Hatebreed Announce Fall 2024 30th Anniversary Tour

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Hatebreed Announce Fall 2024 30th Anniversary Tour

HATEBREED ANNOUNCE 30TH ANNIVERSARY NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR

SPECIAL GUESTS CARCASS, HARMS WAY, + CRYPTA TO APPEAR

TOUR KICKS OFF SEPTEMBER 26 IN PORTLAND, MAINE + RUNS THROUGH OCTOBER 27 IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

EUROPEAN DATES SET FOR JUNE 

he HATEBREED 30th anniversary celebrations continue deep into 2024.
 
The Grammy-nominated hardcore icons, who are one of the most impactful and enduring bands of the modern era, have announced their Fall 2024 headline tour plans. The band will embark on a full, 30th anniversary trek that kicks off on September 26 in Portland, Maine and runs through October 27 in Norfolk, VA and includes stops in Canada. The band will be playing fan favorites and dragging deep cuts out of their beloved catalog.

The announcement comes hot on the heels of this past weekend’s March Metal Matinee anniversary show in Hatebreed’s home state of Connecticut, as well as two sold-out shows at The Chance in Poughkeepsie, NY, and a completely sold out, four-night residency at Amityville Music Hall in Long Island back in January.

Special guests for the fall run include CarcassHarms Way, and Crypta. All dates are below. The pre-sales start today at 12pm ET. Regular on-sales are set for Friday, March 22 at 10am local time. 

Hatebreed will also embark on a 30th anniversary run in Europe, with special guests Crowbar. The European tour dates are set for June 2024 and are in the poster below.

“We are extremely grateful to have hit this milestone and to be able to celebrate it with the some of the best bands and fans in the world! We cannot wait to see everyone on the road,” says singer Jamey Jasta.

“30 Years of Hatebreed! What a wild ride it has been! The ups, the downs, and all of the in-betweens… I have nothing but gratitude towards my bandmates and each and every one of our fans WORLDWIDE. We’re coming to see you all. Stay tuned,” states drummer Matt Byrne.

With dozens of pit-stirring anthems across albums, Hatebreed have built their reputation through decades of ruthless breakdowns and an Iron Man touring ethic, consistently selling out shows the world over. Over the course of its career, the band has gone from playing basements and backyards to being a featured, must-see attraction on countless festivals like Graspop, OzzFest, Warped, and Download, alongside massive high-profile tours. 

Described by Forbes as “more relevant than ever in the metal and hardcore community,” the quintet remains one of the most definitive live acts in music today and recently celebrated a milestone with their track “Looking Down The Barrel Of Today,” which surpassed 90 million global streams on Spotify, making it their single biggest career streaming track of the modern era. To date, Hatebreed have sold over 1.5 million albums in North America alone.  

Hatebreed’s most recent album, 2020’s Weight of the False Self, was praised as a “return to their hardcore roots” by Brooklyn Vegan. The album was deemed “one of their most aggressive to date” by Consequence and “pummeling” by Revolver, while Psychology Today called it “a blazing combination of extreme metal and hardcore punk.” Hatebreed remain one of the most vital bands in the hard rock scene.

HATEBREED ON TOUR:
WITH CARCASS, HARMS WAY, + CRYPTA:

9/26 — Portland, ME — State Theatre
9/27 — Boston, MA — House of Blues
9/28 — New York, NY — Terminal 5
9/29 — Montreal, QC — MTELUS
9/30 — Toronto, ON — Rebel
10/2 — Cleveland, OH — Agora Theatre
10/3 — Royal Oak, MI — Royal Oak Music Theatre
10/7 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogart’s
10/8 — McKees Rocks, PA — Roxian Theatre
10/10 — Sauget, IL — Pop’s
10/11 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
10/12 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
10/14 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
10/15 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern
10/16 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium
10/18 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater
10/19 — Vancouver, BC — Vogue Theatre
10/20 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo
10/22 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
10/23 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium
10/24 — Kansas City, MO — Uptown Theater
10/25 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
10/26 — Greensboro, NC — Piedmont Hall
10/27 — Norfolk, VA — The NorVa

HATEBREED ARE:
Jamey Jasta — Vocals
Chris Beattie — Bass
Wayne Lozinak — Guitar
Frank Novinec — Guitar
Matt Byrne — Drums

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Breaking Benjamin’s Keith Wallen Shares “The Wolf” Video 

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Breaking Benjamin's Keith Wallen Shares "The Wolf" Video

BREAKING BENJAMIN GUITARIST KEITH WALLEN SHARES “THE WOLF” VIDEO — WATCH

NEW SOLO ALBUM INFINITY NOW ARRIVES MAY 3 VIA RISE RECORDS

NEW TOUR DATES ON DECK

BREAKING BENJAMIN guitarist KEITH WALLEN will drop his latest solo album Infinity Now on May 3 via Rise Records. Pre-save it here

Today, Wallen has shared the video for “The Wolf.” Watch it here.
 

“‘The Wolf’ is a song and a concept that I felt a lot of us can identify with,” Wallen says. “We’ve all known those people that for whatever reason we just can’t break ourselves away from them. An addiction on every level, all the while knowing it’s a toxic situation. You break all those promises to yourself that you’ll stay away, but ultimately there you are again.”

Commenting on the video, he shares, “The video for ‘The Wolf’ was shot in a beautiful house in south Nashville. Directed by Courtney Dellafiora, we wanted an intimate look and setting that was reminiscent of waking from a dream in the middle of the night, and then grabbing the guitar and playing the song. The most exciting thing of all with getting to work with ‘Bane,’ the real live wolf actor and his amazing training staff for the shoot! That was a first for me, and I couldn’t be happier how the video turned out.”


INFINITY NOW TRACK LISTING:
“Infinity”
Strings
Headspace Holiday
“The Wolf”
“Don’t Fall Asleep”
“Nemesis”
“Blackout”
“Crown of Thorns”
“Crush Me”
“Dear Father”

Wallen will return to the road this spring. All dates are below.

Wallen will return to the road this spring. All dates are below.

KEITH WALLEN ON TOUR:
4/25 — Bloomington, IL — Castle Theatre+
4/26 — Iowa City, IA — Wildwood+
4/27 — Minneapolis, MN — Skyway Theatre
4/28 — Oconomowoc, WI — Rally Point+
4/30 — Joliet, IL — The Forge+
5/1 — Ft. Wayne, IN — Piere’s+
5/2 — Pittsburgh, PA — Crafthouse+
5/3 — South Bend, IN — Four Winds Field++
5/4 — La Crosse, WI — Loggers Stadium Park++
5/7 — Greenville, SC — The Radio Room+++
5/8 — Savannah, GA — Victory North+++
5/13 — Dothan, AL — Dothan Civic Center++++
5/15 — Clarksville, TN — FM Bank Arena++++
5/16 — Johnson, TN — Freedom Hall Civic Center++++
7/12 — Albuquerque, NM — Sunshine Theater+++++
7/13 — Oklahoma City, OK — Beer City Music Hall+++++
7/14 — Kansas City, MO — The Truman+++++
7/15 — Springfield, MO — The Regency+++++
7/16 — Des Moines, IA — Wooly’s+++++
7/21 — Hartford, CT — Websiter Theater+++++
7/22 — Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club+++++
7/24 — Harrisburg, PA — HMAC+++++
7/25 — Richmond, VA — The National+++++
7/26 — Charlotte, NC — Neighborhood Theatre+++++
7/27 — Knoxville, TN — The Concourse+++++
+Direct Support for Through Fire
++Supporting Seether
+++Direct Support for 10 Years
++++Supporting Breaking Benjamin and Daughtry
+++++Supporting Citizen Soldier and Icon For Hir

ABOUT KEITH WALLEN:
Keith Wallen is a prolific songwriter responsible for soaring melodies and hypnotic hooks heard across modern rock radio. The West Virginia-born troubadour uses his solo work as a vehicle to explore his multifaceted passions, moving seamlessly from the smart pop of ’80s favorites like The Police and Depeche Mode to the big moody riffs of ’90s grunge heroes like Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, and Stone Temple Pilots. 
 
His co-writing collaborations include compositions with Saint Asonia, Fuel, We Came As Romans, Red, Dorothy, and Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch’s Love And Death. Wallen bares his soul as a solo artist with earnest resolve, powering his honest anthems with commanding vocals. 
 
A former member of Adelitas Way, Keith was among his first calls when Benjamin Burnley decided to reform and reconfigure his band. Dark Before Dawn, Breaking Benjamin’s powerhouse comeback, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200Ember followed in 2018. 
 
Keith’s self-produced acoustic and piano-driven Allies EP arrived in 2014. His debut solo album, 2021’sThis World Or The Next, featured “Dream Away,” a song streamed 1.4M times on Spotify alone. His second solo album, Infinity Now, includes production and co-writing contributions from Kevin Thrasher (RIVALS, Jelly Roll) and work with Dan Braunstein (Spiritbox, Dayseeker) and Andrew Baylis (Sleeping With Sirens, Jelly Roll, Brantley Gilbert). 
 
Produced by Kevin Thrasher (Jelly Roll, RIVALS) and mixed by Joel Wanasek (Rain City Drive, Scott Stapp), Keith’s sophomore solo album, Infinity Now, extends a warm invitation into the singer/songwriter’s heart and mind. Hard rock bombast meets intimate pensiveness via engaging songs like “Blackout,” “Strings,” and first single, “Headspace Holiday.”
 
As guitarist for Breaking Benjamin, a solo artist or songwriting collaborator, the common threads through Keith Wallen’s work are honesty, authenticity, and heartfelt spirit. 

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DE’WAYNE Signs to Fearless + Shares “synthesizer” Video — WATCH

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DE'WAYNE Signs to Fearless + Shares "synthesizer" Video

FEARLESS RECORDS is pleased to announce the addition of rock artist DE’WAYNE to the global roster.

DE’WAYNE is an artist who has taken risks his whole life and is now putting that exact energy into the music he creates.

DE’WAYNE is an alternative rock singer from Houston, Texas, who is redefining how it’s done by showcasing a raw and tasteful blend of genres. The music combines elements of rock, pop, and soul, with a mission to show people we shouldn’t live in boxes — and neither should our music. Throughout his nascent career, he has constantly reinvented himself, leaving fans both guessing and thrilled, all the while picking up new ones along the way. The NME called out his ability to be “equally at home belting out throaty howl or indulging in his velvety soulfulness” and praised, “the sense of fun and experimentation that’s crucial to good mainstream-minded rock music is very much alive” that defines DE’WAYNE’s music.

Today, DE’WAYNE has shared the video for “synthesizer.”

Watch it here.

 “synthesizer’ is a love letter to my best friend,” DE’WAYNE says. “Sometimes, it’s easier to say these things in a song rather than in person. I was inspired by The Commodores, who wrote ‘Brick House’ about the perfect woman — in their eyes. I wanted to take the word synthesizer and make it SEXY and give it a new meaning. To anyone who listens to this, I hope they find the synthesizer in their life.”

The song has already been added to Spotify’s flagship rock playlist MARROW, which is a mirror and vehicle, and a reflection of what is truly driving today’s rock youth culture, evolution, and limitless trajectory. 

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2 Shadows Unleash Blistering New Track “Mad God”

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2 Shadows Unleash Blistering New Track “Mad God”

(2 Shadows – Photo Credit = Yvonne Hanson)

Vancouver based metal band 2 Shadows are heading into the New Year in high gear with their blistering new track “Mad God” on Rock Shop Records.  The song starts with a brief acoustic interlude before bludgeoning the listener with crushing down-tuned guitars and staccato snare sounds, underpinned by thunderous bass drums and piercingly intense vocals.  The song laments how people blindly follow the rules to get ahead in life – often without ever really knowing why they are doing it.

2 Shadows Glen Bridden says “When Tryst and I wrote the song Mad God we were inspired by the Phil Tippett film with the same name. We were blown away by the apocalyptic dystopian setting and the delivery of the horror elements in the movie and it got us excited to try exploring those vibes musically. Our song “Mad God” ended up being the easiest and most fluid song to write and we didn’t make many changes after the first demo.

He continues “When it came to the lyrics of the song I focused on the dissonance visible in everyday urban life, like how lonely you can feel in a densely populated area and how common it is for people to numb themselves with prescription drugs and the like.  It would seem people feel more comfortable ‘under an influence’ and that’s where the lyric “overdosed on sanity” comes from and where the dystopian horror begins to show itself and come full circle”.

2 Shadows are veteran road warriors and are planning a tour for later this year.   The band plans to release more new music in 2024.

About 2 Shadows:

2 Shadows has been together since 2015 and have been steadily honing their craft through continuous touring. They draw inspiration from legendary acts like Slipknot and Rammstein, while also being influenced by contemporary acts such as Motionless In White, Asking Alexandria, and Avenged Sevenfold.  2 Shadows have gained serious momentum over the last year by going viral on all social media platforms – especially TikTok, where they have over 390k followers, and on Facebook – where they have 320,000 followers.  The band has an impressive 100 Million content views across all their networks. 2 Shadows have amassed 5 million career audio streams and more than 2 million combined video views on YouTube.

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Progressive Metal Band Take & Take Release Debut Album ‘Disillusion’ on March 22, 2024!

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Pre-order Disillusion now:

https://music.suricatemusic.com/disillusion

 

Progressive metal band Take & Take announced their debut album Disillusion is slated for release on March 22, 2024. Crafting every element from concept to concrete, the musical visionary Eddie Trager helmed the entire process—ideas, composition, instrumental and vocal performances, and even the captivating hand-drawn cover art.

Yet, in this artistic endeavor, Trager found collaboration in the form of the legendary Matt Bayles. Known for his contributions to some of Eddie’s all-time favorite albums, Bayles lent his expertise to the mixing duties at the prestigious Red Room in Seattle. Meanwhile, metal production titan Jens Bogren took the reins for mastering at his renowned Fascination Street Studios in Malmo, Sweden, ensuring the album’s sound reaches new heights.

Disillusion draws inspiration from a diverse array of progressive musical influences, weaving a tapestry that spans from the avant-garde sounds of IhsahnSleepytime Gorilla MuseumOpethMastodonWilderun, and The Mars Volta to the vibrancy of Jacob CollierThe BeatlesQueen, and Yes. The album masterfully navigates through a spectrum of musical genres, seamlessly blending pop sensibilities with experimental twists that defy traditional forms.

Prepare to embark on a musical odyssey that transcends boundaries, as Take & Take introduces Disillusion to the world on March 22, 2024—a testament to innovation, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of artistic excellence.

“Sticky” – the first single from the upcoming Disillusion album – dropped January 12th with a simultaneous video premiere at Metal Injection.
Check it out HERE

“That Won’t Last”, the second single, came out February 16 with a lyric visualizer by Drain Hope.

Please get in touch if you would like to interview Eddie Trager or review the record!

TRACKLISTING:

1. Digging

2. Sticky

3. Get Off

4. Lick

5. I’m Ritch!

6. Constantly

7. The Straight Line

8. Grudge

9. That Won’t Last

10. The Choice

11. You Done Me Wrong

Meet Eddie Trager, a versatile artist whose musical journey spans a spectrum of roles and genres:

Formerly a rhythmic force as the drummer and percussionist for Nekrogoblikon from 2007 to 2016, Eddie contributed not only his drumming skills but also his talents on xylophone, glockenspiel, marimba, and earned credits as a songwriter.

Currently, he is making waves as the drummer for the new punk/hardcore band, Last Leg, as well as handling production and mixing duties for their debut EP. Additionally, Eddie showcases his guitar prowess with The Wailing Coast, a rock band based in China, where he intricately weaves melodies into their sonic landscape.

As the leader of Eddie Spaghetti and the Selfish Bitches, Eddie brings an absurd sensibility to modern music. Moreover, his collaborative efforts with Emo/Shoegaze/chamber music artist A Lady Named Isaac add another layer to his diverse musical portfolio.

Eddie Trager’s journey with Take & Take began in 2016, during his travels through Colombia. The song forms coalesced during live demo sessions in the midst of the 2020 lockdown in Xiamen, China. Take & Take is the sound of personal struggle and awakening, of greed and gain, of telling lies and being lied to, of deep disappointment and personal loss, the rise of ego and the inevitable fall. It’s a poetic testament to the transformative power of heavy music, inviting those who truly listen to join the experience. Take & Take isn’t just music; it’s an immersive journey through the complexities of the human experience—raw, unapologetic, and undeniably powerful.

Check Out Take & Take Online:

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MARK DALY Releases Official Music Video for Single “I WANNA BE MORE”

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MARK DALY Releases Official Music Video for Single “I WANNA BE MORE"

Mark Daly has released the music video for his single, “I Wanna Be More.” The infectious song is the debut track from Daly’s upcoming album Devil’s Arms – due for release this spring via One Opportunity Records – and was a crowd favorite on his recent tour as direct support for the rock supergroup Mr. Big. The video was directed by Tom Flynn.

WATCH Mark Daly “I Wanna Be More” (Official Music Video):

“In the ‘I Wanna Be More’ video we wanted to capture the high energy we bring to this song when we play it live. We shot the video on Long Island, New York. It was directed by the incredibly talented Tom Flynn. Tom translated our energy to video perfectly. When you combine a big empty room with a full-band set-up, a couple of beers, a smoke machine, and a projector with some cool effects, you get the perfect performance music video. We can’t wait for everyone to see the results!” says Daly of the video.

He continues, ’I Wanna Be More’ is an incredibly important song to me, and its release comes at the perfect time. My songwriting has matured a lot over the last few years – I’ve tapped into a much more honest approach, I’m writing from the heart, and I think the raw emotion that so many people can relate to is even more pronounced. This is the first song we’re releasing that was recorded with Brian Virtue, and it takes everything we’ve done before to the next level. To be able to preview it on the road with Mr. Big was a remarkable experience, and being able to release it to the world is even more surreal. I couldn’t be prouder of this song, and everything it represents.”

Devil’s Arms is produced by Brian Virtue, best known for his work with AudioslaveJane’s Addiction30 Seconds to Mars, and Deftones, and includes a duet with Dead Sara frontwoman Emily Armstrong.

Devil’s Arms is the follow-up to the maxi-single Drop Dead, which came on the heels of his debut solo EP Nothing to Lose. Daly’s music is gritty, raw and energetic. His post-grunge and classic rock influences combine to create his dynamic signature modern-rock sound.

Mark Daly launched a three-week U.S. tour in January as direct support of Mr. Big. The Irish rocker supported the band throughout the Midwest and Northeast, while also headlining his own shows, including a marquee performance on February 8, at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY.

Hailing from Cork, Ireland, Daly is no newcomer to American soil, having completed numerous domestic tours with heavyweights including CandleboxQueensrÿche, and Queensrÿche’s former frontman, Geoff Tate. His current run kicked off Thursday, January 25, with a headlining show at Belle and the Bear, in Cincinnati, OH, and is highlighted by his West Point show, and a New York City performance with Mr. Big on February 6 at Sony Hall.

“As a rock musician from Ireland, it feels surreal to me to be on another incredible tour in the USA,” says Daly. “It blows my mind that I am not only the special guest of a band I grew up listening to – Mr. Big – but we also have our own headline shows in America for the first time. This really is a dream come true.”

Mark was first discovered while performing in his band The Voodoos in Spain. During one of their shows, music manager Brian Message (Radiohead, Nick Cave) was in the crowd and requested that Mark play some original songs. Brian decided to bring the band to London to record their first EP. It was in this defining moment that Mark decided to become a full-time musician and never looked back.

One early highlight in Mark’s career was performing at the MTV EMA Awards with The Voodoos after beating out 10,000+ bands from Europe for the slot. From there, Mark and the band began to tour throughout Europe and the USA. Mark’s first venture as a solo artist hit N0. 1 on the Scottish New Music Charts. Inspired by his son, Noah, the track “Your World” was written for an autism awareness charity.

“I absolutely love everything about being on the road – meeting so many incredible people each night, getting lost in the music on stage. It’s pure magic,” says Daly.

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 HeartSupport (August Burns Red) + Beneath the Skin (Memphis May Fire) Team Up for Even More Mental Health Initiatives

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HeartSupport (August Burns Red) + Beneath the Skin (Memphis May Fire) Team Up for Even More Mental Health Initiatives

HEARTSUPPORT + BENEATH THE SKIN ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP

ORGANIZATIONS STARTED BY JAKE LUHRS (AUGUST BURNS RED) + BRTTANY MULLINS (WIFE OF MEMPHIS MAY FIRE’S MATTY MULLINS) TO OFFER EVEN MORE RESOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH VIA THE VEHICLE OF MUSIC

 Sometimes, the most powerful collaborations amongst bands in the same scene take place off the stage.

Such is the case for the HeartSupport x Beneath the Skin partnership. 

HeartSupport, the long-running, nonprofit launched by August Burns Red vocalist Jake Luhrs, has welcomed Beneath the Skin, the organization run by Brittany Mullins, wife of Memphis May Fire’s Matty Mullins, into its stable of services.
The resulting partnership elevates and strengthens the mental health support that each organization offers.

 Luhrs and Mullins have collaborated in the past, with Mullins doing interviews, participating in initial recovery programs, serving as a keynote speaker at the 2019 gala, and creating a t-shirt fundraiser for HeartSupport through Memphis May Fire, among other things. It was truly a symbiotic and organic connection that is now further established in both organizations.

 HeartSupport is a music-based non-profit that helps metal fans succeed in their mental health. HeartSupport builds resources with the music and artists they love, and connect fans to trained peers and mentors who support them on their mental health journey.

Beneath the Skin is a transformative mentoring program dedicated to empowering individuals to embrace their true selves and navigate life’s challenges with resilience and authenticity. Through genuine connection, Beneath the Skin helps participants cultivate self love, a sense of belonging, and self-worth. This program fosters a supportive community where individuals can explore their personal growth journey in a safe and nurturing environment. It connects a Mentor and a Mentee to have weekly mental health support conversations for a year.

The organizations’ shared missions lead to this partnership.

The joint program will help music fans to grow in their mental health self-efficacy and help foster their confidence in their ability to handle their own mental health. Ultimately, the purpose of program is to get people from a place of “I can’t do this” to “I’ve got it from here.”
 
Both Luhrs and Mullins are available for interviews to discuss the partnership, the tenets and pillars of the program, and how you can get involved!

HEARTSUPPORT ONLINE:

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Interview with the band Ultimatium

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Interview with the band Ultimatum

1. What’s the name of the band?

    Ultimatium

2. Where are you from?

From Finland. From Pirkanmaa / Southern Finland, to be more precise.
However, the band was formed in Suomussalmi, which is a lot more north.

3. What type of music do you play?

We play progressive power metal, so think of us as mix between Stratovarius.
and Dream Theater.

4. Introduce yourselves to the readers and tell us what you do in the band?

I’m Matti Pulkkinen, founder and keyboardist. Other current members are
guitarist Harri Niskanen, who joined the band back in the days of Suomussalmi,
around 2003. Vocalist Tomi Viiltola joined 2005 and drummer / vocalist Matti
Auerkallio, who joined us in 2015.

5. This is probably a common question but one that most want to know, what musical
influences did you have growing up, and what are some now?

Stratovarius was a big influence in early days as well as Dio-era Rainbow,
later the influences have gone more progressive, like Ayreon, Pagan’s Mind,
Symphony X, Dream Theater, to name a few.

6. Have you always been into music? Was it something that just came to you
naturally?

Not really, it was Stratovarius’s Visions-album that really woke my musician.
inside of me. Before that, I did listen to some rock etc, bands, but was not.
really into music or making music. And I’m not naturally talented,
everything had to be learned the hard way.

7. What can we expect from the band in the rest of 2024 and beyond into 2025?

Well, for the rest of the year, one can expect some news of our next album at
least.

8. For someone who wants to know more about the band, were can they find you at?
And where can they find your music?

We recently released two new music videos to our YouTube channel, so that’s worth.
checking out. There’s also extensive amount of music videos from our latest album.
‘Virtuality’, over half of the songs have music video there.

9. Let’s answer some fun questions, what is your all-time favorite band?

I think it’s Ayreon, he has done amazing career with his albums.

10. If you could tour with any band and open or have them open for you, who would.
you choose?

We’re no longer touring; we gave up on that after ‘Vis Vires Infinitus’ in order to
concentrate fully on making absolutely epic album.

Thanks for chatting with me From the Green Room and look forward to chatting
again in the future.


SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
https://www.youtube.com/UltimatiumMetal/
https://www.facebook.com/UltimatiumMetal
www.ulti.fi

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Mexican Metal Group BATTLEFRONT Joins Sliptrick

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Mexican Metal Group BATTLEFRONT Joins Sliptrick

Battlefront (MX) Heavy Metal | Melodic Metal | Glamcore

Battlefront was formed in 2017 by Corvo and James in their quest for a band with an astonishing and powerful live show that flashed the audience and that they had never seen performed by an independent band, which included heavy, melodic music that pierced in the ears of the audience and made the Battlefront experience unforgetable. Along with the project’s formation, Moon, Haze and Fearr joined the ranks with the same mindset to take over the music scene.

Battlefront bases their sound and music upon numerous influences and styles of not only metal music but music overall, which includes regional music from their home country Mexico, blues, american and british rock and metal, 80’s pop music, metal-core, and so on. Their live performances are dubbed sacrifices in which the passion, energy, showmanship, loudness, audience interaction, imagery, and pyrothecnics are served as an ode to metal night by night, gathering followers from every city they step foot in.

The Battlefront experience is something you don’t want to miss if you’re a fan of any genre of music and if you want to have a good time.

Battlefront are:
Corvo Kenway – Bass | Fearr – Lead Guitar | Haze – Lead Guitar | James – Rhythm Guitar/Vocals | Moon – Drums

Band links: Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | On Sliptrick

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Interview with Sanity

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Interview With the Band Sanity

Band of the Day Questions

Thanks for taking some time to chat with From the Green Room

1. What’s the name of the band?
Sanity

2. Where are you from?
Berlin, Germany

3. What type of music do you play?
We are a symphonic metal band with roots in black and death metal, enriched with
massive arrangements of choirs and symphonic instruments. There is an abundance.
of lead guitars and melodic riffing, the songs feature low growling vocals, intense.
shouting and screaming but also beautiful clean vocals, from heroic Viking chants to
high-pitched power metal voices. The drumming ranges from fast-paced blasts with
double bass drumming to intense progressive metal rhythms.

4. Introduce yourselves to the readers and tell us what you do in the band?
My name is Philipp, and I am the drummer.

5. This is probably a common question but one that most want to know, what musical influences did you have growing up, and what are some now?

I was growing up in a strange type of musical home. My parents being born during
World War II and having suffered bomb raids, displacement and separation from their families longed for a peaceful and silent haven to build a family. We did not
have any TV, nor was there any radio culture. I was a clean slate when it came to
popular music. First mixtapes from classmates featuring the classic eighties quickly
lead to discovering rock music and I was already playing in a cover band at the age of
thirteen. I got pretty quickly into hard rock and heavy metal, starting with AC/DC and G’n’R. But then somebody had me listen to Metallica, my first real heavy metal experience.

There was a music show on the public broadcast channel   which featured a documentary about Death Metal Imagine, a teenager in a classical music-home (we had bought a (small) TV in the meantime) watching in all earnestness an educational television program about death metal -and the next thing I know, I went to a music store to buy my first death metal CD.

Funny but true, the shop clerk was totally lost when I asked him about death metal, so we both went to the section and found a CD from a band called Death and he
sold it to me. Luckily, it was death metal and that sealed my fate and the direction
our band would be taking. Now, listening to the five tracks on our EP Revelation you will find influences from nineties black metal bands like Emperor, Ancient and Bloodthorn, but also death metal bands like Orphanage, Gorefest, and Death. Even
Metallica plays a role. Gothic metal bands like Cemetary or dark wave artists like Eros
Necropsique and Elend were also a resource of inspiration.

The way we composed the orchestra parts were definitely formed by us listening to music from Ludwig Van Beethoven, Arcangelo Corelli, Johann Sebastian Bach and Georg Friedrich Händel.

6. Have you always been into music? Was it something that just came to you naturally?

Look, when you grow up in a classical music home like me, when you don’t have any.
parental role models when it comes to popular music, you’re left on your own to
discover it. I was well gifted with musical talent. Aggression in me during my teenage
years found expression in me composing music and writing down my feelings in the
corresponding lyrics. What I can tell you is that I was discovering on my own what my
soul needed in terms of music, what my soul related to. You still remember Roxette’s
“Hotblooded” from the “Joyride” album? There is a particular bridge/solo which is
pretty hard rock-esque and this struck home with me (I had not yet been exposed to
hard rock or heavy metal). After I heard the song for the first time I wondered why
there is no full song with that intensity. Why not compose music, that is entirely
made of bridges and intense soloing? Why leave people wanting? Why are people so
dependent on what is served to them? I wanted full length intensity and I wanted it
now. That was my inspiration to write my own music. I became so eager
experimenting with this marvelous new discovery: being able to write my own music.
I wanted to find out how song writing actually works. Can I do it? How do I express
what I musically enjoy? How does it sound if I compose these chords for guitar, the
harmonic 3rd in bass and a progressive drumming underneath it? I was overflowing
with creativity. So, all in all it looks, this came to me naturally, and has been ever
since.

7. What can we expect from the band in the rest of 2023 and beyond into 2024?

We have already recorded the songs for the second and third EP to complete the "Revelation" project and plan to release those in 2024 and 2025, respectively. This trilogy will
then have a total of 14 songs. The record release concert for the second EP is on
2 March 2024, see our website www.sanity.berlin for details. There will be concerts in summer and autumn for sure, but we are still in the planning phase, nothing concrete, yet. At the same time my brother and I are working on a rerelease of our second album Nocturnal  from 1999. Florian is actually composing completely new rhythm and
lead guitars and I will be recording new drums for it.
Additionally, we are currently preparing the video shoot for our next official music video, the
song “Babylon” from our EP The Beast. We are working with Underpaid Mantis Studio
( www.underpaidmantis.com ) and are currently developing the story line for the video.

Our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Sanity.berlin already has a good amount
of content and I would like to add more. The official videos for “Seals” and “Throne” were
just released. Check them out on YouTube.
Sanity – Throne (Official Music Video)
https://youtu.be/5x4RdpaD9Ho?si=Ef-AdqBEUSLkL9R6
Sanity – Seals (Official Music Video)
https://youtu.be/9adVATPq-yA?si=hpVCQPAv_dBcGvUr
You see, we got our hands full with exciting subjects for many years to come.

8. For someone who wants to know more about the band, were can they find you at?
And were can they find your music?
Our website www.sanity.berlin stores a lot of information about the band, even historic data.
This is worthwhile to check out. Our music is available at most of the online streaming
platforms and stores. You can buy our music on our website and on bandcamp, as well.

9. Let’s answer some fun questions, what is your all time favorite band?
Arcturus – Aspera Hiems Symfonia
When hearing this album for the first time, I was just blown away. The compositions on this
record is so avant-garde, I couldn’t believe it. The mixture between shouting and clean
vocals are breathtaking as is the blending of guitar work and symphonic instruments. A
masterpiece!

If you could tour with any band and open or have them open for you, who would.
you choose?
From the very beginning I had envisioned Sanity to reach the English-speaking audience and
thus used English lyrics. It would be pretty awesome to get in contact with metal bands from
the UK or US and become their support on one of their tours. A wonderful line-up would be.
Wolves At the Gate, Slechtvalk and Vials of Wrath.

And of course, we’d love to play some big stages and are dreaming about a small tour outside.
Germany. Scandinavia would be awesome or the US. Our latest release is a concept album of
the book of Revelation from the bible, a prophetic, dystopian book that vividly and explicitly
describes the Apocalypse. A dedicated tour on that topic would be incredible.

Let’s see what the future holds in store for us.

Thanks for chatting with me From the Green Room and look forward to chatting
again, in the future.

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
Websites:
Web: https://www.sanity.berlin
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sanity.berlin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanity.berlin
Bandcamp: https://sanityberlin.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sanity.berlin
X: https://twitter.com/SanityBerlin

Streaming Site Links:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-
de/artist/0bhXlkSU7XN56kBuUuvXXa?si=ki9IcUitQNyodBXyrq_B5Q
Amazon Music:
https://amazon.de/music/player/artists/B0CHHW97WL/sanity?marketplaceId=A1PA6795UK
MFR9&musicTerritory=DE&ref=dm_sh_PidIrR7CbqZCj4mwIPm5zpymv
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sanity/1546091708
YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCsYZJ2WYArtoGXgBOc-
jVNw?si=OmjURhgpG_wSbCHN

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