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Charlie Kendall’s METALSHOP World Premiere New BANGALORE CHOIR Track ‘Bullet Train’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 19, 2025

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Charlie Kendall’s METALSHOP World Premiere’s the first single “Bullet Train” off the upcoming new BANGALORE CHOIR album to be released on BraveWords Records in late 2025. The new album is titled RAPID FIRE SUCCESSION: On Target Part II. Tune into the new episode of METALSHOP beginning on July 19th to hear the new track and a interview with David Reece.

Bangalore Choir “Bullet Train” will be released digitally worldwide on July 25th.

You can listen to METALSHOP on any of the affiliates listed below or on demand on the BraveWords YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/@bravewords666

Metalshop Monday

4am – TheRockAltar.com
7am, 10am, 6pm – CMS Network Now
7pm til mid – NewHDMedia.com (NewHD New York)
9pm – 128db.com
10pm – TheBlitz.radio12345.com (Blitz Laredo)

Tuesday

4am – 1035TheShark.com
9am – TheRockAltar.com
1pm – 97Underground.com
4pm – KDUBRadio.com
7pm – Musicfromthe412.com

Wednesday

11am – KRFK Radio
12 Noon – Savageradiorocks.com
9pm – The Rock Vault

Thursday

8pm – TheRockAltar.com
11pm – 128db.com

Friday

7pm til mid – Veterans Classic Rock
8pm – Savageradiorocks.com
9pm – Freekshow Radio

Saturday

6pm – Musicfromthe412.com
7pm – KRFKRadio.COM
8pm – Radio Free Cleveland
9pm – 128db.com
9pm – TheBlitz.radio12345.com (Blitz – Laredo)
11pm – WQAK – The Quake
12am – 1017whmh.com (Rockin 101)

Sunday

12am – 1035TheShark.com
5pm – Toledoradio.org (WAKT 106.1)
5pm – Metalshop101radio.online
6pm – Savageradiorocks.com
7pm – 987themountain.com (WCST The Mountain)
8pm – Rock957.com – #CharlotteRadio
8pm – 1035TheShark.com
9pm – Highwayrock.net (The Drive Las Vegas)
11pm – NewHDMedia.com (NewHD LA)

David Reece: Vocals
Diego Pires: Lead and Rhythm Guitars
Eric Juris: Lead and Rhythm Guitars
Andy Backing Vocals
Mario Backing Vocals
Riccardo Demarosi: Bass and Backing Vocals
Nello Savinelli: Drums

Guest appearances:
Jimmy Waldo: Keyboards
Ferdy Doernberg: Keyboards

Engineered by Riccardo Demorossi
Mixed and Mastered by Thomas Mergler @Tom’s Soundranch

Fans can join the BANGALORE CHOIR email list where they will be kept informed about the new album. Join: https://m.bnds.us/hGGRHB

David Reece will be hitting the road later this year supporting Girlschool and his BraveWords Records label mates Alcatrazz. David Reece’s Bangalore Choir will deliver a blistering set of hits from both Accept and Bangalore Choir, showcasing one of the most distinctive voices in heavy metal.

This tour is also the debut of his relaunched version of Bangalore Choir.

Tickets: https://bit.ly/4j42NUm

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About DAVID REECE:
American singer David Reece first came to international prominence in the hard rock community joining Accept in 1987, replacing the iconic Udo Dirkschneider. With Accept he released the “Eat The Heat” album in 1989, a record that while somewhat divisive within Accepts more die-hard European fanbase, has no shortage of acclaim in equal measure from the wider hard rock and AOR community. David’s voice was a perfect fit for both the more streamlined American heavy rock direction the band wanted to pursue at the time and the Heavy Metal stylings that are still found in great abundance on the record. Thus, songs like Generation Clash and XTC fast became staples of late 80’s rock radio and fan favorites to the present day.

After departing Accept in 1990 David wasted no time in forming Bangalore Choir, a band that would showcase his immense vocal talents combined with first rate songwriting. Released via Giant Records in 1992, the bands debut album “On Target” has become an album held dear to lovers of melodic heavy rock the world over. Timing being everything, sadly the change of radio programming toward the then emerging Grunge movement halted a very promising young band from making the global impact it very well might have had if the album had arrived some years earlier.

David has gone on since to front many bands such as Bonfire, Wicked Sensation, EZ Livin’ and more recently Iron Allies, but he has always felt there was unfinished business with Bangalore Choir, revisiting the project with the occasional release….which brings us right up to date, the latest Bangalore Choir album … Its title a guarded secret at this stage. Needless to say, if you wanted more of what you loved about “On Target” this one will truly hit the mark.

About BraveWords Records:
BraveWords Records has released albums by Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse, The Chris Slade Timeline, Rhett Forrester and Rob Robbins, Prophets of Addiction, Jack Starr, ASKA and future releases from Lillian Axe, Crimson Glory and Alcatrazz.

There is a serious void which desperately needs to be filled, hard-working and creative bands that have yet to find a partnership and a mutual vision with a professional team. The music-fuelled minds behind BraveWords Records, Brian Adams, Giles Lavery, Tim Henderson and Michael Brandvold, have built the ultimate home for an artist that will take you where you want to be. Collectively, with nearly 100 years of music industry experience under our belts, the BraveWords Records team will take care of all the crucial aspects of your project from global distribution (digital and physical), publicity and media coverage (web, radio, visual), social media blanketing and streaming opportunities (such as Streaming For Vengeance). Where most labels have forgotten the concept of actually marketing a release sensibly, BraveWords Records will construct a viable and comprehensive marketing plan, including visibility at BraveWords.com, which attracts a million visitors monthly. BraveWords Records has all senses on high alert as the music industry continues its never-ending transitioning, so the artist will always be aware of new opportunities to build their brand and strive for world domination. BraveWords will also have a focus on licensing film and TV content, both contemporary and retrospective across many genres. As artists and labels transition to the many new mediums available today for their work, BraveWords intends to stay ahead of the curve in providing and actively seeking opportunities for our roster of clients.

With the rapid spread of the world wide web, BraveWords.com was born in 2000 and quickly became the CNN of heavy metal. With its team of global writers and photographers, the site flourished with 24/7 updated news, features, reviews, audio and video steams.

For nearly 30 years, BraveWords wears their metal heart loudly on their sleeve, as they celebrate the greatest genre of music with the most dedicated and passionate fans on the planet!

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CLAWFINGER Return with New Album “Before We All Die”, Out February 20th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 19, 2025

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Photo source: https://www.facebook.com/clawfinger.net

“Before We All Die”, Clawfinger’s first studio album in 18 years, arrives February 20, 2026 on Perception. Loud, furious, darkly humorous and brutally honest, it’s everything you forgot you needed and exactly what you’d expect from a band that never cared much for subtlety.

“This isn’t about finding peace,” singer Zak Tell says. “It’s about telling the truth – even when it’s ugly. Especially then.”

From environmental collapse to political hypocrisy, personal disillusionment to collective denial, this is Clawfinger at full volume. Still pissed off, still sharp as ever, and still refusing to shut up while the world pretends it’s all fine.

“This album is part protest, part therapy, and part middle finger,” the band adds. “We’re not offering solutions. We’re screaming because silence is surrender”.

Pre-save/Pre-order “Before We All Die” now: https://clawfinger.rpm.link/beforewealldie

Already released, the single ‘Scum’ sets the tone: zero tolerance for corrupt leadership, fake morality, or the rising tide of right-wing garbage. It’s not a love song – unless you really love rage and distortion.

Watch/listen to ‘Scum’: https://clawfinger.rpm.link/newsong

CLAWFINGER live:
19.07.2025 DE Niedergörsdorf – Motorcycle Jamboree
31.07.2025 DE Wacken – Wacken Open Air
08.08.2025 PL Gdansk – Rockowizna Festival
22.08.2025 PL Poznan – Rockowizna Festival
23.08.2025 DK Morud (Fyn) – Mejerhell
29.08.2025 PL Krakow – Rockowizna Festival
30.08.2025 HU Alsóörs – Tábor Fesztivál
06.09.2025 DE St. Goarshausen – 30 Jahre IN EXTREMO
13.09.2025 BG Plovdiv – Rebel Rebel Festival

About CLAWFINGER

CLAWFINGER are considered pioneers of European rap-metal. Formed in Stockholm in the early 1990s, the Swedish-Norwegian band made an explosive debut with Deaf Dumb Blind (1993), blending aggressive guitar riffs with politically charged lyrics and rap vocals. The album sold over 600,000 copies worldwide – more than 250,000 in Germany alone – and won a Swedish Grammis award in the Hardrock/Metal category.

CLAWFINGER’s follow-up Use Your Brain (1995) continued their success with chart placements across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Sweden. Over the years, they released seven studio albums including A Whole Lot of Nothing, Zeros & Heroes, Hate Yourself with Style, and Life Will Kill You, selling over 1.5 million records worldwide.

Known for their direct, riff-driven sound and strong political stance, CLAWFINGER address topics such as racism, political delusion, drug policy, environmental destruction, and social inequality. In the 1990s, they toured intensively with acts like Alice in Chains, Megadeth and Faith No More and appeared at major festivals including Rock am Ring, Roskilde, and Monsters of Rock in South America.

After a brief hiatus, the band returned in 2014 and has since released new singles like “Save Our Souls” (2017) and “Environmental Patients” (2022). In 2025, Clawfinger signed a new label deal with Perception, with more music on the way – still as loud, sharp, and uncompromising as ever.

More on CLAWFINGER: clawfinger.net | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Music

CELLDWELLER’s Remastered “Soundtrack For The Voices In My Head Vol. 1” Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 19, 2025

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Electronic rock visionary Celldweller (Klayton) is set to reintroduce a fan-favorite from his expansive discography with the 2025 remastered release of Soundtrack for the Voices in My Head Vol. 01, available for the first time ever on vinyl.

This iconic instrumental collection, originally launched in 2008, now returns with enhanced sonic clarity and fresh packaging that underscores its deep cinematic legacy. ‘Soundtrack for the Voices in My Head Vol. 01′ marked a pivotal evolution in Klayton’s career, blending his signature production style with a vision crafted specifically for film, television, video games, and movie trailers. The album was curated from hundreds of demos and unreleased sessions, with compositions chosen for their dramatic scope and evocative power.

Built on a foundation of orchestral tension, aggressive electronic textures, and industrial grit, the tracks on SVH Vol. 01 have made a lasting impact on the world of sync licensing. With a trail of high-profile placements, these compositions have appeared in:

Film Trailers: Ninja Assassin, Race to Witch Mountain, The Spirit, Surrogates, The Last Legion, The Bleeding, Premium Rush, and more.
TV & Broadcast: American Idol, MTV’s The Hills, SyFy’s WCG Ultimate Gamer.
Video Games: Forza Motorsport 3, Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2, Asphalt 8: Airborne, Dead Rising 2, Baja 1000.

Tracks like “Through the Gates,” “Solaris,” and “Ursa Minor” have become staples across media platforms, bringing the intensity and scope of Klayton’s sound to millions of viewers and gamers.With this remaster, fans will experience ‘Soundtrack for the Voices in My Head Vol. 01′ like never before.

Pressed on high-quality vinyl for the first time, this edition is more than a nostalgia piece, it’s a sonic artifact designed to be experienced in full cinematic immersion. Whether you’re a long-time Celldweller fan or discovering the project for the first time, this is your chance to own a piece of audiovisual history.

Tracklist includes highlights such as:
Through the Gates
Solaris
Pursuit of the Hunted
Ursa Minor
Narrow Escape
Subterra
Animatronic

Soundtrack for the ‘Voices in My Head Vol. 01 (2025 Remaster)’ is a testament to Klayton’s genre-defying creativity and enduring influence in the world of hybrid electronic scoring.Forging the sound of electronic-rock for over 20 years, Celldweller has inspired tens of millions of listeners across a global community of fans, content creators, and brands with 750,000,000+ streams and hundreds of placements in major Films, TV shows, and Video Games.

Celldweller’s discography includes the self-titled Celldweller album in 2003, Wish Upon A Blackstar in 2012, End of an Empire in 2015, and Offworld in 2017, with his 5th studio album Satellites released in 2022.Klayton, the multifaceted producer behind Celldweller and owner/founder of the independent record label FiXT, has garnered an intense cult following across his projects Celldweller, Scandroid, Circle of Dust, and FreqGen. Klayton is also respected and sought after in the media industry with his music appearing in hundreds of major Film / TV & Video Games, such as Westworld, Suicide Squad, Jack Reacher, Deadpool, Lucy, John Wick, Robocop, Pacific Rim, Killer Instinct Season 3, Now You See Me, Dead Rising 3, Call of Duty: Elite, Assassin’s Creed, UFC, and more.

Listen to “Solaris” (Single Edit) is available now from FiXT.For more information on Celldweller be sure to follow them at the links below. Purchase/Stream: https://link.fixtmusic.com/SVH01

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https://www.youtube.com/user/celldweller
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https://www.klayton.info/

ABSCENCE Sign with Wormholedeath for Reissue of Debut Album “Enigma”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 19, 2025

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Wormholedeath Records proudly welcomes ABSCENCE—a symphonic black metal act emerging from the mist-veiled moors of Yorkshire, England—to its international roster. The signing marks a significant milestone for the band, as their debut concept album Enigma is set to be reissued globally through the label.

Enigma is a concept album that chronicles the tragic and immortal love of two vampire women—bound by blood, betrayal, and devotion. It is a gothic love story steeped in myth and moonlight, told across nine long-form tracks that unfold like chapters in a dark epic. The album draws deeply from 90s black metal and gothic metal, yet carves a new identity through elaborate compositions, symphonic elements, layered vocal arrangements, and emotional depth. It rejects modern trends of minimalism, opting instead for grandeur, atmosphere, and unflinching storytelling.

Tracklist:

We Abandon Worldly Pearls
Under Moon’s Glance
Enigma
Secrets Confide
Silk & Shadows
Eternal Vows of Midnight
Cloak of Mind
Whispers of Eternity
Our Love Ignites

Pre-save “Enigma”: https://orcd.co/enigmaalbum

Experience the haunting first chapter with the official video for “Our Love Ignites”:

Formed four years ago, ABSCENCE channels the essence of 90s black metal and gothic metal into a modern yet uncompromising sound. Their music is an immersive experience—blending sorrow, fury, and romantic darkness into sprawling compositions that reject the confines of commercial expectation.
At its heart, ABSCENCE is a band devoted to emotional authenticity and artistic freedom. While the modern industry favors short, formulaic tracks, Abscence deliberately creates long-form songs with complex structures, weaving layered atmospheres and storytelling arcs that take listeners through entire emotional and conceptual landscapes.
With symphonic arrangements, melodic guitars, dual-vocal dynamics, and narrative-driven lyricism, the band creates a sonic world where brutality meets elegance.

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XENOS A.D. Announce New Guitarist, Roy Zappia

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Roy Zappia is the new guitarist for XENOS A.D. and will have the challenging task of replacing Giuseppe “Tiyris” Taormina, who, for personal reasons, has decided to leave the band.

Ignazio Nicastro: “After five years, several shows, and the release of three fantastic and widely acclaimed albums, XENOS A.D. and Giuseppe Taormina have parted ways. Now is the time to celebrate and welcome Roy Zappia as the new guitarist for XENOS A.D. Roy will have the challenging task of replacing Giuseppe, but due to his experience and his technical and songwriting skills, we are more than sure he will do an excellent job. You will have the chance to see him in action on August 15th on stage at Frantic Fest. Stay Thrash.”

More information: https://www.facebook.com/xenosa.d.thrash

NEEDLESS Stream New Album “Premonition”

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Since 2004, Needless has been pushing the boundaries of extreme music, blending intricate compositions with raw intensity. With a sound that fuses progressive, thrash, and death metal, they have emerged as one of the leading powerhouses of the Hungarian underground.

The band’s latest album, The Cosmic Cauldron (2022), was a breakthrough moment, released under Uprising! Records. The record gained international recognition, appearing in major metal webshops, including Nuclear Blast and Napalm Records, and making its way to audiences from the USA to Japan. Their energetic live performances have also seen them share the stage with renowned acts such as Unleashed and Vektor, while also touring extensively across Europe.

Navigating between themes of mythology, science fiction, and deep philosophical contemplation, Needless is now preparing for their most ambitious release yet. Their third album released on May 30, 2025 via Inertial Music (home of well renowned musicians like Niklas Sundin), will mark the next chapter in their artistic evolution.

New Release: “Premonition”

This is their third studio album, released via the Italian label Inertial Music, and marks the beginning of a new era. Musically, they’ve taken a more open, atmospheric direction, aiming to explore deeper layers of human experience and existential vision.