Thanks for taking some time to chat with From the Green Room
What’s the name of the band?
St.Anacletus: HOSTIA
Where are you from?
St.Anacletus: HELL.
What type of music do you play?
St.Anacletus: Godless Groovy Grind!
Introduce yourselves to the readers and tell us what you do in the band?
St.Anacletus: Guitar and composing.
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?
St.Anacletus: Show me the one who wants to know! Lets say I am a child of thrash and death metal.
Have you always been into music? Was it something that just came to you naturally?
St.Anacletus: Yeah, I guess I am into music since I was 9 years old and pretty soon I wanted not only to listen to but to play as well.
What can we expect from the band in the rest of 2022 and beyond into 2023?
St.Anacletus: Hopefully a lot of shows! We have some festivals confirmed, but we aim for more to play “Nailed” album live as much as possible cause it is hella fun to play!
For someone who wants to know more about the band, were can they find you at? And were can they find your music?
Thanks for taking some time to chat with From the Green Room
What’s the name of the band?
The band is called Minneriket. The name roughly translates into “The realm of memories”. As a concept, Minneriket is this unique realm, transcending the worldly and the profane. The name is nostalgic by nature: not necessarily looking back but mirroring a cyclical weltanschauung reflecting memories as both experiences, hopes, dreams and wishes.
Where are you from?
Norway, born and raised.
What type of music do you play?
When I launched Minneriket I labeled the music as “Romantic black metal”, challenging the orthodox understanding of what constitutes black metal as a genre, and removing the shackles of genre limitations and audience expectations. I define Romantic black metal as a musical artform that combines and incorporates themes and aesthetics associated with romanticism with the unique atmosphere of Norwegian black metal.
Introduce yourselves to the readers and tell us what you do in the band?
My name is Stein Akslen and I am the sole and founding member of Minneriket. I compose, record, write and produce everything. Lately I have been collaborating with several session musicians on the previous and upcoming album, but in general I do everything myself and Minneriket is a one-man band.
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?
Growing up it was a lot of Iron Maiden, Offspring, Bad Religion, Burzum, Mayhem and Gorgoroth. I guess you can still hear the punk-inspiration in my black metal, but I think Minneriket has forged a very unique sound. I like to be influenced by different genres and not limit myself, so I listen to a lot of ambient, classical, hiphop and singer-songwriter music.
Have you always been into music? Was it something that just came to you naturally?
For as long as I can remember I have both been listening to and wanting to create music. There really was no other choice. Life is very poor without the gift of music.
What can we expect from the band in the rest of 2022 and beyond into 2023?
I’m about to complete the demo recording of the new Minneriket album as we speak. The writing was completed last autumn, and I’ve been mapping up the ideas in the studio since then. I doubt the album will be completed this year, but hopefully I’ll be able to share a single either late this year or early next year. I focus 100% on completing it first. Most of the guitars are done, and drum recording should start soon.
For someone who wants to know more about the band, were can they find you at? And were can they find your music?
The best source of information is of course the official Minneriket website at www.minneriket.com. Also be sure to follow on social medias for the latest updates and sneak peaks into new music and general banter. The music is available on all large streaming services, and there are links to both merchandise and music on my website.
Let’s answer some fun questions, what is your all time favorite band?
Hard to choose, I enjoy a lot of different music. But I always come back to Burzum, Nick Cave, Bruce Dickinson and The Offspring.
If you could tour with any band and open or have them open for you, who would you choose?
Minneriket is a one-man band and a studio project, touring does not interest me. Let’s say Minneriket could go live if I got Darkthrone as an opening act.
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Once again Plastic Baricades has hit it out of the park with the uplifting track that give you hope from listening to the lyrics “Counting Fireworks” celebrates new beginnings, the power of change and that growth potential is limitless for us.
The track has a video that accompanies it, as usual it has the “Plastic Baricades” touch to it as they once again do something that is different from the norm, in this case the video was shot in one take, without editing or cutting, and it still takes you on a bizarre trip of memories, dreams and visons of the future.
MOUNT PLEASANT, MICHIGAN (3/17/2023) – HORIZON THEORY NEW SINGLE/VIDEO RELEASE “PAST LIFE”. Take in the well-orchestrated mix of sound, lyrics, and vocals sitting markedly balanced, “Past Life” is a treat for the auditory hunger as it showcases excellent production from start to end.
“After a year of writing and developing our sound, we couldn’t be happier with this outcome. We’ve worked tirelessly to create a unique yet modern sound that is full of riffs, melody, and dynamics. We’ve written this music for ourselves because we love the feeling we get while playing it, and because of that we were not confined to a box or genre. There’s some rap/rock vibes, heavy metal, and modern rock moments that we were able to tie together in a way that we truly enjoy.” – HORIZON THEORY
Producer: Chris Black
Recorded at Straight Jacket Studios
Mixed by Chris Dawson
Mastered by Maor Appelbaum
Video by Akuro Productions
ABOUT:
Horizon Theory is a group of musicians that have joined together to create a soundscape for the future they envision. All of the which have cut their teeth in current or former bands and learned through the years what it takes to create a sound that will evoke emotion in listeners. Horizon Theory has the ability to take you on an emotional roller coaster while maintaining a hard rock sound with metal elements. Meaningful riffs, groove-oriented bass, tasteful and tribal drum beats, and soaring vocals lead the path to a fresh yet familiar sound that will be a staple of this band for years to come.
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What’s the name of the band?
Slomo Casino
Where are you from?
Stockport, Manchester
What type of music do you play?
Sweet Indie Pop/Soul
Introduce yourselves to the readers and tell us what you do in the band?
I’m Jonny and I sing guitar and play the fool
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?
For this record we have channelled a lot more of our soulful influences such as Otis Redding, Mavis Staples (we watched her play at Primavera festival last year) and Bill Withers – but growing up in the noughties it was all about the rock and indie scene…. Anything from Radiohead to The Black Keys to Limp Bizkit
Have you always been into music? Was it something that just came to you naturally?
(Jonny) I’m from a family of classical musicians and music was always around the house in some form or other. So without realising I slipped into the same mould before rebelling to the world of pop music the second I reached secondary school
What can we expect from the band in the rest of 2022 and beyond into 2023?
Our second EP ‘The Altar’ is coming out this summer with the first self titled single coming out 7th April. Expect plenty of content and videos
For someone who wants to know more about the band, were can they find you at? And were can they find your music?
All of your friendly neighbourhood streaming platforms
Let’s answer some fun questions, what is your all time favourite band?
90’s Smashing Pumpkins
If you could tour with any band and open or have them open for you, who would you choose?
The late & the great Jeff Buckley. We might actually learn a thing or two!
Thanks for chatting with me From the Green Room and look forward to chatting again in the future.
SONG TAKEN FROM UPCOMING ALBUM LIVE IN RIO OUT JUNE 2 VIA EARMUSIC With “I Got A Line On You,” we get a glimpse into one of the most spectacular live shows of the last few years.
The new single is the prelude to the first live album by Hollywood Vampires, which will be released by earMUSIC on June 2.
With singer Alice Cooper, superstar Johnny Depp, Aerosmith legend Joe Perry, and producer + songwriter Tommy Henriksen, the band has a top-class lineup.
In 2015, the Hollywood Vampires not only released their first album, but also played one of their biggest concerts, which will now be released as their first live album. After this success and the media interest in the ultimate rock group, sold-out concerts, and tours all over the world followed, and in 2019, finally, the second album Rise. Over 50,000 physical units sold, millions of streams, and worldwide cover stories in major magazines later, fans, press and the band were ready to bring these songs to the stage. Unfortunately, part of the tour had to be postponed due to the pandemic and will finally be made up for this summer. Fittingly, the first live album will be released a few days earlier on June 2.
The new album Live in Rio will be released as CD+DVD Digipak, CD+Blu-ray Digipak, limited + numbered 2LP Gatefold Black, and can be pre-ordered here. LIVE IN RIO TRACK LISTING: “Raise The Dead” “My Generation” “I Got a Line on You” “Cold Turkey” “Five to One/Break On” “Through (To The Other Side)” “Manic Depression” “7 And 7 Is” “Whole Lotta Love” “Jeepster” “I’m A Boy” “School’s Out” “Billion Dollar Babies” “Train Kept A-Rollin’” “Brown Sugar”
“Dinosaur stands out as the band’s best work to date.” – Sonic Perspectives
“Classic fans can celebrate the return of fun-times Theory on the band’s new record, Dinosaur.” – Blabbermouth
“This album shows Theory Of A Deadman are definitely not dinosaurs, able to continue to write hit songs like they have for the past two decades.” – Heavy Music HQ
“Dinosaur is a musical mixtape, full of nostalgia and raw human emotions…It’s a collection of tracks that showcase the band’s musical versatility and their ability to create catchy, radio-friendly songs that still pack a punch.” – Loud Hailer Magazine
“Theory of a Deadman’s loyal fans can embrace their return to heavy rock as this record combines what the band has been known for over the past 20+ years.” – All Music Magazine
“There’s so much to love about [Dinosaur]…This album is just perfect, beautiful, fun, emotional and relatable.” – The Front Row Report
“Theory Of A Deadman has crafted a punchy, articulate record that uses the expressive power of rock music to its full potential. Consider it a must-have experience.” – Rock & Blues Muse
March 17, 2023 – Today, multi-platinum rock band Theory Of A Deadman has released their new studio album, Dinosaur, via Roadrunner Records.
. Dinosaur, Theory’s eighth full-length, features their Top 10 Active Rock Radio hit “Dinosaur” and the singles “Ambulance” and “Two Of Us (Stuck)” and marks an overall return to form stylistically for the chart-topping Canadian quartet. Dinosauris out now digitally and on CD with vinyl available July 28th –
“Dinosaur stands out as the band’s best work to date.” – Sonic Perspectives
“Classic fans can celebrate the return of fun-times Theory on the band’s new record, Dinosaur.” – Blabbermouth
“This album shows Theory Of A Deadman are definitely not dinosaurs, able to continue to write hit songs like they have for the past two decades.” – Heavy Music HQ
“Dinosaur is a musical mixtape, full of nostalgia and raw human emotions…It’s a collection of tracks that showcase the band’s musical versatility and their ability to create catchy, radio-friendly songs that still pack a punch.” – Loud Hailer Magazine
“Theory of a Deadman’s loyal fans can embrace their return to heavy rock as this record combines what the band has been known for over the past 20+ years.” – All Music Magazine
“There’s so much to love about [Dinosaur]…This album is just perfect, beautiful, fun, emotional and relatable.” – The Front Row Report
“Theory Of A Deadman has crafted a punchy, articulate record that uses the expressive power of rock music to its full potential. Consider it a must-have experience.” – Rock & Blues Muse
March 17, 2023 – Today, multi-platinum rock band Theory Of A Deadman has released their new studio album, Dinosaur, via Roadrunner Records. PRESS HERE to listen. Dinosaur, Theory’s eighth full-length, features their Top 10 Active Rock Radio hit “Dinosaur” and the singles “Ambulance” and “Two Of Us (Stuck)” and marks an overall return to form stylistically for the chart-topping Canadian quartet. Dinosaur is out now digitally and on CD with vinyl available July 28th – PRESS HERE to order.
“It never gets old I tell ya!” shares front man Tyler Connolly. “Our eighth album Dinosaur is out and we couldn’t be more excited for everyone to hear it in its entirety. Looking forward to playing some new tracks out on the road this year – it’s gonna be great!”
Dinosaur, the follow-up to 2020’s acclaimed album Say Nothing, was produced by Martin Terefe (Jason Mraz, YUNGBLUD) and recorded in Sweden at Atlantis Studios, made famous by ABBA. The 10-track collection opens with the anthemic hard-hitting title track “Dinosaur,” which has amassed over 4 million total streams and been featured on various rock playlists across DSPs including Spotify’s Rock Rotation and Top of the Rock, Apple Music’s The New Rock and Breaking Rock, and Amazon Music’s Rock Arena and Fresh Rock. Showcasing Theory’s signature wit, recent single “Two Of Us (Stuck)” takes a hard left from the refrain of the Grover Washington, Jr. and Bill Withers classic “Just The Two Of Us” into a breezy piano-laden breakup bop, “Just the two of us…we couldn’t make it if we tried!” Elsewhere on the new album is the recklessly raucous and righteously catchy party song “Ambulance,” the gritty “Medusa (Stone)” and the aggressive “Get In Line.” Ultimately, Theory Of A Deadman is giving rock ‘n’ roll exactly what it needs once more delivering a barrage of rock anthems on Dinosaur. See below for full track listing.
Theory Of A Deadman — Tyler Connolly [lead vocals, guitar], Dave Brenner [guitar, backing vocals], Dean Back [bass], and Joey Dandeneau [drums, backing vocals] — is currently in the middle of their co-headlining Rock Resurrection Tour with Skillet and special guest Saint Asonia. The cross-country trek has been selling out night after night and receiving rave reviews, hailed as “an unforgettable night of phenomenal music,” with Sonic Perspectives pointing out: “Theory of a Deadman reminded [fans] that rock ‘n’ roll is not dead and their live show remains one big celebration.” The Rock Resurrection Tour continues tonight (March 17) in Kansas City and wraps March 26th in Los Angeles at The Wiltern. Theory will be out on the road all year supporting Dinosaur including a spring Canadian tour featuring a mix of headlining shows and dates opening for Disturbed, festival appearances, and a September run throughout the UK. See below for all upcoming tour dates and visit www.theoryofficial.com for more info and to purchase tickets.
With sky-high hooks, riffs as thick as a 2×4, rumbling grooves, and a razor-sharp sense of humor, Theory Of A Deadman have quietly persisted as an unapologetic, unbreakable, and undeniable hard rock force with major multi-platinum hits and countless sold out shows in each of the past two decades. Jamming together in basements throughout high school, the band burst out of their small hometown of North Delta, British Columbia with the self-titled, Theory of a Deadman, during 2002. In addition to the double-platinum breakthrough album Scars & Souvenirs [2008] and gold-certified The Truth Is… [2011], Theory have notched a procession of hits, including the gold-certified “All Or Nothing,” “Bitch Came Back,” and “Lowlife,” platinum-certified “Angel,” “Hate My Life,” and “Not Meant To Be,” double-platinum “Bad Girlfriend,” and triple-platinum “RX (Medicate).” As the biggest smash of their career thus far, the latter hit, off their 2017 album Wake Up Call, marked their third #1 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart and garnered a nomination for “Rock Song of the Year” at the iHeartRadio Music Awards. The award-winning band’s last studio album Say Nothing, featuring the chart-topping and powerful single “History of Violence,” landed at #2 on the Billboard Alternative Albums Chart and #3 on the Rock Albums Chart. Theory Of A Deadman’s impressive catalogue has also logged two Top 10 debuts on the Billboard Top 200 and amassed more than 1 billion collective streams on Spotify alone and over 700 million views on their official YouTube.
DINOSAUR TRACKLISTING
Dinosaur
Medusa (Stone)
Sick
Two of Us (Stuck)
Ambulance
Sideways
Get In Line
Head In the Clouds
Heart’s Too Wild
Summer Song
THEORY OF A DEADMAN TOUR DATES Rock Resurrection Tour with Skillet and Saint Asonia March 17 – Kansas City, MO @ Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland March 18 – Omaha, NE @ Baxter Arena March 19 – Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom March 22 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre March 24 – Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort – Grand Theatre March 25 – Wheatland, CA @ Hard Rock Live March 26 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
The Dinosaur Tour (Canada) April 25 – Moncton, NB @ Molson Canadian Centre ~ April 27 – Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre ^ April 28 – Peterborough, ON @ Peterborough Memorial Center ~ April 29 – Quebec City, QC @ Videotron Centre ^ May 1 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena ^ May 4 – Ottawa, ON @ Bronson Centre ~ May 6 – Thunder Bay, ON @ Thunder Bay Community Auditorium ~ May 8 – Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Center ^ May 10 – Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place ^ May 11 – Calgary, AB @ Grey Eagle Event Centre ~ May 12 – Abbotsford, BC @ Abbotsford Entertainment Sports Centre ^
~ headlining show ^ supporting Disturbed
Summer Festivals June 24 – Sarnia, Canada @ Bluewater Borderfest Music Festival July 4 – Traverse City, MI @ National Cherry Festival July 7-8 – Elko, NV @ Summer Daze Fest July 22 – Menahga, MN @ Mid-Summer Music Fest Rock Week August 24 – Syracuse, NY @ New York State Fair September 1-3 – Pryor, OK @ Rocklahoma
UK Tour September 22 – Camden, UK @ Electric Ballroom September 23 – Nottingham, UK @ Rock City September 24 – Glasgow, UK @ The Garage September 26 – Manchester, UK @ Academy 2 September 27 – Cardiff, UK @ Tramshed Cardiff September 29 – Wolverhampton, UK @ KK’s Steel Mill September 30 – Cambridge, UK @ Cambridge Junction
Platinum-certified and twice GRAMMY-nominated Michigan rock powerhouse I PREVAIL — Brian Burkheiser (vocals), Eric Vanlerberghe (vocals), Steve Menoian (guitars/bass), Dylan Bowman (guitars), and Gabe Helguera (drums) — released their monumental new record TRUE POWER via Fearless Records last year. It was followed by a sold out, two-leg tour across the U.S. and Canada.
Today, the band has shared the video for the new single “Deep End,” directed by Jensen Noen.
“Deep End” showcases I Prevail’s deftness with dynamics, vacillating between tempos and emotions before the final fadeout. The song’s message is as powerful as its melody, and that’s precisely why the song takes hold from start to finish.
“‘Deep End’ felt special from the day we wrote it,” the band says. “Being one of the most introspective tracks on the record, it became a reflection on an attempt to stop battling certain things about yourself and instead learning to accept them as a part of who you are. There’s a peace to be found in that. Overall, this track allowed us to evolve the softer side of our band and we’re incredibly proud of it.”
I Prevail, who are currently on a headline tour of the UK, will return to the road in the U.S. this spring, supporting Godsmack. All dates are below. The band will announce further tour plans soon so stay tuned.
I PREVAIL ON TOUR: WITH GODSMACK: 5/4 — Denver, CO KBPI — Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre 5/6 — Phoenix, AZ KUPD — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre 5/7 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater 5/9 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP 5/10 — Bonner Springs, KS — Azura Amphitheater 5/12 — Oklahoma City, OK KATT — The Zoo Amphitheatre 5/13 — The Woodlands, TX — The Buzz at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 5/14 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavilion 5/17 — Birmingham, AL — Oak Mountain Amphitheatre 5/18 — Atlanta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre 5/20 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome To Rockville* 5/21 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion 5/23 — Franklin, TN — Firstbank Amphitheater 5/25 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival* *Festival
ABOUT I PREVAIL: Rising to an arena level and receiving two Grammy nominations — Best Rock Album for Trauma, and Best Metal Performance for crushing lead single “Bow Down,” I Prevail proved that they were built to last. To date, they’ve racked up more than 2.7 billion global streams, are approaching 600 million YouTube views, and saw their “Hurricane” single top Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart in 2020: officially the top song on U.S. rock radio at the time. A number of their singles have now been certified Gold and Platinum, and they have been praised by press far and wide, including Forbes, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, and NPR. I Prevail further affirm their position among the genre’s elite with TRUE POWER. I PREVAIL ONLINE:
BAND TO APPEAR AT KEY SPRING FESTIVALS, INCLUDING SONIC TEMPLE + WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE
SELF-TITLED ALBUM OUT NOW
Bullet For My Valentine will return to U.S. stages for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a welcome return to American venues!
The band will also make appearances at key spring festivals, including Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville. From Ashes to New will appear on select dates.
“We’re excited to announce that we will finally be making our way back over the the USA this May for some festival and headline show performances,” the band exclaims. “It has been far too long but we’re stoked to be coming back. See you in the pit!”
BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE ON TOUR: WITH FROM ASHES TO NEW: 5/18 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville* 5/19 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore Charlotte** 5/21 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz 5/22 — Baltimore, MD — Rams Head Live 5/24 — Milwaukee, WI — Eagles Ballroom** 5/25 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple Festival* 5/28 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore Detroit *Festival Date **No From Ashes to New
BMFV’s self-titled album — their seventh — is out now
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