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Assemble the Chariots video interview

Assemble the Chariots originally formed in 2008, but saw a rebirth in 2024 with the release of their debut album “Ephemeral Trilogy Episode 1: Unyielding Night”, a sci-fi tale in music whose sound incorporates epic orchestral melodies and chord progressions, alongside high-speed blast beats and monstrous vocals.
Our reporter Cristina had the opportunity to sit down with Onni Holmström, Kevin Apostol and Mikael Reinikka before the show at MonoMassive in Pori and talk about their debut album, the story behind the Trilogy, tours and much more.

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Wolfheart video interview

Melodic death metal band Wolfheart released the latest album “Draconian Darkness” on September 6th, with this new work the band explores the darkness of humankind. Our reporter Cristina had the chance to meet the mastermind of the band Tuomas Saukkonen before the show at MonoMassive in Pori, and to delve deeper into the album, discuss the use of Finnish in the growl vocals, find out why the videos were shot in Iceland, life on tour and much more.

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BOOBS LICKERS Release New Single + Video ‘Milky Way’

Volcano Records & Promotion is thrilled to announce the release of the new single by BOOBS LICKERS, titled “Milky Way”, available from September 20, 2024, on all digital platforms. This track is the perfect mix of funk and psychedelia, with an explosive push into deep space. With irresistible grooves and influences from artists like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against The Machine, and Funkadelic, the song is a bold statement of the band’s intent to explore the boundaries of funk and improvisation.

“Milky Way” is the first track released through Volcano Records by Boobs Lickers, composed by Giovanni Scalfi, Luca Suman, and Alessandro Rossi, stands out for its energy and passion. The single features straightforward and unapologetic lyrics, maintaining the spirit of psychedelic funk rock. Boobs Lickers, an explosive trio, define themselves through their motto: IN FUNK WE TRUST!. Their music is an anthem of brotherhood, extravagance, and passion, with a touch of irony and boldness.

Check out ‘Milky Way’, the new video of BOOBS LICKERS, at: https://youtu.be/TJcbC1wLvK0

Further info at
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www.volcanopromotion.com

Finnish metal Crimson Sun’s third album “Sorrowbreaker” released

The master of modern melodic metal Crimson Sun released their third full-length “Sorrowbreaker” last Friday. The new album has invested more in the production than before, and it was created in collaboration between producer-studio wizard Saku Moilanen, singer-producer Christoffer Stjerne and award-winning Danish mixer Jacob Hansen. The ten-song album is a step forward for Crimson Sun musically as well.

“We are excited to release a new album after a long wait. Each of us has participated in writing the lyrics, so the songs deal with various topics from world events to personal experiences. We are really satisfied with the end result and feel that we have made considerable progress in every area. We believe that Sorrowbreaker offers something new and interesting to both old and new listeners,” commented Joni Junnila, Crimson Sun’s main songwriter and guitarist.

“Sorrowbreaker” album can now be found on all streaming services, and the CD version of the album can also be ordered from the band’s online store. Retrospectator, the album’s third track, is named as the top song of the album, which is based on past selections.

“Retrospectator is the cornerstone of the album, which emphasizes our way of combining diverse soundscapes into a melodic and straightforward structure. Lyrically, the song is a journey to self-examination and weighing past choices. It reflects the moments when we have to face our own memories and make decisions about how they affect the present. The song’s lyrics tell about facing your own challenges and difficulties, but at the same time offer hope that you can learn and grow from these memories.”

Crimson Sun will hold an official album release party in a couple of weeks at Helsinki’s On The Rocks. Before the Merirock cruise, a performance as an opener for rock legend Michael Monroe in Kotka has also been added to the gig list.

03.10.2024 On The Rocks, Helsinki w/ Nestruction (Record Labels)
05.10.2024 – Hotel Leikari, Kotka w/ Michael Monroe
26.10.2024 Merirock Vol. 13, Viking XPRS w/ Private Line & St. Aurora

Crimson Sun is:

Sini Seppälä – Vocals
Joni Junnila – Guitar
Jukka Jauhiainen – Bass
Antti Rantavuo – Drumms
Miikka Hujanen – Keyboards

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Finnish female-fronted metal band Autumn’s Grief released a new single The Inquisition

Finnish metal band Autumn’s Grief releases a new single called The Inquisition on September 19th 2024. The track is taken from their upcoming third album ‘Dead Among The Living’ which is set to be released on October 25th 2024 by Inverse Records.

LISTEN The Inquisition single: https://push.fm/fl/autumns-grief-inquisition

“The Inquisition takes the listener into the middle of an emotionally painful scene. The storyteller has had to hide the truth at all costs, because its revelation could lead to disastrous consequences. However, the moment of reckoning inexorably approaches the narrator, who has resigned herself to her fate.

The Inquisition was the first song recorded for the upcoming Dead Among the Living album. In a way, it showcases many elements that are typical with this band’s music. There are historical references in the lyrics, and the mood of the song foreshadows very dark scenarios.” 

The band’s vocalist Noora Virtanen says.

BIOGRAPHY:
Autumn’s Grief takes the listener on a journey through the sorrowful and cinematic metal music landscape filled with beautiful piano melodies, dark and heavy guitars, robust bass and mournful vocals. Founded in 2021 and originated from Finland, Autumn’s Grief has released two full albums, The Dead Don’t Smile (2021) and Dead By The Dawn (2022). The third album, Dead Among The Living will be the ending album of the band’s Dead-trilogy. The band consists of guitarist Santtu Rosén (Dead End Finland), keyboardist Ville Skön (Willie Dangerr, Synthwave Willie) and vocalist Noora Virtanen (Tulio)

LISTEN the first single Dead Among The Living: https://push.fm/fl/autumnsgrief-dead
LISTEN the second single The Absolution: https://push.fm/fl/ag-absolution
LISTEN the third single Perfectly Flawed: https://push.fm/fl/autumns-grief-perfectly

Autumn’s Grief – The Inquisition (single 2024)

Track list:

01. The Inquisition

Composed & Written by Autumn’s Grief

ISRC: FI3FC2483705

Single cover painting by Kris Olson (krisolsonart.com). Edited by Mikko Virtanen

Autumn’s Grief – Dead Among The Living (album 2024)

Track list:

01. The Absolution
02. Dead Among The Living
03. Perfectly Flawed
04. Pushing Up The Daisies
05. The Inquisition
06. Aberration of Light
07. The Skyclad Spell
08. A Light In a Void
09. The Failure
10. Alone

Composed & Written by Autumn’s Grief

Album cover painting by Kris Olson (krisolsonart.com). Edited by Mikko Virtanen

Line-up:
Vocals – Noora Virtanen

Guitar & Bass – Santtu Rosén

Keyboards – Ville Skön

Jarno Petterinen – Session drums

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/autumnsgrief
https://www.instagram.com/autumnsgrief_official
https://autumnsgrief.bandcamp.com

Finnish hard rock band Rimbacher releases catchy AOR track from their soon to be released full length

Finnish hard rock band Rimbacher releases their debut album “High Hopes On The Rocks” on November 1st via Inverse Records. After several well received singles the band releases now the final single from the album.

Catchy AOR track “Pluto” is overflowing with emotional melodies and big guitar riffs. Melancholic vibe of the song suits the darkening autumn. The single is released with a music video.

Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/kVEcSvap3vA

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/rimbacher-pluto

The songwriter Reisca Morani bakcgrounds the song:

“The song is about a crush on a woman from an earlier generation and the fantasy of being get to live in the past with her. “Pluto” is a metaphor of that damsel and the title originates back in a one silly conversion with her.

The arrangement of ‘Pluto’ provided the song very cool atmosphere which reminds of that autumn when it was written. It has a different kind of vibe compared to the rest of our hard rocking songs but lands nicely in our setlist making it one of the highlights of our show and the upcoming album.”

Line-up:
Niko Rimbacher – Vocals
Osku ”Sticky” Kilpi – Guitar
Jim ”Jimbo” Heikkinen – Guitar
Reisca Morani – Bass
Jouni Kauppinen – Drums

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NEW ADAMANTRA SINGLE DEALS WITH THE PROBLEMS OF SURVEILLANCE SOCIETIES – THIRD ALBUM TO BE RELEASED AT THE END OF OCTOBER

Ever since the early 2000’s has Adamantra forged its versatile power metal and is, after a long hiatus, releasing its third album Act III – Pareidolia of Depravity on October 25th through Inverse Records. Both musically and thematically the album carries on from where the previous album Act II: Silent Narratives ended, but for the first time a string quartet can be heard on three songs, which of course adds a tasteful flavor to the mix.

All eight songs tell grim tales of different eras, the evil things surrounding us, its openness to interpretation and differing points of view. Now released single False Illusions, with its accompanied lyric video, touches the subject of the problems of a totalitarian society, of which the bass player Jukka Hoffrén speaks as follows:

”The lyrics are about a surveillance society and totalitarian dictatorship. The loss of one’s privacy, freedom of thought and expression means the total of loss of freedom, though it might, at the same time, be an illusion of harmony and peace. Surveillance society is really a dictatorship. Can happiness be guaranteed to an individual in the name of mutual success and conformity?”
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/adamantra-falseillusions

Watch the lyric video: https://youtu.be/kcZhNDwsTbQ

LINE-UP:

Tuomas Nieminen – Vocals

Panu Kiskola – Guitars

Jukka Hoffrén – Bass Guitar (Amberian Dawn & Coventhrall)

Chrism – Keyboards (James LaBrie & Simulacrum)

Mikko Sepponen – Drums

Cover art:
Cover layout by Jan “Örkki” Yrlund

Original photo by Susanna Kallinen

This single and upcoming album are released through Inverse Records.

DISCOGRAPHY

For Ever -EP (Tunerail 2006)

Revival (Sound of Finland 2009)

Act II: Silent Narratives (Power Prog 2014)

Act III – Pareidolia of Depravity (Inverse 2024)

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Garden of Stone’s new single “Daydream” marks the band’s return to a more mellow and melancholic sound, driven by melodic guitars and clean singing

The Finnish melancholic metal band Garden of Stone is set to release their debut album ‘The Grave Mistake’ on November 29th 2024 via Inverse Records. The third single ‘Daydream’ is released today and the lyric video is available here: https://youtu.be/t-875jKWYBQ

The band comments:
“Reminiscent of Garden of Stone’s first EP, “Daydream” begins slowly, building the song from the ground up, adding more and more layers as the song progresses, providing the listener hints of the grand crescendo that awaits at the end. The lyrics depict a struggle with faith and freedom, using the metaphor of a bird with clipped wings to express a desire to break free from personal limitations. Themes of entrapment, defiance, and the pursuit of peace are woven throughout, culminating in a sense of empowerment and liberation.” 

LISTEN Daydream on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/gos-daydream

Watch Day of Discord (1st single) music video: https://youtu.be/uQZ_fXKyChk
Watch Waiting For The Dawn (2nd single) music video: https://youtu.be/_aFwqy7MgK0

BIOGRAPHY:
Garden of Stone is a melodic metal band that weaves together melancholic rock and heavy metal. From the band you can expect brooding atmospheres, beautiful melodies, and face melting riffs.

The band was formed in 2023 when guitarists Jere Mäntysalo and Ville Penkari recruited Jesse Salo to sing and scream for their project. Soon after, drummer Tapio Haverinen joined to keep the rhythm department in check. The group was completed when bassist Kalle Hänninen joined to govern the lowest frequencies.

Garden of Stone published their debut EP, Tides of Decay, in February of 2024. The band is showing no signs of slowing down, as they are gearing up to release an LP later in 2024 after a series of singles.

Garden of Stone – Daydream (single 2024)

Composed by Jere Mäntysalo, Jesse Salo
Lyrics by Jesse Salo

ISRC: FI3FC2485208

Artwork by Noora Khouy

Garden of Stone – The Grave Mistake (album 2024)

Track list:
1. Visions of the End
2. Day of Discord
3. The Prophet
4. Waiting for the Light
5. Observer
6. Paradigm Shift
7. Unveiled
8. New Dawn
9. Daydream
10. Resolution
11. Ode to Rage
12. Insanity

Artwork by Noora Khouya

Line-up:
Jere Mäntysalo – Guitar

Jesse Salo – Vocals

Kalle Hänninen – Bass

Ville Penkari – Guitar

Tapio Haverinen – Drums

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UK’s Chrysalïd New Single/Video “Eternal Flame” ft. Tim “Ripper” Owens Off New Album “Breaking The Chains” Out Oct 2024

Chrysalïd, the heavy metal powerhouse from Northern England, was founded in 1999 by the talented Emmanuel Thorsen. Their music is a passionate blend inspired by NWOHBM, power metal, and thrash metal. If you love a “straight to the point” attitude, that’s exactly what you’ll get from Chrysalïd. Their sound perfectly captures the energy, passion, joy, and chill of their metal roots.
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They’re thrilled to announce their new upcoming album “Breaking The Chains” which features special guests like Tim “Ripper” Owens, Zak Stevens, Fabio Lione, and Henning Basse. This album is more than just a collection of songs; it’s a powerful message to the world about never giving up, always fighting for your dreams, and standing tall no matter how many times you fall.
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For fans of Savatage, Helloween, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and Angra, “Breaking The Chains” is a must-listen. Let the music of Chrysalïd ignite your spirit and fuel your passion for metal.
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They’re excited to announce the release of the second single and music video from their upcoming album; the track, called “Eternal Flame” feat. Tim “Ripper” Owens, it’s a song about bringing the heavy metal essence to your life and making your dreams turn into reality. This new album is an honest and passionate act of love for heavy metal music. With every aspect of the creation process like writing, recording, rehearsing, and live performance they are improving continuously, setting this second album as a testament to their dedication to their craft.
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Watch and listen to the video for “Eternal Flame” feat. Tim “Ripper” Owens at the following links:
​LISTEN: https://lnk.to/PK4xGz​
​VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iqLGYxHPWw​

CD Pre-order – https://bit.ly/ChrysalïdBreakingTheChainsCD​

Track Listing:​
1-Overture ft. Zak Stevens, Fabrichio Rocha
2-Eternal Flame ft. Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens
3-Far Beyond The Sun ft. Henning Basse
4-Into The Night ft. Lisa Skinner, Andre Tulipano, Fabio Alessandrini, Cristiano Lopes
5-The King ft. Craig Carns, Simon Robertshaw, Jase Tyler
6-Breaking The Chains ft. Zak Stevens, Fabrichio Rocha , Kayo John
7-Blackstar ft. Nick Kariotis, Jase Tyler
8-War Of Illusions ft. Fabio Lione, German Madonado, Emirhan Yler, Jase Tyler
9-Another Day ft. Jase Tyler
10-My Way Home ft. Fabio Lione, Fabrichio Rocha
11-Under The Thumb ft. Eugene Simone, Jase Tyler
12-The End Of Chapter II ft. Zak Stevens, Ariel Perchuk
13-Sleepless Nights (Bonus Track) (King Diamond cover) ft.Paul Skinner, Guilherme Peixoto

SPECIAL GUESTS CREDITS:​
VOICES:
ZAK STEVENS – OVERTURE/BREAKING THE CHAINS/THE END OF CHAPTER II
TIM RIPPER OWENS – ETERNAL FLAME
FABIO LIONE – MY WAY HOME/WAR OF ILLUSIONS
HENNING BASSE – FAR BEYOND THE SUN
CRAIG CAIRNS – THE KING
LISA SKINNER – ANOTHER DAY
ANDRE TULIPANO – ANOTHER DAY
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DRUMS:
FABIO ALESSANDRINI – INTO THE NIGHT
KAYO JOHN – BREAKING THE CHAINS
PAUL SKINNER – SLEEPLESS NIGHTS
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GUITARS:
FABRICIO ROCHA – OVERTURE/BREAKING THE CHAINS/MY WAY HOME
EUGENE SIMONE – UNDER THE THUMB (SOLO GUITARS)
CRISTIANO LOPES – INTO THE NIGHT (SOLO GUITARS)
NICK KARIOTIS – BLACKSTAR (INTRO SOLO, RHYTHM GUITARS AND FINAL SOLO)
GERMAN MALDONADO – WAR OF ILLUSIONS (RHYTHM AND LEAD GUITARS)
EMIRHAN YELER – WAR OF ILLUSIONS (CHORUSES GUITAR SOLOS)
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BASS:
SIMON ROBERTSHAW – THE KING
GUILHERME PEIXOTO – SLEEPLESS NIGHTS
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KEYBOARDS:
JASE TYLER – BLACKSTAR/ANOTHER DAY/WAR OF ILLUSIONS/THE KING
ARIEL PERCHUK – THE END OF CHAPTER II
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TAMBORINE:
JASE TYLER – UNDER THE THUMB

Chrysalïd Line Up:​
Emannuel Thorsen: Vocals
Fabricio Rocha: Lead Guitars
Ben Hurst: Rhythm Guitars
Jase Tyler: Keyboards
Wolf Deiuliis: Bass Guitars
Mark Harrison: Drums

More info: www.Rockshots.eu | https://www.facebook.com/chrysalidheavymetal | https://instagram.com/chrysalidband​

Trois-Rivières MetalFest Announces 2024 Lineup w/ IMMOLATION, UNEARTH, BEYOND CREATION, GOROD, GHOULUNATICS, AUGURY and More

After a sold-out 2023 event that hosted Kataklysm, Suffocation, Incantation, and many more, Trois-Rivières MetalFest is proud to announce their 2024 lineup for its 17th edition on November 22nd and 23rd at the Amphitheatre Cogeco in Trois-Rivières, QC, which stands between Montreal and Quebec City.

The 2024 extreme music event will showcase headliners New York death metal legends IMMOLATION and Boston metalcore titans UNEARTH with support from Montreal technical death masters BEYOND CREATION, France’s progressive metal lords GOROD, Montreal legends GHOULUNATICS, Progressive Death champions AUGURY among many more over the two nights along with the Thursday, November 21st pre-festival kick-off concert at L’Entité (lineups listed below).

Ticket Info:

3-Day Pass (Two Main Nights + Pre Fest Show):

French URL: https://amphitheatrecogeco.com/spectacles/trois-rivieres-metalfest​
English URL: https://amphitheatrecogeco.com/en/shows/trois-rivieres-metalfest​

Thursday, Nov 21st – Pre-Fest Show:

​https://lepointdevente.com/billets/3rmf2024?lang=en​

Thursday, Nov 21st – Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm at L’Entité (1420 rue Notre-Dame Centre):​
Feels Like Home (Qc)
Hopeless Nation (Qc)
Polygraph (Qc)
Chained by Illness (Qc)
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​Friday, Nov 22nd – Doors at 5pm, Show at 6pm at Amphitheatre Cogeco (100, avenue des Draveurs):​
Immolation (Headliner US)
Beyond Creation (Qc)
Ghoulunatics (Qc)
Reanimator (Qc)
Strigampire (Qc)
Backstabber (Qc)
Uriel (Qc)
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​Saturday, Nov 23rd – Doors at 5pm, Show at 6pm at Amphitheatre Cogeco (100, avenue des Draveurs):​
Unearth (Headliner US)
Gorod (France)
Necrotic Mutation (Qc)
Augury (Qc)
Fracturus (Qc)
Apocalyptic Fear (Qc)
Zero State (Qc)

For more information, please follow Trois-Rivières MetalFest at the following links:

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/troisrivieresmetalfest​

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/3rivmetalfest​

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About: Trois-Rivières Metalfest was originally founded by Jean-François Houle, Samuel Landry, and Annie Richard. Since 2001, Trois-Rivières MetalFest has been bringing metal music fanatics from across Quebec and abroad together for one of the province’s most extreme mosh pits. Presenting past headliners such as Cannibal Corpse, Napalm Death, Annihilator, Voivod, Despised Icon, and many others to name a few. In 2023, the team experienced a second wind with the addition of new blood. Its new committee, now made up of Jean-François Houle, David Steines, Dany Soucy, and Nicolas Dumais, has set itself the task of ensuring the sustainability of the festival for many years to come! Once again this year, the Trois-Rivières Metalfest will do everything possible to prove that its festival still has its place among the biggest events in the province.