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Firewind To Release “Still Raging” Live Album, Live Video for ‘Orbitual Sunrise’ Released

Posted by thrashboy on June 30, 2023 at 18:44 No Responses »

Jun 302023

Following their latest, self-titled studio album in 2020, hard rock power metal titans Firewind have announced the release of an upcoming live album/Blu-ray, titled Still Raging. The release that comes as a special BluRay and 2CD edition, will be available on September 1, 2023 through AFM Records.

Since more than twenty years, the iconic band founded by exceptional guitarist Gus G (Ozzy Osbourne, Arch Enemy, Dream Evil) enthralls heavy music fans with their exciting blend of hard rock and power metal. Razor-sharp riffs, big hooks and solos meet the incredible vocal skills of charismatic singer Herbie Langhans (Avantasia, Radiant, Seventh Avenue, amongst others), who joined the band in 2019.

“It’s hard to believe that a band like Firewind has been around for 2 decades,” Gus G comments. “In 2022 we had only planned a re-issue of our debut album, but with the pandemic slowly winding down, we were fortunate enough to start doing shows in America and Europe again. Come Fall of 2022 we played 2 headline shows in our homeland, Greece to celebrate our 20th anniversary.”

Pyramaze to Release New Album “Bloodlines” In June, Music Video for New Single ‘Fortress’ Available

Posted by thrashboy on March 30, 2023 at 21:12 No Responses »

Mar 302023

Danish/American band, Pyramaze, will release their new album, “Bloodlines, on June 23 via AFM Records. Watch a video for the new single, ‘Fortress’, below.

Pyramaze are an exceptional phenomenon in the international, heavy music scene: Their sound brings along numerous traditional melodic and progressive metal trademarks, but gets an immensely high recognition value by their unique feeling for great melodies. The band is known for their technical finesse and unique arrangements, often melodic and atmospheric, and frequently including complex guitar riffs and solos supported by synthetic sounds.

In recent years, Pyramaze has played on many stages in Europe and North America, demonstrating their energetic live performance and impressive musical skills. They have built a loyal fan base and is considered by many metal fans as one of the most innovative and talented bands of their generation.

Redemption – “I am the Storm”

Posted by John Jackson on March 14, 2023 at 14:36 No Responses »

Mar 142023

Redemption are back with their eighth studio release I Am the Storm, an album filled with progressive metal goodness and not to be missed.

Those into progressive metal have enjoyed Redemption since the early 2000s, with the band performing at Progpower USA IV in 2003, the same year their debut album was released. In 2005 the band started gaining a following with the release of The Fullness of Time featuring Ray Alder (Fates Warning) on vocals and then released their third album two years later and toured with Dream Theater. More touring, a live album and three more studio albums followed and then in 2016 the band released The Art of Loss on Metal Blade records which featured ex-Megadeth guitarists Chris Poland , Marty Friedman, and Chris Broderick as well as some vocals by John Busch (Armored Saint, Anthrax). Orignal vocalist Ray Alder left the band in 2017 and was replaced by Tom Englund (Evergrey). The band originally started by guitarist Nick van Dyk has seen some lineup changes over the year in addition to the recent change in vocals and now features, Chris Quirarte on drums, Sean Andrews on bass, and Vikram Shankar on keyboards with Chris Poland and Simone Mularoni (DGM) adding in some guitar parts along with Henrik Danhage (Evergrey). I Am the Storm was produced by Nick van Dyk and Simone Mularoni at Linda Flora Studios Produced by Nick van Dyk and Simone Mularoni at Linda Flora Studios. Chris Poland (ex-Megadeth), Henrik Danhage (Evergrey).

Progressive Metal Band Redemption’s New Album “I Am The Storm” Out March 17th: Title Track Available for Streaming

Posted by thrashboy on January 19, 2023 at 21:03 No Responses »

Jan 192023

Redemption recently released the new single ‘I Am The Storm’, the title track from the band’s new album, which will be released March 17th. 2023 via AFM Records. Check out the official lyric video below.

The band comments on ‘I Am The Storm’:

“The life of a human being is many things, among them an ongoing stream of challenges and opportunities. We choose to face them with enthusiasm or indifference, with resistance or resignation. Sometimes we pick our battles, knowing when to push and when to acquiesce. But the important thing is that each human being is an individual infused with dignity and the ability to be an author of their story. This song is about perseverance, and daring to spit in the face of the odds.”

Evergrey Releases ‘King Of Errors’ Live Video from Upcoming “Before The Aftermath – Live In Gothenburg” Album

Posted by thrashboy on January 15, 2022 at 16:11 No Responses »

Jan 152022

Swedish progressive metal juggernauts, Evergrey, have released an official live video for ‘King Of Errors’, taken from the album “Before The Aftermath – Live In Gothenburg”, out on January 28 on Digpak BluRay/2CD and vinyl editions via AFM Records.

Watch the video below.

Evergrey, like every other artist, suffered heavily from the pandemic in 2020 and after much deliberation decided to stream a concert live from Gothenburg.

“We want to bring some music and positivity back into our lives, because we miss playing live, and we miss playing music for YOU. Playing is our life, and it has been for quite some time,” says Tom Englund.

The result is now almost two hours of pristine live material with classics and treasures that in great Dolby 5.1. Surround quality pull the listener directly deep into a great concert experience.

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