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.
Can you hear the roaring sea? Hitting the shores on August 12th via Atomic Fire Records is SEVENTHSTORM’s debut studio album, Maledictus, which fuses melancholic gothic metal with harsh hard rock. In advance of the record’s official unveiling, today the band reveals second single, “Haunted Sea,” a soaring track that serves as the beginning of a dramatic journey into the unknown.
Comments drummer Mike Gaspar, “‘Haunted Sea’ takes us on a voyage through the treacherous waters. Overcoming the dangers and fears of this life. There’s no other way out but to fight through the waves to reach dry land. Finding love and peace for all. This song was the first to be written as a band. The strength and unity is what we bring to life in this epic story! We, SEVENTH STORM, salute all and invite you to discover this dark treasure. Hail to the winds and waters that fill our souls. There is no turning back!”
Take a deep dive into the “Haunted Sea” with the band’s new music video at THIS LOCATION.
If you missed it, watch SEVENTHSTORM’s previously released video for “Saudade” at THIS LOCATION. Find the Portuguese version of the track HERE.
Maledictus will be available on CD, LP, and digitally. Find preordering options at THIS LOCATION.
With influences ranging from Bathory via Samael, Tiamat, Paradise Lost, Fields Of The Nephilim, Cradle Of Filth, and Dead Can Dance to even Van Halen or Mötley Crüe, SEVENTHSTORM is only just embarking on a journey across the wild and wondrous waters of heavy metal history. And while not a concept album, Maledictus – graced by an atmospheric painting from VictorCosta – is tied together by a strong sense of pain and anger, paired with a flickering hope of forgiveness for our lives.
SEVENTH STORM: Mike Gaspar – drums Rez – vocals Ben Stockwell – lead guitar Josh Riot – guitar Butch Cid – bass guitar
On July 8, 1970 – BLACKSABBATH performed at the Marquee Club on Wardour Street in London, England. The day of the week was Wednesday. The opening band was Harry The Horse.
On July 7, 1995 – BLACKSABBATH performed at World Music Theatre in Tinley Park, Illinois. This was during the ForbiddenTour. Band lineup: Tony Iommi (guitar), Tony Martin (vocals), Cozy Powell (drums), Neil Murray (bass) and Geoff Nicholls (keyboards).
On July 7, 1999 – BLACKSABBATH performed at Ozzfest at Riverpoint Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights, Missouri. The set list below:
War Pigs
N.I.B.
Fairies Wear Boots
After Forever
Electric Funeral
Sweet Leaf
Into the Void
Snowblind
Dirty Women
Black Sabbath
Iron Man
Children of the Grave
Paranoid
On July 7, 2016 – BLACKSABBATH performed at Monsters Of Rock at Kaisaniemi in Helsinki, Finland. The estimated attendance was 20,000.
North Carolina heavy rockers HOLYROLLER are now streaming the entirety of their new album SwimmingWitches. The album will be released on BlackDoombaRecords on July 8, 2022.
Brewing in the smoke-filled basements and dive bars of the North Carolina punk and metal scene, HOLYROLLER emerged in 2019 recently signing to Black Doomba Records for the release of their first full-length. Following their 2020 self-titled EP, the dynamic outfit have honed their live show with countless regional gigs in the south-eastern States of the USA.
Swimming Witches sees HOLYROLLER’s sound evolving, infusing influences including the likes of RED FANG, ELDER, and MASTODON with unrelenting energy. Explosive riffs see “Atheist Prayer” kick off the album with a fiery impact. It’s an edgy track unleashing a spellbinding spirit. The band showcase a darker side through shrieking vocals, marching drums and heavy tones in “Earthdweller”, along with powerful emotion and harmonies in “With Time”.
HOLYROLLER bring bewitching song writing to life through powerful performance and production. Manifesting a magnetic quality through memorable chorus hooks and monstrous guitars, each track on Swimming Witches unveils the charismatic nature of HOLYROLLER.
More information will be available soon.
HOLYROLLER: AdamCody – rhythm guitar & vocals JayOvittore– drums & gang vocals Jim Mayberry– lead guitar & backing vocals Jason Kincaid– bass guitar & backing vocals
Epic Atlanta-based thrash trio TURNCOLD are heading out on their East Coast tour this Friday, July 8th. Bringing their ferocious2022EPto the stage, the outfit will be joined by Asheville black thrash maniacs ALLHELL.
Tour Dates: 7/8 West Columbia, SC – Art Bar 7/9 Chapel Hill, NC – The Cave 7/10 Washington, DC – Pie Shop 7/11 Philadelphia, PA – Kung Fu Necktie 7/12 Brooklyn, NY – St Vitus 7/13 Cambridge, MA – Middle East 7/14 Richmond, VA – Banditos 7/15 Asheville, NC – Odditorium 7/16 Atlanta, GA – Boggs Social Supply
TURN COLD: Brett – Guitar Sten- Vocals Matt – Drums Twitch – Bass Matt – Guitar
TURNCOLD have created an exhilarating EP. It may be short with only three tracks, but the quintet have composed each song with such an intricate eye for detail.2022EP is an astonishing display of power and precision in a time of turmoil.
Split Screen Management has a huge pleasure to announce that Irish Viking Metal/Norse Pagan Rockers RENMARABOUANDTHEBERSERKERS will be joining Polish titans VADER and HATE all across Scandinavia on their Final Declaration: Northern Tour 2022, from September 8th to 16th 2022, alongside ThyDisease and TheNoctambulant! The tour is organized by Creative Music and Massive Music. See the complete tour schedule below.
RENMARABOUANDTHEBERSERKERS shared: “Good morning Heathen Tribe, we have incredible news 🛡⚔️🔥 This September we will be joining the Mighty VADER, HATE, Thy Disease and The Noctambulant on the “Final Declaration: Northern Tour 2022″ all across Scandinavia.”
Creative Music stated: “Reinforcements will come from Viking Metal warriors from Ireland – Ren Marabou and the Berserkers, who will join the tour from Umea on 08.09 – Drammen 16.09’.”
“We are honoured to be sharing the stage with these Legendary bands. Saying we are excited is an understatement. Thank you to everyone over at Creative Music for believing in us, you rule. Have a great Mani’s-day Heathen Tribe 🤘🏻 🛡⚔️🔥”
VADER+HATE Final Declaration: Northern Tour 2022 -shows: 29.08.22 – 🇵🇱 PL / LUBLIN – ”Wirydarz CK” 30.08.22 – 🇵🇱 PL / OLSZTYN – “Kuźnia Społeczna” 31.08.22 – 🇵🇱 PL / BIAŁYSTOK – ”Zmiana Klimatu” 01.09.22 – 🇱🇹 LT / VILNIUS – “Kablys” 02.09.22 – 🇱🇻 LV / RIGA – “Republika“ 03.09.22 – 🇪🇪 EE / TALLINN – “Tapper” 04.09.22 – 🇫🇮 FI / HELSINKI – “On the Rocks“ 05.09.22 – 🇫🇮 FI / TAMPERE – “Yo-talo“ 06.09.22 – 🇫🇮 FI / SEINAJOKI – “Rytmikorjaamo“ 07.09.22 – 🇫🇮 FI / JYVASKYLA – “Lutakko“ 08.09.22 – 🇸🇪 SE / UMEA – “Droskan“ 09.09.22 – 🇸🇪 SE / BORLANGE – TBA 10.09.22 – 🇸🇪 SE / STOCKHOLM – “Hus 7” 11.09.22 – 🇸🇪 SE / GOTEBORG – “Sticky Fingers” 13.09.22 – 🇩🇰 DK / ROSKILDE – “Gimle” 14.09.22 – 🇩🇰 DK / ODENSE – “Kansas City” 15.09.22 – 🇸🇪 SE / MALMO – “Plan B“ 16.09.22 – 🇳🇴 NO / DRAMMEN – “Union Scene“ 17.09.22 – 🇮🇸 IS / REYKJAVIK – “Gaukurinn“
On July 1st 2022, REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS released their new album “Tales Of Rune” through United Music Mafia!
“Tales of Rune” is the Trilogy along side ‘Valhalla Waits’ and ‘SAGAS’, ‘Tales of Rune’ is their most riff filled, head banging, anthemic and energetic album to date. This cranked up Norse Mythology themed album will have you filling your mead drinking horns, and readying yourself for battle. This new album also features vocals by Berserker Cass and Berserkers Tyr on the track ‘Bragi’ (God of Music). All recorded, mixed and mastered in Meadowbank Studios Donegal. Available now on all platforms including Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music and United Music Streaming 🤘🏻🛡⚔️🔥
“Tales Of Rune” Tracklisting: 1. Fenrir 2. Dødssang (Death Song) 3. Kinsmen Die 4. The Three Norns 5. Huldra 6. Sigurd the Dragon Slayer 7. Brand of Sacrifice 8. Let’s Drink Mead 9. Odin’s Sons and Daughters 10. Bragi (God of Music) 11. Finngaill (Fair Foreigners)
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