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Faroese melodic death / doomsters Hamferð launch new video for "Frosthvarv (Live in the Eysturoy Tunnel)"

18/2/2021

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     Faroese melodic death / doom sextet Hamferð have now launched a video for "Frosthvarv (Live in the Eysturoy Tunnel)", which can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEEp3XlKVbc. The track is taken from their 2018 album, Támsins likam.

Hamferð comments:

     "Through the band's history, we've always been fascinated by performing in untraditional venues. So when we got the opportunity of actually playing beneath the bottom of the ocean, it was obviously something which we had to do. The tunnel and the sculptures by Tróndur Patursson really add to the atmosphere of the music, and we hope that the atmosphere translates through the video so people are able to enjoy it wherever they are."


     Hamferð's latest release - 2019's Ódn - is an EP that features the previously unreleased title track on side A and a bare-bones rendition of "Deyðir varðar" (from 2013's Evst) on Side B, both performed live on unique occasions. The band explains: "'Ódn' is the very first Hamferð-song, first performed in the autumn of 2008 and never before published. It is built from three very different sections, which still represent our music today: one part foreboding, one part violent and one part elegiac. The parts follow the narrative of a sailor over three chapters; first braving an increasingly stormy ocean, then reflecting on a long life sailing the very seas that now threaten his life, and finally surrendering to the waves. The title translates to 'violent storm' or 'hurricane'."

Stream and purchase Ódn now at: www.metalblade.com/hamferd


Hamferð line-up:

  • Jon Aldara - Vocals
  • Eyðun í Geil Hvannastein - Guitar
  • Theodor Kapnas - Guitar
  • Isak Petersen - Bass
  • Esmar Joensen - Keyboards
  • Remi Johannesen - Drums


Hamferð online:

  • http://www.hamferd.com/
  • https://www.facebook.com/Hamferd/
  • https://twitter.com/hamferd
  • www.instagram.com/hamferdofficial
  • www.youtube.com/hamferdofficial
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Indonesian brutal death crew Decayed Flesh unveil official video for "Sclerosis"

15/2/2021

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Indonesian Brutal Death Metal trio Decayed Flesh have released the official video for "Sclerosis," a track from last year's Eternal Misery album. Check out the video at youtu.be/39tyg9V7pqM

Eternal Misery was released June 13 on Brutal Mind. Purchase and stream it below!

  • Bandcamp: brutalmind.bandcamp.com/album/eternal-misery-2
  • Brutal Mind: tinyurl.com/yxjd33xa
  • YouTube: youtu.be/E7DoyOg0hF4

On Eternal Misery, intensity, detailed riffage, and powerful songwriting are brought to you by these vicious flesh eaters. The album contains 10 tracks of pure brutal death metal, reminding one of a past golden era. Recommend for fans of DEEDS OF FLESH, SEVERED SAVIOR, and INVERACITY.

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1 Into Eternity
2 Abyss of Misery
3 Desperate Soul
4 Sclerosis
5 Psychiatric Illness
6 Omnipotent Hypocrisy
7 Madness
8 Endless Anxiety
9 Eternal Suffering
10 Insidious Delusion

Line-up

  • Lukman Robi Andika (Drums)
  • Anggit Rizky (Bass And Vocals)
  • Wasis Setiawan (Guitar And Vocals)

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Latvian pagan folk metallers Varang Nord release new single / video 'Cīņis Gors'

15/2/2021

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     Latvian group Varang Nord release their new single 'Cinis Gors' taken from their forthcoming album "Pārķiuņa Uomurs", set for release via Sliptrick Records on February 11th. Cinis Gors is a battle anthem capturing the spirit of a hard long sea travels and conquests Northmen have been involved in.

Check out "Cinis Gors" here:- https://youtu.be/ndpCIjd6gTo


     Varang Nord are a folk / pagan metal band from the cold woodlands of Latvia. Their songs praise mighty battles, bloody sacrifices to the Old Gods and joyful northern feasts with endless mugs of ale.

Pārķiuņa Uomurs | Released February 23rd 2021 via Sliptrick Records

Varang Nord are:

  • Maksims “Wolf” Popovs – Vocals/Guitar
  • Jelena Kalniša – Vocals/Accordion
  • Danila Lopuha – Bass/Vocals
  • Javgenijs Selivanovs – Guitar
  • Aigars Zeiza – Drums
  • Vjačeslavs Janens – Percussion/Vocals


Band links: Official Website | Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | VK | On Sliptrick

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Welsh ragga metallers Skindred release video for the previously unreleased 'It's A Crime'

6/2/2021

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     Skindred have revealed a brand new lyric video for ‘It’s A Crime’, a rare cut from the Japanese version of Roots Rock Riot. Thirteen years after its release, Skindred are re-releasing the record, making the track available outside of Japan for the first time. The album will be available on April 23rd and can be pre-ordered here.
 

Drummer Arya Goggin recalls:

     “‘It’s a Crime’ was written in 2006 in our basement studio below St Joseph’s Boxing club in Newport. It’s where all the writing for Roots Rock Riot took place. The only reason it didn’t make the album was because of how the album track listing flowed. We were so happy with how the album progressed from the opening of chaos of 'Roots Rock Riot' to the epic ending of 'Choices And Decisions' we didn’t want to crowbar another song in needlessly. It was a hard decision to leave it out but we are so happy it’s being included in the re-release. It was always a band and producer favourite.”

 
Speaking on the inspiration behind the track, vocalist Benji Webbe explains:

     “I live in a neighbourhood (Newport, Wales) where back in the day, a lot of people were working hard and getting ripped off in life and then there are others who are just hustling and selling this and selling that. It’s just a crime that hard-working people don’t get what the thieves / criminals get.”

 
     Crafted in a boxing club, recorded in America and laying the groundwork for everything that followed it, Roots Rock Riot is an important piece of Skindred’s history – a piece that this re-release celebrates. The first record of their discography to feature what would become the permanent line-up of Benji, Arya, bassist Daniel Pugsley and guitarist Mikey Demus, it started its life as that difficult second album. What it became completely transcends that, bookending a difficult period of the band’s existence and boldly kicking down the door to the future of their illustrious career.
 

Benji remembers delivering the vocals with the same passion he employs in front of a festival crowd, and recalls:

     “I’m not one of those people who cheers when they’ve finished a record. But I’m always thankful to get to make my art, blending contemporary British music and Jamaican music, with my friends. On Roots Rock Riot I think we did that excellently.”
 

Mikey (guitars) meanwhile sees this re-release as an opportunity to examine how he and his band have come on in the years since:

     “I’m really proud of the record. I had a hell of a lot of fun making it and it features some really important Skindred tracks.”
 

Producer Matt Squire (Panic At The Disco / Neck Deep) brought the whole album to life and realises its importance in cementing Skindred as one of the most important bands in the British heavy rock scene, he explains:

     “Longevity is all about being real. Times were changing when the album was made, and if the band hadn’t been real in what they did they might have been passed off as a metal band with an innovative singer. Roots Rock Riot presented Skindred as a band with amazing songs. Those songs are made up of a crazy amalgamation of sounds, while remaining absolutely undeniable.”
 

     Available on vinyl for the first time as well as CD, the re-release of Roots Rock Riot features rare cuts and previously unheard music. As well as the complete tracklist of the original, the vinyl version of the record comes with an additional 7” containing two exclusive tracks: the aforementioned ‘It’s A Crime’ and ‘Struggle’, which was never released. The CD release also contains both those tracks and an acoustic version of ‘Destroy The Dance Floor’.
 
     If that’s not enough, the re-release is also accompanied by some exclusive merchandise pre-order bundles. Available in the bundles are three 12” vinyl colour variants (Transparent Orange, Transparent Green and a special 3-colour Red, Yellow & Green), a t-shirt and a turntable slip-mat, both of which feature a classic design from the original Roots Rock Riot release. Pre-orders are available here.
 


     The re-release of Roots Rock Riot will arrive ahead of their full UK Showtime Tour in September, joined by very special guests Royal Republic.
 
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2021 SHOWTIME TOUR DATES


  • Thu 23rd – Cambridge, Junction
  • Fri 24th – Oxford, Academy
  • Sat 25th – Northampton, Roadmenders
  • Thu 30th – Leeds, Academy
  • Fri 1st – Birmingham, Institute

  • Sat 2nd – London, Roundhouse
  • Thu 7th – Cardiff, Tramshed
  • Fri 8th – Bristol, Academy
  • Sat 9th – Nottingham, Rock City
  • Sun 10th – Glasgow, SWG3

  • Fri 15th – Southampton, Guildhall
  • Fri 22nd – Sheffield, Corporation
  • Sat 23rd – Newcastle, Uni Students’ Union
  • Fri 29th – Bexhill, De La Warr Pavilion
  • Sat 30th – Manchester, Academy
  • Sun 31st – Norwich, UEA


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Brazilian thrashers Nervosa release new single & official video for “Under Ruins”

23/1/2021

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Newly-staffed Thrash Metal engine Nervosa releases their explosive third single, “Under Ruins”, cut from their upcoming full-length album, Perpetual Chaos, to be released this Friday on January 22nd, 2021 via Napalm Records.

As a harbinger of their new record, Diva Satanica’s powerful and aggressive vocals draw the listener into the heavy vortex of Nervosa’s pure energy. Along with an official music video, the new track highlights the difficult topic of a homeless child left to survive on the streets.

Nervosa’s upcoming longplayer Perpetual Chaos marks the beginning of a new era whilst also underlining their straight-forward lyricism and style: From political grievances and amplifying the voices of minorities to protesting against factory farming, capitalism and succumbing to the ill-informed musings of social elites - these commanding women do not mince words. Enter a thrashing world of destruction and be a part of the next generation of Nervosa!
 

Guitarist Prika Amaral comments:

     “It was a wonderful experience with these girls, they are all very talented and did an excellent job, I have never been so happy with the final result of a record. I chose Artesonao studio in Malaga, because it is isolated and in an extremely beautiful place, we worked hard but we had the best vibe between us.”

 

Watch the official music video for “Under Ruins” HERE


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01. Venomous
02. Guided By Evil
03. People Of The Abyss
04. Perpetual Chaos
05. Until The Very End
06. Genocidal Command
07. Kings Of Domination
08. Time To Fight
09. Godless Prisoner
10. Blood Eagle
11. Rebel Soul
12. Pursued By Judgement
13. Under Ruins


Pre-Order the new album Perpetual Chaos NOW!


Vocalist Diva Satanica on the album process:

     “It was undoubtedly a very intense process in every way. Not only did we learn to work together, but also to get to know each other and live together. I am very lucky to be able to be part of a project like this and I am sure that with the release of this album, Nervosa will take a very important step in its career. Working with Martin Furia was incredible, he helped me to find nuances in my voice that I didn't know I had. Get ready, for a new era more powerful than ever!”


Guided by a marvelous force of uncompromising thrash and death metal, the raw power of Perpetual Chaos has its finger on the pulse of time: Lyrically, Nervosa does not hesitate to tackle issues that impact the very core of society as we know it. Tracks like the airtight opener “Venomous”, the fast-twitching “Until The Very End” and “Time To Fight” prove that Nervosa’s revitalized identity experiments with both fresh new elements and crucial auditory foundations without succumbing to any clichés. “Genocidal Command” perks ears with Diva Satanica’s vocal eloquence, accented by the outstanding range of Schmier (Destruction) whilst mirroring a rousing thrash metal manifest. A tremendous outcome awaits with brawl-brushed guitar lines, blisteringly fast drums and critical lyricism – striking the listener in a way only Nervosa could. Viva Perpetual Chaos!



NERVOSA are:

  • Diva Satanica (Vocals)
  • Prika Amaral (Guitar)
  • Mia Wallace (Bass)
  • Eleni Nota (Drums)


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  • Napalm Records
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Architects release brand new single + video 'Dead Butterflies'

23/1/2021

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ARCHITECTS (press shot, by Ed Mason)

Architects are thrilled to share 'Dead Butterflies' - the third single to be taken from their forthcoming ninth studio album 'For Those That Wish To Exist'. Accompanying 'Dead Butterflies' is a breathtaking music video, filmed at the legendary Royal Albert Hall in London, in November last year.

The groundbreaking Royal Albert Hall performance was streamed live on November 21st, garnering critical acclaim, and setting live-streaming records for the genre. NME gave the performance a perfect 5/5 score, calling Architects "a band at the peak of their talents” and stating that “on the basis of these new songs, they’re heading somewhere remarkable indeed."

Watch the video for “Dead Butterflies” HERE

“Dead Butterflies” follows previously released tracks “Black Lungs” and colossal single “Animals,” both of which have amassed 18M+ streams and 8.2 + YouTube views. Additionally, “Animals” was on BBC Radio 1 playlist for six weeks in the row.


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Do You Dream of Armageddon?
Black Lungs
Giving Blood
Discourse Is Dead
Dead Butterflies
An Ordinary Extinction
Impermanence (ft. Winston McCall)
Flight Without Feathers
Little Wonder ft. Mike Kerr
Animals
Libertine
Goliath ft. Simon Neil
Demi God
Meteor
Dying Is Absolutely Safe

On 'For Those That Wish To Exist', Architects tackle the biggest questions facing the future of our planet with their grandest, most expansive sonic offering yet. On the self-produced record, the band build upon the band’s hallmark post-metalcore and layers a burgeoning influence of electronics and orchestral strings, horns, and choirs. The result is a rich tapestry that transcends the limitations of genre and rewards exploration and immersion in its journey. 

The record’s 15-tracks hang in a limbo between energising positivity that it is not too late to correct our collective course and paralysing negativity of defeatism; where hope and despondency are bed-fellows triggered daily by the simple act of existence. A reflection of human condition, 'For Those That Wish To Exist' calls for all of us to rise to challenge established models and strive for a collective betterment. Such concerns that have long been prevalent in the music of a band who have continually championed and shared their platform with causes such as Sea Shepherd, are outspoken critics of barbaric exercises such as fox hunting, and who focus on sustainability in everything from their touring to merch production.



FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARCHITECTS, VISIT:

WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER
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American extreme metallers Aversed unveil second video “Laboratory” from upcoming album

23/1/2021

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New England-based extreme metal quintet
Aversed has revealed a video for the scientific-inspired track “Laboratory” from the band’s upcoming release, Impermanent.

Watch the video for “Laboratory” today via Toilet Ov Hell at https://toiletovhell.com/premiere-aversed-laboratory/.

Drummer Jeff Saltzman states that:

     “‘Laboratory’ turns self-reflection and actualization on its head, discussing the consequences of ignoring and exploiting the natural world for our own gain regardless of its spiritual or intellectual benefit.
In this interconnected world, we sow the seeds of our mechanized destruction if we only look inward rather than aim to help others."


“Laboratory” was inspired by Saltzman’s own time working in a biology laboratory and its effects on the world outside of the lab. “Despite our cutting-edge research, we weren’t helping a soul. What’s the point? ‘Laboratory’ is my criticism of the pursuit of scientific progress just for the sake of progress.”

AVERSED’s Impermanent is set for release on March 19. Mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Agonist, Shadow of Intent), Impermanent illustrates AVERSED’s unique approach to songwriting with nine diverse compositions full of catchy hooks and vast melodies. Pre-orders for Impermanent are available now at https://aversed.bandcamp.com/merch. In addition to the album, a variety of bundles are also available, as well as a brand new t-shirt design.

AVERSED offered fans a glimpse of the album last month with a video for the title track. Watch the video for “Impermanent” now at https://youtu.be/mVqdIzCtqxM.

With the release of Impermanent, AVERSED presents a metal experience cultivated of unprecedented beauty and torment. The third release following 2011’s self-titled EP and 2016’s Renewal EP, Impermanent marks a turning point for the New England scene veterans as they pivot from melodic death metal towards a nuanced balance of blackened and orchestral melodic metal. 


AVERSED is:

  • Haydee Irizarry - Vocals
  • Sungwoo Jeong - Guitars
  • Alden Marchand - Guitars
  • Peter Albert de Reyna - Bass
  • Jeff Saltzman - Drums

AVERSED online:

  • www.facebook.com/AVERSEDmetal
  • www.instagram.com/aversedmetal
  • www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGMPHQufI2Ry-cnN07OR9A
  • https://aversed.bandcamp.com/

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Estonian progressive metallers Emphasis release new music video for "Regulus"

22/1/2021

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Progressive sextet Emphasis has released a music video for "Regulus", the opening track from the band's lately released EP "Spiral of Time".  The video was taken by Estonian photographer Aleksandr Kljuchenkow and captures the beauty of the stunning Nordic nature.
 
"Spiral of Time" was released on December 2020 and features 6 tracks produced by guitarist of Emphasis - Pavel Korotaev at Stone Oil Studio (Kiviõli, Estonia) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The band announced their collaboration with six guest musicians, including famous Estonian jazzmen Tanel Ruben (drums) and Siim Aimla (saxophone, flute).

Emphasis is a 6-piece experimental progressive rock band with heavy metal roots and classical jazz touches. The band was founded  in 2010 in Estonia by guitarist Pavel Korotaev, bassist Katya Gritskova and keyboardist Vsevolod Tselepis. Over the years, the band has released 3 studio albums and played many live shows across Baltic countries and Finland, sharing the stage with such artists as Arkona, Kobra and the Lotus, Mayan, Testament, Cryptopsy, etc. In 2020, the band took a decision to change the set towards progressive rock and Deniss "Bowrush" Burashnikov joined the band's ranks as a frontman.

Filmed & produced by Aleksandr Kljuchenkow (c) 2020

Bandcamp: https://bit.ly/spiralonbandcamp
Spotify: https://bit.ly/spiralonspotify
YouTube: https://bit.ly/spiralonyoutube
Deezer: https://bit.ly/spiralondeezer
Apple Music: https://bit.ly/spiralonitunes
Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/spiralonamazon
Yandex Music: https://bit.ly/spiralonyandex
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Israeli progressive metallers Scardust release 'Mist' music video

18/1/2021

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Scardust expands upon their new album's concept in the music video for 'Mist'. Following an earlier peek behind the scenes at the making of their latest record “Strangers”, Israel's Scardust provides their fans with another glimpse behind the curtain via their latest clip, “Mist”. The video and song, which tell a complementary story to their recently released clip for “Break The Ice”, can be viewed on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Ad5QYwZ-_Ts 


Vocalist Noa Gruman explains:

     “'Mist' is the closing song of 'Strangers' and the parallel to 'Break The Ice’, which opens the album. Now the protagonist has been through experiences that shaped her to become more confident in a way that is less dependent on others. Every relationship we have has a potential of experiences and memories that may or may not happen if the relationship continues. Even after many years, some sides of those we know best are still unfamiliar to us, so what might happen if we go and part ways?”


In other exciting news, Gruman was recently announced as a lead vocalist on Therion's new record, “Leviathan” (Nuclear Blast). This is just the latest in a list of impressive recent guest vocal appearances, which also include Amorphis' 2018 record “Queen of Time”, Orphaned Land's 2018 album “Unsung Prophets and Dead Messiahs” and Ayreon’s recently released “Transitus”.


“Strangers” – which can be streamed on all major digital platforms or purchased on CD and limited-edition gray smoke vinyl at https://smarturl.com/scardust2020 – is a unique concept album built of complementary song pairs working from the outside in. Several recently released music videos, which can be seen at www.youtube.com/Scardust, further demonstrate the degree to which different tracks from the album are thematically connected.

Mastered by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Devin Townsend, Arch Enemy), “Strangers” was written and composed jointly by Gruman and composer Orr Didi, who also collaborated with Scardust on their full-length debut “Sands Of Time” and their 2015 EP “Shadow”. The album features guest appearances by acclaimed German folk musician Patty Gurdy, the Hellscore choir (Orphaned Land, Amorphis, Ayreon) and England’s prestigious Westbrook Hay Prep School Chamber Choir.

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Israel’s leading progressive metal group, Scardust has performed at such major festivals as Ramblin’ Man Fair (UK), Metaldays (Slovenia) and Midi (China). In addition, the band hosts the annual “Scarfest” event in their home country, where they’ve also appeared alongside the likes of Therion, Epica and Symphony X. The group’s recent “Strangers” record release livestream can be viewed for free at this location: https://youtu.be/CKMkV4MdDJc


SCARDUST is:

  • Noa Gruman – Vocals
  • Yadin Moyal – Guitar
  • Yanai Avnet – Bass
  • Itai Portugali – Keyboards
  • Yoav Weinberg – Drums

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www.scardust.co
www.m-theoryaudio.com

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French symphonic operatic metallers Avaland welcome you to their world with their "Theater of Sorcery" music video

18/1/2021

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Grenoble, France's Avaland welcomes fans to their symphonic and operatic metal world with their debut music video "Theater Of Sorcery". The song is the title track from their forthcoming debut album due out April 2021 via Rockshots Records. The full length was directed, written, and composed by 22-year-old prodigy Adrien G. Gzagg.


Adrien G. Gzagg admits:


     "This song is a great introduction to the world of Avaland, like a kind of hymn. It teases what’s gonna happen throughout the album, it's an invitation for an epic and magical journey. Adam, the main character is about to share his story. The song also introduces the character The Master Of Sorcery performed by Emmanuelson (Rising Steel, Ellipsis…), who helped me a lot with this album and coached me to do my best. He is a mentor to me so it was obvious to have him as the Sorcerer who will teach Adam to control his power. He and I share a great passion for music and I’m really proud to open the Avaland story with him. For the title track's guitar solo, I asked Ricky Marx (Now Or Never, ex-Pretty Maids), because after seeing him play with Now Or Never, I noticed something mystical in his guitar feelings that I found really cool, he's got this old school touch that I admire. I really love the magic of his solo on this track!"


Enter the world of Avaland by exploring their debut music video "Theater Of Sorcery" via:

  • Rockshots Records' YouTube channel HERE
  • Spotify playlist add HERE


Inspired by heroic fantasy, history, mythologies, and esoterism, Gzagg decided to create an epic story album with 8 characters. Entitled "Theater Of Sorcery", the debut will be a theatrical metal adventure that tells the story of a young sorcerer Adam Wilstorm who could be the salvation of bringing back the light to the kingdom of Avaland and during his journey, he must learn to control his powers linked to the Storm. 

For Avaland, Gzagg reunited with four musician friends Camille Souffron (Bass), Christophe Feutrier (Guitars), Lucas Martinez (Guitars), and Léo Mouchonay (Drums) that he has performed with in the past to help him to record the metal opera's debut full-length. The record also includes talented guests for vocals and guitars with Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear), Zak Stevens (Savatage / TSO), Zaher Zorgati (Myrath), Emmanuelson (Rising Steel), Stéphan Forté (Adagio), Madie (Nightmare) among many other great musicians. 


Gzagg adds:

     "I started my heavy metal life as a great fan of Avantasia and Ayreon. I was impressed by those big teams Tobias Sammet and Arjen Lucassen could create. I quickly knew I would make something like this in my life! It wasn’t easy to find musicians who were crazy enough to follow me in this adventure, and I thank them so much for their trust in this project, especially guitarist Christophe Feutrier (guitars) my partner in crime for Avaland for 5 years now.

     I like to also add that Avaland is not a “classic” band, it’s a Metal-Opera and when Covid is over, I plan to take it the stage with many vocalists to perform this theatrical tale of an epic and magical story. To sum it up, Avaland is a modern-age opera to not just fans of metal, but beyond!"

The debut album "Theater of Sorcery" will be released on April 2, 2021.

  • Digital Album Pre Save: https://backl.ink/143916904 
  • Physical Album Pre Order: http://bit.ly/TheaterOfSorcery_CD

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1. Theater Of Sorcery - feat. Emmanuelson
2. Gypsum Flower - feat. Scheepers / Emmanuelson / Zorgati

3. Let the Wind Blow - feat. Zorgati / Heli / Kanji
4. Storyteller - feat. Zak Stevens
5. Escape To Paradise - feat. Zorgati / Kanji
6. Holy Kingdom Of Fools - feat. Jeff Kanji
7. Never Let Me Walk Alone - feat. Madie
8. Deja-Vu - feat. Emmanuelson
9. I’ll Be Ready For Your Love - feat. Heli Andrea
10. War Of Minds - feat. Zorgati / Madie
11. Rise From The Ashes - feat. Zorgati / Madie / Stevens / Heli / Kanji / Emmanuelson / Scheepers  



Avaland is :

  • Adrien G. Gzagg: Composer, Writer, Lead Singer, Keyboards and Orchestrations
  • Christophe Feutrier: Guitars
  • Lucas Martinez: Guitars
  • Camille Souffron: Bass, Double-Bass
  • Léo Mouchonay: Drums


Guests / Characters:

  • Adrien G. Gzagg is Adam Wilstorm
  • Zaher Zorgati (Myrath) is Adam’s Inner Voice
  • Jeff Kanji is Jacob Reiser, Adam’s Best Friend
  • Heli Andrea (Mobius / Olane) is Solveig Elweiss, Adam’s Beloved Emmanuelson (Rising Steel  / Ellipsis) is The Master Of Sorcery
 
  • Zak Stevens (Ex-Savatage / TSO / Archon Angel) is The Storyteller, appearing from the past
  • Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear / ex-Gamma Ray) is Aloïsius Jestens, King Of Avaland
  • Madie (Nightmare / Faith In Agony) is The Guardian Angel


Guests Guitars:

  • Ricky Marx (Ex-Pretty Maids / Now Or Never) on 1. Theater Of Sorcery
  • Stephan Forté (Adagio) on 2. Gypsum Flower
  • Ayman Mokdad (Venus Syndrome / Alien Encounters) on 7. Never Let Me Walk Alone
  • Virgile (ex-Rising Steel / Schräpnel) on 11. Deja-Vu


Choirs and Back Vocals:

Adrien G. Gzagg, Chris Feutrier, Leo Mouchonay, Emmanuelson, Jeff Kanji, Heli Andrea, Yves Campion (Nightmare), Cara (Eltharia)



Rockshots.eu 
Avaland-themetalopera.com

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Twitter.com/AvalandMetal 


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