Norwegian progressive metal act GREEN CARNATION has shared a brand new single, “The World Without a View,” via Bandcamp! Composed, arranged and recorded during the Covid-19 lockdown, the band has dedicated their new single to their fans. “The World Without a View” is a near 10 minute epic and is a digital release only. The recording available now via the band’s Bandcamp page HERE.
In addition, yesterday the band hosted a live play-through, where the Fans could tune in and live chat with the band HERE.
“This piece of music is made for our fans who had been looking forward to see us live this year and to all those who have graced us with their love and support through the years“, says founding member and guitarist Tchort.
2020 was going to be a big year for the band, releasing and supporting their first album for 14 years via Season of Mist in May and celebrating their 20th anniversary as recording artists. Approaching the end of a devastating year for the live music industry the band is happy for the opportunity to release new material much earlier than planned.
Vocalist Kjetil Nordhus adds: “We have managed to be creative in a difficult period for the band, and it feels good to be able to use the lockdown to do something positive.”
“The World Without a View” is recorded and mixed by Endre Kirkesola in DUB Studio, mastered by Maor Appelbaum Mastering. Cover design by Costin Chioreanu.
‘Leaves of Yesteryear’ was released on on May 8 via Season of Mist and can be ordered HERE.
Tracklist 1.The World Without a View (09:34) (buy HERE)
It may be superstitious to some, but is there any better way to spend Friday 13th than to celebrate it with the release of a new L.A. GUNS album? The Hollywood Vampires have the cure for your Paraskevidekatriaphobia and it’s called Renegades and it’s out NOW via Golden Robot Records on digital, CD and vinyl!
Renegades is the brand-new album from L.A. GUNS (Steve Riley, Kelly Nickels, Scott Griffin, Kurt Frohlich) and has produced 3 smash singles Crawl, Well OiledMachineandRenegades.
L.A. GUNS always have been and always will be Renegades, it is almost an autobiographical representation of the band.
“Hey guys, here it is!! We can’t wait for you all to hear the full album Renegades. We are so proud of it and we hope you all have a great time rocking out to it. Hope to see you soon on the road. In the meantime. Enjoy the album.” – Steve Riley
Earlier this week as a further teaser, L.A. Guns released a new and 4th singleAll That You Are, just ahead of the release of Renegades! All That You Are it is yet another rock classic from a band at the peak of their game!
“Almost a year ago to the day I took a plane from New York to LA to record this album. We all put a lot of work into it we’re super proud of it. It’s the best recording experience I’ve ever had… we hope it helps you get through the day a little easier.” – Kelly Nickels
If there was a band synonymous with the infamous Sunset Strip it is L.A. GUNS. Born into a scene that will never be replicated, L.A. GUNS rode alongside Motley Crue, Guns n’ Roses, Ratt, Poison, Quiet Riot and co. in one of the biggest movements in music history. L.A. GUNS are without a doubt Hollywood rock royalty.
Fast forward to 2020 and they’re truly on top of their game and enjoying an absolute resurgence in their long and distinguished career. L.A. GUNS have managed to retain their street wise integrity whilst fitting seamlessly into today’s rock market.
Heavily plugged into their loyal fan base, L.A. GUNS have now released their brand-new album, Renegades, on vinyl, CD, digital and exclusive bundles. The record has already seen 3 smash singles; the title track, Renegades, Crawl and Well Oiled Machine, (which gained a position and cover placement on Spotify’s esteemed ‘Hard Rock’ playlist).
With more than 30 years of noteworthy material, L.A. GUNS have positioned themselves as true heroes of the rock ‘n’ roll genre, bringing their iconic L.A. sound to audiences around the world.
RENEGADES TRACK LISTING
01. Don’t Wanna Know 02. Renegades 03. Would 04. All That You Are 05. Witchcraft 06. You Can’t Walk Away 07. Lost Boys 08. Well Oiled Machine 09. Why Ask Why 10. Crawl
To celebrate the release of Renegades, five limited edition L.A. Guns bundles have been put together for fans to choose from:
ULTIMATE Fan Legend BundleIncludes red, white & blue vinyl + CD + t-shirt + signed 8 x 10 photo + LA Guns patch + LA Guns sticker + LA Guns button
Check out the limited edition Renegades fan bundlesHERE
Renegades is also available at the following outlets: iTunes (pre-order digital) Spotify (pre-save) Apple (pre-save) JB Hi-Fi (CD + purple vinyl) ** Australia only Sanity (CD + purple vinyl) ** Australia only Amazon (pre-order digital, CD + vinyl, depending on country)
For decades, fans have been asking for a vinyl release of the iconic and beloved albums of viking/folk metal legends WINDIR. On March 5, 2021, that dream will become a reality! The black metal classics ‘Soknardalr,’ (1997), ‘Arntor’ (1999), ‘1184’ (2000), and ‘Likferd’ (2003) will be available in a special limited edition wooden box set via Season of Mist. ‘The Sognametal Legacy’ box set is strictly limited to 1184 copies worldwide.
WINDIR was founded by Terje “Valfar” Bakken in 1994 and released four albums in the period of 1997 – 2003. The Norwegian band gained a massive following with their unique blend of black and heavy metal with elements of old Norwegian folk music, solidifying their place among the early developers of the folk and viking metal sound. The identity of the group was strongly connected to their home region Sogn, which was demonstrated in the lyrics and in the concepts of the records. Eventually, they invented and adopted the term ‘Sognametal’ for their style.
The band ended abruptly when Terje “Valfar” Bakken died in 2004. The remaining musicians decided to disband WINDIR and formed VREID to march forward, bearing the torch of the Sognametal legacy.
Jarle Hváll Kvåle, bass guitarist and songwriter of VREID and WINDIR, comments on the release: “I am so happy that we are finally able to do this. There has been such a huge demand to release these albums on vinyl and I really have been looking forward to this day. These records are important cornerstones in our lives and represent a time that was very special to us. It is great to have a strong partner on board, and I am very proud that we can do this together with Season of Mist.
“Next year marks the 20th anniversary of ‘1184,’ and we think this is a great occasion to celebrate this unique album, the most important one in the WINDIR history. With this record, WINDIR became a full band for the first time and it was the first time that me and Terje wrote an album together. It was a time filled with youthful will, aggression, pride, curiosity and of course beautiful naivety.
“So, to celebrate this record and the period it represents, we’ll have the entire WINDIR legacy available on vinyl. I can’t wait to get my hands on the physical copies and see no better way to celebrate the legacy and brotherhood of our fallen comrade Terje.”
Pre-orders have started immediately and are available in the Season of Mist shop HERE.
A teaser for ‘The Sognametal Legacy’ has been unveiled and can be viewed at the Season of Mist Youtube Channel HERE.
Norwegian black ‘n roll formation VREID have furthermore announced that they will headline the Karmøygeddon festival, with an exclusive ‘1184’ show. “‘1184’ is a very important album for us as a band and not least for me personally”, states songwriter and bassist Jarle Kvåle. This was the first album Terje and I wrote together. It was the first time that WINDIR became a complete band even though we had played concerts together since 1995 and had been making music together since 1993. It seems inconceivable that it has been 20 years but all the more enjoyable to see how much this record still means to people. We are really looking forward to gather the full band and perform the entire 1184 album at the Karmøygeddon Festival”.
Karmøygeddon will take place on May 6 – 8, 2021, in Kopervik, Norway. Find more information HERE.
On Friday, October 30, at Global Village, Dubai, Rockin’1000 Global Gig took the stage: the virtual concert performed in celebration of the 25th season of the main multicultural destination for families, culture, shopping, and entertainment of the United Arab Emirates. In front of the guests who made it there in person, and with over 350,000 views through online streaming, Rockin’1000 shocked the entire world with over 2,500 singers and musicians coming from over 80 countries. They held an unforgettable virtual performance, offering their talent and message of hope in the world on an international stage.
With Rockin’1000 Global Gig, Global Village beat a new Guinness World Records™ title, being awarded the record for the largest number of video participants present in a music video.
To celebrate the new Guinness Record, Rockin’1000 created an interactive map! Travel the world, find every participant’s video and create your patchwork. Enjoy!
“It’s been a pleasure to perform with our members from all over the world, and we’re grateful for this opportunity to take part in the Global Village Silver Jubilee celebrations,” said Fabio Zaffagnini, Founder and General Director of Rockin’1000. “It’s an experience that we’ll never forget, and Global Village will always have a special place in our hearts because we can’t wait to visit it in person as soon as possible.”
“We’re very happy we won this title, our first Guinness World RecordsTM title of the season,” said Jaki Ellenby, Executive Director of marketing and events at Global Village. “This is just the start for us as we launch a 25 week trip to beat 25 records. This year we promised surprises, and reuniting guests and partners to break down barriers is only one of the ways we’re celebrating this important season. Our historic opening concert fascinated fans from all throughout the world, and united people and cultures through music in the spirit of social inclusion. We’re excited that we could celebrate our opening with people from all over the world, and we’re thankful for the many incredible partners who have supported us in this endeavor.”
Carried out by Global Village and Rockin’1000, in collaboration with Arabian Radio Network (ARN), Emirates and Jumeirah Beach Hotel, the concert was streamed on the screens of the Global Village main stage and live streamed on YouTube to allow people of every country and continent to witness the show.
Rockin’1000 Global Gig’s cataloguesaw four covers, classified as the greatest rock songs of all time, as protagonists: The punk version of “What a Wonderful World” by Joey Ramone, “Rockin ‘All Over the World” by Status Quo, “You Get What You Give” by New Radicals, and lastly “We Will Rock You” by Queen. It’s all about timeless classics, chosen for the appeal they have all throughout the world, and for their lyrics which are particularly relevant and fitting for this important occasion. Amongst the many surprises was the participation, at the end of the show, of the group Now United, who thrilled the guests with a live performance of “Come Together.”
This is the second single released by CADAVERIA this year, after their return to music.
Matryoshcada – The Lyrics Concept: when the illness transfigured my body and I could no longer recognize myself in the mirror, my soul spoke to me. Fragments of me resurfaced from the past and then went away forever. So I looked deep into my eyes and there I found the light of life.
Credits: Lyrics by Cadaveria herself. Music by Cadaveria herself, Frank Booth, Marçelo Santos. Performed by: Cadaveria (vocals) Kris Laurent (guitar) Pier Gonella (guitar) Peter Dayton (bass) Marçelo Santos (drums). Recorded and mixed at MusicArt Studio and Rrooaarr Sound in September 2020. Mastered at MusicArt Studio. Produced by CADAVERIA.
Bay Area metal titans MACHINE HEAD have released a new single “My Hands Are Empty,” today on Nuclear Blast. The song marks the first musical collaboration between MH mastermind Robb Flynn and original “Burn My Eyes” guitarist Logan Mader in 24 years.
From the haunting opening vocal, the classical drums, the melancholy guitar line, the listener knows they are in for something epic. The sky gets a little darker, the goosebumps start to prickle the skin, ears search to hear what comes next. By the time the verse kicks in, the heaviness overtakes.
“MISERY, cover me in waves, the heartache is slowly, withering, I become her slave”
And so begins a song of depression and opioid addiction, by MACHINE HEAD.
Guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn begins, “I have some family members who have beaten their opioid addiction, and have some still in the throes of addiction. It is painful to watch, and I deal with it with great difficulty. It is a song of sadness, but there is hope as well. I have beaten my own drug addictions and we can fight through this, together, and share our pain with the world.”
He continues, “Musically I wanted to go for a bit of a “Through The Ashes OF Empires” vibe, and it had a grandiose vibe from the beginning, something about that vocal melody haunted me day and night. I sent it off to one of our collaborators Joel Wanasek, and he came back with a whole depth and dimension with strings and keys that really made the song come alive. I added the guitar harmony in the chorus soon after and I knew we were on to something special.
On the recent “Burn My Eyes 25th Anniversary Tour” I mentioned to Logan about needing a riff or two for a new song, he was excited to collaborate, I sent him the song and the next day he sent me back the heavy riff in the bridge and I was floored. It fit perfectly, and felt really cool to be writing together 24 years later. Jared came up with the rhythm under the lead section and the song really locked into place.”
Guitarist Logan Mader adds, “During pre-pro for the BME anniversary tour last year, I had a special opportunity to collaborate with Machine Head for the first time in over 20 years.
This is a big milestone for me, to circle back on a massive orbit around life and end up doing new music with MH is epic and unexpected. The song, “My Hands Are Empty” was almost completed but needed a riff or two. Robb sent it to me, so I jumped in and added a section which ended up in the master after some arrangement tweaks by Robb. The song is amazing. It was a great feeling to be in the studio with Robb after all these years and I hope to do it again!”
The earth-pounding drums were performed by Navene Koperweis (ENTHEOS, WHITECHAPEL, ANIMALS AS LEADERS) who performed on the track “Circle The Drain” (released in February) and the song feature trading vocals in the chorus between lead singer Flynn and bassist Jared MacEachern for a truly dynamic feeling musical piece.
Once again produced by Zack Ohren and Robb Flynn, and masterfully mixed by Colin Richardson, the accompanying video was directed by Mike Sloat / Roaring Mouse Productions and proved to be quite a challenge in the Covid-19-era, with Northern California health officials shutting down the shoot 24 hours prior, but ever the improvisers, were able salvage the whole affair, and the stunning results can be viewed in the video.
“My Hands Are Empty” Lyrics:
Misery, cover me in waves The heartache is slowly Withering, I become her slave Succumb to the darkness
Suffocating like I’m drowning in sand Depression’s got me by her cold dead hands
Treachery, the choices you made Cut my heart open with this golden blade
My hands are empty, lies so petty My hands are empty, kill me gently
Medicate, I watched you slowly die The powders and pills Disintegrate, you right before my eyes The emptiness haunts me
Glass reflections of a cold dead stare Ingesting chemicals of death with no care
Memories, they haunt me they stain Of what you once meant to me before this pain
My hands are empty, lies so petty My hands are empty, kill me gently
I, I will not hide these scars of mine (Take away the shame) I, I will not be what’s left behind (Find someone else to blame) Forgiveness, constricted No longer human A ghost in time
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