Armoured Saint re-release 3 classic albums on MetalBlade

 

Armoured Saint celebrate their amazing album legacy with the re-issue of 3 of their finest albums...

All three out in April on MetalBlade Records

Incoming! Black Rose Burning

 

Black Rose Burning 'The Wheel’ single from ‘The Wheel’ LP PV Recording Company Mastered by ACTORS’ Jason Corbett at Jacknife Sound 30 March 2022

NYC's Black Rose Burning present a space odyssey in new sci-fi music video. 'The Wheel' LP is out now FOR FANS OF: The Veldt, The Damned, Drab Majesty, The Cult, ACTORS, Twin Tribes, Creux Lies FOCUS TRACKS: The Wheel, Black Sun Saturday, Every Single Time, Anthem For The Strange, Solar Angels, Antonia, No Love Lost FCC clean Live photos by Robert Braunfeld. Studio photos by George Grant FOR SHARING 'The Wheel' https://youtu.be/ScsvrYbGwgg Bandcamp https://blackroseburning.bandcamp.com/album/the-wheel Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/5rgo6CEVqJyQzEbRUlSPYc Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-wheel/1597809360 "A compelling blend of ominous Goth atmospheres, dark, but dynamic dancefloor anthems, New Wave ’80s tunefulness, and electronics-embedded tech tracks, all draped with the silky, reflective, and longing vocals of George Grant" ~ Big Takeover Magazine "Leaning towards Ultravox and Colourbox on the new wave spectrum, they sometimes also produce vibes channelled from Phantasmagoria-era The Damned and Butterfly on a Wheel-era The Mission. The closest assessment would be The Veldt and modern day post-punk quartet ACTORS, only with the unique vocal timbre of A.R.Kane's Alex Ayuli" ~ Amplify Music Mag "The elements of post-punk such as the jangly guitars and the keyboards and yet there seems to so much more going on... Space might be the final frontier but Black Rose Burning are already stellar" ~ Onyx Music Reviews "A compelling album that smoulders from the ashes of goth-rock, whilst emerging from the dry-ice ambience of 80s nostalgia. Like a noir-new romantic, Black Rose Burning peacock preens from the underworld of art-pop, whilst intermixing its post-punk palette" ~ The Manc Review NYC-based alternative rock outfit Black Rose Burning has revealed their new video for 'The Wheel', the title track of the full-length album 'The Wheel'. This is their second full-length album, following the band's debut album 'The Year of the Scorpion', released in 2020. "This is the third video for the Black Rose Burning Sci-Fi space series 'Under Twin Suns', which documents the journey of "The Traveler" from earth to his homeworld. The song encouraged the spaghetti western feel of this video, which is a space age homage to films like 'High Plains Drifter' and 'The Good The Bad And The Ugly'. I'm a big fan of that genre of films as well, and I've always wanted to pay tribute with a video of my own," says George Grant. Running at about 50 minutes, this collection of 12 galactic offerings was inspired by love lost, love won and outer space. This sophomore album takes the band's sound to a completely new level in terms of songwriting and composition.   With a healthy set of post-punk gothic rock earworms, it should come as no surprise that this album would involve Jason Corbett of ACTORS at his Jacknife Sound Studio in Vancouver. Black Rose Burning was formed in 2018 by instrumentalist, producer and engineer George Grant, whose soulful vocal delivery, instantly recognizable voice, unique grooves and solid instrumentation are standout features of this music. Spanning the realms of multiple genres, Grant's influences are also multi-generational while maintaining an overall succinct flow and feel. Roughly 40 years of songwriting across many styles has helped George embellish on clever hooks, drive and the gothic-pop sensibilities of The Cult's early years. "This release was a labor of love after the success of my first record. I was working through and adjusting to the post covid landscape and took solace in having the time to make another proper record," says George Grant.   "Over the past four years or so, quite a few relationships that I valued were destroyed in an instant - over politics or just basic unacceptable differences. Then came Covid and I lost a few more for reasons beyond their control. There was a lot of anger in my first record. This one is more melancholic than angry. I write about outer space a lot. On both records. I find it inspirational. It’s vastness. It’s the place I’d most like to go. Maybe the place I’d most like to escape to might be a better definition."   'The Wheel' was recorded in George’s own studio, PV Recording Company, which has over the years hosted such artists as Emelio Zeff China (Peter Murphy), Knox Chandler (Siouxsie And The Banshees), Chibi (The Birthday Party Massacre), Nellie McKay, Julia Marcel, Paul Bakija (Reagan Youth), Ego Likeness and Voltaire (with whom Grant also played bass for 10 years). Grant has also assembled for live performances, including guitarist Frank Morin (World Inferno Friendship Society) and drummer Luis Infantas (Monster Zero). Available on CD and digitally across the internet, including Spotify and Apple Music. It can also be ordered directly from the band via Bandcamp. CREDITS Recorded and Mixed by George Grant at PVRCo in Putnam Valley, NY and The Wolf’s Den Manhattan Mastered By Jason Corbett (ACTORS) at Jacknife Sound Vancouver Cover Art by Eshmoon DM Design Live photography by Robert Braunfeld TRACK LIST 01. An Anthem For The Strange 02. Black Sun Saturday 03. No Love Lost 04. A Little Too Little 05. Antonia 06. Gravity Drive 07. Automatic Man 08. Ever Fallen In Love? 09. Lightspeed 10. The Wheel 11. Every Single Time 12. Solar Angels Keep up with Black Rose Burning Website | Bandcamp | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Soundcloud | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music | Press contact

Incoming! Silver Talon

 

US dark power metal group SILVER TALON has announced a stellar slate of upcoming festival appearances on the horizon, and to celebrate these live performances, they have made their ripping cover of Savatage's 1985 classic anthem, “Power of the Night” - originally released by the band at the beginning of 2021 as the B-side to their now sold-out 7-inch vinyl release of “Deceiver, I Am” and described by Savatage vocalist Jon Oliva as “the best  Savatage cover I've heard”- available for streaming on all digital platforms. Digital, CD, cassette and limited-edition vinyl copies of the band's full-length debut album, “Decadence and Decay,” are also available at www.smarturl.com/silvertalon. SILVER TALON has so far confirmed appearances at the following 2022 festivals, among other live performances to be announced at a later date: 04/15-04/17/2022 – Hyperspace Metal Festival III @ Funky Winter Beans and The Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver, BC (w/Into Eternity, Witherfall, Helion Prime, Novareign and more) 05/13-05/14/2022 – Legions of Metal IV @ Reggie's in Chicago, IL (w/Nasty Savage, Riot, Fifth Angel, The Lord Weird Slough Feg, Brocas Helm and more) 11/19-11/20/2022 – Dragon Rojo Metalfest @ Explanada Estadio Chevron in Tijuana, MX (w/Khafra, Hirax, Steve Grimmett's Grim Reaper, Blood Feast, Cemican and more) “Decadence and Decay” - released in May 2021 - was the long-awaited follow-up to SILVER TALON's acclaimed 2018 debut EP, “Becoming A Demon.” The full-length album is a masterful display of the thrilling combination of heavy metal hooks and guitar-driven virtuosity that has powered the band since their formation in 2017. Music videos for the album's blistering lead-off track, “Deceiver, I Am” (in which Decibel says the band “sound(s) absolutely immortal”), “As The World Burns” (which Metal Injection says showcases “everything that makes their triple guitar attack so killer in the first place”), “Kill All Kings” (hailed by MetalSucks as “at once hard-hitting and melodic, melancholy and uplifting”), and “Divine Fury” can all be viewed at www.youtube.com/mtheoryaudio. The album – which features striking cover artwork from noted fantasy artist Gerald Brom (Doom, Diablo, Magic: The Gathering, World of Warcraft) – also features a guest appearance by guitarist Andy La Rocque (King Diamond, Death) on the song “Resistance 2029.” With a virtuosic triple-guitar attack, a rumbling rhythm section and powerful vocals, SILVER TALON was birthed in 2017 after rising from the ashes of the acclaimed Pacific Northwest metal group Spellcaster in a shared mission to keep the heavy metal flame burning brightly. Bolstered by the soaring vocal attack of Wyatt Howell (Sanctifyre), SILVER TALON began 2018 by unveiling two demo tracks, “Devil Machine” and “Warrior's End,” which showcased the group's ability to create fist-clenching, head-banging heavy metal through a combination of masterful hooks, lush melody and technical dexterity. SILVER TALON subsequently built on this foundation with the release of their self-released debut EP “Becoming A Demon,” which included re-recorded versions of their original demos with Zack Ohren (Exmortus, Fallujah, Machine Head) alongside three new originals and a cover of Sanctuary's “Battle Angels” featuring that group's former guitarist (and future Nevermore/Arch Enemy guitar hero) Jeff Loomis. The release was praised by Dead Rhetoric as “a solid salvo for those who love mid-'80s U.S.-style power/heavy metal with occasional nods to Teutonic finesse” and “metal that has plenty of heaviness while being musically sharp, sophisticated and awe-inspiring.” The group would further their reputation as masters of triumphant heavy metal with live performances alongside acts such as Exmortus, Unleash The Archers, Striker, The Absence, Powerglove and Hatchet, as well as a nationwide tour at the end of 2019 supporting Savage Master. VanHoosen's guitar prowess is also displayed through his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/BryceVanHoosen, which is updated regularly with play-through videos, guitar covers and product reviews. SILVER TALON is: Wyatt Howell – Vocals Bryce R. VanHoosen – Guitar Devon Miller – Guitar Walter Hartzell – Bass Michael Thompson – Drums www.silver-talon.com www.facebook.com/silvertalonband www.instagram.com/silver.talon www.m-theoryaudio.com

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Incoming! Battlelore

 

BATTLELORE announce new album

BATTLELORE Presents First Single from New Album, "The Return Of The Shadow" – Their First Record in Over 10 Years! Out June 3, 2022 via Napalm Records Watch the New Video for "Firekeeper" HERE: https://youtu.be/QgVnNLLU7kk [photo credit: Toni Salminen] The time has come to wield your sword and charge back to the battlefield! Following their last studio album, Doombound (2011), and extensive touring, Finnish heavy metal force BATTLELORE took a creative break. On June 3, 2022, the long, lingering 10-year sleep of the collective will finally end with the release of their much awaited, seventh record, entitled The Return Of The Shadow, via Napalm Records! "It wasn‘t intentional, time just passed, and we didn‘t want to push things to happen, because we knew that the new album would come when the stars are aligned and the time is right,” vocalist Tomi Mykkänen reveals. "This is our “comeback” album and we are ready to be back!“ The album title perfectly represents their sensational comeback. Named after Tolkien‘s original, shelved title for his legendary epic fantasy novel Fellowship of the Ring, BATTLELORE‘s brand new album features nine Middle-earth themed songs, shining with the blistering aura the band has become known and loved for. Today, they have finally shared a first track taken from The Return Of The Shadow! On "Firekeeper", the Lappeenranta-based fantasy metal warriors showcase their exceptional songwriting skills, diving deep into dark facets of symphonic yet heavy metal realms. The vocal duets of Tomi Mykkänen‘s power and the fairylike voice of Kaisa Jouhki merge with otherworldly guitars on this epic metal hymn! Guitarist Jyri Vahvanen says about the track, "In the beginning there was nothing but silence. Then came the Creator called Ilúvatar and began a song which gave a birth to a world called Arda, and in the heart of it he set a flame, The Secret Fire. The One, All Father, Firekeeper of the World!" Watch the new BATTLELORE lyric video for "Firekeeper" HERE: https://youtu.be/QgVnNLLU7kk   The Return Of The Shadow was recorded by Janne Saksa at the Sound Supreme Studios, Finland, and was mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studios. As a special gift to fans, the album will also include a bonus EP, entitled Lost Lands, that features three songs written around the beginning of the band‘s hiatus that, soundwise, are different from the tracks on the main album. "This bonus EP is something we wanted to record and release alongside the actual album, to clear the table and continue our musical career without any unpublished material haunting us from the past.“ Tomi explains. "The songs of the EP are from the beginning of our 10-year hiatus, so the compositions and the overall atmosphere differ from The Return Of The Shadow. Therefore, we felt that these hymns from the old days deserved their own release." As the first single proves, the energy BATTLELORE showcases on The Return Of The Shadow – their first full-length album in more than 10 years – is immediately evident, making this record one of their strongest, heaviest and best works to date. Thankfully it‘s not just their shadows, but the return of one of the most thrilling acts in heavy fantasy metal – welcome back, BATTLELORE! The Return Of The Shadow will be out on June 3, 2022 through Napalm Records The Return Of The Shadow track listing: 1. Minas Morgul 2. Chambers of Fire 3. Orcrist 4. Homecoming 5. Elvenking 6. Firekeeper 7. Mirrormere 8. True Dragons 9. Shadow of the East Lost Lands Bonus EP track listing: 1. Avathar 2. Caves of the Forgotten 3. Isenmouthe   BATTLELORE are: Tomi Mykkänen – Vocals Kaisa Jouhki – Vocals Maria Honkanen – Synths Jyri Vahvanen – Guitars Jussi Rautio – Guitars Timo Honkanen – Bass Henri Vahvanen - Drums For More Info Visit: http://www.battlelore.net/ https://facebook.com/BattleloreOfficial https://www.instagram.com/battleloreofficial/ https://label.napalmrecords.com/battlelore-2

Incoming: Santa Cruz doin it 80s style

 

Internationally acclaimed ‘80s-influenced hard rockers SANTA CRUZ have re-signed with M-Theory Audio, who will be releasing the group's upcoming new album, “The Return of the Kings”, this fall. The first single from the record, “Under The Gun”, is available to stream now on all digital music platforms. The new 2022 lineup of SANTA CRUZ – which sees Finnish frontman/guitarist and founding member Archie Cruz now joined by the talented Los Angeles-based trio of guitarist Jerry Jade (BAD GVY), bassist Tommy Bradley (REVELRY GANG), and drummer Randy McDemian (ABRAHADABRA CLOTHING) – will be filming a music video for the song on-location in Joshua Tree, California, and will make their live debut on Wednesday, April 6th at the Whisky A Go-Go in Los Angeles. “I am stoked to keep working with the Vegas based label M-Theory Audio as I feel like they did a good job with two of our previous releases,” states Archie Cruz. “I am looking forward to completing this next album cycle and Santa Cruz chapter with them.” The release of “Under The Gun”, the upcoming new album, and impending live performances are just the latest developments in what has already been a busy 2022 for SANTA CRUZ . The band's metallic-fueled cover of One Direction's “Drag Me Down” was recently featured prominently in the hit HBO MAX/DC Universe series “Peacemaker”, and the group also now has new merchandise available through Rebellion Republic at https://rebellionrepublic.com/?s=santa+cruz. The music video for “Under The Gun” will also be revealed in the weeks to come. SANTA CRUZ first appeared on their native Finnish hard rock scene in 2007. A series of impressive demos and EP's full of catchy hard-rock anthems resulted in the band signing to Spinefarm Records, who released the group's first full-length record, “Screaming For Adrenaline,” in 2013. A series of European festival appearances and live performances alongside acts such as Skid Row, Buckcherry, and Kobra And The Lotus was soon followed by the release of 2015's self-titled follow-up. The group refined their rock 'n roll bonafides and continued to build their following with a workhorse-level of touring, sharing U.S. stages during that time period with Sebastian Bach, I Prevail and Amaranthe. SANTA CRUZ signed with M-Theory Audio in 2017. The group's new home label subsequently released “Bad Blood Rising” that year, and their 2019's follow-up, “Katharsis”. The band returned to live stages in 2019 with triumphant performances at Aftershock 2019, Louder Than Life 2019, three Finnish music festivals and European support slots to Whitesnake and Bon Jovi, followed by a nationwide U.S. tour supporting Atreyu, Whitechapel, and He Is Legend. SANTA CRUZ frontman Archie Cruz adapted to the challenges of 2020 and 2021 by continuing to work on the music that would become “The Return of the Kings,” and appeared as a contestant on Season 5 of “Survivor Finland.” SANTA CRUZ is: Archie Cruz (vocals/guitars) Jerry Jade (guitars) Tommy Bradley (bass) Randy McDemian (drums) www.facebook.com/santacruzband www.instagram.com/santacruzbandofficial www.santacruzbandofficial.bandcamp.com www.m-theoryaudio.com