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  ALFONSO CONSPIRACY is fronted by talented multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Max James. With a debut album, 'The Explicit//The Exploited', set for release on Friday 5th December, we exclusively caught up with Max and asked him lay down the tracks that have shaped his fiery sound: Architects - These Colours Don’t Run "I don’t think the impact of this song and Architects in general can be understated with me growing up. I remember hearing this song when it came out and my older brother put it on and the creepy ambience, the soaring vocals, and of course the breakdown just changed the game for me. It was like a light went off in my head where I was like yeah this is what I love and this is what I do. It's so heavy but so haunting and I still am yet to hear a modern metal song that even slightly touches this." Nine Inch Nails - Reptile "Reptile, The Downward Spiral and Nine Inch Nails in general have massively shaped Alfonso Conspiracy since the day I hear...

  Today marks the release of Tarja’s brand-new Christmas album “Dark Christmas”. It is the highly anticipated sequel of her 2017 album “From Spirits and Ghosts (Score for a Dark Christmas)” and features haunted interpretations of classic Christmas hits and carols, as well as the brand-new Tarja original song “Dark Christmas”. Utilizing the sound of a grand orchestra and the playfulness of a children’s choir, the Finnish solo artist once again perfectly blends her classically trained voice with darker gothic influences for a masterful cinematic eerie soundtrack the world’s most beloved Christmas tunes. ACCESS THE ALBUM “DARK CHRISTMAS” HERE As an early Christmas present, Tarja also adds the music videos for “Last Christmas”, “The First Noel” and “White Christmas” to the ‘Dark Christmas’-YouTube-Playlist. The full-length feature film, consisting of all 12 music videos, was screened in selected DOLBY ATMOS cinemas ranging from Buenos Aires, Mexico City and Helsinki to Berlin, past wee...

  This day is more than just the beginning of the end of an eventful year, it is also the anniversary of the death of the wickedest man in the world. While occult master Aleister Crowley has been a subject of countless songs, artworks and background stories of some of the most influential metal and rock releases of all time, Dutch Industrial metal artist Dan Brooklyn remains the one who truly rolls out the red (or rather black) carpet for Crowley. With fresh Gothic and Nu-Metal influences, ranging from scene giants such as Alice Cooper or Rob Zombie up towards Rammstein, Dan Brooklyn entwines the bloodcurdling musical saga surrounding one of the most notorious and infamous men to have ever walked the earth. Naturally, Dan Brooklyn himself does not shy away from breaking boundaries and has found his niche as one of Europe's most hopeful names in Shock Rock. Explicit images, disturbing lyrics, partly taken out of Crowley's own writings, and haunting instrumentals all build up to ...

Accidental President are a Alt-Rock trio who have concocted their unique blend of hard rock which is mixed with goth and metal elements and makes for a refreshing and exciting sound especially through their theatrical delivery. Their self-titled debut album which was unleashed on July 1st 2020 showcases this wonderfully.... Opening track 'Hopes & Dreams' kicks off with a soaring ambient guitar intro with Bethany Neville delivering memorable and hard-hitting vocals to accompany the highly skilled instrumentation in this optimistic rock track which is a solid and captivating start. Single 'Rotten Child' grabs your attention immediately with fiercer attitude packed vocals and changes the tone up with a more alarming and dysfunctional sound keeping things dynamic and fun whereas '100 Days' keeps things feisty and exciting. 'Last Breath' has a smooth guitar intro with some of the best and beautiful vocals from Bethany who gets to show her capabilit...

THE 69 EYES LAUNCH MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW DIGITAL SINGLE 'CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK CITY' Christmas time has come and even Helsinki Vampires THE 69 EYES are ready to celebrate! Today, the Finns launch their music video for their new digital single 'Christmas In New York City'. The video is filmed and directed by Ville Juurikkala, known from his previous work with THE 69 EYES, HIM, NIGHTWISH and AMORPHIS.  Check out the festive video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqjCXnhKDuQ Download or stream: http://nblast.de/The69EyesDigital ”I wish nobody has to feel alone this Christmas. This song is all about that,” says THE 69 EYES singer Jyrki 69. ”The best feedback would be if Jesse Malin wrote & recorded a song called 'Christmas In Helsinki'!” The band is currently busy writing new material for the follow-up to their album Universal Monsters. Order Universal Monsters: http://bit.ly/The69EyesiTunes Check out the latest music videos ...

BLACK MOTH ANNOUNCE FEBRUARY UK TOUR DATES AHEAD OF NEW ALBUM ‘ANATOMICAL VENUS' Following two recent shows in London and Leeds to celebrate their latest single ‘Moonbow’, Black Moth have announced a run of UK tour dates in February next year ahead of the release of their upcoming album ‘Anatomical Venus’. Vocalist Harriet Hyde comments: “Black Moth eagerly anticipate February's UK tour to promote our 3rd album, ‘Anatomical Venus’. Some days the prospect feels like an ideal opportunity to exorcise some demons and inflate our egos a little to see us through the dark winter months. Some days it fills us with morbid anxiety and existential dread. Nevertheless, we will hit that road and play you our music hoping that you like it or otherwise formulating psychological defences against your hypothetical disapproval.” While their first 2 albums were released by New Heavy Sounds, Black Moth will have their latest / third studio album issued worldwide via Candlelight Records...

Are you ready to hear something different?! Then look no further, listen to Blood Sugar Summer’s single, “The Most Photographed Woman On The Planet”, which is bound to be one of the most distinctive and peculiar songs you have heard!! This duo from Northumbrian, consisting of Benjo James (Vocals/Keys) and Jack Wilson (Guitars) have created their own unique and compelling genre with surprising elements!.. The interesting and intriguing titled single opens with an air of spacey ethereal opening synths, deep gothic inspired vocals and melancholic lyrics, such as, “S he was so lonely the girl, murdered by fame”, and “The world broke her heart”, which together with the dazzling contrasting pop sounds make their, ‘doomwave’ sound which seems appropriate to describe! The sound is somewhat perplexing with dark undertones through the vocals and distorted guitars, and then coated with shimmering upbeat synths creating a weird and wonderful experience! Fancy a bit of upbeat glo...