PIL & BUE Release New Single “Everyone’s Just a Kid” And Announce New Album

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PIL & BUE are forceful duo from the very depths of northern Norway, who despite their minimal format sound like a full-blown band! Consisting of Gøran Johansen on drums and percussion, and one of Norway’s most unique and powerful voices, Petter Carlsen, on vocals and baritone guitar – Pil & Bue deliver an explosion of raw, hard, and melodic rock with a twist of darkness.

The duo drops their new single titled “Everyone’s Just a Kid” today, and you can listen to it here: https://orcd.co/everyonesjustakid

With subtle, but pronounced references to artists like Placebo, Deftones, Sigur Ros, Anathema and Mars Volta, Pil & Bue delivers “Hard, gloomy & joyful music…” (Metal Hammer NO) based on topics like memories, childhood aspirations, use of imagination, video games, and the intriguing online rabbit holes.

The band´s raw and melodic music quickly struck a note with Hollywood director Tommy Wirkola who included the Pil & Bue single “You Win Again” in his now cult-status movie “Dead Snow: Red vs. Dead” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival January 2014.

Also, their single “Fire” from second album “Forget the Past, Let’s Worry About The Future” is featured on the end credits of Hollywood/Netflix blockbuster “What Happened To Monday” (2017).

In 2021 the band are returning following a three-year hiatus, with big changes in the lineup. Singer and guitarist Petter Carlsen is joined by drummer Gøran Johansen following the departure of former drummer Aleksander Kostopoulos, for the forthcoming album; «The World Is A Rabbit Hole». The upcoming album «The World Is A Rabbit Hole» will be released this Fall via Indie Recordings.

On the theme and idea behind Everyone’s Just A Kid, the first new single from the new album, vocalist Petter Carlsen express the following:

“After becoming a father I realised that we’re all kids in a way. The song is a tribute to the joy and importance of play and the use of imagination. It’s a little feelgood, I think, and also an optimistic view on our future. We have strong belief in/for the generations to come”

GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT Release New Video “In Flux”

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Reigning as one of the most well-known and highly critically acclaimed experimental instrumental groups out there with a respected musical legacy spanning nearly 20 years, Irish four-piece GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT just reached a career benchmark with the release of their critical acclaimed 10th studio album, Ghost Tapes #10, a little over a month ago.

Now, the band has released the fourth official video for “In Flux”, taken from Ghost Tapes #10. The six-minute piece of art contains a sample taken from the US Propaganda campaign “Operation Wandering Soul”, in which US forces used eerie sounds and altered voices, with the intention of pretending to be killed Viet Cong, to instill a sense of turmoil and fear. It features one of the album’s most challenging time signatures, needing time to unfold before it sticks in the listener’s head. The song comes together with a stunning and artsy black and white video that perfectly underlines the overall vibe of “In Flux”.

Watch the official video for “In Flux” HERE:

Get your copy of Ghost Tapes #10 NOW – most formats sold out already!

LACUNA COIL Announce Official Tabletop Game “Horns Up”

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LACUNA COIL are announcing the Official Lacuna Coil tabletop game, HORNS UP! 

HORNS UP! is a tabletop (or better yet, concert floor!) party game in pure rock style. Members of the world famous Italian band are known for being avid gamers, but HORNS UP! marks their first foray in the Gaming Industry itself. 

The game itself takes place at a LACUNA COIL show, where each player must fight his or her way to be the first to reach the stage. There will obviously be many “friendship-threatening” actions challenging the opponents. 

Lacuna Coil band members will be an active presence in the game: they are depicted on the Stage Cards, and each of these will have consequences on the whole audience! 

The rules of the game are easy to understand, and each game will be able to host a maximum of 9 players. 

The illustrations for the whole project belong to the talented Sara Fornì, who has quite a record for books and games illustrations. This is not the first time the band from Milan enters the geek world: they already made their appearance on multiple covers of Batman comics and they are always present at Lucca Comics and Games events. 

The card game Horns Up! will be made in partnership with Labmasu Games and presented in a pre-order campaign that will be launched on Friday 26th March 2021 HERE . The pre-order campaign will be live worldwide and as the number of requested copies rises, the project will become more developed, with new events and new expansions. Shipping Worldwide from November 2021. 

For further information, please contact: marco.a@labmasu.com

ALASE Release New Single And Video ‘Vailla Nimeä’

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“Vailla nimeä” single continues on ALASE‘s new, more progressive path. There are two vocalists in the song, of which Juha Tretjakov sang in Alase’s previous song “Poissa silmistä”. Another vocalist, Markus Hirvonen, has sung in several Alase songs (most recently on “Jäljet”), and he has also been the band’s live vocalist. A variety of different vocal styles have been utilized in the song, ranging from brutal growls through screams to beautiful melodic singing. The lyrics and composition go hand in hand, starting with the gloomy wintery death doom metal, moving towards spring and light. “Vailla nimeä” showcases a more modern style than what the band’s previous material has had, and there are more technical riffs and drum parts aboard.

Guitarist Janne Lunnas describes the song: “Markus’ and Juha’s voices fit together very well and sometimes it’s even hard to tell which one is singing at that moment. However, the use of two vocalists in the song allowed more versatility in vocal arrangements – we’re extremely happy with the result. There are more djenty style rhythms in this song than what we usually have had and at least to me it is an interesting addition to the Alase sound. Still, melody and clean vocals play a major role this time too.”

single cover art by Sakke Paavola

Listen to ‘Vailla nimeä’ single on:
Youtube: https://youtu.be/TM66WdzqkqA 
Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3tscy5j 
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/album/212073212 
Apple Music: https://apple.co/2OycqTg 
Tidal: https://listen.tidal.com/album/175745195

Alase is working on several new songs that will be released as digital singles. The band also has plans for several music videos. Although there are not going to be any live shows for a while due to the situation of the world, the band is constantly working on new music.

IMPERIAL AGE To Release Surprise Single On April 9th

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While they are working hard on their new album “New World”, Russian symphonic metallers IMPERIAL AGE decided to exercise a little bit and make a little present for you. So they have recorded a SURPRISE TRACK and shot a VIDEO for it!

The track will be released on 09th April 2021 on all streaming services. The video will be released the same day on YouTube. There will be no pre-save, no pre-order, and they will keep the song title and cover art secret until the release date.

HURRICANE ON SATURN Release New Single And Lyric Video ‘Outsider’

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Italy-based HURRICANE ON SATURN self-released their debut album “Killing Field” on November 13th 2020. Today the band has released a brand new single, entitled ‘Outsider‘, available now on all best digital stores. As an exclusive premiere on Bandcamp the first 100 followers get a free code to redeem the song https://hurricaneonsaturn.bandcamp.com. ‘Outsider’ was mixed by Matt Dougherty and exceptionally sees the drums performed by Dakm. Released alongside with the lyric video available on the band’s official YouTube channel.

Watch ‘Outsider’ lyric video here:

Just recently the band released a lyric video for ‘We Hate’ from the album, in case you missed it, check it out here: https://youtu.be/sbLXPDFFqu8

“Killing Field” Tracklisting:

1- Among the Shadows
2- Till We Die
3- The Weight of the Sky
4- Me Versus All
5- Killing Field
6- T.F.W.
7- I’m on My Own
8- Everytime
9- Coma
10- We Hate

Mixed in Los Angeles by Evan Rodaniche (Powerman 5000, Cage9)
Mastered in Milan by Carlo Camera

Also watch

Buy and stream the album here:
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/album/5mw2djXqFO2Zt5OkN47N85
Apple – https://music.apple.com/us/album/killing-field/1539253545
Amazon – https://music.amazon.it/albums/B08MXQY32R
Deezer – https://www.deezer.com/it/album/184894262
Bandcamp – https://hurricaneonsaturn.bandcamp.com/
And many more…

HURRICANE ON SATURN is a new Italy-based project started in 2019 by musicians coming from various musical genres with both national and international live/studio experience. The proposal out of any classification is based on a unique use of electronics combined with rock and metal influences.

Hurricane On Saturn line-up
Maydx – vocals
Dakm – vocals
Antares – guitars
Rastaban – bass
Marakk – drums

More information at:
BAND: https://www.facebook.com/hurricaneonsaturn | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCWoKGIC8EDhK8LfXJkUsZw
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreen-management.com