CANCEL THE APOCALYPSE
releases their second album in June
First single out now
Line-Up :
Paquet Audrey - cello
Barat Arnaud - acoustic guitar
Karol Diers - drums
Matthieu Miegeville - lead vocals
Guest: Catherine Févai - alto
pic by Pascal Imbault
French post metal band Cancel The Apocalypse releases their sophomore album "Terminus Stairway" in June 10th 2022.
Now they premiere a single "I should Never Have a Stop"
from the upcoming album.
Cancel the Apocalypse backgrounds the new single:
"I should never have a stop is a surrealistic and dystopia metaphor. Some scary carnivorous animals entered Paris looking for blood. They wrote their laws on the Eiffel tower. They forgot what they were. They forgot wisdom. They're no longer led by nature and justice, they're led by vengeance. They bite, they hurt, they told us to stop being humans, to stop talking, playing and existing. Humans preferred the forest and the sea, to escape from this new urban madness."
Cancel The Apocalypse is a bridge between cultures and ages.
It started simply:
Audrey and Arnaud, graduates of Bordeaux conservatoire and baroque specialists, imagine a new hybrid style, blending today' styles.
They are under the charm of the singer of MY OWN PRIVATE ALASKA who is performing in Nimes arenas as opening act for Metallica.
Matthieu will be the singer of the band.
And Karol of GOROD, another well known artist of
the French metal scene, will join him at the drums.
The press, specialized and main stream, takes immediate notice of this new vibe, with Telerama awarding them fff.
Reviews acclaiming the first opus keep coming, with the tour starting in Frame, then Germany and ending in a blaze of glory
with the Fusion Festival.
The warm welcome they received allows the quartet
to let its ambition and emotions roam free.
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CANCEL THE APOCALYPSE
releases their second album in June
First single out now
Recording: Bud Studio
Mix:
Matthieu Pascal
à Bud Studio
Master:
Globe Audio Mastering
Photos : Eric Imbault
Influences :
La Dispute / Schubert
Discography :
Our Own Democracy (2016)
Amidst the standardized engineered harmonies of the self congratulating music industry, Cancel the Apocalypse emerges
as a sparkling celesMal oasis, soothing yet disturbing.
The result is both avant-garde and unifying.
Even more melodious and deep, "terminus stairway" continues the quest initiated by its predecessor "our own democracy".
Audrey's cello has never been so rich and deep, where Arnaud's melodies (guitar and piano) transcend baroque
and blend into the whole classical repertoire.
The voice becomes intimately true, deep and self assured, sensitive yet raw, until it reaches its saturated climax,
supported by Karol's rich and elegant style.
His international experience boosts the combo thanks to his guts strike and his intent.
This new world, imagined by the quartet, is driven by new human, social
and political codes, in the image of its members.
A memoir on anarchy in the XX's century music, activism with Sea Shepherd, study of the vision of French intellectuals on Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, commitment to the preventon of suicide among young people.
Values are not an empty word at CANCEL THE APOCALYPSE.
Their music is the reflect of this positive reflection momentum and humanist action that they have been able to create among themselves,
for their loved ones, their children,
which they now wish to transmit to the world.
"Resilience as the highest gii that a man can have".
Indian-American musician
SAAHIL BHARGAVA returns
with his new single 'Ascent'
Having established himself as one of the most exciting new prog-rock artists, Indian-American musician Saahil Bhargava returns
with his new single 'Ascent'.
The thrilling alternative offering flaunts Saahil's soaring vocals
and dazzling riffs.
This new single highlights Saahil's prowess
as an outstanding prog-rock authority.
"Ascent is basically a loose adaptation of the Daedalus/Icarus Greek myth (i.e. Daedalus builds wings, Icarus flies too close to the sun, wings melt causing him to die). Written from Daedalus' perspective, it explores the idea of a duo with very different mindsets. One is more of a planner and careful, while the other is very reckless and rash," - Saahil on the inspiration behind the song.
The meaning of the track has a dualistic element, Saahil elaborates:
"It's something that can be very relatable to gamers who play online team games like Fortnite, Valorant, PUBG or even Pokemon Unite. While the first player is being cautious and making sure the team is staying together with a plan, the second player just rushes out and starts attacking, getting himself killed and screwing over his partner in the process. A pretty common scenario, like losing your jungler in a MOBA and then the support players have to start attacking because they have no choice. This song explores that relationship through the lens of a famous Greek myth, and from the perspective of the other character
(usually it is from Icarus' perspective or neutral)."
"Pulsating drums, distorted guitars and Bhargava's soaring vocals" - Rolling Stone
"eerie, fast-paced, and aggressive to the very core" -
Animation Xpress
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Indian-American musician
SAAHIL BHARGAVA returns
with his new single 'Ascent'
Having received widespread acclaim for his debut five track EP from the likes of Rolling Stone India, Telegraph India, Indian Express, GQ India and many others, Saahil Bhargava has built a growing fanbase.
This includes the gaming community after being championed by a number of gaming influencers and support he has received from gaming publications such as Animation Xpress.
Saahil's enthusiasm for the gaming community, which inspires the themes for many of his songs, comes from his own profession
as an animation producer.
Alongside his music, Saahil is currently working on a huge
animation project, 'Young Captain Nemo'.
With appearances on the likes of the Mike Wagner Show
(KFYR AM 550, KFYR.COM, 99.7 FM and iHeart Radio) and two award nominations alongside the likes of Yo-Yo Ma and Paul McCartney
at the prestigious Los Angeles Shorts International Film Festival,
his career has already shown immense promise
as Saahil prepares to release yet more new music.
songwriter and performer
REDGRAVE JONES will release on the 13th of may her single 'Two'
'Two' is the opening track of Redgrave Jones' debut EP,
'Luckiest Girl In The World'.
Brooding, raw and Sexy, It's a song that spent over a decade in incubation.
The basic frame of the song was written when she was just 19 years old.
She recorded the track with producer Jason Lowrie and the song features
Anthony Burulich (The Bravery, Ween, Morrissey) on the drums,
Scott Dolgin on bass, Jason Lowrie on guitar and Redgrave on keys.
Although this track was originally released as part of the EP, the pandemic halted the production of the video
that Redgrave Jones had an iconic vision for.
With that video finally produced she decided to give this track
a new lease of life before new material is unleashed later on this month.
Directed by multi media artist Nicolitsa Boutieros the video for 'Two' premieres on 13th May
Redgrave Jones is a Los Angeles based songwriter and performer.
Her sound is insanely unique drawing influence from early 90's alternative and trip hop like PJ Harvey, Portishead and Nine Inch Nails as well as artists such as Billie Holiday, Etta James, Bach and Biggie Smalls.
You never quite know what you are going to get with her music, but you can be sure to expect something emotionally raw, poetic and hypnotic - whether she's rocking out or slinking into a deep dark psychedelic beat.
Her debut EP 'Luckiest Girl In The Wold' was released in 2017 and since then she has been spending time playing out with her magnificent band
and working on new material.
She is currently working on a full length album to be released
early 2023.
HATE WORLD HERO
released the new single
'Crimson Kiss'
Finnish Rovaniemi-based melodic metal band Hate World Hero released a new single 'Crimson Kiss' via Inverse Records.
The band comments:
"Crimson Kiss is a story about breaking prejudices and about the balance between good and bad. The song is an epic and theatrical interpratation about who is justified to define and judge good and evil. Crimson Kiss has a strong beat, compelling chorus, and surprising hooks. The song was composed by Hannu Kuoksa with lyrics written by Teemu Huhtala."
Hate World Hero is a metal band from Rovaniemi, Finland.
The band was founded in 2013 and in autumn 2016 they released
a six-song “demo-style” EP.
In 2017, the band saw welcome changes to its lineup,
which solidified the band and clarified HWH’s vision.
Their music can be described as powerful, melodic metal with tasty hooks and massive choruses.
In the beginning of 2019, they released two singles:
‘1000 Moons’ and ‘Time’.
They got amazing professional help from the renowned Stefan Pommerin from Illusia productions, who also handled post-production,
mixing and mastering for these songs.
Hate World Hero headed back to the studio in spring 2020, continued their collaboration with Stefan and recorded two brand new, hard kicking songs that will no doubt make your socks roll up and down.
These songs are now mastered and ready to be released
with professional lyric videos.
Hate World Hero have played a couple dozen gigs,
mainly in northern Finland.
Every show they’ve played has received an enormous amount of positive feedback for being professional, energetic, and entertaining.
pics by Milla Keskipoikela
With their new single, "Märchenschloss", HERBST delivers their latest creative outburst and underlines their feeling for catchy rock songs.
Looking ahead across their recent band history,
HERBST consistently contribute distinct messages along with their music.
"In this song, I guess we're making a statement where we're
playing with the emotions of our roots in a frank way,"
singer Olli comments on the brand new release.
"Presenting ourselves in a world of conformists, simply being as non-conformist as that, is owed to our perception or experience when we were young and how we can be at home in a pub around the corner -
simply partying the way we feel like it until escalation."
The video clip tells the story of an eccentric guy looking for a break from everyday life with his homies in the pub or at the gas station -
to unwind, surrounded by his pals.
Just to be free and unassailable.
"Everyone occasionally goes wild occasionally," laughs Olli, "but that's also what brings people together. You meet the badass guys, folks just coming off the sidelines of soccer, long-haired rockers, tattooed girls, the big spender, or just the white-collar guy. Nothing matters here. Anyone is a god in this place. They all just don't want to be lonely and want to celebrate life with each other. This is our fairytale palace."
HERBST will also embark on their extended tour with ENGST
and play several concerts in Germany.
"We are so excited... us, the guys from ENGST and all the fans have been waiting for this tour for so long! So come over, let's sing together and raise our glasses to replenish the joy of life -
particularly during these times!"
"Märchenschloss" gives a first taster of the upcoming HERBST album
and is now available.
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ENGST "Schöne neue Sommer Tour“
Support: HERBST
08.06.22 Zürich, Exil
09.06.22 München, Backstage (neue Venue!)
12.06.22 Frankfurt, Das Bett
16.06.22 Bochum, Zeche
17.06.22 Stuttgart, Im Wizemann
18.06.22 Köln, Essigfabrik (neue Venue!)
19.06.22 Münster, Sputnikhalle (zusätzliche Show!)
23.06.22 Hannover, Faust
24.06.22 Rostock, M.A.U. Club (zusätzliche Show!)
26.06.22 Nürnberg, Z-Bau (zusätzliche Show!)
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The album "Ein letzter Abend" will be released on September 16,
2022, via Träumer & Helden (Edel / Kontor New Media).
In addition to the songs from the current EP "Zwanzigtausend Meilen," you will surely experience many songs
from the upcoming album live on the tour.
29.06.22 Bremen, Tower (zusätzliche Show!)
30.06.22 Berlin, Kesselhaus
01.07.22 Hamburg, Uebel & Gefährlich (neue Venue!)
07.07.22 Leipzig, Werk 2 (neue Venue!)
08.07.22 Trier, Mergener Hof (zusätzliche Show!)
HERBST - Sommerfestivals 2022
02.-03.09.22 Pell-Mell Festival, Obererbach.
have released single
'Ragnarök' ft. Sabina Classen
Ragnarök, the end of the world in Norse mythology is probably
the most heavy metal suitable narration in human history.
CORVUS CORAX and KREATOR guitarist SAMI YLI-SIRNIÖ have impressively recreated this doomsday scenario
for their joint "New Medieval Metal" project ERA METALLUM.
Thrashing guitar riffs and blasting double bass thunderstorms
unite with hypnotizing bagpipe melodies.
The perfect voice of the apocalypse is provided by SABINA CLASSEN,
front woman of the German thrash metal legend HOLY MOSES since 1981 and one of the first women ever to lead an extreme metal band.
Her brutal growls and bloodcurdling screams let the listener
witness the "Ragnarök" literally live.
CORVUS CORAX ERA METALLUM - Ragnarök ft. Sabina Classen
has been released on 06.05.2022 as a digital single
on all streaming and download portals.
The accompanying lyric video will premiere on the same day
on the Youtube channel of CORVUS CORAX.
The single is the prelude to a whole series of exciting collaborations with groundbreaking giants of the metal genre.
The album "Corvus Corax Era Metallum" will be released
on 6/24/2022 as Ltd. edition double CD and digital album.
The vinyl version will be available in stores from 09/21/2022
SPEED STROKE
have released new album
'"Scene Of The Crime'
Street Symphonies Records & Burning Minds Music Group are excited
to announce all the details of "Scene Of The Crime",
new official studio album by hard/sleaze rockers, Speed Stroke.
Speed Stroke are five guys who share a common passion
for the golden times of rock and roll,
when the music was played by true rockstars.
Founded in Italy in 2010, the band was introduced to the international rock scene in 2011 thanks to their involvement in "Reborn In Sleaze",
an official tribute album released in memory of Dave Lepard (Crashdïet). In March 2013 the band launched its debut album,
followed by “Fury” in 2016.
Thanks to the deal signed with Bagana Rock Agency,
Speed Stroke had the chance to promote their work all around Italy and abroad, sharing the stage with artists such as Reckless Love,
Backyard Babies, Hardcore Superstar, Gotthard, Phil Campbell,
Crazy Lixx, The 69 Eyes, Steel Panther, Santa Cruz, The Cruel Intentions, Shameless/Tuff, Sister, Tigertailz, Kissin' Dynamite and Confess.
Their explosive shows, filled with high-octane energy, passion,
and excitement, contributed to the creation of a strong fanbase,
especially in their home country.
A key ingredient of their gigs is their natural ability
to interact with an audience.
The title of the new album, "Scene Of The Crime",
tells a lot about the band's sound and attitude:
when the five pieces combo is around, on-stage or backstage,
something epic is always expected to happen!
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TRACKLIST
01. Heartbeat
02. Scene Of The Crime
03. After Dark
04. Soul Punx
05. No Love
06. Red Eyes
07. Out Of Money
08. Who Fkd Who
09. One Last Day
10. Hero No.1
SPEED STROKE
have released new album
'"Scene Of The Crime'
With a more varied and mature sound, but still inspired by their childhood heroes, they turned their classic style into a 21st-century
hard rock album, with a strong focus on the good melodies,
undoubtedly their best so far.
Definitely, Speed Stroke are back with a bang.
Mixed by Marco Paradisi & D.B. at Boat Studio (Bologna, Italy) and mastered by Giovanni Versari at La Maestà Mastering
(Grammy winner for his work on the album "Drones" by Muse),
A special personalized edition, created by Outward Styles in a very limited quantity of 50 copies, will be available exclusively
on the label's online shop.
The cover art has been designed by SoloMacello
(Black Veil Brides, Nick Oliveri, Elvenking, Band Of Spice, Valient Thorr), while the CD booklet features introductory liner notes written
by renowned journalist Fabio Magliano (Metal Hammer Italy).
A dedicated Japanese version, which includes the exclusive bonus track “Drive Me Crazy”, will be released instead via
Spiritual Beast / Universal Music.
The vinyl version is available on the band’s official website.
line-up:
Jack - Vocals
D.B. - Lead Guitar
Michael - Rhythm Guitar
Fungo - Bass
Andrew - Drums
DEPRESSED MODE
has released their third album
'Decade of Silence'
Finnish symphonic doom/death metal band Depressed Mode has released their long-awaited third album 'Decade of Silence' after almost thirteen years after the previous ..for Death.. (Firedoom Music, 2009).
Four singles have been released also from this album.
Recorded by Teemu Heinola and Otto Salonen
at Ansa Studio Ulvila, Finland.
Mixed by Teemu Heinola Mastered at Finnvox Studios Helsinki
by Mika Jussila.
Track list:
1. Death Walks Among Us
2. Endless November
3. Dissociation of the Extinguished Mind
4. As the Light Dims
5. Parasites of Mind
6. Kaamos (Land of Winter)
7. Serpents
8. Eternal Darkness
9. Aeternus
a czech extreme metal project
"Jötun" is the idea Jan "Sludged" Pospíšil from Czech Republic of doing extreme metal.
Venom, Bathory or Bulldozer had the same starting point and goal, and he is trying to recreate it.
Also the main theme of this album is conceptual and is placed in his own pagan/symbolic fantasy world
of Bar-khün.
All these themes and world building are heavilly inspired by Nordic mythological realities
(for example Jötun as a giant).
pagan and conan pictures are for theatrical/artistic purpose, the real meat is criticism
of destructive power hunger tendencies which are from this crazy world.
melodic death metal combining
AMONGST THE ASHES
released a new single
Finnish-based Amongst the Ashes is releasing a new song called
"Exalted Traitors", featuring cinematic and epic atmosphere,
an array of different vocals styles, and fast-paced riffs.
Persian Setar, a type of lute used in Persian traditional music, highlights the song with its unique sound that's very rarely heard in metal music.
Lyrics are about Metaphorical litigation in the face of challenging social, cultural and economic conditions imposed
by the Iranian government upon the people.
Amongst the Ashes was established in 2018 as the solo project of
Aelian Hallaji who has been a long-time
musician/songwriter in Iranian metal scene.
The band's music is mostly based on combination of fast-paced heavy riffs and eerie middle eastern themes as a background
for Hallaji's metaphorically pleading words.
The first Single "Blood Red Hands" was released in August 2020, followed by "Agonizing Awakening" EP in September as a one-man band, which got superb feedback and was featured
on many radio shows, worldwide.
Since early 2021, Aelian has moved to Finland
and invited very talented musicians from Tampere, to cooperate.
This single and the upcoming EP will introduce the band's new chapter and feature familiar elements from the earlier releases coupled
with all the more aggressive touch and world-class production quality.
Music:
Aelian Hallaji,
Mikko Niskanen,
Antti Ohtonen, Heikki Mäki, Matias Rokio,
Aleksanteri Kuosa
Lyrics:
Aelian Hallaji
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