Today sees the release of THERION‘s 17th studio album Leviathan! The album was met with widespread praise and critical acclaim, and the Swedish Symphonic Metal forerunners are proud to celebrate its release day with yet another magnificent music video for the song “Tuonela“. You can expect demons, swordplay, fire, blood, drama & basically anything else that’s epic crammed into one video! Enjoy!
As a guest, former NIGHTWISH singer and bassist Marko Hietala lends his voice to the song.
THERION mastermind Christofer Johnsson comments:”Like everyone else I’m very sad and was also surprised to read that Marko is leaving Nightwish. But I understand the meaning of his reasons and there are many that are frustrated about the same things. But Marko has been active as a professional recording artist with various quality bands since the mid 80s, so I am absolutely sure we will see his return to the scene in time. He is simply too good to not be involved with music. But right now I hope he will take a good amount of time to just find himself and get the full energy and inspiration back on track.”
Join the prophetic aura of the blue orb and dive into the somber twilight of a cinematic metal ode: Finland’s DARK SARAH unveil a beautiful live version of “Melancholia”, taken from their astonishing fourth studio album, Grim. Released in July 2020, this beguiling new dimension, coalescing between crystal-clear vocals and propulsive hardness, draws you into the tempestuous maelstrom of their horror fantasy theme.
Following previously-unveiled live videos for “Aquarium” and “Iceheart”,“Melancholia” marks another highlight of DARK SARAH‘s album release show, where they played Grim in Helsinki back in August 2020. With this breathtaking performance the five-piece pulls its listener straight into another dimension while satiating the need for live experiences that are missed so much these days!
Watch the mythical live video for “Melancholia”NOW
Heidi’s vigorous, yet melancholic soprano-like voice suffuses the rough soundscapes and merges with an irresistible narrative. With the help of a blue orb, the protagonist of the song, Luna, gains the magical power to see her past, helping her to reflect all occurrences and unveil the truth of why her heart had been frozen.
Heidi Parviainen states: “‘Melancholia’ is a dark (and maybe the saddest) song on Grim, yet it is also very powerful. In my opinion, it also contains the most beautiful guitar solo of the album. ‘Melancholia’ is the name of a blue orb which provides magical powers to the protagonist Luna. In the song, Luna sees into her past through the orb and learns what has happened to her. She lives through her longings and loneliness once again.”
After months of isolation and anxiety, HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY‘s upcoming album “Mӕre” seems to be the soundtrack to our despair. Although the band is now forced to postpone the release to February 19th due to covid-related production delays, the Austrian pioneers of post black metal have now unveiled yet another video in support of their fifth studio chef-d’euvre: Renowned session drummer Kerim ‘Krimh’ Lechner (SepticFlesh, ex-Behemoth) delivers a spectacular pro-shot from the drum recording session of the band’snew song ‘I’m All About The Dusk’ that you can now watch here:
“Mӕre” is available for pre-order as 2-CD-mediabook, double LP in gatefold and limited boxsets (both CD and vinyl):
The first special vinyl editions at AOP Records, EMP & Napalm are already sold out, but a new white/red bicoloured version (limited to 199) is still available, so grab your copy here: https://bit.ly/2I5gmHi
To celebrate the release of their highly acclaimed album “Surrender”, Swedish premium rockers DEAD LORD recorded a live show at Studio Kapsylen which will be streamed on youtube on January 28th, 2021 (Thursday) at 8pm CET.
The show will be available as a free stream and can be seen HERE.
The full show will be available for a limited amount of time, so don’t miss it! See the trailer: https://youtu.be/VsEQ9xnqkrg
To heat up the engines, the band comments their release show as follows:
“Remember fun? What it felt like hear loud electric guitars, the crashing of the drums, or the rumble of the bass? Do you remember how good the beer tasted when it was accompanied by the sweet sound-sensation of rock and roll music?
Well, in these times, it can be hard to bring that feeling to mind, but luckily you have your favourite lads in Dead Lord to remind of all the good times. We’re glad to be able to share with ya’ll a little snippet of a fun night in Stockholm Rock City not that long ago.
Dead Lord live at Studio Kapsylen, featuring loud rock and roll, friends with real faces and beer. What more can you want?”
According to some of Germany’s most renowned rock media, “Surrender” was one of the best rock albums of 2020! Rock Hard – #1 in September Soundcheck – “Album of the month!” Deaf Forever – #1 in September Soundcheck – “Album of the month!” Metal Hammer – #6 in September Soundcheck
Spain’s leading Thrash Metallers ANGELUS APATRIDA are soon to release their 7th, self-titled album on February 5th, 2021 worldwide via Century Media Records.
Today, the band is presenting the new single “The Age Of Disinformation” in a lyric video created by Josep Caballero / RCV Visual Studio, which can be checked out here:
ANGELUS APATRIDA comment about the song as follows: “Back to the roots with “The Age Of Disinformation”, fresh and catchy old-school thrash metal song; musically it will bring you back to the golden age of the genre, technically is a galloping piece of gold with crazy solos, riffs and drumming, and those classic frenetic high-pitch insane vocals! Lyrically, well, the story tells itself, we are living the times where more information we have; it’s in our own pockets, in our smartphones, on internet… and ironically is the age where more misinformed we are, we are slaves to the fake news, the more information we have the less we verify or contrast. No doubt we are in front of one future classic AA song, a neck-breaking on every show, enjoy it!”
“Angelus Apatrida” (“/ˈan-je-lus – a-ˈpa-tri-da/”) was produced by the band, recorded with Juanan López in September/October at Baboon Records, in Albacete, Spain and then mixed and mastered by Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Overkill, Hatebreed, Municipal Waste, Shadows Fall) at Planet-Z in Wilbraham, MA, USA. The album features 10 songs, sounding more determined, versatile and ferocious than ever before, on the verge of the group’s 20th anniversary of existence.
“Angelus Apatrida” once again comes with artwork by GyulaHavancsák (Annihilator, Destruction, Stratovarius) and is available as limited CD Jewelcase in O-Card or as 180g. vinyl LP with the album on CD as bonus, on either black vinyl or in limited edition coloured runs (Creamy White vinyl: 100x copies from CM Webshop, Yellow vinyl: 200x copies from CM Distro and Red vinyl: 300x copies for Spain). And here is the album’s tracklisting:
“Angelus Apatrida” (46:37) tracklist: Indoctrinate (05:39) Bleed The Crown (04:26) The Age Of Disinformation (04:42) Rise Or Fall (03:36) Childhood’s End (03:49) Disposable Liberty (04:21) We Stand Alone (04:11) Through The Glass (05:41) Empire Of Shame (04:17) Into The Well (05:47)
SEETHING AKIRA have released their video for new single ‘Knock Off God‘, watch it below.
‘Knock Off God’ is a twisted aural assault, eveything you’d expect from Seething Akira, and more, and sees them kick off their campaign to a new album release later this year in fine style!
Check out the video here:
Innovators and outstanding performers, SEETHING AKIRA is an award winning UK band known for infusing rock, electronic dance music and drum and base with shredding metal guitars and commanding vocals. Winning such competitions as Bloodstock, Metal To the Masses, Breakout Festival selection by Sikth and Portsmouth Guide awards Best Band 2018, SEETHING AKIRA are truly unique in a world of copy culture.
Together with the voices of Kit DConrad & Charlie Bowes, SEETHING AKIRA have been tearing venues apart with their incredible, high energy live performance since 2012. With UK and EU tours under their belts, the band have put their stamp on festivals such as Victorious, Bloodstock, Camden Rocks, Techfest and Festival De Musique (Belgium) amongst others. Having remixed for electronic crossover legends such as Pig & Empiron and worked with Ex Prodigy Jim Davies, SEETHING AKIRA are set to become the future curators of Crossover music.
Founder member Charlie Bowes (Production/Vocals) is joined by Kit Conrad (Vocals), Stu Radcliffe (Drums) Richard Ellis Speaight (Bass) and Simon Williams (Guitar).
“They are a band that need to be seen to be believed, especially in the live environment, where they truly thrive, being in their element. It’s no surprise that they have already supported the likes of Skindred, Hacktivist and Don Broco.” – Dark Art Conspiracy
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