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Metal Giants THOR & JOHN GALLAGHER of RAVEN Pay Tribute to Swedish Metal Festival MUSKELROCK in New Video

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 22, 2022
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For the last two years, the thousands of Swedish metal fans who would gather once a year in Tyrolen to celebrate their heroes on stage at the annual Muskelrock festival have fallen silent. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the venue was forced to cancel their event in both 2020 and 2021. 

It was in this dark time when the mighty metal legend THOR released his ode to the festival “This Is Musclerock” as the lead-off track on his album Alliance. The track featured a stellar, unmistakable vocal from fellow metal behemoth John Gallagher of the groundbreaking metal act Raven. Together, these twin suns of classic metal united with one voice to call for a revival of the Muskelrock festival as well as the Musclerock genre that THOR himself helped to pioneer. And now the two appear in a brand new video for the track, which is being premiered by the venerated Fistful Of Metal magazine.

THOR shares these thoughts, “Some call me The King of Musclerock. As the proponent of the genre Musclerock, a precursor to Heavy Metal, I am happy that Cleopatra Records in coordination with Fistful of Metal are releasing the new video for the song ‘We Need Musclerock.’ I am excited to be joined by the legendary John Gallagher of Raven on this one. This anthem is a tribute to the famous Muskelrock Festival held each year in the mountains of Tyrolen in Alvesta, Sweden. I was happy to help launch the Muskelrock festival with promoter Jacob Hector in 2009. Now it has become one of the greatest Metal festivals in the Universe. Thousands of Muscular Metal fans will gather from all over the world to herald the name of THOR and be entertained by feats of strength and a large roster of top bands. Thanks to Ted Jedlicki for directing/editing this exciting video and John Leibel for writing a great tune. So I say to all of you….SKAAL!”

Check out THOR’s album Alliance which includes special guest appearances from Soilwork vocalist Björn “Speed” Strid, W.A.S.P.’s Chris Holmes, Danko Jones, Anthrax’s Neil Turbin, Ross “The Boss” Friedman and many more. It features stunning artwork from Timo Wuerz and is available on both digital as well as on CD in a digipak and limited-edition silver vinyl in a gatefold jacket! 

Order Alliance on CD & Vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=thor+alliance&post_type=product
Stream/download the digital: https://orcd.co/thor_alliance_album

Track List:

  1. We Need Musclerock feat. John Gallagher (Raven)
  2. Niflhel (Realm Of The Dead) feat. Björn Strid (Soilwork)
  3. The Ultimate Alliance feat. Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.), Ross “The Boss” Friedman (Manowar), Nina Osegueda (A Sound Of Thunder) & Fang VonWrathenstein (Lords Of The Trident)
  4. Ode To Odin feat. Dan Cleary (Striker)
  5. We Will Fight Forever feat. Neil Turbin (Anthrax)
  6. Because We Are Strong
  7. Rock Around The World feat. Danko Jones
  8. Queen Of The Spiders feat. Frank Soda (The Imps)
  9. Power Hungry
  10. Bounty Hunter feat. Frank Meyer (The Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs) & Dennis Post (Warrior Soul)
  11. Battlements feat. Trevor William Church (Haunt)
  12. Thor vs. The Juggernaut (War Of The Gods) feat. Sean Peck (Death Dealer)
  13. Generation Now feat. Joey Killingsworth (Joecephus & The George Jonestown Massacre)
  14. After The Laughter feat. Martin Gummesson (Thundermaker)
  15. Good Stuff feat. Al Harlow (Prism)
  16. Congregate feat. Joey Roads & Sheldon Byer (Roadrash)
  17. We Will Fight Forever (Reprise)

THOR Faces Fiercest Foe In New Video For ‘Queen Of The Spiders’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 27, 2021
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Musclebound metal superhero THOR may have finally met his match! In a fantastic new animated video, perfectly timed for the Halloween season, the metal deity is kidnapped by a dark, mysterious figure who turns out to be none other than the dreaded “Queen Of The Spiders,” as heard about on THOR’s newest album, this year’s Alliance! The evil seductress traps our hero in a hellish lair while her spidery minions creepily crawl over webs in an apparent attempt to feast on the legendary metal singer. With twists and turns aplenty, the video is a dazzlingly inventive showcase for both the superb design skills of Brazilian animator Steve Cavalcanti of Tivo Studios as well as the classic metal stylings of THOR that is sure to get your spine tingling this Halloween season!

And be sure to check out Alliance, which features stellar guest appearances from the likes of W.A.S.P.’s Chris Holmes, Raven vocalist John Gallagher, Danko Jones, Anthrax’s Neil Turbin, Ross “The Boss” Friedman and many more.

Order Alliance on CD & Vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=thor+alliance&post_type=product
Stream/download the digital: https://orcd.co/thor_alliance_album

Track List:

  1. We Need Musclerock feat. John Gallagher (Raven)
  2. Niflhel (Realm Of The Dead) feat. Björn Strid (Soilwork)
  3. The Ultimate Alliance feat. Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.), Ross “The Boss” Friedman (Manowar), Nina Osegueda (A Sound Of Thunder) & Fang VonWrathenstein (Lords Of The Trident)
  4. Ode To Odin feat. Dan Cleary (Striker)
  5. We Will Fight Forever feat. Neil Turbin (Anthrax)
  6. Because We Are Strong
  7. Rock Around The World feat. Danko Jones
  8. Queen Of The Spiders feat. Frank Soda (The Imps)
  9. Power Hungry
  10. Bounty Hunter feat. Frank Meyer (The Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs) & Dennis Post (Warrior Soul)
  11. Battlements feat. Trevor William Church (Haunt)
  12. Thor vs. The Juggernaut (War Of The Gods) feat. Sean Peck (Death Dealer)
  13. Generation Now feat. Joey Killingsworth (Joecephus & The George Jonestown Massacre)
  14. After The Laughter feat. Martin Gummesson (Thundermaker)
  15. Good Stuff feat. Al Harlow (Prism)
  16. Congregate feat. Joey Roads & Sheldon Byer (Roadrash)
  17. We Will Fight Forever (Reprise)

THOR Releases New Video ‘We Fight Forever’ Ft. Former Anthrax Singer Neil Turbin

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 26, 2021
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Canada’s Metal Avenger Thor releases his new video ‘We Fight Forever’ featuring former Anthrax Singer  and The Metal Voice Journalist Neil Turbin. Clips from the video were taken from an off set upcoming film ‘ Pact Of Vengeance’ which Thor will be co-starring in. Performance clips in the video were taken from a surprise secret set for invited fans on July 31, 2021.

“We Fight Forever”
Vulcan Sky Entertainment Group Ltd
Written by: Jon Mikl Thor / Kevin Stuart Swain
Lead Vocals: Jon Mikl Thor / Neil Turbin
Guitar – Lance Reegan-Diehl
Keyboards – Darryl Hebert
Bass – Kevin Stuart Swain
Drums – Scott Young

Mixed by Scott Young
Mastered by Achim Koehler

Video Credits
Frank Soda – Guitar
Kevin Stuart Swain – Bass
Rick Fedyk – Drums

Videography: Jack Kao
Editing: Kevin Stuart Swain
Pact Of Vengeance scenes courtesy of Len Kabasinski and Killer Wolf Films

The album, Alliance, includes special guest appearances from Soilwork vocalist Björn “Speed” Strid, W.A.S.P.’s Chris Holmes, Raven vocalist John Gallagher, Danko Jones, Anthrax’s Neil Turbin, Ross “The Boss” Friedman and many more. It features stunning artwork from Timo Wuerz and is available on both digital as well as on CD in a digipak and limited-edition silver vinyl in a gatefold jacket.

Tracklisting:

“We Need Musclerock” feat. John Gallagher (Raven) “Niflhel (Realm Of The Dead)” feat. Björn Strid (Soilwork) “The Ultimate Alliance” feat. Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.), Ross “The Boss” Friedman (Manowar), Nina Osegueda (A Sound Of Thunder) & Fang VonWrathenstein (Lords Of The Trident) “Ode To Odin” feat. Dan Cleary (Striker) “We Will Fight Forever” feat. Neil Turbin (Anthrax) “Because We Are Strong” “Rock Around The World” feat. Danko Jones “Queen Of The Spiders” feat. Frank Soda (The Imps) “Power Hungry” “Bounty Hunter” feat. Frank Meyer (The Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs) & Dennis Post (Warrior Soul) “Battlements” feat. Trevor William Church (Haunt) “Thor vs. The Juggernaut (War Of The Gods)” feat. Sean Peck (Death Dealer) “Generation Now” feat. Joey Killingsworth (Joecephus & The George Jonestown Massacre) “After The Laughter” feat. Martin Gummesson (Thundermaker) “Good Stuff” feat. Al Harlow (Prism) “Congregate” feat. Joey Roads & Sheldon Byer (Roadrash) “We Will Fight Forever” (Reprise)

THOR Unleashes New Album, Shares Video “Because We’re Strong!”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 17, 2021
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Today the long-awaited 39th studio album from classic metal superhero THOR is officially released worldwide! The album, Alliance, includes special guest appearances from Soilwork vocalist Björn “Speed” Strid, W.A.S.P.’s Chris Holmes, Raven vocalist John Gallagher, Danko Jones, Anthrax’s Neil Turbin, Ross “The Boss” Friedman and many more. It features stunning artwork from Timo Wuerz and is available on both digital as well as on CD in a digipak and limited-edition silver vinyl in a gatefold jacket! To celebrate this monumental release, THOR shares a brand-new video, the official Official Music Video for the short film “LIBERATOR” starring Lou Ferrigno, Peta Wilson and Ed Asner.

Visit the official “LIBERATOR” website: liberatormovie.net

About the entire project, THOR proclaims, “After 50 years of living and breathing Metal and Rock n Roll, I can truly say that this is the BEST album of my career. There have been a myriad of songs written and albums recorded in my 50 year career. If hang up the helmet, cape and hammer after this one, call it a day, I can truly feel proud of this record. I feel that this could be the greatest work of my life. It certainly was a union of power and an honor to work with such talented artists from around the world. For which I shall be eternally grateful.”

Order Alliance on CD & Vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=thor+alliance&post_type=product
Stream/download the digital: https://orcd.co/thor_alliance_album

Track List:

  1. We Need Musclerock feat. John Gallagher (Raven)
  2. Niflhel (Realm Of The Dead) feat. Björn Strid (Soilwork)
  3. The Ultimate Alliance feat. Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.), Ross “The Boss” Friedman (Manowar), Nina Osegueda (A Sound Of Thunder) & Fang VonWrathenstein (Lords Of The Trident)
  4. Ode To Odin feat. Dan Cleary (Striker)
  5. We Will Fight Forever feat. Neil Turbin (Anthrax)
  6. Because We Are Strong
  7. Rock Around The World feat. Danko Jones
  8. Queen Of The Spiders feat. Frank Soda (The Imps)
  9. Power Hungry
  10. Bounty Hunter feat. Frank Meyer (The Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs) & Dennis Post (Warrior Soul)
  11. Battlements feat. Trevor William Church (Haunt)
  12. Thor vs. The Juggernaut (War Of The Gods) feat. Sean Peck (Death Dealer)
  13. Generation Now feat. Joey Killingsworth (Joecephus & The George Jonestown Massacre)
  14. After The Laughter feat. Martin Gummesson (Thundermaker)
  15. Good Stuff feat. Al Harlow (Prism)
  16. Congregate feat. Joey Roads & Sheldon Byer (Roadrash)
  17. We Will Fight Forever (Reprise)

SOILWORK’s Björn ‘Speed’ Strid Unites With THOR On New Single “Niflhel (Realm Of The Dead)”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 1, 2021
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As a founding member of Swedish metal warriors Soilwork, Björn “Speed” Strid has been a leading figure in the metal world since 1995. Metal deity, THOR, on the other hand, has existed for all eternity, has no beginning nor end, is worshipped by legions of classic metal fans around the world and is about to release a brand-new studio album, his 39th such release, this one entitled Alliance, on July 16! Today, these two mighty giants have united their voices on the epic second single from Alliance, a searing song of sonic devastation, “Niflhel (Realm Of The Dead)” whose lyrics are filled with references to Norse mythology and the after-life. Trading verses as well as harmonizing with each other on the choruses, these two warriors let the vocal sparks fly as a propulsive track of crunchy distorted guitars and pounding drums does its best to contain the metal fury unleashed therein.

Stream the single: https://orcd.co/thor_bjorn_strid

Alliance also includes special guest appearances from W.A.S.P.’s Chris Holmes, Raven vocalist John Gallagher, Danko Jones, Anthrax’s Neil Turbin, Ross “The Boss” Friedman and many more. It features stunning artwork from Timo Wuerz and will be available July 16 on both digital as well as on CD in a digipak and limited-edition silver vinyl in a gatefold jacket! Watch for Thor to launch several shows and festivities in this year as he celebrates this his 39th studio album and an astounding 50 years of metal mayhem as well as co-starring in a feature-length action movie “Pact Of Vengeance,” which will feature music from the new album!

Pre-order the CD & Vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=thor+alliance&post_type=product
Pre-order/pre-save the digital: https://orcd.co/thor_alliance_album

Track List:

  1. We Need Musclerock feat. John Gallagher (Raven)
  2. Niflhel (Realm Of The Dead) feat. Björn Strid (Soilwork)
  3. The Ultimate Alliance feat. Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.), Ross “The Boss” Friedman (Manowar), Nina Osegueda (A Sound Of Thunder) & Fang VonWrathenstein (Lords Of The Trident)
  4. Ode To Odin feat. Dan Cleary (Striker)
  5. We Will Fight Forever feat. Neil Turbin (Anthrax)
  6. Because We Are Strong
  7. Rock Around The World feat. Danko Jones
  8. Queen Of The Spiders feat. Frank Soda (The Imps)
  9. Power Hungry
  10. Bounty Hunter feat. Frank Meyer (The Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs) & Dennis Post (Warrior Soul)
  11. Battlements feat. Trevor William Church (Haunt)
  12. Thor vs. The Juggernaut (War Of The Gods) feat. Sean Peck (Death Dealer)
  13. Generation Now feat. Joey Killingsworth (Joecephus & The George Jonestown Massacre)
  14. After The Laughter feat. Martin Gummesson (Thundermaker)
  15. Good Stuff feat. Al Harlow (Prism)
  16. Congregate feat. Joey Roads & Sheldon Byer (Roadrash)
  17. We Will Fight Forever (Reprise)

Former W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES To Release New Studio Album In Next Few Months

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 21, 2021
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In a recent conversation on The Metal Voice with Canada’s Metal legend Thor, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes also joined the interview and spoke about his guest solo on Thor’s first new single ‘The Ultimate Alliance’ off of Thor’s upcoming album ‘Alliance’ via Cleopatra. In the interview Chris Holmes also gave The Metal Voice an update on his upcoming new album.

When asked about the timeline of his new studio album
“I just finished up the last guitar solo yesterday. I’m sending it to the guy that is mixing it and then he can put it on and start mixing all the rest of the songs. Then he will send it to me and I ok it. It will probably be released in three months. Probably done in a few weeks but it takes time to do the other stuff. It would have been done a long time ago if the Covid hadn’t hit it has just been postponed. It will be self released, it will be easier to sell on Bandcamp and at my shows. “

When asked about the songs
“All the songs on there are about what I have done in my life experiences and stuff like that. In regards to the songs there is one ballad called ‘In God’s Hands’ and the rest of the stuff is heavier.”

Thor ‘Alliance’ available on digital, CD & Vinyl July 16! Watch first single below with guests  Chris Holmes and Ross The Boss.