Virginia Beach alternative metal band MAGG DYLAN have revealed a new music video for their latest single “You Oughta Know”, a stunning rendition of the Grammy-winning 90’s rock hit originally performed by Alanis Morissette. The video was directed by Eric Di Carlo and features real women (not actresses) liberating themselves from their experience of previous marriages gone bad.
“We chose this song because it is so empowering, and it gives permission to not be okay during a break-up” says lead singer Suzanne Di Iulio. “The concept of the video came about at my best friend’s birthday party. She also went through a divorce and the idea of burning her wedding dress came up in conversation. We decided it would be amazing to have a bunch of real women instead of actresses burn their wedding dresses as well, so I asked some of my friends, and they asked some of their friends, and within a few days we actually had enough volunteers who were also willing to burn their wedding dresses for the shoot! It was a very emotional shoot for all of us, especially for my best friend Jennifer who burst out into tears when she threw her veil and dress into the fire.”
Bassist Les Mosely adds “there is a lot of real, genuine emotion going on in this video. It was truly an honor that the women who participated in the video would immortalize such a very personal and emotional experience in our music video. Watching their emotional liberation from such a dark experience of their past was inspiring to say the least. Also, I never knew just how afraid of fire Suzanne is, but when it came time to face the burning barrel, she did it head-on without a glimmer of fear… I am proud of her!”
Italian pianist, keyboardist, and composer MISTHERIA – mastermind of Vivaldi Metal Project – is extremely proud and beyond excited to present you the newest New-Age/Ambient album “Dreams”. This new album features fourteen original compositions, as well as a Classical cover, in keeping with the tradition of his past Piano albums “Solo Piano” (2007) and “Keys of Eternity” (2011).
“Dreams are such an important part of our lives; in dreams, we plant the seeds of our future. As such, it is my hope that this album inspires you not only to keep your dreams alive, but to turn the impossible into reality.” – Mistheria
“Dreams” came out on October 22nd 2020 (Italy) on all major platforms for streaming and downloading. Order now.
Here’s the album’s track-list (playing time: 57 min.): 01 – Elegy #1 “Angels” 02 – Elegy #2 “Forever” 03 – Elegy #3 “Farewell” 04 – Elegy #4 “Clouds” 05 – Elegy #5 “Dreams” 06 – Elegy #6 “Tears” 07 – Elegy #7 “Dark Nocturne” 08 – Astra 09 – Lullaby For Davide 10 – One Day In Heaven (4-hands) 11 – Sniege 12 – The Day After 13 – Alone 14 – Belongs To My Life 15 – Pena Tiranna (G. F. Handel)
All songs composed and arranged by Mistheria. “Pena Tiranna” composed by G. F. Handel. Mix and Master by Mistheria. Graphic design by Epic Productions. Cover photo and artwork by Martti Rosendahl.
The provocative, imperious and engaging Swedish-based metal group SOEN will unveil their fifth album, ‘Imperial’, via Silver Lining Music on January 29th 2021. Founder members Joel Ekelöf (vocals) and Martin Lopez (drums), along with Lars Enok Åhlund (keyboards and guitar), Oleksii “Zlatoyar” Kobel (bass) and Cody Ford (lead guitar) have never shied away from challenging our perceptions of life and humanity, and IMPERIAL continues SOEN’s unique journey through the psyche of our species and the conundrum of our times. Eight crisp, sharp, and supremely constructed songs spanning frustration, reflection and hope, IMPERIAL is the most fierce and dynamic release of SOEN’s journey, one which continues to be deeply therapeutic for both the group’s dedicated followers and the band themselves.
Martin Lopez explains:
“In my life I try to be as real as possible, but I think that the music, and nature, of SOEN are the only place that I really, really feel I can be myself. When you’re home, doing music, writing lyrics, that is where you really get to express yourself without any judgement and with total freedom.”
Produced by Iñaki Marconi and the band, IMPERIAL was mixed and mastered by Kane Churko, who has worked with the likes of Ozzy Osbourne and Bob Dylan, giving songs such as ‘Illusion’, ‘Modesty’ and the epic closer ‘Fortune’ a dimension and richness which will reach yet more ears and minds. The sheer power and poetry of SOEN’s dynamics are more completely executed and honed than ever before, something which is perversely a product of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Martin Lopez continues:
“It has obviously been a crazy, terrible thing for everyone, and for us as a band it has been really frustrating not being able to play shows, but also it has given us a clear window of opportunity to realise this album completely. We were able to spend 12 hours a day for many months bringing IMPERIAL to the place we truly wanted, mainly working on the groove and flow of the album.”
Lead single ‘Antagonist’ storms through the gates with a massive heavy riff of intent, followed by an epic blend of strength, beauty and defiance of all the world’s darkest powermongers, captured in the lyrics ‘Dependency dampens the wild / Inequity weighs down the motion of progress / Life isn’t just to survive.’
Watch the brand new video for ‘Antagonist’ [directed by Zev Deans, special FX make-up by Beatrice Sniper] HERE
Furthers Martin Lopez:
“We will always be a band that has the old will to fight for freedom and all the important things in life, the people, the underdog, you have to take on the big question marks such as what the fuck are we doing with our lives and where’s the empathy. Why do we keep on testing and crushing ourselves as a species?”
IMPERIAL is an album which will engage the listener immediately and sustain long after this crazy time has passed, its rich details destined to make it a classic metal album of this era.
Joel Ekelöf comments:
“As we continue, we find inspiration in the sad fact that the world is getting more and more polarized, that it’s more complex and it’s not consensus or people getting along. We continue to try and understand why and how that will affect us all.”
SOEN are an undeniable cypher for all which swirls around us, something which will continue to set them apart from their peers for years to come, and IMPERIAL is the latest potent, unmissable commentary from their journey. Excited to bring the new material on the road, SOEN also announce the first leg of their IMPERIAL European Tour 2021, which will kick-off in the Spring in Oslo, Norway. More dates to be announced soon; tickets and additional information available at this location
Tour Dates:
6 April – John Dee, Oslo – Norway
7 April – Pustervik, Gothenburg – Sweden
8 April – Posten, Odense – Denmark
9 April – Hellraiser, Leipzig – Germany
10 April – Proxima, Warsaw – Poland
11 April – Fraanz, Berlin – Germany
13 April – Colos Saal, Aschaffenburg – Germany
14 April – Z7, Pratteln – Switzerland
15 April – Backstage Halle, Munich – Germany
16 April – Revolver Club, San Donà di Piave – Italy
17 April – Largo Venue, Rome – Italy
20 April – Magazzini Generali, Milan – Italy
21 April – Luxor, Cologne – Germany
22 April – o2 Academy Islington, London – United Kingdom
23 April – Melkweg, Amsterdam – The Netherlands
25 April – Logo, Hamburg – Germany
28 April – Klubben, Stockholm – Sweden
30 April – Olympia, Tampere – Finland
1 May – Tavastia, Helsinki – Finland
IMPERIAL will be released on January 29th 2021, via Silver Lining Music. Available as a CD Digipak, Vinyl Album, digital formats and special D2C bundles. For pre-orders, go to this location
IMPERIAL Track Listing:
1. Lumerian
2. Deceiver
3. Monarch
4. Illusion
5. Antagonist
6. Modesty
7. Dissident
8. Fortune
IMPERIAL CREDITS:
All songs written by SOEN
Produced and recorded by Iñaki Marconi
Vocal editing by Ricardo Borges
Vocals on track 1 to 5 and drums recorded and produced by David Castillo
Symphonic power metallers WINTERAGE have signed a deal with Scarlet Records for the release of their new album ‘The Inheritance Of Beauty’.
Having previously released the critically acclaimed debut album ‘The Harmonic Passage’ (2015) and shared the stage with renowned bands such as Angra, Moonspell, Elvenking, Dark Moor and many others, Winterage are now ready to unleash their full potential and reach a broader audience with their new, ambitious effort, a powerful Symphonic metal album with strong influences coming from Irish folk, classical and medieval music. Alongside the typical rock instruments the band is known for the presence of a violin in the line-up and the use of a full orchestra and a choir during the recording process. Over 50 musicians and other professionals took part in the production of ‘The Inheritance Of Beauty’, including Tommy Talamanca (Sadist), Roberto Tiranti (Labyrinth) and Vito Lo Re (Rhapsody Of Fire). Simone Coen (Chocolate Studio, Apple) mixed the album and Jacob Hansen (Amaranthe, Epica, Fleshgod Apocalypse) took care of the mastering duties. The beautiful and evocative artwork was made by Peter Sàllai (Sabaton, Hammerfall, Amon Amarth).
The band also announced the arrival of the new guitarist Gianmarco Bambini, after Riccardo and Dario Gisotti’s decision to leave. The record sees their participation as musicians and composers: the band is keen to greet them publicly, thanking them for all the music and friendship they have shared over the years, and wishes them the best for their professional career. ‘The Inheritance Of Beauty’ will be released on January 15th, 2021.
Swedish Melodic Black Metallers KVAEN have launched a lyric video for ‘Bestial Winter’ taken from their latest album ‘The Funeral Pyre’, out via Black Lion Records, watch the video below.
In late February, a sudden conflagration burst forth in Northern Sweden. That raging fire was the release of The Funeral Pyre, and it still burns hot and true. Kvaen is a new one-man project, with several guest musicians, that comes out of the gates full of vigor. Rooted in Swedish black metal, with speed and viking metal liberally sprinkled throughout, Kvaen is a force to be reckoned with. The riffing manages to combine white hot aggression with blistering melody, while the drumming is a runaway train set to explode. The vocals channel the hatred of trve black metal, while still providing a varied performance. With good reason, The Funeral Pyre has been mentioned in early Album of the Year discussions. Catch the spark!
Swedish-American power metal supergroup NORTHTALE – who entered the studio last week to record their new album – have tapped the producer DENNIS WARD (Pink Cream 69, Angra, Unisonic, Gus G, Adagio, Helloween and much, much more) to produce the bands as of yet untitled upcoming album! Earlier this year, the band parted ways with singer Christian Eriksson (ex-TWILIGHT FORCE) and has recently hired his replacement, although his name is still to be announced. The new album is expected to be released in the first half of 2021 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Watch the announcement of Dennis Ward, here:
NORTHTALE stated: “Ladies and gentlemen, the producer of our new album, Mr. DENNIS WARD! Corona times require corona measures! Yes, it’s real, and yes it’s done in real time! Stay tuned!”
NorthTale are: Bill Hudson (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, DORO, I AM MORBID, ex-U.D.O): Guitar Patrick Johansson (ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, W.A.S.P): Drums Mikael Planefeldt: Bass Jimmy Pitts (TIMO TOLKKI’S INFINITE VISIONS, ETERNITY’S END): Keyboards TBA: Vocals
NORTHTALE released their successful debut album “Welcome To Paradise” on August 2nd 2019, via Nuclear Blast. Order the album, here: http://nblast.de/NorthtaleWTP
Please Note, BILL HUDSON is available for studio sessions and guitar clinics. For further information, please contact Alpha Omega Management.
Los Angeles-based guitarist/songwriter Bill Hudson (NORTHTALE, I AM MORBID, former DIRKSCHNEIDER, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, Circle II Circle, Jon Oliva’s Pain and more) has become a very sought after name in the hard rock world in recent years. Whether he is in Germany headlining the biggest heavy metal festival in the world or in the studio recording guitars for a video game soundtrack, there’s never a dull moment in the life of the Brazilian musician. In the summer of 2015, he made history in Germany, headlining Wacken Open Air, performing in front of 80,000 fans with the TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA. Hudson joined the TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA also for their winter tour in 2015, performing 52 shows in 6 weeks throughout the US and Canada for an average of 15,000 fans a day. From April 2017 to April 2018 Bill Hudson made part of the DIRKSCHNEIDER line-up, touring widely both America and Europe. In February 2018 Bill launched his new power metal band, NORTHTALE, releasing the debut album “Welcome To Paradise” on August 2nd 2019, via Nuclear Blast.
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
Ads
Visionary artist KIMMO KUUSNIEMI's ANCIENT STREAMING ASSEMBLY (ASA) have released “Aurora Nuclearis”, a powerful 12-minute audiovisual experience, dedicated to the Late Keyboardist Esa Kotilainen. - Click image to watch the video
Click image to watch the video
Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ) 