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LINX Release New Single ‘Them’ from Upcoming Debut Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 3, 2025
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LINX release “Them”, the next single from the upcoming debut album “Annihilation” (Metalville – August 15th 2025).

The official lyric video can be watched here:

The band from Montreal is a female-fronted Industrial-Rock duo formed by versatile singer/guitarist/bassist/keyboardist Zenab Jaber (nicknamed “Zee”), and by drummer/keyboardist/programmer Frederic Gauthier. Their music is a groovy, heavy, moody, poetic, electric and powerful blend of pure originality and influences in genres such as metal, prog, rock, Industrial, cultural and soundtracks.

Linx’s raw charisma and hypnotic stage presence, combined with the sheer power of their sound, are already building a devoted fan base and a formidable reputation. Their long-awaited, 13-track debut album, Annihilation, is more than living up to the hype surrounding this extraordinary band. Their music is bold, expansive, and electrifying, with lyrics that are smart, introspective, and, at times, pure poetry.

Zee is:

A self-taught musician and songwriter. Singer, guitarist, bassist, keyboarding. Lead woman of LINX and the ex-Bass player of the Toronto based punk band The Anti-Queens. Her musical style knows no bounds. Her influences range from movie soundtracks, classic music, grunge, metal, and alternative rock, with each genre leaving its mark on her compositions. Her Middle Eastern background adds a unique depth to her work, blending cultural elements seamlessly with her diverse musical taste.

An actress, a filmmaker, a certified IATSE lightning tech and stage rigger, who has been featured and worked on productions such as Jack Ryan, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Scream VI, Seaside, La Recette du Bonheur etc.
She also creates and directs Linx’s videos (Crystal Jellyfish, Dream Watcher, One Step, Dead)

A free spirit who enjoys traveling, challenges, working hard, and hates routine.

Fred is:

A trained Musician who graduated from Music College. A drummer, keyboardist, and programmer, he is a master at creating new sounds and sonic textures. He was part of the “Rock n Road Drummer” TV show 2008, and a touring live drummer for bands such as DOT and Projekt F. A creative force with great work ethics.

TRACK LISTING

01 – The Prey
02 – The Hunter
03 – Crystal Jellyfish
04 – Lost In Between
05 – Li3
06 – Periodic dance
07 – Fox N’ Crow
08 – Dream Watcher
09 – Dead
10 – One Step
11 – Love Virus
12 – Them
13 – 11.13

all tracks
Zenab Jaber: Composer, Lyricist
Frederic Gauthier: Composer, Producer

https://www.facebook.com/linxband
https://www.instagram.com/linxmtl/
https://www.youtube.com/@linxband
https://www.tiktok.com/@linxmtl
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/2M4JigW1pcb4ynbPoAAgh1

SWEET to Release “Level Headed Alternate Mixes & Demos” on June 20th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 3, 2025
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SWEET’s ‘Level Headed Alternate Mixes & Demos’ will be released on 20 June on Metalville Records.

‘Level Headed’, released originally in January 1978, was without doubt the most distinctive album SWEET had ever produced up to that point. AllMusic praised the album in their retrospective review for its wild mix of styles and the band’s shift from their earlier bubblegum singles to album-orientated rock.

In many ways, it was a gamble for SWEET. On the one hand, it shows many facets of the band that were easily overlooked on earlier albums and at the same time, for the first time, new, previously unheard aspects.

‘Level Headed’ gave SWEET their last top ten hit with the dreamy ‘Love Is Like Oxygen’, a single that would later prove to be essential in the band’s oeuvre.  

The new release ‘Level Headed Alternate Mixes & Demos’ on Metalville Records is a real rarity in SWEET’s catalogue. The album was previously only available as a strictly limited vinyl version in the USA and will now be released on CD worldwide for the first time.

TRACK LISTING

01 Brian Interview 1978
02 Dream On
03 Love Is Like Oxygen
04 California Nights
05 Strong Love
06 Fountain
07 Lady of The Lake
08 Silverbird
09 Lettres D’amour
10 Air On A Tape Loop
11 Unused Idea
12 Cover Girl

https://thesweet.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TheSweetOfficial/
https://www.instagram.com/thesweet.official
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdIpXow75WsgKZPfBcGqfVw
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/3JaAGmSTpJK35DqWrDUzBz
https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/sweet/492548

FALLING FROM GRACE’s New Album “At The Edge” Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 3, 2025
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Photo by Teppo Ristola

Finnish melodic death/groove metal band FALLING FROM GRACE released their second studio album ‘At The Edge’ via Inverse Records on May 2nd 2025. 

LISTEN to ‘At The Edge’ album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/ffg-edge

The theme of the album revolves around the title, as it explores the mindset of a person who has been pushed to the edge mentally, with no way out. The lyrics, as usual, touch on the darker side of life, but also address the current state of the world. The compositions on the album are somewhat darker than those on the previous release, “Shattered.” There is also a song on the album, titled “The Creator,” which is a bit different from the band’s usual style. Falling From Grace’s characteristic energy and aggression are also present on this release.

At The Edge combines various genres of metal, with a focus on groove metal and melodic death metal. The songwriting is once again handled by the band’s guitarist Timi Tonteri.

Nils Courbaron (Sirenia, Bloodorn, T.A.N.K.) is featuring on the album’s last track The Creator. 

“With At The Edge, we’ve taken a step forward from the last album and incorporated elements we haven’t used before. The timing of the album release is perfect, with Tuska Festival just around the corner, where we will also perform.”

Track list:

  1. At The Edge
  2. Final Hour
  3. Downfall
  4. Egoistic
  5. Poseur
  6. Crawling Back To The Dark
  7. The Abyss
  8. Shadow
  9. Revolt Unleashed
  10. The Creator

Album cover by Sami Leppäaho

Line-up:
Timi Tonteri – Guitar
Atte Väisänen – Guitar
Niki Tonteri – Vocals
Toni Jokelainen – Bass
Valtteri Honko – Drums

https://www.facebook.com/FallingFromGraceFIN
https://www.instagram.com/fallingfromgracemetal
https://fallingfromgrace.bandcamp.com

LEAH MARTIN-BROWN Drops Explosive New Video ‘R U Chicken’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 3, 2025
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Photo Credit: Christian Schneider

Acclaimed international singer-songwriter Leah Martin-Brown is thrilled to share her new single and official video “R U Chicken”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.

Stream “R U Chicken” HERE

Co-written by legendary hitmaker Robert John ‘Mutt’ Lange and Tony Nilsson, and co-produced by Lange, Nilsson, and renowned Swedish guitarist/producer Tommy Denander, “R U Chicken” marks Leah Martin-Brown’s official debut release through Frontiers Music Srl – and the fourth powerhouse single to emerge from this all-star production team.

Leaning into Mutt Lange’s signature blend of anthemic hooks and genre-fusion, “R U Chicken” struts confidently between modern pop, classic rock, and a playful splash of country attitude.

“”R U Chicken feels like a hybrid between Joan Jett, Shania Twain & Def Leppard”, says Martin-Brown. “The hook gets stuck in your head, and I love the electric, empowering energy it brings. It’s a tongue-in-cheek callout to those guys who talk a big game – but chicken out when it’s time to follow through.”

Leah Martin-Brown is an Australian vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist currently based in Los Angeles. She first made waves fronting the goth-rock band Lilly Rouge, cutting her teeth on the Australian live circuit while opening for acts like Everclear, Presidents of the USA, and The Getaway Plan.

After being scouted by renowned industry tastemakers A&R Worldwide, Martin-Brown relocated to LA where she formed the hard-hitting rock outfit Evol Walks. Since then, she’s shared stages with rock icons such as Black Label Society, Nita Strauss, Joe Perry, and Johnny Depp, while touring extensively across the US, Europe, and Australia.

Now signed to Frontiers Music Srl, endorsed by Audix Microphones and Fenech Guitars, and operating from her Los Angeles base, 2025 sees Martin-Brown focusing on a new era of releases, songwriting, recording and touring.

Line Up:
Leah Martin-Brown – Vocals
Tommy Denander – Guitars
Tony Nilsson – Keyboards & Programming
Leah Martin-Brown & Robert John “Mutt” Lange – Backing Vocals

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JACK RAVEN Release New Single ‘Don’t Let It Be’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 3, 2025
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After winning the Special Wanikiya Award at the Veneto Rock Contest, Jack Raven, one of the most promising names in the new Italian rock scene, officially releases their brand-new single “Don’t Let It Be”, available today – May 2nd – on all digital platforms.

This song is an anthem for peace, a global cry against war, violence, and hatred. Written in English to reach audiences across the world, “Don’t Let It Be” delivers a message that is urgent, universal, and deeply emotional.

The single was born following the band’s recognition at the Veneto Rock Contest, where they received the Wanikiya Special Award, celebrating musical acts with strong expressive and emotional potential.

In a time shaken by war and division – from Ukraine to Israel and Palestine – Jack Raven chooses music as a vehicle of empathy, art as resistance, and sound as an instrument for awakening and change.

Formed in late 2022, Jack Raven is:
Giacomo Deschi – Vocals & guitar
Lorenzo Duranti – Guitar
Lorenzo Cappelletti – Drums
Alessio Renda – Bass

Their sound blends alternative rock, metal, prog elements, and electronic atmospheres, always balancing raw performance with refined production. The name “Jack Raven” merges Giacomo’s alter ego (“Jack”) and the symbolic raven from Steven Wilson’s album The Raven that Refused to Sing.

But unlike the raven that refused to sing, Jack Raven chooses to raise their voice – loud, honest, and passionate.

“Adrenaline, passion, show and connection: that’s our fuel,” they affirm.

PUPIL SLICER Return with Two New Songs “Heather/Black Scrawl” on May 5th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 3, 2025
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Pupil Slicer, the critically acclaimed mathcore band known for their boundary-pushing intensity, is back with a new double single, “Heather/Black Scrawl”! Marking the first taste of what’s to come from camp Slicer. These two singles are a testament to the band’s relentless evolution, showcasing their most confident, aggressive, and emotionally charged music to date.

Catch them on tour:

w/ Tayne
15/05 – Milton Keynes, Craufurd Arms
16/05 – Huddersfield, Parish Dive Bar
17/05 – Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach

w/ LLNN
25/11 – Bristol, The Exchange
26/11 – Nottingham, The Bodega
27/11 – Manchester, Rebellion
28/11 – Glasgow, Slay
29/11 – Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
30/11 – London, The Underworld

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