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Monday, September 11, 2017

ELECTRIC WIZARD TO RELEASE NINTH STUDIO ALBUM, WIZARD BLOODY WIZARD ON NOVEMBER 10

MEDIA ALERT                                                                                         
September 11, 2017

For Immediate Release
Contact: Jon Freeman
Freeman Promotions


ELECTRIC WIZARD TO RELEASE NINTH STUDIO ALBUM, WIZARD BLOODY WIZARD ON NOVEMBER 10
 
ALBUM OUT VIA WITCHFINDER/ SPINEFARM RECORDS
 
21st Century Funeral Boogie

Wizard Bloody Wizard is the long-anticipated new LP from UK cult legends ELECTRIC WIZARD and, man, is it HEAVY!!!!
 
Listen to "See You in Hell," which is available as an instant download for those who pre-order the album.
 
It's 43 minutes of cranium-crushing bludgeon rock - a relentless aural brain rape and, like the band's beloved vintage horror/exploitation movies, definitely not for those of a nervous disposition.
 
Finally rising above convention and genre, the band have constructed their own vision of classic heavy rock... a sound harking back to the dreaded days when "heavy" meant Grand Funk and Black Sabbath and "rock" meant drugs, groupies, and mountains of amplification. This is 21st Century blues, dragged (and drugged) back from the grave...
 
"Right away we knew this was it... the new direction we should go in," says Jus Oborn (guitar/vocals). "Real heavy music... really basic heavy rock, blues based but brutal. I think a lot of modern heavy music has disappeared up its own arse... it's too pretentious and technical. We wanted to get back to that primal sound... over-amplified blues, Hendrix, Blue Cheer, Zeppelin. They took that music and then turned it up. So we thought, 'Let's do the blues in our style. Heavy, heavy super fuckin' blues, total snail-paced funeral boogie for this 21st century hell. I guess it's meant to be hopeless but it's also defiant and unbroken."
 
Even though the LP promises "hymns to death, drugs, sex and violence," the overall vibe is a band that is revitalized and ready to kill. The sound is aggressive, stripped back and savage, as if the new line-up has mainlined a new level of attitude and ability.
 
Osborn continues, "Y'know, a lot of bad shit has happened to us, but through it all was the music. We still dig loud heavy music and the album is not really depressed or angry, it's arrogant and rebellious. I still believe in rock and roll and I still believe in killing it on stage and mentally destroying an audience."
 
And the band sounds together - really together.
 
The last three years of touring, writing, and rehearsing have honed and moulded a new sound that has truly distilled the ELECTRIC WIZARD brew. In 43 brain-damaging minutes, the band delivers a varied, challenging and breath-taking LP, from crushing blues stomp through savage Detroit sleaze rock, paranoiac passages of droning drug rock, and creepy funereal proto-metal/acidrock. This is heavy shit, baby!!
 
"We've been worn out by the modern scene - it's all about styles and genre," Osborn states. "We just wanna make solid heavy music. No rules. We didn't set out to record a style or product. We set out to record what we wanted to hear. I want people to know it's ELECTRIC WIZARD from the first second, but also to know we are gonna take them on a trip. Heavy doesn't just mean tone and bottom end. I think people have become too obsessed by fx and boutique amps. It's more about playing style, attitude and song-writing... y'know, a lot of our songs have been interpreted as acoustic numbers by various people and they are still heavy and ominous sounding... you can't dilute true darkness."
 
The LP's stunning all-analogue recording has been produced by Oborn and Liz Buckingham (guitars) in their own "Satyr IX Recording Studio."
 
"It's an anti-studio really," Osborn also explains. "We wanted to put as little between the band and the tape as possible. We needed to take stuff away and use less equipment 'cos I think the raw sound of the band is killer. Studios have progressively made the recording situation more difficult and convoluted. I always think the best recordings are the simplest and most basic ones. So, yeah, we built the studio that we wanted: mics, mixing desk, tape machine, that's it. No bullshit."
 
The LP sleeve and art has also been conceived by the band and echoes -again- their love of the macabre, evil, and sleazy. A sick and twisted bad taste eye-assault that aims to titillate, excite and repulse you.
 
"Sex and violence are our basest instincts," Osborn finishes. "I guess we think that engaging the brain and guts on this most basic, primal level is the fastest way to grab people's emotions. It's 'shock' tactics, but the world is so fuckin' brainwashed or bored that they need to be 'woken up.' The 'man' is slowly neutering and killing us with technology and lies... it's time to fight back."
 
Wizard Bloody Wizard.
 
The line is drawn.....in blood.
 
T-shirt, pin, poster, patch, and cassette bundles are HERE.
 
ELECTRIC WIZARD Are:
Jus Oborn - guitar/vocals
Liz Buckingham - guitar
Simon Poole - drums
Clayton Burgess - bass



Spinefarm Records:

For press inquiries and additional information, please contact:
Jon Freeman, Freeman Promotions
freeman@freemanpromotions.com
 
Amy Sciarretto, Atom Splitter PR
amy@atomsplitterpr.com

This is a joint Freeman Promotions/Atom Splitter PR project, as will be the case for most Spinefarm releases. We know that keeping up with PR firms and labels can get confusing, but we'll make it easy for you. You can contact either or both of us at any time regarding any press inquiries or needs regarding the band.


Jon Freeman
Freeman Promotions
235 Edwards Ave
Long Branch, NJ 07740

T: +1 336 509 8377
AIM: uscanjon

Sunday, August 27, 2017

Pro Wrestling in Rome, Georgia


"I didn't build the house in Rome as there have been a many great ones before me that did. But I did help give it an Extreme makeover, so a fans bring the weapons match is like a homecoming to me. Tonight I take out the trash known as Paul Lee ..." - Terry 'The Rocker' Lawler

Friday, August 18, 2017

My Ticket Home - Thrush (Audio)

NAPALM RECORDS NEWS UPDATES

MEDIA ALERT                                                                                         
August 18, 2017

For Immediate Release
Contact: Jon Freeman
Freeman Promotions

NAPALM RECORDS NEWS UPDATES FEATURING SAMAEL, NACHTBLUT, EXIT EDEN, ARKONA, THE NEW ROSES,  SLEEPING ROMANCE AND VAN CANTO




SAMAEL Release Lyric Video For Track "Red Planet"!


SAMAEL have returned on their 30th band anniversary with heavy ammunition wallowing on the darkest fronts. Their highly anticipated album "Hegemony" will be released on October 13, 2017 via Napalm Records.
 
These Swiss black metal pioneers are now ready to unveil a brand new track and lyric video off of their upcoming effort!
 
The band comments on the worldwide video premiere of "Red Planet":      
"Red Planet" is one of my personal favorite songs on the new album. It's well balanced between epic and traditional song structure. This is the kind of song recognizable after two notes but which still hold surprises as it unfold. It is easy to get in, harder to get out.
Watch "Red Planet" HERE: https://youtu.be/jKsTpQY4JXI

SAMAEL
are widely known for their Industrial Black Metal armed with wind sections passing through shivering synthesizers. On point and frighteningly brutal, fiery whirlwinds of hypnotic hammering riff forces overlay gruesomely gurgling vocals driving you over the edge. Be prepared for "Hegemony" to be released in October:



"Hegemony" full track listing:
1. Hegemony
2. Samael
3. Angel of Wrath
4. Rite of Renewal
5. Red Planet
6. Black Supremacy
7. Murder or Suicide
8. This World
9. Against All Enemies
10. Land of the Living
11. Dictate of Transparency
12. Helter Skelter
13. Storm of Fire (Bonus Track)

The first strike of "Hegemony" was the music video premiere for "Angel of Wrath". Don't miss out on it and watch it HERE!
 
"Hegemony" will be available as Digipak, Digital Download and Vinyl and in the following formats:
4-page Digipack
2LP Gatefold black
2LP Gatefold gold (via Napalm Records Online Store only)
2LP Gatefold red (via Napalm Records Online Store only)
Deluxe Box DELUXE BOX incl. 1CD 4 Page Digipack, Flag, 10x10cm Logo Patch and Pendant
 
Get your pre-order of "Hegemony"  HERE: http://smarturl.it/Hegemony-NPR
  
Meet SAMAEL live on the following special festival appearances:
10.09.17 IT - Trezzo Sull'adda / Metal Italia Festival
14.10.17 US - Oakland / California Death Fest
03.11.17 CH - Lausanne / Les Docks
10.11.17 D -  Lübeck / Metal Hammer Paradise Festival
25.11.17 Colombia - Bogota / Festival Del Diablo
 
SAMAEL Line-Up:
Vorph: Guitars, Vocals
Xy: Keyboards and Programming
Makro: Guitars
Drop: Bass

For more info on SAMAEL visit:
www.facebook.com/OfficialSamael
www.samael.info/ https://twitter.com/samaelofficial
www.youtube.com/user/samaeltv

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NACHTBLUT Unveil First Lyric Video From Upcoming Album "Apostasie"!

Pre-Orders Available NOW!




Photo Credit: Mia Mane

"Amok" is the first track off of NACHTBLUT's upcoming album "Apostasie".
The band states:   
"We are excited to unleash the first beast of our upcoming album! Amok will give you a first taste in our powerful sound and dark/merciless lyrics! Brace yourself! There's more to come!"
 Today the track receives its worldwide music video premiere! This is Dark'n'dirty Gothic Metal - they are disappointed by the world and more pissed off than ever! Watch the brand new track HERE.
Check out the album artwork, track listing and initial album trailer below:


"Apostasi"is scheduled for an October 13th 2017 release! Watch the first trailer HERE:
Keep your eyes and ears open, as there are very special tracks with Aeverium singer Aeva Maurelles as well as a cover version of Kollegah feat. Tetzel!
"Apostasie" track listing:
1.   Multikulturell
2.    Lied für die Götter
3.    Amok
4.    Scheinfromm
5.    Geboren um zu leben
6.    Der Tod ist meine Nutte
7.    Mein Antlitz aschfahl vor Gram
8.    Frauenausbeiner
9.    Einsam (feat. Aeva Maurelle)
10.Apostasie
11.Wat is' denn los mit dir (feat. Tetzel) (Kollegah Cover, Bonus Track)
 
On top of everything else, there will be a special bonus CD delivered with the album! The track listing reads as follows:

1.   Des kleinen Herzens letzter Schlag
2.    Τραγούδι για τους θεούς
3.    Apostasie (Instrumental)
4.    Einsam (Instrumental)
5.    Lied für die Götter (Instrumental)
 
Pre-Orders are available NOW: http://smarturl.it/Apostasie-NPR 

NACHTBLUT are already looking forward to their headlining tour in October and November and to bring "Apostasie" to the clubs and fans! More dates, as well as upcoming shows in Austria and Switzerland will be announced soon:
 
NACHTBLUT Apostasie Tour 2017
Presented by Legacy, Orkus and Stormbringer 
12.10.17 DE - Oberhausen / Kulttempel
13.10. 17 DE - Hamburg / Logo
19.10. 17 DE - Frankfurt / Nachtleben
20.10. 17 DE - München / Backstage
21.10. 17 DE - Stuttgart / Zentral
26.10. 17 DE - Nürnberg / Der Cult
27.10. 17 DE - Berlin / MAZE
10.11. 17 DE - Dresden / Puschkin
11.11. 17 DE - Leipzig / Hellraiser
 
 
NACHTBLUT Line-up:
Askeroth - Vocals
Ablaz - E-Bass
Skoll - Drums
Greif - Guitar
Amelie - Keyboard

For More Info On NACHTBLUT Visit:www.facebook.com/Nachtblutgefluester
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THE NEW ROSES UNLEASH NEW TRACK FROM UPCOMING ALBUM!

'One More For The Road' To Be Released August 25th On Napalm Records!

THE NEW ROSES, one of the most promising and successful hard rock acts the heavy rock scene has to offer,are aboutto return with their brand new album 'One More For The Road' on August 25th via Napalm Records. Close to release, the band now gives another exciting glimpse of their hotly anticipated rock juggernaut and unleashes the track 'Dancing On A Razorblade'!

Check out this brand new single by THE NEW ROSES right
HERE!
Following their last critically acclaimed release 'Dead Man's Voice', with 'One More For The Road' THE NEW ROSES have managed to create the band's heaviest, most catchy and emotional record to date. What this new album means to the band, and what's the story behind each song, vocalist Timmy Rough explains in one of four very promising Track-By-Track episodes, which will give an in-depth view behind the production and meaning of 'One More For The Road'. Check out the first episode HERE! Stay tuned, as more episodes to follow over the next weeks!



Available on CD, LP Gatefold or as Digital Download, pre-order your copy of 'One More For The Road' HERE!

The track list of 'One More For The Road' reads as follows:

1. Quarter To Twelve
2. My Own Worst Enemy
3. Forever Never Comes
4. Dancing On A Razor Blade
5. Consider Me Gone
6. Life Ain't Easy (For A Boy With Long Hair)
7. Every Wild Heart
8. Fight You Leaving Me
9. The Same Moon
10. Piece By Peace Of Mind
11. One More For The Road
12. Do I Look Scared To You [Bonus Track]
13. The Storm [Bonus Track]
14. Nitro Nights [Bonus Track]

In support of their new album, THE NEW ROSES will be of course heavily touring this year again! The "One More For The Road" tour, presented by Rock Hard, Rocks, EMP, Metal.de, Tätowier Magazine and Stormbringer, as well as Radio B.O.B. and Star FM, will kick off on September 29th in Aschaffenburg, Germany.

Catch THE NEW ROSES live and on the following dates:
17.08.17 DE - Dinkelsbuehl / Summer Breeze Open Air
18.08.17 FR - Saint-Nolff  / Motocultor Festival
19.08.17 DE - Maisach / Goldendrakes
25.08.17 FR - Sulingen  / Reload Festival
26.08.17 DE - Obrigheim / Rock im Hinterland
02.09.17 DE - Malsch / Rock Im Wald
22.09.17 DE -Nassau / Michelrock
 
One More For The Road Tour:
29.09.17 DE - Aschaffenburg / Colos Saal
30.09.17 DE - Isernhagen / Blues Garage
05.10.17 DE - Berlin / Musik & Frieden
06.10.17 DE - Hamburg / Logo
07.10.17 DE - Bordesholm / Albatros
12.10.17 DE - Ludwigsburg / Rockfabrik
13.10.17 DE - Cologne / MTC
14.10.17 DE - Mannheim / 7er Club
19.10.17 DE - Nuremberg / Der Hirsch
20.10.17 DE - Viersen / Rockschicht
21.10.17 DE - Neunkirchen / Stummsche Reithalle
25.10.17 AT - Vienna / Viper Room
26.10.17 AT - Velden / Bluesiana
27.10.17 AT - Woergl / Komma
02.11.17 DE - Augsburg / Spectrum
03.11.17 DE - Munich / Backstage
10.11.17 UK - Pwellheli / Hard Rock Hell Festival
11.11.17 UK - Evesham/ The Iron Road
17.11.17 DE - Wiesbaden / Schlachthof
01.12.17 AT  - Meiningen / Gents Moto Culture
02.12.17 AT - Ahrntal / Season Opening
14.12.17 CH - Luzern / Schüür
15.12.17 CH - Brienz / Kick Down
16.12.17 CH - Wetzikon / Hall Of Fame

For More Info Visit:
www.facebook.com/TheNewRoses www.thenewroses.com
www.napalmrecords.com
www.facebook.com/napalmrecords

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Sleeping Romance 
Unveil First Details Of Napalm Records Debut "Alba"!

Pre-Orders Now Available!



Let the curtain rise on the new Mediterranean Symphonic Metal sensation: SLEEPING ROMANCE!

This Italian quintet displays true mastery, as they fuse bloodcurdling classical sounds with monstrous Melodic Death Metal-riffing.  The music is full of force yet sustained by noble, theatrical flamboyance and provides a symphony for the broken hearted who somehow manage to love again.

Their upcoming album "Alba" leads a journey of orchestral opera arrangements and siren songs; touching, sometimes frightening, but always as personal as can be. Songstress Federica Lanna means every word she sings and Federico Truzzi complements her lovely voice with delicate guitars. Don't miss out on all details including track listing, release date, available formats and album cover below:



SLEEPING ROMANCE states:        
"We are very excited to present our new album "Alba", an album we are very proud of! "Alba" represents a strong musical evolution compared to our debut album and is more dark, powerful and deep. Heavy guitar riffing, a lot of orchestral and choir sections and emotional lyrics is what you'll get from this album. All strings, woodwinds, brasses and choir parts are recorded live to give our songs real life and a great sound.

The concept of Alba, "Dawn" in Italian, centers around the main character and her life that advances through difficulties, choices and mistakes, and leads the character to a positive growth. The message the concept wants to give is that life is complex, full of obstacles, but there's always a way forward, and an opportunity for everyone to reach what their heart desire.
We really hope you will appreciate our second album, both the music and the concept and atmosphere!"

Watch out a very first behind the scenes studio video and get a very first glimpse of their title track HERE.
  
"Alba" will be released on November 3rd 2017 via Napalm Records and available as digital download as well as Jewel Case. The full track listing can be found below:
 
1. Overture - Twilight
2. Where The Light Is Bleeding
3. Lost In My Eyes
4. Touch The Sun
5. Forgiveness
6. My Temptation
7. Across The Sea
8. Everything Behind
9. Through The Looking Glass
10. Alba
11. Underture - Daylight
 
SLEEPING ROMANCE's frenetic "Alba" is not to be ignored. Get your pre-order HERE: http://smarturl.it/Alba-NPR
 
SLEEPING ROMANCE Line-up:
Federica Lanna - Vocals
Truzzi Federico - Guitar and orchestra
Lorenzo Costi - Bass
Francesco Zanarelli - Drums
Fabrizio Incao - Guitar

For More Info On SLEEPING ROMANCE Visit:
www.facebook.com/sleepingromanceofficial
www.sleeping-romance.com/

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ARKONA RELEASE BRAND NEW VIDEO!

 
Russia's finest Pagan metal export ARKONA are finally back and present a brand new music video for the track 'Serbia'! Taken from their successful 2014- release 'Yav' this new video features cuts from a debut work of serbian movie director Zivojin Pavlović (1933-1998) «Triptih o materiji i smrti» (1960). Watch ARKONA's brand new video right HERE!
Says the band: "It's better late, than never... Currently we are working hard on a new album, and suddenly one of the old ideas became real - video for the song "Serbia" from our previous album "Yav" is ready!

Band shooting was done in 2014 by Vlad Popov and his enthusiastic team from Voronezh.

The images, which you can see in the video, such as image of a lonely woman, who lost all her family or the post-war devastation, are corresponding with the images seen by the author of the song in one of the villages during the Balkan tour in 2010. It gave the strongest emotional impulse on the creation of the song. This song was born in a specific place at a particular time and there is no place for any political context."
  
While the band is currently working on a new record set to be released in early 2018, their latest masterpiece 'Yav' is available to purchase at: http://smarturl.it/Yav-NPR 



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Exit Eden Release 4th Music Video From Debut Album "Rhapsodies in Black"!



 
No rest for the wicked. After the sensational German chart entry at #15 it's time to celebrate the highly anticipated album release of "Rhapsodies in Black" with a new music video!

Please welcome the brand new EXIT EDEN track and video for "Paparazzi" - originally by the one and only Lady Gaga! Watch it HERE.

Despite their diversity, these 4 singers blend together personally as superbly as they do vocally and this constellation creates extraordinary and powerful ideas. EXIT EDEN's debut album "Rhapsodies in Black" is out now via Napalm Records (worldwide, with Germany/Switzerland/Austria via Starwatch). Get "Rhapsodies in Black" HERE!

Keep you eyes and ears open, as this is the new Symphonic Metal All-star Band 2017 featuring charismatic singers Amanda Somerville, Clémentine Delauney, Marina La Torraca and Anna Brunner.

This power package has already released three music videos! Get a look at these stunning releases:  "Unfaithful" originally by Rihanna can be seen HERE and the hit single "Impossible", originally performed by Shontelle HERE and last but not least "Incomplete" the all-time classic track by Backstreet Boys HERE.
 

 
"Rhapsodies in Black" track listing:
1. Question Of Time
2. Unfaithful
3. Incomplete
4. Impossible
5. Frozen
6. Heaven
7. Firework
8. Skyfall
9. Total Eclipse
10. Paparazzi
11. Fade To Grey

EXIT EDEN live:
22.09.2017 DE - Hamburg / Martkhalle - Metal Dayz
http://www.hamburg-metal-dayz.de/de/news/
 
For more info on EXIT EDEN visit:


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VAN CANTO - NEW LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT!
Hagen - Van Canto's New Singer.  Ike - Back In The Band.

 
Photo Credit: Frauke Bönsch/www.fash.de
 
Lead singer SLY leaves VAN CANTO after 10 years. But no need to worry as a new member is already found in the VAN CANTO camp! 
 
SLY states:
"Dear fans, friends and fan club members!
 
Today I would like to announce my departure as lead singer of Van Canto.
Looking back on 10 years of an unforgettable band history, full of countless memorable moments, I would like to thank you all for your support and engagement to the band, your singing and the many concerts you brought your energy to and gave right back to us.
 
It was a hard decision to reach, I also had to make due to private changes. The spirit in every Van Canto fan and musician will remain in my heart for eternity. I will not die in Battle.
 
As far as new Van Canto projects are concerned, I wouldn't say no to a guest appearance. It's all just a question of time management, how much I can be involved, and of course what the band's vision is.
 
I wish Van Canto and everyone involved all the best for the future, and fingers crossed that they have lots of new surprises and wonderful moments.
Just to say, I will have a smile on my face and a tear in my eye and leave you all with a resounding RAKKATAKKA MOTHERFUCKER!!!
Yours Sly."
 
VAN CANTO comments:
"We are all sad to learn of Sly's leaving the band, but we would like to mention it was not because of the famous personal/professional differences. Quite the opposite.
 
Sly, you will always be a part of the Van Canto family and we would be delighted to have you along at one of the "positive surprises", you wished for us, on the stage or behind a microphone.
 
Time will tell dude, but friends will always be friends.
It is never nice when a band changes its line up and must tell everyone. We were going back and forth, but we noticed we all have too much energy and motivation to sing old songs and write new ones, play concerts, record in the studio, go on tour and to arrange plans together, rather than just quit.
Therefore, we will be presenting our new lineup on the 18.08.2017; and we would be more than delighted to have you all continue to accompany us on the strange journey that is Van Canto.
 
Sly, we wish you all the best - We're there for you!"
 
Their new singer is called "Hagen". To compliment his stormy and gravelly voice the band calls him "Hagel", which is German for "Hailstone". He is an outstanding young man with a fantastic voice, which has an impressive range, from the highest scream to the lowest growl and he is eager to RAKKA TAKKA your asses. You can already see him in the video message with a sample song called "Voice Number Seven" HERE.
 
And by the way Ike is back on board and will be active in the studio and at selected concerts, together with Jan, to bring some deep, double doom-a-bass to your ears. The band is already busy with preparing for upcoming festivals and tour, as well as a brand new album for next year.
 
Keep your eyes and ears open or as VAN CANTO use to say it: RAKKATAKKA, MOTHERFUCKERS!!!
 


Jon Freeman
Freeman Promotions
235 Edwards Ave
Long Branch, NJ 07740

T: +1 336 509 8377
AIM: uscanjon