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  From the shadows of Ye Olde England comes “Devil's Dawn,” the latest single from the symphonic/prog extreme metal titans, Ghosts Of Atlantis (aka GOA). Featuring James Dorton (The Faceless, Black Crown Initiate) on guest narration and Finchman on electronic synths, the track serves as the official single of the upcoming supernatural thriller/horror movie Witch. “Devil's Dawn” depicts a tale of witchcraft, religious ignorance, and humanity's constant struggle to find itself. Today (31 October 2022), GOA unveils the music video for “Devil’s Dawn” to celebrate Halloween. The single will be available on all digital media platforms this Friday, 04 November 2022. When speaking of the single and film, guitarist Colin says: “‘Witch’ is a phenomenal film with twists and turns, immaculate and thought-provoking script writing, and a cast of superb talent. This film is a real gem, and the single had to be crafted to meet the feel of the Movie. “The song itself, is a departure from th...

  UK Pagan Metal outfit ‘Forlorn’ make their return with a defying new offering titled ‘Hold Me’ which is out now via Silent Cult. Forlorn blend folk horror and paganism to carve out their own brand of 'Midsommar Metal', while crafting a unique sound and visual identity. Produced by George Lever (Loathe, Sleep Token, Monuments) ‘Hold Me’ was written as a platonic love song, from a child to a parent, and addresses the subject of co-dependency, where a child bears witness to their parents' struggle with addiction. Accompanying the new single is a stunning music video that shows symbolism throughout that is symbiotic of family constellation. We see the honouring of ancestors passed through the building of the altar, a sense of community and tribe through the foraging scene and a feeling of strained family dynamics through the harvest feast scene. Check out the official music video for ‘Hold Me’ below: “I was brought up Pagan, by my mother, and have been a practicing witch ...

  Recorded at Long Wave Studios and produced, mixed and mastered by Romesh Dodangoda (Those Damn Crows, Inglorious, Motorhead), this is King Kraken’s lead single from their upcoming debut album, 'MCLXXX’.  Inspired by monstrous fictitious villains of the highest order, 'Haddonfield '78's chilling music video leaves no stone unturned as its storyline reveals the dark undertones of the lyrics. "Being a huge horror fan I knew I wanted to write about fictional serial killers (I've always veered towards movies as opposed to true crime)", reveals lyricist and King Kraken vocalist Mark Donoghue. "I was conscious not to mention the film or the character in the lyrics so that upon hearing it, the listener could decide for themselves who the song is about. The title came some weeks later and therefore some lyrics adapted, however, the only reference directly to the film would be Michael's knife in the line 'shining silver is the last thing you'll se...

  FLASH FORWARD have had a packed Summer in 2022, with performances at major festivals such as the Hurricane Festival, Southside Festival and Highfield Festival, and will be taking a short live break until the end of the year - but make no mistake, FLASH FORWARD will not be silent during this period. The German four-piece return with their unique brand of alt-rock  joie de vivre as they release their brand new single, "Over You", featuring As  December Falls! Check out the video below for 'Over You': The forward-thinking modern breakup track is taken from their upcoming new album "Endings = Beginnings", out December 9th 2022 via Uncle M Music and available  for pre-order everywhere NOW ! Also featuring the singles "Bloodshot Eyes", "Young Blood" (feat. Between You & Me), "Drowning Underwater (feat. Breathe Atlantis)" and "No Use", the band comments: "We put a lot of love into everything - this will be a new ...

  Gearing up for the release of their third full-length album ‘Icon of the Hopeless’ due on 18th Nov 2022, THE INTERBEING have delivered another taster of what to expect, in the form of new single ‘Synthetic Bloodline’. "Musically Synthetic Bloodline shows an uncompromising style of song writing from our side. I love the sinister escalating intro and the intense dystopian atmosphere in the outro. This is a song which has found its perfect shape and expression." "Synthetic Bloodline is the 4th chapter on the album and it has an explosive energy. It begins with the tense waiting for revenge against the creators. The first lines in the song “Beneath the soil we wait to overcome our fate” refers to the army of rejected souls eager to be resurrected and to finally get their long-awaited retribution." Check out the official music video for ’Synthetic Bloodline’: About The Interbeing The Interbeing established a name for themselves on the industrial metal scene back in...

  The long-awaited live album and film from The Damned, A Night Of A Thousand Vampires, is out today on earMUSIC. The film premiered in London last night at FrightFest to a sold-out audience of punk and horror fans alike. A night to remember for those of us amongst the living... and the undead! Listen A Night Of A Thousand Vampires here and watch the official trailer here . Back on October 28th 2019, David Vanian, Captain Sensible, Paul Gray and Monty Oxymoron of The Damned took the stage at London’s prestigious Palladium Theatre for a very special immersive musical and theatrical experience - performing songs from The Damned’s 40-year rich catalogue. A true event from showmen supreme, it was a historic night in the history of a storied band and a special evening for fans and band alike. It was also a fond farewell for drummer Pinch, his final gig with the band after 20 years. A Night Of A Thousand Vampires teams the UK’s first punk band with The Hammer House of Horror and the...

  "While change is never easy, we accept Mick's decision to retire from the band due to the challenges with his health. We have watched Mick manage his Ankylosing Spondylitis for decades and he has always managed it with utmost courage and grace. To say "enough is enough" is the ultimate act of courage. Mick's sound helped define Mötley Crüe from the minute he plugged in his guitar at our very first rehearsal together. The rest, as they say, is history. We'll continue to honor his musical legacy. We will carry out Mick's wish and continue to tour the world as planned in 2023. No doubt will it take an absolutely outstanding musician to fill Mick's shoes so we are grateful that our good friend, John 5 has agreed to come on board and join us moving forward. We'll see all you Crüeheads out on the road!" Vince, Tommy & Nikki "I'm honored to carry on Mick's legacy and am looking forward to playing these songs". John 5 Mötley C...

  Today, Thursday 27th October, the brilliant, award-winning 2000trees Festival announces the first set of bands for their 2023 event. Ahead of any announcement for the main three full days (Thursday 6th, Friday 7th and Saturday 8th July 2023), 2000trees can now announce (nearly all of) the Wednesday Forest Stage line up, which will see a very limited number of festival go-ers given an extra days access to the event. The bands for Wednesday 5th July are all acts and artists that played the 2022 event and instantly became new, 2000trees cult classics. They all took the opportunity in 2022 and return to the festival only a year later as 2000trees heroes. As 2000trees Festival organiser James Scarlett explains, it is not a day to be missed - “Wednesday at Trees is pretty much my favourite day of the entire year! It’s super chilled and is almost the calm before the storm of the full festival. There are only two stages open (Forest and Word) so there is way less running around than on T...

  Being human means being subject to cycles. The ones we open and close, defining us throughout our lives, the cycles of nature that make us what we are substantially, and the cycles in the lives of others that we become a part of. A mere metaphorical figure? Yes, but one which our psyche depends on especially in desperate times of cycles that just won’t close, as it’s mostly then that we are seeking encouraging comfort in order to move on. Countless variations of what we know as the rise of the phoenix emerging from cultures all over the world gave witness: It’s been like this from the beginning of mankind. HOSTAGE, a bright shooting star amongst modern metalcore acts, have now given this fundamental mechanism of our souls a very special place: Afterall is their brand new video single and also the very song that doesn’t just end their upcoming album MEMENTO MORI, but really wraps it all up. It’s a melancholic yet uplifting song on a very thoughtful record, and one that’s supposed ...

  Traditional Death Metal band The Scum formed in 2013 and are heavily influenced by horror films, so with Halloween nearly upon us, now is the perfect time to check out the band and their new album 'The Hunger', which was unleashed in May this year. The album is named after the 80s Horror film of the same name directed by Tony Scott, starring Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, and Susan Sarandon. The lyrics of their music are also inspired by horror films. We caught up with vocalist José Ospina to find out all about The Scum and their latest dark offering... Firstly, let’s go back to the beginning. What are your earliest memories of music and the moment you decided you wanted to be a musician? Maybe listening to the Beatles on Tv when I was really young. I had 4 or 5 years, I think. I wanted to be a musician since I was singing with the lyrics of the songs of early Slayer, Anthrax, Kreator and Possessed albums in the 80s. Can you tell us about how you came to form as a band? The ...

  AIRE COMO PLOMO (translates to AIR LIKE GUNFIRE) also known as A.C.P is a Colombian extreme music group that combines Death grind, Thrash Metal and Hardcore Punk with elements of Avant-garde art and Latin-American horror and folklore. The name is commonly referred to as a metaphor for a forced and daily inhale of violence and savagery. Inspired by the work of León Ferrari and the meaningless story behind the Colombian ideological warfare and injustice system , AIRE COMO PLOMO defies all idolatry and belief with an aggressive sonic hammer called “Erase the One”. “Erase the One” is a call to rise up against fear, the establishment and idols fueled by the horrors of armed conflict. ERASE THE ONE Presented in Tarantinoesque anti-political propaganda aesthetics, the clip is a fast-paced montage of the band as street level and rebellious apes, performing aggressively against a collage of visuals inspired by the work of León Ferrari, the Colombian injustice system and a senseless histor...

  Ryan McCombs is set for a very special solo UK tour that promises to deliver a breathtaking back catalogue of songs with the power and voraciousness only he can deliver. From the classic SOiL albums Scars, Redefine, and Whole, to prime selections from his tenure in Drowning Pool and more, McCombs has seen it all and will present a truly remarkable set of tracks in live venues this November and December. Known for his dynamism and powerful vocal aggression, the forthcoming tour will see Ryan and his new UK band strip back fan favourite songs to create a truly “in the moment” acoustic event that can only be experienced in person. “I didn’t want to just walk on stage and play these songs ON acoustic instruments”, says McCombs. “It was important for me that the songs be stripped down and rebuilt - almost re-imagined. There are some lyrics within these past tracks that have always been very important to me. Very much a part of me and, though I love the music that originally gave them ...

  Three-time Grammy-nominated rock outfit NOTHING MORE’s latest studio album SPIRITS is out now (released October 14) via Better Noise Music across all platforms. On their new album, SPIRITS, NOTHING MORE—Jonny Hawkins (vocals), Mark Vollelunga (guitar, backing vocals), Daniel Oliver (bass) and Ben Anderson (drums), pair unapologetically massive anthems, catchy hooks, and progressive music with introspective, philosophical lyrics and thought-provoking emotionalism. From the Top 5 Active Rock charting lead single “TIRED OF WINNING” and its fan-driven extended version “TIRED OF WINNING / SHIPS IN THE NIGHT” to fist-pounding banger “TURN IT UP LIKE” and their most recent impassioned single “YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT LOVE MEANS,” SPIRITS documents the impact the past two years of lockdown and turmoil has had on the world, capturing society’s desperation, mental health struggles and self-realizations. Inspired by philosophers including Alan Watts and Carl Jung, NOTHING MORE have also launched...

  Critically acclaimed rock band Asking Alexandria will embark on a full UK and European tour this winter as special guest to Shinedown. The extensive tour will see the band performing on iconic stages across Europe and the UK, bringing their incendiary shows to 16 major cities starting from Brussels and capping off in London. Ben Bruce comments: “After being away for so long due to various Covid-related problems we are excited to finally be coming home. To make things even sweeter, we are coming back with some of our best friends, Shinedown. This is going to be an absolutely incredible tour and we are bringing an insane show with us. We can’t wait to finally get home and see you all.” After ten years of recording their music separately, the band found new energy and a drive for creating when they reunited in Nashville during quarantine to make their latest album "See What's On The Inside" which has accumulated over 77 million streams globally since release in October o...

Derby based death-core outfit The Cartographer have unveiled their brand new single “FIEND” taken from their yet to be announced upcoming E.P “The Cold Black”. This will take the band in a new direction musically, taking inspiration from their predecessor releases and also adding in a new flavor, blending multiple genres and giving their fans an evolved version of the band. “FIEND” is a bludgeoning statement of intent, instantly delivering an array of heavy down-tuned riffs, sledgehammer drum-work, spine shivering tones and a panic inducing vocal pattern before entering back into an amalgamation of groove-laden onslaught. Check out the video for "FIEND" below: The single explores a number of emotions which will bring the listener to the edge o their seat, combined with an aura of horrifying soundscape. “Fiend is a song focused around battling demons I used to struggle with a few years back. Mentally I felt like a completely different person to what I do today, I didn’t recogn...

  Dispatching infectious rock thrusts and engaging hooks with abundant groove and swagger, Brit rock crew BAD HERITAGE have now released their new single and video, 'Saviour Control'. Check it out - https://youtu.be/yV_cUroGiVQ Hailing from Manchester, England, the early seeds of BAD HERITAGE were sown at the end of 2019, when vocalist Amelia Kinder and guitarist Lauren Crompton were brought together by their mutual affection for Rival Sons. Throughout the pandemic, the band’s rhythm section suffered a handful of changes before bassist Johnny Newton and drummer Tom Mackiewicz entered the fold during the Summer of 2021. Since then, the quartet have hit the ground running, amassing a strong live set and creating a growing fanbase brought about by regular gigging throughout the North. Pooling influence from Audioslave, Royal Blood, and Led Zeppelin, BAD HERITAGE ooze groove, identity, and adhesion, and this can be witnessed by their new single, Saviour Control. Guitarist Lauren...

  Presenting anthemic guitar riffs, powerful rhythms, frenzied solos, and enlightening vocals, brace yourself for a power metal band that's progressive, symphonic, and strongly influenced by masters of the genre such as Stratovarius, Kamelot, Powerwolf, Nightwish, and Iron Maiden. Rockshots Records is proud to announce their latest signing BLACK HOLE for the release of their new album "Whirlwind of Mad Men" due out on November 11th, 2022. Today, in preview of the album, BLACK HOLE is unveiling the first single "Never Surrender" off the forthcoming album. The track offers up a Celtic atmosphere that is inspired by the character of "Braveheart" William Wallace who fought to save his land. "It is a message to all those who have fought, are fighting, and will fight for their country and their freedom." adds the band. Listen "Never Surrender" at https://bfan.link/never-surrender-2 ​ Formed in the East of France, BLACK HOLE is a collectiv...

  Kalush Orchestra, the winners of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, have joined forces with Finnish rock legends and fellow Eurovision 2022 contestants, The Rasmus, to release a new Ukrainian-folk influenced version of ’00s rock mega hit ‘In The Shadows’ . The new version, titled ‘In The Shadows Of Ukraine’, is out now via Relentless Records. Watch here . The release is Kalush Orchestra’s first since their Eurovision-winning hit ‘Stefania’ and the adaption of the original song reflects Ukrainian feeling during the ongoing war in their country. The release is accompanied by a black and white music video directed by Leonid Kolosovsky. With a mostly Ukrainian creative team, the video served as an opportunity to authentically express what many Ukrainians are going through right now. The Rasmus’ original hit made a big impression in Ukraine when first released, so when Kalush Orchestra met the band in Turin, Italy this year, they immediately started a creative relationship. Kalus...