CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX have shared the first track from their forthcoming album ‘Bronze’. The UK dark progressive rockers will release their stunning new full-length on November 4th.
Category: New album releases
KYROS Reveal Album Art, Track Listing And Release Date For “Vox Humana”
Following the recent announcement of their upcoming double album entitled Vox Humana and accompanying maxi-single release, Cloudburst, KYROS have gone onto announced further information detailing the artwork, track listing and release dates. This is their first professional independent release since their eponymous debut album Synaesthesia released in 2014 through GEP Records.
The band have announced that the maxi-single, Cloudburst will be releasing on the 21st September whilst their eagerly anticipated double album, Vox Humana will be open to pre-orders on this day for an eventual release on the 5th November. Both products will be released as a physical CD format with purchasing available through their online store at www.kyrosmusic.com and Amazon UK and a digital release through iTunes, Tidal, Deezer, Spotify and many more online outlets.
Optional bundle packages will be available through the band’s online store where both the double album and maxi-single can be purchased together at a special discounted price. The buyer will receive the maxi-single soon after the day of release and the double album a few days before the official release date.
The artwork for Vox Humana was created by artist, Matt Verges with graphic design by Adam Warne. Original concept by Adam Warne, Joey Frevola and Matt Verges. All artwork for Cloudburst was put together by Adam Warne.
KYROS have also announced that they will be releasing a music video for “Cloudburst” within the coming days.
Guitarist Joey Frevola comments: “I am beyond excited that ‘Vox Humana‘ is finally being released to the public after all this time. We really believe in this record, and I’m confident our fans will walk away satisfied.“
Keyboardist and lead vocalist Adam Warne adds: “We have waited so long to be able to make this announcement. We are hugely excited for the release of ‘Vox Humana‘ and ‘Cloudburst‘ as we are especially proud of the work we have put into both releases – speaking from a musical, artistic and even business point of view. To say a lot of work has gone into this would be an understatement.“
CD1 / The Maker:
1. Vox Humana (0:28)
2. Technology Killed the Kids II (7:41)
3. Cloudburst (6:02)
4. Persistence of Vision (5:49)
5. The Lamb, the Badger & the Bee (6:41) 6. New Paradigm (8:58)
CD2 / The Human Voice:
1. Mind Electric (5:53)
2. Speak to Me (4:22)
3. Persistence of Perfection (4:59) 4. Monster (4:50)
5. Hounds (3:08)
6. The Darkness Grove (3:12)
7. Boiling Point (5:53)
8. Ego (5:02)
9. Dilate (8:17)
Cloudburst Maxi-Single Track Listing:
1. Cloudburst (Single Edit) (3:51)
2. Cloudburst (Album Version) (6:04)
3. Cloudburst (Instrumental Mix) (6:03)
4. Cloudburst (Feature Length Mix) (10:16)
Franck Carducci to release Live DVD – Tearing The Tour Apart – Crowd Fund Link Added
Seems like things have been very quiet lately with the Franck Carducci Band but Progradar has learned that they have been busy like bees, working on the production of a live DVD of the “Tearing The Tour Apart” tour.
The recording for this DVD was made during 2 concerts at Climax Club Legend at the end of 2015 and will feature special guest Jimmy Pallagrosi (Karnataka) behind the drums! There’s no news yet regarding any release date but, suffice to say, we will keep you updated!
The band have released a teaser for the forthcoming release:
I spoke to Franck himself about the making of the DVD and he told me this:
“It’s an absolute delight to be able to release a DVD of our live show. For me, the visual aspect have always been a full part of live music. That’s why acts like Genesis & Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, Alice Cooper and of course Pink-Floyd have always been huge influences of mine. So a DVD was completely necessary to be able to share the full experience of our show and I do hope people will enjoy it!”
Franck Carducci has started a Crowd Funding Campaign for the new DVD, sign up at the link below:
Franck Carducci Band Crowd Fund at Kiss KIss Bank BaNK
You can buy Franck’s superb last album ‘Torn Apart’ (as well as his debut ‘Oddity’) on CD from The Merch Desk here:
The Merch Desk – Franck Carducci
And on digital from bandcamp here:
Franck Carducci – Torn Apart – Bandcamp
And here is what some sage music industry stalwarts have had to say about ‘Torn Apart’ :
http://www.franckcarducci.com/
https://www.facebook.com/franckcarducci/
TWILIGHT FORCE – ENTER EUROPEAN CHARTS + THE LORE OF AERENDIR!
On August 26th, TWILIGHT FORCE‘s label debut entitled ‘Heroes Of Mighty Magic’, was released through Nuclear Blast. Today, glorious news can be revealed! The album has hit charts in various European countries (#20 – UK Rock among others; find all entries below!).
Lynd comments:
“‘Heroes Of Mighty Magic’ has made its way to the bazaars of the world. Sold by many a merchant, among livestock, magic potions and other goods; the album has proven itself to be a popular item indeed. So popular that it has been inscribed in the weekly sonic tablets of the merchants!”
#17 – Sweden (Rock)
#20 – UK (Rock)
#41 – UK (Indie)
#44 – Switzerland
#54 – Germany
Additionally, the fourth part of their lore series has been launched today.
Learn more about bass player Born:
Catch up on the series:
The lore of Chrileon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7CvYv0I8U4
The lore of Lynd: https://youtu.be/JwFtRpxfZcs
The lore of Aerendir: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_udzbbL2UU
Order ‘Heroes Of Mighty Magic’:
Limited Edition Double Gatefold Blue or Magenta Vinyl, exclusively from the Nuclear Blast UK Store:http://nblast.de/TwilightForceNBUK
Limited Edition Double CD from Amazon.co.uk: http://nblast.de/TwilightForceCDAmz
Digital album: http://nblast.de/TwilightForceiTunes
Listen to the track-by-track commentary version of ‘Heroes Of Mighty Magic’ over on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/user/twilightforceofficial/playlist/3ANk2ilrmyDgpugaNF5RUh
More on ‘Heroes Of Mighty Magic’:
‘Powerwind’ video: https://youtu.be/gLxmoaewFVs
‘Battle Of Arcane Might’ lyric video: https://youtu.be/DP1R5cWC0jI
‘To The Stars’: https://youtu.be/oZMu0-nL3Xo
Trailer #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnAG66N4K38
Trailer #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2SrnaaO7SQ
Trailer #3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mm5SnDK5ZM
Trailer #4: https://youtu.be/O_k7-QgwLCQ
Trailer #5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN55u184w8Y
‘Heroes Of Mighty Magic‘ – Tracklist:
CD1
01. Battle Of Arcane Might
02. Powerwind
03. Guardian Of The Seas
04. Flight Of The Sapphire Dragon
05. There And Back Again
06. Riders Of The Dawn
07. Keepers Of Fate
08. Rise Of A Hero
09. To The Stars
10. Heroes Of Mighty Magic
11. Epilogue
12. Knights Of Twilight’s Might
CD2
01. Rise Of A Hero (Orchestral Version)
02. Flight Of The Sapphire Dragon (Orchestral Version)
03. Heroes Of Mighty Magic (Orchestral Version)
04. Battle Of Arcane Might (Karaoke Version)
05. There And Back Again (Short Version)
06. Powerwind (Chip Version)
More info:
www.facebook.com/twilightforce
www.nuclearblast.de/twilightforce
KORPIKLAANI RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘FC LAHTI’!
Finnish folk metal superstars KORPIKLAANI have released a new single today. A very special release – supporting the 20th Anniversary of their local football team FC Lahti. FC Lahti, play in finnish Veikkausliiga, the highest soccer league in Finland.
Jonne Järvelä states:
“When I was asked if Korpiklaani would want to support the local football team playing at the top level in Finland, my answer was definitely yes. My first idea on how to take this forward was the
thing that is important to us as a band, to write a song, a new official anthem for FC Lahti, and here it is now. Lyrics are not just about football, but also about love for your home
town without forgetting it’s history. I wish the fans of FC Lahti and everyone else too will like the song.”
Tomi Honkanen, the Managing director (President) of FC-Lahti adds:
“FC Lahti and Korpiklaani are two strong brands that generate strong emotions in Lahti and internationally.
At FC Lahti we highly value that Korpiklaani wears our colours and brings our great FC Lahti to the world. Lahti rocks!”
Order the song “FC Lahti” here: http://nblast.de/KorpiklaaniDownloads
KORPIKLAANI on tour with MOONSORROW and SKÁLMÖLD, full dates below:
Finnish Folk Metal Mafia, ROCK HARD, Kulturnews, metal.de,
metalnews.de & Dragon Productions present:
w/ SKÁLMÖLD
22.10. EST Tallinn – Tapper
23.10. LV Riga – Melna Piektdiena
24.10. PL Gdynia – Ucho
25.10. PL Warsaw – Proxima
26.10. PL Wroclaw – Alibi
27.10. PL Katowice – Mega Club
28.10. SK Bratislava – Majestic
w/ MOONSORROW, SKÁLMÖLD
29.10. CZ Prague – Club Meet Factory
30.10. A Vienna – Szene
31.10. A Graz – Explosiv
01.11. I Bologna – Zona Roveri
02.11. I Milan – Alcatraz
03.11. A Innsbruck – Hafen
04.11. CH Lausanne – Les Docks
05.11. CH Solothurn – Kulturfabrik Kofmehl
06.11. CH Winterthur – Salzhaus
07.11. D Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
08.11. D Lindau – Vaudeville
09.11. D Nürnberg – Hirsch
10.11. D Köln – Essigfabrik
11.11. NL Zoetermeer – De Boerderij
12.11. D Hannover – Musikzentrum
13.11. D Hamburg – Klubsen
More KORPIKLAANI dates:
25.11. RUS St. Petersburg – Club Zal
26.11. RUS Krasnodar – Arena Hall
27.11. RUS Samara – Zvezda
28.11. RUS Ufa – Ogni Ufy
29.11. RUS Ekaterinburg – Teleclub
30.11. RUS Omsk – Angar
01.12. RUS Barnaul – Pharaon
02.12. RUS Novosibirsk – Otpusk
03.12. RUS Kranoyarsk – Havana
05.12. RUS Irkutsk – Megapolis
06.12. RUS Khabarovsk – Velicano
07.12. RUS Vladivostok – Sanremo
09.12. RUS Yaroslavl – Gorka
10.12. RUS Moscow – Volta
11.12. RUS Nizhny Novgorod – Milo Concert Hall
Order the latest KORPIKLAANI album, ‘Noita‘, here: http://smarturl.it/KORPIKLAANI-NoitaNB
More on ‘Noita’:
‘A Man With A Plan’ OFFICIAL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc0sJvtKrRM
‘Ämmänhauta’ OFFICIAL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvZMFmbdue8
‘Pilli On Pajusta Tehty’ OFFICIAL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCGlO2Ssqwk
‘Lempo’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO: https://youtu.be/GWCowljfU0s
More info:
www.korpiklaani.com
www.facebook.com/korpiklaani
www.nuclearblast.de/korpiklaani
Buy tickets: http://bit.ly/KorpiklaaniTickets
KYROS (Ex-Synaesthesia) To Return With New, Double Album “Vox Humana”
Multi-national Alternative / Progressive Rock outfit KYROS, formerly known as Synaesthesia — are set to return later this Fall with a release of their independently produced and engineered double album entitled Vox Humana, a follow-up to the critically acclaimed eponymous debut album, Synaesthesia, released in 2014 through GEP Records.
A culmination of approximately three years of writing, recording and mixing with efforts from all members; Adam Warne on vocals, keyboards and mixing, Joey Frevola on guitars and programming, Sam Higgins on vocals, guitars and additional programming, Peter Episcopo on vocals and bass guitar and Robin Johnson on drums and percussion, are proud to present Vox Humana as KYROS’ first professional release as a band since transitioning from a solo studio project whilst signed to GEP Records. The album also features a full live brass section with parts arranged by Raymond Hearne, more known as the drummer in the progressive metal band, Haken. Mastering of the album was expertly undertaken by Jens Bogren at the Fascination Street Studios (Haken, DragonForce and Opeth) in Sweden.
Guitarist and singer Sam Higgins says, “Vox Humana has been the catalyst for a huge amount of change, and I feel that it is a tremendous step forward for us as a band. It has led us to go independent, something we decided on for a great number of reasons, but the big one is that when push comes to shove, we know exactly what we want from our music and we needed control of that. Maybe it’s naive and maybe it’s arrogant, but ultimately we need the decisions to be ours, that way the end product is something that is a true expression of our vision as a band. The end result is a concept double album, spanning a broad range of sounds, with a narrative that explores themes around what it is to be human.
“Looking back, it almost seems inevitable that such an ambitious project would have a profound effect on our outlook as a band.”
Accompanying the release of the double album is the independent release of the band’s first maxi-single, entitled “Cloudburst.” This release includes the album mix of the track, as well as a special edition single edit, instrumental mix and newly written extended version of “Cloudburst.” This maxi single release also features mastering efforts from Jens Bogren.
“As well as the album, we will be releasing a maxi single, inspired by the 12” singles of the 80’s. We are all huge fans of Trevor Horn, so it was an easy decision to make. Taking ‘Cloudburst’ as the single was another easy decision, the song is heavily synth- driven, and has quite a ‘poppy’ sound to it, which made it the perfect choice. Hopefully the alternate versions of the song will give people a deeper insight into the track,” Higgins commented.
The double album, Vox Humana will be released through KMG Music in November as a physical premium double-CD package available from the band’s online merch store and Amazon and digitally through online outlets such as iTunes, Napster, Tidal, Amazon MP3 and Spotify.
The maxi-single, “Cloudburst” will also be released through KMG Music as a physical and digital release within the coming weeks.
KYROS on the web:
https://www.facebook.com/KyrosOfficial/
KYROS line-up:
Adam Warne – vocals, keyboards, mixing
Joey Frevola – guitars, programming
Sam Higgings – vocals, guitars, programming
Peter Episcopo – vocals, bass
Robin Johnson – drums, percussions
About KYROS:
Not afraid to take songwriting and musical experimentation to a whole new level by pushing the boundaries. Creating fresh, new and exciting music with influences ranging from eighties pop e.g. Depeche Mode and Kate Bush through to modern post-progressive and alternative rock music such as Muse and Porcupine Tree.
KYROS (known as Synaesthesia 2012-2015) formed in 2012 in London, England and consists of Adam Warne on lead vocals and keyboards, Joey Frevola and Sam Higgins on guitar, Peter Episcopo on bass guitar and Robin Johnson on drums. The five piece came together after Adam was in need of completing the band line up to transition from a solo studio project to a fully fledged performing and writing group.
Although only having existed for a few years, the group has already released a critically acclaimed debut album and a successful limited edition EP. The debut album featured artwork designed by Freyja Dean, the daughter of legendary album cover artist Roger Dean. Songs from these two releases have received airplay on various radio stations including Team Rock Radio. On top of this, KYROS has performed a number of impressive shows ranging from festival dates in UK, Germany and USA to supporting high profile bands such as Marillion and Anathema. In 2015, the band performed sixteen dates across Europe supporting Spock’s Beard, all with hugely receptive crowds and positive reactions.
KYROS has also gained positive reactions from within the press. They received top spot in the ‘Tip for 2014’ and runner up in the ‘Tip for 2016’ awards from Prog Magazine as well as a nomination for the ‘Limelight’ category within the Progressive Music Awards. Their debut album received critical acclaim from all over the spectrum. The band has attracted interviews and article write-ups from respected journalists such as Malcolm Dome and Rich Wilson. Both gave positive words regarding the debut album and their thoughts on the future and direction of the band. Wilson described the album as being “an exceptional debut from a band who will only improve.”
In Autumn 2016, KYROS will be independently releasing a maxi single entitled “Cloudburst,” which is to be shortly followed by a double-album called Vox Humana. This album will mark the band’s fourth overall release as well as being the band’s second official album release.
NOSOUND PREMIERE NEW VIDEO FOR “IN CELEBRATION OF LIFE” FEAT. ANATHEMA’S VINCENT CAVANAGH FROM NEW ALBUM SCINTILLA
With the release of Nosound’s new studio album, Scintilla, the band is pleased to be able to premiere their new video for the song “In Celebration Of Life” featuring guest vocals from Anathema’s Vincent Cavanagh.
Giancarlo Erra explains how the song is a collaboration with and tribute to music fan Alec Wildley “’In Celebration Of Life’ was probably among the first tracks written for Scintilla, it was inspired by an artist and well known member of the fellow prog community, Alec Wildey. Those who knew Alec know what happened t and I’m not going to delve into details, but it really was a tragedy that shook everyone.
He was a big fan of Nosound and our Kscope label mates, in the past Alec contacted me to see if we could work together, but I was always too busy, this time I felt particularly hit by the situation, for personal and musical reasons, so I wrote the track and recorded it all quickly in my studio as I wanted Alec to be able to hear it. His lyrics fitted perfectly the music and the message we wanted to send. His reaction to the song was, and I suspect will always be the highest point in my personal career, with my music I felt part of something bigger and beyond me.
Although it was a very difficult time when we decided to collaborate, paradoxically we created a celebration of life song. As I always say the beauty of music is to transform something negative into something positive, transform pain in beauty, anger in happiness, desperation in hope.”
Giancarlo continues on how Anathema’s Vincent Cavanagh became involved “This uplifting anthem to life immediately struck a chord with Vincent. I played him the song without saying anything about all this, and he liked it immediately. When I told him about Alec, his emotional and moving reaction told me that he too was somehow linked to that situation, and we instantly knew that we were going to work together on this track. Anathema and Nosound were two of Alec’s favourite bands and we know now that wherever he is, he’s enjoying the track he worked on with me and Vincent.
For the video we wanted to tell a story, but one that everyone can interpret in their own way: there was a lot of thought put in as to how to leave it open. So,while I’m not going to reveal my personal story, I encourage you to look at the details and enjoy the song we wrote In Celebration Of Life, something we should all remember to do every day.”
Scintilla will be Nosound’s fifth album, introducing a wholly new musical and visual approach for Giancarlo Erra’s ever-evolving band, it is an emotionally complex and musically direct work presenting a stripped-down set of compositions that mark a major departure from Nosound’s trademark symphonic lushness and production precision. Taking in influences from Post Rock, Shoegaze and Alt-Singer-Songwriters, the album imaginatively utilises a mostly organic and acoustic sound palette. As well as featuring Andrea Chimenti , Anathema’s Vincent Cavanagh lends his distinctive vocals to two of the album’s tracks, and cellist Marianne De Chastelaine returns once more to the Nosound fold (this time in a more free-flowing and improvisational capacity).
Scintilla is available on the following formats:
A deluxe CD/Blu-Ray in Mediabook with a 24 page booklet. The Blu-Ray contains HD stereo and 5.1 surround sound mixes, plus additional video content.
An audiophile double 180g vinyl edition (mastered at 45rpm to ensure quality) in a gatefold cover with booklet and poly-lined inner bags. Also includes a download card featuring the vinyl master at 320kbps.
Nosound online:
www.twitter.com/nosoundofficial
www.instagram.com/nosoundofficial
https://www.youtube.com/user/nosoundnet
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ESBEN AND THE WITCH ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘OLDER TERRORS’ AND SHARE NEW TRACK ‘SYLVAN’
Pre-order the album – smarturl.it/EsbenandtheShop
Line-up
Rachel Davies: vocals, bass
Thomas Fisher: guitar
Daniel Copeman: drums, synths
http://esbenandthewitch.co.uk/
www.facebook.com/esbenandthewitch
https://esbenandthewitch.bandcamp.com/
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CROBOT – RELEASE NEW TRACK ‘PLAY IT COOL’
Central Pennsylvania-based rockers, CROBOT have released another track ‘Play It Cool’ from their forthcoming album, ‘Welcome To Fat City’ – set for release on September 23rd via Nuclear Blast.
Pre-order ‘Welcome To Fat City’ now:
– Limited Edition Gatefold Blue Vinyl + signed insert from the Nuclear Blast UK store:http://nblast.de/CrobotNBUK
– CD + Vinyl + signed insert from Recordstore.co.uk: http://nblast.de/CrobotRS
– Alternatively, pre-order the digital album and receive ‘Welcome To Fat City’, ‘Play It Cool’, ‘Not For Sale’ and‘Plague of the Mammoths’ as instant grat tracks: http://nblast.de/CrobotWTFCIT
Check out the official video for ‘Not For Sale‘
The band are set to return to the UK this Autumn with Aussie rockers Airbourne. Tickets are now on sale, full tour dates and ticket links below.
25.11 UK Ebbw Vale – Brain Freeze Festival
With Airbourne
17.11 UK Portsmouth, Pyramids Centre
18.11 UK Norwich, UEA
19.11 UK Nottingham, Rock City
21.11 UK Birmingham, O2 Institute
22.11 UK Leeds, O2 Academy
23.11 UK Newcastle, O2 Academy
24.11 UK Glasgow, Barrowland
26.11 UK Manchester, Ritz (SOLD OUT)
28.11 UK London, Electric Ballroom
29.11 UK London, Electric Ballroom
Tickets available here: http://nblast.de/CrobotAirbourneTIX
More info:
Chris Bishop – guitar, vocals
Brandon Yeagley – lead vocals, harmonica
Paul Figueroa – drums
Jake Figueroa – bass
Web: nuclearblast.de
Facebook: facebook.com/nuclearblasteurope
Twitter: @nuclearblasteu
Instagram: @nuclearblasteurope
YouTube: youtube.com/user/NuclearBlastEurope
SEVEN IMPALE ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM & SHARE NEW TRACK
https://soundcloud.com/karisma-records/seven-impale-languor
Line-up:
Tormod Fosso – Bass, cello
Erlend Vottvik Olsen – Guitar
Benjamin Mekki Widerøe – Sexophone, midiflute
Stian Økland – Vocals, guitar
Håkon Vinje – Keyboards
Fredrik Mekki Widerøe – Drums, percussion
“Contrapasso” is released on 16th September via Karisma Records with the vinyl version of the album following on 28th October.