Photo Credit: Benjamin Pohle

Aurora (Special Edition) out today via Arising Empire

"German Metalcore heroes claw their way to top-dog status" - Metal Hammer

German metalcore powerhouse Annisokay have released a special edition of their 2021 album Aurora, out today via Arising Empire.

To celebrate, Annisokay have shared a remastered version of their Japanese bonus track 'Parallel Universe', released today for the first time worldwide.

Check out 'Parallel Universe' here: https://youtu.be/3lnBWaBkSpY

Aurora (Special Edition) is available in various formats, including CD and limited coloured vinyl. The record features remastered versions of classics 'Coma Blue', 'Good Stories' and 'Parallel Universe', together with a full live set that now includes the band's fresh line-up, with new frontman Rudi Schwarzer.

Stream/purchase Aurora (Special Edition) here: https://annisokay.lnk.to/specialedition

Annisokay reinvented themselves on their fifth studio album Aurora, which was released last year via Arising Empire and entered at #18 in the official German album charts. The album was the first to feature the band's new frontman and heavy vocalist Rudi Schwarzer - a long-time friend of the band - who stepped into the role in late 2019. Once again guitarist/clean vocalist Christoph Wieczorek oversaw production duties on the album, which is full of heavy riffs, driving percussion, melodic, goosebump-inducing cleans and aggressive shouts. The quartet is completed by drummer Nico Vaeen and bassist Norbert Rose.

Formed in 2007, Annisokay are at the forefront of German metal with their cutting edge sound, which has earned them huge success at home and has seen them breakthrough internationally. The four-piece have embarked on successful tours throughout Europe, the UK, Japan and the USA, including several headline shows in Belarus, Russia and Ukraine, a US run with I Set My Friends On Fire, two sold-out shows in Russia supporting Parkway Drive, and, more recently, the Xmas Bash Tour with Emil Bulls, which marked Schwarzer's first tour with the band.

Annisokay’s first three studio albums were released through Long Branch Records/SPV, all of which charted in the Top 100 Official German Album Charts. In 2018, the band signed to Arising Empire to release their fourth studio album Arms, which reached #26 in the German charts. In January 2021, Annisokay released their most recent album Aurora, which charted at #18 - their highest German chart entry to date.

Annisokay will embark on a European headline tour later this year, with support from Future Palace and Set Your Sails.

Dates:

26.03.22 Leipzig - Täubchenthal*
03.05.22 Munich - Backstage
04.05.22 Wiesbaden - Schlachthof
05.05.22 Jena - F-Haus
13.05.22 Cologne - Club Volta
14.05.22 Osnabrück - Bastard Club
15.05.22 Hanover - Musikzentrum
16.05.22 Stuttgart - Im Wiezemann
18.05.22 Vienna - Chealse
19.05.22 Budapest - Barba Negra
20.05.22 Prague - Rock Cafe
21.05.22 Cham - L.A.
26.05.22 Göttingen - Exil
27.05.22 Hamburg - Logo
28.05.22 Essen - Turock**
29.05.22 Berlin - Hole44

* plus Rising Insane
**without Set Your Sails

Tickets are on sale here: https://tourlink.to/annisokay

Annisokay are:
Rudi Schwarzer | Vocals
Christoph Wieczorek | Vocals / Guitar
Norbert Kayo | Bass
Nico Vaeen | Drums

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

Aurora (Special Edition) tracklisting:

01. Like A Parasite
02. STFU
03. The Tragedy
04. Face The Facts
05. Overload
06. Bonfire Of The Millennials
07. The Cocaines Got Your Tongue
08. Under Your Tattoos
09. The Blame Game
10. I Saw What You Did
11. Standing Still
12. Friend Or Enemy
13. Terminal Velocity

01. Coma Blue (2022)
02. Good Stories (2022)
03. Parallel Universe (2022)
04. Like A Parasite (Live)
05. Bonfire Of The Millennials (Live)
06. Good Stories (Live)
07. Unaware (Live)
08. Under Your Tattoos (Live)
09. Fully Automatic (Live)
10. Sea Of Trees (Live)
11. Face The Facts (Live)
12. Coma Blue (Live)
13. STFU (Live)

Photo credit: Martyna 'Gingerdope' Wisniewska

They Fear Us due 29th July via Hassle Records

Title track 'They Fear Us' streaming now

Acclaimed UK metallic hardcore troupe Ithaca have announced their long-awaited second album, They Fear Us, due 29th July via Hassle Records.

The band have also released the first single from the record, the scorching title track 'They Fear Us'. Soaring, triumphant choruses, a fearsome breakdown and call-to-arms, and majestic solo from guitarist Sam Chetan-Welsh, mark 'They Fear Us' as Ithaca's best song yet; an indication of the level of quality on offer with their new album.

Pre-order the album and stream the single here: https://orcd.co/theyfearus

In the words of Ithaca: "We’re proud to present ‘They Fear Us’, the debut single from our second album.

"We chose this as the first single because it reflects one of the big themes of the album - discovering and harnessing inner power, strength, revenge and retribution; challenging masculine power structures both in a general but also deeply personal sense. It’s a deific statement of intent - they may have hurt us before but now they fear us and you should too.

"These ideas are reflected in the lyrics but also in the musical choices. The vocal sample is a field recording Sam made while he was in India grieving his mother’s death, of a priest leading a Ganga Aarti ceremony next to the Ganges - this ceremony invites Mother Ganga in and asks for her blessing, reflecting the power of the divine feminine. The drum break is pitched up to create a similar sound to a dhol.

"We’re so happy to share music that we feel reflects who we truly are as a band, standing unapologetically as us."

Ithaca are one of the most exciting and vital voices in the UK heavy scene currently. Formed out of a mutual love of metallic hardcore but despair at its lack of ambition, Ithaca exist to challenge everything you thought a band that makes heavy music should look and sound like.

A glitter-covered nailbomb, Ithaca seamlessly blend the brutality of Relapse Records metalcore with blackgaze, 90s industrial metal, 70s prog and even tinges of 80s power pop. Their influences stretch beyond the musical - this album comes with a clear vision and aesthetic: drawing from members’ different ancestral heritage, queer/non-conforming identities and iconic figures in avant-garde, new wave and post-punk culture.

Their upcoming second album They Fear Us is the sound of a band healing from trauma - standing in their own, unapologetic voice. Furious and wildly inventive while also being more coherent and accessible, this album will introduce Ithaca to a wider audience than they’ve ever had before. In the words of the band: ‘those who oppose us; your sins will catch up to you. You will fear us’.

Ithaca's 2019 lauded debut The Language of Injury was followed by their early 2020 tour with Grammy-nominated indie-rock band Big Thief, starting at London’s Hammersmith Apollo.

Press support from Pitchfork, BBC R1, Metal Hammer, Kerrang!, Rock Sound, Revolver, Decibel, BrooklynVegan, and performances with Bleeding Through, Jamie Lenman, Anaal Nathrakh, The Number Twelve Looks Like You, at Boomtown Fair and ArcTanGent Festival position Ithaca as a great hope in the future of new UK music. Ithaca have also appeared on Ed Gamble’s Spotify podcast ‘Lifers’, Sky News and BBC3.

For more information:

https://www.facebook.com/IthacaUK
https://twitter.com/ITHACABAND
https://www.instagram.com/ithacaband
https://www.hasslerecords.com/

Tracklisting:

1. In The Way
2. The Future Says Thank You
3. They Fear Us
4. Camera Eats First
5. Cremation Party
6. Number Five
7. Fluorescent
8. You Should Have Gone Back
9. Hold, Be Held

Comes ahead of UK headline tour beginning 10th February

Delta Sleep have released the video for their beautiful single 'Old Soul'.

Watch 'Old Soul' here: https://youtu.be/6Iz__jSsg7Y

The latest music video for Delta Sleep's nostalgia-tinged anthem, 'Old Soul' is an ode to youth, love, the Italian summer and navigating relationships - following a young couple from Rome as they live out their best lives with passion and intensity.

The video is directed by the band's singer and guitarist Devin Yüceil, who is also a fully fledged filmmaker and director of photography (notable credits include Emmy award-nominated documentaries for Vice).

The new video comes ahead of Delta Sleep's headline UK tour, with support from Gender Roles.

Dates as follows:

February

10 | BIRMINGHAM, Mama Roux
11 | BRADFORD, Underground
12 | MILTON KEYNES, Craufurd Arms
13 | NOTTINGHAM, Bodega
14 | NEWCASTLE, The Cluny
15 | LIVERPOOL, Jimmy's
16 | SHEFFIELD, Corporation
17 | PLYMOUTH, Junction

'Old Soul' is from Delta Sleep's newest album Spring Island, released 2021 via the band's own label Sofa Boy Records.

Purchase Spring Island: https://www.deltasleepband.com/

It's been a stacked few years for Delta Sleep, in spite of the pandemic. The quartet released the brilliant Ghost City LP in August 2018, which saw them land at #1 on the Bandcamp Rock Chart and clock five million Spotify streams by the close of the year.

Following Ghost City's release, Delta Sleep tirelessly toured across three continents. They racked up sold-out shows globally, toured the US and Canada three times, hitting Europe on Mineral's 20th Anniversary tour, performed at ArcTanGent and Truck festivals, toured Asia, and released their Ghost City Rarities EP (ft. tricot).

Not ones to slow down, Delta Sleep then surprise-dropped their Younger Years EP, and their 2020 live album Soft Sounds, before working on their third album Spring Island. 

Watch Delta Sleep on tour at the following:

UK TOUR | FEB 2022
10 | BIRMINGHAM, Mama Roux
11 | SWANSEA, Sin City
12 | MILTON KEYNES, Craufurd Arms
13 | NOTTINGHAM, Bodega
14 | NEWCASTLE, The Cluny
15 | LIVERPOOL, Jimmy's
16 | SHEFFIELD, Corporation
17 | PLYMOUTH, Junction
 
US TOUR MARCH 2022
25 | COLUMBUS, OH  Woodlands 
26 | FERNDALE, MI  The Loving Touch 
27 | CHICAGO, IL  Cobra Lounge 
29 | DENVER, CO  Marquis Theatre 
30 | SALT LAKE CITY, UT  Urban Lounge 

US TOUR APRIL 2022
01 | OAKLAND, CA  Starline Social Club 
02 |  LOS ANGELES, CA  Lodge Room 
03 | SANTA ANA, CA  Constellation Room 
05 | SAN DIEGO, CA  Soda Bar 
06 | PHOENIX, AZ  Rebel Lounge 
08 | AUSTIN, TX  Empire Control Room 
09 | DALLAS, TX  Three Links
11 | NASHVILLE, TN  The End 
12 | ATLANTA, GA  The Masquerade 
14 | JACKSONVILLE, FL  1904 Music Hall 
15 | TAMPA, FL  Crowbar 
16 | ORLANDO, FL  Soundbar 
18 | CHAPEL HILL, NC  Local 506 
19 | RICHMOND, VA  Canal Club 
20 | WASHINGTON, DC  Songbyrd 
21 | PHILADELPHIA, PA  First Unitarian Church 
22 | BROOKLYN, NY  Knitting Factory
23 | BOSTON, MA  Sinclair 

EU TOUR | MAY 2022
27 | BRUSSELS, Witloof
29 | HAMBURG, Hafenklang
30 | COLOGNE, Bumann & Sohn
 
EU TOUR | JUNE 2022
01 | MAINZ, Schon Schoen
02 | KARLSRUHE, Jubez
06 | MODENA, La Tenda
07 | MUNICH, Kranhalle
08 | PRAGUE, Underdogs
10 | BERLIN, Cassiopeia
11 | LEIPZIG, Naumanns

Delta Sleep are:

Devin Yüceil - Vocals/Guitar
Glen Hodgson - Guitar
Dave Jackson - Bass
Blake Mostyn - Drums

For more information:
https://twitter.com/deltasleep
https://deltasleep.bandcamp.com
https://www.deltasleepband.com
https://www.facebook.com/deltasleepband

Photo credit: Becky DiGiglio

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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More info:
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:
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