NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – May 25, 2023
Rockshots Records – Metal Duo KRASHKARMA New Music Video “Survive The Afterlife”
New Album “Falling To Pieces” Out June 2023
EU / USA Tour Dates
Los Angeles duo KRASHKARMA is unveiling their latest single “Survive The Afterlife” accompanied by a music video in support of their forthcoming album “Falling To Pieces” due out on June 23rd via Rockshots Records. The song is about whether heaven or hell really exists, or if they’re just inventions made by those who can benefit from them. The band explains the track further:
“These lyrics are about a fictional character who dies and enters the afterlife, only to be rejected by “heaven” and then sent to a place with all the sinners and whores. However, he was also rejected by this “hell” and returns to the living world. The message is that we are all human and no one is good enough to deserve heaven or bad enough to burn in hell. We all share the same fate and should focus on being the best version of ourselves here on Earth. The song touches on themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the search for meaning after death.”
Watch the music video for “Survive The Afterlife” at https://youtu.be/yOVjRd7GUs0
Digital – https://bfan.link/survive-the-afterlife
KRASHKARMA can easily be described as one of metal’s most accomplished duos. With an impressive track record, which includes over 3 million views on their YouTube channel, over 100,000 followers on Facebook, and more than 600 shows performed around the globe, the band is ready to unveil new material with their 6th studio album entitled “Falling To Pieces”.
Looking behind the facts and figures, the band is one of the only few metal duos with a female drummer and vocalist, and a single guitarist/bassist. From behind the drum kit the energetic Niki Skistimas keeps the rhythm rock-tight as she delivers her seductively-charged vocals; meanwhile, guitarist/bassist and co-vocalist Ralf Dietel brings the material to life with his unique Frankenstein guitar/bass creation. Never before have two people created a sound so immense yet so vibrant.
For the new full-length, the duo wrote and recorded at Karma Kollective Studios in North Hollywood, California along with Ralf Dietel taking on producing, mixing, and mastering plus artwork duties. They are a self-producing duo that can be considered a jack of all trades when it comes to everything from creating to presenting their music.
A representation of the universal human experience, where the blending of differences creates something extraordinary, KRASHKARMA is intense, raw, dynamic, and electrifying. Featuring 12 tracks, “Falling To Pieces” is a story that will take fans on a journey from start to finish. From the thunderous drum intro and heart-wrenching scream pouring out of Niki Skistimas’ whole being, it sets the stage for what’s to come. From there, the album takes you on a wild ride, with ups and downs that will keep listeners’ ears excited to hear what’s next. KRASHKARMA has put a lot of effort into crafting a narrative that’s both compelling and epic, with each song building on the last to create a cohesive whole. Along the way, listeners will encounter soaring melodies, crushing riffs, and blistering solos over hammering grooves interplaying with the vocal harmonies between Niki and Ralf that KRASHKARMA is known for.
“Our fans will absolutely love our new album. It’s heavier and better than anything we’ve ever done before. We are confident that they will be blown away by it. There are all the elements that make our sound our own. Ralf really dove into utilizing every resource available to him to write the most creative riffs and bass lines possible on his prototype guitar/bass instrument, Ms. Frankenstein. We wanted the sound on the record to be as close to how we will play it live as possible and kept that in mind in the recording process. Our fans know we love a good melody and any opportunity to chant together, so there will be plenty of that as well. All the songs represent a significant moment in time for us and we’re excited to share them with the world.” adds drummer/vocalist Niki Skistimas.
Recommended for fans of Lacuna Coil, In Flames, and Stone Sour, KRASHKARMA‘s “Falling To Pieces” is out June 23, 2023, and is available for album pre-order at https://krashkarma.com/preorder.
Music Video – “Falling To Pieces” – https://youtu.be/cGCQGpFkvEU
Track Listing:
1. Falling To Pieces – 3:43
2. 15 Minutes Of Pain – 4:50
3. Survive The Afterlife – 3:42
4. Tap Dancing Through Minefields – 4:12
5. Last Rites – 5:23
6. Voodoo Devil Drums – 3:28
7. How God Lost Her Virginity – 4:08
8. Orphans In Zombieland – 4:00
9. Shut Up – 2:36
10. Fireball – 2:24
11. mONSTERS eXIT tHE hOPELESS – 4:18
12. Before The World Moved On – 5:42
Album Length: 48:32
KRASHKARMA is:
Niki Skistimas – Drums/Vocals
Ralf Dietel – Guitar/Bass/Vocals
Tour Dates:
June 3 – Rock in Rebrech – Orleans, FRANCE
June 18 – Logo – Hamburg, GERMANY (with Butcher Babies)
June 20 – Cassiopeia – Berlin, GERMANY (with Butcher Babies)
June 21 – Hydrozagadka – Warsaw, POLAND (with Butcher Babies)
June 22 – Tama – Poznan, POLAND (with Butcher Babies)
July 19 – Sunshine Studios – Colorado Springs, CO USA
July 21 – King Of Clubs – Columbus, OH USA
July 22 – Nicstock – Norwich, NY USA
August 3 – Queyrock Open Air Festival – Ginestet, FRANCE
August 16 – Malmofestivalen Rock Stage – Malmo, SWEDEN
August 18 – Backstage ROCKS – Högbo, SWEDEN
September 1 – Alhambra – Luckenwalde, GERMANY
September 2 – Merseburger Rocknacht – Merseburg, GERMANY
September 21 – Le Brin De Zinc – Barberaz, FRANCE
September 25 – Cherrydon – Marseille, FRANCE
September 30 – Handi Rock Bike Festival – FRANCE
November 3-5 – Horns Up Metal Cruise – Oslo, NORWAY
For more info: Rockshots.eu | Krashkarma.com | Facebook.com/krashkarma | Instagram.com/krashkarma | Tiktok.com/@krashkarma
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