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• SAOR Release "Amidst the Ruins" Playthrough

  Dec 16, 2024 Al Feliciano 0 Comments

  In the windswept grandeur of Scotland's towering peaks and mist-laden lochs, the mythic resonances of Saor's sound rise once again. Today, the band are sharing a masterful playthrough for the lead single and title track off their new album Amidst the Ruins.

  
  Watch the full band playthrough of "Amidst the Ruins".
  
  https://youtu.be/wugVW7uwQsU

  
  Amidst the Ruins is out February 7th, 2025 on Season of Mist.
  
  Pre-order & Pre-save: https://orcd.co/saoramidsttheruins
   

  Amidst the Ruins draws inspiration from a bygone era. On their fifth album, Saor merges black metal's raw intensity with Celtic folk’s heartfelt melodies. The title track weaves together melodic guitars, heavy bass lines and blast beats. As echoes of forgotten paths and crumbling relics of history unfold before your eyes, this song serves as a solemn reminder of a heritage lost amidst the modern world's clamor.

   

  Saor will embark on a journey across the UK and Europe next year. The band will share their majestic new serenades with fans far and wide during the Amidst the Ruins 2025 tour. 

  
  Get tickets
  https://www.saormusic.com/tour-dates

   

  As we stand on the cusp of this new era, Amidst the Ruins, the latest chronicle unfolds. SAOR's watchful eye turns to the horizon, the whispering woods, the twilight skies, and the sleeping stones bearing seers’ dreams, evoking the indomitable spirit of the realm. In their hands, the past is resurrected; its tales to be retold for those who would heed the call—SAOR, remain the ceaseless bards of Caledonia unbroken.

  
  Line-up:
  Andy Marshall - All Composition, Writing & Instrumentation
  
  Live Line-up:
  Andy Marshall - Vocals, Bass
  Nicolas Bise - Guitar
  Martin Rennie - Guitar
  Ella Zlotos - Tin whistle, Low whistle, Uilleann pipes, Vocals
  Carlos Vivas - Drums
  
  Guest Musicians:
  Ella Zlotos - Female Vocals, Tin Whistles, Low Whistles, Uilleann Pipes
  Carlos Vivas - Drums
  Jo Quail - Cello & FX on "The Sylvan Embrace"
  Àngela Moya Serrat - Violin on "Amidst the Ruins", "Echoes of the Ancient Land" & "Rebirth" Miguel Izquierdo - Viola on "Amidst the Ruins", "Echoes of the Ancient Land" & "Rebirth"
  Samuel C. Ledesma - Cello on "Amidst the Ruins", "Echoes of the Ancient Land" & "Rebirth
  Miguel Izquierdo - Viola on "Amidst the Ruins"
  
  Recording:
  Andy Marshall - Vocals, Guitars, Bass recorded at Fortriu Studios, Scotland
  Nikolaus Jira - Female Vocals, Tin Whistles, Low Whistles and Uilleann Pipes recorded at NikolausRecordings Studio, Germany
  Jose Garrido and Daniel Sabugal - Drums recorded at NewLife Studios, Spain
  Mattias Eklund - Violin, Viola and Cello recorded at Farkosten Studios, Spain
  Chris Fielding - Mixing and Guitar reamping at Penylan Studio, Wales
  Tony Lindgren - Mastering at Fascination Street Studios, Sweden
  
  Biography:
  Saor
  Edits by Sébastien Gamez
  
  Cover Art:
  Julian Bauer (@julianb_art)
  Website: https://julianbauer.com/
  Layout by Adrien Bousson

   

  
  
  Pre-order & Pre-save: https://orcd.co/saoramidsttheruins
  
  Follow Saor:
  Official Website: https://www.saormusic.com
  Official Store: https://store.saormusic.com
  Bandcamp: https://saor.bandcamp.com
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saorofficial
  YouTube: https://youtube.com/saormusic
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saormusic
  Bandsintown: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/4099241-saor
  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4rHMzJ1RKUMtid1K2QEYbr
  Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/saor/879243889
  Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/6768301
  TIDAL: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/5653569
  
  Booking Contact:
  Redback Promotion
  Joe Macgregor - saorbooking@gmail.com
  
  Available Formats:
  Digital Download
  CD Digipak
  2x12" Vinyl Gatefold - Black
  2x12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Crystal Clear & Black Marbled
  2x12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Green, White & Black Marbled
  2x12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Crystal Clear, Red & Blue Marbled

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• God Complex Sign With SharpTone Records + Share Video For New Single "Salt and Ash"

  Dec 16, 2024 Al Feliciano 0 Comments

  Beloved UK metal band GOD COMPLEX have returned with their vicious new single "Salt and Ash" and announced their signing to SharpTone Records.
  
  On signing to their new label, the band comment:
  
  "We’re thrilled to be working with SharpTone on this release. We have longstanding friendships with other bands on the label and have always been impressed with their vision and the support they’ve extended to our peers. We’re humbled to be part of such an amazing roster of artists and elated to start this new chapter for the band."
  
  On their new single, the band continue:
  
  "Salt and Ash begins with a reprise of the melody from Worthy Host that closed the album. We wanted to show that in one sense we’re picking up exactly where we left off and to tie the new songs to what came before. It was important that we respect our previous body of work but demonstrate that we’re not content to rest on our laurels and retread old ground, which is why the song immediately veers into absolute chaos. The title Salt and Ash evokes a terminus, the emptiness left behind when everything has been destroyed."
  
  Watch the video here.
  
  GOD COMPLEX is:
  Danny Skarratts — Guitars
  Harry Rule — Vocals
  James Lyon — Drums
  Kyle Holt — Guitars
  Luke Lomas — Guitars
  Sam Morris — Bass

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• MOLOTOV SOLUTION Unleash Third & Final Chapter of Music Video Trilogy; “The Golden Tower”

  Dec 14, 2024 Al Feliciano 0 Comments

  Las Vegas deathcore titans Molotov Solution have released brand new track "The Golden Tower" today. The new single marks the climactic finale to the terrifying music video trilogy, made in partnership with Versa Films, that has heralded their return from a decade long hiatus. Clocking in at five minutes and 30 seconds, the new opus brings the band's most progressive and ambitious composition yet, serving as a thunderous conclusion to a series that began with the unrelenting “Devour the Children” and continued with the crushing “Mortis Imperium", delivering a visual and sonic experience that explores themes of ultimate power, greed, and the inevitable collapse of societal structures. Fans can stream "Golden Tower" HERE and watch the music video HERE. 

   

  Speaking on the track, frontman Nick Arthur shares: 

   

  “‘The Golden Tower’ is the grand conclusion to our music video trilogy in partnership with Versa Films. It explores themes of ultimate power, greed, and the inevitable collapse of societal structures. This track stands apart from the visceral intensity of ‘Devour the Children’ and the relentless weight of ‘Mortis Imperium,’ introducing an epic, apocalyptic tone that reflects humanity's final descent. ‘The Golden Tower’ can be viewed as the most progressive song we’ve ever written, with dynamic compositions and sweeping heaviness that evoke the scale and inevitability of downfall. It is an emotional rollercoaster and a fittingly climactic end to the trilogy.”

  Lyrically, “Golden Tower” delivers a stark reflection on humanity’s fragility, blending vivid storytelling with the band’s signature intensity. Lines such as “The tower sees all, it was built on lies / Golden bricks of deception, billions of eyes” expose the greed-driven, corruptively deceitful structures of modern society, while the track’s apocalyptic tone and dynamic compositions immerse listeners in the impending doom of societal collapse. Arguably the most ambitious of the three singles the band has released since their return, 'The Golden Tower' expands the boundaries of deathcore while staying rooted in the band’s unflinchingly veracious, politically charged ethos, giving fans a powerful statement that continues the band’s tradition of marrying relentless heaviness with thought-provoking themes.   This year has marked a triumphant return for Molotov Solution after a decade-long hiatus, with the trilogy of singles embodying the band’s renewed fire and uncompromising message:    - “Devour the Children”: A brutal exploration of sacrifice and betrayal, inspired by Goya’s Saturn Devouring His Son.  - “Mortis Imperium”: A cold, unrelenting take on systemic exploitation and the cycles of oppression.  - “Golden Tower”: The apocalyptic conclusion, bringing a progressive and cinematic edge to their signature sound.    Experience the final episode of Molotov Solution’s ambitious, cinematic music video trilogy as they deliver expansive sonic and visual world building that once again shatters the boundaries of heavy music and confronts the darkest aspects of humanity. Be ready for more coming in 2025.

  ABOUT MOLOTOV SOLUTION    Molotov Solution returns in 2024, reawakened after a decade of silence with a renewed fire and an uncompromising vision. Known for their politically charged, ferociously heavy sound, the Las Vegas-based band is ready to reclaim their position at the forefront of extreme music. With a legacy built on confronting societal corruption, power struggles, and injustice, their return is a statement: the fight isn't over, and neither are they.   Molotov Solution’s 2011 album, Insurrection, is widely regarded as one of the most influential deathcore releases of its time, shaping the genre for years to come. Sadly, the band went on indefinite hiatus after its release leaving a huge influence but a gaping hole in deathcore genre. On November 1st, 204 they emerged from a decade-long hiatus with their powerful new single, “Devour The Children” a brutal and rageful statement of intent heralding the band's timely resurrection. Known for their fearless approach to exposing corruption and power struggles through their music, Molotov Solution’s voice is more vital than ever, delivering an unflinching soundtrack to the turbulent times we face with the fierce intent to challenge and resist.   Molotov Solution has always been more than just a deathcore band. They are a voice for those who resist, a sonic assault against the systems that oppress. As they step into this new chapter, they carry with them the same relentless energy that defined their past but with a sharpened edge and a deeper urgency. In a world that seems more chaotic and fractured than ever, their music is not just relevant—it is essential.   Fans can expect new music that continues to challenge listeners, both sonically and lyrically. Their signature blend of heavy, gut-punching riffs and politically infused messages will drive their upcoming releases, which promise to be as intense and confrontational as ever.    With new music and renewed determination, Molotov Solution are ready to unleash a new era of heavy music that will resonate with old fans and new alike.

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• BEYOND THE GATES 2025 Reveals Full Lineup; OPETH, CANDLEMASS, PARADISE LOST + More Added

  Dec 14, 2024 Al Feliciano 0 Comments

  BEYOND THE GATES 2025 FESTIVAL PASSES + TICKETS

  Beyond the Gates Festival 2025 is now unveiling the final lineup for next summer, which is the festival's most varied lineup to date as 18 of the bands have never performed at BTG before! The festival now welcomes Opeth, Paradise Lost, Candlemass, Taake, Tribulation, Lucifer, Hexvessel, Misþyrming, Attic, Helheim and Gehenna to the already-stacked lineup.   In addition to Taake doing a special 20 year set of 'Doedskvad,' this will be Gehenna's first show ever with the original line-up! They will be performing a set based on their newly re-released first three albums - 'The First Spell,' 'Seen Through the Veils of Darkness (The Second Spell),' and 'Malice.'   The four-day extravaganza will once again take place in Bergen (NO) from July 30 - August 2, across several venues, including USF and the iconic Grieghallen, where many of Norway's seminal black metal artists recorded their legacy records.   Festival booker Torgrim Øyre comments:   "So this is it, the full line-up for Beyond the Gates 2025 - Chapter XIII. What is more natural than announcing our thirteenth chapter on Friday the 13th?   "What can we say - we are immensely proud of what is without a doubt our most varied line-up to date. 18 of the announced bands have never played the festival before, which we think is a statement of good health for a niche festival operating for 13 years.    "The 2025 line-up boasts a wide selection of curated sets, including a first ever live appearance of the original Gehenna line-up. The reformed band will perform a set based on their newly re-released three first albums. These are jewels in the Norwegian Black Metal canon and their brilliance can not be overstated. Pure class.   "King Diamond will play his first solo concert in Bergen ever, and his first show in Norway in 19 years.    "Opeth has just released their barnstormer 'The Last Will and Testament' to great acclaim. The album sees the band return to some of their metal roots, while still keeping their timeless prog elements firmly in place. What an album and what a treat it will be to see the Swedish master in the legendary Grieghallen.   "Abbath Doom Occulta will close the festival by bringing his incredibly awesome ‘Return to the Raven Realms’ tour to Grieghallen, featuring songs from his period in Immortal exclusively. Mind you, the production is a sight to behold."

  In addition, Beyond the Gates has launched a December campaign in which fans can enter to win a chance at a free hotel packages and other prizes! To enter the draw, buy your festival pass before December 31, 2024!

  “As a festival, Beyond the Gates is immediately lovable. Bergen is intrinsically part of that embrace… Sure, Norway’s expensive, but seeing the best bands out there, taking in a Tolkienesque fjord or two, pilgrimaging to Fantoft church, hitting up Gaahl’s art gallery (Galleri Fjalar) nestled in the quaint houses at Bryggen while Freyr gleefully and continually pisses rain on you from the heavens? All worth its weight in hordes of kroner.” - Decibel Magazine, December 2022 issue

  Since the inception of the Beyond the Gates festival, fans have been coming to Bergen to see performances of their favorite Norwegian artists in their home environment. As most visitors know, nature and local culture has always been a poignant source of inspiration for the bands emerging from the Bergen scene. Yet again, Beyond the Gates will give all of the traveling fans the opportunity to get an unique insight into all aspects of the Norwegian Metal scene and the local culture in general. In that regard, we’re putting together a series of events before and during the festival so that all of you can discover what inspired – and still does - the Norwegian metal scene.   More special events will be announced, including exclusive listening parties, music and culture panels, in-depth live interviews, and a wealth of of events and activities that will give you a Beyond the Gates Experience that will last for a lifetime. Stay tuned for more...

  Links: Official Beyond the Gates Website Facebook Instagram Tickets

   

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• STORACE 'Live And Let Live' Album Reissue - Special Edition with Bonus Live Album Out NOW via Frontiers Music Srl

  Dec 14, 2024 Al Feliciano 0 Comments

  Swiss rock legend Marc Storace’s own band, STORACE, announce the release of the album reissue of their first record 'Live And Let Live', in a special edition including a bonus live album, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. 

   

  The focus track, “Midnite Maniac” and the accompanying visualizer, are also available now.

   

  Marc Storace describes the new single, by saying:

   

  “'Midnite Maniac' is a popular Krokus song from the 80’s that Krokus never play! It came off 'The Blitz' album. Back in the 80’s, MTV had the video on full rotation! It talks about a female serial killer.”

   

  Talking about the album release, Storace comments:

   

  “Krokus had stopped to exist because of Covid and no one really knew what the outcome of the pandemic would be, so not wasting time I started working on a solo album! 'Live And Let Live' is rich in melodic vocals, colourful riffs, great guitar solos, many hooks and a solid driving rhythm section!!”

   

   

  Watch the Music Video for "Midnite Maniac" HERE

  On the bonus album, Marc Storace notes:   “During the past three intensive years playing throughout Switzerland we recorded many gigs and the live album features the best of the crop, highlighting songs we recorded during hot performances in Zürich’s Hallenstadion as special guests of KISS, and The Scorpions, and whilst sharing the famous 'Rock The Ring Festival' stage with Alice Cooper and his notorious band."   “Included on the setlist are songs from Krokus which we never play, like 'Midnite Maniac' and 'To The Top'; also a beefed up version of 'Telephone Man' from my late seventies London band Eazy Money”, he continues.   'Live And Let Live' is STORACE’s first official solo album. It was recorded during the 2021 lockdown of the Covid pandemic and was produced by Cyrill Camenzind and Massimo Buonanno at Powerplay Studios, near Zürich.   Cyrill, Massi, and Marc composed some of the songs together, and they played on the album which also features the talented musicians Marco Blöchlinger on bass, Christian Roffler on keys, Jean Pierre Von Dach on lead guitar, and Gee K, Micha Dettwyler and Céline Haleson backing vocals.   'Live And Let Live' was officially released in Switzerland on December 18, 2021, during a gig at the legendary Music-Club outside Bern called the “Mühle Hunziken." It was performed by the studio band, all except J.P. Von Dach, who had been replaced by Turi Wicki due to his heavy touring commitments with Joss Stone.

  Order 'Live And Let Live' HERE

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