PARADISE LOST Present Video for New Single ‘As I Die (Live)’

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Tired of sunshine, singing birds and all these smiling people around? Good. PARADISE LOST have just the right amount of misery and grimness at hand for you and are ready to release the testimony of last year’s intimate streaming event “At The Mill”today, to herald this year’s autumn.

Captured at The Mill Nightclub near the band’s hometown in Yorkshire, England, the recording of the BluRay was directed by Ash Pears, mixed by Les Smith and mastered by Jaime Gomez Arellano, and unites the band’s greatest songs of the past 30 years in one show.

Available as CD, Blu-Ray and several vinyl colours of which the limited editions are mostly sold out already, “At The Mill” can be ordered, downloaded or streamed via this link: https://bfan.link/paradiselost-atthemill.ema

As final appetizer from the show, PARADISE LOST unveil the live video of their legendary hit ‘As I Die’ and guitarist and songwriter Greg Mackintosh comments:
“This song is almost 30 years old and its popularity amongst our fans, old and new, still amazes us. It marked a turning point in our career and if you missed it, here it is played live at The Mill.”

Watch the full clip of ‘As I Die (live)’ here:

In case you missed the hauntingly beautiful live version of “Darker Thoughts”, check it out now: https://youtu.be/A7KNP78xiMY 

The band’s evergreen ‘One Second‘ is available here: https://youtu.be/wF0gZNoeIeE

PARADISE LOST will tour next February together with MOONSPELL in the United Kingdom.
You can catch the package here:
February 5th, 2022 – Leeds, UK – The Warehouse (Obsidian Album Launch Show)
February 6th, 2022 – Colchester, UK – Arts Centre
February 7th, 2022 – Norwich, UK – Waterfront
February 8th, 2022 – Brighton, UK – Concorde 2
February 9th, 2022 – Stoke, UK – Sugarmill
 
February 11th, 2022 – Glasgow, UK – The Garage*
February 12th, 2022 – Newcastle, UK – Riverside*
February 13th, 2022 – Wolverhampton, UK – KK’s Steel Mill*
February 14th, 2022 – Nottingham, UK – Rescue Rooms*
February 16th, 2022 – Manchester, UK – Club Academy*
February 17th, 2022 – Bristol, UK – SWX*
February 18th, 2022 – London, UK – Electric Ballroom*
*with MOONSPELL

You can buy tickets here: http://www.paradiselost.co.uk/tour/ 

SABATON Release New 2-Track Single “Kingdom Come/Metal Trilogy”

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There is no rest for the wicked: After already releasing a set of fantastic singles once again proving the inexhaustible creativity of SABATON, the band releases a cover version of MANOWAR‘s ‘Kingdom Come’ today – born as a tribute to the American metal heroes and a video game collaboration.

Watch the video for ‘Kingdom Come’ here:

Listen to the song here: https://sabaton.bfan.link/kingdom-come.ema

Pär Sundström, co-founder of SABATON and bass player, states:
“Our fans have spoken. YOU requested the release of this song everywhere, so this is for all of you!
This recording was meant to be a tribute to Manowar and a collaboration with a video game bearing the same name, when we recorded it a few years ago.
We are happy to see that you appreciate the song so much, and we have paid attention to your wishes and requests. You asked for it, you got it!”

Even before its physical release on August 27, the Limited Black/Red Spot 12” Vinylbecame a popular collector’s item with high scarcity value: The 666 copies were sold outwithin days. The EP includes ‘Metal Trilogy’, a medley of three SABATON songs: ‘Metal Ripper’, ‘Metal Crüe’ and ‘Metal Machine’.

SABATON is arguably the most important band to emerge from the modern metal scene, journeying forth with confidence on a steady ascendence that’s rewarded them with five Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards (including Best Live Band three different years) and multiple nominations for the Swedish equivalent of the Grammy Awards, the Grammis. In 2016, “The Last Stand” debuted at No. 1 in three different European countries and cracked the Top 3 in four others. Brodén (vocals), Sundström (bass), Chris Rörland (guitar), Hannes van Dahl (drums), and Tommy Johansson (guitar) curate a festival of their own, Sabaton Open Air, that started back in 2008, as well as their own forward-thinking Sabaton Cruise, that is being held since 2009. Their last album “The Great War” cracked the Top 10 in 11 countries including #1 positions in Switzerland, Germany and Sweden.

The band announced their “Tour To End All Tours” two weeks ago: In Spring 2022, SABATON will be visiting 26 cities in 17 countries, bringing their ground-breaking modern metal to the people and delivering breathtaking live shows in a setting that will once again set new bars for concerts of this kind. SABATON will be supported by Mongolian rock band THE HU and Finnish heavy metal veterans LORDI. Get your tickets here:
https://www.sabaton.net/tour/

Watch the band’s latest music videos here:
“Defence Of Moscow”:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TjXanLjpTU
“The Royal Guard”:  https://youtu.be/kZN5bw3wg9g
“Livgardet”: https://youtu.be/Um5R_PH7Jek

VELVET INSANE: New Album ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Glitter Suit’ Out Now, New Music Video ‘Riding the Skyways’ Unleashed

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Swedish glam rockers VELVET INSANE release their new album ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Glitter Suit’ today!

To celebrate this release the band’s also gifts us a new music video for the track ‘Riding the Skyways’, taken from the album.

Velvet Insane were formed in 2013 as a four-piece outfit but by the time of their self-titled debut album they were billed as a duo.

The first album took them around the world touring Europe, Japan, USA & Australia.

Their critically acclaimed debut was a fresh mix between classic rock, pop, inches of folk influences and it also contained traces of early 70’s British glam rock. And the band kept walking that glam track and now they’re back as a trio and this time it’s glam glitter boogie all over.

They hired the cult glam rockers Diamond Dogs frontman Sulo as a producer and together they’ve created a bright shining monster.

The 11 track long “Rock ’n’ Roll Glitter Suit” album sounds, breathes, and swaggers like it was made in London 1973.

Smooth pop harmonies pumped up by heavy drums and barbed wire guitars and singer that wear it well. It brings back memories of a time when Slade, TREX, Bowie & Roxy Music we’re topping the charts.

From the catchy singalong choruses of the pop gems “Velvet Tongue”, “Riding the Skyways” & “Sound of Sirens” to the frantic boogie energy in barroom stompers “Driving Down the Mountain”, “Backstreet Liberace” & “Space Age DJ”, it’s the real thing.

You also get a glimpse of Ziggy Stardust in the acoustic ballad “Midnight Sunshine Serenade”.

Velvet Insane are a band that plays with their hearts on their sleeves and it’s satisfaction guaranteed.

Dregen and Nicke Andersson from The Hellacopters jumps in the backseat in “Backstreet Liberace” and just like Rolling Stones honoured the tradition of Muddy Waters blues Velvet Insane takes on the job to keep rock ’n’ roll alive.

Listen/Buy the album: https://orcd.co/rock-n-roll-glitter-suit

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Legendary Californian Venue SWEETWATER MUSIC HALL To Re-Open in September

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Internationally renowned CA music venue SWEETWATER MUSIC HALL is set to reopen their doors after COVID shut them in 2020. The reopening also signals the relaunch of the iconic venue featuring the new restaurant, The Rock & Rye and improvements to seating, sound and other aspects as well as an updated website in Summer 2021 after being closed for over a year. 

In celebration of the September 3rd grand reopening, Sweetwater Music Hall welcomes back, George Porter Jr.

George says, “I am so looking forward to returning with my Runnin’ Pardners to such a great venue as The Sweetwater Music Hall for their reopening this September.”

Part owner of Sweetwater Music Hall, and iconic Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir says, “Holy shit! Sweetwater is reopening – been way too long! I can’t wait to light the place up again!”

In its nearly 50-year history Sweetwater has featured some of the most prominent artists in rock and blues. Located just a few miles outside of San Francisco, the venue has been a popular stop for many musicians such as: Bob Weir, Bonnie Raitt, Aaron Neville, Big Mama Thornton, Carlos Santana, Clarence Clemons, Elvis Costello, Etta James, Gregg Allman, Huey Lewis, Jerry Garcia, John Hiatt, John Lee Hooker, Maria Muldaur, Mimi Fariña, Odetta, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Richie Havens, Robert Cray, Sammy Hagar, Townes Van Zandt, Van Morrison and many more.

Newly minted General Manager for Sweetwater Music Hall, Maria Hoppe says, “It is an honor to lead the reopening of this iconic and storied venue. Some of music’s most historic live moments happened here. As we welcome George Porter Jr, we also look forward to welcoming back a host of other performers as the months roll on!”

After surviving the COVID-19 pandemic, Sweetwater has announced multiple performances for late Summer 2021 into the Fall, including two nights with David Grisman, and will continue to run at full capacity. Show dates and performers listed below.

The newly redesigned restaurant The Rock & Rye houses an expansive remodeled and weatherproofed 50-seat outdoor patio and 18-seat indoor classic café adjacent to the iconic 300-capacity North Bay music venue.

In 2007, Sweetwater closed its doors. Five years later, the venue reopened a couple of blocks away as the Sweetwater Music Hall enjoying even more success and creating music history.This reincarnation holds true to the heart of the old days, and aims to feed the soul with music, community, and excellent food. 

SWEETWATER MUSIC HALL SHOWS 2021
Fri Sept 3 – George Porter Jr. & Friends w/ Runnin’ Pardners
Sat Sept 4 – George Porter Jr. & Friends w/ Runnin’ Pardners
Wed Sept 8 – Natalie Cressman
Thu Sept 9 – Koolerator ft. Barry Sless
Fri Sept 10 – The 559 w/ Tim Hockenberry, Michael Landau, Gary Novak & Special Guests
Sun Sept 12 – Jackie Venson
Tues Sept 14 – Open Mic w/ Austin DeLone
Thur Sept 16 – Maggie Rose
Fri Sept 17 – Petty Theft
Sat Sept 18 – Petty Theft
Sun Sept 19 – Amendola vs. Blades vs. Skerik vs. Parker
Wed Sept 22 – Girl Friday & Cryogeyser
Thu Sept 23 – Jazz Mafia’s Grateful Brass
Fri Sept 24 – Collectivity Revamps Hendrix feat. Viveca Hawkins
Sat Sept 25 – The Nth Power
Sun Sept 26 – Hellman Summer Stomp
Tue Sept 28 – Open Mic w/ Austin Delone
Wed Sept 29 – The Skatalites
Fri Oct 1 – Mustache Harbor
Thu Oct 7 – Lilan Kane w/ Olivia Rose
Sat Oct 9 – ILLEAGLES
Tue Oct 12 – Open Mic w/ Austin DeLone
Thu Oct 14 – King Dream & Kelly McFarling
Fri Oct 22 – Jerry’s Middle Finger
Sat Oct 23 – Zepparella
Sun Oct 24 – Zepparella
Tue Oct 26 – Open Mic w/ Austin DeLone
Wed Oct 27 – Thunderstorm Artis
Fri Oct 29 – Bayonics
Sat Oct 30 – Soul Ska feat. Angelo Moore
Sun Oct 31 – The Mother Hips
Fri Nov 5 – Super Diamond
Fri Nov 12 – David Grisman (2 shows)
Wed Nov 24 – Vinyl

Cleopatra Records Mourns The Passing Of CINDERELLA Guitarist JEFF LABAR

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Cleopatra Records is sad to hear of the passing of the supremely talented rock guitarist Jeff LaBar at age 58. LaBar’s dexterous and melodic playing helped propel Cinderella’s 1986 debut album Night Songs to the #3 spot on the Billboard album charts and would soon be certified platinum. Being an integral part of Cinderella’s sound, LaBar would continue with the group all the way through to their final recording as a band, the phenomenal 1999 concert album Live At The Key Club, which was released on CD by Cleopatra Records’ metal imprint Deadline Music. LaBar’s talent showed through on that live recording as well as on the impressive video concert document In Concert, which was released as a DVD in 2005 capturing LaBar and the boys on their massive 1991 Heartbreak Station tour. The DVD would be RIAA Certified Gold later that year. LaBar continued to record with other projects like Freak Show featuring Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali and the band Naked Beggars and would occasionally re-unite with Tom Keifer and the rest of Cinderella for some spectacular live performances that are certain to live on in fan’s memories for years to come.

Cleopatra Records owner Brian Perera remarked “Jeff LaBar was such an amazing guitarist and a very dear friend. We will miss him and the good times we shared. We extend all our love and deepest sympathies to his family and fans.”

R.I.P. Jeff!

THY KINGDOM WILL BURN Release Video for ‘Season Of Sorrow’

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Finnish melodic death metallers THY KINGDOM WILL BURN have released a video for the song ‘Season of Sorrow’ – the third single taken from their self-titled debut album, released in June by Scarlet Records.

In the band’s own words: “It’s all about the coming of winter. Finish winter. About the time when sun ceases to exist and darkness descends. It also tells how that period of time depresses someone and how they dream to run away from it. It is the fight song against darkness. As the last song of the album it creates a bridge for our upcoming second
album.”

‘Thy Kingdom Will Burn’ has been engineered, mixed and mastered by Juho Räihä at SoundSpiral Audio (To/Die/For, Swallow The Sun, Before The Dawn, Wolfheart). The superb, Lovecraftian artwork was made by Richard Luong-Tentacles and Teeth.

Prepare for the never-ending winter, prepare for a cathartic season of sorrow: Thy Kingdom Will Burn.