New EP Shaman out now via Seek and Strike

"The sound of a band ready to get back on stage" 8/10 - Metal Hammer

Swedish metallers Orbit Culture have released 'Strangler', the third single from the band’s new EP, Shaman, out now via Seek and Strike.

Watch the video for 'Strangler' here: https://youtu.be/P3-xZgLHhJ0

Purchase Shaman EP here: https://imperi.cn/orbitculture

On the new EP, vocalist and guitarist Niklas Karlsson states: "Shaman has that flow to be executed more in a live setting, which was one of the goals creating it. We want to be a band that's able to run around the stage and engage with the audience, rather than standing in one place and sweating over weird guitar patterns. I think that’s the major difference between Nija to Shaman. We want people to be blown away live and the songs on this EP are somewhat constructed for that. Of course, you’ll get what you expect from us; heavy and fast guitars combined with low-tuned drops followed up by singalong choruses with an exotic twist. I think that describes Shaman's overall vibe."

Watch the video for previous singles here:

'Carvings' : https://youtu.be/GOPAA4H6iH4
'Flight Of The Fireflies' : https://youtu.be/gvE_VLakLgo

In the deep forests of southern Sweden lies the small town of Eksjö where the band Orbit Culture originate. The idea of Orbit Culture came to vocalist / rhythm guitarist Niklas Karlson in 2013 whilst working on bedroom demos; he quickly formed and early version of the band, which included drummer Markus Bladh.

Citing Metallica and Gojira as their main heavy influences, Orbit Culture are band who love to experiment with wide a range of sounds and textures to create something that is fresh but also familiar. Nikas comments: "As much as we love metal, we love other music, too. We love a good hard-hitting song as much as the next guy, but we've always found that blending and mixing genres seems more fun for us at least, rather than deciding on a specific genre to write within the metal scene. It really helps us to be creative and motivated. I'm guessing that is something that we'll always do."

Quickly after forming, Orbit Culture released a self-produced EP and an LP, but it was summer 2016 when two new members joined the band - Richard Hansson on the lead guitar and Fredrik Lennartsson on the bass guitar - and the quartet perfectly honed their distinctive sound.

With the new line-up in place the band set to work on previous album Nija and in 2019 caught the attention of the Seek and Strike label, who signed them immediately.

For fans of Trivium, Metallica, Gojira and Architects, Orbit Culture are a band from a small town with big ambitions

For more information:
https://www.orbitculture.com/
https://www.facebook.com/OrbitCulture/
https://www.instagram.com/orbitculture
twitter.com/orbitculture
https://www.youtube.com/user/OrbitCultureOfficial

Including headliners Dinosaur Pile-Up, Those Damn Crows and more

Primordial Radio, the UK's premier rock & metal station, is very excited to announce the first eight
bands for the Primordial General Mayhem 2022.

Tickets are on sale now via See Tickets.

This includes headliners Dinosaur Pile-Up and Those Damn Crows, along with with Bob Vylan, As December Falls, Millie Manders & The Shutup, Seething Akira, Skarlett Riot and Ward XVI also joining the bill. The General Mayhem is taking place on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd April 2022 at the Epic Centre at Lincolnshire Showground.

Dinosaur Pile-Up are set to deliver a blistering headline set on Saturday. The band is riding high from the release of their fourth album Celebrity Mansions, performing at Download Festival and touring the US with Shinedown.

Those Damn Crows will be headlining on Friday night and are following in the footsteps of some of the worlds most renowned rock bands. Their album Point Of No Return stormed into the UK national chart at #14 on its release in February 2020, with broad praise from both fans and critics.

As well as these incredible headliners, Primordial is delighted to announce several other additions to the line-up including London grime punks Bob Vylan, who recently completed a sold-out headline tour across the UK; rising Nottingham-based rock quartet As December Falls; and Primordial Radio’s No.1 most Up-Voted artist of 2020, Millie Manders & The Shutup. Genre crossover innovators Seething Akira will also join the bill, alongside UK melodic metallers Skarlett Riot and theatrical performers Ward XVI.

"Holy s**t!" says Primordial Radio's music director Pete Bailey. "Six months ago, we didn't even know when shows would be happening again and now we are announcing a ridiculously stacked bill for the Primordial General Mayhem 2022. We always knew that 2021 would be difficult to top but with the bands we're announcing today, and more to come, we're just getting started. See you in April!"

Launched in 2018 as a one-day event with just three bands and then expanding to four bands in 2019 and selling out in 2020/2021 with headliners Skindred, it’s been quite the ride to get to this point. 2022 will see the Primordial General Mayhem expanding to two days, with 20 bands across two stages and no clashes.

Situated inside a state-of-the-art venue at the Lincolnshire Showground inside The Epic Centre, the Primordial General Mayhem offers gig-goers from the rock & metal community a chance to experience the exhilaration of an intimate indoor gig alongside the fun and atmosphere of a festival. With all music taking place indoors but with camping and glamping available, this is the best of both worlds!

Tickets are on sale now via See Tickets.

Primordial Members receive a 10% discount but if you're not a member you can grab a 30-day free
trial (No Credit Card Needed, No Auto Renewal) here - https://bit.ly/3n36YoH

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'An Epoch Of Degradation' streaming now via Demonstealer Records

The Holocene Termination EP available 3rd December

Demonstealer, one of India's premiere death metal musicians, has revealed his new track 'An Epoch Of Degradation'.

The new song is a second glimpse of Demonstealers' upcoming EP, released 3rd December via Demonstealer Records, and features Anton Zhikharev (Gorgasm) and Krzysztof Klingbein (Deathspawn).

Watch the music video to 'An Epoch Of Degradation' here: https://youtu.be/fMMPVcgnvnc

Pre-order: Demonstealer.Bandcamp.com (International) and Redwolf.in/Demonstealer (India)

Sahil Makhija, better known as Demonstealer, has long been one of the pillars of the heavy metal scene in India. From being at the vanguard of a fledgling metal scene to becoming one of its most visible and respected proponents today, Demonstealer is integral to the growth of the Indian metal community.

In 2000, Demonstealer formed Demonic Resurrection, one of India’s best known and biggest metal bands. Over the last two decades the band has become one of the most recognizable faces of Indian metal, nationally and internationally. Also in 2000 he established India’s first recording studio dedicated solely to metal - a home to all of the country's top metal bands.

Five years later he launched Demonstealer Records – India’s first metal record label. The roster included the best in India’s burgeoning metal scene, and licensed internationally renowned acts, including Behemoth and Dimmu Borgir. Demonstealer also founded and ran Resurrection Festival, alongside Demonic Resurrection bassist Husain Bandukwala. For years it was India’s only dedicated extreme metal festival. Needless to say, Demonstealer’s impact on the national scene cannot be overstated.

Aside from the success of Demonic Resurrection (5 studio albums, Metal Hammer Golden God award, multiple tours and festivals across UK and Europe), Demonstealer’s solo career is notable. From his debut album And Chaos Will Reign (2008) to 2021’s The Holocene Termination, Sahil has been blazing a thunderous solo trail.

Occasionally however, even a tireless musician like Demonstealer must call in outside forces. The guest appearances on The Holocene Termination are highly impressive, including Eugene Ryabchenko (Fleshgod Apocalypse), Anton Zhikharev (Gorgasm), Simon Schilling (Marduk), Robin Stone (The Amenta, Norse), and Jeff Hughell (Six Feet Under).

The range of talent on display is undeniable – all contributing to a thrilling near-20 minute ride from a highly significant musician.

Demonstealer is:
Sahil Makhija – vocals, guitar

Guest musicians:
Eugene Ryabchenko (Fleshgod Apocalypse)
Jeff Hughell (Six Feet Under)
Nick Padovani (Equipoise)
Krzysztof Klingbein (Deathspawn)
Anton Zhikharev (Gorgasm)
Simon Schilling (Marduk)
Fabio Bartoletti (Fleshgod Apocalypse)
Robin Stone (The Amenta)
Veronica Bordacchini (Fleshgod Apocalypse)

For more information:
www.youtube.com/demonstealer
www.twitter.com/thedemonstealer
www.demonstealer.bandcamp.com
www.facebook.com/demonstealerofficial
www.instagram.com/demonstealer
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7A6AxHa4xv84XTYZVnVxUd
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/demonstealer/594767634

Tracklisting:

1. The Holocene Termination feat Eugene Ryabchenko (Fleshgod Apocalypse), Jeff Hughell (Six Feet Under) and Nick Padovani (Equipoise)
2. An Epoch Of Degradation feat Krzysztof Klingbein (Deathspawn) & Anton Zhikharev (Gorgasm)
3. From Extinction Begins Evolution feat Simon Schilling (Marduk), Anton Zhikharev (Gorgasm) and Fabio Bartoletti (Fleshgod Apocalypse)
4. What She Creates She Will Destroy feat Robin Stone (The Amenta), Jeff Hughell (Six Feet Under) and Veronica Bordacchini (Fleshgod Apocalypse)

New album Aeons Of Oblivion streaming now via Unique Leader

Distant have released a decimating new music video for 'Oedipism', utilising live footage for the final single from the band's latest album. Aeons Of Oblivion is available now via Unique Leader Records.

Check out the exclusive video premiere on Lambgoat here:
https://lambgoat.com/news/35025/distant-release-oedipism-video/

Order Aeons of Oblivion here: https://orcd.co/aeonsofoblivion

The Dutch slam-deathcore hybrid six-piece comment: "After over 500 days without setting foot on stage due to the global pandemic affecting us all, our band returned to participate in some of the most surreal performances of our career to date including festival performances at FajtFest, Josefstadt by Brutal Assault, Herrie Metal Fest, and more. This video is our way of sharing with the fans who haven't had a chance to see us just yet - we will see you soon!"

New album Aeons Of Oblivion wraps up the story of Tyrannotophia, the realm of the doomed and the sound of the world's damnation. This draws to a conclusion the final pieces of the fable which the band's previous releases Dawn Of Corruption (2020) and Dusk Of Anguish (2021) laid out. Distant's full-length album totals over one hour of tormenting hymns that deal with Tyrannt’s conquest and hunger for revenge. Featuring five new songs with guest spots including Adam Warren of Oceano and Kyle Anderson of Brand of Sacrifice, the result is a cacophony of carnage that unfolds throughout the whole record.

The new album is also accompanied by a stunning limited edition hardback novel: 'The Rise of Tyrannotophia' which has been co-written by the band's vocalist, Alan Grnja and bass player, Elmer Maurits.

The band are also due to hit the road in late January 2022 alongside Lorna Shore and Cabal for a string of UK dates.

23/01 Birmingham, UK @ Flapper
24/01 Manchester, UK @ Rebellion
25/01 Leeds, UK @ Key Club
27/01 Bristol, UK @ Exchange
28/01 Glasgow, UK @ Cathouse
30/01 London, UK @ Boston Music Room

Hailing from Rotterdam, The Netherlands and Bratislava, Slovakia, Distant have produced some of their most ferocious work to date with the announcement of their fourth release for Unique Leader. Featuring cover artwork by Calean Stokkermans (The Acacia Strain, Lorna Shore, Misery Index), Distant perform the dark hymns of the fallen kingdom for listeners to experience the atmospheric despair and the grotesque void to come. Since 2014 the band have bludgeoned their way across Europe, with the release of their first two EPs Slither (2015) and Tsukuyomi (2017). Recently joining forces with Unique Leader to release their debut full-length album Tyrannotophia (June 2019), Dawn of Corruption EP (2020), Dusk Of Anguish (2021) and now Aeons of Oblivion (June 2021).

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Tracklisting
1. Pandemonium
2. Hellmouth
3. Temple Of Taglaroth ft. Mendel bij de Leij of ex-ABORTED
4. Aeons Of Oblivion ft. Adam Warren of OCEANO*
5. Graveborn
6. The Offering
7. Oedipism
8. Dawn Of Corruption ft. Jason Evans of INGESTED
9. Cryogenesis ft. Lochie Keogh of ALPHA WOLF
10. The Void
11. The Eternal Lament
12. Dusk Of Anguish ft. John Robert C. of THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE
13. Ritual I: Cyklus
14. Ritual II: Rakva
15. Ritual III: Vermilion Rivers
16. Ritual IV: Hull Of Crows
17. The Tyrannt’s Covenant ft. Kyle Anderson of BRAND OF SACRIFICE
18. Maledictus

A Vast Field of Silence LP out 12th November

Chicago instrumental progressive quintet Outrun the Sunlight have unveiled another beautiful new single, 'A Way With Honesty', from their forthcoming album A Vast Field of Silence, to be released 12th November.

Stream the single here: https://youtu.be/NI07t-G_kYw

Of the new track guitarist Austin Peters comments: "This song is a bit of a love-letter to shoegaze music. As we were writing this, we kept finding more and more ways to hold back on our usual tricks, deliberately choosing to keep the flow more traditional. Making sonic choices like using an actual Rhodes, keeping the instruments raw, and picking dirtier sounds for the guitars made it feel more organic and nostalgic. We just wanted to see what would happen if you combined grunge and progressive metal."

A Vast Field of Silence pre-orders:

Physical pre-order: https://www.athousandarms.com/collections/outrunthesunlight
Digital pre-order: https://outrunthesunlight.bandcamp.com/album/a-vast-field-of-silence

A Vast Field of Silence is the Chicagoans fourth LP, and four years in the making. The thematic record is a wordless concept album, based around a recurring melody appearing throughout. Most clearly stated in the album opener ‘Awareness’, the beautiful theme is typical of Outrun the Sunlight, an unusually cinematic and compositionally-heavy group in the genre.

Although anchored to the theme, A Vast Field of Silence is a satisfyingly surprising record, one that is a journey of a listen. Going beyond simply instrumental progressive, the band incorporate elements of acoustic ambient, jazz, post-rock, and metal. Bearing comparisons to Cloudkicker, The Contortionist, and Russian Circles, A Vast Field of Silence is Outrun the Sunlight at their best.

The band have a huge depth and range of musical talent at their disposal: Kyle Kunkler (keys) is a professional dance piano accompanist (ballet, modern, and more) and composer, and custom-coded a majority of the synths heard on the album. Luke Angle (drummer) is a professional music instructor, from big-band jazz to math rock via country & western. Phil Kalas (bass) is also a composer, under the name Asleep In The Stars, while guitarists, Cody McCarty and Austin Peters formed the group in 2011, and have known each other since playing together in high school bands from 2008. Austin, aside from Outrun the Sunlight, has also practiced embodiment meditation since 2017, and is the founder of “Simple Being”, which produces recorded meditations with voice and ambient music.

With forming in 2011, the band released both Architecture of the Cosmos EP and debut LP The Return of Inertia in the same year. Signing with Rogue Records America in 2012, the duo re-released The Return of Inertia (Vocalist Version) which included vocalists from around the world, plus two bonus tracks. In 2014, the addition of drummer, Pedro Villegas, and bassist, Connor Grant, brought the band to the stage, and they released their second album Terrapin also on Rogue Records. In August 2015, following the release of Live at Electrical Audio EP, the group toured in the east coast United States with Native Construct (Metal Blade Records) and Wings Denied.

In 2016 Outrun the Sunlight went on to perform on Chicago internet music series, Audiotree, releasing the live album Outrun the Sunlight on Audiotree Live. They then released Red Bird independently in 2017, their third LP, the first instance that the group performed together on an album. A band not content to rest, they then released a live in-studio record, Emerge, in January 2021.

With the Covid-19 interruption and introduction of a new drummer, Outrun the Sunlight’s newest LP has eventually been four years in the making, from first conception ‘til release – but well worth the long wait.

Outrun the Sunlight are:

Austin Peters - Guitar
Cody McCarty - Guitar
Phil Kalas - Bass
Kyle Kunkler - Synth + Keys
Luke Angle - Drums

Track listing:

1. Awareness
2. Emerald Joy
3. A Way With Honesty
4. Old Wound
5. Dreamless Chaos
6. Luminous Stillness
7. Brindle
8. Zero Dimension
9. Molten Light
10. A Vast Field of Silence

Debut album Disposable Youth out 12th November 2021 via Blood Blast Distribution

“absolute archetype of savagery” – Alex Baker, Kerrang! Radio Fresh Blood

Irish metallic hardcore quartet BAILER have released a video for their new single 'There Is A Love That Remains'. The hard-hitting track is the fourth taste of their long-awaited debut album Disposable Youth, due for release on 12th November 2021 via Blood Blast Distribution.

Check out the video for 'There Is A Love That Remains' here: https://youtu.be/bDo_5v2_fqQ

Vocalist Alex O’Leary explains the meaning behind their new single:

"'There Is A Love That Remains' covers a lot of stuff at the same time for me personally, but the ultimate message/lesson is make the most of the time you get with the ones you love. You never know when it might be the last time."

BAILER have also launched the vinyl pre-order for Disposable Youth. Pre-order the album and stream 'There Is A Love That Remains' here: https://bfan.link/blr

Following on from 2018's self-titled EP (Distroy Records), 2017’s PTSD and 2016’s Shaped By The Landscape, BAILER’s ambitious collection of tracks is about to expand and truly propel their notoriety outside of their native Ireland.

Recorded, mixed, mastered and produced by Lewis Johns at The Ranch Production House in Southampton, Disposable Youth dives into a grim view of the world from a place of manic depression and nihilism. 100% of the material was written in a room together: no writing on computers or demos being shared around virtually. For Disposable Youth, BAILER consciously decided to write every single song in a jam room together, fleshing it all out and creating what felt right in real life. There's nothing wrong or right about any form of creativity, but the results speak for themselves.

Having impressively garnered attention from Metal Hammer, Kerrang!, Metal Injection and Heavy Blog Is Heavy so early into their career, BAILER have proven to be Ireland's most exhilarating heavy band. With an impressive live résumé to match, playing shows alongside Norma Jean, Sick Of It All, The Black Dahlia Murder, Conjurer, Employed To Serve, Palm Reader, Malevolence, God Mother, Coilguns and more, the quartet are setting their sights on becoming one of hardcore's most exciting prospects.

In the years leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic, BAILER began to mark their territory further afield, having successfully toured Russia and the UK extensively in support of their EPs. Now, with their debut album on the horizon and after kicking off proceedings with Bloodstock Festival last month, BAILER are eager to get back on international stages.

BAILER online:
https://www.facebook.com/bailerofficial/
https://twitter.com/BAILEROfficial/
https://www.instagram.com/bailerofficial/

Disposable Youth tracklisting:

1. Blackout
2. Bastard Son
3. Out Of Frame
4. Cruel Master
5. Strung Out
6. Scourge
7. Gateway Drug
8. No Apologies
9. There Is Love That Remains
10. Fester

'Lost' is streaming now via Out Of Line Music

Emotional hardcore/rock quartet Being As An Ocean have released a beautifully shot video for their new single 'Lost', out now via Out of Line Music.

Check out the video for 'Lost' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv0-rPJ1Itw

Frontman Joel Quartuccio comments: "'Lost' is a calling out to our loved ones. A cry that they remember the best parts of us even when all we feel we’ve been able to show is our darkness. It is about the honesty in our moments of brokenness; a plea to our closest to not give up on us when all they can recognise is the shadow of who we once were. At the end of the day, no one ever wants their hearts to go missing. None of us ever mean to be lost."

Stream/purchase 'Lost' here: https://beingasanocean.lnk.to/lost

The brand new track delves back into the raw sounds of their previous one with despairing atmospheres and building tensions galore. The result is another vision of Being As An Ocean’s future.

Being As An Ocean's brand new single 'Lost' is the second video/single from the California post-hardcore crew via Out Of Line Music following the single 'Catch The Wind'. 'Lost' has already caught a lot of attention since the October 24th episode of BBC Radio 1‘s Rock Show with Daniel P Carter, which is available to listen back to here.

Being As An Ocean also just announced a bold new chapter for the band, as they’re parting ways with Tyler (guitars) and Ralph (bass). The bands statement below reads:

“Being As An Ocean has always held one thing constant in our time as a band, change. We have always pushed ourselves out of our comfort zones, never afraid to try new things. It is part of what has made us who we are as a band and as people.

That being said, another time of change and growth has come for us. It is with a solemn heart that we inform you all that Tyler and Ralph have chosen to part ways with the band. It has been a beautiful 10 years of music, touring, and doing life together that we will always remember fondly and cherish deeply. We wish them the best in all of their future endeavours. 

Being As An Ocean will carry on. We are as determined, focused, and energised as ever to continue showcasing our passions, lives, and art with any and all who would choose to engage with our band. We have an exciting year of anniversaries, touring, and new music for all of you planned in 2022 and are elated to be able to share it all with you very soon. Stay tuned. 

With the utmost respect and love,

Joel Quartuccio"

Being As An Ocean has an immersive experience with every performance, wrenching catharsis from their post-hardcore punch and ambient excursions. It’s an approach that commands a crowd from the massive festival stages to co-headlining tours and headlining Europe’s Impericon Never Say Die! tour. With a steadily building catalogue of moody anthems and textured epics that have earned them millions of global streams. The next chapter has started and much more news to be announced soon.

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

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Photo Credit: Oscar Dziedziela

New album Heaven In Hiding out on 26th November via Arising Empire

Swedish metalcore outfit Imminence are releasing their astonishing season finale, a nine-minute short film featuring their new single 'Chasing Shadows'. The track, which premieres today at 5pm BST, is another taste of the band's upcoming fourth album Heaven In Hiding, due for release on 26th November 2021 via Arising Empire.

The outstanding cinematic project challenges the entire concept of modern day music video performance.

Watch the short film here: https://youtu.be/6RXAZ9cQLEE

Head to the Facebook event for more details: https://fb.me/e/17BOb7ORZ

Vocalist/violinist Eddie Berg comments:

"We proudly present: 'Chasing Shadows', a short film by Imminence & TRE Film.

"This Friday at 6pm (18.00) CEST (5pm BST), we invite you to the premiere of a music video concept, never seen by us before. 'Chasing Shadows' is a nine-minute short film, written and developed by Imminence and Pavel Trebukhin from TRE Film. This will be the very last music video of the Heaven In Hiding album cycle, the most ambitious and creative visual craft we have ever released and the grand ending of the story built up by the previous singles.

”We really wanted to challenge the concept of music videos and how they are done today. We just felt that this ending, this song and this album deserves so much more, to wrap up everything we wanted to say with this story.”

Fronted by vocalist and violinist Eddie Berg, guitarists Harald Barrett and Alex Arnoldsson, drummer Peter Hanström and bass player Christian Höijer, Heaven In Hiding also includes the band's previous singles, 'Ghost', 'Heaven In Hiding' and 'Temptation', their highest performing tracks to date.

Pre-order Heaven In Hiding here: https://imminence.lnk.to/heaveninhiding

Heaven In Hiding is an outstanding collection of songs written with an unhindered manifestation of emotional outburst and sincerity. With an organic approach and honest creativeness, the group delivers an album where each song stands out in character and story telling, whilst still connected in a larger concept. The new record undoubtedly displays a musical and visual persona that instantly challenges the idea of how a modern metal act is perceived today, and acknowledges Imminence as ready to take the place as one of the genre's frontline artists.

Heaven In Hiding was recorded, mixed, and mastered in Sweden by award-winning producer Henrik Udd, who has worked on some of the most critically acclaimed albums with acts such as Architects, Bring Me The Horizon, At The Gates, and many more.

After the remarkably successful announcement of the band’s exclusive acoustic tour 'Live In Concert Halls', Imminence were granted a placing in Eventim’s Official Charts as one of the fastest selling tours in Germany. The quintet recently announced their biggest European headline tour to date, taking place in 19 cities during February/March 2022.

Imminence: Live in concert - Europe 2022
15.02.22 DE - Leipzig, Täubchenthal
16.02.22 DE - Hamburg, Gruenspan
17.02.22 DE - Schweinfurt, Stattbahnhof
19.02.22 PL - Krakow, Kwadrat
20.02.22 CZ - Prague, MeetFactory
22.02.22 HU - Budapest, Barba Negra
24.02.22 DE - Munich, Backstage
25.02.22 DE - Stuttgart, Im Wizemann
26.02.22 IT - Milan, Legend Club
27.02.22 CH - Zurich, Exil
01.03.22 BE - Antwerp, Kavka
02.03.22 DE - Cologne, Kantine
03.03.22 UK - London, The Garage
04.03.22 FR - Paris, La Boule Noire
05.03.22 NL - Utrecht, De Helling
07.03.22 DE - Frankfurt, Batschkapp
08.03.22 DE - Berlin, Festsaal Kreuzberg
09.03.22 DE - Muenster, Sputnikhalle
10.03.22 DE - Hanover, Musikzentrum

Tickets are on sale here: https://www.contrapromotion.com/en/artists/imminence/

Imminence were formed in the southernmost part of Sweden and have become one of the country's most promising acts, with their diverse sound embracing everything from metalcore to acoustic. Founded by Berg and Barrett when they were teenagers, the band grew organically with a constantly expanding global fanbase, as well as touring actively through Europe following the release of their 2015 breakthrough single ‘The Sickness'.

Since the release of their 2019 album Turn The Light On, the five-piece have strongly established themselves in Europe as one of the most exciting up-and-coming bands in the metalcore scene. From a successful run of sold-out album release shows, a 100% increase in ticket sales, and venue capacities doubling during their last European tour, Imminence have reached new heights and show no signs of stopping.

Following the releases of recent singles 'Temptation', 'Heaven In Hiding' and 'Ghost',
Imminence have not only raised the bar of what’s expected from a rising band
in terms of production value and cinematic vision, but also gained recognition as some of the
most successful metalcore releases in 2021. Together with director Pavel Trebukhin from TRE
Films, the band have worked relentlessly on developing their unique visual universe with an
incomparable richness in details and grandiosity, in order to do justice to the songs
presented on their new 13-track album.

Imminence are:
Eddie Berg | Vocals/Violin
Harald Barrett | Guitar
Alex Arnoldsson | Guitar
Christian Höijer | Bass
Peter Hanström | Drums

For more information:
www.imminenceswe.com
www.facebook.com/imminenceswe
www.instagram.com/imminenceswe
www.twitter.com/imminenceswe

Another glimpse of band's long-awaited fifth studio album, coming 2022

'Thanks to Kafka' streaming now, video coming soon

One of South America's leading prog groups, the Chilean Aisles, have released their new single 'Thanks to Kafka', out now via the band's own Presagio Records. The song is another glimpse of the band's new studio album, due in 2022.

Stream 'Thanks to Kafka' here: https://show.co/9uNondX

'Thanks to Kafka' was influenced by the darker side of Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson, with the melancholy of Radiohead. It is also the first single where guitarist Germán Vergara takes the lead, with a nod to Lou Reed, and marks a stylistic shift in relation to the three previously released singles, 'Fast', 'Disobedience' and 'Megalomania'. "'Thanks to Kafka' is totally introspective. It is based on the idea of people who did not find answers to their existential problems or who lost the battle of life,” says the musician. The writer Franz Kafka was the perfect reference to define this internal struggle, because "he speaks from defeat and approaches it from those dark places," says Germán.

The track was recorded at Estudio del Sur, produced by Angelo Marini and Germán Vergara, and mastered by American engineer Randy Merrill (Muse, Paul McCartney, Beck, Liam Gallagher).

The cover was created by designer Jean Pierre Cabañas from Médu1a (winner of the Pulsar Award for Best Art of the Year in 2017) and the video was directed by Loretta Castelletto (Princess Alba, Soulfia, Polima Westcoast). “Both on the cover and in the video we want to pay tribute to Kafka", Germán points out. "In the image, there is that skull with a hole like a person who committed suicide by shooting themselves and the cockroach symbolizing depression; and in the video we want to represent the absurdity and the lack of answers."

The group, formed by Germán Vergara, Israel Gil, Rodrigo Sepúlveda (guitar), Juan Pablo Gaete (keyboard), Felipe Candia (drums) and Daniel Concha (bass), are working on their fifth studio album. The new album moves away from the sonic experiences and concept of the band's previous album Hawaii, to open up a more direct and powerful sound. “We have done a very exhaustive job: we put pressure on ourselves to change our paradigm,” says the producer and guitarist.

A shining example of prog rock's universal reach, the Chilean band, formed more than 15 years ago, have a long and illustrious history. Previously nominated in the Italian Prog Awards, Aisles are the only South American group to be invited to France's Crescendo Festival de Rock Progressif. The band released their fourth studio album Hawaii in 2016, a monumental, immersive, beautiful double-disc journey, reminiscent of Camel, Yes, Rush, Genesis, Marillion and more.

Aisles can lay claim to being South America's most important progressive band of the past two decades. Hawaii was declared a masterpiece and received attention from Prog, NeoProg, iO Pages and many more. An exciting new era awaits.

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