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Poland's black death metal mavericks of DEVILISH IMPRESSIONS are wrapping up the year with the recent release of two live videos to the tracks "Eosphoros" and "The Dove and the Serpent" respectively, both taken from their latest "The I", full-length album (Lifeforce Records, 2017). You may watch the videos here:


- "Eosphoros" - https://youtu.be/CGd8zzhr7Mw.
- "The Dove and the Serpent" - https://youtu.be/7zRvSzCOk4Y.

Shot during the group’s headlining appearance at this year’s Metal Head's Mission / Black Sea Storm Festival the videos show the band perform in a refreshed line-up that features both new guitarist and new drummer. Comments the band’s founder, lead guitarist and vocalist Quazarre: "Ladies and gents, as some of you know, we've got fresh blood on-board for some time now. Please welcome Jakub 'Isemal' Bogatko as the band's second guitarist and Adam 'Avernatvs' Niekrasz taking over the drum throne. A new chapter has began...".


DEVILISH IMPRESSIONS will headline Dark Winter Meeting Festival set to take place in Malta on the 26th of Jan 2019 with more shows to be announced in due course.

Pics by Maxim Fisyuk
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Mexican death metal band Altar of Madness have released their debut album "Tales Beyond the Vortex". The album was recorded in "Lugra Burn's Studio", and mixed/mastered by Bryan Shortell.

Check out a track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY3h1udkVJU.

Altar of Madness was formed in 2014 at Colima, Mexico. Composed by Bonzo (Vocals), Lugra (Lead guitar) and Fab Chav (Drumms). In 2017 Kraken joined the band as their new rhythm guitarist, and the band start to work on their debut album.


Get the album here: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/altarofmadness.

11:24 AM
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Metalcore/post-hardcore band Lungless was formed a few years back in 2014. Since then they have released their debut EP "Inhale" with a follow-up EP "Exhale" with another EP release soon after titled "The Love That Remains". Sometime later they would release yet another EP titled "Tired\\Eyes", this being their most newest source of content, with shows set up for this next year coming up. The band goes on to talk about themselves and their music!


1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

Lungless is somewhat of a "super group" of local Toronto bands. It all started after our old band Constellations called it quits. Our singer at the time had left to pursue a career and the rest of us weren’t really read to call it quits. So Nick, Greg and Myself started writing and with in a couple months we had written and recorded our first EP Inhale. Curtis our drummer used to play in a band called Drag The Lake, a Toronto Deathcore band, he joined Lungless just over a year and a half ago.

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

The band name was actually Nick’s doing. He was texting someone and his phone auto correct a word to Lung Less and he immediately messaged our group and said "I’ve got the name… Lungless" and we kind of all agreed on it right then and there.

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

Lungless is based out of Toronto Ontario, Canada. Our music scene is really in a weird state at the moment. The local scene is actually at a low point in my eyes from the power house it was 5-7 years ago. The metalcore scene is on the rise again which is nice but locals only shows are generally not as popular as they used to be. There is some really solid acts from around the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) and those bands are: Cold Shoulder, Falsifer, Letdown, The Parallel, Throne to The Wolves, Words Like Wildfire, Certainty, The Northern and Perfect Limbs.

4. How would you describe your style?

Our style is a combination of metalcore, post-hardcore, Nickelback riffs and Budweiser.

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

We have released 4 EP's to date; Inhale, Exhale, The Love That Remains and our newest release ‘ t i r e d \\ E Y E S’ all of which are available on online on what ever streaming service you prefer. People can expect aggressive, dynamic and melodic music when they chose to listen to any off our records. We’ve always chose to wear our hearts on our sleeves when we write music and we encourage our listeners to find their own personal meanings in our songs!

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

We actually released a new record called "t i r e d \\ E Y E S" on November 23rd! It’s available off our website or on any major music streaming service.

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

We are just finishing a little release run of shows around Ontario and Quebec. We plan to do some more local tours in early 2019 and we will be heading back down into the states in May with our friends in Samara. We are also planning on going out to the east coast in Canada in the summer and then some U.S. dates as well.

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

We are hoping to just play as many shows as we can and enjoy this as much as we can. The more people that know who we are the better!

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

All our music is available online via Spotify, Apple music, Google play or any other major streaming service. You can purchase digital copies through iTunes or through our band camp. Physical copies of our music is available on our website (www.Lungless.com) or through our bandcamp.

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

Make your own meanings. We try to be as honest and upfront as we can with our music so we hope that you feel something and make your own interpretations of that.
11:46 AM
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"Let's Have A Rockin Christmas Vol. 3", by Various Artists is just the right release to come forth for this current time of year, that being Christmas of course! Just a mere couple of days away, this compilation of sorts, is just the right amount of content, with fresh takes of original pieces and some throwbacks as well. Like “Jingle Bells” by Doug Ferony or "All Around The World Christmas" by SEAY, if not other noted tracks like "Ode To Joy" by Les Fradkin and "Bells" by DocRock1007. With many other tracks as well "It's Christmas", by Doug Ferony and another by SEAY "A Christmas Heart", along with "Coming To Our Town", by Angeles and "Mary, Did You Know?" by Ann M. Wolf. All of these song selections being well grouped material that catches the essence and time of year and holiday spirit as well.

Each one is a lot like the timeless classics of years past. Being very upbeat, listenable and just a lot of fun that you will find each and every one of them, to be just as joyful and spirited with wholesomeness. Thus, the material just sounds very comforting, loving, and carefree. Upon hearing regularly all else, Christmas tunes are just a given thing when listening to music. It being not just the right timing for it, but the material is just filled with such meaning to it. You can familiarize yourself with the lyrical content along with the melodies of the music itself.

Take these array of tracks mentioned prior, each one being very different but still coming together as one, with the contents within. Each of which detailing the meaning behind the holiday and holidays in general. A lot of these tracks and album as a wholesome truths really, makes “Let’s Have A Rockin Christmas Vol. 3”, be a precise album that features an assortment of acts that each have variety yet class to.

Like for instance, it’s just the source material that makes it all enjoyable and fun. It becomes grounded that you feel it as a welcoming type of set-up. You get that comforting feeling again, hearing each and every one of these tracks said, or any of the rest upon it. Christmas is filled from all area’s that you just cannot get enough but plead for even more.

As a whole though, this album has much more going for it really. Not just being a compilation release but one that can be heard throughout that holiday time frame that is Christmas and the holidays in general, being one you can toss on and let it cool you over as you let it all in at once.

https://bongoboyrecords.com/holidaysvol3/
11:23 AM
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Duo twosome Katie and Caleigh who have been friends since long ago, decided that they would come together to create art in the form of music. Thus forth, the pop punk, progressive, alternative rock group called Tough On Fridays was made into what it was, exploding onto the music scene in only 2017. Releasing a few pieces of works, including most recent being a live album titled "Live at Texas Indie Fest". This album of sorts, consisting one of the singles that had made them take off called "Lush", with other likable tracks such as "Retrospect". Other notable tracks being noticed as crafty with well rounded material. But “Retrospect” and “Lush”, stand on a firmer grounding, that they are more pulsating, progressive in tone, that they keep the music kicking, that you never get tired of it. You partake in it, enjoying it, that you find yourself bobbing to the beat of the music more or less. When it comes down to it, the overall release may be short and brief, but that’s what makes it just as sweet. These girls in Tough On Fridays being rowdy with just the right amount of sass, make this album a whole lot more entertaining upon each listen.
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Metal group SCREAMKING have their vocalist Joe Lawson talk of how he celebrates the holidays!


1. What are you doing for the holidays?

Spending it with my family and working on the new ScreamKing record.

2. This Halloween season I did what?

Passed out candy to kids.

3. Did you dress up this year?

Nope.

4. What is your favorite Halloween candy or treat?

Twix and Snickers.

5. What are you thankful for?

I am thankful for my family, my friends, my band mates, my job and many blessings.

6. Do you have a favorite dish for Thanksgiving or do you enjoy everything?

I enjoy all of it, getting together with family and feasting its really a blessing!

7. Who's the one out of the band, that eats the most, when it comes to the holiday season?

That would probably be me!

8. Do you or have you gone shopping on Black Friday, if so what did you find and buy? Or have you gone out to see the sights of the crowds?

I have went out on Black Friday one time with my wife and daughter. I usually avoid that insanity though!

9. When it comes to the holiday season, does the band all get together, or does everyone do their own thing?

Do their own thing for the most part, Rafael and I usually exchange gifts and hangout around the holidays though.

10. What is your favorite Christmas song to sing and why?

Get into the Spirit by the Halford band. Why because its the Halford band and I think its one of the coolest Christmas songs ever!

11. One thing you really want for Christmas is what?

Time off work!

12. Do you still believe in Santa Claus? Enough so, that you would pay him a visit at the mall or other local events?

Sure why not.

13. What type of Christmas tree do you prefer white or green or your own version?

Ours is green with white accents.

14. Are you a late or early Christmas shopper?

This year were running behind schedule a bit.

15. One thing you have to do on New Year's Eve?

Spend it with my wife and family.

16. Do you have any New Year's resolutions?

Just to keep on pushing and making Metal music as long as I possibly can! Thanks for the interview and Happy Holidays to you and all the readers from ScreamKing!
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New wave of Traditional American heavy metal band CORNERS OF SANCTUARY have guitarist Mick Michaels talk of the holidays for this time of year!


1. What are you doing for the holidays?

Mick Michaels: Like many people, I will be spending time with my family...enjoy each other's company, getting caught up and indulging in some great food. Food always seems to be the highlight. Food, family and fun... the perfect Holiday combination.

2. This Halloween season I did what?

MM: I watched a ton of fun Halloween movies with my family throughout October. We made a list and watched a movie each night… capping it off with “A Nightmare Before Christmas” on Halloween night.

3. Did you dress up this year?

MM: Absolutely! I dress up every year as a rock star... :)

4. What is your favorite Halloween candy or treat?

MM: Hands down it has to be the Baby Ruth bar. Snickers comes in as a close second.

5. What are you thankful for?

MM: Besides being alive and kicking, I am so grateful for my family. Their love and support is what keeps me going and has me believing anything is possible.

6. Do you have a favorite dish for Thanksgiving or do you enjoy everything?

MM: I'm definitely a sampler when it comes to Holiday meals... a little bit if this, some of that...to me it is part if the experience. But if I had the choice, I’d say go right to desserts.

7. Who's the one out of the band, that eats the most, when it comes to the holiday season?

MM: I would have to say Mad T can really eat like a champ… regardless whether or not it the Holiday season. He has a stomach of steel.

8. Do you or have you gone shopping on Black Friday, if so what did you find and buy? Or have you gone out to see the sights of the crowds?

MM: I am not a Black Friday guy at all… ever. I usually put up the tree and all the decorations on Black Friday. I like to avoid the crowds if I can. These days I’m an online shopper. One and done!

9. When it comes to the holiday season, does the band all get together, or does everyone do their own thing?

MM: The band does get together for a Holiday dinner. We exchange presents and all...it's a real good time. It's a chance for us to spend time together and not be music related. During the month of December, while we are out on the road, we try and take as many photos of Christmas trees as we can find in different places. It's fun and everyone gets into the spirit of things. It also makes the long drives interesting.

10. What is your favorite Christmas song to sing and why?

MM: I have always enjoyed "Holly, Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives as well as "Jingle Bell Rock" by Bobby Helms. These songs just reflect the fun and purity of the season and I find them uplifting. Plus, I really dig the banjo in "Holly, Jolly Christmas".

11. One thing you really want for Christmas is what?

MM: To have a great time with my family. My family is my greatest gift. I can’t ask for anything more. But I can always use socks.

12. Do you still believe in Santa Claus? Enough so, that you would pay him a visit at the mall or other local events?

MM: Absolutely do! Santa is cool and he represents the magic of the season. If we stop believing in the magic all could be lost. And yes…I have been known to swing by a mall or two and have a photo taken with the big man.

13. What type of Christmas tree do you prefer white or green or your own version?

MM: I'm a traditionalist...go green!

14. Are you a late or early Christmas shopper?

MM: Early… The sooner the better. This allows me time to actually enjoy the Holiday happenings.

15. One thing you have to do on New Year's Eve?

MM: Eat sushi!

16. Do you have any New Year's resolutions?

MM: Not really resolutions, more like goal settings. Each year I write a list of things I want to accomplish for the coming year.  I put them on paper with the best intentions. Committing them to paper is my way of letting the Universe know what my hopes are. On New Year's Day the following year I look at that list and go through what was accomplished. Of course there are always things that didn't get done. But what surprises me most are the things that get done that you didn't expect. That is always exciting. That’s the magic of life.
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Thrashers SHALLOW GROUND have guitarist Keith Letourneau talks of the holidays and how he spends them!


1. What are you doing for the holidays?

Hanging out with family and my dogs.

2. This Halloween season I did what?

I watched Godzilla movies and enjoyed it totally!!!!!!

3. Did you dress up this year?

No I don't dress up for Halloweens or Weddings or most anything lol!

4. What is your favorite Halloween candy or treat?

Oktoberfest Sam Adams.

5. What are you thankful for?

Everything!!!!

6. Do you have a favorite dish for Thanksgiving or do you enjoy everything?

Green been Casoral.

7. Who's the one out of the band, that eats the most, when it comes to the holiday season?

That's a toss up. Varies day to day on who for this question lol.

8. Do you or have you gone shopping on Black Friday, if so what did you find and buy? Or have you gone out to see the sights of the crowds?

No I'm a early bird shopping done by Sept.

9. When it comes to the holiday season, does the band all get together, or does everyone do their own thing?

We do our own thing for the most part.

10. What is your favorite Christmas song to sing and why?

Father Christmas by the Kinks!!!!!! Why because its awesome.

11. One thing you really want for Christmas is what?

A new guitar but that's in Feb lol.

12. Do you still believe in Santa Claus? Enough so, that you would pay him a visit at the mall or other local events?

No I got to old and forgot to believe.

13. What type of Christmas tree do you prefer white or green or your own version?

Green has to be green!!! Its a tree for FUCKS sake lol!!!

14. Are you a late or early Christmas shopper?

Early big time.

15. One thing you have to do on New Year's Eve?

Prim Rib and a good movie.

16. Do you have any New Year's resolutions?

Yes to get our new CD finished up and out.
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Metal rock n' rollers KNIGHTMARE have guitarist Reid Rogers talk about what he does for the holidays!


1. What are you doing for the holidays?

Just hanging around. Visiting with family.

2. This Halloween season I did what?

Worked. Haha!

3. Did you dress up this year?

I was Butthead and a friend of mine was Beavis.

4. What is your favorite Halloween candy or treat?

Not sure.

5. What are you thankful for?

My life, family, friends, rock and roll and Star Wars. Haha.

6. Do you have a favorite dish for Thanksgiving or do you enjoy everything?

I like everything.

7. Who's the one out of the band, that eats the most, when it comes to the holiday season?

All four of us put away some food, but I honestly believe I eat the most. Haha. Probably tied between me and Jared, the other guitarist

8. Do you or have you gone shopping on Black Friday, if so what did you find and buy? Or have you gone out to see the sights of the crowds?

Nah, I worked on Black Friday.

9. When it comes to the holiday season, does the band all get together, or does everyone do their own thing?

We usually get each other a small gift or something, but usually we're all doing family stuff around the Christmas holiday.

10. What is your favorite Christmas song to sing and why?

My favorite Christmas song is probably a tie. Oh Holy Night because it's just an epic song and Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) by Darlene Love because it's super catchy and has a killer sax solo. Haha.

11. One thing you really want for Christmas is what?

Gibson Les Paul Gold Top!

12. Do you still believe in Santa Claus? Enough so, that you would pay him a visit at the mall or other local events?

He's always been part of the spirit of Christmas to me. Sure I know he's not real, but it's still fun. Reminds me of being a kid and how stoked I was thinking Santa was coming. My parents played it so well and I have some great memories of Christmas and Santa.

13. What type of Christmas tree do you prefer white or green or your own version?

Green. Fraser Fir all the way. Haha.

14. Are you a late or early Christmas shopper?

Late.

15. One thing you have to do on New Year's Eve?

Drink. Haha.

16. Do you have any New Year's resolutions?

To get in better physical and mental shape and take care of myself. And to stop stressing about what I can't control.
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Melodic hard rock band ST. JAMES' bassist Robert Jacobs talks of the holidays and just how he celebrates during this time of the year!


1. What are you doing for the holidays?

Like everyone else spending time with family, but also working on songs.  We have a lot demoed and I am just kind of getting things together to make sure I have the best bass lines to complement the songs.

2. This Halloween season I did what?

I actually was on the KISS KRUISE for Halloween.  I am a Kiss freak and have gone on 4 of them.  It's a lot of fun and I have a lot of friends that go too.

3. Did you dress up this year?

No usually my wife puts things together, but next year I will make sure we do.

4. What is your favorite Halloween candy or treat?

Reeses.

5. What are you thankful for?

Family , band,  music......I have a lot in life.  I have lost 2 people close to me and it makes you realize time on this planet is short and you don't know when it will end.

6. Do you have a favorite dish for Thanksgiving or do you enjoy everything?

All of it!

7. Who's the one out of the band, that eats the most, when it comes to the holiday
season? 

No one we all watch our weight!!!!

8. Do you or have you gone shopping on Black Friday, if so what did you find and
buy? Or have you gone out to see the sights of the crowds? 

Yes... and it wasn't bad ... I do do a lot on Amazon... but the stores aren't bad.

9. When it comes to the holiday season, does the band all get together, or does
everyone do their own thing?

Well... we are getting together in January for a lot of studio sessions... we tend to call a lot and text a lot!

10. What is your favorite Christmas song to sing/why?

I don't really have one to be honest.

11. One thing you really want for Christmas is what?

I have a lot I guess just good health for me the guys in there band and families.

12. Do you still believe in Santa Claus? Enough so, that you would pay him a visit
at the mall or other local events?

I have 4 kids so we visit several of Santa's helpers.

13. What type of Christmas tree do you prefer white or green or your own version?

We do a big fake one and real one too.

14. Are you a late or early Christmas shopper?

This year late... I have been playing a lot and just busy in general.

15. One thing you have to do on New Year's Eve?

Not go anywhere too many amateurs out on the road. I got use to playing every New Years so we keep it very quiet.

16. Do you have any New Year's resolutions?

Yes... not to internalize things, enjoy life more, and have more experiences over more things.
Happy Holidays to all!
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Heavy metal act MALICE have their bassist RayMan James talk about how he celebrates the holidays!


1. What are you doing for the holidays?

I will be in Romania for a while, I am actually doing this interview from Bucharest. 

2. This Halloween season I did what?

I was just working I don't really do the whole dressing up thing I haven't since I was a kid.

3. Did you dress up this year?

NOPE haven't in years

4. What is your favorite Halloween candy or treat?

I like Snickers, and M&Ms.

5. What are you thankful for?

Family, Friends, my band, life in general, my health that I have all my abilities. 

6. Do you have a favorite dish for Thanksgiving or do you enjoy everything?

Deviled Eggs, Thanksgiving is really my favorite holiday because I do love cooking.

7. Who's the one out of the band, that eats the most, when it comes to the holiday season?

I would guess that be me cause I tend to eat the most in general. 

8. Do you or have you gone shopping on Black Friday, if so what did you find and buy? Or have you gone out to see the sights of the crowds?

No I hate crowds in public and waiting in lines. 

9. When it comes to the holiday season, does the band all get together, or does everyone do their own thing?

Everyone is on their own really

10. What is your favorite Christmas song to sing and why?

I hate Xmas songs I cant stand that all the stations play them non stop after thanksgiving.  however there are a few I find tolerable or like able Elvis "Blue Christmas" T.S.O and I do like the song "Christmas (baby please come home)".

11. One thing you really want for Christmas is what?

Nothing really I mean I would take money but nothing much really.

12. Do you still believe in Santa Claus? Enough so, that you would pay him a visit at the mall or other local events?

It would probably end up like that scene in "Always Sunny".

13. What type of Christmas tree do you prefer white or green or your own version?

I can't stand Xmas trees!

14. Are you a late or early Christmas shopper?

Neither really, I don't really Xmas shop for anyone. I don't have a wife or kids. 

15. One thing you have to do on New Year's Eve?

Sleep, for some reason New Years Eve is the one night of the year I pass out by like 9PM normally most nights I am awake til 2AM.

16. Do you have any New Year's resolutions?

Same as every year just keep trying to be a better person.
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Metal go getters HELLEVATE have their guitarist Dan Whitmer talk about the holidays for this year!


1. What are you doing for the holidays?

Spending time at home with family and friends.

2. This Halloween season I did what?

Got hella drunk and watched horror flicks.

3. Did you dress up this year?

I threw on my battle jacket and handed out candy.

4. What is your favorite Halloween candy or treat?

Anything with chocolate.

5. What are you thankful for?

Friends, family, and music.

6. Do you have a favorite dish for Thanksgiving or do you enjoy everything?

Giant-ass turkey legs are my shit!

7. Who's the one out of the band, that eats the most, when it comes to the holiday season?

Maaaan, that’s a tough one since we all definitely eat way too much.

8. Do you or have you gone shopping on Black Friday, if so what did you find and buy? Or have you gone out to see the sights of the crowds?

I went out for a bit to see the crowds, though I did grab myself a $200 external hard drive for $80!

9. When it comes to the holiday season, does the band all get together, or does everyone do their own thing?

We hang out with each other off and on, though most of us have family stuff to attend to as well.

10. What is your favorite Christmas song to sing and why?

Lemmy’s cover of "Run Rudolph Run", because Lemmy impressions are always fun!

11. One thing you really want for Christmas is what?

Music gear, of course.

12. Do you still believe in Santa Claus? Enough so, that you would pay him a visit at the mall or other local events?

What do you mean, "believe?" He’s totally real, right?! RIGHT??!!

13. What type of Christmas tree do you prefer white or green or your own version?

Green all the way.

14. Are you a late or early Christmas shopper?

Definitely super late.

15. One thing you have to do on New Year's Eve?

Party!

16. Do you have any New Year's resolutions?

Just to be a better guy than I was last year. Also to dominate the world with music.
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Degeneratum incorporates genres such as death metal, groove, core, and djent, into their styling that becomes rather unique. They have released an EP titled "Circuits", with them always working on new material as well. Shows are in the ready with all else set for everyone to hear them! Talks of more is said and found right below!


1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

Anthony and Liam came back together after the split of a previous project and recruited Greg on drums. Through a mutual friend, Anthony tracked me down and I came on board shortly after. Struggling to complete our line up and going through many options, Alex and Luke joined the Degen Train.

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

Latin for Degenerate, Degeneratum seemed appropriate for the current state of our planet and the band members.

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

We are based around Brisbane where the metal scene is thriving, a few honourable mentions would be Elephant and Tai Sui.

4. How would you describe your style?

A progressive groove while not being over the top technical Death Metal.

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

We’ve just released a new single on Spotify, our "Circuits" EP dropped earlier this year. You could expect brutality at its finest with a melodic feel.

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

We have not long released the single "For The Many" and we are always working on fresh tracks.

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

We have a few shows booked for the new year and currently working on others.

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

As a band we would like to share our musical creations with the world and one day see people from all over enjoying it.

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

Check us out on Spotify, Bandcamp and YouTube. You can buy merch at Degeneratum.com.

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

I hope people can get some form of release from listening to our music and they come away feeling empowered and complete.
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Punk rock act TV COMA have a simple saying "TV Coma are just like you!" With that said, the band goes into discussion about themselves, music, and their plans ahead.


1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

The history of the band is somewhat simple, yet thoroughly complex, something organic in to its core, yet, inherently man-made. One supposes that the band’s infancy was born through the infancy of its two truly fraternal members, though the fraternity of bandsman-ship is often as true as any made of skin and bone. To conceptualized this ‘band’ as such is, to put it lightly, pedestrian at best, this ensemble of troubadours, of flames, of mutual inspirations would always find one another in the gloom that makes up this post-millennial world.

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

The origin of appellation this artistic cooperative lies in the joining of its two halves, in the wholly artificial construction of the television, first demonstrated in the invention of John Logie Baird, but also the terrible sleep of the coma, which for centuries could have meant all but certain death to the individuals that fell to the condition.

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

The music of this troupe transcends a locale or specific geography resonating perfectly with a generation, un so very special, and many that shall come after. If pressed, our scene is the street, the coffee house, the art gallery, the local swimming pool. It is Nelsons Column, it is the Cutty Sark, it is the multi-story car park at The Corn Exchange. It is the local comprehensive school, it is the bins round the back of Tesco.

4. How would you describe your style?

Fashions come and go, but the way in which we present ourselves and our passion can only be truly appreciated in the flesh. From the array of instruments we dance with, to the fabrics that select us for our meticulously kept garments, to dove-hole our ‘style’ would be too crass.

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

Our works aren’t so much released by us, than we are released to the world via our fastidious works. Of late, they have been two arrangements, one "I don’t much care for Association Football", and one entitled simply "Trudy".

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

Music shall always be new to those who hear it for the first time.

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

We’re always on tour, we’re always home, as each new venue and old we perform in becomes as a second home to us – to enlist the gentle assistance of a few lines of the poet Keith Buckley, "everywhere we go we’re the local boys and we’re back in town."

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

When one gets to a certain age, one cannot place too great an expectation upon anything. Seasons come and go, and the only inevitability is the low lope towards the next world. Love, and be good to one another is all that can be expected.

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

Have you tried the internet? We’ve heard rather good things about it as a tool for collaboration, discovering new music and the consumption of hefty quantities of pornography.

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

TV Coma are just like you.
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New wave glam rock duo DEITRE, have an EP out and about, with another EP to drop next year. Several singles are also around with more coming along. For now though, the plan is to be hard with some shows happening next year with more plans in the works. Find out what else was said below.


1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

Richie Bee - Frontman/writer
Peter Savad - Guitar/producer/writer
Andy Pena - Bass
Joseph D’Amico - Drums

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

DEITRE is a spiritual guide sent to help us achieve what we are destined to achieve.

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

We are based out of Brooklyn, NY. The scene here is saturated with some pretty badass bands. Shadow monster, Darkwing, Fruit & Flowers, Sic Tic.

4. How would you describe your style?

Alt/rock Glam/pop - and lots of sass.

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

We have an 11 song EP out on most music platforms (iTunes, Spotify, etc) as well as two music videos. You can expect a fire to be lit under your ass. Our stuff is all about embracing who you are and getting what you want.

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

We have our third music video being released in a month as well as a couple of singles coming out in prep for our EP drop this summer 2019.

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

Our next show is in the new year. We are spending this time recording and writing.

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

The plan is to be heard.

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

iTunes/Spotify/SoundCloud/etc.

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

How it made them feel. Listen to the messages. There is a lot of heart & honesty in our stuff.
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French symphonic power metal band Gates Of Paris have released their debut self-titled album. The album was recorded in "StudioArtMusic Studio" and mixed/mastered by Damien Rainaud (ONCE HUMAN).


Check out the album here: https://gatesofparis.bandcamp.com/releases.

Gates Of Paris was formed in 2016 by ex-Kerion guitarist Remch Carrayrou at Nice, France. Soon after Raphael Dantas (vocal), Damien Rainaud (drums) and Steph Papasergio (bass) jopined the band, and the lineup was complete.
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Fabp aka Fabpz the Freelancer has released an all new EP  titled "Classical Rap @ TheRealFabp". Twelve tracks that bring out a more creative side of the hip hop/rapper. Take such tracks as “Gal Ah Nike”, “Yes She Bouncing”, “Dealing With A Clown”, and “Rock Rock On” for instance. These array of tracks, have a uniqueness towards them. Each one being different but slightly similar in sound and set-up. The melodies are rough on the edges, whilst the vocalization is provided in a type of tone, that twists the abilities, with the effects done within them. You can understand them but they are tweaked out that other affects are thrown in to make them sound distorted. It makes the material more rounded and in term’s of styling goes, a tad more creative as well. The rest of the works off this EP “Classical Rap @ TheRealFabp”, is a lot of the same type of styling, having differences ever so slightly, that make it still unique and rather upbeat. It’s how the material works its ways around the music that is playing forth. You get works, that sound just easy going but very catching and upbeat as said prior. Fabp aka Fabpz the Freelancer is an artist of his kind with a persistence with releasing content ever so often, that with each release, the works upon it sound slightly better with said assortment of material works.
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Swedish melodic death metal band Corrosive released their new single "Angry Me". The single was recorded at "Dark City Sound Records", mixed by Erik Berglund and mastered by Kenny Boufadene in "Meltdown Studio".

Check out the track here: https://soundcloud.com/corrosive-sweden/corrosive-sweden-angry-me-original-2018.

Corrosive was formed in 1997 by Johan Bengtsson at Iggesund (Sweden) and have since then released a number of recordings and have mainly played at clubs and festivals in Sweden with bands like The Hellacopters, Amaranthe, Engel, Dead By April, Corroded, Freedom Call and many more.
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Russian symphonic metal band Dreamsense have released their new single "Glasswall". The single was recorded in "Chaika Studio" and mixed/mastered at MxD Recordings (Berlin). Check it out here: https://soundcloud.com/dreamsense_band/glasswall.

Dreamsense  was formed in 2012 at Moscow by the tenor vocalist George Ognev. In 2015 the band released their first demo "Feel Alive" and played shows in Russia with bands like Eluveitie, Witchcraft and Fiend. This days the band is working on their debut full-length album, that will be released in 2019.
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For the past 12 years, Voodoo Zombie has come quite the ways, in term's of showcases and releasing an array of content, including their most recent and newest album to date "Reviresco", the fourth in their assorted discography. "Amarte Es Peligroso", was the first glimpse into how much the band has come since their previous and third full-length "Santa Muerte" was released back in 2011, with a short follow-up single afterwards in 2012 with single track titled "ZombieWalk". It wouldn't be until 5 years later that any newer content would come around, which would bring us back to that single of a track titled "Amarte Es Peligroso".

"Amarte Es Peligroso", is a toss up between sounding plugged in but unplugged as well, if that makes any sense. It’s sounding a lot like No Doubt but without the ska punk tone. More of an uplifting effect, combining rock and more psychobilly essence; that would come out of an era of when the genre that is the one they have picked on, psychobilly and rock even began.

To point it simply, Voodoo Zombies’ tone is straight forward as rock mixed with punk with some edginess added in for good measurements. Take other tracks off this album such as "La Cara Oculta de la Luna ", "Existencia Infernal", "Esquizomortal", and "Zombiewalk", that was mentioned prior and released as a single that would accompany this release as it turns out. These selections have that same type or tone, being edgy yet intense, whilst being very upbeat and catching for the ears listening in. You get this mellow undertone that keeps the material consistent yet refreshing with each play through.

It’s as if, Voodoo Zombie’s entirety as a band, is more rounded, being not just a successful act as they have become, but one who will continue to grow and expand upon their artistic works and performance skills as well. These tracks and fourth full-length album to date "Reviresco", demonstrates this, igniting more to come in no time at all.
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Bongo Boy TV's next episode from season 7 is episode 12 titled "Vibes Of Light". Having been produced by Monique Grimme and Gar Francis at Bongo Boy TV is a music video television show, that has been broadcasted on 66+ terrestrial TV channels in the U.S.A.

With that said, Frank Trousdell's track "The Long Road Home", kicks things off. His styling being a mix between rock and country, the two working rather nicely together. His vocal chords being fresh yet clear, as the video depicts his daily life as being what else a musician. The song itself plays out to be catchy yet laid back in tune. It’s one song you can enjoy just sitting back on a quiet evening, enjoying the soft yet easy going melodies with catching vocal chords, that it comes together nicely.

Angeles’ comes up next with a track titled "God, Country, and King", when placing this particular track and accompanying artist it was hard to do so. The visuals for the video were an added bit of flare, with the track being average yet heavy at times. Think heavy metal and rock n' roll you get a blend of genres that is very gripping yet still fun to hear from start to finish. Vocalization provided is done willingly that it makes them sound binding yet free at the same time. Angeles' style is interesting and can be heard with style of stride.

My Demons Galore follows with their song called "Carry Your Own Light", which immediately brings to mind power metal if not heavy metal elements. They got this edge to their styling, it has spunk, power, and just lots of aggression thrown together. If Bullet for my Valentine crossed paths with these guys then it would be no wonder they sound very similar at times. It's again a song and video choice that is very melodic yet heavy as well, keeping all in tune but still enjoyable to bear with one's ears.

Now then here is an act with a very different source of style. Nuke The Soup's "Network", sounds as if it came from the 70's or early 80's time frame eras. Think slightly like Depeche Mode with Tears for Fears musically, that is now this act sounds at times at least. The song has this creepy yet bouncy effect to it, combining rock for all it is worth. It’s one that would be played on repeat for countless times.

The Vice Rags' "Jersey Boy", is clearly rock with some format of punk or pop. It's a hit or miss really but still a nice putting for the song and accompanying band in question. Think if it as if it played in a time once in the past era, you blaring it on the radio at home or in car, that is how this act does their style of sound. Very crude yet entertaining you just cannot get enough of it!

"What's It Gonna Take?" by Spin is a one off band, whose sound blends pop instantly creating this music source that draws attention. It is upbeat, catchy, and very pleasing to the ears. One that will find it just flawless. Truly just a track of its own accordance, that you will find humming soon after hearing it.

BLXPLTN's "No English", is hard rock but enlightened. Lots of energy provided for sure throughout, getting that angst pumping with plenty to spare. With an act like this one they just become one that is very outgoing, keeping their style of music on the lowdown but still hyperactive too.

Lounge Zotica 3000 wraps up the episode with "Martian 9", a single release that showcases instrumental content on a level of unknowing what to even say about it. The track is a brief preview stunt, that captures your interest, as to what the single will go upon release. But first glance it may be a keeper after all perhaps.

Overall Bongo Boy TV’s episode 12 “Vibes Of Light”, is a round up of artists and bands that have material, suited for themselves, and for others to experience. It has lots of upbeat nonsense with catchy drawbacks that keeps the entertainer witnessing such works, curious yet interested.

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Cradle Of Filth have announced a new headlining tour with support coming from Wednesday 13 and Raven Black! Check out the dates below!

TOUR DATES:

March:

07.03. Las Vegas, NV - House Of Blues
08.03. Anaheim, CA - House Of Blues
09.03. Sacramento, CA - Ace Of Spades
11.03. Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
12.03. Seattle, WA - El Corazon
14.03. Billings, MT - Pub Station Ballroom
15.03. Calgary, AB - Marquee
16.03. Edmonton, AB - Starlight Room
18.03. Winnipeg, MB - Burton Cumming Theatre
20.03. Minneapolis, MN - Varsity Theatre
21.03. Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
22.03. Flint, MI - The Machine Shop
24.03. Grand Rapis, MI - Intersection
25.03. Chicago, IL - House Of Blues
26.03. Cleveland, OH - House Of Blues
27.03. Toronto, ON - Opera House
29.03. Guelph, ON - Guelph Concert Theatre
30.03. Montreal, QC - Corona Theatre
31.03. Quebec City, QC - L’Imperial Bell

April:

01.04. Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
02.04. Huntington, NY - Paramount Theatre
04.04. New York, NY - Irving Plaza
05.04. Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony
06.04. Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage
07.04. Newport News, VA - Boathouse Live
09.04. Greensboro, NC - Cone Denim Entertainment Theatre
10.04. Charleston, SC - Music Farm
12.04. Fort Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
13.04. Pensacola, FL - Vinyl Music Hall
14.04. New Orleans, LA - House Of Blues
15.04. San Antonio, TX - Aztec Theatre
17.04. Houston, TX - House Of Blues
18.04. Dallas, TX - House Of Blues
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Troll metalheads AKTARUM released their debut EP "Gane of Trolls" sometime ago but now have their debut full-length album "Ragnatroll" coming soon. In fact, the band goes into chats about said release and what their future holds for them!


1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

Aktarum was created back in 2005 by Trollour (Keyboard/vocals) and Trollaklass (Guitars).
Aktarum was created around 2005 near Brussels in Belgium. Trollour (Keaboard/lead vocals) and Trollaklass (Guitars) came from black metal and Thrash metal bands. They wanted to create something new in the neighborhood. Back in those days in Belgium, there wasn't any folk metal bands and they wanted to change that. I think Finntroll and Moonsorrow were really like revelations to them. So they did everything to put that kinda band in the place. And really fast they opened for Ensiferum and other huge bands. The audience really followed the band across the country and the band grew quickly a European fan base

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

The origin of the band's name is totally explained in the new album. I won't tell the twist of the story. You'll find out by yourself. :)

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

We're from a little town near Brussels in Belgium. The local scene in Belgium is really huge. You have gigs every weekend everywhere in the country. A lot of people work their asses off to give metal show almost everyday. I could recommend a lot of bands. Here are a few that I like. Lemuria, Cocyte, Cryptogenic, Ithilien (not that local though), Ethernity, Exuviated, Annwyn,... There are so many bands and almost every band worth's the trip so.

4. How would you describe your style?

We play Troll Metal. The main idea was to play folk metal with a unique touch. Trollour and Trolaklass dug way too much everything related to trolls so they wanted to add the "Troll" idea behind the folk metal they wanted to play. So everything is about Trolls. The music combines heavy loud riffing with epic melodies. Telling tales of battles, parties of the village of Aktarum.

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

The band released the first album "Gang of Trolls" in 2010.The line-up changed a lot. So it took time to find the perfect match and work on new songs. In 2014 the band released the "Game of Troll" EP and toured in Belgium, France, Germany,... We found the perfect missing bass player in 2016 and we worked for 2 years on the new album "Ragnatroll" which will be out in the 8th of December.

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

Yes we're about to unleash our bran new record "Ragnatroll" in early December. We are super excited to release it. We worked for 2 years so we can't wait to play it live.

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

Yes, we'll be playing some cool shows in Belgium and we're looking right now to book a lot of shows in France, Germany, The Netherlands,...The making of the album took a really long time so now we can settle down and work on the promotion. So everything will be planned soon.

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

Touring across Europe. Show the rest of the world our last album. Make a music video and spreading the message of the trolls of Aktarum. And then work on the next album.

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

Go on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/aktarum/?ref=br_rs or visit our website http://www.aktarum.com/. You'll have everything you need. And we are on Deezer and Spotify. Aktarum's music is just one click away from you.

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

We want them to enjoy themselves as much as we do. We play music to share with the audience our way of having fun and partying. So we when people hear our music we want them to feel like "Yeah I have to see them live coz I'll bet we're gonna have fun".
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Pop, rock, alternative gents Red Legs, have two full-length's under their belts one being the debut release "Influencer" and the follow-up release "Animal Bones". This current release being the main focus at this time, with other plans in the works as we speak! Speaking of which, the band goes into discussion about this album and other topics at range.


1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

We all came together from different corners of Michigan. The rest is history (which we’re still writing — stay tuned).

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

"Red Legs" otherwise known as "Jayhawkers" were spies against the Confederates in the the mid 1800's. They practiced some guerrilla warfare against pro-slavery groups.

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

The band is based mostly out of Ionia, Michigan, but David is from Holland, MI originally, and Jaysyn is from Detroit.

Talk Radio, The Autumnatic, Boy From School, and Secret Forte; really, the West Michigan scene is stellar all around.

4. How would you describe your style?

We play American rock and roll.

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

We just dropped our new album "Animal Bones" in September. We actually fully crowdfunded it and we couldn’t be more proud about it. Every song is emotional driven with subtle but poignant blues elements. Have a listen, we’d love to know what you think.

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

We always find ourselves writing, but are trying to focus on “Animal Bones” as best we can.

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

We have a show at The Stache in Grand Rapids, MI this December, It’s a charity event which is the brainchild of Logan to help homeless families in the local area find housing. We have a few things planned for late winter/early spring as well, You can find more info for donations/tickets to the charity show at sectionlive.com!

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

Play as many shows as we can.

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

https://www.youtube.com/c/redlegs
https://www.wehaveredlegs.com

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

That each song comes from somewhere very personal, and we mean every word.
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