Italian Solo artist, guitarist, composer, arranger, indipendent producer and session man FRANCESCO MARRAS(Screaming Shadows, Black Demons) has posted online a new song entitled “Soul Collector”. This is one of the songs that the Italian guitarist is producing for his next instrumental album coming soon. He has also recorded the songs “Zion” (with guests like Mattia Stancioiu and Alessandro Del Vecchio) and “Close your eyes” (with Jason Rullo from Symphony X on drums). The songs are available on you tube with a recording sessions’ video, below.
According to Victory Records, CLOSE YOUR EYES partnered with FUSE TV to premiere their latest music video for “The End” on Weds. Now, the video is officially available online as well. “The End” features guest vocals from Zoli Teglas (ex-Pennywise, Ignite) and the video features fans and friends such as label mates ISLANDER and hardcore band ALTARS. Check out the video here:
“The End” comes from the new CLOSE YOUR EYES album, ‘Line In The Sand’, which is in-stores now! The band will be touring heavily in 2014, with more details coming soon! In the meantime, CLOSE YOUR EYES are set to make their first trip to South America. Check out the dates below!
CLOSE YOUR EYES South American Tour 2014
4/25 – Curitiba, Brazil
4/26 – Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
4/27 – Sao Paulo, Brazil
4/28 – Buenos Aires, Argentina
4/29 – Santiago, Chile
4/30 – Lima, Peru
5/02 – Quito, Ecuador
5/03 – Medelin, Colombia
5/04 – Bogota, Colombia
According to Victory Records, CLOSE YOUR EYES have teamed up with Alternative Press to stream their forthcoming album, Line In The Sand, in its entirety starting Friday, October 25th through Sunday, October 27th. Are you looking for melodic, punk influenced hardcore anthems that you can believe in? This is the album that you have been waiting for. Listen to the full stream now.
Exclusive Line In The Sand pre-order packages and limited edition colored vinyl are available now at VictoryMerch.com. Get Line In The Sand at FYE, Best Buy, Hastings, and your nearest independent retailer on Tuesday, October 29th. Line In The Sand is available for pre-order on iTunes, AmazonMP3, and your favorite digital retailers now.
Tour Dates: w/ Gideon, Sworn In, Altar
10/25 – Midland, TX @ The Pine Box
10/26 – Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theatre
10/27 – Yuma, AZ @ Jefe’s Venue
10/28 – Canoga Park, CA @ Cobalt Café
10/29 – Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
10/30 – Las Vegas, NV @ Ultra Violet Studios w/ ISLANDER
11/7 – Joplin, MO @ Solace
11/8 – Rockford, IL @ Millennium Center
11/9 – Newport, KY @ Thompson House
11/11 – Joliet, IL @ Mojoe’s
11/12 – Evansville, IN @ The Hatch
11/13 – Columbus, OH @ Kobo’s Live
11/14 – Chattanooga, TN @ The Warehouse
11/15 – Douglasville, GA @ The 7 Venue
11/16 – Memphis, TN @ The Abbey
11/17 – Florence, AL @ The End
11/18 – Metairie, LA @ Cypress Hall
11/19 – Dallas, TX @ Sons of Hermann Hall
11/20 – Houston, TX @ Walter’s Downtown
11/21 – Austin, TX @ Dirty Dog Bar
11/22 – Abilene, TX @ Billiards Backroom
After a successful 2012, VICTORY RECORDS has summoned their army, with the drive and conviction to make 2013 rock harder than ever before. Pushing boundaries and coloring outside of the lines is to be expected, with a new year, comes a renewed sense of brutality and vengeance; an opportunity to unite fans of all music genres across the world.
Never one to disappoint, Victory fan favorite, OTEP plans to deliver her final studio album; an awe-inspiring tale of a girl who has been cast aside, heart set on revenge against the cold world in Hydra, to be released January 22nd. The label debut albums of FALL CITY FALL’s- Victus and CONTINENTS’ -Idle Hands, will also be unleashed on January 22nd; already being called some of the most dynamic, raw hardcore collections in a longtime by OUTBURN. Love is in the air February 19th for the release of Will, Love, Life, from Paris’ AS THEY BURN, one of Victory’s most promising guttural, metalcore signings of 2012. A re-issue and new studio album from metal legends JUNGLE ROT in addition to the triumphant return of punk-folk kings THE TOSSERS have hundreds of thousands waiting in anticipation. Fans can prepare for more debut releases from dynamic new signing TEAR OUT THE HEART, BLACKGUARD, CLOSE YOUR EYES and many more. Amidst the new releases and constant tours and festivals, it is safe to say that there will never be a dull moment in 2013.
With the most eclectic collection of artists on a single label, pyschobilly, punk, hardcore, metal, indie, ska and more, come together to create a one-stop-shop for quality tunes to bang your head to. Never resting on the basics, our artists have upped the ante, their hard work reflected in releases that have been welcomed by critics and fans with eager hearts and open arms. While we cannot divulge too deeply on our 2013 plans, we can say this – prepare yourself to be enveloped by catchy melodies, in awe by passionate lyricism and blown away by a level of musicianship that is beyond compare. Keep your eyes and ears peeled – VICTORY RECORDS is back and better than ever.
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