BEFORE THE DAWN Unleash Brand New Music Video ‘Final Storm’, “Deadlight” To Be Re-Released

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Combining the heaviness of melodic death metal, the gloom of dark metal and the frostbitten cold of finnish winters with beautiful melodies and epic hymnody like no other band out there, BEFORE THE DAWN have paved their way to uniqueness. Founded in 1999 by Death and Gothic Doom Metal icon Tuomas Saukkonen as his solo project and with a back catalogue of 7 studio albums and several EP & single releases to date, Before the Dawn became Finland’s ultimate flagship of melodic death metal. With countless live shows around the globe, chart positions and award nominations, the band was laid to rest on January 10th 2013 through a press statement by Tuomas Saukkonen and in order to concentrate on his new project “Wolfheart“, which he has been pushing higher and higher in the metal scene ladders with 5 albums and heavy touring in Asia, North America, South America and Europe.

With an ongoing busy schedule and a complete focus on Wolfheart (except for the release of “Waves” by Dawn of Solace, the long awaited 2nd album after 14years), out of nothing the world and its live shows got turned upside down in the the year of 2020, which became the perfect opportunity for Saukkonen to take a trip on the memory lane and to reach out to old friends and to do something special and unexpected. As emails turned into studio days, Before the Dawn suddenly wrote a brand new song, with the original line-up from 2007, and announced the re-release of their most successful album and timeless masterpiece, “Deadlight”, on July 9th via Finnish label Stay Heavy Records.

“Definitely one of the best things of 2020 was joining forces with my old friends and brothers in arms Lars and Juho, the line-up behind BTD Deadlight album that saw the light of the day 2007. Years have gone by but the same magic is still there” Tuomas Saukkonen comments.

Encompassing all of the elements the band is known for, Before the Dawn‘s first single in 9 long years is once again a track full of memorability, ambition and top-notch musicianship, and one that will most likely make every fan’s heart beat faster.

Watch the brand new video clip for “Final Storm” here:

Deadlight tracklist

  1. Wrath
  2. Faithless
  3. Fear Me
  4. Eternal
  5. Morning Sun
  6. Deadsong
  7. Guardian
  8. Star of Fire
  9. Reign of Fire
  10. …
  11. The Final Storm
  12. Painless
  13. Warrior Of Ancient
  14. Unbreakable (Live at Nosturi)
  15. Gehenna
  16. The Bitter End

As if this was not enough, Before the Dawn announced a very special and intimate acoustic streaming-gig, taking place on the day of album release, July 9th 2021. Tickets are available at THIS LOCATION

The reissue of “Deadlight”, including a brand new bonus track, drops July 9th via Stay Heavy Records and is now available for pre-order HERE

BRIAN SETZER’s ‘Nitro Burnin’ Funny Daddy’ To Be Issued On Vinyl

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Surfdog Records and BRIAN SETZER have announced that for the first time, Setzer’s classic album Nitro Burnin’ Funny Daddy will be issued on vinyl. It will be released on limited edition 180 gram, red transparent vinyl on 25th June 2021.

Originally released in 2003, Nitro Burnin’ Funny Daddy was Brian Setzer’s eleventh solo album and when it was released he said it was the most personal record he had ever done. The album followed his big-band release Boogie Woogie Christmas from the previous year and saw him back to his rockabilly best, taking in doo-wop (“To Be Loved”), bluegrass (“When The Bells Don’t Chime”), rootsy-rock (“Don’t Trust A Woman (In A Black Cadillac)”) and going on a cinematic Wild-West romp (“Wild Wind”).

Watch the trailer for the album here:

Produced by Dave Darling at Unit A Studios in Palm Springs, CA, the trio is rounded off with Johnny Hatton (Double Bass) and Bernie Dresel (drums).

Tracklisting

  1. Sixty Years
  2. Don’t Trust A Woman (In A Black Cadillac)
  3. When The Bells Don’t Chime
  4. That Someone Just Ain’t You
  5. Rat Pack Boogie
  6. Ring, Ring, Ring
  7. Drink Whiskey and Shut Up
  8. Smokin’ ‘N Burnin’
  9. Wild Wind
  10. St. Jude
  11. To Be Loved
  12. When The Bells Don’t Chime (Banjo Mix)
  13. Luck Be A Lady

Pre-Order the album here: https://smarturl.it/BrianSetzer-NBFD

CODE Debut New Track ‘Rat King’ From Upcoming Album

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As the release date of CODE‘s fifth full-length album “Flyblown Prince” edges closer, Dark Essence Records have today revealed a second track from the album.   

Titled “Rat King”, the track can be downloaded or streamed from a number of platforms at https://darkessencerecords.fanlink.to/CODE_RatKing

Unlike the previously released track “The Mad White Hair” (which is available at  https://darkessencerecords.fanlink.to/Code_TheMadWhiteHair), “Rat King” is perhaps more familiar territory for CODE’s fans, as the band explains:

After the wide scope of ‘The Mad White Hair’, we felt it was appropriate to next show the more traditional side of the album.  ‘Rat King’ is a brutish and uncompromising track highlighting the focused metallic edge we have brought to these songs.  We feel that ‘Flyblown Prince’ is perhaps the most ‘metal’ album we have made and ‘Rat King’s thuggish malice shows this as well as any other on the album.
 
With their much anticipated new opus, CODE have created what is possibly the most intense and extreme album of their long and respected career, which started out in London in 2002, and which has seen the band plough their own individual furrow. One that eschews categorisation, and which has led to CODE gaining a large, and dedicated, world-wide following.
 
“Flyblown Prince” is very much a progressive album, both musically and technically, and one the likes of which hasn’t been heard in years.  It is perverse fairy tale of an album that guides its listeners through the twists and turns of a dark and ghoulish nightmare fantasy of cinematic proportions via an  ever-shifting soundscape of moods and violent aggression.
 
With cover art by Kristina Pavleska, layout by Costin Chioreanu and photography by Julie Cottrell, track listing for “Flyblown Prince” is as follows:
 
1. Flyblown Prince
2. Clemency & Atropy
3. By the Charred Stile
4. Rat King
5. From the Next Room
6. Dread Stridulate Lodge
7. Scold’s Bride
8. The Mad White Hair

The lineup on “Flyblown Prince” consists of of Aort on Guitars, Lordt on Drums, Syhr on Bass and Wacian on Vocals, with guitarist Andras providing support on the recordings, and the band recently had this to say about it:

We are thrilled to finally be unleashing our new album ‘Flyblown Prince’ with our friends at Dark Essence Records.  This album is the result of three years of work and it is wonderful to be able to let it loose in all its mad, brutal and grandiose glory.  Every detail has been meticulously poured over and we think this is our richest release to date.  We hope you enjoy our 45-minute, darkness filled and anxiety ridden offering. 

“Flyblown Prince” will hit the streets on the 4th June  in CD and Digital formats, with the Vinyl version following on the 2nd July. All formats are now available to pre-order from the following:

Bandcamp:  https://codeblackmetal.bandcamp.com/album/flyblown-prince
Webshop:  https://darkessencerecords.no/product-category/preorder/ 
US Webshop: https://darkessence.aisamerch.com/

A video teaser for the album “Flyblown Prince” can be seen at https://youtu.be/RM3_L7GHo6A

A KILLER’S CONFESSION Announce Tour And Release New Video ‘Trapped Inside’

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A KILLER’S CONFESSION, the band led by former Mushroomhead vocalist Waylon Reavis announce their first tour of 2021 to take place May 9 – 24. The band have released a brand new song “Trapped Inside” via Wake Up! Music Rocks (a division of Wake Up! Music). This is the third song to be released this year and is from the band’s highly anticipated third album coming out later this year.

Watch Video for “Trapped Inside” here

Stream/download “Trapped Inside” here

The first single “Remember” was released on January 27th and the song is currently charting on both the Mediabase and Billboard Active Rock charts. The video has already surpassed 1/2 million views on YouTube and can be seen here. Last month, the band released the second song from the upcoming album “Light To Darkness” which can be seen here.

Tour dates

Friday, May 7th | Tampa, FL @ Brass Mug
Saturday, May 8th | Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero
Sunday, May 9th | Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligans
Wednesday, May 12th | Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s
Thursday, May 13th | Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theater
Friday, May 14th | W Chicago, IL @ WC Social Club
Saturday, May 15th | Janesville, WI @ The Back Bar
Sunday, May 16th | Pekin, IL @ Twisted Spoke
Tuesday, May 18th | St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag
Wednesday, May 19th | Little Rock, AR @ Stickyz
Thursday, May 20th | Oklahoma City, OK @ Kendall’s
Friday, May 21st | Ft Worth, TX @ The Rail Club
Saturday, May 22nd | Houston, TX @ BFE
Sunday, May 23rd | San Antonio, TX @ Fitzgeralds
Monday, May 24th | Austin, TX @ Come And Take It

Norwegian GÅTE Release Second Single “Rideboll og Gullborg”

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“Rideboll og Gullborg” is GÅTE’s second single from their upcoming EP “Til Nord” and is a deep dive into the versed tradition of Norwegian folk songs. 

You can listen to it here: https://orcd.co/RidebollogGullborg

The single is a modern take on a medieval ballade which has been song in Norway for centuries.

In the ballade of Rideboll and Gullborg the King is informed that his daughter has escaped with a suitor named Rideboll, and the King gathers his men to pursue them. As they catch up with Rideboll a battle commence in which Rideboll kills both the King, the man Gullborg was promised to, and seven of the King’s sons.

At the end of the battle Gullborg calls Rideboll’s name, causing Rideboll to suffer a fatal hit. Severely wounded, Rideboll travel home with Gullborg and they both die shortly afterwards. Rideboll by his injuries and Gullborg by sorrow.

The implication that Rideboll dies because Gullborg shouts his name, is fundamental to the narrative and categorizes the ballad as one of the supernatural folk songs conveying the old Norse belief that names bear great meaning and mythical powers.

The upcoming EP Til Nord feature a cleaner and more traditional sound from Gåte.

The band, who had a national breakthrough in the early 2000 with their captivating performances and groundbreaking mix of traditional folk and modern rock, has chosen to go back to their roots and dive into the vast traditional music history Norway has to offer. The result is painstakingly beautiful.

With an immense respect for folk music and unparalleled talent Gåte manages to interpret and convey traditional folk songs to a whole new generation of listeners. Proving yet again that great music and great art endures.

LIAR THIEF BANDIT Release Video For Latest Single “Feather”

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Garage Rockers LIAR THIEF BANDIT have released a brand new video – “Feather” via The Ripple Effect, at this location. The track was released on all major platforms April 23rd.

Liar Thief Bandit will release their third album ”Deadlights” on May 14, 2021. The album contains 12 tracks of modern-sounding and forward-thinking Scandinavian garage rock and will be released on digital, vinyl, and CD format. Liar Thief Bandit effortlessly blends smooth guitar licks, infectious hooks, and uplifting lyrics with a ton of live-rock energy, creating an album that easily would pass for a best-of collection of singles. Recorded in Tambourine Studios, who launched the career of The Cardigans among others, and produced by Erik Sunding, who’s been the engineer/producer for bands such as Terrible Feelings and Bob Hund. The production on ”Deadlights” is spotless, taking the spirit of Garage rock revival to a completely new level. Deadlights is released on The Sign Records, who’ve previously worked with Liar Thief Bandit for the release of the band’s 2019 7” split single ”Virtue Not a Vice / Saved by Rock n Roll” together with Grande Royale. Nothing can stop Liar Thief Bandit – get ready.