Progressive Rock-Metal Orchestra Ainur Announces New Single to be Released In June

 Posted by on June 1, 2019 at 16:59  No Responses »
Jun 012019
 

Italy’s progressive rock-metal orchestra Ainur and Rockshots Records are stoked to announce the release of the new (old) single ‘Fall Of Gondolin’. Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien‘s opus since a decade and half, Ainur are coming back with a re-recorded and re-mixed version of their 2006’s ‘Fall Of Gondolin’, foreseeing the much awaited 5th full-lenght coming out later this year.

Currently the band is located at Evolution Recording Studio (Italy), working on the new full-lenght with the producer Massimiliano Flak (Sound Storm, Highlord), who already handled the new single production.

The band adds: “‘Fall of Gondolin’ is one of our most representative song, that’s the reason why we couldn’t choose anything better than this to introduce the new visual and sonic identity of the band. FoG is the perfect example of what Ainur was and what will be since now on.” Continue reading »

Progressive Rock-Metal Orchestra ‘Ainur’ Signs Record Deal with ‘Rockshots Records’

 Posted by on May 9, 2019 at 23:24  No Responses »
May 092019
 

Italy’s progressive rock-metal band Ainur, has just announced the signing of a record deal with Rockshots Records. Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien‘s opus since a decade and half, AINUR are coming back with a new, majestic project later this year. The new path was overtaken by a short trailer appeared on the label’s YouTube Channel, showing up the band’s new look as well, check it below.

Currently the band is located at Evolution Recording Studio (Italy), working on the new project with the producer Massimiliano Flak (Sound Storm, Highlord).

The band comments: “After some collaboration in the past, Ainur and Rockshots Records are officially partners in crime! Get ready for a new and improved music, more aggressive and more rock!” Continue reading »

S91 “Along the Sacred Path”

 Posted by on March 21, 2019 at 20:13  No Responses »
Mar 212019
 

S91 is a Christian progressive metal band from Tuscany, and with the release of “Along the Sacred Path” continue documenting the history of humanity through the lens of Christian theology, a study started on “Behold the Mankind” (2016).

“Constantine the Great” starts in such a moody way. The bass guitar riff makes you sway, and the time signature points to prog rock complexity. This complexity remains when vocal duties change hands – at first manly and gruff, and then melodic and feminine. Along the Sacred Path makes for a gripping journey.

Just when you think you have the genre pinned down, the blistering guitar riff that opens “Saint Patrick” makes me think of speed metal à la Cacophony (Marty Friedman & Jason Becker). I like how the voice also gets a hardcore treatment that fits this song particularly well. You’ll have to hold on tight, because S91 change rhythmic tac often. Here now is a beautiful soaring keyboard that carries female vocals singing, “Oh my Lord, thanks my Lord”. Continue reading »

Italian Progressive Metal Band ‘S91’ Ink a Worldwide Deal with ‘Rockshots Records’ for the New Album Coming out in 2019

 Posted by on November 16, 2018 at 19:45  No Responses »
Nov 162018
 

Italy’s power/prog metal band S91 ink a worldwide record deal with Rockshots Records for the release of their sophomore album coming out in early 2019.

Their debut album “Behold The Mankind” was released in 2016, and was a concept album about human history in a Christian approach. S91‘s style is in the wake of a coordinated progressive-metal with symphonic influences, led by the warm and strong voice of Maria Londino standing above. The album was produced by Cristiano Bertocchi (Labyrinth, Vision Divine, Wind Rose) and mastered by Simone Mularoni (Domination Studios), and was very well welcomed by critics and audience allowing the band to play shows in Italy and abroad, including a performance at the latest edition of “Elements Of Rock”, the largest Christian metal festival in Europe.

Currently the band is in studio to define the final details of the sophomore album, a new and exciting concept album coming out in early 2019 with a worldwide release and distribution by Rockshots Records.

More details and info about the new release will follow soon. Continue reading »

Melodic Rock Band ‘Vision Quest’ Sign with ‘Rockshots Records’ for the Release of their Rock Opera, First Single ‘Evil Laughter’ Released

 Posted by on November 9, 2018 at 15:43  No Responses »
Nov 092018
 

Italy’s Vision Quest have signed a worldwide record deal with Rockshots Records for the release of their self-titled debut album!

Vision Quest is a project born many years ago with the purpose of conceiving a “Rock Opera” with melodic rock songs. The band name is inspired by “Vision Quest”, a 1985 American coming-of-age drama film: the soundtrack includes songs from the artists of the “HeyDay” melodic rock era such as Journey, Foreigner, John Waite, Sammy Hagar among the others.

Background of the Vision Quest sound is focused on the melodic Rock/AOR music from the 80’s combined with a symphonic rock and progressive rock influences of bands like Magnum, Kansas and Asia. The self-titled album is divided into 2 parts; the first part tells the story of “Orion”, who fights and dies to save his people from an obscure and unknown force; the second part tells the story of “Avathar”, squire of the king who ends up betraying Orion in exchange for immortality and gets to be exiled; during the exile he gets suffering, repenting, and finds love.

“Vision Quest” is an epic journey into melodic rock! Continue reading »

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