J.D. OVERDRIVE, a southern metal band from Poland, return this Spring with their final studio album.
The release of “Funeral Celebration”, as the album will be called, is planned for May, 7th 2021. This will be their fifth and final album. The band comment: “After fourteen wonderful years we’ve decided to call it quits. This decision was not made harshly, we thought about this for a long time and came to the conclusion that since we’re facing some unavoidable changes within the band anyway, the best solution will be to ride out into the sunset on our own terms. That’s what the ‘celebration’ part of the title is about – we don’t want to leave you saddened but rather invite you to join us in celebrating what we leave behind. (…) In our opinion, things do come full circle on this album and it’s the perfect way for us to say goodbye. Since we’re running this funeral event, don’t expect us to disappear completely from the face of the earth just yet. We are planning a few shows that will promote our new material and give us a chance to see you all one last time.”
“Funeral Celebration” will feature nine brand new tracks, as well as a newly recorded version (with new, udpated lyrics) of “Come Full Circle”, a track from their 2008 debut EP recorded as Jack Daniels Overdrive.
The band comment: “Our 5th full length album will definitely be something special, and for a number of reasons. While with some tracks we’ve tried to improve our well-known formulas, on others we experimented with totally new elements. We’ve started working on the music long before the Covid-19 pandemic hit us but even though we had a fixed concept for this album from the get-go, the harsh reality around us definitely made an impact on the writing process. This will be a bitter-sweet record, very much adequate to what we’re all feeling right now.”
The official music video for their new song “The Ferryman Cometh” can be seen here:
“Funeral Celebration” – tracklist:
1. Funeral Starter 2. The Ferryman Cometh 3. Old Dog, Old Tricks 4. Casual Catastrophies 5. On Corpses of Giants 6. Electric Pandemonium 7. Die Trying 8. Brand New Ways to Die 9. Come Full Circle (Twenty Twenty) 10. End Transmission
The amazing GYPSY PISTOLEROS have not only released a brand new video but are the newest members of the Off Yer Rocka label family. Dubbed The World’s Greatest Flamenco Sleaze Glam Rock ‘N’ Roll Band Ever, the Tarantinoesque sleaze bandits have shot their way onto the latest label imprint Heavy Rocka Recordings, and bring you the video for their brand new single “The Names Django”.
The band have signed a new two-album deal with Off yer Rocka (Heavy Rocka Records) joining such stellar artists as The Quireboys / Twister / Ryders Creed / Gorilla Riot / Ward XVI / Black Aces / Gin Annie / Massive, etc.
“We are totally thrilled to have joined the Hard Rock Hell Empire, by signing to Off yer Rocka (Heavy Rocka Records) The support their D.J’s and community have given us, has been incredible. It was a perfect fit, they have totally embraced the Pistoleros unique Flamenco, Punk, Rumba Rock n Roll phenomena. We cant wait to release more music and celebrate with everyone at the upcoming Festivals.” said singer, Gypsy Lee Pistolero.
Gypsy Pistoleros follow up their Number 1 Hard Rock Hell Radio Chart hit, with the second single ‘The Name’s Django!’ out 9th April on pre-save, 23rd released from the forthcoming Album, Latin Rock’s Appetite for Destruction, ‘The Mescalito Vampires’ out on Heavy Rocka Records August 14th.
‘The Name’s Django’ see’s the classic song Mr.Bojangles ripped apart and rewritten in this rumba flamenco punk n roll rendition. A soft story ballad about a Mexican Outlaw turned hero ‘Django’ morphs into a rip roaring romp that oozes marachi punk gunslinger vibes in this wild ride! Viva la revolution!
The Name’s Django! – VIDEO by Paul Roper from Demon King Entertainment
Gypsy Pistoleros first live gig announced, it will be the Hard Rock Hell Sleaze Festival 28th August 2021 !!!
A full comic featuring GYPSY PISTOLEROS ‘The Devil’s Done Deal!’ will be released alongside the album. From reknown artist Paul Roper -Demon King Entertainment.
“Deputised by the Devil himself the Gypsy Pistoleros must hunt down 999 demonic souls to earn their freedom from the curse. The Devil’s fine print says for every soul collected should an innocent die 3 more are added to the list! Time to settle the bill!”
Live Tour & Festival dates will be announced as confirmed!
Live dates: Hard Rock Hell Sleaze Festival 28th August 2021 Hard Rock Hell Festival Sat 7th November 2021
Described as the Album they always promised to make, the forthcoming release see’s GYPSY PISTOLEROS fully embracing their fiery flamenco/rumba passion & crossover punk Rock n Roll leanings! Latin Rock’s Appetite for Destruction, ‘The Mescalito Vampires’ on Heavy Rocka cometh!
Gypsy Pistoleros are best described as being the ideal house band for the fictitious Titty Twister bar of Rodriguez’s From Dusk till Dawn. Between the nods to Morricone’s tense, tumbleweed atmospheres and the Gypsy Kings’ manic Mediterranean energy, a New York Dolls raw glam spark and a surplus of prime G ’n’ R attitude, the Pistoleros‘ sonic style is captured to the full with the release of an album they have always threatened!
Gypsy Pistoleros remain something truly unique and interesting in today’s predictable musical landscape. Combining their truly unique mix of flamenco rumba which gleefully collides with old school punk rock ‘n’ roll riffs in a head on collision. In the best rock ‘n’ roll tradition, with big hooks, attitude, and sleaze. Yet those flamenco breaks got into your head and refuse to leave – this hybrid rocks.
“The Pistoleros are sheer musical escapism” – Malcolm Dome Classic Rock Magazine
“Once in a while something special comes along and turns the musical world on its axis and makes you listen to music and lyrics in a totally different way. That something is Gypsy Pistoleros.” _ WeBleedMusic
“Gypsy Pistoleros are a thrill-a-minute collection of melodic eye-patch swagger that smells of exotic spices and forbidden concubines. The Gypsy Pistoleros sound like Hanoi Rocks, if Hanoi Rocks were sultans and snakecharmers.” – Sleazegrinder-Classic Rock Magazine
“This, actually, is as good as sleaze ever got in the last decade. Gypsy Pistoleros were, and still are, a breath of fresh air. You will never hear another band like this. They are the greatest flamenco sleaze glam band ever.” Maximum Volume Music – Andrew Thorley
“Gypsy Pistoleros dub themselves “The World’s Greatest Flamenco Sleaze Glam Rock ‘N’ Roll band Ever!” Doesit work? Are you fucking kidding me? When Kris Jones drops the mariachi trumpet, it’s on!” BEAVER BUZZ RADIO – Dave Wilks
“Can you imagine Sleaze, Glam, Hard Rock, Punk and some Flamenco rolled into one with a whole lot of Spanish attitude oozing out it? Imagine no more – The Gypsy Pistoleros will give it all to you, and you will love every minute of it and want to reach for a tequila shot”.- ***** Michele Storm Hairspray Heaven
“GYPSY PISTOLEROS have been carving out a unique niche for themselves in the crazy world of rock n’ roll. From the New York Dolls to Guns N’ Roses via El Bronco the Gypsy Pistoleros have got a stunning TexMex thing going on. Gypsy Pistoleros are the undisputed kings of Flamenco Sleaze”– Pulse Alternative Magazine
This mongrel offspring of fiery flamenco/rumba passion and gritty gutter glam, was born roamin’ somewhere between Barcelona and Worcester. Standing alone in musical ancestry and sum sound, they are one of those most rare acts who can honestly claim the tag ‘unique’
RELEASE SCHEDULE
OUT NOW – First Single ‘Lost in a Town called Nowhere’ (B side – Soho Daze, just another Friday Night)
April 23rd– Second Single ‘The Name’s Django’ (Digital) *With Illustrated Graphic video, Pre-sale from 9th April
June 7th Third Single ‘The Mescalto Vampires (Welcome to the Hotel de la Muerta)’ (Digital) * Supporting video Pre-sale May 24th on Heavy Rocka Records
August 14th – Full album ‘The Mescalito Vampires’ released on Moon coloured Vinyl & gatefold sleeve (Vinyl/CD/Digital & fan bundles) ‘The Mescalito Vampires’ on Heavy Rocka Records Pre-sale Mid May
Tracklist: Lost in a Town called Nowhere Viva la Revolution, Viva Zapata Mescalito Vampires (Welcome to the Hotel de la Muerta) Soho Daze, just another Friday Night Roses, Gallows and the Wild Preachers Daughter The Forsaken The name’s Django Cisco Kid Gonna die with a Gun in my Hand Alone again or
VREID is now pleased to announce their exciting and unique partnership with the Sogndal Football Club! The club has for many years been known for developing and cultivating extraordinary talent, as the men’s team currently plays in first division, the second tier of the Norwegian football league system.
Now, Sogndal Football Club is paying tribute to the band that has brought Sognametal to the whole world, by putting the logo of metal veterans and forefathers VREID on the chest of player’s uniforms for this upcoming season.
The concept of a football club choosing to use the space to pay tribute to local heroes is very unusual, breaking typical partnership traditions, but Sogndal is no ordinary club. The collaboration oozes local patriotism as it champions two of the region’s prime exports – football and metal. In addition, head coach and former professional player Eirik Bakke (Leeds United) has himself played football with members of VREID, bringing this collaboration full circle.
“Having our logo on the chest on Sogndal football’s kit is an honor that is very rare,” VREID bassist Jarle ‘Hvall’ Kvåle pridefully exclaims. “This football club has been hammered into our hearts since growing up. This is the club that was our whole childhood and youth, and it is with favorite teams as with favorite bands, it is love for life.”
“That Sogndal Football incorporates VREID in its value in such a way shows the will, madness, fearlessness and pride that has built this club. Since the 1970s, these pioneers with enormous courage have built a national top club in this beautiful mountain village, and it is wonderful to see that the club is characterized by tenants, staff, players, partners and the public with a passion for the team and their hometown. The eternal underdog who constantly does the unnatural. We are extremely proud to be part of the journey of our childhood friend and Sogndal’s legend Eirik. Stao no pao!”
Proud head coach and former Leeds United player Eirik Bakke adds: “Incredible fun that my childhood friends Jarle, Einar and Jørn together with the rest of the gang in VREID will be presented on our uniform. What they have achieved with their band is just absolutely fantastic. I myself have been out in the big world and played football in front of tens of thousands of supporters, and that they now do the same with their music makes us Sogndøler proud. This year we will go all the way with VREID on the team. Stao no Pao.”
On April 30th, VREID will release their brand new album and movie ‘Wild North West’. Watch the latest single “Spikes of God” below. Pre-orders are still available HERE.
Jimmy Kay and Alan Dixon from The Metal Voicerecently interviewed Dokken, Lynch Mob guitarist George Lynch, who spoke about The End Machine‘s new album Phase 2 which was released April 9 2021 via Frontiers.
Lynch also spoke about Randy Rhoads and his time teaching at Musonia as well as an understanding they made.
Was the new The End Machine album supposed to sound similar to the Dokken sound? “We set out to recreate the chemistry and mentality of the writing process and the compositional chemistry that Jeff (Pilson) and I had. So that is what we tried to recreate, not necessarily tried to plagiarize Dokken’s songs or sound but just being in that frame of mind. I think we did a good job on that. We decided on this record to go back and place more importance on the fundamentals like having the biggest hook as possible and most memorable sing a long hooks, easy to digest, with easy digestible tempos and structures and a tried true western music formula. We kind of went back to that with some other elements in there. Really what it comes down to is giving the majority of the people what they want and in some sense we are selling a product and it becomes more challenging for us in later years to recreate that people know and love about what we do or have done in the past. We are constantly hearing complaints from people saying, ok you are reinventing yourself you do all these other things what about the core thing that you are known for how come you don’t do that anymore? So we had to address that and it has been challenging, it’s hard to do. The hardest thing for me to do and I can speak for Jeff (Pilson) as well is to recreate something we were 35 years ago. Very difficult to do that I have tried before and not have succeeded where i have had better success reinventing myself “
Is the new album Phase 2 infused with different influences? “Sure, it always has, Dokken wasn’t a pure thing either, Dokken was just a bunch of other influences. There was a whole lot of Judas Priest influence in Dokken and others you name it just about anything. Late 60’s music, 70’s and contemporary bands at the time that were influencing us. So we weren’t immune from the influences, Dokken is an amalgamation of all our influences and everything we create now is a continuation of that and Dokken is one of our influences, we have come full circle.”
Were you a student of Randy Rhoads or did you teach at Musoina (Rhoads music School) what was your connection to Randy Rhoads? “I taught at Musonia. We (randy Rhoads) played shows together frequently, we rehearsed in the same rehearsal facility and shared the same rooms. We had a lot of opportunities to hang out, share licks, talked occasionally, we weren’t like friends or anything but we were in the same business and ran in the same circles and ran into each other all the time. I know that he appreciated my playing and liked my playing. He would bring people to see me frequently including his mom. We were both up for Ozzy. I was up for Ozzy on three different occasions and one of the times was when Randy got it over me and then the understanding was that between whichever one of us got it the other one would teach at Musoina. Well i got the consolation prize. Randy told his mom if anything ever happened with him that he would want me to fill in if possible (teaching) if i would be willing to, so I did. “
he End Machine is a project created, overseen and directed by Serafino Perugino President and A&R director of Frontiers Records.
THE END MACHINE are back with their sophomore album, “Phase2,” which follows on the heels of their well-received and successful self-titled debut album released in 2018. The End Machine features former classic lineup Dokken members George Lynch and Jeff Pilson with the awesome singer Robert Mason (Warrant, Lynch Mob) on lead vocals. Classic Dokken drummer Mick Brown handled drums on the first album, but is now retired, so in his place behind the drum kit is none other than his brother Steve Brown.
The new record builds on the great bluesy hard rock music of the debut, but sees the band move more towards the classic Dokken sound and the result is a 2.0 reboot of a killer music machine!
Italy´s technical Death Metal heavyweight HIDEOUS DIVINITY put out the second brutal single “Chestburst” from their forthcoming EP “LV-426”, which is going to be released via Century Media Records on April 23rd together with a visualizer video based on the astonishing album art.
The band comments on “Chestburst”:
“That persistent beat in James Horner’s ‘Face Huggers’ theme from the movie score… it all starts there. If ‘Acheron Stream of Woe’ is the epic theme, then ‘Chestburst’ is the crazy fast escape tune; it’s the soundtrack of alien drones hunting the Colonial Marine squad. And no, there’s no happy ending”.
Hideous Divinity deliver their staggering conceptual EP “LV-426”. The concept of the EP is a sub-narrative of the second Alien movie, directed by James Cameron.
The band states “We chose to concentrate on the story of Rebecca ‘Newt’ Jorden, the 6-year old girl rescued on the alien infested planetoid LV-426 by Ellen Ripley. We live the story from her point of view, a mixture of childhood’s happy life and memories cut off by the alien attack.”
The EP includes two brand-new Hideous Divinity tracks (“Acheron, Stream of Woe” & “Chestburst”) and a smashing Tech-Death cover version of Coheed and Cambria’s “Delirium Trigger”. Like its predecessor “Simulacrum” the EP has been produced by Stefan Morabito at 16th Cellar Studio who refined the bands signature sound consisting of bone-crushing riffs, superb drumming, and frightful vocals. Also, the EP features a stunning Alien-themed artwork by Colin Estrada.
“LV-426” will be available as Ltd. CD Edition (Pocket Pack) and on all digital platforms.
Italian alternative rocker N I n a is set to release her “Revenge” album on April 16th, via Volcano Records.
N I n a, aka Valentina Attanasio, is a rock singer and songwriter born in 1995 with a biting sound and a strong rock’n’roll personality. She has been breathing music since she was very young: she studied singing under the direction of Marquica (Nicoletta Marchica) and formed several bands from 2009 to 2018, with which she played in many venues in Lombardy. In 2018 she went on her own and released her first album: REVENGE under the artistic production of Marco “Dandy” D’Andrea and with the collaboration of artists such as Giacom Voli, frontman of Rhapsody Of Fire. The Covid-19 pandemic didn’t stop her: she released the first homemade video of her first single MAKING MISTAKES, released at the beginning of 2020, which received excellent reviews from many magazines. In early 2021 she signed her first record deal with Volcano Records & Promotion.
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