Finnish quintet I Am Your God release seething new single 'Dead Standing Tree'

'Dead Standing Tree' streaming now

Finnish metalcore five-piece I Am Your God have released new single and lyric video 'Dead Standing Tree', streaming now via Out Of Line Music.

Watch the lyric video for 'Dead Standing Tree' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yrvyocbiRA
Stream the single for 'Dead Standing Tree' here: https://iamyourgod.lnk.to/DeadStandingTree

On the new single, vocalist Julius Vetämäjärvi states: "'Dead Standing Tree’ is a tenacious beast of a song, which is full of symptoms and consequences of living on the edge and making poor choices in life. The song tells a story about driving it all to the absolute maximum limit, but still being ready as ever to take it all one step further just to see what rock bottom feels like, because what else could one do?

"The first step to this song was the groovy and spiteful riffs and rhythms, but it ended up being surprisingly versatile with the beautiful melodies of the chorus and ominous synths and small details in the breakdown parts. It’s an amazing track to play live!”

This is the second single from I Am Your God’s upcoming sophomore album, expected to be released in late 2022.

I Am Your God hail from Finland's northernmost province and combine melodies and heavy riffs in the same way the Nordic countries are most famous for, transferring the melodic death metal of the 2000s into the present. It is the energy as well as the pure ability of this band that makes them stand out from the mass of newcomers and gives hope for a great future.

Since 2018, I Am Your God have been constantly working on their music and their career, shaping their anger and emotions into first-class, catchy, yet heavy songs that radiate nothing short of power. Names like Children Of Bodom and In Flames might come to mind, as there is such tremendous force in their music. Debut album The Resurrection was released worldwide via Out Of Line Music in 2020, and I Am Your God are ready for the next level.

Listen to previous singles here:
'My Venom' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn06vxS67hQ
'In Those Times' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_CbrfnzWqo
'Believe Again' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peG_yjonnuY

Listen and stream debut album The Resurrection here - https://iamyourgod.lnk.to/TheResurrection

I Am Your God are:
Julius Vetämäjärvi - vocals
Matti Hietala - guitars
Joonas Erkkonen - guitars
Joonas Roivainen - bass
Atte Autio - drums

I Am Your God online:
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Karybdis stream universe-imploding new video for single 'Kronos'

'Kronos' streaming now

Order & Chaos EP due 3rd December 2021

London-based melodeath band, Karybdis, have released a universe-imploding music video for their brand new single 'Kronos', streaming now. The single is taken from their upcoming EP Order & Chaos, due for release 3rd December.

Check out the video for 'Kronos' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJjmKx5asW8

On the new single, Karybdis state:

"Our second single 'Kronos' fuses elements of our classic melodic death metal sound with bold, classical orchestration. Inspired by the Greek god of time, haunting string sections interweave with crushing riffs to create a song as heavy as it is beautiful. We couldn’t be happier with how this one came together and we can’t wait for you all to hear it."

With three critically acclaimed albums and over a decade of activity, Karybdis are one of London’s most enduring underground acts. Supporting the likes of The Black Dahlia Murder, Jinjer, Evile and Monuments, as well as festival appearances at Bloodstock and UK Tech Fest, the quartet have consistently demonstrated a passion for melodic death metal, paired with an aggressive live show.

Following the departure of lead guitarist Matthew Lowry, Karybdis recruited long-time collaborator and Norfolk noise-terrorist Dave Klussmann (Deities, Nervewrecker) and set about work on an ambitious new project.

Conceived as a concept EP based around Gustav Holst’s The Planets suite, Order & Chaos explores classical themes and melodies reimagined through a modern lens. Drummer/composer Mitch McGugan explains:

"We have always been fascinated by learning more about the cosmos. After watching The Planets in Concert with Brian Cox, a programme that interspersed the famous collection of pieces by Gustav Holst with Brian Cox explaining how our understanding of the planets has changed in the last 100 years, it made me want to experiment with some of the motifs and see if they would work in a completely different genre of music. Karybdis have always used strings as part of our sound, but we really wanted to push the boat out and utilise not only a multitude of strings, but a choir and a brass section as well."

As guitar riffs began to blend with orchestral arrangements, it became clear that vocalist Rich O’Donnell would have to stretch himself to keep up:

"I’ve really tried to push myself on this EP and tried to explore some of the melodic undertones of my voice. While I’m still striving to be as heavy as possible, there’s certain moments that required me to scale things back and think about how I can work with the choir and string parts to create something truly unique."

As the EP began to take shape it had become evident that the best choice to helm production was new guitarist Dave Klussmann, who has previously worked with the likes of Oceano, Enterprise Earth, Chiasmata and Fraktions.

Dave states: "When they approached me to join the band, I was equally excited by the prospect of producing as I was by writing and performing. This was a somewhat daunting task, due to the lineage of excellent guitarists and producers who have worked with the band in the past, but I feel I have achieved my goal of crafting a sound that encompasses the established vibes of previous material, while adding new twists and progressing the sound of the band to new heights."

Karybdis are:
Rich O'Donnell | Vocals
Jay Gladwin | Bass
Mitch McGugan | Drums
Dave Klussmann | Guitars

For more information:
https://www.karybdis.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Karybdis.band
https://www.instagram.com/karybdis/
https://twitter.com/karybdisband

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Introducing new artist Kubrick: 'Painfall' single streaming now

For fans of Bring Me The Horizon, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish

New alternative artist Kubrick is proud to present his single 'Painfall', streaming everywhere now.

Watch the hypnotic video for 'Painfall' here: https://youtu.be/nENufaEap58

Stream here: https://linktr.ee/kubrickmusic

Of the track, Kubrick says: “I have fallen into pain and loss throughout my life… This song is an account of that experience".

Kubrick has been performing and composing his music in various guises for over a decade. A child of two opera singers, and grandson of the globally-famous film director that bears his name, Kubrick was constantly surrounded by creative influences.

Kubrick's favourite artists and composers are those who created music depicting their experiences of pain and loss, as well as horror and sci-fi soundtracks. Kubrick himself is no stranger to tragedy, losing his mother at a young age and subsequently his close friend and fellow bandmember in Shields.

“Whilst the trauma of these losses is something I wish I could erase,” states Kubrick, "the perspective I gained from those experiences helped me leaps and bounds in my ability to empathise with others. As well as lay a foundation for the type of music I now enjoy to create”.

Kubrick strives to release the most authentic and unforgivingly personal songs which his audience can also interpret in a multitude of ways. Driving his sound is his unique cocktail of growling guitars and cinematic synthesizers which blend seamlessly with his multi-varied vocal styles. Elements of artists as varied as Bring Me The Horizon, Billie Eilish, The Weeknd, and Linkin Park all can be heard from this truly talented new force.

As Kubrick emphasises, “I don’t think I will ever just stick to one “sound” or “genre” as my taste is continually evolving. My songwriting will never be dictated by what people want to hear, or what’s trending at any particular point. The plan is just to be unforgivably myself."

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

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Irish alt.stoner trio The Last Vinci reveal new single 'Glitter Slaughterhouse'

Irish alt.stoner trio The Last Vinci have revealed their new single 'Glitter Slaughterhouse'.

Watch: https://youtu.be/iTS92CI2VCQ
Stream: https://linktr.ee/thelastvinci

The Last Vinci, from Cork, Ireland, are led by Alex Vinci. Despite the pandemic impacting all music-makers across the globe, The Last Vinci have been working nonstop since the beginning of 2020.

'Glitter Slaughterhouse' is the second glimpse of the band's new material, having entered the studio in April 2021 with Liverpool producer Tom Peters (Alpha Male Tea Party, Bicurious, God Alone). The track captures the paradoxes and paralysing fears of modern life. Being chained to your certainties, being safe but unhappy - this is living in a glitter slaughterhouse.

The Last Vinci and Alex Vinci are well-known for their punishing low frequencies through a three amps set-up and their “give-all-you-have” energetic attitude, larger-then-life stage presence.

Their debut self-titled album was released in 2014, and swiftly followed by The Last Vinci - Live from the Studio, a full live performance recorded at Station Studios, Dublin. The albums were supported by an extensive tour around Ireland, Italy, the UK, Switzerland, and Eastern Europe.

The Last Vinci then released their 2019 EP The World, Enda Kenny, the Devil, the Vegans and all the Millennials shit on Narrow Door Records, again successfully touring across Europe. Aiming to immediately return to the studio, the band's plans were interrupted by the pandemic. Not content to rest, The Last Vinci ended up building The Narrow Studio, a space that became key to working on their new material throughout Covid-19.

Stay tuned for more information.

For more:

thelastvinci.com
facebook.com/thelastvinci
instagram.com/thelastvinci
twitter.com/thelastvinci
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Introducing New Habits: release new single 'Lost In The Grey'

Streaming now

New Habits are a band formed with a singular purpose and ethos - to inspire listeners to develop new habits of their own, to pursue the betterment of their own lives and relationships.

The post-hardcore group now reveal their stunning new anthem, 'Lost In The Grey'.

Stream 'Lost In The Grey' and watch the video here: http://linktr.ee/newhabitsband

Elements of Bring Me The Horizon, Currents, Spiritbox and Underoath, New Habits are already being marked as a new band to watch through the quality of their songwriting and the immediacy of their approach.

Starting in 2020, everything New Habits have created focuses on this attitude - taking negative viewpoints and turning them positive; moving from problem-oriented lyrics to solution-oriented lyrics.

New Habits are fully DIY, managed and self-produced at will, featuring members of Chelsea Grin and I Am Haunted. Their collective life experiences make New Habits an important, real, new voice - experiences that echo throughout the band's music.

New single 'Lost In The Grey' is centred on how society is flailing and divided - how we are all doomed to repeat the cycle if we don't learn from our past, and how we are destined to become the villains if we stoop to villains' levels. Integrating their solution-oriented approach to the overarching message of the song, New Habits advises listeners to take back what's theirs, to learn from the past, and to remember that they never have to be anything but their authentic selves.

Members of New Habits have variously dealt with depressive episodes, existential crisis, drug dependence, anxiety, family bereavement and relapse - all events that could easily lead to nihilism and cynicism. Instead, the band focuses on overturning and overcoming these moments - an attitude that will surely resonate with fans.

New Habits are:

Vocals: Aaron Daniel
Guitar: Patrick Dougherty
Guitar: Tyler Larrabee
Bass & Vocals: Zach Arns
Drums: Andrew Carlston

For more:

YouTube
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter

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Alternative pop-rock band True North release video for new single 'Fix'

'Fix' streaming now via Out Of Line Music

Los Angeles alternative pop-rock band True North have released a lyric video for their new single 'Fix', out now via via Out Of Line Music. 'Fix' follows the band's successful singles 'Save Me' and 'Your Confession', which featured a guest appearance from Sleeping With Sirens' Kellin Quinn.

Check out the video for 'Fix' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24xjeXgN_zA

Stream/purchase 'Fix' here: https://truenorth.lnk.to/Fix

True North's vocalist, Tim Beken, comments on the single:

"This song is about lusting after someone and realising that, no matter what you try and do, for better or worse, you can't get this person out of your head."

Drummer Michael Cisterna comments about the songwriting itself:

"'Fix' is a special song for us. It's one of those songs that came together very quickly and naturally with all of us in rehearsal one day – it practically wrote itself. Everything from the guitar riff to the vocal melody to the drum groove is unbelievably catchy and hard to forget, in my opinion. It's definitely one of the most upbeat songs we've written in a long time, and it's super fun to play live. It's quickly become a band favourite, and we're really excited for everyone to hear it!"

"We're overwhelmed by the reception to our previous two singles, 'Your Confession' and 'Save Me.' The amount of love and support we've received from these songs has been incredible, and we honestly believe that these next few singles we're releasing (including 'Fix') are some of the best we've ever written, so we're beyond stoked to share those as well. We've got a lot of things coming in the new year that we think the fans will absolutely love, and we're excited to continue to grow as a band. That means more music, more videos, more shows, more everything that we can't wait to share with you all in the months to come!"

True North bridge the gap between rock, pop and electronic, combining their array of influences to create their unique and captivating sound. The band are building a solid fanbase through their honest approach to songwriting, resonating with music fans across the globe.

The band's previous single 'Your Confession' feat. Kellin Quinn was championed on Spotify's Rock Hard, New Noise and The Scene playlists, garnering almost 200,000 streams.

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

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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Heavy hard rockers Daxx & Roxane return with new single

New single 'Argent Trop Cher' premiering now on Planet Rock

"Fun and entertaining as well as incredibly polished and accomplished.” - 4.5/5 MMH Radio
"Loud, proud and with the killer choruses to carry a crowd." - Rush On Rock
"Hard rocking, high powered, energy fuelled live sets." - My Global Mind
"Sheer balls out, foot to the floor hedonism." - Rock Media UK

London-based heavy hard rockers Daxx & Roxane have returned to the fold with a new single, a cover of legendary French rockers Téléphone's 'Argent Trop Cher', the first ever to be translated into English.

Watch the music video to 'Argent Trop Cher', premiered by Planet Rock, here: https://planetradio.co.uk/planet-rock/news/rock-news/daxx-and-roxane-argent-trop-cher/

Also embarking on a joint headline tour across the UK next week with fellow Swiss natives Dirty Sound Magnet, Daxx & Roxane will be bringing their highly energised and explosively captivating performance to stages across the country.


Dec 2 - The Victoria, London, UK
Dec 3 - The Cobblestones, Bridgewater, UK
Dec 4 - The Anvil, Bournemouth, UK
Dec 5 - The Asylum, Birmingham, UK
Dec 6 - Star & Garter, Manchester, UK
Dec 7 - Head of Steam, Newcastle, UK
Dec 9 - Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, UK
Dec 10 - The Hug and Pint, Glasgow, UK
Dec 11 - Live Rooms, Chester, UK
Dec 12 - Billy Bootleggers, Nottingham, UK
Dec 13 - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, UK
Dec 14 - The Crofters Rights, Bristol, UK
Dec 15 - The Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes, UK

The quartet started off as a thrash metal band and eventually found their sound in the New Wave of Classic Rock scene with their debut EP 4X4 (2016), first full-length album Ticket to Rock (2017), and the swaggering self-titled follow-up in 2020. Garnering support and attention from Planet Rock, Emerging Rock Bands and more, the band have also shared their explosive live performances on stages at Bloodstock Festival, Hard Rock Hell, Montreux Jazz Festival, Rockin' the Bowl, and have supported the likes of HIM, Biters, and Bad Touch.

Daxx & Roxane are:
Cedric Pfister | Vocals & Bass
Cal Wymann | Lead Guitar
Simon Golaz | Rhythm Guitar & Harmonica
Luca Senaldi | Drums

Daxx & Roxane online:
Website || Facebook || Twitter || Instagram || YouTube || Spotify

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Greek prog-psych quartet Naxatras release new single, 'Journey to Narahmon'; pre-orders for new album IV live now

Photo Credit: Konstantinos Stathis

IV LP released 25th February 2022

Stream first single, 'Journey to Narahmon', now

Forerunners of psych rock, the Greek quartet Naxatras, are proud to unveil their stunning new single 'Journey to Narahmon'.

Stream here: https://orcd.co/naxatras_journeytonarahmon

Watch the visualiser here: https://youtu.be/5I3fI_Ezk5I

'Journey to Narahmon' is taken from the band's highly-anticipated new record IV, released 25th February 2022.

Pre-order IV here: https://orcd.co/naxatras_iv

IV is the band at their creative peak, with all their experience put to use, and you can hear the first glimpse of the record with the exquisite new single 'Journey to Narahmon'. An expansive, mesmerising six-minute journey, with nods to Pink Floyd, Elder, Steven Wilson, the new track's wordless vocalisations, by guest vocalist Eva Seitanidou, demonstrate the power of Naxatras at its fullest.

It’s been almost a decade now since Naxatras first set out from the Greek north to carve out the path fate had set for them.

Since 2012, the group have been honing the rough edges of psychedelic rock, combining heavy riffs, heady soundscapes, astral melodies and a deep appreciation for groove.

Naxatras now return. The band have today revealed the tracklisting and awe-inspiring cover art, created by Chris RW, which you can view below.

IV is - fittingly - the first new music to showcase Naxatras as a quartet. It is a significant departure for the group, already celebrated across Europe for their jamming-based approach to psychedelia. The focus with IV is now more directly on songwriting, musicianship and composition - drawing magic from early 70s prog rock and master songwriters of esoterica.

The new album has gaps that only a keyboard can fill, so Naxatras welcome a new member to the clan: Pantelis Kargas. The whole operation of the band has changed - the previously trademark analogue sound has shifted to a more surgically precise approach, the orchestration multileveled and powerful.

Naxatras' musical imprint began in 2015, with their first album I. Recorded in a single day, the record was a best-selling underground sensation and welcomed with critical acclaim.

Shortly after the band went on their first tour, with live shows in Greece and five neighbouring Balkan countries. The second album - II - followed in 2016, with the same attitude in live performance, live recording, and fully analogue mentality.

However the road proved to be the band's calling - summer 2016 led to Naxatras' first full European tour, sowing the seeds of high anticipation.

An established act with the release of III, 40 more European dates followed, with a firm fanbase in every city on the continent. The album release show in Athens was to more than 1,000 devotees, a sold-out spectacle, and the subsequent tours included performances at Desertfest, Rock Im Waid, Duna Jam, Ozora and a series of appearances in Australia.

Naxatras will tour Europe in April 2022. Dates are as follows:

31.03. - Sofia (BG), "Mixtape 5"
01.04. - Novi Sad (RS), SKCNS Fabrika
02.04. - Budapest (HU), Akvárium Klub Official
03.04. - Zagreb (HR), Klub Močvara
05.04. - Vienna (AT), ((szene)) Wien
06.04. - Linz (AT), Stwst Stadtwerkstatt
08.04. - Munich (DE), Feierwerk
09.04. - Jena (DE), KuBa
13.04. - Stockholm (SE), Hus 7
15.04. - Copenhagen (DK), VEGA
17.04. - Hamburg (DE), Knust Hamburg
18.04. - Dresden (DE), Chemiefabrik Dresden (Chemo)
20.04. - Berlin (DE), Bi Nuu
21.04. - Dortmund (DE), JunkYard
23.04. - Rotterdam (NL), Podium Grounds
24.04. - Paris (FR), La Maroquinerie
26.04. - Marseille (FR), Le Molotov
27.04. - San Sebastian (ES), Dabadaba
28.04. - Madrid (ES), SALA CARACOL MADRID
29.04. - Barcelona (ES), Sala Upload Barcelona
30.04. - Porto (PT), Hard Club

Naxatras are:

John Delias - Guitar, Vocals
John Vagenas - Bass, Vocals
Kostas Charizanis - Drums and Percussion
Pantelis Kargas - Keyboards and Synthesizers

For more:

http://www.naxatras.gr
http://www.facebook.com/naxatras
http://www.instagram.com/naxatras
http://naxatras.bandcamp.com
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6HN1s0JzLowapZ7nhOAJ71?si=w5UAkxrZQDujUwmi7tl8aA
https://www.youtube.com/naxatrasofficial

TRACKLISTING:

1: Reflection (Birth)

2: Omega Madness

3: Journey To Narahmon

4: The Answer

5: Ride With Time

6: Radiant Stars

7: Horizon

8: The Battle of Crystal Fields

9: Reflection (Death & Rebirth)

10: Shape of the Evening

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Led By Lanterns announce debut album & release video for new single 'Good Enough' feat. Mercedes Arn-Horn

Debut album Paralysis due for release 28th January 2022

UK rock band Led By Lanterns have announced their debut album Paralysis, due for self-release on 28th January 2022. In light of the announcement, the band have also released a video for their new single 'Good Enough', which features Softcult's Mercedes Arn-Horn.

Check out the video for 'Good Enough' here: https://youtu.be/7ieWyzScabk

Stream/purchase 'Good Enough' here: http://www.ledbylanterns.com

The band's new 10-track release is full to the brim with bouncy hooks, heavy riffs and soaring vocals, reminiscent of You Me At Six, Don Broco and Normandie, all whilst retaining the band’s own shine. Paralysis also welcomes some familiar faces, featuring collaborations with Softcult’s Mercedes Arn-Horn (‘Good Enough’), Trash Boat’s Tobi Duncan (‘Alive’) and WAVED (‘Six Feet Down’).

Lyrically, Paralysis explores mental health and its many forms. The album is inspired by the situations that leave you feeling powerless, being trapped in your own body and mind, unable to reach out to those around you. Overthinking (‘Satellite’), managing self-expectations (‘6FD’) and accepting that relationships may grow apart (‘Disconnected’) are just some of the many relatable topics on Paralysis, that will connect with music fans across the globe.

A band who pride themselves on community, Led By Lanterns have created The Lanterns Alliance via Patreon, an online space where they can connect directly with their fans. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/ledbylanterns

As well as their Patreon, the band host weekly Twitch shows and have created a support network through Discord, which brings their fans together and offers them a safe space to connect and share.

In their short career, Led By Lanterns have toured alongside Normandie, Mallory Knox and WSTR. Their singles have clocked over 765,500 streams on Spotify, championed on Crash Course, All New Rock, New Metal Tracks and The Pit playlists – an impressive feat for such a young, DIY band.

Led By Lanterns are:
Shaun Hill (Lead Vocals)
Chris Lanterns (Guitar)
Snake (Drums)
Rob Hawkins (Bass)

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

Paralysis tracklisting:

1. Alive [feat. Tobi Duncan]
2. Paralysis
3. DXWN
4. Criminal
5. Disconnected
6. Six Feet Down [feat. WAVED]
7. Catacombs
8. Satellite
9. Fever
10. Good Enough [feat. Mercedes Arn-Horn]

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