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Phasers Engage-“Departure Initiated” album review.

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Phasers Engage-“Departure Initiated” album review

Phasers Engage new album “ Departure Initiated” has seven tracks that will take you on a psychedelic journey of out of this world sounds, with sci fi infused synths with a mix of funky guitar rhythms and some bouncy percussion thrown in.

“Departure Initiated” takes you on a journey all while telling a story, with tracks like “Awoken Intelligence” where the heroes find themselves in another dimension where thought & reality are no longer separated. 

Track Listing 

 

  1. Phasers Engage
  2. Awoken Intelligence
  3. Elevenpoint
  4. Head as Speaker
  5. Malfunction
  6. 8 Bit Monster 
  7. Boundless

 

Phasers Engage debut album “Departure Initiated” is sure to take you on a trip of epic proportions with tracks like “Awoken Intelligence”, “Phasers Engage” which starts out with synthesizers, throws in some heart pounding drums and some guitar then repeat. This album is sure to pull you into the story and after a while you are in different dimension.

 

7/10

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Saliva Set to Continue the SNAFU Le Tour with Drowning Pool

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Saliva Set to Continue the SNAFU Le Tour with Drowning Poo

Saliva is set to continue the SNAFU Le Tour with Drowning Pool this spring! The band will also appear on a number of festivals, including Welcome to Rockville, Sonic Temple, and The Big Growl.

Saliva will continue to release new music throughout 2024 and have been in the studio recording a follow up to the 2023 release Revelation that had radio success with singles “Crows” and “High on Me,” which climbed its way into the Top 20 on both Mediabase and Billboard charts. Their music continues to resonate with fans and gain recognition in the industry.

The tour will be joined by Any Given Sin in April and Above Snakes in May. Alien Ant Farm, the multi-platinum alternative rock band, will make special appearances on May 14th and 15th, bringing their infectious energy and fan-favorite hits to these two dates of the tour.

Each band will be conducting their own on-site VIP prior to doors. These VIPs will be sold on a separate platform and WILL NOT include a ticket to the show. All VIPs will need to purchase a show ticket for entrance.

Please get in touch if you would like to attend a show for review or if you would like to interview any of the bands.

Saliva Tour Dates:

APRIL
4 Joliet, IL @The Forge
5 Belvidere, IL @Apollo Theatre
6 Bowler, WI @North Star
7 Bloomington, IL @Castle Theatre
9 Beaver Dam, WI @Stormy’s Music Venue
10 Fargo, ND @Sanctuary Event Center
11 Sioux Falls, SD @The Alliance
12 Dubuque, IA @Diamond Jo Casino
13 Wichita, KS @The Crown Uptown
14 Pineville, MO @The Pines Distillery
16 St. Louis, MO @Red Flag

MAY
3 South Bend, IN @ The Big Growl
8 Daytona, FL @ Rockville Pre-Party
9 Daytona, FL @Welcome to Rockville
13 Myrtle Beach, FL @ Myrtle Beach Spring Ralley
14 Nashville, TN @Basement East
15 Indianapolis, IN @The Vogue
17 Shroudsberg, PA @Sherman Lite
19 Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple
21 Ft. Wayne, IN @Pierre’s
23 Col. Springs, CO @Sunshine Studios
24 Salt Lake City, UT @Grand Complex
26 Reno, NV @VA Street Brewhouse
28 Billings, MT @Pub Station
29 Great Falls, MT @The Newberry
30 Deadwood, SD @Deadwood Mt Grand
31 Denver, CO @Wild Goose Saloon

JUNE
1 Grand Island, NE @Filling Station

For More Information Please Visit:

Saliva

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Any Given Sin

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Awake The Dreamer Share Video For “Broken Home” 

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Awake The Dreamer have shared the new single “Broken Home,” which unlocks deep emotion with music by exploring familial conflict and healing. With poignant lyrics and melodies, it offers hope and resonates deeply with those facing similar issues. This track underscores the band’s commitment to meaningful music.


The history of Awake The Dreamer leads us back to 2015, when the Stockholm-based, melodic post-hardcore/metalcore act was formed by childhood and high school friends. Since dropping the Grow EP in 2016, the band been seen touring all across Europe and Asia alongside bands like Ice Nine Kills, Northlane, Adept, and Crystal Lake, to name a few.
 
In September 2019, the band dropped the debut album Damaged Souls via Arising Empire. A 10-track introduction to hard-hitting, melodic post-hardcore/metalcore, which also included features by Adept’s Robert Ljung on “Vigilant” and Crystal Lake’s Ryo Kinoshita on “Atmosphere.”
 
“Being a smaller band that didn’t even have an album out by the time we had toured Europe and Asia quite finally caught up to us and then the pandemic hit. Like that wasn’t enough, we unfortunately had former members leaving the band, so it became natural for us to just start from scratch in order to re-develop a new sound. A sound which we are really happy and proud of. It feels great to start releasing music again and we are really excited to be back,” says the band.

AWAKE THE DREAMER ARE:
Max Andrén — Vocals
Victor Sandberg — Guitar
Johan Norsander — Guitar

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Cameron Alexander Announces New EP “Ice Blue Punk” & New Single “Insomniac”

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Cameron Alexander Announces New EP "Ice Blue Punk" & New Single "Insomniac"

Wednesday, March 20th 2024 – Rising pop punk prodigy, Cameron Alexander, has today announced his brand new EP “Ice Blue Punk” set for release on April 26, 2024. Bursting with infectious anthems, the highly anticipated EP is set to blend his punk attitude and beloved pop sensibilities.

To celebrate today’s long-awaited announcement, Cameron has officially released a brand new single “Insomniac”, that shares a sneak peek into the upcoming EP. With catchy melodies, soaring choruses, and the signature grit of pop punk, Cameron Alexander brings a fresh and contemporary edge to the pop punk sound, drawing inspiration from legends of the genre while infusing it with his unique style. Fans can watch the new video HERE or at the link below.

Speaking on today’s EP announcement, Cameron Alexander shares:

“The purpose of this song was to bend elements from traditional pop-punk songs as well as experiment with more electronic elements to resemble the confusing atmosphere that the sudden end of a relationship can cause. To me, Insomniac is a rapid fire of emotions channeled into an anthem that serves as the perfect closer to my first body of work, a triumphant cliffhanger to my life, my music, and what’s to come from both.”

Lifting the curtain behind the accompanying single release, Cameron Alexander adds:

“I’m ecstatic to finally be able to release my first body of work to the world. It’s been an honor working with industry professionals as well as my best friends to create a project that embodies the journeys I’ve been on in my life up to this point. From the heartbreaks to the friendships that will last forever, from facing inner demons to learning to live and let go, the highest highs and lowest lows are all there in their perfectly imperfect reality, and it’s all wrapped up in an angsty and anthemic package for you to jump around to. Even though I create the music, it wouldn’t be what it is without the people in my life inspiring what it can become and the listeners supporting the music, and I’m forever grateful to the people that have chosen to come along for the ride.”

Elevated by the collaboration of decorated producers Justin Cortelyou (Taylor Swift, Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires) and Liam Muckala (Anthony Amorim, Tornsey, Eva Snyder), Cameron Alexander has infused his music with a blend of contemporary innovation and timeless authenticity, setting the stage for his rise as an artist to watch in the industry. As more begins to approach on the horizon, be sure to stay tuned for more Cameron Alexander news coming soon.

Ice Blue Punk

Cameron Alexander

Track Listing

  1. Riptide
  2. Fight for Fun
  3. Room of Mirrors
  4. Time To Break Up
  5. Insomniac

ABOUT CAMERON ALEXANDER

Cameron Alexander is an emerging force in the pop punk scene who effortlessly bridges the gap between the old and new. With a deep respect for the genre’s pioneers and a keen ear for contemporary trends, he crafts a captivating blend of nostalgia and modernity. Cameron has a deep care for his sound by playing every instrument in his tracks, yet it’s his relatability and knack for weaving meaningful, heartfelt lyrics with a touch of honest wit that truly resonates with fans. A torchbearer for a new generation of guitar-wielding youth, he’s revitalizing the spirit of pop punk while wholeheartedly embracing the modern musical landscape.

Find Cameron Alexander Online

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 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 Carcass, Harms 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 200. Ember 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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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 Audioslave, Jane’s Addiction, 30 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 Candlebox, Queensrÿche, 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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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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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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BILLY MORRISON Announces “Vive Le Hollywood” Contest; New Single “CRACK COCAINE” with Ozzy Osbourne & Steve Stevens Releases March 21st!

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BILLY MORRISON Announces "Vive Le Hollywood" Contest; New Single "CRACK COCAINE" with Ozzy Osbourne & Steve Stevens Releases March 21st!

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Billy Morrison announces the exciting “Vive Le Hollywood” Contest, powered by dCommunity, to celebrate the release of his latest single, “CRACK COCAINE,” with the extraordinary talents of Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens. Get ready to immerse yourself in the electrifying essence of Hollywood, where creativity knows no bounds. Join us in this unparalleled celebration of music and artistry. Don’t miss the chance to be part of something extraordinary—Vive Le Hollywood!

                                                                                                          Grand Prize

Sign Up for the Contest here:

https://thelabelgroup.ffm.to/billymorrisongiveaway

“Dennis at TLG|ZOID and the guys at dCommunity have gone above and beyond with this contest! Not only are they flying winners into Los Angeles, but they have added a much needed charity component and somehow tied it all up with a point-driven bow – the more you do, the bigger the chances you have of winning. I cannot thank them enough for this kind of support and I fully support everything they are doing in this unique space,” says Morrison.

dCommunity, a web3 technology service provider, is proud to partner with The Label Group to bring the latest and best new engagement solutions to an industry that boasts the world’s greatest fans. With TLGs new management models and the dCommunity tech offerings, we are planning out a series of exciting rollouts both fans and sponsors will love. First up is The Morrison Project Charity Auction combining great music, fans, tech and charity in a fun promotion with a great cause. Early sign up is live. Stay tuned for details and follow our socials or join one of the early signup links.

Billy’s collaboration with Ozzy Osbourne & Steve Stevens “Crack Cocaine” will be released Thursday March 21st.

Billy Morrison unveiled his inaugural single, “Drowning,” a compelling preview of his upcoming solo album, ‘THE MORRISON PROJECT,’ scheduled for release on April 19, 2024, through TLG|ZOID / Virgin Music Group. The accompanying music video, skillfully directed by Devin Szell and produced by Blue Chair Productions, captures the essence of the song and was filmed in Los Angeles.

The single can be heard on SiriusXM’s Octane & Ozzy’s Boneyard.

STREAM “Drowning” HERE

WATCH the Official Music Video HERE

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