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Friday, May 5, 2017



Finnish symphonic industrial metallers Nighon releases the fastest, loudest and heaviest history lesson you have ever experienced, namely their second full length album The Somme”.
 Nighon has now released their second album “The Somme” through Inverse Records. Nighon was formed in 2008, in Pietarsaari, Finland. The sound is a blend of extreme metal and symphonic movie music, that appeals to a wide group of people, ranging from fans of Dimmu Borgir, Rammstein, all the way to Amaranthe. This is absolutely our most ambitious work thus far and a giant leap forward!,says guitarist and composer Björn Johansson.
 Nighon released its first album 'Cor Oblivionis' in 2014 on Univocal Music, and their first music video 'Ex Tenebris Lux' the same year. The band has performed with bands like myGRAIN, Magenta Harvest, Finntroll, Kill The Kong and Arkentype. Nighon will perform at the legendary Finnish metal festival Nummirock this summer.


The album is a concept album with stories from World War I, World War II and the similarities between those and the crises we see today in our world. The album is supposed to be heard in it’s entirety non-stop. ”The album has been well received by critics all around the world and people seem to really like our sound”, says lead guitarist Michael Mikander.
 The brand new single and music video “The Greatest of Catastrophes” is a blend of the outbreak of World War I and the Ukraine crisis. The music video was filmed on the Gulf of Bothnia and at a secret undisclosed military facility by Kasper Dalkarl, David Viklund and Stephanie Blomqvist.
 The album was recorded at Soundspiral Audio by Juho Räihä (Before The Dawn, Wolfheart,Swallow The Sun) and Nighon's studio Regiment XIII. The production of the album began 2014 and was finished summer 2016. It is produced by Nighon and Mathias Lillmåns (Finntroll, Magenta Harvest). ”This album has the best guitar sound I've ever produced, and the album is a mastodon of a production!” says Mathias Lillmåns. The album was mixed and mastered by Fredrik Nordström(Dimmu Borgir, Opeth, Soilwork etc.) and Henrik Udd, at the legendary Studio Fredman in Gothenburg Sweden. 


Track list:
01. Marseille 1914
02. The Greatest Of Catastrophes
03. The Dirge
04. Lest We Forget
05. Medic
06. Blow Them To Hell
07. Altafjord
08. Scharnhorst
09. Reclaiming Ravenpoint
10. You Do Not Know What The Night May Bring
11. Minor Secundus
12. Tragédie
13. I Fear For Tomorrow
14. Somme

Line-up:
Nico Häggblom - Vocals
Alva Sandström - Vocals
Björn Johansson - Guitar
Michael Mikander - Lead Guitar
Mats Ödahl - Bass
Mika Paananen - Drums

Discography:
The Somme (Album 2017)
The Greatest Of Catastrophes (Single 2017)
Ex Tenebris Lux (Single 2015)
Cor Oblivionis (Album 2014)
The Somme info:
Recorded at Regiment XIII studio by Nighon and Mathias Lillmåns (Finntroll).
Drums recorded at Soundspiral Audio by Juho Räihä (Before The Dawn).
Produced by Nighon and Mathias Lillmåns (Finntroll).
Mixed and mastered by Fredrik Nordström (Dimmu Borgir etc.) and Henrik Udd at Studio Fredman.
Artwork by Niku Fagerholm.
Photos by Kasper DalkarlStephanie Blomqvist and David Viklund.
 Links:

Contact information:
Nighon: contact@nighonofficial.com
Inverse Records: joni@inverse.fi
Nighon - The Greatest Of Catastrophes (Official Music Video)
Nighon - The Dirge (Official lyric video)
Nighon - The Dirge (Official Video)

A FLOURISHING SCOURGE Streaming New Song "Solace"


 

Seattle Extreme/Progressive Metallers A FLOURISHING SCOURGE have teamed with Metal Underground and Friedhof Magazine for the U.S. and European, respectively, premieres of new song "Solace." Visit the links below to stream the track.

Metal Underground (English): https://goo.gl/G3xPdS

Friedhof Magazine (Spanish): https://goo.gl/FTOKiZ

A FLOURISHING SCOURGE will release its self-titled debut album on June 9 through the band's own imprint Begotten Records. The album features eight dynamic and ferocious songs, all written and performed by original members Tye Jones (Vocals, Guitars), Kevin Carbrey (Bass), and Andrew Dennis (Guitars). The album also features session drummer Samus Paulicelli (Decrepit Birth, ex-Abigail Williams). 


A Flourishing Scourge was recorded at Gojira's Silver Cord Studios in Brooklyn, New York, from June 1 to June 10, 2016.   The album was engineered and mixed by Jamie Uertz (Gojira, Anthrax) with mixing and editing contributions from Tye Jones during the Fall of 2016, and was mastered by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Amon Amarth) of Fascination Street Studios, Stockholm, Sweden. Original cover artwork by Andrada Saftescu.

"Tidal Waves" promo video: https://youtu.be/Nvyd-fQzW7M

"Get ready to find a new favorite band. An extreme progressive metal outfit from Seattle that's going to absolutely blow you away!"
 - Metal Underground

"Great songs, great musicians, great vocals...this is a great album." 5/5
 - Lurking in the Shadows

"A band that will satisfy your inner metal rocker while giving you a taste of the sweet stuff - in their melodies, that is. This album will not disappoint."
 - Bloodrock Media Album Reviews

Track List:

1. Tidal Waves
2. To the Stench of a Rotting Corpse
3. Insatiable
4. Onerous
5. Awakened
6. Vacant
7. The Hedonist
8. Solace

Additional Vocals by Andrew Dennis and Kevin Carbrey.
Additional instrumentation composed and recorded by Tye Jones.
Lyrics by Tye Jones, Kevin Carbrey, and Josh Keifer.
Album design by Tye Jones.
Artist Management by Kevin Carbrey.
 
     Line-Up:

Guitar / Vocals: Tye Jones
Lead Guitar: Andrew Dennis
Bass: Kevin Carbrey


Thursday, May 4, 2017

Companion Published New Video

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Companion from Vienna published a new video!


"Unbroken" is the titletrack from the upcoming full length which will be released on the 2nd of June.


RIDE FOR RONNIE: Guns N' Roses' Steven Adler to Spearhead All-Star Jam During Afternoon Concert in Los Encinos Park

More Celebrity Riders Join 3rd Annual Motorcycle Rally
 
Sunday, May 7 Motorcycle and Concert will Benefit the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund
 
Radio Personality Eddie Trunk Will Host Concert Featuring Performances from Lynch Mob, Eddie Money, Rough Cutt, Dio Disciples, The Loveless, Sonia Harley and No Small Children
 
Listen to Wendy Dio's SIRIUS XM Liquid Metal Interview with Jose Mangin
May 4 (7pm ET/4pm PT), May 5 (12pm ET/9am PT) and May 6 (8pm ET/5pm PT)
  
The third annual RIDE FOR RONNIE Motorcycle Rally and Concert, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund on Sunday, May 7, 2017 will be highlighted by a host of celebrity riders joining the Motorcycle Ride through the streets of Los Angeles County. In addition, an all-star jam will be spearheaded by Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler-'Steven Adler and Friends'-during the afternoon of live music in Los Encinos Park.  Last year's RIDE FOR RONNIE event raised over $50,000 for the cancer charity.
 
Celebrity riders expected to join Dio Cancer Fund co-founder and president Wendy Dio and the cavalcade of motorcycle riders include Sons of Anarchy actors Emilio Rivera (and also from the forthcoming series Mayans MC), Sean McNabb (who will also perform with Lynch Mob at the concert), Rusty Coones and Star Fields, as well as actor Chris Bruno (The Dead Zone) and musicians Lita Ford, Gilby Clarke (former Guns N' Roses guitarist), Taime Downe (Faster Pussycat) and Xavier Muriel (Buckcherry) along with KLOS Radio "Horns Up" show personality Stew Herrera.  They will assemble at Harley-Davidson of Glendale with kickstands up at 11AM.  
 
The afternoon of live music following the RIDE will be highlighted by "Steven Adler and Friends" in an all-star jam organized by the Guns N' Roses drummer. He will be joined by Mike Devin (Whitesnake), Lita Ford, Robert Sarzo (Hurricane), Alex Grossi (Quiet Riot), Patrick Stone (Budderside) and Jeff Pilson (Foreigner and former Dio guitarist), playing Guns N' Roses hits.
 
Live entertainment will begin at 12Noon provided by rockers Lynch Mob (http://georgelynch.com/wordpress/), Eddie Money (www.eddiemoney.com), Rough Cutt (www.roughcutt.com), Dio Disciples (http://www.facebook.com/DioDisciples), The Loveless (https://www.facebook.com/theloveless666), Sonia Harley (http://soniaharleymediamu.wixsite.com/soniaharleyrocks), and No Small Children (http://nosmallchildren.com).  Marc Ferrari (Cold Sweat), Marty O'Brien (Lita Ford), Vinny Appice (Dio, Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell) and Ronnie James Dio's cousin David "Rock" Feinstein (The Rods) will be on hand for the concert festivities.
 
Additionally, Rough Cutt will conclude its set with a performance of "Stars," the iconic song released in 1986 by the organization known as Hear 'N Aid to raise money for famine relief in Africa. Heavy metal's answer to "We Are The World" raised $2 million at the time, and there are plans being made to re-issue the recording in the future to benefit the Dio Cancer Fund.
 
Radio personality Eddie Trunk (http://eddietrunk.com/ ) will handle hosting duties, which will also include a raffle, silent and live auctions, food trucks, merchandise vendors and more. The silent auction will be held in one of the exhibit booths throughout the afternoon, while live auctions, featuring one-of-a-kind rock collectables, will take place during intervals between artist performances. Live Auction, raffle and silent auction items include a stage-worn full-length leather Eddie Money trench coat from his 2000 "Millennium Tour," a Great White acoustic guitar signed by the band members, Dio photo book signed by all of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, a Black Sabbath collectables and merchandise bundle, a variety of concert tickets, wine-tasting certificates, and much, much more.
 
Los Angeles' premier rock radio station, 95.5 KLOS, has come on board this year as an event sponsor and will be out in force at Harley Davidson in Glendale for the start of the RIDE.   KLOS jock Melissa Maxx will be at the park to assist with the festivities.
 
A donation of $25,000 will be presented to Dr. David Wong of the UCLA School of Dentistry to help fund his team's research into the development of a simple, non-invasive saliva test for the early detection of cancer.  This is part of the Dio Cancer Fund's commitment to this ground-breaking project, which is in keeping with its message that early detection saves lives.  
 
Both riders and concert-goers can purchase their tickets by visiting: www.diocancerfund.org/events
 
Pre-Registration Prices:
 $35/rider (includes concert admission)
 $10/passenger (includes concert admission)
 $25 concert admission only
 
Day of Event Prices:
 $40/rider (includes concert admission)
 $10/passenger (includes concert admission)
 $30 concert admission only
 
Free parking will be available at the Park & Ride lot at 5174 Hayvenhurst Ave, Encino, CA 91436.  Shuttle service to the event will run throughout the day beginning at 11:00AM.
 
2017 RIDE FOR RONNIE Motorcycle Ride and Concert Schedule
Sunday, May 7, 2017
 
Ride:
9:00am - 10:45am: Rider Check-In & On-Site Registration
9:00am - 10:30am Continental Breakfast
Kickstands up at 11:00am
 
Harley Davidson of Glendale
3717 San Fernando Rd., Glendale, CA 91204
  
Concert:
11:30AM - Gates open
11:45AM- 5PM Concert
 
Los Encinos State Historic Park 
16756 Moorpark Street Encino, CA 91436
 
 
About RONNIE JAMES DIO STAND UP AND SHOUT CANCER FUND:
The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org) was formed in memory of the legendary rock singer Ronnie James Dio, who lost his life to gastric cancer in 2010.   A privately funded 501(c)(3) public charity, the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund has already raised nearly $2 million since its inception.  Monies raised have been committed to the cancer research work of the T. J. Martell Foundation for Cancer, AIDS and Leukemia Research, the gastric cancer research unit of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where Ronnie was treated for gastric cancer during the last six months of his life, and other cancer research projects. Most recently, the Dio Cancer Fund has committed funds to support the research of Dr. David Wong and his team at the UCLA School of Dentistry in developing a simple, non-invasive saliva test for the early detection of cancer, which is in keeping with the Fund's mission of cancer prevention, research and education.

CARNIVORE Guitarist to Perform "30 Years of RETALIATION" Set at Black N' Blue Bowl 2017 Pre-Party Show, Headlined by CRO-MAGS
























Saturday, May 20, 2017 @ Bowery Electric in New York City
Doors @ 3:30pm, $20, All Ages
               GET TICKETS HERE 

When Brooklyn, NY thrash metal crossover band CARNIVORE wasfirst formed in 1982 by groundbreaking vocalist Peter Steele, no one could have predicted the influence they would inject into underground heavy metal culture, or the legacy Steele would carry on into Type O Negative. The raw energy of their aggressive and often shocking, violent live assaults reverberated beyond the walls of the New York City clubs they frequented, creating an impact acknowledged throughout the metal community even today.
CARNIVORE attacks once again on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Bowery Electric in New York City (327 Bowery) as part of the Black N' Blue Bowl 2017 Pre-Party Show, featuring headliners Cro-Mags.
Retaliation era guitarist Marc Piovanetti a.k.a. "Marc Carnivore" will present "30 Years of Retaliation" and celebrate the life of Peter Steele by performing a set of tracks from the record, including "Sex and Violence", "Jesus Hilter", "S.M.D." and others. Marc will perform vocals and guitar alongside Adam Tranquilli (Bloodfeast, Retaliation) on guitar and backing vocals, Jake Blochinger (Circus of Steele, The Banner) on drums, and Paul LaPlaca (THOR, Circus of Steele) on bass and backing vocal. This is the first time any type of full CARNIVORE set will be performed by an original member since Peter Steele's passing.
Limited tickets for the event are nearly sold out and are available at the door and via www.theboweryelectric.ticketfly.com. Tickets are $20 and the show is all ages. Doors open at 3:30pm.
Marc Carnivore says: "I'd like to thank the Black N' Blue Bowl for hosting this year's first official anniversary set celebrating 30 years of Peter Steele's crossover masterpiece, Retaliation! This incredible opportunity to finally stage my favorite musicians and perform a long-awaited showcase of songs only from CARNIVORE's Retaliation, is literally a dream come true.
I've been trying to plan a proper tribute to Peter Steele's legacy ever since his untimely passing in 2010. I never got a chance to thank Peter for his incredibly positive influence on both my music and my personal life, so this show really means a lot to me. In my opinion, I think it's already kicked off the 2017 anniversary celebration worldwide. Every day fans from Europe, Asia, South America, Brooklyn, Vinnland and just about everywhere else ask me which songs we're going to play and what song we're going to open with. Aside from myself, there's only one other surviving original member of CARNIVORE, so I feel it's an important duty to carry on the legacy of the band. This performance is where CARNIVORE's fans, both young and "vintage", can finally witness the power and madness of Peter's legendary (and legendarily controversial) personal diary of thrash and mosh, live, in the flesh. I'll also be singing lead vocals at the show for the first time ever! So please wish me luck, and I'll see ya' 5/20... Children of Technology!"
Black N' Blue Bowl's "Cuzin" Joe Cammarata adds: "We are thrilled to be hosting the 13thyear of the Black N' Blue Bowl in New York City, and are especially excited about the "30 Years Of Retaliation" set at the pre-show. Peter Steele had deep roots in the New York hardcore scene having been involved in the iconic Agnostic Front Cause For Alarm album and having played so many CBGB matinees. His legacy lives on and we look forward to celebrating his life on May 20."
Black N' Blue Productions is run by "Cuzin" Joe Cammarata, Freddy "Madball" Cricien and friends, and it is the Hardcore production company. BNB events are already legendary for bringing back the best of the old, and ushering in the new; whether presenting the sold-out Black N' Blue Bowl, or regular gigs and parties - bands, DJs and fans converge. This year's Black N' Blue Bowl will take place on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 1:00pm sharp and is an all ages show. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door and are available via www.pitchforkny.com or www.websterhall.com. The line-up features Gorilla Biscuits, Rest in Pieces, Token Entry, Terror and many more.