Podcasts about arising empire

Send us a textJoin host Allen Smith on Park Hills Underground Radio via The Barn as he chats with Craig Johns of The Dark, the must-know hard rock/metal band of 2025. Ahead of their debut self-titled EP release on February 21, 2025, via Arising Empire, The Dark is making waves in the rock and metal world with their powerful sound and captivating artistic vision.

Chapter 546 - "Always Something Beautiful" ...as read by Vicious RainToday we welcome David and Mauro from Swiss metalcore band Vicious Rain to the podcast! The new Vicious Rain record, There Is Beauty In Letting Go, came out last Friday on Arising Empire Records. The guys talk about the influence of their parents on their musical tastes, the scene in Switzerland, how big a deal it was to sign with Arising Empire, sharing duties as lyricist, and more. https://viciousrain.com/Discordhttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.comChapter 546 Music:Vicious Rain - "Dead End"Vicious Rain - "Blackout"Vicious Rain - "There Is Beauty In Letting Go" 

We are joined by Damon Tate, guitarist and founder of the Michigan-based metalcore band Of Virtue. The band has been gaining significant attention recently, and with their new album "Omen" receiving positive recognition, Damon shares the major personal and professional strides he has taken. Each step has led to significant improvements, fueled by his passion and dedication to his craft. We also reflect on the band's early days. Sixteen years may seem long, but when you're growing through life's stages and enjoying the journey, it can pass in the blink of an eye. A key milestone during this period is Damon's sobriety, which has almost paralleled the band's existence. As we celebrate this achievement, we eagerly anticipate what the future holds for Of Virtue, as they approach the most significant phase of their creative career. Tune in now to our conversation with Damon, and don't forget to buy and stream their new album "Omen," available worldwide via Arising Empire.Stay connected with Of Virtue, visit: https://ofvirtueband.com/, https://www.instagram.com/ofvirtue and https://www.facebook.com/ofvirtueStay connected with IUF, visit: https://interviewunderfire.com/

German post-hardcore trio Future Palace are back and with a brand-new album, ‘Distortion', due for release on 6th September via Arising Empire. Future Palace's music has always explored internal struggles, and Distortion is the brutal climax of this approach. The album title, derived from the psychological term cognitive distortion, reflects a world in which changing perceptions trap individuals in recurring pitfalls. Distortion addresses various mental illnesses and personal struggles, from ADHD to depression to narcissism. The band's third album is a powerful force of emotions, cycles, and cries of desperation, overwhelming listeners with its intensity. We spoke to vocalist Maria about the new album, the gruelling recording process, and the stress they, as a group, experienced. We also delved into the creative mind of Future Palace, evolving as a band, touring constantly and consistently, dealing with a cacophony of hate, and so much more. Find out more here: https://future-palace.com/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio

German metalcore quartet Venues returned with their brand-new album ‘Transience' on March 29th, 2024, via Arising Empire. Are you on the Venues train yet? Because you really should be. The German metalcore band are one of the brightest up and coming acts in that scene, and this new album is them well and truly stepping ahead of the pack. Read our full review of Transience here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-venues-transience-arising-empire/ We spoke to vocalists Lela and Robin about the new album, about being so busy and the massive positive response to the album so far. We also talked about the creative process, some of the challenges, and how it all came together. Diving into more detail with certain tracks, discussing what the rest of 2024 might look like for the band, and so much more. Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/VENUESofficial Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio

Chapter 486 - "We Have A Voice That Is Going To Be Heard" ...as read by VenuesToday we welcome back to the podcast Robin and Lela from Venues! The new Venues record, Transience, is out this Friday, March 29th, via Arising Empire Records! Robin and Lela discuss the contrasts between this album cycle and Solace, the band undergoing lineup changes and how that affected the their sound, the changing German metal scene, and a lot more. I love Venues and am so stoked to have them on the podcast again!https://arising-empire.com/artists/venueshttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/DiscordEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comChapter 486 Music:Venues - "Godspeed, Goodbye"Venues - "Haunted House"Venues - "Unspoken Words" 

In the latest episode, I sit down with Jeff and Simon from the band Defocus. This conversation ventures into the heart of their musical evolution, shedding light on the creative processes behind their latest offering, "there is a place for me on earth" Their partnership with Arising Empire marks a significant chapter in their journey, emphasizing the growth and depth of their sound.Beyond the music, Jeff and Simon open up about the themes that resonate within their work, particularly the profound and personal meanings behind each song. The discussion takes a thoughtful turn towards mental health, exploring the landscape of care and support available in Germany. This episode is not just a peek into the minds behind Defocus but also a reflection on the importance of intentionality in music and the broader dialogue around mental well-being.Follow Defocus:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/defocusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/defocus.bandWebsite: https://defocusband.com/

Rising from the ashes of ALAZKA & Time, The Valuator, brand new group FLOYA emerge onto the music scene. The German duo of Phil Bayer & Marv Wilder establish a wild blend of solid rock foundations alongside modern EDM elements and world music, inspired by their childhood influences, namely Peter Gabriel, U2 & Sting. Carving a name for themselves individually in the past as the founders and songwriters of their praised acts, Phil & Marv are now headed on a journey of their own. FLOYA will release their debut album ‘Yume' on March 8th, 2024, via Arising Empire. It's an anthemic listen, with some really sweet melodies, plenty of robust rockiness, and a creative flair that shows the duo have had lengthy song-writing careers already. Read our full review of Yume here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-floya-yume-arising-empire/ We spoke to vocalist Phil and guitarist Marv about the new album, the work that went into it, what they wanted to accomplish, trying to live up to expectations, and so much more. Find out more here: https://floyamusic.com/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio

Defocus, the dynamic and powerful German metalcore quartet are back with their brand-new album, ‘there is a place for me on earth', out on March 1st, 2024, via Arising Empire. Speaking of the new album, we said: Album number two is as strong as album number one. Hell, in many places it's stronger. The Defocus train continues to pick up speed, and at this rate, they are going to be absolutely huge. Read our full review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-defocus-there-is-a-place-for-me-on-earth-arising-empire/ We spoke to vocalist Simon Müller & guitarist Jeffrey Uhlmann about the new album, following up the stellar debut release, digging deeper, getting comfortable with more experimentation, and so much more. Find out more here: https://defocusband.com/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with the modern metalcore band, Mavis. They will release their debut album ‘Grief is No Ally' on December 15th, 2023, via Arising Empire. Is metalcore played out? Not when bands like Mavis are bringing so much heavy fire and heart-wrenching melody. The German group aren't looking to change the landscape of metal, but to enhance it with their existence, something that is evidently clear upon hearing this debut album. Read our full review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-mavis-grief-is-no-ally-arising-empire/ We spoke to to vocalist Phil Donay about the long journey to this release, the highs and lows of the experience, where they fit in the metalcore scene, opening up emotionally, and so much more. Find out more here: https://mavisband.com/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio

Chapter 455 - "It May Be A Sign, But In Which Direction" ...as read by MavisToday we welcome Phil Donay and Manu Weller from German metalcore band Mavis to the podcast! Mavis will release their new record, Grief Is No Ally, this Friday, December 15th, on Arising Empire Records. The guys talk about the scene around Stuttgart, the long road and hardships endured to getting this album out, being on Arising Empire, and more.https://mavisband.com/https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/mavis/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/DiscordChapter 455 Music:Mavis - "Monsters"Mavis - "Tortured Land"Mavis - "Calypso"Mavis - "Furry Tongue"Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 424 - "We Want These Stories To Connect" ...as read by Damon Tate from Of VirtueToday we welcome Of Virtue guitarist Damon Tate to the podcast. The new Of Virtue record, Omen, is out next Friday, September 29th on Arising Empire Records! Damon talks about transitioning from bass player to guitarist, how Of Virtue started to keep him out of trouble, connecting with Arising Empire, evolving musically, using their platform to say something deeper, and more.https://ofvirtueband.com/https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsDiscordChapter 424 Music:Of Virtue - "Cannibals"Of Virtue - "Damaged"Of Virtue - "Sinner"Of Virtue - "Sober"Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

The French are coming. Lyon's post-metal outfit Resolve have returned with their highly-anticipated sophomore effort, “Human.” We talk to bassist Robin Mariat about the formation of the band and the years leading up to their debut album “Between Me And The Machine” in 2021. Not only was that album a solid effort, but it was a product of work that put them on the map of the new generation of metalcore bands. Robin also talks about the writing and production processes which saw the band members raise the bar for each other, musically and artistically. “Human” is an album that delivers a unique take on the outlook of this wild wild planet we live in. This record not only showcases the talent for Resolve on a whole other level sonically, but it also displays the maturity of songwriting; A recipe for success and growing musicianship. Tune in now to our interview Robin, and be sure to buy and stream “Human,” out now worldwide via Arising Empire.Stay connected with Resolve, visit: https://resolveofficial.co/, https://www.instagram.com/resolveofficial/ and https://www.facebook.com/resolveofficial/Stay connected with IUF, visit: https://interviewunderfire.com/

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with vocalist, Anthony Diliberto of melodic hardcore band, Resolve. Following on from their 2021 debut album ‘Between Me and The Machine', French hardcore metal band Resolve have released their highly anticipated second full-length album ‘Human' on September 15th, 2023, via Arising Empire. Find out more here: https://resolveofficial.co/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865 Intro/Outro music created by HexedRiffsStudios. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSpZ6roX36WaFWwQ73Cbbg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexedriffsstudio

Chapter 420 - "Everything Is Growing and Evolving" ...as read by Nathan Mariat from ResolveToday we welcome back to the podcast Resolve drummer Nathan Mariat. Resolves new album, Human, is out next Friday, September 15th, via Arising Empire Records! Nathan talks about making the right decision to delay the release of Between Me and The Machines, not forcing songs to be something they don't want to do be, creating art with AI, wanting to tour in America, and more! https://resolveofficial.co/https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/resolve/https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsDiscordChapter 420 Music:Resolve - "Death Awaits"Resolve - "Human"Resolve - "New Colors"Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com       

On this episode of the It's Not A Phase podcast I'm joined by Of Virtue guitarist and vocalist, Damon Tate.We talk about the band's new album 'Omen', signing to Arising Empire, discussing difficult topics such as sobriety and anxiety in their music, how the band has progressed over the past 15 years, working with Rory Rodriguez (Dayseeker/Hurtwave), and loads more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing to stay in the loop. A new episode will be released every Thursday.You can also check out and pick up some merch, and subscribe to our Patreon subscription service to get access to new episodes early.Visit www.itsnotaphase.co.uk for more info.PODCASTEMAIL: contact@itsnotaphase.co.ukTWITTER: @inappodcastINSTAGRAM: @inappodFACEBOOK: @inappodcastZACH REDRUPTWITTER: @zachredrupINSTAGRAM: @zachredrupTIKTOK: @zachredrupOF VIRTUETWITTER: @ofvirtueINSTAGRAM: @ofvirtueTIKTOK: @ofvirtuebandDAMON TATETWITTER: @ov_damonINSTAGRAM: @ov_damonTIKTOK: @ovdamon1MUSIC: 'What Is Today, But Yesterday's Tomorrow?' by Tired ViolenceSupport the show

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with vocalist, Mark Tindal of To Kill Achilles. Post-hardcore/alt-rock quartet To Kill Achilles will release their upcoming album Recovery on 11th August via Arising Empire. We spoke to vocalist Mark Tindal about making the new record, what went into it, the ups and downs of the experience, what a lot of the tracks mean to him, and so much more. It is a lengthy interview that covers a wide array of subjects and emotions, including anxiety and grief, while focusing on what is making To Kill Achilles a happier band these days. Find out more here: https://linktr.ee/ToKillAchilles Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865

Chapter 410 - "Something That Wil Hold Me Accountable" ...as read by Mark Tindal from To Kill AchillesToday we welcome Mark Tindal from To Kill Achilles to the podcast! To Kill Achilles will release their new album, Recovery, on August 11th via Arising Empire Records. Mark talks about buying tab books, weaseling his way into To Kill Achilles, being grateful for Arising Empire, writing music to match the lyrics, and more.Pre-order Recovery on vinyl and cd here. Or you can snag it digitally here. Join the As The Story Grows Mailing List!And come hang out on Discord!Chapter 410 Music:To Kill Achilles - "Rats"To Kill Achilles - "Oh God, I've Never Felt This Low"To Kill Achilles - "...and I'm An Addict"To Kill Achilles - "Chemical Counterpart"--As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Welcome to a brand new episode of Ian's Untitled Scene Show! In this episode, I feature a favorite of mine, and new friend of the show, Chad Ruhlig, lead vocalist for For The Fallen Dreams! For The Fallen Dreams (FTFD) are at an exciting and fun stage of their career. Spanning over 20 years (technically), they have just released their self-titled album through Arising Empire! That's their 7th album, the first with a new label and a huge sonic change! While on tour with Gideon, Chad discusses all this and much more. You're going to enjoy this. Check out the exclusive interview below, including iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and more:Spotify

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with vocalist Chad Ruhlig of For the Fallen Dreams! Their new self-titled album is out on March 10th via Arising Empire. Find out more here: https://www.forthefallendreams.com/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865

Chapter 363 - "Something I Would've Never Expected" ...as read by Christopher ZühlkeToday I'm stoked to welcome Half Me frontman Christopher Zühlke to the podcast! Half Me will release their debut album, "Soma," this Friday on Arising Empire records!  Chris talks about how he first got into heavy music and the joy of sharing music with friends at school, his move to Hamburg, the genesis of Half Me, the meaning behind the band's name, signing with Arising Empire, the themes on Soma, and more.Pre-order Soma digitally at https://arisingempire.bandcamp.com/album/somaOr grab it on cd or vinyl at https://arising-empire.shop/en/cat/index/sCategory/302Chapter 363 Music:Half Me - "Trauma Culture"Half Me - "Blacklight"--As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with guitarist Christopher Hesse of nu-metalcore band Half Me! Half Me's debut album 'Soma' is out on February 17th via Arising Empire. Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/halfmeband Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865

In episode 153, we're joined by Chris Hesse (guitarist) and Chris Zuehlke (vocals) of German Nu-Metalcore band Half Me. We talk their upcoming debut full length ‘Soma', writing in English, keeping creative control, and producing singles vs. a full album. We hit it all! Check out ‘Soma', out on Arising Empire 2/17/23. Follow Half Me here: Twitter: @half_me_mp3 IG: @half_me.mp3 We'd love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and Podioslave. Check us out here: Web: www.podioslave.com IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave Youtube: Podioslave Podcast Email us: podioslavepodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podioslave-podcast1/support

Chapter 359 - "Your Purpose On Earth Has Been Severed" ...as read by Woody and Fabian of PolarThis week I'm stoked to share my chat with Adam "Woody" Woodford and Fabian Lomas from London hardcore band Polar! Polar will release Everywhere, Everything this Friday January 13th on Arising Empire Records. The guys talk about growing up at the peak of the numetal era and how Chino inspired a love of heavy music, working with a label in Europe vs the States, and how Covid impacted writing new music. You can snag Everywhere, Everything on cd and vinyl at https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/polar/Or grab it on Bandcamp at https://arisingempire.bandcamp.com/album/everywhere-everythingMore music from Polar can be found at https://polar-official.bandcamp.com/Join As The Story Grows on Substack https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/Chapter 359 Music:Polar - "Burn"Polar - "Blood For Blood"Polar - "Everywhere, Everything"Polar - "Rush"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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Polar has announced their new album Everywhere, Everything, due for release on 13th January 2023 via Arising Empire. At the beginning of 2020, the music world came to an abrupt stop. For Polar, that meant a conclusive end to their unfinished tour alongside After The Burial, Spirit box and Make Them Suffer, following their 2019 acclaimed album Nova. Filled with a sense of uncertainty in a world turned upside down, Polar (Adam Woodford, Fabian Lomas, Gav Thane and Noah See) took to work on brand new material, with lyrics that delve deep within the self and a sound that treads new, experimental grounds. Now armed with their hard-hitting new album, Polar is raring to take to the stage, after years of musical and personal growth behind the scenes.

It's Bloom Season. We welcome UK based metalcore outfit Borders onto IUF. In this episode, we are joined by vocalist Jordan Olifent, bassist Tom Britton, and drummer Dan Hodson as they discuss their highly-anticipated sophomore effort “Bloom Season.” Mixing in elements of hip hop, grime, hardcore and alternative – Borders have seemingly gone on to add a new layer of creativity in heavy metal. While other young bands like themselves are also on a similar trend, there is a uniqueness into what Borders are doing which makes them stand out from that convoluted crowd. Case in point, their debut signing with growing music label, Arising Empire. This only proves that Borders are stepping out of their confort zone and getting original, which is not an easy thing to accomplish in this day of age. The members also talk about their origins on the bands early days and what the exciting future holds, while showing plenty of talent and promise. The band may have been around for a decade, but now is the time to strike while the iron is hot. Tune in now to our interview with Borders, and be sure to buy and stream the new album, “Bloom Season,” out now worldwide via Arising Empire.Stay connected with Borders, visit: https://www.facebook.com/BordersBandUK/, https://www.instagram.com/bordersbanduk/ and https://arising-empire.com/artists/bordersStay connected with IUF, visit: https://interviewunderfire.com/

Chapter 355 - "I Can Carry The Name Proudly" ...as read by Joel Holmqvist of AvianaThis week we welcome Aviana frontman Joel Holmqvist to the podcast! Aviana released Corporation on September 30th via Arising Empire records. Joel talks about having to regroup after the whole band left, how he came to join Aviana, and the band's vision on Corporation and how it ties into future releases. https://avianaofficial.com/Find Corporation streaming or on cd & vinyl at https://arisingempire.com/corporationChapter 355 Music:Aviana - "Obsession"Aviana - "Red Sky"Aviana - "Paradox"Aviana - "Retaliation"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you an interview with genre-defying quartet Borders. Their new album 'Bloom Season' is out now via Arising Empire and you can find out more here: https://bordersbanduk.com/ Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865

In this episode we have a conversation with Hendrik and Matti of the band blacktoothed. I had a great time talking with them about all kinds of stuff including; the diversity of their sound, the album “JULI” out now, via Arising Empire and so much more! Follow blacktoothedFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/blacktoothedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacktoothed/

On this episode of Fresh is the Word, we have Maria from the Berlin Post-Hardcore trio Future Palace who was on a recent Fresh is the Word Twitch stream. Future Palace just released their new album Run via Arising Empire. During our conversation, Maria shared the topics explored on Run, as well as the design of their album cover and music videos, along with her childhood music influences that shaped her as an artist. It was really fun to chat with Maria and Run is a great addition to where music rooted in Hardcore can go with depth and melody. It's definitely an album you should check out. Stream/Purchase Run: futurepalace.lnk.to/run THEME MUSIC Crimeapple – “Neighborhood Robert Englund (inst)” Produced by House Shoes – Street Corner Music – streetcornerscm.com Support via Patreon If you want to support Fresh is the Word, please consider pledging via Patreon at Patreon.com/rensoul. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freshistheword/message

Noya. Doicha. Harta. Roughly translated into “New German Hardness.” The perfect description for our current guest. When you combine elements of industrial metal with metallic post-hardcore and alternative – it can be quite the mix when executed to perfection. Enter Berlin-based metalcore outfit The Oklahoma Kid, now fresh off their vicious sophomore effort “Tangerine Tragic,” guitarist Andreas Reinhard joins Sonny on the IUF podcast to talk about the production processes behind one of metalcore's greatest kept secrets. The band may be 8 years into existence, and Andreas may also be the newest member to join in on the fun, but the maturity in the band's sound and chemistry with a growing fanbase serves as the perfect starting point for this talented quintet. Andreas could not have asked for a better situation to be in, and he's here to stay for it all as he has found his groove with TOK. They have toured with the likes of Stick To Your Guns, Carnifex, and Hatebreed – and as their resume grows, so do their humble attitudes. Andreas is ready to take the next step with The Oklahoma Kid, and it's an entrance into the metalcore scene that will have many heads turned in their direction. And lastly, it's not every day you get to interview The Oklahoma Kid while...IN OKLAHOMA. Listen in and you'll get the kick. “Tangerine Tragic” is full of all the heaviness and melody that promises to be a strong effort as one of the top records of the year. A fun conversation in store here, so be sure to buy and stream the new album “Tangerine Tragic,” out now worldwide via Arising Empire.Stay connected with The Oklahoma Kid, visit: https://arising-empire.com/artists/the-oklahoma-kid, https://www.facebook.com/theoklahomakidofficial and https://www.instagram.com/theoklahomakidband/Stay connected with IUF, visit: https://interviewunderfire.com/

In this episode we have a conversation with Mike Valadez of the band Of Virtue. I had a great time talking with him about all kinds of stuff including; writing new music, the new singles “Sinner” and “Hypocrite” out now, signing with Arising Empire and so much more! Follow Of VirtueFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ofvirtue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofvirtue/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ofvirtue

Frontwoman Maria Lessing from Berlin-based post-hardcore outfit Future Palace joins IUF for one of the more entertaining episodes you will ever hear. She's an artist full of vision, themes, and musicianship which all have pushed the band forward to where they are today. Combining her talents with bandmates Manuel and Johannes, the trio has created something enthralling within the metal community. Enter “Run,” their highly-anticipated 2nd studio album that's full of the horror themes and atmospheric elements that give this record a massive boost – Both in sound and lyricism. Maria also dives right into the sketches that she's created when it comes to the music videos leading up to the release of the new album, and it's an exciting topic you will not want to miss. One neat part about Maria's songwriting within her albums is that she pulls it from real-life experiences. Future Palace's debut record, “Escape,” dealt with her relationships on escaping that predicament; On “Run,” it speaks about the aftermath after escaping those said relationships. Telling a story is one thing, but evolving the storyline with a character that she's created from her experiences is another form of art. “Run” is melodic as it is heavy, and the balance could not be more of a perfect combination. An album-of-the-year contender is in store here for this rising German-based band, tune in now to our conversation with Maria, and be sure to buy and stream Future Palace's new album, “Run,” out now worldwide via Arising Empire.Stay connected with Future Palace, visit: https://future-palace.com/, https://www.facebook.com/futurepalace/ and https://www.instagram.com/futurepalaceofficial/Stay connected with IUF, visit: https://interviewunderfire.com/

Michael and Damon from Of Virtue return to the Chord Progression Podcast. A lot has happened to the band over the last 6 months from signing with Arising Empire records, releasing their song "Sinner" to much acclaim, and releasing a brand new single "Hypocrite." We dive into all of that with the band, the energy reset we see in the music scene following the pandemic, and how gatekeeping in metal is fracturing with the emergence and growing popularity of bands broadening their sound like Bring Me The Horizon, Spiritbox, Bad Omens, Ice Nine Kills, and more. Insightful, fun, and a great time, what more could you want?   Find Of Virtue Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ofvirtue Twitter: https://twitter.com/OFVIRTUE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofvirtue/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0eN4nTaHaIxFw9ae6ghhwQ "Sinner" Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B6NLYcDcv8 "Hypocrite" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3FUbedB6hc Website: https://ofvirtueband.com Merch: https://ofvirtueband.com/collections/all Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4GnK2zRFtw1gBoiFORWHsA?si=_AiCNE8uTrSOP2XXNNhNjg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/of-virtue/349940584   Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CPP at https://www.manscaped.com #ad #manscapedpod   We Are Sponsoring WHEN WE WERE HUNGRY FESTIVAL: https://whenwewerehungryfestival.com GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcast   Twitter: https://twitter.com/cppodofficial   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/   Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chordprogressionpodcast   YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ   Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLk   Chord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression/id1454876657   Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4ba   Chord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio): https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/   Podcast Webpage: https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/   Intro: (0:00) Welcome Back Of Virtue: (6:06) Signing with Arising Empire Records: (10:42) Auto Racing Stories: (15:11) Playing Shows Post-Pandemic, and the Happiness That Comes From It: (19:35) The Release of "Sinner" and its Connection to Music as a Whole: (35:46) Seeing Bands in Metal Taking Leaps in New Territories and Succeeding: (43:12) Finding Their Role and Enjoying It: (48:18) What is on the Horizon for Of Virtue: (53:30) Closing It Out: (1:03:26)

We had the pleasure of interviewing Future Palace over Zoom video.Future Palace just released their brand new album “Run” via Arising Empire and have shared the video for "Dead Inside”.The song appears on the band's sophomore album Run. Get the album, which has been receiving increased attention from radio and press, such as SiriusXM, Idobi, American Songwriter, Bringin' It Backwards, A&P Reacts, Good Noise, and more, here. The release comes in CD, limited colored vinyl, and bundle formats."Dead Inside" is about the aftershocks from a toxic relationship that not only left its mark in the past, but also raises the question of how to deal with it after the fact."At the beginning of 'Dead Inside,' there was the personal experience that there are people who justify their behavior by saying that they are irrevocably and emotionally cold," says guitarist Manuel. "The track deals with a sometimes tragic situation both — lyrically and instrumentally. It reflects inner turmoil, helplessness, and anger at the same time.""Dead Inside" is the kind of song that begs to be played live, as well. "The new songs not only sound different," he continues. "They also came from different feelings. We are therefore particularly looking forward to the live shows — because capturing these feelings in music is one thing. Being able to share and express them directly is another." This is music that wants to be heard and felt — always and everywhere.For the music video, Future Palace worked with Peter Leukhardt (Annisokay, Beyond the Black, and Rising Insane.)Run was produced by Julian Breucker and Annisokay guitarist Christoph Wieczorek, who also mixed and mastered the record.The album explores the aftermath of a toxic relationship in a stunning and vulnerable way. The struggle with one's own salvation is only the beginning — even after escaping from a tough situation. The band sets these painful processes to music in dramatic post-hardcore fashion, which atmospherically reproduces the ups and downs of emotions. Kindred sonic spirits are Holding Absence, Spiritbox, While She Sleeps, Bring Me The Horizon, and Pvris.Future Palace released their debut Escape via Arising Empire and have since accumulated several million streams across streaming platforms.We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #FuturePalace #Run #DeadInside #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

Chapter 308 - "You Have To Keep Your Hopes Up" ...as read by Maria of Future PalaceToday we welcome Maria from Berlin post hardcore band Future Palace to the podcast! Future Palace just released their sophomore record, Run, last Friday on Arising Empire. Maria talks about the scene in Berlin, the secret group chat that led to the band and inspired the name, and releasing music during a pandemic. Run is my favorite album of 2022 so far and I am so stoked for everyone to get to know Maria and Future Palace!Snag Run on cd or vinyl, plus other Future Palace merch at https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/future-palace/ Future Palace on Bandcamp https://futurepalace.bandcamp.com/Check out Pratchwerk in Berlin - https://www.prachtwerkberlin.com/  ----------Chapter 308 Music:Future Palace - "Paradise"Future Palace - "Parted Ways"Future Palace - "Ghost Chapter"Future Palace - "Flames"Future Palace - "Locked"Future Palace - "Fever"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 297 - "If It Comes Natural, The People Will Get It" ...as read by Jan Euler from Breathe AtlantisThis week Breathe Atlantis guitarist Jan Euler joins the podcast! Breathe Atlantis dropped their new record, Overdrive, last month on Arising Empire Records. Jan chats about the German metal scene, the history of Breathe Atlantis, and the band's sonic evolution, including their decision to go heavy again. You can find Overdrive on cd and vinyl at https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/breathe-atlantis/Checkout the band's back catalog at https://breatheatlantis.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 297 Music:Breathe Atlantis - "Break The Silence"Breathe Atlantis - "I Am The Tide"Breathe Atlantis - "Dead and Gone"Breathe Atlantis - "Earthquake"Breathe Atlantis - "Overdrive"Breathe Atlantis - "Changes"Breathe Atlantis - "Going Down"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 286 - "Learn To Love Yourself" ...as read by Harald Barret from Imminence This week we welcome Imminence guitarist and founding member Harald Barret to the podcast. Imminence released Hiding in Heaven, one of my favorite albums of 2021, back in November on Arising Empire Records. Harald talks about the absence of a supportive metal scene in Sweden, incorporating strings into Imminence's sound, how the band worked through the pandemic, and finding purpose on Heaven in Hiding. You can snag Hiding In Heaven digitally at https://arisingempire.bandcamp.com/album/heaven-in-hiding----------Chapter 286 Music:Imminence - "Ghost"Imminence - "Temptation"Imminence - "Chasing Shadows"Imminence - "Heaven In Hiding"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 284 - "Everyone Has There Own Demons To Fight" ...as read by Erik Engstrand of Eyes Wide OpenHappy New Year! Kicking off 2022 we welcome Erik Engstrand from Eyes Wide Open to the podcast! Eyes Wide Open dropped their Arising Empire debut, Through Life and Death, back in November. Erik talks about how the Swedish government helps musicians, the metal scene in Sweden, Erik deciding to take over vocal duties, and the hardships of life that run through the band's new album. Give Through Life and Death a spin at https://eyeswideopen-ae.bandcamp.com/album/through-life-and-deathAnd keep up with the band at https://www.e-w-o.net/----------Chapter 284 Music:Eyes Wide Open - "Devastation"Eyes Wide Open - "We Reached For The Sky"Eyes Wide Open - "Brother"Eyes Wide Open - "Burn 'Em"Eyes Wide Open - "Where Death Meets Paradise"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

In this episode we review the Metalcore album Turn the Light On by Imminence. Turn the blender on.S01E13Follow/Subscribe:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/blenderstylePodcast: https://blenderstyle.buzzsprout.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/blenderstylemusicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/blenderstylemusicWebsite: http://blenderstyle.netCheck the album out here:Youtube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lltVpKT3ITMdi21V0zmi7-bPiTr_buqa4Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/75DTIyll3eRg99nyMMeqaAApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/turn-the-light-on/1521238487

We had the pleasure of interviewing Imminence over Zoom video! IMMINENCE — vocalist and violinist Eddie Berg, guitarists Harald Barrett and Alex Arnoldsson, drummer Peter Hanström, and bassist Christian Höijer — have released their fourth full-length, Heaven in Hiding, via Arising Empire.Heaven in Hiding is an outstanding collection of 13 songs. With an organic approach to honest creativeness, the group delivers an album where each song stands out in character and storytelling, while still connected in a larger concept. The new record undoubtedly displays a musical and visual persona that acknowledges Imminence as ready to take the place as one of the genre's frontline artists.Following the releases of recent singles "Temptation," "Heaven in Hiding," and "Ghost," Imminence have raised their bar in terms of production value and cinematic vision. The songs also gained recognition as some of the best metalcore releases of 2021.Heaven in Hiding presents all the strengths and unique features that Imminence hold. Their dynamic approach finds the band swiftly and gently crossing through genres and creating a universe recognized as their very own.The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered in Sweden by Henrik Udd, an award-winning producer that has worked with Architects, Bring Me The Horizon, At The Gates, and many more. It was written by vocalist/violinist Eddie Berg and guitarist Harald Barrett.With an album that placed in the Top 100 Official German Album charts, a sold-out run of album release shows, a 100% increase in ticket sales, and doubled venue capacities during the last European headline tour, Imminence are proving to be one of the fastest growing acts in the scene today.Founded in 2010 by Berg and Barrett when they were just teenagers, the band grew organically with a constantly expanding fanbase all over the world while touring actively in Europe since the release of the band's breakthrough single "The Sickness"(2015). Imminence have released three studio albums, I (2014), This Is Goodbye (2017), andTurn the Light On (2019). We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #Imminence #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter!

We welcome Erik Engstrand and Kristofer Strandberg from the Swedish metalcore outfit, Eyes Wide Open. Their highly-anticipated 5th album “Through Life And Death” just dropped, but not without the growth, experience, and dedication to their artistry over the years. They have been around for over a decade within the grounds of Sweden and the rest of Europe, establishing themselves as one of the more promising metal acts to come out of Scandinavia. Erik and Kristofer talk about how it can get a bit unorthodox trying to emulate other well-known native bands such as In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, and At The Gates – but they also talk about how they created their own distinct sound which make Eyes Wide Open stand out from this convoluted Swedish heavy metal crowd of bands. Additionally, these two talented individuals take us through the themes, concepts, production, and even the eye-opening artwork behind each of their releases. Every album serves more or less as a storyline of sorts and their lyricism has painted vivid examples within their compositions. 5 albums, but it feels as if they are just getting started. Tune in now and be sure to buy and stream the new record from Eyes Wide Open, “Through Life And Death”, out now worldwide via Arising Empire.Stay connected with Eyes Wide Open, visit: https://www.e-w-o.net/, https://www.instagram.com/ewo_swe/, and https://www.facebook.com/Eyes.Wide.Open.SWE/Stay connected with IUF, visit: https://interviewunderfire.com/

Chapter 278 - "There's Always A Message of Hope" ...as read by ResolveThis week we welcome Anthony, Robin, and Nathan from Resolve to the podcast. Resolve will release their new record, Between Me and the Machine, this Friday, November 26th, on Arising Empire Records. The guys talk about how the French metal scene has changed, Resolve's formation and trajectory, some of the lyrical themes on Between Me and the Machine, and music videos.https://www.facebook.com/resolveofficialYou can check out Resolve's back catalog at https://resolveofficial.bandcamp.com/Between the Me and Machine is available at https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/resolve/----------Chapter 278 Music:Resolve - "Beautiful Hell"Resolve - "D.G.G.R.S"Resolve - "Pendulum"Resolve - "Seasick Sailor"Resolve - "Surrender"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber  

Chapter 273 - "We Now Have This Whole Other Layer To Explore" ...as read by Oli Duncanson and Mikey Page from TheCityIsOurs This week we welcome Oli Duncanson and Mikey Page from TheCityIsOurs to the podcast! City's new record, Coma, comes out this Friday, October 22nd, on Arising Empire Records. The guys chat about the music scene in the UK, Oli's transition from band photographer to frontman, and the lyrical themes on Coma.Pre-order/pre-save Coma at https://thecityisours.lnk.to/coma----------Chapter 273 Music:TheCityIsOurs - "Coma"TheCityIsOurs - "Violent"TheCityIsOurs - "Death of Me"TheCityIsOurs - "So Sad"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Guitarist Mikey Page from THECITYISOURS has been on quite the journey up to this point. The UK based musician joins IUF today to talk about his band's new highly-anticipated album “COMA.” A lot to dissect about the creation of this record as it began before the pandemic took place. In the birth stages of the process, their previous vocalist stepped down and the timing could not have been more ideal. Mikey talks about the search of landing their new and current frontman Oli Duncanson and how this was the perfect fit for THECITYISOURS. It's as if the missing piece the band needed all this time is now finally filled, even though they never knew it was a void in the first place. Things certainly have a way of working themselves out, as is the case for Mikey and his bandmates. Now on the verge of setting out to tour the UK and beyond, Mikey has been very grateful for the opportunity to do something like this again, something he has always taken to heart. It's been a struggle to overcome the last year and a half mentally for Mikey, staying busy with other aspects of his life aside from music has really opened his mind to appreciate the little things. Quite the episode in store for the listeners as we finish up Season 9 of IUF. Tune in now and be sure to buy and stream the new album “COMA” from the UK metalcore outfit, THECITYISOURS – unleashing October 22 via Arising Empire.Stay connected with THECITYISOURS, visit: https://thecityisours.bigcartel.com/, https://www.facebook.com/TheCityIsOursUK, and https://www.instagram.com/thecityisoursuk/Stay connected with IUF, visit: https://interviewunderfire.com/

Chapter 265 - "Closing Chapters & Starting New Things" ...as read by Robin and Lela from VenuesThis week we welcome Robin and Lela from Stuttgart Germany's Venues to the podcast! Venue's new album Solace, drops this Friday, August 27th on Arising Empire records. Robin and Lela talk about the German scene, getting signed to same label Robin works for, Lela's hesitation with joining Venues, and how Covid shaped Solace. You can pre-order/pre-save  Solace at https://venues.lnk.to/SolaceVenues back catalog is available at https://venues.bandcamp.com/And follow the band on social media https://www.instagram.com/venuesofficial----------Chapter 265 Music:Venues - "Rite of Passage"Venues - "Shifting Colors"Venues - "Mountains"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Mangelnde Kreativität kann man Venues wahrlich nicht vorwerfen, wenn man sich die Video-Clips zum kommenden Album "Solace" anschaut. Hier wird eine Geschichte erzählt, die episodenartig von Song zu Song weitergeführt wird. Pia spricht in dieser Folge mit Sängerin Lela und Shouter Robin über diese Videos, das kommende Zweitlingswerk und dessen Entstehung sowie über Live-Shows zu Coronazeiten. Robin ist außerdem A&R bei Arising Empire und kann nicht nur aus erster Hand berichten, wie Labels die vergangenen Monate erlebt haben, sondern hat auch ein paar Geheimtipps parat.

Anfang Juli erschien das Debüt-Album "In The Eye Of Death We Are All The Same" von Defocus und hat bei Powermetal.de direkt 8/10 Punkte abgeräumt. Pia sprach mit Gitarrist Jeff und Vokalist Simon über das Album, das irgendwie aus dem Nichts kam, Lampenfieber vor Auftritten und Dinosaurier. Besonders spannend am Entstehungsprozess des Debüts: Songwriting und Recording fanden von zu Hause aus statt - fast alles wurde über Online-Sessions besprochen und die Soundfiles am Ende zur Produktion geschickt. Wie man ein komplettes Album inklusive Musikvideos während einer Pandemie schreibt, aufnimmt und fertigstellt, erzählen Defocus in dieser Pommesgabel-Folge. Außerdem erfahrt ihr, welches für Jeff und Simon die Top-Alben des vergangenen Jahrzehnts sind, welche Musikrichtung sie außer Metal hören und warum Pia keine Interviews mehr mit ihrer Lieblingsband führt.

Chapter 259 - "We Wanted The Same Energy You Have In A Punk Show" ...as read by Florent and Nicolas of LandmvrksThis week Florent Salfati and Nicolas Exposito from French metal outfit Landmvrks join the podcast. Landmvrks released their stunning new record Lost In the Waves back in March on Arising Empire Records. The guys talking about the hardcore scene they grew up in Marseille and how it's changed over the years, choosing to be an English speaking band, and taking their time to write Lost In the Waves during lockdown.https://www.landmvrks.com/Check out Landmvrks back catalog at https://landmvrks.bandcamp.com/Landmvrks merch available at https://www.impericon.com/de/landmvrks.html----------Chapter 259 Music:Landmvrks - "Rainfall"Landmvrks - "Outside and In"Landmvrks - "Fantasy "Landmvrks - "Lost In The Waves"Lanmvrks - "Paralyzed"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

We end Season 7 of IUF on a high note (literally) with frontman Robin Baumann from German metalcore band, Venues. Kerrang UK has lauded this band as “German metal with a mission and a message.” - Yeah, they weren't wrong. From the creative theatrical themes, songwriting, and production, Venues put 1000 percent into their delivery and execution of the hard work they put together. Watch their music videos, “Shifting Colors,” “Rite Of Passage,” and “Uncaged Birds.” They are quite the spectacle. On the new upcoming album “Solace”, we get the opportunity to chat with Robin on the wild path this band has been through that got them to the current position they are now in, and this includes the exciting story of finding Robin's counterpart vocalist and frontwoman, Lela Gruber. The two have formed quite the chemistry in the vocal department since her arrival in Venues, and Robin is grateful for this chance the band has been given. A present-day chapter came into the light with this lineup change while writing new material, and Venues could not have asked for a better situation. We also ask Robin about the album artwork, and the different outside interests that feed into his creativity within Venues, including his love for films. It's an episode you don't want to miss. Tune in now to listen to how deep Robin had to dive to bring his and his bandmates' artistic visions to life within Venues, and do not miss the new album “Solace." due out August 27 via Arising Empire.Stay connected with Venues, visit: https://venues.bigcartel.com/, https://www.facebook.com/VENUESofficial, and https://www.instagram.com/venuesofficial/Stay connected with IUF, visit: https://interviewunderfire.com/

"Vive la France" and turn up the volume, as we are joined by guitarist Nicolas Exposito from the French metalcore outfit LANDMVRKS. The new album, “Lost In The Waves” has been through quite the process from start to finish that involved lineup changes and a new collaborative effort in the writing stages. Summer 2019 saw the birthing elements of the new record, and going through the touring cycles with the new lineup and of course, a pandemic - Nicolas talks about how grateful he and his bandmates have been during this timeframe. This unprecedented time away from the stage allowed this lineup a chance to grow together and paved the way to some of the more newer songs on the record. They have not been to the United States as of yet, but the unique sound that this heavy metal quintet have formed will be turning many eyes and ears in their direction in the near future. Make no mistake, it's only a matter of time until LANDMVRKS make their presence felt in metalcore, and they are doing it with a new taste combined with many subgenres incorporated in their DNA. Tune in now to our conversation with Nicolas and be sure to buy and stream the new album “Lost In The Waves” out now everywhere on Arising Empire.Stay connected with LANDMVRKS, visit: https://www.landmvrks.com/, https://www.facebook.com/LANDMVRKS/, and https://www.instagram.com/landmvrks/Stay connected with IUF, visit: https://interviewunderfire.com/

New episode out now. BROKEN LINKS BRIT DARK ELECTRO ROCK THREESOME RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM & MORE! BROKEN LINKS express melodic and hook laden alternative rock that is dark, haunting and potent. Loaded with atmospheric guitars, melancholic vocals and electronic soundscapes, the UK dark rock combo will reveal their stunning third album, Conflict::States, on Friday 30th April. The band have also just unleashed a spanking new single and video for the track, Pioneers - https://youtu.be/j8OtHWe6zDA  Originally drawing influences from an assortment of areas stretching from the Manic Street Preachers, Depeche Mode, and Nine Inch Nails to The Chemical Brothers and Massive Attack, BROKEN LINKS have meticulously formulated a hugely unique sound that is stacked with integrity and is utterly all-conquering. The three piece consist of Mark Lawrence (Vocals/Guitars), Lewis Betteridge (Bass), and Phil Boulter (Drums), and hail from Eastleigh. Since their inception in 2008, the threesome have constantly pushed boundaries, endeavouring with much success to create new pathways and avenues for their ever-evolving sound. BROKEN LINKS have built a formidable and loyal fanbase following the self-release of three EPs and two albums, and by playing shows with the likes of British Sea Power, The Boxer Rebellion, InMe, My Vitriol, and The Chameleons in the UK, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, and Italy. This year, BROKEN LINKS return with their fiery new album, Conflict::States. The album is an angry declaration aimed at the current state of the world. Mark Lawrence (Vocals & Guitars) explains: “People are living in a world where they think they have choices. There are no choices. We're on borrowed time. This album is a statement of awareness to all the shit holding society back.” From top to bottom, the album is a heady fusion of goth-electro, post-punk, and pop-rock that takes the listener on a powerful aural experience. Broken Links online http://www.brokenlinksmusic.co.uk/ http://www.facebook.com/brokenlinks http://www.instagram.com/broken_links https://www.youtube.com/user/brokenlinksmusic https://open.spotify.com/artist/0VBx7ymL8y6CI3TgOFFhTz   Pioneers is a great track to kick off the show with, packed with harmony and melodies both vocally and electronically, what I really love about this track is the perfect mix of the electronic elements meeting the guitars because they complement each other perfectly, there are moments in this the song where it kinda of reminded me of a 30 seconds to mars meets Depeche mode. Overall, I really enjoyed this track and I hope you do!     Californian quartet Hail The Sun have released new single / video 'Misfire', taken from their album, New Age Filth, released 16th April via Rude Records (UK/EU) Equal Vision (NA). Watch the video to 'Misfire' here: https://youtu.be/xGQYE_epZG4 Purchase New Age Filth here: newagefilth.com and stream here: https://hts.lnk.to/newagefilth Speaking about the track vocalist and drummer Donovan Melero states, “'Misfire' is about feeling so detached from everyone that even while going through the motions of normal behaviors, it feels like you're watching yourself as an outsider. We often try to validate ourselves in ways we think are necessary.” 'Made Your Mark' follows previous singles 'Made Your Mark',  'Domino' and 'Parasitic Cleanse', giving a taste of the expansive and genre-defying sounds found across New Age Filth. When Hail The Sun entered the studio to record what would become New Age Filth, they knew they were setting out to make their most collaborative and diverse album yet. The band, consisting of Donovan Melero (vocals/drums), Aric Garcia (guitar), John Stirrat (bass) and Shane Gann (guitar), spent a month living in an apartment attached to producer Kris Crummett's studio which provided a much different experience from the creation of prior albums.  The ten songs on New Age Filth showcase the band's post-hardcore roots blended with elements of alternative and progressive rock, proving the band's ability to be extremely technical in instrumentation while also unleashing some of the catchiest hooks they've ever created. The lyrics, penned by Melero, centre around the theme of reflection, weaving through painful and emotional experiences of love, cynicism, and touching on how awful humans can be to one another.  Having sold through nine vinyl variants before the album was released, the anticipation for the record marks a milestone in the band's career not only from a fan perspective but for the band to share these songs and watch as they take on purpose.   Hail the Sun online https://www.facebook.com/hailthesun https://twitter.com/hailthesun https://www.instagram.com/hailthesun         Misfire is our second this week having previously featured Hail the sun on the show I really like this band they remind me so much of Piece the veil and perhaps this is because of Donovan sounds a little like Vic, Misfire is another great track from the bands firth album plenty of hooks and melody as well as a lot of energy, for me the elements I love about the track are the guitars are on point plenty going on here from the bands guitarist Aric and John who complement  each other and guitar and bass, in closing I like Misfire lots of energy great guitars add it to a summer playlist as this track just getter better with each listen!   Swedish horror metal band Mister Misery today release new album A Brighter Side of Death via Arising Empire, the follow up to their breakthrough record Unalive. Watch the video to lead single 'Ballad Of The Headless Horseman' here https://youtu.be/oo_H4p1xUWs Stream / purchase here: https://MisterMisery.lnk.to/misterhyde Spawned from the hallowed parts of Sweden in 2018, Mister Misery have rapidly grown to prominence in Europe, with their debut album Unalive (2019) gaining huge praise from Metal Hammer DE, Aardschok NL, Rock Hard Italy and more.  While the global pandemic crushed schedules, Mister Misery kept busy during quarantine writing breathtaking material, resulting in new album A Brighter Side of Death. This album marks a milestone for the band and opens up the next chapter of their horror story. Mister Misery are stronger, scarier and more diverse than ever. A Brighter Side Of Death will be available on CD, a limited special coloured vinyl, and a special surprise bundle including CD and rare items.   Stream A Brighter Side of Death here: https://MisterMisery.lnk.to/abrightersideofdeath Mister Misery  are: Harley Vendetta | Vocals/Guitars Alex Nine | Guitars Alister | Bass Rizzy| Drums MISTER MISERY online: http://www.mistermisery.com https://www.facebook.com/mistermiseryband https://www.instagram.com/mistermiseryband   'Ballad Of The Headless Horseman is our next single this week and I must admit when this dropped into my inbox this week, I was instantly taken by the bands imagery and the name, Mister Misery just feels like a great band name for the genre of music this band deliver. The track its self does not hold back its straight away in your face, and for all you circle pit lovers out there, I have no doubt when live gigs return if you have not started a pit you will when this kicks in.   Mister Misery without doubt will give the scene a much needed injection, if you're a fan of bands like Black Veil Brides, Motionless in White, Wednesday 13 then you will be right at home with Mister Misery as this single is packed with elements of those bands the double kick bass drums, to the fast guitars with riffs and solos. This band are a must if you're a fan of the bands I've mentioned as I've already said they are going to give the scene a much needed injection!   Yard Amrs Hollow Ankles   Quick off the back of their latest successful EP release ‘Sanctuary Lines', Yard Arms are back again with their new single ‘Hollow Ankles', due for release April 23rd. By far the Bristol-based melancholic pop duo's most heart-rending and serene track since formation, bursting with alt-90s indie sensibilities and post-emo lyricism set to soundtrack your spring time. This record is described by frontman and lyricist Noah Villeneuve as “a musing on the chronic   Stream the single below https://open.spotify.com/album/33zaxywlWFuMrqrj1c2t4n https://music.apple.com/gb/album/hollow-ankles-single/1554480243 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7isJarLIfc   Yard Arms Online http://yardarmsmusic.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/yardarmsmusic www.twitter.com/yardarmsmusic www.instagram.com/yardarmsmusic   YARD ARMS ARE: Noah Villeneuve Guitars/VOX Billy Golding - Drums For fans Of Echo & The Bunnymen The National Alvvays     Hollow Ankles, is a beautiful and an easy listen track, I feel it has landed at the right time of the year spring/summer vibes from this wonderful track which is packed with melody, overall a great track from Yard Arms for the time of the year!   Lastly this week Stone Sour Guitarist & Songwriter, Josh Rand Teams Up With Vocalist Cassandra Carson For New Musical Partnership  THE L.I.F.E. PROJECT    Release First New Track & Video Titled  "The Nothingness" Friday, April 23rd, 2021 - Multi-instrumentalist, veteran songwriter, and long-tenured guitarist of the Grammy-nominated rock outfit Stone Sour, Josh Rand, has today announced a brand new musical endeavor, The L.I.F.E. Project with vocalist Casandra Carson. Accompanying the announcement of the new project is the release of the group's first track "The Nothingness" which premiered on SiriusXM's Octane yesterday to much acclaim. The track features Rand's signature chart-busting, anthemic songwriting and Carson's powerfully diverse vocal prowess, providing fans with an exciting first taste of what's to come from the duo. The Nothingness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaToYxLfZfM Nurturing the project from concept to execution, the instrumentation was written, arranged, recorded, and produced by Rand in his home studio and mixed by Josh Wilbur (Korn, Megadeth, Lamb of God, Parkway Drive) . Completing the collaborative effort with the addition of Carson, The L.I.F.E. Project presents an important milestone in an already decorated career for Rand, one that was punctuated with the addition of a one-of-a-kind vocal lead that understood how to compliment the music with her lyrical pen.  Speaking on his new project, Josh Rand shares   "I'm so excited to announce The L.I.F.E. Project and to release 'The Nothingness'. Casandra and I are really proud of the music we've been making over the last year and can't wait to share it with the world."       ABOUT THE L.I.F.E PROJECT   Arriving at the intersection of time and circumstance, multi-instrumentalist, veteran songwriter, and long-tenured  guitarist of the Grammy-nominated rock outfit Stone Sour, Josh Rand, found himself at a proverbial fork in the road.       Rotating back to real world after an extensive two-year run on the road completing Stone Sour's Hydrograd album cycle, Rand resumed his routine of immersing himself in his craft, songwriting with clear intent - breaking new ground and exploring new sounds.  Shortly thereafter, a series of events would prompt Rand to make some significant professional decisions.     The pivot would find Rand continuing to push his creative pace as a songwriter, while devising a brand-new outlet that would feature his stylistic signature throughout. Accustomed to working with the kind of vocalist that is equally commanding and versatile, Rand knew he wanted to maintain a standard of a dynamic lead, while bringing something new to the space of hard rock and metal.     As chance would have it, just a few degrees of separation stood between Rand and vocalist Casandra Carson. The resulting introduction of The L.I.F.E. Project is a five-track EP that offers a complete presentation of a songwriter asserting his stride after more than two decades steeped in his craft. Building off the sonic stamp he established during his six albums, twenty-year tenure with Stone Sour, Rand's current iteration holds true to his track record, without relying on it.    Stylistically, The L.I.F.E. Project is a fluid combination of classic metal sensibility and Rand's penchant for pushing the boundaries of contemporary heavy. Between Rand's instrumental framework, accentuated by Carson's ability to articulate poignant stanzas, The L.I.F.E. Project remains a passion project culminating in perfect collaboration with Carson's undeniable vocal soar, asserting an articulate aggression - a cathartic ebb and flow - that is as sincere as it is dynamic. The L.I.F.E. Project online   thelifeprojectband.com https://www.facebook.com/thelifeprojectband https://www.instagram.com/thelifeprojectband/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCssnEAmgBwicLWpGqJdtGxg       As a massive Stone sour fan I am familiar with Josh Rands body of work and whilst stone sour are on a hiatus, its great to see Josh not just fade into the shadows.   The Nothingless  is packed with Riffs and a lot of punch from Josh on guitar,  Casandra Carson  delivers a some awesome vocals on the track, but I could not help draw on compassions between Casandra vocal tone and that of Lizzy hale from Halestorm, not a bad comparison to be honest as Halestorm and Lizzy are awesome. I feel this single is a grower and whilst on the first couple of listens I'm not bowled over I want to hear the rest of the Ep             You can find this episode and previous episodes from Setting The Tone in the below links Spotfiy https://open.spotify.com/show/6Jj9SsrXxve44839dptihN… Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/setting-the-tone/id1499390718 Google https://podcasts.google.com/?q=setting%20the%20tone podbean https://Settingthetone2.podbean.com   Thank you to our sponsor @The Guitar Ninja Academy, the best place to become a guitar master For more information our sponsor then hit the below links https://theguitarninja.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/theguitarninja        

New episode out now.   Venues Shifting Colours'-New album Solace out 27th August 2021 via Arising Empire German modern metal outfit Venues have released a video for their highly infectious new single 'Shifting Colours'. The track is the second single from their forthcoming album Solace, due for release on 27th August 2021 via Arising Empire. Check out the video for 'Shifting Colours' here: https://youtu.be/3RSvRsp2YGU Stream/purchase 'Shifting Colours' here: https://Venues.lnk.to/shiftingcolors Pre-order Solace in various formats here: https://Venues.lnk.to/solace From the depths of their deepest crisis, Venues emerge victoriously, welcoming two new members - clean vocalist Lela and guitarist Valentin. When former vocalist Nyves quit the band mid-tour, following the release of their pivotal debut Aspire (2019), the modern metal juggernaut was shaken to the bone.    Despite this, the remaining members refused to give up and tirelessly searched for new talent. Following guitarist Constantin witnessing a performance of Lela at (of all places) at a Steel Panther show, the band found their new clean vocalist.   Venues went into the studio with producer Christoph Wieczorek (Annisokay) to record Solace, who coated their massive sound with a metallic alloy of remarkable precision.   “We wanted to be more metal,” Robin comments. “There were some pop sensibilities of Aspire we wanted to replace with rather the opposite.”   Melody and punch-drunk heaviness, metal and alternative rock, zeitgeist and authenticity, barbed choruses and unleashed creativity: with their soaring sophomore release, Venues fulfil every single promise they gave on Aspire.   “2020 showed all of us how much the band is helping us keep our sanity,” guitarist Robin muses. “Almost the whole band went through minor or medium crises since the release of our debut. Relationships went sour, things were ended and begun. In times like these, our second album was the light at the end of the tunnel. Something we all could look forward to. Our music held our heads above water.”  It's a big leap, going from Aspire to Solace, and it's a logical one, too. Ten songs, ten exorcisms of negative energy, ten lifesavers. Check out the video for previous single 'Rite Of Passage' here: https://youtu.be/tiPFQNDrGRs Stream / purchase 'Rite Of Passage' here: https://Venues.lnk.to/riteofpassage Venues are: Lela | clean vocals Robin | shouts Constantin | guitar Valentin | guitar Dennis | drums Venues online: www.facebook.com/venuesofficial www.instagram.com/venuesofficial https://twitter.com/venuesofficial https://venues.bigcartel.com/   Melodic packed with riffs that will hit you in the chest hooks, and growls a plenty a great tracked packed with many layers of synth, melody hooks and solos if you are a fan of bands like Arch Enemey you will love Venues without doubt a band to keep an eye on   TAYNE 'Coherent' New Coherent EP out 2nd July 2021 London-based experimental/noise rock band TAYNE have revealed a video for their new single 'Coherent'. For fans of HEALTH, Code Orange, Nine Inch Nails and Author & Punisher, 'Coherent' is the title-track and first taste of the band's forthcoming EP, due for release on 2nd July 2021.  Check out the video for 'Coherent' here: https://youtu.be/pEeoVwIUoQw Stream 'Coherent' here: https://linktr.ee/Tayneband TAYNE's concept originated as a satire on contemporary pop music. With heavier music seeping into the mainstream, TAYNE was formed to try and test the limits of "pop music" ideologies. Heavy, industrial soundscapes serve as a juxtaposition alongside calculated, overproduced sounds and vocals with the classic verse-chorus-verse pop structures. TAYNE's music has been described as an aural assault, welding atmospheric vocals, punishing guitars and pulsating electronics to create immersive and intense sounds. The band released their album BREATHE in 2018, with themes exploring self-doubt and insecurities. Since then, TAYNE have gone on to share the stage with the likes of HEALTH and Acid Mothers Temple. The band have spent the last year recording new material with Wayne Adams of PETBRICK / BIG LAD producing and recording, starting the next chapter of their compelling journey.  TAYNE on line https://www.facebook.com/tayneband/ https://twitter.com/tayneband/ https://www.instagram.com/tayneband/   Straight away 'Coherent' has me hooked as I am greeted with Electronic sounds and some great beats over the top of this are some nice crunchy guitars I really like 'Coherent' feel like I have gone back to the 80's kinda of a Depeche mode meets pets shop boys vibe to this a plenty of energy in this       Hunted By Elephants Keep On Giving Me Loving Popular Brit rockers HUNTED BY ELEPHANTS continue their ascension with the release of their new single and video, Keep On Giving Me Loving, out now. The track is taken from the band's much acclaimed new album, Carry On, which is out now. Watch the video for Keep On Giving Me Loving, here - https://youtu.be/zWuhY4gOUeI . HUNTED BY ELEPHANTS started life during the middle part of 2018. The London-based rock 'n' rollers have picked up glowing comparisons spanning from classic rock heavyweights such as Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, through to modern genre-based counterparts: Rival Sons, Greta Van Fleet, and Queens Of The Stone Age. With a shared love for hard rock from the 1970's and beyond, HUNTED BY ELEPHANTS despatch riff-driven cuts that are soaked with an analogue warmth, and powerful and energetic drumming, all rounded out by fat low-end grooves and utterly captivating vocal lines. The foursome's debut album, Rise of the Elephant, arrived in 2019, and quickly picked up great support from the underground. The record also produced two popular singles, Unnamed and Human Eyes. Lifted by the response to their debut release, the energetic rock crew commenced work on their sophomore album, Carry On. HUNTED BY ELEPHANTS' current album, Carry On, is packed with exhilarating groove cuts, stout dynamism, and energetic riffery. The record has been hailed by a slew of sources including: Classic Rock Magazine, Powerplay Magazine, Ramzine, Fireworks Magazine and ERB Magazine. Singles from the album also garnered rampant radio airplay from Hard Rock Hell Radio, ERB Radio, and Primordial, among others. With live music poised to return later this year, the band are set to push on again. HUNTED BY ELEPHANTS' on line https://linktr.ee/huntedbyelephants https://open.spotify.com/artist/7uqY8LxecOjRaGmaRnRnXT?si=4g7zSnTlS--kOI0enZRx7w   Straight this track opens with blues infused rock riffs that hit you in the face, plenty of grove and move in this track and overall its nice and clean and the production is great, my only gripe with this is this it feels like its screaming for a bit more energy, I wanna be able to crank it up and blast this on a sunny day, but I just feels lacking that energy but this is just me, like I say the single is a good   TERMINALIST Unveil Video For Terminal Dispatch - Second Single From Debut Album The Great Acceleration    Album Out 7th of May on Indisciplinarian   Last month, Danish hyperthrashers Terminalist announced their debut album ‘The Great Acceleration' and released the first single ‘Relentless Alteration', a distinct slap of progressive thrash metal with a profound sci-fi concept delivering massively on both visceral and intellectual levels. Today, the band releases the second single ‘Terminal Dispatch' alongside a video created by director Johan von Bulöw. Terminalist's lead singer, guitarist and lyrical mastermind Emil Hansen has the following to say about the song: “Telling a story of aerial and technological advancement throughout the 20th century, ‘Terminal Dispatch' chronicles a planet ravaged by these innovations in the 21st century. To escape the escalating crises, the advanced technology of modern warfare must now be used to launch mankind into outer space, leaving the dying planet behind to find refuge in the skies.” Terminalist recently announced a release show, which will take place at Stengade in their native Copenhagen, Denmark on May 8th, with support from Throwe. Denmark is in the process of gradually lifting its long enduring lockdown, which includes letting music venues hold pandemic regulated shows once again. The clear hope is that the show will indeed go on, and the limited amount of tickets for the release show are already sold out. Several more shows for late summer and fall are being planned subject to world events.   Terminal Dispatch  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQD7WAJKWcU TERMINALIST are: Emil Hansen - Vocals and Guitar Morten R. Brunn – Guitar Kalle Tiihonen - Bass Frederik Amris – Drums   TERMINALIST online https://www.facebook.com/terminalist https://www.instagram.com/terminalistcph/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/5N4HmRQloswgMMTnnIHQmQ?si=K0t9c2PxTF2Qq2fobCvFLQ https://www.terminalist.bandcamp.com   I feel slightly out my comfort zone here as I can be very picky on the vocal style knowing as growling or death growls I feel in some places its works and others well it does not and all thou it can be a great technique I would love to hear some try clean vocals, however Terminal Dispatch grew on me as the track progressed in terms of sound its your classic metal thrash track plenty of heavy riffs and double kick and the bass drum, I felt what really sets this track apart is there's so much going on here with the guitars, and drums in perfect harmony to solos halfway through, towards the end there's this incredible blend of a prog element and its completely  unexpected and yet works so well, honestly if you a fan of thrash bands then go and check this out.   Lastly this week a band Setting The Tone are always happy to talk about The Hara return with a new single this week Afterlife https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxpt5WokxMw Afterlife for me is a slightly different take on what the guys have delivered so far this is slightly more stripped back in terms of energy, lyrically this is stunning and well worth just sitting the back and listing, packed with melodies and the melodic guitar tones and hooks, Afterlife is a perfect addition an already impressive catalogue of songs from The Hara and no doubt will be a crowd favourite when live music returns.   The Hara online https://theharaband.com https://twitter.com/theharaband https://www.instagram.com/theharaband/ https://www.snapchat.com/add/theharaband https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCuuikTrH6UAlI0kmLQAt7A https://www.tiktok.com/@theharaband?     You can find this episode and previous episodes from Setting The Tone in the below links Spotfiy https://open.spotify.com/show/6Jj9SsrXxve44839dptihN… Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/setting-the-tone/id1499390718 Google https://podcasts.google.com/?q=setting%20the%20tone podbean https://Settingthetone2.podbean.com   Thank you to our sponsor @The Guitar Ninja Academy, the best place to become a guitar master For more information our sponsor then hit the below links https://theguitarninja.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/theguitarninja        

Welcome to another episode from Setting The Tone.   To kick off this week's reviews we THE FINAL CLAUSE OF TACITUS  THE FINAL CLAUSE OF TACITUS  Emerging UK crossover crew THE FINAL CLAUSE OF TACITUS return with an exhilarating new EP, Asinine Music for the Solemn and Staid, out on Friday 14th May.   The eclectic threesome have also just delivered a brand new single and video, Something's Gonna Break - https://youtu.be/yEBN5qFMKgM . Reading-based THE FINAL CLAUSE OF TACITUS have been serving up their enticing brand of groove-heavy riffs, fused with funk and rock since their formation in 2016. Channelling everyone from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Skunk Anansie, through to Korn and Rage Against The Machine, THE FINAL CLAUSE OF TACITUS express a sound that is drenched in groove and loaded with boundless energy. Playing live shows with the likes of (Hed) P.E, Electric 6, DJ Lethal, Senser, 808 State, Hacktivist, Skindred and Crazy Town has only helped to tighten the band's sound and stage presence, and further increase their profile. To date, THE FINAL CLAUSE OF TACITUS have dropped two Eps, which garnered a raft of radio airplay and reviews, including strong praise from Kerrang! And in 2019, the band also unleashed their first full album, Antiquity, which included an accompanying full animated story. During the coronavirus lockdown, the trio began work on their next EP entitled Asinine Music for the Solemn and Staid. The record was self-mastered and self-produced across the band's own individual studios and the result is a stunning five track EP comprising collaborations with Jahred Gomes from (Hed) P.E and Georgi Valentine from Mother Vulture. Vocalist Matt Dune remarks about the record: “Born out of the flames of 2020, when the world as we knew it changed, this record tackles face first the feelings of despair and anger we all have been feeling this past year. It pulls in a more aggressive sound, producing anthems of anger with each song giving you a different message to unite in our anguish together.” Track listing: 1. Something's Gonna Break; 2. War Cry (feat. Georgi Valentine); 3. Not Today (feat. Jahred Gomes); 4. All Figured Out; 5. I Can't Talk to You. THE FINAL CLAUSE OF TACITUS on line www.facebook.com/tfcot www.instagram.com/tfcot https://open.spotify.com/artist/0TFZpjHci90btz997FqoZx     My thoughts we start the show off with a track that has a lot of energy, packed with riff and grove, I enjoyed somethings gonna break, its clear this track is heavy influenced by bands like Rage against the machine to Red hot chilli peppers and Beastie boys production is awesome on this track so many diffetnt sounds coming off it. Overall a great track to start with.   German modern metal outfit Venues have released their new single 'Rite Of Passage'. The band have also announced their new album Solace, due for release on 27th August via Arising Empire. Watch the video to 'Rite Of Passage' here: https://youtu.be/tiPFQNDrGRs Stream / purchase 'Rite Of Passage' here: https://Venues.lnk.to/riteofpassage Pre-order Solace here: https://Venues.lnk.to/solace   The thumping and monumental ‘Rite of Passage' is a very personal song, exploring the relationship with one's father, erupting into a chorus made for arenas.   From the depths of their deepest crisis, Venues emerge victoriously, welcoming two new members - clean vocalist Lela and guitarist Valentin. When former vocalist Nyves quit the band mid-tour, following the release of their pivotal debut Aspire (2019), the modern metal juggernaut was shaken to the bone.    Despite this, the remaining members refused to give up and tirelessly searched for new talent. Following guitarist Constantin witnessing a performance of Lela at (of all places) at a Steel Panther show, the band found their new clean vocalist.   Venues went into the studio with producer Christoph Wieczorek (Annisokay) to record Solace, who coated their massive sound with a metallic alloy of remarkable precision.   “We wanted to be more metal,” Robin comments. “There were some pop sensibilities of Aspire we wanted to replace with rather the opposite.”   Melody and punch-drunk heaviness, metal and alternative rock, zeitgeist and authenticity, barbed choruses and unleashed creativity: with their soaring sophomore release, Venues fulfil every single promise they gave on Aspire.   “2020 showed all of us how much the band is helping us keep our sanity,” guitarist Robin muses. “Almost the whole band went through minor or medium crises since the release of our debut. Relationships went sour, things were ended and begun. In times like these, our second album was the light at the end of the tunnel. Something we all could look forward to. Our music held our heads above water.”   It's a big leap, going from Aspire to Solace, and it's a logical one, too. Ten songs, ten exorcisms of negative energy, ten lifesavers. Venues are: Lela | clean vocals Robin | shouts Constantin | guitar Valentin | guitar Dennis | drums Venues online: www.facebook.com/venuesofficial www.instagram.com/venuesofficial https://twitter.com/venuesofficial https://venues.bigcartel.com/   My thoughts this for me is a track that has so many different sounds/influences packed into one song, I can hear elements of metalcore, metal, pop.   For me it's packed with influences from the likes of Nightwish to Amon Amarth to Arch Enemy,Kill switch engaged, a high octane track that does not stick to one path there is so much going on here from soaring melodies and hooks to crushing guitars riffs and solos, honestly if you are in love with metal/hard rock then there will be something for you to take away from this track a band to certainty to keep your eyes on in 2021!   Moving over to our last band this week!   Palps are a 4-piece Emo band from Essex, UK. The band began after a long spell of illness meant that singer/guitarist Alex, had nothing else to do except write music. After recruiting the immensely talented Hayden, Liam and Dan, Palps was born. Taking influence from a multitude of 90's and early 2000's bands, Palps attempt to put their own spin on the genre. This creates a sound which is powerful, often poignant but always straight from the heart. Covering subjects such as mental health, failed relationships and finding one's place in the world, Palps is as much an outlet as it is a band. A real time window into someone's attempts to get better. After releasing their first EP 'Letters to you, that I'll never send' to an overwhelmingly positive reception in March of 2020, Palps are now looking to really establish themselves as a recognisable name within the UK scene. Multiple national lockdowns through 2020 meant the band were unable to gig for much of the year but they were due to perform in the finals of the Undiscovered battle of the bands and were nominated for originals band of the year at The Panic Awards. Aliens was originally written when I had just started a new job and was hoping to finally enjoy a new career and some financial security. I have previously struggled to hold down jobs long term due to various issues, mostly mental health related. The lyrics are about having an opportunity but ultimately knowing that you are doomed to fail. The idea that I feel like I am pretending to be normal and wishing I could deal with the monotony. Feeling like an Alien. Palps would welcome any opportunities for features, reviews or interviews       Check out Aliens here https://youtu.be/y-3oPaJGjAE     Palps online https://www.facebook.com/palpsuk https://www.instagram.com/palps_uk/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/27ZUV0lAfcK0KlksrU0sd2 https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/palps/aliens       Palps -Aliens Aliens' a song about missed opportunity, not fitting in and craving the normal life that you know you can't have." - Palps Aliens starts with a soft gentle build of some lovely melodic guitar tones accompanied by an incredible drum fill .the track gains momentum in terms of energy and speed, its packed with hooks and plenty of melody. The track is crisp its clean, what I really love for me it's so easy to listen too something really nice to chill out too, certainly for fans of bands like hands like houses, Alex is on fire, Don Broco overall I really enjoyed Aliens its really awesome when something unexpected comes into your mail box, one of the tracks of this week.  

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life are very pleased to bring you an interview with Mark Tindel (Vocals) of To Kill Achilles. Their new album, Something To Remember Me By is out now via Arising Empire! Check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/tokillachilles Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Patreon (Support us): https://www.patreon.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ Contact: gbhblofficial@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gbhbl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A4toGR0qap5zfoR4cIIBo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-gbhbl-podcasts/id1350465865

New episode out now.    The provocative, imperious and engaging Swedish-based metal group SOEN reveal the thought-provoking and emotive video for ‘Illusion', taken from their fifth album, IMPERIAL, set for release via Silver Lining Music on January 29th 2021.   Founder members Joel Ekelöf (vocals) and Martin Lopez (drums), along with Lars Enok Åhlund (keyboards and guitar), Oleksii “Zlatoyar” Kobel (bass) and Cody Ford (lead guitar), are an undeniable cypher for all the issues and emotions which swirl around us. The outfit once more step up to challenge our perceptions of life and humanity with ‘Illusion', an addictive ballad brimming with bewitching guitar riffs, powerhouse-soaring chorus and a poignant message for all of us to reflect on.   “Illusion is a song about the shared responsibility amongst us if we wish to improve the world, change has to be made by us, you and me...the people” asserts Lopez. “It's about the frustration of feeling powerless but also the hope in realizing that things can be changed for the better” further Lopez, “if we stop criticizing each other and making enemies of ourselves by blindly following the ideas of politicians and their media.”   Ekelöf affirms: “we can't just sit around and wait for those in power to help, they are preoccupied with battling each other in matters of greed and power.”   “The ‘Illusion' video is about dreamers” comments video producer, Daniele Zed Berretta. “There are people who are ready to lose everything to follow their dreams, no matter the cost. Others are afraid of making dreams come true, so they stop right before fulfilling them, just to keep dreaming.”   The video follows the tale of a father and daughter in their quest for survival in a dystopian universe. Watch the video for 'Illusion' here or by clicking the image below. MPERIAL will be released on January 29th 2021, via Silver Lining Music. Available as a CD Digipak, vinyl album, digital formats and special D2C bundles. To pre-order click here. SOEN: Joel Ekelöf – Vocals / Martin Lopez – Drums / Lars Enok Åhlund – Keyboards and Guitar / Oleksii “Zlatoyar” Kobel– Bass / Cody Ford – Lead Guita Band links soenmusic.com My thoughts  SOEN - Illusion My thoughts It has a lyrical softness of Shinedown meets the escapism of pink Floyd This track has soft tones and yet it's still able to be powerful and hit it's a track that will have you mesmerized and yet still be able to transport you to what feels like another reality Lyrically its awesome, the guitars are out of this world as I've said the tones are soft be powerful, it well produced and it's a track that will pull you in. Next track this week   A New Tomorrow - "A New Tomorrow  MODERN BRIT ROCK CREW DETAIL NEW CINEMATIC VIDEO! UK hard rockers A NEW TOMORROW surge into 2021 with a brand-new video for their namesake single, A New Tomorrow. The video is a striking cinematic version of the single and its out now via Frontiers Music. Check it out here - https://youtu.be/vc0ZVWyIfWw . A NEW TOMORROW were Formed in London by vocalist/guitarist Alessio Garavello, and bassist Andrea Lonardi. The dynamic duo were later joined by drummer Tim Hall and guitarist Michael Kew. Harnessing influence from colossal heavyweights such as Foo Fighters, Alter Bridge and Incubus, the quartet have worked tirelessly to hone in on a sound that fuses uplifting and melodic hard rock. To date, A NEW TOMORROW have toured and played a slew of successful shows right across the UK, and throughout most of Europe. Along the way, the tuneful rockers have supported the likes of Fates Warning, Freedom Call, and Thousand Foot Krutch, to name a few. Serving up a barrage of furious riffs coupled with ultra-melodic hooks, it was only a matter of time before industry interest beckoned. In December 2019, A NEW TOMORROW released their debut album, Universe, via Frontiers Music, and widespread critical acclaim soon followed with Metal Hammer Italia, Powerplay, and a host of other publications. The foursome then released a new single and fresh take of their self-titled track, A New Tomorrow, last Autumn - https://youtu.be/xEJcixIoZBc with a stripped-down piano version as a bonus track. The band remark: “We originally intended the cinematic version to be only a B-side to the main single, but we were so impressed with how it turned out, we had to do it justice with its own video”. This new cinematic version showcases the band in a whole new light, and with the next album already in process, A NEW TOMORROW will continue to break new boundaries in 2021 and beyond. A new tomorrow social links https://www.anewtomorrowband.com/ https://twitter.com/anewtomorrowuk https://www.instagram.com/anewtomorrowuk/ https://www.facebook.com/anewtomorrowmusic/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/25XAZXzZQvQLW29Cv46hUS my thoughts My thoughts the opening of the track has a beautiful delicate melodic opening a great vocal display for a large part of this track is stays on the same path melodic soft and this is cool it's a really nice track and something cool to chill out too.   Next single MARTIN GORE, songwriter and founding member of Depeche Mode, has today released the hypnotic video for his haunting new track, ‘Howler', directed by the acclaimed NYSU (Bastille, New Order, Wild Beasts). The track is taken from the forthcoming 5-track instrumental EP, The Third Chimpanzee, out 29 January 2021.  Like a recurring nightmare that gets more vivid as time passes, the video draws on the pulsating beat of the track, taking us further into the torment as the video draws to a climax. “I resynthesized my voice and used warped delays and other manipulation effects on ‘Howler.'  The end result was a sound that wasn't quite human, more monkey like.” Martin said of the track. “I really liked the idea of blurring the lines between monkeys and humans. Sometimes I think we just feel that we're so evolved, and that we're so much better. I have been questioning that quite a lot recently.” NYSU said of the video, “On first hearing ‘Howler' there was a feeling of being inside a Monkey's brain, its consciousness. It was brutal and primitive but, at the same time, so smart and almost human. The video is an attempt to reflect that, portraying the precise moment when apes evolved into a man or maybe a human regressed into an animal form.”   Watch the video for ‘Howler' HERE Today, Thursday 28th January at 3pm EST/8pm GMT/9pm CET, Martin will exclusively broadcast the full EP live through his Facebook page for the first time, providing commentary during the stream. The Third Chimpanzee will be released digitally, on CD and on Azure Blue Vinyl the following day. It's been five years since Martin released his acclaimed instrumental album MG. In 2017 Depeche Mode released their global monster Spirit and were recently inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame. Tune into some of Martin's influences and favourite acts with his ‘Escaping 2020' playlist HERE. links Pre-order the EP: https://mute.ffm.to/mg-ttc  Listen To 'Mandrill': https://youtu.be/DppPzGLjN6s Howler' on YouTube: https://youtu.be/osewmILqfck   BRAND OF SACRIFICE – Animal    Thursday, January 28th, 2021- Canadian deathcore wrecking crew, Brand of Sacrifice, have treated fans to the latest cut of unrelenting, face pummeling gnarliness today with the release of "Animal" - the third track to be released from the band's highly anticipated new album, 'Lifeblood' (out March 5th via Blood Blast Distribution). The new track was exclusively premiered with Loudwire yesterday, who called the new track 'Savagely Brutal' and added "What makes Brand of Sacrifice's sound so compelling is the insane control they have over the chaos that results from a truly wide range of influences.".    Accompanying the new track is a beautiful, cinematic video featuring epic battles between Samurai sword wielding warriors. Watch the video here or by clicking the image below. Find 'Animal' on your streaming platform of choice here.       Since 2018, Toronto-based deathcore quintet Brand of Sacrifice have been imprinting their mark on the heavy music scene. Dubbed ‘The Branded Ones,' the group's fans joined and marched with them as they tore across the globe in support of debut EP 'The Interstice' and LP statement 'God Hand' which debuted at #20 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums Chart.   Other highlights to a whirlwind cycle for 'God Hand' included a slot on The Summer Slaughter Tour with Carnifex, Cattle Decapitation, The Faceless and Lorna Shore, a world tour with tech vets Rings of Saturn, plus a tour with fellow upcoming deathcore titans Shadow of Intent.   Brand of Sacrifice have spread their wings for sophomore LP 'Lifeblood' which will be released with help from Blood Blast Distribution on the digital end. The production is even more pummeling, exemplified by laser-sharp structures and a wide-gulf of dynamics. The album takes catchy to another level, with choruses comprising string orchestrations and synths, alongside bludgeoning breakdowns.   The band draws its name from popular anime series Berserk by Kentaro Miura. 'Lifeblood' focuses on the series' dark horse protagonist Guts, a lone wolf who faces demons both inside and out in a post-apocalyptic world.   Fans at any Brand of Sacrifice show will be familiar with set-closer “Eclipse” and its ending chant of, “Welcome to the new age.” With 'Lifeblood', it's evident the band have ushered in yet another, even fresher era from which there is no turning back.     Find Brand Of Sacrifice Online BrandOfSacrifice.com    My  thoughts BRAND OF SACRIFICE – Animal I'm going to start off and be honest I found this to be a very very strange experience, for me it has the feel of cradle of filth meets dimmi borgi, there some great elements to this track lots of different sounds from different genres mixed, for me I can say I've listened to it but did not get it, perhaps you guys will.   ANNISOKAY - Like A Parasite    German metalcore quartet ANNISOKAY have released new single / video 'Under Your Tattoos', taken from new album Aurora, out today via Arising Empire. Watch the video for 'Under Your Tattoos' here: 'Under Your Tattoos' follows previous singles 'The Cocaines Got Your Tongue', 'The Tragedy', 'Bonfire Of The Millennials', 'STFU', 'Like A Parasite' and 'Face The Facts', which have been streamed collectively over eight million times on Spotify.  Aurora is now available in digital, CD and vinyl formats, as well as a special limited edition fan box. Purchase / stream the album here: https://Annisokay.lnk.to/Aurora Aurora sees ANNISOKAY reinventing themselves, welcoming new frontman and heavy vocalist Rudi Schwarzer - a long-time friend of the band - who stepped into the role in late 2019. Once again guitarist/clean vocalist Christoph Wieczorek oversaw production duties on the album, which is full of heavy riffs, driving percussion, melodic, goosebump-inducing cleans and aggressive shouts.  Formed in 2007, ANNISOKAY are at the forefront of German metal with their cutting edge sound, which has earned them huge success at home and has seen them breakthrough internationally. The four-piece have embarked on successful tours throughout Europe, the UK, Japan and the USA, including several headline shows in Belarus, Russia and Ukraine, a US run with I Set My Friends On Fire, two sold-out shows in Russia supporting Parkway Drive, and, more recently, the Xmas Bash Tour with Emil Bulls, which marked Schwarzer's first tour with the band.  ANNISOKAY's first three studio albums were released through Long Branch Records/SPV, all of which charted in the Top 100 Official German Album Charts. In 2018, the band signed to Arising Empire to release their fourth studio album Arms, which reached #26 and marked their highest chart entry to date. ANNISOKAY will embark on a European headline tour in 2021, with support from Future Palace and Set Your Sails. ANNISOKAY socials www.annisokay.com www.facebook.com/annisokay www.instagram.com/annisokay www.twitter.com/annisokay My thoughts ANNISOKAY - Like A Parasite  Another track from another band who are not afraid to mix genres and try different things, Like A Parasite offers some heavy guitar tones but with a real punch, a melodic chorus that has a natural hooks crossing over into its heavier elements which is awesome some great production on the track, really enjoyed the video for this one make sure to check it out       Lastly our latest single of the week The Hara Black Soul Ceremony ‘out today, is this week's hot track of the week   The hara who are 3 piece from Manchester are for me right now one of the uk most exciting bands right now with so much energy and drive, they are a band to keep an eye.   Check out Black Soul Ceremony video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AJVKfpZI3I&list=OLAK5uy_niUDXG9wUNrrTREFcew8UBFsdBbUN-9hM   Right now, I believe this is number two on the Itunes singles chart, further proof of how exciting these guys are     The Hara Social links https://theharaband.com/?fbclid=IwAR17jOA0pLPXK6L50z8GidKVzvQJJoKymK08_NUsJkSaUPB7XkaFt4hxJK8 https://twitter.com/theharaband https://www.facebook.com/TheHaraBand/ https://www.instagram.com/theharaband/ https://www.snapchat.com/add/theharaband https://www.youtube.com/theharaband https://www.tiktok.com/@theharaband?   My thoughts The Hara Black soul ceremony, opens with a sexy riff vocally and lyrically these boys have delivered something incredible. It's a track packed with melody and hooks and comes at you with so much energy and this is exactly what The Hara, are about energy in their songs and even thou I am yet to see them live I would imagine that same energy transmits across live, really love the energy and the production in this track a massive favourite of mine this week.   You can find this episode and previous episodes from Setting The Tone in the below links Spotfiy https://open.spotify.com/show/6Jj9SsrXxve44839dptihN… Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/setting-the-tone/id1499390718 Google https://podcasts.google.com/?q=setting%20the%20tone podbean https://Settingthetone2.podbean.com   Thank you to our sponsor @The Guitar Ninja Academy, the best place to become a guitar master. 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 New Episode Out Now ‘Paralyzed' out 26th February 2021 French metalcore stars LANDMVRKS have released a video for their new single 'Paralyzed'. The track is taken from the band's forthcoming album Lost in The Waves, due for release on 26th February 2021 via Arising Empire.  The turbulence of the global COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on live music. Shows and festivals across the world have faced cancellations or postponements, with much uncertainty as to when they will return. One such festival was Storm The Arena, which was set to take place at the Accor Arena in France on 12th December 2020. LANDMVRKS took to the iconic venue during the pandemic to safely record the video for ‘Paralyzed', which is dedicated to the musicians and those around the world who remain paralysed during these unprecedented times.  Check out the video for 'Paralyzed' here: https://youtu.be/YNLZUinqksw Stream/purchase 'Paralyzed' here: https://Landmvrks.lnk.to/paralyzed After successfully building their reputation through asserting their own style on 2018 masterpiece Fantasy, LANDMVRKS return with their upcoming third album, Lost In The Waves, their heaviest and most organic album to date with an uncompromising, distinctive style. This is LANDMVRKS in their purest form. Lost In The Waves will be available as CD, limited vinyl in two different colour variants and a limited special fan box. Pre-order here: https://Landmvrks.lnk.to/lostinthewaves   LANDMVRKS formed in 2014 in Marseille, France, and are now comprised of Florent Salfati on vocals, Rudy Purkart on bass guitar, Nicolas Exposito and Paul C. Wilson on guitars, with Kévin D'Agostino on drums. The band spent two years writing and recording material and playing local shows, building their reputation within the French metalcore scene with a series of singles. In May 2016, LANDMVRKS self-released their debut album Hollow, which was produced entirely by Salfati and Exposito. Following the release of Hollow the band ventured on tours throughout Europe, enticing new fans with their modern metalcore style, peppered with hardcore riffs and catchy choruses. The record also landed them slots on big festivals, strengthening their reputation even further.     In 2018 LANDMVRKS signed a record deal with Arising Empire, releasing their second studio album Fantasy. Continuing to build their name with their own fresh take on metalcore, LANDMVRKS went on to travel the world, playing in Japan, embarking on several headline tours and supporting While She Sleeps and Stray From The Path on a UK/European tour.  While they were out on the road LANDMVRKS focused on writing brand new material, which showcases a powerful new direction from the French band, one that is more mature, melodic, and deeper than before. LANDMVRKS' UK/European tour has been postponed to October/November 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and European restrictions. The date in Nuremberg has been moved to Schweinfurt - tickets will be refunded and cannot be transferred to the new show.  04.09.21 FR Marseille - Espace Julien 09.09.21 FR Grenoble - L'Ampérage 10.09.21 FR Lille - La Bulle 11.09.21 FR Paris - La Maroquinerie 16.09.21 FR Metz - L'Aérogare 17.09.21 FR Mulhouse - Noumatrouff 18.09.21 FR Lyon - CCO 24.09.21 FR Nantes - Scène Michelet 25.09.21 FR Quimper - Novomax w/ Resolve + Special Guest (TBA) 11.10.21 UK Birmingham  Asylum 2 12.10.21 UK Glasgow Garage Attic 13.10.21 UK Manchester Star & Garter 14.10.21 UK London 229 15.10.21 NL Arnheim Willemeen KZ 16.10.21 BE Aarschot JC De Klinker                     18.10.21 DE Köln MTC 19.10.21 DE Leipzig Naumanns 20.10.21 DE Hamburg Logo 21.10.21 PL Warsaw Poglos 22.10.21 DE Berlin Cassiopeia 23.10.21 DE Essen Crowdsalat Festival *Landmvrks only 24.10.21 CZ Republic Prague Futurum 25.10.21 SK Bratislava Kulturak Klub 26.10.21 DE München Backstage 27.10.21 DE Stuttgart Club Cann 29.10.21 DE Trier Miez 30.10.21 DE Schweinfurt Alter Stattbahnhof 31.10.21 DE Göttingen Freihafen 01.11.21 DE Wiesbaden Schlachthof 02.11.21 CH Aarau Kiff 03.11.21 IT Modena La Tenda 04.11.21 IT Milan Legend Club 05.11.21 IT Verona The Factory 06.11.21 CH Martigny Sunset Bar Tickets are on sale here: www.landmvrks.com LANDMVRKS have also released their first live album, Live At Espace Julien, Marseille, available to stream or purchase here: https://landmvrks.lnk.to/Live  Stream/purchase the band's previous album Fantasy here: https://landmvrks.lnk.to/FantasyAlbum LANDMVRKS  links www.landmvrks.com www.facebook.com/landmvrks www.instagram.com/landmvrks www.twitter.com/landmvrks   My thoughts I'm pleased to welcome back LANDMVRKS to the show last year we got to check out their single Lost in a wave, Paralyzed straight away is something completely different too … its more of slower paced opening with Melodic vocals and delicate keys in the background, and then just when you think you have gage where this is going later on Florent lets rip. Overall, this is great track and is very very different too but that what is perfect I said I wanted to hear more from these guys have done that with Paralyzed    Moving over to our next single this week   AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS are: Charlie Rolfe - Vocals Adam Kerr - Guitar Owen Hill - Guitar George Hunt - Bass Jon Cassidy - Synth Jamie Gowers - Drums Melodic post-hardcore sextet AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS have released their new single 'Wallow'. The track is the fourth single from their forthcoming debut album, Within Each Lies The Other, set for release on 26th March 2021 via Long Branch Records. Check out the visualiser for 'Wallow' here: https://youtu.be/HGAhxk24ohI Vocalist Charlie Rolfe comments on the single: "Anger and sadness really drove this track lyrically and there's a lot of frustration which is present through the use of the mostly harsh vocals. It's a song about betrayal, liars and anyone who has ever done anything to you to make you deliberately feel worthless. A lot of energy is taken out on this song, and we invite you to do the same." 'Wallow' follows the band's previous singles 'Take Me There', 'Hiding From Myself' and 'Stranger In The Mirror', which have collectively garnered over 1,000,000 streams. Stream 'Wallow' and pre-order Within Each Lies The Other here: https://aseverythingunfolds.lnk.to/withineachliestheother   Since the release of their Closure EP in late 2018, AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS have gone from strength to strength, touring heavily across the UK & Europe, including performing alongside the likes of Dream State, ADEPT, Our Hollow, Our Home and more. The success of Closure caught the attention of the esteemed Long Branch Records, who signed an international deal with the six-piece this year. Alongside their dedicated fanbase and hard-working ethos, the future is strong for the band, the future is AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS.  As Everything Unfolds links https://www.facebook.com/AsEverythingUnfolds https://twitter.com/aeuofficial https://www.instagram.com/aeuofficial/ https://www.musicglue.com/aseverythingunfolds/   My thoughts Wallow is a track that straight away comes at you the guitars have a big impact on this track, a great riff is matched by a great melodic hook of a chorus, I can hear a lot of Dream state in this track but equally a lot of Butcher babies, it's clear As Everything Unfolds have many inferences to draw upon, the track is well produced and will fit lovely into your playlist this weekend overall a great track. Moving over to our next single Alt-rock quintet STANDING LIKE STATUES release video for 'Stupid Love' New EP Reality Checkpoint out now   Cambridge alt-rockers STANDING LIKE STATUES have released a video for 'Stupid Love', taken from their 2020 sophomore EP, Reality Checkpoint. The enticing single has already proven to be a hit with press and fans alike, including strong support from Kerrang! Radio's Johnny Doom. 'Stupid Love' was also championed as one of the best tracks on the BBC Introducing uploader, following recent airplay on BBC Music Introducing in Cambridge. Check out the video for 'Stupid Love' here: https://youtu.be/6dZRrawRK04 The band comment on the new single:  "Love is beautiful, but it can also be painful. This is the ultimate 'keeping it together' anthem. It was written following the end of a near decade-long relationship, about dealing with the mixed emotions that come from all angles. It's about fighting through the worst of it and realising that the end of one thing can be the beginning of something else." Stream/purchase the band's Reality Checkpoint EP here: https://statues.fanlink.to/realitycheckpoint  Formed in 2015, STANDING LIKE STATUES have supported We Are The Ocean, Decade, Fort Hopeand Courage My Love, as well as being featured on BBC Look East and, more recently, BBC Introducing Cambridge. Inspired by the likes of Taking Back Sunday, 30 Seconds To Mars and Biffy Clyro, STANDING LIKE STATUES draw from the greats of alternative rock to combine anthemic energy with soul-searching lyrics. STANDING LIKE STATUES worked with renowned producer Romesh Dodangoda on their latest EP, which has forced the band to dig deep and harness the power to commit themselves to authenticity; rising above the blur of memes, trends, concepts and false personas which dominate modern life. Having learned to laugh in the face of adversity, there are no barriers to fight through and lots of love to give. STANDING LIKE STATUES  links https://www.standinglikestatues.com/ https://www.facebook.com/standinglikestatuesuk/ https://twitter.com/statuesband https://www.instagram.com/standinglikestatues/ https://www.youtube.com/user/likestatuesuk   My thoughts, STANDING LIKE STATUES really have a great sound to them, and Stupid Love showcases their influences from taking back Sunday to Biffy Clyro, the thing I love more than anything about this track is the production is out of this world the guys have worked with the legendry Romesh Dodangoda who has worked with Funeral for a friend, Kids in glass houses, the blackout to name a few. The track has tones of melody and packed with some beautiful guitar tones and hooks to match I really enjoyed Stupid Love, if you're a fan of Kids in glass houses, Biffy Clyro add this to your playlist.   Our next track sees Setting The Tone meeting a new band   Drop Down Smiling have just released a new track 'The Fear of Missing Out' check out the video www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaFY_P04Sro   Like the Phoenix from the ashes, the butterfly from the cocoon, Drop Down Smiling have emerged from their lockdown hibernation to bring you a brand-new track, aptly titled 'The Fear of Missing Out'.   You've missed out on a lot this year, don't miss out on this!   The Fear of Missing Out addresses the social pressures of ‘fitting in' - the issues we face and self-destructive habits we form while under constant bombardment from ‘the-grass-is-greener-rose-tinted-glasses' lifestyles presented to us on social media.   It's a song about the anxiety that comes with comparing your regular life to the highlights of others'. Fuelled by the desire to be connected to others, especially this year, it's about the skewed sense of ‘normal' that develops when your main outlook on the world is through the glowing brick in your hand.   The Fear of Missing Out release is accompanied by a brand-new music video from the lads, featuring exclusive footage from the recording studio alongside their evocative lyrics to make sure you can scream them back at them when they can tour again.   Against a backdrop of generic indie and dull pop-punk regens, Drop Down Smiling stand out with a mix of modern rock, raucous electronica and rich, resonant four-part harmonies.  Having previously worked with Gavin Monaghan (Editors, The Twang, Ocean Colour Scene) & Jason Wilcock (You Me At Six, We Are The Ocean), The Fear of Missing Out was produced by Peter Dowsett of Abbey Road Studios (Scouting For Girls, Pharrell Williams & Snoop Dogg to name but a few).  Experimental yet organic, with high octane hooks and even higher energy on the stage, Drop Down Smiling have been described as ‘Biffy Clyro meets Bring Me the Horizon' & ‘Red Hot Chilli Peppers meets System of a Down'. If those comparisons don't warrant a listen, what the hell does?! Drop Down Smiling have previously shared the stage with Saves The Day, We Are The Ocean, The Blackout, Lonely The Brave, Rat Attack, Lost Alone, Blitz Kids, Idiom and tonnes more, as well as performing at Wychwood Festival, Wizzfest, Godiva Festival and somehow playing to a wildly confused audience at The Clothes Show on the Kerrang! Stage at the NEC Arena (now Resorts World Arena).     Listen to The Fear of Missing Out (Released 08.01.2021)  - https://ditto.fm/the-fear-of-missing-out   Follow us on Social Media Instagram - www.instagram.com/dropdownsmiling Facebook - www.facebook.com/dropdownsmiling Twitter – www.twitter.com/DropDownSmiling Get in   Drop Down Smiling are Chris West – Lead Singer/Guitarist Michael Brown – Lead Guitarist/Backing Vocals Martin Dale – Bassist/Backing Vocals James Porter – Drummer/Samples/Backing Vocals       My thoughts Missing out for me was like if David Bowie and AFI made a track now I don't say this as insult, you have Chris West vocals and at times they felt very Bowie and then when you add that to the chorus this is where the AFI element comes in Missing out does a great job of mixing melody with some driving punchy guitar sounds, it's a high octane track with tones of energy and hooks. Production on this is awesome.       You can find this episode and previous episodes from Setting The Tone in the below links Spotfiy https://open.spotify.com/show/6Jj9SsrXxve44839dptihN… Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/setting-the-tone/id1499390718 Google https://podcasts.google.com/?q=setting%20the%20tone podbean https://Settingthetone2.podbean.com   Thank you to our sponsor @The Guitar Ninja Academy, the best place to become a guitar master. To get started the Guitar Ninja is offering 3 months for the price of 2 on membership for a limited time only hit the following link https://theguitarninja.co.uk/holidaydeals/   For more information our sponsor then hit the below links https://theguitarninja.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/theguitarninja        

 New Episode Out Now  Debut album Royalty Kult Enjoying the End  out now     Royalty Kult is a California based hard rock/alternative project from creators Joshua Michael and David Fulford-Brown  The California based duo of began their musical journey together more than a decade ago and have shared stages with the likes of Jonathan Davis of KoRn, Fear Factory, Taproot, Spineshank, Flaw, Powerman 5000 and Adema, among others.   Enjoying the End was produced by Joshua Buma (Boy Hits Car, Malaki, September Mourning), mastering engineer Joe Bozzi (Fleetwood Mac, Van Halen, U2, Imagine Dragons) and recording engineer Andy Haller (Ozzy Osbourne, System of a Down, Rob Halford, Santana).   Check out Royalty Kult on the below links   www.royaltykult.com www.facebook.com/royaltykult www.instagram.com/royaltykultmusic https://twitter.com/royaltykult www.tiktok.com/@royaltykult https://soundcloud.com/royaltykult https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/royalty-kult/1509698712   My thoughts  Enjoying the end is A fantastic debut album from Joshua and David, as I was listening to this album I often found myself trying to pinpoint where does the album fit into scene, because honestly it has so many different directions everything form The sounds and styles of Linkin park, to Twenty one Pilots all the way through to Motley crue to electronic wizardry and influence of the Pet shop boys , there is literally something on this album for anyone, the production is crisp and clean and this album switches effortlessly between different sounds from different genres, go and check this out For fans of Twenty One Pilots, Blink 182, 30 seconds to mars         Moving on to our next single this week we have Joy in Blue who are a four piece Post hardcore band based in Portsmouth, the band launched in 2020 with the release of their debut single Old Roads which was then closely followed by their second single places. The latest release tilted sunflower is a product of the covid19 lockdown and portrays the bands emotions during this difficult time, the song is accompanied by the band's debut video which you can check out here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkHkmIVPZrI   Check out Joy in Blue on below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkHkmIVPZrI https://www.instagram.com/joyinblueuk/ https://fanlink.to/joyinblue   My thoughts So this In Joy Blue 3rd single and their first with a video, , Sunflower is packed with a melodic tones and a lovely hooks, it has a really nice feel tom the track and is well produced for a large part of this track it does not changed course now this not a bad thing and out of now its kicks into life I kind of would have liked a bit more of this intensity as for most of the track it did not feel like it was going anywhere, but this would be my only criticism  , its clear that this is a band that are starting their journey and that's fine, its will be interested to see how they grow and their material develops over time., for fans of   Moving onto our next release and we are going to Europe French metalcore quintet LANDMVRKS release video for new single 'Lost In A Wave LANDMVRKS are: Florent Salfati | Vocals Nicolas Exposito | Guitar Paul C. Wilson | Guitar Rudy Purkart | Bass Kevin D'Agostino | Drums   Marseille, France-based metalcore stars LANDMVRKS have released a video for their new single 'Lost In A Wave'. The track is taken from the band's forthcoming album Lost In The Waves, due for release on 26th February 2021 via Arising Empire. With 'Lost In A Wave', LANDMVRKS show off what this masterpiece of an album truly holds. Check out the video for 'Lost In A Wave' here: https://youtu.be/uHSl0Zpw2pw Stream/purchase 'Lost In A Wave' here: https://Landmvrks.lnk.to/lostinawave LANDMVRKS are back with a vengeance. After successfully building their reputation through asserting their own style on 2018 masterpiece Fantasy, the band returned last month both fresher and heavier before with their new single 'Rainfall'. Their upcoming third album, Lost In The Waves, is their heaviest and most organic album to date with an uncompromising, distinctive style. This is LANDMVRKS in their purest form. Lost In The Waves will be available as CD, limited vinyl in two different colour variants and a limited special fan box. Pre-order here: https://Landmvrks.lnk.to/lostinthewaves   LANDMVRKS formed in 2014 in Marseille, France, and are now comprised of Florent Salfati on vocals, Rudy Purkart on bass guitar, Nicolas Exposito and Paul C. Wilson on guitars, with Kévin D'Agostino on drums. The band spent two years writing and recording material and playing local shows, building their reputation within the French metalcore scene with a series of singles. In May 2016, LANDMVRKS self-released their debut album Hollow, which was produced entirely by Salfati and Exposito. Following the release of Hollow the band ventured on tours throughout Europe, enticing new fans with their modern metalcore style, peppered with hardcore riffs and catchy choruses. The record also landed them slots on big festivals, strengthening their reputation even further.     In 2018 LANDMVRKS signed a record deal with Arising Empire, releasing their second studio album Fantasy. Continuing to build their name with their own fresh take on metalcore, LANDMVRKS went on to travel the world, playing in Japan, embarking on several headline tours and supporting While She Sleeps and Stray From The Path on a UK/European tour.  While they were out on the road LANDMVRKS focused on writing brand new material, including latest single 'Rainfall' which showcases a powerful new direction from the French band, one that is more mature, melodic, and deeper than before. LANDMVRKS have announced tour dates for 2021, including a UK/European tour with special guests Resolve and Wolfpack.  Dates: 27.02.21 FR Marseille - Espace Julien 04.03.21 FR Metz - L'Aérogare 05.03.21 FR Mulhouse - Noumatrouff 06.03.21 FR Lyon - CCO 11.03.21 FR Grenoble - L'ampérage 12.03.21 FR TBA - TBA 13.03.21 FR Lille - La Bulle 19.03.21 FR Nantes - Scène Michelet 20.03.21 FR Quimper - Novomax 26.03.21 FR Monpellier - Secret Place 27.03.21 FR Toulouse - Connexion Live w/ Resolve and Wolfpack 02.04.21 AT Wien - Impericon Festival 03.04.21 DE Leipzig - Impericon Festival 04.04.21 CH Zürich - Impericon Festival 05.04.21 DE Trier - Miez 07.04.21 IT Verona - The Factory 08.04.21 IT Modena - La Tenda 09.04.21 IT Milano - Legend Club 10.04.21 DE München - Impericon Festival 11.04.21 DE Oberhausen - Impericon Festival 13.04.21 UK Birmingham - Asylum 2 14.04.21 UK Glasgow - Garage Attic 15.04.21 UK Manchester - Star & Garter 16.04.21 UK London - 229 17.04.21 BE Aarschot - Jc De Klinker 18.04.21 NL Arnehm - Willemeen Kz 19.04.21 DE Köln - MTC 20.04.21 DE Hamburg - Logo 21.04.21 DE Berlin - Cassiopeia 22.04.21 PL Warsaw - Puglos 23.04.21 SK Bratislava - Kulturak Klub 24.04.21 DE Göttingen - Freihafen 25.04.21 DE Nürnberg - Z-Bau 26.04.21 DE Wiesbaden - Schlachthof Tickets are on sale here: www.landmvrks.com LANDMVRKS have also released their first live album, Live At Espace Julien, Marseille, available to stream or purchase here: https://landmvrks.lnk.to/Live  Stream/purchase the band's previous album Fantasy here: https://landmvrks.lnk.to/FantasyAlbum Landmvrks links can be found below www.landmvrks.com www.facebook.com/landmvrks www.instagram.com/landmvrks www.twitter.com/landmvrks     My thoughts with an opening Riff I would expect to hear on a Deftones track and ten quickly into guitar tones I would expect to hear from Machine Head, okay so I'm not expecting none of this but I like and boarding the train, I really love the production and energy on this track, it feels like it is packed with so many different influences ranging form Machine head, Defrtones, and Linkin Park, Fever 333.I really enjoyed Lost in a wave its heavier in your face and has so much energy awesome.       Lastly our last single of this week   German post hardcore outfit OUR MIRAGE release new single 'Remedy' "The Post Hardcore, clearly inspired by The Amity Affliction, is composed confidently, professionally produced and performed in an appealing manner." – METAL HAMMER DE   German post-hardcore outfit OUR MIRAGE released have new single / video 'Remedy', the first new material from the band since 2019's full-length Lifeline. Watch 'Remedy' here: https://youtu.be/Idao4nFlOoQ Stream / purchase: https://OurMirage.lnk.to/remedy The band comment: "In one of the hardest years ever we were struggling with remaining our confidence and belief. Not only do we miss being on tour and playing shows, we miss YOU guys! Music connects us with people from all over the world, you guys help US through our toughest days just by letting us know that we are able to create change. We are more grateful than ever to every single one of you supporting us throughout this (hopefully) not forever lasting off-phase. How can the whole world be so wrong? There is a REMEDY for all of us, it‘s called unity! We are one, we are OUR MIRAGE."    Previous album Lifeline was released in 2019 via Arising Empire. Stream / purchase Lifeline here: https://OurMirage.lnk.to/Lifeline Watch their previous videos here:  'Falling' feat. Telle Smith (The Word Alive): https://youtu.be/eUGZNmiUZ-4 'Unseen': https://youtu.be/yTXlJgjQ_xQ 'After All': https://youtu.be/db2poByTU-U 'Different Eyes': https://youtu.be/BfwdyIFETXE 'Lost': https://youtu.be/sGc3gM3GVyY 'The Unknown': https://youtu.be/36j03cY1SIw   OUR MIRAGE are: Timo Bonner | Vocals Steffen Hirz | Guitars Manuel Möbs | Bass Daniel Maus | Drums For more information: https://www.facebook.com/OurMirageBand https://www.instagram.com/ourmirageband/ https://www..ourmirage.de Click here for bio   My thoughts Remedy straight away reminds of a track A day to remember would be proud of I really enjoy the harmony and the melodic tones in the track the production in the track is great and the overall I really enjoyed Remedy I'm keen to see what else this band has in its catalogue. For fans of A day to remember and Papa Roach       You can find this episode and previous episodes from Setting The Tone in the below links Spotfiy https://open.spotify.com/show/6Jj9SsrXxve44839dptihN… Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/setting-the-tone/id1499390718 Google https://podcasts.google.com/?q=setting%20the%20tone podbean https://Settingthetone2.podbean.com   Thank you to our sponsor @The Guitar Ninja Academy, the best place to become a guitar master. To get started the Guitar Ninja is offering 3 months for the price of 2 on membership for a limited time only hit the following link https://theguitarninja.co.uk/holidaydeals/   For more information our sponsor then hit the below links https://theguitarninja.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/theguitarninja      

Dan, Joel und Merten zählen die 3 nervigsten deutschen Bands auf (Achtung humorvoll zu genießen!). Außerdem schreiben wir Arising Empire an und wollen dadurch berühmt werden.