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CANDLEMASS Cover Black Sabbath’s ‘Sabbath Bloody Sabbath’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 9, 2025
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[photo credit: Linda Åkerberg]

To celebrate 40 years of doom metal mastery and the release of their brand new four track EP, Black Star, Swedish epic doom metal pioneers CANDLEMASS have unveiled a cover of Black Sabbath’s legendary hymn “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath”. Originally cut from the classic 1973 Sabbath album, CANDLEMASS present their own version alongside an official music video.
 
With solemn intensity and seismic presence, CANDLEMASS transform the track into a funeral march worthy of doom’s highest pantheon. A majestic tribute that honors the past while shaking the crypt walls of the present.
 
CANDLEMASS mastermind Leif Edling comments:
“Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” needs no introduction, one of the best songs ever recorded if you ask me. Maybe not the obvious choice, but it’s been a dream for me to do it one day and here it is! Our rendition of S.B.S. (Mass Bloody Mass?)”

Get your copy of Black Star NOW

Swedish godfathers of epic doom CANDLEMASS present their four-track EP, Black Star. Packed with  cavernous riffs, the genre-defying band unveils two brand-new songs alongside two cover versions of timeless classics.

Following the title track, the second original song, “Corridors Of Chaos”, marks a true old school instrumental containing both classic metal riffing and stunning guitar playing by Lars Johansson, showcasing the band’s mastery of dynamics. Adding to this tribute, CANDLEMASS delivers their rendition of Pentagram’s classic “Forever My Queen”, further cementing the bands remarkable contribution to shaping the genre into what it is today.

Black Star tracklist:
1. Black Star
2. Corridors Of Chaos
3. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
4. Forever My Queen

CANDLEMASS Live 2025
20.-21.06.25 DE – Daun Rengen / Der Detze Rockt
25.06.25 NO – Oslo / Tons of Rock
04.07.25 TR – Istanbul / Headbangers Weekend
20.07.25 IT – Cremona / Luppolo In Rock Festival
30.07.-02.08.25 NO – Bergen / Beyond the Gates Festival
08.-09.08.25 FI – Helsinki / Helsinki Metal Festival
08.-10.08.25 BE – Kortrijk / Alcatraz
12.-13.09.25 GR – Athens / Rock Hard Festival
01.11.25 SE – Stockholm / Berns
06.12.25 UK – Wolverhampton / Bloodstock Winter Gathering

CANDLEMASS are:
Johan Länquist – Vocals
Lars Johansson – Lead Guitar
Mappe Björkman – Rhythm Guitar
Leif Edling – Bass
Janne Lind – Drums
 
CANDLEMASS online:
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
WEBSITE
NAPALM RECORDS

SUPER GLUE ANXIETY Unleash Debut Album “First Row Seats”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 9, 2025
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Photo: Super Glue Anxiety

Super Glue Anxiety is a Finnish experimental music band. Their music is heavily influenced by various genres, including punk / ska / funk / metal.

The band started less than a year ago. They started their career cautiously, testing out a few singles. The feedback from the world was better than expected, so singer Kraapo and guitarist Räikkönen finally decided to record and release a full album.

Listen to the album on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/sga-firstrowseats

Tracklist/ISRC-codes:

  1. Unsolved Homicide – FI3FC2590802
  2. Walking Nightmare – FI3FC2590801
  3. Evil Turtle – FI3FC2590803
  4. Celtic Jazz – FI3FC2483802
  5. Sucking Like A Leech – FI3FC2590804
  6. Raiding England – FI3FC2483803
  7. Tricksy Goes To Party – FI3FC2483804
  8. Dead Witch – FI3FC2590805
  9. West Coast Porcupines – FI3FC2590806
  10. Welcome To Anxiety – FI3FC2590807

Singer Kraapo has the following to say about the project: “We did it all winter, alongside day jobs and other projects. Now I feel relieved and happy that the release is finally seeing the light of day. Guitarist Räikkönen and I were surprised that the album turned out to be musically light. Maybe we had the impression that it was going to be heavier. However, there are a bunch of excellent songs on the album, so there’s no point in complaining.

The situation was that we had 20 demos. We got to choose the best ones from these. There were still some good songs left in stock, so maybe one day a second album will be released. These were edited at Samu Oittinen’s studio. We also had a few guest stars sing parts to different songs. This gave the whole thing a nice extra color.

The album has a lot of experimentation and creative madness. This album and this kind of music have been really fun to make.”

Juha Kraapo – vocals, bass, programming
Sami Räikkönen – guitars
Samu Oittinen – mixing and mastering

More info: https://www.facebook.com/SuperGlueAnxiety/

SCHIZO Sign with Punishment 18 Records + Tease Upcoming “Electrosurgery” Album with ‘Paralysis’ Single Trailer

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 9, 2025
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Legendary thrash/black metallers Schizo are ready to shake up the metal scene with the trailer for their new single “Paralysis”. This musical preview anticipates the band’s long-awaited return with the new album “Electrosurgery”, set to be released next year via Punishment 18 Records.

Adding even more intensity to “Paralysis” is the special guest appearance of Manu, who brings a unique touch and explosive energy to the track’s sound.

Below is the trailer for the lyric video.

– Schizo –
http://www.facebook.com/Schizoband
– Punishment 18 Records –
https://media.punishment18records.com
http://www.punishment18records.com
http://www.facebook.com/punishment18records

MYSTOPERA to Release Folk Metal Opera “Das Lied Der Steinernen Engel” on August 1st

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 9, 2025
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MYSTOPERA will release the folk metal opera ‘Das Lied Der Steinernen Engel’ on 1 August on Metalville.

Powerful metal, rousing folk, renowned guest musicians and an epic film music orchestra – that’s MYSTOPERA

Composer/violinist Meike Katrin Stein and singer/songwriter Markus Engelfried have brought this folk-metal opera to life with a great deal of passion and creativity and have brought a host of talented guest musicians on board for their first album, including Schandmaul, Primal Fear, Corvus Corax, Harpyie, Crematory. They were able to win Chris Harms (Lord of the Lost) as music producer. ‘Das Lied der Steinernen Engel’ is the title of the first MYSTOPERA album and tells a gripping Viking story full of mysticism, suspense and devotion.

What began as an idea in Markus and Meike’s joint band past with ‘Krayenzeit’ soon became a project close to their hearts.
“Meike and I first came up with the idea of combining film-musical orchestral epics and folk metal almost eight years ago,’
 says Markus. ‘Then three years ago we said ‘Come on, let’s do it now, let’s write a folk metal opera.”

“Once the ball had been set rolling and the first guest musicians had been recruited, the project almost took on a life of its own. Successful musicians and singers asked us if they could still take part in the project.” remembers Meike.

In fact, in addition to Meike and Markus, an ensemble of 16 other high-calibre musicians from a wide variety of genres has come together:

Saskia Maria – Schandmaul / Ralf Scheepers – Primal Fear / Mr. Hurley – Mr. Hurley und die Pulveraffen / Norbert “Norri” Drescher – Corvus Corax / Katja Moslehner – (ex-) Faun / Aello – Harpyie / Alina Lesnik – ROBSE & erfolgreiche Youtuberin / Pínto von Frohsinn – Ganaim, (ex-)Versengold / Rolf Munkes – Crematory / Stefanus Rex – The Kings Pipers / Bernd Heining – Skull and Crossbones / Frank Herold – (ex-)Saidian, Krayenzeit and the four-piece medieval band Die Irrlichter have brought MYSTOPERA to life.

The Budapest Scoring Orchestra, which works for Netflix and Hollywood productions, has also been recruited for MYSTOPERA, so you can enjoy a truly bombastic, world-class orchestra.

The confirmation for the album release concert at Wacken Open Air 2025 is another major milestone on MYSTOPERA’s journey.

„Das Lied der Steinernen Engel’ follows the concept of classical operas and tells a gripping fantasy story about Vikings, dragons and mystical beings in epic and energetic music. But to experience the story even more intensely, the album is accompanied by a book that tells the story of the Stone Angels in detail and allows fans to immerse themselves even deeper in the world of MYSTOPERA.

LINE UP

Meike Katrin Stein – violin, choral singing
Meike Katrin Stein is a composer and orchestrator of film music as well as a violinist. Her film music can be heard regularly on TV stations like ZDF, SWR and Arte, among others, and she also writes and orchestrates theatre music, including for the Mannheim National Theatre. As a folk violinist, she has performed on stage with bands such as Krayenzeit and Ganaim. Her musical work ranges from classical and folk to rock and metal.

Markus Engelfried – lead vocals, choral singing, cister, lute, flutes
Markus Engelfried is a music and singing teacher, songwriter and lyricist. After studying music and singing, he was the singer and main songwriter of the folk/medieval rock band Krayenzeit for 10 years and completed several tours and festival shows with the band (including Wacken Open Air, tours with Saltatio Mortis, Schandmaul and many more).
As a singer and songwriter, Markus has released 10 studio albums worldwide in the fields of metal, rock, musical and medieval rock.

Rolf Munkes – guitar
Frank „Mampf“ Herold – bass
Bernd Heining – drums

TRACK LISTING WITH GUESTS

Ouvertüre
-Budapest Scoring Orchestra
Land in Sicht
-Ralf Scheepers – lead vocals (duet with Markus)
-Saskia Maria – rotary lyre
-Stefanus Rex – bagpipes
Rückkehr nach Solveis Ruh
-Pinto von Frohsinn – lead vocals, bodhrán
-Die Irrlichter – choral singing, various historical instruments and percussion
Schwarze Flammen
-Alina Lesnik – lead vocals
Aufbruch
-Pinto von Frohsinn – lead vocals, bodhrán
-Die Irrlichter – choral singing, various historical instruments and percussion
Am Rand der Welt
-Ralf Scheepers – lead vocals (duet with Markus)
Herrscher des Meeres
-Ralf Scheepers – lead vocals (terzet with Alina and Markus)
-Alina Lesnik – lead vocals (terzet with Ralf and Markus)
-Saskia Maria – rotary lyre
-Stefanus Rex – bagpipes
Bis nach Valhalla
-Chris Harms – cello
-Saskia Maria – rotary lyre
Ankunft
-Pinto von Frohsinn – lead vocals (duet with Mr.Hurley), bodhrán
-Mr. Hurley – Leadvocals (duet with Pinto)
-Die Irrlichter – rotary lyre and double bass
Asche zu Asche
-Norbert „Norri“ Drescher – lead vocals
-Saskia Maria – rotary lyre
Die Welt soll brennen
-Katja Moslehner – lead vocals (duet with Aello)
-Aello – lead vocals (duet with Katja)
-Saskia Maria – violin (violin duet with Meike)
Saga
-Ralf Scheepers, Alina Lesnik, Norri, Aello, Katja Moslehner – lead vocals
-Pinto von Frohsinn – spoken words
-Saskia Maria – rotary lyre
-Stefanis Rex – bagpipes

https://mystopera.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Mystopera
https://www.instagram.com/mystopera
https://www.youtube.com/@Mystopera
https://www.tiktok.com/@Mystopera
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/0NSA6vyZe64qcVAVHStG5q

MARC AMACHER Releases New Single + Video ‘G.M.Mrs.Molly’ from Upcoming Studio Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 9, 2025
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(photo credit Ueli Frey)

MARC AMACHER is releasing the new single “G.M.Mrs.Molly”, taken from his new studio album ‘Load’ out on 27 June on Hoboville.

A blues that breathes stories – somewhere between an old lady and a rusty Chevy van.

With “Good Morning Miss Molly”, Marc Amacher delivers a charmingly mischievous song that oscillates somewhere between familiarity, mischievousness and road trip romance. The groove is laid-back, the vocals rough and close – like the first light in the morning that falls through the blinds.

The character of “Miss Molly” remains mysterious – is she a loving, old acquaintance in slippers? Or is she the Chevy van that has seen many sunrises? Perhaps both. Amacher plays with this ambiguity, accompanied by a minimalist but bouncy groove reminiscent of southern blues. A guitar that doesn’t shine, but grins. A voice that doesn’t shout, but asks: “Tell me, how do you do?”

The song is like a little movie scene: a kitchen, a rattling floor, slippers, the smell of coffee – and underneath a subtle hint of freedom, stubbornness and the past. It’s about observing, remembering, smiling.

“Good Morning Miss Molly” is an acoustic postcard painting – charming, playful and full of character. A piece that takes its time. Like Molly herself.

One name. One legacy. One journey.
Imagine an abandoned railway station in the American Midwest. It’s late evening, the rails glisten damply in the pale light, and somewhere a guitar case rattles in the wind. It is the time of the hobos – those travelling men who roamed the country with nothing but a song on their lips and a dream in their luggage. My great-grandfather was one of them. About 140 years ago, he travelled by train, on foot, taken along by travelling traders, from the south to the north, in search of work – and perhaps also in search of himself.

‘Amacher Load’ is his legacy.
Not as a history record. Not as a reconstruction. But as an honest, raw reflection of a musical journey. This album is saturated with stories that were never written down – stories that seeped into the ground, were whispered around campfires, shouted into the wind from drawbridges. And now, many generations later, a descendant sings – not to imitate, but to carry on.

The sound? Really. Dirty. Full of groove.
The guitar scratches like gravel under your soles. The voice carries sand from a thousand paths. Bass and drums pulsate like a train on the tracks. The blues is not the decor here – it is the language. Soul pops up like an old friend, funk comes along to bring movement into play. But everything flows together – because this is not a museum. It’s alive.

And the ghosts? They are there.
Not in symbols or clichés. But as a reminder that music is always a carrier – for stories, for origins, for what shapes us, even if it is not spoken. The ancestors do not dance in the stage lights, they whisper in the pauses between the notes. In a bending. In a pause. In a breath before a chorus starts.

‘Amacher`s load’ is an album about connection.
About what we take with us – in our blood, in our voices, in our hearts. And about what we pass on when we have the courage to tell our stories.

Marc Amacher is the Swiss blues & rock musician who guarantees the finest entertainment. His impressive live performances and his love of melodious and unique blues have made him famous far beyond the country’s borders. Even at a young age, Marc’s life revolved around the instrument with the 6 strings, his ‘Peaches’ guitar. It was obvious that a musician with so much talent would lead his musical journey in the blues and rock genres. Musical genres that best suit his nature and abilities, but also his passion and authenticity. Marc Amacher’s music is deeply rooted in the traditions of the blues, but he also brings modern elements and his own creative touch to his songs. His style is raw, honest and penetrating, and he knows how to present the essence of the blues, but also of rock in its purest form.

Marc Amacher became known to a wider audience when he took part in ‘The Voice Of Germany’ in 2016. With his performance, he blew his competitors away right up to the final. His charismatic performances as well as the variability in his voice impressed not only the jury and the audience. Pop star and former Take That member Robbie Williams, who coached Marc of in the semi-final, was also impressed.

Since his appearances on ‘The Voice’, Marc Amacher has worked continuously on his music career. He has toured nationally and internationally through clubs, thrilled audiences at festivals and events, and can count on a growing fan base. Amacher is known for his energetic stage shows, in which he thrills his audience with his technically accomplished guitar work and intense expression. A first-class entertainer. It is therefore not surprising that Eric Clapton has also asked Marc to support his shows in Germany and Austria.

Handmade and unadulterated, but by no means outdated: Marc Amacher fascinates with his very own musical diversity, up close and personal. He lives entertainment.

TRACK LISTING “LOAD”

01 – Memphis
02 – Still
03 – Big Black
04 – Bullet
05 – Long Time No See
06 – Home Again
07 – Give It to Me
08 – Grandpa
09 – Shuffle N‘ Boogie
10 – Good Morning Mrs. Molly
11 – On My Way
12 – Mailbox Blues

https://marcamacher.net/
https://www.facebook.com/MarcAmacherOfficial/
https://www.instagram.com/marc.amacher/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBbL3DkLmwU3oTr-Z8B4iFw
https://www.tiktok.com/@marcamacherofficial
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/1I2PNULXYS3j9Kz2Vvu3T0

YHWH Unveil New Lyric Video ‘Burden of Flesh’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 9, 2025
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Extreme metal act YHWH presents the lyric video for “Burden of Flesh”, a track taken from the band’s EP Tetragrammaton, out via Wormholedeath.

A relentless dive into despair and destruction: with raw, nihilistic black metal fury, Burden of Flesh tears through the veil of suffering with scathing riffs, unholy intensity, and lyrics drenched in torment. Brace yourself for an unfiltered journey into the abyss where brutality and darkness reign supreme.

‘Tetragrammaton’ is now available on all major digital platforms. Stream/Download: orcd.co/tetragrammaton

YHWH online: thetrueyhwh.bandcamp.com, www.instagram.com/thetrueyhwh

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