SLEEP TOKEN ANNOUNCE RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE PERFORMANCE SET FOR MAY 12, 2024
RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL PERFORMANCE SET FOR MAY 22 SOLD OUT IN 10 MINUTES
Come May 12, we shall gather in Worship at the esteemed Red Rocks Amphitheatre for an exclusive Sleep Token performance.
Those wishing to attend may register their interest at www.teethofgod.com to obtain their unique access code in preparation for the exclusive pre-sale window, which is set for Thursday, December 13 at 10am local time. The regular on-sale is set for Friday, December 11 at 10am local time at this location.
Sleep Token released their third studio album, Take Me Back To Eden, via Spinefarm. Listen here.
The artist also enjoyed a completely sold-out North American tour this past fall. Last week, the band announced a special performance at the iconic Radio City Music Hall in NYC, set for May 22. The show sold out in 10 minutes. A completely sold-out show at the famed OVO Wembley Arena is set for December 16. Additionally, Revolver is celebrating Sleep Token as its Artist of the Year with a special collector’s edition. Get it here.
Having shot Sleep Token at Blue Ridge Rock Fest, it’s clear the band is making a massive amount of new fans with each live show. Get tickets to any event near you that is possible. It’s worth experiencing Sleep Token live.
Ohio-based pop-punk/emo band The Ohio Hopefuls have unleashed their newest track, “Tiger Pride”.
A band with roots stemming from two decades ago, high-school friends Cody/Cory Ridenour and Brandon Shepherd reconnected last year to revive The Ohio Hopefuls and give it new life. The result is a pop-punk, emo-adjacent throwback sound that is reminiscent of stalwarts like Hawthorne Heights as much as it can be in the same breath as newcomers such as Driveways.
The band has geared up for lots of new music for a while now with other singles like “Purple People Eater” and “Sidewalk Chalk”, but “Tiger Pride” resembles a more mature, grounded sound featuring power chords, emphatic vocal delivery, and angst-riddled lyricism. With synth and guitar riffs abound, it’s more than a surface-level emo track – this is the work of weathered rockers with newfound ambition. A fresh signing to new label Eleven:Twelve Media, The Ohio Hopefuls, now with vocalist Nick Magoteaux and bassist Colin Parent in tow, are chomping at the bit to release a new album, due out very soon.
The world of heavy music was not boring this year. This video looks at 10 WILD Rock Stories In 2023.
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Rammstein is a German Neue Deutsche Härte band formed in Berlin in 1994. The band’s lineup consists of lead vocalist Till Lindemann, lead guitarist Richard Kruspe, rhythm guitarist Paul Landers, bassist Oliver Riedel, drummer Christoph Schneider, and keyboardist Christian “Flake” Lorenz
Anti-Flag was an American punk rock band formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1988. The band was known for its left-wing political activism. For the majority of the band’s career, their members included Justin Sane (vocals and guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Barker, also known as Chris No. 2 (vocals and bass).
Creed is an American rock band from Tallahassee, Florida formed in 1994. Creed was prominent in the post-grunge movement of the late 1990s and early 2000s, releasing three consecutive multi-platinum albums, with their album, Human Clay (1999) earning diamond certification.
Blink-182 is an American rock band formed in Poway, California, in 1992. Their current and best-known lineup consists of bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus, guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge, and drummer Travis Barker.
Michael Stephen Portnoy (born April 20, 1967) is an American musician who is primarily known as the drummer, backing vocalist, and co-founder of the progressive metal band Dream Theater.
Thy Art Is Murder is an Australian deathcore band from Blacktown, Sydney, that formed in 2006. The band consists of vocalist Tyler Miller, guitarists Sean Delander and Andy Marsh, bassist Kevin Butler and drummer Jesse Beahler.
Slipknot is an American heavy metal band formed in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1995 by percussionist Shawn Crahan, drummer Joey Jordison and bassist Paul Gray.
Robert Alan Deal (born May 4, 1951), known professionally as Mick Mars, is an American musician best known as the former lead guitarist and co-founder of the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe.
Sum 41 is a Canadian rock band from Ajax, Ontario. The band was formed in 1996 and most recently consisted of Deryck Whibley (lead vocals, guitars, keyboards), Dave “Brownsound” Baksh (lead guitar, backing vocals), Jason “Cone” McCaslin (bass, backing vocals), Tom Thacker (guitars, keyboards, backing vocals), and Frank Zummo (drums, percussion, occasional backing vocals). ___
Adam Ant is pleased to announce his ANTMUSIC 2024 U.S. tour, which commences March 21st in St. Louis, MO. The English Beat will be supporting on all of the dates.
In the mid-seventies, Adam Ant joined the band Bazooka Joe as a bassist; they played pubs and colleges around London. On one decisive night in November 1975, Adam saw The Sex Pistols playing their first-ever show, supporting Bazooka Joe. The explosive punk band inspired Adam to start something new. He formed The Ants and began performing around London, landing a residency at the legendary Marquee Club.
In 1979, Adam and the Ants released their debut album, Dirk Wears White Søx, which immediately topped the independant charts. Adam hired the former Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren who suggested a more accessible and pop-oriented, rhythmic variation on punk that inspired a new album, Kings of the Wild Frontier. Released in 1980, it became a worldwide hit, topping the British charts for twelve weeks.* But it was a ferocious ferocious debut performance on Top of the Pops that set fire to the phenomenon. With ‘Antmania’ in full force, Adam received the Brit Award for Best British Album.*
Stand and Deliver, released in 1981, was another chart-topper, and remained in the top spot for five weeks becoming his most successful single, and winning him the prestigious Ivor Novello Award for songwriting. His follow-up record, Prince Charming, went straight to number one, This honor coincided with Adam becoming the first VJ on the brand new 24-hour music video channel, MTV.
Adam’s solo career started with the album, Friend or Foe. which had three top twenty hits in the Billboard Top 100. “Goody Two Shoes'” was also number one in the UK and Australia. After being voted Sexiest Man Alive by the viewers of MTV, he celebrated this success in the USA with a Best New Artist GRAMMY nomination.
In 1983, he appeared on NBC Television Network’s ‘Motown 25 Special’, alongside Michael Jackson and Diana Ross. He release his second solo album, Strip which was followed by another solo effort, Vive Le Rock, recorded with legendary producer, Tony Visconti. This led to a memorable performance of the title track at Live Aid.
Taking a break from the music business, Adam emerged as an actor, first appearing in theatrical productions then in numerous films that included Nomads, Junk, and Slam Dance!, followed by a string of television shows; La Femme Nikita, Northern Exposure, The Equalizer, and SledgeHammer! In the 1990s, Adam split his time between acting and music, returning to the studio to record Manners andPhysique, which produced the Top Ten U.K. hit, “Room at the Top”. In 1994, Adam recorded his next album, Wonderful, at London’s famous Abbey Road studios, the Beatles fabled studio.
It would be twelve years before he would play live again, with an acoustic show, in 2007 at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London, where he read extracts from Stand and Deliver, his recently released brilliant autobiography.
In 2008, Adam was presented with the Q Music Icon Award, placing him alongside fellow recipients Paul McCartney and Bryan Ferry. In 2011, Adam performed at Hard Rock Calling in London’s Hyde Park. After several successful tours of the US, Europe, and Australia, Adam released his first album in 16 years: Adam Ant is the Blueblack Hussar in Marrying the Gunner’s Daughter.
In 2014, at the Hammersmith Apollo, Adam performed the entire album, Dirk Wears White Søx and releaseda DVD of the show. Adam finished off 2015 working on the remastered anniversary release of his iconic LP, Kings of the Wild Frontier. With the album back in the charts, the sold-out tour that accompanied it found Adam playing the classic and now iconic album, in sequence, to over 30,000 people. Never one to sit idle, in 2017, Adam toured the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand, performing the Kings of the Wild Frontier album to great acclaim, followed in 2018 with the ANTHEMS Tour, and in 2019, he returned to the U.S. to perform the Friend or Foe album in its entirety. After the global pandemic, Adam embarked on the ANTICS U.K. tour for the Summer of 2022.
Adam Ant is instantly recognized and admired by millions of people around the world. Wherever he performs, there is something personal and unique about his presence that commands attention and respect.
TOUR DATES Mar 21—-St Louis, MO———-The Pageant Mar 22—-Kansas City, MO—–Uptown Theater Mar 23—-Minneapolis, MN—–Uptown Theater Minneapolis Mar 25—-Milwaukee, WI——–The Pabst Theater Mar 26—-Chicago, IL————-Auditorium Theater Mar 27—-Indianapolis, IN——- Egyptian Room at Old National Center Mar 29—-Detroit, MI————–Masonic Temple Theater Mar 30—-Akron, OH————–Goodyear Theater Apr 1——Boston, MA————-The Wilbur Apr 2——Derry, NH—————Tupelo Music Hall Apr 3——New Brunswick, NJ–State Theatre New Jersey Apr 5——Patchogue, NY——–The Patchogue Theater Apr 6——Mashantucket, CT—-Foxwoods Resort Casino Apr 7——New York, NY———-Palladium Times Square Apr 9——Glenside, PA———–Keswick Theater Apr 10—-Wash, DC—————Warner Theater Apr 12—-Durham, NC————DPAC Apr 13—-Pelham, TN————The Caverns Apr 14—-Atlanta. GA————-The Eastern Apr 16—-Dallas, TX—————Majestic Theater Apr 17—-San Antonio, TX——-Charlene McCombs Empire Theater Apr 19—-New Orleans, LA——The Fillmore Apr 20—-Houston, TX————Bayou Music Center Apr 21—-Austin, TX—————ACL Live at the Moody Theater Apr 23—-Oklahoma City, OK—Tower Theater Apr 24—-Albuquerque, NM—–Revel Apr 26—-Las Vegas, NV———Event Lawn at Virgin Hotel Las Vegas May 2—–Seattle, WA————-Neptune Theater May 3—–Salem, OR————–Elsinore Theater May 5—–Salt Lake City, UT—–Eccles Theater May 6—–Denver, CO————-Paramount Theater May 8—–Colorado Springs, CO–PIkes Peak Center May 10—Phoenix, AZ————- Celebrity Theater May 11—Pasadena, CA———–Cruel World Festival
Extreme power metal unit DRAGONFORCE is featured on Beat Saber’s Original Soundtrack 6 with their new song, “Power of the Saber Blade”, originally composed for the best-selling, award-winning VR game. DRAGONFORCE‘s “Power of the Saber Blade” will be the fastest song ever introduced in Beat Saber at a mind-blowing 10.66 NPS (notes per second). The song comes alongside a gripping music video, drawing the listener into the exciting Beat Saber universe.
“Power of the Saber Blade” is part of the sixth installation of the Original Soundtrack, affectionately known as OST, which is a free release for all players. OST 6 will feature four songs, including other high-profile artists such as Lindsey Stirling, Camellia, and Far Out. All songs were exclusively composed for Beat Saber and will be world-wide premieres. DRAGONFORCE has been a community request for a long time, so the Beat Games team is honored to have a completely original song by them in Beat Saber.
DRAGONFORCE Guitarist Herman Li adds: “It’s truly an honour for DRAGONFORCE to create an exclusive track for Beat Saber, a game we are wholeheartedly passionate about. We hope fans will discover the exhilaration of ‘Power of the Saber Blade,’ finding it both enjoyable and challenging across all levels. We’re eagerly anticipating the skillful attempts on Expert+”
All OST songs (including OST 6) are Content ID free. This means that influencers, streamers and regular players can stream the songs without limitations or fear of getting copyright claims or strikes on social media or platforms like YouTube, Twitch, etc. None of the OST 6 songs are limited by UMPG restrictions, so tracks can be posted to any platform without limitations.
Pre-Order Your Copy of DRAGONFORCE’s New Album Warp Speed WarriorsNOW
Herman Li on Warp Speed Warriors: “After four years of creative incubation, we are beyond excited to release what we believe to be our most ambitious and grandiose record yet. This album showcases multiple facets of our artistic abilities, and we invite metal aficionados from every corner of the genre to discover something captivating within its layers. We can’t wait to share this chapter of our musical journey with you, it’s going to be EPIC!”
Warp Speed Warriors Tracklist: 1. Astro Warrior Anthem 2. Power of the Triforce 3. Kingdom of Steel 4. Burning Heart 5. Space Marine Corp 6. Doomsday Party 7. Prelude to Darkness 8. The Killer Queen 9. Pixel Prison
Warp Speed Warriors will be available in the following formats:
2CD Deluxe Box incl. Bonus Jewel Case CD with 5 bonus tracks, wristband (embroided), poster flag (100x70cm), gaming coin keyring/pendant (with leathercord), packed in a gym bag (Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive) – strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide
1LP Gatefold TURQUOISE marbled Vinyl incl. slipmat, record butler (Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive) – strictly limited to 200 copies worldwide
1LP Gatefold PURPLE Vinyl (Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive) – strictly limited to 400 copies worldwide
1LP Gatefold ORANGE Vinyl (Retail UK exclusive) – strictly limited to 300 copies
1LP Gatefold BLACK Vinyl
1CD Digisleeve incl. 1 Bonus Track
Digital Album incl. 3 Bonus Tracks
DRAGONFORCE Live:
European Tour 2024 Co-headline w/ Amaranthe & Special Guest Infected Rain 21.02.24 DE – Hamburg / Große Freiheit 36 22.02.24 DE – Berlin / Huxleys Neue Welt 23.02.24 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee 24.02.24 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle 25.02.24 NL – Tilburg / 013 Poppodium 27.02.24 DK – Copenhagen / Amager Bio 28.02.24 NO – Oslo / Sentrum Scene 29.02.24 SE – Gothenburg / Trädgår’n 03.03.24 LV – Riga / Melna Piektdiena 04.03.24 PL – Warsaw / Progresja 06.03.24 CZ – Brno / Sono Centrum 07.03.24 AT – Vienna / Gasometer 08.03.24 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra Red Stage 09.03.24 DE – Munich / TonHalle 10.03.24 IT – Milan / Live Club 12.03.24 ES – Madrid / Sala La Riviera 13.03.24 ES – Barcelona / Sala Apolo I 15.03.24 DE – Wiesbaden / Schlachthof 16.03.24 CH – Zurich / Komplex 457 17.03.24 BE – Brussels / AB Box 19.03.24 DE – Stuttgart / LKA Longhorn 20.03.24 FR – Paris / Bataclan 22.03.24 UK – Bristol / O2 Academy 23.03.24 UK – Manchester / Manchester Academy 24.03.24 UK – London / The Roundhouse
Formed in 1999, DRAGONFORCE has captivated audiences worldwide with their highly successful records and iconic singles, including the platinum-selling hit “Through the Fire and Flames” – the ultimate challenge for gamers on the legendary “Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock”. Renowned for their epic compositions that expand the boundaries of heavy metal, on their highly anticipated new full-length, DRAGONFORCE explore a wider range of varying musical styles than ever before, evolving their sound throughout the exciting musical journey.
Come May 22, New York City shall gather in Worship at the esteemed Radio City Music Hall for an exclusive Sleep Token performance.
Those wishing to attend may register their interest at www.teethofgod.com to obtain their unique access code, in preparation for the exclusive pre-sale window, which is set for Thursday, December 7 at 10am ET.
The regular on-sale is set for Friday, December 8 at 10am ET at this location.
Sleep Token released their third studio album, Take Me Back To Eden, via Spinefarm. Listen here. The album has garnered over 300 million streams, while “The Summoning” has reached over 75 million streams.
The artist also enjoyed a completely sold out North American tour this past fall.
A completely sold-out show at the famed OVO Wembley Arena is set for December 16.
Additionally, Revolver is celebrating Sleep Token with a special collector’s edition. Get it here.
2023 has been the year of Sleep Token.
Available album tracks, “Chokehold,” “The Summoning,” “Aqua Regia,” “Granite,” and “Vore” have collectively amassed over 85 million streams, whilst standout single “The Summoning” has generated some 75 million streams alone, causing the track to trend on Twitter and take the #1 song spot on a host of international Spotify viral charts, as well as being selected as a “YouTube Trending Artist On The Rise,” featuring on YouTube’s homepage, viewed by millions of people every day.
The unprecedented accolades keep rolling in, between the fact that ST has never played a headline show in the UK that didn’t sell out, “Aqua Regia” picking up consistent airplay on the Radio One “Future Sounds” show hosted by Clara Amfo, plus huge pop star Demi Lovato sharing Sleep Token’s music with her 153 million Instagram followers, Sleep Token consistently smash boundaries that they refused to acknowledge in the first place.
And even though Sleep Token notoriously do not speak to the press (out of necessity, not ego or gimmick), media can’t help but write about the phenomenon, reporting on the band’s every move; NME note, “Sleep Token offer their fans an entire world to immerse themselves in if they so wish. It’s a place of escapism, and the foundation of a huge fan community that’s dedicated to studying the band’s creativity. While they have the same fervor as any other fandom, there’s still a notable difference.” Elsewhere, Metal Hammer called them “the most exciting band in metal right now.”
After roaring back into Columbus, Ohio in 2023, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival turns the volume up to 11 in 2024 with its biggest event ever, May 16-19 at Historic Crew Stadium. Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is adding a 4th stage and 40 more bands, plus art activations, for nonstop entertainment over four full days at The Pinnacle of Rock Festivals in America.
Headlining Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival are some of rock and metal’s biggest artists including Disturbed (Thursday), The OriginalMisfits (Friday), Pantera (Saturday) and Slipknot (Sunday). Additional performers include Evanescence, Limp Bizkit, Judas Priest, Staind, Breaking Benjamin, A Day To Remember, Falling In Reverse, Sleep Token, Rise Against, 311, Seether, In This Moment, Mudvayne, Cypress Hill, Sum 41, Kerry King, Mr. Bungle, Theory of a Deadman, Anthrax and many others. 120 bands in total will play across four stages for the first time in the festival’s history, also marking more stages and bands than ever before at an event at Historic Crew Stadium.
Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival passes go on sale Friday, December 8 at 10:00 AM ET with payment plans available for just $10 down at www.SonicTempleFestival.com. In addition, an exclusive Sonic Temple presale for festival email and SMS subscribers begins Wednesday, December 6 at 10:00 AM ET. Sign up now for access here.
David Draiman of Disturbed says, “We can’t wait to be back headlining Sonic Temple once again. Playing in front of all those rock fans at HistoricCrew Stadium in Ohio has always been an amazing time for us.”
“Historic Crew Stadium is such a special place to not only DWP, but rock fans in America, as thousands of fans discovered their first rock festival in the U.S. right here in Columbus,” says Chamie McCurry, Chief Marketing Officer at Danny Wimmer Presents. “We’re beyond thrilled to elevate Sonic Temple by introducing a fourth stage and over 40 additional bands, all without increasing prices. It’s our commitment to giving fans more rock for their buck! Sonic Temple is the ultimate destination where music, art, and food unite to create a community that will be remembered for years to come.”
The current Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2024 music lineup is as follows, with more to be announced: Slipknot, Pantera, Disturbed, The Original Misfits, Evanescence, Limp Bizkit, Judas Priest, Staind, Breaking Benjamin, A Day To Remember, Falling In Reverse, Sleep Token, Rise Against, 311, Seether, In This Moment, Mudvayne, Cypress Hill, Sum 41, Kerry King, Mr. Bungle, Theory of a Deadman, Anthrax, Polyphia, Architects, Royal Blood, Bad Religion, Clutch, STARSET, Black Veil Brides, Wage War, Tech N9ne, Electric Callboy, Slaughter To Prevail, In Flames, Avatar, Atreyu, Flyleaf W/ Lacey Sturm, L7, The Amity Affliction, August Burns Red, Living Colour, Machine Head, P.O.D., Movements, Code Orange, THE CHATS, The Ghost Inside, Baroness, Of Mice & Men, Kittie, Destroy Boys, Drain, Apocalyptica, Jehnny Beth, Enter Shikari, All That Remains, Kid Kapichi, Reignwolf, Dirty Honey, POLARIS, While She Sleeps, Saint Asonia, Saliva, Helmet, Magnolia Park, New Years Day, Kim Dracula, Kublai Khan TX, Bob Vylan, Red Fang, Currents, Soulfly, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, FLAT BLACK, Nova Twins, Miss May I, Drowning Pool, Taproot, Taipei Houston, Terror, Gel, Fleshwater, Scowl, Militarie Gun, Nita Strauss, Dead Poet Society, LACUNA COIL, PLUSH, SiM, Nonpoint, Tim Montana, Point North, FIRE FROM THE GODS, Eva Under Fire, Blind Channel, The Chisel, Spite, Harms Way, Bodysnatcher, I SEE STARS, RAIN CITY DRIVE, Crobot, Sleep Theory, Imminence, Return To Dust, Bad Nerves, Empire State Bastard, GIDEON, Catch Your Breath, Calva Louise, VUKOVI, Moon Fever, Dying Wish, thrown, HotBox, TX2, Lø Spirit, Fuming Mouth and Mike’s Dead.
In addition to 120 music artists and four stages during the four-day event, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival also offers art installations, partner experiences, award-winning spirits, and delectable eats. Knotfest has heralded Sonic Temple for providing “a slate of historic performances” while Columbus Underground has said the festival “proves that rock can unite in unexpected ways.”
Pass options for Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival include single day and weekend VIP (with access to the VIP area, field, and stadium), Field GA (access to field and stadium) and Stadium GA. Stadium passes allow close general admission access for stages 2, 3 and 4, but only provide stadium seating for the main stage. In addition, those who purchase Columbus Owner’s Club passes will enjoy the ultimate VIP experience. And for the first time ever, Sonic Temple fans can live the sweet life by securing their own suite to entertain and party like a rockstar. For all pass details and prices, visit https://sonictemplefestival.com/passes/. Festivalgoers are encouraged to buy early to save, as pass prices increase throughout the coming months, based on quantities of each pricing level. A limited number of specially priced tickets for military personnel and first responders are on sale now via GovX, while supplies last.
Festival attendees can enhance their Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival experience by RV camping adjacent to the venue parking lot. Camping offers the quickest access to the stages and comes with in and out festival privileges. The festival campgrounds are open Wednesday, May 15 through Monday, May 20. Please note that camping passes are incredibly limited.
The JamPack hotel package also allows fans to bundle festival passes, hotel and more and save up to 40%. Visit https://sonictemplefestival.com/passes/ for details.
Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America.
Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival is proud to announce its 2024 premier partners: Bud Light, Jack Daniel’s and Lyte.
Now that EPs are once again more common in the music world, this video will look at the Top 5 BEST EPs Of 2023 in rock, metal, alternative, indie, and more.
Emerging from the ashes of the critically acclaimed bands The Dillinger Escape Plan and Every Time I Die, Better Lovers’ debut EP, “God Made Me an Animal,” is a visceral and unrelenting sonic assault that plunges headfirst into the darkest corners of the human psyche. With Greg Puciato’s signature raw and emotive vocals leading the charge, the EP delivers a potent blend of chaotic energy and hauntingly melodic undertones.
From the vibrant and diverse punk scene of Santa Cruz, California, Scowl has quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the realm of alternative rock. Their 2023 EP, “Psychic Dance Routine,” is a testament to their raw energy, infectious melodies, and ability to capture the complexities of teenage angst and self-discovery in their music.
Coming from the vibrant music scene of Canada, Spiritbox has quickly gained recognition for their unique blend of heavy metal and alternative rock, infused with powerful vocals and captivating melodies. Their 2023 EP, “The Fear of Fear,” takes their sound to new heights, delivering a deeply personal and emotionally resonant exploration of anxiety, self-acceptance, and the power of facing our deepest fears.
Nu-metal/core band Darknet have surprise-released their third offering this year, The Internet.
Through record label Hollowed Records (who have just earmarked a co-distribution with Blood Blast Distribution), this follows up Darknet’s earlier album and EP in 2023, Trashworld and Self-titled 2. As the group has expanded upon their sonic stylings, The Internet contains a lot of experimentation that tends to pay off – everything from lo-fi to industrial is on the table. Described as “no promo, no hype, no marketing, no promises”, it’s a bountiful offering in an industry where some bands take years to release something. With high quantity, there’s no lack in quality, though – Darknet’s consistency is enthralling and each body of work merits its own listen.
Darknet’s surprise announcement for The Internet gave me quite the scare – framed as a “cancellation” of sorts, I feared for the worst before realizing the trickery at play. Some Facebook comments showed concern before viewing the video as well, but with the record hitting streaming services the same night, hopefully the concern wanes. In the video, Darknet notes this of the compensation within their Patreon: “It is the equivalent to streaming our music 1,500 times per month & provides a steady income to keep this project running.” For their outrageous output this year, it’s worth checking out if you dig the tunes.
Swedish action rock legends THE HELLACOPTERS have announced the release date for the long overdue physical re-issue of their classic album Grande Rock from 1999, which hasn’t been available to purchase on vinyl for over 20 years. This new edition of Grande Rockwill be released on February 16th, 2024, as a 2LP, 2CD and digital edition all of which contain both the remastered original album as well as a revisited and remixed version with additional guitars by Dregen, plus additional percussion and piano and new backing vocal tracks. Just like the original release back in 1999, the vinyl edition exclusively features the Venom cover ‘Angel Dust‘ as a bonus track.
To give you an example of the Grande Rock Revisited experience, a video for the revisited version of ‘The Electric Index Eel‘ can be watched below.
PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE GRANDE ROCK (+ REVISITED) HERE
GRANDE ROCK + GRANDE ROCK REVISITED TRACKLIST
Grande Rock (remastered) (LP 1 / CD1) (Blue Cover)
1 Action De Grâce 2 Alright Already Now 3 Move Right Out Of Here 4 Welcome To Hell 5 The Electric Index Eel 6 Paul Stanley 7 Angel Dust* 8 The Devil Stole The Beat From The Lord 9 Dogday Mornings 10 Venus In Force 11 5 vs. 7 12 Lonely 13 Renvoyer
* vinyl only bonus track
Grande Rock Revisited (LP 2 / CD 2) (Orange Cover)
1 Action De Grâce 2 Alright Already Now 3 Move Right Out Of Here 4 Welcome To Hell 5 The Electric Index Eel 6 Paul Stanley 7 The Devil Stole The Beat From The Lord 8 Dogday Mornings 9 Venus In Force 10 5 vs. 7 11 Lonely 12 Renvoyer
Available Formats:
2CD JEWELCASE
GATEFOLD 2LP (w/ blue cover (front) and orange cover (back)) – Transparent Magenta – LP1 Sky Blue, LP2 Transparent Orange – Clear & Ocean Blue Marbled
DIGITAL ALBUM (the digital album will have a reversed order of “Grand Rock Revisited” followed by “Grande Rock (remastered)”)
Swedish high energy rock and roll band THE HELLACOPTERS released their eighth studio album titled Eyes Of Oblivion on April 1st, 2022. It marked the first full-length since the release of their temporary farewell record Head Offin 2008, and was met with massive acclaim from fans and media alike. Charting #1 in Sweden, #3 in Germany, #6 in Finland, the band celebrated a triumphant return culminating in a show with the mighty Iron Maiden in Gothenburg in July 2022, and gigs with Ghost in Germany in June 2023.
On February 16th, 2024 they will now release not one, but two stunning versions of their classic Grande Rock album. Entitled Grande Rock Revisited it has been remastered by Henke Jonsson, and furthermore has been completely remixed by Michael Ilbert at Hansa Studios, Berlin using the original multi-track tapes and reanimated with a whole lot of additional layers of rock! The result showcases how the record could have sounded in a parallel universe with Dregen being in the band at the time, and with a more balanced mix, something the band had been pondering about for quite a while. “We all love loud guitars”, Nicke explains, “but not at the expense of drums and bass, which is pretty much the gist of the original mix. It’s ALL guitars”. So whether you do not want to spend way over 100 Euro for one of the rare original LPs or are excited to hear a revamped, re-rocked new mix of Grande Rock, Grande Rock Revisited gives you both plus a double-album-cover design by singer/guitarist Nicke added as visual treat on top. THE HELLACOPTERS make Rock Grande again!
