Heriot are a triumphant new group, fully-focused and with a razor-sharp edge. Now a fourpiece with the addition of guitarist/vocalist Debbie Gough, the group have already started to turn heads in the UK metal scene and beyond. Weaponising metallic sludge and hardcore with their terrifying singles, Heriot have caught the attention of Rock Sound, Kerrang!, Revolver, and Knotfest, among many others.
Their signing to Church Road Records (Svalbard, Palm Reader, Cruelty, Slow Crush) will only see Heriot‘s already impressive journey grow all the more.
Parody Metal aficionados NANOWAR OF STEEL previously made waves by retiring from metal and transforming into a pop boygroup. Now they are ready to officially announce their comeback of their beloved comedy infused parody metal, releasing their new single and video for „Der Fluch des Kapt’n Iglo“ (engl. „The Curse Of Captain Birdeye“) today! With several millions of cross-platform streams and views racking up from all over the world, NANOWAR OF STEEL have proven themselves to be the torchbearers of modern parody metal! „Der Fluch des Käptn Iglo“ is an homage to the all beloved fried dish fishsticks by Captain Findus, accompanied by speedy accordions and pirate-y vocals and performed entirely in German by bassist Gatto Panceri 666!
NANOWAR OF STEEL bassist/singer Gatto Panceri 666 about „Der Fluch des Käptn Iglo“: “We sailed long and hard throughout the seven seas to tell you the story of the most merciless, the most terrific, the most crispy and crunchy pirate that ever lived: Capitan Findus/Kaptn Iglo! Are you ready to fry a school of cod, grill some shrimps and roast a salmon with us on our quest for a treasure wrapped in golden breadcrumbs?”
Watch the Music Video for ‘Der Fluch des Käptn Iglo’ HERE:
Featuring guest appearances by renowned Italian youtubers Maurizio Merluzzo and Marco Arata AKA Mark The Hammer
NANOWAR OF STEEL turns to the musical roots of their homeland, bringing heavy new life to traditional Italian music on their new album Italian Folk Metal (out July 2 on Napalm Records)! Filled with references to Italian folklore, NANOWAR OF STEEL puts its own comedic metal twist on the various traditional sounds of their beautiful country. Each song on Italian Folk Metal is performed in a distinct style of Italian folk music: Napoli-based sounds of musica neomelodica clash with melodic guitar sweeps on “Scugnizzi of the Land of Fires“ and speedy accordions (prominently known from northern Italy‘s mazurka) are layered with dizzying guitar solos on “La Mazurka del Vecchio che Guarda i Cantieri“. Mixed with the band‘s eclectic, comprehensive brand of catchy, comedy-infused metal, Italian Folk Metal is a truly multi-faceted listening experience and a deep dive into the roots of Italy’s folklore! In the process of recording the new album in Rome and Milan during the summer of 2020, NANOWAR OFSTEEL took the Italian-focused theme as an opportunity to gather Italy’s crème de la creme of musicianship: the album features Francesco Paoli from FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE on “L’assedio di Porto Cervo”, Alessandro Conti of LUCA TURILLI’S RHAPSODY and TRICK OR TREAT fame on “La Mazurka del Vecchio che guarda i Cantieri” and FROZEN CROWN’s Jade on “Rosario“, among others. Italian Folk Metal showcases NANOWAR OF STEEL’s musical versatility at its best!
01. Requiem per Gigi Sabani in Re minore 02. L’Assedio di Porto Cervo 03. La Maledizione di Capitan Findus 04. La Marcia su Piazza Grande 05. La Mazurka del Vecchio che Guarda i Cantieri 06. La Polenta Taragnarock 07. Scugnizzi of the Land of Fires 08. Rosario 09. Il Signore degli Anelli dello Stadio 10. Gabonzo Robot 11. Sulle Aliquote Della Libertà 12. Der Fluch des Kapt’n Iglo 13. El Baile del Viejo que Mira las obras
Hailing from Sydney, Australia, DREAMERS CRIME have been on a crazy ride since they formed. By blending metal and rock sounds they create their own version of hard rock with explosive, anthem tracks. The band released their new single titled “Dreaming” to all digital outlets via The FUEL Music! In addition, they released their official music video.
The video can be seen here:
Dreamers Crime is a four piece outfit ready to leave their own mark on the music stage. Co-founders Peter Repousis (lead vocalist) and Simon Kapsis (guitarist), together with Adam Plimmer (bassist) and Felipe Martelo (drummer), are set to expose their heavy rock and metal sound consisting of crunching riffs, ambient leads and vocal hooks to the rest of the world.
The band wrote and released their first EP What is Real in 2014, which was followed by tours within Australia and time spent writing new material over the next years to come.
Since 2018, resting has not been an option for Dreamers Crime as they completed two South East Asian tours including countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam. They have also completed shows around Australia and shared the stage with American rock band Trapt and Portugal’s very own Hybrid Theory.
The band has spent most of the last few years in the studio writing and recording their upcoming album Here We Are. Produced and recorded by Australian award winners Dave Petrovic and Stevie Knight from Electric Sun Studios the band released the single “Silence” in January of 2021 and is following it up with their new single “Dreaming” which is now available.
KANSAS, America’s legendary progressive rock band has released another track from their upcoming, new live album Point of Know Return Live & Beyond out May 28, 2021. Fans can now stream “The Wall (Live 2019-20)” here:
The song was recorded on February 22, 2020 at the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville, TN.
This is the first live album since 2017 for the band that has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and is famous for classic hits such as ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ and ‘Dust in the Wind,’ to progressive epics like ‘Song for America.’
Point of Know Return Live & Beyond is co-produced by Phil Ehart and Richard Williams, and is recorded and mixed by Chad Singer. The album features 22 songs selected from 12 shows recorded in 2019 and 2020 during KANSAS’s Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour. The setlist includes classic hits, deep cuts, and culminates with the band’s sextuple-platinum album, Point of Know Return, performed in its entirety.
Following the success of the band’s Leftoverture Anniversary Tour, KANSAS followed that tour up with the even more popular Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour. The overwhelming success of that tour, and the previous live album, Leftoverture Live & Beyond, led the band, along with Inside Out Music, to release selected songs from the tour as a live album.
“We knew we wanted to release a live album of the Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour. Being unable to tour for more than a year has given us the opportunity to work on Point of Know Return Live & Beyond and release it for our fans who are missing live concerts as much as we are,” said KANSAS drummer and album co-producer, Phil Ehart. “When we discussed who would mix the album, we thought the best possible person would be the guy who mixes the band live every night and recorded the shows on the road. Nobody knows better how KANSAS sounds live than our front of house engineer, Chad Singer!”
“This live album sounds great,” adds KANSAS guitarist and album co-producer, Richard Williams. “We wanted to make sure this album captures and represents how KANSAS sounds live in concert. Point of Know Return Live & Beyond does just that.”
Along with original KANSAS band members Phil Ehart on drums and Richard Williams on lead guitar, Point of Know Return Live & Beyond, features Tom Brislin on keyboards and vocals, Billy Greer on bass and vocals, Ronnie Platt on lead vocals and keyboards, David Ragsdale on violin and vocals, and Zak Rizvi on guitar and vocals.
Point of Know Return Live & Beyond, will be released May 28, 2021, on Inside Out Music and is distributed by The Orchard. The album will be available as a double CD digipak, triple 180-gram vinyl + 2 CD box-set, and digitally on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, iTunes, and other fine digital retailers.
Point of Know Return Live & Beyond Track Listing: 1.) Cold Grey Morning 2.) Two Cents Worth 3.) The Wall 4.) Song for America 5.) Summer 6.) Musicatto 7.) Taking in the View 8.) Miracles Out of Nowhere 9.) Point of Know Return 10.) Paradox 11.) The Spider 12.) Portrait (He Knew) 13.) Closet Chronicles 14.) Lightning’s Hand 15.) Dust in the Wind 16.) Sparks of the Tempest 17.) Nobody’s Home 18.) Hopelessly Human 19.) Carry On Wayward Son 20.) People of the South Wind 21.) Refugee 22.) Lonely Wind
When touring resumes, KANSAS will continue rescheduled Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour dates as well as KANSAS Classics tour dates. More information on the tour, including specific Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour dates, can be found at www.kansasband.com.
The band recently announced that their European Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour dates had been rescheduled to 2022. The full list of dates can be found below:
TESTAMENT vocalist CHUCK BILLY will join a panel of musicians discussing the cultural roots of music at RUMBLE: A Celebration of Native Music, Film and Culture the weekend of April 30-May 2. RUMBLE: A Celebration of Native Music, Film and Culture revolutionizes how the history of music is seen, as the roots of some of this country’s greatest music, including blues, jazz. folk, pop, rock, heavy metal, are examined.
“I am very proud that Native people are being recognized for their music and creativity,” Billy says. “I’m also proud to be representing my Pomo tribe from Northern California.”
This New Mexico-based, free nation-wide virtual event features a weekend-long streaming of Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World. From its inception at Sundance to its PBS and Theatrical Release, it has impacted millions through telling the profound, essential, and until now, missing chapter in the history of American music: The indigenous influence on our nation’s most legendary music makers. Attendees have an opportunity to meet the movers and shakers behind this story, from the filmmakers to leading performers in conversations as well as specially recorded performances.Participants will have access to conversations with Chuck Billy, Executive Producer Stevie Salas, Pat Vegas (Redbone), Pura Fe, Mike Inez (Alice in Chains) and special guest Dr. Joely Proudfit.
Panel times are:
Friday, April 30 – 2 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT: Stevie Salas, Pat Vegas, Pura Fe, Mike Inez and Chuck Billy
Saturday, May 1 – 10 a.m./1 p.m. PDT: PJ Vegas, Kenneth Shirley, Jeneda (Sihasin) and special guest host Dr. Joely Proudfit
There will also be exclusive recorded performances by Native American musicians including PJ Vegas, Artson, Kenneth Shirley, Sihasin, Rising Appalachia, Pamyua, Po.10.Cee, Anakaela Trujillo (winner of the 2020 Rising Star Award at the NM Hispano Music Awards) and the San Juan Elementary Dragons, whose music video is a finalist in the 2021 NM Music Awards. Performances will air beginning at 7:30 p.m. EDT/4:30 p.m. PDT.
Panels and performances will re-air over the weekend.
The list of voices heard throughout this revolutionary weekend are some of the world’s most iconic rock stars and influential musicians, including Buddy Guy, Steven Van Zandt, Tony Bennett, Taj Mahal, Cyril Neville, Ivan Neville, Quincy Jones, John Trudell, Steven Tyler, Taboo (The Black Eyed Peas), Pat Vegas (Redbone), Robbie Robertson, Buffy Sainte Marie, Iggy Pop, Wayne Kramer (MC5), Marky Ramone (The Ramones), Slash (Guns N’ Roses), Rhiannon Giddens (Carolina Chocolate Drops), Derek Trucks, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Jackson Browne, Joy Harjo, Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), Pura Fe (Ulali), Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys), Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses), Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Link Wray, Jesse Ed Davis, Randy Castillo and many others.
RUMBLE: A Celebration of Native Music, Film and Culture is presented by True Kids 1, a youth media education nonprofit organization based in northern New Mexico. The event will take place April 30 through May 2 from 10 a.m.-12 midnight EDT/7 a.m.-9 p.m. PDT, with Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World streaming all day.
Visit www.truekids1.org/rumble to register for the weekend celebration. A $10 donation is suggested for registration.
The event will be covered by New Mexico students in partnership with PBS Student Reporting Labs. The event is provided by Adobe, OWC, Watchbeem, Regional Development Corporation, Rock and Roll Forever Foundation, National Science Foundation Pueblo Connect Project and the New Mexico Public Education Department.
Progressive death metal quintet ALUSTRIUM have revealed their new single/video ‘Deliverance for the Damned’, taken from their highly-anticipated new album A Monument To Silence, out 18th June via Unique Leader Records.
Premiered via Decibel, you can watch the video here:
01 This Hollow Ache 02 Join the Dead 03 Hunted 04The Accuser 05 The Plea 06 Dreamless Sleep 07 Blood for Blood 08 Deliverance for the Damned 09 Worthless Offers 10 A Monument to Silence
Emerging from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Alustrium are introducing the world to their unique form of progressive death metal. With intense, technical riffs and soulful ear-bending solos, Alustrium create a unique blend between melody and fierce brutality that sets them apart from the norm. Following up their 2020 EP Insurmountable, their forthcoming concept record A Monument to Silence further pushes the boundaries of contemporary heavy music.
Elements of Between the Buried and Me, Necrophagist, The Haunted, and Black Crown Initiate combine to create a thrilling an exhilarating effect. A melodic, intense, technically-gifted group, A Monument to Silence is an instantly gratifying record, that goes far beyond the already impressive sum of its parts.
In their history, Alustrium have opened for a wealth of similarly-talented bands, including Between the Buried and Me, Rivers of Nihil, Scar Symmetry, Suffocation, Dying Fetus, and Deicide.
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