Israeli SUBTERRANEAN MASQUERADE Premiere “Ascend” Music Video

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Israeli progressive metal outfit SUBTERRANEAN MASQUERADE have unleashed a new single and music video –  “Ascend,” through Sensory Records, USA. 

View SUBTERRANEAN MASQUERADE’s “Ascend” HERE.

While their new LP for Sensory Records is finalized for Spring release, SUBTERRANEAN MASQUERADE presents “Ascend,” through a lively video captured on the band’s European tour with Orphaned Land before the global pandemic halted performances.

With the new video’s premiere, the band’s founding guitarist Tomer Pink notes, “It is with an utmost excitement, to finally share with the world ‘Ascend,’ the first single from our album Mountain Fever, our most diverse album yet. We think there’s something for everyone here. Turn off the lights and let’s dance!”

Offers the band’s new vocalist Vidi Dolev, “We’ve been working on this one for quite a while and thanks to COVID-19 we have been waiting even longer to release it. We played ‘Ascend’ live on our latest European tour. We filmed the song throughout the shows and were astonished by how well it was accepted. We dedicate this one to our friends and followers; you might find yourself in this video! A last memory from the live concerts before the world had stopped. Ascend is about the good things that make you feel bad and the bad things that make you feel better. Enjoy.”

Find exclusive new merch for the single HERE.

Full details on SUBTERRANEAN MASQUERADE‘s Mountain Fever LP will be issued in the weeks ahead and will see release this Spring.

Mountain Fever will be SUBTERRANEAN MASQUERADE‘s their first release for new label home, US-based Sensory Records. Their fourth LP, and sixth overall release, Mountain Fever was recorded between Golan Heights to Fascination Street Studio (engineered by David Castillo) and mixed by Jens Bogren (Leprous, Katatonia, Opeth). Here, SUBTERRANEAN MASQUERADE continues pushing the balance between pioneering experimentalism to their own take on modern pop culture and its manifestation in the Middle East. Revealing an album composed of African and Balkan brass sections, Arabic violins, extended vocal techniques, and several special guest appearances, the band explores radio friendly hooks that emerge out of heavy riffs and polychromatic arrangements.

BAD TOUCH Reschedule “Better Late Than Never” Tour, With Special Guests PISTON, To November And December 2021

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Due to the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, BAD TOUCH have rescheduled their Nationwide April 2021 UK Tour to November & December 2021. Special guests on all shows except Leo’s Red Lion are PISTON.

Tickets that were purchased for previous dates will still be valid for the rescheduled shows. All tickets are now available from www.badtouchrocks.co.uk/gigs-tours.

“While we are sorry to move the tour dates a third time, the health and safety of our fans is important to us,” says Bad Touch’s frontman Stevie Westwood. “We are looking forward to seeing all of you on one of the new dates and to rock out together once again.”

The 15-date tour includes their hometown Norwich (Nov 17), Newcastle (Nov 19), Glasgow (Nov 20), Southampton (Dec 1) and London (Dec 2), plus many more dates.

Bad Touch will perform songs from their critically acclaimed current studio album “Kiss The Sky”, as well as songs from their vast catalogue. Known for having a reputation as one of the UK’s hardest working bands, Bad Touch are looking forward to performing live for their UK fans in November and December.

Rescheduled tour dates are

Norwich, The Waterfront Studio – Wednesday 17th November 2021
Newcastle, The Cluny – Friday 19th November 2021
Glasgow, King Tut’s – Saturday 20th November 2021
Dundee, Beat Generator Live! – Sunday 21st November 2021
Manchester, The Bread Shed – Monday 22nd November 2021
Nottingham, The Bodega – Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Wolverhampton, KK’s Steel Mill – Wednesday 24th November 2021
Leeds, The Key Club – Friday 26th November 2021
Buckley, The Tivoli – Saturday 27th November 2021
Newport, The Patriot – Sunday 28th November 2021
Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach – Monday 29th November 2021
Exeter, The Cavern – Tuesday 30th November April 2021
Southampton, The Joiners – Wednesday 1st December 2021
London, O2 Academy Islington 2 – Thursday 2nd December 2021
Gravesend, The Red Lion – Saturday 4th December 2021 *Excludes PISTON

DAEMONIA NYMPHE To Release Forthcoming “Witches Lullaby” EP In March

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DAEMONIA NYMPHE’s music for the Shakespearean play ‘Macbeth’ composed in 2016 for the National Theatre of Northern Greece, certainly goes beyond the rest of their works, however their own particular style is still evident throughout the album.

One of the compositions that stood out is “Witches’ Lullaby” which, in this new project, serves as an inspiration and a starting point for collaborations with female vocal artists from around the world with whom the band shares the same artistic vision.

Japanese Hatis Noit, Spanish Priscilla Hernandez, British Victoria Couperand Rey Yusuf improvise on the same melody creating an artistic piece that captures their unique interpretation of “Witches’ Lullaby”.

Evi Stergiou, member of DAEMONIA NYMPHE also participates in the project with her own version. Spyros Giasafakis produces the whole work.

Daemonia Nymphe “Witches’ Lullaby” EP 2021 preview:

Based on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGdL86qVco8

The EP will be released on all digital platform in March 2021 including:
Bandcamp – https://daemonianymphe.bandcamp.com/
Spotify – open.spotify.com/artist/6C27P7GFMsRv9rvnVTXwR9
Apple Music – iTunes – itunes.apple.com/us/artist/daemonia-nymphe/id168525954

More information aat https://www.facebook.com/DaemoniaNympheOfficial

Metal Against Coronavirus Project – Feat. SURVIVAL IS SUICIDE – Single ‘On the Edge of Consciousness’ Out Now

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The new single ‘On the Edge of Consciousness‘ of the International ‘Metal Against Coronavirus Project‘ – feat. Experimental death metal combo SURVIVAL IS SUICIDE – is out now! Alongside SURVIVAL IS SUICIDE, the single is featured by the members of Terrorizer, Foscor, Exctinction/ Phthisis and Soziedad Alkoholika.

Stream and buy the single here: https://metalagainstcoronavirus.bandcamp.com/releases

Metal Against Coronavirus stated:
“Metal Against Coronavirus presents a new display of brutality to raise funds for the fight against the pandemic. Musicians from TERRORIZER, SOZIEDAD ALKOHOLIKA, FOSCOR and SURVIVAL IS SUICIDE team up for “’On The Edge Of Consciousness’, the new single from Metal Against Coronavirus.
This track is composed by the brothers Epojè and Zaratozom from Survival Is Suicide and with the lyrics and voice of the great Sam Molina from Terrorizer. ‘On The Edge Of Consciousness’ is a collaboration between two continents with Falke, Foscor guitar, Isaac González on keyboards ( Survival Is Suicide), Andoni Bassman from Exctinction and Phthisis – Bilbao on bass and Alfred Berengena’s on drums (Soziedad Alkoholika ).
The mix and the master have also been masterfully done by Alfred Berengena at his own Your Sound Recording Studio, while the famous Matt Cavotta (Autopsy (Official), Magic: The Gathering) has produced the artwork. To top it all off, the lyric video has been created by Gabriel Alcón ‘Falke’ from Visualnoisebarcelona.
Make your small contribution to the cause by purchasing ‘On The Edge Of Consciousness’ at our official Bandcamp https://metalagainstcoronavirus.bandcamp.com/releases.“

Sam Molina – Vocals (Terrorizer)
Falke – Guitars (Foscor)
Isaac Gonzalez – Keyboards (Survival Is Suicide)
Andoni Bassman – Bass (Exctinction/ Phthisis – Bilbao)
Alfred Berengena – Drums (Soziedad Alkoholika)

Music by Epojè & Zaratozom of Survival Is Suicide
Lyrics by Sam Molina (Terrorizer)
Mixed and Mastered by Alfred Berengena from Your Sound Recording Studio
Artwork by Matt Cavotta

#metalagainstcoronavirus

Metal against coronavirus is a creative project that calls for the participation of the entire international metal community to raise funds for the fight against coronavirus. More information at https://www.facebook.com/metalagainstcoronavirus

There is nothing usual about SURVIVAL IS SUICIDE’s experimental extreme metal. Seven years after their first album, “…Just Like Spiders Eat Flies” (2011), the Catalan duo breaks the mold again thanks to their own brand of spatial and twisted death metal, a very personal 90’s like proposal which can be described as a mix of MORBID ANGEL and PESTILENCE with the avant-garde symphonic black by ARCTURUS or LIMBONIC ART. On paper it might look weird, but in the hands of Epojè (drums) and Zaratozom (bass, bass synth, voices), it all flows wonderfully thanks to progressive smashers such as ‘Beauty Of A Stoned Machine’ or ‘Complication’. If, when listening to ‘Chrysalis’, you feel like you’re immersed in Blade Runner’s cyberpunk universe, do not freak out, VANGELIS and movie soundtracks are also amongst their sources of inspiration. And all of that of course without a single guitar to be heard! After playing in the main cities of Spain, as well as participating in festivals such as the Bilbao Deathfest and the Kanya Fest, the band is ready to make the leap to Europe and beyond.

SURVIVAL IS SUICIDE’s second album “Retrovolution” (released April the 6th, 2018) gained lots of excellent reviews in Spanish and International media. Their particular brand of experimental death metal really strikes a chord with any metalhead seeking new experiences. The drummer Epojè, one of the two brothers who form this duo, avails of an impressive technique and a great reputation in his country. Being a student of his friend Pete Sandoval, of Morbid Angel and Terrorizer, is definitely one of the reasons behind his abilities at the drums.

Watch/Stream:
– Demon (official video): https://youtu.be/FwrDZw-MKf0
– Retrovolution (drum playthrough): https://youtu.be/0VNXD6mbzvg
– Complication (single track): https://youtu.be/MW1o-khSetU

More information at:
BAND: http://www.facebook.com/SurvivalisSuicide | https://survivalissuicide.bandcamp.com

GENTLE SAVAGE Forced To Postpone Debut Album ‘Midnight Waylay’ Release Date

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GENTLE SAVAGE, due to the current Covid pandemic are forced to postpone their debut album ‘Midnight Waylay‘ release to later this Spring. The album was scheduled to come out at the end of February.

Lead vocalist Tornado stated:
“Due to this current COVID pandemic we are forced to postpone our album release. This decision is based on various effects that the COVID pandemic has brought to us.

There’s also been some health issues in our production crew, so we haven’t been able to keep up with the deadlines and the quality work we are used to.

However, the intriguing cover art is ready and we believe the songs and the stories represent beautifully the album name ‘Midnight Waylay’. The album contains nine songs with five previously unreleased songs.
We are excited to get this ‘baby’ out later this spring and we are thankful for your patience and understanding in this situation.
The new album release date will be revealed soon.”

Earlier Tornado revealed, that “Midnight Waylay depicts a ‘taking it easy in the daytime, turning into a beast at night’ kind of lifestyle. Just like a hunter strikes from the shadows, ruthless and silent, these songs can without warning rock your world. As a concept the album Midnight Waylay is best appreciated when served whole, but each song has its own character and works well independently. Find your own adventure, let yourself loose!”

Just recently, GENTLE SAVAGE released a lyric video for their latest single ‘YNAMW (You Never Ask Me Why)’, taken from the band’s upcoming debut album ‘Midnight Waylay’. Watch the video here:

or stream on Spotify and all major streaming services, here: https://smarturl.it/GS_YNAMW_2020

Lead vocalist Tornado on video:
“YNAMW ( You Never ask Me Why) lyric video was designed to boost the story without stealing any attention from the music. It continues the comic book theme Gentle Savage started with the Honey Bunny animation video. The making of the graphic world of YNAMW was inspired by guns, vampires and cowboys and the video builds up mostly on the lyrics. Sometimes simplicity is all that is needed.
Video was animated by Tornados cousin Kristian K XP.”

Also watch the videos for the previous singles:
‘Honey Bunny -the Rock’n Roll transformation’ – https://youtu.be/CsBGKvzZKko
‘Run Run Poor Boy’ – https://youtu.be/_TJ3BfgOz6k
‘Karelian Magic’ – https://youtu.be/osEmTdkQCps

“It is all about the songs. And their internal message. That’s the basic philosophy behind Gentle Savage.”

Subscribe to GENTLE SAVAGE’s new youtube channel hyperurl.co/GentleSavageYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSe-yyD7_XB5cFE37yYBtaw

GENTLE SAVAGE are:
Tornado Bearstone, songwriter, vocals and guitar
Jay B, drums and backing vocals
Vance Bead, bass and backing vocals
Tim O`Shore, guitar and backing vocals
Theo van Boom, keyboards and backing vocals

’Treat yourself and let our magic in. We’ll take care of the rest’.

Band promo photo by Timo Soasepp
Single coverarts by Vin Valentino

More information at
https://www.facebook.com/Gentlesavagerockband
http://gentlesavagerockband.com
https://www.instagram.com/gentlesavageofficial

SUPERLYNX Reveal Details, Video And New Single From Upcoming Album

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Dark Essence Records have announced that the 16th April has been set for the release of “Electric Temple”, the third full-length album from SUPERLYNX, the Norwegian trio known for its distinctive, genre-defying sound that combines  doom, psychedelic and meditative atmospheres with heaviness and droning rock.

As a taste of things to come, the label has today released both a single, and a video, of the title track. The single is available to download or stream on a number of services at this location.

Whilst the video, by Joan Pope / Temple ov Saturn, can be seen below.

For SUPERLYNX’s lineup of Pia Isaksen on  Bass and Vocals,  Daniel Bakken on  Guitars and Ole Teigen on Drums, piano, keys and vocals, “Electric Temple” is both a continuation on from  their previous album “New Moon” and a further development of moods not previously explored by the band.  Poignantly, “Electric Temple” also bears a deeply felt  mark left by the tragic death of a close family member. 

According to the band, the title of the album is a reference to Jimi Hendrix´ way of looking at music. As they explain:

Our music and lyrics are as always very personal to us and refer to what we go through.  Life, music, nature and inspiration is a general focus.  We always want to push ourselves and explore deeper, wider and further and we feel this album shows our effort in that respect.

As Hendrix said “We call our music ‘electric church music”. Because it’s like a religion to us.” And that is much like how we feel about ours. In music we find so much of what people seek in temples, religions or other spiritual forms – strength to endure trials, peace of mind, ecstasy, safety, hope, community, joy, transcendence etc. In the process of writing our third album this truth only become clearer to us. Music is our temple.

As to the actual technical aspects of the album SUPERLYNX  went to describe how fortunate they were that producer Marc Urselli got in touch with the band wanting to work on the album with them:

He happens to be a multiple Grammy Award win­ning producer who has done sound for Nick Cave, Mike Patton, Lou Reed, Keith Rich­ards, The Black Crowes and countless more.  He also has a project with Lee Ranaldo & Jim Jarmusch, has played in a trio with Stephen O´Malley and has a project with people like Steve von Till, Matt Pike, Lori S, Dave Chandler and more.

But these credits were not what was important to us though.  It was rather the fact that his sound was so in line with what we ourselves hoped to get out of this. Marc ended up mixing the album and we are really happy about how he has enhanced our sound.

The same goes for Fridtjof Lindeman of Strype Audio, who mastered “Electric Temple” as he did for our previous two albums.  He is always a pleasure to work with and does excellent work every time.  

Recorded and produced by Ole Teigen in his studio Crowtown Recordings, and with album artwork by Pia Isaksen and band photo by Carl Eek, track listing for “Electric Temple” is as follows:

1. Rising Flame
2. Electric Temple
3. Apocalypse
4. Moonbather
5. Sonic Sacrament
6. Returning Light
7. Laws of Nature
8. Then you Move
9. Siren Sing
10. May

“Electric Temple” will be available in CD,  Digital and Vinyl formats, and can be pre-ordered from the following:
 
Bandcamp:  https://superlynx.bandcamp.com/album/electric-temple
Webshop:  https://darkessencerecords.no/shop/
US Webshop: https://darkessence.aisamerch.com/