Photo Credit: Kidpixel & Travis Nesbit

Alberta, Canada trio Royal Tusk release 'All My Life' single today alongside a lyric video via MNRK Music Group.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/RZ7ogO-FyPo

Stream the track here: https://ffm.to/royaltusk_allmylife

The vulnerable verses give way to a riff-boosted refrain with words of encouragement in the lyrics. “Sometimes, you might go far in one direction, but you feel stuck because you want to do something else,” commented frontman Daniel Carriere. “You can wake up and do things differently though. You don’t need to be a slave to a fate you didn’t want. Ultimately, it’s about finding it inside yourself to change.” 

The Alberta trio consists of Daniel Carriere [vocals], Quinn Cyrankiewicz [guitar], and Sandy MacKinnon [bass]. They fuse hypnotic hooks to hard-hitting riffs offset by untethered rhythms and undeniably honest lyrics. 

In 2014, the band buzzed out of Edmonton with their Mountain EP. They evolved across releases such as DealBreaker [2017] and Tusk II [2018]  which Billboard proclaimed, “The LP steps beyond what fans heard on DealBreaker.” Among many standouts in their catalogue, 'Curse The Weather' generated 10.4 million+ Spotify streams followed by 'Aftermath' with 6.8 million Spotify streams. They have toured with Pop Evil, Monster Truck, Slash, and Big Wreck, and performed on the 2020 ShipRocked Cruise with Beartooth, Halestorm, and Alter Bridge to name a few. One moment, they’ll serve up an earthquake barrage of distortion only to incite a bold stadium-size singalong in the next breath.

Royal Tusk online:

www.facebook.com/royaltusk
www.twitter.com/royaltusk 
www.instagram.com/royaltuskmusic 
www.youtube.com/c/RoyalTusk 

Photo Credit: Beth Morrison

Australian breakthrough quintet Future Static make their hotly anticipated return in an unexpected, yet utterly electrifying fashion with a turbo-charged, metal fuelled cover of Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee’s 2004 global reggaeton hit, ‘Gasolina’, available now via Wild Thing Records.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/pahccWj0I3Y

Stream here: https://ffm.to/futurestaticgasolina

Electric front-woman Amariah Cook, born in Melbourne and raised in Barcelona, unites the vastly different metal and reggaeton worlds of her upbringing; presiding over the track in fluent Spanish, creating a venomous, chaotic take on the latin worldwide smash. ‘Gasolina’ is a sucker punch of cacophonous riffs, ferocious drums, and raging vocals. The unforgiving arrangement by lead guitarist Ryan Qualizza transforms ‘Gasolina’ into a concoction of woozy and fiery breakdowns, blaring and ruthless guitars, with a signature metal bite. Mixed and mastered by Sam Bianco (Tapestry, Cherry), the final product is gritty, grandiose, and galvanising in equal measures, showcasing the band’s fierce energy and beaming charisma in peak form.

Amariah explains: “Over there, the metalheads hate reggaeton, so bringing those two mortal enemies together was an entertaining idea for me. I've always had a part in my soul that wanted to try to merge these two socially and musically opposing groups together.” Amariah further reflects, “Apart from it connecting me to my Spanish roots, doing this cover also meant blending all of our lives together. Even though we were all raised in such vastly different lifestyles and places… It is one of those songs which was extremely popular all over the world, and with this cover, we strive to bring back that sense of planetary community.”

Accompanying the release of ‘Gasolina’ is an appropriately high-octane music video directed by Colin Jeffs (Make Them Suffer, Alpha Wolf). Spanning seductive scenes, dangerous motor acrobatics, and a gallon of attitude, the result is a monstrously energetic masterpiece. Jeffs comments, “I am always about doing cool, hype clips that turn heads and I felt like this song was the perfect tune to do a head-turner to. We tried to pay homage to the original video, with it being sexy and fun. We tried to modernise that, and add our own flavour and flair to it. I think we did an excellent job of reimagining the song, whilst still keeping a lot of the flavour of what it was like back in the day.”

The release of ‘Gasolina’ doubles as the culmination of Future Static’s meteoric growth and artistic vision following the band’s recruitment of Amariah Cook as their new vocalist in 2021, solidifying her as an integral part of the act’s core identity; following on from earlier acclaimed singles ‘Waves’ (2021) and ‘Venenosa’ (2022). What started as a happy accident turned fortuitous idea by Qualizza for a home-grown charity vinyl release, metamorphosed into something greater, especially so for their Australian-borne, Spanish-raised singer. 

Between this latest single, debut international tour dates including performances at this year’s Reeperbahn and Euroblast festivals in Germany, and the release of its highly anticipated full-length debut LP incoming, 2023 is shaping up to be nothing short of explosive for one of Australia’s most talked about breakthrough heavy acts. 
 
Lead guitarist Ryan Qualizza summarises: “‘Gasolina’ is our way of getting people primed and ready for our debut album coming later this year. We wanted to do something different, and make a statement with this single, as a precursor to the record. Whether production, visuals, or sonic exploration, we're taking things to new and exciting places.”

Tour dates:
July 13 - Cherry Bar, Melbourne, Australia
September 20-23 - Reeperbahn Festival, Hamburg, Germany
September 29-October 1 - Euroblast Festival, Cologne, Germany


“Big things are on the horizon for this band” - Kerrang! Radio

“…firmly positioned on the cusp of being one of 2022's breakout bands” - Maniacs
 
Follow Future Static:
Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Spotify
 
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More information on Future Static:

Melbourne quintet Future Static create an exhilarating synthesis of alternative, melodic, and progressive to shape a unique brand of emotional heavy music which is unlike any other. New singer Amariah Cook’s debut singles ‘Waves’ (2021) and ‘Venenosa’ (2022) drew significant critical acclaim; landing fervent support from outlets such as Kerrang!, New Noise Magazine, Triple J, Spotify, and Apple Music. On the live front, the group have taken Australia by storm including festival performances at Knight & Day, Unify Forever, Unify Off The Record, Alpha Wolf’s CVLTFEST, performed at Bigsound to high industry praise, plus were hand-chosen as special guests for Jinjer, Voyager, Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, RedHook, Caligula’s Horse, and Windwaker, just to name a few. With a late 2023 debut album release on the horizon, Future Static are primed to make a lasting impression on the global stage, bringing its visceral fusion of heavy and alternative sub-genres to the world at large.

Photo Credit: Joshua Simons

Filth is Eternal will tour the UK with American post-hardcore legends Finch.

Dates as follows:

Nov 5: Glasgow The Garage
Nov 6: Cardiff Tramshed
Nov 7: Manchester Academy
Nov 8: London O2 Forum Kentish Town

Filth is Eternal - one of Seattle’s most vigorous and involved bands - have also recently announced their new album Find Out, to be released 29th September via MNRK Heavy. 

Find Out is the triumphant reawakening of this vital group. The new testament whips forth with the force of a breakthrough and is a clear undertaking of their own genesis with a deep awareness of themselves, their crowd, and the shared history between them. The band’s ground rules: immediacy must be prioritised; the songs should have the power to whip up a pit in under thirty seconds; they must be vital and exciting – all of which cuts through on their newest single, 'Crawl Space'.

Pre-order Find Out here: https://hiseternal.ffm.to/findout
Watch the video for 'Crawl Space' here: https://youtu.be/rP0Q6gYCxPY

Nothing short of a punk anthem, fault lines on 'Crawl Space' bubble with hot melodies and fist-clenching riffs. Front person Lis Di Angelo’s vocal delivery is singular and looks at life in the balance, where individual things are in a semblance of order but lacking synergy and permanence. “It's about that small window of time when everything feels like it's working- the band- relationships- work- mental health- the meds- everything- but something still feels off, like it's destined to fall apart no matter what choices you make,” they tell. 

Friction from opposing forces informs the lyrics on Find Out, the title of which could infer emergence from trauma or consequential learning. Regardless of its intended meaning, the title is used as a conduit for the band to push toward positive strides when addressing mental health, addiction, and relationships, with community as a salve – approaching from a nihilistic viewpoint to shine a light, trying to explore a new way.  While those themes are visited, details are where the band stops short, ensuring that the listener is guided to these themes but leaving individual song messages for them to ascertain. 

Lyrics aside, the true key to the new Filth is Eternal sound is the deep-rooted attention to songwriting. Exploding with fresh ideas, heavy on hooks, and clandestine melody, Find Out is a clear breakout release for FIE, not to mention a future staple for heavy music fans worldwide. Using the talents of producer Paul Fig (Slipknot, AFI, Alice In Chains) while recording at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 and Dave’s Room, Find Out adds just enough spit polish in production to conjure the masses but still retains the dirt and grime necessary to remain congruous to the sound and fury within. 

At the core of Filth is Eternal is the instrumental trio of Brian McClelland (guitar), Rahsaan Davis (bass), and Emily Salisbury (drums), who lean into bone-crushing death metal and crust riffage, precision-machined grind, and nitro-fuelled punk to create the nihilistic and galloping armoured vehicle that is FIE. When hard-pressed about specific bands and styles, the band avoids individual names in favour of movements, yet it’s clear that the darker, more complex side of hardcore is probably the most direct influence. Names ranging from Converge to Cursed may be the most prevalent while others such as Trap Them, Alice in Chains, Stockholm-style death metal, and even The Distillers come to mind for additional inspiration, melody, and tactical songwriting purposes. 

Vocalist / lyricist Lis Di Angelo’s approach is rooted in grunge and extreme music; their visceral delivery sits comfortably on the fulcrum between raspy hardcore vocals and cogent melodicism, allowing a range of emotional depth and dynamics. In the worlds the band currently occupies, the dichotomy is refreshing and oddly original, adding a subtle melodic twist to the nihilistic footstomp.

On Find Out, each track is its own pipe bomb ready to ignite on the unsuspecting public, creating a sense of urgency and relating the band’s explosive message to an unabating soundtrack of punk-inflected ferocity. Embrace the oncoming tidal wave, changing of the guard, and new revolution from Filth is Eternal. Sound the reveille because one way or another, you’ll Find Out.

Filth Is Eternal online:
https://www.facebook.com/filthiseternal
https://www.instagram.com/filthiseternal
https://filthiseternal.com
https://twitter.com/filthiseternal_

Find Out Track Listing: 

01 - Half Wrong
02 - Crawl Space
03 - Magnetic Point
04 - Cherish
05 - Roll Critical
06 - Curious Thing
07 - Into the Curve
08 - Pressure Me
09 - Body Void
10 - The Gate
11 - Signal Decay
13 - All Mother
14 - Last Exit
15 - Loveless

Photo Credit: Vollvincent

German prog metal trio The Hirsch Effekt have announced their new album, the brilliant Urian, due 29th September via Long Branch Records.

In conjunction with the news, The Hirsch Effekt have also released their new single 'Agora', the second glimpse of the new album following the title track.

Stream 'Agora' and pre-order the album here: https://thehirscheffekt.lnk.to/urian

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/RYp0yG2GBV8

Watch the visualiser for 'Urian' here: https://youtu.be/cc6jFz0EMbY

Stream here: https://thehirscheffekt.lnk.to/urian

After charting at #21 in the German album charts with previous album Kollaps, and formidable shows at Wacken Open Air, Full Force Festival, ArcTanGent and as recent headliners at the renowned Euroblast Festival, The Hirsch Effekt have impressively established themselves in the German progressive metal landscape.

The band comment:

"During a stay at a vacation home in 2021, we developed a number based on a short guitar riff with acoustic guitar and electric bass. It's no coincidence that you can tell that Ilja and Nils listened to 'Californication' a lot when they were young: 'Road Trippin'' was definitely in the back of their minds at the time. When Ilja's cello parts came in, however, 'Agora' drifted into another, almost Celtic atmosphere.

"In terms of content, it is a very personal, autobiographical song. 'Agora' not only reflects finally arriving in the age of crises, but also a literal and genuine, humane tightness. Triggered not least by the pandemic, which lasted throughout the entire album writing phase and influenced everything, and all the lockdowns and isolations that went with it."

The Hirsch Effekt, consisting of multi-instrumentalists Nils Wittrock (vocals, guitars), Ilja John Lappin (bass, vocals) and Moritz Schmidt (drums), play an extremely variable style of music, performed to the peak of sophistication, resulting in a homogenous and enormous sound monster. Their epic, aggressive, and sinister sound, is complimented with a personal touch and frankness in the German lyrics. They signify authenticity and closeness, and stand out as a counterpart to the musical tapestry. 

The Hirsch Effekt have also announced their Urian Tour 2023, which marks their first major headliner since their Eskapist album tour (2017) due to the pandemic. Check online for dates.

The Hirsh Effekt are:

Moritz Schmidt (Drums)
Nils Wittrock (Guitar, Vocals)
Ilja John Lappin (Bass, Vocals)

For more information:
http://www.thehirscheffekt.de/
https://www.facebook.com/thehirscheffekt
https://www.instagram.com/thehirscheffekt
https://www.youtube.com/thehirscheffekt

1. Agora
2. Otus
3. 2054
4. Urian
5. Stegodon
6. Granica
7. Blud
8. Eristys

Photo Credit: Rob Blackham

Saint Agnes have released an emotional live video for their poignant new single 'This Is Not The End', a tribute to Kitty A. Austen's grief for her late mother. The track is taken from the band's upcoming album Bloodsuckers, due for release on 21st July via Spinefarm.

Check out the video for 'This Is Not The End' here: https://youtu.be/0PlBh_iM4M8

Stream the single and pre-order Bloodsuckers here: https://SntAgnes.lnk.to/BLOODSUCKERSPR

Kitty comments on the single:

“I really wanted to write a song directly about my grief to have on the album, but it was just too difficult for the longest time. I was so raw and broken that I struggled to put myself in the place I needed to be in to get it done. But I did get there. The song was written and recorded as the very last thing on the album at the eleventh hour. It’s a tribute to my mother and the depth of my love for her. Then for the video we recorded a live piano version of the song at Rockfield Studios, it was a very vulnerable but special moment for us as a band.” 

Saint Agnes recently announced a UK headline tour, which follows their sold-out headline show at The Black Heart in Camden, a European tour with Monster Magnet, a show supporting Employed To Serve, and an appearance at 2000trees. 

Dates are as follows: 

Oct 28: Manchester Fac251
Oct 29: Leeds The Key Club
Oct 30: Birmingham O2 Institute 3
Oct 31: London The Garage 
Nov 01: Nottingham The Bodega Social Club
Nov 02: Norwich Voodoo Daddys

Tickets are on sale here: https://www.wearesaintagnes.com/

Hailing from the UK, Saint Agnes are all about honest lyrics, intense vocal performances, plus rage-fuelled music intended to give a voice to those closer to the fringe than the centre.

As much gang as band, Saint Agnes seek to empower those who’ve been battered and bruised yet refuse to lie down, and it’s a thread that runs deep within Bloodsuckers – SA’s first album for Spinefarm, the follow-up to 2019’s Welcome To Silvertown, issued on the band’s own label.
 
In addition to … Silvertown, Saint Agnes have released a number of singles, videos and EPs, embarked on headline tours in both the UK and Europe, and appeared at a host of festivals, including Download, 2000trees, Isle of Wight and Kendal Calling.

Saint Agnes are also making big waves in the gaming world, with the release of Dead Island 2 in April. The game, which features the Saint Agnes song 'And They All Fall Down', has sold over two million copies.
 
One thing’s for sure, it’s got nothing to do with rule-books or playing it safe…
 
From the title track (also lead single / video) onwards, Bloodsuckers is a genre-jumping body of work, taking in elements of metal, punk, industrial and grunge, without being bound by any specific style; the 11 tracks here come straight from the source, largely self-produced and mixed (NIN collaborator Sean Beavan lends his mixing and production skills to ‘Follow You’), and this self-contained approach provides an extra emotional weight throughout, with doom trap provocateur and Kerrang! cover artist Mimi Barks further fuelling the chaos on the short, sharp shock that is ‘Body Bag’.
 
Created in the months following the unexpected and untimely death of Kitty’s mother, Bloodsuckers explores a number of themes, including mental illness, pent-up rage, undying love and, of course, grief; from the trash-metal howl into the night that is ‘Bloodsuckers’ right through to broken ballad, ‘This Is Not The End’, a poignant reflection of Kitty’s still-raw emotions, this is a call to outsiders everywhere…

Concludes Kitty: “Creating this album gave me a reason to get to my feet at a time when I really wasn’t sure if I could. I’ve tried to put everything I’ve been feeling into it, all the pain, the rage, the grief, even the unexpected moments of beauty and belief. I hope it makes you feel less alone. I hope it makes you feel bigger, badder and stronger. We might be damaged but that doesn’t mean we’re worthless. This is a record for the defeated, the crushed. We might be broken but that doesn’t mean we’re not whole. Bloodsuckers forever, Saint Agnes forever.”

Saint Agnes are:
 
Kitty A. Austen - Vocals, Guitar, Bass
Jon James Tufnell - Guitar, Vox, Bass
Andrew Head - Drums
Ryan Brown - Bass

Saint Agnes online:
https://www.facebook.com/wearesaintagnes
https://twitter.com/WeareSaintAgnes
https://www.instagram.com/wearesaintagnes
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVjtrzewE0VgjsG9PONcEQ

Tracklisting:

1. Bloodsuckers
2. Animal
3. I Mean Nothing To you
4. Outsider
5. This Is Not The End
6. Follow You
7. I Am
8. At War With Myself
9. Middle Finger
10. Body Bag (ft. Mimi Barks)
11. Forever And Ever

UK prog-death metal group Beyond Grace are excited to unveil their stunning cover of the Peter Gabriel classic 'Here Comes The Flood', a brilliantly original take on a prog classic.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/W7D4kinS_p8

The band comment: "2022 was, without a doubt, the darkest and most difficult time we've ever faced as a band.
 
"Though we came into the year on a major high, having just released our second album, we soon found ourselves struggling with a seemingly endless series of setbacks and misfortunes, with every bit of bad luck and every broken promise conspiring to kill whatever momentum we'd managed to build.
 
"Along the way we lost friends. We lost family. We dealt with periods of sickness and ill-health that all took their toll on us and our loved ones.
 
"To say we came close to calling it a day wouldn't be an exaggeration, and it took us a long time to regain our strength, and regain our confidence.
 
"But one of the things that kept us going was the fact that we had already recorded and filmed 'Here Comes The Flood' - which was originally intended for release to celebrate the one year anniversary of Our Kingdom Undone - and we couldn't bear the thought of it never seeing the light of day.
 
"It's a song that features a lot of firsts for us - it's our first cover (which we worked very hard on to ensure that it sounds like us, first and foremost, while still paying tribute to the original) and the first song of ours to incorporate clean vocals (with Tim [Yearsley - guitars/backing vox] taking the lead, and Andy [Walmsley - vocals] providing backing harmonies) - and the video is quite probably the best one we've done yet, and we need to thank both Tankspace and our long-time videographer Eric (ERD Visual Media) for helping bring it to life in such a vivid, vibrant way.
 
"At the same time, it also serves as the closing chapter of one stage of our career - featuring, as it does, the last appearance by our now ex-bassist, with whom we still share a close and unbreakable bond - and the beginning of a whole new era for Beyond Grace.
 
"And you won't have to wait much longer to learn just what the future holds for us. We promise you that."

In July of 2017 Beyond Grace released their full-length debut, Seekers, a DIY-blend of progressive technicality and deathly intensity with a number of visually-arresting videos - including the eye-catching 'Oracle' (premiered by Decibel) and the brilliantly weird 'Apoptosis' - and led to the band being dubbed “one of British Metal's best-kept secrets”.

Over the next few years, in between bouts of writing and recording, the group would go on to tour with and perform alongside the likes of Hour of Penance, Blood Red Throne, Cryptopsy, Mithras, The Monolith Deathcult, and more, whose influence would go on to inform their darker, heavier, and more artistically-ambitious second album, Our Kingdom Undone. 

Released in September 2021 on Prosthetic Records, and once again accompanied by a series of stunning music videos for the likes of 'Fearmonger' (released with support from Distorted Sound Magazine) and 'Hive Mind' (which was debuted by Metal Injection), Kingdom quickly garnered multiple accolades from the likes of Metal Hammer, Metal Sucks, and Blabbermouth (with the latter describing it as “world-class”) and allowed the band to once again hit the road, now as a headline-worthy act in their own right.

After parting ways with Prosthetic in late 2022, and bidding goodbye to their long-time bass-player soon after, the group – now consolidated as a quartet – have taken some time to rest and re-evaluate their next steps, deciding on a fresh approach for album three. 

More information to be revealed shortly.

For more:
https://www.facebook.com/wearebeyondgrace
https://www.instagram.com/wearebeyondgrace
https://beyondgrace.bandcamp.com

Greetings, Seekers of Truth:

We gather here today to unfurl the clandestine revelation bestowed upon us by the enigmatic entity known as Dogma. This heralded cabal, shrouded in mystery, has unravelled the tapestry of conformity, transcending the boundaries of mortal comprehension. Prepare yourselves, for their latest sacrament, 'My First Peak,' is upon us, available today on all DSPs via MNRK Heavy.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/X4xaDmrjXhM

Stream here: https://ffm.to/dogma-myfirstpeak

In the realm of discordant harmonies and resonating souls, Dogma beckons, beckons with a melody that enthralls like a seductive siren. Ah, but are they merely a band, a cult, or a mirror reflecting our deepest desires? Perhaps they are all and none, for Dogma defies categorisation, as do the truths we hold dear.

Enshrined within the verses, 'My First Peak' weaves a tale as provocative as the serpentine dance of Lilith, Lamia, Nixe, and Abrahel themselves. Listen closely, oh seekers of enlightenment, as the rawness of their music unveils the fallacies of the modern world. With fervent ardour, they wield their craft as weapons, honing hard rock and metal into a force that rends the veil of complacency.

The hymn 'My First Peak' embodies the juxtaposition of unbridled desire and the shackles of society. Behold, as Dogma unearths the forbidden fruits of self-discovery, recounting an illicit encounter within the confines of a convent's kitchen. Corn, the vessel of revelation, tumbles to the floor, an act of defiance against imposed restraints. Their narrative exudes pain and pleasure, a rhapsody of blood and ecstasy, as they challenge the very essence of propriety.

Oh, but their words, imbued with sarcastic fervour, provoke us to question the hypocrisy of religion and oppressive systems. Dogma summons us to embrace rebellion and liberate our carnal desires. They eschew the bonds of modesty and summon a tempest of sensuality, demanding our unwavering attention and passionate participation.

Witness the alchemy of Dogma's transformative presence, where theatricality transcends time, just as the visage of Kiss and Alice Cooper persists in our collective consciousness. Their music echoes with a resonance akin to The Pretty Reckless and In This Moment, yet it defies the limitations imposed by mortals. With irresistible hooks and a symphony of rebellious riffs, 'My First Peak' consumes us, leaving us craving for more.

We, the enlightened few, the rebels against ignorance, grasp the torch of Dogma's inferno and pledge to abandon the false realities painted by a duplicitous society. We embrace the unapologetic allure of their music, for it is in the rejection of conformity that we find our truest selves.

Prepare, fellow initiates, for this revelation is but a harbinger of the imminent unveiling of Dogma's forthcoming album. As they forge their sonic arsenal in the fires of creative passion, they challenge conventions and summon the faithful to join their unyielding crusade.

Dogma are:
Lilith – vocals
Lamia – guitar
Nixe – bass
Abrahel – drums

Dogma online:  
http://www.officialdogma.com
http://www.facebook.com/theofficialdogma
http://www.instagram.com/officialdogma
http://www.twitter.com/dogmatheband

UK grime-metal quintet Hacktivist have announced their new co-vocalist JJ Olifent, who will make his live debut with the band tonight (30th June) at UK Tech-Fest. The ex-Borders frontman replaces Jot Maxi, who recently announced his departure from the band. 

JJ Olifent comments: 

"I'm absolutely stoked to announce today that I have joined as 1/2 of the pipes in Hacktivist! I wasn't ready to drop the mic when my old band Borders ended, so when I caught on that H needed a new frontman I got on Insta and hit up Jay straight away. He had seen me do his feature part on a tour with Dropout Kings and felt I matched the band's energy. We met up for a couple beers and started to plan our world takeover.

"I knew this was the perfect fit. The boys have been so welcoming and quite frankly I'm honoured to be a part of the H team. 

"I'm gonna bring my chaotic yet positive energy to the live shows and hope to add more heavy elements to the music with my screams and aggressive rap style.

"We've been working together behind the scenes for a few months now on some new material and I'm gassed to show the world more of the new sound! Thank you to all the fans for the support, the response so far has been insane."

Read Jot Maxi's statement regarding his departure from Hacktivist here: ​https://www.instagram.com/p/CuAFPHdsCiT/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Hacktivist released their latest album, Hyperdialect, in June 2021 via UNFD, described as their "most tightly wound and venomously intoxicating work to date" by Kerrang!, whilst Rock Sound named it "vicious and vital" and Metal Hammer declared the title track "bursts with urgency and flexes the band's genre-fluid muscle." Hacktivist's singles were also championed by BBC Radio 1's Jack Saunders and Daniel P. Carter, Kerrang! Radio and more. 

Stream/purchase Hyperdialect here: https://unfd.lnk.to/hyperdialect 

Stay tuned for more from Hacktivist soon. 

For more information: 
https://www.hacktivist.uk.com
https://www.facebook.com/Hacktivistband/
https://twitter.com/hacktivistuk
https://www.instagram.com/hacktivistuk

Photo Credit: Mind Art Visual

On the blazing heels of their highly-lauded 2021 debut album, Sermons Of The Sinner - which debuted within the Top 20 on charts in the United States, the UK, Germany, Sweden, Finland and more - KK’S PRIEST return to sin again with their savage new album, The Sinner Rides Again, to be released 29th September via their new label home of Napalm Records. 

Today, fans can experience an early taste of the album via the blistering first single 'One More Shot At Glory'. The track evokes a high-stakes battle with heroic chants and double bass, setting the stage for a spine-tingling guitar solo, and is accompanied by an intense, high quality music video.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/Sypj3SPBKKU

Pre-order the album here: https://lnk.to/KKsPriest-TheSinnerRidesAgain/napalmrecords

With The Sinner Rides Again, the powerhouse heavy metal amalgamation of iconic Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), along with A.J. Mills (guitar), Tony Newton (bass) and Sean Elg (drums), double down on the ripping melodic force of their debut - which Metal Hammer UK dubbed “hugely enjoyable” and Metal Injection cited as boasting “catchy hooks and plenty of guitar wizardry”. The Sinner Rides Again wields nine tracks of pure hellfire, produced and written by Downing and mixed/mastered by Jacob Hansen.

K.K. Downing says about The Sinner Rides Again:
"To continue the legacy of the traditional rock and metal that I have been so fortunate to be a part of for over 50 years, this latest album, The Sinner Rides Again, has been created to take the listener on a journey that is both real and fictional with its characters, although sometimes ambiguous. These songs allow the imaginations of all fans of this wonderful genre of music to escape reality and join with us to continue our heavy metal experience into the future."

Downing adds regarding the band's signing with Napalm Records:
"With a brand new record that needed placement with a great record label, we discussed the labels we liked, and Napalm Records was one of those companies. It's fair to say that Napalm is a leader in the heavy metal genre and has been for a long time now. They have a fantastic roster of both established and new bands and artists that are a force to be reckoned with. So it's a roster of some of the top and leading metal bands in the world today, and for the foreseeable future. I am pleased to say that we are excited about partnering with Napalm Records and we look forward to working together."
 
Sebastian Muench, Senior A&R, Napalm Records adds:
"K.K. Downing has created, with the sophomore album The Sinner Rides Again, an absolutely brilliant heavy metal masterpiece - one, I believe, that will stand the test of time and will be listened to by metal fans around the world for many, many years. K.K. Downing is a genius and Tim "Ripper" Owens' vocals are simply mesmerizing! Napalm Records is absolutely proud to help continue to build this legacy."

After stepping out of the Judas Priest spotlight, the return of K.K. Downing was uncertain. Nearly ten years after its onset, the genre-defining guitar icon returned from his hiatus with proof that he was nowhere ready to cease writing classic metal songs or to put away his famous Flying V guitars - taking part in acclaimed international comeback performances (including with his former Judas Priest bandmates when they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November 2022) that would act as harbingers of the formation of KK’S PRIEST.
 
Downing was recently quoted saying, “We've lost a lot of great people – Dio, Lemmy, for example – but this amazing and unique style of music must be preserved for as long as possible and I feel it within me to continue to play my role, as I always have, and to defend this metal genre, which we all know and love.” The Sinner Rides Again is a testament to this call for the classics while speeding full force into the future, delivered by some of heavy metal’s most essential performers.
 
The immense and intricate art for The Sinner Rides Again was created by talented artist Andy Pilkington.

A haunting introduction of dual guitars carries the listener into the thundering 'Sons Of The Sentinel', winding across a wasteland of burning riffs and a deftly dynamic guitar solo to kick off the record with relentless energy! The undeniably catchy anthem 'Strike Of The Viper' proves itself as one of the album’s most unforgettable tracks, before 'Reap The Whirlwind' crashes in with a classic heavy metal power thrust of soaring leads, hair-raising harmonics and earworm vocal hooks. First single 'One More Shot At Glory' raises its sword high, instantaneously calling for battle with its opening riff and beckoning verses. Heroic chants and unrelenting double bass set the stage for a galloping midsection as a spine-tingling guitar solo commands the song. Striding 'Hymn 66' commands with sultry, slow and low metallic punches and a bluesy gait, while massive title track 'The Sinner Rides Again' straddles balladic passages and sinister, head-bobbing choruses. Beginning with ominous bells, 'Keeper Of The Graves' rounds the final bend of the album with roaring cascades and a dynamic performance from Owens, before charging 'Pledge Your Souls' and rollercoaster closer epic 'Wash Away Your Sins' rise as the final embers of a certified burner - proving itself as a must-hear metal album of the year by the greatest to ever perform the genre!
 
KK’S PRIEST live one-offs:
July 6, 2023 – Wolverhampton, UK @ KK's Steel Mill
July 9, 2023 – Knislinge, SE @ Time to Rock Festival
August 9, 2023 – Villena, SP @ Leyendas Del Rock Festival
August 12, 2023 – Kortrijk, BE @ Alcatraz Festival
December 2, 2023 – Mexico City, MX @ Life After Death Horror Fest
March 2-7, 2024 – Monsters of Rock Cruise
 
KK’S PRIEST w/ Paul Di’Anno & Burning Witches across the UK in October:
October 7, 2023 – Birmingham @ O2 Institute
October 8, 2023 – Glasgow @ SWG3
October 10, 2023 – Nottingham @ Rock City
October 11, 2023 – Manchester @ O2 Ritz
October 12, 2023 – London @ O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
 
KK'S PRIEST is:
Tim "Ripper" Owens - Vocals
K.K. Downing - Guitar
A.J. Mills - Guitar
Tony Newton - Bass
Sean Elg - Drums
 
KK'S PRIEST online:
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
NAPALM RECORDS

The Sinner Rides Again track listing:

1. Sons Of The Sentinel
2. Strike Of The Viper
3. Reap The Whirlwind
4. One More Shot At Glory
5. Hymn 66
6. The Sinner Rides Again
7. Keeper Of The Graves
8. Pledge Your Souls
9. Wash Away Your Sins

The Sinner Rides Again will be available in the following formats:
-Digital Album
-1CD Digipak Edition          
-1LP Gatefold in Black
-Wooden Box Edition (incl. Digipak, Flag, Logo Wristband, Artprint, Patch) - Napalm Mail Order only, limited to 500
-1LP Gatefold in Marbled Orange and Black - Napalm International (excl. North America) Mail Order only, limited to 300
-1LP Gatefold in Transparent Orange - Napalm North American Mail Order only, limited to 300
-1LP Gatefold in Orange, Blue and Black Inkspot - Napalm Mail Order only, limited to 500
-Cassette Tape Edition in Red with White Print - Napalm Mail Order only, limited to 200