Category: Press Releases

Finnish metal band Rifftera is releasing a four song EP, called Coda, on October 11th, 2024.

Finnish metal band Rifftera is set to release their new EP Coda on October 11th 2024 via Inverse Records. The second single ‘Quicksand’ is released today with visualizer video. Quicksand is from the more melodic side of Rifftera’s repertoire, although it doesn’t avoid going into the band’s common heavy riffing either.

LISTEN to Quicksand here: https://push.fm/fl/rifftera-quicksand

Mikko Kuoppamaa, band’s guitarist and vocalist, gives some insight about the song;

“Quicksand is one of the few songs in which I have been involved heavily composing-wise and therefore it is an important song for me. The basic building blocks have been around for way too many years and now finally it has all the parts to form a fully functioning song – thanks to Janne (Hietala, band’s other guitarist & vocalist). I need to point out my own affection to Soilwork’s material from the early 2000’s. It’s possible to notice some nods to that direction from the verse and chorus of Quicksand.”

LISTEN to the first single No Turning Back: https://push.fm/fl/rifftera-no

BIOGRAPHY:
Rifftera was formed in 2010 in Vaasa, Finland by Janne Hietala. The band was basically started as a studio project; to be a channel for releasing riffs and song ideas that kept on coming. Janne had been playing in some bands and projects during the years but besides of a couple of demos in the early 2000’s none of this material had ever been heard outside rehearsals. So from the beginning the idea of Rifftera was basically just to get music released – in a form that it deserves.

Antti Pöntinen and Jupe Karhu shared a musical past with Janne, and after being asked, they decided to join this new band. First years of the band involved a lot of learning and skill honing in both song writing and recording areas.

In 2012 Mikko Kuoppamaa joined the band and eventually it lead to a situation where Mikko started to take care of band’s clean singing and Janne dealt with the screaming parts. Before Rifftera Mikko had been just singing some backup vocals and Janne had basically never been in front of the microphone so the only reason to share vocal duties this way was the fact that there weren’t nobody else around to do it. Luckily promising results started to show up and after a couple of demos band finally released its debut album, Pitch Black, on August 2015.

The band had no drummer before the year 2016, when Ville Härkönen joined the lineup (Thomas Tunkkari, an old friend and the drummer of Dark Sarah, played the drums on Pitch Black as a session drummer and the demo-era was dealt with programmed drums). With Ville Rifftera started to work with the second album, Across the Acheron, that eventually ended up to be released on January 2019.

After some silent years, a four song EP named Coda was set up for release in 2024.

Track list:

01. Quicksand

Music by Janne Hietala & Mikko Kuoppamaa.

Lyrics by Janne Hietala

ISRC: FI3FC2482102

Single cover by Leon / fiverr.com/leon86 – Cover art

Track list:

01. Carved in Skin
02. Quicksand
03. No Turning Back
04. Moonchild (Iron Maiden Cover)

EP cover by Leon / fiverr.com/leon86 – Cover art

Line-up:
Janne Hietala – Guitar, harsh vocals & clean vocals
Mikko Kuoppamaa – Guitar & clean vocals
Antti Pöntinen – Keyboards
Jupe Karhu – Bass
Ville Härkönen – Drums

Links:
https://www.rifftera.com
https://www.facebook.com/rifftera
https://www.instagram.com/rifftera
https://www.youtube.com/rifftera
https://rifftera.bandcamp.com

 

 

SANDVEISS Introduces New Album “Standing in the Fire” With Two Powerful Singles “I’ll Be Rising” And “No Love Here”

Sandveiss is a heavy rock band from Quebec City that came to life in 2011. Their music is heavy yet also melodic. On a songwriting level, they like to go to “different places” on the same album, and each time pushing things a little further towards new directions while staying true to what they really are. This is exemplified on the first two singles off their upcoming album “Standing in the Fire”, which comes out on October 11, 2024, from Folivora Records. The singles “I’ll Be Rising” and “No Love Here” paint a juxtaposed image of the band, Vocalist/guitarist Luc Bourgeois comments on the latter:

“I guess that the song “No Love Here” isn’t a typical single due to its longer and unconventional structure, but we wanted to release singles that represent different moods of the album. This track clearly demonstrates the band’s prog-rock influences, both in its musical arrangements and in its sounds and textures. Regarding the lyrics, I rarely write about light subjects, and this one is no exception: I wrote it as a reaction to the alarming and horrific rise in domestic violence and femicide, especially during the pandemic. Not one more.”

“No Love Here” is the most prog-rock song on the record. The longest one, the more “developed” and unpredictable in terms of structure and sound. “I’ll Be Rising” uses a blend of heavy riffing, melodic parts, and somewhat unusual time signatures for the band. It gives the song a proggier feel but still has a lot of their more “usual elements”. A good balance between what they’ve always been and what’s new. Lyrically, it’s a song about resilience, justice, and empowerment from the perspective of a survivor of rape and abuse. Anxiety, shame, depression, and the fear of not being believed.

Sandveiss likes to guide the listener through different kinds of emotions on the same album while of course trying to maintain a certain level of coherence and continuity. A bit like different chapters of the same book. Even the singles were chosen to demonstrate different sides of the album and different moods. It is recommended for fans of Black Sabbath, Mastodon, and The Sword.

Listen to the singles at the following links:

Music Video – I’ll Be Rising – https://youtu.be/Hd16egYjMRU​

Visualizer – No Love Here – https://youtu.be/WHEQk8nJu9k​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3XnzDIq​

Album pre-order – https://sandveiss.bandcamp.com/album/standing-in-the-fire​

Track Listing:​
1. I’ll Be Rising – 5:03
2. Standing In The Fire – 3:51
3. Wait And See – 3:26
4. No Love Here – 7:26
5. Fade (Into The Night) – 3:48
6. Gone Away – 4:53
7. These Cold Hands – 4:57
8. Bleed Me Dry – 5:42

More info: https://folivora.ca/ | https://www.facebook.com/Sandveiss | https://www.instagram.com/sandveissband​

FINLAND’S RE-ARMED RELEASES NEW SINGLE “PITFALLS” AND HEADS TO JAPAN FOR A TOUR

Finnish melodic death metal band Re-Armed has released a new single titled “Pitfalls”. The band also announces that they will be supporting Omnium Gatherum on their Japan tour this fall.

Re-Armed comments on the release and their upcoming Japan tour: “With ‘Pitfalls,’ we decided to keep things more straightforward—a neck-snapping, groove-driven track with good melodies in the front and center. It’s great to return to Japan for the second time, and this time, it’s an honor to warm up the audience for Omnium Gatherum.”

Upcoming Japan shows:
September 15th at Shibuya Garret, Tokyo
September 16th at Shibuya Garret, Tokyo
September 17th at Holy Mountain, Osaka

The “Pitfalls” single is released by Inverse Records and is the second teaser from the band’s upcoming fifth album, which is yet to be titled.

Listen to “Pitfalls” on Spotify

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact Information:
https://linktr.ee/re_armed_band
https://www.re-armed.net
E-mail: rearmedband@gmail.com

Warfarer released a second single and music video Brotherslayer from their upcoming debut album

Finnish melodic death/folk metal band Warfarer released the second single Brotherslayer, a track taken from their upcoming concept album, ‘A Tale Beyond the Pale’ which is set to be released on November 15th 2024 via Inverse Records.

WATCH Brotherslayer music video: https://youtu.be/My-6xbnEEmo

The band comments the single:

“This track marks a pivotal moment in the album’s narrative, capturing the intense duel between the jealous brotherslayer and his chieftain brother..”

LISTEN to Brotherslayer on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/warfarer-brotherslayer


A Tale Beyond the Pale CD PRE-ORDER available HERE

LISTEN the first single Heir Uncrowned on streaming https://push.fm/fl/warfarer-heir

BIOGRAPHY:

Born from the frost of Northern Finland in 2013, Warfarer weaves chilling tales of small people’s great struggles amidst ancient myths. Their ferocious blend of melodic death metal and symphonic elements bites like the freezing wind and grips you like the flu.
After releasing an EP in 2017 and undergoing a complete reincarnation with new singles in 2018 and 2020, the band is more alive than ever, preparing for war with brutal new songs and sharpened axes. Their upcoming concept album, ‘A Tale Beyond the Pale’, set for release in 2024, delves into the Finnish myth of the Brotherslayer, taking listeners on a journey through jealousy, scheming, Viking raids, duels under the northern lights, and an eventual descent into guilt and madness.

Warfarer – A Tale Beyond the Pale (Album 2024)
Cover art by Sofia Sinivuori

Track list:

01. Heir Uncrowned
02. As the Portents Foretold
03. Brotherslayer
04. Bereaver
05. Betrayer
06. In the Gravelight
07. March Through the Endless Snow
08. The Gates to Realms Beyond

 

Warfarer – Brotherslayer (Single 2024)

Cover art by Sofia Sinivuori

Music & lyrics by Kalle Puutio

ISRC: FIPUU2400003

WHISKY OF BLOOD New Video “Crazy Zone” Off New Album “Diablesse Of Revolution” September 2024

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. Today, they announce the release of the first single called “Crazy Zone” off their next album “Diablesse of Revolution” featuring guests Chris Holmes (Ex-W.A.S.P., Mean Man) and Steff Rabilloud (Rising Steel, Urgent) to be released via Rockshots Records on September 27th, 2024.

“Crazy Zone” is a dynamic and powerful song that comes out from this forthcoming full-length marking a turning point in their career showing a more mature and varied sound than the previous ones indeed!

Music Video – https://youtu.be/CB10wUwRyMU​

Digital – https://lnk.to/3yA0s9​

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

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

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

Catchy Melodies Meet Dark Realities in Scars of Solitude’s Latest Release

Finnish band Scars of Solitude have released the final single from their forthcoming album Under Disheartening Skies, set to be released on October 11th. The slightly progressive title track features catchy melodies, tasteful drumming, and even a jazzy guitar solo. The lyrics address the current state of the world and the loss of hope for a better tomorrow.

The band’s vocalist and guitarist Tuomo Laulainen shares some thoughts on the single and the upcoming album:

“How are we supposed to dream and have hope when the news outlets, social media, and even our dreams are filled with nightmares? We wrote the Under Disheartening Skies album during 2021-2023. We all know the horrors the world has witnessed during this time, and it doesn’t really seem to be getting much better, does it? Well, I won’t need to use much imagination to come up with depressive topics when writing lyrics for the next album—if we ever get to release one.”

Under Disheartening Skies will be released as a limited edition 12” vinyl (200 copies) and a limited edition digipak CD (300 copies). The vinyl edition is made in Finland and will be pressed by the Finnish vinyl pressing company Helsingin Levypuristamo. The album will also be available on all major digital platforms upon its release.

Tracklist:
1 Stone
2 The Arsonist
3 FOMO
4 Luna
5 Under Disheartening Skies
6 Game of Thrones
7 Doors
8 Phantom Pain
9 Even Angels Will Fall
10 Void of Hope

Social content:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SCARSOFSOLITUDE/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScarsofSolitudeFI/
Youtube: https://bit.ly/3QFUMuj
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scarsofsolitude
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScarsOfSolitude
Official web home: https://scarsofsolitude.com/

Finnish deathgrind band K.Y.M.I. releases second single HEMICRANIA from their upcoming album – what a massive headache attack would sound like musically?

Deathgrind band K.Y.M.I. from Finland releases their debut album on September 27th via Inverse Records. The band’s brutal lyrics are about everyday life during the busy adult years and the mid-life crisis. The songs are a result of emotional outbursts packed into a form of brutal deathgrind.

The second single, HEMICRANIA, is about what a massive headache attack would sound like musically. Migraines and other recurring attacks such as these are not only painful but also emotionally draining, often ending in the way the song describes.

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

K.Y.M.I. is a one-man project by Kalle Ylönen, that will in the future also produce Viking jewelry and other artistic craftwork under the name K.Y.M.I.paja (smithery). Tuukka Ojansivu, a strong supporter of the project, is responsible for arranging the songs and recording the instruments for the upcoming album LIHA. The vocal recording, mixing and mastering of the album was done by Pasi Löfgren at Inka Studios.

https://www.facebook.com/kymipaja

https://www.instagram.com/k.y.m.i.paja

 

Finnish Black Metal band Malasorte released the second single ‘Constellation of the Wolf’ from the upcoming debut album ‘Apex Sovereignty’

Finnish one-man black metal band Malasorte is set to unleash the debut album Apex Sovereignty on October 11th 2024 via Inverse Records. The second single ‘Constellation of the Wolf’ is out now on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/malasorte-wolf

The man behind Malasorte, Jal’zoroth comments the single:
“Behold the Constellation of the Wolf, where shadows dance fervently and the void echoes with the howls of celestial beasts. In this astral kingdom, madness reigns supreme, and the stars, like hungry eyes, witness the violent ballet of creation and destruction.”  

Apex Sovereignty CD PRE-ORDER available HERE

The first single ‘Slaying The Messengers’ is available here: https://push.fm/fl/malasorte-slaying

BIOGRAPHY:
In the frostbitten heart of Helsinki, Finland, Jal’zoroth forged “Malasorte” from the fires of black metal in 2024. A one-man wrecking crew, Malasorte unleashes a sonic onslaught that’s as savage as it is spellbinding. With relentless riffs, thunderous drums, and vocals dripping with venom, Malasorte commands the darkness with unbridled ferocity. Emerging from the shadows, Malasorte is a force to be reckoned with, transmutating adversity into waveform, turning curses into catharsis.

Malasorte – Apex Sovereignty (Album 2024)

Track list:
01. The Rift Is Now Open
02. Cerebral Pandemonium
03. Across The Frozen Tundra
04. Into The Killing Fields
05. Behind Closed Doors
06. Constellation Of The Wolf
07. Inscribed In Blood, Bound By Will
08. Slaying The Messengers
09. The Devil’s Pact At Roanoke
10. Apex Sovereignty
11. Crowned In Astral Majesty

Cover art by JTR

Malasorte – Constellation Of The Wolf (Single 2024)

Music & Lyrics by Jal’zoroth

ISRC: FI3FC2448506


Cover art by JTR

Line-up:

Jal’zoroth – vocals, guitars, bass & drums

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/Malasorteblackmetal
https://malasorte.bandcamp.com

 

HYPERSPACE METALFEST Announces 2025 Lineup with ENFORCER, PLANESWALKER, GLYPH, LUNAR, SOLARUS, TYLOR DORY TRIO and More!

Canada’s premier melodic and power metal festival HYPERSPACE Metal Fest returns for its 6th edition after another year of crowd-pleasing epic fun in Vancouver, BC. Being hosted at The Cobalt (April 10 &11th) and The Rickshaw Theatre (April 12th), the 2025 lineup will feature headliners ENFORCER, PLANESWALKER, GLYPH along with Lunar, Solarus, Tower Hill, Luminator, Tylor Dory Trio, Heyoka’s Mirror with more to be announced.

Festival organizer Joey Hockin of Journeyman Productions adds:

“It’s finally time to reveal Hyperspace Metal Festival VI! We were a little later announcing this year because we want to make sure we’re bringing you the same quality you’ve come to expect. And on that, I think we’ve delivered! The full lineup will be announced in the fall. Hope to see you next April!”

Headlining Saturday, April 12th at The Rickshaw Theatre, Sweden’s ENFORCER have proved themselves both live and on record, they stake their place amongst the world’s most renowned heavy metal bands since first forming in 2005. They have toured the world over, playing the biggest festivals and garnering a global fanbase. Their latest sixth studio album Nostalgia (released May 2023 – Nuclear Blast), features 13 heavy metal anthems and throws ENFORCER back to their speed metal roots. Fusing extreme guitar riffing with catchy stadium choruses, ENFORCER is out to conquer the world.

Music Video – Nostalgia – https://youtu.be/XhfrJAPbOCY​

Headlining Friday, April 11th, and returning for their second time at HMF, the duo known as PLANESWALKER features Jason Ashcraft (Helion Prime) and Sozos Michael (Gloryhammer, ex-Helion Prime) present Magic the Gathering-inspired Power Metal. They recently released their latest single “Compleated” and were joined by Carlos Alvarez (ex-Power Theory, Behölder, Shadowdance) on bass and Stefanos Meletiou (The Zilla Project, Private Garden).

Music Video – “Compleated” – https://youtu.be/CBDLtHHvbXE​

Headlining Thursday, April 10th, the Pacific Northwest’s Glyph, is not just a heavy metal band, they are a crew of intergalactic mercenaries escaping a dying planet in their spaceship, the VSS Dragonlord. Clearly, Glyph isn’t just writing songs, they’re building worlds and they bring it forth in their latest album “Honor, Power, Glory” released this past March.

Music Video – Volarad – https://youtu.be/xGo7_1FdLao​

Also featured on this year’s 2025 lineup and making their first HMF appearance and performing for the first time ever, Lunar is a progressive metal project from California that features members from Witherfall, Helion Prime, Planeswalker, Novareign, Mokili Wa, Nordic Frost, Outloud, Double Vision. Their fourth and latest album “The Illusionist” features guests Jørgen Munkeby (Shining), Christian Münzner (Obscura), Andy Gillion (Mors Principium Est), Taylor Washington (Paladin), Sam Vallen (Caligula’s Horse), Ben Karas (Thank You Scientist), Gleb Kanasevich, and Patrick Corona.

Meant to perform on the 2024 lineup, but forced to cancel, Tylor Dory Trio returns for 2025, they are a monstrous progressive metal unit and beloved by many in Western Canada. This live performance will be their first following a nearly seven-year layoff.

Hailing from London, ON, Solarus, simply put, is a musical vision and ambition to bring musicians together through their shared love for music. They bring forth impressive female-fronted melodic power metal.

Traveling from Edmonton, AB, Tower Hill delivers premium old-school heavy metal inspired by bands like Running Wild, Riot, Judas Priest, early Blind Guardian, and Helloween. Forging the best of the late 80s and early 90s German, British, and US metal scenes into a new blend of shimmering steel, Tower Hill’s riff-driven, hook-laden traditional metal will have you banging your head and singing along.

Luminator is a fantasy power metal band from the Pacific Northwest (Tacoma, WA) and will be supporting their latest EP “On The Clouds”.

From Calgary, AB, Heyoka’s Mirror is a progressive rock/metal band with international roots that was brought to life in the summer of 2015 by founding members Andrew Balboa and Omar Sultan. Their first music video “Asylum” (directed by Seth Williams), was nominated as Best Music Video by the 2020 YYC Music Awards and was released in support of their debut full-length “The Uninvited King”.

Hyperspace Metal Festival VI – April 10th – 12th.​
One-day passes and three-day passes are available at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hyperspace-metal-festival-vi-tickets-1000996957847​

Facebook Event – https://www.facebook.com/events/1637280440385808​

To follow updates for Hyperspace Metal Festival 2024, please visit the following links:
​Facebook.com/HyperspaceMetalFestival​
​Instagram.com/HyperspaceMetalFestival​

Arctis preparing for a tour with Apocalyptica released their debut single “I’ll Give You Hell” accompanied by a music video

Drawing inspiration from the mythical winters and mystical summers of the North, Arctis from Finland is a multidimensional new-age metal band whose music combines the hooks and nuances of rock and pop with the heavy cornerstones of melodic metal. Arctis’ songs are part of a big story that takes the listener on an epic journey where only imagination is the limit.

The extraordinary band has already accomplished a lot even before the release of their first song – the band already has a record deal with Napalm Records and a European tour on the way with Apocalyptica.

Arctis release ´the debut single “I’ll Give You Hell”. The song is also the first taste of the band’s upcoming debut album.

“We are very excited about this song! It’s our debut song and our first music video. I’ll Give You Hell was also one of the first songs we wrote, so this is a meaningful release for us. We also can’t wait to share more of the fruits of our labor. Stay tuned – this is just the beginning!”, the band comments and continues:

“The lyrics and concepts of the songs Fire and I’ll Give You Hell came about when we designed wild music videos for them. So, in a way, the visual side came first. It was fun creating a song this way. However, the original ideas for the song “I’ll Give You Hell”, just released, did not end up in the final version. Probably better this way…”

Arctis will play their debut gig as support for Apocalyptica on 11.11. in Luxembourg, which starts an 18-show European tour.

Arctis is:
Alva Sandström – Vocals
Michael Mikander – Guitar
Björn Johansson – Guitar
Mats Ödahl – Bass
Mika Paananen – Drums