DESTRUCTION Stream Live Show On New Years Day

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Teutonic thrash metal legends DESTRUCTION are ready give the year 2020 one final, well-deserved kick in the butt with their event “THRASH INTO 2021 – The Ultimate Live Stream Attack”! The live stream of the show at Z7 in Pratteln, Switzerland, will be broadcasted worldwide on New Year’s Day via MANDOLIN.

DESTRUCTION – THRASH INTO 2021
January 1st, 2021 – 8.00pm CET
(2.00pm EST/11am PST in the US)

Tickets for the event as well as more infos are available NOW here:
https://boxoffice.mandolin.com/collections/destruction-thrash-into-2021

Ticket buyers around the globe will be able to watch the show on demand for 48h after its end!

Here’s what DESTRUCTION front man SCHMIER has to say:

“We are excited to announce, that our MANDOLIN streaming ticket is on sale now. Also MERCH FACTORY has two exclusive event shirts and a merch bundle ready for you. We are all new to this. At the moment an event like this is the only thing that can keep the flame burning, that gives us hope, keeps us busy and entertained and can hopefully help us to survive this crisis that paralyzed our industry and profession. 

The show itself will be filmed at the Z7, the Swiss premier concert temple in Pratteln. We will deliver you an “over the top” concert, a once in a life time event, with extra length, special setlist, some surprises and the full headliner production with top notch picture and sound quality!

THANK YOU for being a part of this. Your support is the key for any of our future projects, we really appreciate to have such loyal fans all over the world! Hopefully see you all in the near future in person at a real live concert again, cause we all know nothing can beat the tension, the energy, the power and the experience of an attended live gig! UNITED WE STAND!!!

Enjoy the event and stay healthy and sane!”

SIRENIA To Release New Album “Riddles, Ruins & Revelations” On February 12th

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Founded back in 2001 and after being active as a top-notch offering in the genre for almost 20 years, SIRENIA serve a new, exquisite pearl of symphonic metal: The four-piece around mastermind Morten Veland releases its tenth studio album, Riddles, Ruins & Revelations, on February 12, 2021 via Napalm Records!

On this magical output, the French-Norwegian quartet combines a heavy symphonic sound with modern influences, which their most recent record, Arcane Astral Aeons (2018), is proof of. This time, SIRENIA offer an exciting new twist to their songs, spicing them with electronic vibes, but never losing sight of their musical core. Riddles, Ruins & Revelations was produced, mixed and mastered by Morten Veland himself – which marks his first time doing so.

Today, the band has unleashed a bewitching new music video for the first single “Addiction No. 1”. As the album opener, it immediately showcases the direction SIRENIA are aiming in with their new epos, and is a prime example of how modern melodies chime together with classic symphonic instrumentation. Electronic vibes merge with harsh riffing, while the catchy chorus draws the listener straight into the unique symphonic world of the four-piece, all topped with the outstanding vocals of Emmanuelle Zoldan.

Morten Veland about “Addiction No. 1”:
“This is our first single taken from the upcoming album. Musically I feel that this song really shows a modernised and new side of SIRENIA. I find the song very catchy, but heavy at the same time. Furthermore we have given the electronic elements a bigger role in this song. We hope you’ll enjoy it!”

Watch the official video for “Addiction No. 1” HERE:

With Riddles, Ruins & Revelations, SIRENIA, around mastermind, bandleader, multi-instrumentalist, composer, songwriter and producer Morten Veland, remains as true to their album title word-play as they do to their dedication to symphonic soundscapes, drawing the listener into a pounding narrative about the darkest aspects of life. All eleven songs accumulate step by step to an integral sound artwork, where the versatile mezzo soprano voice of singer Emmanuelle Zoldan always shines in high-profile. In addition, there are many enchanting, instrumental surprises lurking on the way that absolutely need to be discovered.

“We Come To Ruins” offers a contrast of harshness to the more modern-orientated songs on the record, like “The Timeless Waning”, and skillfully portrays the multi-faceted nature of the band. On “Downwards Spiral”, Emmanuelle is supported by the remarkable voice of longtime friend Joakim Næss on clean vocals, who has joined the symphonic metal outfit on previous releases. SIRENIA’s tenth full-length ends with a cover of Desireless` 1986 hit “Voyage Voyage”, where the unit again impressively combines symphonic sounds with electronic atmosphere, which doesn’t count only for this final epos, but for Riddles, Ruins & Revelations as a whole.

Morten Veland on the album:
“Riddles, Ruins & Revelations is SIRENIA‘s tenth studio album. The album is very diverse, as a SIRENIA album should be. There’s a lot of material that shows the band from a new side, and there is lots of material that is to be expected from the band musically. All in all the album will take the listeners through a journey that will cover both familiar and unexplored musical landscapes. We hope that you will enjoy the journey.”

Pre-Order Riddles, Ruins & Revelations HERE

Riddles, Ruins & Revelations tracklist:
1. Addiction No. 1
2. Towards An Early Grave
3. Into Infinity
4. Passing Seasons
5. We Come To Ruins
6. Downwards Spiral
7. Beneath The Midnight Sun
8. The Timeless Waning
9. December Snow
10. This Curse Of Mine
11. Voyage Voyage

ANGELES Unleash New Song ‘Run’ From ‘Hell On High Heels’

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Platinum selling legendary LA rockers ANGELES‘ founder Dale George Lytle has unleashed a new song for streaming ‘Run’ full of rock’n roll attitude. The song is taken from the band’s latest effort ‘Hell On High Heels’, which was released on July 3rd 2020, via Dark Star Records/Sony/Universal!

Stream ‘Run’ here:

Just recently was released the new video for the acclaimed radio hit ‘Celebrate’, in case you missed it, watch it here: https://youtu.be/DRC9R0povcw

The band is currently working on a new album, scheduled for Spring 2021 release. Furthermore the band reveals that a new single will be unleashed in early 2021.

The band stated:
“We’re totally thrilled to announce that we’re currently working on our next album, which also will be a debut with our new drummer Chris Cato! The album is set to be released in Spring 2021. We’ll reveal more details as the recordings will start, so stay tuned! Besides this, our new single will be unleashed in early 2021, giving you a first taste of our upcoming album!”

ANGELES’ next confirmed shows in 2021, so far are:

January 30th 2021 – Denver Colorado @Venue
April 18th 2021 – Party In The Parking Lot @Rainbow Bar and Grill

Also check out the band’s latest single ‘Start Living’, which was exclusively premiered via Bravewords. Stream the single here: https://youtu.be/7BwfCCtv2s0

ANGELES latest album ‘Hell On High Heels’ is available via retailers worldwide, at Walmart, Best Buy, Target and Amazon, and on Digital at Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, Google Play and More! Hell on High Heels is also available as a Full Length Vinyl LP, and two songs from the album will be featured in the 10 year anniversary re-release of the movie HELLWEEK Directed by Eddie Lengyel.

Furthermore listen to the new radio ad as heard on Klos 95.5 FM: https://youtu.be/Mi8OS9lFm14

‘Hell On High Heels’ tracklisting:

  1. Hell On High Heels – Lytle/Collins – 4:43
  2. Celebrate – Lytle/Collins – 3:37
  3. Heal The Wounds – Lytle/Collins – 3:52
  4. Apocalypse – Lytle/Collins – 4:24
  5. Start Living – Lytle/Collins – 2:58
  6. Rolling Like Thunder – Lytle/Collins – 3:56
  7. Run – Lytle/Collins – 3:06
  8. Holly Fenton – Merrit/James – 3:22

Buy ‘Hell On High Heels’:
THE VINYL LP (USA) – THE CD (USA) – THE CD (WORLDWIDE) – THE CD FROM WALMART – TO STREAM OR DOWNLOAD THE ALBUM

Also check out
Live footage for ‘Hell on High Heels’: https://youtu.be/34YxYc-hjnE
‘Celebrate’ video – https://youtu.be/rxQD6sw_xAM
‘Heal The Wounds’ video – https://youtu.be/obj5LX53Ehw
‘Hell On High Heels’ promo video – https://youtu.be/moqE7el7drs
‘Rolling Like Thunder’ special edition – https://youtu.be/GMSQh42Nid8

‘Hell On High Heels’ Album Features: Dale Lytle, Louis Collins, Cal Shelton and Danny Basulto.

Music recorded at Clear Lake Recording Studios N. Hollywood CA – Ara Sarkisian.
Vocals recorded at MT Studios Burbank CA – Matt Thorne.
Produced by Dale Lytle and Matt Thorne
Mixed and mastered by Matt Thorne
Front cover by Jeffrey A. Swanson
Back cover by Connie Lytle
Graphic Design by Monarch Digital Design

More information at:
BAND: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelesBand | https://darkstarrecords.net/artists/angeles/
LABEL: http://www.darkstarrecords.com

EINHERJER To Release New Album ‘North Star’ On February 26th

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Viking Metal pioneers EINHERJER will release their eighth studio album, North Star, on February 26, proving their status as the pioneers of blending Nordic Black Metal and Folk Metal genres to pure Norse Heavy Metal once again. On North Star, the band around singer / guitarist / bassist Frode Glesnes and drummer / keyboarder Gerhard Storesund adds more modern, mass-appealing facets while staying true to their roots.

The album marks the band’s return to Napalm Records after 25 years, and the release of their legendary Dragons Of The North album (1996), which will be re-released as a re-mastered version on February 26 as well. The Norwegian metal outfit remains musically true to themselves and reinforces their exceptional position.
 
Stomping drums and gloomy guitar chords paired with ice-cold vocals guide the way to the first single taken off North Star – “Stars” draws the listener into the icy, dark world of EINHERJER!

EINHERJER on “Stars”:
“’Stars’ have many meanings. The night sky is vast and can be overwhelming. Throughout history man has turned to the stars to find answers to all kinds of questions. “Stars” takes you on a musical journey in classic EINHERJER style. A timeless journey. Without borders. Limited only by your own imagination. And as usual, no bullshit! Just proper Norse Heavy Metal!”

Watch the official video for “Stars“ HERE:

North Star was recorded in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic at the in-house Studio Borealis, owned by founding member and mastermind Frode Glesnes. The raw production ties in seamlessly with its predecessor Norrøne Spor and makes North Star probably the most powerful EINHERJER album to date! North Star is EINHERJER‘s musical mission towards something bigger – the search for guidance by the North Star in a constantly changing world that is searching for stability. 
 
EINHERJER on North Star:
”North Star is our 8th full length album, and follows in the (Norse) tracks of Norrøne Spor. The North Star is a symbol with numerous meanings. It can be guidance, or it can be a personal mission. Something to reach for. It’s the Anchor of the Northern Sky. We need something steady in this rapidly shifting world we live in. The North Star album is us reaching for something greater. Developing ourselves through a musical journey in classic Einherjer style – no bullshit, just proper Norse Heavy Metal!”

Pre-Order your copy of North Star NOW!

Tracklist North Star:
1. The Blood And The Iron
2. Stars
3. West Coast Groove
4. Ascension
5. Higher Fire
6. Echoes In Blood
7. Listen To The Graves
8. Chasing The Serpent

EINHERJER to Re-Release their groundbreaking debut album Dragons Of The North in the year of its 25th anniversary in a re-mastered version.
The seminal work of pioneering Viking Metal masters EINHERJER has stood the test of time and has a legacy that continues to this day. The 1996 classic album Dragons Of The North has paved the genres path for years to come and will now be re-released after its initial release on Napalm Records 25 Years ago!

Pre-Order Dragons Of The North HERE

Tracklist Dragons Of The North:
1. Dragons of the North
2. Dreamstorm
3. Forever Empire
4. Conquerer
5. Fimbul Winter
6. Storms of the Elder
7. Slaget ved Hafrsfjord
8. Ballad of the Swords

LÜT Release New Single “Bangkok Nonstop”

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Norwegian punks LÜT release new single titled “Bangkok Nonstop”! Listen to the single here. LÜT will release their sophomore album titled “Mersmak” (Eng. Taste For More) on February 12th! Pre-order the album here: https://orcd.co/mersmaklut

LÜT’s debut album received praise by Metallica’s very own Lars Ulrich, a nomination for “New Band of the Year” by Norwegian Grammys, and the Norwegian Radio Award Show “P3 Gull. With their live performances full of explosive energy, showing that they won’t take any prisoners, LÜT have rocked the stages of major European festivals like Summer Breeze Open Air, Reeperbahn, Øya, and Tons Of Rock.

Their music is uplifting, high on energy, mosh- and dance friendly and in-your-face. Imagine the indie-pop fun of Paramore gone wild. The experimental alt-rock sound of Foals gone pop. Both mashed up with these mesmerizing post-punk vibes of Editors and the shrieking vocals of Kvelertak, accompanied by the fellow Norwegian’s incredibly raw punk rock energy. All these aspects culminate in the sound that LÜT.  With  «Mersmak»,LÜT delivers the very best of modern alternative rock, born out of passion and infinite energy!

As the band comments the single: “The idea of Bangkok NonStop emerged when visualising chaos, big crowds, lights and screens. Very similar to the life in megacities around the world today. The song questions how and why we share tremendous amounts of personal data and information like it’s no big deal. We are no exception, but as we state in the song: “Have had enough, like everyone else, we all do the same without face to face interactions.” What happened to human contact? – (We nailed the content of this song a bit too good when writing it a year ago). We would love to stay positive and say it’s going to get better with the years, but we honestly do not think this is the case. “On the same network, in the same town, log on to your life and start over”.

GAEREA Announce ‘Limbo’ On Cassette And Release Live Performance

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Cathartic black metal outfit GAEREA are now releasing a brand new live performance video for the tracks ‘Null’ and ‘Glare’, which are taken from the band’s recently released album ‘Limbo’. Watch the video via the official Season of Mist YouTube channel HERE.

The video is a celebration to the cassette version of ‘Limbo’, which is now available for pre-order HERE.

GAEREA comment: “2020 was not by all means the year we were expecting to. From all the touring schedule being moved or even canceled to all the mental stress involved with releasing a new album during lockdown. Still, this was our best year to date, having reached new heights with such a prolific and soul breaking record as Limbo. Selling out all physical items within hours, receiving your messages from all over the world on how this record transcended into something else within your inner thoughts and helped you through the hardest of times is by far way more important than any tour we could ever do. With that being said, take this video as one of our last moves with Limbo. We locked ourselves down at the massive Arda Recorders Studio in our home city to deliver you the most organic feel Limbo could ever have. We surrounded ourselves with the right people, the right studio and the right production. Listen to Null and Glare like you probably have never experienced them before and most probably never will again. Let this Rotten world decide that for ourselves. Together with this live performance we are also releasing LIMBO for the first time on Cassette format. Pre-orders are up NOW and as always, we are down to the last ones. Thank you for understanding this record. Thank you for letting yourself drown with with as much as I personally did. We are all Gaerea. “Let your ripped out chest rot in the sky.“

GAEREA recently announced they will hit the road throughout Europe with HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY and SCHAMMASCH in January/February 2022. A full list of confirmed dates can be found below. The band will be playing in support of their recently release album ‘Limbo’, wich can be heared in full HERE.

GAEREA 
+Harakiri For The Sky +Schammasch
27 Jan 22 Warsaw (PL) Hydrozagadka
28 Jan 22 Prague (CZ) Nova Chmelnice
29 Jan 22 Erfurt (DE) From Hell
30 Jan 22 Dresden (DE) Chemiefabrik
31 Jan 22 Kassel (DE) Goldgrube
01 Feb 22 Mörlenbach (DE) Live Music Hall
02 Feb 22 Essen (DE) Turock
03 Feb 22 Kortrijk (BE) De Kreun
04 Feb 22 Arnhem  (NL) Willemeen
05 Feb 22 Leiden (NL) Gebr de Nobel
06 Feb 22 Trier (DE) Mergener Hof
07 Feb 22 Paris (FR) Backstage
08 Feb 22 Toulouse (FR) Le Rex
09 Feb 22 Barcelona (ES) Sala Boveda
10 Feb 22 Martigny (CH) Les Caves Du Manoir
11 Feb 22 Wetzikon (CH) Hall of Fame
12 Feb 22 Regensburg (DE) Airport Eventhalle Obertraubling
13 Feb 22 Salzburg (AT) Rockhouse

GAEREA
03 Mar 21 Helsinki (FI) On the Rocks
04 Mar 21 Tallinn (EE) Sveta Baar
05 Mar 21 St. Petersburg (RU) Zoccolo 2.0
06 Mar 21 Moscow (RU) Rock House
29 Apr 21 Barroselas (PT) SWR Barroselas Metalfest (Exact date TBA)
23 Jul 21 Zarnovica (SK) Gothoom open air fest (Exact date TBA)
31 Jul 21 Steenwijk (NL) Stonehenge Festival
18 Aug 21 Borre (NO) Midgardsblot (Exact date TBA)

The cover artwork for ‘Limbo’ was created by the talented Eliran Kantor.

Track-list
1. To Ain (11:15) (HERE)
2. Null (6:01) (HERE)
3. Glare (7:16)
4. Conspiranoia (9:15) (HERE)
5. Urge (4:50)
6. Mare (13:11)
Total playing time: 51:48