• About AMR
  • Festivals & Associations
    • 420 Music & Arts Festival (Calgary, AB)
    • Armstrong Metal Fest (Armstrong, BC)
    • Calgary Metalfest
    • Calgary’s YYC Music Awards
    • Days of The Dead Festival (Red Deer, AB)
    • Loud As Hell Metal Fest (Drumheller, AB)
    • Metalocalypstick Fest (Lone Butte, BC) – Mountains, Camping and the Women of Metal!
    • ShrEdmonton Metal Fest & Conference
    • WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA
    • WACKEN METAL BATTLE USA
  • Services (Hire Us!)
  • Subscribe To AMR Artist News & Album Promo

Category: Music News

0 NEWS: DIRTY MACHINE New Video “Self Made Hero”; Out Now! New Album “Discord” via Zombie Shark Records

  • November 21, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Dirty Machine · Music News

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – Nov 21, 2017

 

DIRTY MACHINE New Video “Self Made Hero”

Out Now! New Album “Discord” via Zombie Shark Records

Alternative metal outfit Dirty Machine from Los Angeles, California have released a powerful new music video for the track “Self Made Hero” directed and produced by Ron Thunderwood from 9Electric; who has directed music videos for Hollywood Undead, Combi Christ and Stitched up Heart.

The video can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/OfCc7dmrnz0

Dirty Machine recently inked a worldwide deal with Zombie Shark Records and hit the road with Insane Clown Posse. The band’s latest album ‘Discord’ was produced by Ben Jovi and Dirty Machine at Left Coast Label Studios. The album was mixed by Arnold “Hedge” Quezada and Darren Davis at Blunoize Studios, and was mastered by Josh Wickman from Dreadcore Productions (KING 810, Within The Ruins).

Dirty Machine has been heralding the nu metal flag since 2012 and pulls major influences from nu metal-era bands such as Korn, Limp Bizkit, Slipknot, Linkin Park, Nonpoint, Mudvayne and Sevendust. The band has built a rabid following, especially in the Kansas City area, due to getting regular airtime on the leading Kansas City rock station 98.9 The Rock and headlining the Jägermeister Stage at the 2016 Kansas City Rockfest. Dirty Machine has shared the stage with P.O.D., Adema, Ghost, Sixx AM, Disturbed, Trivium, Hell Yeah, Alien Ant Farm, Otep, Metalachi, Orgy and many more.

Frontman David Leach states, “We chose to release “Self Made Hero” as our next single, simply because of the current state of the world. Everyone is angry, everyone is divided and “Self Made Hero” is a song that completely contradicts that. It’s about paving your own way and writing your own story. Regardless of what the media, politicians or celebrities want you to feel. The middle class has always been kicked around. More now than ever before. This is their anthem.”

‘Discord’ Tracklist:
1. Discord
2. Seeds
3. Self Made Hero
4. Social Recoil
5. Ecusa’s Nightmare
6. Built
7. C4
8. Wonka
9. Refuse To Follow (Bonus Track)
10. Victory (Bonus Track)
11. J-Dead (Bonus Track)

DIRTY MACHINE is:

David Leach (Dirty Davo) – Vocals
Arnold Quezada (Hedge) – Guitar
Darren Davis – Guitar/Vocals
Nathan Young (Youngblood) – Bass/Backing Vocals
Mike Weekley (Nightmare) – Drums
DJ Ecusa – Turntables & Samples

 

For More Info:
http://dirtymachineband.com
http://www.zombiesharkrecords.com

– 30 –

—

ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | ashermedia@gmail.com
Facebook | @AsherMedia | Hire Us
AsherMediaRelations.com
Join AMR Mailing List

0 NEWS: SONIC PROPHECY New Video “Night Terror”; New Album “Savage Gods” via Rockshots Records Out Jan 19th

  • November 21, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Sonic Prophecy (Rockshots Records)

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 21, 2017

For Fans of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, HammerFall, Manowar, Saxon

SONIC PROPHECY New Video “Night Terror”

New Album “Savage Gods” via Rockshots Records Out Jan 19th

 

American power metallers SONIC PROPHECY are set to unleash their third full length “Savage Gods” via Rockshots Records on January 19, 2018. Featuring 10 fist pounding tracks rooted in traditional heavy metal melded with the symphonic beauty of power metal, SONIC PROPHECY capture the excitement and sound of such bands as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Helloween, Hammerfall and Kamelot while blending other musical styles to arrive at a sound all their own.

The band’s new music video and first single “Night Terror” can be viewed at the following link: 

 

Vocalist Shane Provstgaard comments:

“We think our fans will love this album! Savage Gods, as a record, basically combines all of the things I think people liked about our previous releases and then moves us forward into new areas musically and lyrically. For our fans, there will be no mistaking this is Sonic Prophecy, but we definitely cover some new exciting ground on this record.”

 

“Savage Gods” follows SONIC PROPHECY‘s 2015 sophomore release “Apocalyptic Promenade” (Maple Metal Records), an album that combined the melody and beauty of symphonic power metal while maintaining the crunch, drive and power of traditional metal plus their 2011 debut “A Divine Act of War”, which had its music placed in the television series “Rock n’ Lock”, the video game “Volgarr the Viking” and movie Danny Trejo’s “Vengeance”.

The upcoming release lyrically covers many topics, from quests and medieval wars, to mechanized genocide, to the dangers associated with extremist ideologies. Broadening and stretching their musical palate, “Savage Gods” will give fans an adventurous listening experience.  It’s an album that combines melodic hard rock, driving heavy metal, and chest pounding anthems in a way that is uniquely Sonic Prophecy.

“This is pure heavy metal with driving guitars, thundering drums, and some of what I feel is my best vocal work to date. With songs “Night Terror, “Unholy Blood” and the album title track, we’ve really laid down a brutal sonic backdrop, along with keeping the melody, which is important to our music.” adds vocalist Shane Provstgaard

“Savage Gods” is available for pre-order on Amazon along with single “Night Terror” available for download on iTunes and Amazon.

Following “Savage Gods” release, SONIC PROPHECY has plans to hit the road and tour across North America, Europe and beyond. The band has performed with Tyr, Alestorm, Ratt, Cinderella, Accept and Sabaton.

SONIC PROPHECY is:
Shane Provstgaard – Vocals
Darrin Goodman – Guitar
Sebastian Martin – Guitar
Ron Zemanek – Bass
Matt LeFevre – Drums

Track Listing:
1. Savage Gods (6:44)
2. Night Terror (5:38)
3. Unholy Blood (5:13)
4. Dreaming Of The Storm (4:55)
5. Man The Guns (5:04)
6. Walk Through The Fire (7:09)
7. A Prayer Before Battle (5:46)
8. Iron Clad Heart (5:24)
9. Man and Machine (6:44)
10. Chasing The Horizon (6:14)
Album Length: 58:57
For more info:
http://www.rockshots.eu
http://www.sonicprophecy.com
https://www.facebook.com/sonicprophecy
https://twitter.com/sonicprophecy
https://www.youtube.com/user/SonicProphecyMetal 
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-b4N

– 30 –

“Overall there are pockets of people that love traditional power metal not focused on speed and virtuosity but rather setting moods and exploring mid-tempo, epic, and/or slower textures. Sonic Prophecy is different than the norm, and for that be applauded.” – Dead Rhetoric

“With their member arsenal as a unified, creative force, Sonic Prophecy make music for people who appreciate good production value and technical prowess. Their music blends their individual styles into a chugging, epic blast of American metal with no shortage of solos or grandiose and tasteful choruses. ” – Slug Mag

” the sweeping guitar solos could rival the big lead-breaks on any major label Power Metal release.” – My Global Mind

“Heavy/Power Metal with grand ambitions and enough rocking riffs to fill a house. Think a mixture of Iron Maiden, Iced Earth, Manowar, Blind Guardian, etc. The songs are rousing and catchy…Sonic Prophecy have released an impressive and ambitious 73 minute album chock full of Power/Heavy Metal goodness. Highly recommended.” – Wonderbox Metal (Review Apocalyptic Promenade)

“The debut album from Utah’s Sonic Prophecy, “A Divine Act of War” is a full on power metal assault featuring soaring vocals, blazing guitars, and symphonic keys driven at full throttle by the pounding rhythm section. The album was written by the band as a true celebration of all things metal and as such encompasses many metal styles ranging from the heavy, anthemic fist pounding roar of “Heavy Artillery” to the folk-metal glory of “A Warriors Destiny”, or the dark majesty of the title track. From front to back the album truly represents all that is Sonic Prophecy style power metal!” – Metal Rules (Review A Divine Act of War)
—

ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | ashermedia@gmail.com
Facebook | @AsherMedia | Hire Us
AsherMediaRelations.com
Join AMR Mailing List

0 Wacken Metal Battle USA Announce 2018 Band Submissions; One Champion To Play At Wacken Open Air 2018

  • November 20, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Wacken Metal Battle USA

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – Nov 20, 2017

MetalBattleUSA.com | Facebook | Twitter | Metal-Battle.com

Wacken Metal Battle USA Announce 2018 Band Submissions

One Champion To Play At Wacken Open Air 2018

Wacken Metal Battle USA Promo Video:

For over a decade at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, independent metal bands from around the globe have been performing in front of thousands and competing against one another for one to be crowned champion of the world along with winning multiple prizes (prizes info). For the second year, Wacken Metal Battle USA is returning to America and will be hosting qualifying rounds in select cities across the nation. The national champion of those battles will perform at the 2018 festival taking place from August 2nd – 4th in Wacken, Germany.

American bands interested in participating in the 2018 edition of Metal Battle USA, please apply at the following link: https://metalbattleusa.com/apply/ 
(Submissions open from Nov 20th to Dec 31st, 2017 – 11:59pm EST)

Current cities confirmed:
Philadelphia, New York City, Los Angeles, San Diego. More to be announced.

Last year’s battle saw the best from the Philadelphia and Boston areas, Corpse Hoarder, Goblet, Power Theory, and Upheaval perform in the national final. Crowned champions were Philadelphia’s Corpse Hoarder whom performed a furious set at the 2017 Wacken Open Air.

Watch live video of their performance at the following link:

Live Photo Credit: Hugo Miguel Delgado – ShowMeYourMetal.net


About:

Wacken Metal Battle USA is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance of winning their spot among 29 other countries’ champions, and representing the USA in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken , Germany for the last 28 years. The winner of Wacken Metal Battle USA will perform at the 2018 festival taking place from August 2nd – 4th.

How it works:

Participating cities will host qualifying rounds plus a city final organized by a local city concert promoter where one band will move forward to the American national final in New York City (date to be determined). The winner of the national final will move on to perform at the 29th edition of Wacken Open Air, and compete against the winners of 29 other countries in a final global battle.  All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry representatives.

Rules:
https://metalbattleusa.com/rules/

For more info on Wacken Metal Battle USA, please visit these links:

Official Website: http://www.metalbattlusa.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalbattleusa

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/metalbattleusa

For more info on international battle, please visit: http://www.metal-battle.com

For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com

Sponsors / Media Partners:
Los Cabos Drumsticks

MetalDevastationRadio.com
MetalMasterKingdom.com
MetalNationRadio.com
Metal-Rules.com
MetalUnderground.com
PureGrainAudio.com
Dungeon Works Productions
Asher Media Relations
Rind Records
MetalAssault.com

PureRockRadio.net

—

ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | ashermedia@gmail.com
Facebook | @AsherMedia | Hire Us
AsherMediaRelations.com
Join AMR Mailing List

0 The Kings of Comedy Rock PSYCHOSTICK Posts Slipknot Thanksgiving Parody “Give Thanks or Die” + On Tour Now! “The Veloci-Turkey-Saurus Rex Tour”

  • November 20, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Psychostick

(contact info)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 20, 2017

For fans of Dethklok, Bloodhound Gang, Tenacious D,
Weird Al Yankovic, Primus, Stephen Lynch, Mr. Bungle

The Kings of Comedy Rock PSYCHOSTICK Posts Slipknot Thanksgiving Parody “Give Thanks or Die”

On Tour Now! “The Veloci-Turkey-Saurus Rex Tour”

Photo Credit: Colt Coan

The kings of comedy rock PSYCHOSTICK are known for mastering the metal cover with a long list of videos that includes tracks like “N.O.E.L.” (System of a Down “B.Y.O.B.” Xmas Parody Song), “Oh Tannenbaum” (Rammstein style Xmas Parody Song), “Numbers – I Can Only Count To Four” (Drowning Pool “Bodies” Parody), Megaman (Heart “Magic Man” Parody) plus Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone” and the Reading Rainbow theme song.

And now… just in time for American Thanksgiving, PSYCHOSTICK have a new holiday cover to share with fans!

“Give Thanks or Die”, a parody of Slipknot’s “Get This”, which appears as a b-side from the band’s 1999 self-titled album.

Watch it now at the following link: 

 

PSYCHOSTICK are currently on their “The Veloci-Turkey-Saurus Rex Tour” presented by Zildjian with Arsonists Get All The Girls, Kissing Candice and Raven Black. While the band is on the road to share new and familiar material, they have also posted a video for their single “Adulting”, which will be one of many new tracks planned on their forthcoming album set for release in 2018 to follow their 2014 break out “Revenge of The Vengeance”.

Watch “Adulting” at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMtW9zurUkw

Music Videos:
Obey The Beard – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0kSuZFOwFE
So Heavy – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBOSkT-7jBE
Danger Zone – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om0KOWbOkCk
Bruce Campbell – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX_vADIJts0
N.O.E.L. (System of a Down B.Y.O.B. Christmas Parody Song) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZWlZFfAnIM

The Veloci-Turkey-Saurus Rex Tour 
w/ Psychostick, Arsonists Get All The Girls, Kissing Candice, Raven Black
11/21 – Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Sports Cafe
11/24 – Dallas, TX – The Dirty 30
11/25 – Houston, TX – Walters
11/26 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
11/27 – Southport, LA – Southport Music Hall
11/28 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
11/29 – Tallahassee, FL – The Wilbury
11/30 – Orlando, FL – The Haven
12/01 – Lake Worth, FL – Propaganda
12/02 – Spartanburg, SC – Groundzero
12/03 – Fayetteville, NC – The DHP
12/05 – Virginia Beach, VA – Shaka’s Live
12/06 – Philadelphia, PA – Voltage Lounge
12/07 – Long Island, NY – Revolution Music Hall
12/08 – Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall
12/09 – Pittsburgh, PA – Cattivo
12/10 – Cleveland, OH – The Odeon

For more info, music and tour dates, please visit http://www.psychostick.com

PSYCHOSTICK‘s “IV: Revenge of The Vengeance” is available on iTunes here, the band’s online store here and all major online retailers.  

About:

Harnessing their crazy sense of humor and love of all things metal, vocalist Rob “Rawrb” Kersey and guitarist Josh “The J” Key joined forces with drummer Alex “Shmalex” Dontre and bassist Matty J “Moose” to create Pyschostick, and a style of music they’ve coined as ‘humorcore’. With hilarious lyrics, heavy riffs, notorious stage antics and high-energy performances, the band has caused millions of laughs around the world and hundreds of mosh pits across the US of A, often simultaneously, since its birth in Phoenix, AZ in 2000.

Now residing in Chicago, IL, the almost 100 percent do-it-yourself laugh factory Psychostick have released four full-length albums–‘We Couldn’t Think of a Title’ (2006), ‘Sandwich’ (2009), ‘Space Vampires VS Zombie Dinosaurs in 3D’ (2011) and ‘IV: Revenge of the Vengeance’ (2014)—and two EPs—their holiday album, ‘The Flesh Eating Rollerskate Holiday Joyride’ (2007), and ‘The Digital Appetizer’. With their signature sound (Chimaira, Machine Head and Hatebreed sexing Tenacious D and Weird Al Yankovic) their most recent offering, the crowd-funded ‘IV: Revenge of the Vengeance’ includes the beard anthem ‘Obey the Beard’ and popular ‘Dogs Like Socks’, ‘Quack Kills’, ‘So. Heavy.’, ‘Blue Screen’, and a tribute to the 21st century’s most beloved action super hero, ‘Bruce Campbell’. Psychostick are crazy to share with fans many more comedy sing-a-longs on the road and more!

– 30 –

“humorcore band Psychostick is like the Jerry Seinfeld of metal. On its fourth full-length release, IV: Revenge of The Vengeance, the band’s sound invokes similarities too oddball artists such as Mr. Bungle, GWAR, Primus, Green Jello, Scatterbrain and Austrian Death Machine, to name a few. On its 21 ridiculous tracks (including various short skits between songs), the band explores its brand of observational comedy mixed with brutal breakdowns. The band exceeds expectations by parodying popular culture, relationships and binge drinking.” – Bravewords

“Psychostick pulls the pin from a hand grenade and shoves it down the gullet of comedy. When it explodes, anyone within earshot finds themselves covered in the entrails of hilarity! These guys are off-the-chart insane. Imagine if the cast of “Jackass” formed a metal band with Andy Samberg, Sam Kinison, and Seth Rogen and then they threw a house party that made “Project X” look like amateur hour by comparison. Yeah, now you’re getting it!” – Axs

“I do like when bands like Pyschostick inject humour into songs and REVENGE OF THE VENGEANCE is pretty damn funny…The first single ‘Obey The Beard’ is magnificent and this is coming from a clean-shaven dude. It made me want to grow one. Comedy Metal fans can listen for a couple of inside Metal jokes (Captain Stupid!) and a cameo by ‘snaky’. The production is immaculate and as always these guys are as heavy as hell. Weird Al on crack. I wanted to use that phrase and I couldn’t even think how to work it into this review so I just dumped it here at the end. Humour is so subjective but I know what I like and I really like IV: REVENGE OF THE VENGEANCE.” – Metal Rules

“Ha ha. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Ha ha ha!
Okay, give me a moment. I’m still chuckling every time I think of Psychostick’s latest 21 track album Revenge of the Vengeance. Every moment on it is filled with hilarity, from marrying beards, being afraid of ducks and then saving a crowd of people from a dimensional time portal. And I thought I’d heard it all…Tenacious D were the kings of comedy metal, but Rize of the Fenix has made it look like they’ve reached their hay day, as much as I love them. The king’s crown has to go somewhere, and for an album like this, it looks like Psychostick are next in line for the throne.” – Rock Revolt Magazine

“PSYCHOSTICK really can be described as “When Marx Brothers meet Hardcore and Metal”. Their fourth album, “IV: Revenge of the Vengeance” is not only a very tasteful album of music, but as well is a medicine for a bad mood…the entire album is excellent, no doubt about that.” – Metal Temple

“In their fourth studio album, IV: Revenge of the Vengeance, Psychostick continues to unapologetically weave facepalm-worthy masterpieces of metal.” CJLO 1690AM (Montreal)
—

ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | ashermedia@gmail.com
Facebook | @AsherMedia | Hire Us
AsherMediaRelations.com
Join AMR Mailing List

0 Metal Media News: Brazil Extreme Fight Metal ENDRAH New Video “Your Life Deleted”

  • November 19, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Metal Media Brazil · Music News

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 19, 2017



Metal Media News: Brazil Extreme Fight Metal ENDRAH New Video “Your Life Deleted”

 

Since their inception in 2004, American-Brazilian extreme fight metal act ENDRAH have managed to advance the boundaries of hardcore and death metal into a highly technical, brutal and overwhelming combination. Over the years, they have unleashed five releases, “Demonstration” (2004), “Endrah” (2016) (Coretex Records (EU), Dynamo Records (BR)), “The Culling” (2012) plus single “Cadáver na Barragem’ (2012) and “Shoot, Shovel, Shut Up” EP (2016).

Currently working on their next album, ENDRAH have posted a music video for their new single “Your Life Deleted”, which features the debut of their new drummer Henrique Pucci, a former member of Paura and Project46. The track was produced by Tiago Hospede with cover art by Hugo Silva (Abacrombie Ink).

Watch “Your Life Deleted” at the following link:

“Your Life Deleted” is also available for listening on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/album/644J1IJeTLsi687MxjTbmO

For more info:

www.endrah.com
www.facebook.com/endrah
www.metalmedia.com.br/endrah

– 30 –

 

—

ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | ashermedia@gmail.com
Facebook | @AsherMedia | Hire Us
AsherMediaRelations.com
Join AMR Mailing List

0 Metal Media News: Brazil’s WORSIS Posts Lyric Video “Sisyphus” Debut Album “Blinded By The System” Out Now!

  • November 18, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Metal Media Brazil · Music News

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 18, 2017



Metal Media News: Brazil’s WORSIS Posts Lyric Video “Sisyphus”

Debut Album “Blinded By The System” Out Now!


Brazilian thrashers WORSIS have posted a new lyric video for their track “Sisyphus“, which is off their debut album “Blinded By The System” released this past September. Recorded at Black Stork Studio with producer Thiago Caurio (Astafix) with mixing done by Benhur Lima (ex-Hibria) and mastering by Marcel van der Zwam, the 11 track headbanger also includes two moshers in Portuguese. Cover art was created by Hugo Silva, from Abacrombie Ink.

To watch “Sisyphus”, please visit the following link:
“Blinded By The System” was released independently and is available in physical format directly from the band with worldwide shipping. The digital version is available via:
Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/album/0hYpAaESBGhSOCFHZ2sDvP
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Blinded-System-Worsis/dp/B075W48K8K/
Deezer: http://www.deezer.com/br/album/48934662
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/br/album/blinded-by-the-system/1289649015


Track Listing:
1. Sisyphus
2. País Sem Leis
3. Echoes Of Pain
4. False God
5. Slaves Of Corruption
6. What Remains Of The Future?
7. Still Resisting
8. Under Mud
9. Facing The Worms
10. Manipulados Pelo Sistema

11. Born To Bleed

Worsis: Alvaro Jr. – Vocals/Guitars Eduardo Mazui – Bass/Vocals Lucas Barros – Guitars Ale Mussatto – Drums

For more info:
www.facebook.com/worsis
www.metalmedia.com.br/worsis

– 30 –

 

—

ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | ashermedia@gmail.com
Facebook | @AsherMedia | Hire Us
AsherMediaRelations.com
Join AMR Mailing List

0 Finnish Folk Metal UNSHINE Posts Teaser For 2018 Album “Astrala”; Out via Rockshots Records – Jan 19th, 2018 (EU), Feb 9th, 2018 (NA)

  • November 18, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · UNSHINE (Rockshots Records)

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 18, 2017



Finnish Folk Metal UNSHINE Posts Teaser For 2018 Album “Astrala”

Out via Rockshots Records – Jan 19th, 2018 (EU), Feb 9th, 2018 (NA)
 

ROCKSHOTS RECORDS is thrilled to announce the release of “Astrala”, the fourth album from Finnish folk metal band UNSHINE.

An album teaser for “Astrala” is available at the following link:

 

“UNSHINE has always been a band without the traditional role models. The most important thing in a song is the melody. Sounds and rhythms create the overall atmosphere, but the melody wakes up the whole ancient story in it to life.” says UNSHINE guitarist Harri. “Secondly, it all starts from the nature and it all will end to the nature. This cuts through all aspects of our music. It echoes from those landscapes the modern world has almost totally abandoned and forgotten. The songs try to re-unite the old bonds between the dolmen gods and the digitized mankind. Nature is not our enemy; it’s our physical, but especially our spiritual home. That’s why we call our music druid metal.”

“Astrala” is set to be released on January 19, 2018 in Europe and February 9, 2018 in North America via Rockshots Records.

Track Listing:
1 – Birch of Fornjot
2 – Kainun Kuningas
3 – Jack’s Feast
4 – The Masks of Enchantment
5 – Pan the One
6 – Druids Are A-Coming
7 – Slow Moving Creatures
8 – Visionary’s Last Breath
9 – Suo (Kantaa Ruumiit)
10 – The Forest
For more info:
http://www.rockshots.eu
http://www.unshine.com
https://twitter.com/UnshineBand
https://www.facebook.com/unshinefinland

– 30 –

—

ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | ashermedia@gmail.com
Facebook | @AsherMedia | Hire Us
AsherMediaRelations.com
Join AMR Mailing List

0 Out Now! Colorado Black Metal SAR ISATUM Streaming Debut Album “Shurpu” via Black Metal Promotion Digital Release Nov 17th, CD Release Dec 22nd

  • November 17, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Sar Isatum

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 17, 2017

For fans of Emperor, Gorgoroth, Marduk

Out Now! Colorado Black Metal SAR ISATUM Streaming Debut Album “Shurpu” via Black Metal Promotion

Digital Release Nov 17th, CD Release Dec 22nd

 

L-R – CC – Bass, JP Dalkhu – Drums, Demothi – Vocals (Photo Credit: Matthew Zinke)

Denver symphonic black metal SAR ISATUM debut album “Shurpu” is now available digitally as of November 17th. Creating music for themselves, not copying what has come before, fans of various styles of black metal will find much to appreciate in this release.  The debut album features seven blistering tracks that are ethereal, nefarious, abhorrent, and cryptic. The concept of the album is a loose collection of stories told from an omnipotent source to establish Sar Isatum, the Lord’s of fire perception of the world and thusly announce their entry into it through “Shurpu” a purification by fire.

Drummer Dalkhu comments:

“The album is a visceral piece of music, tight aggressive black metal that has punishingly brutal moments. The haunting keys give space to the musical assault and provide atmosphere with vocals that invoke a spirit of war.”

Teaming up with Black Metal Promotion, the Colorado trio is premiering the full album stream at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9snW8mARY4

“Shurpu” digital album order available on Bandcamp here. Physical CD will be available on December 22nd.

For those in the Denver, CO area, SAR ISATUM will be performing with Belphegor, Cryptopsy, Panzerfaust, and Mount Cairn on November 19th at the Roxy Theatre. Full details can be found here.

“We are gonna get on stage and take it on like a battle in a war. Expect an intense live show from us, like a fire destroying everything in its path.” says Dalkhu.

Track Listing:
1. Sar Isatum (8:06)
2. Chenoo (3:13)
3. Black Gate (4:52)
4. Gormandizer (5:34)
5. Celestial Diaspora (5:27)
6. Vanaspati (4:04)
7. Halls of Pestilence (4:41)
Album Length: 36:01
For more info:
http://www.facebook.com/Sar-Isatum-1811781679072566/
https://sarisatum.bandcamp.com/
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-aFm

About:

Two things always contribute to creating epic original black metal…

 

One is location, and by being based in Colorado, the Rocky Mountains provide the ideal canvas for technical symphonic black metal band Sar Isatum to sweep broad musical brush strokes across a vast vista, musically, mentally, and physically.

 

The second is lyrical inspiration. Sar Isatum eschew all the usual flogged- to-death lyrical clichés of black metal to take inspiration from a variety of sources. The very name Sar Isatum comes from the Sumerian dialect. It means ‘King of Fire.’ Indeed, both the Sumerian and Annunaki empires provide strong lyrical inspiration.

 

Inspired by Emperor, Dark Funeral, Gorgoroth, Sothis and Craft, band member J.P Dalkhu describes Sar Isatum’s music as “ethereal, nefarious, repugnant, abhorrent, cryptic.”

 

Sar Isatum have high expectations of their upcoming debut album, but at the same time, Sar Isatum create music for themselves, not copying what has come before, but fans of various styles of black metal will find much to appreciate here. As Dalkhu so lyrically says Sar Isatum create “a variation of extreme and atmospheric black metal as if one went through a burning battlefield and witnessed horrid devastation.” Dalkhu feels that this is the best band its members have ever been a part of and are constantly evolving as musicians.

 

Lyrically, Demothi of Sar Isatum very much ploughs his own furrow, creating songs that feel as though they have always existed, a part of the fabric of space and time. “Sar Isatum’s lyrics are inspired by native folklore, science fiction, historical events, extraterrestrial theory and the reimagining of biblical happenings from outside points- of- view.”

(bio written by Steve Earles)

– 30 –

“Combining symphonic, atmospheric and pummeling elements of black metal history, the band conjures an impressive battle cry that any grim fan can easily connect with.” – Metal Injection

“Sar Isatum is Sumerian, meaning “King of Fire”, and they even incorporate lyrical themes therefrom. Combined with their own majestic vistas of the Rocky Mountains, the combination makes for mighty sweepingly soaring black metal.” – No Clean Singing

“Sar Isatum are not messing about…Great symphonic black does not find its way onto my radar as often as it should these days but the ritualistic drumming leading into a blistering, well produced assault of technical obsidian majesty felt like a clarion-call charge into battle and served well as a savage statement of intent.” – Black Metal Daily

“Two things always contribute to creating epic original black metal. One is location, and by being based in Colorado, the Rocky Mountains provide the ideal canvas for technical symphonic black metal band SAR ISATUM to sweep broad musical brush strokes across a vast vista, musically, mentally, and physically.” The Grim Reader

—

ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | ashermedia@gmail.com
Facebook | @AsherMedia | Hire Us
AsherMediaRelations.com
Join AMR Mailing List

0 NEWS: Vancouver Shemonic Metal ANARCHEON Posts New Video “Etherous Claws” + New EP Out Now! “Stratusfear”

  • November 16, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Anarcheon · Music News

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 16, 2017

For fans of In Flames (Early), Unearth, Jinjer

Shemonic Metal ANARCHEON Posts New Video “Etherous Claws” + New EP Out Now! “Stratusfear”

L-R = Bass – Sylvain Maltais, Guitar – Clayton Bach, Drums – Steve Richardo, Vocals – Kaija Kinney

 

Formed in 2015, ANARCHEON features vocalist Kaija Kinney, founder of Metalocalypstick Fest, the BC metal fest celebrating women in metal, along with guitarist Clayton Bach, bassist Sylvain Maltais and drummer Steve “Machine” Richardo (ex-Messiah, ex-Green Jellÿ). With a band name playing off the word Anarchy, ANARCHEON is more of a Frankenstein of their various influences with their powerhouse of shemonic screams, catchy riffs and energetic heavy bass leads. Stealing the hearts and souls of fans in the Vancouver area and beyond since their inception, the quartet recently unleashed their new EP “Stratusfear” this past October.

Their first music video “Etherous Claws” directed by Markham Samuels and produced by Whitelf  Films tells the story of ANARCHEON using the power of heavy metal to summon an ancient vampire from her slumber.

“This is our first music video so of course we are super stoked about it. We wanted to have a bit of a back story on the song in a more poetic way rather than literal. Our good friend with Whitelf Films did an amazing job getting our vision onto screen and looking sharp!” says vocalist Kaija Kinney.

“And for those checking out our EP, it’s basically a coming together of all four members. We had so much fun writing these songs. All four of us have very different music tastes so it was very interesting coming together with such chemistry and creating something that we were all stoked about. We are already gearing up for a full album!”


Watch “Etherous Claws” now at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5ZUEYHYGkIEP Stream – “Stratusfear” – https://anarcheon.bandcamp.com/album/stratusfear

Live Video – Opening for Butcher Babies in Vancouver – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO9MnAU-s-I


Track Listing:
1. Stratusfear (6:32)
2. Kill Milk (Calcium Stab) (5:08)
3. Scary Tale (5:53)
4. Etherous Claws (5:16)
5. Kissed A Girl (Metalized Cover) (2:52)
EP Length: 25:43

For more info:

www.facebook.com/anarcheonband
Instagram- @anarcheonband

EPK – http://wp.me/pciNW-awj

– 30 –

“first executive officers of sonic extremity, meting out judicious servings of melody and enmity.” – Factory Worker Media

—

ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | ashermedia@gmail.com
Facebook | @AsherMedia | Hire Us
AsherMediaRelations.com

0 NEWS: Denver Death Trio PILE OF PRIESTS Premiere EP Title Track “Tenebrous Labyrinth” via ToiletOvHell; EP “Tenebrous Labyrinth” Out Nov 24th

  • November 10, 2017
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Pile of Priests

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 10, 2017

For fans of Death, Edge of Sanity, Pestilence

Denver Death Trio PILE OF PRIESTS Premiere EP Title Track “Tenebrous Labyrinth” via ToiletOvHell

EP “Tenebrous Labyrinth” Out Nov 24th

L-R – Patrick Leyn (Bass) | Evan Salvador (Guitar and Vocals) | Evan Knight (Drums) – Photo Credit: Mitch Ross

Inspired by Death, Edge of Sanity, Old Man’s Child, Cannibal Corpse and the mighty Voivod, Denver, CO progressive death metal trio PILE OF PRIESTS aim to produce a sound inspired by 90s death and thrash metal bands. Unleashing their new EP entitled “Tenebrous Labyrinth” on November 24th to follow their 2015 debut album “Void To Enlightenment” and stand-alone single entitled “Redemptionem Per Cruciatu” released earlier this year. The new EP will feature three originals and three cover tracks, Coroner, Sadus and Kreator along with lyrics that offer a firestorm of fury against the injustices of the world, the fallacies of religion plus the human struggles and current events in today’s world.

Evan Salvador (Guitar and Vocals) comments:

“We are very proud of our upcoming EP ‘Tenebrous Labyrinth’. Our sound has evolved on every release and we have agreed that this EP to come is the pinnacle of our sound thus far. It’s fast, evil, melodic and incorporates other styles of metal besides death metal.”

Teaming up with ToiletOvHell.com, the trio are premiering the EP’s title track, which can be heard at the following link: http://www.toiletovhell.com/premiere-pile-of-priests-tenebrous-labyrinth/

Salvador adds.

“Tenebrous Labyrinth is the title track off our upcoming EP; it’s about the dark places of the mind that depression and paranoia can induce, a “labyrinth” of thoughts if you will.” 

EP Pre-Order available at http://pileofpriests1.bandcamp.com

Show Dates:
Nov 24 – Lost Lake – Denver, CO – EP Release Launch – info


Track Listing:
1. Tenebrous Labyrinth (4:24)
2. Kafir (4:21)
3. Interglacial Departure (5:44)
4. Divine Step (Coroner cover) (6:36)
5. Through The Eyes Of Greed (Sadus cover) (4:11)
6. Hate Inside Your Head (Kreator cover) (3:33)
EP Length: 28:51

PILE OF PRIESTS is:
Evan Salvador – Vocals, Guitar
Patrick Leyn – Bass
Evan Knight – Drums

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/pileofpriests/
https://www.facebook.com/fatalillnessmanagement/
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-aPN

– 30 –

“It is full to the brim of very complex rhythms, great jams…the musicianship on Void of Enlightenment is top quality stuff. The band’s drummer pulls off some excellent grooves as the two guitar players jam over the top. It is a pleasant change for the genre and it gives the band a lot of personality.” – Demons Zone (Void To Enlightenment Review)

“a swirling vortex of terror, brutality and vintage 90s progressive moments. Be afraid, and make your body ready, for this is a wild ride.” The Killchain Blog (Void To Enlightenment Review)

“well played, tight, interesting and well written brutal songs” – Merchants of Air (Void To Enlightenment Review)

—

ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
Jon Asher – Music Publicist
#.514.581.5780 | ashermedia@gmail.com
Facebook | @AsherMedia | Hire Us
AsherMediaRelations.com
Join AMR Mailing List
Page 399 of 513
  • 1
  • …
  • 397
  • 398
  • 399
  • 400
  • 401
  • …
  • 513

Asher Media Relations Tweets

Tweets by AsherMedia

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 2,163 other subscribers

Blog at WordPress.com.

  • Bandcamp
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    • ashermediarelations.com
    • Join 642 other subscribers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • ashermediarelations.com
    • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar