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
MOTHER OF ALL are set to release their album, ‘Age of Solipsist’ – featuring legendary Steve Di Giorgio Official – SDG (Testaement, ex: Death, Sadus) – on April 23rd via Black Lion Records.
The melodeath unit’s debut is mixed and mastered by Hannes Grossmann / Mordor Sounds (Hate Eternalm Alkaloid, ex: Obscura, Necrophagist) and adorned with cover artwork of acclaimed Seempieces – The Art of Travis Smith (Opeth, Nevermore, A7X, King Diamond).
Mother of All’s architect Martin Haumann is an in-demand, highly prolific Danish musician who has performed across the world as the drummer of Myrkur.
‘Age of Solipsist’ comes on CD (digipak) and digital formats. Stay tuned for more info, singles, and pre-orders.
‘Age of Solipsist’ tracklisting:
Autumn
We Don’t Agree
Curators Of Our World Scope
Age Of The Solipsist
At The Edge Of A Dream
Blood Still Owed
Feel The Pain
Check-out the teaser here:
‘Age of Solipsist’ is performed by
Martin Haumann – vocals, drums and percussion Steve Di Giorgio – bass Frederik Jensen – guitars
Additional vocals on ”Feel The Pain” by Clausvicious Balling Rhythm guitar on ”Feel The Pain” by Martin Haumann
Please Note, STEVE DI GIORGIO is available for studio sessions as well as session bassist for tours. For further information, please contact tarjaalphaomega@gmail.com.
The fretless guru, STEVE DI GIORGIO doesn’t need any longer introductions, as he is widely renowned as a pioneer on the fretless bass in heavy metal music, being the bassist of TESTAMENT, DEATH and SADUS, among others. Within his genre, STEVE DI GIORGIO is respected for his playing skills, versatility and incredible technique. He has more than 40 studio album recordings and over 20 years of touring the world.
Legendary Norwegian outfit TROLLFEST is back, ready to deliver their energizing and K.A.O.S-infused sound to the masses! TROLLFEST are set to release their new dual-themed EP, Happy Heroes (out March 19, 2021 via Napalm Records), proving themselves as masters of K.A.O.S and madness more than ever before (with a wee sense of humor to boot).
As a first glimpse of what can be expected, the Norwegian Balkan Metal outfit have released their cover of Bobby McFerrin’s universally loved hit song “Don’t Worry Be Happy”. TROLLFEST give the classic tune a unique twist, making for a truly insane and chaotic reimagining unlike you’ve ever heard before! Along with the single, TROLLFEST have released a music video in which the band literally goes mental – providing only a taste of what’s to come on Happy Heroes!
Watch the Music Video for “Don’t Worry Be Happy”HERE:
Four vivid songs on Happy Heroes deliver a vast variety of spectacular musical romps, made evident by the catchy original title track “Happy Heroes”, wherein TROLLFEST tells the story of evil, self-righteous troll superheroes whom you should probably not call if you’re in need of help. The EP then presents three re-energized cover songs – Balkan and folk metal re-imaginings of the world-famous “Happy” by Pharrell Williams, quite possibly the cheeriest song known to man, the newly released “Don’t Worry Be Happy”, by Bobby McFerrin, as well as the Aqua hit “Cartoon Heroes”.
Each revitalized track keeps its original catchiness and will have you humming in K.A.O.S!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
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