Heavy Metal Thunderpicking is the new full-length album from Italian metal group Sacro Ordine (full name: Sacro Ordine dei Cavalieri di Parsifal) and it represents the band’s comeback into the music market since their first work in 2005. Inspired by Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Dio, Doomsword, Manowar and Candlemass, Heavy Metal Thunderpicking continues the band classic heavy metal tradition.
Ace Of Clubs, Fate’s Embrance and Stripes On The Sand are epic songs in the tradition of Manowar and Black Sabbath, which will immediately capture and thrill the listener. More evocative and intriguing pieces such as The Blood Of Your Roots, Tears Of Lightand Four Kings portray a more doom-ish touch from the band, whereas Earthshaker and Endless Worm represent the “fast and violent” side of the band with zero compromises and iron fists.
Heavy Metal Thunderpicking was produced by Sacro Ordine dei Cavalieri di Parsifal. Edited, Mixed and Mastered by Marco Falanga & Sacro Ordine dei Cavalieri di Parsifal. Guitars, Bass, Vocals, Choirs recorded by Marco Falanga at Falanga Studios in 2016/2017.
Track listing:
01. Intro | 02. Ace Of Clubs | 03. Fate’s Embrance | 04. Earthshaker | 05. Tears Of Light | 06. Four Kings | 07. Endless Worm | 08. Stripes On The Sand | 09. The Blood Of Your Roots
Heavy Metal Thunderpicking | Released April 10th, 2018 on Sliptrick Records
Sacro Ordine are:
Paolo Fumis – Vocals | Carlo Venuti – Guitar | Davide Olivieri – Guitar | Luca Komavli – Drums | Claudio Livera – Bass
Imperium is the solo project of drummer Mika Brushane. Mika has been playing drums and percussion in various bands since 1981 in all genres from jazz to metal and composed songs for different genres - and this legacy of mixed genres can be heard in the IMPERIUM sound! The music is Melodic Rock which has a big dose of 80’s feel and sounds in it.
The project started in 2012 when Mika composed a new track for the new STRIKE record “We’re back” and realized that there was more songs in him that needed to be released. In 2016, the debut album by IMPERIUM, “Dreamhunter”, saw the light of day on AOR Heaven.
In IMPERIUM, Mika is in charge of the song-writing and playing all drums, bass, keyboards and the backing vocals. All lead vocals and guitars are performed by various very talented musicians from the rock/metal scene.
Also the album’s post production was handled by top professionals, i.e. it was mixed by Erkka Korhonen (Dark Sarah, Urban Tale, Northern Kings, Ari Koivunen, Raskasta Joulua) and mastered by the legendary Mika Jussila (Nightwish, Children of bodom, Stratovarius, HIM etc.) “Beyond The Stars” was produced and mostly recorded during 2017-2018 by Mika himself at his Groovehouse studio in Vantaa, Finland.
IMPERIUM is
Mika Brushane– Music, lyrics, drums, vst-bass, keyboards and backing vocals
Guest stars on “Beyond the stars”
Dennis Ward- Lead & backing vocals (USA /GER)
(Gus G, Khymera, Unisonic, Pink Cream 69, Place Vendome, Sunstrom, etc.)
Markku Kuikka- Lead & backing vocals
(Crow’s Flight, Agonizer, Kenziner, The Ragged Saints, Status Minor, etc.)
Antti Railio- Lead & backing vocals
(The Voice of Finland winner, Ex-Celesty, Solo artist, Raskasta Joulua Tour etc.
Rob Lundgren- Lead & backing vocals (SWE)
(Solo artist, The Midgard project, Barque of Dante, etc.)
Erkka Korhonen- Guitars
Samuli Federley- Guitars
Toni Huovinen- Guitars
After more than a decade honing its craft, Moscow's TANTAL soared to new heights with the release last September of Ruin, an album of dynamic compositions, stylistically located at the junction of Dark, Progressive, Gothic, and Modern Metal. Featuring penetrating melodies, punctuated with the powerful vocals of front woman Sofia Raykova, and expressive guitar work in the tradition of DREAM THEATER and YNGWIE J. MALMSTEEN, Ruin is the ultimate representation of the TANTAL sound.
Ruin is available at the following locations:
iTunes: https://goo.gl/hMxeev
Google Play: https://goo.gl/LHA69L
Amazon: https://goo.gl/xymrpk
Spotify: https://goo.gl/5yCxCm
Track Listing:
1. Constant Failure
2. Denial
3. Torn Inside
4. Drained
5. Torpid
6. A Hopeful Lie
7. Low
8. Ruin
9. Tears Of Yesterday
10. The Awakening
BIO
Formed in Moscow (Russia) in 2005, TANTAL is an eclectic female-fronted metal band, whose music covers a wide range of the Metal and Rock genres in creating a style all its own: Modern, Progressive, Death, Gothic and Alternative Metal, to name some of the more obvious ones. The undeniable spark that sets all aglow comes in the form of Sofia Raykova's vocals, which range from powerful clean singing to screaming and growling.
The members of TANTAL boast an impressive pedigree. Dmitry Ignatiev is guitarist of EVERLOST and FLASH OF AGGRESSION (alongside Andrey Smirnov from German legends U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER). Ignatiev is also a guitarist in grand symphony project METALLICA SHOW (tribute to S&M album). Singer Sofia Raykova also participates in famous Russian Power-Metal band EPIDEMIA together with Maria Archipova from ARKONA.
TANTAL tours regularly in major cities of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine and shared the stage with such bands as Lacuna Coil, Resistance, Sadist, Anata.
Guitarists Dmitry Ignatiev is officially endorsed by ESP Guitars (Japan/USA) and AMT Electronics (Siberia (RU)/Europe).
Discography:
Emotional Distress - promo CD, 2007
The Beginning Of The End - LP, 2009
Label: Mazzar Records (Russia), Raven Heart Music (England)
Expectancy - LP (Digipack), 2014
Label: Mazzar Records (Russia)/Scarlet Records (Europe/USA)
RELEASE 4 May 2018
Anglo-Antipodean Monsterworks to release new album Scale and Probability on Eat Lead and Die Music.
The Fermi Paradox asks: "why, in a vast universe where the probability of life evolving in multiple places would seem a certainty, have we not made contact with other civilisations?" Monsterworks' sixteenth album Scale and Probability attempts to answer that question.
Recorded at Rockfield Studios, Wales (Queen, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Coldplay, ugh) and mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound, Sweden the band has gone for a full dynamic range approach to its music. Frontman Jon says:
'While there is a growing movement towards dynamic metal production, it is still all too common for the music we love to be overcompressed to make it sound louder, known as 'brickwalling', crushing the natural dynamics and causing listener fatigue. My band may have even been guilty of it a bit in the past, but no more. I urge you to demand the best sound quality from other bands and record labels. Full Dynamic Range or nothing (and not charging extra for it in an HD download). Not everyone can afford to record in great studios, but everyone can take the sensible decision not to ruin their own music during the mastering process in a futile attempt to fight and lose in the Loudness Wars..... and don't even get me started on drums that sound like typewriters and guitar amp simulation software! This has been a public service announcement.... also please buy our album.'
Monsterworks' Scale and Probability will be available as an FDR HD lossless download through Bandcamp with a PDF lyric book (honestly, it is stupid that most bands don't offer this simple added extra). CDs, vinyl and especially cassettes are made from dead dinosaurs and are inferior sound sources to an HD download. That is science. You are of course welcome to download a 320kbps MP3 rather than the lossless version because, honestly, science also says you won't be able to tell the difference, but its nice to know what we deliver is in the same form it left the studio.
Helsinki-based heavy rockers Vile Caliber release a new track and video
Modern melodic / heavy rock band Vile Caliber from Helsinki have released a new track 'Willpower'. They combine influences from rock/metal classics such as Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Guns ‘n’ Roses, Whitesnake and KISS, and bring it together with a modern twist.
After releasing their debut album "Tomorrow's For Those Who Dare", the new single leans more towards their heavy metal sound.
Vile Caliber's Drummer Vesa commented on the new single:
"In terms of production and songwriting We have kicked it up a few notches and multiplied everything by a thousandfold. Roaring guitars with fast shredding, thunderous rhythm sections driving forward like a steamroller, with energetic and intense vocals as the icing on top of this heavy metal cake. Enjoy!"
Release date: April 16th 2018
Label: Inverse Records
Listen the single:
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2HtpjZ5
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/album/61437912
Declared Dead was formed in mid 2014 and resides in Belgium. The current band line-up consists of Anders Milovovich - vocals/guitars, Dimitri Nagel III - guitars, Deiter Cox - bass, and Mikhel Van Zaal - drums/percussion. The band has independently released four full length albums, one e.p., and one demo since its inception. The newest full length offering is "Blood Bender" which was released on March 12th, 2018. This album encapsulates a "next level" maturity and progression from a unified musical effort and presentation for the band as a whole. All facets of expression - on this excursion - have been streamlined and exacted to garner a wider listening audience while maintaining artistic integrity and creative adaptivity.
The musical direction on "Blood Bender" has a powerful combination of "old school" aesthetics and modern flair. Genre speaking - "Blood Bender" might resonate with what is considered "Blackened Death-Thrash", for the most part. There are elements of "Traditional", "Progressive", and "Doom" Metal, as well. Though, overall - Declared Dead crafts its own unique perspective and prospective style.
The brand new album from Swedish melodic hard rock band Black Rose is called A Light In The Dark and contains 10 songs in the melodic hard rock/metal vein. It features the trademark sound of the group, built around recognizable distinctive riffs and melodic/catchy and powerful choruses. In fact, Black Rose have taken these calling cards and made them even more prominent on this release. The album covers a wide range of styles from song to song, from fast, hard driving tracks to mid-paced and heavier entries.
As with past releases, the Black Rose style of music has always stayed strong and constant, even though different music-trends have come and gone since the band began. A Light In The Darkshows the band in control and at the top of their game, 10 classic hard rock tracks delivered with an 80’s inspired metal sound.
The artwork for the album was created by Morgan Elswyse.
A Light In The Dark | Released on April 17th, 2018 on Sliptrick Records
Track Listing:
01. Sands Of Time | 02. Hear The Call | 03. Carry On | 04. We Come Alive | 05. A Light In The Dark | 06. Web Of Lies | 07. Ain’t Over ’til It’s Over | 08. Powerthrone | 09. Don’t Fear The Fire | 10. Love Into Hate
Produced by Black Rose. Mixed and mastered by Johan Gren at Studio Sensus. Guitars, bass and drums recorded by Peter Haga at Studio 51. Vocals recorded at Studio Cave by Pontus Ekwall. Songs written and arranged by Black Rose. Lyrics by Jakob “Jacke” Sandberg.
Black Rose are:
Jakob “Jacke” Sandberg – Vocals | Thomas Berg – Guitar | Peter Haga – Drums/Keyboards | Anders Haga – Bass
It all began back in 2011 with drive and determination to do something different on a musical note.
The guys work very hard in everything they do. They love joking around and hanging out with their fans , but take their music seriously.
The members of One Gun Shy come from varied and unique backgrounds, but share a common goal and vision for music.
The Seattle Rock Music Scene is making a resurgence and One Gun Shy is part of that effort. Many fans have commented on how well the band plays together and about their solid live performances. When asked why the fans acknowledge acknowledge the band's level of precision and polish, Michael Decker said, "One Gun Shy delivers crunchy and gritty melodic Hard Rock music. Period. This isn't some 'part-time bedroom band' recording stuff on their iPhones. These are dedicated, veteran musicians who use professional gear, create a professional sound, and make professional recordings."
The band has completed their third album entitled "Eye of the Storm" made possible by a unique collaboration between Momma Lynn Records, Lime & Dime Records, and several Pacific Northwest Music Professionals at Studio Sage and Robert Lang Studios.
The new album is slated to be released July 2018, so look for a single release sometime in June 2018.
Catch One Gun Shy on tour near you.
Here we go AGAIN!!!
On July 20th 2018 UK goth/dark metal band HER DESPAIR will release their new EP Mournography.
About Her Despair
Her Despair, formed in 2015, began as a solo project with the release of debut album “Hymns For the Hopeless.” Showcasing the melodramatic sound and aesthetic of gothic music with the accessibility of punk and the stylings of heavy metal, the solo studio project has subsequently evolved into the current full line-up. With nods toward fellow countrymen The Sisters of Mercy and Paradise Lost, to bands such as HIM and Rammstein, the band create their own unique twist on the styles that they are influenced by.
“Mournography,” the brand new follow-up EP and first as a full-fledged band, was recently completed by the band with Matt Bew at Whitehouse Studios (Reading, UK), and is described as such:
“Mournography is an exploration into the mysteries of tragedy, blasphemy, death, and love; both literally and figuratively. The mourning of some, the lust of others. These songs praise and pervert the Word of God simultaneously: providing a deeply unsettling spiritual experience set to a bleak backdrop of melancholia.”
From their location in Berkshire UK, the band is set to unleash new convocations upon locations which have included London, Oxford, Bournemouth and Reading. Continuing to expand their fan base throughout live performances, clouds of smoke and lights theatrically immerse the audience, providing a perfect setting to experience the compelling material.
The dawn breaks on a new era of despair.
Mourning has broken.
Members
J - vocals
Dan - guitar
Vikki - bass
Jord - guitar
Lee - drums
The 8 th of February 2018 InDeep (Umeå, Sweden) did their first studio release:
”Rage and Obsession”, with the two songs Hell 2 Heaven and Dreamcatcher, who
have an ”80s Retro Metal-feeling”.
- We love melodic hardrock and we´re sure that´s pretty obvious for anyone who listen to
our music – says the drummer Anna Morén, who started the band, together with Anna
Granberg (bass) in 2015.
- I have written the lyrics so far, Anna Morén continues, so it´s bit of a challange for our
singer RG to sing some of the songs, since they are about angry women (Niklas RG
Gustafsson is also known as the dynamic frontman of the band Crystal Caravan).
The songs are charectarized by strong melodies and catchy choruses, inspired by bands
as Rainbow, Pretty Maids, Kamelot, Black Sabbath etc.
- We have six more songs more or less ready – and the next time we´re entering the
studio, we´re taking a road trip to Helsinki and Sonic Pump Studios.
Rage and Obsession was digitally released at Spotify, itunes, Google Play etc Thursday 8 th
of February 2018. The recording is done at The Mixroom, Enhanced Audio Productions
(Umeå, Sweden), by Ronnie Björnström.
Band members:
• Anna Morén, drums
• Anna Granberg, bass
• Niklas ”RG” Gustafsson, vocals
• Viktor Nylander, guitar
• Magnus Lindmark, guitar
Dallas, Texas band Messer are set to release their self-titled debut album on April 20th, 2018. The band is touring in support of the release in March and April with Red, Lacey Sturm, and Righteous Vendetta; and Shallow Side in late April and May.
Messer means knife in German, and the band is cutting a memorable swath through the Rock world in 2018, starting with their 1st single "Make This Life". The song is off to a fast start @ Active Rock Radio with spins @ SiriusXM Octane, an early add @ Music Choice Rock, along with 50 more Active Rock stations. It's currently charting @ #36 on BDS Active Rock and #37 on Mediabase.
The song is also featured on Key Hard Rock playlists @ Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Google Play Music, Pandora, Youtube and Slacker Radio.
The band's cutting edge modern rock sound was born through serendipitous connections in the thriving Deep Ellum music scene of Dallas, an area that has given rise to iconic Hard Rock and Metal bands like Pantera, Drowning Pool, Hell Yeah, and King's X. Dereak knew he wanted to pursue singing as a career while in High School in Iowa and started honing his chops with local bands. After high school he moved to Dallas to pursue his music career professionally. His first contact was with Dallas native Javier, who was making a name for himself playing in Jagermeister sponsored bands Mudflap and Pimpadelic. The two bonded at a show and became the genesis of Messer. While looking for a place to get his hair cut, Dereak walked into Maddox’s Hair salon on a whim. The two struck up a conversation about music and another connection was made. Kenny was traveling from his home in Canada to an audition in Phoenix when his car broke down in Dallas. He ended up staying in town and found success playing with the band Strangleweed, who made an appearance on the nationally televised Courtroom show "Eye for an Eye". That caught the attention of the members of Messer, and Kenny became part of the family. Donnie was playing in various Dallas bands and gaining attention as an award-winning Tattoo artist. Maddox would play Donnie tracks the band was working on and in turn, Donnie would play music he was recording at his own home studio. As Messer continued to develop as a band, they knew they wanted to add an additional guitar player, and they all agreed that Donnie was a great fit. The lineup for Messer was solidified.
The band grew their fan base locally, and began to branch out regionally and nationally, opening for notable bands such as Sick Puppies, Candlebox, Hinder, Vince Neil, Black Stone Cherry, Lynch Mob, Drowning Pool, Local H, Trapt, Metallica, Dokken, Scott Stapp Of Creed, Avenged Sevenfold, and Buck Cherry. It was on one of these tours that the band caught the attention of Los Angeles based writer/producer, Chad Gendason. The band felt an immediate comradery with Chad and a lasting bond was made. Messer started writing with Chad, and their first collaboration became "Simple Man". Fan favorite "Whiskey" soon followed and the songs started to flow into what would eventually become their self-titled debut album "Messer", which will be released on 4/20/18 on Maddpants Records. The album was mixed by Ben Grosse (Marilyn Manson, Breaking Benjamin, Disturbed) and mastered by Tom Baker (Papa Roach, David Bowie, Motley Crue).
The band's desire for creative expression and to touch as many lives as possible is what drives them forward. 2018 is shaping up to be the year that Messer cuts through the noise and clutter of the Rock & Metal world and makes it mark.
1). Throw It Away
2). Everything Beautiful
3). Fight Of My Life
4). Still Better Off
5). Lay Down Your Heart
6). Make This Life
7). Simple Man
8). Save Myself
9). One More Time
10). Whiskey
11). Simple Man (Acoustic)
Connect with Messer:
Pledge Music Campaign: https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/messerband
Perris Records is proud to release Sweden's hard rock band SAFFIRE "Where The Monsters Dwell" CD worldwide April 20th.
For fans of 80's melodic hard rock like Deep Purple & Rainbow. Saffire was formed in 2005 when Victor Olsson and Dino Zuzic were in school together. The idea was to form a band based on old school melodic hard rock and heavy metal but add a modern
twist to it. After months of searching and auditioning, the duo was joined by Magnus Carlsson, Martin Järbur and Gustav Elowson.
In 2007 they recorded a first demo but soon after, Gustav had to leave the band and was replaced by then 17-year old Anton Roos,who had just won the Swedish Drum Solo Champion of the year contest. Another demo was recorded in 2008 and Saffire started
playing shows in the local area, slowly making a name for themselves. In 2010 Martin was replaced by Tobias Jansson, and an EP was recorded and released. The band kept playing lot's of live shows and finally in 2013, Saffire signed with Inner Wound Recordings
for the release of their debut album ”From Ashes to Fire”. The album was highly praised all over the world, and Rocknytt.net, Sweden's biggest rock website, put the album on their top 10 list of the best albums of 2013. Saffire went on to tour all over Scandinavia, playing
some of the biggest festivals like Sabaton Open Air, Tons of Rock Gothenburg Sound Festival alongside bands like Slayer, Steel Panther, At the Gates and Sabaton. In November 2015 they released their second album "For The Greater Good". The album was, as its precursor, highly praised all over the world. In January 2016 they held a sold out release show in Gothenburg which followed by a co-tour together
with Spiritual Beggars in the spring. During the summer of 2016 they played many of the big rock festivals in Sweden which includes Sweden Rock Festival, Metallsvenskan, Skogsröjet and Rock in Lisch together with artists like Queen, GHOST, Twisted Sister, The Hellacopters etc...
