prisoners from the second the song starts. Dmytro Kozhukhar’s vocals cut through the dense instrumental ever so clear with angry, bold lyrics – reminiscent of legends like BODY COUNT and HATEBREED, as guitarist and singer Olexii Zatserkovnyi then delivers the melodic hook, giving “ULTRABEAT” its unique post-hardcore feel. Finishing off with an insane verse from Ukranian rap sensation alyona alyona, SPACE OF VARIATIONS embodies the spirit of breaking down genres and letting the music speak for itself!

Watch the music video for “ULTRABEAT” (feat. alyona alyona) HERE:

Listen to “ULTRABEAT” (feat. alyona alyona) HERE

SPACE OF VARIATIONS about the making of “ULTRABEAT”:
“We wanted to do something special, different and unexpected on the new record.  We wanted to expand the limits of our songwriting and creativity and do the same for the listener… That’s when the idea of a collaboration with Ukrainian hip-hop queen alyona alyona was born. She liked the idea of seeing herself in a new, “heavy metal” way, and so alyona alyona became the first artist featured on a track with us. We are so proud with the result!”

„ULTRABEAT“ is an exciting glimpse into what can be expected from the next full-length album from SPACE OF VARIATIONS, which the band is currently working on!

Catch SPACE OF VARIATIONS live:
30.07. – TERNOPIL (UA) Faine Misto Festival
13.08. – DNIPRO (UA) Bezviz festival
27.08.- 29.08. – LVIV (UA) Zaxid festival

HORISONT Release Cover Version of “Lion and the Lamb”

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Sweden’s HORISONT used their downtime to record two new songs. After releasing “Sheldon Churchyard” (originally by Larry Jon Wilson) the band just made a cover of another obscure gem available on all DSPs: “With a genius melody and a voice that cuts through the mix. A song about the cruel, raw nature of a love affair gone wrong. ‘Lion and the Lamb’ is originally by Phil Everly.”

You can listen to the song here: https://horisont.lnk.to/LionAndTheLamb-Single

While you’re online don’t miss your chance to check out “Sheldon Churchyard” and the fantastic video that you find here: https://youtu.be/8R0Ro21ZoeI

The band comments on the idea of the recordings: “As big fans of country music we wanted to do a couple of songs that people might not expect from us. Still, we wanted them to sound like Horisont. So we set up at Let Them Swing Studio and hit the record button just to see where the songs took us. This is the result. Let Them Swing Studio is a recording studio in the countryside outside of Gothenburg, Sweden, owned and run by Kim and Malin. They rebuilt an old barn on their property and set it up for live recording. With no neighbors in sight, it’s an ideal place to make noise 24-7. A weekend mixed of relaxed creativity and fun.”

Both songs are not part of HORISONT’s acclaimed album “Sudden Death” that was released in May of 2020.