New TC album expected in 2017 via Longbranch / SPV; UK tour with Periphery and appearance at Download 2017 confirmed

US-proggers THE CONTORTIONIST have announced a headline run of UK dates. The dates fall between the band's tour with Grammy-award nominees Periphery and Italian prog-metallers Destrage, and their appearance at Download Festival 2017, playing Friday June 09.

Tour dates listed below. Support comes from Basick Records' rockers Bad Sign on all dates:

31.05.17 - Chester, Live Rooms
01.06.17 - Tunbridge Wells, The Forum
02.06.17 - Coventry, Empire
03.06.17 - Cheltenham, Frog and Fiddle
04.06.17 - Glasgow, Cathouse
06.06.17 - Huddersfield, The Parish
07.06.17 - Milton Keynes, Craufurd Arms
 
The band state: 
"After months of studio hibernation for the next release and the tremendous shows with Periphery, we are excited to continue our 2017 trajectory by playing our first U.K. headliner shows ever, leading up to a performance at Download Fest U.K." 

[For presslist to any UK show for live review or interview, please get in touch - matt@holdtightpr.com or james@holdtightpr.com.]

TOUR DATES with Periphery:

02.05.17 DE - Wiesbaden, Schlachthof
03.05.17 CH - Lausanne, Les Docks
05.05.17 IT - Milan, Santeria Club
06.05.17 IT - Bologna, Zona Roveri
07.05.17 AT - Vienna, Szene
08.05.17 DE - Berlin, Lido
09.05.17 DK - Kopenhagen, Pumpehuset
11.05.17 FI - Helsinki, Tavastia
13.05.17 SE - Stockholm, Klubben
14.05.17 NO - Oslo, Vulcan Arena
16.05.17 DE - Hamburg, Markthalle
17.05.17 DE - Cologne, Essigfabrik
18.05.17 BE - Antwerp, Trix Club
19.05.17 UK - Manchester, O2 Ritz
20.05.17 UK - London, O2 Forum
21.05.17 FR - Paris, Le Trabendo
23.05.17 FR - Nantes, Le Ferrailleur
24.05.17 FR - Toulouse, Connexion
25.05.17 FR - Lyon, CCO
26.05.17 LU - Esch-sur-Alzette, Rockhal
27.05.17 NL - Nijmegen, Doornroosje

THE CONTORTIONIST will release a new album via Long Branch Records (Europe) and eOne Heavy in 2017.

More information:
www.facebook.com/thecontortionist
www.twitter.com/tcband
www.instagram.com/thecontortionist

New album Exodus is released on 5 May

One of the brightest lights in modern metal guitar playing, ANDY JAMES, has released a new video lesson for the track, 'Made Of Stone', taken from his stunning instrumental solo album Exodus, set for release on 5 May via Urban Yeti Records.

First premiered by Music Radar, you can check out the video here: https://youtu.be/J2IoZ3HbxEA

The lesson serves as a great taster of what to expect on his upcoming GuitarGuitar clinic tour, make sure to catch him in store at one of the following cities:

Wed 3 May - Edinburgh
Thu 4 May - Newcastle
Tue 9 May - Camden, London
Wed 10 May - Birmingham
Thu 11 May - Epsom, Surrey

Full details and booking info here: http://gtrgtr.uk/AndyJamesMasterclass

JAMES will also be hosting a masterclass In Barcelona, Spain, on 20th May. More info here: http://www.espguitars.com/events/1989438-andy-james-masterclass-at-fanatic-guitars-barcelona
 
ANDY JAMES exhibits influence of Andy Timmons and Paul Gilbert, but makes his sound his own with modern metal tone and power, for which he is best known. Exodus is not your typical guitar shred record, it’s a veritable roller-coaster of emotions, infectious melodies and soul that is both captivating and memorable.

Pre-order Exodus here:
https://andyjamesuk.bandcamp.com
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/exodus/id1212938100?app=itunes

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndyJamesOfficial
Website: https://andyjamesguitaracademy.com

Cover comes ahead of the band's headline European tour

The UK's rising independent metalcore champions Our Hollow, Our Home have placed their own unique stamp on Ed Sheeran's hit 'Shape Of You'.

Watch the band's cover of 'Shape Of You' here:

The track comes ahead of Our Hollow, Our Home's European headline tour in late May and June.

The tour is in support of their acclaimed debut LP Hartsick, which charted in the UK, Australia, USA, Germany and across Europe, peaking at #1 on the iTunes Rock and Metal Charts in the UK.

Acclaimed by Kerrang!, Metal Hammer, AltPress, and throughout the EU, Our Hollow, Our Home's full dates are:

24-5-2017 Opglabbeek, Rock Louwel -Belgium
25-5-2017 Dijon L'Univers -France
26-5-2017 Balzers Open Hair Metal Fest -Liechtenstein
27-5-2017 Milan Circolo Svolta -Italy
28-5-2017 Rimini Wave Club -Italy
29-5-2017 Verona Il Blocco Music Hall -Italy
30-5-2017 Vienna DasBach -Austria
31-5-2017 Prague Chapeau Rouge -Czech Republic
1-6-2017 Dresden Novitatis -Germany
2-6-2017 Mannheim JH Vogelstang -Germany
3-6-2017 Wittlich HDJ -Germany
4-6-2017 Bully-les-Mines SheriDan's -France
 
[Get in touch if you'd like to attend a show or a promo copy of the album for review - matt@holdtightpr.com]

Thirteen tracks of some of the finest new metalcore in the UK right now, the loosely concept-themed Hartsick is a ride not to be missed. Earth-shattering grooves and riffs, backed by the tight precision of Bobby Brooks (bass), Nick Taliadoros (drums), and Josh White's furious guitar playing, underpin Tobias Young's memorable choruses and Connor Hallisey's brutal vocals.

Watch the band's singles:

'Karmadillo' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-5ABdVRkek
'Worms Wood' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZpx4qXJbc4
'Feast for the Crows' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQQ5yc0aN2M
'Throne to the Wolves' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vSL965_q44

For more information:
www.ourhollowourhome.com
www.facebook.com/ourhollowourhome
www.twitter.com/OHOHofficialuk

Out June 2, 2017 via M-Theory Audio

Global Music Award-winning nomadic folk metal group Tengger Cavalry have announced their new upcoming full-length album, Die On My Ride, out June 02 2017 via M-Theory Audio.
 
Die On My Ride delivers the potent, inimitable metal-meets-Mongolian/Central Asian world music sound that diehard TENGGER CAVALRY fans have come to know and love, while incorporating more personal, topical themes of racial discrimination, identity, equal rights and freedom.
 
Listen to the brand new title track, “Die On My Ride”, here:

“Die On My Ride is a rather different album than all of our previous releases,” states TENGGER CAVALRY mastermind and frontman Nature G. “This album reaches a more personal place for us. We  discuss personal struggle surrounding identity conflicts, racial discrimination and individual freedoms. I think an important part of existing in modern society is learning to accept one another for who we are and embrace our differences, and to look beyond that to find a deeper connection between each race or ethnic group. Coming from a different place and walking the line between the Mongolian music world and American music world is sometimes challenging for me. I see all kinds of stereotyping and people throwing hatred, prejudice and judgment at one other because of arrogance, insecurity or simply a lack of understanding. This creates a huge identity conflict for individuals. These concepts make up a lot of what this album is about. Being yourself, pushing past judgment from others, being strong and fighting for your individual freedoms.”

 
Nature G continues, “Musically, I intentionally tried to incorporate more clean vocal choruses, semitones and western minor scales, rather than stick just within our traditional Mongolian folk style. We also incorporated piano to add a more emotional element to the songs.”
 
Die On My Ride was self-produced at Nature G’s production studio Raiding Media, and is available to pre-order now in both physical CD and vinyl format via M-Theory Audio or digitally via the band’s Bandcamp page.
 
Die On My Ride is TENGGER CAVALRY’s first album available in vinyl format, as well as their first album to be released with M-Theory Audio – the new label recently launched by Marco Barbieri, former president of Century Media Records and Nuclear Blast America.
 
Die On My Ride will be supported by a North American tour and performances at several European summer festivals. Further details will be revealed in the coming weeks.
 
About TENGGER CAVALRY:
As one of the most unique and innovative acts in modern music, TENGGER CAVALRY (“the army of the sky god” in Mongolian) blends the nomadic musical traditions, instrumentation and warrior spirit of Central Asia with the aggression and power of heavy metal. The group was founded by Nature “G” Ganganbaigal, who sings using the ancient Mongolian tradition of Khoomei (more commonly known as throat-singing) and plays multiple native instruments, including the Morin Khuur (an ancient fiddle), the Tovshuur (a Mongolian guitar) and the Mongolian flute.
 
Following Nature G's relocation to America four years ago, TENGGER CAVALRY has successfully completed two headlining tours and even sold out a performance at New York City's prestigious Carnegie Hall.
 
In the studio, meanwhile, the group's output has been prodigious – since forming in 2010, they've released four full-length albums, two EPs and numerous singles, including unique cover interpretations of metal classics. In January, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine retweeted the group's cover of “Symphony of Destruction,” while the previous month, the official Motörhead Facebook page reposted their rendition of “Fight.”
 
TENGGER CAVALRY has been praised by top media outlets such as Metal Hammer, Terrorizer, Billboard, CNN, The Huffington Post and countless others.
 
Learn more about TENGGER CAVALRY:
http://tengger-cavalry.com
www.facebook.com/tengger0cavalry
www.m-theoryaudio.com
Buy music: www.tenggercavalry.bandcamp.com

Diagnosed EP out now!

Lincoln tech-metallers BORDERS have released the video for their latest single 'Analyst', taken from their new EP Diagnosed which is out now.

The quartet premiered the video via their Facebook page, check it out here: https://youtu.be/PZhWyzkkq1E

Buy the single here: http://radi.al/Diagnosed

Having utterly obliterated the stages at UK Tech-Fest, Deadbolt and Mosh On The Tyne, as well as sharing the stage with the likes of Decapitated and Heart Of A Coward, Borders have upped the ante with Diagnosed, creating an even more ominous and demonic presence.

Their most punishingly dark and sinister record to date featuring new vocalist Jordan “JJ” Olifent, Diagnosed is a short release but apt in its meaning, symbolically referencing drugs, mental health, pharmaceutical companies governed by billion-dollar corporate industries, media manipulation and corruption with unique twists and messages in the lyrics. This delves deeper into personal stories and tragedies, which when factored into the already ferocious music, suggests the fire of Borders has only just been lit.

For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/BordersbandUK
https://www.twitter.com/BordersbandUK
https://www.youtube.com/user/BordersbandUK
https://www.instagram.com/BordersbandUK

Press invite: Kingston Fighting Cocks 27 April /  Hellfest @ New X Inn 11 May

etal/hardcore five-piece DEATH REMAINS have released new video, 'Hardships', taken from their forthcoming album Destroy/Rebuild.

Check it out here: 

Destroy/Rebuild has received great reviews across the board, including Metal Hammer who proclaim the 'Metallic Hardcore crew crank up the riffage' and Rock Sound who state that their second album is 'Another serving of earth-shattering metalcore'.

Destroy/Rebuild will be released via Transcend Music on 28 April, and the band are celebrating with a launch show on the 27 April at the Fighting Cocks in Kingston.  The band will also be appearing at the official UK Hellfest party at the New Cross Inn on 11 May at the New Cross Inn.

*Accreditation for both shows is now open to press , get in contact asap for review passes

Pre-orders for Destroy/Rebuild available here:
iTunes: http://geni.us/DestroyRebuild
Physical & exclusive merch bundles: https://www.musicglue.com/death-remains/

For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/deathremainsuk/
https://twitter.com/DeathRemainsUK

Different Animals will be released 9 June via Fearless Records

Los Angeles heavy rock five-piece VOLUMES have premiered the third single, 'Left For Dead,' from their forthcoming Fearless Records debut Different Animals, set to release 9 June.

First premiered on Loudwire.com, check it out here:

Digital pre-orders and physical bundle options for Different Animals are available now, which includes an instant download of "Left For Dead", "On Her Mind (feat. Pouya)" and "Feels Good" with each pre-order. The track is also available on iTunes.

Pre-order HERE.

"Left For Dead" explores the idea that "all good things come to an end." Bassist Raad Soudani explains, "One day we all get left for dead. This song is about coming to terms with that hard truth."

Different Animals track-listing:

1. Waves Control
2. Finite
3. Feels Good
4. Disaster Vehicle
5. Pieces
6. | Interlude |
7. Hope
8. Tide's Change
9. On Her Mind (feat. Pouya)
10. Heavy Silence
11. Pullin' Shades
12. Left For Dead

Metal Hammer - ''Riffs that could rattle the fillings in your teeth''
Metal Injection - ''A blast of thunderous low end and grooves tighter than Zeus' butthole''

cottish metalcore troupe From Sorrow To Serenity have today released their thunderous new single 'Golden Age'.

Watch the video, premiered on Kerrang!, here:
http://www.kerrang.com/48282/sorrow-serenity-premiere-video-golden-age/

Purchase: 
iTunes: http://apple.co/2pk3ZfY
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2oXxi6X
Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2pX8I3l
BandCamp: http://bit.ly/2oXtwuu

'Golden Age' is the first new material from the band this year following their stunning debut full-length, Remnant of Humanity, released Spring 2016. Featuring Thy Art Is Murder's CJ McMahon, the album received critical acclaim worldwide and attention from Metal Hammer, Rock Sound, Metal Injection and more besides. Hand picked by Fit For An Autopsy to support on their UK tour, the band also played UK Tech-Fest last summer.

Watch the band live: 

30.04.17 - Derby // The Hairy Dog (with Martyr Defiled)
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Headline tour: (with support from Lotus Eater)
08.05.17 - Birmingham // Subside
09.05.17 - Newcastle // Jumpin' Jacks
10.05.17 - Hull // O’Riley’s
11.05.17 - Manchester // Satan’s Hollow  
12.05.17 - Edinburgh // Opium
13.05.17 - Glasgow // The Garage Attic
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02.06.17 - London // Boston Music Rooms (with Within Destruction)

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Listen to the band's acclaimed debut LP here: https://soundcloud.com/fromsorrowtoserenity/sets/remnant-of-humanity

And purchase the album at: 

iTunes - http://apple.co/22REXgP
Amazon - http://amzn.to/26hPWo5
Google Play - http://bit.ly/1VFa0h5
Spotify - http://spoti.fi/26hQc6w

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Since the release of their highly acclaimed EP Antithesis in November 2013, the group have fast scaled the ranks, and Remnant of Humanity is fine testament to From Sorrow To Serenity's earth-shattering approach and undeniable skill. Already turning heads, garnering support from BBC Radio 1, Metal Hammer, Rock Sound, Metal Injection and more, the album is a blistering sub-35-minute ride full of monumental grooves and vicious vocals, featuring guest appearances from Aaron Matts (Betraying the Martyrs), Scott Kennedy (Bleed from Within) and CJ McMahon (Thy Art is Murder).

From the rollocking opener ‘Hellbound’ to the apocalyptically huge riff on album closer ‘The Way Back’, Remnant of Humanity is a no-holds-barred release demanding to be heard. Not surprising as the album was mixed and mastered by world renowned producer Will Putney (Suicide Silence, Northlane, Thy Art Is Murder, The Acacia Strain and more).

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/FSTSOFFICIAL
Twitter - http://twitter.com/fstsuk
YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/FsTsMetal
Band Camp - http://fromsorrowtoserenity.bandcamp.com
Web Store - http://fromsorrowtoserenity.bigcartel.com

USA prog rock outfit ARTIFICIAL LANGUAGE have unveiled the next single from their upcoming debut album The Observer.

First premiered via Gear Gods, check out the video for the song "These Aren't Mirages": http://geargods.net/music-videos/artificial-language-these-arent-mirages-exclusive-music-video-premier/

The single is still available as a free track when pre-ordering the album, which is due for release on 28th April 2017.

Pre-order The Observer here.

Boasting a sound akin to progressive rock mavericks Haken and Leprous, ARTIFICIAL LANGUAGE really embody a sound beyond that. Carving technical hooks and passages that show a gifted amalgamation of influences and prowess, they exhibit a sound more reminiscent that is truly their own. They plunge into a vastly distinct and unique territory of prog rock, where they have not only found their footing but have already claimed the land as theirs for the taking and don't plan on stopping anytime soon.

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