Some well known name and some little less in Jaroměř, Czech. Brutal Assault will welcome famous Sólstafir and Finnish Skepticism. Other bands are psychedelic Oranssi Pazuzu, Pupil Slicer, Carnation, funkier Slope, Bloodywood from India, DOOL, The Devil’s Trade from Hungary. From the same country avant-garde Thy Catafalque shall have their premier as well.
by Carina Lawrence / Dark Art Conspiracy
Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash is back with his new solo album titled ‘4’. This release is his fifth solo album and fourth with Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators. This year marks ten years since the band’s debut ‘Apocalyptic Love’. The new album will mark the first-ever release on the new Gibson Records label and is out on February 11th 2022. The band got to lay down the tracks live for this album, a first for the band and Slash. Recording live the way they did, was something Slash had always wanted to do, and producer Dave Cobb finally made this a reality at the famous RCA Studio A in Nashville, Tennessee. These factors add to the anticipation and excitement of ‘4’, a pivotal album for the band and the label.
Continue reading REVIEW: Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators – ‘4’
Interview Q&A with Slash by Carina Lawrence / Dark Art Conspiracy
Legendary Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash has kept busy with his solo group. His latest project is his fifth solo album and fourth with Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, hence the album name ‘4’. The album is out on February 11th 2022 via Gibson Records in partnership with BMG. The new album ‘4’ will be the first-ever album released on the new Gibson Records label, headquartered in the iconic American instrument brand Gibson’s hometown of Music City, Nashville. Considering the long partnership between Gibson and Slash, with Slash named the first global ambassador for the brand, it makes perfect sense that ‘4’ would be the first Gibson Records release.
Continue reading FEATURE – SLASH on new album ‘4’: “Recording live the way we did it was something I have wanted to do my whole career”
The old Military fortress is not the usual place for a music festival. Enjoy the various stages and places in this unique place in Jaroměř, Czech. The strong atmosphere and genius loci will not disappoint you!
by Carina Lawrence / Dark Art Conspiracy
Finnish black metallers emerge from the darkness after twenty-three years of silence with their highly anticipated and long overdue fourth album ‘Angel Of Carnage Unleashed’. Forged in 1993, Darkwoods My Bethrothed quickly gained a following with their 1995 debut ‘Heirs of the Northstar’, followed by the sophomore album ‘Autumn Roars Thunder’ (1996) and its sequel ‘Witch-Hunts’s (1998). 2021 sees their mighty return with their new offering and the addition of Tuomas Holopainen on keyboards as a full member and Kai Hahto as a session drummer, both of whom reside in symphonic metal act Nightwish.
Continue reading REVIEW: DARKWOODS MY BETROTHED – “Angel of Carnage Unleashed”
With the world opening up again, bands that formed during the lockdown are finally getting the chance to spread their wings. Noora Louhimo Experience was one of them! They had their best gig ever at Yo-Talo in Tampere 27.10.2021. The premier gig of Noora Louhimo Experience was definitely an experience to be remembered. A rich and vibrant show to wake up the senses after a year and a half near devoid of live music. Eccentric, bright, shiny and colorful outfits adorned all the musicians. Feathers, sparkles, fishnet, and bits and pieces from every corner of the spectrum were a perfect visual representation of what the sound and aesthetic of the band represented on their debut album Eternal Wheel of Time and Space. In addition to the core band, the live lineup also included three backup vocalists and a three piece brass section. Pekka Louhimo , Noora’s brother, also joined on stage for a few duets as well as harmonica accompaniment. I have to say it was also really cool to see Juuso Raatikainen doing his thing in a different setting. Needless to say, the stage at Yo-Talo was filled to the brim with talent and energy and although it was a Wednesday evening, there was a pretty decent turnout with enthusiastic fans.
Live Lineup inlcuded:
Noora Louhimo – Vocals
Samuli Erkkilä – Lead Guitars
JC Halttunen – Guitars
AP Kauppinen – Bass
Juuso Raatikainen – Drums
Sussu Ketola – Keyboards
Pekka Louhimo – Vocals,Harmonica
Anni Lintula, Riikka Liisukka and Petra-Miisa Juusenaho – Backup Vocals
Aino Heikkonen – Saxophone
Antero Salonen – Trumpet
Markus Larjomaa – Trombone
photos and report by Serena Solomon
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