Archive for February 18, 2024

By Norse Music Announces Record Store Day 2024 Releases From Wardruna & Enslaved

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , , , on February 18, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

By Norse Music is proud to celebrate Record Store Day on April 20th with two very special releases. The label will release a new edition of Wardruna’s ‘Skald’ album, which features two bonus tracks, including “Voluspá,” performed live with Eivør & Danish National Symphony Orchestra and the orchestral version of “Voluspá” with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra.

The second release is Enslaved’s iconic album ‘Vikingligr Veldi,’ which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Both deluxe editions were entirely redesigned by Bartek Rogalewicz (Behemoth, Enslaved) and offer special high-end details that will ravish the fans and collector. 

Wardruna – Skald details:

  • 350g gatefold printed on reverse board
  • Red metallic ink and spot UV varnish
  • 2LP 180g Voluspa red
  • 12 pages full size booklet including English translations

2LP premium edition carefully restored and redesigned by Bartek Rogalewicz/Lodge. Black.
First time in a gatefold 2LP format for a superior audio quality.

Enslaved – Vikingligr Veldi details:

  • 350g gatefold printed on reverse board
  • metallic inks and spot UV varnish
  • 2LP 180g Aurora Borealis green

30th Anniversary premium edition carefully restored and redesigned by Bartek Rogalewicz/Lodge. Black. Includes additional illustrations by Zbigniew M. Bielak and Bartek Rogalewicz.

Both editions will be available in Germany, USA and Canada only, starting April 20 in the participating stores. Get more information at recordstoreday.com. 

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Powerhouse Supergroup THE END MACHINE Announces New Album ‘The Quantum Phase’ Set for Release on March 8th, 2024

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, music videos with tags , , , , , on February 18, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Set for Release on March 8th, 2024
Pre-Order HERE

First Single “Silent Winter” Out Now 
+ Music Video — Watch HERE

2024 launches with a bang thanks to the announcement of ‘The Quantum Phase’, the highly anticipated new record from supergroup THE END MACHINE. The announcement signals a notable change in personnel as well. Singer Robert Mason has officially parted ways with the group, paving the way for Girish Pradhan, the rising superstar vocalist known for his work under the moniker Girish And The Chronicles and, more recently, with Joel Hoekstra’s 13.

The addition of Girish Pradhan to the band is a testament to the keen discernment of Serafino Perugino, president, and founder of Frontiers Records. Perugino, who serves as the executive producer for THE END MACHINE, recognized the incredible talent and potential in Pradhan and brought him to the attention of the band.

To herald this fantastic change and new album, THE END MACHINE shares their first single off of ‘The Quantum Phase,’ entitled “Silent Winter.” The track is accompanied by a new music video.

Jeff Pilson comments on the new track: “‘Silent Winter’ is a song about the bleak prospects for humanity if we keep on our current trajectory. ‘Quantum Phase’ – the album – deals with what we must do to change course.”

Check Out the Music Video for “Silent Winter” HERE.

Established in 2018, THE END MACHINE released their eponymous debut album, ‘The End Machine,’ in 2019 bringing early acclaim for not only contemporary production and a modern attitude, but also their perfectly crafted songs, paying homage to their roots and the music that they love. This attitude and talent was equally on display with their 2021 sophomore album, ‘Phase2’. 

In delivering 2024’s ‘The Quantum Phase,’ THE END MACHINE has not only surpassed expectations but has penned the record of their lives! With each note and lyric, they have exceeded their own artistic aspirations, collectively crafting the album they always wished they had written. This monumental work stands as a testament to THE END MACHINE’s evolution, showcasing not only their musical prowess but also their unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of their creative expression.

Pre-Order ‘The Quantum Phase’ HERE.

Photo from: Frontiers Music s.r.l.

Band Members:
George Lynch
Girish Pradhan
Steve Brown
Jeff Pilson

Track-list:

1) Black Hole Extinction
2) Silent Winter
3) Killer of the Night
4) Hell or High Water
5) Stand Up
6) Burning Man
7) Shattered Glass Heart
8) Time
9) Hunted
10) Stranger in the Mirror
11) Into the Blazing Sun

Produced By: Jeff Pilson for Pilsound Music Inc
Studio: Pilsound Studios, Santa Clarita CA
Recorded By: Jeff Pilson and Girish Pradhan, additional engineering: Olivia Pilson
Mixed By: Alessandro Del Vecchio
Mastered By: Alessandro Del Vecchio

Source: Frontiers Music s.r.l.

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