Malediction is the title of RAGNAROK’s brand new album. When it comes to Norwegian Black Metal, RAGNAROK is one of the outstanding examples of what integrity and perseverance can bring to the genre. Since their inception at the beginning of 1994, the band has outlasted a multitude of variations and trends within the metal community that sought to influence the Black Metal genre. Eschewing avant-garde, nu-metal and even hardcore influences,…
Acclaimed Norwegian rock act KVELERTAK has released the first video from their recording session at Godcity Studios in Salem, Mass. with Kurt Ballou (Converge). The band recently commented on what’s in store for the next album with the following: “All I can say is, this album is going to fuck the first album in the ass. Hard.” The band — having previously performed at SXSW, as well as a short…
Jenn Rawling, ace songstress and vintage American folk and old-time country singer, joins masterful string player & harmony singer Basho Parks in a partnership of formidable musical talent and palpable sympathy. Their music marries musical and lyrical imagery, with repetitive figures that subtly shift accent and meaning like sunlight gleaming from a stream. The result is an emotionally rich recording which unfolds more gifts with each listen. There’s a flowing…
Coming off the heels of the latest single “Won’t Turn Back”, Tyscot Artist, Damita releases, “Anticipation (Waiting 4 U)”, the title track from her current release. “Anticipation (Waiting 4 U)” is a much needed song for those who are patiently waiting on God and all that He has in store for their lives. To Anticipate means to look forward to and because we know that God controls all,…
Moogfest 2012 is proud to announce some new additions to this year’s line-up, featuring experimental rap outfit Death Grips, one of 2012’s most exciting and brazen acts. In addition Moogfest welcomes Andy Stott, a much lauded UK dub techno DJ/producer, whose two 2011 albums Passed Me By and We Stay Together were high water marks for the genre. Also joining the lineup is acclaimed composer and pianist Harold Budd.…
On July 23, 2012, Bishop Larry Trotter officially launched New Century Fellowship of Churches and Ministries inChicago,IL. In less than a month’s time, 54 churches have come on board and connected with the vision and mission of New Century Fellowship of Churches and Ministries. New Century Fellowship has also connected with 2 churches from the United Kingdom. In addition to connecting with great churches, Bishop Larry Trotter along with New Century…
Hey James, happy Friday! California Wives’ has premiered a new music video for “Purple” from their debut album, Art History, which is out now. The video uses artwork submitted from fans and other artists throughout the video. I’ve attached the link below. The album is still streaming on Soundcloud if you’d like to share it on your site. Also, feel free to post the single “Blood Red Youth” as a…
Chicago new-wave quartet California Wives premiered their new video for ‘Purple‘ as a TV spot during last night’s 2012 MTV Video Music Awards. The band collaborated with Sharpie® to create a music video that showcased the work of hundreds of artists and fans of the Sharpie® medium and brand. The single ‘Purple’ was previously premiered with Paste, and is taken from the band’s full length debut, Art History, out now…
UNEARTH has confirmed a co-headlining tour with technical metal comrades Born of Osiris! This will be UNEARTH’s first full US tour since appearing on select All Stars Tour shows and their October tour in Southeast Asia. This tour is scheduled to begin on November 1st in Nashua, NH, with stops along the way in Bloomington, IL, Dayton, OH, Lake Worth, FL, etc. before ending up on the west coast as…
On October 2nd, God Is an Automaton, the fourth metallic/digital hybrid from Swiss industrial metal/death wave artists SYBREED, will reach North American soil. The result of a six month collaboration with Rhys Fulber ( FEAR FACTORY, PARADISE LOST, CONJURE ONE ) for arrangements and mixing, God is an Automaton is undoubtedly the band’s strongest achievement so far in terms or songwriting and production. The band recently posted a stream of…
Easy Star’s Thrillah by the Easy Star All-Stars has debuted at #1 on the Billboard Reggae and iTunes Reggae charts. Easy Star’s Thrillah (released August 28 on Easy Star Records) is the Easy Star All-Stars’ reggae adaptation of the greatest selling record of all time – Michael Jackson’s Thriller. The album debuted impressively on other Billboard charts including #11 on the Heatseekers Chart, #69 on the Indie Store Chart, and…
FDA Rekotz has officially unleashed hell in the form of Hymns of Ghastly Horror. The fourth album from Swedish cult band REVOLTING is now available on CD and digital formats. To celebrate the release of the album, NefariousRealms.com has posted an exclusive premier of the track “Prey to Katahdin.” Visit this location for the stream. Check out www.FDA-Rekotz.com for ordering information. On their newest album, REVOLTING offers the finest in…
In support of the October 9th release of their upcoming album, “Don’t Panic,” All Time Low have announced they will be doing a series of in-store appearances. Starting on October 3rd, dedicated fans will have the opportunity to catch All Time Low for in-store signings and special acoustic performances across the country. In order to lock in your guaranteed entry at these intimate events, you must purchase a pre-order from…
Swedish death metal overlords EVOCATION will release their fourth studio album, Illusions Of Grandeur, on September 24th in Europe and on October 23rd in North America via Century Media Records. Illusions Of Grandeur is the band’s first studio album for their new label and further proof of why the five-piece band from Borås has become a leading force in the death metal scene. The album includes 10 tracks of supreme…
After the huge success of “Open Space” and his genre-busting remix of Zedd’s “Spectrum,” ARTY is back. This time he’s accompanied by two legends of the dance floor as he teams up with U.S. production icon BT—who has produced for Sting, Madonna, Britney Spears and Tori Amos, to name a few—as well as Nadia Ali, one of the most sought after vocalists in EDM, for his latest offering “Must Be…
With their 2011 debut album Man Or Machine, the young and wicked ALPHA TIGER from Saxony already won over a lot of fans, which was solidified by playing numerous shows and festivals, such as German cult festivals Keep It True, Headbangers Open Air and Rock Hard Festival, as well as France’s finest, Hellfest. While the ink on their newly signed deal with Century Media Records has hardly dried, they can…
Azure Ray have just premiered the video for “Scattered Like Leaves” (which Stereogum called “starry” and “shivering”) via Paste. The first single from their new Saddle Creek release As Above So Below, it can be seen here: http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/av/2012/09/video-premiere-azure-ray—scattered-like-leaves.html Paste is also streaming the record in its entirety; it can be heard here: http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/av/2012/09/album-stream-azure-ray—as-above-so-below.html As Above So Below is now available in multiple formats (CD, LP, digital, and limited edition colored…
Chris Cohen is proud to debut the music video for album highlight “Optimist High” via Paste Magazine. Watch the psychedelic video here. Previously, Chris announced his record release show for Overgrown Path at Grasslands in Brooklyn, NY on September 27th, now he is happy to share additional tour dates. Please scroll down to view those. Overgrown Path is due September 25th from Captured Tracks. Chris Cohen is a 37-year-old native of Los Angeles currently residing…
Today Woods premieres the first video from the forthcoming album Bend Beyond, the Adarsha Benjamin-directed “Cali In a Cup,” filmed on Super 8 at and around this year’s Woodsist Festival in Big Sur, CA. The band launches a national tour in Atlanta on Sept. 26 where they will team up at various points with Widowspeak, Purling Hiss and The Walkmen. New West Coast dates have been added to the schedule…
Pop group Hedley make a welcome return to the charts as their new single, “Kiss You Inside Out,” hits the Hot AC Top 40 this week while their video logs in over 1.2 million views on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksrFRkA8J4w). Dubbed “swooningly romantic” by CBS radio, “Kiss You Inside Out” jumps up to #36, nestled between hits from Nicki Minaj and John Mayer. Already a top 5 hit across multiple formats in…