Swedish Symphonic Metal Legends THERION Sign Worldwide Contract with Napalm Records! New Album to be Released Later this Year!
Napalm Records is proud to announce the signing of Swedish symphonic metal pioneers THERION! Following the release of limited vinyl reissues of the band’s critically acclaimed classic albums, ‘Secrets Of The Runes’, ‘Lemuria’, ‘Sirius B’, and ‘Gothic Kabbalah’ in autumn 2022, THERION is now joining forces with Napalm Records for the release of their new full-length later this year. Stay tuned for more information on the upcoming album!
THERION states:
“After almost 30 years of being signed to Nuclear Blast Records, it felt like it was time to try something new when we were out of the contract. Napalm Records is one of the biggest and best metal labels around and they have shown interest in THERION for many years, so when the time came to look around for a new label, it felt natural to start negotiating with them. We came to terms and now we are thrilled to start working with them and have great confidence that they will do an amazing job with the coming final album in the Leviathan trilogy.”
Sebastian Münch, A&RNapalm Records on the signing:
“As a lifelong fan, it is with great pleasure that we announce the signing of THERION. As innovators of Operatic Metal, the band created timeless masterpieces with the albums ‘Theli’ and ‘Vovin’. Recently, with the releases of ‘Leviathan I & II’,Christofer started to tell a new musical story and a journey that we are very happy to walk together. Welcome to the Napalm family!“
Melodic Revolution Records is proud to announce that Ten Jinn’s 6th studio album ARDIS the new release is now available worldwide for pre-order with an official release date of May 26, 2023.
About The Album Ten Jinn’s new record, Ardis (a concept album in song-cycle form) is loosely inspired by Jack London’s Novel, the Iron Heel, first published in 1908, and tells the story of an Oligarchy, which takes over America during the first decades of the 20th century. This chaotic period of the past is viewed through the lens of a 27th-century scholar (Anthony Meredith) working out of the “wonder city” of Ardis in the year 419 B.O.M. (Brotherhood of Man), still standing four centuries after the fall of the totalitarian state and leading to the eventual rise of an enlightened society.
The songs are organized in a “cinematic” manner, moving between the two aforementioned time periods, and shifting between the two points of view in an effort to provide a musically contrasting arc of the storyline. It is the juxtaposition of these two diametrically opposed societal structures that is important and, as such, specific mention of the main characters in the book was intentionally left out of the record.
Singles released include. Adumbrations: beginning of the end, Slaves of the Machine, and Nightmare
Track-list
1. Elegy 1 (01:29) 2. Brotherhood of Man (04:02) 3. Slaves of the Machine (05:47) 4. Say Aye/Bishop’s Vision (06:50) 5. Elegy II (05:49) 6. Adumbrations: beginning of the end (03:52) 7. The Red Virgin (07:54) 8. Nightmare (04:18) 9. Ardis/Elegy III (07:32)
Total run time: 47:25
The Band
John Strauss – Lead and backing vocals, piano, and keyboards Mark Wickliffe – Drums, percussion, bass, electric guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals. Mike Matier – Electric and acoustic guitars. Matt Brown – Keyboards and backing vocals. Matt Overholser – Bass. Kenneth Francis – Electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards, and bass.
Special guest: Stan Whitaker – Guitar solo “Say Aye.”
*lyrics for “Bishop’s Vision” borrowed in-part from the poem Easter Day (1881) by Oscar Wilde
Production Produced by Mark Wickliffe, John Strauss and Ken Francis Arrangements by Ten Jinn Recorded at: The Torture Chamber (Panorama City, CA), Stone House Studio (Honey Brook, PA), Babaji’s Cave (Van Nuys, CA) and Radd Studio (Van Nuys, CA), Bear Lake Studio (Big Bear, CA) Mixed by Kenneth Francis at Babaji’s Cave (Van Nuys, CA) Mastered by Ken Skoglund at Sound Control Studio (Sweden)
Album layout: Nick at A zene háza Management: Steve Troegler
Swindon’s Lighterthief label has released the debut single by THE 3 CLUBMEN – comprised of ANDY PARTRIDGE, JEN OLIVE and STU ROWE.‘Aviatrix is the first offering from their eponymous debut EP (out June 30 with CDs available exclusively via Burning Shed) – an avant-pop delight offering a strange, seductive blend of experimental pop, jazz and sci-fi cinema excellence.
The 3 Clubmen is the culmination of a decade of antics from these longtime collaborators, who started writing and recording this material years ago. While each artist has worked with the others in some form since 2008, this is the first time Stu, Andy and Jen have combined forces as a trio, an inevitable partnership once described as “a three-headed Frankenstein’s monster dancing at a neurodivergent singles club”.
Partridge notes, “Like an ‘action painter’ throws colour at a canvas, we tend to throw musical and sound things, knowing that we’ll cut through this seemingly insane mess later, to hopefully find some beautiful garden, hiding there. I throw paint, Jen throws paint, Stu throws paint…and we walk away. If, when we return, something in there calls to us, we’ll move heaven and earth to get it out and let it breath. Using whatever it takes, be it contrary musical ideas, parts in clashing keys incongruous sounds, contradictory words/phrases. Its all clay to us.”
TRACK LIST
1. Aviatrix 2. Racecar 3. Green Green Grasshopper 4. Look At Those Stars
CREDITS All songs written and performed by The 3 Clubmen Music by Andy Partridge, Jen Olive and Stu Rowe Lyrics by Andy Partridge and Jen Olive Recorded and produced between 2010 and 2023 in The Lighterthief Bunker, Swindon, England Additional recordings in Albuquerque, New Mexico Andy Partridge – vocals, guitars, programming and production Jen Olive – vocals and guitar Stu Rowe – bass, guitars, keys, programming and production Frank Abrams – flute Mikey Rowe – keys Curtis Tweed – slide guitar Andreas Rebhuhn – drums ‘Bangy’ – percussion Produced by Stu Rowe Mixed by The Encyclopedia Salesmen Mastered by Jason Mitchell at Loud Mastering
Austrian funk prog metallers Hog Meets Frog recently released their third EP this past February. The record is a non-conceptual concept EP under the motto of the title: “humANIMALization”. Its purpose is to be witty and entertaining as it flirts with obscurity and is meant to be entirely thought-provoking for listeners.
Frontman Peter ’PETZ’ Schwabl explains:
“When the animal in the human awakens, then, for example, one turns into a bigot monkey and the other becomes an insecure piggy, one becomes a peeping control bear and the other becomes a greedy stock market bull. Just this behavior – sometimes silly, monkey or also clumsy, bearish – is told in the lyrics, as well as through the wide range of sound worlds and riffs.”
Today, in support of the EP, the band is sharing their Claymation video for the track “Of Snakes ‘n’ Moles ‘n’ Bulls ‘n’ Dough”.
“The text tells of a friendship between a snake and a mole and a greedy bull who is addicted to the madness of money-making and wants to break up the friends to get more money himself. In the end, of course, friendship wins. Musically, this song starts with a stonerous riff and then slides into a dry narrative stomping, and then further into a spherical reverberant sound of delirium.” says bassist/vocalist – Peter ’PETZ’ Schwabl.
Watch and listen to “Of Snakes ‘n’ Moles ‘n’ Bulls ‘n’ Dough”
With influences ranging all over the musical spectrum from progressive and death metal to jazz, to world music and funk, there is something for everyone in the riffs and chords that Hog Meets Frog presents on this avant-garde record.
The band finds that the best approach to serious topics is with fun and that is emphasized with “humANIMALization”. Most people will first notice the cheerful, funny, sick side of Hog Meets Frog, but a few will remove the mask and then let themselves fall into the deepest depths of the music and lyrics and see what thoughts lie dormant there: Stories that life writes.
Adventurous listeners are invited to go through the looking glass and find the deeper meaning in each of the tracks on the EP, or simply frolic in the bright colours on the surface. “humANIMALization” is recommended for fans of System of a Down, Primus, Red Hot Chili Peppers, TOOL, and Frank Zappa.
“If you are a fan of the jerky, spiky, awkward sounds of Primus you’ll love this. I daresay if you enjoy a bit of early Red Hot Chili Peppers you may also dig this – certain parts of the record do have a sneak peek toward Frank Zappa and The Mothers Of Invention and The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown – not too obviously, but those sly, sideways little looks are there.” – Ever- Metal UK “‘Does humor belong in music?’ was once a question that the late/great Frank Zappa asked – and Austrian funk-prog metallists apparently agree wholeheartedly, as evidenced within the video for their new tune, “Peeping-Bear’s Exegesis of Not Peeping,” – Bravewords “Many hard rockers like when it is funky. Then this cool act must not be overlooked! This unit is a tight bunch of players and they have catchy tunes, for sure… Well worth checking out for fans of crazy funky hard rock.” – Melodic.net “There’s an element of uniqueness to how each of these songs are written, although you can’t deny the clear influence of say the Primus bass lines or Zappa-esc experimentation, yet it is within the niche, thematic storytelling that gives Hog Meets Frog a real musical identity. The way they can tell a story with humour yet allow you to consider the real and often times scary true circumstances behind where these stories originate is what gives this band their staple. Certainly one to look out for in the future, long live Sqeekquackmusic!” – Metal Epidemic “If I had to draw a comparison for this band… it’d be Primus, heavy catchy, quirky and big bass guitar. Great stuff!” – Mosh Pit Radio 89.9 FM (Madison, WI) “They’re from Austria. One of the greatest song titles (Peeping-Bear’s Exegesis of Not Peeping) I’ve ever heard. That’s all you’re getting. Press play and share the adventure” – Metallum Sub Terra “If the song titles like Apes don’t smoke cigars, just pipes are very funny, the musical aspects are of very high quality and definitely not “suitable for a headband”. Sure, funk isn’t a run-of-the-mill genre to sing along to, but sophisticated music at the highest level. So to speak, jazz music of the metal species. One can clearly register the inspiration of Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Primus and Co. on this record, whereby the songs transport positive energy.” – Rock Magazine “Overall – As chaotic as claimed, with quirky features, throughout, it’s fair to say that you never know where this is going to go, next. Trippy, outlandish and bizarre, it’s a wacky wonderland, all of its own… ‘HumANIMALIZATION’ can never be accused of being boring or predictable. Spicy and novel, in equal measure, it may appeal more to niche audiences. Hard to summarise easily, it’s a case of suck it and see.” – Rock Queen Reviews
We are thrilled to announce the signing of US instrumental band Edison Suit to the Revolution family. The band’s upcoming release, Persistence of Vision due for release on July 28, 2023.
In a statement about the signing to Melodic Revolution Records Barry Woodof Edisons Suit had this to say.
Edison Suit’s music has never fit neatly into any genre, which has made it a challenge to find a label that was a good fit. Unlike many other labels, Melodic Revolution Records is less concerned about genre than they are with connecting fans with good music. Our material ranges from rock to prog to electronic to acoustic, so there’s a good chance MRR fans will find something that they like about what we do. We are really excited to be part of the Melodic Revolution Records family in creating “Music you didn’t know you would love!”
Edison Suit is the creative vision of Mark Smith and Barry Wood
Discography
Persistence of Vision – July 28, 2023 – Melodic Revolution Records – CD & Digital B (2006) Self Released CD & Digital The Ones Who Keep The Machine Functioning Smoothly (1998) Self Released CD & Digital
Compilations
September Rising (2001) CD – Self Released Tappistry Volume 2 (1998) CD – Self Released
Film & TV
Earthlings (2006) Warrior’s Society Mountain Bike DVD (2004) Columbia Tristar (2000)
Edison Suit’s third album plunges further into their ethos of making electronic instruments seem organic and acoustic instruments seem electronic. Their penchant for unusual song structures and time signatures results in music that’s as surprising as it is ear-opening.
Genre: Instrumental, Electronic, Progressive Rock
Track-list
1. Eyes of Dust 05:48 2. Darkness Gives Shape to the Light 05:35 3. Deeper Into a Nether Empire 04:25 4. Breakers on the Beach of Skulls 04:34 5. The Breath of Gaea 05:56 6. Vultures of the Void 03:25 7. Chromatic Mist 04:48 8. Conceptual Mechanisms 04:36 9. To Wound the Autumnal City 04:05 10. Wednesday s Gray Hand 06:14 11. Cryptical Windings 05:22 12. A Myriad Paths of Entropy 06:51
The Band Mark Smith: Electric, acoustic, 12-string guitar, EBow guitars, mando guitar, bass, and banjo Barry Wood: Keyboards, bass, Chapman Stick, lap steel, lap steel resonator, and programming Bret Wadams: Drums, and cymbals Paul McIntire: Violin
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