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0 NEWS: STRIKER Announce European Tour w/ SONATA ARCTICA, TRIOSPHERE and THUNDERSTONE
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Montreal, QC – October 26, 2016
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STRIKER Announce European Tour w/ SONATA ARCTICA, TRIOSPHERE and THUNDERSTONE
New Album ‘Stand In The Fire’ Out Now
Album Stream – Stand In The Fire – Listen here.
Music Video – Too Late – Watch here.
Lyric Video – Locked In – Watch here.
Never sated whizzkids STRIKER have taken the bait once again: By the beginning of next year, the crazy Canadians will join forces with Finnish power metal greats Sonata Arctica and return to Europe after their highly successful tour with Brainstorm and Primal Fear earlier this year.
True to their own motto “Full Speed Or No Speed”, their next album release is already planned for spring 2017 – Only one year after their critically acclaimed‘Stand In The Fire’. It’s quite obvious: 2017 will be a STRIKER year again!
Watch live video of STRIKER performing ‘Phoenix Lights’ in Toronto, ON – http://puregrainaudio.com/videos/striker-phoenix-lights-live-at-the-garrison
SONATA ARCTICA
The 9th Hour World Tour 2017Special Guests:
Triosphere (NOR) – 20.02.-20.03.
Thunderstone (FI) – 22.03.-09.04.
Striker (CAN) – whole tour
The 9th Hour World Tour 2017Special Guests:
Triosphere (NOR) – 20.02.-20.03.
Thunderstone (FI) – 22.03.-09.04.
Striker (CAN) – whole tour
20.02.2017 DE – Nürnberg, Hirsch
21.02.2017 CZ – Zlin, Masters of Rock Café
22.02.2017 AT – Vienna, Szene
23.02.2017 DE – München, Backstage (Halle)
24.02.2017 IT – Modena, Vox Club
25.02.2017 IT – Rome, Orion
27.02.2017 CH – Zürich, Dynamo
28.02.2017 CH – Solothurn, Kulturfabrik Kofmehl
01.03.2017 CH – Lausanne, Les Docks
03.03.2017 FR – Marseille, Le Moulin
04.03.2017 ES – Barcelona, Bikini
05.03.2017 ES – Madrid, La Riviera
06.03.2017 ES – Sevilla, Custom
07.03.2017 PT – Lisbon, Lisboa ao Vivo
09.03.2017 ES – Pamplona, Totem
10.03.2017 FR – Bordeaux, Barbey Theatre
11.03.2017 FR – Toulouse, Le Metronum
12.03.2017 FR – Lyon, Le Ninkaso Kao
14.03.2017 FR – Besancon, La Rodia
15.03.2017 FR – Nancy, L’Austre Canal
16.03.2017 FR – Rennes, Antipode
17.03.2017 UK – Southampton, Engine Rooms
18.03.2017 UK – Bristol, Marble Factory
19.03.2017 UK – Cardiff, Tramshed
20.03.2017 UK – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
22.03.2017 UK – Manchester, Club Academy
23.03.2017 UK – Sheffield, Corporation Room 1
24.03.2017 UK – Glasgow, The Classic Grand
25.03.2017 UK – Belfast, Limelight 2
26.03.2017 IRE – Dublin, The Academy
28.03.2017 UK – Wolverhampton, Slade Rooms
29.03.2017 FR – Lille ,Le Splendid
30.03.2017 DE – Herford, X
31.03.2017 DE – Aschaffenburg, Colos-Saal
01.04.2017 NL – Eindhoven, Effenaar
02.04.2017 NL – Utrecht, Tivoli Pandora
04.04.2017 DE – Köln, Essigfabrik
05.04.2017 DE – Ludwigsburg, Rockfabrik
06.04.2017 DE – Leipzig, Hellraiser
07.04.2017 SE – Malmö, KB
08.04.2017 SE – Örebrö, Frimis Salonger
09.04.2017 SE – Gothenburg, Pustervik
About the album:
‘Stand In The Fire’ is STRIKER‘s most uncompromising record to date. A record packed with incredible riffs and colossal anthems, all laced together with epic harmonies. Inspired by legendary bands like Iron Maiden, Striker wears their hearts firmly on their battle jackets, soaking up the power and influence of classic rock and metal.
The band; Dan Clearly (vocals) Tim Brown (lead/rhythm guitars) William Wallace (bass) Adam Brown (drums) recorded the album themselves with the help of Randy Black (who filled in on drums while Adam was away…) and mixing genius Frederik Nordstrom (Bring Me The Horizon, In Flames, Opeth) giving them not only the time and space needed but the freedom to set up the release direct to fans worldwide.
‘Stand in The Fire’ available on limited edition orange vinyls at Striker-Metal.com plus digitally on iTunes, CD Baby.
To hear a full stream of the album, please visit the following link here.
Track Listing ‘Stand In The Fire’:
1. Phoenix Lights (3:38)
2. Out For Blood (3:51)
3. Too Late (4:52)
4. Stand In the Fire (3:39)
5. The Iron Never Lies (4:06)
6. Escape From Shred City (2:53)
7. Outlaw (4:35)
8. Locked In (3:45)
9. United (4:06)
10. Better Times (3:37)
11. One Life (4:17)
Album Length: 43:23
About Striker:
STRIKER formed in Edmonton, Canada in 2007 and they were signed to German label Iron Kodex off the strength of their first demo. They made two albums with the label and recorded 2nd album Armed To The Teeth with acclaimed producer Michael Wagener (Ozzy, Skid Row, Metallica). They played shows with Metallica in Canada and hit the road for what eventually became a full world tour with shows across Europe and Japan. They used their time in Europe to work with Frederik Nordstrom and were snapped up by Napalm Records in 2012 for the release of the acclaimed album City Of Gold.
For more info: www.Striker-Metal.com.
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0 NEWS: Fatal Illness Management Signs California Hardcore Punks DEVASTATION
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Montreal, QC – October 25, 2016
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Fatal Illness Management Signs California Hardcore Punks DEVASTATION
FATAL ILLNESS MANAGEMENT is proud to announce their latest signing of California hardcore punks DEVASTATION best known as DVT. The band has unleashed several independent releases since being founded in 2009 in Murrieta, CA. Throughout the years Mauricio Olivares (Vocals), James Munroe (Lead Guitar), Joey Sia (Rhythm Guitar), Sabian Poggio (Bass) and Christian Sia (Drums) have developed a cross over hardcore sound that’s heavy, energetic, and aggressive. DVT‘s next album ‘Local Harassment’ is currently in works and is expected to be finished production by the end of this year.
“I am thrilled to be working with DVT. These guys know how to tear up a stage and are ready to take their onslaught to a national level.” comments Eric Dow of Fatal Illness Management.
DVT comments on their signing:
“Signing with Eric Dow on Fatal Illness Management was the one great step we took to pushing ourselves far and beyond into our future accomplishments. We had only thought to ourselves, “Why haven’t we done this sooner?” but it seems that things happen the way they do for a reason. We’re elated in looking forward to the building of our partner/friendship with Eric.”
DVT‘s latest EP ‘Got No Limits’ is streaming at the following link: https://devastationdvt.bandcamp.com/album/got-no-limits-ep
Song Stream – Memento Mori – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLRkOWEqP50
Show Dates:
November 3 – The Dive Bar – Las Vegas, NV
November 4 – Jam Spot – Albuquerque, NM
November 5 – Lovesprout – El Paso, TX
November 6 – Yucca Tap Room – Tempe, AZ
For more info, please visit the following links:
https://www.facebook.com/DevastationDVT
https://www.facebook.com/fatalillnessmanagement
https://www.facebook.com/DevastationDVT
https://www.facebook.com/fatalillnessmanagement
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0 PureGrainAudio – Striker – “Phoenix Lights” [Live at The Garrison]
0 EPK – Solitude – Reach For The Sky (North American Release) (2016) (Test Your Metal Records)
Solitude – Reach For The Sky (North American Release) (2016) (Test Your Metal Records)
Release Date: November 25, 2016
For fans of Accept, Bullet, Metallica, Motorhead, Saxon, Iron Maiden, Venom
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Download = Press Photo | Album Cover | Album Lyrics
“Heavily influenced by NWOBHM bands like Saxon, Venom or Tank, yet more melodic and full of hooks. Can be recommended to wider listeners.” – Burrn! Magazine
“Like the previous ones, the new album is full of love toward heavy metal, but more aggressive and speedy than before, and with various hooks that attract the listeners immediately. Definitely their best album to date.” – Young Guitar
Live Videos:
SOLITUDE 2016.02.20 @ Shibuya CYCLONE, Tokyo – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OOj5Wf5Jqo
SOLITUDE ~One-man show, Tokyo~ （Digest） “REACH FOR THE SKY JAPAN TOUR” 2015 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLF2V1eJmBM
Live Videos At Tokyo Daikanyama Unit, Jan 30th, 2011. Japan Tour with Enforcer (Sweden)
You Wish – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5QUnNZkJdU
Volcano of Anger – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiq5bI3Q86Y
Angel’s Son – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwfT23yxO8U
Live At Tokyo Koenji Mission’s, Apr 29th, 2010 – Virtual Image – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUf5l9dkl6Q
1. Venom’s Angel
(7:32)
2. Blow (4:51)
3, Reach For The Sky (5:30)
4. Don’t Need Mercy (3:59)
5. Escape For The Crime (3:47)
6. You Got My Mind (5:32)
7. On The Edge Of Sorrow
(4:03)8.
8. December (8:41)
Album Length: 43:59
• All songs performed by: SOLITUDE
• All songs written by: see the credits
• Produced by: Akira Sugiuchi and Fuyuhiko Inui
• Mixed and Mastered by: Magnus “Mankan” Sedenberg at Pama Studios, Sweden
• Album Band Line Up: Akira Sugiuchi – Vocals, Shingo Ida – Guitars, Toru Nishida – Bass, Takamasa “MAD” Ohuchi – Drums
Discography:
2016 – Reach For The Sky (Test Your Metal Records – North America Re-Release)
2015 – Reach For The Sky (Spiritual Beast – Japan)
2009 – Brave The Storm
(Spiritual Beast – Japan)
2004 – Eagleution – A Tribute to Saxon (V.A.)
– (Remedy Records – Germany)
2001 – Virtual Image
– (Spiritual Beast – Japan)
L to R: Toru Nishida (bass) / Akira Sugiuchi (vocals) / Takamasa “MAD” Ohuchi (drums) / Shingo Ida (guitars) – Credit: Yuki Kuroyanagi
Selling Points:
– Long-awaited third album by the Japanese “Defenders of Metal” playing oldschool Heavy Metal, who features two Sacrifice (Japan)* members and “Mad” Ohuchi of ex-Anthem.
– Their previous album “Brave the Storm” was released in Europe on Fastball Music to critical acclaim.
– Their live debut at Headbangers Open Air 2003 was praised as “the highlight of the festival” by German Rock Hard magazine.
– Mixed by Magnus “Mankan” Sedenberg, who has previously worked with Bullet and Crucified Barbara. – Stunning artwork by Velio Josto (Warlord, Medieval Steel, Ostrogoth etc)
– Shared the stage with such international bands as Enforcer, Skull Fist, Girlschol, Satan, Blitzkrieg, Stormwarrior, Metalucifer, Sabbat, Eternal Elysium and many others. Recommended for the fans of Motorhead, Saxon, Tank, Venom etc
Biography:
Japan’s SOLITUDE was formed in 1996, when two ex-members of SACRIFICE (Japan)*, the founding member and main composer Akira Sugiuchi <vo> and the bass player on two of their albums Toru Nishida, met ex-RIP RIDE guys of Yasuo Koyano <ds> and Hiroki Nakamori <g>. The guys kept on rehearsing for as long as 3 years, composing songs and forging the foundation of the band. With Heavy Metal as its core, their sound has tastes of various music as if to show that they have been influenced by various different styles of music, such as 70’s Hard Rock, Progressive Rock, and most notably NWOBHM, among others.
In 1998, they picked up “SOLITUDE” as the name of the band, and they played live for the first time in March 1999. This debut live was reported through fanzines and the internet, with such praises as “the birth of the new Defenders of Heavy Metal” or “the answer to what Heavy Metal is”. In September, Shingo Ida (ex-BARTOLOMMEO) replaced Nakamori, and his distinctive style of melodic guitars has brought a new blood into the band. In November, they recorded two songs, “Virtual Image” and “Eagle Fly”, latter of which was dedicated to their favorite British Heavy Metal band, SAXON. This recording was used for promotion as “SOLITUDE Demo ’99”.
In July 2000, the band started recording an album, and the recording carried on until December as the band aimed at the highest quality they could achieve. Their debut album “Virtual Image” was finally released on 5th of September, 2001 as the first-ever release of SPIRITUAL BEAST, who would later grow to one of the leading independent Heavy Metal labels in Japan. The album got rave reviews from the underground fanzines and webzines, not just in Japan but in the US and throughout Europe, and requests for interviews flooded in. The reaction was especially overwhelming in Germany, owing to the sampler CD called “Metal Crusade” from “Heavy oder was!?” magazine, which featured the title track “Virtual Image”.
Koyano left the band prior to the release of the album, but the band continued touring with the help from Suguru Kobayashi (ex-CASBAH), sharing the stage with various bands from OUTRAGE, RAGING FURY or METALUCIFER to DEFILED and SIGH. In July 2003, having added Tai Syouda (ex-GUARDIAN’S NAIL, now leading his own band, SEVENTH SON) as a permanent drummer, they flew to Germany to play at “Headbangers Open Air”, where they shared the stage with veterans like BLITZKRIEG, TRESPASS, and KILLER (Belgium) as well as youngsters like STORMWARRIOR, CRYONIC TEMPLE and DOOMSWORD. Their performance was praised by various media, with German “Rock Hard” magazine describing them as “the highlight of the festival”. The fact that many metalheads kept on chanting for SOLITUDE for a while after they left the stage proves the impact they had.
In 2004, they started preparing for a new album, and first recorded “Rainbow Theme” – “Frozen Rainbow” for a SAXON tribute album “Eagleution – A Tribute to Saxon”, put together by Remedy Records in Germany. The recording continued while the band played selected gigs like “Duryu Rock Festival” in Korea (with JURASSIC JADE from Japan, MINDFLOW from Brazil etc), or first-ever opportunity to play in Sapporo, Hokkaido, but their uncompromising attitude and various personal issues of each member delayed the whole process more than they had expected.
The recording, carried out at various points, was finally over and while they were waiting the mixing to be done, at the end of 2008, Syouda decided to leave the band. In February 2009, the remaining 3 guys participated in a NWOBHM cover event “Denim And Leather” as “SOLITUDE with Mad Ohuchi”, featuring none other than Takamasa “Mad” Ohuchi of ex-ANTHEM fame on drums. This resulted in Ohuchi joining SOLITUDE as a permanent member later that year.
In December 2009, after 8 years from the debut album, the long-awaited (literally!) new album “Brave the Storm” finally hit the stores. Like its predecessor, the album was produced by Fuyuhiko Inui, ex-band mate of Ida, who has been involved in various recordings as engineer/producer from BUCK-TICK or CHARA to MAVERICK. The mastering duty was handled by Alan Douches at West West Side Music (THE AGONIST, MASTODON etc).
In January 2011, the band toured Korea and Japan with Swedish sensation Enforcer, with Mean Streak also added for the Japanese dates. In September, “Brave the Storm” was released in Europe on Fastball Music in Germany, proving their growing popularity in the mainland Europe. In July 2012, the band helped set up a Japan tour for Canada’s Skull Fist, and toured with them and Widow from US. In 2013, they co-hosted the “Japanese Assault Fest”, sharing the stage with GIRLSCHOOL, VEKTOR, FASTKILL, AIR RAID etc.
In April 2014, the band finally started recording a new album. Looking for the kind of sound production they grew up listening, they went into a closed movie theater in Gotenba, Shizuoka, where they brought in the recording equipments, just like Deep Purple did in a hotel; Rainbow did in an old castle etc in the 70’s. With the great ambience and the environment to allow you to play as loud as you want, the place was later modified into a proper recording studio called “Tapestry Recording Studio”. The band appeared at the “Japanese Assault Fest” two years in a row (SATAN, HEAVY TIGER, MIDNIGHT MALICE, ETERNAL ELYSIUM etc) later that year.
The album was mixed and mastered at Pama Studios in Sweden, by Magnus “Mankan” Sedenberg and Magnus “Maxe” Axelsson respectively, who had worked with such bands as BULLET and CRUCIFIED BARBARA. The stunning artwork was painted by the Italian artist Velio Josto, who had done covers for WARLORD, MEDIEVAL STEEL, OSTROGOTH among others. The album “Reach for the Sky” will be released on SPIRITUAL BEAST in June 2015, and the band will be extensively touring throughout Japan for the rest of the year, starting in Nagoya in August.
*SACRIFICE (Japan) was one of the leading bands in the Japanese thrash/underground scene from their formation in 1985 until disbanding in 1992, and they left a lot of impacts on young and upcoming bands then and even now. During their career, they released three studio albums, “Crest of Black” (1987), “Total Steel” (1990) and “Tears” (1992) and shared the stage with SODOM (Germany), NUCLEAR ASSAULT (USA), CASBAH, OUTRAGE, UNITED (all from Japan) among many others. They once featured Shinji “Samm” Tachi of ex-SABBAT on drums, who later formed MAGNESIUM and also joined his brother in METALUCIFER. SACRIFICE has recently reunited under the lineup of Sugiuchi <vo>, Nishida <b>, Tachi <ds> and Temis Osmond <g> of ex-SABBAT fame.
Past Feature: such as Artist of the Month or Single of the Week, etc if any: “Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album of the Year 2015” by Tower Records, Shibuya.
Shared stage with: Enforcer, Skull Fist, Widow, Blitzkrieg, Trespass, Girlschool, Satan, Vektor, Suicidal Angels, Diemonds, Midnight Malice, United, Casbah, Coffns, Edge of Spirit, Eternal Elysium, Coffins, Sabbat.
Tours and Festivals:
Skull Fist “Asian Invasion” in Japan (2016)
“Reach for the Sky” Japan Tour (18 shows – 2015-2016)
Japanese Assault Fest (Japan – 2015, 2014, 2013)
Skull Fist “Enter the Fist” Japan Tour (2012)
“Brave the Storm” European Release Tour in Japan (2011)
Enforcer “Diamonds on the Road” Japan/Korea Tour (2011)
Duryu Rock Festival (Korea – 2005)
Headbangers Open Air (Germany – 2003)
Corporate sponsors / artist endorsements if any:
Shingo Ida: Vellmor Guitars, ENGL Amps
Toru Nishida: Schecter Bass
Takamasa Ohuchi: Pearl Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Remo Drum Heads, Vic Firth Sticks
0 NEWS: Russian Atmospheric/Depressive Black Metal TAIGA Streaming Full Album ‘Sky’
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Montreal, QC – October 25, 2016
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Russian Atmospheric/Depressive Black Metal TAIGA Streaming Full Album ‘Sky’
Out Now!
via Satanath Records Sub-Label Symbol of Domination
Russian atmospheric/depressive black metal band TAIGA are streaming their third studio album ‘Sky’ that was released on September 16th via Symbol of Domination, a sub-label of Satanath Records. The album tells the story about those moments in life when people are aware of their own insignificance and can not overcome the emotional pain. Everyday is torture for them, loneliness guards their cage where they feel there is no escape. In hope of change, they turn their eyes to the sky.
Album Stream – Sky – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i-e-y-36KI
Album Order at https://symbolofdomination.bandcamp.com/album/sodp072-taiga-sky-2016
01. Intro
02. Признавая ничтожность
03. Картины забытой боли
04. Вверх
05. На коленях
06. Небо ещё не погибло
07. Похоть
08. Надежда
Length – 58:51
About:
TAIGA was founded in the Siberian city of Tomsk by Nikolai Seredov from the thrash band “Стахановцы” (Stakhanovtsi) and the funeral doom band “Funeral Tears” along with Andrey Chernov, guitarist of the military/martial industrial metal band “Panzertank”. In December 2013, they released their first two songs, “За чертой” and “На битом стекле”, which marked the beginning of the project. People suffering from mental disorders caused by public misunderstanding, undivided love and their own weakness are the main influence in TAIGA’s lyrics. In January 2014, TAIGA released their the first EP called “Ты всё ещё дышишь” (You Are Still Breathing), which was immediately followed by another EP in February 2014, entitled “Прах к праху” (Ashen To Ashen). With great feedback on their EPs, TAIGA revealed their debut full length “Ashen Light” during March 2014. The album featured new arranged tracks from the first two EPs and was co-released by labels Satanath Record, Metallic Media and and Le Crépuscule Du Soir Productions. In 2015, they released their second album “Gaia” via labels Symbol Of Domination and Metallic Media. In 2016, band recruited Aleksey “Satanath” Korolyov as their keyboardist/ambient sound maker to add to their mystic atmosphere. Quick Note: Andrei Chernov was not involved in the recording of the new album ‘Sky’, but is still involved as a member of the band.
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