331 – 340: OUR MIRAGE – ETERNAL RETURNS – COSMOTHEORY – STELIOS VENTAS – VALIANT SENTINEL – TERRIBLE SICKNESS – ADMIRE THE GRIM – RIOGHAN – VANGUARDIAN – STREETLORE

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German post-hardcore group
OUR MIRAGE
will release album
'Eclipse'

Post-hardcore outfit OUR MIRAGE announced
their third full-length album called »Eclipse«,
due for release on November 25th via Arising Empire.
The band also serves their first chapter 'Black Hole'
of their upcoming trilogy included on their brand new album.
'Deep inside your mind, it feels like being trapped by our own fears.
As fear overtakes more and more the sun and light vanish and leave nothing but darkness. You are caught in a black hole and while you’re struggling, you keep on falling. The longer you fall, the more you get pulled in. The happier you could be, the unhappier you become. Every night you feel the same and cannot escape. So when you put on your disguise, who knows what you are hiding? Deep within ourselves, fear overshadows our happiness. Even when little things are overwhelming, trust me, you’re not alone.'

Hailing out of Marl, Germany, this four-piece Post-Hardcore group
really hits you deep in your emotions.
From the ambient music to the emotional lyrics that really strike a nerve, OUR MIRAGE offers a vast variety of elements
that many of us can relate to.
This young group is becoming known for the emotion that they pour
into their music and their latest release »Unseen Relations«
takes that line even deeper.
The group largely focuses on the problems that our youth
deal with internally, but their music doesn't just speak to them;
it is very intuitive of the problems and struggles
that we all deal with on a common basis.
METAL HAMMER UK:
"The Post Hardcore, clearly inspired by The Amity Affliction, is composed confidently, professionally produced, and performed in an appealing manner."'

track-list:
01 Our Mirage - Awakening
02 Our Mirage - Black Hole
03 Our Mirage - Through The Night
04 Our Mirage - Suffocating
05 Our Mirage - Learn To Be Alone
06 Our Mirage - Myself
07 Our Mirage - Calling You
08 Our Mirage - Vicious Cycle
09 Our Mirage - Help Me Out!
10 Our Mirage - Remedy
11 Our Mirage - Eclipse
12 Our Mirage - Summertown (ft. Breakdown Bros)

OUR MIRAGE are:
Timo Bonner - vocals
Steffen Hirz - guitar
Manuel Möbs - bass
Daniel Maus - drums

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Indian heavy metal act
ETERNAL RETURNS
has released single/video
'Siege Sombre'

They are a Metal band from Thane
who have been around the Metal circuit in India as a live band
for more than 7 years and have played 50+ Metal Gigs.
Have toured many Indian cities and wants to explore new adventures
with touring new countries and cities.

The band's name is derived from an inherent concept of Indian philosophy which firmly believes that the universe has been recurring
and will continue to do so.
This concept is very prominent in Indian philosophy.
It describes their roots, existence, lyrics
and most importantly the prodigious factor of them all, MUSIC.
Hence, the name attracted them.
They find themselves on the pathway of discovering
a destructive yet an accessible style of modern metal.

The band currently functions remotely as their Drummer is from Ukraine. For local shows they hire session artist and as soon as the war ends
Viktor can commence his duties of playing international shows.

From their upcoming album "Hunchback Hatred"
they present you the single "Siege Sombre".

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Greek/German rock project
COSMOTHEORY
has released single/video
'Unfinished Business'

Cosmotheory is a Greek/German rock band
formed back at the end of 2021 from the current two members,
Billy Adams (Vasilis Papadam) and Conni ''Comet'' Steinke.
the duo just released their second single ''Unfinished Business".
The new single is online on YouTube but soon will be available
on streaming platforms and online stores.
The upcoming plans will be revealed from the band's social media
in the near future.

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Athenian rocker
STELIOS VENTAS
has released album
'Badass'

Athenian rocker Stelios Ventas on his third album, entitled 'Badass', travels us with his music through all the decades of Rock Music,
from the London music scenes and the alcohol smell of Irish bars
to the gunpowder-smoked American South.
Through the legendary Route 66 he reaches California
and returns back to his base with a stop in Thrace, Greece.

Ten rock stories about human relationships, dead ends, self-awareness
and redemption.

Album info:

Written and produced by Stelios Ventas
except from 'Love' written by Yiannis Goudoulas

Sotiris Pirounias: bass guitar

Yiannis Goudoulas: lead vocals
at 'Love' and backing vocals at 'Promiseland and Confess'

Stelios Ventas: guitars, vocals, drums programming

Ventas Family: vocals at 'Viva La Revolution'

Cover: photo Peter Papapetrou,
graphic desiner Yiannis Papaioannou

Album's promo single is the song "Love",
feat. Yiannis Goudoulas (ex. Jessica's Theme Band).

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Greek power metal project
VALIANT SENTINEL
has released single/video
'Forelorn'

Valiant Sentinel was founded by guitarist and composer,
Dimitris Skodras who is the creator of all the band's music.
It is a power metal band with some epic metal elements.
The first and same-titled album was released
on April , 2022 by No Remorse Records
and featured famous metal singers
like Tim ''Ripper Owens (Judas Priest,Iced Earth) as well as
Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire).
The band currently works on their second album
which is aimed for a release in late 2023.

In the album "Valiant Sentinel" Is included the song
"Forelorn (feat. Fabio Lione)".

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Finnish female fronted melodic death metal act ADMIRE THE GRIM
has released single
'The Flood'

Finnish melodic death metal band Admire the Grim is set to release
their debut EP 'Rogue Five' on January 13th 2023 via Inverse Records.
The first single 'Rogue Five' was released earlier with a music video.
The second single 'The Flood' has been released.
Vocalist Katri Snellman comments on The Flood Single:
"'The Flood' was the first song that we wrote together. Jani came up with the idea for the instruments and I wrote the vocal and lyric lines. The lyrics are about the feeling of drowning into your own thoughts, described with a lot of metaphors".

Composed by
Katri Snellman
& Jani Loikkanen
Lyrics by Katri Snellman

Single cover by
Katri Snellman

pic by Minna Rossi

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Finnish gothic metal act
RIOGHAN
have released their single/video
'Home'

Finnish Rioghan is set to release her debut album
'Different Kinds Of Losses' on December 9th 2022 via Inverse Records.
The album has been made in collaboration with Jonas Renkse (Katatonia), Einar Solberg (Leprous),
Teemu Liekkala (ex-Manufacturer's Pride, Red Eleven)
and Teemu Koskela (ex-Celesty).

The fifth single 'Home' has been released.
Responsible for the video-clip was Aarni Visuals.
Rioghan comments:
"While making the song the lyrics felt very simple and obvious from the start, but in every turn it opened up with more deeper layers, and one of those layers we are opening up with the music video. In the video, the storyteller's virtuos image starts to crack as she tries too hard to keep up a clean facade with too many negative things held inside and eventually they spill over."
Started out as a solo-project by singer-poetess Rioghan Darcy,
the progressive metal act Rioghan has grown into a trio
with Teemu Liekkala (guitars, bass, keys, production)
and Valtteri Revonkorpi (drums).
Rooted deeply in both gothic and progressive metal scenes,
they sure should bring something interesting on the table.

The band got some positive international attention with the debut EP 'Blackened Sky',
and the singles from the upcoming 'Different Kinds Of Losses' album
have already got over 250 000 streams.

Line-up on Home single:
Jenni Perämäki - Vocals // Marko hautamäki - Cello
Teemu Liekkala - Guitar, bass, keyboards
Valtteri Revonkorpi - Drums, percussions

Composed by
Jenni Perämäki
& Teemu Koskela
Lyrics by Jenni Perämäki

Single cover by
Sakari Tuokkola

Mastered by Svante Forsbäck / Chartmakers Oy.
Vocal recordings:
Ville Hautaluoma
Produced, recorded & mixed by Teemu Liekkala
Promo picture: Aarni Visuals / Mikko Parkkonen
Makeup by Laura Salo Creative
Hair by
S-Hair/Marjo Perämäki

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Finnish metal band
VANGUARDIAN
has released single
'Pantheon'

Metal band Vanguardian hailing from Jyväskylä Finland releases
their third single "Pantheon"
from their upcoming EP on Friday 11th of November.

Band backgrounds:
"Of all the songs that ended up on this record, 'Pantheon' was the first one that was ready for recording"

Pantheon is also the band's first ballad-like composition
that involved a lot of "studio magic".

Band continues:
"Tino (drummer) recorded the drums with just one take, using just a couple of minutes of our studio time. After trying a couple of hours performing the vocals to the song, our singer (Markus) ended up throwing all the lyrics to the trash. It was a bold move considering that the next day was reserved for recording vocals to this particular song. Therefore Markus ended up writing all the lyrics from scratch the night before vocal recordings started."

In spite of all the dramatic turn of events (or maybe because of them) 'Pantheon' really holds a special importance to all the band members.

pic by Esa Ylijääsko

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Italien AOR project
STREETLORE
will release
selftitled debutalbum

Art Of Melody Music & Burning Minds Music Group are excited
to announce all the details of StreetLore,
a brand new melodic rock project (with great special guests)
hailing from Italy.
After spending years playing in some local bands in the north of Italy, keyboardist Lorenzo "Lorerock" Nava approached his long-time friend, Burning Minds Music Group's A&R and producer Pierpaolo "Zorro" Monti (Raintimes, Shining Line, Room Experience, I.F.O.R., Charming Grace),
with the proposal of some unreleased material he’d written
through the years.
Excited by what he heard, Zorro offered his support
in making an all-new melodic rock album.
Art Of Melody Music’s Alessandro Broggi (Airbound) signed on
as co-producer, while directing Lorenzo on keyboards.
With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the entire world,
works on 'Streetlore' were delayed until late 2021.
The talented guitar-player, keyboardist and songwriter
Andrew Trabelsi (Alchemy) stepped in to replace Alessandro Broggi,
who was unable to proceed due to personal reasons.
To ensure the album would stand among the finest AOR
and melodic rock releases, a solid line-up of established musicians,
and at least one legendary singer needed to be assembled.
Matteo Serra (Room Experience, Charming Grace, Sovversivo),
Angelo Sasso (Airbound) and Luca Ferraresi (ex-Perfect View)
were hired on guitar, bass and drums respectively.
Additionally, co-producer, Andrew Trabelsi handled the guitars parts
for several tracks.
Numerous great vocalists were discussed, alongside some
of the most revered Italian frontmen.
...to continue, please go to the next side...

TRACKLIST
01. Brothers
02. Friends In Time
03. Crossroad
04. The Storm
05. Aeglos
06. Only Wounds Remain
07. Say Farewell
08. Shelter From The Rain
09. Weaker Than Before
10. Shadows And Lies
11. Gone (CD Version Exclusive Track - Dion Bayman Cover)

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Italien AOR project
STREETLORE
will release
selftitled debutalbum
part II

The definitive line-up includes the likes of
Terry Brock (Strangeways, Slamer, The Sign), Jesús Espín (91 Suite, Secret), Sue Willetts (Dante Fox), Dion Bayman, Davide "Dave Rox" Barbieri
(Wheels Of Fire, Charming Grace, Raintimes, Room Experience),
Eric Concas (Soul Seller), Stefano Lionetti (Lionville),
Mario Percudani & Josh Zighetti (Hungryheart),
Davide Gilardino (Mindfeels, Michael Kratz),
Satin, & Marcello Spera (Alchemy).
StreetLore will be an exciting experience for fans
of classic AOR/melodic rock music,
thanks also to some welcome songwriting contributions from
Andrew Trabelsi, Dion Bayman, Alessandro Broggi & British novelist
Peter Darley on the lyrics side.
High quality musicians, Tim Manford (Dante Fox),
Luca Carlomagno & Roberto Barazzotto (Mindfeels) have also been hired as special guests to provide the best possible instrumentals,
while renowned sound engineer Roberto Priori
(Danger Zone, Raintimes, Michele Luppi, Wheels Of Fire) handled
the critical sessions of mixing and mastering.
The same-titled debut album is set for release on November 25, 2022
via Art Of Melody Music / Burning Minds Music Group.
A special personalized edition has been created by Outward Styles
limited to 30 copies.
They will be available exclusively
on the Burning Minds Music Group's official online store.
CD graphics have been created by Aeglos Art
(Wheels Of Fire, Room Experience, Platens, Michael Kratz),
while the CD booklet features introductory liner notes written
by Bruce Mee (Fireworks Magazine, The Firefest).
The official bonus track "Gone" appears exclusively in the CD version.

TRACKLIST
01. Brothers
02. Friends In Time
03. Crossroad
04. The Storm
05. Aeglos
06. Only Wounds Remain
07. Say Farewell
08. Shelter From The Rain
09. Weaker Than Before
10. Shadows And Lies
11. Gone (CD Version Exclusive Track - Dion Bayman Cover)

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Italien AOR project
STREETLORE
will release
selftitled debutalbum
part III

LINE UP
Lorenzo Nava: Keyboards
Andrew Trabelsi: Guitars on 2-4-5-6-11,
Orchestra Arrangements, Outro Keys Solo on 7 & Additional Keyboards
Matteo Serra: Guitars on 1-3-7-8-9-10
Angelo Sasso: Bass
Luca Ferraresi: Drums

Special Guests:
Davide "Dave Rox" Barbieri: Vocals on 1, Backing Vocals on 3
Satin: Vocals on 2
Terry Brock: Vocals on 3
Davide Gilardino: Vocals on 4
Jesús Espín: Vocals on 5
Stefano Lionetti: Vocals on 6
Marcello Spera: Vocals on 7, Backing Vocals on 3
Eric Concas: Vocals on 8
Josh Zighetti & Mario Percudani: Vocals on 9
Sue Willetts: Vocals on 10
Dion Bayman: Vocals on 11
Alessandro Broggi: Additional Keyboards
Tim Manford: Guitar solo on 2
Luca Carlomagno: Guitar solo on 5
Roberto Barazzotto: Bass on 8

TRACKLIST
01. Brothers
02. Friends In Time
03. Crossroad
04. The Storm
05. Aeglos
06. Only Wounds Remain
07. Say Farewell
08. Shelter From The Rain
09. Weaker Than Before
10. Shadows And Lies
11. Gone (CD Version Exclusive Track - Dion Bayman Cover)

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