Athena XIX recently presented their latest single, “I Wish,” featuring a vocal contribution from Roy Khan (Conception, ex-Kamelot), as counterpart to frontman Fabio Lione (Angra, ex-Rhapsody Of Fire). This is the third single from their upcoming new album, Everflow Part 1: Frames Of Humanity, out October 25, via the Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) record label. Watch the lyric video for “I Wish” below.
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Witherfall Share Their Cover of “Kings and Queens” (Aerosmith) as European Tour Kicks Off
Launching their current European live run at Candelabrum Metal Fest on September 08th, LA dark melodic metal outfit, Witherfall, have unveiled their version of “Kings and Queens.” The track – originally recorded by Aerosmith on 1977’s Draw the Line – comes with a video with cinematography & editing by Bradford L Cooper assisted by Alex Velasco. Witherfall’s rendition appears on their own latest album, Sounds Of The Forgotten (DeathWave Records). Catch the new video, live dates, and more below.
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Gloria Perpetua Share Their Single “Have You Forsaken The Cross?” – New Album Coming Soon
Brazil’s Gloria Perpetua are getting set for the release of their debut album, The Darkside We Wanna Hide, August 30th, on Rockshots Records. Their first full-length, it features collaborations with renowned musicians from diverse backgrounds, including members/ex-members of Stratovarius, Torture Squad, Angra, and more. The band have now shared the latest single from the album, “Have You Forsaken The Cross?,” with a guest appearance from solo artist, Marcelo Kalunga. Check it out below and find out more.
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Angra Share Single and Video for “Gods Of The World” – New Album Incoming
Only a few weeks from releasing their brand new album, Cycles Of Pain, Angra have unleashed its third digital single, “Gods Of The World.” With the longplayer due out November 3, 2023 through Atomic Fire Records, they have also been building up their live schedule. See current dates and the new video below.
A New Documentary Pays Tribute to Andre Matos (Angra) One Year After His Death
A new documentary pays tribute to Andre Matos and reveals both his artistry and his life away from the stage. Matos, founder of the bands’ Viper, Angra, Shaman, and Symfonia, owner of a huge musical legacy. Matos passed away tragically young on June 8th, 2019 at just 47 years old. To comfort the hearts of all the fans and friends of the unforgettable musician, especially in the Brazilian metal scene, Regis Tadeu and Paulo Baron has now released a three-episode documentary about him, a new and very special material, which is already available on YouTube. Episode one is live now and more episodes will be released soon.
Testimonials come from a who’s who names such as Alberto Rionda, Alírio Netto, Andre “Zaza” Hernandes, Drico Mello, Eloy Casagrande, Fabio Lione, Felipe Machado, Guilherme Canaes, Ivan Busic, Kiko Loureiro, Luis Mariutti, Patrick Nicholas Korb, Paulo Baron, Penélope Nova, Marcello Pompeu, Rafael Bittencourt, Regis Tadeu, Rogerio Rossato, Roy Z, Timo Tolkki and Yves Passarell. Everyone on the list was curated, they are friends who really knew Andre Matos in detail.
For example, MTV presenter and ex-vj Penélope Nova was Andre’s girlfriend for a season. Guilherme Canaes was a sound engineer and one of the musician’s best friends during his time in the big bands and also during his solo career. Patrick Nicholas Korb is the videographer who recorded many moments of Andre Matos, and is also responsible for recording an old video with the testimony: “if I had to leave this world soon I would be happy”, widely broadcast on the internet on the time of the singer’s death.
Among the testimonies, it is also possible to know more details told by Paulo Baron and Kiko Loureiro about the possibility of Andre’s return with the band Angra for a very special and commemorative tour. The idea was already being worked out among the musicians, but that, unfortunately, did not happen. Interestingly, Baron had an appointment to meet Andre the same day he died.
“I prepared this documentary to show the more human side of my unforgettable friend Andre Matos, because the icon as a musician we all know that he was the best. We must show that in his most intimate side he was also the best”, comments Baron , who is also responsible for curating and pre-producing the videos.
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André Matos, Former Lead Singer of Angra and Viper, Dead at Age 47
André Matos, the former lead singer of the Brazilian metal bands Angra and Viper, has died unexpectedly at the age of 47. His death was confirmed by ex-Angra drummer Ricardo Confessori, who wrote on his Facebook page: “It is with deep pain in our hearts that we say goodbye to André once again, this time definitively.” André performed last Sunday (June 2) at the Espaço das Américas in São Paulo with Shaman and also made a guest appearance with the show’s headliners, Avantasia. Tobias Sammet wrote on his Facebook page: “I am devastated by the tragic news about the passing of my friend André Matos whom I shared the stage with only five days ago. I am in shock. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest in peace, André Matos.” We send our deepest sympathies for Matos’ family, friends, and fans at this time.Continue reading
February 16th, 2018 Metal Releases
Audio: Megadeth Streaming Title Track From Dystopia Album
Megadeth is streaming the title track from their up coming album Dystopia, which releases on January 22nd from Universal/Tradecraft. You can hear the track at this link or below:
Produced by frontman Dave Mustaine, Dystopia was recording in 2015 Nashville, Tennessee and mixed by Josh Wilbur (Lamb Of God, All That Remains, Gojira).
Regarding the concept of Dystopia, Mustaine commented:
“I’ve had this outlook for a long time that the world is a really good place with some bad people in it. Others might think the opposite. But I think if you were to take a consensus of people, they know the difference between right and wrong.”
“People have manners and morals — but lately there’s been a decline in how people treat one another. That’s where ‘Dystopia’ comes in. If people don’t start loving each other and helping those in need, then when that becomes more important than power, fame or money, then I think we’re going to be okay.”
Dystopia marks the debut of Megadeth’s new lineup, featuring Mustaine (guitar, vocals) and David Ellefson (bass), with drummer Chris Adler (Lamb Of God) and Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro (Angra).
Dystopia track listing:
01. The Threat Is Real
02. Dystopia
03. Fatal Illusion
04. Death From Within
05. Bullet To The Brain
06. Post American World
07. Poisonous Shadows
08. Look Who’s Talking (iTunes bonus track)
09. Conquer Or Die
10. Lying In State
11. The Emperor
12. Last Dying Wish (iTunes bonus track)
13. Foreign Policy (FEAR cover)
Bonus Track: Melt The Ice Away (Budgie cover).
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