New Age Doom and Paul “H.R.” Hudson (Bad Brains) have premiered a new video for their new song “One Heart.” You can check that out below. The track is from their new collaborative album, “Angels Against Angels,” which will be released on March 6.
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Graham Bonnet And Bruce Dickinson Film Music Video For Upcoming Collaborative Track
Graham Bonnet (ex-Rainbow, etc.) and Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) recently filmed a music video for their new collaborative track “The Fifth Force Of Nature.” That song will appear on the Graham Bonnet Band’s upcoming album.
Bonnet said the following:
“Hey all! Graham here! I just had a fantastic weekend that I’m still buzzing about. The band and I had the unique pleasure and privilege to shoot a video for the song “the Fifth Force of Nature” that Bruce Dickinson and I duetted on for the impending Graham Bonnet Band 4th studio album. It was a terrific experience from start to finish. Bruce is the consummate professional and has great intuition and skill as an actor. Director Leo Liberti was incredible and captured the essence of all of us.
The band line-up for the song/album consists of me, Graham Bonnet (of course), my partner in crime, bass player, executive producer of the album and band manager, Beth-Ami Heavenstone, guitar player, co-writer of this track and musical producer, Conrado Pesinato, incredible keyboard player Alessandro Bertoni and drummer extraordinaire Shane Gaalaas.
The band and I want to say a heart felt thank you to each and every one of the crew and cast for making this day something we will remember forever. We also want to extend a special thank you to Serafino, Mario and everyone at our record label, Frontier’s Music Srl for standing behind us for all these years.”
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Draconian To Release New Album “In Somnolent Ruin” In May
Draconian have announced a new album titled “In Somnolent Ruin.” The effort will be released on May 8 and it can be pre-order HERE.
“In Somnolent Ruin” Track Listing:
01. “I Welcome Thy Arrow”
02. “The Monochrome Blade”
03. “Anima” (feat. Daniel Änghede)
04. “The Face Of God”
05. “I Gave You Wings”
06. “Asteria Beneath The Tranquil Sea”
07. “Cold Heavens”
08. “Misanthrope River”
09. “Lethe”Guitarist Johan Ericson commented:
“The first idea — the embryo, really — of ‘In Somnolent Ruin’ goes back to 2021. It began with the song ‘Misanthrope River’, a title that had already existed since the demo days of ‘Under A Godless Veil’, now finally finding music to accompany it. As small pieces and fragments slowly started to grow into actual songs, it only made me more inspired to keep writing.
I drew a lot of inspiration from art and from other musical acts — everything from dark folk to eerie ambient music — which helped keep the creative spark alive. Early on, I had a clear sense of the overall vibe I wanted for the album: classic doom intertwined with ambient soundscapes. I also wanted a wide variety of songs across the record, but without losing that strong gothic thread that connects everything and gives it a shared atmosphere.”
Vocalist Anders Jacobsson added:
“It took quite some time before the album began to feel whole. We didn’t settle on the final track list until very late in the process, as each piece slowly came together — vocals finding their place, ideas overlapping, and a real sense of collaboration allowing the songs to evolve toward an imagined destination. In the end, the music always seems to transform into something that once felt almost unimaginable.
For me personally, it was a fascinating but challenging experience. I struggled at times to see how everything would ultimately come together, and there were moments of doubt throughout the process. But it did come together in the end, and all the uncertainty and self-reflection somehow proved worthwhile. The creative journey for me is always deeply tied to introspection, and this record demanded a great deal of that.
It was without question the most difficult album for me to fully grasp and work through — but perhaps that’s what makes the final result all the more compelling, and, I believe, quite remarkable. It’s been a long time coming… It was also fantastic to work with Lisa again, and to have Daniel Johansson bring a new dimension to the drums added another layer of depth to the entire process.” -
Violet Grohl Premieres “THUM” Music Video
Violet Grohl, the daughter of Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, has premiered a new video for her song “THUM.” You can check that out below:
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Melechesh Sign With Reigning Phoenix Music, Announce “Sentinels Of Shamash” EP
Melechesh have signed a new deal with Reigning Phoenix Music. The band’s new EP, “Sentinels Of Shamash,” will be released through the label on April 10 and it can be pre-saved HERE.
“Sentinels Of Shamash” Track Listing:
01. “The Seventh Verdict”
02. “In Shadows, In Light”
03. “Raptors Of Anzu”The band commented:
“We’re proud to have signed with Reigning Phoenix Music, a label run by true fans who deliver professionalism and a personal touch.
After some delays which were not in our hands and we have overcome, we’re ready to present our new EP ‘Sentinels Of Shamash’, unrelenting, diverse, and true to the Melechesh spirit.
We know about all the anticipation and patience you all displayed so we only deliver the best for you. Now the focus is to play live everywhere and bring the new songs to the stage, while continuing writing and reworking new material for the next without limiting creativity.”
A lyric video for the EP’s first single, “Raptors Of Anzu,” can be found below. The following was said about the track in a press release:
“‘Raptors of Anzu’ descends into a forgotten age, a time when the Ancient Ones ruled beneath darkened suns and the sea was still land. From Eridu, city of kingship and divine law, the will of Anu is unleashed through storm and destruction. The raptors emerge as agents of fate, enslaving the lost and tearing through failing orders as destiny unfolds beyond mortal control. Rage burns without mercy as empires fall, logic collapses, and ancient mechanisms of the soul are set into motion.
What begins as an Anunnian tale becomes a violent revelation. Death fades, knowledge is unveiled, and cosmic order is shattered only to be restored through fire and ruin. With commanding riffs, ritualistic rhythms, and incantatory vocals, Melechesh conjures a soundscape as apocalyptic as the myth it embodies.”
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Anthrax Bassist Frank Bello Says The Band’s New Album Will Be Released In May
During a recent interview with Long & McQuade Musical Instruments, Anthrax bassist Frank Bello offered an update on the band’s upcoming album. According to him, the effort will be released in May.
Bello said the following:
“The record will come out in May. I’m very proud. It’s so heavy. Some parts are really hard to play — really hard to play, which I’m happy to say, ’cause I like the challenge of it all. Joey [Belladonna]’s vocals — I don’t understand how the guy could sing like that, but he still is killing it. And I’m very psyched.
If you like the last two records we’ve come out with and the past stuff, I think everybody’s gonna be happy, ’cause as fans, we’re very stoked. And it’s been a while, guys, so thank you for waiting. It’s been 10 years [since the release of the last album]. So we made sure it’s worthwhile.”
He also added the following when asked about the creative process:
“We had to get over the COVID thing, like everybody else. We couldn’t be one of those bands that were doing it over video, ’cause the latency, number one… Say we were jamming on something, it would come out a half a second later. It’s, like, ‘Oh,’ and you lose the vibe. So we would just send files to each other and stuff like that. And then we got together when it was safe to get together, when they told us it was safe. So the three of us — Charlie [Benante, drums], Scott [Ian, guitar] and I — got together, as we’ve done all our lives, and started exchanging ideas. And from the files we’ve had, [we went through it and said], ‘What’s good? Is that good? Does that work here? Back and forth. And then you go home again and see what works. Then we start putting melodies to it, and then we put lyrics… It’s really like making a cake. It really is that. So it starts with the foundation of the three of us getting the music together. Music [comes first] and then melodies, usually. Scott and I usually go back and forth with that a lot. Charlie comes up with a lot of great music ideas, but we all came out with a lot of music ideas in this. And then the melodies. Scott and I would work on that a lot. And it’s an open thing. Everybody can come in with ideas. That’s the idea. And then the lyrics would come on top. And to get it through us, to make sure, as fans, and we’ve been doing this for a while — we cut out a lot of stuff: ‘No’. ‘Yes’. ‘No’. ‘Yes’. ‘Cause you want the best, like everything else. Like mom and my grandmother said, it’s gotta be the best. Work ethic. Editing is really tough, and it’s hard. Sometimes you lose parts that you love, but if it’s not good for the song. It’s all about the song, man. At the end of the day, that’s all we’re about. It’s about the song. And still to this day. Period.”
He continued after the interviewer said you can’t be “married too hard to your ideas”:
“I’m still brokenhearted. And it’s true. I think every songwriter will tell you that. Especially when you’re in a band, when you’re just not writing the stuff by yourself. When you’re collaborating, you have to be open and get ready for that. If that’s not working, you can’t force feed it in, ’cause it’s gonna screw up the song and not make it as potent as it can be. You gotta say, ‘All right, I gotta get rid of that ego thing and [be, like], ‘Okay. You’re right.’ And learn to say ‘you’re right’ and ‘I agree’. And then when you really feel strongly about something, you gotta remember that other side of it and you gotta really fight your way through. And sometimes that works too. So it’s a balance.”
[via Blabbermouth]
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Pro-Pain Premiere “Oceans Of Blood” Music Video
Pro-Pain have premiered a new video for their new song “Oceans Of Blood.” This track is from the band’s new album, “Stone Cold Anger,” which will be released on May 15.
Bassist/vocalist Gary Meskil commented:
“A common thread runs through the lion’s share of lyrics found in ‘Stone Cold Anger’. Much of it has to do with retribution, and our first single, ‘Oceans Of Blood’, is representative of that. The frustration among people worldwide regarding the rampant corruption and criminality of their governments has reached a breaking point. Wars are being waged in their names, without any consent, funded by their own hard-earned tax dollars. With rising living costs and inflation eroding the value of money, tensions are rising. We’ve already seen this reach a critical level in countries like Sri Lanka, France, and more recently, Nepal, where desperate citizens have taken drastic actions against corrupt politicians, even resorting to violence and destruction of property. When those in power evade accountability for their actions, it leaves the populace with little choice but to assert their rights and take back control.”
He also added:
“Thank you to our fans worldwide for 35 years of unwavering support. After a decade away from the recording studio, we return with ‘Stone Cold Anger’ — an album forged from global tension and the rising demand for accountability. Our first single, ‘Oceans Of Blood’, captures the outrage felt as corruption, injustice, and economic pressure push people to their limits.”
“Stone Cold Anger” Track Listing:
01. “Oceans Of Blood”
02. “Stone Cold Anger”
03. “March Of The Giants”
04. “Uncle Sam Wants You!”
05. “Demonic Intervention”
06. “Rinse & Repeat”
07. “Hell Or High Water”
08. “Scorched Earth”
09. “Jonestown Punch”
10. “Sky’s The Limit”
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