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RACE THE RAT
Baltimore, MD
Race The Rat is a hard hitting original rock band based in Baltimore, Maryland. They bring their gritty brand of original hard rock to venues all over the Mid-Atlantic region. The current lineup consists of Mid-Atlantic veteran rockers led by original member Jeff Schirmer on vocals, Skinz Skinsacos on guitar, Sparrow Smith on bass and Jim Wiley on drums. A wide array of influences come together to form a powerhouse rock outfit. Race The Rat is a hard driving straight up rock-n-roll force. Listen to Race The Rat now...
RECLAIM THE SILENCE
Karlstad, SE
Reclaim The Silence, is a female fronted modern melodic metal band from Karlstad, Sweden.
Reclaim the Silence was from a beginning called IN SILENCE, but change there name 2019 when fromer Bass player Mikael left the band. Since forming in 2016, the band has climbed the Swedish metal scene with the reputation of being a fresh, innovative band with melodic elements, powerful and heavy songs, as well as softer touches, resulting in a mysterious mix.
Reclaim The Silence (Former IN SILENCE) performed numerous national and international shows in 2019, including ”Sweden Rock Festival”.
Features on Local Stage Worldwide:
07-18-20 LSW Radio Ep.29
03-25-21 Hårdrockens Vänner Special
05-15-21 LSWTV Ep.4
RED CALLING
Tampa, FL
Red Calling is a four-piece Hard rock band out of Tampa, Florida. With a warm sound but intense rockin' grooves, this original music collaboration spotlights Jessica Pons on vocals, guitar and keys, Javier Pons on guitar and samples, Bassist Luis Pons and Deven Starr on Drums.
Palette influences include some Deftones, 10 years, Lacuna Coil, The Gathering, Thrice, Breaking Benjamin, Alter Bridge, Radiohead, Portishead, Aphex Twin, Depeche Mode, Muse, Steven Wilson, Korn, and Led Zeppelin.
First radio single “Let Me Fade” in February '13.
Following with an E.P. “Break the Silence” in '14.
First full-length album March, 2016.
Single “Taker of Breath” released on April, 2019
Prior festival experience: Rockapalooza in Jackson, Michigan and Megaton in Toledo, Ohio. Solid as a show opener for National Acts: 10 Years, Lit, Otep, Adema, Candlebox, Saliva, Adam Gontier of Three Days Grace, Hed PE, Mushroomhead, Smile Empty Soul, Taproot, among others. With music both electrifying and passionate, singer Jessica can stun with heartfelt lyrics and intensity. Dynamic heavy guitars and synths, these melodies are brutal, yet tender. From its members to its music, Red Calling is as appealing to listen to, as they are to witness live.
Member since 12-28-20
RELEASE THE REIGN
Houston, TX
A Rock Avenue Records USA recording artist, the Houston, Texas based all-female rock trio Release the Reign is taking the National music scene by storm and when you hear their music, it comes as no surprise. The band has been described as "The love child of Halestorm and Paramore with a heavy but soft sound" (Pitstomper Productions, Houston TX). “This Young Rock band gives me hope for the future of Rock and Roll and allows me to go to bed at night and rest easy knowing that the future of Rock music is in great hands…” H-Town Awards Show executive 2019. The band released its debut Single, Porcelain Doll, in 2017 and immediately started the climb up the local and regional independent music charts, rocketing to as high as #1 in its local area, #1 in the Houston Region and as high as #111 in the United States within weeks of its release. The single, Porcelain Doll, was picked up within hours and added into standard rotation and other singles have been picked up immediately by FM, independent and internet based radio stations. Their hit single, “Lights Out”, has pulled in an audience from as far away as Canberra, Australia rising all the way to the TOP of the Charts on FM89.5 . The band has been featured with live, on-air interviews and performances on the Texas Radio Hall of Fame member, Outlaw Dave’s, “Show-case” Radio program as well as on-air interviews with the Morning Mayhem Radio Show, Punk Star Full Throttle Radio and more. In 2017, Release the Reign, was named the MXD Magazine’s “Rising Talent, Rock and Roll band of the year!” The band followed that award with being named again as the “Young Rock Band of the Year” for 2018 as well. The band has continued to rack up nominations this year and has been nominated for “Young Band of the Year for 2019”, Rock Vocalist of the Year, Young guitarist of the year and Young Talent drummer of the Year. The Band is a Finalist for “Breakout Artist of the Year” and also the video of “Lights Out” is a finalist for “2019 Music Video of the Year.” Talent scouts and promoters all over the region have opened doors for the band to perform at some of the region’s most well respected venues such as, Fitzgeralds, Scout Bar, BFE Rock Club, the Curtain Club and individual members have graced the stage all over a multi-state region and are often asked to appear in cameo performances with top bands around the state. The band consist currently of 3 members all 18 years old or under. Holding down the heavy bass lines and a melodic strong and true vocal is 18 year old Kat Olivia. Giving the band the tuned down, aggressive sounding guitars is the band’s former drumming prodigy, 15 year old Naty Nat. Naty Nat has taken over the Lead role on guitar and has not looked back, although she does still dawn the drum set occasionally during live shows as her fans love to see her flex her musical talents on every instrument in the band. Sitting on the drum throne providing the heart pounding drum grooves is the newest member of the band, 18 year old Sami. The founding members, Kat Olivia and Naty Nat, formed the band in 2015 at the ages of 13 and 9 respectively and since the band has performed approximately 100 shows, from private gigs to mid-size clubs to Main stage performances at large festivals with attendance approaching 20,000 including the Texas Taco and Margarita Festival on Cinco de Mayo, the Coca-Cola Freedom Fest at Six Flags Over Texas in 2018 and more. The band is a mainstay at Amusement and Waterparks in Texas including Schlitterbahn Waterparks and Six Flags over Texas and despite their young ages has completed a multi-state tour. The band has quickly moved from a side stage opening act to Headlining shows. With the late summer of 2018 tour including stops in Dallas, Texas, Oklahoma City, Tucson Arizona and Hollywood, California and multiple stops in Las Vegas, NV the band caught the eye of Rock Avenue Records USA which subsequently signed the band to an international recording and distribution contract and is currently booking another US tour. Release the Reign is positioned to explode on the National Scene. The band has already shared the stage with some of the top current National and Regional touring acts like Liliac, Wayland and Rockett Queen as well as Stephan Pearcy of Mega 80's Rock Band Ratt, The Bullet Boys, Tora Tora and of course the hottest local Texas bands and artists like Hold On Hollywood. With professionalism way beyond their years and talent beyond that, Release the Reign is a band that people remember. Poised to take the rock world by storm, they are also positioned to endorse anything from hair products to clothing lines, instruments, accessories and amplification; this band is the one to bring your product or event to the next generation.
Member since 08-23-21
RENAISSANCE ROCK ORCHESTRA
Las Vegas, NV
The Renaissance Rock Orchestra was initially conceptualized in 2011 and features performances by legendary rock musicians including Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductees Yes/John Lennon drummer Alan White and guitarist Howard Leese from Heart and Paul Rodgers. Other rock luminaries include vocalists Robin McAuley ( McAuley-Schenker Group / Survivor), ex-Dokken and Ted Nugent singer Mark Robert Boals (from Malmsteen’s “Trilogy” record) and the 4-octave range of Tony Harnell from TNT and Skid Row.
Guitar masters like George Lynch (Dokken/Lynch Mob), Whitesnake/TSO gunslinger Joel Hoekstra and Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal of Guns N’ Roses and Sons Of Apollo glory are another important part of what makes “In Times Of Olde” a notable rock offering.
Finally to complete the roster of rock royalty “In Times Of Olde” features a cast of rhythm masters that includes AC/DC drummer Simon Wright, Vinny Appice from Black Sabbath & Dio, Scott Rockenfield ( Queensryche), Brian Tichy (Whitesnake/Foreigner/Billy Idol), Brent Fitz ( Slash Alice Cooper), Heart’s Ben Smith and Roxy Petrucci of Vixen and Madam X.
The Renaissance Rock Orchestra is a collaboration of rockstars that are creating more than a “buzz” out of Las Vegas. The latest release by this super group “In Times Of Olde” features performances by rock artists from legendary bands like AC/DC, Guns N Roses, Ozzy, Foreigner, Black Sabbath, YES, Heart & Whitesnake.
Renaissance Rock Orchestra’s music combines elements of classic rock and symphonic metal into a highly energetic blend of powerful rock and roll majesty. Born of inspiration from Trans Siberian Orchestra and the consisting of members of the #1 Vegas show the “Raiding The Rock Vault” RRO transcends the boundaries of current modern rock offerings with its union of world-class rockstars.
Member since 07-24-21
REPULSIVE VISION
Cumbria, UK
Repulsive Vision sought to inject the relentless energy of punk into the merciless musicianship of OSDM to create a cacophonous amalgamation of Entombed, Carcass and Death with Discharge, Nausea and DRI.
Following the release of their debut album (“Look Past The Gore and See The Art”, Mighty Music) in 2017, the band have been prominently active on the underground extreme metal circuit performing all over mainland Europe and the United States (including performances at the following festivals: Hammerfest, Vagos Metal Fest, The Siege of Limerick, Las Vegas Death Fest, Goathell Metal Festival, etc), receiving positive reviews in several worldwide publications, garnering over 68k plays on Spotify and gathering a global fanbase.
In 2020, the band intend to provide 13 more tracks of unbridled aggression with their sophomore release, NECROVICTOLOGY on Emanzipation Productions. Once again, composed and compiled by Matt Davidson (Guitars), Dan McEwan (Vocals), Mark Kirby (Bass) and Gary Young (Drums), Necrovictology builds upon the punk fueled foundations of the debut, progressing their material both sonically and musically, advancing in speed, clarity and technicality. A vicious 40 minute presentation of Old School Death featuring special guest performances from Phil “LandPhil” Hall (Municipal Waste/Iron Reagan), Max Otero (Mercyless) and more.
With performances planned throughout the continent (including slots in Germany, Portugal, Czech Republic, etc), Repulsive Vision are planning to branch out further into the global extreme metal scene throughout 2020/21.
Member since 11-10-20
REVOLVERLUTION
Sweden
With their years of combined experience, Poffe, Filip and Micke where hungry to write something together and out of that desire Revolverlution was born. It is personal, powerful and a revolt to any who dare try to tame their hunger to make music that they want to make.
With the mix of glam, modern and hard rock bands they have played in over the years; Dirty Passion, Sinthia Doll, Damien, Royal Acid Orchestra and Bai Bang plus their personal musical influences, they were ready to do things their own way without holding back.
Experiences they’ve had on stage with past bands have led to performances at festival gigs such as Wacken Open Air, Rocklahoma, Hard Rock Hell as well as tours throughout Sweden, UK, Europe, Russia and other gigs that led them to Canada and the USA.
Get ready, Revolverlution is coming to rock you!
RIDICULAS TRIXX
Oswego, KS
An All Original Rock Band
A unique vocal range coupled with burning heavy rock guitar work, they often erupt into a classic, yet alternative sound. No matter how the music is described, the Oswego, Kansas-based musicians clearly are engaging. Known for having an ear bending amplitude and attitude, creating a bit of a change from traditional rock concepts, while maintaining similar creative listening impressions.
The current single from Ridiculas Trixx, “Waterfalls Are Beautiful,” features a brief but striking guitar intro with superb sonics and texture. Before long, vocals arrive, accompanied by just the axe work, making for a compelling mix. At 40 seconds the drums kick in and the complete song begins to fly. Influences including Judas Priest, Halestorm and Evanescence can be heard. Yet Ridiculas Trixx, a trio, owns the sound of “Waterfalls Are Beautiful,” especially with the lyrics: “Hey yeah waterfalls are beautiful/not the tears coming down my face/waterfalls are beautiful/not the tears from a heartbreak.”
Cascading water of any scale can be impressive and pleasing to look at and so is the video for Ridiculas Trixx’ “Waterfalls Are Beautiful,” by Rosemary Butterfly. The imagery, in color and black and white, comes and goes with an earthy artistic stylization. Well synced with the music, at times the visuals portray dimensionality and foreshortening before returning to a 2D celluloid feeling. Meanwhile, abstract Jackson Pollack-type splashes turn to real life flowers moving in slow motion before the scenery becomes a landscape of invented stalagmites. But if you thought that was all there is to Ridiculas Trixx, think again.
Another band highlight, “Surrender,” is an electric rock retrogression featuring stellar vocals. The guitar chords are powered and thick with just the right amount of recorded presence. “Surrender,” another example of Ridiculas Trixx’ knack for creating original melodies, could draw comparisons to Heart. Taking a look on the band’s official website, the 4:28 “Getcha Some” stands out with a slower sludge rock tempo and rhythm. Plus, check out the drum fills. The Ridiculas Trixx Soundcloud page has a number of other tracks, including the somewhat blues infused “Don’t Cha.”
Member since 01-14-21
ROCKIN VOLTS
Melbourne, AU
With so many bands trying to reinvent the musical wheel, the value of history and the true essence of music are quickly becoming swallowed by a generation that thinks more is better.
Not so Melbourne's Rockin' Volts who wear their inspiration and heritage proudly on their hard-rockin' shoulders.
Taking influence in name and style from Australia's greatest ever rock outfit AC/DC, Rockin' Volts pay homage to old school rock music the only way they know how - by rockin' hard with guitars blazing, attitude dripping, sweat-stained heads banging and testosterone pumping high energy rock n roll that puts the heart and soul back into Australian rock.
With an initial aim to reinvigorate the Melbourne hard rock scene, Rockin' Volts have already declared that is just the first stop on global domination.
After recent personnel changes that have only enhanced their musical psyche, Rockin' Volts start that journey with their self titled debut EP which is out now. Lathered in sweat and dripping with vicious slabs of rock, 'Rockin' Volts' is an EP harking back to the glory days of Australian rock where men were unafraid to bare their teeth and women were unafraid to put them back in their place.
This is a band with a mission.
And that mission is ROCK N ROLL!
If you cringe at what the modern music industry is palming off as rock music and yearn for the glory days of hard rock, join Rockin' Volts on their quest to once again bring dirt and rawness to the genre.
Rock doesn't need improving. It is perfect just the way it is.
Rockin' Volts style
RUSTED
MONTREAL, CA
RUSTED is a Hard Rock band from Montreal. They are bringing back the style, the energy and the music of the 80's hard Rock/Glam rock era with powerfull catchy choruses, badass heavy metal guitars riffs and some loud pounding drums to bang your head to!
RYAN ROXIE
SAN FRANSISCO, CA
Vocalist/guitarist & songwriter, RYAN ROXIE, is best known as ALICE COOPER’S long-time lead guitarist and collaborator.
He began his musical career with LA band, Candy (also featuring Jonathan Daniel and Gilby Clarke). Candy soon morphed into the Electric Angels and signed to Atlantic Records, releasing one self-titled album, produced by Tony Visconti and considered somewhat of a rare gem. Of those early years Ryan says, ‘those bands turned me from boy to man...from novice to veteran.... “
Inspired, he embarked on a prolific career which saw him working with various artists, including providing guitar on Gilby Clarke's albums, Pawnshop Guitars, Blooze, The Hangover and Rubber. You can also hear Roxie's guitar work on James Michael's (from Sixx AM) Inhale release.
Roxie began working with Alice Cooper in 1996. He was initially offered a 'one year tour' and 22 years later (with one leave of absence for family commitments) he’s become an integral part of the band.1997 saw Roxie connecting with long-time friends, drummer Mike Fasano and bassist Will Effertz to create the band, Dad's Porno Mag. They released a self-titled album and following Effertz’s departure guitarist Keri Kelli and bassist Stefan Adika then joined the band and jumped on the road.
In 2000 Roxie wrote and recorded on Slash's Snakepit's second album Ain't Life Grand, and recorded his first studio album with Alice Cooper, Brutal Planet. Roxie’s collaboration with Cooper continued on albums including Dragontown, The Eyes of Alice Cooper and Dirty Diamonds, co-writing a number of songs on the latter two albums.
Showcasing his range of influences and love of power pop and melody - including Cheap Trick, Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers & Starz & Sloan, Roxie 77 was created as Ryan’s creative vehicle. Debut album, Peace, Love & Armageddon was released in 2004 and followed by Two Sides to Every Story in 2009 (with both a regular and acoustic version of each track).
Having put down roots in Sweden, the ex-California native formed Casablanca with his Swedish cohorts; Josephine Forsman (Sahara Hotnights) Erik Stenemo (Melody Club), Anders Ljung (Space Age Baby Jane) , Erik Almström (Bullet) and Mats Rubarth (bass). The band’s debut album, Apocalyptic Youth (2012) earned them a Classic Rock Award nomination for Best New Band. They followed this success with second album, Riding A Black Swan.
2012 saw the ambitious Roxie Box project come to fruition, with a four disc/70 song box including re-mastered recordings by Ryan and all of his collaborative bands.
In 2014 Roxie 77 released a six-song EP, The Ameriswede, a unique release via Bellyache Records with the album's two sides comprising of an "American side", mixed by Tommy Henriksen, and a "Swedish side", mixed by Jon Bordon.
Ryan Roxie’s tireless work ethic is seemingly endless, and fueled by genuine talent and enthusiasm. He has hosted TV music & chat shows, creates his own ‘Roxie’s Parking Lot’ gigs as part of the Alice Cooper tours and has worked globally as an ambassador for the Gibson guitar company.
His ethos, to ‘make the world just a little better than the day before’ has led to his humanitarian work with organizations such as Pay It Forward and Sweden's Children’s Cancer Foundation.
Ryan’s forthcoming album Imagine Your Reality . His first official 'solo' album sees him collaborate with Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander on the track California Man, as well as many other guest musicians worthy of note. Roxie continues to create infectiously melodic rock songs but this time with even more guitar then any of his other previous releases. If there’s a secret to being a rock star, then Ryan Roxie certainly knows what it is.
"Casablanca are unafraid to meet the 21st century head on...a gleaming, modern edge..." -Classic Rock
"The sonic DNA of the 70s stylishly spliced with Roxie's consummate song writing. A day-glow collision of upbeat riffs, solid-gold choruses and killer, heavy pop-rock sensibilities. Pure California sunshine in a box...." – Classic Rock (The Roxie Box)
“Fusing catchier-than-cooties power pop to some glunk 'n' roll guitar makes for essential listening, the perfect example of Roxie 77's seductive sonics…one of the finest power pop rockers around…” –Fireworks
“Roxie 77 have 3 minute catchy guitar driven rock tunes positively oozing out of every pore in their rock n roll bodies…” - Uberrock
RYDER
Queens, NY
Ryder is a hard rock band hailing from Queens, NY. Formed in 2016, the band features different talents united in their passion to throw down in the classic style for a modern crowd. Lead singer and guitarist James Ryder embodies the pounding spirit of true rock; Tim Freyr’s resounding bass compels its own attention from audiences; Billy Smith fuses precision with rebellion on drums, and guitarist Andrew Bloch weaves the musical threads that unite the band into a single force.
Ryder is authentically heavy but always wailing for their audience rather than at it. Their first EP, IV, which was produced by former Lynch Mob bass player Anthony Esposito, was released in 2017 and caught fans’ attention with its classic-yet-contemporary sound. Their new EP, For What It’s Worth, is a live compilation of new songs – a daring choice showing the band in their best aspect: playing to a live audience in venues that know good heavy rock when they hear it (cf. L.A’s Whiskey A-Go-Go, NY’s Gramercy Theater, NJ's Wellmont Theater et al.). FWIW is the answer to what is needed in hard rock now: obvious respect for the inspiration of predecessors from Thin Lizzy, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, and the others, woven into a sound that is clearly alive with audiences today.
SAINTS TRADE
Bologna, IT
Saints Trade project was born in Bologna in 2009 with a great will to play music and a sheer passion for glorious Hard Rock bands. After several vicissitudes, in 2010 Claus joined the band, contributing new ideas and sounds thanks to his remarkable guitar playing style. From that moment on, the band started composing its own material and performing live around Italy. After some line-up changes throughout the years, the band got the great opportunity to play at Fleetwoodstock Festival (Fleetwood, UK) in November 2011, as opening act for famous British hard-rockers Ten. The enthusiastic response of the audience to the songs gave Saints Trade an encouragement to enter the studio in April 2012 and record “A Matter Of Dreams”, their first mini-album produced by the legendary Roberto Priori at his Pri Studio. Shortly after, the histrionic bass player Matteo Angelini joined Saints Trade on a permanent basis. With him, the band continued performing live to support the album and get positive feedback from the audience. In early 2013, Saints Trade presented the official video for the song “Face In The Mirror” and opened for British rockers Jettblack in Bologna. Once again, the positive audience response gave the guys a good reason to re-enter the studio. Saints Trade and Roberto Priori got to team up in June 2014, giving birth to Saints Trade's second album called “Robbed In Paradise”. The album features various special guests - Roberto Priory himself, the talented keyboard player Pier Mazzini (Perfect View) and the virtuoso Tommy Denander (Paul Stanley, Alice Cooper, Toto, Robin Beck, House Of Lords…). In November, a new chapter of Saints Trade's project has started with the signing for the Italian label logic(il)logic.
After several concerts around Italy and the presentation of the official video of the "California" track in June 2016, Matteo Angelini leaves the band in full friendship but the Saints will not stop and continue their Alive & Allied tour until the end of the year receiving good feedbacks.
The 2017 begins with the great opening concert for the Italian rockers Danger Zone in Bologna and the video of the song "Dreams Running Wild" - always by AMC Production as the previous one - and the announcement of Andrea Sangermano as a new bassist, ready to bring new lymph to the band in view of a future new album, always ready for fiery live performances.
I Saints Trade nascono a Bologna nel 2009 con una grande voglia di fare musica e una passione smisurata per gli storici gruppi Hard Rock. Dopo alcune vicissitudini nel 2010 entra a far parte della formazione Claus, che assieme al suo stile chitarristico porta nuove idee e sonorità. Da qui il gruppo comincia a scrivere pezzi propri e a calcare numerosi palchi in giro per l’Italia, finché dopo alcuni cambi di line-up arriva la grande occasione di suonare, nel novembre 2011, al Fleetwoodstock Festival di Fleetwood (Lancashire-UK), aprendo per i grandi British Hard Rockers Ten. Lo spettacolo proposto e l’entusiastica risposta del pubblico ai pezzi li convince a entrare in studio per registrare, nell’aprile del 2012, “A Matter Of Dreams”, il loro primo lavoro, inciso al Pri Studio del grande Roberto Priori e interamente autoprodotto. Poco dopo entra in pianta stabile nella band l’istrionico bassista Matteo Angelini e con lui proseguono i concerti live di supporto all’album, con buoni consensi. Ad inizio 2013 viene presentato il video ufficiale della canzone “Face In The Mirror”, nell’apertura alla data bolognese del tour degli inglesi Jettblack. Anche qui ottimi feedback e con questi il giusto stimolo per rientrare in studio. A giugno del 2014 i Saints Trade e Roberto Priori tornano a collaborare sfornando la seconda fatica in studio, intitolata “Robbed In Paradise”: un lavoro in cui, oltre allo stesso Priori, figurano anche il tastierista Pier Mazzini (Perfect View) e il talentuoso guitar hero svedese Tommy Denander (Paul Stanley, Alice Cooper, Toto, Robin Beck, House Of Lords…). A novembre l’inizio di una nuova avventura, con la firma per l’etichetta italiana logic(il)logic.
Dopo svariati concerti in giro per l'Italia e la presentazione del video ufficiale della traccia “California” a giugno 2016 Matteo Angelini lascia la band in totale amicizia ma i Saints non si fermano e continuano il suo Alive&Allied tour fino a fine anno riscuotendo consensi.
Il 2017 comincia alla grande con un concerto in apertura agli storici rockers italiani Danger Zone nella natia Bologna e la presentazione del video della canzone “Dreams Running wild” – sempre a cura della AMC Production come il precedente – e viene annunciata la nuova formazione con Andrea Sangermano come nuovo bassista, pronto a portare nuova linfa alla band in vista di un futuro nuovo album, sempre pronta per infuocate performance live.
SERPENT LORD
Thessaloniki,GR
Serpent Lord (GR) is a new heavy metal band from Thessaloniki, Greece and they were formed on January 2016 by Konstantinos Sotirelis and George Terzitanos.
On 13th of May 2017, at their show with Omen, the band released their first demo, which includes the songs “Sacrilegium” and “Blood Offering”. The band has sold 150 copies of the demo and gained very good reviews from webzines and magazines around the world.
A few months later, the band hit the studio so as to records its debut album, called “Towards the Damned”. The recordings were done at Infected Studios (summer 2017-winter 2018) with George Infected (Mass Infection) as a producer. George managed to give a late eighties –early nineties sound to the band, being influenced from Iced Earth’s and Death’s sound, but with a modern aspect.
“Towards the Damned” was released on September 14th 2018 via Alcyone Records and so far the reviews are more than great. It contains 10 powerful songs, from which one is instrumental, one is an atmospheric ballad and another one is written in Phrygian language. The album was selected as "Album of the Month" on the Greek Metal Hammer, while it gained great reviews from Powerplay Magazine, Fireworks, Rock Overdose, Metal.de, Rock Hard Greece, Ultraje, etc.
On November 26th, Serpent Lord (GR) released their latest single, called “Horned God”, which includes the song “Horned God” and a cover on Death’s “Sacred Serenity”, with clean vocals. Both the new song and the cover, show a more aggressive, progressive and atmospheric approach of the band. The single has gained great reviews from the fans and the press worldwide.
Serpent Lord (GR) pays a lot of attention to their image and their live shows. On their shows they use two big banners with seals from Archangels, a table with skulls, candles, books about magic and a Testament and they put candles all around the stage. Also, they have two people dressed as monks near the banners. “For us, it’s not just a live show, it is a ritual. The songs talk about rituals, about magic and religions, about demons, so we try to create the appropriate atmosphere on our shows”, they state.
On May 14 2018, the band released its first video clip for the new song “The Lesser Key”. The music video was directed by Bob Katsionis (guitars/keyboards at Firewind, Outloud). A couple of months after the album’s release, on December 22nd, the band released its second video clip for the song “Seed of Divine”, once again directed by Bob Katsionis. Serpent Lord’s third video clip is for the song “Ambassador of the New Age” (released on April 22nd) and it’s a live music video, videoshooted by Christos Manidakis and edited/directed by Giannis Antoniou. Their latest music video is for the single “Horned God”, directed by Bob Katsionis once again (November 12th).
In August, the band decided to add the “(GR)” on the name, so as not to be confused with other bands with the same name.
The band has accomplished its first European tour on May 2019, called "The Damned Tour - Europe Under Damnation", supporting the legendary thrash metal Germans Necronomicon. Serpent Lord (GR) visited Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Romania, for six shows. Before their tour, they performed at the 1st Lake Metal Festival at Kastoria, with Rotting Christ.
On December 2019, Serpent Lord (GR) accomplished a seven-date Greek tour with Blaze Bayley (ex- Iron Maiden).
By now, Serpent Lord (GR) has opened for Primordial, Rotting Christ, Blaze Bayley (ex- Iron Maiden), Innerwish, Omen (2 times), Grand Magus, Exarsis and Northwind.
SHAMEFUL BEHAVIOUR
IPSWICH, UK
In its time Shameful Behaviour has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with such names as Carmine Appice, Vinnie Moore (UFO), Doug Scarratt (Saxon), and the incredible Michael Angelo Batio. The band has also made appearances at Dean guitars DOA UK events in 2009 and 2010.
The band takes inspiration from such bands and artists as -
Black Sabbath, Motorhead, UFO, Gary Moore circa 1980s, Kiss, W.A.S.P. Judas Priest, Saxon, Iron Maiden, Jimi Hendrix, Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde, Randy Rhodes, and many, many more!
MARK SIMPSON – Mark is a superb guitarist of over 30 years playing with killer rhythm chops and screaming lead guitar. As a song writer Mark has composed the majority of Shameful Behaviour’s original material to date. Influenced by so many, but definitely Hendrix, Gary Moore, Clapton, Motorhead, Randy Rhodes and Ritchie Blackmore.
STUART GUNTHORPE – Stuart is the newest member of the band, but is an old friend of the band and has depped more than once over the years, and was the logical choice as the new drummer.
Stuart, for the past decade, has provided rock solid beats for local Medway bands Rockin' Republik and Black Diamond. He cites his influences as John Bonham, Keith Moon, Mitch Mitchell and Ginger Baker.
Stuart plays Pearl drums and hardware with Zildjian and Sabian cymbals and Remo heads.
The band is also proud to have secured endorsements with, Marshall amplification, Rotosound Stringsand Intune guitar picks.
SIGNS OF TRUTH
UPPSALA, SE
SIGNS OF TRUTH is a Swedish heavy metal/hardrock band from Uppsala, Sweden.
The idea of the band and the name SIGNS OF TRUTH was created by founding member and basist Roger Edlund around 2006.
In 2015 singer/keyboardplayer Patrik Holm joined the band and re-arranged all of the
bands existing songs.
In 2019 drummer Stafen Englin joined and things started to move forward for the band. The following year (2020) all fell into place with guitarists Arne Hirvi and Mats Lordin joining the band. Now SIGNS OF TRUTH are complete as a band and have a blast creating together.
SIGNS OF TRUTH is signed with Boersma-Records responsible for the publishing and the distribution of the album "Signs Of A Future" that was released on November 12, 2021.
The first single of the album ”Play That Game” was released on July 16, 2021 and the second single ”Now!” was released on October 15, 2021.
The drums of four of the songs on the album are mixed by Pontus Norgren
(Hammerfall, Talisman, Great King Rat). The rest of the drums and the album are mixed and mastered by Erik Modin (Wildness).
We are looking forward to many years of adventures together starting with the
debutalbum ”Signs of a Future” released via Boersma-Records from Essen, Germany.
Member since 12-29-20
SIMPLE STONE
Sydney, AU
Simple Stone are a heavy rock band from Sydney Australia. Simple Stone scream the blend of hard rock riffing and anthemic chorus hooks that beg you to sing along with gusto. Growing up on the Sydney landscape, the band cut its teeth in the local pub scene before expanding throughout the country earning themselves the respect and reputation of a hard working touring rock band. This band is the real deal with solid beats, driving guitars and tunes that just won’t quit. Simple Stone bring an energy to the stage that radiates from the core of their singles Crashing Down, Hands & their latest release Losing You from their album Chronicles Of A Faded Heart that will leave you wanting more.
Sydney, AU
SIX FEET DEEPER
Stockholm, SE
Formed in early 2017, Six Feet Deeper saw members from the bands Killroy Brown, Structural Disorder and Leaving Asgaard come together in order to play music together. The very first two rehearsals were just basically jam sessions featuring covers by bands such as The Winery Dogs, Led Zeppelin, King Crimson, Hellacopters and Audioslave – but, by the third rehearsal original material started surfacing and the band decided to book a gig and see where things went. Needless to say, things went very well!
The band quickly got “the ball rolling” and started writing enough material to make up an EP, which was recorded at Studio Underjord in Norrköping in June of 2017. The self titled EP was released late August the same year, and along with it came gigs at various venues and festivals.
In April 2018, the band entered BMP Studios in Stockholm and recorded two tracks, which ended up being the single “You And Your Hand”, which was released in early July that same year. Along with giggin extensively (and, among many things, supporting the bands Thunderpussy and Badflower), the band started planning their debut full length album in August 2018 and then entered the studio in September to begin the recordings. With their debut, full length album Passion Play now being released, Six Feet Deeper are ready to take the world and bring their electrifying live show wherever they get asked to play!
Features on Local Stage Worldwide:
03-28-20 LSW Radio Ep.13
04-25-20 LSW Radio Ep.17
05-02-21 LSW Radio Ep.18
07-18-20 LSW Radio Ep.29
08-08-20 LSW Radio Ep.32
SKANNERS
Bozen, IT
1982 this very young Band from Bolzano (Italy) was formed.
1984 The Band sign a deal with the major Label CGD M.M.Milano.
1986 the first album DIRTY ARMADA. Their concerts in Italy and Austria received
numerous positive reactions from audience and critics.
1988 with their second album “PICTURES OF WAR” the Skanners reached the peak of popularity by playing as Special Guest for Motörhead - Twisted Sister- R.J. Dio Helloween - Saxon- Girlschool and many others. The Band showed their talent and willingness to emerge.
1995 new deal with the Label Liederszene Southtyrol that produced their third album “THE MAGIC SQUARE” distribuited by the Self Records.
The Band gave a series of spectacular concerts as special Guest for Deep Purple all over Italy, where the audience could see the Band’s Magic Show and listen to their amazing music!
1997 was the year of the 15° Anniversary of the Band, so they decided to give the fans a live album “SKANNERS LIVE” with songs of each of their three albums - including two no-edit songs always produced by Liederszene Southtyrol and distribuited by White & Black Italy.
2001 the band signed a new deal for two releases with the Italian Label UNDERGROUND SYMPHONY.
2002 the new album “FLAGELLUM DEI” was out in Europe and the Band played it all around the world!
2006 was the year of the come back of the fabulous 80’tees… and the SKANNERS’s new label the MYGRAVEYARDPRODUCTIONS produced the reissue of the 2 hystorical albums DIRTY ARMADA and PICTURES OF WAR!!!
2008 the new album titled “THE SERIAL HEALER” always produced by the MYGRAVEYARDPRODUCTIONS is out in Europe !
2012/13 Skanners promoted the new album “FACTORY OF STEEL” around Europe!!!
2013 BOOK/DVD Biography “EINS ZWEI DREI METAL PARTY” was published and produced by CRAC edizioni and RIFF Records!!!
2015 CD/DVD Live “EINS ZWEI DREI METAL PARTY” was produced by SKANNERS and RIFF METAL DEPARTMENT Records!!!
The band decided to dedicate his eighth album entirely to their former guitarist and founding member, Max Quinzio, who died in February 2014.
After the release of their new CD Live + DVD album, "Eins, zwei, drei, Metal Party" the band promoted its work with numerous shows and festivals throughout Italy and Germany, sharing the stage with world famous bands like IN FLAMES at the Rock im Ring Festival IT, SAVAGE in Rome, DARK FUNERAL and VADER at in Flammen Open Air in Germany.
Between 2015 and 2016 after many live concerts they emerged as support band of METAL CHURCH in August 10th at Phenomenum . Novara IT
2018 the band recorded the new album “TEMPTATION” at the SKY STUDIO in Munich (DE), mixed and mastered at the ALPHA OMEGA STUDIOS in Como IT..
2019 The band releases the new album “TEMPTATION” Distributed on April 26th in Europe via Self Distribuzione Milano and Code 7 /Plastic Head UK for ALPHA Omega Records.
In summer 2019 the band starts the“Temptation tour” sharing the stage with ANTHRAX, GRIM REAPER and DORO PESCH (Russian tour), and playing in numerous Festivals.
Skanners Discography:
(1986) DIRTY ARMADA / CGD
(1988) PICTURES OF WAR / CGD
(1996) THE MAGIC SQUARE / Südton
(1998) LIVE! / Südton
(2002) FLAGELLUM DEI / Underground Symphony
(2008) THE SERIAL HEALER / My Graveyard Productions
(2011) FACTORY OF STEEL / SAOL / H\'art / Zebralution
(2015) EINS ZWEI DREI METAL PARTY LIVE ! CD+DVD / Riff Metal Deparment
(2019) TEMPTATION / A@O Records
SNAKE BITE WHISKY
Brisbane, AU
Snake Bite Whisky was formed in December 2014 and has quickly established themselves as Australia's number one sleaze band and are rapidly gaining a large following in the international glam/sleaze scene. Likened to early Guns N' Roses with a healthy dose of Motörhead, the Snakes are determined to bring the style and attitude of the eighties sunset strip scene, kicking and screaming into the present. In July 2015 they released their debut digital split single, "Lost Saints/Cruel and Indiscreet" which is enjoying widespread radio play in the United States and the U.K with "Lost Saints" charting at number 4 on TBFM (the U.K's largest internet based rock radio station) charts and frontman, Jay R being nominated for best singer 2015 at the TBFM awards in the U.K!
2016 has seen Snake Bite Whisky grow rapidly. They released the garage e.p. "Two Steps To Oblivion" which has received extensive airplay in the U.K and U.S.A. They signed endorsement deals with Coldcock Whiskey and Dirtbag clothing. In July, played a headline show in Tijuana, Mexico and played at the 15th annual Cruefest at the Whisky ago-go in Hollywood, U.S.A. Whilst in Hollywood they recorded a new e.p with up and coming producer, Jerry Jade. The e.p is called "Dirty" and was released on the 31st of October 2016. In September 2017 the band signed a global deal with Pavement Entertainment (USA). who will be releasing their debut album, "This Side Of Hell" early 2018 to be distributed by Sony Red.
Snake Bite Whisky are:
Jay R - Vocals
Dave Arens - Guitars
Stacii Blake - Bass
Al "Ace" Bukva - Drums.
Full throttled, no compromise, in yer face sleaze soaked rock n' roll. A much needed injection of nitro glycerine, "fuck you" heavy rock with attitude and flair in a dull music scene. Undoubtedly the most dangerous and intense live band in Australia. This is a band for people who like their rock turned to eleven, their sex dirty and their booze flowing!
Member since 01-21-21
SOCIAL SCREAM
Sparta, GR
Social Scream is a Heavy Metal band from Sparta/Greece formed in 2008. The band at the beginning performed as cover band many live shows inside and outside its hometown. After a while the need for personal expression drove Vlasis Diamantakos (guitarist/vocalist/songwriter) to lead the band by composing and self-releasing the debut album ''Epiclesis'' at June 2014 .The release of ''Epiclesis'' was followed by a release party and 2 headline shows at Athens and Sparta, but also marked the partnership with New Dream Records who digitally distributed Epiclesis and also released band's 2nd album “Initiation To The Myths” at June 2018. Later that year Social Scream with fresh lineup decided to move forward as a 4-piece band and for 2 years did many live shows inside Greece and also finished with the recordings of the upcoming album. At August 2019 the band released the digital single “Truth Divider” from the upcoming album “Organic Mindset” which was released on March 10th 2020 by Heart Of Steel Records. The album gaining great feedback from both press and fans and introduced Social Scream to a larger audience. During that year, the global pandemic cancelled all band's live activity, as a result band was focused on studio work and tried to be in touch with metal community via playthrough videos and live streams. On January 15th of 2021, a double cd collection entitled “From Ashes To Hope” WAS released in digital format and on 1st April will be out in psychical cd by Soman Records, containing re-recorded versions of old demos and tracks of the first two band's albums. The recordings took place at Think Recording Studios and Dimons Studios. The album was produced by Dimitris Sakkas and the artwork was created by Giannis Stergiou and dtopgraphics.
Features on Local Stage Worldwide:
08-01-20 LSW Radio Ep.31
10-10-20 LSW Radio Ep.41
03-24-21 Angels PR Special
SOLARYS
Córdoba, ES
Solarys is a spanish band that emerged at the end of 2006 in the city of Córdoba, when Manuel Lobo (vocals), Salvador Almagro (guitars and keyboards), Rafael Navarro (drums) and Andrés Mesones (bass and keyboards) decided to start a new musical project after several years in other bands. In 2008 they incorporated a new rhythm guitar player in their lines, Javier Almagro; to give more earnest to their sound. Is a heavy metal band with current sound and many influences of german and Scandinavian power metal, with classic roots and appreciable influences of Kamelot, Symphony X, Conception, Angra, Dream Theater, Metallica and Scar symmetry among many others. In May of 2008 Solarys presented their first work with same name of the band. Andrés Mesones as the recorder and the album produced by the band. They showed eight songs, including Sande, and Jamás, those two claimed by their public. On summer of 2011, they launched their second work, Invierno. The recording again by Andrés Mesones and auto producied. They included new songs from their repertoire. In 2014, they released a new album Tábula Rasa, also self-produced and in digital work. This time Salvador Almagro and Andrés Mesones mixed and recorded those tracks, and mastered by José Rubio. After three independent works and winning the rock bands national contest Acordes del Rock, in september 2016 the band published Namastë, with the record label Altenwald Music. Salvador Almagro as recording engineer; mixed and mastered by José Rubio at Mega Sound studios. Now, the band focus to international public by the hand of Wormhole Death (part of Aural Music) preparing their new album Endless Clockworks.
Member since 03-02-21
SOUND THEORY
Orlando, FL
"Sound Theory" is a High Energy five piece Orlando based cover band performing your favorite Rock songs from the late 70's, 80's, 90's and up!
Member since 10-25-21
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SPLICER
Germany
Full of energy and and authentic to the bones: They are SPLICER and they play Rock'n'Proll!
Their mix of Punk, Metal and Bluesrock impresses with sometimes explosive, sometimes grooving songs that go in the ear and stay in the head. Who now expects a dull party band, is deceiving himself tremendously: expressiveness and power of voice meets skilfully rough sound from a piece! This trio convinces with a charismatic live demolition and remains refreshingly oldschool.
Member since 12-29-20
STAGE OF REALITY
Rome, IT
For all of you who don't know us, we are an Electronic Groove Metal band from Italy. What Electronic Groove Metal stands for? Very simple:
1. it's metal because of electric guitar riffing, soloing and roughness
2. it's groove because of drums tempo and beat
3. it's electronic because over all the reasons explained before, we arrange our songs using massive electronics, dubstep and techno stuff
Satisfied with this explanation? Let us know what do you really think of our music, we accept any kind of comment, especially critics (not true... LOL)
2019 – THE NEW BEGINNING: The band begins to work on new instrumental tracks, taking an interest in and studying dubstep and techno. And it is precisely this that has prompted Stage Of Reality to let themselves be contaminated by electronics and build their ELECTRONIC METAL. Stay tuned!
2018 – ON TOUR: The band performs in several city gigs like the Overload Guitar Night and the Mezzabarba Day. It is now endorsed by Overload guitars and Mezzabarba amps. In May 2018 SOR is the opening band for Vinnie Appice (Black Sabbath) during the east european leg of his tour, performing in Budapest, Vienna, Nove Mesto, Bochnia and Olomouc
2017 – THE SECOND ALBUM: “STAGE OF REALITY”, the self-titled album is a turning point in the band’s musical research. Each one of the ten original songs in “Stage of Reality” is a raging critique to our society, dealing with specific social issues or with some of the most obscure episodes in the Italian chronicle, such as the Stefano Cucchi case (the 30 years old mysteriously died while in custody). Two prestigious collaborations make this project unique on the alternative metal scene: Blaze Bayley will perform “Warlord” and Amanda Somerville will give her voice to the only cover song of the album, “Back to Black” by Amy Winehouse.
On April 1st 2017 the band sings a deal with ROCK AVENUE RECORDS USA.
On October 14th the album is released at Maximum Rock Festival in Bucharest (RO), the show is followed by the italian tour that touches the cities of Treviso, Milano, Modena, Roma, Salerno and Bari.
2015 – THE THEATER EXPERIENCE: In May 2015, after the Spanish tour, for one night only “The Breathing machines” became a multimedia experience. The Ambra Jovinelli theater in Rome hosts “Macchine che Respirano”, a show combining music, theatre and literature. The band performed the entire album while the actor Alessandro Porcu performed some extracts from Pasolini’s “Corsair writings”.
2014 – FIRST ALBUM: “THE BREATHING MACHINES”: This is the first full length concept album of the band, released by Nuvi Records in October 2014. “The Breathing Machines”, characterized by a hard rock sound mixed with progressive and crossover influences, takes inspiration from two main literary models: “Corsair Writings” by Pier Paolo Pasolini and “Animal farm” by George Orwell, to describe the lack of humanity and the overwhelming anxiety of modern times.
THE BEGINNING: At the beginning of 2012 Andrea Neri records Blaze Bayley’s “The King of Metal” which was followed by a three months european tour of sixtysix gigs. Once back from the tour, Andrea decides to stop working with the prog metal band Astarte Syriaca and he starts to think about a new project. After few months STAGE OF REALITY was born.
SELLING POINTS
• “The Breathing Machines” Debut Album – October 2014
• The Breathing Machines Spanish Tour 2015
• The Breathing Machines at Ambra Jovinelli Theater 2015
• Elettrika vs Batterika Festival 2015 (W / PHIL PALMER, MASSIMO MORICONI)
• LIVE W / GUS G (IT) 2016
• LIVE W / BLAZE BAYLEY (LT) 2016
• TOUR W / ANGRA “Holy Land” 20th Anniversary 2016
• LIVE W / ARTHEMIS 2016
• LIVE W / MARK BOALS (Malmsteen)
• UNLEASH THE POWER FESTIVAL 2016
• LIVE W / DGM
• LIVE W / INSIDIA
• MAXIMUM ROCK FESTIVAL
• STAGE OF REALITY ITALIAN TOUR 2017
• VINNY APPICE EUROPEAN TOUR 2018
STAR CRYSTAL
UKRAINE
Star Crystal believes that music is a friend that always shares your mood and disposition. Star Crystal wishes to share their music with the world and believe that their music will open your soul to a new level. They are looking to explore the realms of how everyone expresses and feels music without losing the feelings that coarse through their veins. Star Crystal expresses their love of music in their songs, and looks for their fans can feel that when they listen closely to the lyrics. Now being on an American Label (Rock Avenue Records USA) Star Crystal has the world to reach out to and share their excellent music with.
Member since 09-23-20
STEELWINGS
Laholm/Markaryd, SE
STEELWINGS hail from Sweden and play classic hard rock/heavy metal with roots firmly from the 80’s. They were formed in 1982 and were part of the FWOSHM (First Wave Of Swedish Heavy Metal) being very active throughout the 80’s and at the beginning of the 90’s. The band played a lot of gigs during this time and much of their material was recorded and released in different forms. This was the time before the Internet, so the music was spread by tape-trading. In 1983 the band went to England and recorded two songs for Ebony Records and the song Live Your Life is featured on their Metal Plated compilation album. Today these recordings, and other past material, are available to hear on Spotify. They also appeared on the charity record Swedish Metal Aid, together with other Swedish heavy rockbands such as Europe, Treat and Heavy Load. In 1989, the bands last album before their hiatus, Steelwings, was released both as LP and CD on the Air Music Scandinavia label.
In 2007, the local city of Markaryd celebrated it’s 700th year and the band was asked too play some songs at this event. The guys got together again and this was the beginning of a new era for STEELWINGS. Although some years passed, eventually they started to work on a more regular basis. New songs were written and the group started playing regular live shows, amongst others, in 2015 at the Muskelrock Festival in Sweden. The wish to release a new record grew stronger and the search for a record deal began. Finally STEELWINGS landed a deal with Sliptrick Records who will release the new album Back worldwide in 2019.
STONE COLD BLACK
Hamburg, DE
STONEBREAKERS
TROMSØ, NO
Stonebreakers er et svett, hardtslående band med høyt fokus på fengende låter og et forrykende show. Bandet har holdt på siden 2015 og spiller stort sett egne sanger, av gode gamle upolerte gitarriff og et ærlig, rått preg i sangtekstene, backet opp av et stødig komp. Her er det ikke noe kødd, så take it or leave it!
Full throttled, no compromise, in yer face sleaze soaked rock n' roll. A much needed injection of nitro glycerine, "fuck you" heavy rock with attitude and flair in a dull music scene. Undoubtedly the most dangerous and intense live band in Australia. This is a band for people who like their rock turned to eleven, their sex dirty and their booze flowing!
STONEBREED
Los Angeles, CA
STONEBREED based in Hollywood, California. Heavily influenced by the likes of Skynyrd, Hatchet, Blackfoot, meets Aerosmith, AC/DC, Metallica, Van Halen, BLS. An old school, Hard Rocking, Southern Flavored, arena style party band with solid, radio friendly songs!
STONEBREED have been busy building a following & creating a buzz by playing live at many of the top clubs in Hollywood, as well as festivals, parties, events, etc, including extensive promotion in print, radio and on the internet. The band has shared the stage opening for numerous National Acts, including RATT, Molly Hatchet, Cinderella, Michael Schenker Group, Bullet Boys, Bang Tango, George Lynch, Adler's Appetite, Steel Panther, The Marshall Tucker Band, Jackyl, Saxon, Uli Jon Roth, Warrant and a host of premiere musicians, including members of Dio, Sabbath, Bonham, Giuffria, W.A.S.P,Dokken, etc.
STONEBREED live takes you back to arena rock days, complete with a comical, charismatic front man, 2 sizzling, dynamic lead guitar players, a bass player with chops, moves, and some rock star antics, and a solid, heavy-hitting drummer with serious skills.
STONEBREED throws a mix of old school Hard Rock at you with songs like Shoot You Down, Back Home, Whiskey Well, Break!, Judgement Day, Roses On My Grave and Crash & Burn, blended with a little southern influence on songs like Last Dollar & I'm Gone. Miss Me is a radio-friendly track that you’ll find yourself singing along too. And the country influenced song Xcept Me is one of the bands favorite songs to perform live.
STREAMBLEED
Marchtrenk, AT
Let the mainstream bleed! The young Upper Austrians of STREAMBLEED have put this goal at the top of their list. With a mix of triolic mid-tempo riffs and brute solos, complemented by vocals ranging from false-chord growls to rasp and clean parts, the band not only makes fans of the old school pay attention: Stormbringer.at described the performance of the Groove Metallers in one of their live reports as "damn strong heavy metal that gives really rough stuff live". If you expect a violent headbanging thunderstorm from a concert, STREAMBLEED is the right choice - moshpit and wall-of-death are an absolute must for every show! The band was founded in 2015 by guitarist Stefan Wöginger and singer Stefan Weilnböck. Supplemented by bassist Jakob Reiter, guitarist Christian Rosner and Tobias Mayrhofer on drums the line-up was finally complete after a long search. Work on the young band's debut began in August 2017. Except for vocals and drums the songs were recorded entirely on their own in the home studio. Develop Device from the Czech Republic took over mixing and mastering. The result is "Enslave The World Forever", an 11 song groove-metal firework that makes metal hearts beat faster. Introducing with the powerful opener "Damnation", over the moving album divider "Black Rain", to the crowning conclusion with "The Final Hour", STREAMBLEED give groove metal in Austria a new face with their album. Since its release in March 2018, the song "Hated and Destroyed" has also been on the Spotify playlist of the german Rock Hard Magazine.
Member since 12-16-21
SUBFIRE
Levadia, GR
Subfire is a project that begins its journey in Levadia, Greece back in 2004. After many gigs and line-up changes the band found the sound that reflects the quality of the songs, heavy/power metal with strong heavy and epic riffs. ‘Define the Sinner’ is the debut full length album for the band and consists 10 songs. The music composition belongs to George Larentzakis and lyrics are written by Symeon Sanidas and George Larentzakis. Subfire are:
•George Larentzakis (guitars)
•Symeon Sanidas (drums)
•Rindra Rado (bass)
•Veandok (vocals)
Member since 12-28-20
SUICIDE PUPPETS
Harrisburg, PA
We are an award winning, industrial infused, metal band hailing from Harrisburg Pa.
SVET KANT
Dublin, IE
Dublin's most experimental and genre-blending quartet pushed and defied the boundaries of the metal world with the release of Loneliness (2013). New sonic landscapes and tantalising harmonic textures are explored with the soon to be released second full album "The Visage Unbiased".
Formed in 2011, Svet Kant became Santiago Kodela's main priority after leaving Argentina behind. Through a quest of experimenting and defying the boundaries of the metal genre, Svet Kant re-designs both harmony and rhythm while defining a unique and un-missable personal sound. Completing line-up with Daragh Kenny (drums), Liamroy (guitars) and Noface (bass), the band constantly amazes audiences with their powerful and crushing performances.
"The Visage Unbiased" sees Svet Kant working for the first time with Ireland's top metal producer Michael Richards (Dead Label, Cruachan) at Trackmix Studio on tracking and mixing; with final mastering at New York's Sterling Sound by the hand of legendary engineer Ted Jensen (Deftones, Pantera, Alice in Chains, Gojira).
The vocal coaching by Judith Mok (Eddie Vedder, Thom Yorke, Mick Jagger) and a guest appearance by soprano Rebecca Rodgers (Northern Ireland Opera) bring a unique and forward-thinking touch the overall album, completely departing from the paradigms and rules of the metal genre.
Member since 09-20-21
Telma
Greece
Telma is a modern metal band based in Greece. They were formed in 2021 driven by their passion for heavy music and a strong purpose to give voice to the inner conflicts everyone is struggling with, through their songs.
The five-piece act manages to deliver a unique blend of old school vocals, heavy guitar and bass riffs along with sophisticated, groovy drum parts. Telma are influenced by bands like Pantera, Metallica, Slipknot, Trivium, Alice In Chains, Linkin Park, Disturbed and Godsmack.
Recently the band released their first two video singles titled " Perfect Storm" and "Bipolar Distress", from their upcoming debut album " Eternal", which will be released on all major formats and also vinyl, followed by their third, self-titled video single.
Currently Telma will focus all their energy on promoting "Eternal" and come September they will start working on new material. As for live shows, the current situation with the pandemic doesn't leave room for much to happen but the band is looking forward to giving their first live shows the first chance they get.
TEMTRIS
Nowra, AU
Temtris formed in the year 2000 in Sydney with Wayne Campbell ( Formally from Mortal Sin) on Drums , Anthony Fox on Guitar and Genevieve Rodda on Vocals. Temtris was later joined with lew Smith on Guitar to record the first album Threshold in 2002. This album was self released and sold in limited quanities at shows only and is now currently unavailable.
In 2006 Gavin Swan joined Temtris to play bass and Tom Wallace was replacing Wayne on the drums. Temtris was back in the studio to record the second album Masquerade. This was released with worldwide distribution through Battlegod productions in 2007 and is currently sold out.
Temtris had some more member changes with Dale Green replacing Gavin on Bass in 2007 and later on James Rodwell taking up the Drum position from Tom.
Temtris continued to tour up and down the East Coast whilst writting material for the 3rd Album.
Unfortunately James could not commit anymore time to Temtris in 2010 and another drummer was to be found. Benjamin Hart was to complete the lineup and recording started on the 3rd Album Shallow Grave.
Temtris toured across Australia , playng shows in Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane.
In 2013 Shallow Grave was almost complete and ready for release when Dale Green decided to leave Temtris . Adam Wootherspoon took over and the show went on with album number 3's launch at Sydneys Valve Bar on the 28th march 2014.
Temtris was proud to announce it had the support for "Accept" at the Factory theatre in Sydney in November of 2014. Playing to a sold out crowd of 800!
Benjamin Hart and Lew Smith decided to move on from Temtris after this show and follow other musical goals and Temtris was lucky enough to have orignal drummer Wayne Campbell back behind the kit in January of 2015 to start the writting of the 4th Album. Anthony Hoffman filled the 7 string duties on guitar and Temtris released the 4th studio album Enter the asylum in April of 2016 and toured it across Australia with a fantastic response.
In 2017 Temtris has moved forward with new members , Mitch joining us on Bass and Taso picked up the sticks behind the kit. Temtris touring constanly and pushing forward in 2018 again put the pressure on members. Taso and Mitch leaft the band to follow other musical ventures and Nik Wilks picked up the Bass duties in January while Youhan joined us on the drums. Temtris released the single RUN in winter of 2018 and has had an amazing response with over 12,000 views in 6months.
In October Temtris released Rapture, the 5th studio album. This album received amazing reviews worldwide and received many album of the year nominations for Australian release of the year. Rapture was toured across Australia in 2018 and we have big plans for Temtris in 2019 with hopefully a new film clip and exciting shows to announce.
TERRA 1NC0GNITA
Athens, GR
Led by the charismatic New York native, front-man Billy Vass, Terra 1nc0gnita is a band treading waters in a multitude of metal subgenres. The band manages to blend them all together seamlessly, generating a unique and unmistakable sound, melodic, yet full of healthy aggression! With a firm base of classic melodic heavy metal at their core, their fusion of progressive, epic and atmospheric elements is reinforced and enhanced by the inclusion of dark themes throughout their compositions and lyrical subjects. Terra 1nc0gnita was born in 2010. After the self-release of their inaugural album, “Barren Land”,which was received favourably by the press - including Metal Hammer - and having aired their first official music video clip, "OUTCOME",on Mtv's HeadbangersBall, the band went through line-up changes. After supporting their 1st album with many lives shows, both locally and abroad,(Rock Harvest Fest, House of Rock, Baltimore, U.S.A., opening for Matt Barlows’, Ashes of Ares)Terra 1nc0gnita had to re-invent itself. This sensitive stage, ultimately forced the band into a hiatus. Wanting to show the new direction the band was taking, they self-released a 4 song E.P. in 2016, titled, “Sign with Blood”. This E.P. was the stepping stone for the signing of the band to Bob Katsionis' record label, Symmetric records, which has released their 2nd album, titled, “Fragments of a Ruined Mind”, in 2017. A concept album, with many twists and unpredictable turns. They supported the 2nd album with 2 video-clips, for the songs “In the Mist” and “The Midnight Lies”. Showcasing their powerful live performance, the band played many live shows, including opening for Swallow the Sun, @ the Metal Gates festival, in Bucarest, Romania, and opening for the mighty Firewind @ the Satu Mare open air festival, also in Romania. Terra 1nc0gnita will continue supporting their 2nd album in 2018, with a mini-tour of Greece, with the classic american heavy metal band, Omen, and closing out, with a show in Athens, opening for the mighty Grave Digger. 2019 started with an awesome show, for the band, supporting the great Gus G, & Primal Fear, in Athens.
Member since 09-05-20
THE ANXIETY EFFECT
Bradford, PA
The Anxiety Effect is a metalcore band based out of Northern Pennsylvania. The band's sound stems across 2 decades of various metal influences, ranging from commercial successes like Lamb Of God, Chimaira, Tool, Sevendust, and In Flames.
Originally formed in February of 2011 by vocalist John Lockwood, the band toured the Northern Pennsylvania and Southern New York regions, often filling venues to capacity. As the band gained momentum in the region, production for their first studio release 'They Anxiety Effect E.P.' began in August of 2011, and thanks to a quickly fulfilled crowd funding effort, the album was officially released globally on January 21st, 2012.
After a time period on hiatus, the band would resurface with their new singles 'Lockdown' and 'The Fall'. Both tracks were co-produced, mixed, and mastered by Chimaira producer Ben Schigel of Spider Studios out of Cleveland, Ohio.
The band is set to release a new 3 song E.P. titled 'Neon Raid' in September of 2020.
The band will be releasing their new 3 song E.P. titled ‘Neon Raid’ on September 22nd, 2020. For the latest updates, visit the band online at www.TheAnxietyEffect.net
Member since 12-29-20
THE FADE
Scotland, UK
The Fade are a rock band originally formed in the 80s in Dunfermline, Scotland. The band reformed in 2015 with original members and some new faces too. Their debut album ‘Worth Waiting For’ was released in 2019.
THE FOUR HORSEMEN
TOLEDO, OH
We are the USA's only album-quality Metallica tribute. We focus on the 1st five albums and select songs on EPs to bring you what we call the Black and Back experience. This is a showcase of the fastest, most technical thrash songs, with the Black Album thrown in for being one of the 50 all-time greatest selling albums in the world. All the double bass, all the drum fills, all the correct bass lines, vocal harmonies, blistering solos and harmonized solos, as well as guttural and screaming vocals of the old days. There is no other tribute doing it to the level we do. It is not egotistical, it is extreme dedication to recreate the sound on the albums to the very best of our ability. Musicians hate us. Fans of Metallica love us. We love Metallica's old catalogue and to us it is to be held to a much higher standard than most of the tributes out there play it to. If caring enough to do it the RIGHT way makes us egotistical, so be it.
THE IRON CROSS
Iasi, RO
The Iron Cross band was started in 2015 by Andrei Cerbu, because he wanted to play Heavy Metal. He was listening to the “parents” of this music style, like Iron Maiden, when he got the idea of making a teen band which could have limitless energy and ROCK the crowd! They appeared on many stages in Romania, opening for groups like Trooper & Phoenix. They also made some original songs which have been released on Andrei’s YouTube channel!
Unfortunately, in 2017, several of the original band members moved on to other parts of their lives. So this project had to be left behind, but not forever!
The year 2019 knocked at the door and Andrei felt that it was time for a new beginning. He brought the band back to life with new members, all of them ready to ROCK! All the band members are from Iasi, Romania. 2019 has seen Sacrilege joined by Paul Macnamara (ex Salem) on lead guitar, completing what they feel is the best line up in their history. With the new album “The Court of The Insane” issued in August and coming under the management of Valeria Campagnale, coupled with more dates in the UK and mainland Europe, Sacrilege show no sign of slowing down. Indeed, the most significant part of the band’s history may be yet to come.
In 2010 Juan Perez decided to leave the band. He chose others musical challenges. Mind´s Doors always will wish all the best on every adventure Juan lives. After a hard research, we found the perfect successor. We are happy to announce the new MD´s keyboard player, Marcos Beviá. He is a very talented musician that has grown with classical studies. We are excited with the new material that is taking form at the latest rehearsals. See you soon.
Member since 05-06-21
THE MIDNIGHT SINNERS
Athens, Greece
Rock 'n' Roll band from Athens, Greece. Our music style fuses many elements, from primarily old Blues Rock to Garage Rock and early Rock and Roll. We like to define it as “Garage Blues ‘n’ Roll”. We are working on recording new songs for our debut album and we have already released our first digital EP called “Magic Ace”.
Member since 09-23-20
THE NEW MUTINY
Virginia Beach, VA
Original rock band out of VA Beach, VA
Member since 11-26-20
THE RAVEN AGE
London, UK
Melodic metal band the Raven Age formed in London in 2009. The project initially began when George Harris (son of Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris) and Dan Wright started writing music together. Eventually they had amassed a body of material that inspired them to form a full band. By 2013, the Raven Age was a fully formed quintet, with Matt Cox joining on bass and backing vocals, Michael Burrough on lead vocals, and Jai Patel on drums. (Harris has explained that the name of the band was inspired by the mythology surrounding the ravens that reside in the Tower of London; legend has it that if the ravens ever leave, the tower and monarchy will fall.)
In 2014, the band released their self-titled and self-funded debut EP, The Raven Age, which placed high on several online charts without the aid of press or a label. Two years later, the Raven Age were on the verge of launching their first album, but prior to that they supported Iron Maiden on their Book of Souls tour, and also toured with Mastodon, Gojira, Opeth, and Ghost. Having built a solid reputation through their live shows and an EP, the band signed to BMG for their debut long-player. Darkness Will Rise came out in December 2016, preceded by lead single "Salem's Fate," which was inspired by the Salem Witch trials of 1692. Leading up to their second album, 2019's Conspiracy, Wright and Burrough left, replaced by vocalist Matt James and guitarist Tony Maue.
Member since 03-02-22
THE RUMOURS
Waterloo, Iowa
The Rumours are a female fronted rock n roll band based out of Waterloo, Iowa.
These bad to the bone rockers are all about throwing down with their feisty attitudes right in your face.
Their mixture of 70s, meets 90’s sound is bringing back rock n roll in an all new way.
The Rumours and their promiscuously riotesque intentions are gonna rip your heart out and leave you beggin’ for more.
THE WICKED JACKALS
Hertfordshire, UK
The Wicked Jackals' are a Watford based melodic hard rock band formed in early 2013 by Guitarist/Frontman Ollie Tindall and Drummer James Norkett after a chance encounter outside a local nightclub. Having a shared love of all things awesomely rock they started laying the foundations of future songs to come.
In August of the same year they came across a young Bassist named Lex Gifford, wasting no time, they drove down the highway to hell and snatched him from his peaceful slumber in leafy Biggleswade.
Shortly after they adopted the services of Guitarist Marty Venus. Hired not just for sharing a striking similarity to Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash and a certain rum obsessed "Pirate of the Caribbean", but also for his showmanship, after having seen him dart into the audience and unleash a mind melting guitar solo among the shocked crowd.
The duo now turned foursome continued to fine tune their hard rock inspired sound. With line up complete and a repertoire of songs, the beast was officially unleashed! having already opened for Chris Holmes (ex-W.A.S.P), Jizzy Pearl, Guns 2 Roses, Damn Dice, New Device, Tequila Mockingbyrd, Stone Broken, Metalworks, StopStop (to name a few), they continue on, enlightening audiences to a sound which has all but disappeared from UK stages until now...
Member since 07-13-21
THE WORD66
US
A Christian rock band on a mission to spread the word with rocking melodies, and positive lyrics, coming from a place deep, within their hearts, and led by the Holy Spirit. In a recent review they were called "Gospel-spreading Las Vegans set off on a journey to glory." But don't let that title fool you, they rock as hard as your favorite bands.
Founded in 2018 by veteran guitarist Steve Scott, who eventually recruited Brian Torres on vocals, Dave Murray on drums and Jay Yaskin on bass The band is inspired by various artists including the likes of Sabbath, Zeppelin, Shinedown, Creed, Disciple, and Thousand Foot Krutch to name a few.
The band's debut single "On the way to the promise land" is inspired by "the good book" and has been well received, and charting as high as #1, on various radio station playlists, from Christian to hardcore. Steve had lost his way from religion and his love for playing music for many years until God brought him back to fulfill this purpose. He stated "We all have a purpose in life. It took a while to understand ours."
The band's purpose is to write music that will send out various messages to all who would like to hear. Steve added "We just write some good rock n roll with positive lyrics. We like to think that in some cases we are adding some light to the darkness."
The band just released a new EP "On the way to the promise land," unveiling an original sound that is edgy, with a touch of commercial acceptability, bringing catchy melodies with thought provocative lyrics. Quoted as " music that delivers a 1-2 punch," and humbly "if STRYPER are past their halcyon days now, THE WORD66 only begin to rise and shine."
The Word66 has been chosen to spread the good news in their unique way to all who will listen.
Member since 05-10-21
THOMAS LIBERO
Padua, IT
Thomas Libero is a singer, musician, songwriter and producer born in Padua, Italy. As a solo artist, he’s always been very prolific releasing one album, two EPs and various singles including the songs “Nella Notte” and “IP” that got some major radio airplay and put the artist on the mainstream map. He is very active as a live performer too and he toured across Italy, Europe and South America so far. His style is a mixture of all his influences which helped in creating a very personal musical genre that mixes energetic pieces with melodic ballads, showing the love for rock n’ roll with a singer/songwriter feeling, singing both in Italian and English.
In 2015 he releases his first EP “A Letter To Me”. reaching the #47 position in the New Rock Releases chart on Itunes.
In 2016 he co-writes and co-produces Siska's first album “Dreams And Resurrection”, released only in south america and they promote it touring Brasil, supporting Tim Ripper Owens (Judas Priest, Malmsteen, Iced Earth).
Always in 2016 he helps the italian metal band Teodasia writing lyrics for the album "Metamorphosis" featuring Giacomo Voli on vocals (Rhapsody Of Fire).
In the end of 2016 he starts working with italian rockers Mr. Riot, and he co-writes, co-produces and releases “My Life, My Road” in 2017, the second and last album of the band.
In the first months of 2017 he releases his second solo EP “Dark Days” worldwide.
From October 2017 to March 2019 he works as a Bass Player/Backing Vocalist in the band of the Italian singer Renzo Biondi, playing more than 250 shows through clubs, theaters and open air gigs in Italy.
On April 12 (2019) he releases worldwide the cover of the classic Bon Jovi’s tune “Livin’ On A Prayer” on all the major digital stores.
On June 26 he releases his first italian single "Nella Notte" reaching the #92 position in the chart of the most played songs by radios in italy.
2020 starts with the release of the new single "IP" which reaches the positions:
#91 Euro indie music chart
#92 Italian radio airplay chart
#34 Italian radio, new artists.
On may 15 "Flyin'" is released on all the digital stores, this is the first single in english after almost 3 years.
On July 21 he releases “A Letter To Me 2020”, a new version of the title track of the first EP. The song becomes the most streamed track of the artist.
On December 21 “Songs From The Lockdown” is released. This album is a collection of covers and one original song (“Flyin’”) that were recorded during the first Italian lockdown cause of the COVID-19 pandemic. ”Flyin’”, the only original song on the record, stayed on the Euro Indie Music Chart for more than 3 months reaching the position number 90#.
On February 2021 he shares with the fans his first live streaming concert called “Live at The Central Recording Studios” premiered on his official YouTube channel.
THREE LEFT
SE, WISCONSIN
Formed in 2006,Defined as a Hard Rock/ Metal band, Three Left is a 5 piece group that hails from Southeastern,Wi!
THREE POINTS OF MADNESS
PROVIDENCE, RI
A New England based band that embraces original Heavy Metal and classic Metal covers.
Ron Pacheco on bass. Ron adds his arsenal of extended range bass guitars to the mix. Lightning fast fingers and exotic tapping techniques bring the music to a new level.
George Petrus on vocals and guitar. George has an addiction to effect pedals. As a three piece his use of effects and modulation fills the boundless sounds they create.
Sean Daudelin brings his Swiss army approach on the drums. A beat for every riff that's like the perfect tool that was needed to get the job done.
With lyrics that come deep from within the soul, and music that is heart-opening and, passionate about loss, redemption, and the madness in our cities and towns, the band paints shades of darkness while bringing out the light of perseverance and hope.
Three Points of Madness brings energy, passion and dedication to the mix, from the studio and then to the stage with their live performances and has something for everyone who is a fan of rock in all of its forms. So come, enjoy.... the Three Points of Madness!
Member since 07-18-21
TIMECHILD
Denmark
Timechild is massive and uncompromising heavy rock. Their soundscape is dominated by heavy riffs, levitating choirs, harmonizing twin guitars and a strong lead vocal, which together unite in the band’s own characteristic Scandinavian expression.
The band was formed in 2020 by four experienced musicians from four different corners of Denmark. With a past in a number of danish rock and metal bands, Timechild’s members have previously crossed paths on both country roads, venues and festivals, such as Roskilde Festival, Copenhell og Sweden Rock.
When the opportunity arose, they decided to unite their musical experiences and visions and create a band that hasn’t been seen or heard before.
Their first release “Bite Of Frost” sums up everything Timechild stands for. In the almost 5:30 minutes, “Bite Of Frost” goes from mesmerizing choral harmonies, over marching twin guitars to a final explosion of raw heavy rock. With this track, and many more on the way, Timechild is ready to take on the international scenes.
TORRENTIAL RAIN
Nürnberg, DE
Germanys progressive metalcore high flyers TORRENTIAL RAIN catch you where everyday life let’s you down. Romance, Break-ups or reflecting on one‘s own life are just a few of the themes talked about on their current album TRANSITIONS, to let their fanbase located in over 40 coun- tries know: You are not alone!
Coupled with the guiding principle of „Power meets precision“ they fuse the unfusable: the brutal energy of bands like August Burns Red and As I Lay Dying combined with progressive- virtuoso writing á la Periphery. The four guys hailing from Nürnberg create a perfect balance of both worlds in which brute force and delicate thoughtfulness coexist and present these amer- ican novelty trends to europe’s stages.
Scene giants like Kvelertak, Equilibrium, Illumenium or Time, The Valuator already recognized the impressive musical prowess of TORRENTIAL RAIN and invited them to share the stage with them. This way the band was able to thrill crowds of multiple genres at over 50 shows with their current lineup. This kind of energy was captured on two studioalbums filled to the brim with „... Metal at it’s best...“, on which „...the curtain repeatedly drops for technical highlights“ (AllSchools Network)
With incessant motivation the band tirelessly keeps on pushing for new material. For the up- coming releases they worked with Christoph Wieczorek (ANNISOKAY, SAWDUST RECORDINGS) to reach their goal of „power meets precision“ with their sound as well as their songwriting. The course is set and crystal clear: EVERY year there will be new songs filled with passion for the band’s fans lovingly called „the rainies“. No destination is too far for TORRENTIAL RAIN because unreachable does not exist.
TROYEN
Newton-le-Willows, UK
Troyen first graced the NWOBHM scene in early 1981. Despite a promising arrival, the band were sadly to part ways late on in 1982 due to financial issues and related “rock and roll stuff”. They re-formed in 2014 after 32 years apart released the 9 track CD "Finish What You Started" and have undoubtedly come back onto the scene with energy and determination. Their EP "Storm Child" was released in July 2017 to great critical acclaim. A new offering “A New Dawn” was released in July 2019. In October 2019 Troyen signed with Classic Metal Records to globally release “Anthology 1981-2019”. High Roller Records will be releasing a double issue vinyl version in 2020 – “Syrian Lady The Troyen Anthology Part 1 1981-1982” & “Nightmare The Troyen Anthology Part 2 2014 - 2019”. A album will be released in March 2021 the bands 40th Anniversary year.
Their 1981 original line-up consisted of: Steve McGuire (guitar/vocals) Nick Mannion (guitar/vocals), Dave Strathearn (bass) and Jeff Baddley (drums). Neil Treanor (lead vocals) joined the band later in the year.
By way of interesting trivia, Troyen’s demo album of the same year was Gil Norton’s first ever studio job. At the time, Gil was just learning how to record, engineer and produce music. Gil’s current portfolio consists of work for the likes of The Pixies, Foo Fighters, Feeder, Counting Crows, Terrorvision and many more of the same calibre. The album sold out of two runs of 250 and Troyen enjoyed good radio play alongside the promise of a contract with Neat records for a three-track single and a possible LP. Rough demos for the single were done, but the band split prior to completion of the single.
In the months they spent together, Troyen played approximately 130 gigs and supported Spider, Girlschool, Rhabstallion and Diamond Head amongst others. They also enjoyed a 1982 European support tour with Nightwing.
After being approached to play at Brofest#3 events in 2014 brought the four original members back together for a meeting “down the pub”. They decided that the band was to re-form and have since played at the likes of Drunken Monkey Festival, Heavy Metal Maniacs in The Netherlands, British Steel in France, Mearfest, Grimm Up North, HRH Xmas Rocka at the O2 in Sheffield and Blast From The Past in Belgium. 2020 starts with Giants Of Rock in Minehead.
As activities within the newly re-formed band began to pick up pace, Dave decided that he sadly didn't have the time to devote to the band’s quickly filling diary and very reluctantly left the band to be replaced for a short time by Karl Altdorfer. Upon Karl’s departure; the post was undertaken by bassist Andy Stephenson. At the end of 2017 Nick decided to leave the band due to ill health and in early 2018 Steve Haslam joined the band. In January 2019 Mark Nortley replaced Andy Stephenson on bass guitar.
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Member since 03-17-21
T.U.R.N.
UK, US, Sweden
The United Rock Nations (T.U.R.N.) is a quality band that has broken the norm of music making. They create music together in separate locations around the world. Hailing with the inspiration of Guns N’ Roses, Scorpions, Skid Row, Def Leppard and Van Halen. This band brings the familiarity of the 80s into 2021.
Originally formed by Hammer Head (Bass,USA) and Daniel Valberg(Vocals, Sweden) as a cover project. Hammer and Daniel realizes they figured a formula to start an original band that has rarely been done before. After they realized they had potential, Hammer found a multi-instrument musical genius in Graham Lane(Guitar,Keyboards, England). The three started working on songs that had been laying around in their catalog.
Once the band started rolling they continued to perfect their craft of remote recording and writing together, Hammer then recruiter his talented brother DES Samita (Guitar, USA). There was still a missing piece and after many try outs and failures the band didn’t give up at finding their drummer. After 18 months of working together they found Spencer Langley(Drums, USA).
T.U.R.N’s debut album The United Rock Nations is a 80s rock album brought to light in 2021. The album took three years to write. Says bassist and co-founder Hammer Head, “ This is the album I always dreamed about creating. Although it took a long time we patiently waited for the right pieces for this album”.
Lead Singer, Daniel Valberg says this about the album, “I think we got most covered with this debut album,
everyone in the band got their own taste of music and what you will hear in this album is a sting of each and everyone of us”
UNCLOUDED PERCEPTION
Augsburg/Aichach, DE
UNCLOUDED PERCEPTION stands for authentic Metal made in Germany that doesn’t only kick ass but also encourages thinking about life.
Bone-breaking riffs merged with marrow-rocking vocals and energetic performances are the trademarks of the band. Completed through melodic guitar play, thoughtful lyrics or epic rock ballads, the five guys from Augsburg offer a widespread spectrum of sound to the listener. From Mosh pit storms to neck pain and creeps – those who don’t know Unclouded Perception yet shouldn’t miss a chance.
URIEL
Montreal, CA
Uriel began as a studio project in 2008. After some time, the band grew to a three piece and began playing live shows. The soundscape evolved in 2009, notably with Serenity in Departure. The evolution continued with the inclusion of powerful female vocals, featuring said vocals in 2012 with the release of From Ashes to Phoenix. Uriel’s sound and song writing process became more axed towards classical influences, which led to the inclusion of a dedicated cellist and violinist. The 2016 album, Remains of Innocence, featured all said elements, fusing the delicacy of classical music with the influence of melodic death metal. Uriel has a unique and established style, distinct from any other. The band continued its musical evolution in 2018. With the assistance of The Grid studios, the band recorded their latest record, Multiverse, slated to release in springtime of 2019.
VANITY BLVD
Avesta, Stockholm, Flen, SE
Let the music do the talking ;)
Finally we're back with our album Wicked Temptation on Spotify. http://open.spotify.com/album/7zvxZwIESIHSM9DoUohn9V
Member since 09-11-20
VERDE LAURO
Ticino, CH
Tu che Leggi ed ascolti… Vorrei raccontarti come sia impossibile resistere ad alcune Passioni.
Lo faccio portandoti a pensare per un momento a tre animali e al loro rapporto con luce. Pensa Alle aquile che volano verso il sole senza bruciarsi la vista . Credo che se ci fermassimo a parlare di questo “dono” e della possibilità di resistere ad “un qualcosa”, qualsiasi cosa importante, non finiremmo più! Magari un’altra volta! Ti chiedo di pensare invece a quegli animali che hanno “paura” della luce ed escono solo di notte, al gufo ad esempio. Anche in questo caso potremmo parlare per ore di come la soluzione possa essere quella di nascondersi… non adesso e non qui! Qui vorrei farti pensare un po’ più intensamente ad un’ altra condizione. A quegli animali che sono attratti dalla luce e che , forse pur sapendo cosa li aspetta, o forse spinti da un desiderio folle convinti di giorie in quello splendore, si avvicinano fino a bruciarsi… come la Falena!
Ecco! … Io assomiglio a lei! Io appartengo a questa schiera ed è questo che canto attraverso i Testi del Canzoniere (Rerum Vulgarium Fragmeta) del Petrarca (Francesco Petrarca 1304-1374) . Per me Laura, la donna cantata e “rincorsa” dal Petrarca nella sua opera, è metafora di qualsiasi persona o cosa alla quale non si puo’ resistere e per la quale si decide o si è obbligati a spedere il proprio tempo…per me è anche la Musica! Laura E’ quella luce sulla quale brucia la Falena! È quella ferita che non guarisce anche se l’arco che ha scagliato la freccia non è più teso. (Piaga per allentar d’arco non sana)
Per cantare questa storia e i testi che più mi hanno emozionato ho richiesto la collaborazione di alcuni musicisti sparsi per l’Italia. Unendo i vari Frammenti e i vari stili è nato VERDE LAURO.
Member since 04-02-21
VERITAS
Kansas City, US
In 2012, Greg Wenk started looking for members and decided on Veritas, which means truth, when looking for ideas. Deciding it needed a logo to make it more recognizable, he found the awen symbol which means creativity. Already having about 20 song ideas, he found original drummer Adam Hartley after a few months of searching and auditions. They began working on songs and auditioning for the remaining members. After many months of auditions, they found Geno Alberico through an ad and realized they had a common vision and welcomed him into the band. The trio continued working on songs and searching for the perfect singer to compliment the music. After many months of searching, Geno mentioned he knew a great vocalist. The only catch was he lived several states away. After sending him a few tracks and hearing what he could do, they decided to move forward with Denny Anthony on vocals. Veritas began working on completing songs by sending tracks back and forth and began recording what would be an EP for the first release. Unfortunately, Adam decided to leave the band for personal reasons, and the search was on for another drummer. Denny suggested using Mark Zonder for the drums since he had worked with him on a previous project. Denny contacted him and he agreed to record the drums.
As the EP neared completion in 2019, they began sending out samples to create interest in the band and get people familiar with the music. The songs were an instant hit and were played on several internet radio stations including Rock Rage Radio (USA) and Mercury radio (Greece). People started wanting more info about the band and where to get the Ep. The problem was it was still in the mixing/mastering phase and the band was struggling to catch up with demand. Forgotten Scroll set up a topic page to keep new fans of the band informed about the progress and availabillty of the EP. Once it was released it received many great reviews comparing it to the sound of early Queensryche, Fates Warning, and Dream Theater.
The band continued writing music and focused on completing their first full length cd. They also needed a better way to release their cd and make it more easily available worldwide. They began shopping the music around to various distribution companies with the ability to get their music in stores around the globe. After talks with several companies, they found a company with a common vision and the connections to make it happen. In March of 2020, Veritas signed a deal with Amplified for worldwide distribution of their first full length cd in physical and digital formats. The cd has 14 tracks and was mixed by Daryl Bolicek at Wild Horse Recording in Minnesota and mastered by Thomas Juth at Svenska Grammofonstudion in Sweden. The cd released on August 28th, 2020 worldwide and has already received great reviews from Germany, Sweden, USA, Poland.
The new album promises the best hard rock sounds along with creative songwriting from the band. Veritas has been hard at work recording/mixing/mastering the full cd. In March of 2020, they signed a deal for worldwide physical/digital distribution through Amplified Distribution and began preparing for the launch of the bands first full length CD. Released on 8/28/2020, there are already many great reviews and media excitement. Get this awesome album now for an amazing experience!
Member since 10-11-20
VOID INN
Belgrade, RS
Void Inn is Alternative/heavy metal band formed in late 2010. in Los Angeles, CA. Formed by members Jelena Vujanovic (vocals) and Sinisa Pejovic (guitar), who had at that time completed their studies at the prestigious Musicians Institute in Hollywood. The band 's sound is powered by fierce riffs (Ala Black Sabbath), odd meters, virtuoso guitar parts and a large range of unique vocal tones and a wide range of colors. Void Inn pierces urban LA - rock and metal scene visiting the legendary clubs on the Sunset Strip such as the Whiskey a Go Go, Rainbow, Key Club, Viper Room with always remarkable performance. Their sounds could be described as Alice in Chains with female Danzig on vocals. At the end of 2011 the band moved to Belgrade where they continue to work In addition to a large number of shows across Serbia and region. Void Inn had the opportunity to be heard and at various festivals among which the most important Exit Festival, Revolution Festival (Ro), Zajecar Guitar Festival. Their music was aired at various major Tv and Radio stations such as RTS 1, Radio 202, Blic and Radio Novosti. Void inn released their first Cd “I Can Hope” in April 2016. In June 2017 band did European tour visiting 10 countries including Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia... In March 2019 band had a huge privilege to share a stage with legendary Megadeth bass player David Ellefson in Dusseldorf, Germany. Band is currently working on their second Cd "End this Game" which is due to released in October '20
Member since 09-09-20
WAIL
Lillehammer, NO
Satire. A word that lost it's weight the day the world became so obscure that yesterday's satirical content became the news of the day. It’s time to step up the game. Enter Wail The infamous Norwegian heavy metal quintet best known as preachers of the 'apocalypse of the civilized world' as well as being observed claiming responsibility for catastrophes such as global warming, epidemics and commercial radio. They seem to be using their mesmerizing heavy metal music to lure young and old into their cultist organization. A spokesman of the group has been quoted with the following comment regarding the choice of musical direction: "I’m intelligent. Some people would say I’m very, very, very intelligent. According to my research, heavy metal is the most commercially available, sexy and danceable genre out there. It was quite obvious really". The band has been nurtured, cultivated and refined to be able to write, perform and seduce on a level that few can assert to. This under close observation of the terrifying and quite flamboyant front man that goes under the name «The Singer». The dust has just settled after their debut album «Resilient» 2018. Produced by Kjartan Hestehaugen and Ronni Le Tekrø(TNT). The followup album «Civilization Maximus» Produced by Titan Labs studio/Riccardo Daga is expected to be released this fall. Wail has been getting recognition as a hard working live band on both festival and club scenes, and the response is usually in the vein of 'International standard' and 'who or what the hell are these people?'. The group prefer not to discuss the latier. Get ready to rejoice in salvation, tribalism and an oblique glance at extremism.
Member since 05-11-21
WARTUX
Seattle, US
Wartux started as the trio of Miklos Guttman, Dan Frank & Raz with superb guest artists for the debut EP. Wartux expanded to a quintet with the addition of Joel Resnicow and Brett Otte, taking the music in a new direction They had their debut gigs throughout 2019. The 2020 gigs were halted due to COVID. During the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order, they recruited Darren Nealis & Will Dowd to help record & release their next single. Wartux parted ways with Brett Otte in August 2020. Wartux released it’s sophomore album, “brokin ohm” in April 2021 featuring great friend & songwriter, Warren Shaffer. They recorded Warren’s song, “Matter of Mind.” Also joining the recording of this song is another great friend, Paul Dunn, on drums and bass guitar. Devon Miller kicked in bass for the track
“noophore,” & numerous other spectacular guests are featured on the album.
Member since 06-15-21
WATERSHAPE
Vincenza, IT
The band was founded in 2014 by Francesco Tresca (already drummer in Power Quest, Arthemis and Hypnotheticall) together with Mirko Marchesini (Hypnotheticall and Sinatras), Mattia Cingano (Hollow Haze and Hypnotheticall), Enrico Marchiotto and Nicolò Cantele.
Watershape play progressive music influenced both by progressive rock (King Crimson, Genesis, Gentle Giant, …) and progressive metal (Dream Theater, Pain of Salvation, Opeth, …) very close to the concept of artist such as Steven Wilson and Porcupine Tree.
After 2 singles and a couple of video covers Watershape are ready to release their first album entitled “Perceptions” in 2018.
The title reflects the idea that everyone could perceive our songs in a different way cause the album has different moods and styles in it and everyone could be moved by different emotions and perceptions by each song.
The album got very good reviews.
The band did several live shows during 2018 and 2019 promoting the album and supporting band like Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin and Secret Sphere.
In 2020 the new album “You are not” is ready to be released, representing a big step forward in developing the style of the band by adding several elements to the compositions.
Member since 01-04-21
WAYWARD DAWN
Skanderborg, DK
Wayward Dawn har base i Skanderborg og spiller grum, primitiv og direkte ulækker dødsmetal. Bandet trækker dig ind i en verden af ond nihilisme og angriber dig med beskidt bas, hulemandstrommer og nedstemte guitarer spillet gennem klassiske Marshall-forstærkere. Giftige ord om menneskelig og samfundsmæssig forfald fuldender billedet med dyriske brøl, afgrundsdybe growls og bundrådne skrig.
Siden bandets dannelse i oktober 2015, har Wayward Dawn blandt andet spillet på Aalborg Metal Festival, UHØRT Festival og SPOT Festival samt opvarmet for bands som Nailed to Obscurity (DE), Blood Red Throne (NO) og BAEST (DK). Bandet er blevet rost i prominente blade som Metal Hammer og GAFFA og er kendt for deres hyper-energiske liveshows med konstant brug af vindmølleteknik og manisk interaktion med publikum.
Med udgivelsen af det anmelderroste debutalbum ”Soil Organic Matter” i 2018 og mere end 40 gigs i Danmark og Tyskland, har Wayward Dawn langsomt, men sikkert kravlet deres vej op fra undergrunden, for at sprede deres klamme dødsmetal.
Wayward Dawn er nu klar med deres andet album ”Haven of Lies”, der udkommer 10. april 2020 gennem Mighty Music. Albummet var indspillet og produceret af Jacob Bredahl i Dead Rat Studio og mastered af Brad Boatright fra Audiosiege (Obituary, Nails, Full of Hell).
Member since 11-03-21
WAZZARA
Switzerland
Come, friend, close your eyes…
Let yourself be transported to an enchanted forest scene, draped in twilight. Moonshine permeates the boughs above, casting your surroundings into undulating shades of bright silver and haunting dark, rippling shadows dance along as the music enfolds you, pulling you into the arms of the waterborn, of wazzara.
Uniting Post-Metal, Doom and Psychedelic Rock, wazzara is the culmination of a themed solo project from the former lead singer of Folk Metal band, Caladmor. Taking inspiration from the natural poetry of water in motion, enrapt listeners have found themselves moved by the otherworldly, ethereal and magical offerings of Swiss-based composer/songwriter Barbara Brawand since 2015.
In 2019, Barbara collaborated with a kindred spirit in the form of Icelandic composer and musician, Árni Bergur Zoëga (Helrunar, Arstidir Lifsins, Carpe Noctem), to give the world wazzara’s first EP. A show quickly followed in early 2020, alongside Grift and Wolcensmen, the first and last to grace the stage before a long and terrible silence descended over the concert industry.
Nevertheless, instead of allowing weeds to choke the banks of creativity, wazzara has continued to wind its course and meets this year’s end having grown even stronger and become a full band:
Barbara Brawand: vocals, plucked guitars, composing
Mäsi Stettler: lead & rhythm guitars
George Necola: bass, composing, producing
Julia Kapp: session drums
The now initiated writing process led to exploration of wider musical horizons, incorporating spellbinding, doomy riffs into the EP’s legacy of melancholic, dreamy and celestial soundscapes. The water-bound concept has been extended to uncover unaffected but fragile lyrics dealing with vulnerability and feeling out of place in a world where sensitivity is considered a weakness. A moon motif nurturing untamed, sacred femininity has also been woven into spells for healing old wounds.
Inspired by nature’s infinite wandering phases, wazzara’s first full-length album Cycles praises the end that is always a beginning. Recording was finalized in May 2021, featuring Andrei Jumugă (dordeduh, Ordinul Negru) on drums, with mixing by Lewis Johns of The Ranch Production House, London, and mastering by Jonas Ekström at Northmastering in Stockholm, Sweden.
words by Jaleesa Eves
WENTSEAT
Kyiv, UA
WENTSEAT is a post-grunge band from Kyiv.
Our music is a mixture of grunge drive and sensual melodies.
Our songs are mostly about anti-utopia, about the inadmissibility of turning our lives into one of Orwell's stories.
We never set a musical framework, we are constantly experimenting and looking for something new.
Try to feel the depth of our songs with us!
Team achievements:
- Winners of the Z Music Battle 2020 contest (Kyiv)
- Winners of the Festival of Ukrainian Alternative Music Video 2020
- Finalists of the Emergenza 2021 competition (the final of the competition has been postponed to 2021)
- Semifinalists of the Rock Battle UA 2021 contest
- Participants of the festivals Start to Stars 2020, Zaxid Fest 2021, Faine Misto 2021 (Selection), Rock Bulava 2021
Band members:
Vocals / Guitar - Bogdan Troyanchuk
Guitar - Victoria Troyanchuk
Bass - Taras Shlenchak
Drums - Roman Ovdienko
WHEELS OF FIRE
Italy
When I listened for the first time to "Up For Anything", the second official studio album by Wheels Of Fire (released two years after the promising debut album, "Hollywood Rocks"), I immediately knew I was experiencing an astonishing work. It confirmed, without question, the increasing quality and credibility of the Italian melodic rock scene throughout the world.
I knew they would’ve been able to create an amazing third album, but "Begin Again" far exceeded all of my expectations. The band members have shown unquestionable skills, both as songwriters and top class performers. They mix perfectly (in a full artistic maturity) classy fm melodies and an infectious hard-rock groove.
Seven years have passed since the release of their previous album, during which time the band has traced a path for a brand new beginning. Their music is now (more than ever) a clear tribute to the legendary sound of Bon Jovi, Poison, Danger Danger, White Lion & Firehouse. However, “Begin Again” still retains the band’s own, unique personality, and showcases their strong faith, deep love, and respect they have for this kind of music. I can only imagine how proud they must feel about this brilliant album. With "Begin Again", the "Wheels Of Fire" are burning hot!
Marco Aimasso - Metal.it
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WHILE MY CITY BURNS
Reykjavík, IS
While My City Burns is a five piece Metalcore/Hardcore band from Reykjavík, Iceland. They’ve all been friends since their teenage years and started the band formally in 2013. After a fee member changes here and there they have finally found the ultimate dream team to write, play and be on stage together. They recently came back from Italy, where they recorded their debut album titled “Prone To Self Destruction”. They blend all their styles of influences into a weird blend that in the end works!
WICKED SMILE
Melbourne, AU
Australian heavy rock band Wicked Smile will release their debut ep titled ‘Delirium’ on July 1st.
The band is fronted by charismatic powerhouse lead vocalist Danny Cecati (ex Pegazus & Eyefear) with Stevie Janevski (The Radio Sun, ex Black Majesty) on guitars. The four song ep is produced by Paul Laine (The Defiants) who also plays bass and sings backing vocals on the ep.
Danny and Stevie are no strangers to the world stage, having both toured around the world with their respective bands and performed at prestigious festivals such as Wacken Open Air, Masters Of Rock, Metal Universe, Hard Rock Hell, and Screamfest amongst others. The boys have released a whopping twenty- five full length albums combined. Match fitness? - Absolutely!!
Guitarist Stevie Janevski goes on to say, “because we’re a new band, we released our debut single ‘We Fall’, an in your face uptempo song to give everyone a taste of what we are about. It received such a fantastic response worldwide that people wanted to hear more right away. This was particularly pleasing to both Danny and I. We were both overwhelmed by the positive response. It was also fantastic to have so much support from Internet Radio who got behind us by playing our song, with some stations putting us on heavy rotation”.
Vocalist Danny says “I’ve really enjoyed putting my stamp on these songs. It’s allowed me to put my heart and soul into them and really capture the emotion of the lyrics. We cover important issues such as government and decision making in the song ‘We Fall’ and discuss the human state of mind in ‘Daze Of Delirium’. Another talking point is the track ‘Stronger’ which was written by Stevie to highlight the issue of bullying in schools and in society as a whole.
We can’t wait to get out there and launch things in a live setting. Songs like ‘Love’s Got A Hold On You’ are going to sound huge. We’re going to be loud and proud!”
Fans of bands such as Judas Priest, Dio, Skid Row, etc. should feel at home, with the band drawing major influence from seventies and eighties heavy rock and heavy metal.
*Wicked Smile - ‘Delirium’ is out July 1st.
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WILD MACHINE
Athens, GR
2000:''War Machine'' takes place in Athens-Greece.
2001:Bass player passed away,the band's doin' gigs around Athens till' the line-up changes round...
2003:still playing in the clubs of Athens till...
2004:the name's changin' into Wild Machine and late...
2005:the line up too.
2005: Wild Machine's recording a 3-track demo and doin'gigs with Star Star,Gilby Clarke(G'N'R), and lots of local bands in Athens+Thessaloniki.
2006:the gig-shedule contains Ryan Roxie(Alice Cooper),Star Star,Faster Pussycat etc...
2007: the Machine's supporting Skid Row and joined the studio for the debut album recordings.
2008:appeared on Rock Hard(GR) magazine's Kiss tribute with nothin'to lose and gave shows around Greece and Bulgaria.
2009:Wild Machine is working with legendary Jay Messina (Kiss,Aerosmith,Ted Nugent,Stones,Cheap Trick...) on the album mix.
2010:Line-up change
2012:As well, and Wild Machine signs with Perris records for their debut album named ''II''.
2014:New lineup
2015: Finaly complete lineup n working on new stuff
2016: first gig with the new lineup n planning more
2019: After multiple lineup changes and unreleased recordings Wild Machine is back
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WILDSIDE
QUEENS, NY
Fueled by a passion for great music and good times, Wildside has strived hard to become New York's premiere Motley Crue tribute band. Right out of the gate, Wildside performs songs respected and enjoyed by heavy metal fans of all ages including the hit songs Looks that Kill, Dr. Feelgood and Kickstart My Heart and many more....
WILDSTREET
NEW YORK CITY, NY
WILDSTREET began in 2006 and released their self-titled debut album on Retrospect Records in 2009. The band spent the next 4 years touring nonstop & performing at US festivals including: Rocklahoma (5 consecutive years), SXSW & M3 Rock Festival. WILDSTREET rocked alongside Black Veil Brides, Vains of Jenna, The Bouncing Souls, The Last Vegas, Twisted Sister, Michael Monroe, Crashdiet, Diemonds, Kix, LA Guns and more. The band won the Best Buy/Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands for Rockstar Energy’s Uproar Festival, and opened for Avenged Sevenfold, Sevendust and Three Days Grace in Camden, NJ.
In 2011, the band released Wildstreet II..Faster..Louder! to widespread critical acclaim. They made an appearance on “The Jimmy Fallon show” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT2Wpp7NkK8) and their songs were licensed to TV shows on E!, MTV, VH1, Oxygen, TBS & in a THQ Video game. Later that year, the band released the official music video for “Poison Kiss,” which included a cameo by Don Jameson of “The Metal Show.” WILDSTREET now had the attention of rock fans worldwide. In 2012, the band released the single “Easy Does It,” and it’s official music video. The video went viral on YouTube. (WILDSTREET has well-over 4 million views and nearly 8,000 subscribers on that platform).
After taking a 2 1/2 year break off & dodging rumors of a band breakup, WILDSTREET exploded back onto the NYC scene in 2016, headlining Gramercy Theatre with new lineup. In early 2017, the band rocked NYC with Faster Pussycat and The Biters and headed to Rocklahoma for the 6th time.
The band began work on their latest single “Raise Hell” after Rocklahoma. Released in December 2017, it ushered in a new period for the band. They headlined Irving Plaza for the single’s release party, and was handpicked by Dorothy to open for her New York City tour date at The Bowery Ballroom. In February 2018, the band released a lyric/concert video for “Raise Hell.” WILDSTREET spent the remainder of 2018 in the studio recording, WILDSTREET III. They performed regional tour dates/festival dates. Highlights include: opening for Sebastian Bach & Escape The Fate. In March, the band sold out The Knitting Factory Brooklyn and then headed out on their first tour in Europe, playing 10 shows in Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany, including Sleaze Fest 2019 in Bochum, Germany. Upon returning to NYC, WILDSTREET filmed the official music video for “Tennessee Cocaine.” In July, they headlined a sold out NYC show at Saint Vitus and headed out for a short West Coast tour which included stops at The Whisky-agogo & Great American Music Hall. The official music video and single for ‘Tennessee Cocaine’ was released on all major digital & streaming platforms August 23rd. It has 120,000 spotify streams & over 100,000 Youtube views. The band's new single 'Three Way Ride' is set for release on November 15th. Presave the song here:
https://ffm.to/threewayride
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Member since 05-27-21
WINE GUARDIAN
Milan, IT
Wine Guardian were formed in 2008 by Lorenzo Parigi (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Stefano Capitani (Bass, Backing Vocals) and Davide Sgarbi (Drums, Backing Vocals), with the aim of proposing a powerful mixture of classic heavy metal music.
After the debut EP “Fool’s Paradise” in 2014, the band started a more focused research on their artistic background, taking the trio to explore the sound of other music legends just like Queensrÿche, Savatage and Fates Warning. The outcome was the first full-lenght “Onirica“, out in 2017.
This new artistic approach increased the interest around the three-pieces combo (especially by specialized media of rock/metal music), taking the trio to be included in the book “Metal Progressive Italiano” by Massimo Salari (published by Arcana Edizioni), mentioned as one of the most interesting Northern Italian prog bands of the latest years.
During the last three years the band went on along a path more and more experimental, coming across the music by contemporary prog masters like Opeth and Porcupine Tree.
On September 2020 the band signs with the italian label Logic IL Logic, part of Burning Minds Music Group, for the release of their new official studio album titled “Timescape“, which will be out in 2021.
WITCHBOUND
Aalen, Heidenheim, Ulm, DE
When Harald Spengler aka Lee Tarot, founder and mastermind of South German cult metal band Stormwitch, died in 2013, his friends and longtime comrades, including Stefan Kauffmann, Martin Winkler and Peter Langer, decided to complete and publish the songs written together before his death. That's how the band WITCHBOUND was born. In 2017, Witchbound opened a new chapter with power shoutgirl Natalie Pereira Dos Santos and bassist Frank Bittermann. After the tragic loss of lead guitarist Martin Winkler, Witchbound had to reform again in 2019. Despite all blows of fate, the witch ship now takes full drive again with second lead singer Tobi Schwenk and string wizard Julian Steiner on board. The second album should be released in 2020 and presented live. In addition to classic melodic metal fans can look forward to a lot of variety and some surprises.
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Member since 09-02-20
WRITTEN IN GREY
Winston-Salem, NC
Formed in Westfield, NC, USA. Written In Gray were still in high school when the band was formed in 2014. Since then they've went through lineup change after lineup change. Eventually solidifying as they are now in 2015. Lawrence Marshall (Vocals, & Lead Guitar) Jonus Meadows (Rhythm Guitar) Andrew "Angus" Smith (Bass) and Brooks Anders (Drums). Written In Gray has opened for acts such as Arch Enemy, Born of Osiris, Goatwhore, John 5, and more. The band are currently in the studio recording their first full length with producer Jamie king. The band released the first single from the anticipated effort, "What's Done Is Done" in the winter of 2018.
Member since 07-16-21
WYLD RYDE
Louisville, KY
Hailing from Louisville, KY WYLD RYDE brings the Classic sounds of 70's and 80's Hard Rock and Heavy Metal into the new era with a heavy, razor sharp modern edge that is sure to please fans of the genre all over the world. Members Chief-Lead Vocals & Guitar, Tommy Blitz-Lead Guitar & vocals, Mick Watkins-Bass Guitar & Vocals and Kidd Vicious-Drums are on a mission to dominate modern Rock music .
Every song on their 2018 debut EP "City Streets" has charted in the top 25 on Australian FM radio ,with the latest single "Fantasy'" reaching number one. Their music is loved not just nationally, but globally with fans all over the world buying Wyld Ryde music and swag in such places as Germany, England, Canada and Australia to name a few. Wyld Ryde are moving up fast in the music industry. Catch them while you can up close and personal, before you're kicking yourself in the ass, sitting in the nose bleed section of the biggest festivals and arena's!!!
X-PLICIT
Italy
X-plicit was formed at the end of 2016 after 4 childhood friends (all were already well established local musicians) came together with the desire to write their own music and play some cover songs from their teenage Hard Rock heroes!
The band members previously played or still play in bands such as: Longobardeath, Aeternal Seprium, Skill in Veins, and Generation on Dope, to name a few.
X-plicit rocked for their first live performance in March 2017 at the popular Rock n' Roll in Rho (Milan). Throughout the rest of 2017, they played in some the most prestigious venues of the underground rock scene in Milan.
In January 2018, X-plicit started working on and recording their debut album and continue to perform live at rock venues in Italy.
Keep on Rockin’!
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XAON
Sion, CH
ENGLISH
XAON. An elusive name born amidst Switzerland's highest mountains. Never quite fitting in any of the numerous galleries metal has to offer, drifting through the extremes whilst juxtaposing finesse and vehemence from an unworldly orchestra, endlessly exploring the vast echoic gloominess of the human mind.
In only a few short years, the combo led by Vincent Zermatten (guitars) and Rob Carson (vocals/orchestrations) has managed to tour the world through the release of their critically acclaimed debut album “The Drift”, notably across Europe with gothic metal monsters SIRENIA and folk metal legends TYR, in Japan with OBSCURA and ARCHSPIRE, in the US with THE VEER UNION, and sharing the stage in festivals across Europe with bands such as MEGADETH, TESTAMENT, EXODUS, GOJIRA, PARADISE LOST, ELUVEITIE and many more.
In 2019, XAON is back with their 2nd album somberly entitled “Solipsis” available through Mighty Music, bringing the band's grandiose aggressiveness to a whole new level, pummeling their way through a cataclysmic atmosphere while reaching a new majestic apotheosis. This new album debuted on April 12th and received raging reviews from the press. It took the band on the road across Europe with SEPTICFLESH and KRISIUN while continuing to prove itself as an upcoming force around the Metal world.
FRANÇAIS
XAON. Un nom évasif né au milieu des plus hautes montagnes de Suisse. Ne s'interpolant jamais distinctement dans les nombreuses ramifications que le métal a à offrir, dérivant à travers les extrêmes tout en juxtaposant la finesse et véhémence d'un orchestre hors de ce monde, explorant la vaste tristesse s'écoulant de l'esprit.
En seulement quelques années, le combo dirigé par Vincent Zermatten (guitares ) et Rob Carson (chant/orchestrations) ont réussi à tourner à travers le monde grâce à la sortie acclamée de leur 1er album "The Drift", notamment à travers l'Europe avec les monstres de métal gothique SIRENIA et les légendes du métal folk TYR, au Japon avec OBSCURA et ARCHSPIRE, aux Etats-Unis avec THE VEER UNION, et partageants les scènes des festivals européens avec des groupes comme MEGADETH, TESTAMENT, EXODUS, GOJIRA, PARADISE LOST, ELUVEITIE et beaucoup d'autres.
En 2019, XAON est de retour avec leur 2e album, sobrement intitulé “Solipsis”, disponible via Mighty Music, apportant l'agressivité grandiose du groupe à un tout autre niveau, se déplaçant à travers une atmosphère cataclysmique et saisissant une nouvelle apothéose majestueuse. L'album est sortit le 12 Avril sous l'acclamation de la presse et a envoyé le groupe sur les routes européennes avec SEPTICFLESH et KRISIUN tout en continuant de le démontrer comme une force à venir dans le monde du Metal.
