Punk legends THE DAMNED did release thier “The Rockfield Files” EP last year and it has been lying around waiting to be publish, dunno why I waited so long but here it is.
Back in 1980 and 1981, The band had gone to Rockfield Studios, located in a small village in Monmouthshire, southeast Wales, for a series of sessions that eventually led to the release of some of their career-best music, such as “The Black Album”, “Friday 13th” EP, and Strawberries.
In 2019, THE DAMNED returned to Rockfield studios to record their followup material to 2018’s "Evil Spirits" album.
During the recording of the Rockfield Files EP, THE DAMNED’s lineup included three out of the four members that were at the original Strawberries-era sessions: David Vanian, Captain Sensible, and Paul Gray. There was also Monty Oxymoron on keyboards and Pinch on drums. Unbeknown to the band, however, this was to be the last recording with the longtime drummer Pinch, who departed after The Damned’s legendary Night of 1000 vampires concert at The London Palladium last Halloween, where Dave Vanian dressed up as Nosferatu and led a cover of Bauhaus’ “Bela Lugosi’s Dead”.
For the first time, Tom Dalgety (ROYAL BLOOD, RAMMSTEIN, GHOST) took over the producer duties for the EP. He also mixed the tracks at his studio in Bath.
The EP will be available in black and psychedelic swirl limited-edition vinyl. “The Rockfield Files” EP was released on October 16, 2020 via Search And Destroy/Spinefarm.
Today's tune “Keep ‘Em Alive”, a track featured on “The Rockfield Files” EP, with an accompanying music video shot from the perspective of a bee going about its business. “Bees are essential for pollinating crops, and in turn, human survival; 17 species are reportedly endangered in the U.K. — keep ’em alive!” Enjoy!
The British countryman Honey Harper did release his first EP "Universal Country" in 2017, an intrinsically honest, pure, celestial cosmic universal country EP. It was released on digital formats and as a limited edition run of transparent 10" records, lathe cut by hand by Zac DeCamp at Chestnut Street Records in Montreal, Quebec.
So check up this laidback piece.
Today's tune "Secret" is taken from 2017’s critically-acclaimed "Universal Country" EP, the tune is filmed live at Jam in the Van Headquarters in Los Angeles, CA 2019
Denver, Colorado-based doomed heavy metal quartet KHEMMIS will release their new EP "Doomed Heavy Metal" on April 17 via Nuclear Blast and 20 Buck Spin.
Since joining with 20 Buck Spin in 2015 for the release of their debut album "Absolution", KHEMMIS have been prolifically busy. Three full length albums, "Absolution", "Hunted" and "Desolation", a split EP with SPIRIT ADRIFT, a Decibel Magazine flexi and multiple tours and festival appearances throughout North America and Europe. As KHEMMIS continues work on their fourth album and first for Nuclear Blast Records, the band offers up "Doomed Heavy Metal" to close out the first chapter in their ascendent march to the top.
For KHEMMISs ever-expanding fanbase "Doomed Heavy Metal" offers a treasure trove of rare material to temporarily sate the hunger for that highly anticipated new album. Never a band to shy away from a challenge, their cover of the legendary "Rainbow In The Dark" by Ronnie James Dio is triumphant and energized tribute to the ultimate God of Heavy Metal that in the hands of a lesser band might be anything but. Recorded exclusively for this release the song takes on new life in the signature KHEMMIS style, making it their own without betraying the ideal of the original.
Additionally “Doomed Heavy Metal” contains the band’s rare and storied interpretation of “A Conversation With Death” and the much-requested Decibel flexi track "Empty Throne". The B-side offers three huge live tracks, one from each of the three 20 Buck Spin released full-length albums. Recorded at a headlining show in their native city of Denver by their longtime producer Dave Otero, these fan favorites show KHEMMIS meet and exceed all expectations at every show they play.
The band comments:
As lifelong fans of ZZ TOP, Fandango has been a consistent source of inspiration for the four of us. The combination of high-octane live cuts and rare studio recordings make the release stand out in the band’s discography. In that tradition, we are thrilled to announce "Doomed Heavy Metal". This mini-album is similarly unique, combining sought-after singles and live cuts together on one record. We’ve topped it all off with a newly recorded version of DIO’s immortal “Rainbow in the Dark.” For those who have clamored for the rerelease of the long out of print “Empty Throne” and “A Conversation with Death,” your calls have been answered. We hope new and old fans alike will pick up the album, pour a tall glass of their favorite beverage, and party with us!
Enjoy this KHEMMIS cover of the legendary "Rainbow In The Dark" by Ronnie James Dio.
Almost a year ago did the Riff Merchant Records teamed up with Fuzzy Cracklins Presents to bring you seven tracks of ecstasy-inducing aural madness. They brought together evil Norwegian Fuzz Merchants MAGMAKAMMER with Italian Doom-Monsters SANGUE. A very limited, first pressing black-in-red RMR edition of 150.
All audio remastered for the turntable by Signaturetone Recording. Including new custom artwork for both MAGMAKAMMER and SANGUE in the insert.
The split EP was released May 12, 2019. Get it here: www.riffmerchant.com/product/magmakammer-vs-sangue-split
The artwork for the EP which takes a stab at imitating an 80s thriller movie. Like last time, this one is also recorded in a not-at-all-suitable recording space. MAGMAKAMMER possesses a kind of vintage heavy sound that lurks good in the ears.
Today's tune is picked from the EP and my choice ended up with "Bloody Diamond", the title tune by MAGMAKAMMER.
BESVÄRJELSEN (Swedish for “Conjuring”) formed in 2014 by members out of bands like DOZER, GREENLEAF, AFGRUND, LASTKAJ and V.
However rooted in Doom you will find traces of Progressive Metal, Punk, Folk, and simply old classic Rock n’ Roll that has been carefully weaved together to a sound as heavy as it’s sophisticated.
Here are some pictures of this beauty, it's the limited edition of Year One, Volume Three in the PostWax series.
On "Frost", the follow-up to BESVÄRJELSEN's 2018 debut "Vallmo", the feeling of being isolated in a cold wilderness in the grip of higher forces is palpable throughout the five tracks, with haunting, enveloping vocals from singer Lea Amling Alazam, outstanding songwriting from guitarists/vocalists Andreas Baier and Staffan Stensland Vinrot, and the forceful rhythm section of Johan Rockner and Erik Bäckwall, released August 9, 2019
"Frost" was recorded in the dead of winter in a cabin in the woods of Dalarna county in Sweden, and mastered by Karl Daniel Lidén.
Today's tune "When We Fall" is taken from the 2019 EP "Frost", out on Blues Funeral Recordings, enjoy!
"Lunar Blue" is the debut EP from OLD MOONS out of Charlotte, North Carolina.
The band plays slow and darker shades of heavy rock, a very dark baritone vocal hovering in the cloud and wonderfully distorted guitars, check this up.
The EP was Recorded by Jacob Beeson, released September 13, 2018
Not much information about this band on the wide web atm, hopefully they will share something soon as this looks really promising.
Today's tune "Lunar Blue" is the title tune from the debut EP.
JINJER is a Ukrainian female fronted band which plays a mixture of progressive metalcore and groove metal, with some inlays of funk, reggae and jazz, though on their second LP the band shifted a bit to death metal of the European school.
JINJER was formed in 2010 when Tatiana Shmailyuk joined the guys as a vocalist. In 2013, the band were acknowledged as the best metal band of the year in Ukraine.
JINJER have been working frantically on a mind-blowing soundscape only they can do justice for and one that shatters all comparisons. Their third album "King of Everything" catapulted this Ukrainian juggernaut into the collective consciousness of the Metal universe and their new EP "Micro" undoubtedly cements itself as another milestone in the history of JINJER. The first single ‘Ape‘ is nothing short of a groove-laden kick in the guts wake up call, full of flickering sonic fury and melodic flashes, while the Micro EP in itself is an emotionally charged trip ranging from caressing to traumatizing and loaded with world-class grooves that can only leave you wanting more.
JINJER consists of:
Tatiana Shmailyuk - vocals
Roman Ibramkhalilov - guitars
Eugene Kostyuk - bass
Vladislav Ulasevish - drums
JINJER is out touring atm with AMORPHIS and SOILWORK.
Today's tune "Perennial" taken from the brand new EP “Micro”, released via Napalm Records on January 11th 2019, enjoy.
Danish composer, vocalist and classically trained multi-instrumentalist MYRKUR unveils two ethereal new studio tracks with producer Jaime Gomez Arellano (GHOST, PARADISE LOST).
MYRKUR is Amalie Bruun. The new EP Juniper is made at Orgone Studios in Bedfordshire, England. The album's B-Side, "Bonden og Kragen", is a solo reinterpretation of a traditional Danish folk song from the 1600s. Together, both tracks exquisitely display MYRKURs eclectic sound and captivating personality. A limited edition of the 7" will coincide with the digital release, December 7th on Relapse Records.
Today's tune is the stirring video for the record's title tune. Shot on 16mm film, the clip combines a wide-eyed and in-your-face performance by Bruun, woven into scenes featuring a small, blonde girl in various woodland settings. She holds a dead bird, stroking its lifeless body as if trying to bring the creature back to life. An onslaught of deathly images focused on the entrails and corpses of deceased animals follows, ending on a peaceful note as the girl sleeps, seemingly safely, in her bed.
Director: Philippe de Grenade, Cinematographer: Jarret C. Egan, Produced by Fortune Films http://www.fortunefilmsusa.com *Shot on super 16mm film *All animals were eaten in the making of this motion picture
Vocal intro: "Vedergällningen" by GARMARNA. Music: Stefan Brisland-Ferner, Lyrics: Traditional, Performed by MYRKUR
Ongoing tourdates:
DEC 3 MON Vasateatern Stockholm, Sweden
DEC 4 TUE John Dee Oslo, Norway
DEC 5 WED Pustervik Gothenburg, Sweden
DEC 7 FRI Voxhall Aarhus, Denmark
DEC 8 SAT Pumpehuset Copenhagen, Denmark
DEC 10 MON U Bazyla Poznań, Poland
DEC 11 TUE Kwadrat Kraków, Poland
DEC 13 THU Durer Kert Budapest, Hungary
DEC 14 FRI arena wien - verein forum Wien, Austria
DEC 16 SUN 013 KZ Tilburg, Netherlands
DEC 18 TUE The Dome, Tufnell Park London, United Kingdom
DEC 19 WED The Fleece Bristol, United Kingdom
DEC 20 THU Rescue Rooms Nottingham, United Kingdom
DEC 21 FRI The Great Eastern Glasgow, United Kingdom
DEC 22 SAT Gorilla Manchester, United Kingdom
Friday and finally this week is over, got 2 days off, the hole weekend, whoa!! This evening, almost by my self, a glutefree beer, some music spinning on the stereo and I feel free, happy and totaly relaxed, even if im dead tierd after a hard week at work, the music in the space make me enjoy life so much. Got a little flash back earlier today, was thinking of KING BUFFALOS show that they did earlier this year here in Sweden, a magical time, so when I came home it was time to air the vinyl a bit, a spin of the "Repeater" EP with Rochester, psychedelic/heavy blues band KING BUFFALO.
An EP that is an magical minimalist drone rumble at it's best. Almost 25 minutes of the finest of KING BUFFALO. 3 tunes which slides like the best beer, so smoothly through the mouth, through the throat down to the stomach and finally ends up in the toilet an hour later. Except for the last sentence. The last tune on the EP "Centurion" is a true magnificent piece that invades your ears with heavy driving riffs and a familiar groove. Psychedelic, blues and stoner overtones combine with thunderous bass and drums, reminiscent of heavy 70’s rock. A wall of sound, a trio of soaring sounds, and an unrelenting pace merge to form their own musical styling.
So enjoy today's tune, I will for sure.
Here is a live clip from the same tour, but in Norway at Parkteatret in Oslo, 26.04.2018!
KULTUR SHOCK is a Seattle-based gypsy punk band which specializes in mixing music like rock, metal and punk with traditional Balkan music. Even if the style is impossible to define- many critics throw SOAD, GOGOL BORDELLO, MANU CHAO, GANG OF FOUR, THE POGUES, Balkan folk music, punk rock, heavy metal as references to it, but nothing can prepare the unsuspecting listener to what is going to come out of their home stereo speakers or what's going to happen to them during the 90 minutes live shows that the band is known for. In two words- the description is a mix of all of the above in a seamless new sound, that takes the listener on a trip and never lets go.
Active since 1996, KULTUR SHOCK members hail from Bosnia, Bulgaria, and the United States. The band has performed over 1000 shows throughout the United States and Europe.
The band defines itself as "a live band of blue-collar immigrants".
KULTUR SHOCK members:
Gino - vocals, synth
Val - guitar
Amy - bouzouki, vocals
Chris - drums, percussion
Guy - bass
Matty - violin
Today's tune "Refugee Song" is taken from the EP "Drama", released April 1, 2018. The video was directed, shot and chopped by Dima Levanchuk. Enjoy!
For a band who traffic in measured, unhurried riffage, Richmond’s WINDHAND have moved awfully quickly over the last few years. The bands approach to doom metal is as seductive as it is crushing. A big wall of doomish noise and a vulnerable but yet so crushing vocals by Dorthia Cottrell makes WINDHANDs concept unique and Viable.
WINDHAND begin a new era of gloom and grief and team up with Virginia’s Satan’s Satyrs for an amp-worshipping, acid trip from hell on an split EP, that was released in February 16th, 2018 via Relapse. A new full-length album is in the pipeline for late 2018, in the mean time we enjoy the smoldering gloom and grief in the lead single is "Old Evil".
Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS are back with an online game and a brand new soundtrack called "House Of Doom".
It only takes a few riffs of the tune to set the familiar CANDLEMASS in order. It's great to hear that they still want to create some music. And yes, the king is back behind the axe of doom aka Leif Edling.
The Swedish pioneers once again to manage to create some epic doom metal on the EP "House Of Doom", and yes a full length is in the pipeline. The Ep is set to be released on physical format May 25.
Today's tune "House Of Doom" is a five-reel video slot with 10 fixed pay lines. It is a volatile game with a high payout. The tune was written by Edling, produced by Marcus Jidell, mixed by David Castillo and mastered by Maor Appelbaum.
The Nashville, Tennessee, alternative rockers THE DEAD DEADS releases an EP 2017, where today's tune was included, a video was made for "Nothing Will Be Fine". A tune were they have created a sound and a culture that is part heritage, part science fiction, and all ROCK. Heads bang as metal and grunge riffs are beaten into submission by relentless, often bombastic rhythms. Sixties harmonies, brutal growls and finely crafted wordplay force unexpected stops and odd time signatures into undeniable hooks creating a new brand of drum-driven rock–brutal, silly and sublime.
THE DEAD DEADS are very influenced by the sound of bands from 90’s, like THE PIXIES and SONIC YOUTH, to a more modern metal acts like MASTODON and BARONESS and the punkish and grunge roots of NOFX, WEEZER, NIRVANA. Very interesting mix of music.
They have been very busy touring over the years. And in 2017 got off to a crazy start with another trip on ShipRocked, direct support for NONPOINT and a run with ALTER BRIDGE and at the same time they released the latest EP, produced by Matt Mahaffey. They are currently writing for the third studio record, and will finish the year out with SEETHERs "Poison the Parish" tour after two shows with SKID ROW.
Today's tune is the politically charged song "Nothing Will Be Fine" is taken from THE DEAD DEADS summer '17 EP.
Video Credits: Produced by The Dead Deads and Erick Anderson Director of Photography: Erick Anderson Video Editor: Leticia Wolf Starring: THE DEAD DEADS, Keiffer Infantino and Marcus Mesto Recorded at West Light Studios in Franklin, TN
The Swedish death metallers TRIBULATION are back with a brand new cut "The Lament" taken from the upcoming album "Down Below" will be released on January 26th, 2018.
The band formed in 2005 in Arvika, Sweden. In early 2009, the band released its debut studio album "The Horror". Their second full length studio album "The Formulas of Death" was released in 2013. In 2015, they released their third full length studio album "Children of the Night". Though their debut album sits firmly within the old school death metal genre, their later albums are a radical departure from this sound, drawing significantly on traditional heavy metal, psychedelic rock, gothic rock, as well as the occult and supernatural mythology. The fourth album "Down Below" will be released next year. Preceding the album release they are releasing an EP "Lady Death" that will be released on December 22nd.
Some Comments on the producer and director of the latest Video, Robert Piel.
"We always plant strange seeds, seeds that when fully grown and ripened have taken their own often unexpected twists and turns. When working with this video we got to share that process with someone else who is also planting strange seeds. Director and producer Robert Piel approached us and wanted to make a collaboration, which was something that we gladly accepted after seeing his previous work and after seeing how well we got along and how our cinematic references really overlapped. It’s rare that you find people who have that creative spark that lacks in most of us and the discipline to fully get the job done. Robert and his entire crew had that! They all put a lot of effort and work into this and we all gladly endured the long and cold German nights. We hope you all enjoy our artistic amalgamation!"
The art on the EP and Album is done by Jonathan Hultén.
The album will be available in the following formats:
Deluxe LP with heavy stock gatefold sleeve, 180 gram vinyl and LP-booklet
Strictly limited box set with gatefold LP, art prints, slipmat, patch, signed autograph card and bonus 12” MLP with silk screen print on side B
Limited deluxe CD Mediabook with O-Card and bonus track
Standard CD Jewelcase
Download/stream
The LP version of “Down Below” is available in the following vinyl colours:
Black vinyl: unlimited
Lilac vinyl: limited to 200 copies, exclusively available at Bengans (Sweden)
Golden vinyl: limited to 200 copies, exclusively available at Century Media’s European webstore
Picture vinyl: limited to 500 copies, available at various mailorder stores
Transparent red vinyl: limited to 200 copies, exclusively sold by the band on the road
Dark-green vinyl: limited to 300 copies, exclusively sold by the band’s webstore at Kingsroad
Transparent sun-yellow vinyl: limited to 200 copies, exclusively available at EMP
Transparent petrol-green vinyl: limited to 200 copies, exclusively available at Nuclear Blast
Silver vinyl: limited to 300 copies, offered in North America through RED
Clear vinyl: limited to 300 copies, offered by US indie stores
White vinyl: limited to 200 copies, exclusively available at Century Media’s US webstore
Today's tune "The Lament" is taken from the upcoming forth album "Down Below", Video directed and produced: Robert Piel, Cinematography: Christian Edgar Scholz, Editing: Daniel Schlichter, Robert Piel, Actors: Lea Knoff, Anthony Arndt, Production & Costume Design: Friederike Külpmann, Dressmaker: Bettina Leber, 1.AC: David Seul (performance), Additional Cinematography: Robert Piel, Production assistant: Christoph Erdmann, Enjoy!
TRIBULATION live 2018:
ARCH ENEMY “Will To Power Tour 2018” w/ WINTERSUN, TRIBULATION & JINJER
12.01.2018 Munich (Germany) - Tonhalle
13.01.2018 Stuttgart (Germany) - LKA Longhorn
14.01.2018 Prague (Czech Republic) - Forum Karlin
15.01.2018 Zurich (Switzerland) - Komplex
17.01.2018 Milano (Italy) - Alcatraz
18.01.2018 Lyon (France) - Transbordeur
19.01.2018 Barcelona (Spain) - Razzmatazz
20.01.2018 Madrid (Spain) - La Riviera
22.01.2018 Toulouse (France) - Le Bikini
23.01.2018 Paris (France) - Bataclan
24.01.2018 Antwerp (Belgium) - Trix
26.01.2018 Oberhausen (Germany) - Turbinenhalle
27.01.2018 Geiselwind (Germany) - Music Hall
28.01.2018 Tilburg (The Netherlands) - O13
29.01.2018 Hamburg (Germany) - Große Freiheit
31.01.2018 Malmö (Sweden) - KB
01.02.2018 Oslo (Norway) - Rockefeller
02.02.2018 Stockholm (Sweden) - Arenan
03.02.2018 Gothenburg (Sweden) - Trädgarn
05.02.2018 Berlin (Germany) - Huxleys
06.02.2018 Wiesbaden (Germany) - Schlachthof
07.02.2018 Saarbrücken (Germany) - Garage
09.02.2018 Glasgow (UK) - O2 ABC *
10.02.2018 Nottingham (UK) - Rock City *
11.02.2018 London (UK) - Koko *
13.02.2018 Manchester (UK) - O2 Ritz *
14.02.2018 Bristol (UK) - O2 Academy *
* without JINJER
INSOMNIUM “Winter’s Gate” European tour part 2 with special guest TRIBULATION
15.03.2018 Tallinn (Estonia) - Tapper
16.03.2018 Riga (Latvia) - Melna Piektdiena
17.03.2018 Vilnius (Lithuania) - Rock River Club
18.03.2018 Warsaw (Poland) - Progresja
19.03.2018 Cracow (Poland) - Kwadrat
20.03.2018 Budapest (Hungary) - Dürer Kert
22.03.2018 Bucharest (Romania) - Quantic Club
23.03.2018 Sofia (Bulgaria) - Mixtape 5 Club
24.03.2018 Thessaloniki (Greece) - Principal Club
25.03.2018 Athens (Greece) - Piraeus 117 Academy
29.03.2018 Zagreb (Croatia) - Klub Mochvara
30.03.2018 Ljubljana (Slovenia) - Orto Bar
09.04.2018 Porto (Portugal) - Club Hard
10.04.2018 Lisbon (Portugal) - RCA
"Bad Moon Rising" is a song written by John Fogerty and performed by CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL. It was the lead single from their album Green River and was released in April 1969. This tune has been given new life by an proper round turn by the Swedish ALASTOR. This version is heavy, slow and absolutely amazing!
The tune is taken from the latest EP "Blood On Satan's Claw", released on 31st of October on cassette only by the label Ljudkassett.
The EP was Recorded by Magnus Sörensen at KulturVerkstan. Mixed and mastered by Joona Hassinen at Studio Underjord. Cover art by Helfvete Art.
The EP was released as a Limitied edition of 100 numbered copies, sadly all tapes are sold out, I wish I had the time to get one! Well hopefully the band will send me one :) But there is unlimited streaming of "Blood on Satan's Claw" EP via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and maybe they will release this piece on a Vinyl in the future, enjoy todays makeover.
Bremen’s Black Metal Doom Punk duo MANTAR (Hanno - VoX/Guit, Erinc - Drum/VoX) have released a brand new EP, "The Spell".
MANTAR is impossible to take lightly, hard, heavy with a force that can fall any Berlin wall at any time. The new EP is a 3 track of full force Black Metal Doom, 12 minutes of crushing music.
The title track and today's tune bringings in Okoi Jones of BÖLZER to guest on vocals.
The EP is released on 10" inch Vinyl, 500 copies was made, Silver and Black. Get it wile you can!
Today's tune "The Spell" is the title track from the brand new EP. Released on March 31, 2017. Video by Wayne Horse. Enjoy!
After three and a half years since the last album release with the rock duo JOHNOSSI, now they are back, stronger than ever. The new single "Air Is Free" released a few days ago and in March the band goes on tour. For over a decade, JOHNOSSI attracted fans to lose themselfs in their musical universe. A band that refuses to stand still. The new bombastic single "Air Is Free" still have the base of the guitar and drums but expands their sound including wind instrument, female choir and a modern production. The friends of the Swedish producer team Asthma & Rocwell (also in the band NONONO) JOHNOSSIs shared vision and sat in the chair as the producer. Fully aware that they have never produced a rock band they were determined to keep the band's musical core, but dress it in a new modern sound suit.
Today's tune "Air Is Free" thunders with the sound in the venue size and the first sample and the start of what is to come later in the fall. JOHNOSSI released an EP on 8 November "Air Is Free" as the title track. The band's fifth album will be released in the beginning of 2017.
Upcoming Tourdates:
1 mars Leipzig (GER) Werk 2
2 mars Vienna (AUT) Flex
3 mars Munich (GER) Muffathalle
4 mars Zurich (CH) Volkhaus
6 mars Cologne (GER) Essigfabrik
7 mars Münster (GER) Skaters Palace
8 mars Amsterdam (NL) Bitterzoet
10 mars Berlin (GER) Columbiahalle
11 mars Hamburg (GER) Docks
15 mars Göteborg (SE) Trädgår'n
16 mars Oslo (NO) Rockefeller
17 mars Karlstad (SE) Nöjesfabriken
18 mars Helsingborg (SE) The Tivoli
23 mars Malmö (SE) KB
24 mars Norrköping (SE) Arbis
25 mars Uppsala (SE) Katalin
31 mars Gävle (SE) Slick City
1 april Örebro (SE) Frimis
3 april Stockholm (SE) Cirkus
6 april Åre (SE) Bygget
7 april Borlänge (SE) Liljan
