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CELTIC HILLS Announce New Album, Start Recording End Of Summer 2021, New Band Logo Unveiled

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While ‘Mystai Keltoy‘ continues to have great reviews around the world, today band leader Jonathan Vanderbilt from Italian legendary Speed/thrash metallers CELTIC HILLS announces that the band is already working hard on the preparation of the new album.

Jonathan Vanderbilt said that some songs have already been written and defined and that he is recording the demos to start real recording with the whole band at the end of the summer.

He adds “Again this time we will talk about Friuli, and the theory is at work that the location of the American Air Force Base Aviano is used to control an ancient access to the underground world, which has been used by the pagan gods since ancient times. The magical rites of the inhabitants of the mountains and the places where elves, fairies and gnomes once lived among the people are revealed. There are already definitive titles such as The Sound of the Earth in F sharp minor. A text tells how you can use the beneficial energy of the trees at dawn to strengthen your energies, but there will be no lack of historical events that accompany every CELTIC HILLS album.”

Furthermore, the band has unveiled their new stunning long, see below, created by https://www.wappenschmied.com.

Just recently the band release their new official video ‘The 7 Headed Dragon of Osoppo’, taken from the band’s latest album ‘Mystai Keltoy’, released on May 15th 2021 via Elevate Records. In case you missed the video, watch it here: https://youtu.be/Qn4cQykiyZg

Everything “Mystai Keltoy” (which is an enigmatic name that alludes to the Eleusian Mysteries) is inspired by themes ranging from ancient alien civilizations, European pyramids, legends and historical facts of Friuli, as you can already guess from the album cover. The disc was recorded and produced at the Groove Factory in Udine by Michele Guaitoli, a prominent name for being the lead singer of Temperance, Vision of Atlantis, Era.

“Mystai Keltoy” Tracklist:
The Light
Blood is not water
The tommorrow of our sons
The 7 heads dragon of Osoppo
Landing of the Gods
Already lost
Falling stars
Battle of Frigidum
Eden (sung by Germana Noage)
Temple of love
Alliteratio (sung in Italian)

Coverart was created by Sheila Franco.

Order the album here: http://smarturl.it/zr31wj
Stream the album on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5pPqQTeqqhudestuaOr8KC

The formation of the power trio is Simone Cescutti on drums, Jacopo Novello on bass and Jonathan Vanderbilt on vocals and guitars. The cover is hand painted by Sheila Franco, the same girl who painted Blood Over Intents, and represents the myth of the ancient visitors. Jonathan Vanderbilt played and recorded the album with Panico Custom instruments, the Italian sponsor of custom lutherie of Luca Panico di Ravenna, a guitar specially created with the specifications requested by the Canadian guitarist.

Also watch/ stream the earlier videos:
‘Eden’ (Official Video), Feat. Germana Noage – https://youtu.be/5rWiTOzKdHI
‘Alliteratio’ (Official Audio) – https://youtu.be/jAG7A4G2t-E
‘The Blood Is Not Water’ (Official Video) – https://youtu.be/5SwaiwcMuho
‘The Tomorrow Of Our Sons’ (Official Video) – https://youtu.be/J6el2hinrqE
Guardian Of 7 Stars (Official Video) – https://youtu.be/odGPBPbEK6M
Blood Flows Down (Official Video) – https://youtu.be/9uDHXPp03PE
A Happy Abdicant King (Official Video) – https://youtu.be/kLaB9QfVAdU
Forum Julii (Official Lyric Video) – https://youtu.be/fMFSBhtx24U
Time (Official Video) – https://youtu.be/o-DCnVNYsbw
Warpriest (Official Video) – https://youtu.be/6kFIovUDn_c

CELTIC HILLS were born in 2010, in 2020 they sign a recording contract with Elevate Records with which they release the album “Blood over Intents” and the EP “Schrage Musik” both in 2020.
In 2021 another album is out “Mystai Keltoy” produced and recorded by Michele Guaitoli singer of Temperance, Vision of Atlantis and Era. The style played is difficult to place in a single vein of metal, as there are many influences ranging from death to power, with sound elements that can also recall a certain type of 90’s thrash. The singing is quite varied, and for some listeners it may seem unusual in a metal band. power, speed and good melodic lines distinguish the band from others. Between 2010 and 2020 they released “Horns helmet fighters” and for the Slovak Music Globalliance they came out on international compilations on volumes 2,3,4.

Celtic Hills are
Lord of the voice: Jonathan Vanderbilt
Lord of the bass: Jacopo Novello
Lord of the drums:Simone Cescutti

More information at
BAND: https://www.facebook.com/CELTIC-HILLS-OFFICIAL-279464367306 | https://www.n1m.com/celtichills/
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreen-management.com
LABEL: https://www.elevate2records.com/categoria-prodotto/elevate-records

HEAVY WATER Release “Making Of” Documentary For ‘Red Brick City’

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HEAVY WATER’s debut album, Red Brick City -the lockdown 2020 project between Saxon’s Biff Byford and his son Seb Byford– is out now and streaming via Silver Lining Music! To mark its release, Heavy Water have released the ‘Making Of [Red Brick City]’ documentary. Dive in, and soak yourself in the purity of their music.

Red Brick City was recorded and engineered by Seb Byford at the Big Silver Barn in York, UK, while the drums were recorded by Ben Hammond at Reel Recording Studio in York. Produced by Seb and Biff, with Jacky Lehmann mixing and mastering, Red Brick City sees Seb take the reins on guitar and vocals, whilst Biff takes up the bass and vocal mantle. Tom Witts plays the drums, while Dave Kemp rounds out the Heavy Water line-up on keyboards and saxophone. A rich, lustrous ride through profoundly rewarding rock waters.

“Red Brick City is a collection of rich, vibrant, new age blues and jazz infused rock songs that can stand tall and proud”
– Uber Rock

“Within the mixture of retro rock, grunge and alternative Biff’s voice is surprisingly good and fitting and his son sounds just as good as him
– Metal Hammer

“A proper slice of 21st Century rock. It also gives us the chance to hear The Byfords sing together. Their voices, unsurprisingly, blend beautifully”
– MetalTalk

“Red Brick City is a skillfully executed slice of classic rock ‘n’ roll that you’ll definitely want to add to your playlist. Highly recommended” ”
– MetalPlanetMusic

“A highly impressive debut and one that’ll bear repeat listenings. Heavy Water have well and truly arrived with a splash”
– GetReadyToRock

“A highly impressive debut and one that’ll bear repeat listenings. Heavy Water have well and truly arrived with a splash”
– Heavy Music Blog

“Every fan of classic / blues and heavy rock will find joy on this album”
– Rock Castle Franken

Red Brick City is out now via Silver Lining Music. Available as a CD Digipak, Coloured Vinyl Album, digital formats and special D2C bundles. To order, go to THIS LOCATION

Red Brick City Track Listing:

1. Solution

2. Turn to Black

3. Red Brick City

4. Tree in the Wind

5. Revolution

6. Personal Issue No. 1

7. Medicine Man

8. Follow This Moment

9. Now I’m Home

10. Faith

RED BRICK CITY CREDITS:

An album by Biff and Seb Byford
Recorded and engineered by Seb Byford at the Big Silver Barn, York
Drums recorded by Ben Hammond at Reel Recording Studio, York
Mixed and mastered by Jacky Lehmann (www.audiosound.de)
Produced by Seb Byford and Biff Byford
Photos by Steph Byford
Artwork by Enrique Zabala

ECLIPSE To Release New Studio Album “Wired” in October, Brand New Single ‘Bite The Bullet’ Out Now

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Coming off their most successful album yet, “Paradigm” (which includes the massive single ‘Viva La Victoria’ that has 15 million streams and counting), Sweden’s ECLIPSE return with their new studio album “Wired” on October 8, 2021. A new single and music video from the album, ‘Bite The Bullet’ is out today.

Pre-order/save “Wired” HERE: https://orcd.co/eclipsewired

The CD and Digital versions will include the exclusive bonus track ‘Dead Inside’. The LP version will include the exclusive bonus track ‘Ain’t No Fun’. The LP version of the album will also have a different running order for the tracklisting from the other versions.

Tracklists:

CD / DIGITAL

Roses On Your Grave
Dying Breed
Saturday Night (Hallelujah)
Run For Cover
Carved In Stone
Twilight
Poison Inside My Heart
Bite The Bullet
We Didn’t Come To Lose
Things We Love
Dead Inside (CD and Digital Exclusive Bonus Track)

Saturday Night (Hallelujah)
Twilight
Ain’t No Fun (Vinyl Exclusive Bonus Track)
Dying Breed
Carved In Stone
Things We Love
Roses On Your Grave
Run For Cover
Poison Inside My Heart
We Didn’t Come To Lose
Bite The Bullet

Cassette

Roses On Your Grave
Dying Breed
Saturday Night (Hallelujah)
Run For Cover
Carved In Stone
Twilight
Poison Inside My Heart
Bite The Bullet
We Didn’t Come To Lose
Things We Love

Watch the previously released video for ‘Saturday Night (Hallelujah)’ HERE: https://youtu.be/llSQiz1I8IA

Preceded by the single ‘Saturday Night (Hallelujah)’, a post-Covid party anthem, “Wired” sees the Swedish quartet delivering some of the best songs of their career. It’s a much needed uplifting monster of an album in the aftermath of the pandemic age.

“All over the world, people have coped with this mess in their own way. Our way was focusing on the good times ahead, which we believe comes through in the songs we wrote. Good thing we didn’t know how long it was gonna take when we started, or we would have ended up writing a rock opera.That’s probably best left to others…” says the band of the album.

Over the last few years, Eclipse have performed to audiences around the globe, including the U.S, Japan, Australia and Europe and have opened for giants like Aerosmith and the Scorpions. Their albums have amassed millions of streams and charted in several European countries. With the momentum of their last studio album “Paradigm” propelling them, “Wired” promises to push them even further up the rock ‘n roll mountain.

“Ironically enough, after Paradigm we said that we were gonna try to release music more frequently. But, here we are pretty much two years later. Again. Although this time through no fault of our own. But we wrote songs that we wanted to play live and we can’t wait to finally get back at it. Buckle up people, it’s party time!” concludes the band.

APE SHIFTER Release ‘Betty Davis’ on 76th Birthday of the Queen of Funk

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With two full length albums under their belt, Germany´s heavy progressive riff rock outfit APE SHIFTER are stepping into the virtual age by releasing their first digital single. To celebrate her 76th birthday on July 26, 2021; APE SHIFTER are digitally releasing their new track “Betty Davis.” Inspired by the legend herself, APE SHIFTER enlisted D.C. go-go, rock, and funk drummer Tony Mcghee to lay down the groove on this single celebrating the Queen of Funk while Ape Shifter drummer Kurty Münch took a sabbatical for the year.

“Ever since first hearing Betty Davis´s album Nasty Gal, I´ve wanted to write a track that digs into the nitty gritty depths of the funk and rock fusion,” says guitarist Jeff Aug about the track.

APE SHIFTER “Betty Davis” Spotify – add to your playlist: https://add-it.feiyr.com/APE%20SHIFTER/Betty%20Davis (out on July 26th)

Bandcamp Link: https://apeshifter.bandcamp.com/track/betty-davis

Track Information:
Jeff Aug: guitar
Florian Walter: bass
Tony Mcghee: drums

Mixed and mastered by Mike “Chairman of the Board” Aug
Cover graphic by Chris Lakriz.

APE SHIFTER Tour Dates:
20.08.2021 DE-Reichenbach/Vogtland, ArtRock Festival
21.08.2021 DE-Nordhausen, Open Air
22.08.2021 DE-Fürstenwalde, Park Club Open Air
04.08.2021 DE-Fehmarn, Fehmarn Open Air

Ape Shifter was formed in 2015 by guitarist Jeff Aug, a cool underground guitarist who has been living at the foothills of the Alps in Southern Germany for the last 20+ years. Born in D.C. and raised in Laurel, Maryland, Aug has toured with Allan Holdsworth, Soft Machine, Stu Hamm, Greg Howe, Alex Skolnick, Carl Verheyen, Johnny A., Albert Lee, and has performed shows with Jawbox, Shudder To Think, and Ice-T & Bodycount with his old band Sorry About Your Daughter. He’s worked with John Stabb from Government Issue, has been touring and recording with Anne Clark for the last 18+ years, and has been touring and releasing albums as a solo guitarist for the last 30+ years. Jeff can also be heard on the Atari Teenage Riot album “Is This Hyperreal?” (Dim Mak Records / Digital Hardcore Records). He has also set the world record for the “most concerts performed in different countries in 24 hours” twice (2009, 2012), has been featured on NPR´s show “Morning Edition,” and has had a #1 selling album on iTunes Acoustic Music Charts in the U.S.

ATLAS PAIN Announce ‘All Star’ Stand-Alone Single

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On August 27th ATLAS PAIN will release a videoclip for the song ‘All Star’ – a cover version of the Smash Mouth hit that was included in the soundtrack of the Dreamworks movie ‘Shrek’ (2001).

The single will be accompanied by a special limited edition bundle that will include a t-shirt with a unique design, an autographed card, a vinyl sticker and a 12-page A5 format minibook complete with revisited traditional Italian recipes and a set of colored pencils to be able to customize your recipe book at will.

In the band’s own words: “Over time, ‘All Star’ has become an anthem of the internet community and the meme generation. We tried to capture the essence and irony of the song not only with references within the recording itself but also by incorporating some key elements of the video. A joyous and fresh jolt that we wanted to give to the metal
community.”

BETH HART Adds New Dates To October/November 2021 UK Tour

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Grammy nominated singer-songwriter BETH HART has added five more dates to her October/November 2021 UK Tour – Bournemouth International Centre (Oct 25), Warrington Parr Hall (Oct 27), Newcastle City Hall (Nov 10), Birmingham Symphony Hall (Nov 11) and Bexhill De La Warr Pavilion (Nov 14).

Planet Rock will run a 48-hour ticket pre-sale at 10am on Wednesday July 28th via www.planetrocktickets.co.uk. Tickets will go on general sale to the public on Friday July 30th via www.alttickets.com/beth-hart-tickets.

Beth’s concert at the York Barbican on Halloween on October 31 is sold out.

The tour features a rare solo performance at the London Palladium on Friday November 5, followed by a full-band performance at the same venue on Saturday November 6.
Audiences can look forward experiencing more of Beth’s breath-taking emotionally charged live shows including songs from her latest albums War In My Mind and Fire On The Floor.

Beth continues to vow audiences all over the world with her unique performances and astounding voice. Previously, she sold out the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London. This performance was later released on DVD and Blu-Ray.

Beth Hart
October/November 2021 UK Tour
Five New Dates Just Added!

Bournemouth, International Centre – Monday 25 October 2021
Warrington, Parr Hall – Wednesday 27 October 2021
Cambridge, Corn Exchange – Friday 29 October 2021
York, Barbican (SOLD OUT) – Sunday 31 October 2021
Bath, The Forum – Wednesday 3 November 2021
London , Palladium Solo Performance – Friday 5 November 2021
London, Palladium Full-Band Performance – Saturday 6 November 2021
Newcastle, City Hall – Wednesday 10 November 2021
Birmingham, Symphony Hall – Thursday 11 November 2021
Bexhill, De La Warr Pavilion – Sunday 14 November 2021