Metal trio Urne announce tour supporting Orange Goblin
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London metal trio Urne have been announced as support for metal legends Orange Goblin on their 2021 UK / Ireland tour, alongside King Creature. This announcement follows the release of Urne's stunning debut album, Serpent & Spirit, out now via Candlelight Records.

Bassist / vocalist Joe Nally commented: "Orange Goblin have been a staple of the UK rock and metal scene for as long as we can remember and we're honoured to support them on their 25th anniversary tour. We're really looking forward to (finally) playing some new places across the UK on this run!"

Watch the video to Urne's current single 'The Palace of Devils & Wolves' here: https://youtu.be/XtycqiWDspk

Stream and purchase new album Serpent & Spirit here: https://URNE.lnk.to/SerpentandSpiritPR

Dates:

Thu 09 Dec - Tivoli, Buckley, UK
Fri 10 Dec - Limelight 2, Belfast, UK
Sat 11 Dec - Grand Social, Dublin, IRE
Mon 13 Dec - King Tuts, Glasgow, UK
Tue 14 Dec - Gorilla, Manchester, UK
Wed 15 Dec - Asylum, Birmingham, UK
Thu 16 Dec - The Globe, Cardiff
Fri 17 Dec - The Underworld, London, UK
Sat 18 Dec - The Underworld, London, UK

Purchase tickets here: https://myticket.co.uk

Formed by ex-Hang The Bastard bassist Joe Nally and guitarist Angus Neyra after their former band called it quits, the pair already had a reputation for big, heavy riffs. Getting drummer Richard Harris on board in 2018, they gilded their new outfit with debut EP The Mountain Of Gold, which immediately marked Urne out as a formidable new metallic force.

Now, they return with debut album Serpent & Spirit. Heavier, wider and with an even higher ratio of killer riffs than the EP, it also comes with a weighty concept based around the central character’s struggle as he’s pulled between good and evil, darkness and light.

There is no single way that Urne describe their sound, it all comes back to one thing: heavy. There are shades of Metallica, Mastodon, Alice In Chains in there, hopping between sludge, tech-metal, doom, hardcore and anything else with a weighty heart.

Urne are:
Joe Nally - Bass / Vocals
Angus Neyra - Guitar
Richard Harris - Drums

Urne online:
https://www.facebook.com/urneband
https://www.twitter.com/urneband
https://www.instagram.com/urneband

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Track listing:  1 Serpent & Spirit 2 The Palace of Devils & Wolves 3 Memorial 4 Moon & Sky 5 Desolate Heart 6 Envy The Dead 7 Memorial - Sing Me To Rest 8 A Tomb So Frail

Track listing:

1 Serpent & Spirit
2 The Palace of Devils & Wolves
3 Memorial
4 Moon & Sky
5 Desolate Heart
6 Envy The Dead
7 Memorial - Sing Me To Rest
8 A Tomb So Frail

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French metal quintet Glassbone unveil new single / video and announce UK/EU tour with Landmvrks
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New Parisian industrial metalcore quintet Glassbone have unveiled their powerful new single 'Misery', along with an intense music video.

Watch the video to 'Misery' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx_RkfGO6tY

Stream 'Misery' here: https://backl.ink/147138158

'Misery' perfectly showcases Glassbone's chaotic and glitchy style - a metallic mix of hardcore conviction, numetal feel and industrial overtones.

The band comment: "'Misery' is born from the tortured vision of a lunatic prisoner of his own existence. It's a pessimistic look at the modern world, how it affects the human race by breeding the self-hatred and leading to a total dehumanisation to make profits. It describes an eternal restart of an under pressure life until the ultimate deliverance."

The band have also announced an extensive UK/EU tour supporting French heavyweights Landmvrks and fellow newcomers Resolve.

The band continue: "We’re very pleased to join what is, for us, one of the most exciting European metalcore tours. We love how all the bands execute a different vision of the genre, and we’re so happy to be part of this great line up for our first tour!"

11.10.21 UK Birmingham Asylum 2
12.10.21 UK Glasgow Garage Attic
13.10.21 UK Manchester Star & Garter
14.10.21 UK London 229
15.10.21 Netherlands Arnheim Willemeen KZ
16.10.21 Belgium Aarschot JC De Klinker
18.10.21 Germany Köln MTC
19.10.21 Germany Leipzig Naumanns
20.10.21 Germany Hamburg Logo
21.10.21 Poland Warsaw Poglos
22.10.21 Germany Berlin Cassiopeia
23.10.21 Germany Essen Crowdsalat Festival
24.10.21 Czech Republic Prague Futurum
25.10.21 Slovakia Bratislava Kulturak Klub
26.10.21 Germany München Backstage
27.10.21 Germany Stuttgart Club Cann
29.10.21 Germany Trier Miez
30.10.21 Germany Schweinfurt Alter Stattbahnhof
31.10.21 Germany Göttingen Freihafen
01.11.21 Germany Wiesbaden Schlachthof
02.11.21 Switzerland Aarau Kiff
03.11.21 Italy Modena La Tenda
04.11.21 Italy Milan Legend Club
05.11.21 Italy Verona The Factory
06.11.21 Switzerland Martigny Sunset Bar

The band will also appear at Hellfest Open Air 2022.

Glassbone formed in Paris early 2021 with the objective to create cold, dark metalcore. Following the release of debut single 'Deep Blue Sea', the band instantly gained attention from fans and industry alike, and have quickly become of this year's hottest underground prospects. The band promise to turn even more heads with stunning new single 'Misery', and will soon hit the studio to record their debut album.

Glassbone online:
https://www.facebook.com/Glvssbone
https://www.instagram.com/glassbone_official/

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Finnish rockers Face The Legacy release new single and sign to Out Of Line Music
Photo Credit: Teemu Myöhänen, Karma Media

Photo Credit: Teemu Myöhänen, Karma Media

Face The Legacy, the Finnish rock quartet, have signed with Out Of Line Music and released their new single 'Ashes on the Ground'.

Stream 'Ashes on the Ground' here: https://facethelegacy.lnk.to/AshesontheGround

And watch the video here: https://youtu.be/-OCcWfTd34o

The band comment: "We are pleased to announce that we have signed a worldwide record deal, which has always been a goal of ours since the beginning. First of all, as a band, we are excited to do our first record with Out Of Line, and we are happy that they believe in us. Co-operation with Out Of Line has been really good, and we are also really looking forward to the future with them."

Lead singer Niklas Lindeman comments on the first single, 'Ashes on the Ground': "As the writer of the song lyrics, I wanted to show a way for you to question maybe the ongoing problems in the world - the ethical side in particular. The song came together quite naturally, and we knew straight away that we had something great in our hands. 'Ashes on the Ground' also gave a straightforward direction to the whole album."

Guitarist Elias Suhonen gives an insight into the sound of the upcoming debut album: "We'd say it creates a dark, angry and inspirational atmosphere. Themes for the songs come from very personal experiences, from issues we've faced and that we wanted to make a difference in," adds Niklas.

"As of now, with the signing to Out Of Line, the band means everything to us. We want to show that we're putting our maximum effort when it comes to writing music, evolving as musicians, and of course as a band," confirms Niklas. And Elias agrees: "To me, this band is that I can make the music I love. Our music is a nice blend of the music I listen to in my everyday life. Signing a record deal has been on my bucket list since I found rock music as a kid, and that's what makes me work hard for my dreams. I also totally agree with Niklas. This band means everything to me!"

Bass player Aleksanteri Skaniakos defines the search for the location for the video shooting set: "We shot the playing sections of our music video at Tanssisali Lutakko, our local legendary venue. We're thankful for the staff there for letting us film the video there and being as helpful as ever. The story parts were filmed by our cameraman Teemu Myöhänen from KarmaMedia in Southern Finland, the Capital area. He scripted the video, and we really liked his ideas, for example, setting the man on fire for the solo section of the song."

Each band member brings particular effort to their music from various musical backgrounds to create Face The Legacy. There are many influences from many genres in their music: elements of '80s hard rock and '90s grunge, and also '90s and present-day rock music. Face The Legacy have been touring since 2017, including shows before even releasing any music. The band have already played around 60 gigs, a couple of Finnish tours, including performances from Helsinki to the North of Lapland, all entirely DIY.

From Jyväskylä, Finland, Face The Legacy started as a hard rock band. Over the years, the band developed into a mix of heavier riffing with melodic leads - inspired from the '80s and '90s, showing their way of writing and performing. The band is already known in their home country for their energetic live performance, hard-punching innovative riffs, and their very memorable melodies which will get stuck in your head for a long time - yet always sounding new and fresh.

Face the Legacy are:
Niklas Lindeman - vocals & guitars
Elias Suhonen - guitars
Aleksanteri Skaniakos - bass
Pietro Tuominen - drums

Face the Legacy online:
https://www.facebook.com/facethelegacy
https://www.instagram.com/facethelegacy

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Detset sign to Out Of Line Music & release video for new single 'Graves'
Photo Credit: Carolin Büttner

Photo Credit: Carolin Büttner

Out Of Line Music are pleased to announce their signing of one of Finland's freshest acts, Detset. To celebrate, the band have release a video for their brand new single 'Graves'.

Check out the video for 'Graves' here: https://youtu.be/9nPSaTR6o58

Stream/purchase 'Graves' here: https://detset.lnk.to/Graves

'Graves' explores vocalist Sami Silvennoinen's two sides, the dark shadow that follows him through life and the struggle of his other half to keep it hidden. For Sami, the most unusual thing about Detset is that there are no boundaries: "we can evolve with this band in any direction we want to go. Also, it is great to write lyrics that are a little edgy, but there is always a reason behind the words.

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Detset means to me expression without any censorship. It tells about my personal struggles in a little twisted way, but those struggles are hidden inside those words. Detset also means brotherhood to me. As I said before, there have been ups and downs, but those things bring us closer," he concludes.

Sami discusses the new single:

"I was at the crossroads with my life, so 'Graves' lyrics came from that dark place. Deeper meaning of the song is that we only have a certain amount of grains of sand in our hourglass. You can repeat your mistakes as many times you like to. Your heart can be broken hundreds of times, but you can't do anything about your past. All we have is the present. So let your mind be shattered, heartbroken, but don't try to push those things away because the shadow will follow, and every invisible scar is attached to it. We have one life and one grave so embrace every scar you have. Everything happens for a reason."

Primarily filmed in a gravel pit, the video was shot and produced by the band, showcasing their sheer hard work and creativity. "Our drummer Janne Putkisaari had the idea for this song. The body bag shots were filmed at my place," adds Sami, who also created the body in the video. "It was pretty funny to walk on the streets, in the middle of the day, carrying a body. It was also a very hot day when we filmed, so my body couldn't sweat properly when we painted my body black."

The frontman adds about the signing to Out Of Line Music: "There are lots of things going on right now. There are many live shows to come, and we are very excited about them. We hope that the current situation will be solved before those shows to enjoy live music safely. I can't tell you everything yet, but many great things are happening with Detset. We are also very thrilled to be part of the Out Of Line family, and this deal is the next big step for Detset."

Detset are yet to release their debut album but have already achieved an impressive amount, including appearances at Finnish festivals and performing massive support shows.

Stay tuned for the band's next single 'So Offended', due for release on 30th July 2021.

Detset are announcing themselves to the world. We suggest you listen.

Detset are:
Sami Silvennoinen - Vocals
Eemeli Bodde - Guitar
Aleksi Isoaho - Guitar
Janne Putkisaari - Drums
Jonne Soidinaho – Bass

For more information:
https://www.detsetband.com
https://www.facebook.com/detsetband
https://www.instagram.com/detsetband

https://www.outofline.de
https://www.facebook.com/outoflinelabel
https://twitter.com/outofline
https://www.instagram.com/outoflinemusic1995
https://www.youtube.com/user/outofline1995

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Signs of the Swarm release new single and announce album details
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US modern deathcore heavyweights Signs Of The Swarm have unveiled new single / video 'Totem' and announced the release of forthcoming album, Absolvere, out 24th September 2021 via Unique Leader.

Watch the video to 'Totem' here: https://youtu.be/PqRdo9d67Io

Pre-order/save Absolvere here: https://orcd.co/absolvere

'Totem' concisely showcases Signs Of The Swarm's talent for inventive brutality and infectious hooks, and serves as the perfect taster for Absolvere.

Drummer / producer Bobby Crow comments: "‘Totem’ is a solid cross section of what to expect from Absolvere. Crushing riffs collide with insane drumming, all layered underneath explosive yet memorable vocals. We turned Dave (vocals) up in the mix, yet it doesn’t take away from the musicality at all; it complements it. Oh yeah, and this is far from the heaviest track on the album, so get ready.”

On the video, vocalist David Simonich continues: “I’m incredibly proud not only of the music and lyrics but also the video we did with Eric DiCarlo of SquareUp Studios. I get super involved with the visual aspect of our videos. In this case, I worked on the burning book, body paint and hands. The hands grasping at me is a metaphor for us being pulled in different directions. The book is a reference to the line ‘bled my blood in the pages,’ which highlights us pouring our life into the band. The fire symbolizes how difficult dedication to the band makes managing the rest of our life. We wouldn’t have it any other way, though.”

On fourth LP Absolvere, Signs of the Swarm are bleak without being blackened, smashing without being slam, and downtempo as a choice rather than a stylistic confine. They contrast that with some of the most brutal moments in their seven-year career, with riffs more punishing than pensive and a rhythm section that frames them in creatively cacophonic ways. Above it all, they’re utilising vocalist David Simonich's monstrous range in a much fuller capacity than on his debut, 2019’s Vital Deprivation. That transitional album found the band experimenting to re-find their footing. Though the addition of guitarist Jeff Russo could suggest growing pains, they sound more confident than ever with Simonich’s former Improvidence bandmate sliding right in.

Simonich roars about the real (loved ones struggling with addiction, submitting one’s self wholly to art despite negativity swirling about) and the surreal; he or his characters beg for the release of death only to be denied. The album's finishing touch is Ben Duerr (Shadow of Intent) and Alex Erian (Despised Icon) joining the band for guest vocals.

On the album, Bobby Crow continues: Absolvere makes good on the musicality we were striving for on Vital Deprivation and combines it with the eerie atmosphere and brutality on our first two albums. We added a myriad of new sounds, techniques and vocal styles as we collectively composed each song from the ground-up.”

Proven as a major force on the stage, Signs of the Swarm have toured with the likes of Aborted, Lorna Shore, Shadow of Intent, Brand of Sacrifice, Ingested, Disentomb, Traitors and more. US and European tours soon to be announced, more news soon.

Signs Of The Swarm online:
Facebook || Twitter || Instagram

Unique Leader Records online:
Website || Facebook || Twitter || Instagram || YouTube

Track listing:  01 - Hymns ov Invocation 02 - Boundless Manifestations 03 - Dreaming Desecration 04 - Totem 05 - Nameless 07 - Revelations ov a Silent King 08 - Hollow Prison ft. Alex Erian 09 - Blood Seal ft. Ben Duerr 10 - Death Whistle

Track listing:

01 - Hymns ov Invocation
02 - Boundless Manifestations
03 - Dreaming Desecration
04 - Totem
05 - Nameless
07 - Revelations ov a Silent King
08 - Hollow Prison ft. Alex Erian
09 - Blood Seal ft. Ben Duerr
10 - Death Whistle

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First Fragment release new single and announce album details
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Quebecois tech-death masters First Fragment have unveiled new single 'Pantheum' and announced the release of new album, Gloire Eternelle, out 29th October 2021 via Unique Leader.

Watch the visualiser to 'Pantheum' here: https://youtu.be/IQdE96MQ65Y

Pre-save Gloire Eternelle here: https://orcd.co/gloireeternelle

From day one First Fragment sought to create a brand of extreme technical death metal that combined counterpoint-based riffing, neoclassical lead guitar work, power metal-inspired passages as well as flamenco & swing sections, with desire to establish their own unique voice.

Their critically-acclaimed 2016 debut album, Dasein, released through Unique Leader, was the culmination of almost 10 years of hard work and dedication to their craft. First Fragment have since perfected their sound through expanding upon their extensive musical influences, further blurring the line between flamenco-inspired technical death metal and neoclassical power metal.

The result is Gloire Éternelle, an ambitious conceptual album that is unmistakably First Fragment, yet at the same time, impossible to categorise and pigeonhole. Baroque-influenced guitar counterpoint, flamenco sections, unique slap-bass-driven swing grooves (which the band trademarked by name as "swingdowns"), face-ripping lead guitar work and bombastic drumming, combine with a highly aggressive dual vocal approach and lyrics soaked in abstract poetry (sung in French), to create the ultimate shred fest. A shred fest with soul, memorability, identity, purpose and conviction.

First Fragment online:
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Unique Leader Records online:
Website || Facebook || Twitter || Instagram || YouTube

Track listing:  01 - Gloire éternelle  02 - Solus  03 - La veuve et le martyr 04 - Pantheum  05 - De chair et de haine  06 - Sonata en Mi mineur  07 - Ataraxie  08 - Soif Brûlante  09 - In'el  10 - Mort éphémère

Track listing:

01 - Gloire éternelle
02 - Solus
03 - La veuve et le martyr
04 - Pantheum
05 - De chair et de haine
06 - Sonata en Mi mineur
07 - Ataraxie
08 - Soif Brûlante
09 - In'el
10 - Mort éphémère

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Death Tribe (Anthony Kaoteon) releases second single from new album / animated movie
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Death Tribe, the politically-charged project founded up by award-winning Kaoteon guitarist Anthony Assaker, has released new single 'Thawra'. This is the second track taken from new album, Beyond The Red Light District: A Canal Experiment, which is set for release on on 23rd July, and will be accompanied with an animated movie.

Stream 'Thawra' and watch chapter two from the movie, featuring the track here: https://youtu.be/JOGY21HZ1IY

Anthony commented: "'Thawra' is a new track inspired by the Beirut explosion that destroyed my parents' house and rendered them hopeless. My helplessness kills me and the only way I could pull the trigger is by creating this track for all those oppressed by corrupt governments and regimes around the world and need to REVOLT. I hope it helps inspire some youth to keep the flame of freedom burning."

Watch the first chapter of the movie, 'Blacked Out', here: https://youtu.be/kdHXviTthYM

Pre-save the album here: https://backl.ink/146891505

Beyond the Red Light District: A Canal Experiment (The Red Experiment for short) is a statement against all that is wrong in the world today. Everything that is pushed down our throats as we lost our tenure and are blinded by fear and manipulated knowledge - the worst kind of ignorance. All music, lyrics, guitars and concept by Anthony. Other musicians include and not limited to: Baard Kolstad (Leprous) - drums, Linus Klausenitzer (Obsidious): bass and Chris Baum (Bent Knee): violin.

Born in the midst of warfare, Anthony almost had his spirit broken by oppression, but now creates the perfect soundtracks to rebellion and defiant resistance. Anthony is pushing the boundaries of his artistic expression on the second album, these songs are the long, throat-rending roar of one man’s resolve to forge his own life on his own terms and to savour every breath.

Already known for his work with Golden God Award winners Kaoteon, Death Tribe is Anthony’s most diverse musical statement to date. This is a staggering achievement against all the odds, the sonic distillation of absolute defiance. This epitomises everything that metal was ever meant to be.

Anthony comments: "Music is not only about creating angry music but it is as well about the message behind the music. I want to create music with purpose to impact the listener and build awareness about what is wrong in this world. I want the listener to think about their daily choices that are leading humanity to its own demise. We need to stop blaming the world for our own mistakes. We are the world, we have the right to vote, the right to act, the right to raise awareness in many parts of the world and if we want a better world, we need to stop choosing what is right for our best interest and do what is best for everyone. From speaking up and supporting black communities, to LGBTQ+ communities, to supporting women's rights and talking about oppressed nations from Colombia to Palestine just as much as I speak up about the suppression of the Lebanese people by their own government. We cannot choose when to call something right and wrong and this is what the 2nd album is all about - This is a wake up call to the world to realise that we need to change faster than ever before.”

Anthony now resides in The Netherlands, but he was born into the chaos and conflict of Beirut, under the looming shadows of corruption and domination, the disciples of radical ideologies poised vulture-like over his days and nights. However, he was not born a man to blindly accept his fate – he was determined to shape his own destiny. This is the first album that Anthony composed in the Netherlands and it feels like a new breed of chaos was born in these lands.

Death Tribe is a celebration of life's ultimatum - Death.

For more information:
https://deathtribeofficial.bandcamp.com/

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Finnish metalcore quintet Atlas announce new album & release video for title track
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Finnish metalcore quintet Atlas have announced their new album UKKO, due for release on 22nd October 2021 via Long Branch Records. The band have also revealed a video for their new single, the album's title track 'Ukko'.

Watch the video for 'Ukko' here: https://youtu.be/IxoayKPth1Q

The heaviest music Atlas have ever written, 'Ukko's title honours the band's father figure who recently passed away. 'Ukko' is also a euphemism of the Finnish pre-Christian mythological god of the sky, thunder, weather, and harvest.

Guitarist Tuomas Kurikka comments:

"It's our way of honoring those we've loved and lost. Heavy looping rhythms, huge percussions, and ominous melodies create a song that celebrates northern spirits. A true sacrifice for the old Finnish pagan gods."

Stream 'UKKO' and pre-order the album here: https://smarturl.it/atlas_ukko

Atlas are a five-piece modern metalcore band from Tampere, Finland labelling themselves as 'Northcore'. The quintet's sound combines mammoth riffs and gloomy soundscapes, that draw inspiration from the cold of the North. Their releases include 2016 EP Northern Lights, 2018 standalone singles 'Birthright' and 'The Catalyst' and debut full-length Primitive, as well as their 2019 single trilogy.

The quintet explore a new sonic palette on their second album UKKO, drawing inspiration from Finnish folk music and poetry, combined with the dark soundscapes and dynamic songwriting the band have become known for. Lyrically and thematically, UKKO explores themes of death, healing, rebirth and faith, presented in a seamlessly blended mix of English and Finnish. UKKO was mixed and mastered by Buster Odeholm (Vildhjarta, Oceano, Humanity's Last Breath, Born of Osiris), who brought his unique approach and sound to the album.

Atlas have played throughout Europe with the likes of Monuments, Miss May I, VOLA, Kadinja, Adept, Eskimo Callboy, One Morning Left and We Butter The Bread With Butter. Their debut album Primitive climbed the Finnish album charts to number six and came to life on a European tour with Monuments, receiving praise from fans and critics alike.

Atlas are:

Patrik Nuorteva - Vocals
Leevi Luoto - Guitar & Vocals
Kevin Apostol - Bass
Tuomas Kurikka - Guitar & Vocals
Aku Karjalainen - Drums

For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/atlasfin
https://twitter.com/ATLASNORTHCORE
https://www.instagram.com/atlasfin

UKKO tracklist:  1. Talvi  2. Synti  3. Taivaanranta  4. Susi  5. Ukko  6. Henki 7. Lehto  8. Veri  9. Joki  10. Uhri  11. Pohjannaula

UKKO tracklist:

1. Talvi
2. Synti
3. Taivaanranta
4. Susi
5. Ukko
6. Henki
7. Lehto
8. Veri
9. Joki
10. Uhri
11. Pohjannaula

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Music icon Dee Snider releases new single 'Time To Choose' featuring George 'Corpsegrinder' Fisher
Photo Credit: Paul McGuire

Photo Credit: Paul McGuire

Music icon Dee Snider has released new single 'Time To Choose', featuring George 'Corpsegrinder' Fisher of metal legends Cannibal Corpse.

The single is taken from forthcoming album Leave A Scar, released 30th July via Napalm Records.

Watch the video to 'Time To Choose' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7-ZN1D_85M

Pre-order Leave A Scar here: https://napalmrecords.com/deesnider

In 2018, legendary heavy metal vocalist and pop culture pillar Dee Snider turned the heavy music world on its axis with his transformative album, For The Love Of Metal. Produced by Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta, the album re-cemented Dee’s undeniable prowess with its modernised mastery and take-no-prisoners attitude. Three years later, with one of the most collectively tumultuous times society has ever experienced behind him, Dee Snider triumphantly returns with his fifth full-length album, Leave A Scar.

Once again produced by Jamey Jasta with co-production, mixing and mastering by drummer Nick Bellmore, Leave A Scar sees Dee Snider & co. continuing in the invigorated direction of For The Love Of Metal, infusing a dose of classic heavy metal flavour that long-time fans will rush to embrace.

Today, following the album's charging first single of resilience, 'I Gotta Rock (Again)' - which instantly reached SiriusXM Liquid Metal's Devil's Dozen upon release - Dee Snider is thrilled to reveal the album's second single, 'Time To Choose'. 'Time To Choose' features the brutal vocals of Cannibal Corpse's George 'Corpsegrinder' Fisher. Backed by an energetic lyric video, the track blends Corpsegrinder's eviscerating lows with Dee Snider's razor-sharp cleans, making for a dynamic yet ruthless burner listeners won't soon forget.

Dee Snider says about 'Time To Choose': "'Time To Choose' deals with a subject I've addressed often over the course of my writing career: good vs. evil (see 'Burn In Hell'). Given the heaviness of this track, I felt adding George 'Corpsegrinder' Fisher's voice to this would drive home the seriousness of the choices we make. I was honored when he agreed to contribute his incredibly powerful voice."

Like a scar itself, Leave A Scar is an illuminating plenitude of angst etched in time – serving as a musical refuge and expressive output for Dee. But in turn, this auditory time capsule written to express the anger, unease and pain he experienced during lockdown emerges as not only blisteringly heavy, but relentlessly powerful. Each of the 12 tracks on Leave A Scar not only further bolster Dee Snider’s position as one of the most celebrated frontmen of all time, showcasing that his vocal delivery and commanding swagger is as strong as ever, but that he is nowhere near stopping.

Heads will bang within seconds of the hard-charging opening notes of ultra-catchy album starter and lifer anthem 'I Gotta Rock (Again)', instantly setting the stage for the non-stop onslaught of metallic mainstays to come. Tracks like the brutal 'Time To Choose' – featuring the primed guest vocal attack of Cannibal Corpse’s George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher – and mosh-ready 'The Reckoning' showcase the album’s heavy assault, without sacrificing the harmonic goodness evident on tracks like the unrelenting, hooky thrasher 'All Or Nothing More' and melodic, metalcore inspired 'In For The Kill'. Energetic single of strength 'Down But Never Out' encapsulates the chunky riffage and driving drums palpable throughout the album, while searing 'Before I Go' provides one of the album’s most massive, memorable choruses and chilling lyrics. The album closes with victorious ballad 'Stand', a call for listeners to take a stand and make their voices heard. If For The Love Of Metal ignited Dee Snider’s eminent surge into a new era – Leave A Scar sets it ablaze.

Dee Snider says about Leave A Scar: “By the end of 2020, I knew I not only had to get back into the studio, but for the first time since the '90s, I wanted – no, needed – to be a part of the writing process. I reached out to my producer Jamey Jasta and told him I was ready to make another record. Leave a Scar is filled with messages to and for the silent voices in the world who need someone to speak out on their behalf. This is my purpose.”

Jamey Jasta says regarding working with Dee Snider again: “Getting to work with Dee again has been incredible! The power and range in his vocals on this album really shine. Not only is he an American treasure and staple in the rock/metal community, he’s a truly original voice and talent like no other. Combine that with the metallic prowess of the Bellmore bros + Russell Pzütto and Nick Petrino, you get a rockin’ metal recipe that even the most "Dee-hard" SMF’ers will surely love!”

Dee Snider band line-up:
Dee Snider - Vocals
Charlie Bellmore - Guitar & Background Vocals
Nick Bellmore - Drums
Russell Pzütto - Bass & Background Vocals
Nick Petrino - Guitar & Background Vocals


Dee Snider online:
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
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Leave A Scar track-listing:  1) I Gotta Rock (Again) 2) All Or Nothing More 3) Down But Never Out 4) Before I Go 5) Open Season 6) Silent Battles 7) Crying For Your Life 8) In For The Kill 9) Time To Choose 10) S.H.E. 11) The Reckoning 12) Stand

Leave A Scar track-listing:

1) I Gotta Rock (Again)
2) All Or Nothing More
3) Down But Never Out
4) Before I Go
5) Open Season
6) Silent Battles
7) Crying For Your Life
8) In For The Kill
9) Time To Choose
10) S.H.E.
11) The Reckoning
12) Stand

Leave A Scar will be available in the following formats:

- CD Jewel Case
- CD Jewel Case + Shirt Bundle
- 1LP Gatefold BLACK
- 1LP Gatefold GOLD (Napalm Mailorder only – limited to 400)
- 1LP Gatefold SPLATTER RED/BLUE/WHITE (Napalm Mailorder only – limited to 300)
- Dee-Hard 1LP Gatefold Edition RED/BLACK Marbled - LP size Album Art Patch & Slipmat (Napalm Mailorder only – limited to 200)
- Dee-Lux Wooden Box Edition: JC, 7" Single, Leather Wristband, Logo Pin (Napalm Mailorder only – limited to 500)
- Digital Album

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