EPICA Reveal Vlog About Upcoming Second Single ‘Freedom – The Wolves Within’

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Dutch Symphonic Metal Giants EPICA just announced the release of their new album “Omega”, out on February 26th 2021 via Nuclear Blast.  “Omega” is the band’s first studio album in five years. Last month,  EPICA have also released the first single and video clip from the album, titled ‘Abyss Of Time’, which was viewed on YouTube over a million times within its first week.

Today, EPICA reveal the first album trailer, discussing the video to their second single ‘Freedom – The Wolves Within’.

Keyboard player Coen Janssen comments: “Our newest video ‘Freedom’ tells the age-old story of the battle between good and evil in the form of an old Cherokee legend. We are very pleased on how the animated video not only tells this story, but also incorporates all the symbolism from that legend and the EPICA-universe! I can’t wait to play this one live on stage so lets all feed our white wolf and stay strong and we’ll see you soon!”

Watch the video for ‘Abyss Of Time’ here: https://youtu.be/sTbk3SfUq9Q
Get the single digitally here: http://nblast.de/Epica-OmegaDSP 
‘Abyss Of Time’ Drum Playthrough: https://youtu.be/Ht0qeqUMIaQ 

Pre-order the album in the format of your choice, here: http://nblast.de/Epica-Omega 
PreSave: http://nblast.de/EpicaOmegaPreSave

LIVE DATES:
»The Epic Apocalypse Tour 2021«
w/ APOCALYPTICA, WHEEL
01.03.2021         D    Berlin – Columbiahalle 
02.03.2021         D    Leipzig – Haus Auensee 
03.03.2021         D    Hannover – Capitol 
05.03.2021         CH  Zurich – Komplex 
06.03.2021         D    Munich – Tonhalle 
07.03.2021         I     Milan – Fabrique 
08.03.2021         CH  Lausanne – Metropole 
10.03.2021         HU  Budapest – Barba Negra 
11.03.2021         AT   Vienna – Gasometer 
12.03.2021         CZ  Brno – Hala Vodova 
13.03.2021         PL   Warsaw – Progresja 
14.03.2021         PL   Gdansk – B90 
17.03.2021         D    Hamburg – Docks 
18.03.2021         DK  Copenhagen – Amager Bio 
20.03.2021         S    Stockholm – Berns 
21.03.2021         N    Oslo – Sentrum 
01.04.2021         FIN  Helsinki – Ice Hall 
07.04.2021         P    Lisbon – Coliseum 
08.04.2021         E    Madrid – La Riviera
09.04.2021         E    Murcia – Gamma 
11.04.2021         E    Barcelona – Razzmatazz 
12.04.2021         F    Toulouse – Bikini 
13.04.2021         F    Paris – Zenith 
14.04.2021         B    Brussel – Ancienne Belgique 
16.04.2021         UK  Nottingham – Rock City 
17.04.2021         UK  Glasgow – O2 Academy 
18.04.2021         UK  Bristol – Anson Rooms 
20.04.2021         D    Cologne – Carlswerk Victoria 
21.04.2021         D    Ludwigsburg – MHP arena 
22.04.2021         D    Wiesbaden – Schlachthof 
24.04.2021         LUX Luxembourg – Den Atelier 
25.04.2021         NL   Amsterdam – AFAS Live 
27.04.2021         UK   London – Roundhouse 
28.04.2021         UK   Manchester – O2 Academy

»An evening with EPICA« – Latin America
16.12.2021          CL    Santiago – Teatro Caupolican
18.12.2021          EC    Quito, – El Teleferico
19.12.2021          PE     Lima – Centro de Convenciones Barranco 

Tickets and VIP upgrades for all shows are available from www.epica.nl/tour

ICYMI:
Studio Vlog #1: https://youtu.be/JQECj9jbQ_U
Studio Vlog #2: https://youtu.be/P8tbDNzOLSQ
Studio Vlog #3: https://youtu.be/CpUpIlelrv8
Studio Vlog #4: https://youtu.be/GMgMWthA-ps
Studio Vlog #5: https://youtu.be/ccjqVvaMTD4
Studio Vlog #6: https://youtu.be/NHy_ht95dO4
Studio Vlog #7: https://youtu.be/yX0tZD5YptQ
Studio Vlog #8: https://youtu.be/d1BYKO4w4g8
Studio Vlog #9: https://youtu.be/whLMYkwyM04
Studio Vlog #10: https://youtu.be/S-COWzMYgjo
Studio Vlog #11: https://youtu.be/X-OaN9xEscc

VERDE LAURO Release New Video For ‘Or Che l’ciel e la terra’

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‘6 Aprile’ is the second album from VERDE LAURO – formed by the Italian-Swiss singer Fabrizio Sassi – the follow up for the debut album ‘Son animali al mondo’ which saw the participation of numerous guests, including Roberto Tiranti and Alessandro Del Vecchio.

Unlike ‘Son animali al mondo’, this second chapter was designed and created to be played live. The orchestrations were reduced and the verses were selected to be repeated in chorus.

Today the band has release a new and funny video for ‘Or Che l’ciel e la terra’, watch it below.

At the level of compositions, those that narrate another passage from the neverending story were chosen and in particular the passages that play on the root of the name Laura. Precisely for this reason “6 Aprile” is perhaps a less elaborate and symphonic album than its predecessor but this is its strong point, the “song” form of its pieces, much more powerful and direct.

Petrarch meets Laura for the first time on April 6, 1327. Laura dies on April 6, 1348. The numbers of the Canzoniere are part of the story and are used symbolically. No number is random. Starting with the fragments that make up the mosaic. 366. Like a year that repeats itself forever.

As for the lineup, Andrea Grumelli joined (in the first album the bass was played by guitarists) and Federico De Zani took over the drums. Mattia Stancioiu (Ex Labyrinth) preferred to stay behind the mixer and give up the pedals, but NEVER take away the production!

The guests are Morby from Domine and Marcello Zappatore on guitar. Drakkar singer Davide dell’Orto has become a full member of the group. Laura’s identity is always a secret and also appears in some passages of this record.

Buy the album HERE.

Line-up
Fabrizio Sassi – voice
Davide Dell’Orto – voice
Pier Gonella – guitar
Francesco Marras- guitar
Andrea Grumelli – bass
Mauro Desideri – Keyboards
Federico “Chicco“ De Zani – Drums

Guests
Marcello Zappatore
Morby

PESSIMIST Sign To Season of Mist

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Photo by Ember Lorraine Contreras

Season of Mist is pleased to announce the signing of American death metal icons PESSIMIST (ft. Kelly McLauchlin of DEATH, POSSESSED, I AM MORBID, etc.)! In addition to a new full-length, Keys to the Underworld, which the band is currently writing, the label will be releasing the band’s early full-length records in the coming months. Stay tuned!

Guitarist Kelly McLauchlin comments, “We’re very excited to announce we are signing with Season of Mist. It’s truly a great honor to be among their legions of legendary and influential bands. We look forward to working with such an awesome and well-respected label as Season of Mist, and can’t wait to bring our fans some brand-new Pessimist, some of our most extreme music ever recorded.”

For a glimpse of what to expect, you can stream the band’s discography HERE.

COLLATERAL Release New Single ‘Can’t Hold Me Down’ On November 27th

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COLLATERAL are back with a vengeance with their most powerfully uplifting and empowering single to date “Can’t Hold Me Down.” The new single, released by Roulette Media on Friday November 27, 2020 is now available to pre-save from https://smarturl.it/Collateralcantholdme. 

The single was recorded and produced by Collateral and mixed by Grammy Nominated producer and engineer Romesh Dodangoda (Bring Me The Horizon, Funeral For A Friend, Motorhead).

“Can’t Hold Me Down” is also the first piece of new material to feature Collateral’s expanded six-piece line-up which includes new members Robert Fenning (keyboards) and Louis Malagodi (guitar) alongside original members Angelo Tristan (lead vocals, guitar), Todd Winger (guitar), Jack Bentley-Smith (bass), and Ben Atkinson (drums). 

The new single symbolises hope in a world that has seen industries, businesses and even families collapse in recent months due the pandemic. “Can’t Hold Me Down“’s message inspires individuals to always be their best, no matter what the obstacles are, no matter what is thrown at them.

Says Collateral front man Angelo Tristan, “Many bands were struck hard at the start of the year with Collateral being struck half way through their debut album tour that reached Top 5 in the Official UK Rock Charts so there is no surprise that frustration would lead to an empowering full out rock song that would hopefully inspire people across the world to keep focus on the light at the end of the tunnel… and that is exactly what they have done.”

“Can’t Hold Me Down is a song that has many layers and stories that ultimately comes back to one thing, ‘I won’t be held down’,” says Angelo. Starting with the lyric, “I used to be the one with my head in the clouds, chasing the dream to write the perfect rhyme,” to the monstrous multi-voice ‘Queen’ style chorus with “You Can’t Hold Me Down.”

“We didn’t want to write a typical ‘Covid’ song. What’s the point?” says Angelo. “The 6 o’clock news is doing that for you day in day out. People don’t need that right now. Some people might see this as a rebellious track. Maybe it is.  Our intention is only to try and inspire people to get through the other side of this with a track that brings comfort and a hard pounding beat.”

“Can’t Hold Me Down” is different from the other singles that we have released. It’s less angry than “Lullaby,” it’s more modern than “Mr Big Shot,” it has more balls than “Midnight Queen,” and it completely contradicts “Merry Go Round.”  I think our fans are beginning to see a variation starting to appear in our sound and writing which is keeping everyone on their toes, including the band.”

Polish KALT VINDUR Release New Video ‘Dirty Yields’

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Photo by Karol Panku Pankiewicz

Polish black metallers KALT VINDUR have released a new official video ‘Dirty Yields’, taken from their new album “…And Nothing is Endless” which was released 7th August 2020.

Audio: Krzysztof Kokosiński (mix&master)
Camera: Karol Panku Pankiewicz
Film editing: Artur Szydło

“…And Nothing is Endless” was recorded at Regent Audio Studio in Cieklin, under the watchful eye of Piotr Krygowski, the album brings nine new tracks showcasing the more mature face of the band. At the same time, Kalt Vindur’s music seems more extreme, epic, and melodic now. Krzysztof Kokosiński took the helm to mix and master the record.

Buy now: https://store.witchinghour.pl/

Also check out “The Blind Sin Hunter” official video below.

THE CULTURE INDUSTRY Release New Single & Video ‘Middle Aged Kids’

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Wollongong, Australia based punks THE CULTURE INDUSTRY have released their new single Middle Aged Kids via Riot Records.  The Culture Industry delivers us a blend of old and new school punk with a grungy overtone. It is fun, good time vibes, full of humour and character… but still PUNK!

“This Grungy pop-punk satire track is a tribute to the girl ten years younger than us who called us Middle Aged Kids”  – The Culture Industry

Stream/buy Middle Aged Kids HERE

The Culture Industry is an Australian Punk-Grunge band from the sunny South Coast of NSW. Based in Wollongong these larrikins have been kicking around since 2014, and after a few line-up changes the band currently consists of Gnarly on rhythm guitar/ lead vocals, Nagy on bass/vocals, Leemoss on drums/vocals and new addition Arrian shredding on lead guitar like it’s nobody’s business. 

Having known each other for almost 20 years, and from also playing in previous bands together, T.C.I. have developed an intense chemistry both on and off the stage, solidifying a strong reputation in the underground scene. 

With a DIY hardworking ethos, these middle-aged-kids have played internationally abroad and even more at home around Sydney, Canberra, and the East Coast of Australia. With onstage banter that is as much a part of their live show as their music, these charismatic scumbags are always keen for a laugh and a good time. Play hard. Party hard. It’s time to get Cultured in the Industrial sense of the word!!

“They are without a doubt one of the few bands I know around Wollongong keeping the punk scene alive and kicking.”
– Behind the Scene
“Wollongong outfit The Culture Industry’s debut album is to the point, unrelenting, and hard-hitting as ever, solidifying their head thrashing status.”
– Happy Mag