Just recently Italian Radio J.App‘s Emergy Broadcasting show had a live chat with Dimmu Borgir drummer DARAY, talking mainly about Polish rock/metal/punk combo BLACK RIVER, about how the band was founded and Polish music scene in general, especially metal + more.
BLACK RIVER – feat. BEHEMOTH bass player ORION and DIMMU BORGIR drummer DARAY – are set to release their new album ‘Generation aXe’ later in 2022 via Crusader Records / Golden Robot Records.
BLACK RIVER line-up: Maciej Taff – vocals Piotr „Kay” Wtulich – guitar Artur „Art” Kempa – guitar Tomasz „Orion” Wróblewski – bass (Behemoth) Dariusz „Daray” Brzozowski – drums (Dimmu Borgir)
Dariusz “Daray” Brzozowski is one of the most recognized drummers within the metal scene. Well known for his extreme drumming, blastbeats, precision and supersonic speeds, he earned his reputation through the years and was repeatedly valued for his achievements. Extensively touring the world with his bands. He played over a 1000 shows.
Born in 1980, he got his first kit at the age of 14. His story began with the band Vesania, and was continued in Vader, Masachist, Hunter, Black River. He’s also a session musician for multiple bands. Today, drumming for Vesania and Dimmu Borgir and being an active clinician and educator, he remains in the lead of worlds‘ uncompromising drummers.
Daray is sponsored by Meinl Cymbals, Tama Drums, Wincent Drumsticks – Official, Remo Drumheads, Jerry Harvey Audio, Klotz Cables
Please Note, DARAY is available for studio sessions, drum clinics, as well as session drummer for tours etc. For further information, please contact tarja@splitscreenproduction.com.
Watch Daray Brzozowski performing “Dimmu Borgir“ off of Dimmu Borgir’s album “Abrahadabra“ at the 2016 Meinl Drum Festival: https://youtu.be/ioA5YrUDx6I
Just recently, Athens based Symphonic Metallers FALLEN ARISE‘s frontlady Fiona was live interviewed by Radio J.App‘s Emergy Broadcasting show, talking about her entrance in the band, songwriting process, the band’s influences, the current goth metal scene + more.
In case you missed it, the interview is now streaming below.
FALLEN ARISE were formed in 2009, combining a theatrical atmosphere with a progressive approach and a heavy-metal-alike heaviness. So far, FALLEN ARISE have toured across Europe and Russia with established acts including: Nightwish, Fates Warning, Paradise Lost, Destruction, Sepultura, Skindred, Moonspell, Serenity, Leave’s Eyes, Xandria, Katatonia, Pain of Salvation and Insah.
Irish Viking Metal/Norse Pagan Rockers REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS have announced that the band’s bassist Michael “Cass” Casserly has entered Skull Strings‘ roster family!
Cass shared: “I’m very proud to announce that I am now an endorsed artist with Skull strings 🤘 I’m loving my Skull Strings since I switched to them on my Bass, and can’t wait to try them on my 6 string too. They sound great with the loud distorted sounds of Ren Marabou and the Berserkers but also sound great with the quieter clean tone I use with Kessler Effect. You can check them out here https://www.skull-strings.com/wp/en/ My artist page is https://www.skull-strings.com/wp/en/artistes/ren-marabou-the-berserkers-michael-casserly/ Keep on rocking, Cass”
In addition, just recently the band was live interviewed by Italian Radio J.App, on their Emergy Broadcasting show, talking about the Irish music scene and metal in general, band’s Vikings-theme, technical aspects of the songs, production and relations with record companies and more. Now the chat is available for streamingAT THIS LOCATION.
Just previously, REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS announced their next single ‘Brand Of Sacrifice’ coming out soon via United Music Mafia, also revealing the cover art of their upcoming full-length “Tales of Rune“.
The band stated: “So as you all may know we have been working hard on our new album. Still quite alot of work to do but as we are well past the halfway mark we thought we’d share the album art. Tales of Rune – Coming soonish through United Music Mafia but even sooner is a new single ‘Brand Of Sacrifice’ 🤘🏻 Have a great week Heathen Tribe 🛡⚔️🔥“
Hailing from the Emerald Isle and based in the hills of Co.Donegal these Irish Viking Metal/Norse Pagan Rockers, REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS, deliver their own take on this powerful genre with a high energy stage show and anthemic, contemporary stylings. Endorsed by Cassidy Guitars, Skull Strings and Fishsticks drum sticks. Signed to United Music Mafia and Managed by Split Screen Management.
Just recently, Italian Radio J.App interviewed Dublin based alt rockers RITUAL EFFECT on Emergy Broadcasting show, talking about band’s background, Irish music scene, songwriting process, grunge and rock nowadays and last but not least, about the earlier efforts + new EP ‘Too Late to Turn Back‘.
The 1-hour live interview is now available for streaming, below.
On March 4th, RITUAL EFFECT unleashed their brand new lyric video for ‘Brand New’, taken from Upcoming EP ‘Too Late to Turn Back’!
The band comments: “Brand New is unleashed today! The song is about being sure you are following the right path but when you reach your destination, nothing is as expected. We couldn’t wait to get this new tune out to the world, and it won’t be long until the rest of the EP is released. Brace yourselves 🙂”
Watch and enjoy the lyric video here:
The lyric video was created by Mohsen Fayazi @stargazer.multimedia.
Earlier the band revealed on ‘Too Late to Turn Back’ EP: “This is the “difficult second album” but not in the traditional sense. The difficulty we faced with this one was the crazy amount of lockdowns and lack of in-person contact we had thoughout the whole process.
It’s a pretty different set of tunes to the first album. “Fossils” had lots of fast paced 4 minute rock songs. These compositions are longer and heavier and go in more directions. And unlike the last album, Paul was with us from the very start of the writing process here, and it shows!
The biggest thing we’ve learned through this recording is that nothing can ever be taken for granted. It’s been a year and a half since the last time we got on stage together and this whole experience has just made us hungrier and more determined than ever. We believe that there’s an energy to these tracks that reflects that, and we chose the title “Too Late To Turn Back” because it represents where we stand right now as a band – all in, focused, and ready to seize our moment.
We are very excited to finally have this mini-album ready for the world. Hope you enjoy it!”
‘Too Late to Turn Back’ Tracklist: Brand New Dead Set Ex Crux Broken Record L.H.W.
Coverart was created by Siobhan Feeney and Eadaoin Curtin.
More information TBA, stay tuned!
Dublin based RITUAL EFFECT fuse aspects of grunge and metal together with catchy riffs, fast paced songs, driving choruses and high energy shows. Since the band’s inception in late 2017, they have written a massive amount of songs, clocked up a hefty amount of gigs, and they have been invited back everywhere that they have played, receiving enthusiastic feedback from far and wide. Each band member has previously written and recorded with different ensembles around the country but none could resist the call to join this new family. Each of the members has their own style and very different qualities which have been intricately wound into Ritual Effect. They are professional to work with, fun to hang out with, and awesome to witness. 2019 saw the band enter the studio for their first serious project, their debut album “Fossils”. This 15 track album is a heavy, melodic nod to their past and sets the pace for a high speed, full on sonic assault to the future. With their song bank close to full storage, a follow up mini album ‘Too Late to Turn Back’ will hit the shelves, song by song, in early 2022. There is no limit to what this band is capable of in the rehearsal room, on stage or on tape. Come join the Ritual and embrace the Effect.
On February 10th, Italian Radio J.App interviewed the Texas’ electronic rockers CEDARS on Emergy Broadcasting show, talking about the band’s latest single ‘Circle’, “Cowards” album, its songwriting + topics, the music scenes in Texas, influences, and many more.
Just recently CEDARS released their stunning radio hit single, entitled ‘Circles’, which is all about rhythms!
CEDARS’ frontlady Sandeigh on ‘Circles’: “Circles is about rhythms. All of life – everything around – is filled with them. The tides, the moon, the weather, our breath, our blood, you, me. There’s this incredible circular, life-death-life rhythm to everything.
I feel like we get talked out of listening to the wisdom these circles have to offer us. There’s so much knowledge in our bodies and in the natural world and when we tune into those places, they have a lot to say. Sometimes, in order to hear that, we have to be willing to let go of things we think matter, things we might not want to part with, to burn those things down to make room for new growth. That’s part of the life-death-life cycle -that’s part of the cyclical nature of life and growth. Even when it’s uncomfortable or we have to go against popular opinion or maybe the “way we’ve always done things.”
For me, the inner wisdom I hear is often one calling me to a wilder life. She’s asking me to wake up to my true nature and helps me see what needs to die in me to make room for more authenticity. Her voice is wise and daring. (And sometimes asking me to get WAY outside of my comfort zone. But I trust her.)
What circles are you being called to look at in your world? Inside and out…what needs to die and what needs to be tended?”
Currently CEDARS are in the studio working on their next full-length album.
The band issued: “We got started on new concepts even as we were gearing up to release Cowards back in June.
While Cowards explores a theme of letting go and shedding what’s no longer needed, this new body of work is a deeper look into what comes alongside that purging, and what can be possible in its place. Cowards really feels like a forest fire. Everything was burning down in our actual lives and that, of course, made its way into the stories on that album and the videos we’ve created from it. But some of the most fertile soil is found after fire removes what’s no longer serving the forest. It makes room for new life.
But first we sit and sift through the ashes.
The new album’s title has a lot to do with the pause in-between the burning away and next season. It will explore themes of shadow work and inner patterns, and how the light needs the dark. And as usual, we’re doing it with an expansive and deep soundscape.
We’re excited. We’ve been in the demo phase for a bit and what’s coming together feels really good, like we’re more settled into who we are individually and as a family.”
Stay tuned for more information!
CEDARS released their latest album “Cowards” on June 11th 2021, via Gruene Records.
The band of the concept of the “Cowards” album: “Cowards, at its core, is an album about choosing yourself, even in the face of great consequences. So often we find ourselves in situations or systems that ask us to minimize ourselves or our desires or even our needs, but there comes a point where we have to make some really tough choices: do we continue to support the system that is crushing us and building itself on our backs, or do we honour our own still, small voice? The album is the story of finding ourselves in a season of life where those choices were very pressing, and very loud, with very real consequences. There are times when death is necessary to make room for the new, the better, and sometimes the knife is in our own hands. The album, though full of heavy moments, is also woven with bright strands of hope and light, the kind that can only come after great loss and struggle. How quietly we go to war.”
Photo credit: Courtney Santos-Awkwardeye Photography
CEDARS is an electronic rock band from central Texas whose music incorporates the DIY ethos of bands like The Pixies and PJ Harvey, the haunting atmospheres of Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails, and the infectious grooves of MuteMath. CEDARS is more than just a band: it’s is a vision of community, a community driven by the idea that beauty can save the world. Led by longtime friends Sandeigh Kennedy and Drew Heaton, they blend industrial and organic textures, drawing together disparate elements to marry complex sonic landscapes with compelling stories. Gritty synths and wispy vocals; hard hitting beats and delicate textures are the tools they use to tell powerful, authentic stories that explore truth and beauty.
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