Back in 2016 vocalist Liv Jagrell, known worldwide as the frontwoman for
Sister Sin, let the music world know that she had formed a new band. LIV SIN,
driven by massive guitar riffs and a heavy modern metal sound released
their debut album “Follow Me” in 2017. Their second album, “Burning
Sermons” was released in 2019. Both albums spawned multiple popular
singles such as "Let me Out" and "Blood Moon Fever".
Fast forward to 2023, after a two-year down period and revamped line-up,
LiV SiN is now completely recharged and ready to hit the stages again.
Not forgetting the record shops’ racks, with their new album,
“KaliYuga”. “KaliYuga” referring to the fourth of the four “Yugas” in
Hinduism, the era precisely dedicated to the present age, full of
conflict and... sin. The theme of Kali Yuga was also reflected in the
album’s writing process.
“Since we produced this album ourselves, we definitely tried out a
lot of new things, and I confess, I went a bit crazy with the vocals in
certain parts”, Liv declares.
Musically, “KaliYuga” is LiV SiN, on steroids! Jagrell explains how the
creative process developed into an energetic and varied set of songs: “We
took influences from everywhere, from newer metal acts such as
Architects, Parkway Drive to vocal inspiration from King Diamond. I am
ecstatic with the outcome”.
With such an album in hands, LiV SiN could only pick a production team
that would do justice to the songs. Simon Johansson (from Wolf and
Memory Garden fame) and Mike Wead (King Diamond and Mercyful Fate
axeman) were summoned to record the album, while the mix and mastering
duties were delivered to console-wizard Tue Madsen (Witchery, The
Haunted, At The Gates, etc). A winning team for a strong and cohesive
album that will for sure kick off 2023 in a true heavy way.
“KaliYuga” will be released on digital, digipack CD and LP (black vinyl,
limited to 500 units) via Mighty Music on January 27th, 2023.
Pre-orders are available here and here.
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Out soon
Stargazer: new single out now; album in 2023
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After “Live My Dream”, Norwegian heavy rockers STARGAZER return
with the second digital single from their upcoming album. “Live Today”
is a heartfelt ballad where Tore André Helgemo shows all his vocal range
and potential until the amazing guitar solo takes over. On their take
on classic hard rock and heavy metal crossover, the Norwegians also
confirm that the heavy bands surely know how to make the best ballads.
The music takes you near to the family values, not just because it's a
ballad. But they do it with pictures from real life. As a viewer, the
video takes you into the private life of the Stargazer family. The band
comments: "It's all about taking the moment, love it and make the
best of it with the people you love, as far as you can: Live today! Love
what you do, and do it the best you can".
“Live Today” is out now as a digital single and official video. A new Stargazer album is expected to be released in 2023.
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No Return "Requiem"
A
quick search online about the word “age” will show you a variety of
expressions commonly used. The first and probably the most used one is
“coming of age”, which refers to reaching adulthood or a certain level
of maturity. On their 33rd year of career, French death/thrash metal
veterans NO RETURN have already passed the “coming of
age” phase. But that doesn’t mean they have stagnate, settle down or
rest on their laurels. In fact, quite the contrary.
Welcome to the new chapter of No Return, one of the most well-known and
oldest metal bands in France. The death/thrash machine is back with
“Requiem”, their eleventh studio album and, very likely, their heavier
and most savage work to this date. In fact, the Parisian five-piece
presents itself with a renewed sound, sporting a new level of intensity,
melody and heaviness. In a nutshell, it’s No Return on steroids.
“Requiem” is out now on digital, CD, and LP (red/black vinyl, limited to 300 units) via Mighty Music. Orders available here.
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We are Big Sun. We only serve ourselves, our order, and the big sun.
The origin of BIG SUN
goes back to the beginning of the 19th century and refers to a secret
lodge founded by Jean-Baptiste Jules Bernadotte, also known as Karl
Johan the 14th of Sweden, who before he ascended the throne of Sweden,
was field marshal under Napoleon. After much internal strife, Jean
Baptiste and Napoleon were reconciled in 1804, and he swore allegiance
to Napoleon's famous quote: "If I had to choose a religion, the sun as the universal giver of life would be my god".
After the Swedish coronation, Karl Johan created a secret lodge for
Scandinavian and North German nobles, powerful lords, and future
industrial magnates - Loge du Grand Soleil, which over a number of years
held secret meetings in castles and manors throughout Scandinavia. The
Lodge sought to be a kind of shadow cabinet and exercise their power on a
political, cultural, and artistic level. The lodge was ruled with a
heavy hand by a Grand Master who was the guardian of the lodge's secrets
and who was given "carte blanche" to protect and spread the message of
The Big Sun to the chosen ones.
Big Sun's members are all direct descendants of the absolute pinnacle of
the Loge du Grand Soleil's heyday and are now ready to lift the lodge's
vision of a return of the big truth and true art - borne forth in the
essence of music - under the new lodge name Big Sun.
"In the beyond, when the sun goes out - music, the invisible thread of the universe, continues in eternity"
Big Sun is a heavy rock force of nature driven by the vision of a
tribute to creation. Knife-sharp precision and heaviness make up the big
sun's enormous musical powerhouse. The musical lodge creates a melodic
expression with sky-high ambitions, while staring into the abyss and the
animal impulses are given free rein. Big riffs, melodic choruses, and
virtuosic instrumental passages consistently seek to complement the
vocals and the songs’ messages.
Big Sun's debut single "Lovers Die At Midnight" is out now.
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New single
Trold "Jul i Skoven"
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 Danish forest gang TROLD celebrates
X-mas in their own, mischievous way. “Jul I Skoven” tells a charming
tale about the Christmas of the trolls and their favourite Christmas
dinner: the elves. Lots of humour, sleigh bells, church bells, and a
festive atmosphere.
Trold plays folk metal with a mischievous smile, which is guaranteed to
kick off the party from inside the large, dark Danish forests. The
storytelling and melodies are in focus when playing with different
instruments and heavy guitar rhythms to create the perfect atmosphere.
The stories grow, hiss, and are sung, while the listeners/audience are
taken on a host of adventures.
Trold has its roots well planted in the Nordic soil where inspiration is
found from a wealth of fairy tales and mythologies. Giants, Gods, the
animals of the forest, and the marvelous world of the sea are just some
of the places Trold takes the listeners.
When the trolls are on stage, you can be sure that the party will start and the good mood will be kicked off.
Trold debut album is due in 2023.
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End of year recap
Mighty Music - 2022 releases
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Mighty Music
New releases playlist
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Melodic thrash/death metal
No Return
Requiem
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The thrash/death metal French machine is back! For fans of Sepultura, Dew-Scented, Loudblast.
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Heavy metal
LiV SiN
KaliYuga
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New album from the band led by the Sister
Sin vocalist. For fans of Sister Sin, Kobra And The Lotus, Parway Drive
and Atreyu.
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Groove metal
I'll Be Damned
Culture
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Groove hard rock/heavy metal with a Southern flavour. RIYL Clutch, Down & Rage Against The Machine.
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AOR
Captain Black Beard
Neon Sunrise
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Classic-sounding Swedish AOR for fans of
Journey, Foreigner, Boston and The Night Flight Orchestra. Mandatory if
you love the classic sound with a modern approach.
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