Comenzamos Marzo repasando el nuevo lanzamiento de los suecos Europe. Presentan War of Kings su décimo lanzamiento de estudio. Como presentación podemos recalcar una vez más el brillante trabajo realizado por Joey Tempest y John Norum. He querido antes de comentar nada, rescatar una declaraciones de su frontman que sirven para ilustrar lo que nos vamos a encontrar a continuación. Según el propio cantante, este es el disco que siempre soñaron hacer cuando eran unos chavales, cuando escuchaban a bandas como Led Zeppelin,Deep Purple y Black Sabbath.
No hace falta mencionar que cuando uno tiene la posibilidad de desarrollar sin presión algo que le gusta, siempre fluye una energía distinta que permite ensamblar las ideas e influencias con mucha más precisión. Este probablemente es el caso de War of Kings donde rápido descubrimos la fusión entre el hard rock ochentero marca de los suecos, aderezado con sus guitarras blueseras y en esta ocasión mas que nunca, numerosas influencias de las bandas que admiraban.
El disco abre con el tema escogido como primer sencillo War of kings y que nos deleita con un tema 100% marca de los suecos, pero donde ya nos encontramos con esos detalles setenteros que comentábamos previamente. Continuan con Hole in my pocket tema enérgico y rockero liderado por un Joey Tempest más bravucon. Tas esta bajan el ritmo con Second Day, tema de corte setentero que sirve a John Norum para despuntar con un efectivo solo. Seguimos en esa onda, pero añadiéndole esencia bluesera, Praise You nos traslada a tiempos pretéritos, donde cada nota está cargada de sentimiento. Nothing to ya parece un híbrido de influencias de las tres bandas señaladas. Genial la fusión instrumental a mitad de canción. California 405tema pausado en sintonía con el estilo practicado por Deep Purple o Whitesnake, que nos lleva a sentirnos más alejados de los propios Europe. Days of rock n roll es un tema Rainbow tanto a nivel musical como vocal, un gran corte muy pegadizo. Children of the mind es quizás algo más ochentero, de hecho suena a un intermedio entre Europe y Iron Maiden, curioso y posible, si alguien pensaba que eso no se podía dar.Rainbow bridge recupera sonidos árabes para sacar a flote un tema lleno de cambios. Quizás el tema más discordante dentro del álbum. Como no podía ser de otra manera Angels rescata a los mejores Europe para encumbrar a lo más alto, a esta sentida balada. Fabulosas tanto la interpretación de Joey Tempestagregando toda su sensibilidad y el magnífico trabajo al mástil de su compañero John Norum. Light me upes un tema típico de cierre sin demasiado que aportar al ser bastante lineal, pero que cumple con su cometido con la eficacia acostumbrada por los suecos.
En resumen, estamos ante un disco diferente donde son muy marcadas como hemos insistido todas esas influencias de los años setenta, restándole esa seña de identidad propia de los nórdicos en sus trabajos aunque por ello no deja de ser un lanzamiento interesante y cargado de buenas canciones.
Track List:
1. War of Kings
2. Hole in My Pocket
3. Second Day
4. Praise You
5. Nothin' to Ya
6. California 405
7. Days of Rock N Roll
8. Children of the Mind
9. Rainbow Bridge
10. Angels (With Broken Hearts)
11. Light It Up
12. Vasastan (Instrumental)
Lineup:
Mic Michaeli - Keys
John Levén - Bass
Joey Tempest - Vocals
John Norum - Guitars
Ian Haugland - Drums
Record Label: UDR Records
Bullets of Misery estrenan el EP "Summum post Mortem" con nuevo videoclip y la brutal colaboración de Turri de Thirteen Bled Promises. Con un sonido aplastante, los de Gernika muestran las cartas de su nuevo trabajo "Summum Post Mortem". Grabado y mezclado por Mikel Gómez en los estudios SoundCage (Bergara). Por su lado, el diseño gráfico corre a cargo de Gerkoon y Napalm Designs.
PRÓXIMAS FECHAS DE BULLETS OF MISERY
13 Marzo | Euskal Assault · Durango +Benediction + Asphyx + Avulsed + Dr.Living Dead + God Dethroned...
21 Marzo | Igorre + Second Silence + Become Wrath + Shrapneal Meat
27 Marzo | Berriatua + Highkick + Drop
28 Marzo | Oñati + Highkick + Drop
17 Abril | Toledo + Critter
18 Abril | Madrid + Second Silence + Become Wrath
24 Abril | Torrelavega + Stained Blood + Ponies Killing Chickens
25 Abril | Galicia. TBA
BULLETS OF MISERY
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Soul Aside, la banda de post rock catalana con miembros de Madee, Foscor o Sargon, al fin desvela todos los detalles de Canvas, su sensacional primer álbum. Canvas saldrá a la venta el próximo martes 7 de abril, pero de momento ya puedes disfrutar de su single ‘White Hole’.
Grabado, mezclado y masterizado por dos maestros de la música alternativa de este país como son Santi y Víctor Garcia en los estudios Ultramarinos Costa Brava, Canvas hechizará a los aficionados al post rock nacional con su excepcional descarga emotiva, a la par que sincera y sentida. Os recordamos que Soul Aside están enfrascados actualmente en un proyecto Verkami para financiar su primer disco, una campaña que de momento está siendo muy exitosa y que cuenta con la inestimable ayuda de Cervesa Del Montseny.
Eso sí, de momento ya puedes descubrir por ti mismo la portada, el listado completo de temas y sobre todo ‘White Hole’, el delicado primer single de su ópera prima:
1. Void
2. Anamnesis
3. White Hole
4. Lilith
5. Smash
6. Microglia
7. Protectress
8. Lilim
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While initially formed in 2004, it was only in May 2010 that the formation of Soen was announced, its lineup consisting of former Opeth drummer Martin Lopez, ex-Death, Testament and Sadus bassist Steve DiGiorgio, Willowtree vocalist Joel Ekelöf and guitarist Kim Platbarzdis. The group's first song, "Fraccions", was released on the band's official website on October 2010. Their first video, for the song "Savia", was posted on their Facebook page on February 2012. Their second video is a moody acoustic version of the song "Ideate". The band's third video is for the song "Delenda".
Drummer Martin Lopez has described Soen's music as "melodic, heavy, intricate and very different than everything else." Their debut, Cognitive, was released in February 2012 to positive critical reception, the members' technical proficiency receiving most praise, though many reviewers noted extreme stylistic similarities to the music of Tool.
Martin Lopez commented on the Tool similarity: "We are inspired by Tool but I consider them not only a band but a genre. Besides that, I really don’t think there’s anything to argue about, we make good music whoever it would remind you of. Some people tend to dislike rather than like and are looking for faults instead of seeing music for what it is, good or bad".
For those of you who missed the latest incarnation of Death To All on their previous tour last year, you’ve now been given a second chance. Although the members are different the idea remains the same, this time round on The Symbolic Tour we’ve got Bobby Koelble the original guitarist as well as the power house that is Gene Hoglan on drums and the infamous Steve DiGiorgio death metal’s most prominent bassist, filling for Chuck is Max Phelps after his brilliant performance.
Not only will the band be touring the Symbolic album, arguably Death’s most celebrated album but DTA have incredible support in tow, with Loudblast and death metal rumblers Abysmal Dawn.
The influence of Symbolic among the death metal community is immeasurable, single handedly the most melodic that band has been, with phenomenal song writing melding the perfect amount of ferocity with memorable vocal lines. Making it in my opinion the most accessible of all Death albums, instead of its technicality driven predecessor and the progressive jump on Death’s final release The Sound of Perseverance. Make sure that you get yourself down to one of these shows as there will more than likely not be another opportunity like this!
27/02/2015 – DE – Bochum
28/02/2015 – NL Eindhoven
01/03/2015 – BE – Antwerp
02/03/2015 – UK – London
03/03/2015 – IR – Dublin
04/03/2015 – UK – Manchester
05/03/2015 – FR – Paris
06/03/2015 – CH – Zurich
07/03/2015 – DE – Munchen
08/-3/2015 – DE – Ludwigsburg
09/03/2015 – IT – Milan
11/03/2015 – AT – Salzburg
12/03/2015 – AT – Wien
13/03/2015 – PL – Cracov
14/03/2015 – PL – Gdansk
15/03/2015 – PL – Warsaw
16/03/2015 – DE – Berlin
17/03/2015 – DE- Wurzbur
18/03/2015 – DE – Hamburg
19/03/2015 – SE – Gothenburg
20/03/2015 – SE – Stockholm
21/03/2015 – NO – Oslo
22/03/2015 – DL – Copenhagen
Richmond, Virginia's IRON REAGAN are true road warriors. After just wrapping up an extensive North American run (with Napalm Death, Voivod and Exhumed), the band has a quick break before heading over for their first-ever Australian tour, after which they will go back to the States for more US shows and then head over to Europe for a tour here.
Bassist Land Phil on touring Europe: "I am very excited to bring IRON REAGAN to all you crazy head bangers across the ocean. We have been busy as hell these past two years touring the US and Canada and have yet to get the opportunity to go overseas and play in front of some of the greatest audiences in the world. Prepare for some raging, out of control, cross-over insanity!"
Iron Reagan released their sophomore full-length The Tyranny of Will via Relapse Records last year along with the viral video directed by Whitey McConnaughy (Red Fang, ZZ Top) for the song "Miserable Failure" . Watch the video here and stream the full album here .
European tour dates:
April 30 - Dunkerque, FR - Les 4 Ecluses
May 01 - Meerhout, BE - Groezrock Festival
May 02 - Nantes, FR - Nantes Hardcore Festival
May 04 - Bourg en Bresse, FR - La Tannerie
May 05 - Schweiz, DE - TBC
May 06 - Koln, DE - Underground
May 07 - Osnabruck, DE - Bastard Club
May 08 - Berlin, DE - Cassiopeia
May 09 - Andernach, DE - JUZ Live Club
Jun 18 - Copenhagen, DK - Copenhell Festival
Jun 19 - Haarlem, NL - Patronaat
Jun 20 - Hiausterdyk, NL - Dokk'em Open Air Festival
Jun 21 - Clisson, France - Hellfest Festival
Jun 23 - Lyon, FR - Warm Audio
Jun 24 - Sadenia, IT - TBA
Jun 25 - Milano, Italy - Solomacello Festival
Jun 26 - Roma, IT - Traffic Club
Jun 27 - Bologna, IT - Freakout Club
Jun 28 - Nova Gorica, SK - Mostovna
Jul 01 - Antwerpen, BE - TBA
Jul 02 - Tilburg, NL - Hall of Fame
Jul 03 - Munster, DE - Vainstream
Jul 04 - Tabor, CZ - Mighty Sounds Festival
Jul 08 - Bristol, UK - The Exchange
Jul 09 - Newcastle, UK - Think Tank
Jul 10 - Glasgow, UK - Audio
Jul 11 - Manchester, UK - Star & Garter
Jul 12 - London, UK - The Underworld (co-headline w/ Terrorizer LA)
Jul 16 - Giedrius, LT - Devilstone Festival
Jul 17 - Viveiro, ES - Resurrection Festival
Jul 18 - Albi, France - Xtreme Festival
Fronted by the venomously lyrical Tony Foresta (Municipal Waste), on paper IRON REAGAN is a Richmond, Virginia super group (the band also features Phil Hall of Municipal Waste, Cannabis Corpse, etc. as well as Ryan Parrish formerly of Darkest Hour together with members of Mammoth Grinder).
In other IRON REAGAN news lead singer Tony Foresta has released a brand of signature hot sauce called "Liquid Arson". A collaboration with the renowned Tears of Joy Hot Sauce brand, Tony's hot sauce is a mosh pit in your mouth with a 9 out of 10 heat rating and is available for purchase here .
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After the successful album release of THULCANDRA’s new album Ascension Lost (Napalm Records) the guys from Germany have now premiered a new music video for the track “The Second Fall”!
THULCANDRA front man Steffen Kummerer’s distinct voice, including his ominous screams, meshes flawlessly with darkly majestic riffs, atmospheric leads, and frantic percussion. Check out the video here!
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SATYRICON taps Oslo Faenskap and Vredehammer to support the "The Dawn Of A New Age 2015" tour in April.
SATYRICON has always supported the Norwegian underground scene and will bring two potent new Norwegian bands our with them in April.
Oslo Faenskap is a young band signed to Indie Recording. Their self released album "Give credits where credits is due", was produced by Anders Odden (Cadaver, Magenta, Order, Satyricon). This album got the attention of Indie Recordings, and they are currently working on their record label debut.
They have supported various acts such as Mayhem, Kvelertak, Avenged Sevenfold and SATYRICON on gigs in Norway. They mix all kinds of metal into their own blend and bring on a potent live show.
Vredehammer is fronted by Per Valla who has been involved with various extreme metal bands in the past such as Allfader and Elite. Their latest album, "Vinteroffer", was nominated in the best metal album category at the Norwegian Spellemannprisen this year. They have one foot in the old school and one in the modern extreme metal category. Vredehammer is a name to look out for.
SATYRICON "The Dawn Of A New Age 2015" tour in April:
04.04.2015 NL – Nijmegen / Doornroosje
05.04.2015 FR – Oignies / Le Metaphone
06.04.2015 FR – Paris / La Machine
07.04.2015 UK – Manchester / Sound Control
08.04.2015 UK – London / Scala
10.04.2015 BEL – Durbuy / Durbuy Rock Festival
11.04.2015 GER – Bochum / Matrix
12.04.2015 GER – Wiesbaden / Schlachthof
13.04.2015 CZ – Prag / Akropolis
15.04.2015 GER – Munich / Bachstage Halle
16.04.2015 CH – Pratteln / Z7
17.04.2015 FR – Montbéliard / Impetus Festival
18.04.2015 IT – Pordenone / Deposito Giordano
19.04.2015 AT – Vienna / Szene
21.04.2015 PL – Warsaw / Progresja
22.04.2015 GER – Berlin / SO36
23.04.2015 GER – Leipzig / Werk 2
24.04.2015 GER – Hamburg / Markthalle
25.04.2015 SE – Malmö / KB
26.04.2015 SE – Stockholm / Nalen
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