August 19, 2022 will see Melbourne-based hard rock act DEAD CITY RUINS release their fourth studio album, entitled Shockwave, via AFM Records. Following their much acclaimed, third album NeverSayDie in 2018, Shockwavewill not only introduce new vocalist, Steve Welsh, but showcases the band’s exceptional songwriting talent and high voltage rock ’n’ roll at its best!
After previously-released album singles, “Preacher” and “Speed Machine”, today, the Australians shared a music video for new single “The Sorcerer”. Singer Steve promises: “The Sorcerer will take you on an electric journey into a parallel dimension, where rock and roll wields cosmic powers beyond our comprehension!”
Watch the new DEAD CITY RUINS video for “The Sorcerer” HERE
As Shockwave proves, DEAD CITY RUINS don’t just have a penchant for songwriting, but also arrangements and the right energy. Formed in 2012, the band sold their belongings and went all-in when it comes to rock ’n’ roll. Tirelessly touring the planet, the band has managed to capture the hearts of its audience gig by gig – much like Rival Sons, Monster Truck, and similar trailblazers of their generation have. They also share a list of influences with these acts, namely Deep Purple, Guns N’ Roses, Zeppelin. Their goal: bring rock ’n’ roll back to the people, and there is no doubt about it, they will!
Shockwave was mixed by US-producer Gene Freeman aka Machine, who has already worked with the likes of Lamb Of God, Clutch, and Crobot. Slated for a release on August 19, 2022 via AFM Records, the pre-sale of Shockwaveis available at THIS LOCATION!
Shockwave – track listing:
Preacher
Vision
Madness
Speed Machine
Rain
Dog On A Leash
This Side Of The Dirt
Drifter
Spiders
End Of The Line
Blood Moon
The Sorcerer
DEAD CITY RUINS are: Steve Welsh (Vocals) Tommy Cain (Guitars) Sean Blanchard (Guitars) Thomas Murphy (Bass) NickTrajanovski (Drums)
Golden Robot Records is proud to announce the signing of influential rock band Faster Pussycat.
They are currently on the road with Tom Keifer and L.A. Guns for the North American tour ‘Sonic Slam’ plus a series of their own headlining shows across the USAand are elated to be teaming up withglobal powerhouse record label Golden Robot Records.
Originally formed during the mid ’80s glam rock era, Faster Pussycat have gone on to have a triumph of success with over 2 million plus albums sold worldwide and have accompanied some of rocks most distinguished names on tour such as Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne,Mötley Crüe, Guns N’ Roses and Kiss.
Faster Pussycat has had the rock scene in an ongoing chokehold with over 260k listeners per month on a singular streaming platform – proving that not only are they still a prominent force, but they have also been able to successfully mold to the digital age and maintain stamina: no easy feat.
Faster Pussycat, consisting of Taime Downe (Vocals), Sam ‘Bam’ Koltun (Guitar), Danny Nordahl (Bass), Chad Stewart (Drums) and latest addition to the band, Ronnie Simmons (Guitar),have expressed their excitement towards joining the eclectic roster at Golden Robot Records with vocalist Taime Downe stating:
The band and I are over the moon to join the Golden Robot Records rock-n-roll family! We are super excited to release some of our badass new tunes globally – we know the label see our vision and supports the band and we feel completely at home here.”
The signing is hardly a surprise to those who know Golden Robot Records President and Founder Mark Alexander-Erber with Alexander-Erber having his eye on the bandfor years before the signing came to fruition earlier this year.
“One of my all-time favourite signings is Faster Pussycat. They really fit in well to our Golden Robot Records family – they have been an integral part of the global rock scene for many years, and I’ve had the pleasure of listening to their new music which we will be releasing. I can tell you that they will be part of the worldwide music scene for many years to come based on the strength of their new music. There are exciting times ahead!” stated Alexander-Erber.
SEE FASTER PUSSYCAT LIVE:
22.07.22 – Melbourne, FL – King Center 23.07.22 – Ormand Beach, FL – Destination Daytona Complex 24.07.22 – Ft. Myers, FL – The Ranch Concert Hall 26.07.22 – Myrtle Beach, SC – The Brickhouse 27.07.22 – Charlotte, NC – Amos’ Southend 28.07.22 – Atlanta, GA – The Buckhead Theatre 29.07.22 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works 30.07.22 – Knoxville, TN – Bootlegger Harley 31.07.22 – Memphis, TN – Lafayette’s Music Room
On July 23, 1980 – BLACKSABBATH performed at Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura, California. This was during the HeavenAndHellTour and band members were: Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward.
On July 23, 2005 – BLACKSABBATH performed at Ozzfest at Post-Gazette Pavilion in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, The set list below:
N.I.B.
After Forever
War Pigs
Dirty Women
Fairies Wear Boots
Symptom of the Universe / Sweet Leaf / Electric Funeral
Los Angeles (CA) – Traditional Heavy Metal stalwarts RESISTANCE have released long-awaited new album SkullsofMyEnemy on CD and digital formats via Pure Steel Records. Written and recorded during the darkest days of the pandemic, Skulls Of My Enemy offers eight new songs (plus the Intro) that are an ode to Heavy Metal.
SkullsofMyEnemy is streaming on most major digital platforms, including YouTube and Spotify.
RESISTANCE have crossed swords once more to call down the thunder with their finest album to date. SkullsofmyEnemy is an anthem-laced call to arms, which will rally the metal legions worldwide. RESISTANCE have captured the sound and energy of their live performance with a sonic battle cry from the stage straight through your skull. SkullsofmyEnemy delivers on all things you expect from The Los Angeles Metal Machine.
Since their 2000 inception, RESISTANCE have become one of the standout bands carrying the torch of the NWOTHM. Through years of writing, recording and touring through North America, South America, Europe and the Mediterranean, RESISTANCE have forged and refined their brand of American Power Metal. The quintet has released four prior studio albums and have now ridden into battle with its fifth release on Pure Steel Records.
Skulls Of My Enemy was recorded at the band’s own studio, The Metal Room. It was mixed and mastered by Ronald Sandoval at Rev Studios in Chino CA.
Skulls Of My Enemy is the culmination of all things RESISTANCE and it will hit you like a hammer strike to an anvil! Hail to the Horns!
Track Listing:
Call to Arms (Intro)
Valhalla has Locked its Doors
On Dragon Wings
Earthshaker
Nordic Witch
Empires Fall
Templar’s Creed
Awaken the Necromancer
Metallium
Line-Up:
Robbie Hett – vocals Dan Luna – guitars Nano Lugo – guitars PaulShigo – Bass MattOhnemus – Drums
Death metal legends CANNIBALCORPSE will close out 2022 with a North American headlining tour! The month-long journey will commence November 3rd in Silver Springs, Maryland and run through December 10th in St. Petersburg, Florida with support provided by Dark Funeral, Immolation, and BlackAnvil. The trek includes a headlining performance at the first annual Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Denver on December 2nd. Additionally, the band will appear on this year’s edition of the Blue Ridge Rock Festival this September. Tickets for the tour go on sale this Friday, July 22nd at 10:00am local time. See all confirmed dates below.
CANNIBALCORPSE: 9/08/2022 Blue Ridge Rock Festival @ Virginia International Raceway – Alton, VA w/ Dark Funeral, Immolation, Black Anvil:
11/03/2022 The Fillmore – Silver Springs, MD 11/04/2022 Empire Live – Albany, NY 11/05/2022 MTELUS – Montreal, QC 11/06/2022 Danforth Music Hall – Toronto, ON 11/08/2022 The Agora – Cleveland, OH 11/09/2022 Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH 11/10/2022 Piere’s Entertainment Center – Fort Wayne, IN 11/11/2022 The Forge – Joliet, IL 11/12/2022 The Rave II – Milwaukee, WI 11/15/2022 The Palace Theatre – Calgary, AB 11/17/2022 The Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC 11/18/2022 The Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC 11/19/2022 The Showbox – Seattle, WA 11/21/2022 Regency Ballroom – San Francisco, CA 11/22/2022 The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA 11/23/2022 The Observatory North Park – San Diego, CA 11/25/2022 House Of Blues – Las Vegas, NV 11/26/2022 Encore – Tucson, AZ 11/28/2022 Empire Garage – Austin, TX 11/29/2022 House Of Blues – Dallas, TX 11/30/2022 Diamond Ballroom – Oklahoma City
12/02/2022 Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest @ Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO 12/03/2022 The Granada – Lawrence, KS 12/04/2022 Bourbon Theatre – Lincoln, NE 12/05/2022 The Apollo Theatre AC – Belvidere, IL 12/06/2022 The Vogue Theatre – Indianapolis, IN 12/08/2022 The Concourse – Knoxville, TN 12/09/2022 Georgia Theatre – Athens, GA 12/10/2022 Jannus Live – St. Petersburg, FL
CANNIBALCORPSE continues to tour in support of their critically cherished Violence Unimagined full-length, released last year via Metal Blade Records. Comprising eleven tracks, ViolenceUnimagined is state of the art death metal played with passion and breathless precision, making for another flawless addition to what is inarguably one of the premier catalogues of the genre.
While they continue to do what they do with aplomb, the one substantial change to CANNIBALCORPSE is the addition of guitarist Erik Rutan to their ranks, joining bassist Alex Webster, founding drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz, guitarist Rob Barrett, and vocalist George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher. Known for his roles in Morbid Angel, Ripping Corpse, and most notably fronting the mighty Hate Eternal, Rutan has long established himself as one of the most dynamic forces in contemporary death metal. Simultaneously, he has built up a reputation as one of the most in demand producers in metal, having previously produced four CANNIBALCORPSE albums (in addition to Violence Unimagined), alongside the likes of Goatwhore, Soilent Green, and Belphegor. Filling in live on guitar since 2019, in 2020 he became a full member, contributing to the writing process.
After twelve studio albums and several #1 chart positions in Finland, THE69EYES have no plans of slowing down. The band recently announced a massive European Fall tour from October through December 2022 and are also working on a new full-length studio release that will see the light of day in early 2023. In the meantime, the Helsinki Vampires allow no rest for the wicked and have unleashed a brand new single: “Call Me Snake.” It’s a dark summer hit, mixing an ‘80s gothic vibe with hard rocking guitars. Imagine The Stooges meeting early Ministry and ‘90s horror movies, and a track that shines through its simplicity yet still offers crazy twists around every corner.
“It’s 1997 in John Carpenter’s Escape From New York sci-fi classic and Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken saves the world,” comments vocalist Jyrki69. “These are the thematic elements for ‘Call Me Snake’ and the world will be saved again!”
Stream or download “Call Me Snake” at THIS LOCATION.
And for those who enjoyed the band’s previously released single “Drive,” THE69EYES have a special surprise up their sleeve: On September 16th, they will release a limited edition vinyl EP featuring the three brand-new tracks of this year plus one bonus live song.
Drive Track Listing:
Drive
Call Me Snake
California
Two Horns Up (Live) * available on vinyl only, not digitally
You can preorder the vinyl EP HERE. View the band’s video for “Drive” HERE.
Additionally, THE69EYES recently announced tours in Europe in November and December 2022, with industrial pioneers Ministry and horror rockers Wednesday13. Stay up to date with the band’s upcoming live dates including a variety of Summer festivals, HERE.
THE69EYES: Jyrki69 – vocals Bazie – guitars Timo Timo – guitars Archzie – bass Jussi69 – drums
RIVERS OF NIHIL has confirmed headlining performances in Arkansas, New Mexico, Iowa, New York, Ohio, and Tennessee through September and October during the off-dates of their North American tour supporting The Contortionist.
The full, month-long journey begins on September 11th in Dallas, Texas and runs through October 15th in Indianapolis, Indiana and will find RIVERSOFNIHIL performing their latest full-length, the critically adored TheWork, in its entirety with the bonus of a special encore on all headlining dates. Tickets are on sale now! See all confirmed dates below.
On August 26th, 2022 symphonic gothic metal band BLOOD OF INDIGO will unleash their debut album DawnoftheShadedWorld.
The band comments:
“We poured every ounce of love and passion into this album. Each song is like a carefully crafted dish from a Dark Fantasy Metal buffet. Every song tells its own story and was inspired by our favourite video games. We gave our devoted attention to every little detail and we hope this album will inspire someone to create. Dawn of The Shaded World is everything we’ve dreamed of and more.”
Become immersed in the dark, fantastical world that surrounds BLOOD OF INDIGO. Legend has it that the dark, majestic project hail from Toronto, Canada, and seek to indulge in their passion for storytelling through epic music.
The dynamic trio’s creative influences spawn from metal bands including DIMMU BORGIR, NIGHTWISH and DREAM THEATER, along video games such as Dark Souls, Hollow Knight and Bloodborne. The origins of this mystic ensemble are all but lost, scrolls from the distant era of 2017 reveal that following advice from Lindsay Schoolcraft to pursue his dream of being a metal vocalist, Alex Centorame formed the band in that year with MariuszSyposz. The third companion Nathan Gross joined forces with the line-up shortly after. Thriving in the realms of horror and fantasy, they sought a title that would live up to the bravery, majesty and wonder – and BLOOD OF INDIGO was born.
BLOOD OF INDIGO is currently preparing to unveil lyric videos for “Angelus, the ‘Faceless’ Vampire” and “Sphynx, Collector of Eyes”, before unleashing their eagerly awaited debut album Dawn of The Shaded World. The album also features a guest appearance from Juno nominated singer/songwriter Lindsay Schoolcraft.
Band Members: Alex Centorame (Sen-Tor-Ah- Mee) – Vocals/Lyrics NathanGross (Grr-Oh-Ss) – Keyboards/Orchestrations MariuszSyposz (Suh-Pose) – Guitars/Drum Programming
New York-based old-school, all-female death squad CASTRATOR have launched the video for “Inquisition Sins,” the newest track off their forthcoming album DefiledinOblivion. The song features a guest guitar solo from OBITUARY guitarist Kenny Andrews.
Drummer Carolina Perez, who edited and produced the video, comments on the song, “The lyrics talk about the Catholic Church dark era of the Inquisition terror when “witches were burnt alive” (regular people) for being wise or just being themselves.”
The video comes via an exclusive premiere hosted by Brooklyn Vegan. Watch “Inquisition Sins” now at this location.
With their third release to date, the New York four-piece have perfected their blend of fierce old-school USDM to a fault. More uncompromising and ruthless than ever before, CASTRATOR’s zero-fucks-given approach rips and shreds across 9 hypnotically violent new tracks (alongside a cover of Venom’s Countess Bathory) and makes DefiledinOblivion a release to be reckoned with. Boys club beware!
Revolver Magazine, Brooklyn Vegan, Decibel Magazine, and Gimme Metal Radio are all offering limited edition vinyl variants of DefiledinOblivion. Each edition is limited to 100 copies.
On July 18, 1971 – BLACKSABBATH performed at Beggar’sBanquet festival at Borough Of York Stadium in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Other bands playing at this same festival that day were: HumblePie, ThreeDogNight, TheGreaseBand.
On July 18, 1999 – BLACKSABBATH performed at Ozzfest at The Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington, USA. The set list below:
To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of her debut solo album, RushingThroughTheSky, gothic metal singer/songwriter LINDSAY SCHOOLCRAFT will be releasing a brand new, remastered edition of the album. The album will be available on vinyl for the first time in a limited edition blue variant and digitally streaming for the first time. Pre-orders are available HERE.
Lindsay comments:
“When I first recorded and released this EP I did not account for the fact that one day it was going to turn 10. I am still trying to wrap my head around the fact that a decade has come and gone. Luckily, my team and I caught before the big anniversary had a chance to pass us by.
For years the fans have been asking me to print this first release on vinyl, and here it finally is! Remastered just for the occasion. You can now experience the same songs from 10 years ago with a new sound and look.
Thanks to Phantasma Photography the Vinyl comes with new artwork too. Anyone who pre-orders the vinyl from my official shop gets it signed and personally addressed and will also receive a download of the 2022 version of “December Rain.”
I’m thrilled to celebrate my debut as a solo artist in such a special way a whole decade later.”
Juno Nominated LINDSAY SCHOOLCRAFT composes and performs Ethereal Gothic music exploring orchestral soundscapes and heavy metal. From the small city of Oshawa, Canada, LINDSAY is a hauntingly enchanting Singer, Harpist, and Pianist, and was presented with the 2021 Oshawa Music Award for Artist of the Year. Releasing her own solo work since 2010 with the debut full length metal album Martyr, co-written by Grammy Award Winner Rocky Gray (Formerly EVANESCENCE), releasing in 2019, and her harp-driven, orchestral offering Worlds Away in 2020.
Her music is elegant and yet powerful, delivering a compelling sound fueled by raw emotion. LINDSAY’s style prevails effortlessly through every composition whether focusing solely on orchestral instrumentation or delving into the realms of heavy music. LINDSAY received her musical education from established vocal instructors, the Royal Conservatory of Music (Toronto), and briefly at York University for Opera and Theory studies. She continues today to study in the fields of business, musical theory, and music production.
LINDSAY works with a wide variety of artists and different sub-genres in metal. She has recently featured on gothic-metalcore hitmakers MOTIONLESS IN WHITE’s “Cyberhex”, hardcore outfit CANCERBATS’ “Hail the Acoustic Destroyer”, black/folk metal artist MYRKUR’s single “Rivers Blessed” on harp, and released “Stolen Light” with SARAH JEZEBEL DEVA. LINDSAY embraces the creativity of musicians around the world leading to the production of some extraordinary collaborations.
On July 13, 1985 – BLACKSABBATH reunited to perform at LiveAid at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Just over 89,000 people were in attendance at JFK Stadium, that day. Live Aid was broadcasted live worldwide, on both radio and television.
Swedish hard rock act Hong Faux recently signed to Golden Robot Records and today they release their latest single ‘Drop the Reins’ which is available now on all digital platforms.
‘Drop the Reins’ is a heavy riff-based classic Hong Faux track written exclusively as a homage to Miles Davis and rock ‘n’ roll. Can you spot all the Miles references?
The band recently released a newly remastered version of their 2013 hit and fan favourite ‘Feign Death to Stay Alive!’
Ever since Hong Faux’s very first recorded notes that started their journey from blog, to magazines, to radio and MTV, people have tried to label the music and try to figure out the meaning of the band’s name. A London promoter called it “Old school super sludgy riffology with blues wailin’ vox”. Listening to the songs ‘Present Tense-Less’ and ‘Bad City Blues’ on their debut album, it would be foolish to argue against such a statement. On the other hand, you’ll find the sound that brought together four guys with very diverse musical tastes and backgrounds.
One of the things the band members all dig on the same level is the harder bands that came out of Seattle in the early nineties. So, all put together, with a few added ingredients, you get heavy stoner riff galore with strong melodic vocals that honour the harmonic complexity of the grunge era.
“Our ambition is to combine the guitar riffs from the 70’s, the grunge scenes more melodic arts from the 90’s with modern rock. We have always enjoyed pop choruses and were convinced that the harder rock crew would think we were wimpy. But we were wrong… I guess even the cool dudes like to be tickled on the thighs every once and a while.” – lead singer Nik Serén.
The four-piece has done shows all over Europe, sharing stages with such diverse bands as D-A-D, Clutch, Graveyard, Danko Jones, Coheed and Cambria and Babyshambles. 2022 will see the release of new material, developed sound and live shows. You can count on Hong Faux delivering both weight and melody, just like they always do.
On July 12, 2004 – BLACKSABBATH performed at Ozzfest at the Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts in Mansfield, Massachusetts. The set list below:
War Pigs
N.I.B.
Fairies Wear Boots
Into the Void
Sweet Leaf
Black Sabbath
Snowblind
Iron Man
Children of the Grave
Paranoid
On July 12, 2016 – BLACKSABBATH perform at Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Moscow, Russia. This was during TheEnd tour. This would be the last time BLACK SABBATH would perform in Moscow, Russia. The set list below:
Guitarist Josh Christian about the song: “This song takes on the concept of wage slavery by using a scene from the Kinross’ Paracatu gold mine in Brazil, one of the largest in the world. Slavery is alive and well, and we wear it around our necks and on our fingers everyday. A brutal syncopated riff adorned with polyphonic and angular harmonies and solos…Toxik strikes again!”
“Dis Morta” marks the thrash metal legends’ third full-length album, and picks up where “Think This”, the band’s second album, leaves off. It’s an ambitious album with very little regard for tradition or even expectation – it’s honest and real, and the heaviest TOXIK release yet!
You can pre-order the album as a CD Digipak as well as limited edition vinyl LP in selected online stores – click here » https://lnk.to/dismorta
“Dis Morta” was mixed by Martin Furia, and mastered by Maor Appelbaum / Appelbaum Mastering. The album’s cover artwork was designed by Alcides Burn / Burn Artworks.
The album will be released on August 5, 2022 via Massacre Records.
On July 11, 1995 – BLACKSABBATH performed at The Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This was during the Forbidden Tour. The BLACK SABBATH lineup on this tour: Tony Iommi (guitar), Tony Martin (vocals), Cozy Powell (drums), Neil Murray (bass), and Geoff Nicholls (keyboards).
Photo credit: Ozzfest Facebook
On July 11, 1999 – BLACKSABBATH performed at Ozzfest in Retama Park in Selma, Texas. The set list below:
WiseBlood Records presents the debut LP from Indianapolis black metal/thrash cosmonauts BLASTEDHEATH.
Vela is a blast of blackened chaos from distant galaxies, mastered by death metal legend Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, BLOODBATH). Imagine early BATHORY mixed with DARKTHRONE’s grim eclecticism and BLACKBREATH‘s punk grime. Mutate that sound with Lovecraftian psychedelia and you get this unforgettable album.
According to the band, the lyrical concepts project “a deep fascination with outer space phenomena mixed with a certain existential dread.”Between world-ending riffs, BLASTEDHEATH populate their songs with Killanovas and celestial beasts. Vela will rocket you into the perilous darkness of deep space on August 12th. Out on CD, Cassette, and Digital from Wise Blood Records.
Icelandic metal unit CULTOFLILITH will support VenomInc. this Fall on their There’s Only Black Across America 2022 tour. The trek will commence on October 27th in New York City and run through November 12th in Boston. Additional support will be provided by EyeHateGod and Ringworm.
Comments CULT OF LILITH vocalist Mario Infantes Ávalos, “We are thrilled to finally be able to bring Mara to America. After two years of its release, we haven’t had the chance to do any touring. We can’t wait to meet our US fans!”
See all confirmed dates below.
CULTOFLILITH w/ Venom Inc., EyeHateGod, Ringworm: 10/27/2022 Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY 10/28/2022 Montage Music Hall – Rochester, NY 10/29/2022 Odeon – Cleveland, OH 10/30/2022 The Loving Touch – Detroit, MI 11/01/2022 Wildwood – Iowa City, IA 11/02/2022 The Forge – Joliet, IL 11/03/2022 King Of Clubs – Columbus, OH 11/04/2022 Blue Note – Harrison, OH 11/05/2022 Mass Destruction Festival 3 – Atlanta, GA 11/06/2022 One Eyed Jacks – New Orleans, LA 11/07/2022 Growlers – Memphis, TN 11/09/2022 Black Circle – Indianapolis, IN 11/10/2022 The Crafthouse – Pittsburgh, PA 11/11/2022 Reverb – Reading, PA 11/12/2022 Genos Rock Club – Portland, ME 11/13/2022 Music Hall – Boston, MA
CULT OF LILITH will be touring in support of their debut full-length, Mara, released in 2020 via Metal Blade Records. A frantic collision of death metal, prog, complex classical structures, and more, Mara is a restless, constantly shifting collection that is as imaginative as it is compulsive.
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