AVON Unleash Video for New Single ‘Super Furry Antidote’

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Desert rock veterans AVON are back, and they’re bringing a piece of history with them. The band has just dropped the video for their new single, “Super Furry Antidote”, ahead of their eagerly awaited third studio album, “Black On Sunshine”, which hits shelves on April 17 via Go Down Records.

“This song echoes James’ early days in California, when ‘Black On Sunshine’ was indeed a band, and this track was one of its standards. It was first recorded in the UK with Portishead’s Geoff Barrow on drums at his studio in 2003. Until now, the song never saw a release, however the track stands the test of time and has found a new home with Avon,” the band says.

AVON’s lineup reads like a desert rock dream team. On drums, Alfredo Hernández – renowned for his work with Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age, and Yawning Man – provides his signature groove and desert-born power. Frontman James Childs brings decades of experience from British rock outfit Airbus, collaborations with Geoff Barrow and “Philthy Animal” Taylor, and even an Emmy-nominated theme for Disney’s “Kick Buttowski”. Anchoring the low end, bassist Charles Pasarell channels the deep Palm Springs desert vibe that shapes AVON’s unmistakable sound.

Following the success of “Mad Marco” (2016) and “Dave’s Dungeon” (2018), “Black On Sunshine” continues the band’s tradition of tight, dynamic songwriting that merges melodic depth with unrestrained energy. Rooted in the Californian desert yet fearlessly exploring new sonic terrain, the album blends psychedelic rock textures, driving grooves, and pure desert-born energy.

Tracklist:
01. Black On Sunshine
02. Awkwardness 
03. Spacebar
04. Never In A Million Years
05. Bandits
06. Ninteen Bruises
07. Super Furry Antidote 
08. Doorway
09. Strangest Love
10. Oblivion

To celebrate the release, AVON will tour Europe this spring with a string of live shows across the UK, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy: 

April 24 UK – Kicker, Portishead
April 25 UK – Frog & Fiddle, Cheltenham
April 28 BE – tba, Brussels
April 29 DE – Friday, Heidenheim
April 30 CH – Horst Klub, Kreuzlingen
May 01 IT – Velvet Corazon, Cervia (RA)
May 02 IT – HPS Fest, Bologna
May 03 IT – Damage Inc, S.Giovanni Lupatoto (VR)
May 04 IT – Altroquando, Zero Branco (TV)
May 05 IT – Legend Club, Milano
May 06 CH – Burning Sound Lab, La Chaux-de-Fonds
May 07 DE – Rockjungfer, Arnstadt
May 08 DE – Molle, Hildberghausen
May 09 BE – Café De Stam, Paal

“Black On Sunshine” will be available via Go Down Records on April 17. Pre-orders are open at THIS LOCATION

Line-up:
Alfredo Hernández | drums
James Childs | vocals & guitar
June Kato | bass

For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/Avonband
http://www.avondesertrock.com/
https://www.godownrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/GoDownRecords/
https://www.instagram.com/godownrecords/

IRON SAVIOR Celebrate Release of New Album “Awesome Anthems Of The Galaxy” with Official Video for ‘Maniac’

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Hamburg-based power metal veterans IRON SAVIOR return today with their brand-new album “Awesome Anthems Of The Galaxy”, out now via PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. With this release, the band led by Piet Sielck transforms iconic ’80s hits into powerful, melodic metal anthems, blending nostalgia with the unmistakable IRON SAVIOR sound.

The album is receiving strong praise: Rock Magazine writes it’s “surprisingly packed with strong hit potential!”, while Break Out Magazine confirms: “Damn powerful anthems, brilliantly executed by IRON SAVIOR!”. Stormbringer adds: “‘Awesome Anthems Of The Galaxy’ is an album that proves one thing: nostalgia can sound pretty damn heavy when you run it through the IRON SAVIOR engine!”

To celebrate the release, the band have also premiered a brand-new music video for their thunderous cover version of the Michael Sembello classic “Maniac”. The track perfectly showcases IRON SAVIOR’s ability to turn catchy pop structures into driving heavy metal, combining pulsating synth melodies with razor-sharp guitar riffs and a soaring, instantly memorable chorus. The result is an energetic reimagining that stays true to the spirit of the original while delivering a much heavier punch.

After reigniting their cosmic engines with “Machine World – Reforged” in 2025, IRON SAVIOR embark on their boldest mission yet. With “Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy”, IRON SAVIOR tap into the heart of ’80s pop culture, combining nostalgia, passion and the band’s trademark precision and fire, proving that the past can shine brighter than ever when reforged in metal.

“After the huge success of the 2002 Condition Red bonus track “Crazy” (Seal), which was actually used in a HBO TV show, we have been asked by fans and medias almost constantly to do a complete cover tracks album,” Sielck recently said, and adds: “So… two decades later here we are!” quotes frontman Piet Sielck. “AWESOME ANTHEMS continues the transformation from pop-to-metal in Iron Savior style as started with Seal’’s “Crazy” and Eurythmics “Sweet Dreams. We are absolutely proud of the outcome, which never looses the original vibe of the tracks but yet is 100% Iron Savior. Just listen yourself.. I guarantee a lot of smiles while doing so!” 

From the electrifying rush of A-ha’s “Take On Me” and the thunderous drama of Phil Collins’ “Against All Odds” to the cinematic pulse of Jermaine Jackson & Pia Zadora’s “When The Rain Begins To Fall” and the adrenaline-fueled “Maniac”, IRON SAVIOR turn pop classics into heroic, melodic metal anthems. With “Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy”, IRON SAVIOR prove once more that great songs never age – they just get heavier!

Order the album now at: https://ironsavior.rpm.link/awesomeanthemsPR

Album Track Listing:

  1. Fame
  2. All I Need Is A Miracle
  3. When The Rain Begins To Fall
  4. Maniac
  5. Take On Me
  6. Relax
  7. What A Feeling
  8. Against All Odds
  9. Separate Ways
  10. Suburbia
  11. Here Comes The Rain Again
  12. She’s Like The Wind
  13. (I Just) Died In Your Arms Tonight
  14. Forever Young
  15. Since You Been Gone
  16. Call Me
  17. Catch Me I’m Falling

About IRON SAVIOR:

Forged in Hamburg’s metal heart, Iron Savior have been delivering their signature brand of powerful, melodic heavy metal for nearly three decades. Led by founder, vocalist, guitarist, and producer Piet Sielck, the band has become a cornerstone of the German power metal scene with their blend of high-octane riffs, anthemic choruses, and sci-fi storytelling.

For More Info Visit: Website | Facebook | Youtube 

JON ANDERSON AND THE BAND GEEKS Announce Shows in Poland & France

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JON ANDERSON AND THE BAND GEEKS announce the final 3 shows of their 2026 world tour. The new shows on sale today are October 8th in Poznan, Poland, at Sala Ziemi, October 10th in Zabrze, Poland, at Dom Muzyki I Tanca, and October 13th in Paris, France, at Bataclan. These follow the previously announced 22 U.S shows and the 13 UK/Sweden shows.

JON ANDERSON AND THE BAND GEEKS are currently in production of their second studio album following 2024’s ‘TRUE.’ In 2025, they released the live album ‘Perpetual Change.’

Dates for the 2026 Tour:

US Leg 1:
April 17 – Ridgefield, CT @ Ridgefield Playhouse
April 19 – Ridgefield, CT @ Ridgefield Playhouse
April 21 – Patchogue, NY @ Patchogue Theatre
April 23 – Red Bank, NJ @ Count Basie Theatre
April 26 – Rochester, NY @ Kodak Center Theater
April 28 – Hershey, PA @ Hershey Theater
April 30 – Landsdowne, PA @ Landsdowne Theater
May 02 – Landsdowne, PA @ Landsdowne Theater
May 05 – Troy, NY @ Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
May 07 – Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Theatre

US Leg 2:
June 23 – Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theater
June 25 – Anaheim, CA @ Grove of Anaheim
June 27 – Thousand Oaks, CA @ Fred Kavli Theater
June 30 – San Jose, CA @ San Jose Civic
July 3 – Monterey, CA @ Golden State Theater
July 5 – Napa, CA @ Meritage Resort and Spa
July 8 – Denver, CO @ Paramount Theater
July 11 – St. Louis, MO @ The Factory
July 15 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater and Ballroom
July 17 – St. Charles, IL @ Arcada Theater
July 19 – Des Plaines, IL @ Des Plaines Theater
July 22 – NYC @ Palladium Times Square

UK & Europe:
Sep 6 – Brighton @ Dome
Sep 8 – Portsmouth @ Guildhall
Sep 10 – Oxford @ New Theatre
Sep 13 – Nottingham @ Royal Concert Hall
Sep 15 – Birmingham @ Symphony Hall
Sep 17- Bath @ Forum
Sep 20 – London @ Palladium
Sep 22 – Liverpool @ Philharmonic
Sep 26 – Manchester @ Opera House
Sep 28 – Glasgow @ Royal Concert Hall
Oct 1 – Gateshead @ Glasshouse
Oct 3 – Stockholm @ Cirkus
Oct 5 – Malmö @ Slagthuset
Oct 8 – Poznan @ Sala Ziemi
Oct 10 – Zabrze @ Dom Muzyki I Tanca
Oct 13 – Paris @ Bataclan

For more information:
Jon Anderson’s official website HERE
Band Geek official website HERE

Norwegian Progressive Metal Pioneers RAM-ZET Release New Album “Sapien”, Out Now

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Norwegian progressive metal pioneers RAM-ZET release their highly anticipated new album “Sapien” today, out worldwide via ViciSolum Productions on double vinyl, CD, and digital.

After thirteen years of silence since their last full-length release, RAM-ZET formally release their return, reigniting the distinctive fusion of progressive and avant-garde metal that has defined their sound. What began as a spark of renewed inspiration has grown into a full-scale comeback for one of Norway’s most forward-thinking and unconventional metal acts.

Henning Ramseth about “Sapien”: “There has been a long break without new music from us, since we released ‘Freaks in Wonderland’ in 2012. There has never been a doubt in my mind that there was going to be a new album by Ram-Zet, but it has been somehow hard to keep track of the development in the music industry, and I really needed to find the right motivation to start the process. But in 2020, I decided to collect all ideas, and start the real job, writing all material for a new Ram-Zet album, and during the process, we started to rehearse again, and felt the old spirit come back to us.

The writing did not stop until 9 new songs were done, and the recording could take place. Still, it took some years to complete the album, because all members had other projects going on, and we needed to re-write our schedule. Also, Miriam (sfinx) got pregnant during the process (yes, it is her ‘real baby’ on our cover) and we also had to plan some of the recording around that.

Also, we have spent a lot more time on the arrangements of the songs but still recorded everything with a much more live in studio approach, which makes this album, in my ears, more organic, than ever before.

It is some kind of a cliche to say that ‘the new album is our best’ but I swear that this album really feels like a big step further for the band. All fans of Ram-Zet will recognize both our sound, and my songwriting, and I could not be prouder than I am over this album“.

Tracklist:

  1. Zerocane
  2. Cranium
  3. Sleepers
  4. Bozzadevil
  5. Peace25?
  6. As Worlds Collide
  7. Psychosis
  8. In The Mirror
  9. Catching Flies
  10. Hangmans Jazz

With “Sapien”, RAM-ZET deliver their trademark fusion of intensity, complexity, and atmosphere, infused with renewed focus, energy, and vision. The band’s next chapter begins now.

“Sapien” is available for purchase at THIS LOCATION

Line-up:
Henning Ramseth / Zet – Guitar, vocals
Miriam Renvåg / Sfinx – Vocals
Lars A Lien / Lanius – Bass
Ingvild Strønen Johannesen/ Sareeta – Violin
Kai Renton / Aazuu – Keyboards
Kent Frydenlund/ Küth – Drums

For more info visit:
https://www.ram-zet.com
https://www.instagram.com/ram.zet.official
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063773281541
https://www.vicisolum.com/
https://www.facebook.com/vicisolumproductions
https://www.instagram.com/vicisolum/
https://www.vicisolum.com/
https://www.facebook.com/vicisolumproductions
https://www.instagram.com/vicisolum/

MASTER MASSIVE Release First New Single & Lyric Video ‘Blood On The Floor’

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Swedish cult act MASTER MASSIVE will release a new studio album, called „White Shadows“, out on July 10th through Fireflash Records. The album is a pure and epic heavy metal gem, and unites traditional metal with progressive and doom elements.

MASTER MASSIVE release their first single & lyric video for the song „Blood On The Floor“.

„I wanted to make a really stomping mid-tempo song, and just thinking that thought made me play the first riff without hesitation. The image I worked from was a child lifting their gaze from play and looking out into the world. With each verse, the child grows older and begins to draw their own conclusions more and more. One of the best lyrics. The basic song itself has a fairly simple structure. It’s only at the solo that we start to go wild, with a death riff in 7/8 time. Really tricky harmonies, which made composing melodic solos quite challenging. But after many hours of effort, it turned out really well. Per-Mårten added a couple of important keyboard lines at the end of the solo. Masken’s understanding of the lyrics and his raw power bring so much energy“, comments lead guitar player Jan Strandh.

The sound of MASTER MASSIVE is unique. You can hear MERCYFUL FATE, but also CANDLEMASS and early FATES WARNING and QUEENSRYCHE. „I’ve listened a lot to those bands, especially Mercyful Fate („Melissa“ and „Don’t Break The Oath“), and later also Fates Warning („Awaken The Guardian“). Originally, I come from the symphonic rock tradition, with bands like Queen, Genesis, Jethro Tull, and Black Sabbath. My playing style comes exclusively from the guitarists in these bands“, adds Strandh.

There is a lot to discover in „White Shadows“. It is an album that is timeless, that needs full attention and will once in the future be named along with many classics. „We had big ambitions for the album. We decided that there shouldn’t be a single weak song or meaningless note. Even so, it surpassed our expectations. One of the feelings we wanted to capture in our sound was a natural groove, the kind you hear in older artists and in classical music. To achieve this, we chose to make a record entirely without a click track. Johan was the perfect drummer for the challenge, and once everyone who plays and sings on the album had added their parts, the result became far more fluid, alive, and dynamic than we could have imagined.“

MASTER MASSIVE are:
Tony Niva – lead vocals
Marcus ”Masken” Karlsson – lead vocals
Viktor Gustafsson – lead vocals
Jan Strandh – lead guitar and vocals
Max Warnby – bass guitar
Johan Hautajärvi – drums

MASTER MASSIVE online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermassiveband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastermassiveband/

MAMMON’S THRONE Release Performance Video for ‘Elixir’

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Australian death doom outfit Mammon’s Throne have recently released their third full length My Body to the Worms via Hammerheart Records.

The band are now releasing a new performance video for the heavy track ‘Elixir’ which is streaming via the Hammerheart Records YouTube channel. 

Mammon’s Throne comment on the track: “During the album writing process, we set out to have a no frills, in your face, pummeling track and thought it would be fun to include some influence from hardcore music by including a breakdown towards the end of the song. We jokingly referred to this new amalgamation as “Funeral-Slam”, a label which seems to be sticking.

“The theme of the lyrics came together very organically while jamming the riffs and they have definitely hooked people in when we have performed the track live, as we are frequently asked when the “Nosferatu” song is coming.

“‘Elixir’ was recorded to a live studio drum performance to capture the natural dynamics and tempo Mammon’s Throne is known for during our live shows. Amesh recorded and mixed the remainder of the track in his home studio, adding multiple guitar layers and heavy reverb to capture Nosferatu‘s foreboding presence in her castle, draining the life force of countless victims.

“Some say the multiple screeches and shrieks heard in the track were the 2 guitarists’ pickups haunted and possessed by the vampire herself. Special guest vocals provided by Count Louis Peter Meoackovic, Nosferatu‘s feline minion and production superintendent. See if you can figure out where he’s lurking in the song!“

After relentless gigging and the success of their 2020 debut album Forward Unto Flame, Mammon’s Throne have established themselves as a force to be reckoned within the Australian live music scene. They followed this up with an epic offering of extreme doom on their self-titled release in 2023. This album saw the band fully embrace the death-doom and black metal aspects of their sound and was met with great admiration by listeners and reviewers.

On the back of the strength of their live performances and respect within the local music community, the band have supported multiple international touring acts such as My Dying Bride, Pallbearer, Conan, Triumph of Death and Rotting Christ to name a few and have done a run of shows in Japan in 2024.

Mammon’s Throne have signed with Hammerheart Records to release their third album My Body to the Worms, which is due on the 13th of March 2026 and represents their most ambitious work to date. The band effortlessly weaves elements of death metal, black metal, doom metal and more to create an engrossing and narrative atmosphere with poignant and memorable lyrics, intricate guitar work and diverse vocal styles that are sure to keep listeners coming back time and time again.

Track-list:
1. Senseless Death
2. Clandestine Unholy Rites 
3. Elixir
4. Every Day More Sickened 
5. At the Threshold of Eternity 
6. An Angel’s Grace
7. Departed

Follow Mammon’s Throne
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