THE CROOKS Release New Single ‘Frankie’

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Chesterfield band and five-piece, THE CROOKS have released their brand new single ‘Frankie’ via Golden Robot Records. The group, consisting of Jack, Chris, Duncan, Conor, and Tom formed in 2019 in which, since then, they have released a plethora of sounds and tunes including one of their most popular songs ‘Nevermind’, a song that easily climbed over 100,000 Spotify streams. 

Since their formation, The Crooks have acclaimed radio play from the UK’s Radio X, BBC Introducing and have gained support from multiple stations in the USA, South America and across all of Europe. Media outlets such as This Feeling have consistently supported the five-piece as well as their own huge, loyal backing. 
 
Tipped as ones-to-watch for 2020, last year saw the band releasing a number of singles, including ‘In Time’ and ‘She Walks Alone’ securing the band’s intricate rock ‘n’ roll sound, which they gripped in the palms of their hand. Dabbling in their own brit-pop sound, The Crooks are taking a turn and are set to release their most liberating song to date but also shines a light on their melodic wall of sound that everyone has grown to love. 
 
‘Frankie’ is a track that is built around a fiery guitar solo, and a cacophony of sounds but begins with a hint of mysteria. The carefulness and alluring licks of the guitar create an atmospheric pulse before being pelted into a whirlwind of rock ‘n’ roll swagger. The smooth but endearing vocals wrap around the haunting riffs and it’s by far the most interesting track by The Crooks yet. 

Listen/buy’Frankie’ HERE

DRAKKAR Release “The Coming of the Chaos Lord” Episode 2

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Italian Legendary Power Metallers DRAKKAR have released their second video interview (of 3) in a series covering their new album “Chaos Lord”, coming on March 26th. This time it’s the singer, Davide Dell’Orto, giving us his thoughts and insight about the new Drakkar full-lenght, the sixth in their long history.

Also watch the first episode HERE.

Stream “Lord of a Dying Race”, the first taste of the upcoming album, here: https://youtu.be/ddJ0K-VhLcE

The band spent most of 2019 writing and recording the album, which was supposed to be released in 2020, when… a world pandemic happened! Now it is finally ready for release, and it will be out before end of March! Recordings were held at Elnor Studio under sound engineer and producer supervisor, Mattia Stancioiu (Crimson Dawn, Labÿrinth, Sunstorm, Madhour). That’s metal for you all… Stay power!

Born in 1995, Drakkar is one of the prime movers of the Italian Power Metal scene, together with bands like Rhapsody Of Fire, Labÿrinth and Domine.

More information at http://www.facebook.com/drakkarmetal

ODD DIMENSION Release New Video ‘Escape To Blue Planet’

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Progressive metal power force ODD DIMENSION have released a video for the song ‘Escape to Blue Planet’, taken from their long-awaited third album, ‘The Blue Dawn’, which will be released on March 26 on Scarlet Records.

This is how the band commented: “‘Escape to Blue Planet’ is a song that well represents the mood, the sounds and the dynamic range we wanted to express with this album, from intimate atmospheres to powerful progressive rhythmic figures. We wanted to literally host the listener in our musical dimension! This new chapter of the story tells about the escape of the two main characters Markus and Eloise from their homeland Axtradel to an unknown planet they see far away from their spaceship in a shining blue, destined to become the homeland of their newborn sons. To do this they leave their mission, and as The Ruler says in the mid part of the song, they will eternally pay the price for this action. We are very excited to release this first official video anticipating this
record and we can’t wait for the whole album release on March 26th!”

‘The Blue Dawn’ is an intriguing existential Sci-Fi concept-album in the vein of Rush’s ‘2112’, which is beautifully portrayed by the cover artwork of none other than renowned artist Gustavo Sazes (Angra, DGM, Firewind, James LaBrie).

Heart and brain, passion and rationality… progressive and metal!

DANKO JONES Announce 25th Anniversary Livestream Shows

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DANKO JONES exists to rock. It’s his innate, guttural mode of expression. His daily ritual. His life’s work. Now, after 25 years, 10 albums, world tours with the rock gods like Ozzy Osbourne, Guns ‘n’ Roses and Motörhead, the band announces their return to the stage with two livestream shows performed at Hamilton, Ontario’s premiere venue, Bridgeworks.

Over the past 25 years, the band has made a name for themselves as a must-see live band and after a year with no shows, they’re itching to get back out there. Danko Jones, the band’s front man and namesake comments, ”2021 is the 25th anniversary of our band. 25 years of non-stop performing, touring and recording. To celebrate our silver jubilee, we are holding our first ever livestreams and we may even be premiering some new material… This has been the longest break in the history of our band so without a doubt, these livestreams will be like letting wild animals out of cages. Are you ready? We’re goddamn ready.”

The livestream shows will take place on March 12, 2021 at 8:00PM EST // 5:00PM PST in North America, and on March 13th at 8:00PM (20.00) CET in Europe, but you will be able to tune in to both shows from anywhere in the world. Tickets and information is available at www.eventrbrite.ca and dankojones.com

ABOUT DANKO JONES:
Acclaimed hard rock trio Danko Jones has earned their place as Canadian music legends. The group has gone gold and platinum internationally, had seven singles crack the US Active Rock Top 40 and had their single “Gonna Be A Fight Tonight” used as the WWE official theme song for the 2015 Royal Rumble.

ABOUT THE VENUE:
Located in a former industrial workspace on the edge of Hamilton, Ontario’s gritty north end, Bridgeworks is a new, multi-functional events hub focusing on community, arts, and special events. The venue gets its name from The Hamilton Bridge Works Company which made its name building iron and steel bridges for Canada’s railway system.

NERVOSA Reveal New Lyric Video For “Genocidal Command” Feat. Schmier Of DESTRUCTION

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NERVOSA’s latest critically acclaimed record, Perpetual Chaos, steamrolled through the metal scene, demonstrating the band’s new line-up in absolute peak form! The album secured the band their first chart positions at #18 in Germany, #6 on the US Hard Music Album charts, #9 on the US Top New Artist Albums charts and recently returned to #1 on the NACC Heavy chart. 

The four women of NERVOSA haven’t stopped to catch their breath, delivering their next thrasher, “Genocidal Command”, featuring Schmier (DESTRUCTION) along with a powerful official lyric video. The track perks ears with Diva Satanica’s vocal eloquence, accented by the outstanding range of Schmier whilst mirroring a rousing thrash metal manifest.

Enter a thrashing world of destruction and be a part of the next generation of NERVOSA!

Watch the official lyric video for “Genocidal Command” HERE:

Order the new album, Perpetual Chaos, NOW!

UDO: “We will Definitely Play Some Accept Songs On The Upcoming USA & Canadian Tour”

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Former Accept singer Udo Dirkschneider appeared on Canada’s The Metal Voice live on March 1 2021 to discuss his new live album ‘Live in Bulgaria 2020’ on AFM Records.

Udo also talked about working on a new U.D.O. studio album, playing Accept songs live again and working with former Accept bassist Peter Baltes.

Tell us about the making of the new live album
” We had to rehearse before the show as everyone lived in another country.  So we came together in Germany and started. We also did a photo session for the upcoming U.D.O. studio album so just in case to make sure we have everything. Then we flew to Bulgaria. Everything was well prepared, hotels were clean, restaurants were clean and everything was perfect. The only thing we were not allowed to do during the show was to have fans in the front of the stage. When we went on stage the fans were singing and shouting so loud, there were over 2500 people there. There was so much emotion for us and the fans. This show will remain a long time in our minds as something special. I think when you hear it on the CD and watch the DVD you will know what I mean. What is also important for me is that there are no overdubs, this was live, we did nothing in the studio afterwards. We had a great sound engineer and Stefan Kaufmann did a great job on the DVD. “

Tell if you will be playing Accept songs in the future live
“In the beginning I said with U.D.O. I won’t play any Accept songs but for this concert (Bulgaria) the promoter was really begging. He said is it possible to play Accept songs? I said ok  in the end  we did five songs, we did the classic stuff. It’s the same with the tour in America.  The promoter in America said I heard you don’t play any Accept songs with U.D.O. He said you can’t do a tour of America and Canada without Ball to the Wall. People want to hear that. I said I have no problem playing Balls to the Wall and two other Accept songs. I can now definitely say on our upcoming US and Canadian tour (2022) we will definitely be playing some Accept songs.”

Tell us about the New U.D.O. Studio album
‘It’s already done, it’s completely  done just little things left. In the end I can say on the special edition there will be 16 songs with straightforward metal songs. My son got more involved in the songwriting and the new two guys were also very much involved in writing. End of summer it is coming out. There is also a lot of stuff we learned from making the orchestra album harmony wise, vocal wise that we put into this album but it’s still heavy.”