Photo Credit: Mikael Hultén

Rising from the ashes, The Gems redefine the very essence of rock music with their upcoming debut album, Phoenix, out 26th January 2024 via Napalm Records. With unwavering determination and raw talent, this trio hailing from Stockholm, Sweden is ready to rewrite the rules and inspire a new era.

Today, the trio also reveal their second single, 'Send Me To The Wolves'. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/lG5yz8yA0pc

Their first ever single, 'Like A Phoenix', released in June 2023, isn't just a song title; it's a prophecy, a prediction, and a promise. Straight away it gained a remarkable amount of Spotify streams and YouTube video views, and reached #2 on rock radio airplay charts in Germany in no time.
 
The explosive trio consists of incomparable rock vocalist Guernica Mancini, powerhouse drummer Emlee Johansson, and guitar and bass virtuoso Mona "Demona" Lindgren. Breaking free from the confines of their previous band, Thundermother, they unite under the banner of The Gems in early 2023, igniting a seismic shift in the rock scene. Inspired by legends such as Led Zeppelin and Iron Maiden, The Gems breathe new life into the genre, infusing it with raw power and untamed energy.

With Thundermother, they commanded international stages - electrifying crowds at renowned rock festivals like Wacken, Sweden Rock, and Alcatraz, while supporting legendary acts such as the Scorpions. Three highly acclaimed albums further solidified their place in rock history, with their highest chart entry reaching an impressive #6 with the last two albums on the Official German Album Charts, as well as #2 on the German Airplay Single Charts. Witness the birth of a rock revolution as The Gems take centre stage, ready to unleash a storm of pure sonic brilliance. 
 
The Gems commented on 'Send Me To The Wolves': “‘Send Me to the Wolves’ is all about overcoming and fighting back, not letting bullies control the narrative. This empowering track is the perfect mix between groovy 70s rock vibes and our modern sound. It is also the first song we wrote together for The Gems and we love it so much!”

The Gems on Phoenix: "Phoenix marks the beginning, the rise of The Gems. This album takes you on a journey through one of our toughest times. Through this creative process we were able to really dig deep and let go of a lot of emotional baggage, and find true happiness in music again. The new found freedom our band has been given us shines through on this album. We couldn't be prouder of what we've accomplished, and the true Rock n Roll Sisterhood and community we've built through these few months of our existence. Phoenix is the perfect album for anyone going through a tough time, having the rug pulled out under you and somehow finding the strength to rebuild. You'll get the full range of emotions, masterfully produced by our dear friend Johan Randén, who we also wrote some of the songs with."

Phoenix will be available in the following formats:
•    1 CD Digisleeve
•    1 LP Gatefold Vinyl Black
•    1 LP Gatefold Vinyl Violet
•    1 LP Gatefold Vinyl Blue
•    Deluxe Box, 1 LP Gatefold Vinyl Orange, Red Marbled (incl Slipmat, 16p booklet, cotton bag (38x42cm)
•    Digital Album

Captivating, chanting intro track 'Aurora' allows vocalist Guernica Mancini's distinctive, strong and bluesy vocals shine, and sets the scene before the catchy rock’n’roll anthem 'Queens' roars as a celebration of feminine power. Standing up for oneself, fighting back and rising above are some of the main lyrical themes of Phoenix, which 'Send Me To The Wolves' is an outstanding example of. The song’s storyline champions overcoming and not giving in to oppressors, before 'Domino' takes The Gems’ grooviness to the level of legendary classic rock bands of the 70s. With emotional tracks like 'Undiscovered Paths' and 'Fruits Of My Labor', The Gems bring significant depth and variety to the album, distancing themselves from their history. Stunning interlude 'Maria's Song', featuring violinist Maria Jern, fades into the touching ballad 'Ease Your Pain' - giving extra space to the exceptional guitar work of Mona 'Demona' Lindgren. Following track 'Running' shines as a surefire future hit with more impressive guitar work and Emlee Johansson’s hard hitting drums, before the beautifully stripped down acoustic version of 'Like A Phoenix' - backed with acoustic guitar by producer Johan Randén - wraps up The Gems’ debut album. Phoenix was mastered by Plec Johannsons (Soilwork, Hank von Hell, Firewind) and its artwork was created by ex-Thundermother member Giorgia Carteri (Soilwork, The Nightflight Orchestra).

It is clear that the seasoned musicians of The Gems won’t settle in the shadows of their prior successes. With their fresh, convincing debut offering, The Gems take a stand and leave the past behind. Make no mistake - with Phoenix, The Gems will conquer the international rock scene in a heartbeat.
 
The Gems are:
Guernica Mancini – Vocals 
Emlee Johansson – Drums 
Mona Lindgren – Guitar, Bass

The Gems online:
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TIKTOK

Phoenix tracklist:

1          Aurora - Interlude
2          Queens
3          Send Me To The Wolves
4          Domino
5          Silver Tongue
6          Undiscovered Paths
7          Maria's Song - Interlude
8          Ease Your Pain
9          Running
10        Renaissance - Interlude
11        Like A Phoenix
12        P.S.Y.C.H.O
13        Kiss it Goodbye
14        Force Of Nature
15        Fruits Of My Labor
16        Like A Phoenix - Acoustic Version

Photo Credit: Grace Elkin Photography

Progressive death metallers Beyond Grace are banning books and setting pages aflame on their latest single, 'The Burning Season'. It is taken from their forthcoming new EP Welcome To The New Dark Ages Part 1, which is released on 24th November. 

Eschewing the standard album cycle, Welcome To The New Dark Ages will be released as a series of three digital EPs – each of which will include an exclusive cover track, as well as eye-catching artwork by Gary Ronaldson of Bite Radius Designs (Napalm Death, Misery Index, Benighted), all culminating in a physical release which will collect the entire saga together in one cohesive whole.

Watch 'The Burning Season' video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4QvLXFIDWU

Welcome To The New Dark Ages Part 1 pre-orders are available here:  https://beyondgrace.bandcamp.com/album/welcome-to-the-new-dark-ages-part-1

Vocalist/bass player Andy Walmsley comments: “It only made sense, after going with the obvious water-theme for the 'Here Comes the Flood' video, to follow it up with something fire-based, and once we'd decided that 'The Burning Season' was going to be the lead/main single for the first EP, well... that just sealed the deal.

"Musically speaking 'The Burning Season' is easily one of the heaviest songs we've ever written, and features some of the tightest, sharpest songwriting of our career. 

"The lyrics reflect my own very real fears and anger about the path we're on, where it seems like more and more people are rejecting science in favour of superstition, demonising ideals like compassion and understanding while lionising cruelty and ignorance as if they were virtues. It seems to me that there's not a huge step from banning books to burning them, and if we're not careful – as comfortable and as complacent as we've become – we're in danger of repeating the same mistakes that led to all our past dark ages all over again." 
 

Over the course of two albums (2017's Seekers and 2021's Our Kingdom Undone) and a host of tours and shows supporting the likes of Hour of Penance, Blood Red Throne, The Monolith Deathcult, Cryptopsy, Darkane, and more, the group have built up a dedicated cult-following around the world with their distinctive blend of hook-laden heaviness and subtly proggy extremity. 

Following their split from Prosthetic Records at the end of 2022 the band knew they needed to do something differently. The industry had changed, the musical landscape was still in flux, and the group themselves had experienced a series of trials, tribulations, and tragedies which had changed them in turn – if they were to survive and keep moving forwards.

Thus the seeds for the band’s third album, Welcome to the New Dark Ages, were sown.

Part 1 is set for release on 24th November and features three brand-new tracks – explosive lead-single 'The Burning Season', the cynically savage, prog-tinged 'Buyer's Remorse', and the infectious, in-your-face intensity of 'Misinfodemic' - as well as the band's crushingly creative cover of Peter Gabriel's 'Here Comes the Flood', showcasing an even heavier, angrier, and more aggressive sound while also expanding the group's creative palette with injections of moody clean vocals and brooding atmosphere along the way.

Whether this is the beginning of a whole new era, or simply the soundtrack to the end of the world as we know it, one thing is for certain... this is Beyond Grace at their very best.

Watch the previous video Here Comes The Flood

For more information:

Bandcamp || Facebook || Instagram || TikTok || X || Youtube || Spotify || Apple Music 

Track listing:

1. The Burning Season
2. Buyers Remorse
3. Misinfodemic
4. Here Comes The Flood (Peter Gabriel cover)

Photo Credit: Neil DaCosta

Portland progressive sludge masters Lord Dying will release their long-awaited new full-length, Clandestine Transcendence, on 19th January 2024 via MNRK Heavy, and today unveil their new single / video 'I Am Nothing. I Am Everything'.

Watch the video to 'I Am Nothing. I Am Everything' here: https://youtu.be/lCvbV8J2EVI

Pre-order Clandestine Transcendence here: https://lorddying.ffm.to/clandestinetranscendence

Front man Erik Olson comments: “We are super psyched to announce the release of our new album Clandestine Transcendence on MNRK Heavy, recorded by the incredible Kurt Ballou at God City Studios.  In addition to our new album, we are premiering the first single/video 'I Am Nothing. I Am Everything'. The video was directed by the incomparable Zev Deans, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. We are touring Europe with mighty UK doom legends Conan this Fall. Come out and bang your head! Tour starts in under two weeks. Let’s do this!” 

Lord Dying transform tragedy into triumph. From the earliest rumblings of their first demo and self-titled EP (both issued in 2011), through the piledriving force of Summon The Faithless (2013) and crushing despair of Poisoned Altars (2015), the band have conjured masterfully melancholic heavy music for the misanthropic, with grit and grime.

In 2019, they delivered Mysterium Tremendum, a record Kerrang! declared a “prog-metal masterpiece.” The heady and adventurous existential meditation on death kicked off a trilogy and that story continues in 2023 with an increasingly ambitious follow-up, the aptly named Clandestine Transcendence.
 
Lord Dying cofounders Erik Olson (guitar, vocals) and Chris Evans (guitar) are joined by Alyssa Mocere (former bassist for Eight Bells), and Kevin Swartz (current drummer of Tithe). Chicago Reader crowned Mysterium Tremendum, “a beautiful meditation on tragedy.” Produced by Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou (High On Fire, Code Orange, Kvelertak) at his God City Studios, Clandestine Transcendence steps even further into the great unknown, filled with riffs and vibes.
 
Mysterium Tremendum (Latin for “awe-inspiring mystery” or “terrible mystery,” depending on one’s view of existence) began a narrative centered on a central character the band calls The Dreamer, a conceptual theme that drove expansive, sometimes monstrous, and even plaintive and vulnerable music.
 
Olson describes The Dreamer as an immortal being who wants to die. On Clandestine Transcendence, he gets that wish. “This one is about what happens beyond death,” the frontman explains. Woven throughout the songs, that story and its rich thematic material inform an immersive listen. Tension, drama, and atmosphere abound all over songs like 'The Universe Is Weeping' and 'Unto Becoming.' The massive scope and melodic vocals found on album three expand further on Clandestine Transcendence. Sharpened songwriting, emphasising hooks, helps push both extremes of the band beyond prior limits. Simply put, the softer side is even dreamier; the heavy side is twice as brutal.

Lord Dying are:
Erik Olson – vocals/guitar
Chris Evans – guitar
Alyssa Maucere – bass/vocals
Kevin Swartz – drums

For more information:
http://www.facebook.com/LordDying
http://twitter.com/Lorddying
http://instagram.com/lorddying
https://www.mnrkheavy.com
https://www.facebook.com/MNRKHeavy
https://www.instagram.com/MNRK_heavy
https://www.twitter.com/MNRKHeavy

About MNRK Music Group
MNRK Music Group is one of the largest independent music companies in the world, with recording, music publishing, and management divisions operating in every major music market. MNRK is committed to discovering and guiding top music creators and artists and works with some of the greatest musical talent, including The Lumineers and Pitbull, the music publishing catalog of Chuck Berry, plus premier music companies Dualtone Music Group and Last Gang. The company’s music department services Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning producers. Its catalog across divisions consists of 54,000 music tracks, including multiple GRAMMY winners and platinum-selling hits.

Clandestine Transcendence track listing:

1. The Universe Is Weeping
2. I Am Nothing. I Am Everything
3. Unto Becoming
4. Final Push Into The Sun
5. Dancing On The Emptiness
6. Facing The Incomprehensible
7. A Brief Return To Physical Form
8. A Bond Broken By Death
9. Break In The Clouds (In The Darkness Of Our Minds)
10. Soul Metamorphosis
11. Swimming In The Absence
12. The Endless Road Home

Photo Credit: Mind Art Visual

KK's Priest - the iconic heavy metal group of 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) - release new album, The Sinner Rides Again, today via Napalm Records.

In celebration of today's release, the band has revealed another blistering new music video, this time for the menacing track 'Hymn 66'. The weighty riff-fest boasts slow and low, metallic-soaked punches of heavy metal fire. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/5NKkdaGjl3s

The album is already being praised by critics around the world as an impressive follow up to the band's acclaimed 2021 debut. “The Sinner Rides Again is an absolutely ripping metal record, with a huge, gleaming production job and performances that crackle with passion and intensity," offers Blabbermouth, while Metal Hammer UK lauds the album as “…tapping into the fist-pumping energy of classic heavy metal like it’s 1983 all over again.”

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

K.K. Downing says about 'Hymn 66' and today's album release: "It’s time to take a look into another world - a world where the most powerful have to succumb to enduring their penance for all eternity. So best beware, as those of the highest power may one day gather to summon you as their victim, and be certain there will be no escape as your presence will be demanded by singing 'Hymn 66'!

"I am truly excited that the time has come to release our second album, The Sinner Rides Again. I hope that fans all over the metal world will enjoy it, and I am looking forward to playing these songs for you on our upcoming world tour."

Make sure to catch KK’s Priest on their upcoming headline tour of the UK, with support from former Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di’Anno and Napalm Records labelmates Burning Witches.  See below for all confirmed tour dates:

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 live one-offs:
December 2, 2023 – Mexico City, MX @ Life After Death Horror Fest
March 2-7, 2024 – Monsters of Rock Cruise

On the 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 The Sinner Rides Again, KK's Pries double down on the ripping melodic force of their debut, Sermons Of The Sinner - 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.

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.
 
KK's Priest are:
Tim "Ripper" Owens - Vocals
K.K. Downing - Guitar
A.J. Mills - Guitar
Tony Newton - Bass
Sean Elg - Drums
 
KK's Priest are:
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

Taiwanese black metal duo Laang 冷 have unveiled 'Riluo 日落' the titletrack of forthcoming new album Riluo, to be released 24th November via Talheim Records.

Pre-order Riluo here: https://laang.bandcamp.com/album/riluo
Watch the lyric video to 'Riluo 日落' here: https://youtu.be/FtMt9cPnIEc
Stream: https://laang.bandcamp.com/track/riluo-single

Laang 冷 comment: "'Riluo' is a very personal song to me, and was the most emotional to write. Riluo, meaning 'sunset' reads as a goodbye. Not a goodbye to life, but rather to a past life. Riluo expresses the fears, regrets, and reconciliation of being forever changed by trauma. 'Like leaves in winter, I shiver'. "

Laang 冷 ("cold") are born from an unearthly near-death experience, and the post-traumatic stress suffered by vocalist-guitarist Haitao Yang. The band's music exquisitely explores the pain, misery, and struggle of trauma and recovery - a unique and highly cathartic project.

Laang 冷's musical style combines aggressive and non-canonical black metal riffing with melancholic melodies, tortured vocals performed in Mandarin Chinese, dark orchestras, and traditional erhu & guzheng instrumentation. Haunting and captivating, Laang 冷 provide a highly-charged tormented soundscape - heard throughout the meditative Riluo ("sunset"), with eight new tracks ruminating on death and beyond. 

Although still a relatively new project, Laang 冷's list of achievements so far is impressive. Their debut album Haiyang 海洋 ("ocean") was released in 2019 on Talheim Records, and received the Kaohsiung City National Culture Award, followed by headlining tours through Taiwan and Hong Kong. In 2021 the band released their second album Xinteng 心疼 ("misery"), again on Talheim Records, followed by a headlining North American tour May 2022.

Laang 冷's music has also been featured in several movies and video games, including the Hollywood horror film Antidote (2021), directed by Peter Daskaloff, and the video game Dyslite and Silver Squad.

Laang 冷 are:
Haitao Yang – Vocals, guitar, erhu, synthesizers
Willy “Krieg” Tai – Bass

For more:

https://laang.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/LaangOfficial
https://www.instagram.com/laangblackmetal

Riluo tracklisting:
    
1. Baoyu 暴雨
2. Liuxue de Taiyang 流血的太陽
3. Honghai 紅海
4. Zhemo 折磨
5. Gui Xiang 歸鄉
6. Yequ 夜曲
7. Juren 巨人
8. Riluo 日落

Perpetua are a burgeoning metallic force from Scotland that have cultivated a dynamic and unique sound that will quickly catch the attention of the metal community. They have inked a worldwide deal with Seek and Strike and the first offering via this new partnership comes via an explosive new track, 'Overcome'. Its video can be seen below and showcases the band’s distinctive songwriting prowess, as well as their live performance intensity. Look for their new album next year. 

Watch the 'Overcome' official video here: https://youtu.be/sIGco2DDT_Q

Perpetua state: "The video for ‘Overcome’ is very much tied to the song's message of breaking through the worst of life’s struggles and rebuilding. It shows scenes of the band being tied and bound, and the hectic edit very much conveys the flooding of emotion in which we experience these difficult moments in our lives. We worked with Marc Sharp on this video, as well as the previous single ‘Tethered.' His artistic vision and talent really shines through and that’s something we knew we could count on him for. We all felt that this song perfectly encapsulates the overall musical feel and lyrical message of our upcoming album. 

"We chose to sign with Seek and Strike for many reasons, as we are all fans of their dynamic roster and also the relationship they appear to maintain with their artists. We noticed their quick and significant growth and the label managers are very approachable in all aspects, so we truly feel like we’re united in an awesome partnership.

"We also strived for a more technical and melodic approach in contrast to our previous work. The song structures are now more in-depth and progressively changing. Like the lyrical content, we feel the instrumental aspect of the song itself is very dark and moving. We hope you enjoy it and thanks for your support.” 

Perpetua online:

https://www.facebook.com/PerpetuaUK
https://www.instagram.com/perpetuaband
https://linktr.ee/perpetuaband

Photo Credit: Steve Gullick

Cornish alt-rock quartet Haunt the Woods today celebrate the release of the magical new album, Ubiquity, out via Spinefarm. 

The album release comes with a video for the track 'Said And Done', which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/hBF_u16oZ-4

Order the album here: https://HauntTheWoods.lnk.to/Ubiquity

The band comment: "Ubiquity is an immersive, sprawling album, defying genre in its attempt to ask the question “What is my place in this failing world?”.

"The world is full of beauty, but also immeasurable pain. This album is an honest, personal account of an emotional journey that everybody can relate to and the earth shattering realisation that life, loss, growth, love, joy and pain are ubiquitous things, that everything is connected, in limitless ways, some of which we cannot even begin to understand.

"We are so proud of this record, and it is our most collaborative and ambitious collection of work to date. We hope this music can help even just one person."

Watch the band's previous singles here:
'Now Is Our Time': https://youtu.be/36wfIcCqHFY 
'Gold': https://youtu.be/LBsunA4yXY0
'Fever Dream': https://youtu.be/2VpERm3HJhc

Haunt the Woods are a curiously unique, effortlessly stunning band.

In the deepest reaches of the English countryside there is a sublime sound emanating from the landscape, and its name is Haunt the Woods. Timely and yet oddly timeless, this surprisingly youthful quartet span musical decades and worlds.

Recently signed with Spinefarm, it won't be long before you hear plenty more from these musical mavericks, and with good reason. Formed in the hinterlands between Plymouth, Devon, and Cornwall, Haunt the Woods deftly interweave alt-rock, folk, prog and pop with an epic level of pomp and poetic elegance that suggests a far longer tenure than their young years suggest. There are tips of the hat to Queen and Muse, Jeff Buckley and Radiohead, and a sprinkled-in tinge of Beatles-loving pop sensibility and Manchester Orchestra-esque poignancy: Haunt the Woods have that rare ability to conjure legacy while creating a bold sound that is newly their own.

With two warmly received EPs and a debut album, Opaque (2020) which was released in 2020, the stage has been set for their overdue introduction to the world, which began with their stunning new single 'Fever Dream'. Cinematic in scope, operatic in texture, new album Ubiquity is a fitting illustration of the band's prowess and talent. 

Follow Haunt the Woods:
https://www.facebook.com/hauntthewoodsofficial
https://twitter.com/hauntthewoods
https://www.instagram.com/hauntthewoods

Tracklisting: 

1 Fever Dream
2 Gold
3 Save Me
4 Equilibrium
5 Home
6 The Line Part II
7 Now Is Our Time
8 Ubiquity
9 Overflow
10 Sleepwalking
11 Numb
12 Said And Done

Photo Credit: Frank Dursthoff

Metalcore heavyweights Any Given Day have released a video for their brand new single 'Unbreakable', out now via Arising Empire.

Check out the video for 'Unbreakable' here: https://youtu.be/ovC1srFSJhM

Stream/purchase 'Unbreakable' here: https://arisingempire.com/unbreakable
 

"We are unbreakable
With every dream that we have lost we’ve found a million more reasons to fight for"

The band comment: "In a world often riddled with challenges and adversities, every once in a while, a song emerges that encapsulates the indomitable human spirit. Today, we are excited to announce the release of such a masterpiece. 'Unbreakable' is not just a song; it is an anthem of overpowering resilience and unyielding determination. With lyrics woven into a powerful narrative, listeners are taken on a journey where they witness a display of unwavering strength amidst life’s tumultuous storms. Each line of the song, each melody, serves as a testament to the human capacity to rise above challenges, betrayals, and losses."

Formed in 2012, Any Given Day ignited interest with their 2014 debut My Longest Way Home (Official German Album Charts: #28). They continued to prove they were more than just an internet phenomenon with 2016’s Everlasting (Official German Album Charts: #14). The band went on to share stages of every size with the likes of Caliban, Bury Tomorrow, Trivium, and Suicide Silence, receiving euphoric reactions and rapidly growing their fanbase. 

On their 2019 full-length Overpower (Official German Album Charts: #19), Any Given Day perfected their unique blend of unruly brutality, compelling melodies and unbelievable catchiness. Surrounded by the great musicianship of his fellow band mates, one-of-a-kind vocalist Dennis Diehl handles both growls and clean vocals, putting many others to shame with his distinct, epic vocal lines. The album is packed with pummelling, in-your-face modern metal and epic arcs of suspense, all wrapped up in an uplifting message.

Stream/purchase Overpower here: https://AnyGivenDay.lnk.to/Overpower

Any Given Day are:
Dennis Diehl | Vocals
Andy Posdziech | Guitar
Dennis Ter Schmitten | Guitar
Michael Golinski | Bass
Leon Stiller | Drums

For more information: 
http://www.instagram.com/anygivenday
https://www.tiktok.com/@anygivendayofficial
http://www.facebook.com/anyxgivenxday
https://twitter.com/anyxgivenxday
https://anygivenday.eu

Photo Credit: Tihomir Rusanov

Following a packed festival season including appearances at the legendary Wacken Open Air, Summer Breeze and many more, boisterous thrashers Nervosa release new single / video 'Elements Of Sin'. This raging track features some of the album’s most insane guitar work and thundering vocals, and is the third single cut from the fierce upcoming fifth full-length, Jailbreak, released this Friday, 29th September via Napalm Records. 

Watch the video to 'Elements Of Sin' here: https://youtu.be/s9sIfxEcvbw

Pre-order Jailbreak here: https://lnk.to/NERVOSA-Jailbreak/napalmrecords

Guitarist / vocalist Prika Amaral comments: “’Elements Of Sin’ was one of the first songs that me and Helena composed together. I remember when the riff from the chorus came at the end of 2021 and the lyrics of the chorus came together. We were so excited with this song that we also composed a few parts of the drums at that time. The process of composing of this album was very fun."

With their previous record, Perpetual Chaos (2.8M plays on Spotify), Nervosa not only secured their first chart positions (#18 GER Official Album Charts, #6 US Hard Music Albums, #9 US Top New Artist Albums charts), but also performed at some of Europe’s biggest festivals.

Among its various themes, brand new album Jailbreak explores messages of breaking free from everyone and everything holding you back from doing exactly what you want to do. It encourages the listener to be proud of who they are, to trust in themselves and the strength that lies within them. The album’s lyrical themes comment on our society in a direct, critical manner, with messages delivered through intensely fast-twitching, raw soundscapes. 

Prika Amaral comments on Jailbreak: “I'm very happy with the result of how our new album turned out. This time, we were able to take even more risks and do new things.  With two guitars the doors open to a whole new world of possibilities, in fact Nervosa had two guitars in the beginning, but then we decided to go with one guitar for logistical reasons, since it would be easier to move with one less person for tours. Now Nervosa has a much bigger structure that allowed this addition, and we are really enjoying this moment of the band.  The process of writing this record was the most fun and brought the most musicality, enriching the band."

Guitarist Helena Kotina adds: “I think Jailbreak is Nervosa's most revolutionary record, both musically and lyrically.  It was a very challenging process but at the same time very constructive. We were able to take care of every detail until we obtained the best result.”

Jailbreak will be available in the following formats:

1LP Vinyl PURPLE    
1LP Vinyl RED/WHITE MARBLED incl. slipmat (in gatefold) bundled with wristband & printed cotton bag
1MC TRANS RED, WHITE print        
CD Digipak + "Jailbreak" Shirt Bundle    
CD Digipak + "Seed Of Death" Shirt Bundle    
Digital Album

Nervosa are:
Prika Amaral – Vocals and guitars
Helena Kotina – Guitars
Hel Pyre – Bass
Michaela Naydenova – Drums

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Jailbreak Tracklist:

1          Endless Ambition      
2          Suffocare       
3          Ungrateful     
4          Seed Of Death
5          Jailbreak        
6          Sacrifice         
7          Behind The Wall        
8          Kill Or Die       
9          When The Truth Is A Lie (feat. Gary Holt)
10        Superstition Failed (feat. Lena Scissorhands)
11        Gates To The Fall       
12        Elements Of Sin         
13        Nail The Coffin