Vancouver rockers TURBO VIXEN is ready to strut into the spotlight with their brand new lyric video for “Drive Into The Night”. Clad in spandex pants, TURBO VIXEN is a high energy rock 'n roll band that emulates the sound of Guns N Roses, Steel Panther and RATT.
The band's first full length released on July 20th, 2018 follows their 2016 EP “One Track Mind”. Fast, rowdy and definitely fun, this is a strong debut guaranteed to get your head banging and your hips thrusting. The album features STRIKER vocalist Dan Cleary whom stepped in on the release after original singer Jesse Ransom parted ways with the band during its recording process.
Track Listing:
1. Thunder And Lightning
2. No Mercy
3. Hard Love ‘N’ You
4. Cat House
5. Hit Back (Refuse To Lose)
6. All My Love
7. She’s Got The Touch
8. Straight Out Of Hell
9. Down The Hatch
10. Drive Into The Night
Current Lineup:
J.J. Rowlands - Guitar
Aaron Bell - Drums
Album Lineup:
J.J. Rowlands - Guitar
Aaron Bell - Drums
Dan Cleary - Vocals
Darryl Mac Donald - Bass
Harpdog Brown - Harmonica on tracks Cat House and All My Love
Jerry Cook - Saxophone on track No Mercy
The music of ONCE is inspired by neo-romantic soundtrack music and includes typical elements of a classical Aristotelian drama, combined with heavy guitars and drums.
The band was formed in 2012, when keyboarder Frank Wypchol, lead singer Alina Lesnik, guitarist Marco Paulzen and drummer Alexander Hey decided to create a full orchestrated metal project.
In 2013 ONCE released acoustic versions of their songs My Fairytale and Distorted Smiles, which were recorded and filmed as university project at the ArtEZ Conservatorium in Enschede/NL. Afterwards ONCE worked on their demo EP, which was released 2015.
Their music-video of the single The Hour Of Eden's Fall gave a first impression of what is to come with their first full length studio album AFTER EARTH, which will now will be released on October 19th, 2018.
Line-up: Alina Lesnik: Vocals & Lyrics; Marco Paulzen: Guitars, Bass & Grim Vocals; Frank Wypchol: Keys & Piano and Orchestrations; Alexander Hey: Drums,
Guest: Shir-Ran Yinon (Krayenzeit, HAGGARD, Ex- Eluveitie and New Model Army) violin on "The Allure", "Distorted Smiles" and "The Final Stage.
Orchestra and choir arrangements by Frank Wypchol
Produced by Frank Wypchol & Marco Paulzen
Recorded & Engineered by Marco Paulzen in Münster, Germany
The Castor Troys, a hard rock band from Hamilton, Ontario are premiering their new single “We Are One” over at PunkNews.org. This is the first single from their EP “Legends Never Die” to be released later this year. “We Are One” is a catchy and fun sing-along with punk overtones in the riffs and a steady rockin’ beat.
The Castor Troys are very excited to release their new EP and this single is an excellent example of the politically charged raucous fun that the EP entails. As described by the band, “ We Are One” promises to be, "anthemic and fist pumping. This is a sing-along to end all sing-alongs. A rallying cry of unity in the face of adversity and opposition."
Track Listing:
1. Blackout Love
2. We Are One
3. Watch the City Burn
4. Legends Never Die
5. Wreck of The Bastard
6. Runnin’ Down A Dream (Tom Petty cover)
Album Recording & Live Line Up:
Aaron Walsh – Lead Vocals
Chris Ledroit – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Matthew Bowker – Bass, Backing Vocals
Bryson Emmons – Drums, Backing Vocals
For more info:
http://www.thecastortroys.com
https://www.facebook.com/thecastortroys
http://www.twitter.com/thecastortroys
Once Upon a Winter is a progressive post rock project from Thessaloniki, Greece. It began as an idea back in 2012, in Xanthi. Ilias' studies included classical music theory, obtaining his degree in 2013.
In 2014, the first EP was released, which included three songs. From that point on, Once Upon A Winter wasn’t just an idea, but a full time project. After three years in the making, the debut album Selective Depression of the Big Bang was released on February 20th2017. The album received good recognition, with over 100K views on Youtube, while voted in the Top 10 releases of 2017 from the prog rock publication I-Jukebox Magazine in Greece.
Almost immediately after the release of the debut album, Ilias went back to the studio for the recording of the second album .existence. With .existence, the sound of Once Upon A Winter explores more territories, incorporating elements of post rock and even blackgaze, while the atmospheric use of classical strings and piano is still plays a big role.
On April of 2018, Once Upon A Winter, signed a record deal with the Finnish record label Snow Wave Records for the physical release of the second album .existence, out on Nov 10th as CD and limited edition color vinyl.
Once Upon A Winter on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/onceuponawinter/
The highly anticipated third album from Dark Sarah, the Finnish cinematic metal band of Heidi Parviainen (ex. Amberian Dawn). Features guest appearances by Zuberoa Aznarez (Diabulus In Musica), Marco Hietala (Nightwish) and Netta Skog (ex. Ensiferum).
Track listing
01. Desert Rose
02. Trespasser
03. Wheel
04. My Beautiful Enemy
05. I Once Had Wings
06. Pirates
07. Sky Sailing
08. Wish
09. The Gods Speak (feat. Marco Hietala & Zuberoa Aznarez)
10. Promise
11. Golden Moth
12. The Gate Of Time
Dark Sarah is a Finnish cinematic metal band led by classically trained singer/songwriter Heidi Parviainen. After parting ways with Amberian Dawn in late 2012, she started to build up a new project called Dark Sarah. Dark Sarah´s music combines metal, film music and theatrical elements. The albums are concept albums telling a continuing story of a young woman called Sarah and her evil half - Dark Sarah and a mystical journey through three worlds. All the three albums have been crowdfunded by the fans on Indiegogo.
Dark Sarah line-up:
Heidi Parviainen (as Dark Sarah) - vocals
JP Leppäluoto (as Dragon) - vocals
Erkka Korhonen - guitar
Sami Salonen - guitar
Rude Rothstén - bass
Thomas Tunkkari - drums
Special guests:
Zuberoa Aznarez (Diabulus In Musica)
Marco Hietala (Nightwish)
Netta Skog (ex. Ensiferum)
Dark Sarah discography:
2018: The Golden Moth [Inner Wound Recordings]
2016: The Puzzle [Inner Wound Recordings]
2015: Behind The Black Veil [Inner Wound Recordings]
Hailing from Brisbane/Gold Coast, Smoking Martha's debut album 'In Deep' is brimming with hooky riffs and alluring smoky vocals. Recorded at Loose Stone Studios with Matthew Bartlem (Matt Corby, Dead Letter Circus) in the producer’s chair, it perfectly encapsulates the bands heavy hitting, but versatile sound. Softer tracks like 'Baby Let Me Go' showcase the band’s ability to go from chugging riffs of 'One Night' to a song led by Tasha D’s huge vocal range layered with strings and a delicate acoustic guitar.
Combine all this with a stack of shows impressing audiences with the likes of Wolfmother, Thunder, Seether, Hardcore Superstar, Fuel, Everclear, P.O.D., Cherie Currie (The Runaways) and more, Smoking Martha continues to grow their fanbase and the potency of an intense reputation as one of Australia's must see rock bands live in the UK this November!
The debut album 'In Deep' gets its UK/European official release on the 9th November via Bad Reputation Records.
Following the release of their 2017 EP “Ritualis Aeterna”, Canadian horror inspired symphonic power metallers MALACODA will be releasing a new full length album entitled “Restless Dreams” via ROCKSHOTS RECORDS on October 19th in North America and October 26th in Europe. The album delivers a full musical experience inspired by the horror video game “Silent Hill 2”. MALACODA first introduced their fans to the “Silent Hill 2” storyline with the track “I Got A Letter“, which was featured on the band’s sophomore release “Ritualis Aeterna”.
Inspired by the horror video game “Silent Hill 2”, “Restless Dreams” is a musical journey through dark tormented themes of doubt, loss, guilt and terror. The plot of the album follows a broken man’s journey through the ghost town of Silent Hill after receiving a letter from his dead wife asking him to meet her there. MALACODA brings a fresh interpretation of these themes and artfully bring to life the oppressive, claustrophobic aura of the fog consumed town with deviously clever song-writing and mind-catching lyrics. “Restless Dreams” is a musical release unlike any other. Fans and new listeners alike, prepare for an atmospheric and melodic metal descent into a world of horror and despair. “Restless Dreams” was masterfully mixed by Jon Howard (Threat Signal, Imonolith).
Formed in Melbourne, Australia in 2008 and centered around the Millis brothers Jules (Vocals - ex Tigertailz) & Xavier (Keyboards - 2 x Aria Nominee) and guitar virtuoso Enzo Almanzi. Raised on a healthy diet of 80’s Arena Rock and influenced by artists such as Survivor, Foreigner, Journey, Night Ranger, Starship, Dokken and Australia's own Rick Springfield. In 2010 White Widdow signed with the AOR Heaven label and stormed onto the Melodic Rock scene across the globe with the release of their self-titled debut album throughout Europe. The release of the debut was met by the press with rave reviews making it into Classic Rock Magazine's top 10 AOR albums for 2010. White Widdow quickly returned with their follow up release “Serenade” in September 2011, showcasing a more crafted song style and structure.
In support of "Serenade", White Widdow hit the road playing festivals and headlining club shows throughout Europe which saw them tour through Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Greece and England. Along the way performing at HEAT Festival (Germany) and Firefest (UK) and playing alongside artists including Jimi Jamison (Survivor), Steve Auguri (Journey), Unruly Child, Stage Dolls, Keel, Shakra, Strangeways, Silent Rage, Alien, Mitch Malloy, Coney Hatch, Jeff Paris, Kane Roberts and many more.
In 2014 White Widdow's third opus. "Crossfire" was released and was once again met with praise from both rock critics and melodic rock/ AOR fans, receiving positive reviews. In March 2015 White Widdow returned to tour Europe with shows in Spain and Greece before returning to the UK with shows across England and finishing the tour at Hard Rock Hell AOR Festival in Wales sharing the stage with AOR Legends Night Ranger & FM.
2016 saw White Widdow release their fourth album "Silhouette", a very slick AOR affair that was heaped with praise by the Melodic Rock Press and Media. White Widdow returned to tour Europe and once again performed at HEAT Festival in Germany alongside artists including Treat and Pink Cream 69.
2018 has seen White Widdow re-enter the studio for their fifth album "Victory", celebrating ten years since the band began and an album cover that throws back to the style of their debut. "Victory" incorporates a strong Pomp element in the songs along with White Widdow's traditional classic 80's AOR sound, the band allowing their influence of bands like Giuffria and White Sister to really come through. Featuring over the top pompus keyboards, stacked harmony vocals from the Millis brothers and Enzo Almanzi's tasty solos throughout. White Widdow are set to perform at Rockingham in the UK in support of the new album, followed by a tour through Spain, Greece and their native Australia.
Following on from their explosive self-titled debut album last year, MIDNITE CITY return all guns blazing on 19th of October 2018 with their sophomore release 'THERE GOES THE NEIGHBOURHHOOD' - eleven tracks of fist pumping, high energy, feel-good, hair metal of the highest order!
The lush melodies, huge choruses and gargantuan hooks found on their debut album are all here in abundance alongside some true modern day glam anthems, fun commercial party rock, moody mid-paced hard rockers and heart wrenching power ballads big enough to light up an entire arena.
As with the first album, the winning formula has remained - all songs have been written by Rob Wylde, whilst Pete Newdeck has once again taken control of production, engineering and mixing duties. With ‘THERE GOES THE NEIGHBOURHOOD’ the band has literally stepped everything up several notches to unbridled, head splitting proportions. The guitars are big, the drums are huge, there are walls and walls of harmonies and more synths than you’d find this side of a classic Bon Jovi album. In a nutshell, this album has everything but the kitchen sink!
With shows all over the UK and Europe in 2017/ 2018, MIDNITE CITY's sound is tighter than ever before.
So if you long for a band that still look, sound and perform like those long lost million selling forgotten bands of the late 80's/ early 90's, MIDNITE CITY and 'THERE GOES THE NEIGHBOURHOOD' is the album for you.
Don’t forget to catch MIDNITE CITY tearing it up live all over the UK, Europe and beyond in their own inimitable, arena rock style in 2018/ 2019…
The heat, the attitude, the METAL! Texas doesn't do subtly and it sure as hell doesn't do mellow, as evidenced by the forthcoming self-titled album of molten Lone Star metal from TEXAS METAL OUTLAWS. Available on CD (Heaven and Hell Records) and vinyl (Texas Metal Underground Records), each of the album's nine tracks features a unique line-up of players from the deep well of Texas metal talent.
Though barely scratching the surface of the magic on offer, some particularly interesting aspects of the album include:
The appearance of every member of WITCHES MARK on "Malt Liquor Maniac."
Bonus track "Black and Green" features every member of Agony Column, plus guitarist Robert Williams (IGNITOR/WITCHES MARK) and is the first thing AGONY COLUMN has recorded since 1995's Way Back In The Woods album.
The Burt Bacharach/Carole Bayer Sager-penned cover of "That's What Friends are For" features a complete previous lineup of IGNITOR plus Orlando Logan Olivero (AGAINST THE PLAGUES, WHORE OF BABYLON).
The cover song "Running From The Law" from RIOT's Born In America album was recorded as a tribute to Mark Reale and Rhett Forrester and even features Donnie Van Stavern (RIOT) on bass.
The complete list of players on Texas Metal Outlaws is as follows:
Jason McMaster (Watchtower, Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth, IGNITOR, Evil United)
Stuart Laurence (Agony Column, IGNITOR)
Donnie Van Stavern (S.A. Slayer, RIOT, Pitbull Daycare)
Felix Griffin (D.R.I. , Bat)
Robb Bockman (Witches Mark, UADA)
Scott Palmer (Witches Mark, Byfist, Demontuary)
Carlos Zema (Immortal Guardian, Vougan, Heaven's Guardian, Outworld, David Shankle Group)
Billy Dansfiell (Agony Column, IGNITOR, E.K.U., Zero Percent)
Ross The Boss Friedman (Manowar, Death Dealer, Ross The Boss band, The Dictators)
Cody Gilliland (Immortal Guardian)
Richie Turner (Agony Column)
Chris Alaniz (Agony Column, Cheetah Chrome)
Mike Soliz (Militia, Assalant, Oblivion Knight)
Mark Zammaron (Odometer, Las Cruces, Wicked Angel, Passage Temple)
Pat Doyle (IGNITOR, The Offenders)
Michael Paul Toupin (Raging Saint, Force of Rage)
Al Berlanga (Syrus)
Stan Martinez (Target 7, Social Slut)
James Rivera (Helstar, Distant Thunder, Destiny's End, Seven Witches, Malice, Flotsam and Jetsam, Agent Steel, Shadowkeep)
Larry Barragan (Helstar, Eternity Black, Santa Oscuridad)
Stony Grantham (Shadowkeep, Byfist)
Brendon Bigelow (IGNITOR, Death of Millions)
Orlando Logan Olivero (Against The Plagues, Whore of Babylon)
Robert Williams (IGNITOR, Witches Mark)
Texas Metal Outlaws Track List
"Texas Metal Outlaws"
Jason McMaster - Vocals
Robert Williams - Guitar
Stuart Laurence - Guitar
Donnie Van Stavern - Bass
Felix Griffin - Drums
"Malt Liquor Maniac"
Robert Williams - Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Robb Bockman - Guitar
Scott Palmer - Drums
"Rebel Years"
Carlos Zema - Vocals
Robert Williams - Guitar
Stuart Laurence - Guitar
Ross The Boss Friedman - Guitar solo
Billy Dansfiell - Bass
Cody Gilliland - Drums
"Black and Green"
Richie Turner - Vocals
Stuart Laurence - Guitar
Robert Williams - Guitar
Billy Dansfiell- Bass
Chris Alaniz - Drums
"Running from the Law" [Riot cover]
Jason McMaster - Vocals
Mike Soliz - Vocals
Robert Williams - Guitar
Stuart Laurence - Guitar
Donnie Van Stavern - Bass
Felix Griffin - Drums
"Sound of Scorn"
Mark Zammaron - Vocals
Robert Williams - Guitar, Bass
Stuart Laurence - Guitar
Pat Doyle - Drums
"Within the Spell"
Michael Paul Toupin - Vocals
Robert Williams - Guitar
Stuart Laurence - Guitar
Al Berlanga - Guitar solo
Stan Martinez - Bass
Scott Palmer - Drums
"Echoes of Memory"
James Rivera - Vocals
Robert Williams - Guitar
Stuart Laurence - Guitar
Larry Barragan - Guitar solo
Stony Grantham - Bass
Cody Gilliland - Drums
"That's What Friends are For"
(Original recording by Dionne Warwick / Reworked by Williams/Laurence of Texas Metal Outlaws with lyrics by Williams)
Orlando Logan Olivero - Vocals
Jason McMaster - Vocals
Robert Williams - Guitar, Vocals
Stuart Laurence - Guitar
Brendon Bigelow - Bass
Pat Doyle - Drums
Classic Italian heavy metal merchants, Heavy Generation, arrive with their brand new hard hitting, no-compromise opus, The Spirit Lives On. With 11 vibrant tracks, the band is truly putting the metal into their heavy sound in their first full-length feature.
The themes of The Spirit Lives On concern with mythology, honour, war and dystopia. The deep connection between spirit and nature, the denial of a corrupted society, the balance between passions of heart and the power of mind are the most important messages the band wants to spread.
The album was recorded, mixed and mastered in Alpha Omega Studio. The artwork was created and edited by the artists Fabio Porfidia and Roberto Toderico.
And Heavy Generation don’t stop here. For the bands current live shows, the stage scenography and costumes are freely inspired by a post apocalyptic scenario, according to the albums themes. “The Spirit Lives On” indeed!
The Spirit Lives On | Released September 11th, 2018 on Sliptrick Records
Track Listing:
01. Born To Rock | 02. Fire Steel Metal | 03. No Control | 04. Blood And Sand | 05. Heavy Generation | 06. Path Of Denial | 07. My Spirit Lives On | 08. Odin | 09. Warriors | 10. March Until The Grave | 11. No More Mercy
Heavy Generation are:
Ivan Giannini – Vocals | Fabio Cavestro – Guitars | Marco Marchioni – Bass | Marco Stefani – Drums
American sci-fi power metal duo DIRE PERIL featuring Jason Ashcraft (Helion Prime) and vocalist John Yelland (Judicator) announce they will be unleashing their new album "The Extraterrestrial Compendium" on November 9th, 2018 via Divebomb Records. The debut full length follows DIRE PERIL's three previous EP releases "Astronomical Minds" (2013), "Queen of The Galaxy" (2014) and "Through Time and Space" (2015).
Inspired by all manners of science fiction, "The Extraterrestrial Compendium" bases each one of its 12 songs on classic sci-fi movies including Predator, Total Recall, Starship Troopers, and E.T. and features guest performances by Brittney Slayes (Unleash The Archers) reprising her role as Barbarella for a re-recorded version of "Queen of the Galaxy" and the mighty Arjen Anthony Luccassen (Ayreon, Star One, The Gentle Storm), who lends his voice and guitar skills to album-closer "Journey Beyond the Stars".
"The album takes you on a journey all based on different sci-fi films. From fast aggressive right hand attacks (in style of Iced Earth) to softer acoustic passages." says Ashcraft.
The band's first single "Heart of The Furyan" is a track based on the "The Chronicles of Riddick" series, but more importantly the third installment "Riddick" where the duo demonstrate a very strong gallop riff during the verse, a slow acoustic middle section and big chorus.
The digital album is available for pre-order on Amazon.
Track Listing:
1. Yautja (Hunter Culture)
2. Planet Preservation
3. Enemy Mine
4. The Visitor
5. Total Recall
6. Queen of the Galaxy*
7. Roughnecks
8. Blood in the Ice
9. Heart of the Furyan
10. Altair IV: The Forbidden Planet
11. Always Right Here
12. Journey Beyond the Stars**
*Features Brittney Slayes
**Features Arjen Anthony Lucassen
Album Band Line Up:
Jason Ashcraft (Guitar, bass)
John Yelland (Vocals)
Featuring Brittney Slayes as guest vocalist on Queen of the Galaxy
Featuring Arjen Anthony Lucassen as a guest
Live Band Line Up:
Jason Ashcraft (Rhythm Guitars)
John Yelland (Vocals)
Chelsea McMasters (Bass)
Steven Soderberg (Lead Guitars)
Tom Tierney (Drums)
DIRE PERIL will also be hitting the road with their recruited live line up to support Seven Kingdoms this coming November on select USA tour dates
