NICKELBACK – On November 21, 2011 aka NICKELBLACK MONDAY, the new studio album Here And Now from NICKELBACK will be released via RoadRunner Records. You can listen to Here And Now streaming in its entirety over at iTunes right now! (Streaming in U.S. and Canada only).
* For more info on NICKELBACK, click on the link below:
LONG LIVE NICKELBACK.
Stone.
EISREGEN Unveil New Album Details:
As you may have already heard, EISREGEN are going to release a new album in December 2011. They have entered the Klangschmiede E to record their upcoming 9th studio album with Markus Stock in early September.
About 2 weeks after entering the studio, the drums, guitar and bass were already recorded as well as most of Franzi’s keyboard parts. Just a few days later the recordings were finished.
The album will be entitled “Rostrot”. It’s scheduled to be released on December 9, 2011.
The band mentioned the following (working) titles in no particular order. Please note that this is not the final track listing:
Erlösung
Bewegliche Ziele
Wechselbalg
Blutvater
Ich sah den Teufel
Rostrot
Fahles Ross
Madenreich
Schakal: Ode an die Streubombe
Kathi das Kuchenschwein
You can already get an impression of what to expect from the album, when EISREGEN are going to release their 3-track EP “Madenreich” on November 18th, 2011!
IRDORATH Live In Austria – Tour Dates:
21.01.2012 AT-Villach- Jugendtreff (+Disastrous Murmur, Fallen Utopia, Grimforst, Nebelfront,Sakrileg)
19.05.2012 AT-Noetsch, Sona Fest 2012, Kultursaal (+ULTRAWURSCHT, HELLCREATURE)
* For more info, click on the links below:
LONG LIVE IRDORATH.
LONG LIVE EISREGEN.
LONG LIVE MASSACRE RECORDS.
Stone.
KISS – Destroyer (1976-Casablanca Records)
KISS – On or about November 11th, 2011, Matthew Wilkening over at Ultimate Classic Rock.com wrote a fabulous article on the KISS “Destroyer” Deluxe Edition that will be releasing sometime in 2012. This Deluxe Edition of “Destroyer” will also feature the original album cover art created by artist Ken Kelly, (which was rejected by Casablanca Records).
Read this very cool and informative article in its entirety here: Ultimate Classic Rock.com – KISS “Destroyer” Deluxe Edition Article
* For more info on KISS, click on the link below:
LONG LIVE KISS.
Stone.
VOICES OF DESTINY, who have entered the Krabbesackduschder Studios in late April 2011, have recently finished the recordings of their upcoming album after “3 months of fun, hard work, creativity and pain”.
They’ve documented the recordings sessions in various blog entries as well as video clips. (See links below).
The artwork of the album will be created by Jan Yrlund (Darkgrove Design).
Guitarist Chris commented:
“I have mixed feelings. On one hand it’s great to know that you gave your best and created something special, on the other hand it’s some kind of sad because recording means also a lot of fun. Now it’s time for Andy to mix and master the songs and I can’t wait to hear the result because I’m damn sure it will be an awesome heavy sound!”
(Source: Massacre Records)
* For more info on VOICES OF DESTINY, click on the links below:
http://www.voices-of-destiny.com
http://www.youtube.com/voicesofdestiny
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Voices-of-Destiny/265324082476
LONG LIVE VOICES OF DESTINY.
Stone.
Following the sonic devastation that was their performance at Fun Fun Fun Fest earlier this month, New Orleans’ hardcore, blues-based, post-amplification, dirge-doers EYEHATEGOD are set to head East this December to further their audio decimation. The band will level Boston, Allentown and Brooklyn beginning December 2.
Commented frontman Mike Williams on the next round of pummel: “Following an amazing dark and cloudy show at Austin’s Fun Fun Fun fest, America’s drunkest sweethearts will set off on yet another East Coast exploration and research field trip into the age old tradition of self-abuse.”
12/02/2011 Wonderland Ballroom (Formerly Club Lido) – Boston, MA
12/03/2011 Jimmy’s – Allentown, PA
12/04/2011 Europa – Brooklyn, NY w/ Doomriders, Hull, Knight Terror
01/21/2012 Sonar – Baltimore, MD w/ Integrity 9 (A389 Anniversary Show)
05/24/2012 Maryland Deathfest @ Sonar – Baltimore, MD
EYEHATEGOD unleashed their Live DVD earlier this year via MVD. The 88-minute production features multi-camera footage from 2009 (Baltimore, MD) and 2010 (Cleveland, OH), with bonus clips from the last show of their 2010 European tour and videos never before released before on DVD. Order your copy HERE where you’ll also find a new selections of T-shirts and hoodies.
(Source: Earsplit PR)
* For more info on EYEHATEGOD, click on the links below:
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEyeHateGod
LONG LIVE EYEHATEGOD.
Stone.
THE WORLD’S MOST EXPLOSIVE ROCK BAND RETURN TO NORTH AMERICA FOR 21 DATES IN SUPPORT OF THEIR RETROSPECTIVE ALBUM RELEASE “MADE IN GERMANY 1995-2011”
Mon. Nov. 14, 2011 – RAMMSTEIN, the Berlin-based band known for their incendiary live performances, will bring their brand new live production to North America this spring for 21 dates kicking off April 20 in Ft. Lauderdale. Tickets for the tour, presented by Live Nation, will go on sale beginning Friday, Nov. 18 and will be available at: www.ticketmaster.com and www.livenation.com
Demand for Rammstein’s pyrotechnic-laden performances has been so great in Europe, where they regularly play capacity level soccer stadiums, the band spent nearly a full decade without setting foot on North American shores. In December 2010, the sextet returned to North America for two sold out shows including a performance at Madison Square Garden. Rammstein followed with a 9-day trek of major North American cities in Spring 2011.
The Los Angeles Times described the live experience as “…epic stagecraft on a Wagnerian scale, several notches up from most Arena Rock.”
The tour announcement comes on the heels of news of the band’s first retrospective release, Made In Germany 1995 – 2011, which will be available in North America (through a distribution deal between Universal Germany and Vagrant Records) on Dec. 13. Rammstein recently released “Mein Land,” a new four-track digital single that features two new songs: the title track and “Vergiss uns Nicht” as well as remixes from BossHoss and Mogwai. A video directed by Jonas Akerlund for “Mein Land” is also currently featured Rammstein.com. Rammstein’s most recent full-length album, Liebe Ist Für Alle Da, debuted at #13 on the Billboard Top 200 in October 2009.
Rammstein first stormed America in 1998, touring with a set based on their Grammy-nominated breakthrough second release, Sehnsucht, featuring Du hast, the song that brought the world’s attention to the band. During their 1998 Family Values tour, praise was high, as well as indignation: band members were jailed in the US on indecency charges due to the highly provocative live show.
RAMMSTEIN MADE IN GERMANY 1995-2011 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR ITINERARY:
04/20/12 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ BankAtlantic Center – Pre Sale 11/18/11
04/21/12 – Tampa, FL @ St. Pete Times Forum – Pre Sale 11/18/11
04/23/12 – Atlanta, GA @ Phillips Arena – Pre Sale 11/19/11
04/25/12 – Baltimore, MD @ 1st Mariner Arena – Pre Sale 11/18/11
04/26/12 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center – Pre Sale 11/18/11
04/28/12 – Uniondale, NY @Nassau Coliseum – Pre Sale 11/18/11
04/29/12 – Worcester, MA @ DCU Center – Pre Sale 11/19/11
05/01/12 – Montreal, QC, CAN @ Bell Centre – Pre Sale 11/26/11
05/03/12 – Cleveland, OH @ Quicken Loans Arena – Pre Sale 12/03/11
05/04/12 – Chicago, IL @ Allstate Arena – Pre Sale 11/19/11
05/06/12 – Detroit, MI @ The Palace of Auburn Hills – Pre Sale 11/18/11
05/08/12 – Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center – Pre Sale 12/05/11
05/10/12 – Winnipeg, MB, CAN @ MTS Centre – Pre Sale 11/25/11
05/13/12 – Vancouver, BC. CAN @ Rogers Arena – Pre Sale 11/25/11
05/14/12 – Tacoma, WA @ Tacoma Dome – Pre Sale 12/03/11
05/17/12 – Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center – Pre Sale 11/19/11
05/18/12 – Glendale, AZ @ Jobing.com Arena – Pre Sale 12/03/11
05/20/12 – Denver, CO @ Denver Coliseum – Pre Sale 11/19/11
05/22/12 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center – Pre Sale 11/18/11
05/24/12 – San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center – Pre Sale 12/03/11
05/25/12 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center – Pre Sale 11/19/11
* Itinerary subject to change.
(Source: Speakeasy PR)
* For more info on RAMMSTEIN & ticket info, click the links below:
LONG LIVE RAMMSTEIN.
Stone.
Germany’s double female fronted Gothic Symphonic Metal sextet CORONATUS is going to release its new album “Terra Incognita” on Massacre Records, (November 18th, 2011).
“Terra Incognita” was produced, mixed and mastered by Markus Stock at the Tonstudio E.
With “Terra Incognita“ a new phase of the band’s history has been started and it takes the willing listener on a unique musical journey!
Lukasz Jaszak is responsible for the artwork and the cover.
01. Saint Slayer
02. Fernes Land
03. A Dead Man‘s Tale
04. Sie Steh’n Am Weg
05. Vor der Schlacht
06. Hateful Affection
07. In Signo Crucis Trilogy I: Der Kleriker
08. In Signo Crucis Trilogy II: Das Zweite Gesicht
09. In Signo Crucis Trilogy III: In Signo Crucis
10. Der Letzte Freund
11. Traumzeit
12. Terra Incognita
13. Mein Herz (Live At Roehre Stuttgart 2011)
14. Kristallklares Wasser (Live Version) [* Japanese Edition]
(Source: Massacre Records)
* For more info on CORONATUS, click on the links below:
LONG LIVE CORONATUS.
Stone.
Back on November 6th, 2011, I went to the overly large, metropolitan mall in Allentown, Pennsylvania, known as The Lehigh Valley Mall. My Metal mission was to pick up the new Arch Matheos – Sympathetic Resonance CD at f.y.e. and trail behind my family. We arrived there at around 12 noon, an hour after this mall opened. (This mall opens at 11:00 am on Sundays). Now, why was this trip to the mall scary and strange? Two words: power outage.
As I walked the first floor of this shopping mecca, I heard an ominous “hum” above me, circling within the atmosphere of this mall’s grand openness. Simultaneously, I heard what I would describe as “clickety clack” and “popping” sounds swirling all about and above me as well. Within a micro-second, I noticed the power go off in at least half of the stores I was near. Whoa. Not cool. My family members with me, on this mall excursion, were not flinching and wanted to ascend the stairs to the second level where the stores of their interest were. My family’s confidence was knowing their security blanket (me) was by their side. No way we were taking any elevator. As I came upon the second level of the mall, I noticed the anchor store JCPenney was without power, along with (again) at least half of the stores in my viewing area.
I felt very concerned, what was exactly happening? Honestly, I couldn’t help shake the awkward feelings of doom. I pointed out to my family members, where the two nearest main exits were, just in case some bad crap was going down. Hey man, who knows? As the family entered some teen clothing store (by a name I cannot pronounce), I asked a male clerk up front: “do power outages happen frequently at this mall?”. He seemed care-free about it all and just psyched that his store still had the power on. I then looked across to the other side of this second level of the mall. I was not pleased for f.y.e. had no damn power.
Arch / Matheos – Sympathetic Resonance
Metal Blade Records – Released September 13, 2011
This was not good. I needed to get my CD at f.y.e. and at the same token, I was still concerned about why this mall lost power to half of its stores. This f.y.e. even had that creepy Mad Max cage across its entrance too. As I walked towards this powerless f.y.e., the power came back on! The power outage seemed to last between ten to fifteen minutes. I did buy the Arch Matheos CD at f.y.e., asking the female associate there if power outages were common at this mall. She said: “of all the years I’ve been working here, this is a first”. As I exited f.y.e., I found it quite odd, that I did not witness one security guard on duty. None telling customers that everything is cool regarding power. None visible to me anyways.
Throughout this entire power outage at The Lehigh Valley Mall, never once was there a public service announcement. Absent was mall management telling the thousands of customers and employees of this power outage and of its status. Shame on The Lehigh Valley Mall facilities management for acting as though people are just supposed to go about their business, while we’re hearing strange noises in the mall’s atmosphere and witnessing half of the stores losing power. What is this mall’s safety protocol? Does it even have one?
Three words for this experience I had on this day: what the hell. I guess if no one else care’s why should I? Bullshit. I do care. Ever since 9/11, I do give a damn if I’m in a major metropolitan mall and suddenly the power goes out to half of the stores. Please note, there was no inclement weather happening on this day either, so blaming it all on a storm is null and void. It’s not that I was looking for Captain America to come rescue me and my family on this day. What I was hoping for was more real. I would have embraced some peace of mind in the form of communication between mall management and patrons.
Holy crap and Metal be thy name. Dumb and dumber oversees the safety procedures of the entire Lehigh Valley Mall. Stone’s Metal advice: When in doubt, get out… and I should have gotten my family and I out of that mall when the power started going off. Who’s to say that the same situation will turn out as okay the next time? I now know, that there will never be any proper safety and public service announcement given to the mall patrons and employees at The Lehigh Valley Mall whenever the next power failure occurs. Experience tells me so.
BEING IN A LARGE MALL THAT LOSES POWER IS SCARY.
A PUBLIC SERVICE & SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT, ANYONE?
Stone.
Thrash Metal veterans NECRONOMICON signs with Massacre Records!
Since 28 years the band members are dedicating their lives to Thrash Metal. Everything began in 1984 when four young men, Freddy, Lars Honeck, Jürgen Weltin (Jogi) and Axel, decided to form NECRONOMICON.
Recognising the urban character and Punk roots that made the band so original, fans and media alike responded enthusiastically to the debut album “Necronomicon”. NECRONOMICON’S second album, “Apocalyptic Nightmare” was released in 1987 and interest in the band continued to grow significantly worldwide.
The legendary album “Escalation” followed, climbing to the Top 30 in the Rock Charts in Greece. Unfortunately, co-founders Jogi, Lala and Axel were unable to continue with the band, leaving Freddy as the only original member, and he made NECRONOMICON his life’s purpose and passion.
During the following years, NECRONOMICON released further albums and demos. Even the toughest critics would have to agree that a band which has a fan base that has not only remained loyal, but constantly pulls in new young fans, must be endowed with a character and identity all of its own that makes it stand out from the masses.
Since December 2010, Freddy had been busy writing new songs for the highly anticipated new album, “Invictus” which will be produced at the Arsen Music Studios in Breisach and Berlin. Sound guru Achim Köhler will once again handle the mix and mastering. The guest musicians are none other than Randy Black (Ex-Annihilator) and Ben Krahl (Final Kings).
Let there be no doubt in anyone’s mind – NECRONOMICON has never been stronger!
Beware the beast!
Freddy – Vocals, Guitar
Andi – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Klaus – Drums
Andi – Bass, Backing Vocals
(Source: Massacre Records)
* For more info on NECRONOMICON, click on the links below:
www.facebook.com/necronomiconofficial
www.youtube.com/user/possessedbythrash
LONG LIVE NECRONOMICON.
Stone.
Legendary New York Hardcore veterans BIOHAZARD just released another new track off the bands highly anticipated new album “Reborn In Defiance“ which is set to be released January 20, 2012 via Nuclear Blast.
Surf to www.facebook.com/biohazarddfl and devastate your living room while listening to “Come Alive“!
20.01 Deinze – Brielpoort (BE)
21.01 Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle (GER)
22.01 Hamburg – Docks (GER)
23.01 Berlin – Astra (GER)
24.01 Munchen – Werk (GER)
25.01 Wien – Gasometer (AUT)
26.01 Stuttgart – LKA Longhorn (GER)
27.01 Saarbrucken – Garage (GER)
28.01 Dresden – Eventwerk (GER)
29.01 Tilburg – O13 (NL)
30.01 Paris – Bataclan (F)
(Source: Nuclear Blast News)
LONG LIVE BIOHAZARD.
Stone.
IRDORATH signs with Massacre Records:
The history of the Thrash/Black Metal band started in 2005, when Markus (guitar) and three other musicians formed the band IRDORATH. The first demo “Erwachen” and the first album “Goetterdaemmerung” were recorded and the first gigs were played.
During the work on the second album some lineup changes happened. Since then, Thomas is playing the drums and Esche is playing the rhythm guitar.
The second album “Dekonstrukteur Des Fleisches” was recorded at the “Soundtempel – Studio” and was produced by Stefan Traunmueller. After finishing the record the singer and the bassist left the band.
Markus took over the singing part in addition to the lead guitar and Mario joined the band as the new bassist. Now the lineup is complete again and stronger than ever.
“Dekonstrunkteur Des Fleisches” is going to be released in late January 2012!
Markus – Guitar, Vocals
Esche – Guitar
Mario – Bass
Thomas – Drums
(Source: Massacre Records)
* For more info on IRDORATH, click on the links below:
http://www.myspace.com/irdorathofficial
http://www.facebook.com/Irdorath
LONG LIVE IRDORATH.
Stone.
On November 11th, 2011 (11-11-11), the ultra legendary BLACK SABBATH announced their reunion for 2012! Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward are back together! Metal Odyssey wants to join in on this historic Metal celebration reporting this epic Metal news! You most likely have heard this fabulous news already or seen the reunion announcement video, regardless, watch it again below and allow the Metal jubilation to cascade upon you! Henry Rollins (Black Flag, Rollins Band) interviews BLACK SABBATH, with their new producer Rick Rubin in attendance as well.
* Above video was uploaded to YouTube by Revolver TV on 11-11-11.
LONG LIVE BLACK SABBATH.
Stone.
French Extreme/Art Metal juggernaut HYPNO5E have just unleashed a Tour Promo Video for their upcoming CYNIC, CHIMP SPANNER European tour this December. This video also features a few NEW song extracts in its raw and instrumental form. The new HYPNO5E material blows minds, and if you thought their influential debut Des Deux L’une Est L’autre was unreal, HYPNO5E proves to continue that trend here in 2011 even amidst the over saturated Metal scene of today.
HYPNO5E European Tour with CYNIC and CHIMP SPANNER!
Sat, 12/3/11 – Dublin, Ireland @ The Village
Sun, 12/4/11 – Belfast, UK @ Limelight
Mon, 12/5/11 – London, UK @ The Underworld
Tue, 12/6/11 – Antwerp, Belgium @ Trix
Wed, 12/7/11 – Rotterdam, The Netherlands @ Baroeg
Thu, 12/8/11 – Paris, France @ Divan Du Monde
Fri, 12/9/11 – Aarau, Switzerland @ Kiff
Sat, 12/10/11 – Romagnano Sesia (NOVARA), Italy @ Rock’n’Roll Arena
Sun, 12/11/11 – Ljubljana, Slovenia @ Gala Hala
Mon, 12/12/11 – Vienna, Austria @ Arena
Tue, 12/13/11 – Budapest, Hungary @ Club 202
Wed, 12/14/11 – Bratislava, Slovakia @ Randall
Thu, 12/15/11 – Prague, Czech Republic @ KD Kyje
Fri, 12/16/11 – Berlin, Germany @ Cassiopeia
Sat, 12/17/11 – Osnabrück, Germany @ Kleine Freiheit
Sun, 12/18/11 – Lyngby, Denmark @ Templet
Mon, 12/19/11 – Hamburg, Germany @ Hafenklang
Tue, 12/20/11 – Amstelveen, The Netherlands @ P60
Wed, 12/21/11 – Aschaffenburg, Germany @ Colos Saa
(Source: Team All About The Music – Publicity, Management, A&R)
LONG LIVE HYPNO5E.
Stone.
“Storytime“, the brand new single by Finnish Symphonic Dark Metal masters, NIGHTWISH, has just been released.
Order your copy now through the Nuclear Blast mailorder:http://bit.ly/sqLBic or get the digital version via iTunes:http://bit.ly/rRykZ2
The official video clip for “Storytime“ can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g8ykQLYnX0
Furthermore, the band just released a making of “Storytime“ trailer – check it out at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yww85NDvPQ8
To complete a day of good news, the first episode of an exclusive online game for “Imaginaerum“ will be launched on November 18 – WATCH OUT!!!
The entire album, “Imaginaerum“, which will be released December 2, 2011, can also be pre-ordered at the Nuclear Blast Mailorder. The album will be available as several exclusive editions: http://bit.ly/suOkUR
In other news the band recently announced a fanchat with bass player Marco Hietala for today, November 11, 2011. Everyone owning a Facebook or Twitter account may login at http://www.nuclearblast.de/streamingroom to ask Marco your personal questions about NIGHTWISH and “Imaginaerum“.
The chat will take place from 7pm – 8pm CET.
NIGHTWISH also announced the first leg of their extensive “Imaginaerum“ world tour 2012-2013:
10.04.12 SE-Gothenburg Lisebergshallen
11.04.12 DK-Copenhagen Falconer Theater
13.04.12 NL-Amsterdam Heineken Music Hall
14.04.12 DE-Düsseldorf ISS Dome
16.04.12 BE-Brussels Forest National
17.04.12 FR-Paris Bercy
18.04.12 FR-Nantes Zenith
20.04.12 FR-Lyon Halle Tony Garnier
21.04.12 LU-Luxembourg Rockhal
23.04.12 DE-Frankfurt Jahrhunderthalle
24.04.12 CH-Zurich Hallenstadion
25.04.12 IT-Milano Forum
27.04.12 AT-Vienna Gasometer
29.04.12 HU-Budapest Budapest Arena
30.04.12 CZ-Prague Tesla (T-Mobile Arena)
01.05.12 DE-Leipzig Arena
03.05.12 DE-Hamburg o2 World
05.05.12 DE-Nuremberg Arena
06.05.12 DE-Stuttgart Schleyerhalle
08.05.12 SL-Ljubljana Križanke
(Source: Nuclear Blast News)
* The North American Release date for Storytime is November 22, 2011.
* The North American release date for Imaginaerum is December 27, 2011.
LONG LIVE NIGHTWISH.
Stone.
Johnny Winter – Friday Music is re-releasing on 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl, Second Winter, the third studio album and 1969 Blues/Rock Classic from the iconic Johnny Winter. An American Blues/Rock guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer, Johnny Winter’s influence across the world of Rock cannot be measured. Simply put, Johnny Winter is one-of-a-kind.
* Second Winter will be re-released as a three-sided album as well, with the fourth side left blank, just as the original Columbia Records release from 1969.
* As a very limited run, this 180 Gram Vinyl re-release of Second Winter includes the original gatefold album cover designed by Tony Lane and the photography excellence of Richard Avedon.
Johnny Winter – vocals & guitars
Edgar Winter – keys & saxophone
Tommy Shannon – bass
Uncle John Turner – drums
Memory Pain
I’m Not Sure
The Good Love
Slippin’ And Slidin’
Miss Ann
Johnny B. Goode
Highway 61 Revisited
I Love Somebody
Hustled Down In Texas
I Hate Everybody
Fast Life Rider
* To purchase this Johnny Winter gem, on 180 Gram Vinyl, click the link below:
LONG LIVE JOHNNY WINTER.
Stone.
An official vendor at this year’s Goregrowler’s Fest, Ibex Moon Records will be giving away 100 CDs each day of the fest to the first 100 people through the door. Goregrowler’s Ball will take place November 18th – 20th at Korova Live Music Venue in San Antonio, TX.
(Source: ClawHammer PR)
LONG LIVE IBEX MOON RECORDS.
LONG LIVE GOREGROWLERS BALL.
Stone.
L to R: Kio K, Anni Sutinen, Brenda Mejia, Shae Padilla
FireSky – Okay, to be upfront and honest, cause Stone can never tell a Metal lie, these four gals that call themselves FireSky… ROCKS! I’m very glad FireSky crossed my Metal path, this is a band that is ready for some Rock industry attention. After listening to their 5 song Erase The Enemy EP, (which was several times), I realized without hesitation that FireSky has “IT”. What is IT exactly, that FireSky has you’re asking? Song writing, vocals and these gals can play. FireSky has an attitude that comes through in their songs that screams: Rockin’ For Real. There’s some good Rockin’ vibes that emit from Erase The Enemy, Metal be thy name.
When you’re a DIY band and conscientious towards the song, word will travel fast and fans will follow. I’m listening to FireSky and they have created 5 melodically memorable songs, adding a contagious dose of Alt/Hard Rock flavor to their overall sound. It’s when my ears are introduced to a band like FireSky, that I wish I had the executive position at any record label to sign them. Instead, I can only pass along the great news that FireSky is out there, accomplishing and not just thinking about it, hungry for some Hard Rockin’ success.
If you are a fan of The Donnas, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Pink, Pat Benatar or The Bangles, you should get quite a Rockin’ thrill out of hearing the fresh and relevant Rock sound of FireSky.
Founding member, song writer and lead guitarist Shae Padilla recently told Metal Odyssey:
“Right now, FireSky is writing, rehearsing, playing locally here in California, and working on some touring opportunities! Its hard work being an independent band. But in our minds, if you have a dream you really believe in, you need to go for it. Even if you don’t “Make it”, you can be satisfied that you tried your hardest! And I’m happy to say, so far, so good for FireSky! We’ve made a lot of progress in the short time we’ve been a band, and it’s actually nice being the ones to make the decisions on the way our music sounds, and the way our band is presented to the public!
Shae elaborated on the title of her band’s EP, Erase The Enemy:
We decided to name it after the last track on the EP because it’s easy to remember and a good message. The song is about how often times, people are their own worst enemies and limit their potential. So you have to “Erase the enemy on the inside”. I love Anni’s (lead singer) lyrics! Definitely makes the writing process easy, when she’s right there coming up with interesting and meaningful lyrics!
When asked about a forthcoming full-length album being in the works, Shae responded:
“As far as a full length album goes, we’re hoping to have one out next year! We’re currently writing for it now, and also working on booking a tour so we can reach our fans wherever they may be!”
Where can fans buy your Erase The Enemy EP?
“You can buy our EP on iTunes by going to itunes.com/FireSky. OR if you like having a physical copy, you can go to our webstore and buy a copy! Just go to http://firesky.storenvy.com/“.
* Erase The Enemy EP was released on iTunes on August 23rd, 2011.
November 20th – Hollywood, CA @ Molly Malone’s
November 23rd – Upland, CA @ The Wire
Shae Padilla – Guitar
Anni Sutinen – Vocals
Brenda Mejia – Bass
Kio K – Drums
Free Fall
Pleasure For Mourning
Soundtrack Of My Life
Black As The Night
Erase The Enemy
* For more info on FireSky, click on the links below:
Long Live FireSky.
Stone.
TEAM ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC is proud to announce Progressive/Tech Metallers ABOVE THIS to its roster under the PR umbrella. Born with the desire to create some of the heaviest music on the planet known to man, while adding a unique twist, ABOVE THIS’s latest release 7L7 blows minds with its signature brutality.
With the ability to capture anyone on a first impression, the band’s monster riffs mixed with lyrics that deliver a message of real life situations, gives the listener the chance to both violently headbang and have plenty of substance to ponder. With tight Technical/Progressive Metal riffing, memorable punch lines, absolutely CRUSHING breakdowns, a mean swagger, and the gnarliest bass drops (prepare your subwoofer!) you’ll hear, ABOVE THIS sticks out amongst the others in this over saturated Metal scene of Progressive/djent wannabes. ABOVE THIS are incredibly catchy from song to song on 7L7 without a filler song to be found – be forewarned!
ABOVE THIS stands for all of the misjudgments, cruel treatment, rejection, hatred, depression, hurt, and emotion that can revolve around anyone’s lives, and the goal is to make sure you stand above your fears.
(Source: Team All About The Music – Publicity, Management, A&R)
* For more info on ABOVE THIS, click on the links below:
Purchase 7L7 on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/7l7/id461519035
LONG LIVE ABOVE THIS.
Stone.
ELM STREET – Releasing on November 18th, via Massacre Records, is the debut album from Elm Street. Melbourne, Australia is where Elm Street calls home, while Traditional Metal with impressive melodic and speed guitar leanings is their calling card. Forming back in 2003, Elm Street have paid their Metal dues, now it’s time the entire world gets to hear their Metal. Elm Street dishes out an impressive listen into speed, crunch and wallop with their Metal and the barrage of their Metal brand doesn’t cease from the opening track Barbed Wire Metal to the closer Metal Is The way.
With gang vocals and melodic guitar leads and solos abounding, Elm Street reveals they have more Metal goodies hidden inside their Metal bag O’ tricks than I first suspected. It’s difficult to not get dazed and simultaneously enthused by the fret work of Aaron Adie on lead guitar, coinciding with the iron-lined vocals of Ben Batres. Whoa, can Elm Street take Traditional Metal elements and swirl them into a batch of notable songs, with marked originality, making for a bona fide Metal album.
Tomislav Perkovic is key on drums, (impressive) Tomislav keeps the beat in an amazingly solid way, while adding horns to the sky fills where it necessitates. King Of Kings and Merciless Soldier may best be the songs that defines everything about Elm Street, from their speed and heaviness to the thundery rhythm section, this band is tight. Throw in my Metal notion that Elm Street sounds like a band that’s been making albums for a couple of decades and my Metal awe-meter alarm has sounded.
If I had to pick a favorite song from Barbed Wire Metal, it would be Merciless Solider. Then again, with this album, picking a favorite song is not an easy Metal task. Merciless Soldier just booms with that “take it to the hills and defeat thy enemy” victory vibe. Elm Street closes out this ultra-fine debut album of their Metal with the appropriate Metal Is The Way. An outstanding song to finish off Barbed Wire Metal and I consummately agree with Elm Street: Metal Is The Way! It’s A Way Of Life!
Metal be thy name, this Elm Street band is real good.
Ben Batres – vocals & rhythm guitar
Aaron Adie – lead guitar
Brendan Farrugia – bass guitar
Tomislav Perkovic – drums
Barbed Wire Metal
The Devil’s Servants
Elm St’s Children
Heavy Metal Power
King Of Kings
Leatherface
Merciless Soldier
Metal Is The Way
* Album artwork by the legendary Ed Repka (Megadeth, Municipal Waste, Death)
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LONG LIVE ELM STREET.
Stone.
OBITUARY – In celebration of their upcoming East Coast Possession Tour, Metal Messiah Radio’s “Death Metal Dave, In Your Face” radio show will be broadcasting “live” from Redneck Studios with OBITUARY members John and Donald Tardy, Trevor Peres, and Terry Butler, along with other special guests. The show will air TODAY – Tuesday, November 8 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm EST and can be heard at http://www.MetalMessiahRadio.com.
The East Coast Possession Tour kicks off November 12 in Tampa, Florida and will run through November 21 in Atlanta, Georgia. A free live video cast from the band’s November 19 performance at Santos Party House in New York City will be available. Point your browser HERE for further info.
The legendary Death Metallers are currently composing the follow-up to 2009’s Darkest Day full-length. The band plan to enter the studio early in the new year for a tentative late spring/early summer 2012 release. Further info to be announced soon…
OBITUARY – East Coast Possession Tour 2011 w/ Denial Fiend:
11/12/2011 The Brass Mug – Tampa, FL
11/14/2011 Sirens – St. Augustine, FL
11/15/2011 C Level – Panama City, FL
11/17/2011 Championship Sports Bar & Grill – Trenton, NJ
11/18/2011 42nd Street Rock House – Greensburg (Pittsburgh), PA
11/19/2011 Santos Party House – New York, NY
11/20/2011 The Casbah/Tremont Music Hall – Charlotte, NC
11/21/2011 The Archive – Atlanta, GA * (new date)
(Source: Earsplit PR)
LONG LIVE OBITUARY.
Stone.
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