…ind all that concerns the band, as I have to follow everything. In one word: brainstorm. Mortician: The full-length mixing process is at the final stage. We wanna go out with the best work possible as soon as possible, too, as the matter of sound and everything else. Simonelli: The full-length on its way, we want to make sure that every single detail is perfect and not to leave anything unattended. We are listeners before musicians; that’s why we…
…but that’s our goal for 2024 and beyond. That’s in the works right now. We are already working on new material; I have a lot of riffs and ideas in my computer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70mRmxgBKDo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2blq4pewi8 Hinayana on Facebook…
…d. Regarding other musical projects, there are some collaborations with other bands and our drummer Sali is also active with his thrash/death band Metalfetamina. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQwDncWatsU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHLHXfNViN8 A Dark Reborn on Facebook…
…even if it is a bit of a trek. It’s more than worth it. All photos courtesy of Jonathan Lane Jonathan Lane official website Jonathan Lane on Instagram Jonathan on Twitter/X https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_Xybqz6cEE&pp=ygUHaXNpbGllbA%3D%3D Isiliel official website Isiliel on Twitter/X Isiliel on Instagram…
…dates to visit some of the main cities in the US. There is also a possibility of a full-blown tour in the US, we are evaluating those possibilities as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_kH0Php1sA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-aXHlhi6Tc Angra on Facebook…
…reamed of existing, let alone enjoying! Blood Stain Child on Facebook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_OLHIxg_yM PassCode – Strive It wasn’t until I heard Strive that I caught those same sentiments that I had found on Epsilon almost a decade later. Pulsating electronic beats, driving riffs, vocoder-augmented vocals – it’s a lot to take in the first time, particularly if you haven’t ventured outside of the traditional metal boundaries. But the ene…
…ow up to a coffee house, an indie store, or a gathering in the woods and play songs, bardic style. That would do my pagan soul some good. Not to mention my back. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL8caPwAI0g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL-226JDjCM Icarus Witch on Facebook…
…e are upcoming gigs, the album tour starts in Finland in January, unless something comes up. We definitely plan to tour in Finland and in Europe as well, abroad. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxS5qvRjmHI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKFrV3PfAz0 Temple Balls on Facebook…
…copious amounts. Hopefully the west coast treats them just as well, encouraging them to make a return trip. But for now, this is a yet another absolutely cherished memory for fall 2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pZziudI7GU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzVYKo-N_lM Neo Japonism official website Neo Japonism on Instagram Neo Japonism on X…
…e like for the next couple of months. Things can change that fast, we’ve learned in the last few years. It’s not that smart to have advanced plans too far out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-ig6carMmk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G38B-vTBiPs Serenity on Facebook…
…eeded, and the duality of triumph and introspection is a successful one. Don’t sleep on a US act that can carry just as much emotional weight and melodic wonder as their European counterparts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOCj5WVPnzQ&pp=ygUIaGluYXlhbmE%3D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2blq4pewi8&pp=ygUIaGluYXlhbmE%3D Hinayana on Facebook Hinayana on Instagram…
…Poland in February, Germany in April, we will still work on filling up the spring and summer. Keep your eyes posted on our Facebook page for all the gig news. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ4zyEWSbH0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_ottXoptV4 Sorcerer on Facebook…
…other things in between those things with both bands, that I cannot say anything about… yet! (laughs). It will be a packed year, from what it looks like so far. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlgSjPvknPg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iAW5LdRwjg Temperance on Facebook…
…comes to the seven songs for When Worlds Turn to Gray. It’s been a banner year for this genre in 2023 – and this record is another must-buy, must-hear offering. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inKYNiQs4CA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4GlQ0LAfUg Dead Serenity on Facebook…
…e. The plan is to stay busy. Write, tour, put out content, and take things a little more serious than we have in the past. We’ve got some lost time to make up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOkVwvCxkvs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clK_OwexKJE War Curse on Facebook…
…beloved staple. While lead vocalist Tommy Karevik has performed ProgPower USA 3 times before with his prior band, Seventh Wonder, this would be his first time taking the stage with Kamelot (unless you count their tour stop being Center Stage twice in 2012 before ProgPower USA, but as far as I know that wasn’t officially considered part of the festival that year). As mentioned earlier, Melissa Bonny was also back to contribute her unique vocal tal…
…d it’s very much appreciated and people will get their money’s worth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvmkCxDfdHI Dead Rhetoric: I loved your music video for “Ghost of Humanity;” the nuclear bomb clips were very haunting and impactful, especially given the current state of affairs with the world. Tell me about the creative process for making the video, what led to using the aforementioned poignant imagery within it, and how was working with Matty…
…rite records, and we’re set on making our efforts more than just a studio project. There’s also always another solo album coming. That’s how I explore the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqHHgqP65_4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tw8mmo5dRhQ Michael Abdow on Facebook…
…what happens and what comes by when the album is released. We are still waiting for some reviews; we would like to know what everyone thinks about this (album). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgFETnogqvM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6H7RxfcbmM Blame Zeus on Facebook…
…re but here, so don’t ask us for it because we don’t have it!” Ending the chat on one more bout of laughter, Duarte declares suddenly, “We should have just sold it out of the back of our van!” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQoLZ3Btjzk&pp=ygUOY29ucXVlciBkaXZpZGU%3D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqlldj3rDzc&pp=ygUOY29ucXVlciBkaXZpZGU%3D Conquer Divide on Facebook…
…oatwright: “Oooo.” Yeah. Repeat ad-nauseam and it’s an album. Dead Rhetoric: How did it come about getting Vincent Jackson Jones (Æther Realm) to do guest vocals on “Silence Painted Crimson” and what strengths do you think he added to the song? Lanthier: So, I met Jake and Heinrich (Arnold – Æther Realm) at a regional Burning Man event called Transformus up in Asheville back in 2016. I was hanging out and I saw a dude in a TRVE Brewing shirt acros…
…l status as a premiere heavy groove metal band – but when the quality songwriting and performances melt faces like this, you can’t help but want more servings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=renC9qBzKZQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQHV5kZrZJs Asinhell on Facebook…
…that is so heavily synth oriented now, it would be a welcome addition. Overall though, Beast in Black gave a stellar performance and provided a very balanced setlist of their discography that left the festival goers hyped up and ready for day 3 of ProgPower USA. Stay tuned for Days 3 and 4 (including the Green Carnation VIP/Gold Badge show) to follow! ProgPower USA on Facebook Beast in Black on Facebook VOLA on Facebook The Halo Effect on Facebook…
