Enforce

 

A decade in the making has “Deep Blue”, Enforces 5’th - 9 track Full release with over 40min of metal music That cater to a wider metal audience. “Deep Blue” is available on all media platforms and online in physical format (cd) thru Heavy metal merchant. Quotes from the Band about three singles on Deep Blue: Metal United – A song that celebrates a genre we all have grown to love and appreciate and unite together. Where Did she go – A tribute too the females of humanity who mix it up with the best in the pit. Deep Blue – A respect for one of mother nature’s forms of strength which is the ocean and the battle of humanity to wield its power. Check out these videos:

Enforce are a 4-piece metal outfit from Perth in Western Australia that play a wide song selection That caters to a wider metal, and even non-metal, audience. EnforcE “Deep Blue” 2021 are: Shaun Neill – Bass Paul Easson – Lead Guitar/ Vocals Daymz Pettit – Percussion Guy Bell – vocals/ Rhythm guitar Since forming, Enforce has supported on tour, Destroyer666 (2004),  The Berzerker (2004), pungent stench (2005), Behemoth (2006),  Obituary (2007), Kreator (2009) in Western Australia,  As well as their first national tour supporting Cryptopsy in 2006 international slot on Rock in solo festival in Indonesia 2011, not to forget local and National bands in Australia. Founded in 1997 Enforce has 5 releases since its inception;  The demo "Premonition" in (1998), and LP's Campfire Night (2000),  Message of Death (2004), Biblakill (2011), Deep Blue (2021). Follow the band at these links: https://www.facebook.com/enforceofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/enforceofficial/ https://enforceofficial.bandcamp.com/album/deep-blue https://www.heavymetalmerchant.com/?rf=kw&kw=Enforce+cd https://open.spotify.com/artist/4cXbfodcQprAG0f8TzcFyk https://open.spotify.com/artist/7LEQYnnMXBnsQpqAqJKmz2

Fresh Blood! Ground Force

 

Ground-Force is a power-metal band from Dhaka, Bangladesh. Primarily planned in 2017, the band was experimenting with its line-up throughout 2018-2019 and finally formed with the current line-up in early 2020.

The Debut Album:

The self-produced, ambitious three-volume debut album 'Tree of Life' has just been digitally released this 13th August, 2021 through global distributorship and under license of cdbaby. 

The ‘Tree of Life’ is a concept-album. Story synopsis:

‘Tree of Life’ tells the story of a divided mankind in the far future engaged in the war. ROBIN and AZRA are the unsung heroes. From a dystopian world, they call out for help to space and beyond. Arrival of an unknown being occurs! They demolish the Gamblers of the earth with the SPEAR OF LIGHT. But everything has a cost. THE WATCHERS break the rules and breed monsters! But what will be the end?

Album detail:

The album has been released as a 3-Volume album: with its Volume 1 in English (for the global audience), Volume 2 in Bangla (for the native Bangla population of 180+ million) and the final one, the Volume 3 is an all-instrumental one, with the backing tracks of the album songs. Each volume has seven (07) tracks. This 3-volume, bilingual album with a full instrumental volume approach, has been the first of its kind, not only in Bangladesh, but hopefully in entire South-Asia, to our best knowledge.

The album launch campaign also included, 14 beautifully crafted, fully animated official music videos, currently being premiered one by one, on our official YouTube channel. 

Check out the entire album on Spotify and add it to your playlists!

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Punks in the apocalypse

 

Apocalyptic Post Punk Group HAERDSMAELTA Are ‘All Alone In The Danger Zone’ In 2021, the time has come for the world to take part in Haerdsmaelta’s first full-length album, All Alone In The Danger Zone. Recorded during scattered days in 2020 with producer Lawrence Mackrory. The album is a big step forward regarding both song structures and the overall feel of the groups patented negative positiveness. The band themselves describes the album being much closer to the idea of how they want to sound. Lyrically touching on both more personal issues like having a close relative disappearing into dementia to an overall bloated journey straight into the dark and rotten heart of humanity, containing a total of 12 songs all focused on how mankind has failed miserably when it comes to being reasonable. When listening to All Alone In The Danger Zone, you are offered a place at a large round table where the world’s corrupt dictators celebrate their successes while death serves pills on a silver platter. All hope for the future is extinguished as if it was a candle in a birthday cake. But, despite the somewhat dystopian appearance and the end of the world-scenario described by main lyricist Aeberg, there’s a hint of hope and willingness to fight the prevailing system. The wish for a new world order. A wish for something new and better. A friendlier more sustainable world to live in. Focusing on the negative sides of life in general hopefully makes people discover and appreciate the positive sides of life. The band describes the album like this; “We really think we took Haerdsmaelta to next level with this album. We are satisfied with how the songs came together. The material is diverse, but interlinked. A good mix of punk, metal, and rock n’ roll. You might even find some pop in there if you listen carefully. Just as we like it. We have discovered that a good thing with not really being able to sing or play is that no matter what you do, the sound does not get too polished or “produced”. The lyrics are all different ways to describe of how our civilization is about to commit a slow but massive and collective suicide. Humans are in so many aspects ripping ourselves off. Big time. But this happens as most people are busy staring in mirrors and counting money, not realizing what is actually going on. Basically, the album says that humanity is fucked and Haerdsmaelta are the only one’s smart enough to (ab)use the situation, for entertainment purposes. Which probably makes us the worst crooks in the game. The album includes a Christmas Coral titled Upon A Star. We strongly believe this is the new “Wham – Last Christmas”, and that it will provide us with huuuge amounts of money. Which would be perfectly ironic since the lyrics are basically about the rich being complete assholes. The cover art for the album is an original oil painting made by a close relative to the band. We are really happy with what he came up with, catching the dystopian feel of the music perfectly. So, if people buy the vinyl version of the album (which really should be mandatory), they can put it on the wall and without question call it art. How about that?!” All Alone In The Danger Zone | Released October 5th, 2021 via Sliptrick Records Track Listing: 01. Head First | 02. Dressed In Gold | 03. Class Of Inevitable Doom | 04. The New Light | 05. An Awkward Situation | 06. Every Man Is A Three Mile Island | 07. A Disaster Worth Celebrating | 08. Ctrl-Alt-Obsolete | 09. The Working Dead | 10. Dead Silent Spring | 11. Upon A Star | 12. In The Shadow Of The Green Sun Haerdsmaelta are: Aeberg – Drums/Vocals | Spraeng – Bass/Backing Vocals | Bjoerk – Guitar/Backing Vocals Band links: Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | On Sliptrick

Sonic Overlords new album

THE SONIC OVERLORDS were founded in 2017 by Swedish rock guitarist Morgan Zocek. He began jamming with various musicians and writing songs inspired by classic hard rock of the late 1970s and early 1980s, but with a more modern approach to the production and sonics. The full sound of THE SONIC OVERLORDS began to solidify with the addition of Per Soläng on drums in 2018. This was followed by the addition in 2020 of vocalist Marcus Zachrisson Rubin, who had been playing with Zocek in an Ozzy Osbourne cover band for many years, and the rumbles of new bassist Daniel Ramírez. The group self-released their debut single “In My Darkest Room” in October 2020, accompanied by a music video directed by Per Andersson. The song soon gained rock radio airplay throughout Scandinavia and spread through mainland Europe, the US and Australia as DJs and programmers were drawn to the group's combination of powerful doom riffs and the epic and melodic majesty of 'late '70s/early '80s heavy rock with influences from the likes of Dio/Martin-era Black Sabbath, Rainbow, early Candlemass, Yngwie J. Malmsteen/Rising Force, Scorpions and MSG. That blend of power, darkness, and musicality was recognized by former Sabbath vocalist Tony Martin via a recent shout-out to “In My Darkest Room” on his social media channels. THE SONIC OVERLORDS are currently putting the finishing touches on their debut album, set for release later this year. More news will be unveiled in the weeks ahead. THE SONIC OVERLORDS are: Marcus Zachrisson Rubin - Lead Vocals Morgan Zocek – Guitars/Backing Vocals Per Soläng – Drums Daniel Ramírez – Bass/Backing Vocals For more info on The Sonic Overlords: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM BANDCAMP https://www.m-theoryaudio.com/ https://www.facebook.com/salemrosemusic

Scarlet Rebels new album

 Welsh rock band Scarlet Rebels have released their high-octane new single ‘Take You Home’, the latest track to be taken from forthcoming album 'See Through Blue' out January 28th 2022 via Earache Records.

Crammed full of razor-sharp riffs, furious licks and an infectious swagger, ‘Take You Home’ is a no holds barred bout of vigorous rock’n’roll designed to take you right back to its spiritual home. Written as a tribute to performing live the track arrives at the perfect time, with the UK now in a place where gigs and shows are able to go ahead in the unrestricted and cathartic way they were designed to. This song belongs on a stage, and Scarlet Rebels want to take you there with them.

Speaking about the single, frontman Wayne Doyle stated, “There isn’t anything in the world that can replicate the safe haven music provides. This song is for the people that live their lives for that one moment where a chord change feels like it could change the world. This is an ode to the power music holds in uniting us all – ‘for those who feel alone, raise your hands and we’ll take you home’.”

‘Take You Home’ follows the release of the politically charged first single ‘Storm’, a fiery track that takes very clear aim at the political ruling class and its high level malfeasance. Both are taken from their upcoming album 'See Through Blue', which will be released on January 28th 2022 via 'See Through Blue'. Pre-orders of the album, including signed editions, limited edition colour vinyl (red/green/purple) plus a rare ‘alternative artwork’ version with blue cover are all available here while stocks last.

Scarlet Rebel’s sound is as broad as their ambition. The five-piece fuse the rocket-powered energy of classic hard rock bands such as Guns N’ Roses and Aerosmith with the vital modern edge of alt-rock giants like the Foo Fighters, all the while mining the same seam of timeless, vivid songwriting as Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen.

With their proud socialist beliefs, born of their South Wales roots, and unafraid to point out the rank hypocrisy, corruption and incompetence of our current government, they rage against the terrible damage the political right have done to the social fabric of the UK with their xenophobic, hard Brexit agenda and mishandling of the pandemic.

“I don’t expect everybody to agree with me, but these are things that have happened, they’re facts. If people don’t want to listen, that’s tough,” says Doyle. “But the artists I grew up with talked about real issues, about what was going on, regardless of what people thought of them. We could have made an album full of sex, drugs and rock’n’roll, but we wanted something real.”

And so, with the appropriately-named 'See Through Blue', the band’s second album, Scarlet Rebels are firmly nailing their colours to the mast, with artwork featuring a blond-haired demagogue preaching evil to the masses. However their politics are backed up by a potent collection of gigantic rock songs armed to the teeth with razor sharp solos and soaring singalongs, marrying arena-sized modern anthems with classic songwriting and an inextinguishable passion.

It’s loud and proud on the piercing new single ‘Take You Home’, demonstrating why the five-piece – completed by lead guitarist Chris Jones, second guitarist/keyboard player Josh Townshend, bassist Wayne ‘Pricey’ Esmonde and the frontman’s brother, drummer Gary Doyle – are fast becoming one of the most exciting prospects in British rock. And their upcoming tour with Buckcherry will be one of the hottest tours this winter.

It’s no exaggeration to claim that Scarlet Rebels are exactly what rock’n’roll needs right now.

November/December 2021 Tour Dates w. Buckcherry
29/11 – Crauford Arms, Milton Keynes
30/11 – Warehouse, Leeds
01/12 – Waterloo Music Bar, Blackpool
03/12 – O2 Academy Islington, London
04/12 – Queen’s Hall, Nuneaton
05/12 – Riverside, Newcastle
07/12 – Academy 2, Manchester
08/12 – Live Rooms, Chester
10/12 – KK’s Steelmill, Wolverhampton
11/12 – Engine Rooms, Southampton
12/12 – Tramshed, Cardiff

Line up:
Wayne Doyle (vocals/guitar)
Chris Jones (lead guitar)
Josh Townshend (guitar)
Wayne ‘Pricey’ Esmonde (bass)
Gary Doyle (drums)

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Vardis live album

British NWoBHM legends announce a new double live album with “GUARANTEED NO OVERDUBS” !

In the 1970s Vardis’ relentless touring of the working mens clubs of Northern England took them to support slots with Hawkwind, Slade, Motörhead and Saxon, emerging with a reputation for a unique heavy rock attack and high energy technical brilliance. On November 1st 1980 Vardis’ live debut LP 100 M.P.H. entered UK Album Charts at #52and instantly became a foundational record of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. The power trio’s fusion of fast punk rhythms, relentless heavy riffs and blistering blues rock solos echoes through Metallica’s 1983 Kill ‘Em All and Megadeth’s 1985 Killing Is My Business ... and Business Is Good!, and became an old school Heavy Metal classic. 

Four studio albums, three compilations and seven singles later, SPV/Steamhammer present to you the Vardis live experience on record for the first time since 1980: ‚100 M.P.H.@100 Club’. A double live album recorded on March 13th 2020, the 40th anniversary of 100 M.P.H., this blistering two hour set includes every track from an album that led the way for Thrash, performed up close and personal by Steve Zodiac(Guitar, Vocals), Joe Clancy (Drums) and Roly Bailey (Bass) in London’s legendary 100 Club.

 “GUARANTEED NO OVERDUBS”

Tracklisting:

CD1
1. Out Of The Way 3:10
2. Steaming Along 3:21
3. Paranoia Strikes 2:10
4. Situation Negative (Boogie Blitz) 5:37
5. Red Eye 3:41
6. Dirty Money 3:06
7. Mods & Rockers 5:25
8. Don't Mess 2:55
9. Shoot Straight 4:22
10. Move Along 5:35

CD2
1. Destiny 3:05
2. The Lion's Share 3:04
3. Radio Rockers 3:38
4. The Loser 5:47
5. Head Of The Nail 3:45
6. Jolly Roger 4:33
7. Let's Go Again 3:21
8. 100mph (I won't Go To Hell) 9:15
9. If I Were King 5:20
10. Living Out Of Touch (encore) 3:17

"100M.P.H.@100CLUB" will be released on November 26th, 2021 through SPV/Steamhammer in the following configurations:

=> 2 CD DigiPak

=> 2LP Gatefold, 140 g, black vinyl, printed inner sleeves, 1 bonus track

=> Download / Streaming

Pre-Order Link:  https://smarturl.it/VardisLive

=> Exclusive CD/LP Bundle with a shirt only at the Steamhammer shop

Pre-Order Link:   https://shop.steamhammer.de/artists/vardis/store

 

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Rev Jones goes solo

 Rev Jones announces his new solo album 'In The Key of Z' to be released worldwide on Dark Star Records on October 1st. Physical pre-orders are underway and digital pre-orders being on September 24th.

Pre-order the physical release: Here

“If I had my way, I’d probably put a bass solo on every song,” Rev Jones says of 'In The Key Of Z', “but that’s not what this album is about. I want people to hear it and be surprised.” For Jones – the bassist/vocalist famed for his two-handed tapping style and over-the-neck fingering technique whom BassPlayer.com says “has infused some of the biggest names in hard rock with his incredible energy and musicality” – 'In The Key Of Z' on Dark Star Records delivers an always- surprising salvo of the crushing riffs, smart songwriting, twisted sense of humor and face-melting, ass-kicking sonic boom that is Rev Jones.

“Once again my partner in crime Rev Jones proves he is different from the rest … not only in his writing and bass play, but his off the hook vocals. Crazy great range, but most of all, his insanely different melody lines that push the envelope of what you can get away with in a great song. Playing drums on this is like breathing air for me and fits like a glove …. Hopefully a boxing glove.” -- Jeff Martin, Drummer

"We are very excited to have a musician like Rev Jones of such a high caliber on the Dark Star Records roster, who has performed and recorded with a ton of platinum selling artists and is just such an amazing bass player and singer" -- Jeffrey A. Swanson/ President / Dark Star Records

In addition to producing 'In The Key Of Z' – the follow-up to his 2018 solo debut 'Bakwash' – at his home studio in Oklahoma and writing or co-writing all 12 tracks, Jones also played bass, guitar, double bass, keyboards, mandolin, ukulele and tambourine. The songs themselves represent Rev’s distinctive takes on thrash and metal, as well as a few unexpected yet way-cool forays into country and folk. “Most performers are trying to be too serious or cautious,” says the skull-tatted wildman, who’s recorded and toured with Steelheart, Leslie West & Mountain, Michael Schenker Group, Fuel, Paul Gilbert, George Lynch and his own Rev Jones Band among many others. “But I’ve never allowed myself to be pigeonholed as a performer. My favorite album of all time is still Night at the Opera by Queen. Great music should always sound fearless.”

And whether it’s the smart-ass ferocity of 'Lollygaggin' (based on a favorite line of dialogue from Blazing Saddles) or the monster-riff veracity of the title track, every cut on 'In The Key Of Z' – mixed by Shawn Berman, known for his work with Guns N’ Roses, Danzig and George Thorogood & The Destroyers – rocks with the creative confidence of a 30+ year musician still finding joy in plugging in, turning up and blasting off in any direction he pleases. “It’s all rock as far as I’m concerned,” Rev says. “Even where the songs have a folk or country feel, the guitars are heavy. The bass, mandolin and ukulele feel heavy, too. The goal was for it all to sound to like me.”

When it came to individual guitar solos, Rev reached out to famous friends that include Uros Raskovski (Steelheart), Ira Black (Metal Church, Lizzy Borden), Jack Frost(Savatage), Russ Parish (Steel Panther), Bill Leverty (Firehouse), Jim Suhler(Monkey Beat), Robby Lochner (Fight, Jack Russell’s Great White), Rowan Robertson(Dio, Bang Tango), Paige Harwell (Reckless) and Scott McClellan(Tony Martin), as well Michael T. Ross(Lita Ford, Hardline) on keyboards and Jeff Martin (Dokken, Racer X) on drums. “I matched the players with the songs on paper,” Jones says, “then picked up the phone and started making calls.”

For Rev Jones and his fans, the album stands as an in-your-face ode to artistic integrity, musical intensity and a natural instinct for what makes rock both dangerous and fun. “For me, this project is one big realization,” Rev says of In The Key Of Z. “You can write these cool riffs. You can embrace different styles of music. You can invite your friends to be a part of it. And if you stay true to yourself and play what’s good, people will respond.”

REV has recorded with:
Steelheart, Michael Schenker Group, Leslie West, Black Symphony, Paul Gilbert, Jeff Martin, James Kottak, George Lynch, Kottak, Steve Moore (drummer at wrong gig), Forte, Jack Frost, Rev Jones Band, China Blue, Siva Addiction, Blasted To Static, Scott Mcclellan, Legioned Marcher. He has also recorded sessions with award winning producers Jim Gaines, David Prater, and Mike Goldberg.

REV has toured with:
Steelheart, Mountain, Fuel, Michael Schenker Group, Leslie West, Texas Hippie Coalition, Black Symphony, Kottak, Rev Jones Band, Forte, Superfreak, Gundriver, Blasted To Static, Otis Watkins, Gammacide, Ryan Hall, Dressed To Kiss, Metalshop-Okc, Recovered.

Rev Jones - 'In The Key Of Z'

Produced by Rev Jones
Mixed by Shawn Berman

Recorded at RevJonesBass Studio, Prairie Sun Recording Studio

“Reptiles” “Dead With You” "Good Women That I've Stood By" music by Rev Jones , lyrics by Wade Williams & Rev Jones
All other songs: music & lyrics by Rev Jones

Front Cover Artwork by Bryan Stites
All other Artwork by Rev Jones.

Rev Jones = Vocals, Bass, Guitar, Double Bass, Keyboards, Mandolin, Ukulele, Tamborine.
Jeff Martin = Drums, Percussions.
Lennon Jones = Speaking Voice, Laughing.

Guest Artists
Michael T Ross (Lita Ford, Missing Persons, Hardline) = Keyboards track 2
Scott McClellan (Tony Martin) = Guitar Solo track 1
Jack Frost (Savatage, Seven Witches) = Guitar Solo track 2
Robby Lochner (Fight, Jack Russell’s Great White) = Guitar Solo track 3
Ira Black (Metal Church, Lizzy Borden) = Guitar Solo track 4
Tom Potter (Gundriver) = Guitar Solo track 5
Rowan Robertson (Diorites, Bang Tango) = Guitar Solo track 6
Uros Raskovski (Steelheart) = Guitar Solo track 7
Russ Parrish (Steel Panther, Fight) = Guitar Solo track 8
Bill Leverty (Firehouse) = Guitar Solo track 9
Jim Suhler (George Thorogood, Monkey Beat) = 1st Guitar Solo track 10
Paige Harwell (Reckless) = 2nd Guitar Solo & Fills track 10
Kristen Capolino (solo artist) = Guitar Solo track 11

Track Listing:

1. Life In The Key Of Z - ‪4:24
2. Turning To Stone - ‪4:54
3. Truth Is A Conspiracy Theory - ‪5:18
4. 1985 (Back In Black Again) - ‪4:25
5. Lollygagging - ‪4:06
6. Bad Gab (Covid19) - ‪4:50
7. U R Y I Breathe - ‪5:19
8. Reptiles - ‪5:11
9. Dead With You - ‪4:59
10. Silly Hillbilly Love Song - ‪5:10
11. Life Sure Is Funny - ‪4:12
12. Good Women That I’ve Stood By - ‪5:01

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ROX Network's Roxie reviews the Blacklist album.

ROX Network's Roxie reviews the Blacklist album. A compilation of cover songs from Metallica's Black Album.
Oh dear! This ain't gonna be pretty boyz n girlz...

https://youtu.be/eR4S8bc1Ifw

ROX Network reviews Iron Maiden's Senjutsu

 

Here's our own Eddie's review of the new Maiden album.
Out `now on EMI on CD, vinyl, book format and deluxe box set.

https://youtu.be/9anWPviBwZQ

Wrecking Ball Metal Fest is soon! You won't wanna miss this online event

 Wrecking Ball Metal Fest is Dropping the Ball 

Online December 12th

With no reprieve on the immediate horizon in sight to have restrictions lifted for live shows, artists, bands, fans and the music industry as a whole are left to quiet nights in front of a computer screen scouring the interwebs for online streaming events.

Since March, a number of events have been taking place worldwide, providing audiences with a chance to experience music performances via the Internet.

The Philadelphia-based event Wrecking Ball Metal Fest has thrown their head banging hardhat into the ring to bring its annual Fall gathering to the streaming arena.  The WB 2020 Fest is being organized and presented by long time PA-based promoter Billy Loney of Keep it Metal Promotions.

“This year has been a real challenge for everyone, especially the music industry,” says Loney. “Fans and artists have been disconnected by no fault of their own…this is just a way to bridge that gap.”

Wrecking Ball will take place on Saturday, December 12th and will begin streaming at 1pmET exclusively on Rock Addict Radio's official website, www.rockaddictradio.com.  

“Wrecking Ball Metal Fest, is part of the movement to bring live music back to the fans in some capacity,” says Spencer Streeter, Rock Addict Radio Station Manager and Program Director. “It’s a new and unique way for music to be experienced and we are happy to be a part of that.”

A host of bands from various parts of the United States and the globe will be participating, including

Agressor (Costa Rica)

Powerless Rise (US)

The Recasts (US)

Strike Master (Mexico)

Threatpoint (US)

Corners of Sanctuary (US)

Systeria featuring Jackie Chambers of Girlschool (UK)

Seventh Chaos (US)

We're been busy probing some of the hot metal bands on the bill to get the juicy info on what ya'll can expect...

Mick Michaels, guitarist of Corners of Sanctuary

1. Tell us about yourselves. What's the band called and who's in the band?

Mick Michaels: Thanks so much for talking with me.  It’s greatly appreciated. 

We are Corners of Sanctuary, a New Wave of Traditional American Heavy Metal band from Philadelphia, PA. 

Our current lineup is:

Frankie Cross on vocals, 

Mad T on drums, 

James Pera on bass and backing vocals 

and I (Mick) play guitar and occasionally the keyboards.

We formed in 2011 with the goal to bring back the true classic Heavy Metal sound. It’s the music we grew up on…it’s our roots. Playing what we feel we are most connected to, for us, is being true to ourselves and the music we share.

2. Looking forward to playing Wrecking Ball?

Mick Michaels: Absolutely! Playing live is a major part of what this band does. With things being the way they are, this is a great opportunity not only to play again but to keep music alive…it’s letting everyone know that music won’t be silenced. Wrecking Ball Metal Fest is gathering bands from different parts of the world, so it really sends the message home that no matter where we are, we can all come together for a common cause and share the experience.

3. Band you're most looking forward to seeing?

Mick Michaels: Definitely looking forward to seeing Threatpoint and Syteria. It has been sometime since we shared the stage with our good friends in Threatpoint…theirs is always a show worth catching.  It will also be great to see Syteria again…we played with them in March while we were on tour in the UK…it was actually the last show we played before everything went haywire. As the travel ban was put into place here in the US, we were forced to cancel the remaining shows of the tour and we scrambled to get a flight back home…but all for the best as it is better to be safe than sorry. 

I’m also really looking forward to seeing Strike Master…these guys are a true force in the Thrash Metal community in Mexico…a definite powerhouse.

The whole event should be electric…all the bands are great. Having the opportunity to reconnect with bands and friends, old and new, with an event like this, makes it even more worthwhile.

4. What can fans expect from you? Any new songs?

Mick Michaels: We are still working out the final set list…so we may not know what we are going to actually do until a day or two before the performance.  But in any event, the set will be energetic and full of a number of Corners of Sanctuary classic songs such “Metal Machine,” “Victoria,” “Hail, Hail” and definitely everyone’s favorite, “On the Hunt.” 

5. What music have you released at the moment or have planned?

Mick Michaels: Our latest album, “Heroes Never Die” released in October on RFL Records (US). It is a classically driven record with all the nostalgia of old school Heavy Metal that you would want and expect but with a modern feel that doesn’t date the tracks. For us it is a continuation of our previous album, “The Galloping Hordes.” Several videos were also released to support the album.  You can see them on our Youtube channel and our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CornersofSanctuary). 

We’re also working on our annual holiday song…it’s gonna be another Merry Metal Xmas!  This has become a tradition here in the COS camp…something we love doing and the fans look forward to as well. Look for the single’s release sometime in early December.

“Sandstorm Salvation,” a track from our EP “For COS and Country,” will also be included on the upcoming Exquisite Noise Records (US) vinyl compilation, “Fiction Avenue,” available in December. https://qrates.com/projects/20207 

Plus, we’ve also started working on material for a follow up EP we hope to have available mid winter 2021 and have begun writing for our next album. In a sense, at least for the moment, time is on our side…so why not take full advantage of it and make the most of what it can provide for us.

6. What other lives shows have you got lined up?

Mick Michaels: We are scheduled to perform at several more online streaming events including the RockMetalTalk Event on December 1st, the Metal Heroes Online II event on December 5th and possibly the Vinyl Closet Records Metal Fest on December 19th.  We’re calling it the “Metal Never Dies: The Online Barrage of Shows” Tour.

We are working on some additional dates and they will be posted both on our official website at www.cornersofsanctuary.com and on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CornersofSanctuary. 

A return to the UK tour was planned for February 2021, but it look as though that may have to be postponed as well. We will keep doing what we are doing and hope for the best…with any luck, 2021 will be a banner year for us all!

Mad T:

1. Tell us about yourselves. What's the band called and who's in the band?

Mad T:  We are Powerless Rise. We formed in 2015 outside of Philadelphia following a break up of a previous band I was in. I wanted to explore the thin line between what I enjoyed from modern punk rock and classic heavy metal music. After learning a few power chords myself on guitar I started to write a number of songs that seemed to walk that line . I then recruited guitarist Scott McMahon, bassist Patrick Myers, and singer Kayla Marie, with myself on drums. From there, we put together a few songs and have since released one album, two EPs, and one live EP.

2. Looking forward to playing Wrecking Ball?

Mad T:  We are stoked to be playing Wrecking Ball! We’ve played with Corners of Sanctuary on some previous Wrecking Ball Metal Fest events and it was always a blast! We can’t wait to share the virtual stage with them again during these crazy and unprecedented times…as well, we look forward to again sharing a physical stage with them once this global situation is over.

3. Band you're most looking forward to seeing?

Mad T:  I’m looking forward to seeing Threatpoint play. They’re always heavy and aggressive when playing live. It’s intense. I’m also excited to see Syteria play. They are a very tight and driving band live. I shared the stage with Syteria back in March while in the UK on tour. Lastly, I’m looking forward to Strike Master and Agressor from Mexico and Costa Rica respectively. I’m always interested in what other countries’ metal sounds like!

4. What can fans expect from you? Any new songs?

Mad T:  As of now, we will be supporting our most recent EP release, Chaos, which is available on Exquisite Noise Records (US). There are a few fan favorites in the set list that I’m sure everyone will enjoy!

5. What music have you released at the moment or have planned?

Mad T:  Currently, we are working on a new album. The current situation has given us some time to write and hone some of the new material that we plan to include on the disc. When will it be released? I’m not too sure at the moment given the circumstance, but we are staying hopeful and projecting a release in Spring 2021.

We do have a track, Izo the Butcher, included on the Exquisite Noise Records compilation vinyl release, Fiction Avenue, coming out in December: https://qrates.com/projects/20207

6. What other lives shows have you got lined up?

Mad T:  Again, with everything that’s going on, it’s a little harder for bands to find shows, let alone find a space to record a set! We are currently searching for subsequent shows and hope we can help those listening create a momentary escape from the craziness!

Check us out at www.powerlessrisepa.com. 

Chris James – vocalist of Threatpoint

1. Tell us about yourselves. What's the band called and who's in the band?

Chris James: We are Threatpoint a 4 piece Thrash/Groove Metal band from Scranton, Pa. We’ve been around since 2012. We are on the roster of Voodoo Queen Management out off Illinois , Yvonne Loveland is the Queen Bee of the organization. We have played all over the United States. 4 full length albums, an acoustic album and currently working on our fifth album as we speak. 

The Threatpoint name came from me & CJ Krukowski brainstorming one evening. We were originally called Sixfist but it didn’t feel right. I came up with the word Threat, it was like in your face. CJ added point to it making it more a direct target I guess you can say. 

2. Looking forward to playing Wrecking Ball?

Chris James: Sure, With this COVID killing the music industry n far n few between places to play, it gives us a new outlet…something to put out energy toward. 

3. Band you're most looking forward to seeing?

Chris James: Definitely like to see Corners of Sanctuary with their new singer. We’ve played a lot of shows with them but due to COVID never got to share the stage with their new frontman yet. 

4. What can fans expect from you? Any new songs?

Chris James: We tried to give it a real raw live feel. Just like any other show in front of fans. Yes, we actually picked one song from each album including one new one off the upcoming release. Five in total. 

5. What music have you released at the moment or have planned?

Chris James: Since we are stalled most of year we have been recording our newest album. We have a new video being edited for the new single off it. One thing this has taught us is to take more time recording. Going over the songs 100x more than usual. It’s coming along pretty amazing. Lots of changes as we keep moving forward with this one. 

6. What other lives shows have you got lined up?

Chris James: We’ve got a Post Thanksgiving Birthday Bash Nov 28 in Tafton, Pa and Dec 12 we head over to Arties in Frenchtown NJ we are playing on a Maiden and Priest tribute show.

Kevin Cole:

1. Tell us about yourselves. What's the band called and who's in the band?

Kevin Cole: Our band is called Seventh Chaos. The members are

Kevin Cole, Guitars and vocals.

Jake Confer, Bass guitar

Chris Cook, Drums

2. Looking forward to playing Wrecking Ball?

Kevin Cole: We are very excited and very honored to be a part of Wrecking Ball. Any time you get bands and people who are passionate about music involved in something together, it always is a great and amazing thing. I am very pleased to have the chance to be a part of this. 

3. Band you're most looking forward to seeing?

Kevin Cole: I’m very excited to see all the bands participating in the event but I’m very much looking forward to seeing Corners of Sanctuary…I have been a big fan ever since I first seen them play many years ago. 

4. What can fans expect from you? Any new songs?

Kevin Cole: Everyone watching will get a look at some of the songs that we will be featuring on our upcoming album. Unfortunately, I won’t be head banging like I often do since my recent neck surgery…it was a very bad situation I was in and had to go though…so I’m excited to have people see me playing again and seeing me coming back from a very difficult and scary situation.

5. What music have you released at the moment or have planned?

Kevin Cole: We are in the process of recording our first official album. It has 10 songs on the recording and the title of the album is called “Marked for Death.”

6. What other lives shows have you got lined up?

Kevin Cole: Unfortunately, we have no live shows lined up currently with the COVID situation on the rise again. However, we also haven't put too much effort into looking at live shows because we’re tryin’ to finish the album; the album is the first priority. Unfortunately, with all the COVID restrictions we have been unable to work on the album as often or as long as we want when we do have a chance to work on it. So things have been delayed in some big ways…however, once the album is finished, we are going to be working hard to play live. 

Jackie “Jax” Chambers

1. Tell us about yourselves. What's the band called and who's in the band? 

 

SYTERIA:

Julia Calvo Lead Vocals

Jackie ‘Jax’ Chambers Guitar and B/V’s

Steph Dawson Bass Guitar and B/V’s

Pablo Calvo Drummer and B/V's

Jackie Chambers: We formed at the end of 2015 in Yorkshire but really started gigging in May 2016. We released Rantobot which was nominated and in the final 5 for an independent music award, it also received rave reviews in the music mags and online. Syteria have played the main stage at many festivals in the UK including Hard Rock Hell, Winterstorm, Wildfire....and in 2020 we released our follow up album 'Reflection' which we are currently promoting.

2. Looking forward to playing Wrecking Ball? 

Jackie Chambers: Yes indeed, we all love to play whether it’s on line or in front of a real audience, which is becoming rare these days. Festivals are always so much fun to do too, we often meet friends from other bands and of course the audiences are up for everything and support bands right across the board.

3. Band you're most looking forward to seeing? 

Jackie Chambers: Well I’ll be watching our friends from 'Corners Of Sanctuary’ who are on the bill, we've done a couple of shows with them before but I think I’ll watch as many bands as I can as I don't think we’ve come across any of the others on the circuit so far. It should be a fun event. :) 

4. What can fans expect from you? Any new songs? 

Jackie Chambers: We are currently writing new songs but never got a chance to try them out live before the lockdowns happened. Who knows when we’ll get that chance, but for now you’ll probably hear the newer songs from the Reflections album, which are technically the newest!

 

5. What music have you released at the moment or have planned?

Jackie Chambers: We released the album Reflection about a month before the lockdown in March, we were out touring and promoting it when had to put the brakes on. SO when we get out to play again we’ll continue to play those ’new’ songs but also will have newer ones to show that we haven’t just sat around watching TV and eating during lockdown :) though we probably all did quite a bit if that too :) 

6. What other lives shows have you got lined up?

Jackie Chambers: We had a full calendar for 2020 which has now all been moved to 2021 so as of Jan 2021, I will be playing gigs with Girlschool in Oslo IF things get back to some sort of normal and then in February Syteria get to support ‘Cats In Space’ on a couple of gigs in the UK, then March we have a few of our own shows already scheduled in around the UK with more to be confirmed.

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