RIFFORIA release “The Devil’s Sperm”, the second single taken from the new studio album “Axeorcism” (street date 23.02 2024 – Metalville Records).

“The Devils’s Sperm” is the story of a monumental battle epic from a bygone era and world. The song combines traditional heavy metal with its heroic choruses and outstanding guitar solos with the sounds of today. Singer Nils Patrik Johansson (Astral Doors, Lion’s Share, ex Civil War) once again demonstrates the full range of his exceptional skills and charisma.

TUCK FROM HELL did a sensational album debut 12 years ago with “Thrashing”. The band was already a celebrated live act so the road to glory was there.

However, destiny had other plans and the band was put to rest. Almost.

Drummer and band leader Fredrik Johansson and guitar players Petrus Granar and Marcus Bengts continued to write music.

When Petrus Granar was invited join to the band Civil War, featuring Fredriks father Nils Patrik Johansson on vocals, the band turned into a duo.

“It felt really strange to sit on a bunch of kick ass thrash songs without doing anything with them. Our singer Niclas Ingels had no time to focus on music due to his family situation so what to do? From out of nowhere my dad, Nils Patrik, said: what the hell, I can sing for you. Let’s make a full album.

I was a bit sceptic at first since he’s a pure heavy metal singer but then I realized that in the beginning most thrash bands had “real” heavy metal vocals not growl.

The rest is, or will be history. We changed name to Rifforia, started the recordings, had a lot of fun and with mixing genius Martin Haglund in charge everything went smooth. Petrus Granar also came back to play some guitar on the album. He was a lot of help.” (Fredrik Johansson)

“Axeorcism” delivers ten statements of real strong, modern Heavy Metal and is going to continue the successful story of Swedish Hard and Heavy releases on Metalville Records.

Track Listing
A Game That You Don’t Understand
Sea Of Pain
Well Of Life
Built To Destroy
The Devil’s Sperm
CC Cowboys
Evilized
Rifforia
Welcome To Hell
Death Row Child

Line Up
Nils Patrik Johansson- Vocals
Marcus Bengts- Guitars, bass
Magnus Fredriksson- Guitars
Fredrik Johansson- Drums

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RIFFORIA have released “CC Cowboys”, the first single taken from the  new studio album “Axeorcism” (street date 23.02 2024 –  Metalville Records).

“CC Cowboys”tells the story of the Cold War between the superpowers USA and the Soviet Union. With its driving drums and cutting guitars, the song creates a dark mood that impressively reflects the fear of a global catastrophe. The story is carried by the voice of exceptional singer Nils Patrik Johansson (Astral Doors, Lion’s Share, ex Civil War). This is what modern Metal should sound like.

TUCK FROM HELL did a sensational album debut 12 years ago with “Thrashing”. The band was already a celebrated live act so the road to glory was there.

However, destiny had other plans and the band was put to rest. Almost.

Drummer and band leader Fredrik Johansson and guitar players Petrus Granar and Marcus Bengts continued to write music.

When Petrus Granar was invited join to the band Civil War, featuring Fredriks father Nils Patrik Johansson on vocals, the band turned into a duo.

“It felt really strange to sit on a bunch of kick ass thrash songs without doing anything with them. Our singer Niclas Ingels had no time to focus on music due to his family situation so what to do? From out of nowhere my dad, Nils Patrik, said: what the hell, I can sing for you. Let’s make a full album.

I was a bit sceptic at first since he’s a pure heavy metal singer but then I realized that in the beginning most thrash bands had “real” heavy metal vocals not growl.

The rest is, or will be history. We changed name to Rifforia, started the recordings, had a lot of fun and with mixing genius Martin Haglund in charge everything went smooth. Petrus Granar also came back to play some guitar on the album. He was a lot of help.” (Fredrik Johansson)

“Axeorcism” delivers ten statements of real strong, modern Heavy Metal and is going to continue the successful story of Swedish Hard and Heavy releases on Metalville Records.

Track Listing
A Game That You Don’t Understand
Sea Of Pain
Well Of Life
Built To Destroy
The Devil’s Sperm
CC Cowboys
Evilized
Rifforia
Welcome To Hell
Death Row Child

Line Up
Nils Patrik Johansson- Vocals
Marcus Bengts- Guitars, bass
Magnus Fredriksson- Guitars
Fredrik Johansson- Drums

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https://www.youtube.com/@rifforia

The new RIFFORIA studio album “Axeorcism” will be released on February 23rd 2024 at Metalville Records.

TUCK FROM HELL did a sensational album debut 12 years ago with “Thrashing”. The band was already a celebrated live act so the road to glory was there.

However, destiny had other plans and the band was put to rest. Almost.

Drummer and band leader Fredrik Johansson and guitar players Petrus Granar and Marcus Bengts continued to write music.

When Petrus Granar was invited join to the band Civil War, featuring Fredriks father Nils Patrik Johansson on vocals, the band turned into a duo.

“It felt really strange to sit on a bunch of kick ass thrash songs without doing anything with them. Our singer Niclas Ingels had no time to focus on music due to his family situation so what to do? From out of nowhere my dad, Nils Patrik, said: what the hell, I can sing for you. Let’s make a full album.

I was a bit sceptic at first since he’s a pure heavy metal singer but then I realized that in the beginning most thrash bands had “real” heavy metal vocals not growl.

The rest is, or will be history. We changed name to Rifforia, started the recordings, had a lot of fun and with mixing genius Martin Haglund in charge everything went smooth. Petrus Granar also came back to play some guitar on the album. He was a lot of help.” (Fredrik Johansson)

“Axeorcism” delivers ten statements of real strong, modern Heavy Metal and is going to continue the successful story of Swedish Hard and Heavy releases on Metalville Records.

Track Listing
A Game That You Don’t Understand
Sea Of Pain
Well Of Life
Built To Destroy
The Devil’s Sperm
CC Cowboys
Evilized
Rifforia
Welcome To Hell
Death Row Child

Line Up

Nils Patrik Johansson- Vocals
Marcus Bengts- Guitars, bass
Magnus Fredriksson- Guitars
Fredrik Johansson- Drums

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