EPICA Release Music Video For Third Single ‘Rivers’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 22, 2021
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Dutch symphonic metal giants EPICA recently announced the release of their new album “Omega”, out on February 26th 2021 via Nuclear Blast. “Omega” is the band’s first studio album in five years. Today, the band release a music video for their mesmerizing third single, the ballad ‘Rivers’.

Get the single digitally, here: http://nblast.de/Epica-OmegaDSP

“Our third single has arrived! ‘Rivers’ symbolizes the calmness and at the same time the uncertainty in life, the ebb and flow. The calm water represents peace, and a strong river stream means that you have to face challenges and swim against the tide of life”, comments Simone Simons.

Pre-order the album in the format of your choice, here: http://nblast.de/Epica-Omega 
PreSave: http://nblast.de/EpicaOmegaPreSave

The upcoming Epic Apocalypse Tour featuring Dutch Symphonic titans EPICA and Finnish Cello masters APOCALYPTICA and support from prog metallers WHEEL has been postponed to beginning of 2022 due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. The tour will kick off on 6th January 2022 in Leipzig and the bands will perform all over Europe. 

LIVE DATES:
03.06.2021 TR Istanbul – Kucukciftlik Park
04–05.06.2021 RO Bucharest – Maximum Rock Festival
02.07.2021 NL Dokkum – Dokk’em Open Air
03.07.2021 IT Verona – Rock The Castle
14–16.07.2021 AT Leoben – Area 53
15–16.07.2021 DE Balingen – Bang Your Head
22–24.07.2021 FIN Laukaa – John Smith Rock Festival
05–07.08.2021 ES Villena – Leyendas del Rock
12–15.08.2021 BE Kortrijk – Alcatraz

»The Epic Apocalypse Tour 2022«
w/ APOCALYPTICA, WHEEL
06.01.2022 DE Leipzig – Haus Auensee
07.01.2022 DE Berlin – Columbiahalle
08.01.2022 PL Gdansk – B90
09.01.2022 PL Warsaw – Progresja
11.01.2022 AT Vienna – Gasometer
12.01.2022 CZ Brno – Hala vodova
13.01.2022 HU Budapest – Barba Negra
15.01.2022 DE Munich – Tonhalle
16.01.2022 I Milan – Fabrique
17.01.2022 CH Lausanne – Metropole
18.01.2022 CH Zurich – Komplex
20.01.2022 DE Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
21.01.2022 DE Ludwigsburg – MHP Arena
22.01.2022 LUX Luxembourg – Den Atelier
23.01.2022 DE Hannover – Capitol
25.02.2022 FIN Helsinki – IceHall
27.02.2022 NO Oslo – Sentrum
28.02.2022 SE Stockholm – Berns
02.03.2022 DK Copenhagen – Amager Bio
03.03.2022 DE Hamburg – Docks
04.03.2022 NL Amsterdam – AFAS Live
05.03.2022 DE Cologne – Carlswerk Victoria
07.03.2022 BE Brussel – Ancienne Belgique
08.03.2022 UK Nottingham – Rock City
09.03.2022 UK Glasgow – O2 Academy
10.03.2022 UK Manchester – Academy
12.03.2022 UK Bristol – O2 Academy
13.03.2022 UK London – Roundhouse
14.03.2022 F Paris – Zenith
15.03.2022 F Toulouse – Bikini
17.03.2022 ES Barcelona – Razzmatazz 1
18.03.2022 ES Murcia – Gamma
19.03.2022 ES Madrid – La Riviera
20.03.2022 P Lisbon – Coliseum

»An evening with EPICA« – Latin America
16.12.2021 CL Santiago – Teatro Caupolican
18.12.2021 EC Quito, – El Teleferico
19.12.2021 PE Lima – Centro de Convenciones Barranco

Tickets and VIP upgrades for all shows are available from http://www.epica.nl/tour

More about “Omega”:
‘Abyss Of Time’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://youtu.be/sTbk3SfUq9Q
‘Abyss Of Time’ Drum Playthrough: https://youtu.be/Ht0qeqUMIaQ
‘Abyss O’ Time’ (acoustic): https://youtu.be/tpy-KdtLsZY
‘Freedom – The Wolves Within’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://youtu.be/nWNdykQY6yQ

Trailer #1: https://youtu.be/4vTTCzpo1qc

Studio Vlog #1: https://youtu.be/JQECj9jbQ_U
Studio Vlog #2: https://youtu.be/P8tbDNzOLSQ 
Studio Vlog #3: https://youtu.be/CpUpIlelrv8
Studio Vlog #4: https://youtu.be/GMgMWthA-ps
Studio Vlog #5: https://youtu.be/ccjqVvaMTD4
Studio Vlog #6: https://youtu.be/NHy_ht95dO4
Studio Vlog #7: https://youtu.be/yX0tZD5YptQ
Studio Vlog #8: https://youtu.be/d1BYKO4w4g8
Studio Vlog #9: https://youtu.be/whLMYkwyM04
Studio Vlog #10: https://youtu.be/S-COWzMYgjo
Studio Vlog #11: https://youtu.be/X-OaN9xEscc

THERION Release Single And Music Video “Tuonela”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 22, 2021
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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!

THERION‘s new album Leviathan can be bought or streamed here: http://nblast.de/Therion-Leviathan

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.”

Here’s the video for the last THERION single “Die Wellen der Zeit”: https://youtu.be/ESR1Fe5XfpU
The lyric video for the single “Leviathan” can still be watched here: https://youtu.be/t1h0pdsC6wQ

DARK SARAH Release Live Video For “Melancholia”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 22, 2021
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[photo credit: Marko Simonen]

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.”

Get your copy of Grim HERE!

HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY Debut New Single “I’m All About The Dusk” Via Pro-Shot Drum Playthrough By KRIMH

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 22, 2021
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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):

AOP Records (EU-Shop) https://shop.aoprecords.de
AOP Records (US-Shop) https://www.indiemerchstore.com/b/aop-records

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

In case you missed the band’s previous singles, check out the latest songs here:
‘I, Pallbearer’: https://youtu.be/MMMZdDoDKcg
‘Sing For The Damage We’ve Done’ (feat. Neige Of Alcest): https://youtu.be/zuN_bewAxvI
‘And Oceans Between Us’: https://youtu.be/iKjINpBTmmM

Listen to their previous albums here on Spotify:
“Arson” (2018)
“III: Trauma” (2016)
Aokigahara (2014)
Harakiri For The Sky (2012)

DEAD LORD: Tune In For “Surrender” Release Show

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 22, 2021
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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

For those who can’t wait, check out the video clips released for “Surrender”:
“Evil Always Wins”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEO2PLeQOfo
“Letter from Allen St.”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_3qpJx42ts
“Distance Over Time”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eus13KPy47E

“Surrender” is available in various formats and can be ordered here: https://deadlordofficial.lnk.to/surrenderID

ANGELUS APATRIDA Release New Single & Lyric Video For “The Age Of Disinformation”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 22, 2021
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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 have previously released the following singles for their new album:
“Bleed The Crown”: https://youtu.be/l3ebfRQwqOc
“Indoctrinate”: https://youtu.be/cCReKPDMubs

“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)

The album’s pre-order is available here: https://angelusapatrida.lnk.to/AngelusApatridaPR

ANGELUS APATRIDA live:
03.06.2021 Viveiro (Spain) – Resurrection Fest
06.06.2021 Montagny (France) – Lions Metal Fest
03.07.2021 Barcelona (Spain) – Barcelona Rock Fest
15.07.2021 Balingen (Germany) – Bang Your Head
16.07.2021 Gavle (Sweden) – Gefle Metal Festival
07.08.2021 Osterholz-Scharmbeck (Germany) – Burning Q
18-21.08.2021 Dinkelsbühl (Germany) – Summer Breeze
19-22.08.2021 Saint-Noff (France) – Motocultor
04.09.2021 Málaga (Spain) – Guarrock
18.09.2021 Vieux Boucau Landes (France) – After Dark

And even more dates to be announced soon…