Author: Crix

WHISKY OF BLOOD New Video “Baby Revolution” Off New Album “Diablesse Of Revolution” Out Now

Whisky Of Blood is a band born from the desire to return to the roots of 80s rock, describing their sound as rock’n’roll, full of melodies, powerful, and funny. This week, they shared their latest music video “Baby Revolution” off their new album “Diablesse of Revolution” released this past September from Rockshots Records. The album was mixed and mastered by Staffan Karlsson (Arch Enemy, Dream Evil) plus features guests Chris Holmes (Ex-W.A.S.P., Mean Man) and Steff Rabilloud (Rising Steel, Urgent).

Video – https://youtu.be/hPPh8WUSaZU​

Recommended for fans of Bang Tango, Mötley Crüe, Wasp, Cinderella, D.A.D.

Album Order – https://shop.rockshots.eu/en/home/6948-whisky-of-blood-diablesse-of-revolution.html​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4ft0V6O​

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Track Listing:​
1. Nothing More
2. Baby Revolution
3. Crazy Zone
4. Diablesse Of Love
5. Minister Of God ft. Chris Holmes
6. Hater Motherfucker ft. Steff Rabilloud
7. Boogie Girl
8. Ten Pearls Of Rock’n’roll
9. Pussy Beer
10. Magic Fire Water
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​Whisky Of Blood Line Up:
Lord Whisky: Vocals, Guitars
Phil The Animal: Guitars, Backing Vocals
Swindler: Bass Guitars, Backing Vocals
King Of Ricqles: Drums, Backing Vocals

https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.facebook.com/WhiskyOfBlood​

CATHARIA Unleashes Single “Devouring Firmament” Off New Album “Unimaginable Dreams of Fate” Out December 2024

Catharia returns with their intense new single “Devouring Firmament”, taken from the highly anticipated second album, “Unimaginable Dreams of Fate” to be released on December 6th, 2024 via Extreme Metal Music, a subsidiary of Rockshots Records.

This track is a powerful evolution from their debut, blending black, death, and progressive metal influences with raw emotion and intricate melodies. Influences like Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, and Dissection run deep, but Catharia has carved out its own dark, complex sound.

Lyric Video – https://youtu.be/cSdN-iYMZf0​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3URdLTQ​

Catharia, an American black/extreme metal, is set to make waves once again with their highly anticipated second album “Unimaginable Dreams of Fate”

Founded by guitarist Matt Powell in the late 2010s, the band was born from his desire to create a sound that is dark, aggressive, and technical yet deeply melodic. With roots in black metal, Catharia‘s music explores new dimensions, refusing to be confined by genre expectations. After a series of lineup challenges, Powell forged ahead recording the band’s debut album “Midnight Sun” with engineer Jackson Ward. The addition of vocalist Nick Kiefer, who joined after impressing with a Wiegedood cover, helped solidify Catharia’s sound. With bassist Dylan Thompson and drummer Michael Edrington now in the fold, the band is stronger than ever and ready to deliver their most ambitious work to date.

“Unimaginable Dreams of Fate” represents a bold evolution in Catharia’s sound—more technical, layered, and diverse than their debut, yet unmistakably rooted in the intensity of blackened extreme metal. The album takes listeners on a sonic journey, shifting from chaotic, full-throttle passages to atmospheric, melodic interludes.

With tracks like “Tomb Throne” and “Solemnly” already setting the stage, fans can expect an album that delves deeper into the band’s creative vision while keeping its raw, visceral energy intact.

“Unimaginable Dreams of Fate” is just the beginning of a new chapter for Catharia, with more music, live shows, and creative exploration on the horizon.

DIGITAL ALBUM PRE-SAVE https://lnk.to/m255Rm​

CD PRE-ORDER – https://shop.rockshots.eu/en/home/6971-catharia-unimaginable-dreams-of-fate.html​

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Track Listing:​
1. Der Tod Eines Gottes
2. Terminus Hierophant
3. Solemnly
4. Devouring Firmament
5. Tomb Throne
6. Elfen Tanzen
7. Slipping Into Eternity
8. Revocation of Life
9. Screaming Cemetery
10. Unimaginable Dreams of Fate
11. Der Tod Eines Gottes (Reprise)

For more info:​
​https://www.rockshots.eu​
​https://catharia.com/​
​https://www.facebook.com/cathariatrue​
​https://www.instagram.com/cathariametal​

Montreal’s MAD PARISH Unveils Album Teaser For Epic Progressive NWOTHM Concept Album “The Dust Of Forever” + Comic Book Out January 2025

Montreal, Canada’s heavy metal visionaries Mad Parish announce they will be releasing their highly anticipated concept album “The Dust Of Forever” this coming January 2025. This forthcoming ambitious project marks a new pinnacle in the band’s decade-long journey. “The Dust Of Forever” is not just an album; it’s a multi-faceted experience that pushes the boundaries of heavy metal storytelling. Spanning 21 tracks, the band’s second full-length weaves an original narrative following Joe, an immortal protagonist caught in a universe-threatening cataclysm. The band shares how the album came to be:

“The album has interesting origins. A song from our first album ‘Procession’ was inspired by a comic book. After guitarist Bob Eaglesham joined the band, he mused about what would happen if this priest from the comic discovered that he was immortal, and the song “The Dust Of Forever” was written. Once we started writing some more songs we discussed what kind of album to make next. That is when we came upon the idea of expanding this world we were writing about, and making a concept album.”

Going full-on, epic prog and NWOTHM metal was a big challenge for Mad Parish and they set out to write a story that they would tell through the songs, and decided to create a companion comic book entitled “The Experience Hunter Chronicles” to accompany the album. Creatively, this is the most adventurous thing they’ve done to date.

From the opening “Prophecy” to the climactic “Hail To The Hunter”, listeners will be taken on an immersive journey through a richly imagined world. The story record showcases Mad Parish‘s evolution, blending their NWOBHM-inspired roots with progressive rock structures, 70’s rock swagger, 80’s new wave textures, and even hints of classical and jazz. This eclectic mix results in a sound that’s uniquely Mad Parish – heavy, melodic, and deeply atmospheric. It is recommended for fans of Iron Maiden, Rush, Ozzy Osbourne and Rainbow.

Album Teaser – https://youtu.be/OvwWRctCSSc​

“The Dust Of Forever” is due out on January 31, 2025, and will be available digitally plus CD and Vinyl along with a limited edition comic book via their Bandcamp at https://madparish1.bandcamp.com.

Comic Book Cover – The Experience Hunter Chronicles

Comic Book Credits:​
Story – Josh McConnell
Artwork – Niall Skinner
Editing – Rahl Stafford
Design – Maximus Rex

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Track Listing:​
1. Prophecy – 1:30
2. Defecther – 4:32
3. Possess The Child – 4:45
4. Outerest In Irisius – 1:34
5. Ouen Formation – 6:35
6. Hunted – 1:51
7. Astra T.R.A.Z (Tower Reformatory Asteroid Zone) – 4:42
8. Transmission #1 Dream On – 1:40
9. Resistius – 6:44
10. Aeternal – 1:44
11. An Age To Quell – 4:05
12. Transmission #2 – Will Of God – 2:04
13. Loched – 3:24
14. Cathedron Wakes – 5:37
15. Book of Rites – 1:06
16. Bishop’s Tomb – 3:32
17. Transmission #3 – Baz Raa Luum – 1:46
18. The Experience Hunter – 5:04
19. Trajectory: Tantus – 2:02
20. The Dust Of Forever – 5:11
21. Hail To The Hunter – 1:01
Album Length: 1:10:40

Album Band Line Up:​
Josh McConnell – Lead Vocals, Guitars, Bass (Track 8)
Bob Eaglesham – Guitars, Vocals, Bass (Track 18), Drums (Track 18), Keyboards (All Tracks except 8, 12, 15, 18, 19)
Andre Bisson – Keyboards (All Tracks except 1, 4, 6, 10, 12, 17, 21), Piano (Track 15)
Peter Mika – Keyboards (2nd keyboard solo on Resistius Track 9)
Patrick Latreille – Bass (All Tracks except 8, 18)
Paskal Belanger – Drums (Track 2,3,5,7,9,13,14)
Gopal Devanathan – Drums (Track 11, 16, 20)
Tony Spina – Drums (Track 12)
Jeff Louch – Piano (Track 12)

Live Band Line Up:​
Josh McConnell – Vocals
Bob Eaglesham – Guitar, Vocals
Aaron Carbray – Guitar
Andre Bisson – Keyboards
Gino Laposta – Bass
Max Rex – Drums

Madparishmetal.com | Facebook.com/madparishmetal | Youtube.com/@MadParishMetal | Instagram.com/madparishmetal​

Terromania’s new single “Dystopian Eyes” out now

When a singer watches the Blade Runner movie, he can’t help but turn it into a song!

Terromania‘s new single “Dystopian Eyes” deals with modern world morals, humanity and what happens when they are put to the test.
Finnish Alternative Metal band Terromania talks about the situation in the modern world in their new song, summarizing the whole with the aesthetics of the Blade Runner movies.

“When watching the world go by, it’s impossible to find justification for all this shit and chaos. We felt it was important to approach the themes of the song empathetically and think about them from a neutral basis,” commented the band’s producer-bassist Aleks Toppari.

The band’s previous heavy metal sound experienced a renewal inspired by the band Ghost and Synthwave.
The inspiration from the music and aesthetics of the 80s still serves as the basis for Terromania’s sound, but new perspectives have also been brought in.

“Less traditional heavy-metal screams, more dynamics and down-to-earthness. However, the base is the same as on the first album, we won’t change that,” comments the band’s singer Julius Silvennoinen.

“Dystopian Eyes” is now available on all streaming services. The single was released by the US record company Ripple Music.

“Listen to it, it wasn’t done for nothing,” comments the band’s guitarist Jyri Kuntsi.

Terromania is an Alternative Metal force out of Finland, ripping through the scene with raw power and emotion. Blending influences from Ghost, Lordi, Gojira, Spiritbox and even the wild energy of Van Halen & Devin Townsend, they take it even further by fusing their Heavy Metal base with synthwave, 80s hair metal, pop, and hard rock into a sound that’s unforgettable. With their professionality & clear vision, Terromania’s star is going to shine bright in the midnight sky.

Avantasia has signed a record deal with Napalm Records

Napalm Records and Avantasia have signed a record deal. Founded at the turn of the millennium, the German band led by Tobias Sammet has long been at the top of metal. Proof of this is their numerous awards, chart positions and sold-out stadium tours.

“Avantasia is here again! This year we presented the biggest show in our history, and it serves as a taster of what’s to come. Fueled by the incredible togetherness and great energy that prevailed on our tour, we returned to the studio and channeled everything into creative work. The end result is our strongest and most impressive album yet: Here Be Dragons”, enthuses Avantasia mastermind Tobias Sammet, and continues:

“We are also happy about our new partnership with Napalm Records. Their commitment and deep passion for the world of Avantasia have given us new strength. We are in this together, side by side, bringing this new chapter to life. Avantasia is back, bigger and stronger than ever!”

Napalm Records CEO Thomas Caser is also excited about the upcoming collaboration:

“Tobias is one of the most impressive and prolific artists to ever emerge from this genre. His boundless creative power and unwavering dedication to his craft have given birth to one of the greatest bands in the world. It’s great to help set a new milestone in the career of this band and start the process of releasing their next album together.”

KAIROSKILLER Release New Single And Lyric Video ‘Freedom From Time’, Produced by Pietro Foresti

Turin-based KAIROSKILLER launch their new single “Freedom From Time”, available on all digital platforms from today, November 13, 2024, through Volcano Records & Promotion.

The track produced by Pietro Foresti (Tracii Guns, Scott Russo, Marvin Etzioni), takes a bold and introspective dive into the concept of temporal freedom, encouraging listeners to break free from everyday routines and embrace a world of exploration and discovery. “Freedom From Time” marks a progression for Kairoskiller from their previous single “Kairos Killer”.

The band tackles the theme of breaking away from the constraints of modern society, rediscovering the Greek concept of Kairos – the time of quality – through a captivating beat and an alternative rock energy reminiscent of bands like Queens Of The Stone Age, Franz Ferdinand, and Arctic Monkeys. With a nuanced sound and powerful lyrics, Kairoskiller continues to demonstrate artistic maturity that surpasses their young age. Formed in 2022, the band’s musical mission is both an act of rebellion and an invitation to reflect. Don’t miss the chance to listen to “Freedom From Time” and be swept away by Kairoskiller’s unique musical vision.

Check out the lyric video of ‘Freedom From Time’ at https://youtu.be/XymseVmovqU

Also check out the lyric video for the first single ‘Kairos Killer’: https://youtu.be/8qYZwNbrBnA

Further info at
www.volcanopromotion.com
www.facebook.com/kairoskiller

Vanguardian to release “Demolition Hour” on November 14th

Finnish band Vanguardian will release new single “Demolition Hour” on November 14th. There were survivors here and there. Surrounded by ash, burned by the light. Waking up to a new reality. Prepare for Demolition Hour.

Born in 2019 from the ashes of the thrash metal band Inkvisitor, Vanguardian combines rock’n’roll with progressive and black metal, but that’s not all – they add all kinds of hazy stuff and a degree of violent elements until the soup is ready. Raw, real stuff, not for the faint of heart, but maybe for you?


Demolition Hour

ISRC code: FI3FC2482901
Composition: Mikko Saviranta, Tino Jäntti, Markus Martinmäki, Sakari Soisalo
Lyrics: Markus Martinmäki

Vanguardian is:
Markus Martinmäki – Vocals
Mikko Saviranta – Guitar
Sakari Soisalo – Bass
Tino Jäntti – Drums

Double live album from the legendary Kyyria on December 13th – Mouthful of Dust single and video will be released on Friday

In the 1990s, Kyyria, who rose to the rock elite of the Finnish capital region like a rocket and just as surprisingly broke up after just a few years, gathered his forces for the Reporn 25th anniversary tour last year. Now, the unforgettable atmosphere of the second sold-out Tavastia gig that ended the tour has been compressed into a double vinyl, which will be released exactly one month from now, on December 13th.

The first taste of the Reporn – Live at Tavastia double vinyl will be available on Friday this week, when the single “Mouthful of Dust” is released with a music video. The video produced by Sam Jamsen can only be seen on Spotify.

“Miracles do happen! The impossible became possible when I met Gas Lipstick we agreed that this time the Kyyrian Reunion would not remain at the stage of talking. Of course, the upcoming journey included doubts, conflicting feelings and challenges, but in the end the Reporn 25th anniversary tour was an incredible experience “, keyboard player Santeri “Sande” Kallio says.

The tour included Kyyria’s classic ensemble Ville Tuomi, Santeri Kallio, Gas Lipstick, Niclas Etelävuori and Mikael Vehkaoja. The gigs were full of happy people and the atmosphere was wonderful on both sides of the stage.

“The shock, disappointment and bitterness brought by the sudden breakup in 1998 were erased from the mind by the power of music, in good company, and I could even say that the tour was a direct catharsis for the band. The going at the gigs was wild and the quality was the best Kyyria ever. That’s why we decided to release the second Tavastia gig as a live album. I think it would have been crazy not to make some kind of tangible memory of our trip,” Sande continues.

The upcoming double album is also available for pre-sale today, and Kallio thanks Mikko “Vemmu” Vehmas, who also belongs to Helsinki’s long-standing rock scene, who made the upcoming release possible, in packaging a great moment.

“A lot has been invested in the production of the album, and many will be surprised by the live condition of the band after a quarter of a century of silence. Fortunately, Stay Heavy Records joined the project, which both the band and Stay Heavy believe is a significant cultural act and a must-buy for every 90s sound’s lover and anyone interested in Finnish music history. You have been warned”, Sande Kallio smiles.

Reporn – Live at Tavastia includes the following songs:

SIDE A:
Evelyn
Propability 121
Centrepiece
Skinny Rover

SIDE B:
Only Eyes Behind
Freaked Home
Divinity High
Mouthful of Dust

SIDE C:
Death is Dressed for Me
Sister Moon
Vendetta
Love Joy
Jesus Döner

SIDE D:
Winter Winds
Voice in a Mirage
Mind the Light
Gift

Reporn – Live at Tavastia is part of the Stay Heavy Records’ 20th anniversary release series.

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German metal giants Lord Of The Lost and Feuerschwanz have joined forces for the powerful song Lords of Fyre – Band for a joint tour in October 2025

Lord Of The Lost and Feuerschwanz, who are considered to be the absolute number one names in German metal, released together the strong song “Lords of Fyre” and at the same time they said that they will go on a joint tour in October of next year. The double headliner tour around Germany starts on October 2nd from Berlin and includes seven cities.

The new song “Lords of Fyre” is, to say the least, huge and utilizes the strengths of both bands, you can watch the music video here.

“We’ve been friends with Lord Of The Lost for a long time, even though we come from completely different musical worlds. That’s why it was both fun and challenging to combine these two worlds into one,” says Hodi of Feuerschwanz.

Lord Of The Lost’s Chris Harms continues:

“These two bands are united not only by the love of music, but also by the fact that we tend to implement all ideas, no matter how crazy they are. The idea of ​​a joint tour has grown to quite large proportions – a song and a video – and this is even better! We are looking forward to touring with them.”

It’s going to be quite an exciting tour with pyrotechnics and big melodies. In addition to the main bands, The Dark Side Of The Moon will be traveling along.

FEUERSCHWANZ & LORD OF THE LOST
w/ The Dark Side Of The Moon
02.10.25 DE – Berlin / Columbiahalle
03.10.25 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee
04.10.25 DE – Offenbach / Stadthalle
10.10.25 DE – Hanover / Swiss Life Hall
11.10.25 DE – Fürth / Stadthalle
17.10.25 DE – Munich / Zenith
18.10.25 DE – Düsseldorf / Mitsubishi Halle

FEUERSCHWANZ is:
Johanna – violin, hurdy-gurdy
Hauptmann – vocals, guitar
Hodi – flute, bagpipes, guitar, vocals
Hans – guitar
Jarne – bass
Rollo – drums
Musch Musch – dance
Myu – dance

LORD OF THE LOST is:
Chris Harms – vocals, guitar
Pi Stoffers – guitar
Benjamin “Benji“ Mundigler – guitar, keyboards
Klaas Helmecke – bass
Gerrit Heinemann – Piano, keyboards, percussion
Niklas Kahl – drums

STRIKER – Shredding North America Tour w/ Seven Kingdoms, Lutharo

Shredding North America – Seven Kingdoms, Striker, Lutharo, Osyron ​
# = w/ Osyron
Nov 9 – Boozers Rock Bar – Corpus Christi, TX
Nov 10 – Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
Nov 11 – Haltom Theater – Haltom, TX
Nov 12 – 89th Street – Oklahoma City, OK
Nov 13 – Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM
Nov 14 – Vultures – Colorado Springs, CO
Nov 16 – Last Exit Live – Mesa, AZ
Nov 17 – Sinwave – Las Vegas, NV
Nov 18 – Brick by Brick – San Diego, CA
Nov 19 – Knucklehead – Los Angeles, CA
Nov 20 – DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA
Nov 21 – Hawthorne Theater – Portland, OR
Nov 22 – El Corazon – Seattle, WA
Nov 24 – Jackknife – Kelowna, BC
Nov 25 – Dicken’s – Calgary, AB #
Nov 26 – The Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB #
Nov 27 – The Black Cat – Saskatoon, SK #
Nov 28 – Sidestage – Winnipeg, MB #
Nov 30 – Reggie’s – Chicago, IL
Dec 1 – Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
Dec 3 – Meadows – Brooklyn, NY
Dec 4 – Metro – Baltimore, MD
Dec 5 – Hangar 1819 – Greensboro, NC
Dec 6 – The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
Dec 7 – The Orpheum – Tampa, FL
Dec 8 – Conduit – Orlando, FL

“ULTRAPOWER” produced with Josh Schroeder (Lorna Shore, Tallah, King 810) is the seventh full-length from STRIKER and follows their Juno Award-winning self-released record “Play to Win” (2018) unleashed on their label Record Breaking Records.

With the band writing material since 2018, “ULTRAPOWER” is a collection of Striker tinkering and exploring new avenues. From the album’s opening track “Circle of Evil”, a Malmsteen-esque metal banger about secret societies and the evil dealings behind closed doors to their previously released single “BEST of the BEST of the BEST” serving up some big riffs and hockey arena vocals to “Blood Magic”, which might be one of Striker‘s most progressive songs, taking cues from bands like King Diamond, with its unconventional structure and punctuated guitar solos. From the band delving into their obsession for late 80s AOR and pop rock with “City Calling”, an ode to 1987, and bands like Toto and Kenny Loggins with their hook-powered albums. To fans experiencing the band’s first attempt at a synth-wave track with “Live To Fight Another Day”, this new offering sees Striker making a shredding love letter to the hard-rocking era of guilty pleasures.

The band comments on the album:

“Starting with the album cover, we wanted the artwork to represent how we feel as a band right now. We are an engine that is fired up and ready to roll. We’re made of metal and our circuits gleam! The album itself is an amalgamation of 5 years of writing and exploring music. With influences from AOR to Speed Metal, Hardcore to Hair Metal, Steely Dan to Deathcore, you name it, it made its way into the album. In the end with the help of Josh Schroeder’s guiding hand, we melted it all together to present something uniquely Striker. Lyrically we’ve stuck to the Striker tradition of writing montage songs for movies that don’t exist, songs about our spiraling serfdom, and lyrics about the evils that lurk in the shadows.”

“ULTRAPOWER” was released on February 2nd, 2024, and is available at https://www.striker-metal.com/shop/ (CD, Vinyl, Digital)

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3SnIshu​

Music Videos:

Live To Fight Another Day – https://youtu.be/BR2zXgqwpWw​

Suck To Suck – https://youtu.be/oJcw1EY_D1w​

Give It All – https://youtu.be/jRKsJp49Lwc​

Best of the Best of the Best – https://youtu.be/0oX9LFx2szs​

More info: Striker-metal.com​

About: Blending classic heavy metal, hard rock, and 80’s hair metal, Striker has been making shredtacular anthems since 2007. The band has toured multiple times across Europe and North America along with festival appearances at 70,000 Tons of Metal, Bang Your Head Festival (Germany), and more to add to the almost 1000 shows performed in their decade-plus career. The band has been honoured with multiple Best Album awards in their home country of Canada from the JUNO Awards, Western Canadian Music Awards, and the Edmonton Music Awards. Since their inception, Striker has released seven studio albums Eyes in the Night (2010, Iron Kodex), Armed to The Teeth (2012, Napalm), City of Gold (2014, Napalm), Stand in the Fire (2016, Record Breaking), Striker (2017, Record Breaking), Play to Win (2018, Record Breaking), Ultrapower (2024, Record Breaking).