Dienstag, 23. Juli 2019



Feine Mischung!

Gegründet 2005, konnten die Baden-Württemberger
MISANTHROPIA aufgrund ihrer gemeinsamen Entschlossenheit und Vision zur Eigenständigkeit relativ mühelos einen völlig eigenen MELODIC HEAVY METAL-Stil entwickeln.
MISANTHROPIA • LINE-UP:
Volker Pusch • Vocals, Bass
Ronald Stiefel • Guitars
Edwin Stübner • Guitars
Markus Tretter • Drums
Von Anfang an brachten die Beteiligten vor allem eine große Portion an packender Ausdrucksstärke ein, gekonnt verbunden mit ergiebigem Melodiegespür – griffige Melodien und flüssige Strukturen prägen die vielfältigen Kompositionen daher bis heute.
2007 veröffentlichten MISANTHROPIA ihr Debütalbum „Soul Cancer“, welches für erste breitere Aufmerksamkeit über die Heimat hinaus sorgen konnte.
2011 folgte der zweite Langdreher „Everdark“, welcher eine auf allen Ebenen rundum gereifte Formation präsentieren kann:
MISANTHROPIA • DISCOGRAPHY:
Soul Cancer (Full-length, 2007)
Everdark (Full-length, 2011)
Typisch melodramatische Stilmerkmale skandinavischer MeloDeath-Natur sind darauf ebenso herauszuhören wie der erneute Drang nach unbedingter, klassisch-schwermetallischer Individualität.
Ein latent progressiver Touch ermöglicht auf der aktuellen Platte ständig neues Entdecken von zahllosen Facetten in sämtlichen Liedern, was Abnutzungserscheinungen von vornherein ausschließt.

Dass Ausnahmesänger Volker Pusch es einfach blendend versteht, mit seinem breiten stimmlichen Umfang auf der gesamten Klaviatur der Gefühlswelt zu thronen, kann die Spannung in den Kompositionen ganz massiv erhöhen.
Kenner wissen: relativ wenige Metal-Vokalisten sind in der Lage, im ‚Hart-und-zart’-Modus einen solcherlei homogenen, ambivalenten Wohlklang zu erzeugen.
Eine hochgradig eindringliche Sehnsucht nach der eigentlichen Essenz des natürlichen menschlichen Daseins durchzieht ohnehin sämtliche Nummern von „Everdark“, denen es weder an instrumentellem Druck, produktiver Power noch an authentisch umgesetzter, emotionaler Aufrichtigkeit gebricht.
2019 schreiben und feilen MISANTHROPIA nun emsig an neuen, erlesenen Songs für das kommende dritte Album, mit dessen Veröffentlichung und umfassender Wertschätzung 2020 gerechnet werden darf.
Während andere Acts jährlich immer neue Scheiben auf den Markt werfen, um unbedingt mithalten zu können in rasanten Metal-Zirkus-Zeiten, bevorzugt diese Band es, sich doch viel lieber die nötige Zeit zu lassen. Denn: Weniger ist in diesem Fall eindeutig mehr.
(Markus Eck)
MISANTHROPIA • PRESSESPIEGEL:
7,5 / 10
… sicherlich ebenfalls in die ‚Lohnenswert‘-Schublade einzusortieren … mit Songs wie ‚MacBeth‘, ‚Serene‘ und ‚The Seer‘ steht genügend Material bereit, um der Band einen weiteren Karrieresprung zu ermöglichen … die Produktion (Achim Köhler), das Songwriting und auch die Performance sprechen jedenfalls eine Sprache, die man in hiesigen Gefilden seit jeher zu schätzen weiß – allerdings mit dem feinen Unterschied, dass MISANTHROPIA im Dschungel der bekannten Noten etwas Eigenes, Spannendes kreiert haben … Applaus, und das bitte nicht zu knapp!“
(Powermetal.de)
7 / 10
„… kredenzen einen überaus kraftvoll dargebotenen Mix aus traditionellem, mitunter durchaus teutonisch geprägtem Heavy Metal (Stichwort: Rage), reichlich Thrash Metal der griffigen Art und Weise (Stichwort: Vendetta) … eine in sich stimmige Mixtur … Daumen hoch!“
(Metal.de)
„… reich an Ideen … randvoll mit tollen handwerklichen Leistungen … man muss diese tolle Scheibe gehört haben!“
(Metal Hammer)
„Die unterschiedlichen Stimmlagen sind sehr gut aufeinander abgestimmt wie auch bei den darauf folgenden Songs und machen Lust zum Headbangen … man ist von Anfang bis Ende fasziniert von diesen ausdrucksstarken Stücken, die aus ‚Everdark‘ das machen was es letztendlich ist: ein rundum gelungenes Album ohne größere Schwachstellen.“
(Heavy Metal Heaven)
„… ist man musikalisch mit Vergleichen zu Rage nicht so schlecht gelegen … rhythmisch betont, kraftvoll groovend, dabei das Melodische nicht vergessend, so stellt sich ‚Everdark‘ dem Hörer dar … die Stücke sind durchweg gut hörbar … der Sound auf der Scheibe lässt zudem auch nichts zu meckern übrig, sodass man mit Eigenproduktionsbonus von einem rundum gelungenen Release sprechen kann.“
(Amboss)

PR:
https://www.metalmessage.de/Promotion_MISANTHROPIA.php
MISANTHROPIA • Kontakt:
misanthropia-germany@gmx.de
MISANTHROPIA • Online:
        

Sonntag, 7. Juli 2019

Sworn for an own path

„Rockin’ our way up, ready to hit hard!“ – that’s the strong motto of Canadian hopefuls ROCKIN‘ ENGINE.
Based in the Ottawa region, the band was founded in 2015 by two of their frontmen and lifetime friends, Steve O Leff on vocals and guitars, and Ste Vy Leff on lead guitars.
The determined bunch performs powerful, grooving and melodic HEAVY METAL with an very own edge!

[ Pic: Mat O Leff ]
LINE-UP:
Steve O Leff • Vocals, Guitars
Ste Vy Leff • Guitars
JP Buzzard • Bass
Joel Bilodeau • Drums

Later on, the talented Joel Bilodeau was added to the team on drums, showing some amazing skills and imagination with his wicked Hard Rock background. Bass powerhouse JP Buzzard completed the sworn gang.
Over time, the participants were working on their hard hitting sound ROCKIN‘ ENGINE is known for today.
March 31st, 2019 saw the release of the crispy debut album „Midnight Road Rage“, available on all major platforms.

[ Cover art: Jakhangir Zeynalov ]
TRACKS:
01. Shake That Ass 04:33
02. Let’s Roll The Dice 05:08
03. Livin‘ A Lie 04:31
04. When Engines Collide 04:12
05. Never Surrender 03:33
06. The State Of Nature 06:20
07. Hiding In Darkness 05:34
08. Road Rage Boogie 06:01
total: 39:52 min.

To this day, ROCKIN‘ ENGINE states that the true inspiration for their music remains the love, support and authenticity of their fans, friends and families.
The four members take pride in firing up the audience with their charismatic energy and entertaining scenes, making everyone believe that Hard Rock and Heavy Metal will never die!

ROCKIN‘ ENGINE – „Hiding In Darkness“ – Official Music Video:

𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗞𝗜𝗡‘ 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗘 • Online:
► Facebook: www.facebook.com/rockinengineofficial/
► Bandcamp: www.rockinengine.bandcamp.com/

𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗛𝗬:
2019: Midnight Road Rage (full-length)

MEDIA FEEDBACK:
8 / 10
„… just made for fist pumping in the air and singing along … this is quality heavy metal and if you are a fan of such music, go grab this one!“
(La Noire Bestia)
„… filled with heaviness and greatness …“
(The Median Man)

𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤 & 𝙋𝙍:
www.metalmessage.de/Promotion_ROCKIN_ENGINE_en.php

Donnerstag, 16. Mai 2019



Italian hopefuls ONTBORG were founded in 2017 out of the ashes of Voices Of Decay by former band members to take a new direction with melodic Scandinavian DEATH METAL.

[ Pic: ONTBORG ]
LINE-UP:
Lukas Flarer • Vocals, Guitars
Florian Reiner • Guitars
Harald Klenk • Bass
Christoph Flarer • Drums

ONTBORG remembered their metallic roots to play the kind of Metal they grew up with, creating their own sound and indulging their blazing fondness for bands like Dismember, Necrophobic and Benediction.
In February/March 2019 ONTBORG entered the Sound Control Studio to record their thrilling debut album „Within The Depths Of Oblivion“.

[ Cover art: Juanjo Castellano ]
TRACKS:
01. Living Is A Torture 03:16
02. Within The Depths Of Oblivion 03:56
03. Entwined In Darkness 05:45
04. A Storm Breaks The Silence 05:08
05. This Time 05:34
06. Die To Be Alive 03:12
07. Snow Of Lethe 07:21
08. No Memories Beyond 04:22
09. The Long Awaited Winter 05:11
10. Black Garden 05:59
total: 49:44 min.

The perfect fitting and catchy cover artwork was created by Juanjo Castellano. The resulting, intentionally staged memories of Swedish genre pioneers such as Sacramentum and Dissection are certainly not to be dismissed out of hand.
On May 24th „Within The Depths Of Oblivion“ will be released in physical form, and is available via all common digital channels and platforms.
ONTBORG are ready and determined to honor the grand legacy of the early heroes of the profession!

DISCOGRAPHY:
2019 Within The Depths Of Oblivion (Full-length)
ONTBORG • Contact:
ontborg@gmail.com
     
𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤 & 𝙋𝙍:
www.metalmessage.de/Promotion_ONTBORG_en.php

Touchingly dreamy yearning

The great fascination for folklore and its authentic implementation determines the musical and lyric fortunes of these Bulgarian nature lovers since the band was founded in 2011.
In the Rhodopes, the magnificently wooded, majestically towering mountains in South Bulgaria, the stylishly traditional AEGONIA feel most comfortable.

[ Pic: AEGONIA ]
LINE-UP:
Nikolay Nikolov • Guitars, Kaval, Vocals
Elitsa Stoyanova • Vocals, Violin
Atanas Georgiev • Bass
Ivan Kolev • Drums
The seductively melodic and enormously atmospheric sound of these expressive aesthetes is based on exquisite ingredients from Doom, Gothic and Fantasy Metal. Most aptly, the quartet’s music is described as ATMOSPHERIC FOLKLORE METAL.
With „The Forgotten Song“ AEGONIA release their deeply touching debut album, which goes extraordinary quickly into the ear. A noble concept-work that is based on the eponymous fantasy novel by Nea Stand, the first book in the series „Tales From The Lands Of Aegonia“.

[ Cover art: AEGONIA ]
TRACKS:
01. In The Lands Of Aegonia 03:03
02. Rain Of Tears 08:39
03. With The Mists She Came 06:45
04. Restless Mind 05:09
05. Dreams Come To Me 01:37
06. Battles Lost And Won 08:28
07. The Offer 05:15
08. The Stolen Song 06:41
09. Gone 06:18
10. The Severe Mountain 06:20
11. A Bitter Fate 05:03
12. The Ruins Of Aegonia 01:50
total: 65:08 min.
The song „Samodiva“ features a sequel to the story told in „The Maid And The Mountain“. The accompanying music video was shot at the scenic Krushuna Falls in the summer of 2018. AEGONIA will release their further video in May 2019. (Markus Eck)
„The Forgotten Song“ • Album 2019:
„The Maid And The Mountain“ • Single 2018:
[Official Music Video]
DISCOGRAPHY:
2019: The Forgotten Song (full-length)
AEGONIA • Contact:
contact@aegonia.com
          

Dienstag, 30. April 2019

ALBERTO RIGONI – Groundbreaking spheres


Italian visionary ALBERTO RIGONI, a dedicated composer and addicted to bass guitar, never stops being creative.
Also being bass player in the bands Bad As (Metal) and The Italians (‚Britalian‘ Pop Rock), the technically accomplished and equally soulful string virtuoso gains rapidly audience in the international music scene for inventive and atmospheric genre-crossing compositions.
ALBERTO RIGONI paints alluring INSTRUMENTAL HEAVY PROGRESSIVE-soundscapes comprehensible to wide varieties of listeners.

[ Pic: Anima Nigra Photography ]
ALBERTO RIGONI was also a member of the progressive band Twinspirits, which released three albums.
Famous musicians like Gavin Harrison and Kevin Moore joined his solo project. ALBERTO RIGONI is also co-producer of the Vivaldi Metal project and bassist of Kim Bingham.
The upcoming new solo album with the well framing title „Prog Injection“ shows the refined art of the Italian in absolute perfection.


Pre-orders of „Prog Injection“ are already possible on Bandcamp.


[ Cover art: Devrim Erdoğan]
TRACKS:
01. XYX (02:23)
02. Metal Injection (05:53)
03. Blood Shuga (05:08)
04. Death Stick (04:17)
05. Omega (06:00)
06. Liquid (07:18)
07. Low And Disorder (05:04)
08. Iron Moon (03:23)
total: 40:00 min.
Jeff Hughell, bassist in Six Feet Under, is featured in the fourth song „Death Stick“ as a special guest.

Established drummer Thomas Lang shows his extensive skills on the kit. He is also well known for his collaboration with music greats such as Peter Gabriel, Paul Gilbert, Glenn Hughes etc.

[ Pic: F. Desmaele ]

Alessandro Bertoni provides many atmospheric moments on the keys. Listeners already know his enormously multi-faceted art by participating at musicians like Ric Fierabracci, Craig Blundell and Brett Garsed.

[ Pic: Eberly Photo ]

LINE-UP:
Alberto Rigoni • Bass and Chapman Stick 10 strings
Alessandroni Bertoni • Keyboards
Thomas Lang • Drums

For „Prog Injection“ the playful maestro has successfully completed a special Fundraising campaign – 20% of the target sum has already been donated to the Italian Lega del Filo d’Oro Association for a charitable purpose.

Track ‚MAD 333‘ • Feat. guitarist Mattias ‚IA‘ Eklundh​ (Freak Kitchen​)

DISCOGRAPHY:
2008 Something Different (Full-length)
2011 Rebirth (Full-length)
2012 Three Wise Monkeys (Full-length)
2014 Overloaded (Full-length)
2016 Bassorama (Full-length)
2017 Duality (Full-length)
2018 EvoRevolution (Full-length, feat. Marco Minnemann)
2019 Prog Injection (Full-length, feat. Thomas Lang)

𝐀𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐎𝐍𝐈 • Online:
► Website: www.albertorigoni.net
► Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlbertoRigoniMusic/
► Instagram: www.instagram.com/albertorigonibassplayer/
► Bandcamp: albertorigoni.bandcamp.com (signed CDs)
► YouTube: www.youtube.com/albertorigoni
        

ALBERTO RIGONI • Contact:
press@albertorigoni.net

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