Photo Credit: Chris Rehn

Swedish rock sensation tAKiDA are back with a bang, dropping their new single, 'The Game' via Napalm Records. Packed with blistering guitar riffs, anthemic melodies, and powerhouse vocals, the track is primed to become a future radio staple, showcasing the band’s signature sound while pushing their musical boundaries to new heights.

Watch the lyric video here: https://youtu.be/9cDq_wxrfjE

tAKiDA on their new single: ”It’s about a man and his true love from the past. All he wants is to get clean from his sex addiction and just focus on the two of them, but it’s too strong. There’re too many temptations out there and ultimately, he’ll be ending up alone.”

Ever since their start in 1999 and breaking onto the scene with their first album, tAKiDA have become one of Sweden’s biggest exports, ruling the Swedish rock scene with six platinum singles (one of them 4x platinum), three platinum albums and no less than five #1 albums. But tAKiDA are also making waves beyond the borders of their home country! Their most recent studio album, The agony flame (2024), marks their most successful entry onto the German album charts (#8) yet, while the album’s first single, 'The loneliest hour', hit #1 on the German Rock Airplay Charts.

Following their previous successes, tAKiDA continue to push boundaries and solidify their acclaim. With 'The Game', tAKiDA kick off the new year and dive deep into themes of passion, inner conflict, and unfiltered emotion, perfectly showcased through its evocative lyrics and explosive sound. In summer 2025, tAKiDA will bring their matchless stage performance to several German cities, starting on 18th July in Regensburg. Get your tickets now and explore 'The Game' – now available on all streaming services worldwide.  

In 2023, tAKiDA embarked on their biggest tour so far, including arena shows in their home country and huge festival appearances – even conquering the main stage at Wacken Open Air. In 2025, the band will return to Germany for an extended summer tour, set to rock the stages in twelve cities. 
 
tAKiDA Live 2025
21.02.2025 SE - Karlstad / Nöjesfabriken
22.02.2025 SE - Östersund / Folkets Hus
28.02.2025 SE - Göteborg / Filmstudion
01.03.2025 SE - Stockholm / Annexet
 
The Summer In Germany Tour 2025
w/ Those Damn Crows
18.07.2025 DE - Regensburg / Piazza
19.07.2025 DE - Hamburg / Stadtpark Open Air
20.07.2025 DE - Marburg / Schlossparkbühne
22.07.2025 DE - Neunkirchen (Saar) / Neue Gebläsehalle
23.07.2025 DE - Esslingen / Burg Esslingen Open Air
24.07.2025 DE - Berlin / Valley
25.07.2025 DE - Augsburg / Szene Wien
26.07.2025 DE - Osnabrück / Mit freundlichen Grüßen *
22.08.2025 DE - Haddeby / Baltic Open Air *
24.08.2025 DE - Monheim am Rhein / Monheimer Sommer Open Air
29.08.2025 DE - Hanau / Amphitheater Hanau
30.08.2025 DE - Chemnitz / Wasserschloss Klaffenbach
*without Those Damn Crows
 

tAKiDA are:

Robert Pettersson: vocals
Tomas Wallin: choirs, guitars
Mattias Larsson: guitars
Chris Rehn: bass, keyboards, guitars, programming and arrangements
Kristoffer Söderström: drums
 

For more information:
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Website

Creators of power metal supertrack 'Heartless Madness', DYNAZTY today release their third single 'Call of the Night' - taken from new album Game of Faces, which will be released on 14th February via Nuclear Blast Records.

Stream 'Call of the Night' here: https://bfan.link/call-of-the-night
Watch the video for 'Call of the Night' here: https://youtu.be/CyOSaDCvKV4
Pre-order/pre-save Game of Faces here: https://bfan.link/game-of-faces-album

DYNAZTY have also announced their European headline tour together, alongside with Italian metal band NANOWAR OF STEEL.

Singer Nils Molin comments:
"Night-time. A time for calm and tranquillity or a time for fears, deceit and villainousness? When light shifts so does the mind of man. 'I have seen the depths of the dark well. I know the stories it can tell. The allure of danger, strangers and the promises they sell.'
We’re proud to present you with the opening track and one of my personal favourites of the album - 'Call of the Night'. Enjoy and don’t forget to place your pre-order of Game of Faces, out on February 14!"

The new album Game of Faces contains eleven brand new tracks and will be available in the following formats: CD jewel, vinyl, and digital. 

About DYNAZTY:

Following the release of their much-acclaimed latest offering Final Advent, Sweden's melodic metal aces DYNAZTY are returning with a new album Game of Faces, to be released 14th February on Nuclear Blast Records. Formed in 2008, DYNAZTY have over the years evolved from their humble beginnings rooted in the Scandinavian hard rock scene into becoming a powerhouse and formidable force to be reckoned with, on the top shelf of the modern melodic metal scene. Career milestones include the 2020 chart-breaking album The Dark Delight, certified for gold status in the band;s home country Sweden and neighbours Finland - with single tracks 'Heartless Madness' reaching platinum status and 'The Human Paradox' featured in DC comics and HBO’s Peacemaker series. Tours in recent years together with bands like SABATON, POWERWOLF, BATTLE BEAST, PAIN and Kissin Dynamite has showcased and established the band on the European continent as one of the most prominent live acts of their generation.

Fast forward to August, 2024 where DYNAZTY concluded an extensive run of European summer festivals with releasing a new song, 'Devilry of Ecstasy' as a precursor and first taste of a yet unannounced new album. Now the next step is unveiled in full with the herald of Game of Faces, DYNAZTY’s jawbreaker of a new album. The album is doubling down on punch and ferocity together with the band’s trademark attention to songwriting and production detail. Produced by DYNAZTY themselves and mixed by Swedish pioneer Jens Bogren, Game of Faces takes you on a journey exploring the essence of the human mind and existence with lyrical themes such as self discovery, spiritual death, rebirth and re-invention in 'Die to Survive', 'Fire to Fight' and 'Fortune Favors the Brave'. While taking on the duality and deceptive nature of human kind in the eponymous title track, the album’s opener 'Call of The Night' and first single release 'Devilry of Ecstasy'.

DYNAZTY are:
Nils Molin | vocals
Love Magnusson | guitars, keyboards
Mikael Lavér | guitars
Jonathan Olsson | bass
Georg Härnsten Egg | drums

More info:
https://www.instagram.com/dynazty_official
https://www.facebook.com/dynaztyband
https://x.com/dynaztyband

Tracklisting:

1. Call of the Night
2. Game of Faces
3. Devilry of Ecstasy
4. Die to Survive
5. Fire to Fight
6. Dark Angel
7. Fortune Favors the Brave
8. Sole Survivor
9. Phoenix
10. Dream of Spring
11. Mystery

Photo Credit: Dominique D’ Costa

Great American Ghost have shared their new single 'Echoes Of War', the newest glimpse of the band’s upcoming album Tragedy Of The Commons, out 31st January on SharpTone Records.

Stream 'Echoes Of War' here: https://bfan.link/echoes-of-war
Watch the track visualiser here: https://youtu.be/hUaOs4q6-XA

"This song is this record," exclaims vocalist Ethan Harrison on single 'Echoes Of War' out today. "The keystone that holds the entire thing together. The culmination of everything we took into the studio and of everything we hoped to accomplish with Tragedy Of The Commons creatively. This is the foundation of the new Great American Ghost."

A strong statement that fits the intense track, serving as the final preview of Tragedy Of The Commons. Screeching and squealing guitars pierce the barrage at the centre of 'Echoes of War', and Harrison carries a hauntingly hypnotic hook. Great American Ghost’s metalcore roots push through industrial influence to create pure chaos, lined with lyrics about about disbelief in the concept of free will. 

Pre-order Tragedy Of The Commons here: https://bfan.link/tragedy-of-the-commons

Upholding an uncompromising vision with clear intention, Great American Ghost know exactly what they want to say about their community, the greater world around them, and humanity as a species. Tragedy Of The Commons offers a powerful statement on exploitation, oppression, and scarcity. On the Will Putney produced record, Great American Ghost transmit their message without filter, delivered through a combination of basement-born hardcore spirit, staggering metallic precision, polemic lyrical provocations, and unexpectedly arresting melodies.

Great American Ghost will join Bleed From Within and After The Burial on a European tour next autumn. UK dates as follows:

10/10 London, UK @ O2 Forum Kentish Town
10/11 Manchester UK @ O2 Ritz
10/12 Glasgow, UK @ Barrowlands

Great American Ghost are:

Ethan Harrison - vocals
Grayson Stewart - guitar
Anthony Laur - bass
Niko Gasparrini - guitar

For more information: 
https://www.instagram.com/greatamericanghost
https://x.com/GAGBOSTON
https://www.facebook.com/GreatAmericanGhost

Tragedy Of The Commons Tracklist:

1. Kerosene
2. Echoes of War
3. Lost In The Outline
4. Forsaken
5. Ghost In Flesh
6. Writhe
7. Genocide
8. Hymn of Decay
9. Chapel Paralysis
10. Reality//Relapse
11. God Is A Loaded Gun

Photo Credit: Mika Toivanen

Marko Hietala, the iconic vocalist and bassist, makes a triumphant return with his powerful new single 'Rebel of the North'. This high-energy classic rock anthem is a perfect showcase of Marko's talent for crafting timeless, hard-hitting music. The single serves as another taste of his highly anticipated upcoming album, Roses from the Deep, which is set to release 7th February 2025 via Nuclear Blast, and is eagerly awaited by fans worldwide.

Stream 'Rebel of the North' here: https://markohietala.bfan.link/rebel-of-the-north

Accompanying the release is a unique and visually striking music video. Filmed against the breathtaking backdrop of a picturesque Spanish village, the video captures the band’s electrifying performance, seamlessly blended with the song’s bold and inspiring lyrics. The stunning contrast between the rugged rock sound and the tranquil Mediterranean setting makes this release a feast for the senses.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/gA5HLCY8VKw

Marko Hietala comments: "This one is a rocker. The main riff will put you into the Nordics with a slam. And the story is about reimagining, reinventing, and then gathering yourself into a better new being. We should never take ourselves for granted. It leads to becoming jaded and boring. Your inner kid wants to learn and apply anything and everything. Just don’t get in the way of yourself."

Pre-order the record here: https://markohietala.bfan.link/roses-from-the-deep

This marks Hietala’s first major project since his critically acclaimed Pyre of the Black Heart captivated fans worldwide in 2020.

Roses From The Deep promises to deliver a unique blend of dark, introspective lyricism and soaring, cinematic soundscapes. Drawing inspiration from myth, nature, and the human experience, Hietala has crafted an album that transcends genres, with elements of progressive rock, folk, and symphonic metal seamlessly intertwined.

Roses From The Deep represents a journey into the hidden layers of our emotions and the beauty we often overlook in darker times. It’s an album about fragility, resilience, and finding light even in the depths of shadow.

The album comes in following formats:
CD Jewelcase
2 LP gatefold, oxblood red

Line-Up:
Marko Hietala | Bass, Vocals
Tuomas Wäinölä | Guitar
Vili Ollila / Bob Engstrand | Keyboards
Anssi Nykänen | Drums

Follow Marko Hietala on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/markohietalaofficial
https://www.instagram.com/marko_hietala_official

Tracklisting:

01. Frankenstein's Wife
02. Left On Mars
03. Proud Whore
04. Two Soldiers
05. The Dragon Must Die
06. The Devil You Know
07. Rebel Of The North
08. Impatient Zero
09. Tammikuu
10. Roses From The Deep

Photo Credit: Jacek Jaca Wisniewsky

Ahead of the of their highly anticipated upcoming album release, ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ (Lat. PROROK ILJA), Polish black metal icons PATRIARKH (formerly Batushka) unleash their fourth gloomy single, 'ВЕРШАЛИН VII' (Lat. 'WIERSZALIN VII').

'ВЕРШАЛИН VII' attacks mercilessly and sets free a relentless storm of black and death metal. The song kicks off with a compelling narration, before it drags listeners into a path of fierce blast beats and haunting screams. Once more, PATRIARKH nails their balance of various influences, defying all rules and setting their own path. 

Stream 'ВЕРШАЛИН VII'  here: https://lnk.to/PATRIARKH-PROPHET-ILJA

Pre-order new album ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ here: https://lnk.to/PATRIARKH-PROPHET-ILJA

The conceptual full-length, ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ (Lat. PROROK ILJA), drops tomorrow 3rd January 2025 via Napalm Records. The eight brand-new songs delve into the true story of Eliasz Klimowicz, the enigmatic Prophet Ilja, and transforms these events into dark yet mesmerizing atmospheres, interwoven with their deeply rooted Eastern Orthodox traditions.

PATRIARKH comment on the new album: “With this new release, we are starting a new chapter in our history - not only is our name changing, but our music is also undergoing a natural evolution. The story on the album encouraged us to get out of our comfort zone, and we reached for means that we had not used before in our music. Many of you will wonder if this is still black metal? Or is it even metal? Radio play, audiobook, theater, film soundtrack, folk music, performance... All these terms will fit here. Some will hate, others will love...”

ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ details a true story that happened in the band’s home area of Podlasie, in the village of Grzybowszczyzna, in the 1930s and 40s. The album takes the listener into the world of Eliasz Klimowicz, the titular Prophet Ilja, an illiterate peasant who was the leader of the Orthodox Grzybowska Sect, active until the 1960s, cultivating and transmitting the history of the self-proclaimed prophet. PATRIARKH spread their gospel by using an arsenal of folk instruments, such as tagelharpa, mandolin, mandocello, hurdy gurdy and stringed dulcimer, and worked with a symphony orchestra and choirs to give their new creations the most organic and vivid feeling possible. As is trademark with PATRIARKH’s music, Orthodox sacredness is mixed with black and doom metal, now largely enriched with folk music, neo dark folk, and even film music. The band utilizes the entire palette of Orthodox music, venturing into the areas of Byzantine monody, liturgical chant and Russian polyphony, neatly adapting folk and liturgical melodies to their own style. 
                 
The lyrical side of ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ is an interesting mix of theatre and pastoralism. PATRIARKH uses fragments of texts from the theatre play Prorok Ilja and draws from the messages contained in the works of Włodzimierz Pawluczuk, combining it with folk and liturgical texts. On ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ, listeners can hear various languages – and Polish for the first time ever.

The album was recorded in January and May 2024 at Tall Pine Records (Behemoth, Zalewski, Afromental), Heinrich House (Behemoth, Vesania, Hate), Wem Studio (Kasa Chorych, Lukasyno, Cira) and Radio Białystok studio. Mixing and mastering was handled by Wojciech Wiesławski at Hertz Studi"Варфоломейo (Vader, Behemoth, Decapitated), and production was helmed by band mastermind and leading vocalist Bartłomiej "ВАРФОЛОМИЕЙ" Krysiuk.

“ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ is an album full of emotions, sentimentalism and folklore. It’s pastoral, lyrical, epic, multidimensional and multicolored, just like my Podlasie is multicolored,” says Варфоломей. Dive into the deepest of all shadows with this black metal masterpiece and join PATRIARKH on this intriguing ride.

PATRIARKH recently returned from global touring, but they are not slowing down. Tomorrow, the band will reveal the new album in full during their release show together with a symphonic orchestra and male choir. Don’t miss the chance to attend and experience the spirit of true patriarchs and dark Orthodox sacredness live as they hit the road for Poland in March. 

PATRIAKH are:
ВАРФОЛОМИЕЙ – vocals
МОНАХ ТАРЛАХАН – guitars
МОНАХ БОРУТА – guitars
АРХАНГЕЛ МИХАИЛ – guitars
ЛЕХ – drums
ХИАЦЫНТОС ЯЦА - choir
ЯЗЫЧНИК – choir

PATRIARKH online: 
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
NAPALM RECORDS

PATRIARKH Live 2024
Asia & Australia Prophecy 2024
12.12.24 NZ - Auckland / Tuning Fork
13.12.24 AU - Melbourne / Max Watts
 
NOWY WIERSZALIN Poland 2025
03.01.25 PL - Łódź / Wytwórnia - SINFONIA ORTHODOXIA w/symphonic orchestra and male choir
22.02.25 PL - Krosno / Rock Klub Iron
07.03.25 PL - Wrocław / Transformator
08.03.25 PL - Zabrze / CK Wiatrak
09.03.25 PL - Kraków / HYPE PARK
14.03.25 PL - Lublin / Fabryka Kultury Zgrzyt
15.03.25 PL - Olsztyn / Scena Zgrzyt
16.03.25 PL - Warszawa / Klub Proxima
17.03.25 PL - Białystok / Zmiana Klimatu
21.03.25 PL - Gdynia / Podwórko.art
22.03.25 PL - Szczecin / Kosmos
23.03.25 PL - Poznań / 2progi

ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ track list:

1. WIERSZALIN I (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН I (Cyrillic)
2. WIERSZALIN II (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН II (Cyrillic)
3. WIERSZALIN III (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН III (Cyrillic)
4. WIERSZALIN IV (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН IV (Cyrillic)
5. WIERSZALIN V (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН V (Cyrillic)
6. WIERSZALIN VI (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН VI (Cyrillic)
7. WIERSZALIN VII (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН VII (Cyrillic)
8. WIERSZALIN VIII (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН VIII (Cyrillic)

ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ will be available in the following formats:

Wooden Box (Digipak, bonus CD, pendant, flag & patch) - 300 copies (Napalm Records Mailorder and Patriarkh Shop exclusive)
Deluxe 2LP GATEFOLD GOLD Vinyl (Alternative album cover artwork, bonus vinyl, & 24pp vinyl booklet) - 300 copies (Napalm Records Mailorder and Patriarkh Shop exclusive)
1LP GATEFOLD SILVER Vinyl - 300 copies (Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive)
1LP GATEFOLD MARBLED ORANGE RED BLACK Vinyl - 300 copies (Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive)
1LP Gatefold in Black Vinyl
6 Page Digipak
Digital Album

German metalcore titans Annisokay return with their latest single, 'Never Enough', a blistering anthem that dives headfirst into the chaos of inner conflict. Fuelled by ferocious riffs, pounding drums, and hauntingly melodic vocals, this track is a visceral journey through self-doubt, perseverance, and the fight for redemption.   

The band have also announced their extensive UK/EU Abyss Pt. II headline tour, following their hugely successful arena tour supporting Within Temptation.

Watch the video here (3pm premiere): https://youtu.be/_vrpuQmWokM

Stream the single here: https://arisingempire.com/annisokay

With a relentless intensity, the song captures the essence of battling inner demons and navigating the scars of fear and mistrust. It’s a sonic explosion of raw emotion and unyielding determination, blending heavy breakdowns with soaring melodies to create a cathartic masterpiece.  

'Never Enough' solidifies Annisokay’s place as one of metalcore’s most dynamic forces, delivering a track that is both emotionally raw and musically electrifying. Prepare to scream along, feel the fire ignite, and fight your way to the dawn.  

Abyss Pt. II headline tour dates:

FI-Tampere - 10.10.25
FI-Helsinki - 11.10.25
SE-Stockholm - 13.10.25
NO-Oslo - 14.10.25
DK-Copenhagen - 16.10.25
DE-Hamburg - 17.10.25
BE-Antwerp - 19.10.25
FR-Paris - 21.10.25
FR-Toulouse - 22.10.25
ES-Barcelona - 23.10.25
ES-Madrid - 24.10.25
PT-Lisbon - 25.10.25
DE-Saarbrücken - 20.11.25
DE-Dortmund - 21.11.25
DE-Cologne - 22.11.25
DE-Berlin - 23.11.25
DE-Frankfurt - 25.11.25
DE-Stuttgart - 26.11.25
IT-Milan - 29.11.25
DE-Munich - 01.12.25
AT-Vienna - 02.12.25
HU-Budapest - 03.12.25
PL-Krakow - 04.12.25
DE-Leipzig - 06.12.25
UK-London - 15.01.26
UK-Leeds - 16.01.26
UK-Bristol - 17.01.26
UK-Nottingham - 18.01.26

In 2022 Annisokay released the special edition of their highly successful and critically acclaimed album Aurora, which entered the official German album charts on #18, being their highest chart entry to date.

Aurora (Special Edition) is still available as CD and colored vinyl option, holding three absolute classics remastered, 'Coma Blue', 'Good Stories' & their Japan bonus track 'Parallel Universe' that has never been released worldwide, together with a full live set, in the actual and fresh line-up with new frontman Rudi Schwarzer.

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

Annisokay's unique sound pushes the boundaries of the metal genre, incorporating elements of pop, progressive metal, and electronic dance music (EDM) to create a distinct and unforgettable experience. The band's clean vocalist, Christoph Wieczorek, possesses a truly exceptional voice that conveys powerful emotions and has become a signature feature of their music. With a penchant for exploring dark moods and themes, Annisokay's lyrics tackle social issues, human emotions, and the complexities of relationships.

Following the success of Aurora, Annisokay embarked on their highly successful Aurora tour in 2022, a European headline tour with many sold-out shows, further showcasing the band's magnetic stage presence.

In 2023, the band welcomed the talented and dedicated Peter Leukhardt as their new bassist. Annisokay's dedication to evolution and experimentation sets them apart in the modern rock/metal landscape. As they continue to push boundaries and explore new sonic territories, the band remain committed to delivering powerful, emotionally resonant music that leaves a lasting impact on listeners worldwide.

Annisokay are:
Rudi Schwarzer | Vocals
Christoph Wieczorek | Vocals / Guitar
Peter Leukhardt | Bass
Nico Vaeen | Drums

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

Photo Credit: Tallee Savage

Heavy metal titans HAMMERFALL have released a spectacular new video for their third single, 'Freedom,' from the latest album, Avenge The Fallen. The video is a heartfelt tribute to their global fanbase, who played an integral role in its creation.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/GwaC6gq0j7o

When the single 'Freedom' was unleashed in early July, HAMMERFALL launched a unique competition via their social media platforms, inviting fans to submit videos to become a part of "HammerFall’s History."

Fans from all corners of the globe participated, showcasing their passion by rocking HAMMERFALL merch, singing or playing their favourite instruments to the song, throwing the horns, or sharing epic moments at HAMMERFALL shows.

The final video is a dynamic blend of these incredible fan submissions, paired with electrifying live footage from HAMMERFALL’s recent tours and festival appearances. The result is a powerful celebration of the connection between the band and their loyal "Templars of Steel."

"We’ve always said our fans are the heart of HammerFall, and this video proves it," states the band. "Seeing so much love and dedication from our Templars has been truly inspiring. This one’s for you!"

Stream the album on all platforms here: https://hammerfall.bfan.link/avenge-the-fallen.ema

Line-up:
Joacim Cans - vocals
Oscar Dronjak - guitar
Fredrik Larsson  - bass
Pontus Norgen - guitar
David Wallin – drums

HOMEPAGE: LINK
FACEBOOK: LINK
INSTAGRAM: LINK

Avenge The Fallen comes in the following formats:

- CD Jewel Case
- CD Digipack w/signed poster
- 1 LP Gatefold Gold Vinyl
- 1 LP Gatefold Purple Vinyl
- 1LP Gatefold, Splatter Vinyl (Sweden Rock Exclusive)

Photo Credit: Aslak Junttu

Swedish heavy weights thrown - who are rapidly becoming one of the biggest modern metal bands - have announced a huge headline tour. The band will be playing in support of their debut album EXCESSIVE GUILT, released earlier this year via Arising Empire. With support from Crystal Lake, Unity TX and Graphic Nature, this is a showcase of the very best cutting edge metal in 2025.

EXCESSIVE GUILT tour dates:

15.04 - Berlin, DE - Hole44
16.04 - Hamburg, DE - Gruenspan
17.04 - Cologne, DE - Essigfabrik
18.04 - Utrecht, NL - Tivoli Pandora
19.04 - Leipzig, DE - Conne Island
20.04 - Antwerp, BE - Trix
22.04 - Southampton, UK - Engine Rooms
23.04 - Bristol, UK - The Fleece
24.04 - Birmingham, UK - XOYO
25.04 - Manchester, UK - Academy 2
26.04 - London, UK - Electric Ballroom
27.04 - Paris, FR - La Maroquinerie
29.04 - Frankfurt, DE - Das Bett
30.04 - Stuttgart, DE - Im Wizemann
01.05 - Aarau, CH - Kiff
02.05 - Vienna, AT - Flex
03.05 - Munich, DE - Technikum
05.05 - Prague, CZ - MeetFactory
05.05 - Poznan, PL - 2Progi
07.05 - Copenhagen, DK - Pumpehuset
08.05 - Oslo, NO - John Dee
09.05 - Gothenburg, SE - Filmstudion

Tickets on sale Monday 9am GMT.

thrown are:
Marcus Lundqvist | vocals
Johan Liljeblad | guitar
Andreas Malm | guitar
Buster Odeholme | drums

For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/thrownband
https://www.instagram.com/thrownband
https://www.tiktok.com/@thrownband
https://twitter.com/thrownsthlm

EXCESSIVE GUILT track listing:

01. guilt
02. backfire
03. on the verge
04. bitter friend
05. nights
06. look at me
07. dislike
08. ignored
09. bloodsucker
10. vent
11. so done

High-energy rock'n'roll royalty, THE HELLACOPTERS, are pleased to present a brand new single from their much anticipated new studio album Overdriver today. 

'(I Don't Wanna Be) Just A Memory' sees the band take on the (post)modern preoccupation with nostalgia.

Forgoing influences like the MC5 or KISS, '(I Don't Wanna Be) Just A Memory' nods more to powerpop pioneers THE WHO, THE RASPBERRIES, or even BADFINGER with its major/minor shifts, offering up hidden harmonic treasures while still beating to the 'Copters signature driving pulse.

Like past favourites 'No Song Unheard' or 'Carry Me Home', '(I Don't Wanna Be) Just A Memory' reminds us of the band's unique capacity to temper their furious paced action rock with a songwriting sensibility that transcends their genre.

Of course there's also an audio-visual treat in the form of a brand new music video for the track by director Emil Klinta, which includes behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions. 

Pre-order/pre-save Overdriver: https://hellacopters.bfan.link/odlp

Listen to the new single '(I Don't Wanna Be) Just A Memory' here: https://hellacopters.bfan.link/msg
Watch the music video here: https://youtu.be/i2jWE5LM7fg

AVAILABLE FORMATS:

- Ltd Edition Digipak CD /w Patch & 2 Bonus Tracks * (3.500)

- Ltd. Deluxe LP (Apricot & Black Marbled)
  + Bonus Maxi 12'' * (via NB Mailorder & band store US) (1.200)

- Ltd. Deluxe LP (Magenta Transparent)
  + Bonus Maxi 12'' * (only via band store EU) (1.000)

       * Bonus Tracks: Wild Night (Van Morrison Cover), What's Going On? (Al Stewart Cover)

- Black LP (unlimited)
- Brick Red LP (unlimited)
- Apricot + Purple Black Splatter LP (1.500)
- Apricot LP (only in Nordic countries) (1.000)
- Yellow Transparent LP (only in Sweden) (1.000)
- Oxblood LP (via Sound Pollution) (500)
- Red Gold LP (via Sweden Rock) (500)
- Picture LP (only via band) (1.000)

- Cassette (only via band) (200)

- CD Jewelcase

- Digital Album

ABOUT THE HELLACOPTERS

Less than three years after their triumphant, chart-storming comeback record, Eyes Of Oblivion, which entered on #1 in their home country, on #3 in Germany, and on #6 in Finland, Sweden's most consistently great rock outfit is back with another banger of an album called Overdriver, due out on January 31st, 2025.

In the meantime, THE HELLACOPTERS have celebrated their triumphant return by playing a show with the mighty Iron Maiden in Gothenburg in July 2022, and gigs with Ghost in Germany in June 2023, apart from their own string of headline shows throughout Europe. Eager to keep the rock flowing, February 16th, 2024 saw THE HELLACOPTERS release not one, but two stunning versions of their classic Grande Rock album, which was originally released in 1999. Grande Rock Revisited included a remastered original version and a remixed and partially re-recorded version as a companion piece, showing how the album could have sounded in a parallel universe with guitarist Dregen being in the band at the time. After making rock grande again, the group set sights on new material, debuting the phenomenal single 'Stay With You'  in May 2024 and releasing it as limited 7inch via Lightning Records.

Their ninth full-length Overdriver was recorded at Strawberry Studio & The Honk Palace and is the first THE HELLACOPTERS album entirely produced by Nicke Andersson. As you might expect from a THE HELLACOPTERS album it's filled to the brim with roaring guitars and earth-shattering grooves, fist-raising energy and anthemic choruses, while keeping the variety richer than ever before. The striking cover for Overdriver was created by German illustrator Max Löffler.

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXYfoQipr6Unnyb-WKbkjw
https://linktr.ee/thehellacopters

Overdriver tracklisting:

1    Token Apologies    03:21
2    Don't Let Me Bring You Down    03:15
3    (I Don’t Wanna Be) Just A Memory    03:23
4    Wrong Face On    02:57
5    Soldier On    04:15
6    Doomsday Daydreams    03:13
7    Faraway Looks    02:52
8    Coming Down    03:53
9    Do You Feel Normal    03:35
10    The Stench    03:56
11    Leave A Mark    05:21