REVIEW: Keroscene – Our Time (Single )


REVIEW: Keroscene – Our Time (Single )                                                                                            by Carina Lawrence / Dark Art Conspiracy

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London psychedelic rock act Keroscene are certainly ones to watch, being so early into their career they have already gained the support and attention from NME, Q magazine and more with their unique sound. Impressively they are yet to even release an EP or album, but have grown in popularity solely through their four singles, ‘Regret’, ‘Just Like Zero’, ‘I Can’t Do A Thing’ and ‘Like The First Time’.
Now they are back to create some more noise with their latest single, ‘Our Time’ which was recorded with Matt Peel, (Pulled Apart By Horses, Eagulls) which may be their best yet, again highlighting their ever expanding genre defining sound. The song itself is a bouncy vibrant track, aided by the guitar effects and synth sounds with complimentary resonant vocals, all wrapped in a fuzzy ambience giving it an upbeat vibe that is irresistible to the ear!
The song was written during the band’s days at their ‘Unit 4’ warehouse in West London, and again as the band have displayed before in previous tracks there is a deep meaning behind the lyrics, this time it focuses on the bands time there and how they developed:  “Lyrically the song is inspired by everything currently happening in the world around us, both on a societal level with rapid changes in technology and politics and on a personal level. This apparent lack of tangibility of anything genuinely real in our digital world can sometimes make us feel bored and at odds with a sense of cultural stagnation”.

Keroscene have already shown through their singles that they are not afraid to experiment and explore their musical depth, it will be exciting to see what they do next!
Score: 4/5

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Check out our review of their previous single, ‘Like The First Time’ https://darkartconspiracy.com/2017/01/11/keroscene-like-the-first-time-single-review/

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SEVEN KINGDOMS Sign Worldwide Deal With Napalm Records! New album “Decennium” out in 2017!


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Hailing from Florida this female fronted Power Metal five-piece has already made its way up since their forming in 2007. After numerous tours around USA and Canada, three full length studio albums, it’s now ready to take the next step and join forces with Napalm Records.

A band started for fun, found that hard work and dedication to their craft has major pay offs… SEVEN KINGDOMS is carving its own path in metal history creating something genuinely unique, yet undeniably Power Metal!

SEVEN KINGDOMS on the signing & their new home at Napalm Records:

 
“We are really happy to announce that we signed a deal with Napalm Records! We were able to pinpoint a deal that will help the band reach many more fans at home and overseas. Along with the newest album Decennium and the In The Walls EP, Napalm will also be repressing our earlier albums, Brothers Of The Night, The Self Titled and The Fire Is Mine. Bands such as Hammerfall, Kamelot, Delain, Powerwolf and Devildriver have made this label home and we are again, just very happy to join those ranks. Napalm has been an undeniable tool in many bigger artist’s careers. Thomas and the gang have been really receptive to the material and we are looking forward to getting the band on the next level with the help of Napalm Records.”

SEVEN KINGDOMS’ brand new and upcoming album Decennium will be released worldwide via Napalm Records and is already scheduled for a 2017 release! Stay tuned for many more exciting news to come!

The band will be out supporting Evergrey in May and June this year on a massive USA and Canadian tour.  Check all dates listed below and make sure to see this power package live on the road:

 

5.6.17 The Haven – Orlando, FL
5.7.17 The Orpheum – Tampa, FL
5.9.17 Scout Bar – Houston, TX
5.10.17 Gas Monkey – Dallas, TX
5.11.17 The Rock Box – San Antonio, TX
5.13.17 Joe’s Grotto – Phoenix, AZ
5.14.17 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA
5.15.17 Adrenaline bar – Las Vegas, NV
5.17.17 The Viper Room – Los Angeles, CA
5.18.17 TBA – San Francisco, CA
5.19.17 TBA – Portland, OR
5.20.17 Studio Seven – Seattle, WA
5.21.17 The Rickshaw Theater – Vancouver, BC
5.22.17 Dickens Pub – Calgary, AB
5.23.17 Exchange – Regina
5.25.17 The Cabooze – Minneapolis, MN
5.26.17 Reggie’s – Chicago, IL
5.27.17 The Token Lounge – Detroit, MI
5.28.17 Mod Club – Toronto, ON
5.30.17 L’Anti – Quebec City, QC
5.31.17 TBA – Montreal, QC
TBA – New York, NY
TBA – Philadelphia, PAMore dates will be announced shortly.

SEVEN KINGDOMS Line-Up:
Sabrina Valentine – Vocals
Camden Cruz – Guitar
Kevin Byrd – Guitar
Keith Byrd – Drums
Aaron Sluss – Bass

For More Info Visit:
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Sólstafir announce European tour in June


SÓLSTAFIR have announced their first European tour in support of their forthcoming full-length ‘Beyrdreyminn’ (out May 26th) in June.

The tour will kick off at the Download Festival in Paris on June 10th and afterwards the enigmatic Icelandic rockers will continue to perform in England, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and France before a final show at the Spanish edition of Download in Madrid on the 24th of June.

SÓLSTAFIR comment on the tour: “We are stoked to be back on the road and doing up ‘n close personal club shows between summer festivals. Some of the small venues are expected to sell out fast – so better get your ticket right away.”

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THE CASUALTIES have announced to be joining THE EXPLOITED on the second leg of their ‘The Real Punk Rock’, which already drew out large crowds last autumn. The New York punk veterans will hit the European roads for most of April and during the first days of May with more gigs expected to be revealed soon and some additional headlining shows.

A list of all currently confirmed dates can be viewed below.

THE CASUALTIES have previously released a new video for the track “Brothers and Sisters”, which was shot by the band during their most recent stop in Quito, Ecuador. “Brothers and Sisters” comes off the band’s latest album ‘Chaos Sound’. The clip can be viewed on the band’s YouTube channel at the link below.

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Video credits
Produced by G3 Records
Director & Producer: Juan Fco Garcia xChesterx
Post Production: Cesar Pujota (Inixion)
Director of photography: Juan Fernando Mera (Kuns)
Special thanks to: Tóxico

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ANCARA released it’s fourth studio album “Garden Of Chains”


Finnish Alternative Hard Rock Band ANCARA have released it’s fourth studio album “Garden Of Chains” via Concorde Music Company internationally on March 5rd 2017.

On November 2015 AncarA played the highest (unofficially) ever played electrical rock show on Mount Everest at altitude of 4600 metres. There was also created a documentary film “Rockin High” of that trip that has gathered lots of praises and have been shown at film festivals, movie theatres and on Finnish national television. AncarA also filmed a music video to a track “Ending Mode” on Mount Everest.

AncarA will celebrate the release of the album with a release show 8.3.2017 at rock club Tavastia, Helsinki.

With the earlier albums AncarA has been noted on top 10 on official Finnish record sales charts and on postion 2. on Finnish single charts.

“Garden Of Chains” has been recorded in Finland and at Hollywood, Los Angeles. As producers are Jimmy Westerlund and Erno Laitinen.

Music Video: AncarA “The End (Easier Than Love)”

Music Video: AncarA “Ending Mode”

AncarA 2017 is:
Sammy Salminen, Laulu
Juha “Juice” Wahlstén, Kitara & Laulu
Toni Laroma, Kitara
Toni Hintikka, Basso
Rale Tiiainen, Rummut

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AT THE GATES – Anders Björler quits; Band working on new album!


Having completed an extremely comprehensive worldwide touring campaign in support of their highly acclaimed comeback album “At War With Reality”, Swedish melodic Death Metal pioneers AT THE GATES are ready to break the silence and have checked in with a status update as follows:

“So, it is now official that Anders Björler is no longer a part of At The Gates. He will always be part of the At The Gates family, of course, but he will no longer write, record or play with us live. This is something that we, the rest of the band, have felt was on its way for quite some time, as that special spark was no longer with him the last year. We are grateful for all we have experienced together with him, all the records, all the songs, all the gigs, all the laughs and good times.

The rest of us have in the meantime started the work on the follow up to ‘At War With Reality’, we already have three songs written, and the direction is set for an intense, hungry follow-up album. Jonas has always written a considerable part of the bands’ material and we are fully confident that the new material will live up to the standards set by our previous records. It is ripping. The four of us still have the burning urge to create death metal together, and we love playing live in front of our fans, so we will go on, with an even stronger intent.

While writing the new record, that we intend to record in the beginning of 2018, we are trying out Anders’ replacement. Some auditions are being held as we speak, and we will get back to you with news on the matter as soon as we know more.”

Anders Björler has added the following comment on his departure from the band’s ranks:

“Just a quick note to let everybody know that I am leaving At The Gates permanently. The passion is just gone. There might be a more lengthy statement in the future, but at the moment I feel no need to explain further.

This is a personal decision, and it has 100% to do with the music side of things. The reunion in 2008, and the subsequent tours, as well as the comeback album ’At War With Reality’, really helped revisiting our friendship, and it brought us together in a way I will always remember and cherish.

I would also like to thank all the people that supported us throughout the reunion shows as well as the ’At War With Reality’ album. Thanks a lot!”

Further details and updates on the progress of the next album will be following soon…

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