VIO-LENCE Reveal Details For Upcoming EP ‘Let the World Burn’

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Last year, VIO-LENCE released a digital single – “California Uber Alles” (a cover version of the Dead Kennedys classic!) – via Metal Blade Records. After giving fans a taste of what’s to come, the band is now ready to announce their upcoming EP: Let the World Burn – their first original release since 1993’s Nothing to Gain! Due to be unleashed in early 2022 via Metal Blade Records, Let the World Burn was recorded with Juan Urteaga at Trident Studios in Pacheco, CA, with mixing handled by Tue Madsen.

Sean Killian (vocals) comments: “Life is meant to be lived and during that one life you have an opportunity to truly create memories for yourself and people who share the same time on this planet as you do. For 33 years, a creation called Eternal Nightmare has been making memories for people around the world. Now, it is time to create some new memories in 2021, and Vio-Lence has now done that for me, and I’m hoping for you too. This resurrection was started in 2019 with a simple text that stated, ‘Let’s do a show’. At that moment, these 5 original songs began. I am very proud of the new music we created, and we are fortunate to have worked with some very creative people. Juan Urteaga, who was able to push the band to the edge of insanity to capture the intensity we as a band have always brought to people through our music and our live performances. Tue Madsen put a special touch on our unique mania and brought raw perfection to our sound. Nothing too polished here, unless fragments of glass and broken razor blades are what you consider polished. I love to create, and we hope your heads explode when you hear the new Vio-Lence. Thanks to everyone involved, and especially Metal Blade Records, for giving Vio-Lence the opportunity to blow your minds.”

Vio-Lence was born in 1985 in the womb of thrash metal’s inception: San Francisco’s East Bay Area. With a ferocious blend of blazing guitar riffs, relentless rhythm, and an ultra-aggressive vocal style, they have an intensity unmatched in metal. After disbanding in late 1993, their music and legacy still drew metal-heads from around the world. A return to live performances began in mid-April 2019 and they have not looked back.

Stay tuned for more news about Let the World Burn coming soon!

IMMORTAL GUARDIAN Announce Shredocalypse 2021 Tour w/ Paladin

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There’s been much anticipation from both fans and IMMORTAL GUARDIAN to announce that after waiting for over a year to perform live they will be officially hitting the road across the USA for tour dates with Paladin.

Entitled the Shredocalypse 2021 Tour, the first show will be kicking off in Immortal Guardian‘s former hometown of Austin, TX on August 18th and see them and Paladin trek across thirteen states into mid-September with more dates to be announced (current dates listed below).

“We are so happy to finally announce we are back on the road! After so many cancellations and postponed dates through all of last year, we are beyond excited to come to your city and bring you some LIVE heavy metal!!! During the pandemic, we had time to make a new album (Psychosomatic) from home and I even got to learn how to program light/laser shows!!! So expect a brand new live show, with a new production of lights and lasers to all new music. See you on the road Guardians!”

SHREDOCALYPSE 2021 – Immortal Guardian w/ Paladin
8/18 Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
8/19 Haltom City, TX – Haltom Theater
8/20 Corpus Christi, TX – Boozers
8/21 San Angelo, TX – The Deadhorse
8/22 Tulsa, OK – The Vanguard
8/24 St Louis, MO – Red Flag
8/25 Omaha, NE – Reverb Lounge
8/26 Sioux Falls, SD – Bigs Bar
8/27 Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s Live Music
8/28 Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon (MAD WITH POWER FEST)
8/29 Chicago, IL – WC Social Club
8/31 Detroit, MI – Sanctuary
9/01 Youngstown, OH – Westside Bowl (Downstairs)
9/02 Canton, OH – Buzzbin Shop
9/04 Manchester, NH – Jewel
9/05 Providence, RI – Alchemy
9/06 Cambridge, MA – Middle East / Upstairs

MORE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED, STAY TUNED!
Flyer Design by JimBob Cooter jr.

After making a splash via their 2018 full-length debut “Age of Revolution” – which featured its own fair share of creative music videos, including the “Armageddon”-meets-telenovela “Stardust” – and through tours with the likes of Marty Friedman, Exmortus, and Powerglove, IMMORTAL GUARDIAN gathered in Las Vegas at the beginning of 2020 to record their second album. As the spread of COVID-19 and the subsequent pandemic began to ensue, shutdowns around the world began being enforced, resulting in the band completely scrapping the record that they had been working on and writing and creating a new thematic record about their emotions surrounding current events. The resulting “Psychosomatic” was a truly multi-national record, with guitarist/keyboardist Gabriel Guardian – known for his uncanny ability to play the two instruments simultaneously – remaining in Las Vegas, singer Carlos Zema recording his vocals from his home in Brazil, drummer Justin Piedimonte tracking from Montreal, and bassist Joshua Lopez recording from IMMORTAL GUARDIAN‘s native Texas. 

“Psychosomatic” is a product of the extraordinary turmoil of 2020 that affected millions of people around the world, as well as the next step in IMMORTAL GUARDIAN’s exhilarating melding of melodic power metal with progressive/shred tendencies. CD and limited-edition purple vinyl editions of “Psychosomatic” are available now at www.smarturl.com/immortalguardian.

Videos
– Lockdown – https://youtu.be/5lqkhMNijBk
– Phobia – ft. Angra guitarist Marcelo Barbosa – https://youtu.be/YvfY7UZHhv8 
– Clocks – https://youtu.be/gzs-fF9SNH8 
– Read Between The Lines – https://youtu.be/BAwQVNkTWa8 
– Psychosomatic – https://youtu.be/YCdxPLR275A

KK’s PRIEST Release New Single “Sermons of the Sinner”

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KK’s PRIEST, the band comprised of renowned former Judas Priest guitarist, KK Downing and former vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens, is ready to unleash the title track of the upcoming release, “Sermons of the Sinner.”  

The hard-charging second single from SERMONS OF THE SINNER, is available today and features a stunning new music video at https://found.ee/SermonsOfTheSinnerVideo . In the video for the title track, K.K is seen regaining his position of strength by re-taking the book of sermons that allows him to fend off the demon that threatens to extinguish our musical legacy.  Both storyline and performance can be seen in the clip. 

Of “Sermons of the Sinner”, Downing says “The song and title track “Sermons of the Sinner” epitomizes the whole album in one just song. It is all-encompassing with its tribute to the history of our beloved genre of music, while updating the details for today’s audience.  In the song and video we not only extend our humble gratitude to loyal fans of classic rock and metal but also present a subtle warning about the future of the genre. We are very hopeful that the song and album “Sermons of the Sinner” will inspire young and older musicians alike to pick up their instruments and keep alive the rock music that so many of us have become a part of, and that has become such a part of us. “ 

“Sermons of the Sinner” follows up the successful debut track “Hellfire Thunderbolt” – a track that has fans and critics alike excitedly recalling Downing’s classic riffs. YouTube reaction-video favorite, The Adventures of TNT, exclaimed “I am thoroughly impressed…this is probably the best Metal song of 2021!”

The release of SERMONS OF THE SINNER via Explorer1 Music Group/EX1 Records will come on August 20.  Fans are able to pre-order the debut album in various configurations including an exclusive limited edition autographed Metal Vinyl (Silver Disc) with bonus CD Album, via the band’s online store here: https://found.ee/KKsPriest.  The album can be pre-saved via all global digital streaming partners as well.

With Downing on guitar, KK’s PRIEST also features ex-Judas Priest member Tim “Ripper” Owens on vocals, who fronted the band for eight years and recorded two studio albums, Jugulator, featuring the GRAMMY® nominated track “Bullet Train,” and Demolition, plus two live albums. They are joined by Tony Newton (Voodoo Six) on bass, A.J. Mills (Hostile) on guitar and Sean Elg (DeathRiders/Cage) on drums. Original drummer, Les Binks, unfortunately sustained a wrist injury, but will make special guest live appearances when the band tours. 

SERMONS OF THE SINNER is an incredible collection of future metal classics, sure to be one of the stand-out metal releases of 2021. K.K Downing’s genre-defining guitar style helped establish Judas Priest‘s iconic sound and helped propelled them to one of the top Heavy Metal bands of all-time, earning numerous  accolades including a GRAMMY® in 2010 for “Best Metal Performance,” a total of five GRAMMY® nominations and multi-platinum and gold releases.

KK’S PRIEST is set to tour worldwide as soon as current restrictions are lifted. Details of touring to be announced.

Connect with KK’S PRIEST via…

Website – http://www.kkspriest.com
Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/KKsPriest
Twitter – https://twitter.com/KKsPriest
Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/kkspriest

EUGE VALOVIRTA Releases Third Single ‘A Song For An Absent Friend’ From Upcoming Solo Album

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EUGE VALOVIRTA (Cyhra, Red Wolf) has released the third single ‘A Song For An Absent Friend’ from his forthcoming second solo album ‘Shooting From The Hip’. The album is set to be released on June 30th and will have 10 songs of guitar driven instrumentals from Van Halen – style 80’s rock, “Hillbilly” – chicken pickin’ fireworks to groovy kind of metal. The third single ‘A Song For An Absent Friend’ is dedicated to all our absent friends.

Euge Valovirta:
“This one is for Alexi, but also for all the late friends. And to my Grandpa, who passed away some time ago. This song actually got it’s start after my Grandpa’s passing and I came back to it after Alexi passed away ‘cos I felt that I had to ‘play my feelings out ‘ somehow”.

“Alexi and I weren’t the closest friends but every time we met we always had such a great time. Whether it was playing on each of other’s albums, doing guitar clinics or playing occasional live shows or just hanging out. He was one of the most caring, humble and nicest guys I’ve ever met and it feels so unfair that he isn’t with us anymore. And he was one of the best guitar players. Ever.”

Watch ‘A Song For An Absent Friend’ playthrough video here:

‘A Song For An Absent Friend’ written by Euge Valovirta
All instruments by Euge Valovirta
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Euge Valovirta at 230V Studio, Allschwil, Switzerland

Available on all major digital platforms. Stream / download the song: https://bit.ly/3uhhKJc

Pre-save the album: https://bit.ly/3u69oo0

‘Shooting From The Hip’ tracklist:

  1. Scary Frankie
  2. Bogrenious
  3. Pasadena ’78
  4. The Bad Boy
  5. This Box Is Too Small
  6. The Flame Is Burning
  7. Three-Legged Chicken
  8. Uncle Joe
  9. Young Forever
  10. A Song For An Absent Friend

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More information at:
● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eugeofficial/
● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euge230v/
● Twitter: https://twitter.com/Euge230V
● Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2O7wb0r

GWAR Announce “Scumdogs 30th Anniversary Tour”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 16, 2021
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Human Scum, have you received your 5G chip implan-…we mean ‘vaccine’ yet? Now that you’ve gotten your shot in the arm, GWAR will give you a shot in the mouth (of spew) this fall as they return to the road in North America. The first part of the “Scumdogs 30th Anniversary Tour” will kick off September 16th with a show in the band’s adopted hometown of Richmond, VA and will run through September 19th in Pittsburgh, PA and also includes a stop at RiotFest. This tour will see GWAR playing the Scumdogs of the Universe record in its entirety. Support on the headline shows will come from Madball and Eyehategod. The band then returns to the road October 28th in Norfolk, VA and will crisscross this mudball planet through December 13th in Washington, DC. Support will come from the legendary Napalm Death and again Eyehategod. GWAR will also make an appearance at this year’s “Welcome to Rockville” festival. A complete list of tour dates can be found below. Pre-sales start tomorrow June 17th and the general on-sale is this Friday June 18th. Watch a tour announcement from the band here:

“We’ve been saving it up, and we are ready to explode all over the face of this nation with a dazzling flood of chaotic shock rock load. But don’t even try to come to a show on this tour unless you are unvaccinated, covid positive and willing to submit to an enthusiastic rectal temperature check at the hands of our degenerate road crew,” says lead throat thing The Berserker Blóthar

GWAR‘s latest release, The Disc With No Name EP, is completely sold out, so you’re fucked, but don’t fret, you can still hear it online at: spotify.com

Don’t forget to drink GWAR’s Ragnarök Rye and smoke “The Bud of Gods” CBD Line

GWAR tour dates:
$ – with Madball / Eyehategod supporting
x – with Napalm Death / Eyehategod supporting
# – Festival
Sept. 16, 21 – Richmond, VA – The National $
Sept. 17, 21 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall $
Sept. 18, 21 – Chicago, IL – RiotFest @ Douglas Park #
Sept. 19, 21 – Pittsburgh, PA – Mr. Smalls $
Oct. 28, 21 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa x
Oct. 29, 21 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium x
Oct. 30, 21 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall x
Oct. 31, 21 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza x
Nov. 1, 21 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage x
Nov. 2, 21 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom x
Nov. 4, 21 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave x
Nov. 5, 21 – Detroit, MI – Crofoot Ballroom x
Nov. 6, 21 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue x
Nov. 7, 21 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues x
Nov. 8, 21 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House x
Nov. 10, 21 – Asheville, NC – Orange Peel x
Nov. 11, 21 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogarts x
Nov. 12, 21 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade x
Nov. 13, 21 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville #
Nov. 15, 21 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live x
Nov. 16, 21 – Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Bar & Grill x
Nov. 18, 21 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater x
Nov. 19, 21 – Tuscon, AZ – The Rialto x
Nov. 20, 21 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues x
Nov. 21, 21 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco Theater x
Nov. 22, 21 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom x
Nov. 23, 21 – Ventura, CA – Ventura Theater x
Nov. 24, 21 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory x
Nov. 26, 21 – Reno, NV – Virginia Street Brewhouse x
Nov. 27, 21 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory x
Nov. 28, 21 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom x
Nov. 30, 21 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SODO x
Dec. 1, 21 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom x
Dec. 3, 21 – Calgary, AB – MacEwan Hall x
Dec. 4, 21 – Edmonton, AB – Midway Bar x
Dec. 6, 21 – Billings, MT – Pub Station x
Dec. 7, 21 – Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater x
Dec. 8, 21 – Lawrence, KS – Granada Theater x
Dec. 9, 21 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue x
Dec. 10, 21 – Lincoln, NE – The Bourbon Theatre x
Dec. 11, 21 – Sauget, IL – Pop’s x
Dec. 13, 21 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club x

LEPROUS Announce New Studio Album ‘Aphelion’

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Creative Norwegian Rock outfit LEPROUS have announced the release of their new studio album “Aphelion”, coming August 27th, 2021 worldwide.

Following up on 2019’s highly acclaimed “Pitfalls” album, LEPROUS recorded “Aphelion” throughout the last year at three different studios: Ghost Ward Studios in Sweden, Ocean Sound Recordings in Norway and Cederberg Studios in Norway. The album was once again mixed by Adam Noble (Placebo, Biffy Clyro, Nothing But Thieves, etc.), mastered by Robin Schmidt (The 1975, Placebo, The Gaslight Anthem, etc.) with its front cover artwork – designed by Elena Sigida, based on photography by Øystein Aspelund.

LEPROUS vocalist/keyboardist Einar Solberg checked in about “Aphelion” as follows:

“We had no plans to start with a new album, then came Covid. “Aphelion” is a very different album. It’s intuitive and spontaneous. We’ve experimented with many completely different ways of writing music and explored new ways to work. There has been no room for overthinking, exaggerated perfectionism or carefully planned songs. I believe this is one of the strengths of this album. It feels alive, it feels free and it does not come across as too calculated.

Look out for the album pre-order to start on June 25th, 2021, enhanced by the release of a new single!

Check out the band’s latest single “Castaway Angels” HERE