Photo Credit: Lennart Schmitt

Lord Of The Lost have unveiled an official music video for their song, 'The Future of a Past Life' featuring Marcus Bischoff from German metalcore legends Heaven Shall Burn. The video features Bischoff performing alongside Lord Of The Lost and closes the highly successful and eventful Blood & Glitter era with a bang. The contrast between the Heaven Shall Burn singer's growls and LOTL vocalist Chris Harms' clean vocals runs through the song and is impressively staged in the high-quality performance video.

Watch the video for 'The Future of a Past Life' (feat. Marcus Bischoff) here: https://youtu.be/izD_WSFQYag

Stream / purchase Blood & Glitter here: https://lnk.to/LOTL-BloodAndGlitter/napalmrecords

Last weekend, Lord Of The Lost performed on the 70000 Tons of Metal cruise in the US, and this autumn, they will return to the US and Canada for their first tour there in over a decade. Until then, the band will keep busy with a packed summer of festivals including Download Festival (main stage), and their fast-selling “15 Years of Lord of The Lost” European tour, starting in Nuremberg next month.

The release of Blood & Glitter marked the start of the most successful year in the history of Lord Of The Lost to date.

Entering the Official German Album Charts at #1, winning the German ESC preliminary round through live audience voting on national TV, performing in front of 200 million viewers at the big Eurovision Song Contest final in Liverpool, their second tour as special guests of Iron Maiden, big festival shows such as the 'Deadliner' slot on the Wacken main stage and an almost completely sold-out headline tour were just some of the highlights.

Over the course of the year, the band made good on their resolution and released a music video for every single song, some of which could not be more different stylistically - and thus represent a band that has never shied away from crossing and expanding boundaries. With the grand finale and music video with Heaven Shall Burn’s Marcus Bischoff, the Blood & Glitter chapter is closed.

Lord Of The Lost live 2024:

Tickets & Merch: https://lordofthelost.de
 
15 Years Of Lord Of The Lost tour:

22.03.24 DE – Nuremberg 
23.03.24 DE – Munich – SOLD OUT!
24.03.24 IT – Trezzo sull’Adda
26.03.24 CH – Pratteln 
27.03.24 FR – Grenoble 
29.03.24 ES – Barcelona 
30.03.24 ES – Madrid 
02.04.24 FR – Paris
03.04.24 LU – Luxembourg 
04.04.24 DE – Frankfurt  
05.04.24 DE – Cologne – SOLD OUT!
06.04.24 NL – Amsterdam – SOLD OUT!
17.04.24 CZ – Prague 
18.04.24 HU – Budapest 
19.04.24 AT – Vienna 
20.04.24 DE – Stuttgart – SOLD OUT!
23.04.24 NL – Eindhoven
24.04.24 DE – Berlin
25.04.24 PL – Warszawa 
26.04.24 PL – Kraków 
27.04.24 DE – Leipzig  

U.S. + CANADA 2024:
13.09.24 US – Baltimore, MD
14.09.24 US – New York, NY 
15.09.24 US – Boston, MA
17.09.24 CA – Montreal, QC
18.09.24 CA – Toronto, ON 
20.09.24 US – Cleveland, OH
22.09.24 US – Minneapolis, MN
24.09.24 US – Denver, CO
26.09.24 US – Phoenix, AZ
27.09.24 US – Los Angeles, CA 
28.09.24 US – San Francisco, CA
 
BACK TO EUROVISION:
10.05.24 SE – Malmö 
Special show one day before the ESC Grand Final

FESTIVALS:
06-08.06.24 PL – Gdańsk / Mystic Festival 
14-16.06.24 UK – Donington Park / Download Festival
28-30.06.24 FI – Helsinki / Tuska Festival
09-11.08.24 BE – Kortrijk / Alcatraz Festival
10-11.08.24 DE – Hildesheim / M‘era Luna
14-17.08 24 DE – Dinkelsbühl / Summer Breeze
24.08.24 DE – Wuppertal / Feuertal Festival
06-08.09.24 DE – Selb / Festival Mediaval (Exclusive Acoustic Show)
29-30.11.24 DE – Weissenhäuser Strand / Plage Noire

14.12.24 DE – Hamburg / LORDFEST 2024

Lord Of The Lost are:
Chris Harms – Vocals, Guitar
Pi Stoffers – Guitar
Class Grenayde – Bass
Gared Dirge – Piano, Synths, Percussion, Guitar
Niklas Kahl – Drums

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Canadian rock trio Royal Tusk have released new single 'Hated', taken from their third full-length album, Altruistic, due 23rd February via MNRK Music Group. They have also released an accompanying documentary, Do No Wrong: The Making of Altruistic.

Stream here: https://royal-tusk.ffm.to/hated

Royal Tusk bottle raw feelings of alienation into a clarion call on 'Hated'. The soaring melody resounds with undeniable honesty underlined by fret-burning lead licks.

“It was written from the point-of-view of someone who is labeled unredeemable,” said frontman, Daniel Carriere. “It doesn’t campaign for this person’s innocence, but it poses a question. If our world can’t believe an individual can change, it’s a self-fulfilling prophecy. Change is a running theme for this body of work. I think people can and do change. It’s the hardest thing, yet it’s possible.”

Pre-order / pre-save Altruistic here: https://royal-tusk.ffm.to/altruistic

Spending nearly a year writing throughout the pandemic, the trio eventually hunkered down in Alberta’s Audio Department recording studio where they self-produced Altruistic. In the midst of the process, Carriere wound up in the throes of a year-long battle to get healthy after suffering from a blood clot in his lung. He lost over 20lbs and could barely speak. 

“Sandy [bassist] and Quinn [guitarist] helped me through the entire experience,” Carriere said. “These songs were written prior to this life-changing event, but they still tell a story of struggle, suffering, uncertainty, courage, and watching your back. It’s bizarre how that happened. When I think of them now, they definitely illustrate what we all went through.”

With an unwavering determination, the band faced highs and lows that pushed them to the brink, including an almost career-ending illness that threatened to shatter their dreams. Throughout their trials and tribulations of friendships, brotherhood and tenacity prevail. In the documentary, witness the raw emotion, sweat, and imaginative determination as they pour their hearts and souls into creating what is undeniably one of the most powerful rock albums of the decade. 

It's a story of passion, triumph over adversity, and the creation of a musical tour de force that will redefine your perception of rock 'n' roll and the human spirit.

Royal Tusk have already released three singles from this record including, 'All My Life', featuring vulnerable verses giving way to a riff-boosted refrain with words of encouragement, then there's 'Head Up', Carriere’s emotionally charged vocal delivery with a head-nodding guitar groove while, 'Relegate' stands out as a different kind of love song. Carriere says, “It’s about slipping away and losing your ground in a relationship like you can’t hold on.”

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 the 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. Royal Tusk 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

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. 

Track listing:

01. Fire In Your Veins    
02. Hated    
03. Head Up    
04. Relegate    
05. All My Life    
06. The Death Of Common Sense    
07. Here On Out    
08. Altruistic    
09. Breathe    
10. Something Like The Truth

Finnish modern metal outfit Split Iris have released new single 'Purge', the band's first release through their new label Seek & Strike. The quintet are quickly rising from the underground metal scene with their propulsive blend of djent and modern metal brilliance - look forward to a full-length effort dropping this summer. 

Watch 'Purge' here: https://youtu.be/azSI3iHRwjM

Stream 'Purge' here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/splitiris/purge

Aleksi (vocals) states: "We're thrilled to finally let our fans know that we've signed a deal with Seek & Strike! We're sure that with their help as our label we'll be able to reach our goals and grow Split Iris to reach its true potential. Seek & Strike was among the very top choices we had in mind when we were looking for a label. Already by looking at their roster and seeing how active and hard working they are with their bands, we realised we'd fit right in. We knew that with their help we'd be able to reach just the right audiences that really appreciate what we have to offer, and that with their support we could grow to our true potential. Therefore, we can't be thankful enough for them trusting us and our art by letting us join their ranks. To say that we're extremely excited is an understatement. We can't wait to see what's to come with Seek & Strike having our backs!

"The song, ‘Purge,' arouses a bittersweet mixture of feelings, such as empowerment, anxiety and an almost childish-like excitement in the face of disaster. The underlying theme is hubris as a trait of the human race and how it blinds us from seeing our limits and our lack of control. Even in the face of total obliteration, there is still trust that everything can be fixed in the snap of a finger and this trust in our omnipotence in fact hinders us from taking action to prevent the disaster to come. The storyteller thus vows to purge the world of all things wrong and correct the course by setting everything right, at the same time knowing in the back of their head that the road ahead is nowhere near as easy or simple as it seems. The problem may in fact even be the storyteller themselves."

Split Iris are a Finnish progressive metalcore band combining elements of djent and many other styles of modern metal, resulting in a freshly unique mixture as their distinctive sound. The ambiences and massive soundscapes in the arrangements bring depth to the dark and driving down-tuned riffs, through which the mesmerising and catchy vocal melodies soar pristinely. 

The quintet are based in Rauma, Finland and were formed in 2020. They are releasing their debut album in 2024 and will perform new songs live from the upcoming album. Relevant themes in the band’s music include self-acceptance and psychic resources. The down-tuned riffs and huge soundscapes inspire the listener to experience strong emotions, through which they can find spiritual strength in themselves and their surroundings. 

Split Iris online:
INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TIKTOK

Photo Credit: Nick Chance

Enterprise Earth have released their highly-anticipated new album Death: An Anthology (via MNRK Heavy). In celebration of the news, the band shared their intensely brutal yet deeply poignant latest offering 'Blood and Teeth' along with the accompanying music video.

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

Buy Death: An Anthology here: https://enterprise-earth.ffm.to/deathananthology

Speaking about 'Blood and Teeth', the band shared:

"'Blood and Teeth' lays out a gut-wrenching story of poisonous attachment, a cycle of self-harm and submission to the tragic realization of how much pain one can put themselves through for the sake of another’s admiration. Musically, this is the most elaborate song on Death: An Anthology.

"Moving through a clean piano intro, to blazing leads over a catchy groove, to death metal riffage, to a catchy metalcore adjacent chorus, to a dare we say sexy bridge, only to unleash the filthiest breakdown of the album at the end. The video is a direct visual representation of this and we hope it evokes an emotional response similar to the ones felt in its production."

When asked about the album, guitarist, backing vocalist, and producer Gabe Mangold commented:

"I consider Death: An Anthology to be our most expressive, intense, diverse, and finest work that Enterprise Earth has ever achieved so far and I hope I can say that with every body of music that we release. This album was SO much fun to create from every facet and while there are many peaks of brutality and valleys of melodic expressiveness, I hope the listener experiences the same emotions while listening that we did while creating: sheer enjoyment, empowerment, unity, catharsis, and so much more. Drown in Abyss, let it take us."

Prior to today, the band have previously released  'King of Ruination' with special guest Ben Duerr from Shadow of Intent and most recently, 'The Reaper's Servant' featuring Darius Tehrani of Spite and 'Casket Of Rust'. 

More than anything else, we share death in common. This universal eventuality unites us. In an evolutionary sense, it effectively ensures our equality. No matter who you are, you will die. Enterprise Earth explore death from a different perspective altogether. Rather than turn away from it, the U.S. quartet—Gabe Mangold [guitar, backing vocals, production], Brandon Zackey [drums], Travis Worland [vocals], and Dakota Johnson [bass]—face it head-on with their fifth full-length offering, Death: An Anthology. Against an apocalyptic soundtrack of battering ram double bass drums, gut-punching guitars, and disarmingly dynamic vocals, the group present their most immersive and inimitable vision yet.

“The album is tied together by the overarching concept of death,” Travis states. “It’s easy to think of death as a separation of consciousness from the body, but we’re delving into the death of self, individuality, and relationships—whether romantic or platonic. Dying takes many forms. I grew up extremely religious, so death has always been on my mind. In any religion, the afterlife is the umbrella for all of your beliefs. I tend to think of death from a more philosophical standpoint these days.”

The band have always incited mosh pits and thought in equal measure. Since emerging during 2014, Enterprise Earth have logged two back-to-back debuts in the Top 10 of the Billboard Heatseekers Albums Chart, while Loudwire cited Luciferous among the “50 Best Metal Albums of 2019.” Hysteria Mag heralded 2022’s The Chosen as “a veritable masterclass in experimentation and reinvention that shows a highly skilled band transcending its roots and making steps to become leaders of a field still being created,” while Metal Injection summed it up as “a strong statement.” Plus having toured with the likes of Thy Art Is Murder, Dying Fetus, Chelsea Grin, Fit For An Autopsy, Fallujah, Within Destruction, and more.

With Gabe once again in the producer’s chair, the musicians holed up in a Lake Tahoe cabin for nine days where they penned the bulk of Death: An Anthology. It marked the first time this line-up wrote together (and in-person) as well as with Travis on vocal duties.

“We fed off one another’s energy,” recalls Gabe. “These songs felt cohesive because of that. We all had a hand in the composition.”

In the end, death may be inevitable, but you can rely on Enterprise Earth for a release in the meantime.

“We wanted to make an album that feels like who we are as a collective,” the band agreed. “On the one hand, we hope you have fun listening to it. On the other, just know, ‘Death is real and it comes for us all’. One day, we won’t be here anymore. While we’re alive, we want to enjoy it.”

Enterprise Earthare:
Gabe Mangold [guitar, backing vocals, production]
Travis Worland [vocals]
Brian Zackey [drums]
Dakota Johnson [bass]

Enterprise Earthonline: 
Facebook || Website || Twitter || Instagram ||MNRK Heavy 

Track Listing:

1. Abyss
2. Face of Fear
3. The Reaper's Servant (ft. Darius Tehrani)
4. Spineless
5. King Of Ruination (ft. Ben Duerr)
6. Casket Of Rust
7. I, Divine
8. Malevolent Force (ft. Wes Hauch)
9. Accelerated Demise
10. Blood And Teeth
11. Curse Of Flesh (ft. Matthew K. Heafy)

Photo Credit: Andre Rodriguez

Finnish metalcore eccentrics One Morning Left have released a video for their brand new single 'Emerald Dragon', out now via Arising Empire. The track features a guest appearance from Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red,

Check out the video for 'Emerald Dragon' here: https://youtu.be/x3aGY5IxC6k

Stream 'Emerald Dragon' here: https://arisingempire.com/emeralddragon

The music video for 'Emerald Dragon' is reminiscent of The Prodigy's hit 'Smack My B*tch Up'. The dynamic and creative visuals effectively match the energetic pulse of the track, offering a compelling viewing experience.

'Emerald Dragon' reflects One Morning Left's creative approach to metalcore, mixing their distinct style with inspirations from well-known figures in the genre. The collaboration with Jake Luhrs and the homage to The Prodigy's iconic video style represent the band's adventurous spirit, and their commitment to exploring new avenues.

Founded in 2008 in Vaasa, Finland, One Morning Left are well known for their unique blend of electro, hardcore and metalcore influences as well as their entertaining and energetic live shows where absolutely anything can happen.

One Morning Left’s most recent album, Hyperactive, marked their first new material in five years. The fourth album welcomed a whole new chapter in their story, drawing inspiration from retro electronic and video game music, as well as 80s hard rock, while staying true to their heavier roots.

Stream/purchase Hyperactive here: https://OneMorningLeft.lnk.to/hyperactive
 
Changes happened not only in musical style, but also in their line-up. Returning from the cast of 2016’s Metalcore Superstars were frontman Mika Lahti, singer/guitarist Leevi Luoto and drummer Niko Hyttinen. Additional firepower was provided by new faces Tuukka Ojansivu on guitar and Miska Sipiläinen on bass guitar, as well as the return-to-form of keyboard player Touko Keippilä from the band’s original Panda <3 Penguin line-up. 

One Morning Left have played shows with bands including Amaranthe, Machinae Supremacy, Adept, Protest The Hero, Fear Of Domination, Turmion Kätilöt and We Butter The Bread With Butter. The band have also graced the Finnish festival season, playing renowned festivals like Tuska Open Air and Rockfest.

One Morning Left are:
Mika Lahti | Lead Vocals
Leevi Luoto | Guitar & Lead Vocals
Tuukka Ojansivu | Guitar & Backing Vocals
Miska Sipiläinen | Bass & Backing Vocals
Touko Keippilä | Keyboards & Backing Vocals
Niko Hyttinen | Drums

For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/onemorningleft
https://www.instagram.com/onemorningleftofficial
https://twitter.com/onemorningleft
https://www.onemorningleft.com

Photo Credit: Venera Red

In a surge of anticipation, the post-hardcore scene welcomes the latest offering from VENUES - their new single 'Unspoken Words'.

Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/unspokenwords
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/fHEoOe3x1rI

The new single follows their critically acclaimed album Solace, and previous singles 'Haunted House', 'Cravings', 'Reflections' and 'Oblivion' (Arising Empire).

Their new single 'Unspoken Words' has hit the airwaves, sending ripples through the hearts of fans and critics alike. This track delves deep into the realm of unvoiced sentiments, weaving a tapestry of raw emotion and intricate melodies that VENUES is renowned for.

"Sometimes, the best choice in leaving a toxic situation is to walk away without needing closure. Strength comes from recognizing the need for a healthier distance, even if you don't say everything that's on your mind. Unspoken words can be the loudest expression of self-preservation. And even if you didn’t get every answer you thought you needed." - Lela, vocals

Purchase Solace in various formats here: https://Venues.lnk.to/solace

VENUES are:
Lela | clean vocals
Robin | shouts
Valentin | guitar
Dennis | drums

For more information: 
https://www.facebook.com/VENUESofficial
https://www.instagram.com/venuesofficial
https://twitter.com/venuesofficial
https://venues.bigcartel.com
https://www.tiktok.com/@venuesofficial

Photo Credit: James Rexroad

The legendary, GRAMMY Award-winning High On Fire (Matt Pike, Jeff Matz, Coady Willis) have announced a UK and Europe tour.

UK dates as follows: 

Jun 14: UK London Islington Assembly Hall
Jun 15: UK Manchester Rebellion
Jun 16: UK Glasgow Slay
Jun 17: UK Leeds Brudenell Social Club
Jun 18: UK Bristol Thekla

Purchase all tickets from linktr.ee/highonfireband

Having celebrated 25 years as a band, High On Fire have inspired countless others in their time - riding high on a wave of thunder and tumult. 

The trio - now consisting of Matt Pike (vocals/guitar), Coady Willis (drums) and Jeff Matz (bass) - return to the UK for their first shows in two years.

Through eight full-lengths and a number of live releases and EPs, the punching command of High On Fire has established the band as an unmatched and wholly unmistakable force in the realm of heavy metal.

Beginning with 2000’s The Art of Self Defense, the band joined independent label Relapse Records in 2001, and unleashed what would become three of the most dynamically influential heavy music releases of the 21st Century thus far with Surrounded by Thieves (2002), Blessed Black Wings (2005), and Death Is This Communion (2007).

A year after signing with the highly-regarded eOne Music, High On Fire released 2010’s Snakes for the Divine, a powerhouse record that saw the band supporting Metallica in the same year. With widely respected producer/engineer Kurt Ballou at the helm, 2012’s De Vermis Mysteriis brought High On Fire immediate and virtually universal acclaim, before 2015's monstrous Luminiferous confirmed the band's status as the litmus test for all things heavy. 

Not content to rest, 2018's Electric Messiah many acclaimed as the band's best, and confirmed the trio within the ranks of metal royalty, winning that year's GRAMMY for Best Metal Performance.

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.To learn more visit mnrk.com.

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Swiss progressive death metallers Kassogtha are thrilled to present their new song 'Rise', an
explosive anthem of self-empowerment, with an uplifting message for all. 

The new song comes ahead of the band's debut UK headline tour (beginning 8th February), and subsequent European tour supporting Decapitated in March.

Watch 'Rise' here: https://youtu.be/lfD9upUB2fc
Stream 'Rise' here: https://kassogtha.lnk.to/stream-rise

Purchase the band's latest album rEvolve here: https://kassogtha.lnk.to/rEvolve

In the wake of an extraordinary year for Kassogtha, following the success of their last album rEvolve, which included a triumphant European tour and numerous unforgettable shows, the band finds themselves more determined than ever to conquer new heights in their genre.

'Rise' is a manifestation of this hunger, born from the band's relentless pursuit of their life goals. Born out of pure passion, the song encapsulates the essence of fighting against the odds and pushing boundaries. The blend of brutality and catchiness creates a sonic experience where death metal influences intertwine with harsh and empowering vocals, forging a unique musical journey.

Lyrically, 'Rise' delivers a powerful message, a testament to the band's connection with their fans. The song is a dedication to those who find solace and strength in Kassogtha's music, especially those facing challenging situations. Through this song, Kassogtha aim to unite fans with a common message of courage, resilience, and the pursuit of their dreams.

As Kassogtha continue to break barriers, 'Rise' stands as a testament to their unwavering commitment to both their craft and their fans.

Kassogtha will embark on their first headline UK tour in February 2024. Purchase tickets from: https://kassogtha.com/pages/tour

Feb 08: London The Black Heart
Feb 09: Birmingham The Devil's Dog
Feb 10: Bournemouth Bear Cave
Feb 11: Sheffield Corporation
Feb 13: Glasgow The Hug & Pint

Kassogtha stand for old school riffs and progressive inspiration, authenticity and sincerity above smoke and mirrors, savage grooves and blast beats, creativity and speed, and pure, honest dedication to their craft: a genuine metal band for true metal fans that takes the genre further without abandoning its core ingredients. From Pink Floyd to Gojira, Kassogtha’s no-nonsense brand of groovy progressive death metal combines a variety of influences to create a steamrolling fusion of irresistible riffs, neck-breaking drums and a vocal range covering brutal growls counteracting ethereal melodies.

In November 2022, these fast-rising progressive death metallers emerged from Fascination Street Studios in Sweden with guns blazing and released their second album rEvolve. The songs were perfected with producer/recording engineer David Castillo (Carcass, Opeth, Leprous) and mixing engineer Linus Corneliusson (Ihsahn, Amorphis). The album release was followed up by a UK tour with Cellar Darling and a mostly sold-out tour with Avatar in Europe.
 
For more:

kassogtha.com | facebook.com/kassogtha | instagram.com/kassogthamusic | klangmachine.com

Austrian instrumental guitar project Waxamilion have shared a music video for their single 'Pawn Island', taken from their second album Random Notes which was released on 29th December.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/fs-fKGM0Ekg

Stream the album here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/waxamilion/random-notes

Max Dornauer, the man behind the project, comments: “This tune is fast paced and chaotic, especially in the opening third, which is characterised by a certain guitar technique called selective picking (made popular by Tosin Abasi of Animals as Leaders). That technical section is followed by a more chill middle part, and the song ends in a prog metal riff-oriented outro. All of that happens in only two and a half minutes, making it quite a rollercoaster ride. This song, even though it’s short, is a very Waxamilion-style tune, in the sense that new listeners can get a good picture of what the rest of my catalogue sounds like”. 

Max "Waxamilion" Dornauer, hailing from the serene landscapes of Austria, is a musician known for his easygoing style and knack for blending genres. Starting his musical journey at the tender age of six against the backdrop of the Alps, the jazz-influenced guitarist has grown into an experimental songwriter and a production fanatic.

Operating under the alias Waxamilion, Max has built a devoted fanbase through a DIY approach. Collaborating with notable artists like Jack Gardiner, Charlie Robbins (Artificial Language), Marcos Mena (Standards), Forrest Rice (Covet), Stephen Taranto (The Helix Nebula), Richard Henshall (Haken), Wes Thrailkill, Travis Orbin, and Dan James Griffin has added depth to his musical repertoire.

Max's musical fusion is a laid-back blend of RnB sophistication and the rhythmic vibes of progressive rock and metal. He effortlessly merges angular guitar lines with mellow hip-hop beats, crafting an engaging sound that occasionally ventures into exhilarating spontaneity.

Taking his tunes on the road, Waxamilion achieved a notable milestone by playing a support show for Unprocessed in Los Angeles in April 2023. This experience, coupled with captivating audiences in the United States, Mexico, and India, highlights Max's commitment to expanding his reach on the global stage.

Notably, he released his sophomore album, Random Notes, on 29th December 2023, marking a new chapter and his first album available on vinyl, adding an extra layer of warmth to his musical catalog.

Waxamillion online:

Instagram | Facebook | TikTok 

Random Notes track list:

1. Noseblunt
2. Steezy
3. Pawn Island
4. Vanish
5. Freistil
6. Random Notes
7. Unnatural Selection
8. Feelium
9. Knusperity