Los Angeles-based dark melodic metal outfit, Witherfall have just released their new single, “They Will Let You Down.” It is taken from their upcoming album, Sounds Of The Forgotten, due to come out May 31st, via the band’s own DeathWave Records. Live dates are also starting to be announced. Check out the new video and more below.
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The Aristocrats Share “Aristoclub” Visualizer with New Album Incoming
With a February 16th release date looming for their first effort in five years – the Duck concept album – rock-fusion trio, The Aristocrats, have just released a new visualizer for the track, “Aristoclub.” Duck will be available via the BOING Music label, distributed by Hostile City Distro/MVD in North America, in both standard and deluxe edition formats as well as vinyl. Check out the “Aristoclub” visualizer and more from The Aristocrats below.
The Aristocrats’ UK and Ireland Tour Kicks Off This Week
Legendary instrumental Progressive Rock trio, The Aristocrats, return to the UK and Ireland for a 7-date run of shows. Not only are these the band’s first UK and Irish appearances in years, but they will feature some brand new, unreleased material, and hit their biggest London show to date at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
The Aristocrats Announce North America “Defrost” Tour For Summer 2022
Progressive Rock supergroup The Aristocrats, (guitarist Guthrie Govan, bassist Bryan Beller and drummer Marco Minnemann) will make their long-awaited return to the stages of North America this summer, for the DEFROST tour. The ten-week, 50-show run will mark their first live performances since the FREEZE! Live In Europe 2020 album was captured, more than two years ago. Audiences starved for some trademark Aristocratic musical mayhem will be treated to a debut of select new material not yet released on any album, as well as a carefully curated collection of fan favorites and deep cuts.
McStine and Minnemann Release a New Song “Share Your Light”
You Could Be the Next Drummer of Witherfall!
Los Angeles-based dark melodic metal outfit Witherfall are hosting auditions to join guitarist/songwriter Jake Dreyer, vocalist/songwriter Joseph Michael (Sanctuary), bassist Anthony Crawford, and keyboardist Alex Nasla on a full-time basis. Ideal candidates will be available full-time, own their gear, be available for practice in Los Angeles, hold (or be ready to apply for) a valid U.S. passport, be available for tours in North America, Europe and beyond, but most importantly be passionate about their work.Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: The Aristocrats – Freeze! Live in Europe 2020
Everyone’s perspective of what they enjoy while watching a live performance is subjective. Some like to have that big splash of energy being thrown at them, others simply like to watch a well-played performance by their favorite musicians. In rare cases, you get to have both moods in the same set, particularly when we talk about instrumental music and that is precisely what The Aristocrats bring in their latest live album Freeze! Live in Europe 2020. The trio composed of Marco Minnemann on drums, Guthrie Govan on guitars, and Bryan Beller on bass released a live album that showcases perfectly what is “The Aristocrats live experience” is. The combination of comical glimpses in their jamming sessions, lots of musical influences, and the extreme dexterity of each of the musicians in their instruments is the order of the day in their live performances and you can listen to all of this in this album.
ALBUM REVIEW: McStine & Minnemann – McStine & Minnemann
If there was a way to tell how an album would sound just by knowing who the musicians that are playing in it are, it wouldn’t be possible to do so with Mcstine & Minnemann‘s self-titled, debut album (McStine & Minnemann). The duo consists of multi-instrumentalist Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats) and Randy McStine (Lo-Fi Resistance). In all honesty, I had never heard of Mcstine or Lo-Fi Resistance, but I am familiar with Minnemann’s work, particularly of his work with Steven Wilson. If you’re wondering why it could not be possible to guess how this album is going to sound based on the knowledge that these two musicians are working together, well the reason is that Minnemann really is a very versatile musician that can play a lot of genres that do not necessarily fall in the realm of Metal. Continue reading
The Aristocrats Announce New Album – “You Know What…?”
Progressive music supergroup The Aristocrats have announced their new album, their fourth, You Know What…?, due out on June 28th. The band features guitarist Guthrie Govan, bassist Bryan Beller and drummer Marco Minnemann and like their previous albums, we expect You Know What…? to be full of surprises. Each band member wrote three songs each and produced the album themselves at Brotheryn Studios, Ojai, California. Continue reading
My Favorite Concert Memory: Andy Thomas of Black Crown Initiate
Black Crown Initiate, photo by Danielle Fedorshik
“Tool and Meshuggah on the Lateralus tour. For me, this was a perfect lineup. No filler; just two bands that I love.”
“Meshuggah and Strapping Young Lad. Strapping Young Lad was opening for Meshuggah and touring for the SYL album. A great crowd crush with lots of booze.”
“Steven Wilson on the Raven that Refused to Sing tour. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more dynamic band. Marco Minnemann expanded and contracted the entire band at will. Guthrie Govan is probably the best modern electric guitarist. It ruled.”
Steven Wilson, by Melina D Photography
Black Crown Initiate just wrapped up touring with Deicide and is still supporting their release from earlier in 2015, Wreckage of the Stars (eOne).