track-list:
01. Pedon Synty
02. Kolmas
03. Kipupiste
04. Sieluvaras
05. Häpeäpaalu
06. Kuoleman Morsian
07. Pelin Henki
08. Taudinkantaja
09. Päätös
pic by Susanna Raitamaa
Finnish dark metal band KUOLEMAN GALLERIA
has released their fourth full length album "Pedon synty".
As this beast borns the first cry echoes on the video
of the opening track of the album.
The band's singer Kimmo Jankkari tells:
"Pedon synty (The Birth Of The Beast) carries the listener towards the altar of inner chaos and starts a chain of events that leads you into the core of darkness and back. The song is a melodic but heavy piece that goes forward determinedly and gives you a ride to your darkest innerself. It's time for the beast to be born."
Kuoleman Galleria celebrates the album release
by playing "Deep Waters & Dark Skies Tour" in Finland
with legendary Finnish dark metal band Mustan Kuun Lapset
and Swedish Wormwood.
March 30. Lutakko, Jyväskylä
March 31. Olympia, Tampere
April 1. On the Rocks, Helsinki
KUOLEMAN GALLERIA
released album
'Pedon Synty'
KUOLEMAN GALLERIA
released album
'Pedon Synty'
track-list:
1. Kirstunkantaja
feat. Tero Kalliomäki - bowed lyre
2. Muistoa kunnioittaen
3. On suruaika täytetty
feat. Paavo Laapotti - vocals, Caroline Salmona - violin, Axel Salmona - cello
4. Morfiinisiivet
(Alas de morfina)
feat. Karen Lammermoor - vocals,
Caroline Salmona -
violin & piano,
Kåre André Sletteberg - electric guitar & bass,
Max Buell - drums
pic by Mikael Soilevaara
Finnish extreme metal pioneers Mustan Kuun Lapset turns 30!
This is celebrated with several live performances after years of hiatus,
and releasing of 'Suruaika 1993 - 2023 Anniversary EP'.
As with the band's previous album Kruunu (Inverse Records, 2021),
the new EP also has an impressive lineup
of guests from Finland and the world;
for example, French professional cellist Axel Salmona,
who has previously worked e.g. with Vanessa Paradis,
guitarist of the Norwegian metal band In the Woods...
Kåre André Sletteberg,
and Voice of Finland finalist and Before the Dawn vocalist Paavo Laapotti.
'Suruaika 1993 - 2023 Anniversary EP' contains three new songs,
as well as a multinational version of one of MKL's most famous works 'Morfiinisiivet', originally released in 2007.
MUSTAN KUUN LAPSET
released 'Suruaika 1993 - 2023
Anniversary EP'
MUSTAN KUUN LAPSET
released 'Suruaika 1993 - 2023
Anniversary EP'
track-list:
01. Tonite's Alright
(feat. Diison)
02. Person That I Hate
03. Watch Out!
04. Blind Leadin' The Blind
05. Close To The Sun
EP & band Picture by
Aaro Tuisku
EP cover by Jussi Aaltonen
Finnish rock band Judith Alice
released the new EP 'Resolute' via Finnish record label Secret Entertainment.
Also a new music video for 'Person That I Hate' is done.
Guitarist June Stacy comments:
"Writing and recording the EP was a little bit troublesome and slow because of the covid. We recorded the demos and then the EP versions of the songs little by little when ever we could. Then over a year ago when it was already mixed and mastered Izzy (our guitar player) decided to pursue other things in life and quit the band. We didn't wanna release anything or shoot music videos before we found someone to replace him. So it took another half a year to find Vasco. But finally here it is: 'Resolute'. The EP that updates the sound of Judith Alice for 2023! Enjoy"
JUDITH ALICE
released EP
'Resolute'
JUDITH ALICE
released EP
'Resolute'
pic by Austin Spruill
Of Virtue serve their blistering new single 'Cannibals.' via Arising Empire!
Produced by Carson Slovak & Grant McFarland
(August Burns Red, Polaris, Hollow Front),
additional production by Chris Shifflett,
mixed and mastered by Dan Braunstein,
known for his work for Spiritbox, Dayseeker, Volumes.
This heavy new material by modern metal experience Of Virtue
hits you straight in the face.
Tyler (vocals):
"Cannibals is set during one of the most dangerous of my road to recovery from alcohol because I was finally taking accountability. Before then I had never noticed how much my choices affected the people around me. Upon reflection I hated myself for what I had done to them. I was lying, stealing, I was erratic and unpredictable. Overall, I felt that I deserved every bad thing that happened to me. The hardest part was that I felt more worthless in my sober state than while intoxicated and it got to the point where I believed my actions were beyond forgiveness. Because of that dark time in my life "Cannibals" serves to remind myself that we cannot change the past but only learn from our mistakes and that we shouldn't let them shape my our of the world in a self-loathing state."
See Of Virtue live on the following festivals this year:
23.06. 6k Fest - Liege, BE
02.07. UK Tech Fest - Newark On Trent, UK
15.07. UpHeaval - Grand Rapids, MI, USA
17.08. Summer Breeze - Dinkelsbeuhl, DE
26.08. Fallen Fortress - Bad Dürkheim, DE
OF VIRTUE
have released new single/video
'Cannibals'
OF VIRTUE
have released new single/video
'Cannibals'
line-up:
Tindal - Vocals
Larry -| Guitar
Tippett - Bass
Baz - Drums
pic by Marc Sharp
Through years
of embracing honesty and channeling hardships into expression,
alternative rock band To Kill Achilles begin their next chapter.
The band reveals the first heavy piece of this new journey.
'Rats,' is released via Arising Empire.
'Rats' is an antithesis of the last material,
and for far too long,
the band told the story of mental degradation without hope.
Becoming completely drained,
repeating the same lines of how it hurts to be here,
this new material deals with courage, control, acceptance,
and ultimately the end goal that anyone in this circumstance seeks…
the other side.
This is the journey of getting better,
taking control of your life and the experiences around you.
'Rats' is delivered through sincere lyrics
depicting real-life experience
with the same ferocity we’ve come to expect.
The music is a mixture of aggression, sadness, hope, and beauty,
with soaring choruses promoting positivity.
TO KILL ACHILLES
has released new single
'Rats'
TO KILL ACHILLES
has released new single
'Rats'
lyrics: Sinah Meier
Musik: Sinah Meier,
Olli Fuchs,
André Pflaumbaum
line-up:
Sinah Meier – Vocals
Olli Fuchs – Drums
With heavy riffs and hypnotic vocals
the German rock band FREAKSTORM starts the year 2023.
They already have released the single "Creature Of The Night"
(for the first time on vinyl).
The title track will also be on streaming platforms.
The B-Side of the single is a cover version
of the Scorpions classic "Big City Nights".
Until early summer this song is exclusively available
on the limited 100 pieces vinyl.
Producer was once again Dennis Ward.
The intense guitars are delivered by Oliver Hartmann (Avantasia).
In the year 2022 FREAKSTORM celebrated several releases.
In May an EP with the powerful, melodic "When Dawn Is Breaking"
as title track came out – digitally and also as CD.
In September the band delivered the single "Can’t Keep Me Down 2022".
For the remake of FREAKSTORM’s most successful single so far
the British rock singer David Readman from Pink Cream 69
sang a duet with Sinah Meier.
He also performed in the official music video.
FREAKSTORM
released single
'Creature Of The Night'
FREAKSTORM
released single
'Creature Of The Night'
70000TONS OF METAL 2024: January 29 – February 2
Miami, FL to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
The 70000TONS OF METAL festival organizers have announced
that the twelfth edition of the floating festival
will sail on January 29th to February 2nd from Miami, Florida,
Cruise Capital of the World, to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and back on board the luxury passenger vessel FREEDOM OF THE SEAS.
The festival will once again host 60 Heavy Metal bands
spanning all subgenres and welcome 3000 metalheads
from around the world.
The Freedom of the Seas, a Freedom class cruise ship,
offers a host of amenities and complimentary dining options.
Guests will also enjoy unrestricted festival access
to all 120+ performances across four stages:
The Royal Theater is a five-storied concert hall.
The more intimate Star Lounge offers the local club vibe.
A third indoor stage, Studio B, provides an arena-like atmosphere.
Lastly, but most notable, the Pool Deck Stage:
The World's Biggest Open Air Stage structure to sail the Open Seas.
This colossal stage is surrounded by bars, plenty of room to sunbathe
and even hot tubs incorporated into the stage itself,
offering guests the unique opportunity
to watch their favorite metal bands from the comfort of a hot tub.
The ship will sail to Puerto Plata,
the Dominican Republic's oldest city in the north
and the pioneer of tourism in the country.
The city is famous for Parque Independencia,
the "Central Park" of Puerto Plata and a popular meeting point.
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has been announced for
january 29 - february 2
2024
has been announced for
january 29 - february 2
2024
Take a cable car to the top of "Monte Isabel de Torres", a peak rising 2,600 feet above sea level.
Swim and snorkel at Sosua beach and then grab some lunch or a beverage
at one of the many nearby restaurants and bars.
Try some local fare with a bowl of la Bandera:
a meat stew with rice, beans, and fried plantains or a saucy Pescado con coco (fish in coconut sauce).
La Casa de la Cultura is a three-story Victorian house that features local arts exhibits,
a contemporary art gallery, library and store with local goods for sale.
Find yourself some of the oldest, most translucent amber in the world, which Puerto Plata is famous for.
As the festival organizers continually strive to innovate and improve the Heavy Metal Festival Experience
for their guests and their surroundings, festivalgoers will once again have the option
to purchase a Carbon Offset when booking their Private Cabin or Single Ticket for 70000TONS OF METAL. For the eleventh voyage of 70000TONS OF METAL in 2023,
nearly 15% of their customers chose to purchase the additional Carbon Offset.
The funds contributed through the Carbon Offset Program
went to Greentripper's Improved Cookstoves in Ghana project.
70000TONS OF METAL is The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise.
With ten consecutive sellouts since the inaugural voyage in 2011,
this extraordinary and unique floating festival now sails
on board some of the largest luxury passenger vessels in the world.
Featuring 60 world-class Heavy Metal bands from around the globe performing across four stages,
70000TONS OF METAL is home to The World's Biggest Open Air Stage Structure to sail the Open Seas.
Guests can enjoy the Heavy Metal festival experience of a lifetime with all the benefits
that a cruise has to offer:
complimentary fine dining, bars that never close, 24-hour room service, as well as the ship's many amenities.
This four-day Heavy Metal Music Festival and Caribbean vacation offers 3000 metalheads
the amazing opportunity to mingle side-by-side with all of the bands on board.
With no VIP areas it truly is like everyone has a backstage pass.
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has been announced for
january 29 - february 2
2024
has been announced for
january 29 - february 2
2024
Not only do guests have unrestricted festival access to 120+ live performances (all bands play twice),
every ticket also includes meet & greets with every band,
intimate masterclasses with select musicians and exclusive live & listening premieres.
Guests also have full access to the "Jamming in International Waters All Star Jam",
a one-of-a-kind jam session featuring a host of musical virtuosos
performing classic metal songs together on stage.
Festivalgoers also have the special opportunity to explore a Caribbean dream destination
with their favorite band members on an "Artist Escorted Shore Excursion",
another 70000TONS OF METAL exclusive.
has been announced for
january 29 - february 2
2024
has been announced for
january 29 - february 2
2024
line-up:
Simon Müller - vocals
Jeffrey Uhlmann - guitars
Marcel "Bambam" Heberling
bass
Jonas Mahler - drums
pic by Mariana Mayer
DEFOCUS follow up with another blistering new track
after causing a sensation with their debut album,
»In The Eye Of Death We Are All The Same«.
'Let the bond be my grave' tells the story
of how we are all fighting our inner demons and, most of the time, fighting them on our own, alone.
The new single portrays this issue
while wrapping the audience in a dark mood of despair
using angry rhythms and melodies that go under your skin.
Founded by Simon Müller, Jeffrey Uhlmann, Jonas Mahler
and Marcel “Bambam” Heberling, the Aalen quartet
spent time making music together before coming to light in early 2019,
instantly proving their worth in the scene
with their energetic live shows .
DEFOCUS
released single/video
'let the bond be my grave'
DEFOCUS
released single/video
'let the bond be my grave'
