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  British metal powerhouse SYLOSIS are preparing to take their monumentally heavy, riff-fuelled live show across the Northern Hemisphere. Next week, the band will be launching head-first into a collosal month-long trek across North America alongside Bleed From Within, Great American Ghost and Life Cycles. To set the stage, SYLOSIS have released a break-neck live video for their track 'All Glory, No Valour', filmed during their career-defining performance last month at The Forum, London, a highlight of their biggest headline tour to-date. SYLOSIS commented: "All Glory, No Valour is a collective favourite from The New Flesh. Since the early demos, the song always stood out as one of the most aggressive that the band has ever put together. Instead of a standard video, we agreed that releasing a live version of it at some point would be best so listeners could really connect with the energy of the track. Filmed at our biggest headline show to date at London's O2 Forum in K...

  Today, the engaging, enchanting, cutting, yet beautiful Swedish metal supergroup Soen release the enchanting video for the single “Fortune”. The track is taken from the forthcoming release ATLANTIS, out via Silver Lining Music this week on November 18th, 2022. Musically, “Fortune” is epically heavy with its crushing riffs and percussion, yet delicate with haunting vocal phases and an outstanding guitar solo, all whilst carrying a poignant story and message. Founding members Martin Lopez and Joel Ekelöf comment "Fortune is a song about getting beaten up by life, falling down again and again, but getting back up regardless. In this specific case, it is about seeing a loved one face the obstacles that you have faced, letting them know that things will eventually get better and that you have got their back no matter what.” ATLANTIS is a special concert film featuring thirteen of the group’s most popular compositions reinterpreted with live orchestral accompaniment. ATLANTIS was...

  Video Interview: Filmmaker KIMMO KUUSNIEMI Talks Background Of His Two Rock Documentaries With KORPIKLAANI, Relationship, Challenges And Difficulties Doing Business In Music Industry! Finnish filmmaker KIMMO KUUSNIEMI and Folk Metal legends KORPIKLAANI made an extended and hectic tour of Russia, traveling from St. Petersburg to Siberia and back. On a follow up tour – this time to Japan with Finnish metal legend, Waltari – they had more time to contemplate Japanese lifestyle and history. Filmmaker Kimmo Kuusniemi traveled with the band. His unseen documentaries are now released online. Just recently Scars And Guitars' Andrew McKaysmith conducted a long and interesting zoom -interview with Kimmo Kuusniemi, talking about Kimmo's relationship with Korpiklaani, The challenges he faced when taking footage on the road, Editing hundreds of hours of footage into sub-40 minute packages, Almost losing many hours of footage on a train, Kimmo’s history as a film maker and documentarian, ...

After building a large online fan base with multiple viral videos, New Delhi based Indian Metal Band BLOODYWOOD decided to take to the road in the summer of 2019 with their RAJ AGAINST THE MACHINE, not only the band's first ever tour, but the first time they played live as a band. Bloodywood had no idea what to expect on their first ever tour but the response was far greater than they ever imagined selling out 12 shows on the 3 week tour, culminating in the band's set at WACKEN OPEN AIR . BLOODYWOOD further documented the tour through footage shot across a GoPro strapped to guitarist/flautist Karan Katiyar's chest, frenzied mobile phone footage shot by the audience and the band themselves, as well as world class footage shot at Wacken Open Air. The documentary tells the story of how the band formed and their surreal Raj against the Machine tour. After an action packed opening sequence that captures the essence of the film within the span of a minute and a half, you...

TESTAMENT Steve Di Giorgio's 'Bass Strikes Back' Video Playlist Now Online, Feat. Steve Di Giorgio, Jack Gibson and Damien Sisson + other band members & tour crew guys! Just recently TESTAMENT's Fretless Guru STEVE DI GIORGIO posted on his Youtube Channel six 'Bass Strikes Back' videos, talking about the Bass, Gear, Sound Engineers, Techniques and more. The videos are featured by Steve Di Giorgio (TESTAMENT), Jack Gibson (EXODUS) and Damien Sisson (DEATH ANGEL) + other band members & tour crew guys! Steve stated, “I made a show for bass players, by bass players, about bass players! Yes! Nozin' Aroun' the Bay Strikes Back Tour. It features Jack Gibson, Damien Sisson & Steve Di Giorgio and their testimonials about the gear and the life of a bass player on the road. Lots of interviews from the musicians of Testament, Death Angel & Exodus as well as a lot of talented crew members that help make the tour happen. Six full episodes to paro...

Recently, Finnish singer/ bassist Marko Hietala released his debut solo album "Pyre Of The Black Heart" via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band are pleased to reveal another live video for the track 'For You', that was recorded during their recent European tour. Watch the live clip 'For You', here: https://youtu.be/XTuVCe_YEUs Get your copy of 'Pyre Of The Black Heart' here: https://nblast.de/MarkoHietala-POTBH Marko Hietala comments: "Hi everyone! What a sorry state we, the civilization on planet Earth, are in. Everyone everywhere feels it this time. For a lot of us, this has already become a personal issue in the worst possible ways. For my part, I’m just grateful that my lady got back to me from the other side of the world in time. There’s a trusted hand to hold in this isolation. I was lucky. Patience, courage, strength & love to all. Marko. And here’s one more live video from Z7, Pratteln, Switzerland. This one’s 'For You...

Metal Blade Records is proud to welcome Surma to its worldwide roster! Founded in 2018 by Viktorie Surmová (Bohemian Metal Rhapsody) and Heri Joensen (Týr), Surma is symphonic, progressive heavy metal at its finest. Fans can expect the debut album from this group to be released in 2020 via Metal Blade Records. Surma comments: "We are overjoyed to announce that we have signed a contract with Metal Blade Records for three albums. We have been working on the music for a year now and we are very satisfied with the results. We take this great opportunity very seriously and we look forward to unleashing our music upon the world." Viktorie Surmová is a member of the theater ensemble of Divadlo Na Vinohradech in Prague, where she performs in a play called "Její Pastrokyňa". She has also collaborated with the Czech band Rosa Nocturna, singing on two separate singles, plus the whole album Za Hradbami Času (2017). Additionally, Viktorie was a founding member, lead sin...

After a triumphant live set at Saint Vitus Bar that was streamed across Kerrang! Magazine's social media, ascending Arkansas progressive doom quartet Pallbearer have released a sublime cover of the Pink Floyd classic, 'Run Like Hell'. The track is part of a compilation in tribute to the iconic album, The Wall. Compiled by Magnetic Eye, the collection is called THE WALL [REDUX] and joining Pallbearer areMelvins, Mark Lanegan, Ruby the Hatchet and Mars Red Sky to name a few. Listen to the track, over on Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/6SBDtPZIxl4aqkKYPUE2fu Purchase the compilation, here: reduxrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-wall-redux-3 The band recently teamed up with Audiotree to record a special live video for new track, 'Dropout', which can be viewed online, here: https://youtu.be/Qq1pWl-ObjE Order 'Dropout' digitally, here: https://apple.co/2K9lVDW Pallbearer's latest album HEARTLESS was released in March 2017. Order your copy below: C...

British singer/songwriter 'Steve Hewitt' presents a taste of things to come from his debut LP, with the release of his free-download album sampler and live video single. Recorded as 'live' renditions of tracks selected to feature on the highly anticipated 'Bigger Than Words' set for release later in 2018, the songs 'Healing & Hurt', 'Move On' and 'Holding Me Back' showcases Steve at his most intimate and organic; allowing his songwriting & performance abilities to carry his soul-bearing honesty and desire to emotionally connect with his audience. A formula that has enabled Hewitt to share stages with artists such as Newton Faulkner, Emma Stevens, Toploader, StarSailor plus many more. In addition to this generous download EP offer, Steve has also released live video footage of his fan-favoured track 'Sad Sad Old World'. Sad Sad Ole World (Live) https://youtu.be/RKp0QVco_So The Kent (UK) native has been collaborating wi...

Almost one year ago, EMMURE released their blistering new record Look At Yourself under their belts, a brutal self-examination and observation, balancing hate, bile and perseverance, with the tempered experience of a life spent in pursuit of self-reliance and respect. It‘s beautifully expressed in a crushing barrage of riffs that never fail to push the forward-motion groove. The band has now released the official live video to the song 'Natural Born Killer', which is also part of their latest record. Watch the clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiM7zN0fmwQ Pick up the album here:  http://smarturl.it/EMMURE2K17 Look At Yourself represents a coming of age for EMMURE, a new chapter in an aggressive autobiography that stretches back to the band‘s very first album, released when Palmeri was barely out of his teens. It‘s infused with a brutal self-examination and observation, balancing hate, bile and perseverance, with the tempered experience of a life spe...

Texas based hard rock band Blacktop Mojo has released a video for their track, "Underneath," from their 2017 LP, Burn the Ships. Filmed live at Audioworx Studios in Palestine, TX, the Drew McCuistion filmed video features front-man Matt James and lead guitarist Ryan Kiefer performing an acoustic version of the track. Check out the video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XykyL7PKe7I&feature=youtu.be "I've seen firsthand how bitterness and anger can destroy a person from the inside out. This song is about that, but also saying "I understand what happened, and I'm sorry you went through the painful things that brought you to this point" Keep your heart free , forgive people even if they don't deserve it." - Nathan Gillis (Drums) Burn The Ships Track Listing: 1. Where The Wind Blows 2. End Of Days 3. Burn The Ships 4. Prodigal 5. Shadows On The Wall 6. Sweat 7. Pyromaniac 8. 8000 Lines 9. Dog On A Leash 10. M...

Shortly before invading the 70,000 Tons Of Metal Cruise, where they will perform two crushing live sets, diabolical death/black metal commando BELPHEGOR present a live clip of 'Baphomet'. The song is the opening track of the band's latest offering Totenritual and was recorded during the live ritual at Saving Christmass Festival in Nörrköping, Sweden last December, by the band's friend and Norwegian shaman, Espen Dyngen. Watch the clip here: https://youtu.be/ceRv2X5UEK0 Catch the band on their worldwide Totenritual Crusade, which started in autumn last year and will cremate the following countries this year. More shows will be announced soon. LATIN AMERICAN »TOTENRITUAL« CRUSADE 2018 02.03. BR Recife - Burburinho 03.03. BR Fortaleza - Teatro Boca Rica 04.03. BR São Paulo - Carioca Club 06.03. BR Rio de Janeiro - Teatro Odisséia 08.03. PY Asunción - Absoluto Rock 09.03. RA Buenos Aires - Uniclub 10.03. RCH Santiago - Blondie 11.03. RCH Temuco, C. de E. Puert...

WE CAME AS ROMANS RELEASE "WASTED AGE" VIDEO We Came As Romans have just shared the video for "Wasted Age." Watch it here: https://youtu.be/Elddy5PYe5w The track is from the band's new album Cold Like War, out now via SharpTone Records. Cold Like War available here: http://geni.us/WCARColdLikeWar ICYMI: 'Cold Like War': https://youtu.be/k3zUWxdYd54 'Lost In The Moment': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPevO6F-ZNk Trailer #1: https://youtu.be/bBn_sI7Fvzc Trailer #2: https://youtu.be/kWfRBsGLZ3k Trailer #3: https://youtu.be/xBOmQyCCkCE COLD LIKE WAR TRACK LISTING: 1. Vultures With Clipped Wings 2. Cold Like War 3. Two Hands 4. Lost In The Moment 5. Foreign Fire 6. Wasted Age 7. Encoder 8. If There's Something To See (Feat. Eric Vanlerberghe from I Prevail) 9. Promise Me 10. Learning To Survive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wecameasromans/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wecameasromans Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

Jibe, the Dallas TX alt-rock juggernaut is back with Epic Tales of Human Nature. The long-awaited full-length concept album was recorded at Orb Recording studios in Austin, TX, produced by JIBE and Matt Noveskey (Blue October), and mixed by Grammy award-winning producer/engineer, Toby Wright (Metallica, Alice In Chains, Korn). Epic Tales of Human Nature reflects a fire and intensity lacking in today’s world. From beginning to the very end, this 13 song masterpiece takes the listener on a journey of uncontainable highs and devastatingly toxic lows, a story all too familiar with the boys in JIBE. With lead singles The Human Condition & We’ve Only Just Begun already unwrapped, the album bleeds endless jewels just waiting to be discovered. The band have just recently unveiled their new single and video for 'Release', taken from the new album Epic Tales Of Human Nature, check it out! Video link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXhDRbODg34&feature=youtu...

BLUES PILLS Release 'Elements & Things' Live Performance From 'Lady In Gold Live In Paris' DVD Sweden based blues rockers BLUES PILLS have announced the release their first ever DVD/Blu Ray, Lady In Gold Live In Paris, on November 3, 2017. The release features the band sold out performance at Le Trianon in Paris, France on October 30, 2016 in front of 1,200 euphoric fans. Today the band have released their performance of the song 'Elements & Things', taken from the forthcoming release: https://youtu.be/7U6nZ2QliS8 ICYMI: Check out 'Little Boy Preacher': https://youtu.be/GuYJH74sSkI Pre-order Lady In Gold Live In Paris: http://nblast.de/BPLiveInParis Commented the band: "We are stoked to share with you that we will release a live record/ DVD which was recorded and filmed during our show in Paris at le Trianon last October on the “Lady in Gold Tour“. We decided to do this because we want to share our live experience with all our fans and...

DIABLO BLVD Play New Single 'Summer Has Gone' Live on Belgian national TV show "Van Gils & Gasten" Belgian dark rock outfit DIABLO BLVD have just played their new single 'Summer Has Gone' live on Belgian national TV at the popular late-night talk show "Van Gils & Gasten". The song is taken from the highly anticipated new album Zero Hour, which is scheduled for September 22th, 2017 release worldwide, via Nuclear Blast. Earlier this year, the band released 3 music videos for 'Animal', 'Sing From The Gallows', and the aforementioned track, which can be watched below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpcREnwXqaw Vocalist Alex Agnew comments: "We've never been your typical metal band and on this album we also reflect this in the artwork. Art is resistance and individuality is key. You can't have something real to say if you sound like everybody else. We definitely have our musical influences and we never tr...