In 2011 two frends met to drink and dream to create super thrash metal
band, soon three songs were written, which decomes first band's demo,
including such tracks as We Will Fight!. at
2013 full length album was released. at 2015 band changed name to Reign
of Ignorance and main line changed to progressive thrash with elements
of heavy metal and started work on second album, and EP "Juxtapose" is
about to come out soon.
The Perfect Balance is a heavy/prog/power metal duet from Russia. Active since Aug, 2013.
Sergei Terekhov - guitars, bass, drums programming, keys & audio production
Igor Zotov - lyrics & vocals.
Indwelled is a extreme metal/deathcore band from norway. The
members in Indwelled are Ruben Pettersen on vocals, Alexander Tharladsen
on lead guitar, Kjell Einar Hushovd on rythm guitar, Tobias Knudsen on
bass, Sander Knudsen on drums.
Foreshadow, is a musical group that blends the core genres of death
metal, black metal, old school thrash metal, to create their own, unique
sound, has begun to deliver a plethora of lyrical and melodic genius to
the world, foretelling the turn of this generations appreciation of raw
music and solid performances.
Reigning from their infamous hometown of Tampa, Florida, Foreshadow
uses their vocal and instrumental influences to comment heavily upon the
lies that have enveloped as truth amongst the general population.
Influenced by such artists who include Slayer, Lamb of God, Nile, and
Pantera, Foreshadow has completed their second release, a studio EP,
"The Stranger End of Death". Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Spyder
Studios in Cleveland, OH, with producer Tony Gamalo. Foreshadow Band
members, Daniel "Corkscrew" McConaghy (vocalist), Aaron Robinson
(guitarist), Jon McDonald (drummer), and Maggot (bassist), have been
united under Foreshadow umbrella since January of 2008. The album will
be released to fans and fellow listeners independently, and will deliver
the group's ideas and collective beliefs that are saturated in a sense
of self-empowerment and individuality.
Individually and collectively, alike, the band is extremely familiar to
stage performance. In 2012, Foreshadow completed a headlining South
American tour, and toured throughout the US in 2013. They have also
opened for international metal bands Dying Fetus, TYR, Mushroomhead, Hed
P.E., Taproot, Psychostick, Lord Dying, and Howl, as well as playing
Fall Fest in Miami, Florida, The 11th Annual Deland Music Festival, Kaos
Fest III, and A2 Fest in Ann Arbor, MI. Foreshadow has also released
their music video in April 2012 for their first single, "The Meaning of
Life". Foreshadow has also received awards for Best Metal Group at the
2014 International Music Entertainment Association ceremony; and Best
Metal/Hardcore Song for the June 2015 Akademia Music Awards for the
track “War Without End.”
The success of Foreshadow presently and in the future of the mainstream
industry, stems from their ability to avoid the pressures and standards
of metal music that would dictate their visions and creativity.
Ultimately, the group wishes to inform, motivate, and enlighten the mind
set of their fans.
2006-2007 Power Theory was founded and formed by Bob Ballinger and the early line up included Charlie Gallagher on bass after
Bob and Charlie disbanded Night Myst. Even though they generated some
local buzz, the early line up was short lived because not all members
understood the vision of what was to become.
2007-2008 In
order to strengthen the vision, line up changes were made. Steve Sabo
was added on drums and Dave Santini joined as vocalist. Bob and Dave
formed an instant bond for songwriting and began putting together
material for the E.P. "Metal Forever". Charlie Gallagher stepped down as
bassist; so Jason Tete joined.
2009-2010 The E.P. "Metal
Forever" was recorded with Jason Grosse at 1021 Studios in Bristol, PA
as an independent release. The band played live extensively and started
writing/recording at 1021 Studios for a full-length release. With the
material completed by September 2010, they hired the legendary Achim
Koehler to master the project and independently released "Out of the
Ashes, Into the Fire". In the fall of 2010, Steve Sabo was replaced as
drummer and Chris "Chachie" Smith filled in temporarily. Although
Chris's picture appears on the CD liner notes, Steve Sabo actually
recorded drums for the album.
2011 Power Theory signed a 2
year deal with Pure Steel Records Germany in February and "Out of the
Ashes, Into the Fire" was repackaged and internationally released on
April 29th, 2011 at "Keep it True" Festival in Königshofen, Germany.
Soon after the release, bassist Jason Tete amicably parted ways with the
band for family reasons and so was replaced by Jay "Viking Jay" Pekala.
Finally, during summer, a vital missing piece, a true metal drummer,
Lorin Savadove was added. Now, with a more dynamic rhythm section the
band started recording their follow up album once again at 1021 Studios.
2012
The band gained more extensive live exposure, expanding their range to
neighboring states and continued recording new material for their
sophomore effort "An Axe to Grind" with cover artwork by Eliran Kantor
on Pure Steel Records. An invitation from Datis Alee to play Warriors of
Metal V Open Air in Pataskala, OH on June 29th was accepted. The band
and record label mutually agreed to officially release "An Axe to Grind"
on that day. Power Theory played more shows later in the summer with
national acts such as White Wizzard, Icarus Witch, October 31, and Anvil
Bitch also labelmates Exxplorer, Sleepy Hollow, and Widow. In September
Power Theory opened up for German metal icons, ACCEPT and KREATOR in
their hometown of Philadelphia, PA to a packed house. Jay Pekala
departed the band after the show.
2013 Demo recordings for a
3rd full length release began in March and it was clear a powerful
transformation was taking place. The band chose to part ways with Dave
Santini and the search for a new lead vocalist began. Nygil Hoch (who is
a Musicians Institute GIT graduate) was recruited for lead/rhythm
guitar duties and NYC area vocalist Jeff Rose earned the spot as
front-man, thanks to his preparation and talent. Long time band friends
Paul Orkin (Flesh Engine) and Drew Foster had been generously filling in
on bass duties for various live shows but the final addition of Alan
D'Angelo (Livesay, Sleepy Hollow) on bass, completed the new line up.
Revamped and ready to roll the band returned to the main stage at
Warriors of Metal Open Air VI to play a killer live set with old and new
material and was greatly accepted by fans. In October 2013, Power
Theory embarked on their first national U.S. tour as main support for
SEVEN WITCHES with VICIOUS RUMORS headlining on the second leg of VR's
North American "Metal Masters Tour" and returned home to support NWOBHM
legends, RAVEN at JB McGinnes in New Castle, DE. Sadly, in late
November, drummer Lorin Savadove had decided to step down due to a
personal injury. Later, Nick Bunzck was tapped to fill in on drums. 2014
Early highlights have seen the band playing shows with national acts
Single Bullet Theory, Byzantine, Arctic Flame and Primeval Realm. Come
April, PT goes to play Ragnarökkr Metal Apocalypse/Chicago Metal Fest
alongside Picture, Grim Reaper, Riot, and Voltax. The year concluded
with an appearance at SAVFEST-USA on October 18 with their most closely
related label-mates, WRETCH and a monster show once again in direct
support for RAVEN on November 22 at The Legendary Dobbs on South Street,
Philadelphia, PA. New management under SentinelMusic had been in order
for the following year.
2015 Kicking off in high gear, the
band re-launched the recording process of their 3rd full length album
“Driven By Fear” with a new producer, Carlos Alvarez (Dirty Viking
Studios). The first shows of 2015 included opening up for DORO on March 3
in Philadelphia, PA and traveling to Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus/Akron,
Ohio on April 16, 17 and 18 respectively to headline with label-mates
WRETCH/Sunless Sky/Axe Master. May 15, 16 and 17, Power Theory flew down
to Florida for 3 amazing shows with Marton Veress (Armageddon) on drums
for his first performances with Power Theory. June 6 was PT's first
time in Providence, Rhode Island, playing at Firehouse 13. June 7 was at
Blackthorn 51 in Queens, New York. June 13 will be a local show at Bull
Shooters Saloon as direct support for Release's farewell.
The
first scheduled performance outside of the United States will be held at
Hard Summer Festival in Falkenfells, Bavaria, Germany. Surely to become
a highlight in the bands career.
The new album "Driven By Fear" is in the process of being mastered and will be released on Pure Steel Records in late 2015.
Almøst Human is a swiss metal band. But it’s also a universe, a vision
of the world and humanity. An orchestration of the life and death’s
cycle which finds an echo even in its own biography.
First steps done in the 90’s on Olivier Perdrizat (guitar and
composition) and Rosario Fullone (drums) initiative, Almøst Human slowly
faded a few years later before rising back again , in 2010, when Jan
Peyer (bass) joined the band. This seminal line-up is soon completed
with Chris Matthey; a second guitarist whose producer’s talents helped
to forge a sound as much powerful as delicate. Ben Plu?ss (voice) comes
crown the Gang, lending his verve and unique tone to a collection
lashing soul and flesh’s intimity.
Making fun of usual metal-bound « clichés » (occult symbols, blood), it
questions us about our human nature and about the place we occupy - or
wish we occupied - in the animal kingdom. « Rather ask than claim »,
summarizes Olivier Perdrizat, who composes most of the riffs and whose
thoughts widely inspired lyrics written out by Sebastian Maeder, Nick
Maeder Gotthard singer’s brother joining together technicality peculiar
to the xtreme metal with rock energy, Almøst Human always focus on
melody and emotion, in the broad sense of term.
Totally self produced, if we except the mastering realised in Stockholm
(Sweden) by the Cutting Room studio, the first Almøst Human EP is a
slap in the face which shouldn’t leave indifferent any modern and
innovative metal fan. The whole pre-production has been realised in
studio, even before the musicians started the rehearsals together. « We
did the exact opposite of what bands usually do », explains Ben Plu?ss. «
It made it possible for us to go further into the creation process than
in the hub of a rehearsal Room ». We particularly stressed on
atmospheres, guitars effects. All of it enjoyed a production and mixing
of quality thanks to the work accomplished in the Royal Studios of
Lausanne by Chris Matthey.
From now on, Almøst Human members share a mutual dream : defend their «
repertoire » live. It will represent the realization of more than two
years of intensive labour, which will probably erect the band as one of
the most convincing value in helvetian metal area!
Daggerplay is a Finnish punk rock´n´roll band formed in Helsinki in the end of 2011. The band´s sound is a fresh mixture of raw punk rock, rock´n´roll and vintage pop music.
Daggerplay consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Pekko Mantzin,
guitarist and backing vocalist Tommi Luostarinen, bassist and backing
vocalist Ville Ahonen, and drummer Sirpa Immonen.
The debut
album "URBAN CAMPFIRE SONGS" was released on 20th of September 2013 and
the digital single "Forest Hills / Ruhkarannan Juhannus 1976" was
released in April 2014.
Craigh is a swiss metal band which was founded in 2004 by all members
who are still part of the band. Craigh gathered their on stage
experience from countless gigs in Switzerland and Austria. The first
studio album „of dreams and wishes“, recorded at “Kohlekellerstudio” (DE) has been published in April, 2015.
Syka is a rock n' roll band based out of New York City. Known for their dazzling live performances, conceptually driven music, & dark glam style, Syka is showing the world what it means to Stay Wild.
Jesyka- Vocals
Gregg Sgar- Lead Guitar
Gino Martine- Bass
Steve Richards- Drums
After their first demo very well received by the audience and critics,
"GHOULS STONE VALLEY" quickly distinguished itself on the Industrial
Metal Scene from Marseilles. The band was created in 2012, drawing
inspiration from horror movies, Halloween and bands like " ROB ZOMBIE ",
" KORN « and " MARILYN MANSON " , among others ...
With some scene experience, and a very strong visual universe, "GHOULS
STONE VALLEY" had the opportunity to play with "AQME", "BLAZING WAR
MACHINE" and many other names of the local scene.
An English tour with "SCREAM SCREAM BABY" and an Italian tourwith the Swedish band "SISTER" came up next.
The band then dedicated to his first self-produced album :" 31th
Scareyard " (out in September 2015) , and shot a videoclip in June 2015
(directed by AKIL) to be released in September as well.
Baleful Creed are a four piece classic/heavy rock influenced band from Belfast. Featuring a dual guitar team that lay down head-nodding
chunky riffs that touch on the Stoner Rock sounds of Black Sabbath,
Danzig and Fireball Ministry topped off with soulful melodic vocals that
are fuelled by the stomp of a powerful bass and drum rhythm section.
'Fin' - Vocals / Guitar
John - Guitar
Davy - Bass Guitar / Vocals
Dave - Drums
Their music is spreading rapidly through the dedicated rock radio
stations, such as TBFM Online, The Rock Asylum (USA), Metal Nation Radio
(USA), The Moshpit on Dublin City FM, ARFM (London), and many internet
rock stations like Rock Radio NI, AiiRadio, VB Nav, South West Donegal
FM. The band have featured twice in live interviews/acoustic sessions on
Belfast's Blast FM 106.4 and have been played and featured in an
interview on BBC Radio Ulster's Across The Line and are a big favourite
on The John Kearns Rock Show on Belfast's CityBeat.
Their debut album was released digitally on 1 September 2013. A CD
release was delayed but was finally available on 29 December 2013 -
their first proper physical issue of their music. The album is a remixed
and remastered edition of their last two EP's, which were not available
on CD - and thanks to fan demand we have it in our hands now!
Previously then the third EP, simply titled III - was released on
digital formats on Halloween Night 2012. Buried Beneath, the 2nd EP was
officially released on 28 January 2012 in Ma Nelson's Rock Bar, Belfast.
The debut EP, called Killing Time, was released earlier in 2011.
The band have also played support to Bill Steer's (Carcass/Napalm
Death) blues rock band 'Firebird' and British Classic Rockers 'The Brew'
and have gained rave reviews from their live shows. They featured as
finalists in Highway To Hell 4 in Glasgow, Scotland - marking their
debut gig outside of Northern Ireland / Ireland. Their biggest gig to
date was as support to America's finest Ronnie James Dio tribute band
Rising in the Mandela Hall, Belfast on 28 March 2014.
Baleful Creed became the first band ever to reach two TBFM Factor
Finals, coming 3rd in the TBFM Factor 2012 competition, which had an
entry of 288 bands, and 7th in the 2014 version out of 367 international
bands.
Former Members:
Stephen Fleming - Bass Guitar (2009-2014)
Mark Stewart - Drums / Vocals (2010-2014)
Ross Mayberry - Drums (2010)
Bob Magill - Drums (2009)
Omega
Diatribe was formed in 2008 by guitarist Gerg? Hájer (ex-SyCo I) and
bassist Ákos Szathmáry (ex-Blindfold). They rehearsed with one of their
friends, Jeromos Nagy, who played the drums. In 2010, Jeromos Nagy left
the band and they found a new drummer, Dávid Metzger, from the band
called Horda and the second guitarist Attila Császár from the band,
Stopyt. Gergely Komáromi then joined the band as a vocalist in 2011.
Their first release was at the end of 2012 with three demo songs. Omega
Diatribe released their debut album, IAPETUS,
on October 21, 2013. It was mixed and mastered by the band’s guitarist,
Gerg? Hájer. The artwork design was made by Dávid Metzger. After
releasing IAPETUS,
the band got more attention worldwide. The album finished on the second
place of 'The year best debut album' vote by the Hungarian HangSúly.
The band split with their drummer Dávid Metzger. Omega Diatribe
released a new song "Hydrozoan Periods" on June 16, 2014, featuring the
American drummer Kevin Talley. On February 26, 2015, they released their new EP Abstract Ritual,
featuring Kevin Talley on drums. They found the band's new drummer,
Tommy Kiss, at the beginning of 2015. Omega Diatribe's got signed to the
american Independent Ear Records.
