On July 21, 2017, Swedish classic rock icons EUROPE will share their unique 30thAnniversary performance of The Final Countdown from London’s legendary Roundhouse with fans everywhere. The band’s new limited edition audio/video release, The Final Countdown 30th Anniversary Show – Live at the Roundhouse, celebrates the multi-platinum album’s triple-decade success.
The band played the album in its sequential entirety at a series of selected cities in 2016, with London’s most historically venerated venue playing host to an exceptionally special night on November 12, 2016, which was captured by Patric Ullaeus from rEvolver Film Company AB for this set. Preceding the landmark event described above, fans were also treated to a live performance of Europe’s latest album War of Kings, a release which re-established Europe as one of the top classic rock bands in the world.
Joey Tempest of EUROPE says:“What an awesome night! It was more enjoyable than we thought to revisit the whole Final Countdown album live! On top of that, to be able to share our whole War Of Kings album with this amazing audience the same night just made this show one of the most memorable nights of our career!”
Hollywood-based shock rock frontrunners SALEMS LOTT have been making a name for themselves on the Sunset Strip since their inception in 2013, selling out venues such as House of Blues, The Whisky A Go Go, The Roxy and Viper Room countless times. Performing a heavy speed metal sound mixed with shocking theatrics and an even more surprising look, the band have amassed fans from here to Japan with their antics and sound.
With the recent release of part one of their new two-part album series, Mask Of Morality, the band delved into socially-conscious themes on individualism, values, morality and current politics. One of the more eye-opening tracks on the album, entitled “Enigma”, focuses on freedom of speech on both sides of the societal coin.
SALEMS LOTT have just revealed their brand new music video for “Enigma” via Alternative Press. Directed by Ian Moore and produced by UWOWI, the video features custom anime-style animation depicting the band in a dystopian society whose people are on-the-verge of battle with one another. The battle stems from the dissolving of individualism and a hyper-focus on equality. Watch here:
Lead guitarist Jett Black says, “The anime portion portrays a hypothetical fictional future in which the ideology of equality attains complete dominance. Wealth, prosperity, individualism are ostracized and violently subdued. Conversely, equality and collectivism are promoted to its utter extreme. These two opposing views inevitably battle it out. Throughout the video the band symbolizes the lost archetype of yang – order – the father and all of the archetypal elements embodied. In contrast, the authoritative figures of the future and the violent activists of the modern day, embody the extreme archetype of yin – chaos – the overbearing mother.”
Black adds, “Freedom of speech is the mechanism in which a healthy society remains balanced and not swayed by either extreme. In the video, we see the signs of an unbalanced extreme being pushed forward through violent suppression of free speech (opposing views). This is something we are seeing today more commonly and would ultimately lead to a Marxist ‘utopian’ future as the one depicted in the anime. Hence the title “Enigma” (other than censorship reasons): The nature of an ideology that is deeply damaging/authoritative but masquerades under the innocent good intentioned guise of compassion (while any opposing view is vilified), which makes it so mysterious, ambiguous and hard to identify as the problem. The shadowy figure silencing individuals through force and its extended intimidation.”
To grab a copy of Mask Of Morality (out via Rēd Moon Rēcords), visit these links:
In 2016 renowned Dutch vocalist Anneke van Giersbergen announced the formation of a brand new progressive metal group under the name of VUUR. The band debuts ‘Days Go By – London’ with an album track video and digital release. This song is the first track taken from VUUR’s debut album, which has yet to be named, due in the fall of this year.
Anneke comments: “The lyrical content of the album is inspired by the many cities I have visited while being on the road. The song ‘Days Go By – London’ is about The Great Fire in 1666. The lyrics are written from the perspective of the element of Fire, threatening Londoners to wipe them out, but the song is also about hope. Even in the darkest of times, the sun will rise.”
“If you are a fan of Paramore/State Champs…or just like punky alternative Rock, You will love this band! Solid song, catchy, powerful vocals… I have a feeling you’ll be hearing a lot about this female fronted masterpiece they call Light It Up.” – Worldwide Underground
CONNECTICUT | JUNE 5TH, 2017 – New England alternative rock band shows off the power of transformation in their newest release, an edgy version of Halsey’s “Eyes Closed.” Compared to the likes of Bring Me The Horizon, PVRIS, and Paramore, lead vocalist Gina Fritz puts on a wickedly compelling performance. Their version of “Eyes Closed” is the first taste of their upcoming transition into a new sound. A soft intro, slick guitar licks, and a solid combination of pop and alternative; Light It Up is successfully creating a unique sound that has a small bit for any type of listener. About the cover, the band states:
“”We are super excited to to release our cover of ‘Eyes Closed’ by one of our favorite artists, Halsey. From the minute we heard the song we knew it was a perfect way to transition ourselves to the ‘new’ Light It Up. Keep your eyes and ears open for tons of new content coming from us this summer!”
Light It Up is a five piece female fronted alternative rock band from the suburbs of New Haven, Connecticut. After only being a band since September 2016 Light It Up is on the way to making a name for themselves. With the band building a strong following on social media and being featured on one of Connecticut’s number one radio station they are off to a great start. Light It Up has a few tours under their belt as well as supported national touring acts such as We The Kings, Hawthorne Heights, Metro Station and Cute Is What We Aim For and many more! “Eyes Closed” is available NOW.
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ALBUM ‘THIS LIGHT I HOLD’ OUT NOW VIA RISE RECORDS
THE BAND PLAY SLAM DUNK FESTIVAL LATER THIS MONTH
Memphis May Fire released a new video for track ‘Wanting More’.
Wanting More is taken off album ‘This Light I Hold’ which was released late last year on Rise Records.
Memphis May Fire will be headlining the Impericon Stage at this years Slam Dunk Festival.
You can see the band at the following dates:
Saturday 27th May Birmingham Slam Dunk
Sunday 28th May Leeds Slam Dunk
Monday 29th May Hatfield Slam Dunk
The Light I Hold is out now via Rise Records.
Track Listing:
01. Out Of It
02. Carry On
03. Wanting More
04. Sever The Ties
05. The Enemy
06. This Light I Hold (feat. Jacoby Shaddix)
07. That’s Just Life
08. Letting Go
09. The Antidote
10. Better Things
11. Not Over Yet (feat. Larry Soliman)
12. Unashamed
13. Live It Well
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