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Following on from my post about which albums I am looking forward to, here are some releases I am looking forward to. Battle Born – Battle Born It has been a pleasure to help promote new Power Metal warriors Battle Born. I have reviewed their debut EP and it is one of the strongest debuts … Continue reading Halfway 2020 – Releases Lotty Is Looking Forward To
It’s no secret that 2020 has been an eventful year so far, one that we won’t be forgetting any time soon. Thank heavens for the great music that has been released, evoking an array of emotions. More importantly it has provided an escape from the things going on around us and allows to forget our … Continue reading Halfway 2020 – Lotty’s Choices So Far
Korpiklaani 2019Photo: Jani Mahkonen / LOMA GRAPHICS Today, KORPIKLAANI are pleased to release another version of 'Beer Beer'. This time it is 'Shai Shai' featuring Nytt Land's Natalya Pahlenko singing in Siberian - continuing KORPIKLAANI’s concept of singing in different languages and cultural influences for 'Beer Beer’. Nytt Land's Natalya states:"Harsh Siberian beer named Shai Shai with the taste of Taiga and salty steppes. It's time to awaken your inner Shaman!" … Continue reading NEWS: KORPIKLAANI – Release ‘Shai Shai’ Digital Single (Feat. Natalya Pahlenko – Nytt Land)
LORD OF THE LOST's new classical ensemble album Swan Songs III proclaims its mission statement almost immediately. A surprising piano intro and Chris Harms' dark and distinctive voice quickly gives way to "A Splintered Mind”, subsequently unfolding with the rich sounds of a full ensemble. The second single is lyrically driven by a torn apart and desperate protagonist … Continue reading NEWS: LORD OF THE LOST – Releases Single & Official Video For ‘A Splintered Mind’
Swedish alt. rock band Statues are back with a new release. The album ”Holocene” will be released on Lövely Records during autumn 2020. The first single from the album, ”The Salt”, is set for release June 12 together with a music video, to be premiered by Vive Le Rock: https://vivelerock.net/statues-video-exclusive/ Statues are back with a new … Continue reading NEWS: STATUES – Release New Single ‘The Salt’
"The hazy atmosphere and production echo Monolord's aesthetics, with Jäger applying the underlying sonic principles of the band to his solo material. Consider the track "A Solitary Plan" to be Jäger's "Planet Caravan" - even the heaviest and doomiest need to keep it chill sometime." -- Consequence of Sound Monolord singer/guitarist Thomas V. Jäger shares … Continue reading NEWS: THOMAS V. JAGER – Shares New Track
Relatively new to the Seattle metal scene, Draemora is comprised of seasoned musicians who, despite COVID-19 slowing their debut, are ready to show the nation and the world their EP “Awakening” on June 26, 2020, via Ultra Nast Records. The EP, lyrically, is about battling with drugs and alcohol, and the long journey out of that hell. Heavy, prodigious and … Continue reading NEWS: DRAEMORA – Share Guitar Playthrough ‘Guilt’ Via GearGods
New kids on the Vancouver block, Dyatlove recently released their debut self-titled EP on May 29th along with a cassette version available from Coup Sur Coup Records that features an exclusive bonus track ‘Die! Kill! Pig!’. The EP was recorded at Rain City Recorders with Matt Roach over the course of a few days and during that time the band captured footage of those moments in … Continue reading NEWS: DYATLOVE – Share ‘Making Of…’ Behind The Scenes Video For Debut EP Out Now!
The Black Dahlia Murder recently released their new album, Verminous, via Metal Blade Records. The band is now ready to take the album on the road and has just announced a full European tour for January of 2021. Support comes from Rings of Saturn and Viscera. THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER+ RINGS OF SATURN+ VISCERA 08/01/21 DE Essen - Turock09/01/21 DE … Continue reading NEWS: THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER – Announces ‘Verminous European Tour 2021’
Platinum selling legendary LA rockers ANGELES are set to release their brand new album 'Hell On High Heels' digitally on July 3rd, via Dark Star Records/Sony. The album is now available for pre order on digital and streaming. Soon we will announce dates for the CD and Vinyl release. The Album Features: Dale Lytle, Louis … Continue reading NEWS: ANGELES – To Release New Album ‘Hell On High Heels’, First Details Revealed, Available For Pre-Order!