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Krüller album out 11th February via Relapse Records

UK / EU tour postponed

San Diego-based outfit Author & Punisher treat fans to a third and final preview of the forthcoming album, Krüller, out 11th February via Relapse Records, with the release of 'Blacksmith'.

Watch the visualiser for 'Blacksmith' here: https://youtu.be/hbAtufmWiZ0

“’Blacksmith’ is a track that I co-wrote with the Krüller producer Jason Begin (Vytear),” explains mastermind Tristan Shone. “This one is a bit of an adventure where we go from my slow bending drones and morph into Jason's jungle and breaks, with the same halftime bassline and vocals tying it together. Lyrically, this is an ode to Black women-led movements who have been fearlessly leading the way against oppression in this country for a long time."

Shone began work on Krüller after returning from his opening slot with Tool across the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand, before being cut short due to the March 2020 lockdowns. "Melody has been and is still a part of my sound," says Shone. "I've always bathed them in a lot of reverb, delay, and distortion, though. This time around, I was bothered by the wall of distortion I had created. I wanted a little more clarity. I wanted to refine the sound. I wanted to step back from my own show and analyze it a bit. I had all these competing distortions that I wanted to streamline. I like contrast and wanted the vocals to be immediately noticeable. There's something about mixing punishing drones and rumble with a mellow thing on top that I really like on Krüller.”

Two already-released singles: Drone Carrying Dread, and Maiden Star have showcased the new avenues Shone is taking his music. Consequence said Drone Carrying Dread is “one of the prettiest A&P tracks to date, though no less sonically powerful,” Metal Injection noted the music’s “massive industrial percussion, floating synths and dreamy guitars,” and Revolver succinctly dubbed the collection “emotional machine music.”

Part of the Krüller revamp included refining the machines that have become synonymous with Author & Punisher. As a result, Shone is also launching a bespoke audio gear company called Drone Machines to coincide with the release of Krüller. The gear company launch follows nearly two decades of Author & Punisher honing in on his craft - meticulously inventing, machining, experimenting, and creating custom musical instruments for his incredible live performances and recordings.

Krüller pre-orders are available now (https://orcd.co/authorandpunisher-kruller) with the 52-minute collection available on a selection of limited-edition vinyl variants, that tie into the colour palette of the album artwork, CD, cassette and digitally.

Author & Punisher have added several U.S. tour dates while simultaneously moving the forthcoming European headlining tour to Spring. The planned U.K. / EU dates have been cancelled. An overseas Fall trek with Perturbator and Health begins on 6th October.

For more information:
Tristanshone.com
Facebook.com/authorandpunisher
Instagram.com/authorandpunisher
Twitter.com/authorandpunisher
Authorandpunisher.bandcamp.com

Track-listing:

1. Drone Carrying Dread
2. Incinerator
3. Centurion (feat. Justin Chancellor)
4. Maiden Star
5. Misery (feat. Danny Carey)
6. Glorybox (Portishead cover)
7. Blacksmith (featuring VYTEAR)
8. Krüller

More info on Author & Punisher:

Author & Punisher formed in January 2004 as the brainchild of mechanical engineer, artist and sculptor Tristan Shone. His innovation, and the unique way he has melded his seemingly disparate background, has been highlighted in a wide range of outlets, from Wired Magazine who dubbed him a “doom metal auteur,” to Pitchfork who noted he “literalized the idea of sound sculpture.” He has released seven full-length albums and an EP over the years: The Painted Army (2005), Warcry (2007), Drone Machines (2010), Ursus Americanus (2012), Women & Children (2013), Melk En Honing (2015), Pressure Mine EP (2017) and Beastland (2018).

Streaming now via Demonstealer Records

The Holocene Termination EP available now

Demonstealer, one of India's premiere death metal musicians, has revealed his new track 'What She Creates, She Will Destroy'. The single is taken from his new EP The Holocene Termination, out now.

Watch the music video to 'What She Creates, She Will Destroy', premiered by Decibel Magazine, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRf9i_QPddM

Order The Holocene Termination here: 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)

'Come This Way' streaming now

Bliss LP released 17th June via Arising Empire

Swedish symphonic metal quartet Tungsten have released their new single 'Come This Way', taken from their third album, Bliss, due for release 17th June via Arising Empire.

Watch the video to 'Come This Way' here: https://youtu.be/j99DncpPFfY
Pre-order Bliss here: https://tungsten.lnk.to/bliss

The catchy, melodic and mid-tempo song, 'Come This Way', incorporates synths and stomping heaviness. The accompanying music video, directed in Stockholm by Ted Lindén, uses spooky visuals to make for a stark contrast. On the new single, vocalist Mike Andersson comments:

"It’s also a bit different to the rest of the album but, on the other side, all songs are quite different to each other in a nice way".

The quartet's third offering is their heaviest and darkest album to date, with the typical ingredients that define Tungsten's music also breaking new ground and exploring fresh territories. The hooklines are stronger and more dynamic, with lyrics taking a darker turn whilst still focusing on relatable themes. Andersson continues:

"It all came naturally. Creating and recording this album truly put us in touch with the feeling of bliss. Nick and Karl, who wrote the music, have really shown their skills and musical talents. Bliss explores new musical ideas but is still based in the genre that we established in the band from the beginning."

Bliss was recorded at Harm Studios, Trelleborg (Sweden). Nick Johansson once again took care of the mixing, mastering and production duties with the albums artwork taken care of by Andreas Marschall. Bassist Karl Johansson states:

"We really hope that Bliss will reach an even broader fanbase than before. So much pain, sweat and love has been put into this album so we're truly excited to introduce Bliss to the world".

Anders Johansson agrees;
"This album might be one of the hardest ones I've had to record. Nick is close to a perfectionist at the production helm, so if I can find something that has been good about the pandemic it might be the fact I could spend many more hours in the drum studio just to practise and develop my technique".

Tungsten are ready to enter the live scene in 2022 and are already confirmed for Oslo Metal Winter fest in Norway as well as Sabaton Open Air in August, 2022.

Tungsten were formed in 2016 when drummer Anders Johansson (Hammerfall, Yngwie J. Malmsteen’s Rising Force, Manowar) asked his sons Nick Johansson (guitars) and Karl Johansson (bass) if they were interested in starting a brand new band with him.

Tungsten's music has become synonymous with melodies, industrial power metal, and hints of Northern Folk music. Tungsten's first album, We Will Rise, was released in September 2019 with the track 'The Fairies Dance' close to passing 3 million streams on Spotify alone.

A year later, in November 2020, Tungsten released their second album, called Tundra. The song 'King of Shadows' was chosen as the first single, and has since gone on to become an anthem for Tungsten when performing live on stage.

Tungsten are:
Mike Andersson | Vocals
Karl Johansson | Bass & Screams
Nick Johansson | Guitar
Anders Johansson | Drums

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www.tungstenofficial.com
www.facebook.com/tungstenband
www.instagram.com/tungsten_online
https://.twitter.com/onlinetungsten

Devin Townsend & As Everything Unfolds join headliners Those Damn Crows & Dinosaur Pile Up

22-23rd April, Lincolnshire Showground

Primordial Radio, the UK's premier rock & metal station, is very excited to announce 11 new bands for the Primordial General Mayhem 2022.

Announced is very special guest Devin Townsend (acoustic), and melodic post-hardcore sextet As Everything Unfolds.

They will be joined by hardcore/crossover thrash newcomers (feat. members of TesseracT and Eths) Cage Fight, modern metal newcomers Defects, alternative hip hop / punk rapper Delilah Bon and hotly tipped prog-metal quartet Hawxx. Also joining the bill is industrial metalheads Red Method, Welsh rockers Scarlet Rebels, alt-rock powerhouse Tribeless, fast-rising UK based unit Vexed and energetic power punk band XL Life.

They join the line-up of headliners Dinosaur Pile-Up and Those Damn Crows as well as London grime punks Bob Vylan, rising Nottingham-based rock quartet As December Falls, Primordial Radio’s No.1 most Up-Voted artist of 2020 Millie Manders & The Shutup, genre crossover innovators Seething Akira, UK melodic metallers Skarlett Riot and theatrical performers Ward XVI.

Primordial Radio's music & content director, Pete Bailey commentedL"YESSSSSSS!!!!! This is really happening, Devin Townsend (Acoustic) as a very special guest at the Primordial General Mayhem! We love Dev here at Primordial Radio, it’s an honour to have him on board for what we’re sure will be a very special intimate acoustic set.

"We’re also hugely excited to have completed the bill with SO many incredible additions, to see a bill this diverse for our biggest event to date is amazing. I can’t wait to see them all smash it and I know the Primordial community will give them a welcome like they’ve never had before, see you in April!"

The Primordial General Mayhem 2022 is taking place on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd April 2022 inside a state-of-the-art venue (The Epic Centre) at Lincolnshire Showground.

Dinosaur Pile-Up is 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. They 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.

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 expand to 2 days, with 20 bands across 2 stages and no clashes.

Situated inside a state-of-the-art venue at the Lincolnshire Showground inside The Epic Centre, the foffers 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/3EruZwt

Primordial Radio online

Debut album Paralysis out today

Today (28th January 2022) alt-rock quartet Led By Lanterns release their long-awaited debut album Paralysis. Full to the brim with bouncy hooks, heavy riffs and soaring vocals, the 10-track release explores mental health in its many forms.

To celebrate the album release, Led By Lanterns have shared their new single 'Satellite'. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/TVjZxXkJJMw

Lead vocalist Shaun Hill explains:

"This song is about over-thinking, something I really struggle with, and the depression it can cause. It references space, as in times like this it can often feel like you are a million miles away from reality. This song also touches on the pain it can cause to other people."

Stream/purchase Paralysis here: http://www.ledbylanterns.com

Led By Lanterns have announced rescheduled dates for their UK headline tour, with support from TRIBELESS. Originally confirmed for January/February, the shows will now take place in April due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Rescheduled dates:

15.04.2022 - Bristol, Rough Trade
16.04.2022 - Birmingham, The Flapper
17.04.2022 - London, The Black Heart
19.04.2022 - Newcastle, Head Of Steam
20.04.2022 - Glasgow, Garage Attic
21.04.2022 - Manchester, Satan's Hollow
22.04.2022 - Leeds, The Key Club

Reminiscent of You Me At Six, Don Broco and Normandie, Paralysis 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'). 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 ('Six Feet Down') 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, Led By Lanterns 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 one million streams on Spotify, championed on New Music Friday, Crash Course, All New Rock, New Blood, New Metal Tracks and The Pit playlists – an impressive feat for such a young, DIY band.

Check out Led By Lanterns' previous singles:

'Good Enough' featuring Softcult's Mercedes Arn-Horn: https://youtu.be/7ieWyzScabk
'Six Feet Down' featuring WAVED: https://youtu.be/cwNWguePtE0

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]

'The Reign' lyric video streaming now

Oswin Wong (Threat Signal) and Conan Freeman (Punchdrunk) join the band

All-star modern metal band Imonolith are back with new single ‘The Reign’, featuring guest vocals from Meshuggah legend Jens Kidman. A remixed version of the track from their critically acclaimed debut album State of Being, ‘The Reign’ will appear on the upcoming Progressions EP.

Watch the video to 'The Reign' here: https://youtu.be/tCrNeoLo6lo

Stream / purchase here: https://orcd.co/thereignremix

Jens Kidman's appearance is a huge endorsement for Imonolith, as he’s only been featured as a guest artist once before.

Drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen commented: “We decided to take one of our most popular songs, ‘The Reign’ from our debut album, State of Being, and do a remix of it as part of our upcoming Progressions EP, being released in March 2022. We saw the potential of how an industrial-type remix could sound and we felt this song deserved to be a standalone single. ‘The Reign’ features guest vocals by the mighty, Jens Kidman from Meshuggah. He absolutely killed it on his performance and that is yet another big reason why we felt this song deserved its own release as a revamped single."

On the lyrics and production, Ryan continues: "The song is about how modern society tries to influence you and/or tells you how to live your life, when truly you should always do what you love and love what you do, not what others want. As for the production, Jason ‘JVP’ Van Poederooyen did a phenomenal job with the remix. It’s massive sounding and has a cool industrial twist to it. We’re all pumped on how this remix turned out!”

Imonolith are pleased to announce new members Oswin Wong (Threat Signal) on guitar and Conan Freeman (Punchdrunk) on bass. They replace Brian Waddell and Scott Whalen who have both decided to step down from touring.

The single follows the band's stunning cover of Björk's 'Army Of Me', watch the lyric video here: https://youtu.be/Afe5NXbyM9A

Featuring drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen (Devin Townsend Project), Jon Howard (Threat Signal), guitarist Kai Huppunen (Methods of Mayhem, Noise Therapy), Imonolith are a collective of heavy-hitting players at the top of their game. Their 2020 debut album State of Being features special guest appearances from Jens Kidman (Meshuggah) and famed Swedish vocalist Johannes Eckerström and is made up of 10 hook-laden, riff-heavy tracks that centre around the theme of how people deal with various stages of life.

With extensive touring commencing April this year, you'll be hearing a lot more from this ferocious new act very soon.

Imonolith online:
http://imonolithband.com
https://www.facebook.com/imonolithband/
https://www.instagram.com/imonolithband/
http://twitter.com/imonolithband
https://www.youtube.com/c/Imonolith

'Escape the Night' streaming now

Alternative outfit Miscreant have released their latest single, the heartfelt and powerful 'Escape the Night'. The song explores themes of love and the dangers of one-sided passion, in the words of Simon Sinek, "love is giving someone the power to destroy you, and trusting they won’t use it."

Watch/stream 'Escape the Night' here: https://youtu.be/cFDbfRRnfGE

'Escape The Night' is centred on the common narrative of almost losing the person you love most in the world. Miscreant highlight the importance of love and how loving someone is taking a chance, as there is no guarantee it will work out. 

Speaking on the storyline of the song, the band explain: "It talks about the protagonist imagining life without the person they love. They see the person they love moving on and wonders if, without them, they could continue to live this life anymore. The lyric ‘so come and find me escaping the night’ is the protagonist saying that without them, they will take their own life. The music video is built to focus on this ying and yang, highlighting the positive and negative mindsets that come with falling in love."

Born from major influences from the likes of Slipknot, Bring Me The Horizon, and Sleep Token, Miscreant create a strong message for the UK music scene by combining intense atmospherics with raw emotion. As well as eccentric live shows that captivate their audience like no other, Miscreant exhibit what really makes them stand out from the rest of the UK music scene.

Having appeared at such festivals as UK Tech Fest, Burn It Down, and Macmillan Festival, Miscreant have also performed alongside the likes of Loathe, Holding Absence, Hacktivist and many more.

Now, after some time in the studio with George Lever (Sleep Token, Loathe, Holding Absence, Monuments), Miscreant are now ready to bring in a new age of music, unlike anything we have ever seen or heard before.

This is the driving force behind Miscreant.

Miscreant are:
Harvey Jaffrey - Vocals
Miles Kent - Guitars
Craig Massie - Guitars
Dane McGhee - Bass
George Topham - Drums

For more information:
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New album Run out 10th June 2022 via Arising Empire

German post-hardcore trio Future Palace have released a video for their new single 'A World In Tears'. The track is the third single from their upcoming sophomore album Run, due for release on 10th June 2022 via Arising Empire.

Watch the video for 'A World In Tears': https://youtu.be/9uChyuRi8pA

Pre-order Run in various formats here: https://futurepalace.lnk.to/run

The world has never been a gracious place. But mankind has not longed for hope as much as it has in the last year and a half. 'A World In Tears' sees Future Palace confront present-day, long-term issues, in particular climate change and how it's been neglected for far too long.

Vocalist Maria comments:

"The lyrics represent the perspective of a person living in an almost completely ruined world in the near future. It is important for us to draw attention to the fact that one must act carefully here and now and not tomorrow, before it is too late.“

Guitarist Manuel adds:

"While writing 'A World in Tears' we were instrumentally influenced by electronic music and the retrowave genre. Carried by the 80s vibe, the track was created with both dark and rock oriented sides, that reflect the interplay between hope and despair."

One of the most aspiring post-hardcore acts in Germany, Future Palace signed to Arising Empire to release their debut album Escape in 2020, which garnered several million streams across streaming platforms.

Future Palace's sophomore album Run was produced by Julian Breucker (Beyond The Black) and mixed/mastered by Annisokay guitarist Christoph Wieczorek. Run explores the aftermath of a toxic relationship, how the struggle with your own salvation is only the beginning, even after escaping from a dramatic situation. Blending the rawness of Holding Absence, Spiritbox and While She Sleeps with the irresistible, sweeping sounds of Bring Me The Horizon and PVRIS, the visually stunning and vulnerable record sets these painful processes to atmospheric post-hardcore, portraying the ups and downs of emotion.

Future Palace will join Annisokay on their European tour in early 2022, before embarking on their first ever headline tour across Germany in spring 2022. Full dates here: https://future-palace.com/#tourdates

Check out Future Palace's previous singles:

'Paradise': https://youtu.be/mJ47ISNx0lE
'Heads Up': https://youtu.be/ewjcW2ErHkQ

Future Palace are:
Maria | Vocals
Manuel | Guitar
Johannes | Drums

For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/futurepalace
https://www.instagram.com/futurepalaceofficial
https://tiktok.com/@futurepalace
https://twitter.com/futurepalacede
https://www.future-palace.de

Photo credit: Ruth Medjber

'Overbite' streaming now

Delusions of Grandeur released 18th March via EMMS

Irish noise-pop / alt-rock sextet THUMPER have announced their hotly-anticipated debut LP Delusions of Grandeur, set to be released 18th March - much to the delight of their rabid fans and enthusiastic tastemakers alike.

The band have teased the arrival of their triumphant new record with the new single 'Overbite'.

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

Pre-order Delusions of Grandeur here: https://orcd.co/j4a8pjo

Over the last two years the Dublin six-piece have been developing their sound and building an increasingly passionate fanbase. With a line up of two drummers and three guitarists, THUMPER’s maximalist wall of sound has long since set them apart in the booming Dublin music scene, and has them “punching like heavyweights alongside Fontaines DC and The Murder Capital” (Chris Hawkins, BBC Radio 6).

Delusions of Grandeur reveals THUMPER’s trademark penchant for saccharine melody and unabashed hooks, all the while set against their signature psych-drenched rumble. This harsh juxtaposition of sweet and caustic is where THUMPER thrive.

While Delusions of Grandeur features plenty of homages to classic alt rock such as Weezer, Pixies or The Dandy Warhols, it is also steeped in the influence of contemporaries such as Viagra Boys, King Gizzard, Shame and even Idles at their most psychedelic. At other points the sheer bombastic nature of its production recalls Irish psych alumni My Bloody Valentine on Loveless, or no wave veterans Sonic Youth on Daydream Nation.

Nowhere is this bombastic recording process more apparent than on the record's final act – the 20-minute Overbite Suite consisting of three songs recorded and performed as one long piece - this epic attempt at pushing past the mould of what a ‘song’ can be, in part justified by the album’s title.

Delusions of Grandeur however is not just a statement of musical intent. The LP's title refers to a struggle of self image, internal and external, and the existential maintenance that all of this implies. Frontman Leahy Furlong’s visceral and surreal lyrics obsess over the search for the ‘authentic self’ in a medium so steeped in pretentiousness.

This central tension mirrors and challenges the chaos of light and dark in the music itself, as the record continuously swings from light hearted to brutal, keeping the listener hooked the entire time.

While THUMPER remain 'Cult heroes' (Clash Magazine) in Ireland, the six-piece band are no stranger to international touring. They've already completed 3 extensive UK tours, a European tour, supported Fangclub, and appeared at festivals such as Groningen's Eurosonic Festival ('My highlight of Eurosonic. Epic! Such a massive, massive sound' Abbie McCarthy, BBC Radio 1), and Hamburg's Mucke Bei Dei Fische.

This volume of touring is no mean feat for a band who are only now releasing their first LP, but THUMPER are not resting on their laurels. 2022 will see THUMPER head to Reeperbahn Festival and Iceland Airwaves, amongst many others.

THUMPER are:

Oisin Leahy Furlong - Vocals, Guitar
Alan Dooley - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Alex Harvey - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Dav Campbell - Bass, Backing Vocals
Stevie D’Arcy - Drums
Benedict Warner-Clayton - Drums

For more information:
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1: Fear of Art
2: Ad Nauseam
3: 25
4: Greedy Guts
5: Strychnine
6: The Loser
7: Topher Grace
8: (i) Overbite
9: (ii) The Ghost
10: (iii) Down in Heaven