Progressive metal act Fall Europa have released their reflective new single, 'Dolos (The Second Self)'. The music video explores the shallow viewpoints of TV shows and their disregard of mental health, and is taken from their upcoming EP, King Pariah, due 13th May 2022.
Check out the video for 'Dolos (The Second Self)' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjG2Ex02IP8
Vocalist Taylor Ludlow comments on the inspiration for the single:
"The song is about understanding and accepting the fact that we are all fighters battling our own internal struggles. Sometimes for me it almost feels as if I am sharing my mind with an enemy. In Greek mythology Dolos is the spirit of trickery, so I settled on that name for the trespasser in my mind. One of my close family members was about to take her own life and was talked out of it, so there's a lot of pain in this song. I see beautiful people hating themselves and it hurts my heart; one of our songs was eventually going to be about this, I see it so much.
I want it to guide people to the idea that even though this war is never ending, you will never give up and to take pride in what we are; fighters. Understand that some of us are better at fighting than others and there is much we can learn from one another. I see this song as one of many weapons in this never ending war against what I call, the second self."
Fall Europa are a progressive metal band from Dallas, TX, formed in 2018. Consisting of guitarists Travis Taylor and Jackson Snowden, drummer Trey Herod, bassist Matthias Bowen, and vocalist Taylor Ludlow, the quintet have released two EPs, Fall Europa (2018) and The Collection: 1 (2019), and are set to release their latest EP, King Pariah, in May 2022.
The band's sound draws heavy influence from artists like The Contortionist, The Safety Fire, and Misery Signals. Since their formation they’ve opened for national acts such as Between the Buried and Me, Veil of Maya, Born of Osiris, Erra, Slaughter to Prevail and many more. Fall Europa also opened up the national festival The Summer Slaughter Tour in 2018.
Fall Europa are:
Taylor Ludlow - vocals
Travis Taylor - guitars
Jackson Snowden - guitars
Trey Herod - drums
Matthias Bowen - bass
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Brand new Swedish quartet thrown, featuring vocalist Marcus Lundqvist and drummer/producer Buster Odeholm (Vildhjarta, Humanity's Last Breath), have released their aggressive new single 'new low', out now via Arising Empire.
Check out the visualiser for 'new low' here: https://youtu.be/IuTiLloZU7M
Stream/purchase 'new low' here: https://extendedpain.com
Presenting lyrics filled with anger and self-hatred, the four-piece effectively blend intense and crushing guitars with catchy yet aggressive vocal rhythms. thrown aim to become prominent with their modern take on heavy music.
thrown are bringing their A-game from day one. The band are making a strong first impression with 'new low', as well as previous singles 'grayout' and 'fast forward', which include the work of the band's drummer and producer Buster Odeholm and music video director Lucas Englund (Parkway Drive, Architects).
Vocalist Marcus Lundqvist is joined by Johan Liljeblad and Andreas Malm on guitars, and drummer Buster Odeholm (Vildhjarta, Humanity's Last Breath), as thrown begin to spread their message of self-loathing through their mix of gut-punching metalcore and anger-inciting hardcore.
With ambition already pushing the band to seek out touring opportunities throughout 2022, it'll be no time before thrown have you singing along and exorcising all your anger in the pit at a live show.
thrownare:
Marcus Lundqcist | vocals
Johan Liljeblad | guitar
Andreas Malm | guitar
Buster Odeholme| drums
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Photo Credit: Toddi BabuHotly-tipped US deathcore group Bodysnatcher will release their long anticipated album, Bleed-Abide, on 22nd April via MNRK Heavy.
The band today reveal the record's artwork, tracklisting, and new single 'E.D.A.'.
Stream 'E.D.A.' here: https://youtu.be/eyNBXQVGaSc
Pre-order Bleed-Abide here: https://www.bleed-abide.com
An epically unashamed demonstration of aggression, Bodysnatcher's music is dark, furious, and threatening. It’s a sound born from the burden of struggle and an unwavering commitment to continued survival against all obstacles.
Bodysnatcher put the 'core' back in deathcore. Bleed-Abide, the Florida band's third album, crackles with rage and power.
Comments vocalist Kyle Medina, “Bleed-Abide is the ultimate culmination of what the band has been building for years, and I believe the best material to date. The instrumentals have matured and become heavier hitting and the lyrics dig deeper personally and more relatable than even This Heavy Void. There is something for everyone in this album: slam riffs, breakdowns, two steps, choruses that stick…”
“This album means more to me than any album I have ever been involved in,” adds drummer Chris Whited. “We all love [last album] This Heavy Void, but we weren’t the well-oiled machine that we are now. We know exactly how we all write together and what we are capable of now, and this album fully shows it. Every one of us put hours upon hours into this album throughout the pandemic. Hearing it all come together as one cohesive piece is amazing. I’m so proud of my brothers. This is the album I have always wanted to put out.”
Today the band unleash their new single 'E.D.A.'. “The song is about the feelings I dealt with from my mom's passing,” elaborates guitarist Kyle Carter. “It talks about how I felt robbed and didn’t even know the real person she was because I was only twelve when she died. It talks about how it feels like her death has defined who I am in so many ways, but I don’t even remember her fully. It’s a tough subject for me even still, and it’s very frustrating and confusing. I feel very strongly about this song, and I hope it helps anyone who might feel a similar way.”
Coinciding with the release of Bleed-Abide, Bodysnatcher will join Dying Fetus for a month-long Spring tour across North America, with Chelsea Grin, Frozen Soul, and Undeath.
Bodysnatcher will support Ingested on their UK tour. Dates as follows:
18.03.22 UK Birmingham @ Asylum 2
19.03.22 UK Manchester @ Rebellion
20.03.22 UK Glasgow @ Audio
21.03.22 UK Newcastle @ Think Tank
22.03.22 UK Leeds @ The Key Club
23.03.22 UK Bristol @ The Exchange
24.03.22 UK Southampton @ The Joiners
25.03.22 UK London @ The Underworld
About Bodysnatcher:
Kyle Medina (vocals), Kyle Carter (guitar), Kyle Shope (bass), and Chris Whited (drums) embody the hardcore spirit and cut their teeth in their tight-knit Florida community, home of death metal and pioneering punk, hardcore, and power-violence bands. Bodysnatcher are monikered after the nickname of one of history’s most notorious serial killers, Ed Gein, and represented by a triangular symbol steeped in alchemy and the occult. But Bodysnatcher lyrics owe more to the horrors of domestic strife than the gore of their Florida-based forebearers in Cannibal Corpse.
The inception point came with the purest of intentions. “I was around seventeen,” Medina explains. “We were just going to be a band that was basically a ‘breakdown band’ for my friends to mosh to.” Eventually stabilisng with a line-up that overlapped at various points with beloved groups like King Conquer and Dealey Plaza, Bodysnatcher released a quick succession of albums and EPs, most notably Abandonment (2015), Death Of Me (2017), and the utterly crushing This Heavy Void (2020). Combined with a blistering live show, this led to a deal with the MNRK Heavy label.
Bleed-Abide is the darkest offering yet from Bodysnatcher, burning with an intensity derived from a further focus on sonic pummeling and truth-telling narratives. “Even as a pissed-off teenager, the first songs I wrote were about personal experiences and people who did me wrong,” Medina says. “The musicianship is more mature; there are still a lot of breakdowns but done in a much smarter way. It’s definitely still Bodysnatcher. It’s like Bodysnatcher on steroids.”
All of the guys contribute to the lyrics, resulting in multiple points of view and diverse insights anchored by common themes of catharsis and resistance. 'Absolved Of The Strings And Stone' is a battle cry against the gaslighting and emotional abuse of toxic people. 'Hollow Shell' delves into strained familial dynamics, where some family members live as virtual prisoners to others. 'Wired For Destruction' confronts death anxiety. “It’s about the fear of the unknown, how all of us will move on,” says Medina. “Are we just going to return to dust? Are we just forgotten?” Even amidst the uncertainty and darkness, there’s an underlying positivity to be mined within. 'Value Through Suffering' takes a proactive stance on hardship, a way to rebuild from the wreckage. Too many bands resist genre classification in an aloof effort to distinguish themselves from every other band, inadvertently consigning themselves to talking points that sound like everyone else. Bodysnatcher is, without apology, a deathcore band. There is no compromise in the cards. “Deathcore kicks ass. A lot of bands shy away from labels they don’t deem ‘cool’ enough. But we don’t give a f*ck,” Medina says proudly. “We like what we like, and we play what we play. We all love hardcore and metal, so we’re going to play hardcore, play metal, and play breakdowns. And that’s how the band is going to be, forever.”
Bodysnatcher:
Kyle Medina – vocals
Kyle Carter – guitar
Kyle Shope – bass
Chris Whited – drums
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Bleed-Abide Tracklisting:
1. Bleed
2. Abide
3. Absolved Of The Strings And Stone
4. Smashed Perception
5. Flatline
6. Glass Prison
7. Value Through Suffering
8. Chaos
9. E.D.A.
10. Wired For Destruction
11. Hollow Shell
12. Behind The Crowd
13. The Question
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French metalcore stars LANDMVRKS have released a video for their new single 'Suffocate', featuring guest vocals from Bertrand Poncet of Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!. The track is taken from Lost In The Waves (The Complete Edition), an expanded version of their highly acclaimed studio album, due for release on 18th March 2022 via Arising Empire. The re-release includes prominent guest features, new music and exciting bonus content.
Check out the video for 'Suffocate' here: https://youtu.be/dO0xx_BmyTA
Lost In The Waves (The Complete Edition) is full of surprises, including three brand new songs with features from DR€W ¥ORK of Stray From The Path, Bertrand Poncet of Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! and Anthony Diliberto of Resolve, as well as the band's full livestream set, which premiered on 2nd June last year.
Pre-order Lost In The Waves (The Complete Edition) in various formats here: https://arisingempire.com/completeedition
Check out the video for previous single 'Death', featuring DR€W ¥ORK of Stray From The Path: https://youtu.be/yR-ccu_XXvY
LANDMVRKS will be touring across the UK and Europe in March, April and May, with support from Resolve, ten56. and Glassbone.
UK dates:
23.05.2022 - Birmingham, Asylum 2
24.05.2022 - Manchester, Rebellion
25.05.2022 - London, 229
LANDMVRKS formed in 2014 in Marseille, France, and are now comprised of Florent Salfati on vocals, Rudy Purkart on bass guitar, Nicolas Exposito and Paul C. Wilson on guitars, with Kévin D’Agostino on drums.
The band spent two years writing and recording material and playing local shows, building their reputation within the French metalcore scene with a series of singles. In May 2016, LANDMVRKS self-released their debut album Hollow, which was produced entirely by Salfati and Exposito. Following the release of Hollow the band ventured on tours throughout Europe, enticing new fans with their modern metalcore style, peppered with hardcore riffs and catchy choruses. The record also landed them slots on big festivals, strengthening their reputation even further.
In 2018 LANDMVRKS signed a record deal with Arising Empire, releasing their second studio album Fantasy. Continuing to build their name with their own fresh take on metalcore, LANDMVRKS went on to travel the world, playing in Japan, embarking on several headline tours and supporting While She Sleeps and Stray From The Path on a UK/European tour.
Last year they returned with a vengeance, fresher and heavier than before with their new album Lost In The Waves. Their heaviest and most organic album to date with an uncompromising, distinctive style - this is LANDMVRKS in their purest form.
LANDMVRKS are:
Florent Salfati | Vocals
Nicolas Exposito | Guitar
Paul C. Wilson | Guitar
Rudy Purkart | Bass
Kevin D’Agostino | Drums
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Australian four-piece Triple One have released a live acoustic version of their new hit 'COME OVER', featuring Matt Mason of rock trio DMA'S.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/6cTe89dyTNw
'COME OVER' has garnered over a million streams across all platforms since its release and has broken the top 40 in Shazam AU Top 200.
Watch the original video for 'COME OVER' here: https://youtu.be/E9rI7OFMEao
While Triple One have earned notoriety for their slapstick humour and boorish punchlines, 'COME OVER' sees them delve into the introspective artistry that has evolved triumphantly since their first single. The song combines Triple One's raw storytelling with more abstract references, describing "a situation where you're stuck in a loop of bad habits in a relationship, and not really being aware of that until it's too late. Ultimately, you have to know when to move on; but we often choose what we want, rather than what's actually good for us." What results is an intimate listen that highlights the group's intensely relatable songwriting, reaching a die-hard fanbase that stretches across Australia and well into Europe.
Sonically, 'COME OVER' is a tender statement that still captivates listeners with grandiose flair. Having shared a studio next door to longtime friend Matt Mason of DMAs, he offers the gleaming, nostalgic guitar riffs that open 'COME OVER', building gradually into one of Lil Dijon's most anthemic, stadium-sized hooks: "I wish I knew your hands like I knew I used to/Between my fingers, run through your hair/And it's the same mistakes we making in motion/Pretend you know this, I can't pretend." Producer Billy Gunns continues to effortlessly fuse the hip-hop and alternative worlds that Triple One have long dominated, placing Mason's riffs alongside trap-flavoured 808s and furious drums that foreshadow the song's most momentous drops. Rappers Marty Bugatti and Obi Ill Terrors trade poignant verses describing their own fleeting joys and inner turmoil, giving 'Come Over' a distinctly greyscale finish.
‘COME OVER’ arrives alongside an avant-garde visual accompaniment directed by Marty Bugatti, and is a sardonic take on consumption, hedonism, and fast lifestyles, showcasing the group’s trademark humour and style. Marty Bugatti explains further, “I thought it would be interesting to take the very emotive/introspective song and juxtapose it against a typical pop/rap music video. The song touches on lost love and the monotonous cycle of living in excess and bad habits, whereas the video glorifies material possession. I wanted it to feel like some hotshot director that knew nothing about Triple One came in and said "This is how we make a pop/rap music video" without paying much attention to the actual song itself or the message behind it.”
The group have also announced their Come Over Tour, a 10-date run that brings the transcendent Triple One live show to Australia’s sweatiest underground venues, showcasing a mix of new material and old favourites. These will be the group’s most special and intimate shows yet, before their next project catapults them into the stratosphere.
'COME OVER' follows Triple One's recent single 'BLOOD RAVE', which recently garnered an inaugural J Award nomination for ‘Australian Music Video of the Year’. The single was added to national radio rotation, as well as earning the group a cover spot on Spotify's The Hybrid playlist. In 2020, Triple One released their debut album Panic Force which debuted at #1 on the ARIA Hip-Hop charts, followed by a sold-out national tour. Their 2019 breakout single 'Butter' has been certified Gold in Australia, while the group have become one of the country's most ferocious live acts, playing at the landmark events including Falls Festival, Listen Out, and this year's virtual Splendour XR.
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Triple One are impossible to categorise, and even harder to ignore. Brash bars come courtesy of rappers Marty Bugatti and Obi Ill Terrors, melodic hooks by Lil Dijon float in paranormal fashion while greyscale production is expertly crafted by Billy Gunns. Triple One are a sonic experiment between hard, soft, and all the textures in between.
Triple One's early cult singles 'Doozy' and 'Overflow' scored millions of views and streams internationally, but 2019 was the year that Triple One broke into Australia's consciousness: their singles 'Showoff', 'Tarlo' and 'Valentine Kid' were added to high rotation on triple j, and they were also profiled by Complex, GQ and Highsnobiety. Their 2019 single 'Butter' also dominated radio airwaves and led to the group's debut UK/European tour and five sold-out shows across Australia. 'Butter' was later certified Gold in Australia.
In 2020, Triple One released their debut album Panic Force which debuted at #1 on the ARIA hip-hop charts, and #8 on the ARIA album charts. It was also crowned the triple j 'Feature Album of the Week'. Onstage is where Triple One truly state their case. Having earned a notorious live reputation through relentless gigging across Australia, 2021 saw the band sell out their Panic Force Tour nationally in the midst of difficult pandemic circumstances. The release of 'BLOOD RAVE' and 'COME OVER' heralds the exciting next chapter for Triple One.
Hello!
At Hold Tight we pride ourselves on always offering our clients the best range of approaches to music media and marketing. Being ahead of the curve enough that the curve is a mere blip over our shoulders.
The music media landscape – especially with the last couple of years of tumult – is ever-changing. An ever-changing landscape means you need to adapt and adopt new approaches or risk falling behind.
Over the last couple of years we’ve developed a variety of flexible offerings, including approaching newer media (YouTube reactionaries, Twitch streamers) and building our digital marketing wing – headed up by our legendary Darren Gosling.
The next natural step was to build email marketing into our marketing operation, so allow me to introduce the lovely Seth Werkheiser, who’s joined us as a freelance email marketing executive.
Seth might already be a known face to some of you. He’s been writing about music since 2001 and co-founded Noisecreep in 2008. He’s behind the commendable Metal Bandcamp Gift Club and – along with Hold Tight – works with MNRK Heavy (formerly eOne Heavy), and leading US PR agencies.
You’ll be hearing plenty more about this and other subjects over the next wee while – including why we advocate email marketing for basically all our clients who take their fanbase seriously – but for now,
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US metal band Extinction A.D. have unveiled their politically charged new single '1992', taken from the upcoming album, Culture of Violence, due 18th March via Unique Leader.
Watch the lyric video to '1992' here: https://youtu.be/_Fh_GDyKsGw
Vocalist / guitarist Rick Jimenez commented: "1992 - I was 12 years old in 1992 and the weight of the events that took place in America were heavy. Throughout the last decade and into this one, I've gone back and drawn parallels between what's happened in our recent history and what's happening now all while viewing things now through the eyes of an adult. This song is a pummeller both musically and thematically and will hopefully open some eyes about the problem with not learning from the past."
Pre-order Culture of Violence here: https://orcd.co/cultureofviolence
On the new record, Extinction A.D. comment: "Culture Of Violence is the album we've been in the process of creating since 2015. This is the record where we can firmly say with confidence, 'This is what XAD is all about!' The recording and releasing process has always been behind our songwriting by a few years, so the previous material was outdated to us before we even went in to record it. On this album, we moulded ideas for years as well as the fact that we never stopped writing, so everything is fresh and capturing us in this moment. Musically, lyrically, thematically and visually, this record is a heavy experience and a savage interpretation of what we've all witnessed and experienced over the past few years."
'1992' follows previous single, 'Mastic' watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko-VnaXE01g
Formed in 2013 in Long Island US, Extinction A.D. are an intense metal band with modern power and frenetic energy. The band have released two full-lengths and an EP, and have shared stages with the likes of Obituary, Thy Art is Murder, Havok, Municipal Waste, Testament, Suicidal Tendencies, Exodus Kvelerta, Harm’s Way and more.
So many different worlds shaped this band; from writers like Alan Moore and George Orwell; lyricists like Wreak Havoc and Chuck D; to directors like Tarantino and John Carpenter. But musically, Extinction A.D. hook up a tube of early 90s era of metal into their veins. Not just bands like Machine Head and Pantera, but the often overlooked 90s offerings from Testament, Sepultura and Slayer.
Thrashing just as hard as their predecessors, the band also break their surroundings down and deliver some heavy as hell riotous mosh; hitting that all-important sweet spot mixture of 80s thrash, 90s extreme metal and New York hardcore, all encompassed into their new LP.
Extinction A.D will tour the USA 18th January - 20th February with Cattle Decapitation, The Last Ten Seconds of Life and Creeping Death, and follow that with a headline run with Rhythm of Fear.
Dates:
w/ Cattle Decapitation, The Last Ten Seconds of Life and Creeping Death:
2/15 - Dallas, TX - Amplified Live
2/16 - Austin, TX - Come And Take It Live
2/18 - El Paso, TX - RockHouse Bar & Grill
2/19 - Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad
2/20 - Mesa, AZ - Nile Theater
Extinction A.D. only:
2/22 – Odessa, TX – Cactus House
2/23 – Little Rock, AR – Vinos
2/24 – Memphis, TN The Hi Tone
2/25 – Chattanooga, TN – The Spot
w/ Rhythm Of Fear:
3/15 - Worcester, MA - Ralph's Rock Diner
3/16 - Manchester, NH - Angel City Music Hall
3/17 - Quebec City, QC - La Source de La Martinière
3/18 - Montreal, QC - Cabaret Foufs
3/19 - Ottawa, ON - Brass Monkey
3/20 - Toronto, ON - The Garrison
3/21 - Buffalo, NY - Mohawk Place
3/22 - Altoona, PA - McGarvey's Bar
3/23 - Harrisburg, PA - HMAC
3/24 - Richmond, VA - The Camel
3/25 - Kearny, NJ - Jimmy's Bar & Grill
3/26 - Amityville, NY - Amityville Music Hall
Extinction A.D. are:
Vocals & Guitar - Rick Jimenez
Lead Guitar - Ian Cimaglia
Bass - Tom Wood
Drums - Mike Sciulara
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Track listing:
1. Culture of Violence
2. Dominion
3. Thirteen
4. Mastic
5. 1992
6. Heads Will Roll
7. Behind The Times
8. Star Spangled Banner
9. Praise the Fraud
10. National Disaster
The legendary Cro-Mags have announced their UK and Ireland headline tour for Summer 2022.
Support comes from Street Soldier and Cage Fight.
Dates as follows:
Scotland:
21/6/22 - Broadcast Glasgow
22/6/22 - La Belle Angele Edinburgh
Ireland:
23/6/22 - Dolans Limerick
24/6/22 - The Grand Social
Northern Ireland:
25/6/22 - Voodoo Belfast
England:
26/6/22 - The Boulevard - Wigan
27/6/22 - The Cluny Newcastle
28/6/22 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
29/6/22 - The Joiners Southampton
30/6/22 - The Underworld Camden London
Watch Cro-Mags' last single 'Life On Earth' now: https://youtu.be/_hjCr7P3S8I
The news follows Cro-Mags' most recent release, their 2020 EP, released 9th April 2021 via Arising Empire.
The soundtrack to one of the most turbulent years on record, 2020 is 20 minutes and 20 seconds, and plays as a time-capsule look into the burning dumpster fire of that year.
Stream, purchase, and save your vinyl/CD copies here: https://Cro-Mags.lnk.to/2020
Cro-Mags were scheduled to go on tour in support of their previous album In The Beginning in the summer of 2020, booked solid throughout Europe, UK, Japan and South America. All was set to kick-off with a show at Webster Hall (NYC) with Body Count on 15th March - when suddenly the Coronavirus quarantine went into effect, and the year of madness began. In response, Cro-Mags pivoted, performing one of the very first live stream shows, “The Quarantine Show”, from the historic (and now defunct) SIR Studios in Manhattan's Chelsea neighbourhood.
As Flanagan recounts, “(Drummer) G-Man was stuck in New York for seven months because of the travel ban, so we started writing songs, and as soon as we were able to get into the studio we started tracking.” Recorded at Steve Zing's (Sam Hain, Danzig) newly launched Trick or Treat Studio, they brought back Arthur Rizk who produced In The Beginning.
Rocky George managed to get out of NYC before the lockdown in March and tracked his guitars in Los Angeles. Guitarist Gabby Abularach remained in Guatemala during the travel ban and decided that both personally and professionally he was in need of a change and to move in ‘a different direction.’
Aware of the quarantine and travel ban, Cro-Mags asked long-time friend Joseph Affe (M.O.D, Maximum Penalty, Harley's War) to play "The Quarantine Show". Joe had just toured Europe and the UK with CRO-MAGS in late 2019 when Rocky couldn't make the trip. Harley had played with Joe on and off since 2003 in different projects and it was a perfect fit, so Cro-Mags brought Affe on to do the EP. After all the years, playing the entire catalogue and having so recently filled in for both Rocky and Gabby, it was seamless.
Cro-Mags founder Harley Flanagan explains, “Just by coincidence we recorded 20 minutes and 16 seconds of music, so we simply added a few seconds of real-world chaos. The album cover is meant to look like a calendar - seven squares across, with one picture from 2020 per day. Inside the booklet there are 12 pictures, one for each month of 2020; and the back is a shot of something I have never seen before in my life - a totally empty New York City. Coronavirus, quarantine, empty streets, brutality, burning buildings, violence and destruction: 2020 is a year none of us will ever forget.”
2020 tracklist:
1 - Age Of Quarantine
2 - 2020
3 - Life On Earth
4 - Violence and Destruction
5 - Chaos In The Streets
6 - Cro-Fusion
“Fast punk and thrashy breakdowns” - DECIBEL
“The founding band of hardcore punk” - ROLLING STONE
“Fast-paced, raw, blazing and blistering” - CONSEQUENCE OF SOUND
“This one’s gonna snap a few bones and blacken an eye” - NEW NOISE
“A two-stepping salute to four-chord classic hardcore” - METAL HAMMER
“Heavy grooves, impressive depth and really powerful” - DOWN FOR LIFE
“A hybrid of ‘80s and ‘90s anthemic hardcore full of underlying anger” - BLABBERMOUTH
Cro-Mags are:
Harley Flanagan | bass/vocals
Gabby Abularach | guitars
Rocky George | guitars
Garry “G-Man” Sullivan | drums
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Metalcore quartet Breathe Atlantis have released a video for their new single 'Break The Silence'. The track is the fifth glimpse into the band's upcoming album Overdrive, due for release on 18th March via Arising Empire.
Check out the video for 'Break The Silence' here: https://youtu.be/DXNFeYoKIJA
Stream/purchase 'Break The Silence': https://breatheatlantis.lnk.to/breakthesilence
Once again, Breathe Atlantis deliver a singalong earworm with 'Break The Silence', as vocalist Nico Schiesewitz bursts with pure emotion and energy.
Guitarist Jan Euler comments:
"In 'Break The Silence' we mercilessly reckon with our past. For us, the song is a catharsis of all the things inside of us that have held us back too many times, and it's a turning point from stagnation and passivity. In the past we often got in our own way trying to express ourselves and we also let too many people tell us what to do. This has come to an end and the brutality and rawness of the song shows the inner struggle to finally break away from all the bad habits and speak for ourselves."
Overdrive is available to pre-order in various formats here: https://arisingempire.com/overdrive
Featuring 'Break The Silence', as well as previous singles ‘Changes’ (feat. Eskimo Callboy’s Nico Sallah), ‘Earthquake’, ‘Savior’ (feat. Imminence’s Eddie Berg) and title track ‘Overdrive’, Breathe Atlantis display a maturity on their new record that will no doubt skyrocket them to success. Working with producer Andy Posdziech (Any Given Day, Caliban, Nasty), the four-piece brought their true identity to the surface and wrapped it in a modern, aggressive sound.
The first new material since their 2019 album Soulmade, Overdrive is two years in the making and packed with bigger, heavier riffs and driving, forceful drums. Schiesewitz's relentless, bone-grinding shouts will send shivers down your spine, until the stadium-ready choruses hit you right in the gut.
Check out Breathe Atlantis' recent singles:
'Changes' feat. Nico Sallach: https://youtu.be/F39IqXCVG7I
'Earthquake': https://youtu.be/HL93qakoqfM
'Savior' feat. Eddie Berg: https://youtu.be/6JKVB68kX_s
'Overdrive': https://youtu.be/Cung6VBjo48
Breathe Atlantis have previously played shows with Sum 41, Memphis May Fire, Attila, Bury Tomorrow, Crossfaith and Slaves, toured Europe supporting the likes of Any Given Day, To The Rats And Wolves and Imminence, and played top slots at German festivals.
Breathe Atlantis are:
Nico Schiesewitz | Vocals
Jan Euler | Guitar
Lasse Weigang | Bass
Silas Fischer | Drums
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Overdrive tracklisting:
1. Break The Silence
2. Overdrive
3. Savior (feat. Eddie Berg)
4. Earthquake
5. Dead and Gone
6. Heavy Hearts
7. Changes (feat. Nico Sallach)
8. Gates Of Hell
9. Out There
10. Going Down