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0 Canada’s IRON KINGDOM’s New Video “Sheathe The Sword” Is A Shreddy Tale of A Warrior’s Last Chance At Victory

November 23, 2022
by Asher
· Iron Kingdom · Music News

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Montreal, QC – November 23, 2022

Canada’s IRON KINGDOM’s New Video “Sheathe The Sword” Is A Shreddy Tale of A Warrior’s Last Chance At Victory

New Album “The Blood Of Creation” Out Now!

L-R: Chris Osterman (Lead Vocals / Lead Guitar), Leighton Holmes (Bass Guitar), Megan Merrick (Lead Guitar), Max Friesen (Drums)
Photo Credit – Caitlin Delaplace

Canada’s Iron Kingdom presents its new lyric video for its latest single “Sheathe The Sword”,which draws inspiration from the fantasy series “Wheel of Time”. For years now, Iron Kingdom has been gracing the world with its traditional heavy metal, weaving grand stories and teleporting listeners to far-off lands. This latest single refers to a sword move in which you willingly accept your opponent’s sword into your body in order to inflict a killing blow. The band comments on the single:

“We were looking to do something pretty fast and driving, and once we had the ideas for the first couple of riffs we knew it had to be about Lan Mandoragon – the uncrowned king of a lost and scattered kingdom and is highly respected by neighbouring kingdoms who recognize him as the battle lord of the borderlands. Musically this song is a speedy, driving power metal tune in the vein of early Hammerfall. “Sheathe The Sword” is a warrior’s last chance at victory, but that victory comes with a heavy cost.”

Watch and listen to “Sheathe The Sword” at https://youtu.be/gGI3PDyblUs

(the video features clips from the band’s sold-out album launch show held in Vancouver on November 4th at Wise Hall)

Iron Kingdom recently unveiled their album “The Blood Of Creation” at the beginning of this November. Their fifth full-length contains eight impressive tracks running over three-quarters of an hour of classic heavy metal, windswept solos, memorable riffs, and piercing vocals conveying powerful stories. This new album saw a lot more musical content coming from lead guitarist Megan Merrick, and having Max Friesen on drums saw lots more ideas from yet another angle. Iron Kingdom continues to rework and evolve its sound and layers of professionalism can be heard throughout. This album is quite dark topically, the lyrics speak of war, fear, sacrifice, and pain, and the music although very classical and explorative also has some very evil moments throughout. The band, like so many others, was in a dark place due to the pandemic and the music reflects some of those emotions.

“The Blood Of Creation” was completely self-produced, written, and recorded. The album was sent out for mixing (Andy Boldt) and mastering (Greg Reely), but they handled everything else. vocalist/guitarist Chris Osterman engineered the record with some help from the band and some friends (Dan Yakimow, Jeff Black).

In the beginning, Iron Kingdom set out to create a sound paying homage to how things used to be in the 70s and 80s. They put on a big and energetic show, a show that brings you back to 1984, but in all the best ways. They are recommended for fans of Helloween, Judas Priest, and Queensrÿche.

The album “The Blood Of Creation” is available at the following links:

Iron-kingdom.com/shop/ (CD, Vinyl, Cassette), Iron-kingdom.bandcamp.com, Apple Music, Spotify

Album Stream – https://youtu.be/4pk7QzM4gBo

Music Video – Queen of The Crystal Throne – https://youtu.be/YyhEutgL9gI

Fun Fact: ‘Queen Of The Crystal Throne’ played on City TV for Hockey Night In Canada (Montreal Vs Dallas) – Sat Oct 22, 2022.

The Making of “The Blood Of Creation” – Pt 1. [Mini Documentary] – https://youtu.be/TSrv44SXQ-A

Track Listing:
1. Tides Of Desolation – 1:13
2. Sheathe The Sword – 5:25
3. Queen Of The Crystal Throne – 4:58
4. Hunter And Prey – 5:25
5. Witching Hour – 5:44
6. In The Grip Of Nightmares – 5:23
7. Primordial – 1:40
8. The Blood Of Creation – 13:38
Total Running Length: 43:29

For more info:
https://www.iron-kingdom.com
https://www.facebook.com/ironkingdom
https://www.instagram.com/iron_kingdom
https://twitter.com/iron_kingdom

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“Loads of riffs and melodies some excellent lead breaks and pounding rhythms. This is bonafide, foot on the monitor, fist pumping, horn throwing real metal. I have never heard Iron Kingdom before but on the strength of this I will be obtaining the back catalogue very soon.” – My Global Mind (The Blood of Creation)

“With The Blood Of Creation, Iron Kingdom have forged a masterpiece that brings tears of joy to the eyes of every traditional metalhead. There is only high-quality material and everyone is encouraged to include this album in their choice of this year’s Top10. ” – Soundmagnet

“Iron Kingdom brings another solid heavy metal album with the fifth album ‘The Blood of Creation’. Slightly progressive, but especially heavy… Give the band a listen, you will be surprised!” – Metal Experience

“This is a solid album of heavy metal delivered in the style that is true to the cause and therefore, what the listener gets here with ‘The Blood of Creation’, is an album which mounts its steeds and charges forward in a cavalry strike as galloping riffage and rhythms never give the listener the chance to let up with tracks such as ‘Queen of the Crystal Throne’, ‘In the Grip of Nightmares’ and ‘Witching Hour’ having some very impressive twin guitar lines. This would impress any fan of Iron Maiden, Riot V and Iced Earth, but also sticks within the remit of trad metal with bands such as Katana, Skelator and Toledo Steel.” – Metal Digest

“Anyone who likes beautiful and playful melodies, extensive guitar solos, detailed arrangements and double lead guitars will be well served with “The Blood Of Creation”.” – PowerMetal.de

“Iron Kingdom created an iron-bound, battle-hardened piece of traditional Heavy Metal that truly made me want to turn the clock back to those long-gone days of glory. Times when metal was just that, the pure joy of a style that was still new, exciting, and powerful. Or to let the band speak in their own words, they “…decided to play metal the way it used to be played in the 70s and 80s.” Well, mission fucking accomplished. Well done, guys.” – Rock Music Raider

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0 Out Now! Brazilian Heavy Metal Rage In My Eyes New EP “Spiral”

October 15, 2021
by Asher
· Music News · Rage In My Eyes

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Montreal, QC – October 15, 2021

For fans of Blind Guardian, Helloween, Symphony X, Iron Maiden

Out Now! Brazilian Heavy Metal Rage In My Eyes New EP “Spiral”

L – R – Magnus Wichmann (Guitar), Francis Cassol (Drums),Jonathas Pozo (Vocals), Pedro Fauth (Bass)

Photo Credit: Tiemy Saito

Rage In My Eyes has been working on their second release under this name over the past year and are excited to finally bring it to fruition. “Spiral” will join the 2019 full length “Ice Cell” under this current band name, however, the musicians also released 3 full length albums “The Sniper” (2012), “Skeletons Domination” (2008) and “Darkness & Light” (2006) under the name Scelerata, which ran from 2002-2018. The band explains the new EP:

“This EP was written and made during a pandemic. All band members suffered losses of loved ones during the pandemic, some directly related to covid, some not. Also due to covid, the band couldn’t get together in a practice room to jam to the tracks. Each member had to work on their part separately, which was something new within the band. Plus, some songs were being written and arranged during the recording sessions, so we felt it was being made in real-time. All of the above impacted lyrics and the songwriting. We like to think of this EP as a way to say farewell to our dear loved ones and as a spiral of emotions that keeps coming and going.”

It’s evident that creating a journey for the listener is of utmost importance for the band; they explain that the tracklist was carefully thought out and placed in particular order and the EP is best enjoyed from beginning to end. The EP is five songs long with a total running time of under 20 minutes for a nice succinct burst of Brazilian heavy metal flavour that will leave listeners wanting more from this long-running and highly talented group of musicians.

Lightly proggy, and technically approachable, Rage In My Eyes brings a South American flair to traditional heavy metal. They are recommended for fans of Symphony X, Iron Maiden and Metallica.

The new EP is out as of October 15, 2021 and available on Rageinmyeyes.bandcamp.com, Spotify.

Music Video “And Then Came The Storm” – https://youtu.be/3iJ3tkqR1uU

Track Listing:
1. Farewell (1:32)
2. And Then Came The Storm (5:01)
3. Dare To Defy (3:40)
4. Spark Of Hope (5:06)
5. Spiral Seasons (3:54)
EP Length: 19:20

EP Band Line Up:
Jonathas Pozo – Vocals
Magnus Wichmann – Guitar
Pedro Fauth – Bass
Francis Cassol – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Jonathas Pozo – Vocals
Magnus Wichmann – Guitar
Pedro Fauth – Bass
Francis Cassol – Drums
Matheus Kléber – Accordion (special guest)

For more info:
RageInMyEyes.com
Facebook.com/rageinmyeyes
Instagram.com/rageinmyeyes
Twitter.com/rage_in_my_eyes
EPK

About:
RAGE IN MY EYES introduces to the world a unique kind of music. Being from southern Brazil, the band shows a side of the country most people don’t know about. Blending heavy/prog metal with elements of milonga – which is a music genre from southern Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina – the band presents new sound to the metal genre.

The band’s first album “Ice Cell” was recorded in 2017 and 2018, partially in Los Angeles due to drummer Francis Cassol’s move to the city and partially in their native Porto Alegre, Brazil.

For 16 years the band went under the name Scelerata, which had a huge history in the Brazilian heavy metal scene. The band had three albums released worldwide, including the internationally acclaimed album The Sniper – partially recorded in Germany, at the Blind Guardian studio – that featured guest appearances from Paul DiAnno (former Iron Maiden) and Andi Deris (Helloween).

Scelerata was also Paul DiAnno’s official Brazilian backing band from 2009 to 2014, playing 50+ shows with this heavy metal icon. With this huge background, the musicians are now aiming for the future.

RAGE IN MY EYES have teamed up with some of the best professionals in the heavy metal business to deliver a head-turning EP in 2021 entitled “Spiral” to follow the success of their 2019 full-length “Ice Cell”. The new EP will feature plenty of material for all different types of metal lovers. It has great guitar riffs, fast drum parts, intricate instrumental parts plus powerful yet melodic vocals.

The EP was written and made during a Covid pandemic. All band members suffered losses of loved ones during the pandemic, some directly related to Covid, some not. Also due to Covid, the band couldn’t get together in a practice room to jam the material. Each member had to work on their part separately, which was something new within the band. Plus, some songs were being written and arranged during the recording sessions, so they felt it was being made in real time. All of the above impacted the EP’s lyrics and songwriting. They like to think of this record as a way to say farewell to their dear loved ones and as a spiral of emotions that keeps coming and going during Covid times.

RAGE IN MY EYES’ new EP “Spiral” is due out October 15th, 2021.

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Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Dream Theater, Kamelot, Gamma Ray, Angra, Edguy

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0 Rage In My Eyes’ New Music Video “And Then Came The Storm” Off Upcoming EP “Spiral”

August 28, 2021
by Asher
· Music News · Rage In My Eyes

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Montreal, QC – August 27, 2021

For fans of Blind Guardian, Helloween, Symphony X, Iron Maiden

Rage In My Eyes’ New Music Video “And Then Came The Storm” Off Upcoming EP “Spiral”

“Spiral” Out October 15, 2021

L – R – Magnus Wichmann (Guitar), Jonathas Pozo (Vocals), Francis Cassol (Drums), Pedro Fauth (Bass)
Photo Credit: Tiemy Saito

Brazil’s Rage In My Eyes has been busy getting another record ready for fans. “Spiral” can be expected later this year and in the meantime, the band is unleashing the first single “And Then Came The Storm”. The band sets itself apart from other metal acts by incorporating elements of Milonga (folk music from southern South America) to their music.

When asked how they expect the forthcoming EP to be received by fans, the band responds:

“There is plenty of material for all the different types of metal lovers. The EP overall sounds absurdly tight. It has great guitar riffs, fast drum parts, intricate instrumental parts, powerful yet melodic vocals. Sometimes it leans towards prog metal, sometimes to power metal, sometimes to folk metal, sometimes to traditional metal, sometimes to thrash metal, with a pinch of old school metal, like Sabbath and Dio. And it still sounds like a whole, due to how well blended it all is.”

Innovative and technical, the single “And Then Came The Storm” is the definitive power metal track off the EP. It showcases powerful riffs combined with beautiful vocal melodies, plus a halftime exciting bridge followed by an intricate instrumental section. Lyrically, this one is a story of love and farewell and borders on power ballad territory.

This is an excellent glimpse into the band that Rage In My Eyes is pivoting towards as they separate from their previous reputation under the name “Scelerata”. Formerly, they were Paul Di’Anno’s backup band for Brazilian tours and had a 16-year history as such. They released three full-lengths under that name and since the change in 2018, have released one album “Ice Cell” in 2019.

Recommended for fans of Blind Guardian, Helloween and Symphony X, Rage In My Eyes brings a new twist to classic heavy metal.

The music video for the first single “And Then Came The Storm” can be viewed and heard via YouTube – https://youtu.be/3iJ3tkqR1uU

The full EP “Spiral” comes out on October 15, 2021.

EP pre-order will be available on the Bandcamp – https://rageinmyeyes.bandcamp.com/album/spiral

Digital pre-save – https://onerpm.link/887863749309

Track Listing:
1. Farewell (1:32)
2. And Then Came The Storm (5:01)
3. Dare To Defy (3:40)
4. Spark Of Hope (5:06)
5. Spiral Seasons (3:54)
EP Length: 19:20

EP Band Line Up:
Jonathas Pozo – Vocals
Magnus Wichmann – Guitar
Pedro Fauth – Bass
Francis Cassol – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Jonathas Pozo – Vocals
Magnus Wichmann – Guitar
Pedro Fauth – Bass
Francis Cassol – Drums
Matheus Kléber – Accordion (special guest)

For more info:
RageInMyEyes.com
Facebook.com/rageinmyeyes
Instagram.com/rageinmyeyes
Twitter.com/rage_in_my_eyes
EPK

The band’s first album “Ice Cell” was recorded in 2017 and 2018, partially in Los Angeles due to drummer Francis Cassol’s move to the city and partially in their native Porto Alegre, Brazil.

RAGE IN MY EYES’ new EP “Spiral” is due out October 15th, 2021.

Shared Stage with:
Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Dream Theater, Kamelot, Gamma Ray, Angra, Edguy

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0 Extreme Progressive Metal Group IMMORTAL GUARDIAN Unveils Music Video for ‘Candlelight’

August 24, 2021
by Asher
· Immortal Guardian (M-Theory Audio) · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – August 24, 2021

For fans of Iron Maiden, Helloween, Symphony X, Kamelot, Marty Friedman, Dragonforce

Extreme Progressive Metal Group IMMORTAL GUARDIAN Unveils Music Video for ‘Candlelight’

Band On US Tour Now! Performing at Mad With Power Fest This Weekend

IMMORTAL GUARDIAN is (L-R):
Gabriel Guardian (Guitars/Keyboards)
Carlos Zema (Vocals)
Joshua Lopez (Bass)
Justin Piedimonte (Drums)

The extreme progressive/power metal group IMMORTAL GUARDIAN have unveiled a music video for “Candlelight”, the latest single from their critically acclaimed concept album “Psychosomatic”. The clip which was produced by Brett Rivera and features former Cirque Du Soleil performer Olga Pikhienko and world-renown dancer Danny Davalos filmed at the location at the Valley of Fire outside Las Vegas – is being released in the wake of the band’s return to the road, which began last week with a concert in their newly adopted hometown and was followed by a show in guitarist/keyboardist Gabriel Guardian’s original hometown of Harlingen, Texas.

Watch “Candlelight” at https://youtu.be/8_27GDBEP6Q

Says Gabriel, “’Candlelight’ is a beautiful song written by (vocalist) Carlos Zema as a tribute to all of our loved ones that passed away during these hard times. 2020 was a very difficult year for all of us, with lockdowns, deaths in the family and having to cancel all of our plans as a band. Making our album ‘Psychosomatic’ helped us cope with the tough times and be able to channel our thoughts and emotions into lyrics and melodies. ‘Candlelight’ was a very tough song for Carlos and I to do with all of the emotional weight it brought, but in the end, we were very happy with how it came out and finalized on the album. This song goes out to all our friends, family and heroes who are no longer with us today.”

IMMORTAL GUARDIAN‘s cross-country journey – which includes a series of shows alongside Atlanta power-thrashers Paladin, as well as a headlining appearance at the Mad With Power Fest in Madison, Wisc. on August 28 – marks the band’s first live performances in support of “Psychosomatic”. The group will be performing every night backed by a visually entrancing laser/light show designed by Guardian himself. A list of the remaining tour dates is below.

“Psychosomatic” has been lauded by Metal Temple for its “melody and power, two things displayed in a smashing way throughout this album,” and it led Metal Rules to call the group “one of the most interesting bands that have emerged in recent years on the international power metal scene.” Video clips for the title track and “Phobia,” the latter of which featured a guest appearance by Angra guitarist Marcelo Barbosa, have captured the ears of heavy metal fans worldwide, while their videos for “Clocks,” “Lockdown” and “Read Between The Lines” have earned praise from the likes of MetalSucks, Metal Injection and Gear Gods.

After making a splash via their 2018 full-length debut “Age of Revolution” – which featured its own fair share of creative music videos, including the “Armageddon”-meets-telenovela clip for “Stardust” – and through tours with the likes of Marty Friedman, Exmortus and Powerglove, IMMORTAL GUARDIAN gathered in Las Vegas at the beginning of 2020 to record their second album. As the spread of COVID-19 and the subsequent pandemic began to ensue, shutdowns around the world began being enforced, resulting in the band completely scrapping the record that they had been working on and writing and creating a new thematic record about their emotions surrounding current events. The resulting “Psychosomatic” was a truly multi-national record, with guitarist/keyboardist Gabriel Guardian – known for his uncanny ability to play the two instruments simultaneously – remaining in Las Vegas, singer Carlos Zema recording his vocals from his home in Brazil, drummer Justin Piedimonte tracking from Montreal and bassist Joshua Lopez recording from IMMORTAL GUARDIAN‘s native Texas.

“Psychosomatic” is a product of the extraordinary turmoil of 2020 that affected millions of people around the world, as well as the next step in IMMORTAL GUARDIAN’s exhilarating melding of melodic power metal with progressive/shred tendencies. The group is looking forward to bringing their scintillating sounds and dazzling visuals to the road for fans to experience live.

A small amount of limited-edition transparent purple haze vinyl copies of “Psychosomatic” remain available, along with CD and digital versions of the album, at www.smarturl.com/immortalguardian.

IMMORTAL GUARDIAN Tour Dates:
8/24 Red Flag – St Louis, MO*
8/25 Reverb Lounge – Omaha, NE*
8/26 Bigs Bar – Sioux Falls, SD*
8/27 Lefty’s Live Music – Des Moines, IA*
8/28 High Noon Saloon (Mad With Power Fest) – Madison, WI*
8/29 Social Club – Chicago, IL*
8/31 Sanctuary – Detroit, MI*
9/01 Westside Bowl (Downstairs) – Youngstown, OH*
9/02 Buzzbin Shop – Canton, OH*
9/03 JB LoveDraft’s – Harrisburg, PA*
9/04 Jewel – Manchester, NH*
9/05 Alchemy – Providence, RI*
9/06 Middle East (Upstairs) – Cambridge, MA*
9/07 Trans Pecos – Brooklyn, NY*
9/08 Milkboy – Philadelphia, PA*
9/09 KC’s Music Alley – Fredericksburg, VA
9/10 Odditorium – Asheville, NC*
9/11 Ground Zero – Spartanburg, SC
9/14 89th Street – Oklahoma City, OK
9/15 Vibes Underground – San Antonio, TX
9/17 Rockhouse – El Paso, TX
9/18 Pubrock Live – Scottsdale, AZ
9/19 Dive Bar – Las Vegas, NV
*with Paladin

IMMORTAL GUARDIAN is:
Gabriel Guardian – Guitars/Keyboards
Carlos Zema – Vocals
Justin Piedimonte – Drums
Joshua Lopez – Bass

For more info:
M-theoryaudio.com
ImmortalGuardian.net
Facebook.com/igmetal
Instagram.com/immortal_guardian
Twitter.com/igmetal
EPK

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“The musicianship is top-tier and the group’s compositional ability is unheard of for a band this young. [Guitarist} Gabriel Guardian is a new American hero.” – Decibel

“Melody and Power, two things displayed in a smashing way throughout this album. If Immortal Guardian isn’t already on your playlist, I think they should be. 10/10 – Metal-Temple.com

“A mega-catchy prog-power anthem (Read Between The Lines) mixed with a blend of crushing performances that’ll leave you salivating for more.” – Metal Injection

“Psychosomatic, an album that will likely be viewed as one of 2021’s best releases, and a landmark record forImmortal Guardian. ” – Metal Nation

““Psychosomatic” is a super catchy (Prog) Power Metal album” – Metalheads Forever Magazine

“With this album (Psychosomatic) Immortal Guardian should no longer be seen as a promising band. Not only have they shown that they have an enormous compositional quality and an elite technical level, they have also shown that they are a band that faces difficulties and that they have all the will to continue. Making a high-quality second album two years after their dazzling debut tells us about the enormous inner power these musicians have.” – Metal Rules

““QUARAN-TAAAAAYN!” No matter what you think about Immortal Guardian, it’s refreshing to hear a band that plays their style while confronting modern life. Though there’s a lot of big, epic, technical stuff going on on Psychosomatic, it never devolves into a lot of bullshit about chivalry and orcs. As such, they feel poised to be the inheritors of Nevermore’s throne, a gritty power metal band who feel relevant even as they soar. Get this in your brain.” – The Pit

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0 Rockshots Records: Finland’s Mysterizer New Video “Dangerous Game” Off Upcoming Album “The Holy War 1095”

August 23, 2021
by Asher
· Music News · Mysterizer (Rockshots Records)

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Montreal, QC – August 23, 2021

For fans of Helloween, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Stratovarius, Accept

Rockshots Records: Finland’s Mysterizer New Video “Dangerous Game” Off Upcoming Album “The Holy War 1095”

From cover band to full-on heavy metal originals, that’s the story of Finland’s Mysterizer who made their debut with their 2018 EP “Tales From The Mystery Days”, followed right after by their 2019 full-length “Invisible Enemy” (Inverse Records).

Now signed to Rockshots Records, they will be unleashing their sophomore album “The Holy War 1095” on September 3rd.

“There will be something for every heavy/power metal fan on this album; catching choruses, riffs, traditional heavy music, and some interesting lyrical topics.” says vocalist Tomi Kurtti.

In lead up to the release of their next full-length“The Holy War 1095”, Mysterizer is sharing their lyric video for the next single “Dangerous Game”, a song about the brutality of love. How it can be very tempting, but also hurt your soul and make you suffer.

Lyric Video – https://youtu.be/N9KAnKQyY80

Album pre-order – https://shop.rockshots.eu/en/home/5604-mysterizer-holy-war-.html

Previous single “Burn Witch Burn”
Music Video – https://youtu.be/rsIhkebaJ_k
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/2Q4oBaz
Apple Music – https://apple.co/3rRDgUF

Track Listing:
1. Burn Witch Burn
2. King Of Kings
3. Last Stand Hill
4. Virus C
5. Sin After Sin
6. The Fountain Of Immortals
7. Alea Iacta Est
8. Heroes
9. Dangerous Game
10. The Holy War 1095

Mysterizer is:
Vocals – Tomi Kurtti
Guitar – Mike Hammer
Guitar – Henri Hänninen
Bass – Ian Guidestone
Drums – Joni Kylätie
Keyboards – J. Palmroos

For more info:
Rockshots.eu
Mysterizer.com
Facebook.com/MysterizerFinnishmetalband
Instagram.com/mysterizerband

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0 IMMORTAL GUARDIAN Takes ‘Psychosomatic’ To The Road With An Epic Laser & Light Show

August 13, 2021
by Asher
· Immortal Guardian (M-Theory Audio) · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – August 13, 2021

For fans of Iron Maiden, Helloween, Symphony X, Kamelot, Marty Friedman, Dragonforce

IMMORTAL GUARDIAN Takes ‘Psychosomatic’ To The Road With An Epic Laser & Light Show

IMMORTAL GUARDIAN is (L-R):
Gabriel Guardian (Guitars/Keyboards)
Carlos Zema (Vocals)
Joshua Lopez (Bass)
Justin Piedimonte (Drums)

The extreme progressive/power metal group IMMORTAL GUARDIAN are taking the epic sounds of their critically acclaimed concept album “Psychosomatic” to the road and bringing a visually entrancing laser/light show with them. The band’s cross-country journey begins this Friday, August 13 with a show in their newly adopted hometown of Las Vegas. The trek also includes an extensive run alongside Atlanta power-thrashers Paladin; a show in guitarist Gabriel Guardian’s hometown of Harlingen, Texas on August 17; and a headlining appearance at the Mad With Power Fest in Madison, Wisc. on August 28.

“We are so excited to finally go back on tour,” says guitarist/keyboardist Gabriel Guardian. “We haven’t even seen each other in person since NAMM 2020, yet since then, we have been able to write and release a new album entirely over the Internet. It feels good to know we will finally play songs live that we have only played in studio until now. Mid-pandemic, I was fortunate enough to learn how to program light shows and organize bigger productions, so you can expect IMMORTAL GUARDIAN’s tour to have new music, a new light/laser show, new gear and a new, kickass, epic live show. We can’t wait to see y’all on the road!”

The upcoming tour marks IMMORTAL GUARDIAN’s first live dates in support of “Psychosomatic,” their acclaimed new concept record. The album has been lauded by Metal Temple for its “melody and power, two things displayed in a smashing way throughout this album” and led Metal Rules to call the group “one of the most interesting bands that have emerged in recent years on the international power metal scene.” Video clips for the title track and “Phobia,” the latter of which featured a guest appearance by Angra guitarist Marcelo Barbosa, have captured the ears of heavy metal fans worldwide, while their videos for “Clocks,” “Lockdown” and “Read Between The Lines” have earned praise from the likes of MetalSucks, Metal Injection and Gear Gods.

Videos
– Lockdown – https://youtu.be/5lqkhMNijBk
– Phobia – ft. Angra guitarist Marcelo Barbosa – https://youtu.be/YvfY7UZHhv8
– Clocks – https://youtu.be/gzs-fF9SNH8
– Read Between The Lines – https://youtu.be/BAwQVNkTWa8
– Psychosomatic – https://youtu.be/YCdxPLR275A

SHREDOCALYPSE 2021 – Immortal Guardian
8/13 Club Vampd – Las Vegas, NV w/ Void Vator
8/17 The Spot – Harlingen, TX
8/18 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX*
8/19 Haltom Theater – Haltom City, TX*
8/20 Boozers – Corpus Christi, TX*
8/21 The Deadhorse – San Angelo, TX*
8/22 The Vanguard – Tulsa, OK*
8/24 Red Flag – St Louis, MO*
8/25 Reverb Lounge – Omaha, NE*
8/26 Bigs Bar – Sioux Falls, SD*
8/27 Lefty’s Live Music – Des Moines, IA*
8/28 High Noon Saloon (Mad With Power Fest) – Madison, WI*
8/29 Social Club – Chicago, IL*
8/31 Sanctuary – Detroit, MI*
9/01 Westside Bowl (Downstairs) – Youngstown, OH*
9/02 Buzzbin Shop – Canton, OH*
9/03 JB LoveDraft’s – Harrisburg, PA*
9/04 Jewel – Manchester, NH*
9/05 Alchemy – Providence, RI*
9/06 Middle East (Upstairs) – Cambridge, MA*
9/07 Trans Pecos – Brooklyn, NY*
9/08 Milkboy – Philadelphia, PA*
9/09 KC’s Music Alley – Fredericksburg, VA
9/10 Odditorium – Asheville, NC*
9/11 Ground Zero – Spartanburg, SC
9/14 89th Street – Oklahoma City, OK
9/15 Vibes Underground – San Antonio, TX
9/17 Rockhouse – El Paso, TX
9/18 Pubrock Live – Scottsdale, AZ
9/19 Dive Bar – Las Vegas, NV
*with Paladin

IMMORTAL GUARDIAN is:
Gabriel Guardian – Guitars/Keyboards
Carlos Zema – Vocals
Justin Piedimonte – Drums
Joshua Lopez – Bass

For more info:
M-theoryaudio.com
ImmortalGuardian.net
Facebook.com/igmetal
Instagram.com/immortal_guardian
Twitter.com/igmetal
EPK

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“The musicianship is top-tier and the group’s compositional ability is unheard of for a band this young. [Guitarist} Gabriel Guardian is a new American hero.” – Decibel

“Melody and Power, two things displayed in a smashing way throughout this album. If Immortal Guardian isn’t already on your playlist, I think they should be. 10/10 – Metal-Temple.com

“A mega-catchy prog-power anthem (Read Between The Lines) mixed with a blend of crushing performances that’ll leave you salivating for more.” – Metal Injection

“Psychosomatic, an album that will likely be viewed as one of 2021’s best releases, and a landmark record forImmortal Guardian. ” – Metal Nation

““Psychosomatic” is a super catchy (Prog) Power Metal album” – Metalheads Forever Magazine

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0 Rockshots Records: Out Now! Endless Chain’s Debut Album “Forthcoming Past” + New Lyric Video

June 25, 2021
by Asher
· Endless Chain · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 25, 2021

For fans of Katatonia, Helloween, Amorphis, Anthema

Rockshots Records: Out Now! Endless Chain’s Debut Album “Forthcoming Past” + New Lyric Video

Debut Album “Forthcoming Past” Out June 25, 2021
ft. guests Mikko Heikkilä (Kaunis Kuolematon, Dawn Of Solace, Black Aeon Sun),
Ville Hovi (Blackstar Halo), Aki Salonen (Nemecic), Sami Yli-Sirniö (Kreator, Waltari),
Antti Kolehmainen, (Waltari), Samuli Mikkonen (Korpiklaani)

Finnish songwriter Timo Mölsä’s studio project Endless Chain‘s debut album “Forthcoming Past” is out now as of June 25th via Rockshots Records.

For the full-length’s release day, Endless Chain is sharing their latest video for the title track that features guest vocals from Ville Hovi (Blackstar Halo) and Aki Salonen (Nemecic) along with the opening speech by John Egerton. Drums by Korpiklaani’s Samuli Mikkonen with album producer Aleksanteri Kuosa on guitar, bass and keyboards.

Lyric Video – https://youtu.be/-6hNd3KVFl4

Mölsä comments on the album’s release:

“My project, which lasted about a year, is now coming to an end. The last good couple of years have been full of music and I have to say that ‘what a journey this has been’. February 2020 – after the pre-production – the recording was started and finalized (after many phases) in November 2020. The recording and mixing by Aleksanteri Kuosa and mastering by Juho Räihä. Thanks guys and BIG thank you to everyone who made this album possible.

What else can I say? I have invested a lot of time and practically all the usable energy to this album and to the whole project. But, it has been worth it – and I believe you can hear it! While the album is musically varied, it remains focused and tight. And it’s still very clearly a metal album. I can now proudly present the results. A big “Thank you!” goes to Rockshots Records for believing and releasing my music. Let the music speak for itself!”

“Forthcoming Past” features guests Mikko Heikkilä (Kaunis Kuolematon, Dawn Of Solace, Black Aeon Sun), Ville Hovi (Blackstar Halo), Aki Salonen (Nemecic), Sami Yli-Sirniö (Kreator, Waltari), Antti Kolehmainen, (Waltari), and Samuli Mikkonen (Korpiklaani). The full length was recorded, mixed, and produced by Aleksanteri Kuosa (Before the Dawn, Wolfheart, Waltari) along with mastering done by Juho Räihä (guitarist of Swallow the Sun).

A late bloomer to being a musician, Endless Chain‘s Timo Mölsä had his musical awakening in 2016, however, he has been listening and influenced by various genres of metal music for over 30 years. It took re-introducing himself to guitar with long-time friend Ari Hokkanen as a fun pastime that drove Mölsä to create his own songs. What would soon follow is a new project with contributions from Hokkanen for writing and lyrics.

Soon after, Mölsä shared his demos with drummer Samuli Mikkonen (Korpiklaani), who, after listening, joined the project and performed all the drums on the debut record.

Step by step things fell into place, through Mikkonen, Mölsä became acquainted with producer Aleksanteri Kuosa who had a big impact on the completion of the debut album.

“Aleksanteri is an imaginative producer and he was also very patient with a perfectionist like me. He knew how to weed out extra notes from my compositions and finally got the most out of my songs. There were maybe a total of 20 songs in the beginning, of which we went through less than 15 in the preliminary production. Finally, 10 songs had been selected for the album. Through Aleksanteri, I also got many other great musicians involved in the project.”

The end result is Mölsä‘s dark and melancholic sound premiered through Endless Chain‘s first offering “Forthcoming Past”.

Album order – http://bit.ly/ForthcomingPastCD

Lyric Video – Nothing More – https://youtu.be/3ZeUhMPttYM
Lyric Video – All of The Above – https://youtu.be/b9nbm_euL9U
Lyric Video – Scars On Me – https://youtu.be/99b6S-kU02Q

Track Listing:
1. Forthcoming Past (6:41)
2. They’re The Ones To Fall (4:31)
3. Hold Out Hope (5:30)
4. All of The Above (3:45)
5. A Letter (4:31)
6. Nothing More (3:53)
7. Feel (3:38)
8. The Wild One (3:53)
9. Scars On Me (3:18)
10. The Memories (4:33)
Album Length: 44:19

Album Credits:
Endless Chain:
Timo Mölsä, Guitar
Special guests on the album:
Mikko Heikkilä, Vocals on no. 2, 3, 5, 7 ,10
Ville Hovi, Vocals on no. 1, 4, 6, 8 and 9
Aki Salonen, Rough Vocals on no. 1, 4 and 6
Salla Sundberg, Vocals on no. 7
Aleksanteri Kuosa, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards
Samuli Mikkonen, Drums
Sami Yli-Sirniö, Guitar Solo on ”Hold Out Hope” and “Scars on me”
Antti Kolehmainen, cello on ”Hold Out Hope” and “The Wild One”
John Egerton, opening speech on “Forthcoming Past”

For more info:
Roc kshots.eu
Facebook.com/endlesschainband
Instagram.com/endlesschainband

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0 Rockshots Records: Out Now! TRITON DEVS’ New Album “Stay Alive”

June 18, 2021
by Asher
· Music News · TRITON DEVS (Rockshots Records)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 18, 2021

For fans of Helloween, Joe Satriani, Dream Theater

Rockshots Records: Out Now! TRITON DEVS’ New Album “Stay Alive”

Out now, as of June 18th, Rockshots Records present Triton Dev‘s new album “Stay Alive”. The band is the creation of composer/guitarist/sound engineer Blacky Lee Stone, aiming to embark on a new musical project to signify a rebirth of the world after this tragic past year and unexpected period spent in lockdown. Collaborating with vocalist Eric Castiglia, drummer Zamkenoby, bassist Anna Portalupi (Hardline, Tarja Turunen), and internationally renowned drummer Mike Terrana (Yngwie Malmsteen, Rage, Tarja Turunen, Axel Rudi Pell). The collective of musicians has created an energetic 10 track full length influenced by elements of classic heavy metal, hard and progressive rock.

Blacky Lee Stone comments:

“My favorite metal genres are speed metal, hard rock, and progressive, but as a musician, I think that if a song is beautiful, interesting and played well, it is regardless of the musical genre. That said, this album embodies that thought, despite having a decidedly metal imprint, each track is contaminated by different micro musical influences that make each track different from the other by exploring many nuances of the genre played as a whole. A direct and melodic album with songs that are not excessively complicated but which suggests the skill of the musicians themselves.”

For its release day, Triton Dev is sharing a visualizer for the album’s closing track “Metallus” – https://youtu.be/DmxYXfbtVTw

“A speed metal song for an epic story that tells of the adventures of Metallus… the superhero of the band. Using the most powerful weapon of Olympus, the “TRITON DEVS” defeats its opponents by making itself justice.”

Previous videos:
The Show –https://youtu.be/3icNr6pkDTM
Summer Day –https://youtu.be/m–0I-_n_DQ
The Light of Your Skin – https://youtu.be/MjmAczDCUto

“Stay Alive” available in both CD and digital format at the following links:
CD – http://bit.ly/StayAliveCD
Digital –http://bit.ly/StayAliveDIGITAL

Track Listing:
1. Black Angel (1:37)
2. Another Round (4:23)
3. This Summer Day (3:58)
4. The Light of Your Skin (5:03)
5. The Show (3:55)
6. Summer Day (4:16)
7. Higher (3:58)
8. Hell’s Fest (4:32)
9. Magic Rainbow (3:55)
10. Metallus (5:13)
Album Length: 40:54

TRITON DEVS:
Eric Castiglia (Vocals)
Blacky Lee Stone (Guitars)
Anna Portalupi (Bass)
Mike Terrana (Drums)
Zammkenoby (Drums)

More info:
Rockshots.eu
https://www.blackyleestone.com
https://www.annaportalupi.com
https://www.facebook.com/mike.terrana.7
https://www.ericcastiglia.com
https://www.facebook.com/ZammKenobyDrum

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0 IMMORTAL GUARDIAN Announces Shredocalypse 2021 Tour w/ Paladin

June 15, 2021
by Asher
· Immortal Guardian (M-Theory Audio) · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 15, 2021

For fans of Iron Maiden, Helloween, Symphony X, Kamelot, Marty Friedman, Dragonforce

IMMORTAL GUARDIAN Announces Shredocalypse 2021 Tour w/ Paladin

Extreme Progressive/Power Metal Group’s Acclaimed New Concept Album ‘Psychosomatic’ Out Now via M-Theory Audio

IMMORTAL GUARDIAN is (L-R):
Gabriel Guardian (Guitars/Keyboards)
Carlos Zema (Vocals)
Joshua Lopez (Bass)
Justin Piedimonte (Drums)

There’s been much anticipation from both fans and Immortal Guardian to announce that after waiting for over a year to perform live they will be officially hitting the road across the USA for tour dates with Paladin.

Entitled the Shredocalypse 2021 Tour, the first show will be kicking off in Immortal Guardian‘s former hometown of Austin, TX on August 18th and see them and Paladin trek across thirteen states into mid-September with more dates to be announced (current dates listed below).

“We are so happy to finally announce we are back on the road! After so many cancellations and postponed dates through all of last year, we are beyond excited to come to your city and bring you some LIVE heavy metal!!! During the pandemic, we had time to make a new album (Psychosomatic) from home and I even got to learn how to program light/laser shows!!! So expect a brand new live show, with a new production of lights and lasers to all new music. See you on the road Guardians!”

After making a splash via their 2018 full-length debut “Age of Revolution” – which featured its own fair share of creative music videos, including the “Armageddon”-meets-telenovela “Stardust” – and through tours with the likes of Marty Friedman, Exmortus, and Powerglove, IMMORTAL GUARDIAN gathered in Las Vegas at the beginning of 2020 to record their second album. As the spread of COVID-19 and the subsequent pandemic began to ensue, shutdowns around the world began being enforced, resulting in the band completely scrapping the record that they had been working on and writing and creating a new thematic record about their emotions surrounding current events. The resulting “Psychosomatic” was a truly multi-national record, with guitarist/keyboardist Gabriel Guardian – known for his uncanny ability to play the two instruments simultaneously – remaining in Las Vegas, singer Carlos Zema recording his vocals from his home in Brazil, drummer Justin Piedimonte tracking from Montreal, and bassist Joshua Lopez recording from IMMORTAL GUARDIAN‘s native Texas.

“Psychosomatic” is a product of the extraordinary turmoil of 2020 that affected millions of people around the world, as well as the next step in IMMORTAL GUARDIAN’s exhilarating melding of melodic power metal with progressive/shred tendencies. CD and limited-edition purple vinyl editions of “Psychosomatic” are available now at www.smarturl.com/immortalguardian.

SHREDOCALYPSE 2021 – Immortal Guardian w/ Paladin
8/18 Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
8/19 Haltom City, TX – Haltom Theater
8/20 Corpus Christi, TX – Boozers
8/21 San Angelo, TX – The Deadhorse
8/22 Tulsa, OK – The Vanguard
8/24 St Louis, MO – Red Flag
8/25 Omaha, NE – Reverb Lounge
8/26 Sioux Falls, SD – Bigs Bar
8/27 Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s Live Music
8/28 Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon (MAD WITH POWER FEST)
8/29 Chicago, IL – WC Social Club
8/31 Detroit, MI – Sanctuary
9/01 Youngstown, OH – Westside Bowl (Downstairs)
9/02 Canton, OH – Buzzbin Shop
9/04 Manchester, NH – Jewel
9/05 Providence, RI – Alchemy
9/06 Cambridge, MA – Middle East / Upstairs
MORE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED, STAY TUNED!
Flyer Design by JimBob Cooter jr.

For more info:
M-theoryaudio.com
ImmortalGuardian.net
Facebook.com/igmetal
Instagram.com/immortal_guardian
Twitter.com/igmetal
EPK

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“The musicianship is top-tier and the group’s compositional ability is unheard of for a band this young. [Guitarist} Gabriel Guardian is a new American hero.” – Decibel

“Melody and Power, two things displayed in a smashing way throughout this album. If Immortal Guardian isn’t already on your playlist, I think they should be. 10/10 – Metal-Temple.com

“A mega-catchy prog-power anthem (Read Between The Lines) mixed with a blend of crushing performances that’ll leave you salivating for more.” – Metal Injection

“Psychosomatic, an album that will likely be viewed as one of 2021’s best releases, and a landmark record forImmortal Guardian. ” – Metal Nation

““Psychosomatic” is a super catchy (Prog) Power Metal album” – Metalheads Forever Magazine

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0 Rockshots Records: Endless Chain Shares Lyric Video “Scars On Me” From Upcoming Album “Forthcoming Past”

June 4, 2021
by Asher
· Endless Chain · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 4, 2021

For fans of Katatonia, Helloween, Amorphis, Anthema

Rockshots Records: Endless Chain Shares Lyric Video “Scars On Me” From Upcoming Album “Forthcoming Past”

Finnish songwriter Timo Mölsä will be releasing his studio project Endless Chain‘s debut album “Forthcoming Past” via Rockshots Records on June 25th, 2021. The album features guests Mikko Heikkilä (Kaunis Kuolematon, Dawn Of Solace, Black Aeon Sun), Ville Hovi (Blackstar Halo), Aki Salonen (Nemecic), Sami Yli-Sirniö (Kreator, Waltari), Antti Kolehmainen, (Waltari), and Samuli Mikkonen (Korpiklaani). The full length was recorded, mixed, and produced by Aleksanteri Kuosa (Before the Dawn, Wolfheart, Waltari) along with mastering done by Juho Räihä (guitarist of Swallow the Sun).

Today, Endless Chain is now ready to unveil their third single “Scars On Me” with a lyric video. The track features guest vocals from Ville Hovi (Blackstar Halo) and a guitar solo from Sami Yli-Sirniö (Kreator, Waltari).

Mölsä adds:

“This is the most “rock” song on the album. It’s a fast and catchy rally, a powerful track with great lyrics.”

Lyric Video – https://youtu.be/99b6S-kU02Q
Digital – https://backl.ink/146711365

A late bloomer to being a musician, Endless Chain‘s Timo Mölsä had his musical awakening in 2016, however, he has been listening and influenced by various genres of metal music for over 30 years. It took re-introducing himself to guitar with long-time friend Ari Hokkanen as a fun pastime that drove Mölsä to create his own songs. What would soon follow is a new project with contributions from Hokkanen for writing and lyrics.

Soon after, Mölsä shared his demos with drummer Samuli Mikkonen (Korpiklaani), who, after listening, joined the project and performed all the drums on the debut record.

Step by step things fell into place, through Mikkonen, Mölsä became acquainted with producer Aleksanteri Kuosa who had a big impact on the completion of the debut album.

The end result is Mölsä‘s dark and melancholic sound premiered through Endless Chain‘s first offering “Forthcoming Past”.

Album pre-order – http://bit.ly/ForthcomingPastCD

Lyric Video – Nothing More – https://youtu.be/3ZeUhMPttYM
Lyric Video – All of The Above – https://youtu.be/b9nbm_euL9U

For more info:
Roc kshots.eu
Facebook.com/endlesschainband
Instagram.com/endlesschainband

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