German alternative metalcore band Breathe Atlantis have released their striking new single 'Savior' with stunning guest vocals from Eddie Berg of Imminence, his first ever vocal feature for another act.
Watch the video to 'Savior' here: https://youtu.be/6JKVB68kX_s
Stream here: https://breatheatlantis.lnk.to/savior
With 'Savior', the band's musical journey leads into harder realms and impressively proves that they are one of the most exciting acts in the German hard-and-heavy scene today. 'Savior' is a skillful mélange of profoundly sad pathos and raw bitterness about the fact of not being able to be the saviour that the world or oneself could gladly use.
Frontman Nico Schiesewitz commented: "It's always a war with yourself. 'Savior' deliberately has no happy ending because reality is just not a Hollywood movie. We all wish to be needed by others and to help others with their problems. But we must finally start to help ourselves first and accept our own struggles. Otherwise we will fall by the wayside in this selfish world."
On Eddie Berg's appearance, guitarist Jan Euler commented. "Eddie and I have a close friendship that goes beyond musical interests. He has family status; we talk on the phone regularly and visit each other from time to time. Making a song together was an incredible experience for all of us and broadened our creative horizons. The Swedish melancholy was just the right setting to process our emotions in the song."
Eddie Berg leads one of the hottest metalcore acts in the world right now - Imminence - who have just released three new critically acclaimed singles. Working with Breathe Atlantis was a totally new experience for him.
Eddie Berg commented: “Over the years, Jan has become one of my closest and dearest friends, so when asked it only felt right to work on this song together with him and the band. It brings up an important subject that a lot of us are struggling with; the difficulty of learning how to love ourselves in the first place, before we can help others. I think that Breathe Atlantis has come a long way in their song writing and vision and I’m excited on their behalf of what is to come.”
This follows the single 'Overdrive', watch the goosebump-inducing video here: https://youtu.be/Cung6VBjo48
Breathe Atlantis teamed up with producer Andy Posdziech (Any Given Day, Caliban, Nasty), who took on recording and mixing duties for 'Savior' and 'Overdrive'. Schiesewitz's relentless, bone-grinding shouts will send shivers down your spine, until the stadium-ready chorus hits you right in the gut.
Schiesewitz adds: "Musically, we're just taking the route that feels best for us. There were just two options left: starting over or let it be the end of this road. We are here to express our feelings through music and deliver the most honest and meaningful art. It just felt right for us to go for a darker and heavier sound than ever before and this ongoing pandemic was just fuel to the fire. We even relinquished the electronic elements in this song because we liked the roughness and raw energy."
Breathe Atlantis have previously played shows with Sum 41, Memphis May Fire, Attila, Bury Tomorrow, Crossfaith and Slaves, toured Europe supporting the likes of Any Given Day, To The Rats And Wolves and Imminence, and played top slots at German festivals.
Breathe Atlantis are:
Nico Schiesewitz | Vocals
Jan Euler | Guitar
Lasse Weigang | Bass
Silas Fischer | Drums
For more information:
http://www.breatheatlantis.com/
https://www.facebook.com/breatheatlantis/
https://twitter.com/breatheatlantis/
https://www.instagram.com/breatheatlantisofficial/
Instrumental stoner psych trio Kanaan are proud to present their new single 'Bourdon', taken from their brilliant new record Earthbound, to be released 12th November via Jansen Records.
Stream 'Bourdon' here: https://jansenrecords.com/s/bourdon
Emerging from an ocean of fuzz like a Kyuss that went to jazz school, power trio Kanaan return with their fourth studio album in as many years. 'Bourdon' is the first tantalising glimpse into this otherworldly band's brilliant new opus.
Earthbound will be released 12th November via Jansen Records – a change in direction for the still-young group. Where Kanaan’s former albums have been jazzy and psychedelic explorations, with forays into kraut and free improvisation, the new album Earthbound comes at you heavier than a ton of bricks. The heavier Kanaan bear elements of the best of stoner rock, psych and sludge.
Inspired by bands such as Colour Haze, Hawkwind, Elder, Motorpsycho and Acid Mothers Temple, Earthbound serves up plenty of surprising twists and turns, beautiful and mellow passages and masterful musicianship. Although never flashy, the whole album is a showcase of the three wildly talented musicians as they plough their way through enormous riffs and thunderous grooves.
Searching to perfect their hybrid of heavy rock and psychedelic jazz influences, the band isolated themselves in Halden's Athletic Sound studios, working day and night to accomplish what became Earthbound, a quantum leap for their sound in terms of sheer heaviness and psychedelic extravaganza compared to their previous albums.
Kanaan are:
Ask Vatn Strøm - guitars, percussion, oscillations
Ingvald André Vassbø - drums, percussion, speed Farfisa
Eskild Myrvoll - bass, synths, Mellotron, guitar
More information:
Facebook || Instagram || Bandcamp
TRACKLISTING:
1 Prelude
2 Return to the Tundrasphere
3 Pink Riff
4 Bourdon
5 Mirage 6 Mudbound
7 Crash
8 No Star Unturned
Celebrated Belgian shoegaze quartet Slow Crush have revealed their stunning new single/video 'Swoon'. 'Swoon' is the second glimpse of their stellar forthcoming album Hush, to be released 22nd October via Church Road Records.
Watch 'Swoon' here: https://youtu.be/4X2W81yWAYI
The result of songs written between tours, with unexpected downtime in the chaos of a pandemic, Hush showcases recurring Slow Crush themes, first demonstrated on their debut LP Aurora (2018). Slow Crush fully flex their creative muscles with another truly impressive sonic display on Hush - wistful longing and tranquil bearing contrasting beautifully with cascading echoes of glorious noise.
Some of the band’s darkest and yet most hope-filled music to date – Hush this is their proverbial calm before the storm. Radiating warmth through a haze of abrasive layered guitars and the beautiful soul of Isa Holliday’s vocals, Hush surpasses Slow Crush’s highly-acclaimed debut album Aurora in both songwriting and musicianship.
Following the acclaim of Aurora (now on its fourth vinyl pressing), Slow Crush toured nonstop for eighteen months, with the likes of Pelican, Torche, Soft Kill, Gouge Away and playing festivals like Roadburn, Arctangent, 2000Trees, Groez Rock.
Like the rest of the world, Covid-19 severely impacted the band’s plans – but they turned it to their advantage. Cancelling two European tours and one last-minute US tour was a blessing in disguise, allowing Slow Crush to regroup and rethink in a turbulent period.
Musically and lyrically Hush takes a slightly darker path, touching on the events and issues of the past year. Hush was recorded mid-pandemic in January 2021 in Ghent, Belgium, in whirling rain and snow. As with Aurora, Hush has the intensity and guile to fully envelop the listener, allowing them to form their own narrations of the story the band weave throughout.
Slow Crush will be touring the UK in support of Loathe. Dates as follows:
DECEMBER
9 Glasgow, Classic Grand
10 Liverpool, Arts Club
11 Birmingham, Asylum
12 Sheffield, Foundry
14 Bristol, The Fleece
15 Bournemouth, The Old Fire Station
17 Brighton, Patterns
18 London, Lafayette
Slow Crush are:
Isa Holliday
Jelle Harde Ronsmans
Frederick Meeuwis
Jeroen Jullet
For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/slowcrushband
https://www.instagram.com/slowcrushband
https://twitter.com/slowcrushband
Hush Track Listing:
1. Drown
2. Blue
3. Swoon
4. Gloom
5. Swivel
6. Réve
7. Hush
8. Lull
9. Thrill
10. Bent and Broken
Photo Credit: Dustin Rabin
Juno Award-winning rockers Billy Talent have announced their new album Crisis Of Faith, due for release on 21st January 2022 via Spinefarm Records. The band have also joined forces with Rivers Cuomo of Weezer for their new single 'End of Me'.
'End Of Me' is the latest new music from the band, following a string of recent hits that include hit singles 'Reckless Paradise' and 'I Beg to Differ (This Will Get Better)', along with the anthemic prog-inspired 'Forgiveness I + II.'
Check out the lyric video for 'End of Me (featuring Rivers Cuomo)' here: https://youtu.be/5HyE20RC8iY
Of the new single, the band say: "This is a full circle moment for us. We've admired and have been fans of Weezer since the Blue Album until now. Before we had a title, this song was originally called 'Hendrix+Weezer' so it only felt right to ask Rivers to sing on it. The song encompasses the essence of 90's alt-rock which was a hugely impactful and influential time for our band. We’re proud of the song and very happy to have Rivers be a part of it."
Billy Talent's new ten-track LP, Crisis Of Faith, was produced entirely by the band’s guitarist and main songwriter, Juno-nominated producer Ian D’Sa, in the band’s Toronto studio, and was mixed by the legendary Chris Lord-Alge. Those who pre-order Crisis Of Faith will have the opportunity to win a one-of-a-kind Player Series Fender Stratocaster modelled after Ian’s own Strat. Find out more here: https://billytalent.lnk.to/CrisisOfFaith
Crisis Of Faith will be released digitally, on CD and vinyl LP, alongside a special limited-edition deluxe vinyl package. A multi-channel Dolby Atmos mix of the album will also be available digitally. Pre-order/pre-save Crisis Of Faith here: https://billytalent.lnk.to/CrisisOfFaith
Billy Talent are one of Canada’s most successful bands. They have sold nearly one million albums in Canada alone and nearly three million albums internationally. They have won seven Juno Awards and have been nominated 23 times, including three nods for their most recent studio album Afraid of Heights (Group of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, and Ian D’Sa for Producer of the Year). They have also been nominated for 32 MMVA Awards – taking the prize home 10 times. In 2018, the group was honoured with the Legends of Live Special Achievement Award, presented by Canadian Music Week. Most recently, Billy Talent have launched the Billy Talent Charitable Trust to give more back to the organisations that the band supports.
For more information:
https://billytalent.com/
https://twitter.com/billytalentband/
https://www.facebook.com/billytalent/
https://www.instagram.com/billytalentband/
Crisis Of Faith tracklisting:
1. Forgiveness I + II
2. Reckless Paradise
3. I Beg to Differ (This Will Get Better)
4. The Wolf
5. Reactor
6. Judged
7. Hanging Out With All The Wrong People
8. End of Me (featuring Rivers Cuomo)
9. One Less Problem
10. For You
Swedish modern metal four-piece Eyes Wide Open have released new single 'End of Days' from their upcoming album Though Life and Death, out 12th November via Arising Empire.
Watch the video to 'End of Days' here: https://youtu.be/bP01dkvsMJE
Stream here: https://eyeswideopen.lnk.to/endofdays
Pre-order Through Life and Death here: https://eyeswideopen.lnk.to/throughlifeanddeath
The band comment: "Stranded on the black beach between life and death I struggle to find my way back to the light of life."
Through Life and Death carries the torch from the Swedish melodic death metal scene, mixing it with modern sounds and new influences inspired by metalcore. Catchy melodies, heavy drumming, pumping rhythms and versatile vocals are merging into their own unique style of metal. The album will be available as CD, coloured vinyl and special bundles via Impericon & EMP.
Watch the video to previous single 'Eraser' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMyMuvALbSY
With their previous and fourth album The Upside Down (2019), Eyes Wide Open hit like a juggernaut and paved the road to the top tier within the scene.
Eyes Wide Open are:
Erik Engstrand | vocals
Kristofer Strandberg | guitar
Jesper Lindgren | bass
Lucas Freise | drums
Eyes Wide Open online:
https://www.instagram.com/ewo_swe
https://www.facebook.com/Eyes.Wide.Open.Swe
https://www.e-w-o.net
Through Life and Death tracklisting:
1. World on Fire
2. Devastation
3. Fallout
4. Burn 'Em
5. End of Days
6. Through Life and Death
7. Eraser
8. Brother
9. Wildfire
10. Echoes (feat. Richard Sjunnesson, Jonathan Thorpenberg)
11. Where Death Meets Paradise
12. Bridge to the Future
The hauntingly brilliant folk-prog artist Dikajee has revealed a new video for her track 'Gloomy Flowers Blooming', featuring Faun's Fiona Rüggeberg, taken from her unique debut full-length album Forget~Me~Nots, out now.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/GxJ250XzEA4
Pre-order Forget~Me~Nots here: dikajee.com
The artist comments: "'Gloomy Flowers Blooming' is probably the most epic and the most "really progressive" song from the album. It is a trilogy that describes the process of surviving a grief experience. Whether it is the loss of loved ones, painful parting, or disappointment in life's ideals. The three parts "The Sunset", "Rise all in silver", and "Gloomy Flowers Blooming" are like my own musical stages of going through dark times. As a songwriter, I am happy that the song turned out to be both epic and intimate at the same time. The special shine of the song is Fiona Rüggeberg (FAUN, Tvinna); her bagpipe solo brings a breathtaking both Celtic folk (that I adore) and blues flare to the song. I am so happy to have Fiona on that song, she is an amazing musician with limitless talent. 'Gloomy Flowers Blooming' is a hail to everyone who is managing to reach the bottom, push off and rise all in silver, gloomy but stronger!"
Such an esoteric, worldly approach is truly typical of this brilliant artist, and an album recorded throughout Europe, and with a truly international cadre and calibre of musician. Recording and producing in Norway, Portugal, Germany, France, Latvia, Russia, Forget~Me~Nots features guest appearances from Faun’s Fiona Rüggeberg (bagpipes), Klone’s Guillaume Bernard (guitars), Erik Truffaz's Artis Orubs (drums) and Amber Foil’s João Filipe (guitars) among others.
The international, collaborative outlook pays dividends across a record that showcases the best of folk, minimalist electronic, neo-baroque, neo-classical and truly inventive progressive rock. Above all else shines through Dikajee’s voice, a once-in-a-generation talent that recalls the best of Bjork and Kate Bush. Musically, shades of Steven Wilson, Nightwish, and Gentle Giant shine through.
Across Forget~Me~Nots Dikajee’s gloriously imaginative ethos is heard again and again. Track Four, ‘River Rite’, is a self-described “pagan ritual” song, which plays on the dual parables of the energy of floral wreaths, and of the wiseman by the river. The closing track, ‘Something Mystique’ is an exploration of the state of loss, and involved the visiting of more than ten abandoned grand estates of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
An artist who previously toured Germany and Switzerland, opened for Yann Tiersen, Recoil (Depeche Mode’s Alan Wilder), and Nils Petter Molvær; and placed in Prog Magazine’s Top Unsigned Bands, Dikajee will deservedly have a bright and illustrious future.
dikajee.com
instagram.com/dikajee
facebook.com/Dikajeepic
TRACKLISTING:
1: Forest
2: Lily Of The Valley (João Filipe (Amber Foil))
3: Millions Of Flashes
4: River Rite
5: Dead Garden (feat. Guillaume Bernard (Klone))
6: Misery
7: Scriptwriter
8: Glorious Beautiful Magical
9: Gloomy Flowers Blooming (feat. Fiona Rüggeberg (Faun, Tvinna))
10: Something Mystique (feat. Andreas Ulvo)
Photo Credit: Alex Ochoa
Punk rock quintet zebrahead have released a video for their new single 'A Long Way Down'. The video documents their recent visit to the UK, including their performance at Slam Dunk Festival. The band have also announced their new EP III, due for release on 26th November 2021.
Check out the video for 'A Long Way Down' here: https://youtu.be/-tt2JHaoR7I
Stream 'A Long Way Down' here: https://listen.lt/ZebraheadALongWayDown
"We have been blending hip-hop and pop-punk for nearly 25 years and it’s amazing to see how big that genre is now. 'A Long Way Down' is a perfect combination of heart-breaking melody and high energy rap,” says bassist Ben Osmundson.
Vocalist/rapper Ali Tabatabaee adds: “'A Long Way Down' is about being stuck in a toxic relationship because you feel like you don’t deserve better. You settle for what’s in front of you rather than go for what will truly make you happy.”
Vocalist/guitarist Adrian Estella chimes in, “even though the feelings might be there, it's best to walk away and find your true counterpart.”
The rebellious spirit, unyielding work ethic, and all-around good time is alive and well for the Orange County, CA-based punk-inspired rock outfit. Hitting the ground running with their new singer and guitarist Adrien Estrella, zebrahead have just returned from the Slam Dunk Festival and are putting the finishing touches on their forthcoming EP III.
Punk rock mainstays zebrahead are vocalist/rapper Ali Tabatabaee, vocalist/guitarist Adrian Estrella, bassist Ben Osmundson, drummer Ed Udhus, and guitarist Dan Palmer. In July, the band debuted their single 'Lay Me To Rest', their first to feature newly recruited Estrella.
Starting with the release of theYellow EP on indie label Dr. Dream in 1998, the buzz began and zebrahead signed to major label Columbia before releasing their full-length debut, Waste Of My Mind. Their second album Playmate Of The Year hit in mid-2000 to rave reviews, of which the album's infectious title track garnered airplay on some of the planet's biggest alternative stations.
Stupid Fat Americans EP was released as a Japanese exclusive the next year. The band spent the summer of 2006 on the Vans Warped Tour, and Broadcast To The World was released, an album that went gold in Japan in just a month. In 2008 the band released Phoenix, and Panty Raid followed in 2009, followed by Get Nice in 2011, and Call Your Friends in 2013.
Throughout all that life threw at them, zebrahead’s touring raged on and the band continued to bring their explosive live show to festivals like Reading and Leeds, Download, Southside, Rock AM Ring/Park, Summersonic, Punkspring, Fuji Rock, Groezrock, Pukkelpop, SlamDunk, Sonisphere, Hurricane, Greenfield, NovaRock, Area 4 and Highfield, to name a few.
Since their incarnation zebrahead has shared highs and lows, sold over two million albums to date, survived label changes, and earned a Grammy nomination from a collaboration with Motörhead. As they get set to once again bring their distinctive fun-filled sound to the masses with a new member, new music and lots of touring, the future is bright for the band and their worldwide family of fans and friends.
zebrahead are:
Adrian Estrella - vocals
Ali Tabatabaee - rapper
Dan Palmer - guitars
Ben Osmundson - bass
Ed Udhus - drums
zebrahead online:
http://www.zebrahead.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Zebrahead
https://twitter.com/zebrahead
https://www.instagram.com/zebraheadofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/zebraheadofficial
Finnish melodic death metallers Bloodred Hourglass have released new single 'Kings & Queens', the fourth taster of the band's upcoming album Your Highness, out 22nd October via Out Of Line Music.
Watch the murder mystery themed music video to 'Kings & Queens' here: https://youtu.be/P9KBUhyQ74Q
Stream / Purchase 'Kings & Queens' here: https://bloodredhourglass.lnk.to/KingsAndQueens
The video to 'Kings & Queens' dives into the Agatha Christie-like classic detective story while a roaring modern metal song beats as a soundtrack for the treacherous theme.
”We wanted a more story like approach for this one and our friend from Entertainment Company Tuoni Studios accepted to bring his murder mystery concept to life with a music video format. Since we had a suitable track ready to fit the theme, it all came together nicely. The song itself is a bit darker, yet groovy banger with a big chorus, where classic melodeath elements meet more industrial atmosphere”, comments the songwriter and guitarist Eero Silvonen.
Your Highness is available for pre-order in CD and LP formats, as well as a limited deluxe edition boxset, here https://bloodredhourglass.lnk.to/YourHighness and www.brhg.net
Listen to the previous Bloodred Hourglass singles:
'Nightmares are Dreams Too' https://bloodredhourglass.lnk.to/NightmaresAreDreamsToo
'Drag me the rain' - https://bloodredhourglass.lnk.to/DragmetheRain
'Veritas' - https://bloodredhourglass.lnk.to/Veritas
Bloodred Hourglass are:
Jarkko Koukonen - vocals
Jarkko Hyvönen - drums
Jose Moilanen - bass
Lauri Silvonen - guitar
Joni Lahdenkauppi - guitar
Eero Silvonen - guitar
For more information:
http://www.brhg.net/
http://www.facebook.com/bloodredhourglass/
http://www.instagram.com/bloodredhourglass/
https://www.outofline.de/
https://www.facebook.com/outoflinelabel
https://twitter.com/outofline
https://www.instagram.com/outoflinemusic1995/
https://www.youtube.com/user/outofline1995
Blood Command have released their brilliant new single 'The End is Her', the second glimpse of the band's new vocalist, Nikki Brumen (ex-Pagan).
Stream here: https://orcd.co/theendisher
Blood Command mastermind Yngve Andersen comments: “'The End is Her” is for the losers, for the wallflowers and for the people who never quite fit in. It’s a song about feeling so invisible that no matter how loud you scream, no one will hear you. For anyone who burns so brightly but nobody else sees even a flicker of the flame.
I wrote the lyrics at time when I was feeling weak and alone but used this darkness as ammo to become stronger. You never know what is going on in someone’s mind or what they are capable of, so I want this song to remind people to never underestimate the outcasts. That we have the ability to use the doubt of others to ignite something inside of us - to strike a match and light the world on fire.
It felt right to release this track next, as this was the first song I showed Nikki when I first asked her to join the band. I knew she could scream, but I’d never heard her actually sing, so I gave her this song to record and send back to me, just to make sure she was the right fit. I was actually playing a show when she sent the demo back and let’s just say, I partied really hard that night. It was a dream come true.
We’ve shown the heavier side of the new era of Blood Command with A Villain’s Monologue. Now it’s time to shake it up with 'The End is Her' - quintessential Death Pop, this is the anthem for anyone who has ever thought it won’t get better but has found solace in realising they aren’t the only one who is suffering."
The self-described death pop band are a one-of-a-kind proposition. Hardcore meets metal meets pop meets punk, Blood Command have previously been called 'one of the world's best kept secrets' by Rock Sound, achieved one of the Albums of the Year in Kerrang!, and applauded by Metal Hammer, among others.
Blood Command have previously toured with Biffy Clyro, Kvelertak, Rolo Tomassi, and Skindred, following the release of their acclaimed EP Return of the Arsonist, the conceptual successor to 2011's Hand Us The Alphamale EP. The band have also shared the stage with Refused, Tragedy, Comeback Kid, and Gallows, and have played Download Festival, The Great Escape, 2000trees and Roskilde festivals, among others. Now with celebrated UK label Hassle Records and with Nikki at the front, Blood Command's power and prestige only rises higher.
Watch Blood Command live:
Dec 17 Vulkan Arena, Oslo
Kvelertak tour support:
Jan 13 Energimølla Kongsberg, Norway
Jan 14 Union Scene Drammen, Norway
Jan 15 Verket Scene Moss, Norway
Jan 20 Parkbiografen Skien, Norway
Jan 21 Artilleriverkstedet Horten, Norway
Jan 22 KICK Scene Kristiansand, Norway
Jan 27 Sentrum Scene Oslo, Norway
Feb 02 Røkeriet, USF Verftet Bergen, Norway
Feb 03 Terminalen Ålesund, Norway
Feb 04 Samfundet Trondheim, Norway
Feb 05 Samfundet Trondheim, Norway
Feb 08 MeetFactory Prague, Czech Republic
Feb 10 Szene Wien Vienna, Austria
Feb 11 Z7 Konzertfabrik Pratteln, Switzerland
Feb 12 Werk, Backstage Munich, Germany
Feb 13 Kulturzentrum Schlachthof Wiesbaden, Germany
Feb 14 Patronaat Haarlem, Netherlands
Feb 16 TRIX Borgerhout, Belgium
Feb 18 Islington Assembly Hall London, UK
Feb 19 Manchester Academy 2 Manchester, UK
Feb 22 FVTVR Paris, France
Feb 23 LE METRONUM Toulouse, France
Feb 25 Mon Madrid Madrid, Spain
Feb 26 Razzmatazz 2 Barcelona, Spain
Feb 27 Kafe Antzokia Bilbao, Spain
Mar 01 Ninkasi Gerland KAO Lyon, France
Mar 02 Club Vaudeville Lindau, Germany
Mar 03 Matrix Bochum, Germany
Mar 05 VoxHall Aarhus, Denmark
Mar 07 Pustervik Gothenburg, Sweden
Mar 08 Kulturbolaget Malmö, Sweden
Mar 09 Debaser Strand Stockholm, Sweden
Mar 11 Tavastia Klubi Helsinki, Finland
Mar 12 Klubi Tampere, Finland
Mar 13 Lutakko Jyväskylä, Finland
For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/Bloodcommand/
https://bloodcommand.bandcamp.com/
https://www.hasslerecords.com/
