Duel announce EU tour dates

Austin, Texas tripped-out heavies DUEL are set to release their second album “Witchbanger” this April 28th on Heavy Psych Sounds. The album was produced and engineered by lead guitarist Jeff Henson at Red Nova Ranch Studio in Texas, not far from the historic Texas Chainsaw Massacre house. The band will support the new album with an extensive European tour, see full list below.
Formed by two ex-members of Scorpion Child, these purists cut it right to the bone with heavy, deep grooves and blistering tunes. After their well-acclaimed debut "Fears Of The Dead" released in February 2016, DUEL are back with an even more raging full-length on Heavy Psych Sounds, cheekily entitled "Witchbanger".
Formed by two ex-members of Scorpion Child, these purists cut it right to the bone with heavy, deep grooves and blistering tunes. After their well-acclaimed debut "Fears Of The Dead" released in February 2016, DUEL are back with an even more raging full-length on Heavy Psych Sounds, cheekily entitled "Witchbanger".
26.04.2017 - Roma (IT) Traffic
27.04.2017 - Parma (IT) Titty Twister 28.04.2017 - Oberentfelden (CH) Borom Pom Pom 29.04.2017 - Berlin (DE) Desertfest 30.04.2017 - DK Tba 01.05.2017 - Copenhagen (DK) TBA 02.05.2017 - Secret Show (DK) 03.05.2017 - Malmoe (SE) Plan B 04.05.2017 - Erfurt (DE) AZJ doordeal 05.05.2017 - Dresden (DE) Chemiefabrik 06.05.2017 - Winterthur (CH) Gaswerk 07.05.2017 - Varedo (IT) Crazy Driver 08.05.2017 - Zerobranco (IT) Altroquando 09.05.2017 - Izola (SL) Hangar Bar 10.05.2017 - Torino (IT) Blah Blah 11.05.2017 - St Gallen (CH) Rumpeltum 12.05.2017 - Basel (CH) Art & Wheels Fest 13.05.2017 - Bludenz (AT) Villa K 14.05.2017 - Salzburg (AT) Rockhouse 16.05.2017 - Karlsruhe (DE) Akk 17.05.2017 - Stuttgart (DE) Keller Klub 18.05.2017 - Freiburg (DE) White Rabbit 19.05.2017 - Athens (GR) An Club "Sonic Ritual Fest" 20.05.2017 - Mezzago (IT) Bloom "Sonic Ritual Fest" 21.05.2017 - Castel D'Ario (IT) Hostaria |
Ambassador 21 announce 'Human Rage' tour dates

Belarus' industrial juggernaut Ambassador 21 have announced a bunch of European tour dates in support of their 'Human Rage' album .The tour takes the band to Belgium, France and Germany, where the will be playing M'era Luna.
7-8.04 - Freakshow Festival / Reims, France
11.05 - Bus Palladium / Paris, France
12.05 - Magasin 4 / Brussels, Belgium
13.05 - Supamolly / Berlin, Germany
12-13.08 - M’era Luna 2017 / Hildesheim, Germany
16.09 - Le Rat's / Puget-Sur Argens, France
10.11 - Der Cult / Nuremberg, Germany
7-8.04 - Freakshow Festival / Reims, France
11.05 - Bus Palladium / Paris, France
12.05 - Magasin 4 / Brussels, Belgium
13.05 - Supamolly / Berlin, Germany
12-13.08 - M’era Luna 2017 / Hildesheim, Germany
16.09 - Le Rat's / Puget-Sur Argens, France
10.11 - Der Cult / Nuremberg, Germany
Telepathy release video and album details

UK instru-metal band Telepathy premiered the brand new video for the track 'Smoke From Distant Fires'. The song comes off their new album 'Tempest', which is scheduled to be released on March 31, 2017 via Golden Antenna Records. The album is the follow-up to the band's 2014 acclaimed debut 12 Areas and is a concept record, it guides the listener through a journey through awakening, desolation and finally acceptance.
Tracklist
1. First Light 2. Smoke from Distant Fires 3. Celebration of Decay 4. Echo of Souls 5. Apparition 6. Hiraeth 7. Water Divides the Tide 8. Metanoia |
Upcoming shows
03/11 UK-Sheffield 04/06 UK-London 04/07 UK-Sheffield 04/08 UK-Bristol 04/09 UK-Newcastle 04/15 FR-Clermont-Ferrand |

Hailing from Singapore, metal extremists Rudra bring an interesting touch to the world of black, death and heavy metal. Besides the usual metal instrumentation, this band adds sitars, flute, tablas and a didgeridoo. This year marks the band's 25 years of existence.
They recently released the lyric video for the song 'Seer All'. Their new album 'Enemy of Duality' is now available on Transcending Obscurity and on bandcamp.
They recently released the lyric video for the song 'Seer All'. Their new album 'Enemy of Duality' is now available on Transcending Obscurity and on bandcamp.
Author & Punisher touring Europe in April

One-man industrial doom force Author & Punisher will be touring Europe in April. The tour will take him to Belgium, Germany, France, Italy and The Netherlands where he will play the legendary Roadburn festival.
04/07 Brussels, BE - AB
04/08 Antwerp, BE - Het Bos
04/09 Utrecht, NL - dB's
04/11 Cologne, GER - Underground
04/12 Dresden, GER - Chemiefabrik
04/13 Berlin, GER - Droneburg
04/14 Hamburg, GER - Droneburg
04/23 Tilburg, NL - Roadburn Festival
04/24 Paris, FR - Espace B
04/25 Clermont-Ferrand, FR - Raymond Bar
04/27 Bologna, IT - Freakout Club
04/28 Milano, IT - Ligera
(More dates to be announced)
04/07 Brussels, BE - AB
04/08 Antwerp, BE - Het Bos
04/09 Utrecht, NL - dB's
04/11 Cologne, GER - Underground
04/12 Dresden, GER - Chemiefabrik
04/13 Berlin, GER - Droneburg
04/14 Hamburg, GER - Droneburg
04/23 Tilburg, NL - Roadburn Festival
04/24 Paris, FR - Espace B
04/25 Clermont-Ferrand, FR - Raymond Bar
04/27 Bologna, IT - Freakout Club
04/28 Milano, IT - Ligera
(More dates to be announced)
Mindscar announce US tour

Technical death metal band Mindscar are pleased to announce a mammoth tour of the United States. The tour will consist of 28 dates from the end of March to the beginning of May.
Band founder Richie Brown commented "We are very excited to announce Mindscar's biggest US tour to date! We will be performing in some of our favorite cities, as well as covering some new territories for the first time! See you on the road!"
All dates will be in support of the band's latest album What's Beyond the Light.
Band founder Richie Brown commented "We are very excited to announce Mindscar's biggest US tour to date! We will be performing in some of our favorite cities, as well as covering some new territories for the first time! See you on the road!"
All dates will be in support of the band's latest album What's Beyond the Light.
3/30 - Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar
3/31 - New Orleans, LA @ The Circle Bar 4/1 - Shreveport, LA @ MACHETE FEST V 4/2 - Fort Worth, TX @ Tomcats West 4/3 - Corpus Christi, TX @ Boozerz Rock Bar 4/5 - Austin, TX @ Independence Brewing Co. 4/6 - El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar & Grill 4/7 - Albuquerque, NM @ The Armory 4/8 - Tucson, AZ @ The Rock 4/9 - Scottsdale, AZ @ The Rogue Bar 4/11 - Los Angeles, CA @ 5 Star Bar 4/16 - Portland, OR @ Ash Street 4/17 - Seattle, WA @ Substation 4/18 - Boise, ID @ TBA |
4/19 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Club X SLC
4/20 - Denver, CO @ Herman's Hideaway 4/23 - Chicago, IL @ LiveWire Lounge Chicago 4/24 - Louisville, KY @ Highlands Tap Room Grill 4/26 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Howlers 4/27 - Brooklyn, NY @ Lucky 13 Saloon 4/28 - Newport, RI @ Jimmy's Saloon 4/29 - Boston, MA @ O'Brien's Pub 4/30 - Richmond, VA @ Bandito's Burrito Lounge 5/1 - Spartanburg, SC @ GroundZero 5/3 - Murfreesboro, TN @ Autograph Rehearsal Studio 5/5 - Atlanta, GA @ Synap2012 Studios 5/6 - Jacksonville, FL @ Nighthawks 5/7 - Orlando, FL @ Will's Pub |
Phantogram and The Veldt to Embark on Eastern U.S. Tour

Alternative pop icons Phantogram and shoegaze alternative soul pioneers The Veldt have announced they will play six exclusive U.S. East Coast cities before the former departs for their European tour. The duo will again return to the U.S.A. in mid-April for two separate appearances at Coachella.
Phantogram is touring in support of their recently released their third studio album ‘Three’ (Republic Records). The Veldt are touring in support of their EP ‘'The Shocking Fuzz of Your Electric Fur: The Drake Equation',’ – the band’s first new recording in fifteen years, which will be released worldwide on June 2 via Schoolkids Records.
Phantogram is touring in support of their recently released their third studio album ‘Three’ (Republic Records). The Veldt are touring in support of their EP ‘'The Shocking Fuzz of Your Electric Fur: The Drake Equation',’ – the band’s first new recording in fifteen years, which will be released worldwide on June 2 via Schoolkids Records.
Saturday, March 11: Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
Sunday, March 12: St Paul, MN – Palace Theatre
Monday, March 13: Madison, WI – Orpheum Theatre
Tuesday, March 14: Urbana, IL – Canopy Club
Thursday, March 16: Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
Friday, March 17: Atlanta GA – The Tabernacle
Sunday, March 12: St Paul, MN – Palace Theatre
Monday, March 13: Madison, WI – Orpheum Theatre
Tuesday, March 14: Urbana, IL – Canopy Club
Thursday, March 16: Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
Friday, March 17: Atlanta GA – The Tabernacle
The Silent Wedding release video

Greek progressive metal band The Silent Wedding have released a new video for their song 'Silence'. The song comes off their new album 'Enigma Eternal', which is coming out on March 10th by FYB Records! The new album's artwork in made by Travis Smith (Opeth, Katatonia, Nevermore etc).
Street Sects announce US tour

On the heels of the release of their poignant and punishing new album 'End Position', Austin duo Street Sects have another batch of tour dates to support the album. Having completed a west coast tour to close out 2016, Street Sects will now tour out east and back on a 27-date tour featuring support from bands such as Planning For Burial, HIDE, and Decide Today in various markets. Check out all tour dates below.

March 31 Houston, TX @ Civic TV Laboratories %
April 1 New Orleans, LA @ Circle Bar +
April 2 Birmingham, AL @ DISCO
April 3 Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
April 4 Athens, GA @ ATHICA
April 5 Columbia, SC @ TBA
April 6 Charlotte, NC @ World Famous Milestone Club
April 7 Harrisonburg, VA @ MACROCK DIY FEST
April 8 Baltimore, MD @ The Sidebar $ ₩
April 9 Norfolk, VA @ Charlie's American Cafe
April 10 Richmond, VA @ Leigh/Adams
April 11 Philadelphia, PA @ The Pharmacy $
April 12 Providence, RI @ Machines with Magnets
April 15 Brooklyn, NY @ Sunnyvale $ & =
April 16 College State, PA @ Witch House
April 17 Buffalo, NY @ Dreamland
April 18 Pittsburgh, PA @ TBA #
April 19 Columbus, OH @ House with No Name #
April 20 Detroit, MI @ The Precinct #
April 21 Ann Arbor, MI @ Far House #
April 22 Cincinnati, OH @ The Mockbee #
April 23 Indianapolis, IN @ Haunted Manor #
April 24 Chicago, IL @ Smartbar # ÷
April 25 Milwaukee, WI @ Triple Zero #
April 26 Minneapolis, MN @ TBA #
April 27 Quad Cities, IA @ TBA
April 28 Kansas City, MO @ Blind Tiger
April 29 Ft Smith, AR @ Planet Zero
% with Spit Mask
+ with Jasper Denhartigh (formerly of Heat Dust)
$ with Planning for Burial
₩ with Axebreaker (Terence Hannum of Locrian)
& with Field Agent (Stephen Lee Clark of Deafheaven)
= with with Psalm Zero
# with Decide Today
÷ with HIDE
April 1 New Orleans, LA @ Circle Bar +
April 2 Birmingham, AL @ DISCO
April 3 Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
April 4 Athens, GA @ ATHICA
April 5 Columbia, SC @ TBA
April 6 Charlotte, NC @ World Famous Milestone Club
April 7 Harrisonburg, VA @ MACROCK DIY FEST
April 8 Baltimore, MD @ The Sidebar $ ₩
April 9 Norfolk, VA @ Charlie's American Cafe
April 10 Richmond, VA @ Leigh/Adams
April 11 Philadelphia, PA @ The Pharmacy $
April 12 Providence, RI @ Machines with Magnets
April 15 Brooklyn, NY @ Sunnyvale $ & =
April 16 College State, PA @ Witch House
April 17 Buffalo, NY @ Dreamland
April 18 Pittsburgh, PA @ TBA #
April 19 Columbus, OH @ House with No Name #
April 20 Detroit, MI @ The Precinct #
April 21 Ann Arbor, MI @ Far House #
April 22 Cincinnati, OH @ The Mockbee #
April 23 Indianapolis, IN @ Haunted Manor #
April 24 Chicago, IL @ Smartbar # ÷
April 25 Milwaukee, WI @ Triple Zero #
April 26 Minneapolis, MN @ TBA #
April 27 Quad Cities, IA @ TBA
April 28 Kansas City, MO @ Blind Tiger
April 29 Ft Smith, AR @ Planet Zero
% with Spit Mask
+ with Jasper Denhartigh (formerly of Heat Dust)
$ with Planning for Burial
₩ with Axebreaker (Terence Hannum of Locrian)
& with Field Agent (Stephen Lee Clark of Deafheaven)
= with with Psalm Zero
# with Decide Today
÷ with HIDE
Ninjaspy announce new album and video

Ninjaspy, a trio of blood brothers have been experimenting with metal fusion since 2006. Hard, heavy, hook-laden music that runs the gamut of reggae, surf, metal and more make up the band’s rule-breaking formula for notoriety. All this combined with an explosive and powerfully unhinged live show got Ninjaspy off the ground in a hurry. Releasing their 2007 debut 'Pi Nature' and their 2013 EP 'No Kata' with a graphic novel, the band of brothers have teamed up once again with prolific producers GGGarth Richardson (Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mudvayne, Gallows) and Ben Kaplan (Biffy Clyro, Atreyu, Haste the Day) for their next full length 'Spüken' due out April 14, 2017.
'Spüken' was recorded and mixed sporadically over the next two years at in Vancouver BC and in the spring of 2016 between recording sessions, the band teased fans with a filmed and recorded live acoustic performance of their track 'Azaria', a song that is included with full metal instrumentation on the new genre-bending album. It showed the true diversity of the band and their ability to take manic and intense music and make it tender and raw.
'Spüken' was recorded and mixed sporadically over the next two years at in Vancouver BC and in the spring of 2016 between recording sessions, the band teased fans with a filmed and recorded live acoustic performance of their track 'Azaria', a song that is included with full metal instrumentation on the new genre-bending album. It showed the true diversity of the band and their ability to take manic and intense music and make it tender and raw.
Skeletoon release lyric video
Italian power metal act Skeletoon have released a lyric video for the track 'Dreamland'. The song comes off the album 'Ticking Clock', which features guest appearances by
Jonne Järvelaä / Korpiklaani / voice on "Drowning Sleep"
Piet Sielck / Iron Savior / voice on "Watch over Me"
Jens Ludwig / Edguy / 2° voice, Acoustic guitar and solo on "Ticking Clock"
Guido Benedetti / Trick Or Treat / all songs (Composer, guitar)
Jonne Järvelaä / Korpiklaani / voice on "Drowning Sleep"
Piet Sielck / Iron Savior / voice on "Watch over Me"
Jens Ludwig / Edguy / 2° voice, Acoustic guitar and solo on "Ticking Clock"
Guido Benedetti / Trick Or Treat / all songs (Composer, guitar)
Upcoming Devastation release new video

Spanish brutal death metallers Upcoming Devastation released a new video for the track "Human Flesh". The video was recorded on an abandoned psychiatric hospital during 3 days and 3 nights. "Human Flesh" is the title track of the band's latest EP, which was self-released on February 2016.
Kopper 8 release new video

French metal horde Kopper8 have revealed a brand new video. The song 'Addiction' comes off the eponymous album which was released in 2015 (read our review). The video features Indian actress Reeth Mazumder and was produced by the band itself.
Bokassa reveal new single

Norwegian sludgy punk rockers Bokassa has premiered the second single off the forthcoming debut full-length album “Divide & Conquer”, which is set for release on March 25th via All Good Clean Records.
Listen to “Crocsodile Dundee” below.
Clocking in at 32 minutes long, “Divide & Conquer” was produced by Bokassa, mixed and mastered by Morten Fjeld at Fjeld Audio and sees the Trondheim-based trio fusing elements of punk, hardcore, thrash and stoner rock. Pre-orders are now available at this location.
Listen to “Crocsodile Dundee” below.
Clocking in at 32 minutes long, “Divide & Conquer” was produced by Bokassa, mixed and mastered by Morten Fjeld at Fjeld Audio and sees the Trondheim-based trio fusing elements of punk, hardcore, thrash and stoner rock. Pre-orders are now available at this location.
Dope Oüt just released new lyrics video

Dope Oüt just released their new lyrics video called: "Scars and Stripes", from their new record "Scars and Stripes" that was released earlier this month.
Dope Oüt eventually achieved to create a stronger identity and to build an established reputation on stage. They don't limit themselves to the influences of a single style and create their own musical recipe. Dope Oüt wants to sound American mixing four major styles such as classic rock, hard rock, punk and metal in order to build their own heavy rock : Dope'n'Roll!
Dope Oüt eventually achieved to create a stronger identity and to build an established reputation on stage. They don't limit themselves to the influences of a single style and create their own musical recipe. Dope Oüt wants to sound American mixing four major styles such as classic rock, hard rock, punk and metal in order to build their own heavy rock : Dope'n'Roll!
Realms of Odoric release new video

Realms of Odoric, the artwork/soundtrack Project from SuidAkras Arkadius Antonik and illustrator Kris Verwimp, have released a new video for the song "Return To Ankrath", which is animated with the impressive illustrations by Kris Verwimp, giving an insight into the story of the second era.
Minus The Bear announce EU/UK tour dates

With the release of their first album in five years, 'VOIDS', coming up on 3rd March, Minus The Bear have announced a string of EU/UK dates for June 2017. The dates will feature support from Joan of Arc along with an appearance with American Football at So36 in Berlin. The new dates will follow on from a 29-date spring tour across North America, culminating in a hometown Seattle show on April 15th.
The Sonic Dawn reveal new video and album details

Copenhagen's forerunning psych rock trio THE SONIC DAWN just confirmed an April 21st release for their second album "Into The Long Night", coming out on Heavy Psych Sounds. Find all details as well as their new video below...
"Into the Long Night" is the second album by THE SONIC DAWN, one of the most remarkable bands to come out of the new psychedelic wave in Denmark. Just a few seconds into this album, and you will realize that you are in for a mind-altering experience. “It’s a trip! By taking the listeners to places they didn’t expect to go, we hope to make them aware – that they’ll stop up and think about life for a minute. Awareness is the first step to change in the world” says Emil Bureau (guitar/vocals).
It was made in collaboration with some of Scandinavia’s most regarded personnel: it features Swedish Hammond legend Erik ‘Errka’ Petersson on keys and Morten Grønvad on vibraphone/percussions, which adds to its soundtrack-like qualities. Mixed in The Village Recording with jazz producer Thomas Vang (Oscar Peterson, Randy Brecker). Mastered in Svenska Grammofonstudion with Hans Olsson Brookes (Graveyard, Blues Pills, José González). "Into The Long Night" will be available on orange transparent vinyl, black vinyl, CD and digital.
Out April 21st on Heavy Psych Sounds
Preorders from March 10th here
"Into the Long Night" is the second album by THE SONIC DAWN, one of the most remarkable bands to come out of the new psychedelic wave in Denmark. Just a few seconds into this album, and you will realize that you are in for a mind-altering experience. “It’s a trip! By taking the listeners to places they didn’t expect to go, we hope to make them aware – that they’ll stop up and think about life for a minute. Awareness is the first step to change in the world” says Emil Bureau (guitar/vocals).
It was made in collaboration with some of Scandinavia’s most regarded personnel: it features Swedish Hammond legend Erik ‘Errka’ Petersson on keys and Morten Grønvad on vibraphone/percussions, which adds to its soundtrack-like qualities. Mixed in The Village Recording with jazz producer Thomas Vang (Oscar Peterson, Randy Brecker). Mastered in Svenska Grammofonstudion with Hans Olsson Brookes (Graveyard, Blues Pills, José González). "Into The Long Night" will be available on orange transparent vinyl, black vinyl, CD and digital.
Out April 21st on Heavy Psych Sounds
Preorders from March 10th here
The Sonic Dawn European tour:
21.04.17 - Svendborg (DK) Maskinen 18.05.17 - Hamburg (DE) MS Stubnitz 19.05.17 - Berlin (DE) Bassy 23.05.17 - Dresden (DE) Ostpol 24.05.17 - Nierstein (DE) E-Werk 25.05.17 - Karlsruhe (DE) PsyKa Underground Experience 26.05.17 - Essen (DE) Soulhell Café 27.05.17 - Hofheim/Taunus (DE) Jazzkeller 31.05.17 - Miltenberg (DE) Beavers 01.06.17 - Mannheim (DE) Kurzbar 03.06.17 - Mechelen (BE) Kafee Zappi 04.06.17 - Assenede (BE) Flanders Chopper Bash 06.06.17 - Mainz (BE) Schon Schön. 19.08.17 - Waffenrod (DE) Woodstock Forever |
Conjonctive release new video

Swiss death-metal sextet Conjonctive have just shared a new music video for the track “Down Into The Abyss”, off the band’s forthcoming second full-length "In The Mouth Of The Devil", due out on March 10th via Tenacity Music. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Vladimir Cochet at Conatus Studios, "In The Mouth Of The Devil" follows-up the band’s critically acclaimed debut album "Until The Whole World Dies" released in 2013 and is now available for pre-order at this location.