WHEN RIVERS MEET To Support KING KING On October 2021 UK Tour

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British husband and wife blues rock duo WHEN RIVERS MEET are pleased to announce they will be special guests on KING KING’s October 2021 UK Tour. Tickets are available from thegigcartel.com. The seven-date tour starts at Leeds University Union on October 15th and ends at The Edinburgh Queen’s Hall on October 24th.

“Wheel-spinning out of Dodge like Bonnie and Clyde… When Rivers Meet’s Grace and Aaron Bond of prove capable getaway drivers on a debut album that unfolds like a road movie.”
– Classic Rock Magazine

KING KING – OCTOBER 2021 UK TOUR
With Special Guests WHEN RIVERS MEET
Tickets – http://www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/King-King.htm

Leeds University Union Friday 15 October 2021
Liverpool Grand Central Hall Saturday 16 October 2021
Exeter Phoenix Sunday 17 October 2021
Bexhill De La Warr Pavilion Tuesday 19 October 2021
Bilston Robin 2 Wednesday 20 October 2021
Cambridge Junction Friday 22 October 2021
Edinburgh The Queens Hall Sunday 24 October 2021

WRM are excited to be performing all shows as a duo. The news follows the release of their current single “Walking On The Wire” that was released on February 26th. Both the single “Walking On The Wire” and their debut album “We Fly Free” are available from www.smarturl.it/whenriversmeet and www.shop.whenriversmeet.co.uk.

Due to the pandemic, this will be the first time in over a year that we will be touring,” says WRM’s guitarist, Aaron Bond. We can’t wait to play for our fans. It’s going to be a great experience to tour with King King and play in front of their fans as well.”

WRM’s latest single, “Walking On The Wire”, follows hot on the heels of their previous singles “Battleground” and “Did I Break The Law”. The blues rock duo is comprised of Grace and Aaron Bond. Grace sings lead vocals and plays mandolin and fiddle, while Aaron plays guitar and sings.

“We love ‘Walking On The Wire’, and we know people will be joining us on the chorus and singing it loud,” says Grace. “Blending and interweaving our vocals around different harmonies is something we love to do. We get to rock out at the same time. What could be more fun?”

In November 2020, the band released their debut album “We Fly Free” which attracted strong media support and popular demand from their growing fanbase. The album received rave reviews from Classic Rock, Blues Matters, Guitarist, Maverick, Blues in Britain, Fireworks, Vive Le Rock, Powerplay, RNR and many more publications.

Classic Rock said this about their album, “When Rivers Meet are heavy enough to get your attention and quirky enough to hold it, with songs that kick at you, but leave a boot-print on your heart.”

Prior to the debut album, the duo released two EPs “The Uprising” and “Innocence of Youth” which served as an effective precursor for the fans before the highly anticipated arrival of the debut album.

Over the past twelve months, the band has built up loyal fan engagement on their socials due to their weekly “Rockin’ The Lockdown” live stream concerts performed from their home.

The band’s previous two singles “Battleground” and “Did I Break The Law” were played on Planet Rock for sixteen weeks. WRM were recently nominated in four categories at the UK Blues Awards including “Emerging Blues Artist of the Year”, “Blues Band of the Year”, “Blues Album of the Year”, and “Most Inspirational Online Performance of the Year”. “Battleground” was voted “Track of the Week” on Classic Rock’s Louder Sound. The album was also voted Blues Rock Reviews’ Top 20 Albums of 2020.

WRM’S passion for blues rock shows through with an underpinning of traditional blues and classic rock. On their debut album, Grace and Aaron made a concerted effort to keep to a genuine, gritty sound using authentic techniques, including tube tape echo and reverb chambers, which have created a live sound that keeps a truly vintage vibe that not only has energy but is also a true representation of the ever-evolving sound this duo produces.

NO RAZA Release ‘The Best Of No Raza’ Compilation

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Death Metal heavyweights NO RAZA have unleashed a best-of compilation, which is out now on powerhouse label Noble Demon!

Formed in 1997 in Colombia, South America, now based in Florida, US, No Raza belongs to one of the most eclectic acts the scene has to offer. More than two decades of energetic and relentless soundscapes, which not only led the band to play the most important and biggest festivals in South America, but also to share the stage with well known acts all around the globe, are now featured on their brand new compilation.

“The Best Of No Raza” is a remarkable journey through 24 years of career and a true imposing testimony entirely in the name of Death Metal. Vocalist and guitarist Juan Cano states:

“‘The „Best Of No Raza’ is a compilation that we have created with the most representative songs throughout our history, a journey through our entire discography with a select repertoire loaded with classic death metal sounds and intense lyrics, which have been constructed and marked an ideology that encompasses the human being in all its aspects, through its existence on this earthly plane.“

Tracklist:

Transcending Material Sins

  1. Ancient Wars
  2. On The Verge of Dying Out
  3. Sail in Rot
  4. Reborn
  5. Fratricide
  6. Atrición
  7. En Carne y Hueso

When Chaos Reigns

  1. Evil’s Seed
  2. Corderos al Abismo
  3. Débil Hombre
  4. Contaminated Roots
  5. Tiempos Malditos
  6. Muerte por Traición

Misantropía

  1. Lloverá Sangre en el Barro
  2. Ríos de Sangre
  3. La Marcha
  4. Hipocresía
  5. Profetas

Del Poder a la Muerte

  1. Tierra Desconocida
  2. Involución
  3. La Danza de la Destrucción

“The Best Of No Raza” is out NOW on Noble Demon and available for purchase at THIS LOCATION

Furthermore No Raza just recently released a brand new video clip for the track “Atrición” and you can watch it here:

THE QUILL Release New Video “Dwarf Planet”

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Swedish hard rock legend THE QUILL have released the video for their new single “Dwarf Planet”. The song is the third advance single from the upcoming ninth studio album “Earthrise”, set to be released on March 26th via Metalville Records.

‘Dwarf Planet’ is an epic track that revives the heavy / psychedelic sides of early Led Zeppelin or Uriah Heep.

With a sound based on a wide range of influences, the band has released one high-quality album after another since their debut in 1995.

The dynamic interplay between original vocalist Magnus Ekwall (Ayreon, Mountain of Power), drummer Jolle Atlagic (Hanoi Rocks, Electric Boys, Firebird), guitarist Christian Carlsson (Cirkus Prütz) and bassist Roger Nilsson (Spiritual Beggars, Arch Enemy, Firebird) creates THE QUILL’s unique, deep 70s heavy rock.

No frills, just real rock at full throttle!

The tracks on “Earthrise” tell stories of alienation set in the confines of space and time. Perhaps not a surprising theme given the state of the world today. But it’s also a theme that runs through the entire history of mankind so far.

Packed with catchy riffs, pounding bass lines and a fantastic frontman, this album will once again delight all fans of honest hard rock.

JOHAN KIHLBERG’S IMPERA Release New Single And Video ‘Lost Your Life to Rock’n’Roll’

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JOHAN KIHLBERG’S IMPERA present “Lost Your Life to Rock’n’Roll”, the second single from their new studio album “Spirit Of Alchemy”, which will be released on April 9th via Metalville Records.

Watch below the video for ‘Lost Your Life to Rock’n’Roll’.

JOHAN KIHLBERG’S IMPERA is the brainchild of Stockholm born drummer Johan Kihlberg, who formed the band in 2011 after having worked in the music business for over 30 years, performing with members from legendary acts such as KISS, THIN LIZZY, EUROPE, RAINBOW and MÖTLEY CRUE.

Every album leading up to Spirit of Alchemy has been unique in the how Kihlberg has invited his noted friends from the international rock and metal community to add their magic to the songs. This time, the stellar musicianship comes courtesy of no less than bassist John Levén (who has been with Swedish hard rock titans EUROPE since its formation) and renowned drummer Snowy Shaw (who has a history with KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE and SABATON). The soaring vocals are brought to you by power house Jonny Lindkvist of NOCTURNAL RITES, while the stellar guitar wizardry once again is handled by Lars Chriss from LION’S SHARE.

Spirit of Alchemy is an album full of focus and determination. The metal riffing in songs like the up-tempo rocker “All About You” and the guitar picking that starts off the haunting “When Souls Collide” manage to sound both classic and futuristic at the same time. Even though JOHAN KIHLBERG’S IMPERA’s new effort is rooted in the harder realms of rock, Kihlberg’s lifelong passion for atmospheric movie soundtracks once again shines through in the epic finale that is “Battle”.

Spirit of Alchemy is sure to please both older and newer fans and push JOHAN KIHLBERG’S IMPERA’s career to the next level. (Text: Carl Linnaeus)

TRACKLIST
1- Nothing Will Last
2- Read It And Weep
3- All About You
4- When Souls Collide
5- In Heaven
6- What Will Be Will Be
7- Lost Your Life To Rock’n’Roll
8- No
9- Battle

MUSICIANS

Johan Kihlberg– mastermind
Lars Chriss (LION’S SHARE) – guitars
Jonny Lindkvist (NOCTURNAL RITES) – vocals
John Levén (EUROPE) – bass
Snowy Shaw (ex- SABATON, KING DIAMOND) – drums
Kay Backlund (LION’S SHARE) – keyboards
Mats Vassfjord (220 VOLT) – bass on “Lost Your Life To Rock ‘n’ Roll”
Pontus Egberg (KING DIAMOND) – bass on “In Heaven”

LYRICS
Lost Your Life To Rock‘n’Roll
(Lars Chriss / Johan Kihlberg / Mick Devine / Jonny Lindkvist / Fredrik Mannberg)

One life no promises
You have to choose
One way to salvation
And the next you lose
Survived through the ages
From a distant time
No way to escape it
When you open your mind

It brings eternity to life
No need to stand your ground
Fight

Lost your life to Rock’n’Roll

There’s a flame that burns inside you
Lost your life to Rock’n’Roll
It’s in your soul

No one can escape it
It’s in your mind
Like a music Messiah
It will leave you blind
Faith grows like a mountain
From an ancient beat
Nothing will replace it
It makes you complete

Stronger than any drug around
When it takes a hold of you
You drown

Lost your life to Rock’n’Roll
There’s a flame that burns inside you
Lost your life to Rock’n’Roll
It’s in your soul

From the grave to the cradle
It’s plain to see
There will be no discerning
It’s a music disease
No amount of persuasion
Will change your mind
When Rock overtakes you
You will head bang in time

It is a lover for your soul
Lie down and let your life
Roll

Lost your life to Rock’n’Roll
There’s a flame that burns inside you
Lost your life to Rock’n’Roll
It’s in your soul
Lost your life to Rock’n’Roll

There’s a flame that burns inside you
Lost your life to Rock’n’Roll
It’s in your soul

DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL Drop New Single And Video “Burdened”

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In four weeks, UK based Ambient Post hardcore outfit DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL will release their new album “Loss” on April 9th: – their first release under the wings of Nuclear Blast Records.
Adding a little bit more fuel to the fire of excitement, the band releases a new earsplitting excellent single today. Watch the video for “Burdened” here:

The album will be available in various formats. Pre-order here: http://nblast.de/DSHS-Loss

Singer Paul Green states:
“Burdened was one of the tracks that had me smiling the most during writing, we knew we’d created something exciting, it’s a track that captures everything about our sound to date and more. We added to that traditional DSHS vibe with new elements and with even more expansive harmonies. Like the 2 other singles we’ve released so far, this one is in another direction and just shows how broad ‘Loss’ is.”

Check out ‘Beyond Reach’, the first single from “Loss” here: https://youtu.be/OhiSiNt-MDI
Check out “The Narcissist” here: https://youtu.be/Z0djgtiRwGk

The tracklist of “Loss” reads as follows:
1. Ardour
2. Witness Marks
3. Burdened
4. Tateishi
5. The Narcissist
6. Beyond Reach
7. Signal Fire
8. Acrinomy
9. But Not Forgotten
10. Loss

DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL begin a new chapter in their highly-acclaimed career, signing to metal heavyweights Nuclear Blast Records. 2021 will see the band release their fourth studio album ‘Loss’, their first with the dual vocal attack of Ed Gibbs and Paul Green.
DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL burst onto the UK underground metal and hardcore scene in 2004 growing a cult following from their first record, ‘Darkness Prevails’ EP released through Visible Noise (BRING ME THE HORIZON) in 2005. Their debut album, ‘A Fragile Hope’ saw the band take their position as one of the most respected underground bands in the UK with their visceral and captivating live shows. DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL’s sophomore album, ‘Blessed and Cursed’, elevated their sound and audience to new heights, voted into RockSound Magazine’s top 10 albums of 2010.
With Ed Gibbs departing the band early in the year, 2013 saw the first new material featuring singer Paul Green with single ‘Time’, followed by 2014’s ‘Belong Betray’ EP and 2016’s ‘The Reckoning’. After welcoming Gibbs back to sing on the 2017 ‘A Fragile Hope’ anniversary tour, the band asked Gibbs to continue the dual vocals with Green for the remaining festivals and tours that year, with the line-up then becoming a permanent fixture.
2018 saw the band travel beyond Europe with their first touring in Asia, they also began to put the foundations down on what would become their new record ‘Loss’. Written about the struggles faced in recent years, ‘Loss’treads familiar ground and explores exciting new territories for DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL, including for the first time the dual vocals of Gibbs and Green on record. Recorded, engineered and mixed by guitarist Jonny Renshaw at his UK based Bandit Studios, DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL have poured heart and sincerity into every atom of this their fourth album, with song writing elevated to new levels.

ROB ZOMBIE Release New Music Video For ‘Crow Killer Blues’, New Album Out Now

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Rock icon ROB ZOMBIE has released his seventh studio album The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy via Nuclear Blast. Alongside the LP, ZOMBIE is unveiling a new music video for album track ‘Crow Killer Blues,’ the video features eerie black and white footage of Zombie walking through the snow amongst the crows. The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy is a classic Zombie album to its core with high-energy rages like ‘The Eternal Struggles of the Howling Man’ and ‘Get Loose’ to heavy-groove thumpers like ‘Shadow Of The Cemetery Man’ and ‘Shake Your Ass-Smoke Your Grass’. The record marks his first new album in nearly five years.

Listen to/order The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy here: https://nblast.de/RZ-LunarInjection

Watch the music video for “Crow Killer Blues” here:

As a rock icon and filmmaker with a unique vision, ROB ZOMBIE has continuously challenged audiences as he stretches the boundaries of both music and film. ROB ZOMBIE is a 7-time Grammy nominee, has sold fifteen million albums worldwide to date, and is the only artist to experience unprecedented success in both music and film as the writer/director of eight feature films with a worldwide gross totaling more than $150 million. His re-imagining of John Carpenter’s Halloween in 2007 debuted at #1 and still holds a Box Office record for Labor Day Weekend. 

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