GENTLE SAVAGE: Band Members & Cartoonist React On New ’Honey Bunny -the Rock’n Roll Transformation’ Analog Animation Music Video

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On November 27th, Finnish Rockers GENTLE SAVAGE, formed in 2013, unleashed their new analog animation music video of an adventure in the Underworld, ‘Honey Bunny -the Rock’n Roll transformation’. The band has released two reaction videos, where the band members Jay & Tornado and the cartoonist Jyrki Heikkinen give their reaction while watching the fully edited video for the first time. Watch below.

Watch the full ‘Honey Bunny -the Rock’n Roll transformation’ video here:

‘Honey Bunny – The Rock’n Roll Transformation’ video was made in collaboration with cartoon artist Jyrki Heikkinen and photographer Ilari Kallinen. The story was created by Tornado Bearstone and Jyrki Heikkinen alongside the Gentle Savage’s guitarist Tim O’Shore.

What happens when you combine hand painted art, rock music and digital art?

You get more than the total of the three. Something that reaches higher and gives the end product, in this case the analog video, a wider palette of ways to implicate meanings and transmit emotions.

Team behind Gentle Savage’s new video are the musicians, a graphic artist and a photographer. With love for the comic books and inspired by good old stories like Alice in Wonderland, Kalevala and Osiris Myth, they came up with a story of a human like creature who ends up on a trip to the Underworld. It’s obvious, that it is the adventure of his life. Transformated and after finding the love of his life, Mr. Bunny decides to stay in the Underworld. No turning back!

Lead vocalist Tornado says: “I find a very clear analogy in the story right to my own life. Without any further explanations the upper most feeling is that now we’ve created something special. We wish all the viewers a good adventure hoping it puts a smile on your faces. Never give up on your dreams, go for the adventure!”

“Break the boundaries, find your own way!”

Check out more videos and subscribe GENTLE SAVAGE’s new youtube channel hyperurl.co/GentleSavageYouTube.

Photo by Timo Soasepp

Gentle Savage’s debut album, ‘Midnight Waylay’ is coming out in February 2021. It’s a way of describing an ambush at midnight, or going to a rock show; you never know what’s going to happen out there.

Midnight Waylay depicts a ‘taking it easy in the daytime, turning into a beast at night’ kind of lifestyle. Just like a hunter strikes from the shadows, ruthless and silent, these songs can without warning rock your world.

As a concept the album Midnight Waylay is best appreciated when served whole, but each song has its own character and works well independently. Find your own adventure, let yourself loose!”

“It is all about the songs. And their internal message. That’s the basic philosophy behind Gentle Savage.”

Also watch the videos for the first two singles:
‘Run Run Poor Boy’ – https://youtu.be/_TJ3BfgOz6k
‘Karelian Magic’ – https://youtu.be/osEmTdkQCps

GENTLE SAVAGE are:
Tornado Bearstone, songwriter, vocals and guitar
Jay B, drums and backing vocals
Vance Bead, bass and backing vocals
Tim O`Shore, guitar and backing vocals
Theo van Boom, keyboards and backing vocals

’Treat yourself and let our magic in. We’ll take care of the rest’.

Band promo photo by Timo Soasepp
Single coverarts by Vin Valentino

More information at
https://www.facebook.com/Gentlesavagerockband
http://gentlesavagerockband.com
https://www.instagram.com/gentlesavageofficial

THE HU Cover METALLICA’s “Sad But True”

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Better Noise Music recording artists, The HU have debuted  their ‘hunnu rock’ cover of Metallica’s “Sad But True”, along with a music video.   The track is a unique take on the beloved classic that has over 142 Million streams on Spotify alone.

LISTEN TO “SAD BUT TRUE” HERE https://thehu.ffm.to/sadbuttrue

The HU’s distinct style allows listeners to hear this song in a completely new way. The band added traditional Mongolian instrumentation along with their signature style of throat singing and swapped out “Sad But True”’s English lyrics for their native language, Mongolian. The same distorted guitar melody from the original song helps drive the song forward, but the originality and musical prowess of The HU’s distinguishing sound makes this track stand out on its own.

With this cover, The Hu also launches THE BEST OF BETTER NOISE MUSIC: 15 YEARS OF ROCK series that runs throughout the label’s 15th year in business – 2021.  The compilation features exciting new versions of songs from their diverse rock catalog. The HU will kick off this campaign, as the band embodies all the label’s hopes for the future of rock – diversity, expert musicianship, passionate performance and clever creative collaboration. 

Excited about the release of the new song, singer and Morin Khuur (horsehead fiddle) player Galbadrakh Tsendbaatar aka “Gala” says, “Like millions of people around the world, Metallica has been a huge influence and inspiration for us as music fans and musicians. We admire their 40 years of relentless touring and the timeless, unique music they have created. It is a great honor to show them our respect and gratitude by recording a version of ‘Sad But True’ in our language and in the style of The Hu.”

Though they’ve raked in well over 100 million views on their YouTube videos and tens of millions more on Spotify, The Hu continues to find new ways of reaching new audiences. From their new cover song, to being on the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order video game and soundtrack, their original sound has carved out a genre that is all their own.  Radio audiences took the band’s 2 singles in 2020 (“Yuve Yuve Yu” featuring Danny Case of From Ashes To New and “Wolf Totem” featuring Jacoby Shaddix) into the Top 5 at the Active Rock format.

Earlier in 2020, The HU released the deluxe version of their 2019 album The Gereg. The Gereg debuted at #1 on the World Album Charts and Top New Artist Albums,  Top 5 Globally in US, Canada, UK and more (Rock Music Albums) and Top 10 Current albums in US, Canada, Australia among other territories.  In addition, they released the documentary film, THE HU: ROAD TO THE GEREGon Youtube which looks back at the making of their debut album, along with behind the scenes footage from their worldwide tours, video shoots, and more.

The band is involved in the film THE RETALIATORS, a high-octane horror-thriller, starring Michael Lombardi (FX’s Rescue Me), Marc Menchaca (Ozark, The Outsider) and Joseph Gatt (Dumbo) with special guest appearances by some of rock music’s biggest names. THE HU‘s Jaya plays a small part in the movie and the band contributed their hit track ‘Wolf Totem’ featuring Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach) to the soundtrack.

UNDER THE INFLUENCE Release New Single ‘Propaganda Leaks (Acoustic)’

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Following up from their recent single Body Parts that delivered an intense, thrashy hardcore brand of punk, UNDER THE INFLUENCE wind it right back with an acoustic version of their 2019 track Propaganda Leaks which is out now via Riot Records.

“Propaganda Leaksacoustic version, is a heartfelt track about losing life or love due to struggling with society and its many downfalls. It was originally the single from our previous album Exchange My Brain. But this acoustic version is the brain-child of our fearless drummer Dan Southern aka (chicken wing) sometimes referred to as “the wing commander. He come up with the concept of this while experimenting with this as an acoustic track. Although this track couldn’t have been done without the help of a very talented friend Billy Demos on piano and guest vocals. This acoustic version showcases some raw emotion with a softer touch.” – UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Stream/buy Propaganda Leaks (Acoustic) HERE

ABOUT UNDER THE INFLUENCENineteen years ago in a garage in Dapto (South of Sydney, Australia) three high school friends with a passion for punk music and surfing, formed the band Under the Influence. UTI played as a 3 piece around the local music scene with original member Shane Kinerson (Kino) doing main vocals and drumming. On bass was Luke Malone (Moey) and on lead guitar was former member Glen Robinson. In 2009 after several line-up changes, Chris Curci joined on bass and Moey jumped on lead guitar. UTI continued playing this line up for the next few years and recorded the album Wasted Youth.

With solid feedback from Wasted Youth, Kino decided to step up his singing game and handed over the drum roll (pun intended) to Daniel Southern (Chicken Wing). Going through UTI’s discography you can hear the focus on improving the music and their growth as a band, starting from street punk influences, to heavy punk hardcore. If you have seen or heard under the influence with this high energy combination you will know they are dedicated to the music, nothing is held back and it is raw and intense.

UTI released their killer debut album in June 2019 on Riot Records Exchange My Brain with their first single Propaganda Leaks gaining critical acclaim across Australia and Europe. Now new music is on its way in late 2020.

SOULS OF DIOTIMA Unveil Lyric Video For First Single ‘The Black Mask’, New Album “Janas” Out January 29th

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Italian female fronted metal band SOULS OF DIOTIMA will release their fourth studio album, titled “Janas”, on January 29th 2021 via Diotima Records/Rockshots Records.

Today the four-piece band unveils the lyric video for the first single ‘The Black Mask’.

STREAM/PURCHASE THE SINGLE HERE: https://spoti.fi/2JuI94Y / https://apple.co/3g5BJp5

Commenting on the song the founder member, lyricist and drummer Giorgio Pinna explains: “The album’s opening track is perhaps one of the most incisive songs, and immediately defines the record. ‘The Black Mask’ is about a well-known figure in Sardinia, the Mamuthones, a creature with a black mask who dresses in fur with heavy cowbells on its back. Together with twelve other similar creatures, it jumps rhythmically, sounding its bells to warn of its passage. This characteristic dance, often perceived as a little macabre, is reproduced in several parts of the song. The Mamuthones still perform today during pagan festivals and events in Sardinia. It’s a fascinating figure, somewhere between the devilish and the sacred, a man who dons a costume to become half human and half animal. The sound of their passing has been etched into our minds since our childhood”.

“Janas” was recorded, mixed and mastered by Oscar Nilsson at Crehate Studios in Mölndal (Sweden). The album “Janas” is a concept, the second chapter of a journey that began with the previous album, “The Sorceress Reveals – Atlantis”. “Janas” tells the stories and legends of band’s land, Sardinia. Their island is full of wonderful mythological tales and characters, of esoteric stories that are often macabre, but which portray a truly fascinating historical and cultural journey.

“We have a shared interest in the history and culture of the peoples of the sea, of the Mediterranean, and we are one of them. Much of Western history is rooted in the tales of the peoples of the sea, skilled conquerors who crossed the seas to conquer new lands or to defend their own. But there is more. Within Sardinia there are places that often remain undiscovered. Far from the more accessible touristic locations, these places are steeped in stories both true and fictitious, which we were often told during our childhood, and which probably formed the basis of our personality and the way we see the world. In brief, ‘Janas’ talks about these stories, about us, and about the Earth we have been walking on since we were born”, enthuses Pinna.

“Janas” pre-orders are available now at https://bit.ly/JanasCD. Pre-save, listen and download on all digital platforms: https://backl.ink/143387047

“Janas” track list:
1. The Black Mask
2. Sleep Demon
3. The Princess Of Navarra
4. Janas
5. The Dark Lady
6. Ichnos Superhero
7. My Roots
8. Maty
9. Mediterranean Lane
10. Sherden

SOULS OF DIOTIMA is a band with a unique style, featuring recognizable elements of traditional, progressive and symphonic metal, as well as unconventional elements, woven together musically in a powerfully expressive new way. Their style recalls Mediterranean atmospheres and traditions, and you can call it “Mediterranean Metal”.

RAGE IN MY EYES Confirmed For Roadie Crew Online Festival, Drummer Francis Cassol Release Drum Cover For RUSH’s “Tom Sawyer”

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Brazilian heavy metallers RAGE IN MY EYES are confirmed to play at the 9th edition of Roadie Crew Online Festival, taking place on December 11th. The event will be featured exclusively on Roadie Crew’s Youtube Channel, here: http://www.youtube.com/roadiecrewmagtv. Alongside RAGE IN MY EYES, at the festival will perform Korzus, Overdose, Chakal, Avalon, Flageladör, Terra Prima, Clawn, Losna, Zênite, Crystal Lake, Brightstorm, Behavior, Dinnamarque, Evil Politicians and Mother Trouble Get more information at https://www.facebook.com/events/140389684181485/.

Furthermore the band’s drummer Francis Cassol has posted online his drum cover video for RUSH’s “Tom Sawyer”, watch it here:

Francis commented on the choice of ′′Tom Sawyer”: ′′Rush is one of my favorite bands and Neil Peart is one of my top three influences on drums! You are greatly missed, Teacher! Hope you enjoy my ‘Tom Sawyer’ cover!”.

In case you missed…
Also check out Francis Cassol’ drum cover videos:
AMON AMARTH’s ‘Fafner’s Gold’: https://youtu.be/PZ9Tv9adC0A
VAN HALEN’s ‘Jump’: https://youtu.be/SRSvCJW1gQg

Children of Bodom drum covers:
‘In your Face’ – https://youtu.be/RxvgYJBYh1Q
‘Are you dead yet?’ – https://youtu.be/UFLXay0gJAg
‘Sixpounder’ – https://youtu.be/993FdzopiYs

Earlier this Summer, RAGE IN MY EYES released the lyric video, created with fan photos/footage, for an unreleased song “I Don’t Want to Say Goodbye”, as a tribute in honor of the late vocalist, ANDRE MATOS. Now the tribute is available on digital platforms. Watch the lyric video “I Don’t Want to Say Goodbye” here: https://youtu.be/ozatlPc-66k or stream it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5DbuESXnyaiHiR90Ek5skb

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RAGE IN MY EYES are blending heavy/prog metal with elements of milonga (a music genre from southern Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina), the band presents a never-heard metal before.

RAGE IN MY EYES is a heavy metal band from Brazil. For 17 years the band went under the name SCELERATA, that had a huge history in the Brazilian heavy metal scenario. The band had three albums released worldwide, including the acclaimed album “The Sniper”, feat. guest appearances from Paul DiAnno (former Iron Maiden) and Andi Deris (Helloween). Scelerata was also Paul DiAnno’s official Brazilian backing band from 2009 to 2014, playing 50+ shows with this heavy metal icon. On October 9th, 2019, RAGE IN MY EYES joined IRON MAIDEN in Porto Alegre, Brazil, at Gremio Stadium. With this huge background, the musicians are now aiming for the future.

RAGE IN MY EYES’ latest album, entitled “Ice Cell”, is available on all digital platforms. The album was recorded between 2017 and 2018 in the cities of Los Angeles (USA) and Porto Alegre (Brazil) and was produced by Magnus Wichmann at Magneto Studio (Brazil) and Daufembach Studio (USA). It was mixed and mastered in Los Angeles by the renowned Brazilian producer Adair Daufembach. The cover was designed by Tiago Masseti, who has worked with Hibria, Luis Kalil and Daydream XI. According to the band, the graphic art seeks to show the mascot Sage in a darker mood: “We wanted to present a more realistic Sage, with a strong expression and at the same time that seemed marked by life; we brought him closer to us.”

Listen to “Ice Cell” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2BtduBVMyoLJYIMf6LhfH8

Buy “Ice Cell” via eBay
Italy – https://www.ebay.com/itm/352983076979
Canada – https://www.ebay.com/itm/352977764497
USA – https://www.ebay.com/itm/352977761561
Spain – https://www.ebay.es/itm/352982836938
France – https://www.ebay.fr/itm/352982836646
Germany – https://www.ebay.de/itm/352977773964
UK – https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rage-My-Eyes-Ice-Cell-CD-2019-/352992221881

Also watch:
ENGENHEIROS DO HAWAII cover “A Perigo/In Danger” – https://youtu.be/izPJmCk4I58
′′Hole in the Shell” backstage documentary supporting IRON MAIDEN – https://youtu.be/qUAd5CRGUpY
“Death Sleepers” video – https://youtu.be/5kbZRYxlJwE

More information at
BAND: https://www.facebook.com/RageInMyEyes | https://rageinmyeyes.com
MANAGEMENT: https://alphaomega-management.com | https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAlphaOmegaManagement

Alberto Rigoni’s NATURAL BORN MACHINE – Feat. PINK CREAM 69 Singer David Readman – Reveal “Human” Album Trailer

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NATURAL BORN MACHINE is a new international melodic heavy rock band founded in 2019 by bassist & composer Alberto Rigoni (solo, BAD As, Vivaldi Metal Project, etc.) – feat. PINK CREAM 69 singer David Readman, guitarist Alessio Lex Tricarico (BAD AS) and drummer Denis “Denzy” Novello (Ardityon). Just recently the band announced their debut album “Human” is set to be released by Pride & Joy Music on February 19th, 2021.

Today they reveal the first album trailer, stream it here:

Pre-order your CD at http://naturalbornmachine.bandcamp.com

The album was recorded and mixed at AR Studio in Treviso, Italy and mixed and mastered by Alberto Rigoni. A lyric video for the track “New Future” and a full video for “Moonchild” will be released upfront to the album; both tracks will be available as singles and instant grats as well. The artwork was designed by Andreas Ballnus (Disorderly Design).

More information will be revealed soon, stay tuned!

Check out the snippet video of the band’s stunning singer David Readman Pink Cream 69) recording vocals for the song “Moonchild”.
Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/naturalbornmachine/videos/1688186051347751

NATURAL BORN MACHINE line-up:
Vocals: David Readman (Pink Cream 69)
Guitars: Alessio Lex Tricarico (BAD As)
Bass: Alberto Rigoni Music (solo, BAD As, Vivaldi Metal Project, The Italians, Bassists Alliance Project)
Drums: Denis Novello (Ardityon)

More information will be revealed soon, stay tuned!

More information at https://www.facebook.com/naturalbornmachine – http://www.naturalbornmachine.com

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More on Alberto Rigoni:

He is an Italian bass player and composer, internationally known for his career as a solo artist and as a member of the metal band BAD AS, The Italians, Lady & THE BASS, co-producer of the Vivaldi Metal Project and ex member progressive rock band TwinSpirits (no more active). His solo albums, released worldwide between 2008 and 2019): Something Different, Rebirth, Three Wise Monkeys, Overloaded, Bassorama, Duality and EvoRevolution, Prog Injection, floating between progressive rock metal and fusion, also featured by legendary musicians such as Kevin Moore (ex Dream Theater), Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree, King Crimson), Göran Edman (ex Yngwie Malmsteen), Michael Manring, Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats, Paul Gilbert) and many others.

Alberto has also recorded for several international artists such as Italian pop singer Alexia and is now playing bass for Canadian rock singer and songwriter Kim Bingham (Nelly Furtado) and The Italians, sharing stages with artists such as Alan Parsons, Suzanne Vega, Jørn Lande, Paul Gilbert and others.

More information at:
BAND: https://www.badas.rocks | http://www.albertorigoni.net
MANAGEMENT: https://alphaomega-management.com | https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAlphaOmegaManagement