Finnish melancholic dark metallers KAAMOS WARRIORS have released a new single and music video In Blood And Spirit. This track features Mikael Heikkilä on guest vocals.
Mikko Ojala comments: “Our new single “In Blood and Spirit” deepens the confluence of art and philosophy with our lyrics and music. The new single also features the voice of our friend Mikael Heikkilä.”
Critically acclaimed British guitarist and singer songwriter, JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR, universally hailed as the UK’s premiere blues rock guitarist, shares her brand-new single “If That Ain’t A Reason”, available worldwide today on Joe Bonamassa’s KTBA Records. The song comes from a new collection of music that will be released later this year. Stream and download the single from today at www.jbonamassa.com/streaming/jst/ifthat.
“If That Ain’t A Reason” was produced and recorded by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith at Ocean Way Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. Watch the official music video HERE.
Joanne’s new release comes as a follow up 2019’s critically acclaimed album Reckless Heart, which features Joe Bonamassa (guitar), Josh Smith (guitar), Reese Wynans (keyboards), Greg Morrow (drums), Steve Mackey (bass), Steve Patrick (trumpet), Mark Douthit (sax) and Barry Green (trombone).
When the pandemic put the brakes on from musicians from touring during 2020 and most of 2021, Joanne thought it was the right time to head into the studio to record some new music.
It goes without saying that the production team of Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith are at the top of their game. They recently produced new albums for Joanna Connor, Jimmy Hall, and Eric Gales. Joanna Connor’s album, 4801 South Indiana Avenue, met with great critical acclaim worldwide, and was the second album released on Bonamassa’s independent label KTBA Records.
“It was a Little Milton song Joe texted to me when we were in the early stages of discussing songs. I’d never heard it before and loved it. Super funky and great, almost comical lyric at times,” Joanne explains.
“If That Ain’t A Reason arrives today as a delicious taste of what’s to come next from Joanne. Blues fans around the globe must now stay tuned, with ears open wide, as Joanne and team prepare for what’s sure to be her best delivery yet.
JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR NOVEMBER 2021 UK TOUR
TICKETS – WWW.JOANNESHAWTAYLOR.COM/EVENTS
Glasgow, St Lukes – Nov 2 Edinburgh, Liquid Room – Nov 3 Newcastle, Riverside – Nov 5 Kendal, Brewery Arts Center – Nov 6 Manchester, Academy 3 – Nov 7 Liverpool, Arts Club – Nov 9 Leeds, Warehouse – Nov 10 Oxford, Academy 2 – Nov 12 London, Lafayette – Nov 14 Bristol, The Fleece – Nov 16 Nottingham, Glee Club – Nov 17 Birmingham, The Mill – Nov 18 Swansea, Sin City – Nov 19
Australian rockers AUDIO REIGN announce the release of their brand new single RELENTLESS, which will also be performed live during their upcoming live VR stream. You can listen to the single at https://smarturl.it/Audioreign.
Watch the video teaser below.
Don’t forget about Audio Reign’s live virtual reality, VR, live stream by Netgigs on July 18th. Join the boys as they get set to unleash their explosive brand new single ‘RELENTLESS’ to the world. This very special Sunday afternoon event will be held at Crown and Anchor in Adelaide South Australia. For more information or to watch the VR live stream visit: http://www.AudioReignVR.com
Live Stream Times: Sydney, 7/18 4 pm Adelaide, 7/18 3:30 pm London, 7/18 7 am Los Angeles 7/17 11 pm
“With the release of our new single, we wanted to do something different, something special that hadn’t been done before. A live VR show was the answer and the only company that we could trust to make this happen was NETGIGS.” – Jake Fleming, Audio Reign
“First there were live events. Simple. Turn up and enjoy. But if your favorite event is not in your home town, you would miss out. Then came live streaming which made it possible to see an event, live, from anywhere on the planet with the internet and that feels like being at that live event, but like looking through a window. Netgigs is now ushering in Virtual Reality (VR) with simple headsets to deliver the incredible experience of being at a live music concert as it happens, wherever it happens. Not like watching TV, but an immersive experience as close as possible to feel like you are in the action not watching it from afar. You can enjoy the show from the front row being a part of the live crowd and can even be on stage with your favorite artist!” – Philip Vafiadis, Netgigs Chairman-Elect
Audio Reign is a powerhouse Rock band from Australia. MR Records is excited to be involved with the release of their new single and EP of the same name ‘RELENTLESS’ The single has a strong message of the times we are all living in. Audio Reign supported Kip Winger in 2020 in an acoustic setting and blew the crowd away. We look forward to working with Audio Reign as we feel they have a great and exciting future ahead. – Peter Naylor, A&R, MR Records
AUDIO REIGN was formed in 2011 with the vision of creating an inimitable Australian Rock sound, molding driving heavy guitars with melodic vocals and harmonies.
The band’s debut EP ‘Find Your Way’, mastered by the iconic Jens Bogren (Dragonforce, Opeth) was released to coincide with their unforgettable festival debut at the Big Day Out in Australia in 2014 with an audience of over 15,000 die-hard rock fans.
Following on from their breakthrough single Find Your Way, Audio Reign’s first full-length album offers a proper taste of what they are capable of: a monster storm of huge, driving guitars, soaring melodic vocals and an unstoppable rhythm section. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Jarred Nettle, the album delivers a flurrying combination of writing, performance and production – capturing epic hooks and supercharging them with the ferocity of the band’s live sound. From their heaviest song to their most ethereal, Audio Reign wields an immense level of energy.
The album’s first single, Betrayal, is a hard rock tour de force. Hard-hitting and relentless, it sets a musical and lyrical tone that is abundant throughout the album: raw emotion and undiluted power. Vivisecting an act of treachery, the song casts a stark light on a shadowy deception, delivered by the unmistakable voice of frontman/guitarist Jake Fleming. Driving his vocals like a battering ram; the irreplaceable legion of Alek Dyrynda (lead guitar), Ash Lovett (bass) and Dieter Schoell (drums).
Seasoned performers since forming in 2011, this lineup is adept and versatile – able to switch from high octane tracks like Betrayal to intense slow-burners like the emotionally charged Senses. Recent performances with the hugely successful (US) rockers ‘Skillet’ & ‘Pop Evil’ have demonstrated the band’s ability to hold their own at this level and highlight the recognition this band is receiving, confirming they are ready to explode! With an incredible live show, a loyal and growing fanbase, and a repertoire of their most electrifying material to date, there is so much potential coursing through Audio Reign that their future could very well be to preside at the top echelon of Australian rock. That journey, long and arduous as it may be, starts right here with one of the best hard rock debut albums of the year.
After all the great response for the third and latest album ‘Invicta’, the hard-hitting UK quartet SKARLETT RIOT reinforced their interest from far and wide. Skarlett Riot have released a new single and music video for the song ‘Underwater‘.
The band comments; “Underwater expresses the emotions of losing yourself to your inner demons and dark thoughts in your head. The visually stunning video tells the story of a girl who is crying for help as her inner demons keep on dragging her down, pulling her deeper and deeper underground”. / Skarlett Riot.
More about latest album: ‘Invicta‘ is the most focussed and forthright release of the band’s career. Built around the spectacular vocals of Skarlett and a powerful musical landscape unique to the band, ‘Invicta‘ is a melodic, intense, and packed with anthems. Skarlett has broadened her vocals this time out, adding some harsh elements to proceedings, giving the songs and the band and aggressive edge. The album was released May 7th 2021.
Skarlett Riot have taken the scene by storm with their powerful, riff-led songs blending melody and grit with a muscular backbone. Add to that an ear for infectious hooks, a singer blessed with a huge voice, and you have a band that not only has bags of attitude but the songs to back them up! Having wowed audiences at Download Festival, earning a 4KKKK live review from KERRANG!, Leeds and Reading Festival, Metal Female Voices Festival, Bloodstock, Hard Rock Hell, Camden Rocks, Steelhouse, Takedown, Giants Of Rock, S.O.S and a host of other festivals, Skarlett Riot have also shared stages with the likes of Funeral For A Friend, Butcher Babies, Deaf Havana, The Darkness, Wednesday 13, Heaven’s Basement, Kamelot, Gus G, Devilskin, Hammerfall, Glamour Of The Kill, Leaves’ Eyes, Symo Cyco, Black Spiders, plus many more.
‘Path’ is the third single that anticipates WHERE STARS COLLIDE‘s debut album, coming out later this year.
The band comments:
‘Path’ is the third single that anticipates our new debut album. Through ‘Path’ we reflect on life’s continuous stream of difficulties, that make it hard to keep the right pace when we walk on the ‘path’ of existence. The lyrics consist in a dialogue with personified life, which seems indifferent and uninterested in our needs. But we manage not to give up: life’s paths are all similar to each other, but they offer several stumbling blocks. Our job is to understand which way is the right one for us, to reach our fulfilment. ‘Path’ is made of a sweeter melody and deals with the same themes found in ‘Freedom’ and ‘Rage’, with a more positive tone.
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