Category: Press Releases

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).

SUPER MONSTER PARTY’s Video Game Metal Album “Rage Quit” + New Super Mario Video Tribute “Another Castle”

SUPER MONSTER PARTY (SMP) Offering way more than the average metal band, SUPER MONSTER PARTY‘s new album “Rage Quit” is out now on all streaming platforms at https://links.supermonsterparty.com/ragequit.

These highly motivated and talented guys aren’t just playing music and video games – thanks to their creative efforts, we are provided with an immersive multimedia metal experience, as it has never been seen before, picking us up and taking us in completely.

“Rage Quit” is more than just a music album – with narrational interludes between the tracks, the band creates a bond between the most beloved video games of their childhood and their music, providing a mesmerizing adventurous experience for the listeners. If you listen to the track listing of “Rage Quit” chronologically, it’s like listening to an audiobook in the form of kickass metal music sprinkled with unconventional storytelling. On this video game-inspired record, the South Floridian band takes us on a journey through the realm of ‘Permadeath’ – a colorful blend of classic 16-bit video game world replicas, which you as “The Champion” have to conquer. The extensive album features six new tracks, six reenvisioned tracks, and an alternate narrative path for the Permadeath series. In SMP’s pixelated nostalgia-inspired universe, we’re jumping and running through the spheres of old-school video game bangers like Mortal Kombat, Doom, Sonic the Hedgehog, Dance Dance Revolution, Castlevania, The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario Bros, and Final Fantasy. But Permadeath isn’t just the setting for the album tracks, it is also the name of SMP’s captivating, free-to-play 2D platform game, featuring a soundtrack consisting of their instrumental tracks.
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As a special easter egg, the band invites us to dive even deeper into their sound and join the performance: Experience the full SUPER MONSTER PARTY adventure, get the album tracks as Clone Hero downloads, and start rocking!

Get the free video game ‘Permadeath’ + Rage Quit Clone Hero Download Pack HERE:https://www.supermonsterparty.com/​

For “Rage Quits” release day, SUPER MONSTER PARTY dropped their new Super Mario-inspired lyric video “Another Castle”. After encountering video games and embarking on legendary quests in Permadeath, you as the listener now find yourself put into Mario’s perspective. As you close the door of Doom behind you, with one last life remaining, the gate of another castle opens – but “your princess is not here, she’s in another castle”, and so you begin your search, fighting through lava, silly turtles, and walking shrooms. This vivid storytelling is musically accompanied by an electrifying, tasteful blend of punk rock, power metal, and retro video game themes.

Watch the video at https://youtu.be/G43WYaGWkBU​

SUPER MONSTER PARTY is a band for all video game nerds, jump’n’run enthusiasts, metalheads, 90s kids, weirdos, and everyone in between – a metal band that’s all about video games, singing from the heroes or villains introspective point of view. Rocking together since 2020, SUPER MONSTER PARTY have already gathered a lot of XP, having a bunch of achievements under their belt, such as four released albums: Permadeath (2020), SideQuest (2021), Game Genie (2023), and Up, Up, Down, Die (2023). The band is the concept of Singer/Songwriter Rei Sega, and features notable members Emilio Martinez (Yngwie Malmsteen) on bass, Fern Lemus (Lions at the Gate) on the drums, Andy Alvarez (Irras One) on rhythm guitar, and Oleh Andrievsky as lead guitarist.

Their intense, melodic, catchy, and heavy sound shows influences of The Misfits, Rhapsody, Slipknot, NOFX, and Van Halen. The variety of different influences and genres, worshiped by the band, means that they are able to find the right metal sound for all game themes – each video game universe is authentically set to music, while the skills of the masterful musical chameleon that is SUPER MONSTER PARTY cannot be pinned down to one genre. No two songs sound the same, but one thing is for sure – they all rock hard.

Out as of November 11th, 2024, “Rage Quit” is available at https://links.supermonsterparty.com/ragequit​

Previous Videos:

Music Video – Blue Hurricane – https://youtu.be/TGmrl3Pk8Iw​

Music Video – This Is Doom! – https://youtu.be/t335H0p9vTQ​

Music Video – Test Your Might – https://youtu.be/hl9biyqu3qk​

Music Video- Dance Dance Revolution (Till The Death) – https://youtu.be/pN2_MbSZg3k​

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Track Listing:​
1. Welcome to Permadeath (Intro) – 0:57
2. Altered Beast – 3:14
3. Boomerangs & Magic Swords (Interlude)- 1:07
4. Upon The TriForce – 4:38
5. Demonology 101 (Interlude) – 1:22
6. This is Doom! – 3:05
7. One Last Life (Interlude) – 1:12
8. Another Castle – 4:18
9. Get Over Here! (Interlude) – 0:56
10. Test Your Might – 3:34
11. Hey! Mr. Eggman (Interlude) – 0:47
12. Blue Hurricane – 2:54
13. Killed by a Crow (Interlude) – 1:10
14. It’s Resident Evil – 4:02
15. All Secrets No Deaths (Interlude) – 0:50
16. Castlevania – 3:49
17. Don’t Stop The Beat (Interlude) – 1:00
18. Dance Dance Revolution (Till the Death) – 3:58
19. Eat Dirt You Atrocities (Interlude) – 1:19
20. Earthworm Jim – 2:38
21. Cassidy is Gone (Interlude) -1:13
22. Maximum Carnage – 2:32
23. Gates of Permadeath (Interlude) – 1:28
24. One Winged Angel – Featuring Ty Christian (Lords of The Trident) – 4:09
25. Game Over (Finale) – 1:06

More Info:

​http://www.supermonsterparty.com

​https://www.facebook.com/people/Super-Monster-Party/61561209445950/​

​https://www.instagram.com/supermonsterparty

Symphonic Metal MARBLE’s New Album “T.I.M.E.” + New Music Video “The Sleepless King” out now

Symphonic metal fans, the wait is over! Italian band MARBLE returns with their powerful new release “T.I.M.E.”, an album that dives deep into themes of self-discovery and theatrical mystique. From dramatic riffs to melodic interludes, Marble delivers an immersive experience for all metal lovers.

For the album’s release day, the band is sharing their new music video “The Sleepless King”. Inspired by Lady Macbeth’s haunting story, this single combines Eleonora Travaglino’s powerful vocals with intense thrash-like verses and captivating solos!

Music Video – The Sleepless King – https://youtu.be/Q2LVOUSB4as​

After the excellent reception of the previous album ‘S.A.V.E.’, whose lyrics were centered on the deadly sins and theological virtues, the Italian melodic metal band MARBLE returns to the scene with a new, even more, compact and more ambitious album, the third seal of the band from Mortara (North Italy). ’T.I.M.E.’ revolves around female characters in the history of Western theatre, marking the time in the stylistic evolution of stage performances, starting with the ancient Greek tragedy of Euripides, passing through the British theatre of William Shakespeare, to the Russian social revolution of Anton Čechov, and on to the modern American theatre of Samuel Beckett.

The sextet, with an unchanged lineup and still led by the voice of Eleonora Travaglino, exploits the singer’s years of experience as a theatre actress, bringing to the compositions a heartfelt and dense interpretation that also makes use of important guests such as Ivan Adami (Stranger Vision) on “The Jester Duplicity”, Clode (Tethra) who offers his growl on “Heliosyncrasy” and “Theater Is My Essence”, and finally an entire choir for “Smile In Decay”.

The alternations between tight blast beats and melodic openings are the hallmark of Marble’s sound, focusing on the album ‘T.I.M.E.’ on vocal arrangements and melodic interlocks between guitars and keyboards. The album was produced by the band itself and mixed by Marco Zanibelli (Myriads Lights) at SunDowner Studio and stunning cover artwork by Greek artist Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design (Kamelot, Evergrey, Amaranthe, Suffocation etc.).

“We are proud to present ‘T.I.M.E.’, an album that for us means a leap forward in the composition of music and lyrics. The connection of the songs linked by the thread of theatre is a special concept and we are sure it will hit the mark with some really powerful tracks. Eleonora’s multiple vocal lines are set over a powerful rhythmic base, reminiscent of names such as Nevermore and Evergrey, perfectly set against articulate guitar solos and keyboard arrangements that fill out the sound, all set to Norman Ceriotti’s fast and precise drumming.” adds the band.

“T.I.M.E.” is available as of November 8th, 2024 from Rockshots Records and is available for order at https://shop.rockshots.eu/en/cd/6947-marble-time.html​

Digital – https://lnk.to/YisGfi​

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Track Listing:​
1. Through The Veil
2. The Jester Duplicity
3. The Sleepless King
4. Face of Deceit
5. Aftermath
6. Voice Of Awareness
7. The Garden Of Despair
8. Heliosyncrasy
9. Smile In Decay
10. Theater Is My Essence

MARBLE – T.I.M.E. Credits
ELEONORA TRAVAGLINO – Vocals
PAUL BERETTA – Lead Guitars
OMAR GORNATI – Guitars
JACOPO MARCHESI – Keyboards
DANIEL FLEBA – Bass
NORMAN CERIOTTI – Drums
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guest appearances:
IVAN ADAMI – male vocals on “The Jester Duplicity”
CLODE TETHRA – growling vocals on “Heliosyncrasy” and “Theater Is My Essence”
GRUPPO VOCALE “CALLIRIDE” – vocal ensemble on “Smile In Decay”
DAVID MELLER – Voice Actor in “Through The Veil”
MARTA COMEGLIO – theatrical and lyrics consulting
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“T.I.M.E.” was recorded by Daniel Fleba
Drums track recorded by Norman Ceriotti
Mixed and mastered by Marco Zanibelli at SunDowner studio
Executive Producer Mark Fleba
all songs written and arranged by Marble
Photography by Daniele Piedinovi, Andrea Perfumo e Mauro Bastianel
Album Artwork by Giannis Nakos at Remedy Art Design

More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.marbleheavymetal.com

Polish Cairo-Based Guitarist/Songwriter ANDRZEJ CITOWICZ Releases New Single “Fear Poems” from Upcoming EP “Winter Love”

ANDRZEJ CITOWICZ, the acclaimed guitarist and composer known for his work with Citovitz And The Fireflies Of February, has unveiled his latest musical offering – the new single “Fear Poems” from his upcoming EP “Winter Love“. This highly anticipated release marks a bold new direction for the artist, fusing his signature guitar-driven sound with the soaring vocals of pop artist Justine St. Claire.

Citowicz, who has been a recording artist for the legendary American label DownBoys Records for many years, has collaborated extensively with bass maestro Patryk Szymanski over the course of his career. This long-standing creative partnership has played a pivotal role in shaping the unique sonic landscape of “Winter Love.”

“‘Winter Love’ represents a new chapter in my musical journey,” said Citowicz. “With the help of AI-powered tools and a focus on live instrumentation, I’ve been able to craft a sound that seamlessly blends the raw power of rock with the infectious energy of pop. Working alongside Justine St. Claire has been an absolute revelation – her vocals elevate the material to new heights, while Patryk’s synth bass work provides a pulsing backbone that drives the entire EP forward.”
The lead single “Fear Poems” serves as a tantalizing preview of the sonic alchemy that awaits listeners on the full “Winter Love” EP, scheduled for release on December 1, 2024. Citowicz’s virtuosic guitar work intertwines with St. Claire’s soaring melodies, creating an expansive, cinematic soundscape that is both emotionally resonant and rhythmically captivating.

“This project has been a true labor of love,” Citowicz continued. “It’s my hope that ‘Winter Love’ will transport listeners to a world of wonder and imagination, where the boundaries between genres fade away and the only thing that matters is the power of great music.”

Artist Credits:
Vocals: Justine St. Claire
Synth Bass: Patryk Szymanski
Guitar & Music: Andrzej Citowicz

The “Fear Poems” single is available now on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAp0Etml-Is

The full “Winter Love” EP will be released on December 1, 2024. For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/citovitz/

As an autistic guitarist, Citowicz has leveraged his unique perspective to craft a distinctive sound that resonates with listeners from all walks of life. His music serves as a powerful tool for self-expression, allowing him to convey complex emotions and thoughts in a way that transcends verbal communication. By sharing his experiences and creative process, Citowicz aims to inspire and empower others on the autism spectrum, while also promoting greater understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity in the music industry.

Andrzej Citowicz’s music career has been marked by a unique blend of hard rock, blues, and cinematic elements, which has garnered him a loyal following across the globe. His critically acclaimed trilogy of instrumental albums has been praised for its emotional depth, technical virtuosity, and innovative storytelling. Citowicz’s music has been described as “a cinematic soundscape that transports listeners to a world of raw emotion”.

Also check out Andrzej’s earlier singles:
“Bloody Mamacita” – https://youtu.be/j4Ts9XXTQuo?si=4bPYUvd32W0HondB
“Hive of Weirdness” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5TwSm_hNo
“Butterfly Effect” – https://youtu.be/jryGasne7Mg?si=BWLN4_tx7r03NgoD
“Turn To Stone” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2NT7O9Zr2M
“Anemoia” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THtiL7q90bY
“Modern Blues Riot” special demo – https://youtu.be/AEZtTuPr6bI
Special Cairo Mix ‘Midnight Thunderstorms’ – https://youtu.be/FEK8fsbHd4I
‘A Wound That’s Always Bleeding’ – https://youtu.be/clScq09DywE
‘Savagely Hungry For Love’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEgRrcmgLDY
‘Electric Heartbeat Symphony’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6IWdx0vOQQ
‘Marvelous Misadventures Of Myself’ – https://youtu.be/jsgLvfF5Wd8
‘The Long Train Journey’ – https://youtu.be/zbEgbMBGbGw
‘Never Ending Storms’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip04u1xuf4s

Connect with Andrzej Citowicz:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndrzejCitowicz
Instagram: https://instagram.com/citovitz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citovitz/

HYPERSPACE METALFEST Announces 2025 Lineup w/ ENFORCER, PSYCHOSTICK, PLANESWALKER, GLYPH, CRIMSON SHADOWS, LUNAR, OWLBEAR, RED CAIN 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 full 2025 lineup is ready to be revealed with headliners ENFORCER, PSYCHOSTICK, PLANESWALKER, GLYPH along with Crimson Shadows, Lunar, Owlbear, Tower Hill, Solarus, Red Cain, Tylor Dory Trio, Serpent Rider, Luminator, Heyoka’s Mirror, and Crüzer.

Festival organizer Joey Hockin of Journeyman Productions adds:

“Stoked to unveil the full lineup for Hyperspace 6! Adding to the lineup we have Psychostick, Crimson Shadows, Owlbear, Red Cain, Serpent Rider, and Crüzer! This year is looking like it will be the best year yet and we hope you’ll join us! See you in 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​

Supporting ENFORCER on the closing night lineup will be Comedy Metal Kings PSYCHOSTICK. These humorcore titans bring forth a nostalgic escapade of sing-alongs and moshing fun with iconic titles such as “Beer!”, “Numbers (I Can Only Count to Four)”, “Dogs Like Socks”, “Obey The Beard!”, “Boobs”, and their latest single “Ultra Mega Fast” – https://youtu.be/kaqeizvxefM​

The Saturday night lineup will also witness the return of the formidable force that is Toronto’s Crimson Shadows bringing forth tales of fantasy and warfare in their fierce melodic power and death metal imbued sound. Thundering across the icy Canadian mountains, Crimson Shadows has awoken after five years away. The band has emerged from the dark and is preparing to forge its own path in this next stage of its journey. Across their defiant career stretching almost two decades, to date notable highlights of Crimson Shadows‘ journey include the band’s appearance at Wacken Open Air in Germany in mid-2013 and subsequent victory in obtaining the title of International Wacken Battle Champions. Alongside international performances, Crimson Shadows has ventured across the length and breadth of their homeland delivering brutality, technical prowess, and unyielding intensity in their melding of power and death. Music Video – Guardians – https://youtu.be/W9BKYvGYeCM​

Headlining Friday, April 11th at The Cobalt 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​

The second night of the festival will also unleash the first-ever live performance of Lunar, a progressive metal project from California that features members from Witherfall, Helion Prime, Planeswalker, Novareign, Mokili Wa, Nordic Frost, Outloud, and 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. Music Video – Showtime – https://youtu.be/qL5SU9T7ta4​

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 on Friday, April 11th, will be their first following a nearly seven-year layoff. Music Video – The Waitress – https://youtu.be/nh9MxcSqlOE​

Opening night of the festival, Thursday, April 10th at The Cobalt, will showcase the Pacific Northwest’s Glyph, which 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 – March of the Northern Clan – https://youtu.be/htSyUb25wD4​

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. Lyric Video – Deathstalker – https://youtu.be/IGybnd-HZRU​

Replacing the originally announced Lost Nebula, Calgary’s RED CAIN has been imported to perform their power-prog storytelling with Eastern European roots for the masses. They have been making waves since their first release in 2016, with award-winning music videos and concept albums “Kindred: Act I”, “Kindred: Act II” and “NÄE’BLISS”. The albums contained a ton of genre inspirations, from gothic rock to ambient electronica, power, black, and death metal, and were universally lauded for their inventiveness, variety, and strong conceptual content. They continue this momentum with the latest singles “Firestarter” and “Demons II”. Music Video – Demons II – https://youtu.be/7VViLOrFfQ8​

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​

Thursday, April 10th – The Cobalt​
Glyph
Tower Hill
Red Cain
Serpent Rider
Crüzer
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​Friday, April 11th – The Cobalt​
Planeswalker
Lunar
Solarus
Tylor Dory Trio
Heyoka’s Mirror
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​Saturday, April 12th – The Rickshaw Theatre​
Enforcer
Psychostick
Crimson Shadows
Owlbear
Luminator

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

Festival Press Materials Dropbox HERE.

Over the five editions of Hyperspace Metal Festival, bands from all over the world have come to play power, prog, melodic death, and speed metal on the Canadian West Coast. The festival has presented lineups that have included performances by Týr, Flotsam and Jetsam, Skelator, Trollfest, Aether Realm, Exmortus, Striker, Riot City, Into Eternity, Witherfall, Planeswalker, Iron Kingdom, Helion Prime, Ravenous, Crimson Shadows, West of Hell, Judicator, Odinfist, Tanagra, Scythia, Greyhawk, The Order of Chaos, Red Cain, and many more.
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French post-metal quartet Unburnt elevates the post-metal genre to new heights

‘Elevation’ the follow-up to 2019’s ‘Procession’ showcases four years of French post-metal UNBURNT’s entity composition and refinement.

Spanning six tracks and 45 minutes, the album reflects the band’s artistic growth, both in its production choices and its surrounding visual aesthetic.

Unburnt creates a unique, genre-blending sound that’s both organic and dynamic, moving between dark, ethereal, and intense tones, reminiscent of bands like Neurosis, Unfold, and The Ocean. Their lyrics are rich in poetic metaphors, drawing on personal experience through an esoteric lens.

Formed in 2014, Unburnt solidified its current lineup in 2017 with Yoann Mrle (bass), Julien Feist (guitar), Sébastien Matti (vocals), Nicolas Kempf (guitar), and Thomas Flieg (drums). The band has performed widely across the Grand Est region, sharing the stage with acts like Klone, Crown, Hangman’s Chair, Phil Anselmo and the Illegals, and Dust in Mind.

Following their 2018 EP Æthereal, Unburnt released their debut album, Procession, in 2020.

Zombie metal sensation DOMINUM released a new single “One Of Us” , a well-known character as the main star of the video – “The Dead Don’t Die” album wraps up the year on December 27th

DOMINUM, one of the hottest newcomers in metal, has released their second single, “One Of Us”, from their upcoming album. The album “The Dead Don’t Die” will see the light of day on December 27th.

In a new song fitting for the band’s zombie theme, these living dead bite together with a character strongly resembling Jesus in the video in a story of betrayal, redemption and resurrection, which is embellished with great orchestration. The same grandiose mood continues with the One Of Us music video as well as with the band’s first headliner tour, which will start soon.

“I have thought long and hard about whether you are ready to hear what I am about to reveal. There is a book, a story about a man who boldly declares that he is ‘one of us,’ but this is a false claim, although there is some truth in it. Yet you have been withheld details and truths that you need to know in full. We’re telling you this story. Don’t worry about this though, thanks for your understanding,” says Dr. Dead.

Last year, DOMINUM shot up the German album charts like a rocket with their album “Hey Living People”, and the upcoming album “The Dead Don’t Die” is expected to be a brave continuation of a career that started wonderfully.

“Exactly one year ago, our journey began, and now it’s time for a new chapter. The zombies buried in the darkest nights have been brought back to the moonlight, but the story itself is just beginning. One thing to remember; the dead don’t really die,” continues Dr. Dead.

Track list:

1. We Are Forlorn
2. One Of Us
3. The Dead Don’t Die
4. Killed By Life
5. Die For The Devil
6. Don’t Get Bitten By The Wrong Ones
7. Happy Deadly Ending
8. Can’t Kill a Dead Man
9. This Is Not a Game
10. The Guardians Of The Night
11. Rock You Like A Hurricane (Scorpions Cover)

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DOMINUM released their first album in December 2023 and since then have toured almost sold out with Bruce Dickinson, Avantasia, Feuerschwanz and Peyton Parrish in Europe – not forgetting the Graspop and Rock Harz festivals for example.

The band heads to their first own headliner tour with the new album.
The upcoming days are:

The Dead Don’t Die Tour
w/ Majestica, Hammer King
26.12.24 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch
27.12.24 DE – Munich / Backstage
28.12.24 DE – Berlin / Frannz Club
08.01.25 DE – Frankfurt / Das Bett
09.01.25 DE – Hamburg / Gruenspan – ISOMPI VENUE!
10.01.25 NL – Cologne / Kantine
11.01.25 NL – Leipzig / Hellraiser

Fegefeuer Tour
w/ Feuerschwanz, Orden Ogan
27.11.24 NL – Eindhoven / Effenaar
28.11.24 NL – Haarlem / Patronaat
29.11.24 FR – Paris / Le Trabendo
30.11.24 DE – Kaiserslautern / Kammgarn
01.12.24 CH – Pratteln / Z7 Konzertfabrik
03.12.24 IT – Trezzo sull’Adda / Live Club
04.12.24 AT – Graz / Orpheum
05.12.24 AT – Linz / Posthof
06.12.24 AT – Vienna / Gasometer

No Sleep Til Auchtertool Tour
w/ Gloryhammer, Fellowship
31.01.25 UK – Dundee / Church
01.02.25 UK – Newcastle Upon Tyn / Riverside
02.02.25 UK – Southampton / The 1865
03.02.25 UK – Norwich / Epic Studios
04.02.25 UK – Glasgow / The Garage
06.02.25 IE – Dublin / The Academy
07.02.25 UK – Wolverhampton / KK’s Steel Mill
08.02.25 UK – Manchester / O2 Ritz
09.02.25 UK – Bristol / SWX

Festivals:
07.12.24 CZ – Zlin / Winter Masters Of Rock
30.07.-02.08.25 DE – Wacken / Wacken Open Air

DOMINUM on:
Dr. Dead – Vocals
Patient Zero – Bass
Victor Hilltop – Drums
Tommy Kemp – Guitar

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Tony Kakko’s new secretive Himmelkraft to release album March 7th – First single out November 22nd

There is great power in secrets, and it is under the cloak of strict secrecy that a new metal secret society has been prepared, which now has been revealed. Led by Tony Kakko, who became known to the world as the frontman of Sonata Arctica, Himmelkraft has signed a recording deal with Reaper Entertainment, and the band’s first tunes will be heard already this month.

“Himmelkraft is excited to join forces with Reaper Entertainment and finally get this project out into the world. It’s been a really, really long road to get to this point, but here we are. I hope these first steps continue and will go far. I hope from the bottom of my heart that you enjoy the upcoming album as much as we enjoyed making it,” says Tony Kakko.

The upcoming album bearing the band’s name and the whole Himmelkraft are their own strange new world, where Kakko gets to tell stories in a completely new, surprising and exciting way.

Himmelkraft’s debut album will be released on March 7th and the first single on November 22nd.

Himmelkraft on:
Tony Kakko / Unu O’Four – Vocals and keyboards
Pasi Kauppinen / Du O’Four – Bass
Timo Kauppinen / Tri O’Four – Guitar banjo
Jere Lahti / Kvar O’Four – Drums and percussion

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Finnish Deathgrind veterans Cannibal Accident to release fifth studio album ‘Disgust’ in 2025

Finnish Deathgrind band Cannibal Accident is set to release their fifth studio album ‘Disgust’ on February 28th 2025 via Inverse Records. The first double single ‘Scorched Meat Tactics – Explicit Everything’ was unleashed Thursday and it’s available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-scorched

Kurwa Doktor comments:
“Our 5th album ‘Disgust’ is a brutal reality check in the form of a 20-song blast of adult oriented deathgrind. We moved further away from the gore & perversion fantasy themes and discovered the wonderful world of every-day morbid human behaviour. At the same time we enriched the old school death/grind groundwork with shameless hardcore elements and dissonant madness. If this is some form a rebirth of this band, it was probably painless and bloodless even though not very obvious nor premeditated. Feel the disgust and love it like a hideous animal you are.”

Upcoming gigs:
14.11. Riga (Latvia)
15.11. Kaunas (Lithuania)
16.11. Liepāja (Latvia)
14.12. Tallinn (Estonia)
28.02. Turku (Finland)
01.03. Pori (Finland)

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BIOGRAPHY:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released four full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.
Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.

Cannibal Accident – Disgust (Album 2025)

Track list:

1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage 5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama’s Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman’s Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics

Album cover by Maxime Taccardi

Cannibal Accident – Scorched Meat Tactics – Explicit Everything (Single 2024)

Track list: 
01. Scorched Meat Tactics
02. Explicit Everything

Music by Petri Kolkka
Lyrics by Jussi Helenius
ISRC: FI3FC2449920 & FI3FC2449901

Single cover by Maxime Taccardi, edited by Koropse Peletone

Line-up:
Kolkka – guitar
Wilkman – drums
Raisio – low
Kurwa Doktor – high
Jondom – bass & backing howls

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/cannibalaccident
https://www.instagram.com/cannibalaccident
https://cannibalaccident.bandcamp.com
https://www.youtube.com/@CannibalAccident