Joining forces with BLEED FROM WITHIN frontman Scott Kennedy, Copenhagen-based BILLY BOY IN POISON have released their second single ‘Blinded’. A track that effortlessly combines melodic elements and memorable choruses with raw aggression and the strong and varied vocal of Hjalte Bertelsen:
”’Blinded’ is a banger of a track with a hint of Swedish melodeath and one of the strongest choruses off of our coming album. It demonstrates our renewed focus on good songwriting, and we are proud to feature Scott Kennedy of Bleed From Within – his vocals are an awesome contribution to the song, guitarist Alexander Mortensen muses.
On the coming full-length album, the band has worked with renowned sound engineer and producer Chris Kreutzfeldt (MØL, Cabal, Ghost Iris) to create a modern soundscape with a stronger focus on songwriting and memorability.
The single ‘Blinded (feat. Scott Kennedy)’ is already available on all streaming services. Stream HERE.
WRISTMEETRAZOR have premiered a new single, Anemic (The Same Six Words), with an accompanying visual by Errick Easterday, via Alternative Press. Anemic (The Same Six Words) is the second single to be taken from the band’s upcoming sophomore album, Replica of a Strange Love, due for release via Prosthetic Records on June 11 – and further expands on WRISTMEETRAZOR‘s intoxicating metalcore sound.
Speaking on the single’s premiere, Justin Fornof (vocals/ bass) comments: “The song is an observation I’ve made over years of playing music and being involved in music scenes. It’s indicative of both human nature and the insecurity-plagued social media nightmare we routinely subject ourselves to. We are uniquely judged by peers who don’t know us, who secretly anticipate our failures. I think it’s the most relatable set of lyrics on the record.
“I created a metaphor when writing the lyrics that I thought summed up the entire concept. You’re trapped at the bottom of a dark well, treading water while the level slowly fills. The longer you tread, the more leeches you attract. More and more effort is exerted to keep your head above the surface, and the closer you to get to climbing out the more blood is drained from your body. In a lot of ways it’s a catch-22, you either escape as a shell of who you used to be or sink and become a leech.”
Replica of a Strange Love is a modern take on metalcore; building on the foundations of their past to leave a shimmering trail of visceral energy in their wake. Isaac Hale of Knocked Loose made his production debut on the album, and also made a cameo on the first single, Last Tango In Paris. The album was engineered & mixed by Andy Nelson at Bricktop Recording Studios, before being mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.
Through his lyrics, Justin Fornof deconstructs his own psyche in the wake of Misery Never Forgets, observing heartbreak through a philosophical lens. Replica of a Strange Love is introspective, utilizing the work of Nietzsche, Foucault, LaVey and more to make sense of human reactions and sociological phenomena specific to ongoing events. Hopeless romanticism is the past – personal philosophy is the present.
From their roots as a DIY band – Jonah Thorne started WMR as a solo project before joining forces with Justin for his creative vision before later welcoming Bryan Prosser and Tyler Norris for their eclectic skill sets and artistry – WRISTMEETRAZOR have blossomed into a force to be reckoned with. Still driven by the desire to get down in the dirt in a live arena, expect to see this four piece in a town near you as soon as is possible.
Still fashionably dead, now is the time to take note of WRISTMEETRAZOR.
Replica of a Strange Love by WRISTMEETRAZOR will be released via Prosthetic Records on June 11.
Replica of a Strange Love tracklist: 1. Our Distress Entwined 2. Last Tango In Paris 3. Sycophant 4. Nietzsche Is Dead 5. Love’s Labor’s Lost 6. Anemic (The Same Six Words) 7. Eyes of Sulfide 8. Dies Irae 9. 99 & 44/100 10. A Fractured Dovetail Romance 11. This Summer’s Sorrow II: Growing Old In The Waiting Place 12. All The Way Alive
MISFIRE – feat. members of Diamond Plate + Vitrial – will release their debut album “Sympathy for the Ignorant” on May 1st.
Today, the band streams their brand new track “Red Flag” via Metal-Rules. The track can be heard at this location.
In 2004 at the age of 13 and 14 drummer James Nicademus and Guitarist/Vocalist Jay Johnson formed what ended up becoming the thrash metal band Diamond Plate. In 2007 Jay left that band and has since released multiple solo projects. Diamond Plate went on to be signed to Earache Records for 2 albums and played multiple tours and shows with Overkill, Death Angel, Testament, Megadeth, D.R.I. and many more. Fast forward to 2018. James Nicademus, Tommy Denniger of End of Sanity, and Sean Coogan of Vitrial formed Misfire. Shortly after Tommy decided to follow a different path so James called the only man for the job. His old friend Jay Johnson. A decision that would ultimately solidify Misfires line up.
Misfire have since been active and have opened for Iron Regan, Sacred Reich, and more. Their debut album “Sympathy for the Ignorant” releases May 1st 2021 in partnership with Fracture Studios and can be purchased on all distrokid platforms. Physical copies can be purchased at their merch site here:https://misfireofficialmerch.bigcartel.com/
If there is one benefit to covid-19, Misfire has had ample time to write music and a second album will be recorded in the very near future. So stay tuned and stay heavy!
Check out “Skin of Mirrors”, the latest video from Misfire here:
GONE IN APRIL, the symphonic melodic death metallers based in Canada and the USA – feat. TESTAMENT‘s Bassist Steve Di Giorgio – have premiered their new official video for “Haven“.
Watch the video here:
“Before recording our album ‘Shards of Light’, says singer-violinist Julie Bélanger Roy, “we scouted many locations for our music videos. We wrote the lyrics of some of our songs specifically with the chosen locations in mind, framing our stories around these environments. We heard about the Great Saltpetre Cave from a friend whose father used to offer oil lamp guided tours of the cave. After a warm welcome from the members of the preserve who kindly allowed us to film in the cave, we were absolutely amazed by the monumental size of the main room, a stunning 165′ long x 65′ wide x 50′ high, enough to comfortably sit 1500 people. A few spins of the imagination, and we write a song about a fast-spreading virus, the need for a safe haven for a large body of people while they wait for the virus to die off, a few years spent underground, and a new world when everybody emerges from the cave. Little did we know what was coming our way when we recorded this song. As we finally start to see the end of this worldwide crisis, we feel that the time has come to release Haven, and hopefully find our version of a new world.
As the battle and anguish cease And our hearts filled with peace Horizon reborn A new world -Haven”
The song is taken from the band’s latest album, ‘Shards of Light’, released in September 2019, and the video was filmed and edited by the Norwegian artist Thomas Mortveit.
Please Note, STEVE DI GIORGIO is available for studio sessions as well as session bassist for tours. For further information, please contact tarja@splitscreenproduction.com.
The fretless guru, STEVE DI GIORGIO doesn’t need any longer introductions, as he is widely renowned as a pioneer on the fretless bass in heavy metal music, being the bassist of TESTAMENT, DEATH and SADUS, among others. Within his genre, STEVE DI GIORGIO is respected for his playing skills, versatility and incredible technique. He has more than 40 studio album recordings and over 20 years of touring the world.
WATERSHAPE have released the video ‘Enough’, the leading single taken from the band’s second album ‘You Are Not’, set to be released on May 21st, via Elevate Records, in digital and soon after on colored vinyl. RED (Limited Ed.)
YOU ARE NOT can only arouse great interest for lovers of progressive sounds of which the music of Watershape is rich, a band formed by members and former members of bands such as Arthemis, Hypnothetical, Power Quest and Hollow Haze, so get comfortable and enjoy this tasty aperitif waiting for the album that will arrive soon !!
Watershape play a progressive influenced both by progressive rock of the 70s (King Crimson, Genesis, Gentle Giant,….) And by modern progressive metal (Dream Theater, Pain of Salvation, Opeth,….) Very close, in some respects, to the concept of artists such as Steven Wilson and the Porcupine Tree.
After having released 2 singles and some covers, in 2018 the first album entitled “Perceptions” is released.
The new album “You Are Not” represents a big step forward in the development of an increasingly personal style.
Here is the Tracklist: Enough (SINGLE) The Mystery Man In The Garden Of Dreams And Grace Colors Rite The Endless Journey Mr. K. Floating (In The Damp Air) Timanfaya
Line – Up:
Francesco Tresca (drummer of Arthemis and ex Power Quest and Hypnotheticall) Mirko Marchesini (Guitar of Sonum and ex Hypnotheticall), Mattia Cingano (bass- ex Hollow Haze), Enrico Marchiotto (Keyboards) Nicolò Cantele (Voice).
BOOM DOX have released their second music video for the single “Guns Blazing”.
The track is featuring Vincent Price (GRAMMY AWARD winner with BODY COUNT), and is taken from BOOM DOX’s upcoming full-length debut album “Dead Nation”, that will be out on June 11, 2021 via ROAR! Rock Of Angels Records!
Watch the video here:
Directed/Edited by Jim Dimitri Produced by Nickal Mix/Master by Vangelis Georgantzis
Boom Dox commented: “Guns Blazing” is an unfiltered shit talking rant against all haters and non-believers. It’s a venue smasher that challenges all players to dominate the mosh pits. It also solidifies the group’s presence, claiming their stake in today’s music culture.”
Digital single of “Guns Blazing” is now available across all digital and streaming platforms!
“Dead Nation” will be released through ROAR! Rock of Angels Records, physically and digitally worldwide on June 11, 2021. The album features GRAMMY winner with Body Count; Vincent Price as a guest!
Available as black vinyl, limited transparent Green vinyl (LTD. 100), limited oxblood red vinyl (LTD. 100), and digital streaming and download format.
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