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BASTARÐUR Sign to Season of Mist, Share New Album Details + First Single

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 20, 2021

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Season of Mist are proud to announce the signing of BASTARÐUR, the crust punk project of Sólstafir singer/guitarist Aðalbjörn “Addi” Tryggvason! The band will be releasing its debut album, ‘Satan’s Loss of Son,’ on October 29, 2021! The first single, “Viral Tumor,” can be heard at THIS LOCATION. The track features guest guitar leads by Ragnar Zolberg and Thráinn Árni Baldvinsson as well as a bass solo from Flosi Þorgeirsson.

Tryggvason comments: “Four years after writing the first riff, two years after the main recording session, I am super happy to finally unleash this album into heavy metal land. It’s a childhood dream come true to make a full blown hm-2 crushing metal album. One might say, my personal tribute to Entombed and Motörhead.”

‘Satan’s Loss of Son’ is now available for pre-orders HERE.

The cover artwork was created by Fannar Aumingi.

Track-list:
1. Viral Tumor (03:37)
2. Neonlight Blitzkrieg (04:20)
3. Satan’s Loss of Son (03:21)
4. Burn (03:30)
5. The Whispering Beast (03:41)
6. Black Flag Fools (02:38)
7. Afturhalds Kommatittir (02:53)
8. Rise Up (04:20)
Total: 0:28:20

Singer/guitarist Aðalbjörn Tryggvason has always worn his vast musical influences on his sleeve. Be it an ENTOMBED sticker emblazoned on his guitar, queueing up Ennio Morricone before a set, or paying homage to Lemmy Kilmister with his cowboy sensibilities, it’s no secret that his love for music cannot be contained to any one genre. Now, Tryggvason is taking his adoration for crust punk to an exciting new level with his latest project, BASTARÐUR, which channels influences such as NAPALM DEATH, TERRORIZER, MOTÖRHEAD, and DISFEAR.

“The idea of writing death metal in the vein of old ENTOMBED came in 2018,” Tryggvason says on the project’s inception. “Not being able to channel my love for such music through my main band [SÓLSTAFIR], I began writing riffs, and riffs became songs, and all the sudden it had more crust punk elements than I had foreseen.” And yet, despite the apparent departure from SÓLSTAFIR’s sound, Tryggvason’s signature voice and brief moments of atmospheric texture color the record in familiar shades that ring true to his core musical identity.

The band was born during personal turmoil, a prime example of turning a negative situation into a positive opportunity. “Living with my parents after a relationship break up and being unemployed, I set up a small studio in my dad’s garage, and after a few months there was an album of material,” explains Tryggvason. “Me and my good mate Birgir Jónsson, most known for his work with Icelandic metal act DIMMA, had for years talked about making music together, and this seemed the perfect time, so we got ourselves into a studio with former SÓLSTAFIR live sound guy Jóhann and recorded the album in a few days.”

Tryggvason tapped several other co-conspirators to contribute towards his vision. Guest vocals are attributed to Marc Grewe (MORGOTH/INSIDIOUS DISEASE) and Alan Averill (PRIMORIDIAL), the latter of whom also penned the lyrics on two of the album’s tracks. Some of the blistering guitar solos were handled by Ragnar Zolberg, whom SÓLSTAFIR fans may know as he has filled in on bass for the band during occasional live shows, and Thrainn from SKÁLMÖLD. “I dare to call them Hanneman/King of Iceland,” Tryggvason says of the talented pair of axmen.

BASTARÐUR’s debut also takes a cue from Tryggvason’s distant musical past and rudimentary beginnings. “I used to be in a punk band called BÖLVUN, where I played drums,” he explains. “’Afturhalds Kommatittir’ is from that band, so we got Ingi Thor Pálsson and Flosi Þorgeirsson to play on that song. Flosi also does a bass solo on ‘Viral Tumor.’

Now, after three years in the making, BASTARÐUR is finally ready to make its debut via Season of Mist!

Guest musicians:
Guest vocals on “Neonlight Blitzkrieg” by Marc Grewe
Vocals on “Black Flag Fools” by Alan Averill
Backing vocals on “Afturhalds Kommatittir” by Ásgeir Trausti, Júlli T og Siggi Hjálmur.
Guitar leads on “Burn” by Ragnar Zolberg
Guitar leads on “Neonlight Blitzkrieg” by Thrainn Árni Baldvinsson
Guitar leads on “Viral Tumor” by Ragnar Zolberg and Thráinn Árni Baldvinsson
Bass solo on “Viral Tumor” by Flosi Þorgeirsson

Line-up:
Adalbjörn Tryggvason – Vocals/guitar/bass
Birgir Jónsson – Drums

Recording studio: Hljóðriti, Kleifarsel and Grótta
Produced by: Aðalbjörn Tryggvason
Recorded/mixed: by Jóhann Rúnar at Hljóðriti

DAGOBA Reveal New Single + Video for “The Hunt”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 20, 2021

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Modern metallers DAGOBA are back! After putting their stamp on the metal scene with their unique blend of metal and neckbreaking grooves, relentlessly touring and sharing the stage with legendary acts like Machine Head and In Flames, DAGOBA have signed with leading Austrian metal label Napalm Records to bring their career to the next level.

On the new single “The Hunt”, the four-piece is back with their most ambitious material yet: punishing vocals, groove and modern metal infused guitars, and hard-hitting production prove that DAGOBA are on top of their game – pushing their boundaries and incorporating electronic elements seamlessly into their modern metal formula! Combined with an impressive, ambitious music video, DAGOBA are hinting at what they have planned for their eighth full-length album!

Watch the music video for “The Hunt” HERE:

DAGOBA on their new single and video for “The Hunt”:
“We are super stoked about this release! “The Hunt” has been our biggest video production so far, and the final result even exceeded our expectations. Being big fans of Blade Runner, Drive, and Akira, it’s super exciting to see the mix of these influences in our own music video. From writing and composing the track until its release, “The Hunt” has been a very long and tough journey for us. But the song and video we are releasing turned out to be even more exciting than we expected it when we started project “The Hunt”.

We would like to thank all our fans and backers of the project “The Hunt” who helped us bringing this ambitious video project to life. Without them, the video would not have been as cinematic as it is right now. THANK YOU!

Stronger together.
– Dagoba”

Pre-Order the 7” Single of “The Hunt” NOW!

“The Hunt” is available as a standalone single, as well as a limited 7” Vinyl that features an exclusive Remix of “The Hunt”, showcasing how far DAGOBA can take their electronic influences on their upcoming material – a must-have for true fans of modern metal!

The exciting new piece of art is stirring up the anticipation even more, as DAGOBA is currently working on their new, eighth full-length album. More to be announced soon!

Bass Master And Composer ALBERTO RIGONI Announces New Project + EP ‘Metal Addicted’, First Official Video for PANTERA’s “I’m Broken” Released

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 20, 2021

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Italian bass master and composer ALBERTO RIGONI (solo, BAD AS, NATURAL BORN MACHINE, Bassists Alliance Project, Vivaldi Metal Project etc.) has announced his new project and EP, entitled ‘Metal Addicted‘ which contains covers of songs by Metal Gods like Pantera, Megadeth, Slayer etc. The EP features female singer Ira Green (Winner of THE VOICE as Rock singer in 2015), legendary drummer Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats), guitarists Tommy Massara (Extrema), Loida Liuzzi (soloist) and Albert Marshall (soloist, session man).

Today is released the first taste, the official video for PANTERA‘s “I’m Broken”, watch it below.

via YouTube:

via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100044131761484/posts/356952455785810/

Pre-order the EP at: https://albertorigoni.bandcamp.com/album/metal-addicted

Metal Addicted is a studio project album by Italian Bassist and composer Alberto Rigoni (soloist, BAD As, Natural Born Machine etc.) featuring songs from Metal Gods (such as Pantera, Metallica, Anthrax, Slayer, etc). On the album joined female singer Ira Green (Winner of THE VOICE as Rock singer in 2015), legendary drummer Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats), guitarists Tommy Massara (Extrema), Loida Liuzzi (soloist), Albert Marshall (soloist, session man).

Pantera “I’m Broken” cover
Megadeth “Symphony of Destruction” cover
Metallica “Enter Sandman” cover
Anthrax “Caught in a Mosh” cover
Slayer “Raining blood” cover

‘Metal Addicted’ is coming out on August 15, 2021.

Drums recorded at Lakeshore Studios (LA, USA) and mixed by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio (Italy)
Tracks mixed and mastered by Alberto Rigoni
Tommy Massara photo by Luca Passerotti

Also check out Alberto’s Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/albertorigonibassist

HEARTS & HAND GRENADES Reveal ‘Bad Medicine’ Music Video, New Album Out November 19th

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Hot off the heels of having just released their debut album Turning to Ashes in January of this year, American NWOCR band HEARTS & HAND GRENADES are back! The band have just revealed a music video for their brand new single “Bad Medicine” which is the first single from their upcoming sophomore album Between the Lines. The video was directed by Nick Sonricker at Twenty6 Productions. Watch it right now at this location.

“Bad Medicine is about being told that there’s a quick fix for all of our problems in life, which is clearly a lie,” says guitarist Mike Bress. “The miracle cure is often nothing more than someone’s opinion and that makes it some bad medicine indeed!” Lead vocalist and bassist Stephanie Wlosinski adds “while shooting the video, Kenny kept losing one of the dials on his guitar and Mike managed to lose about fourteen picks even though we never left the garage. These are prime examples of what the song is about… sometimes things just go wrong!”

Between the Lines contains ten hard-rocking earworms full of savage riffs and powerfully deep lyrics. The album was produced by Justin Rose (Goo Goo Dolls, James Taylor, Spyro Gyra) at GCR Audio, and the cover art was designed by Jeff Ballance at 119 Design. Between the Lines will be released worldwide via Eclipse Records on November 19, 2021. Standout tracks include the album’s high-energy first single “Bad Medicine” which represents the disappointment experienced when something doesn’t go as planned. “Beautiful Pain” is about the kind of pain you can learn and grow from, while owning your actions that may have brought you to that point. The title track “Between the Lines” is about the lies we are told by the media and how it negatively affects society and of particular note, “Moonlight” is the band’s modern rock version of Moonlight Sonata by one of history’s greatest composers, Ludwig Van Beethoven. This album is pure, controlled emotion… rock like you’ve never quite experienced it before, and the kind that only Hearts & Hand Grenades can deliver. Get ready to scream it out for the world to hear… Hearts & Hand Grenades are back and their latest album rocks!

Between the Lines track listing
01. Scream It Out
02. Black Sunset
03. Between The Lines
04. Secret
05. Tragedy
06. Beautiful Pain
07. Bad Medicine
08. Illogical
09. Wait
10. Moonlight

Hearts & Hand Grenades w/ Smile Empty Soul tour dates (tickets)
Aug 03   Omaha, NE @ Reverb Lounge w/ Smile Empty Soul
Aug 04   Kearney, NE @ The Otherside w/ Smile Empty Soul
Aug 05   Cheyenne, WY @ The Lincoln w/ Smile Empty Soul
Aug 06   Salt Lake City, UT @ The Royal w/ Smile Empty Soul
Aug 07   Colorado Springs, CO @ Sunshine Studios Live w/ Smile Empty Soul
Aug 08   Denver, CO @ Herman’s Hideaway w/ Smile Empty Soul
Aug 10   Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad w/ Smile Empty Soul
Aug 11   Lubbock, TX @ Jakes w/ Smile Empty Soul
Aug 13   Durant, OK @ Bubba’s Brewhouse w/ Smile Empty Soul
Aug 15   Memphis, TN @ Growlers w/ Smile Empty Soul

Jeff LaBar’s Family Releases Statement Regarding His Passing

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 20, 2021

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Jeffrey Philip La Bar of Nashville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at the age of 58 on July 14, 2021. He was born on March 18, 1963 in Darby, Pennsylvania to June and Bob La Bar. Jeff grew up in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania and went to Upper Darby High School.

Inspired by his brother Jack to pick up the guitar, he joined the local rock band Cinderella, who rose to prominence in the late 1980s with a string of platinum selling albums. The group toured the world and had numerous charting songs and videos on MTV. Cinderella had an exceptionally strong fanbase in Japan, which was particularly special to Jeff as that’s where his mother June was born and raised. He would always take her and their family in Japan to the band’s shows there, a life highlight for both mother and son. As Jeff got older, a love of music shifted to a passion for the culinary arts, with his cooking inspired by June’s Japanese heritage. He would reinterpret dishes that were standards in the La Bar household and add a unique flair.

Following a move to Nashville in 2004, Jeff quickly surrounded himself with a community of dear friends who he loved to host and cook for at his home there. He never forgot his Delco roots though and stayed close with all those he grew up with in the region. While he became a bit of a fan of the Tennessee Titans when he moved to Nashville, Jeff’s number one sports franchises were in his hometown, number one being the Philadelphia Eagles, as he never missed the team’s games and would always text his dad Bob during them. He would always make time to talk to his mom for hours every Sunday on the phone, reminiscing and listening to stories about June’s days growing up in Japan. He planned on moving back to Delco as his parents got older, and his mother was excited to have him return with his cooking.

Jeff inspired many of his friends and family to get into music, notably his son and pride and joy, Sebastian. He was eternally proud of the man and musician his son became and looked forward to working on a music project with him. Sebastian visited his father in Nashville often and loved playing music with Jeff and hearing about adventures from the old days when he was on the road. An animal lover, Jeff rescued cats, spent time taking care of his fish and adored his cat Loki.

In addition to Sebastian, Jeff is survived by his wife and best friend Debinique, with whom he created an internet radio show ‘Late Night with the La Bars,’ his parents Bob and June, brothers Jack (Alice) and David (Victoria), sister Diane (Jason), sister-in-law Lisa and many nieces and nephews. Jeff was like a second father to his siblings Diane and David growing up. Although he had many admirers, Jeff was an even bigger fan of his family and friends, seeing the absolute best in everyone he met. Rarely was there a picture of Jeff without a smile on his face. Jeff was an incredibly loving human being and will be missed beyond measure. Immediate arrangements are private and a Celebration of Jeff’s Life is being planned for close friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Grammy’s Musicares Financial and Addiction Recovery Assistance Program.

International All-Stars Project ACT OF DENIAL Release New Single ‘Your Dark Desires’, Feat. + Announced by Ron Thal Bumblefoot

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 19, 2021

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Today, July 19th, International All-Stars melodic death metal project ACT OF DENIAL premiere their 5th and last single ‘Your Dark Desires‘ before the debut album ‘Negative‘ comes out on August 13th, via Crusaders/Golden Robot records. ‘Your Dark Desires’ is featuring one of the biggest heavy and rock star Ron Thal Bumblefoot (Guns N Roses,Son of Apollo) on guitar solo.

Watch Ron Bumblefoot Thal announcing “Your Dark Desires”, here:

Stream “Your Dark Desires”, here:

Björn on ‘Your Dark Desires’:
“‘Your Dark Desires’ is about inner struggle and being able to separate inherited angst and self inflicted mental pain – once you’ve learned, you can move on and feel much stronger. The song is motivational and about acceptance.”

Luger adds:
“Finally! We can’t wait for that the album to goes out.This means so much to us. Me and Voi put all our effort into making this project like we mention all this time and again thanks to all the guys that made this happen. Hope you will enjoy this single and thanks to all the fans for support and comments. “Negative” is coming your way soon!!”

‘Your Dark Desires’ Line-up:
Björn “Speed” Strid – Vocals
Voi Cox – Rhythm & Lead guitars
Luger – Rhythm guitar
Krimh – Drums
Steve Di Giorgio – Bass
John Lönnmyr – Keys
Ron Bumblefoot Thal – Solo guitar

‘Your Dark Desires’ Credits:
Music: Vojan Koceic
Arrangement: Vojan Koceic, Nikolq Bartulic & Björn Strid
Lyrics: Björn Strid
Single Artwork: Voi Cox

Also watch the earlier singles, below.
‘Slave’ feat. ex-SOILWORK guitarist Pete Wichers – https://youtu.be/psHeD-W2IkU
‘Down That Line’ – https://youtu.be/mLwkF-3n1lE
‘Controlled’, feat. DEATH’s Bobby Koelble – https://youtu.be/FN3OaF8AlcM
“Puzzle Heart” – https://youtu.be/r9gybjyO0wc

‘Negative’ Tracklist:

“Puzzle Heart”
“Controlled”
“Down That Line”
“Negative”
“Reflection Wall”
“In The Depths Of Destruction”
“Lost Circle”
“Your Dark Desires”
“Slave”
“Clutching At Rays Of Light”

The album was mixed at Studio Fredman by legendary producer Fredrik Nordström (At The Gates, In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, Arch Enemy).
Album Cover Artwork: Carlos Del Olmo Holmberg.

🎼 ACT OF DENIAL project line-up:
Voi Cox – Lead guitar, programming
Luger – Rhythm guitar
Bjorn Speed Strid – Vocals, backing vocals
Steve Di Giorgio – Fretless bass
Krimh – Drums
John Lönnmyr – Keyboards

Also watch the earlier teasers below:
‘Down That Line’ introduced by John Lönnmyr: https://youtu.be/Vd64Yyt05KE
by vocalist Mr. Speed Strid – https://youtu.be/YIiaafOl3Lg
by great drummer Krimh – https://youtu.be/yzu9v5jv1wg
by fretless guru Steve Di Giorgio – https://youtu.be/SyTBIbzYWlE

FOLLOW ACT OF DENIAL:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ActOfDenialOfficial/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ActOfDenial/
SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/ActOfDenial
Golden Robot/Crusader Records: https://goldenrobotrecords.com/crusader-records/act-of-denial/