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Las Rageous Returns to Downtown Las Vegas April 20-21 with A Perfect Circle, 5FDP, Judas Priest & More

After a successful debut in 2017, which drew rock and metal fans from around the world with sellout crowds of 10,000 each day, Las Rageous returns for its second year on Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21. The two-day music festival created by Live Nation will take over two square blocks, in the heart of iconic downtown Las Vegas at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, and will feature performances from A Perfect Circle, Five Finger Death Punch, Ghost, Judas Priest, and more, on two stages.

After a successful debut in 2017, which drew rock and metal fans from around the world with sellout crowds of 10,000 each day, Las Rageous returns for its second year on Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21. The two-day music festival created by Live Nation will take over two square blocks, in the heart of iconic downtown Las Vegas at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, and will feature performances from A Perfect Circle, Five Finger Death Punch, Ghost, Judas Priest, and more, on two stages.

Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Zoltan Bathory exclaims, “We heard this year’s first ever Las Rageous festival was a blast – we are excited to headline it in 2018! We love playing shows in our own backyard. Get Ready Vegas!”

A Perfect Circle vocalist Maynard James Keenan says the group is “Looking forward to playing material from the new A Perfect Circle release at Las Rageous. Bringing new songs to life in a live setting is always exciting.”

Kurt Melien, president of Live Nation Las Vegas says, “Las Vegas is home to an incredible history of rock and metal music, and we love that we have the opportunity to put local talent in the spotlight, including one of our headlining bands, Five Finger Death Punch.”
“We are thrilled to have Las Rageous return to the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center,” adds Derek Stevens, CEO of Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. “It was a huge success last year and played a key role in positioning Downtown Las Vegas as a true entertainment hub within our city.”

The lineup for Las Rageous is as follows:

Friday, April 20
A Perfect Circle, Ghost, Clutch, Underoath, Beartooth, Pop Evil, Atreyu, VYCES, and DED, with more to come.

Saturday, April 21
Five Finger Death Punch, Judas Priest, In This Moment, Saxon, Hollywood Undead, Black Star Riders, The Picturebooks, Joyous Wolf, Adelitas Way, and Bad Wolves, with more to come.

Festivalgoers can expect to hear fan favorites and possibly new music from Sin City mainstay and Saturday night headliner Five Finger Death Punch, who just released their greatest hits album, A Decade Of Destruction, on December 1. A Perfect Circle—featuring Billy Howerdel, Maynard James Keenan, James Iha, Jeff Friedl, Matt McJunkins—headline Friday night with an eclectic set that may include their new single, “The Doomed,” their first new song since 2013, which will appear on their upcoming 2018 album.

The diverse music lineup ranges from NWOBHM legends Judas Priest and Saxon, to the spectacle of Ghost and In This Moment, metalcore heavyweights Underoath, Atreyu, and Beartooth, up and coming blues-rockers Joyous Wolf and The Picturebooks, and more.

With only 10,000 tickets available for purchase, Las Rageous offers the rare opportunity for fans to enjoy a festival experience in an intimate outdoor setting. Located just off Las Vegas Boulevard at Third and Carson Streets, Las Rageous will take over two city blocks of the historic downtown area. All ages are welcome and doors open at 4:00 p.m., with headliners taking the stage at approximately 10:00 p.m.

Early bird tickets will be available starting on Wednesday, December 6 at 10:00 a.m. PT, for those who purchased tickets to last year’s event. Unique codes will be provided from Ticketmaster via email this Tuesday.

Presale tickets will be available Thursday, December 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. PT. Presale passwords can be obtained by signing up for the Las Rageous email list at http://www.LasRageous.com, or from radio partner KOMP-FM.

General tickets will be available to the public starting on Friday, December 8 at 10:00 a.m. PT.

All tickets available for purchase are 2-day festival tickets for both Friday and Saturday. An initial allotment of two day festival tickets will be available for $119 each, for a limited time only. Fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets early, as the specially-priced $119 tickets are expected to sell out quickly. VIP tickets are also available and include private viewing from a platform and onsite parking.

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Sinaro Release New Video for “Break The Paradigm” featuring Oli Herbert of All That Remains

New York City-based heavy metal band SINARO, led by guitarist Gus Sinaro, have been hitting the NY scene hard and creating a name for themselves.

Today, the band is serving up a blazing helping of heavy metal greatness with the new video ‘Break The Paradigm’ mixed by Chris “Zeuus” Harris and featuring All That Remains guitarist Oli Herbert. Crushing riffs, soaring vocals, scorching solos and huge choruses, this is one track that you won’t be able to remain still to.

“It’s an honor to have my friend Oli Herbert join us in this video and do such amazing job on his guest solo. All my band mates in SINARO are also very influenced by All That Remains’s albums. The whole band was extremely excited for this collaboration.” – Gus Sinaro

SINARO consits of Gus Sinaro (Vocals / Guitar), Steven Riccio (Backing Vocals / Guitar), Jeff Hinz (Bass) and Zaki Ali (Drums).

SINARO is quickly gaining the reputation as a must see live act, most recently sharing the stage with acts such as Flotsam & Jetsam, Saving Abel, Angel Vivaldi, Revocation, Rhapsody, Primal Fear, Gus G. (Ozzy Osbourne, Firewind) and others. SINARO is currently playing select regional dates and prepping for a busy 2018.

Don’t miss your chance to check out SINARO before the year is up!

Myles Kennedy To Release Debut Solo Album Year Of The Tiger March 9, 2018

MYLES KENNEDY TO RELEASE DEBUT SOLO ALBUM

YEAR OF THE TIGER WORLDWIDE ON MARCH 9, 2018

VIA NAPALM RECORDS

Now Available For Pre-Order in Various Bundle Configurations At:https://url.emailprotection.link/?a9Y5kgBNa20Eoqyh1M48lbudaIZEap7P3uXQdNDZ-Y7Bqs8uqZMLecFStsVfKYttL4FaoZmeGZLWXEI6K-BeiIw~~ and www.MylesKennedy.com

Myles Kennedy, one of rock music’s most-distinctive voices, is set to release his debut solo album Year Of The Tiger on March 9, 2018. The album will be released worldwide via Napalm Records. The acclaimed singer/songwriter known for his work with Alter Bridge as well as with Slash and the Conspirators recently completed the highly anticipated record. The album is available for pre-order in various bundle configurations at: https://url.emailprotection.link/?a9Y5kgBNa20Eoqyh1M48lbudaIZEap7P3uXQdNDZ-Y7Bqs8uqZMLecFStsVfKYttL4FaoZmeGZLWXEI6K-BeiIw~~ and http://www.myleskennedy.com/

On Year Of The Tiger, Kennedy embarks on his first venture as a solo artist by embracing musical elements and influences he hasn’t explored until this point in his career. What emerges is a 12-song concept record inspired by the loss of his father when he was a child. Kennedy himself plays banjo, lap steel, bass, and mandolin in addition to guitar throughout the album. From the opening guitar riff of album opener “Year Of The Tiger” to uplifting album closer “One Fine Day,” it is clear that these songs tell a story that has been brewing in Kennedy since the first mention of a solo album in 2009. The emotional journey and personal story of Myles is captured in a bluesy-americana album with a twist of country and rock, swirling and flowing around this incredible soulful voice the world has come to know.

The track listing for Year Of The Tiger is:

1. Year Of The Tiger
2. The Great Beyond
3. Blind Faith
4. Devil On The Wall
5. Ghost of Shangri La
6. Turning Stones
7. Haunted By Design
8. Mother
9. Nothing But A Name
10. Love Can Only Heal
11. Songbird
12. One Fine Day

For more info visit:

www.MylesKennedy.com

www.facebook.com/OfficialMylesKennedy

www.twitter.com/MylesKennedy

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Slow Boom Signs with No Sleep Records; Debut EP “Hex Hex Hex” Out 1/26/18

Northern California noise-rockers Slow Bloom have signed with No Sleep Records (U.S.) and Dog Knights Productions (UK), with plans to release their debut EP, Hex Hex Hex, on January 26th. Pre-order the EP now at http://ymlpsend4.com/ujeesaaaebbqualahmqafajushj/click.php.

“We’re very excited to be working with No Sleep, every exchange with them has been so positive and there’s a tangible energy of excitement that has been very inspiring. We’re also stoked to be working with Dog Knights across the pond. Both labels have released so much quality music from amazing bands and we’re honored to join their ranks.” – Jonny Andrews (vocals)

Today, Slow Bloom has partnered with Noisey.com to unveil the forthcoming EP’s debut track, “Sarcophaguts.” Slow Bloom manages to combine the visceral post-hardcore of iconic mainstays like Refused and At The Drive In with the alt sensibilities of Nirvana. The four piece captures a wild energy that feels as raging and aggressive as it is fresh. Stream it now at http://bit.ly/2zQzVLs

“”Sarcophaguts” is a special song to us because in the live recording process of this EP it was the only one we nailed in one take, and is a perfect example of the intensity and melody we create. This song and the EP lyrically are inspired by the desire to feel like everything is okay, to feel a positive change in a world so devastatingly seeped in anxiety and misery.” – Jonny Andrews (vocals)

Slow Bloom was born in early 2014 when members of State Faults, whose aggressive screamo-tinged Resonate/Desperate was released on No Sleep, and Strike to Survive headed out on a national tour. The two bands decided to collaborate on a project all of their own. The band’s debut, Hex Hex Hex, is a refined example of what the band is capable of, entangling their signature raw-energy with a more melodic structure suitable for avid fans of aggressive post-hardcore and guitar driven emo.

Hex Hex Hex Tracklisting:
1. Neon Sequitor
2. Immaculate
3. Sarcophaguts
4. Cataracts
5. Hex Hex Hex

Avatar Have A New Message Regarding A New Album & Tour

Avatar have a special message regarding everything coming up in 2018.

Watch below and scroll down to watch the music video for “A Statue Of The King”

 

NORTH AMERICA

Jan-06 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
Jan-07 Toronto, ON The Opera House
Jan-09 Montreal, QC Astral
Jan-11 New York, NY Gramercy Theatre
Jan-12 Boston, MA Brighton
Jan-13 Baltimore, MD Baltimore Soundstage
Jan-14 Philadelphia, PA Theatre Of Living Arts
Jan-16 Louisville, KY Mercury Ballroom
Jan-17 Atlanta, GA The Buckhead Theatre
Jan-18 New Orleans, LA House of Blues
Jan-19 Houston, TX House of Blues
Jan-20 Dallas, TX House of Blues
Jan-21 San Antonio, TX Aztec
Jan-23 Tempe, AZ The Marquee
Jan-24 Los Angeles, CA Regent Theater
Jan-25 Sacramento, CA Ace of Spades
Jan-26 Boise, ID Knitting Factory
Jan-27 Spokane, WA Knitting Factory
Jan-28 Seattle, WA Studio Seven
Jan-30 Salt Lake City, UT The Complex
Jan-31 Denver, CO The Summit Music Hall
Feb-01 Lincoln, NE Bourbon Theatre
Feb-02 Chicago, IL The Bottom Lounge
Feb-03 Green Bay, WI Sand Lot
Feb-05 Lawrence, KS Granada
Feb-07 Detroit, MI St. Andrew’s Hall
Feb-08 Cleveland, OH House Of Blues
Feb-09 Indianapolis, IN Deluxe
Feb-10 Milwaukee, WI The Rave II
Feb-11 Grand Rapids, MI Intersection

EUROPE / UK

3/13/18 Utrecht, Netherlands Tivoli Vredenburg
3/14/18 Paris, France Trianon
3/15/18 Lille, France Lille / Le Splendid- (Les Paradis Artificiels Festival)
3/16/18 London, UK Islington Assembly Hall
3/17/18 Sint-Niklaas, Belgium De Casino
3/18/18 Köln, Germany Luxor
3/20/18 Reims, France La Cartonnerie
3/21/18 Nîmes, France Paloma
3/22/18 Cognac, France West Rock
3/23/18 Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain Sala Sanatana 27
3/24/18 Madrid, Spain Sala Mon Live
3/25/18 Barcelona, Spain Sala Bikini
3/26/18 Villeurbanne, France Le Transbordeur
3/27/18 Genève, Switzerland L’Usine
3/28/18 Zurich, Switzerland Dynamo
3/29/18 Milan, Italy Alcatraz
4/1/18 Munich, Germany Technikum
4/2/18 Prague, Czech Republic Lucerna Music Bar
4/3/18 Berlin, Germany Bi Nuu
4/4/18 Hamburg, Germany Gruenspan
4/5/18 Copenhagen, Denmark Pumpehuset
4/6/18 Stockholm, Sen Klubben Fryshuset
4/7/18 Göteborg, Sen Trädgår’n

Final Cross-Country Run of The Vans Warped Tour Will Take Place in 2018

Final Cross-Country Run of The Vans Warped Tour

Will Take Place in 2018 

Farewell Tour Celebrates Historic Legacy With Nods Toward
25th Anniversary In 2019
Read the Official Statement from Warped Tour Founder Kevin Lyman

Stone Temple Pilots Join Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville 2018

Stone Temple Pilots

Join Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville

For Special Saturday Appearance;

Wolf Alice, He Is Legend & Toothgrinder Added To Festival Lineup 

Florida’s Biggest Rock Experience Expands To Three Days

– Friday, April 27, Saturday, April 28 & Sunday, April 29, 2018 –

At Metropolitan Park In Jacksonville, FL

With Sets From Ozzy Osbourne, Foo Fighters,

Avenged Sevenfold, Queens Of The Stone Age,

Along With Billy Idol, Five Finger Death Punch, Godsmack, Stone Sour & More

General Tickets, VIP Packages, Hotel & Camping Options On Sale Now

Stone Temple Pilots—who just debuted their new singer Jeff Gutt last night—have been added to the unparalleled music lineup for the eighth annual Monster Energy Welcome To RockvilleFriday, April 27, Saturday, April 28 & Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL.

Florida’s Biggest Rock Experience grows to three days in 2018 with Foo FightersOzzy Osbourne, Avenged SevenfoldQueens of the Stone Age, Billy Idol, Godsmack, Stone Sour, and Five Finger Death Punch leading an incredible talent lineup not seen at any other U.S. rock festival. Other additions to this unprecedented rock experience–created by Jacksonville native Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents–include Toothgrinder (Friday), He Is Legend (Saturday), and Wolf Alice (Sunday).

The updated daily band lineups for Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville are as follows:

Friday, April 27: Ozzy Osbourne, Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch, Halestorm, The Used, Parkway Drive, Underoath, Trivium, Atreyu, Power Trip, Texas Hippie Coalition, ‘68, Toothgrinder, Palisades, While She Sleeps, Bad Wolves, Them Evils

Saturday, April 28: Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour, Breaking Benjamin, Stone Temple Pilots, Hollywood Undead, Killswitch Engage, Black Veil Brides, Asking Alexandria, Sevendust, Pop Evil, Andrew W.K., Avatar, Butcher Babies, Red Sun Rising, Joyous Wolf, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, He Is Legend, Stick To Your Guns, Palaye Royale, The Wild!

Sunday, April 29: Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Billy Idol, Clutch, Bullet For My Valentine, Thrice, Greta Van Fleet, Baroness, Quicksand, Red Fang, Wolf Alice, The Sword, The Bronx, Turnstile, The Fever 333, Black Foxxes, Fireball Ministry, Spirit Animal

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville tickets, VIP packages, as well as hotel and camping options are on sale now.Discounted online hotel rates are also available through Curadora. Visit www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com for details.As in the past, General Admission ticket discounts are also available for active military through Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville partner GovX (www.govx.com).

As previously announced, for the first time, Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville is offering car and RV camping spots for attendees. Camping spots at Tailgaters Parking lots include four nights of camping in a secured lot featuring indoor restrooms, shower trailers and access to a full restaurant and general store.

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville kicks off the annual World’s Loudest Month festival series and will also feature a variety of onsite experiences, including the Monster Energy Experience (featuring Monster Energy tastings and signings with select Rockville artists), The Music Experience (an interactive exhibit and musical instrument retailer),F.Y.E. Fan Experience (purchase your favorite album and get it signed by select Rockville artists), Zippo, and Take Me Home nonprofit animal rescue organization, among others.

Attendees will enjoy local and regional food favorites in the Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville “Grub” zone, while fans 21+ can wash down Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville’s over-the-top food offerings with a variety of beverages, including selections from the Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards Wine Garden (owned by Arizona resident Maynard James Keenan, co-founder of international recording acts TOOL, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer),Heavy Tiki Bar (an oasis filled with killer cocktails and shade), and local craft beer.

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville is fueled by Monster Energy. Additional 2018 sponsors include: The Music Experience, F.Y.E., Zippo, and more to be announced.

Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, a producer of some of the biggest rock festivals in America, including Rock On The Range, Monster Energy Aftershock, Louder Than Life, Monster EnergyFort Rock, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, Chicago Open Air, Bourbon & Beyond, Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, Northern Invasion and more. Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville kicks off the annual World’s Loudest Monthfestival series.

For more information on Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, visit:

Website: www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/welcometorockville

Twitter: @RockvilleFest

Instagram: @welcometorockville

About Danny Wimmer Presents: Since 1993, music industry veteran Danny Wimmer has been producing concerts and festivals, both large and small. In 2011, he formed Danny Wimmer Presents, which now produces several of the largest rock and alternative festivals in the U.S. By combining A-list talent with local cuisine and culture, DWP has become recognized within the industry for delivering the highest-quality entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners and host cities. DWP creates memorable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both consumers and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. DWP will continue to add new music festivals to its already stellar portfolio, which includes Rock On The Range, Monster Energy Aftershock, Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, Louder Than Life, Bourbon & Beyond, Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, Chicago Open Air, and Northern Invasion, among others.

www.DannyWimmerPresents.com

About Monster Energy: Most companies spend their money on ad agencies, TV commercials, radio spots and billboards to tell you how good their products are. At Monster Energy, we chose none of the above. Instead we support the scene, our bands, our athletes and our fans. We back athletes so they can make a career out of their passion. We promote concert tours, so our favorite bands can visit your hometown. We celebrate with our fans and riders by throwing parties and making the coolest events we can think of a reality.

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Knocked Loose Announces Spring 2018 North American Headline Tour

Critically lauded Kentucky hardcore band Knocked Loose has announced their first, full North American headline tour, which will take place in spring of 2018 with support from TerrorJesus Piece and Stone. Tickets for the tour will go on sale Friday, November 17th.

“Finally doing a full headline tour has been a long time coming, and we couldn’t be more excited to have been able to pick and put together such an awesome line up. We’re putting a lot of work into this and can’t wait to see how it goes.” – Bryan Garris (vocals)

Knocked Loose’s current and upcoming tours are a victory lap for the band’s acclaimed debut album, Laugh Tracks, which is available for purchase from Pure Noise Records at iTunes and MerchNow. The band has spent the last year on the road in support of the record, including recent tours with Every Time I Die, Comeback Kid, Stick To Your Guns, Four Year Strong and more, which has helped the band garner a faithful base of diehard fans around the world.

Stream Laugh Tracks Now At SPOTIFY: http://spoti.fi/2AEURF7

Follow the band at http://ymlpsend4.com/ujuqwaiaebbwmadabywaxajushj/click.php for more updates.

Knocked Loose Tour Dates:

Nov 14 – Dublin, Ireland – Whelan’s

Nov 15 – Nottingham, UK – Rescue Rooms

Nov 16 – Antwerp, Belgium – Trix

Nov 17 – Oberhausen, Germany – Kulttempel

Nov 18 – Leipzig, Germany – Conne Island

Nov 19 – Frankfurt, Germany – ZOOM

Nov 20 – Munich, Germany – Backstage

Nov 21 – Berlin, Germany – SO36

Nov 22 – Hamburg, Germany – Markthalle

Nov 23 – Utrecht, Netherlands – Helling

Nov 24 – London, UK – Koko

Nov 25 – Brighton, UK – Concorde 2

Nov 26 – Bristol, UK – SWX

Nov 27 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Institute 2

Nov 28 – Manchester, UK – Academy 2

Nov 29 – Paris, France – Gibus

Nov 30 – Aarau, Switzerland – Kiff

Dec 1 – Wien, Austria – Flex

Dec 2 – Budapest, Hungary – Akvarium

Dec 3 – Prague, Czech Republic – Futurum

Dec 14 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage

Dec 15 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium

Dec 16 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo River Works (“‘TID THE SEASON” w/Every Time I Die, Eighteen Visions + more)

Dec 17 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre

Jan 9 – Adelaide, Australia – The Gov

Jan 10 – Richmond, Australia – Corner Hotel

Jan 11 – Melbourne, Australia – Arrow on Swanston

Jan 12 – South Gippsland, Australia – UNIFY Festival

Jan 13 – Sydney, Australia – Metro Theatre

Jan 14 – Newcastle West, Australia – Cambridge Hotel

Jan 16 – Brisbane, Australia – The Triffid

Jan 18 – Tokyo, Japan – Nine Spices

Jan 19 – Osaka, Japan – Clapper

Jan 20 – Nagoya, Japan – Huck Finn

Jan 21 – Tokyo, Japan – Antiknock

Feb 9-10 – Louisville, KY – Midwest Blood Fest @ The Cure Lounge

Feb 28 – Nashville, TN – The End

Mar 1 – Greensboro, NC – Blind Tiger

Mar 2 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade

Mar 3 – Tampa, FL – Crowbar

Mar 4 – Jacksonville, FL – 1904 Music Hall

Mar 6 – Houston, TX – Walter’s Downtown

Mar 7 – San Antonio, TX – Alamo City Music Hall

Mar 8 – Dallas, TX – RBC

Mar 9 – Kansas City, MO – Daey’s Uptown

Mar 10 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theatre

Mar 11 – Salt Lake City, UT – In The Venue

Mar 13 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon

Mar 14 – Portland, OR – Analog Theater

Mar 16 – Berkeley, CA – 924 Gilman

Mar 17 – Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom

Mar 18 – Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction

Mar 19 – Phoenix, AZ – Nile Theatre

Mar 21 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street Collective

Mar 22 – Omaha, NE – Sokol Underground

Mar 23 – Minneapolis, MN – Amsterdam

Mar 24 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge

Mar 25 – Columbus, OH – Skully’s

Mar 26 – Detroit, MI – Magic Stick

Mar 27 – Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground

Mar 28 – Montreal, QC – Fairmount

Mar 29 – Rochester, NY – California Brew Haus

Mar 30 – Worcester, MA – Palladium

Mar 31 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bazaar

Apr 1 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts

Album Review: Evanescence – Synthesis

Evanescence recreate old classics (along with a couple new songs) in an electronic and symphonic combination called Synthesis.