SUICIDE SILENCE recently all sat down together for a very introspective, 360 degree-styled format interview mini-series detailing the experience of putting together their much-anticipated, self-titled new album. Part one is available now at the link below and stay tuned, as the remaining episodes will be released over the weeks leading into the album’s Feb 24threlease. Enjoy.
Part One:
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LIGHTNING STRIKES have released a video clip for the song ‘Our Lady’ off their eponymous debut album which was issued November 18th 2016 via Germany’s PURE LEGEND RECORDS, a division of PURE STEEL RECORDS.
Our Lady’ is LIGHTNING STRIKES’ nod to Rock’n’Roll Hall of Famers DEEP PURPLE, one of drummer/founding member Karpis Maksudian’s main influences and long time favorite bands. “I grew up in Yerevan, Armenia during the Soviet era and there was no Western music available in stores at the time and very few people had actual Led Zeppelin or Black Sabbath records. I think it was in 1974 when one of my relatives came to visit from Beirut and brought with him a mixed tape of rock songs. The first song on that tape was a live version of ‘Black Night’ and that was it for me. My world instantly and completely changed forever. From that day on I kept bugging my father to buy me a used copy of ‘Made In Japan’ which cost 300 Rubles on the black market. Mind you, an ordinary worker in the USSR was making 120 Rubles a month at the time! I’ve been a huge Deep Purple fan ever since and own all their albums.
“When we started working on the album, I wanted to do a Purple cover but I wasn’t interested in re-doing any of the obvious songs that have already been covered to death. I mean, who needs another cover of ‘Highway Star’ or ‘Smoke on the Water’? So I started listening to their early stuff in my car for a few weeks when it hit me that not too many people are familiar with ‘Our Lady’ off of ‘Who Do We Think We Are’ but it’s a killer tune. Bingo! So I asked Rob (Math) and Cat (Tate) to learn it for the album, and then had Derek (Sherinian) come in to do his Jon Lord magic on the Hammond B3, which turned out great. And Nando (Fernandes), too, did an awesome job on vocals so I’m really pleased how it turned out. Hopefully the Purple fans out there will dig our version – so far the response has been very positive.”
Originally formed in the mid-80’s, LIGHTNING STRIKES were part the bustling L.A. scene, with a now highly collectable 7” single to their credit, before going their separate ways due to line-up problems. In 2011, Maksudian began to assemble a new version of LIGHTNING STRIKES, featuring returning bassist Cat Tate (SNEW, RED AGAIN), Berklee trained guitarist Rob Math (LEATHERWOLF, PLAYER), and Brazilian vocalist Nando Fernandes (HANGAR). In addition to Sherinian, ‘Lightning Strikes’ also features guest lead vocal contributions from Tony Martin (BLACK SABBATH) and Japanese visual kei star Noah (AVANCHICK) and koto player Masayo Ishigure.
‘Lightning Strikes’ was mixed by acclaimed producer Roy Z (JUDAS PRIEST, BRUCE DICKINSON, HELLOWEEN) and mastered by Maor Appelbaum (HALFORD, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ANVIL). The album will see its official North American release on January 20th 2017.
LIGHTNING STRIKES – „Lightning Strikes“ CD @ PURE STEEL SHOP
LIGHTNING STRIKES – „Lightning Strikes“ DL @ PURE STEEL SHOP
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2017-01-11 – Dutch symphonic metal band EPICA have launched the new music video for ‘Beyond The Matrix’ taken from the band’s latest album »The Holographic Principle«.
Frontwoman Simone Simons comments: “The energy that lives within ‘Beyond the Matrix’ is extremely contagious. It will sweep you off your feet when the melodies enter your mind. The video embodies the spirit and liveliness of EPICA. Transcend together with us and shine past the sky”
EPICA’s guitar player Mark Jansen continues “Beyond the Matrix is one of my favorite tracks to play live from our new album, as it makes the crowd go wild, so I’m happy we are releasing a video of it. We have managed to catch the energy of the song and translate it into images (& words). The song is dealing about us humans, being caught in a matrix (an illusion) because of our excessive thinking. We have lost control over our lives and accept the illusion as ‘the one reality’. But if we manage to free ourselves from those shackles and become masters of our thoughts again, we can make a huge step forward in collective consciousness and will be able to look beyond the borders of our matrix. Fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the ride!!!”
The video can be viewed on EPICA‘s official YouTube page:
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Bleed Again UK Sign Worldwide Deal with Sliptrick Records, Release New Video and Announce Debut!
Upcoming metal quintet Bleed Again from Worthing, UK have just announced they have signed a worldwide deal with Sliptrick Records. They have already built a solid reputation locally and are now set to dominate further afield. Along with this announcement they have unleashed a mental new video which was filmed at this Mammothfest 2016 UK in Brighton for ‘Through My Eyes’ as well as announcing their anticipated debut album ‘Momentum’ which is set for release on May 1st, 2017 via Sliptrick Records. This is their year to strike, as they proving they are a force to be reckoned with.
Known for their dynamic performances, they have already shared the stage with established bands Soil, Darkest Hour and Devil Sold His Soul as well as landing various festival slots with Mammothfest.
Check out the exciting and energetic new video for first single, ‘Through My Eyes’ taken from their upcoming album, ‘Momentum’:
You need to witness Bleed Again live – see the performances they have
announced so far:
24th June 2017 at POW3RF3ST in Norwich (UK) https://www.facebook.com/events/346682005723583/
6 – 8th October 2017 at Mammothfest in Brighton (UK)
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The wait is finally over, as SUICIDE SILENCE have triumphantly returned with their truly career defining moment in the form of their self-titled new, full-length album set for a Feb 24th release via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. See the cover art here:
The new offering was hailed by Alternative Press and Guitar Player Magazine as “One of 2017’s Most Anticipated Albums.”
The album was produced by the world-renowned Ross Robinson (KORN, SLIPKNOT) and mixed by Joe Barresi (TOOL, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE). The album can be pre-ordered now and also the brand-new music video for crushing new track, “Doris,” can also be viewed here. This video was filmed during the band’s Knotfest 2016 performance and features Jose Mangin (SiriusXM’s Liquid Metal) on guest vocals.
‘Doris’ Official Music Video:
SUICIDE SILENCE Album Pre-Order: http://nblast.de/SSSuicideSilenceNB
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New York death metal giants IMMOLATION will release their new album »Atonement« on February 24th via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band has released their second video trailer for »Atonement«, in which Ross Dolan discusses how he became the singer and bass player of the band. Check out the clip, here:
»Atonement« was recorded at Millbrook Sound Studios in Millbrook, NY with longtime producer Paul Orofino, and mixed and mastered once again by Zack Ohren (ALL SHALL PERISH, DECREPIT BIRTH, SUFFOCATION). Cover art was created by renowned artist Pär Olofsson (IMMORTAL, THE FACELESS, EXODUS, ABYSMAL DAWN), along with additional artwork by the very talented Zbigniew Bielak (GHOST, ENSLAVED, PARADISE LOST, WATAIN).
Pre-order a physical copy of »Atonement« by itself or in various bundles from the Nuclear Blast webshop: http://nblast.de/ImmolationAtonement
‘Destructive Currents’ is now available as an instant download, when you pre-order »Atonement« from iTunes and Amazon: http://nblast.de/ImmolationDownloads
IMMOLATION is a name long synonymous with the extreme music scene, delivering some of the most unique and creatively dark death metal the underground has witnessed over the past 28 years. 2017 will mark 29 years for IMMOLATION and in February »Atonement« will prove that this is one band that does not look back, continuing to push the limits and remaining a vibrant force for the future of a genre they helped define.
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