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0 Very cool! Kanlı Teneke Metal Magazin from Turkey featuring an interview with Toronto’s Ischemic
0 Metal Inside(r) Home Quarantine: Nothing Sacred’s Karl – “Move to Australia”
0 Ahh the smell of print… April 2021 Powerplay Rock and Metal Magazine #albumreview w/ Reality Grey , The Design Abstract , Grimmreaper Rockshots Records Ainur , Avaland , Infernalizer , Laced In Lust , Metal De Facto
Ahh the smell of print… April 2021 Powerplay Rock and Metal Magazine
0 Hails Horns \m/\m/ Thank You MDs and DJs for the airplay love! #7 Juliet Ruin !earshot – The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Hails Horns \m/\m/ Thank You MDs and DJs for the airplay love!
#7 Juliet Ruin
!earshot – The National Loud Chart
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, June 1, 2021
0 Rockshots Records: AVALAND Presents New Music Video “Never Let Me Walk Alone” ft. Madie (Nightmare)
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – June 2, 2021
For fans of Avantasia, Ayreon, Beast In Black, Nightmare, Sonata Arctica
Rockshots Records: AVALAND Presents New Music Video “Never Let Me Walk Alone” ft. Madie (Nightmare)
Metal Opera Album “Theater Of Sorcery” Out Now!
Album Guests w/ Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear), Zak Stevens (Savatage/TSO),
Zaher Zorgati (Myrath), Emmanuelson (Rising Steel),
Stéphan Forté (Adagio), Madie (Nightmare)
Avaland is L-R:
Camille Souffron: Bass, Double-Bass
Christophe Feutrier: Guitars
Adrien G. Gzagg: Composer, Writer, Lead Singer, Keyboards and Orchestrations
Lucas Martinez: Guitars
Léo Mouchonay: Drums
France’s AVALAND‘s are sharing their latest music video “Never Let Me Walk Alone” in support of their symphonic and operatic metal adventure “Theater of Sorcery” released this past April viaRockshots Records. The album features guests Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear), Zak Stevens (Savatage/TSO), Zaher Zorgati (Myrath), Emmanuelson (Rising Steel), Stéphan Forté (Adagio), Madie (Nightmare) among many other great musicians.
The music video for “Never Let Me Walk Alone” features Madie (Nightmare) and Ayman Mokdad (Venus Syndrome/Alien Encounters) and can be viewed on Rockshots Records YouTube channel – https://youtu.be/xY7bFWytItU
Band founder Adrien G. Gzagg adds about the track:
“I love singing this one! Madie (Nightmare) made an incredible performance on this track as The Guardian Angel! Ayman Mokdad also played solos with a great feeling on that song! I put a lot of my own in this Progy/AOR song. This song is about the fear of being alone with ourselves and our inner demons. We all sometimes need someone to help us go head in our lives.”
Inspired by heroic fantasy, history, mythologies, and esoterism, AVALAND band founder Adrien G. Gzagg decided to create the epic story album “Theater of Sorcery” with eight characters. The debut is a theatrical metal world that tells the story of a young sorcerer Adam Wilstorm who could be the salvation of bringing back the light to the kingdom of Avaland and during his journey, he must learn to control his powers linked to the Storm.
“This album was a long and tiring, but incredible experience. We could record in a good mood and we were well surrounded by amazing people. Despite of our youth, we could approach a professional atmosphere during studio time. We all surpassed ourselves and we are very proud of the result. We are impatient to share “Theater Of Sorcery” to the world and very honored to sign with Rockshots for our very first album.” adds Adrien G. Gzagg.
The debut album “Theater of Sorcery” is now available on the following platforms:
Digital Album – https://smarturl.it/Avaland
Physical Album – http://bit.ly/TheaterOfSorcery_CD
Music Video “Theater of Sorcery” – https://youtu.be/WwfLyfldODI
Music Video “Holy Kingdom Of Fools” featuring Jeff Kanji – https://youtu.be/XA3hfNSEoVQ
Lyric Video – “Rise From The Ashes” – https://youtu.be/Jdi7XqfH7OU
Track Listing:
1. Theater Of Sorcery – feat. Emmanuelson
2. Gypsum Flower – feat. Scheepers/Emmanuelson/Zorgati
3. Let The Wind Blow – feat. Zorgati/Heli/Kanji
4. Storyteller – feat. Zak Stevens
5. Escape To Paradise – feat. Zorgati/Kanji
6. Holy Kingdom Of Fools – feat. Jeff Kanji
7. Never Let Me Walk Alone – feat. Madie
8. Deja-Vu – feat. Emmanuelson
9. I’ll Be Ready For Your Love – feat. Heli Andrea
10. War Of Minds – feat. Zorgati/Madie
11. Rise From The Ashes – feat. Zorgati/Madie/Stevens/Heli/Kanji/Emmanuelson/Scheepers
AVALAND is :
Adrien G. Gzagg: Composer, Writer, Lead Singer, Keyboards and Orchestrations
Christophe Feutrier: Guitars
Lucas Martinez: Guitars
Camille Souffron: Bass, Double-Bass
Léo Mouchonay: Drums
Guests / Characters:
Adrien G. Gzagg is Adam Wilstorm
Zaher Zorgati (Myrath) is Adam’s Inner Voice
Jeff Kanji is Jacob Reiser, Adam’s Best Friend
Heli Andrea (Mobius/OLANE) is Solveig Elweiss, Adam’s Beloved
Emmanuelson (Rising Steel/Ellipsis) is The Master Of Sorcery
Zak Stevens (Ex-Savatage/TSO/Archon Angel) is The Storyteller, appearing from the past
Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear/ex-Gamma Ray) is Aloïsius Jestens, King Of Avaland
Madie (Nightmare/Faith In Agony) is The Guardian Angel
Guests Guitars:
Ricky Marx (Ex-Pretty Maids/Now Or Never) on 1. Theater Of Sorcery
Stephan Forté (Adagio) on 2. Gypsum Flower
Ayman Mokdad (Venus Syndrome/Alien Encounters) on 7. Never Let Me Walk Alone
Virgile (ex-Rising Steel/Schräpnel) on 11. Deja-Vu
Choirs and Back Vocals:
Adrien G. Gzagg
Chris Feutrier
Leo Mouchonay
Emmanuelson
Jeff Kanji
Heli Andrea
Yves Campion (Nightmare)
Cara (Eltharia)
For more info:
Rockshots.eu
Avaland-themetalopera.com
Facebook.com/avaland.metal.opera
Instagram.com/avaland_metal_opera
Twitter.com/AvalandMetal
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0 Canada’s Lycanthro Are Now Streaming Their New Album “Mark of the Wolf”, Album Stream Premiere via MetalInsider
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – June 2, 2021
For fans of Judas Priest, Saxon, Blind Guardian, Helloween, Manowar
Canada’s Lycanthro Are Now Streaming Their New Album “Mark of the Wolf”
Album Stream Premiere via MetalInsider
New Album “Mark of The Wolf” Out June 4th via Alone Records
Lycanthro has been hard at work on their new album “Mark of the Wolf”, which releases on Friday, June 4th via Alone Records to follow their 2018 EP “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse”.
Before “Mark of the Wolf” officially drops, Lycanthro has teamed with MetalInsider.net for its full stream HERE.
On this new LP, Lycanthro has been drawing more influences from European and US power metal to the point where they decided to make it a mainstay in their overall sound.
The band hopes that this upcoming full length will have a positive impact on the listeners and that the songs will be memorable and stuck in the listener’s mind after they’ve finished the album. Along with the two singles “Evangelion” and “Crucible” that have already been released, the album flaunts a diverse range of songs including the sing-along crowd-pleaser “In Metal We Trust”; the epic retelling of Hunchback of Notre Dame with “Fallen Angels Prayer” and the harmonic “Enchantress”. Vocalist/guitarist James Delbridge gives insight into the album:
“This album has taken a while to forge, and we hope that fans will marvel in the peaks and valleys that this album has to offer, and leave with having a positive experience! Some songs are an homage to different stories from pop culture and media and we hold near and dear to our hearts, other songs are meant to bring the listener on a journey through the worlds within the song, and others are just so the listener can marvel in the epicness of metal!”
“Mark of the Wolf” is eight tracks of diverse listening that offer something for everyone while still staying under the power metal umbrella. High soaring vocals, harmonized guitars, heavy chugging riffs, odd, but cool instruments, and even a breakdown or 2, all metalheads have something they can take from this album and walk away with a positive experience.
This album as well as the previous EP was recorded at Wolf Lake Studios in Lac-des-Loups, Quebec and the mastering was done by Jack Kosto who is most well-known for being the lead guitarist in power metal band Seven Spires.
Lycanthro is recommended listening for power metal fans everywhere especially those who enjoy Helloween, Manowar and Judas Priest.
“Mark of the Wolf” releases on June 4, 2021 via Alone Records and available on the following platforms.
Album pre-order available on Bandcamp and Big Cartel.
Digital pre-save (Spotify) here.
Track Listing:
1. Crucible (7:17)
2. Fallen Angels Prayer (4:47)
3. Mark of The Wolf (5:02)
4. Enchantress (6:53)
5. In Metal We Trust (5:07)
6. Into Oblivion (3:24)
7. Ride the Dragon (4:03)
8. Evangelion (6:25)
Album Length: 43:02
For more info:
Facebook.com/Lycanthrokills
Instagram.com/lycanthro_metal
EPK
Label: Alone.gr
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“Their latest single (Crucible) is a treat for any fans of power metal or good old classic heavy metal. The track features a catchy rhythm, precision drumming, and classic 80’s vocals. It’s over 7 minutes of headbang worthy heavy metal. The guitar work is a particular highlight of the track, changing pace throughout the track, keeping the listener engaged throughout.” – Metal Injection
“Mark of the Wolf is filled with mostly catchy heavy metal (good luck trying to get “In Metal We Trust” out of your head after hearing it once) that gets the listener break out the air guitar and air drums and sing along almost from beginning to end. Fans of ’80s heavy metal and modern power metal that’s not over the top should definitely find something to like on Mark of the Wolf.” -The Metal Crypt
“As a debut hard rock/heavy metal album overall, it not only showcases a variety of talent throughout its 43 minutes of captured studio time, but it also features an even number of eight powerful songs crafted with fury and determination… Mark Of The Wolf marks not only many criteriae for the consummate debut album but also marks LYCANTHRO’s own territory within the new breed. 5.0 Out Of 5.0” – KNAC.com
“Eerie picked acoustic over strings begin the track (Crucible) with driving guitars burst through and start off a rampage of rock riffing and drums. With an uptight electric feel to the track, it’s a full on rock n roll epic complete with howling vocals and singing guitars.” – Backseat Mafia
“What’s better than spending your Saturday evening with a bunch of Canadian Heavy Metal Werewolves? I bet there’s not much that sounds more like an alpha move huh? LYCANTHRO have assembled their first full-length and it is a ripper! 8/10” – Reflections of Darkness
“Mark of the wolf” is an example of how a heavy metal album should sound. It is classic, and at the same time very inventive and fresh. Expectations fully met. Their debut can easily be classified as one of the most important events of 2021. Rating: 9/10″ – Power Metal Warrior
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0 Metal-Rules – Video Interview with Don Dewulf of The Wring
0 Angry Metal Guy – The Wring – Project Cipher Review
https://www.angrymetalguy.com/the-wring-project-cipher-review/
The Wring generally succeed at what they’re going for—Dewulf has produced a fun, catchy record. Particularly on the album’s middle section (“Cipher,” “Steelier” and “Dissension”), there’s some great songs with great riffs. If you’re after some new prog, you could do a lot worse than this album, and I found it quite hard to score.
0 Album Review: Karpenter – Sleepless (Rockshots Records) – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life
Album Review: Karpenter – Sleepless (Rockshots Records) – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-karpenter-sleepless-rockshots-records/
0 Sentinel Daily – Ferrum Templor’s Crusade of Power: June 2021 w/ Nightshadow , Deadwolff
Sentinel Daily – Ferrum Templor’s Crusade of Power: June 2021 w/ Nightshadow , Deadwolff https://sentineldaily.com.au/ferrum-templors-crusade-of-power-june-2021/
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