LORNA SHORE’s new album, “Immortal,” out today, is nothing short of a shock of blackened, symphonic ambitions and epic intents that has been hailed as “dynamic,” “deftly melodic” and some of the band’s best work to date.
To celebrate the band has released their latest video for the track “King Ov Deception.” Watch here:
Austin Archey (drums) comments: “To celebrate the release day of ‘Immortal,’ we have for you the official music video for ‘King Ov Deception.’ The video was shot in late 2019 by our long time collaborator Joey Durango. He worked hard to make us a beautiful visual for this song, and we hope you enjoy it.”
After touring North America with Fit for an Autopsy, Rivers of Nihil, The Last Ten Seconds of Life and Dyscarnate LORNA SHORE will embark on a European tour shortly after the release of the album.
Avocado Booking presents: Rising Merch Faces Of Death 2020LORNA SHORE w/ Decapitated, Beyond Creation, Ingested, VisceraSponsored by Rising Merch, presented by Metalhammer.de, MoreCore.de 06.03.20 (DE) Berlin – Lido07.03.20 (DE) Hamburg – Bahnhof Pauli 08.03.20 (DK) Aarhus – Voxhall 09.03.20 (DE) Hannover – Bei Chéz Heinz 10.03.20 (DE) Oberhausen – Kulttempel 11.03.20 (NL) Nijmegen – Doornroosje 12.03.20 (UK) London – ULU 13.03.20 (UK) Glasgow – Slay 14.03.20 (UK) Manchester – Club Academy 15.03.20 (UK) Birmingham – Mama Roux’s 16.03.20 (UK) Bristol – The Fleece17.03.20 (UK) Southampton – The Loft 18.03.20 (BE) Aarschot – De Klinker Club 19.03.20 FR) Paris – Le Trabendo 20.03.20 (CH) Aarau – KiFF 21.03.20 (DE) Karlsruhe – Weisse Rose 22.03.20 (IT) Milan – Slaughter Club 23.03.20 (DE) Munich – Backstage 24.03.20 (AT) Vienna – Viper Room 25.03.20 (HUN) Budapest – Dürer Kert 26.03.20 (CZ) Republic Prague – Nova Chmelnice 27.03.20 (PL) Wroclaw – Pralnia 28.03.20 (DE) Dresden – Puschkin Tickets: www.facesofdeathtour.com
“Immortal” is available in the following formats: CD Jewelcase, LP+CD, Digital Album. In North America the vinyl edition is a neon yellow LP.Check the following link for various options here.
Elder, the “masters of … epic-scale rock composition” (Rolling Stone) and “one of the most restless and inventive forces at work in the…underground,” (Stereogum), have set an April 24 release date for one of the year’s most eagerly-awaited rock releases: Omens (Armageddon Shop).
“To me, Omens is our most complete work to date: a set of songs that express the breadth of the band’s collective influences,” explains singer/guitar player Nick DiSalvo. “After recording The Gold & Silver Sessions EP, it felt like we fully scratched the itch to explore our minimalist side, taking a step back from the proggy song structures and heavy guitar work of our previous records and just letting the music drift along. When beginning to work on Omens, the goal was to integrate these two tendencies in the band – to make a modern day progressive rock record, but also to take time to jam and float when need be. Most importantly, I feel the spirit of adventure in our music is alive and well, and we missed no opportunity to bring in a whole new arsenal of sounds to the record.”
The five song, 54-minute album is a concept album that mimics the lifespan of a civilization, and also reads as a commentary on our own society hell-bent on profitability at the expense of our own lives and environment. Omens was produced by Peter Deimel (Anna Calvi, The Kills, The Wedding Present) and recorded at Studio Black Box in Noyant-La-Gravoyêre, France. Deimel and DiSalvo mixed the collection.
Elder tour dates: May 6 Brooklyn, NY Elsewhere May 7 Philadelphia, PA Underground Arts May 8 Richmond, VA Richmond Music Hall May 9 Asheville, NC Mothlight May 10 Atlanta, GA The Earl May 12 Lexington, KY Cosmic Charlies May 13 Nashville, TN Mercy Lounge May 14 New Orleans, LA One Eyed Jacks May 15 Houston, TX Secret Group May 16 Austin, TX Barracuda May 17 Dallas, TX Blue Light May 19 Albuquerque, NM Sister Bar May 20 Denver, CO Hi Dive May 22 St. Paul, MN Turf Club May 23 Chicago, IL Reggie’s May 24 Cleveland, OH Grog Shop May 26 Detroit, MI Sanctuary May 27 Toronto, ON Lee’s Palace May 28 Montreal, QC Café Campus May 29 Boston, MA ONCE Ballroom
The time has arrived for legendary bay area thrash metal giants TESTAMENT to unleash new thunder to the masses and reveal their thirteenth studio album, Titans Of Creation, which will be released on April 3 via Nuclear Blast.
Today, the band releases the lyric video for the first single, “Night Of The Witch” here:
Chuck Billycomments, “It has been months since the final mixing of ‘Titans Of Creation’ and we are eager for fans to hear it. We feel that we put a lot into this record and at the end of the day it is a TESTAMENT record that stands on its own. We are very proud of ‘Titans Of Creation.’”
“’Night Of The Witch’ uses old school lyrics about witches chanting in the moonlight and casting spells. The beauty of this song is that I worked Eric’s vocals into the chorus. I wanted to incorporate him as he does Dragonlord and this song was a perfect match. It is a heavy song and a great way to introduce everyone to ‘Titans Of Creation.’”
Titans Of Creation was produced by Chuck Billy and Eric Peterson while Juan Urteaga of Trident Studios handled co-producing, recording and engineering. Andy Sneap was responsible for the mixing and mastering of the album. Eliran Kantor stepped up once again to create a new masterpiece of artwork for the cover of this release.
Titans Of Creation will be available in the following formats:
CD Digipak
Light Blue Cassette (Limited to 250)
DLP + CD Mail-order Box Set (Limited to 1500)
Includes Earth Element Vinyl
Vinyl
Fire Element Edition Vinyl (Limited to 2150)
Air Element Edition Vinyl
Water Element Edition Vinyl
Blue Vinyl (Limited to 500; Retail)
T-shirt
TS+ DLP bundle
Pre-order your copy of Titans Of Creation in the format of your choice here.
Just as the elements of this planet thrive within all living creatures, each musician in TESTAMENT represents a necessary component of this latest musical creation. Still filled with a massive and unstoppable energy since their last release, TESTAMENT has taken their style to the next level and present an album that is loyal to the roots of traditional thrash metal while still including the alluring, brilliant and progressive ingredients they are known for.
SHVPES have released the video for the new song “HOT HEAD.”
Witness the band perform “Hot Head” under, let’s say, compromising conditions here:
“You never know what’s going on with someone behind the scenes, as people can be going through a lot and appear to be absolutely fine,” says SHVPES frontman Griffin Dickinson. “When shit gets ugly, it can affect the way you see the world and that can manifest itself in ugly, negative traits. This song is reflecting on those traits and the knock on affect it can have on the people around you. Musically, it’s a big step into a more solidified direction for our band. We’ve always had an eclectic approach to writing music. But with ‘Hot Head,’ I think we’ve really found our own lane.”
Shvpes latest album Greater Than is available now via Search & Destroy/Spinefarm Records. Get it here.
U.S. fans can catch SHVPES at ShipRocked Festival 2020 — a 5-day, rock-fueled cruise between New Orleans and Mexico.
Dropkick Murphys released their new single and video “Smash Sh*t Up” today. “Smash Sh*t Up” is available digitally and on limited edition colored vinyl paired with B-side “The Bonny,” a cover of Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Cinnamon’s 2019 song. Both songs are available on streaming platforms worldwide, with vinyl offered in the Dropkick Murphys webstore, and at the band’s upcoming tour dates, while supplies last.
The brand new video for “Smash Sh*t Up” can be seen here:
Meanwhile, opening acts have been announced for Dropkick Murphys’ Boston Blowout– the band’s five St. Patrick’s Day Week Boston-area hometown shows, including Rancid’s Lars Frederiksen and Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols. The full list of openers is as follows:
Friday, March 13 (Encore Boston Harbor): Lars Frederiksen (from Rancid), Glen Matlock (from Sex Pistols)
Saturday, March 14 (House Of Blues Boston – Matinee): The Old Firm Casuals (with Lars Frederiksen) ***SOLD OUT***
Sunday, March 15 (House Of Blues Boston): The Old Firm Casuals (with Lars Frederiksen), Kneecap (from Belfast)
Monday, March 16 (Big Night Live): The Old Firm Casuals (with Lars Frederiksen), Lenny Lashley (from Darkbuster)
Tuesday, March 17 (House Of Blues Boston): Darkbuster, Jim Weeks Band ***SOLD OUT***
A limited number of tickets for Dropkick Murphys’ Boston Blowout shows are still available at www.dropkickmurphys.com.
Dropkick Murphys just kicked off their European winter tour in Madrid, with shows through February 21. Following the Boston Blowout dates, the band returns to the road in May for a handful of North American festival dates, including Domination Festival (Mexico City), Epicenter (Concord, NC), Welcome To Rockville (Daytona Beach, FL) and Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival (Columbus, OH). For the most up-to-date Dropkick Murphys tour dates, and to purchase tickets, visit: http://www.dropkickmurphys.com/tour/. Current tour dates are as follows:
Date
City
Venue
Fri. 1/31
Mannheim, Germany
Maimarkthalle
Sat. 2/1
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Ziggo Dome
Sun. 2/2
Frederiksberg, Denmark
KB Hallen
Mon. 2/3
Oslo, Norway
Oslo Spektrum Arena
Tue. 2/4
Gothenburg , Sweden
Kajskjul 105
Thu. 2/6
Hamburg, Germany
Sporthalle Hamburg
Fri. 2/7
Brussels, Belgium
Forest National
Sat. 2/8
Paris, France
Zenith Paris – La Villette
Sun. 2/9
Paris, France
Zenith Paris – La Villette
Tue. 2/11
Dortmund, Germany
Westfalenhalle
Wed. 2/12
Hanover, Germany
Swiss Life Hall
Fri. 2/14
Chemnitz, Germany
Messehalle
Sat. 2/15
Bern, Switzerland
Festhalle Bern
Mon. 2/17
Milan, Italy
Alcatraz
Tue. 2/18
Vienna, Austria
Wiener Stadthalle
Wed. 2/19
Munich, Germany
Zenith
Fri. 2/21
London, UK
Alexandra Palace
Fri. 3/13
Everett, MA
Encore Boston Harbor
Sat. 3/14
Boston, MA
House Of Blues Boston (matinee)
Sat. 3/14
Boston, MA
House Of Blues Boston (Annual Afterparty Bash + Pro Boxing – evening)
Sun. 3/15
Boston, MA
House Of Blues Boston
Mon. 3/16
Boston, MA
Big Night Live
Tue. 3/17
Boston, MA
House Of Blues Boston
Fri. 5/1
Mexico City, Mexico
Domination Festival
Sun. 5/3
Concord, NC
Epicenter
Fri. 5/8
Daytona Beach, FL
Welcome To Rockville
Sun. 5/17
Columbus, OH
Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival
Fri. 7/10
Tábor, Czech Republic
Mighty Sounds
Thu. 7/17
Wurster Nordseeküste, Germany
Deichbrand Festival
Sun. 7/26
Sélestat, France
Rock Your Brain Fest
Date TBA
Alter Futterplatz, Austria
Szene Openair Festival (7/30 – 8/1)
Thu. 7/30
Kostrzyn, Poland
Polandrock
Since forming in 1996, Boston’s Dropkick Murphys have sold a staggering 7 million albums worldwide. Recently, Dropkick Murphys‘ song “Rose Tattoo”–from their Signed and Sealed in Blood album–was recently chosen by Loudwire as one of the “Top 66 Best Of The Decade Rock Songs,” appearing at #21 on the list.
Dropkick Murphys–Al Barr (lead vocals), Tim Brennan (guitars, accordion, mellotron, whistles, vocals), Ken Casey (lead vocals, bass guitar), Jeff DaRosa (banjo, bouzouki, mandolin, harmonica, acoustic guitars, vocals), Matt Kelly (drums, percussion, vocals), James Lynch (guitar, vocals), Kevin Rheault (touring bassist), Lee Forshner (touring bagpipe player)–continue to tour in support of their 11 Short Stories Of Pain & Glory album (released through the band’s own Born & Bred Records in 2017), which debuted at #8 on the Billboard Top 200 and was the #1 independently released album.
Have you ever been to a show and immediately thought – ‘damn, I wish I’d also been here the first night’? Those were my thoughts of near-instantaneous regret when I realized, standing in the photo bit for Heilung‘s second NYC “ritual,” that this was not going to be like every other concert that’s come before.
With core members hailing from Germany, Denmark and Norway, Heilung can be described as experimental neo-pagan folk, but that’s where the simple descriptions stop. Heilung is more than just a Nordic metal band, they are, for all intents and purposes, a fully immersive experience. Self-described as “amplified history,” Heilung evokes sounds and energies from Bronze, Iron and Viking Ages with the use of historically accurate dress, instruments and lyrics.
Overall, the band is stunning. Heilung has crafted their performance into something completely absorbing – ritualistic sure, but also intense, immersive and judging by the reaction of many fans packing Webster Hall to capacity on Wednesday night, emotional. The vocals are haunting, the shamanic drums elevating, the battle cries liberating. And true to their name (heilung means healing in German), I could hear numerous fans exhale in relief and comment how the night had been a needed release.
Given the success of this short, but incredibly sweet, first run through the US, I can only hope that Heilung return to our shores in the near future.
In the meanwhile, check out some photos from Wednesday night’s show below. And scroll further down to see Heilung’s 2017 full performance Lifa on their YT channel.
All photos taken by Ana Santos in New York City on January 29, 2020.
Psychedelic post-hardcore group CIRCA SURVIVE will be reissuing their major label debut Blue Sky Noise on vinyl via Hopeless Records on March 20th. The album had a big debut landing on numerous Billboard charts including #1 Billboard 200, #1 Tastemakers, #3 Top Rock Albums, #11 Top Current Albums, #11 Top Album Sales, and #17 Vinyl Albums. The band will be celebrating the 10th anniversary by hitting the road with Polyphia and Gouge Away in tow on their Blue Sky Noise 10 Year Anniversary Tour that will kickoff on release day (dates below).
The limited edition commemorative vinyl reissue is an exclusive three LP set of the remastered version of Blue Sky Noise and fan favorite Appendage. This edition also includes previously unreleased demos from the Blue Sky Noise studio sessions called Appendage II. The vinyl reissue is limited to 4,000 units and features brand-new expanded packaging, triple gatefold jacket with the collection pressed on pink, yellow, and blue vinyl. Each album will include a seeded wildflower download card that is fully-plantable and biodegradable. In addition, a dollar from every album sold will be used to plant a tree through a donation to One Tree Planted. Learn more about One Tree Planted at onetreeplanted.org. Preorders are now live and can be placed here.
CIRCA SURVIVE is Anthony Green (vocals), Colin Frangicetto (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Brendan Ekstrom (lead guitar), Nick Beard (bass, backing vocals), and Steve Clifford (drums, percussion).
The Amity Affliction Premiere New Song “Catatonia”
New Album Everyone Loves You…Once You Leave Them Arrives February 21, 2020.
ARIA-certified Australian metalcore trailblazers THE AMITY AFFLICTION have teamed up with Loudwire to premiere the new song “Catatonia.” Listen here.
“If you listen carefully, you’ll hear this is a sister track to ‘All My Friends Are Dead,'” says vocalist/ bassist Ahren Stringer. “We wrote it to bookend the album and keep it heavy fuckin’ metal. Lyrically, I think it ties the whole theme of the album together and wraps up what Joel [Birch] is trying to get across. Even though everything might seem perfect from the outside, sometimes being broken on the inside can never truly be fixed.”
The song lives on the band’s upcoming album Everyone Loves You… Once You Leave Them. The album arrives February 21 and will be the band’s Pure Noise Records debut. It’s available for pre-order here.
The Amity Affliction — Joel Birch [vocals], Ahren Stringer [vocals, bass], Dan Brown [lead guitar], and Jon Longobardi [drums] — previously released the video for “Soak Me In Bleach.” Watch it here.
“This album is a result of our re-found love for heavy music,” The Amity Affliction said upon announcing the record. “We wanted to make a heavier album to back up our most recent releases to let our fans know that we understand what the majority want to hear from us. We have experimented creatively over the years and are now able to apply what we’ve learned to what we consider the perfect blend of Amity new and old.”
EVERYONE LOVES YOU… ONCE YOU LEAVE THEM TRACK LISTING: 1. “Coffin” 2. “All My Friends Are Dead” 3. “Soak Me in Bleach” 4. “All I Do Is Sink” 5. “Baltimore Rain” 6. “Aloneliness” 7. “Forever” 8. “Just Like Me” 9. “Born To Lose” 10. “Fever Dream” 11. “Catatonia”
The Amity Affliction will support Beartooth in Europe from February 16 through March 6. The band will return to the U.S. this spring on a co-headline run with Sleeping With Sirens. The Amity Affliction North American tour dates are below.
THE AMITY AFFLICTION ON TOUR: With Sleeping With Sirens, Stray From The Path, UnityTX 4/15 — Reno, NV — Cargo 4/17 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory 4/18 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater 4/19 — Seattle, WA — The Showbox 4/20 — Vancouver, BC — Vogue Theatre 4/24 — San Diego, CA — House of Blues 4/25 — Los Angeles, CA — Belasco Theater 4/26 — Phoenix, AZ — Nile Theater 4/28 — Lubbock, TX — Jakes Sports Bar** 4/29 — San Antonio, TX — The Aztec Theatre 4/30 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom 5/1 — St Louis, MO — Pop’s 5/3 — Concord, NC — Epicenter Festival* 5/5 — New Orleans, LA — House of Blues 5/6 — Knoxville, TN — The Mill & Mine 5/8 — Pensacola, FL — Vinyl Music Hall 5/9 —The Orpheum — Tampa, FL** 5/12 — Baltimore, MD — Rams Head Live** 5/13 — Norfolk, VA — The NorVa 5/16 — Huntington, NY — The Paramount 5/18 — Portland, ME — State Theatre 5/19 — Philadelphia, PA — TLA** 5/20 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE 5/21 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room 5/22 — Belvidere, IL — The Apollo Theatre 5/23 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave *Festival **Headline Date, No SWS
Aftershock Announces My Chemical Romance As Saturday Night Headliner
Metallica To Headline Friday & Sunday With Two Unique Sets
California’s Biggest Rock Festival Returns October 9, 10 & 11, 2020 At Discovery Park In Sacramento, California
Full Lineup Announcement Coming Soon Weekend Passes On Sale Now
After a long-awaited reunion announcement in late 2019, My Chemical Romance has been added to the incredible lineup for Aftershock, taking place Friday, October 9, Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California.
The integral rock band last toured in 2012, making their Aftershock performance a highly anticipated return to the stage. My Chemical Romance’s Saturday night headlining set is in addition to the previously announced performances from Metallica, who will deliver unique sets on Friday and Sunday night. The full lineup will be revealed soon. Weekend passes are on sale now at www.AftershockFestival.com.
General Admission weekend passes start at $329.50 (plus fees). VIP weekend passes are sold out. Fans are also able to take advantage of a layaway option for a weekend pass with an initial $20 deposit. Aftershock has sold out for five consecutive years, so fans are encouraged to buy passes early.
Aftershock is produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination festivals in America. Additional DWP events include Bourbon & Beyond, Epicenter, Hometown Rising, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, Welcome To Rockville and more.
They’re also the co-creators of Rock On The Range, America’s largest and most acclaimed rock festival, which celebrated its 12th and final year in 2018 with 140,000 in attendance. Discovery Park is located at 1600 Garden Highway in Sacramento.
My Chemical Romance has announced a full U.S. tour, including a stop at Prudential Center on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. The uncompromising rock group previously announced multiple overseas performances for March. Their U.S.-based fans, dubbed Killjoys, have been left anxiously waiting – wait no more….
My Chemical Romance | A summoning…
Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Friday, Jan. 31 at 12 p.m. ET at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets will be available in person at Prudential Center Box Office on Monday, Feb. 3 at 11 a.m. ET should inventory remain. For more information, please visit Prucenter.com.
Fans should tag #MCRXX and @Prucenter in their social media posts as they prepare for My Chemical Romance’s tour stop at Prudential Center.
In celebration of the band’s return in December, the USC Marching Band performed “Welcome To The Black Parade” outside of the Shrine Expo Hall show HERE.
Formed in Newark, NJ, My Chemical Romance made its debut in 2002 with the independently released album I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love. The band signed to Reprise Records the following year and made its major label debut with 2004’s Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge, now 3x certified Platinum. The album contained the Platinum hit “I’m Not Okay (I Promise),” the Gold-certified “Helena,” and “The Ghost of You.” Rolling Stone hailed their third studio album, The Black Parade (3x Platinum) as one of the top albums of 2006. Lead single “Welcome to the Black Parade” topped both Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart and the UK’s Official Singles chart and is now 3x Platinum. The band toured extensively behind the album – appearing as characters from The Black Parade – and released the live album The Black Parade is Dead! in 2008. Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys was released in 2010 and topped Billboard’s Alternative Albums and Top Rock Albums charts. It was followed by a series of singles which as a whole made up the Conventional Weapons release in 2013. My Chemical Romance’s songs continue to rack up half a billion global streams each year.
For ALL My Chemical Romance tour dates, click HERE.
