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Death Rattle Releases New Single and Music Video for “Nietzsche and The Fall” ft. Bjorn “Speed” Strid of Soilwork, On Tour Now with Left To Die

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Death Rattle has been making some noise and drawing attention with the release of their first two singles. Keeping the momentum from their recent U.S. tour and current Liquid Metal radio support the New England Metal band return with their 3rd song and music video- “Nietzsche, and the Fall” featuring vocal contributions from Bjorn “Speed” Strid of Soilwork/The Nightflight Orchestra. “Nietzsche…” shows another facet of Death Rattle’s sound with a darker vibe that doesn’t lose sight of the hook. Check out digital streaming/download platforms now or watch the video: Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Nighthawk – Prowler

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Nighthawk’s Prowler (Mighty Music) is a fun romp through some good old-fashioned rock and roll. Prowler has the feel of a classic album while being firmly new. Bjorn “Speed” Strid’s (Soilwork, At The Movies) vocals are immaculate, the guitars are blistering, and the riffs are “classic”. ‘Running Wild’ is the second track on the album and it takes me back to the gritty eighties. It evokes black Trans Ams being driven by fluffy-haired gents with sweet ‘taches. ‘Running Wild’ has a distinct sound that blends elements of hard rock and blues rock. The song has a great keyboard riff and melodic, storytelling lyrics. 

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Soilwork – Verkligheten

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Swedish Melodeath purveyors Soilwork are a staple of the scene. Despite never having the commercial success of In Flames nor the critical acclaim that At The Gates garnered, the band is a reliable ever-present, delivering solid albums on a regular basis.

With Verkligheten (Nuclear Blast), the band’s eleventh album, Soilwork deliver another exactly what they’re good at; a mix of shredding riffs, machine gun drumming, and a penchant for bombastic clean vocals. Continue reading →