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Tue
19
May

ROYAL HUNT Enter The Studio - Pledge Campaign Starts

Artist: 
Royal Hunt
Release Year: 
2015
Categories: 
News Feed
 
Royal Hunt entered NorthPoint Studio to record their 13th studio album due to release later this year. The band will be working for the first time with their new drummer Andreas "Habo” Johansson (Narnia, Rob Rock, E Type, Divine Fire).

Musically the album has been described as true to the original, larger-than-life Royal Hunt sound yet the addition of classical musicians/instruments and contemporary, modern day production elements twist the outcome into a unique sonic palette.
 
Royal Hunt´s pre-ordering campaign continues. Go to http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/royalhunt2015 and watch the latest video updates.
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Tue
19
May

SYMPHONY X Visit The 'Underworld' July 24

Artist: 
Symphony X
Release Year: 
2015
Friday, July 24, 2015
Categories: 
News Feed
 
New Jersey’s progressive metal masters SYMPHONY X are set to release their brand new, ninth studio album called Underworld on July 24th via Nuclear Blast Records.
 
SYMPHONY X have triumphed, creating a panoramic “album rock” experience in an era cursed with diminishing attention spans. “This new one is about the song, really crafting each one on its own, to be as strong as it could be” says Michael Romeo, chief writer in the band, and proprietor of The Dungeon, the tricked-out studio in which the album was crafted, newly equipped with the latest in technology required to execute the band’s famous symphonic and orchestrated touches.
 
“Musically, Underworld has things reminiscent of the bands previous albums but this one definitely has its own individuality,” stated Michael. “Every element added was in service of the song, so the album flows and becomes a total listening experience from start to finish. Every song is to-the-point and fine-tuned, with us paying a lot of attention to the hooks, voices, riffs, and keeping the interest and the energy high for the entire record. It is heavy and aggressive as fuck when it needs to be, yet soaring and emotional at other times. I think the balance is just right. It had to have all the elements of what we normally would do, just tweaked up a notch and really fine-tuned. You know, industry people have talked about how we’ll never see a complete album again, and that idea. I wanted to defend the reputation of the album, and really try to make Underworld worth listening to as a whole record. It’s what I love about great individual songs, but still an album experience. I don’t want to sound like I’m preaching, but it was a point we wanted to make. It was about the progression of the whole record. It speeds up here and then it dips down here. It all makes sense together, it all works together and it all flows together.”
 
Although Underworld is not a concept album, Michael stated “like the last couple of records, there’s a theme that carries through, without it being storytelling. We try to find something to key in on and get the juices flowing, and here the goal was to find something a little dark but with emotional content. I started looking at Dante, and Orpheus in the underworld, where he’s going to go to Hades or hell to save this girl. So there’s the theme of going to hell and back for something or someone you care about.” Heavily inspired by the Italian poet Dante Alighieri, Underworld draws on the themes from Divine Comedy most notably the part on Inferno. As homage to Dante’s use of the number 3 and its multiples, the band utilizes this motif in its music either in a lyrical or melodic context. The first song on the album is a three syllable, three note melodic phrase, and in the verses there are three references to three songs on the bands third album, The Divine Wings Of Tragedy. “There’s cool shit like this all over the record,” Romeo reports.
 
For Underworld’s cover art, SYMPHONY X went with their established illustrator Warren Flanagan (Watchmen, The Incredible Hulk, 2012), who similarly tapped into the “secret knowledge” vibe Michael and band embedded in the record. “Warren went with the masks, similar to the first record,” explains Romeo. “But when I discussed with him Dante and the underworld, he did his own research and designed a little symbol for each of the nine circles of hell. So there are these little geometric symbols that mean something. That’s just what he does. He gets in there and finds these things that maybe no one really besides us knows what it means and yet it has meaning.”
 
Below is the track List for Underworld:
 
01. Overture
02. Nevermore
03. Underworld
04. Without You
05. Kiss Of Fire
06. Charon
07. Hell And Back
08. In My Darkest Hour
09. Run With The Devil
10. Swansong
11. Legend
 
SYMPHONY X’s 2011 release Iconoclast debuted at 76 on Billboard’s Top 200 and #7 on Top Hard Rock Albums.
 
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Mon
18
May

2 OOP MR CD Titles Available on CDR - JIMI JAMISON & JIM PETERIK & MRCD3

Artist: 
Jimi Jamison
Release Year: 
2015
Categories: 
News Feed
 
LIMITED EDITION CDR RELEASE
 
JIMI JAMISON & JIM PETERIK 'Extra Moments' and MRCD - Volume 3 SOLD OUT
 
These 2 out of print items are back for as long as I have stock. And that won't be long as there's only 20 of each available.
 
These items features full original artwork (cover/booklet/traycard) and jewel case, with a high quality CDR (with printed graphic on surface) in place of a regular silver CD. Quality guaranteed. These units are only available due to finding a box of various CD covers (print overruns from when originally released) sent from original manufacturer.
 
JIMI JAMISON & JIM PETERIK 'Extra Moments'  SOLD OUT
 
Featuring 12 tracks from the writing and recording sessions of the classic JIMI JAMISON album Crossroads Moment. Long out of print and won't be re-printed ever. The original CDs are going for big money on Ebay when listed.
 
1. Dream Higher
2. Chiselled In Stone
3. Cry Of The Wild Heart
4. Heart Of A Woman
5. Life No.9
6. I Wanna Touch You There
7. Lifeforce
8. Chiselled In Stone (demo Jim Peterik vocal)
9. She's Nothing To Me (demo Jim Peterik vocal)
10. Lifeforce (demo Jim Peterik vocal)
11. Battersea (Original writers demo, JP Vocal)
12. Life No.9 (demo Jim Peterik vocal)
 
 
MRCD - Volume 3  ($10 + shipping)
 
The third release in the MRCD series, this disc has been long out of print and features the following tracks:
 
01. Brother Firetribe – Midnight Queen
02. Novak – Said And Done (Compilation Exclusive – Previously Unreleased)
03. Mike Tharin & Danny Vaughn – Released (Compilation Exclusive – Previously Unreleased)
04. Tall Stories – Tomorrow
05. JK Northrup – So Long (New 2006 Track)
06. China Blue – Air To Breathe (New 2006 Track)
07. Ted Poley / Vic Rivera – Only Human (New 2006 Track)
08. Stereo Fallout – Go (New 2006 Track)
09. Kee Marcello – Wherever You Go (New 2006 Track)
10. Crush 40 – Never Turn Back (Alternative Version)
11. Edge Of Forever – Distant Voices (Compilation Exclusive – Previously Unreleased)
12. Pride Of Lions – Kayla (Compilation Exclusive – Previously Unreleased)
13. Redrum – No Turning Back (Different Mix)
14. Nexx – Critical (New 2006 Track)
15. Radioactive – Somewhere, Someday (Japanese Bonus Track)
16. Tor Talle & Rob Moratti – Playing With Fire (Compilation Exclusive – Previously Unreleased)
17. Harem Scarem – Coming For You (Compilation Exclusive – Previously Unreleased)
18. Urban Tale – Paris Farewell (Compilation Exclusive – Previously Unreleased)
 
 

 

 
ALSO UNEARTHED - THE FINAL REMAINING ORIGINAL CD COPIES OF:
 
 
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Mon
18
May

PYRAMAZE "Disciples Of The Sun" Music Video Released

Artist: 
Pyramaze
Release Year: 
2015
Friday, May 22, 2015
Categories: 
News Feed
 
The melodic metal band PYRAMAZE just released the music video for the title track of their new album "Disciples of the Sun" online. The video was directed by Thomas Tjander [The Haunted, In Flames, Jorn] for Acromacy Media and the editing & VFX was made by Craig Gowans for 12inchmedia.com. "Disciples of the Sun" will be released on May 22nd in Europe and on May 26th in North America through Inner Wound Recordings.
 

Pyramaze are devoted to making music that mirrors their souls, combines all of their influences, and stimulates the mind and spirit of their listeners... Pyramaze continue to make music that is dark, thought provoking, all with a sense of fearlessness! The band will forever be committed to making the melodic art of a group that understands the importance of staying true and faithful to one's passion.

"Divided by oceans, bound together by brotherhood, we must become that which divides us.... we are PYRAMAZE, and we are the Ocean!"

Pyramaze line-up
Terje Harøy - Vocals
Jacob Hansen - Guitars, Bass
Jonah W. - Keyboards
Toke Skjønnemand - Guitars
Morten Gade Sørensen - Drums

Check out an album teaser for "Disciples of the Sun" at YouTube: https://youtu.be/1G4V6ztfDNM

"Disciples of the Sun" track listing
01. We Are The Ocean
02. The Battle Of Paridas
03. Disciples Of The Sun
04. Back For More
05. Genetic Process
06. Fearless
07. Perfectly Imperfect
08. Unveil
09. Hope Springs Eternal
10. Exposure
11. When Black Turns To White
12. Photograph

"Disciples of the Sun" [CD, LP, t-shirt] can be pre-ordered at the Inner Wound Store: http://www.innerwound.bigcartel.com

The vinyl edition of "Disciples of the Sun" is strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide and includes an insert with lyrics. 400 copies comes with a standard black disc, and 100 copies with a white disc.

Pyramaze online:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pyramaze
Website: http://www.pyramaze.com

Inner Wound Recordings online
Website: http://www.innerwound.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/innerwoundrecordings
 
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Mon
18
May

SAINT ASTONIA Debut First Single 'Better Place'

Artist: 
Saint Astonia
Release Year: 
2015
Categories: 
News Feed
 
WATCH SAINT ASONIA TEASER CLIP HERE

New York, NY (May 15, 2015) ' Two of the biggest forces in rock radio of the past decade have announced the formation of a new band, SAINT ASONIA. The debut single, 'Better Place' is available now on iTunes and can be streamed on Spotify. 
With 26 top ten rock singles and seventeen #1 hit songs between them, Adam Gontier, former lead singer of Three Days Grace, and Mike Mushok, lead guitarist of Staind, have already been referred as a 'supergroup,' but Gontier is quick to dismiss the moniker.

'Truth is we're more like refugees that just really hit it off creatively,' he laughs. Adds Mushok, 'I was looking for a project to do while Staind is on hiatus and the opportunity to work with Adam on writing and recording new music was something I just couldn't pass up.' 
Rounding out the band are drummer Rich Beddoe (formerly of Finger Eleven) and bassist/background vocalist Corey Lowery (Dark New Day, Stereomud, Eye Empire).

Produced by Johnny K. (Sevendust, Disturbed, Megadeth), SAINT ASONIA is currently finishing its debut full-length album, to be released this summer.  The band will also be hitting the road shortly for several concerts across North America. 
 
For the latest news on SAINT ASONIA:
Website: www.saintasonia.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/saintasonia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saintasonia
Instagram: https://instagram.com/saintasonia/
 
Purchase and stream 'Better Place':
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/AsoniaBP
VEVO: http://smarturl.it/BetterPlacePV
Amazon:http://smarturl.it/AsoniaBPamz
Google Play: http://smarturl.it/AsoniaBPgp
Spotify: http://smarturl.it/AsoniaBPsp
  

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Mon
18
May

VALERIE Set to Release 'Young Hunger' on May 30

Artist: 
Valerie
Release Year: 
2015
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Categories: 
News Feed
 
Valerie are gearing up to release their brand new studio album "Young Hunger" through Demon Doll Records; a smashing follow-up to their critically acclaimed debut from 2012. Following the underground success of their previous effort, Valerie once again teamed up with producer Bård Torstensen of Swedish-grammy award winning band Clawfinger and legendary producer Beau Hill (Ratt, Warrant, Europe). Beau Hill himself contacted the band after hearing "Night After Night" on on a local radio station in Texas, exclaiming that "there is some serious musical brainpower in this one", and offered to do the mixing on their sophomore release.
 
Valerie are now accepting pre-orders for YOUNG HUNGER at www.valerie.no/store (All pre-orders will be signed by the band) as they set to release Young Hunger on May 30 2015. An album-preview has been posted on band's official SoundCloud , with a second single intended to be released next week.
 


The album is scheduled for a digital release on June 5 2015 and will be available on your preferred digital music platform; iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Tidal, Wimp etc.
Bonus track "Get Ready" is only featured on the physical CD and will not be released digitally. For more information head over to www.facebook.com/valerieband or www.valerie.no

01. Night After Night
02. Love & Affection
03. Bye, Bye
04. Firm Believer
05. All I Want (All I Need)
06. No Way Back
07. Young Hunger
08. The Last Time
09. Dance (Heart To Heart)
10. Together As One

Bonus track: 11. Get Ready

Their first single "Young Hunger" is now streaming for free on the band's sound cloud profile: https://soundcloud.com/valerieband/young-hunger


 
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Mon
18
May

STORMZONE Storm Back With 'Seven Sins'

Artist: 
Stormzone
Release Year: 
2015
Monday, August 3, 2015
Categories: 
News Feed
 
'SEVEN SINS' is the fifth Stormzone album and features 12 brand new studio tracks sure to please fans of classic heavy metal! Recorded in Fire Machine studios, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 'Seven Sins' combines powerful guitars, soaring vocals and crunching bass & drums wrapped with classic melodies.
 
The CD booklet includes a code within it's pages allowing fans to enter it into the Stormzone website, www.stormzone.tv, enabling them to download a further 4 brand new songs not available on the album!
 
The previous four Stormzone albums have attracted great reviews in the UK and abroad . UK reviews for their last offering , 'Three Kings', in 2013 include:
Classic Rock: 7/10 Stormzone live Up to their name and then some. Lighting To The Nation! Metalhammer :7/10 First Rate singer. Tuneful ingots of molten itensity.Old school HM strikes gold! Powerplay: Nothing short of Magnificent. If you call yourself a HM fan do yourself a favour . Fireworks : Quite Phenomenal. You won't find many better True Metal albums this year.
 
The new album was recorded after the band completed a successful series of festival dates in 2014 including Sonisphere and Bloodstock, as well as a highly regarded support tour with legendary metal Gods Saxon! This year sees the band carry on as before with 'Seven Sins' being released just before the band embark on a series of Spanish festival appearances, including Skulls of Metal in Jaen and Leyendas Del Rock in Alicante. Further dates including more shows with Saxon are also to be announced shortly.
 
The band:
John 'Harv' Harbinson - Lead Vocals
David Bates - Drums
Steve Moore - Guitars
Graham Mcnulty - Bass
 
STORMZONE - SEVEN SINS
 
1. Bathsheba
2. Another Rainy Night
3. Your Time Has Come
4. The One That Got Away
5. I Know Your Pain
6. Seven Sins
7. You're Not The Same
8. Raise The Knife
9. Abandoned Souls
10. Special Brew
11. Master Of Sorrow
12. Born Of The Damned
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