New York City-based experimental/jazz metal quartet Titans To Tachyons is preparing to embark on their first European tour in just two weeks. Presented by Unstable Network, from November 9th through the 16th the band will play six shows in Bosnia, Austria, Germany, France, and Kosovo, concluding with a performance and masterclass at the Prishtina Jazz Festival. Several of the dates will see Titans To Tachyons bassist Trevor Dunn opening with a solo bass set. Titans To Tachyons European Tour Dates: 11/09/2024 Sarajevo Jazzfest – Sarajevo, BA 11/10/2024 Porgy and Bess – Vienna, AT w/ Trevor Dunn 11/12/2024 Stadtgarten – Cologne, DE w/ Trevor Dunn 11/13/2024 Le Petit Faucheux – Tours, FR w/ Trevor Dunn 11/15/2024 Prishtina Jazz Festival – Prishtina, XK 11/16/2024 Prishtina Jazz Festival – Prishtina, XK Titans To Tachyons is led by New Zealand/New York composer and guitarist Sally Gates (ex-Orbweaver), joined by drummer Kenny Grohowski (Secret Chiefs 3, Imperial Triumphant, John Zorn), and dueling bassists Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle, Fantômas, Tomahawk) and Matt Hollenberg (Cleric, John Zorn). The quartet instrumentally depicts the realms of surrealism and science-fiction through eclectic and improvisational passages, juxtaposed by fluid grooves and metallic flurries. Titans To Tachyons second album, Vonals, saw release through John Zorn’s eclectic Tzadik Records in the Summer of 2022, the album recorded and mixed by Colin Marston at Menegroth, the Thousand Caves (Dysrhythmia, Krallice, Imperial Triumphant), mastered by Scott Hull at Masterdisk (Miles Davis, Steely Dan, Herbie Hancock), and completed with band photography by Naeemah Z. Maddox and cover paintings by Sally Gates. Vonals is out now on Tzadik Records and available on CD here. Find Titans To Tachyons: Instagram |
The Tale Untold, a rising force in the modern metal scene, has officially unveiled their latest single, “Coffee (Reimagined),” a revitalized version of a fan-favorite track from 2018. The reimagined song, featuring heavier riffs and expanded vocal dynamics, delivers a powerful update while honoring the original version. “Coffee (Reimagined)” will be included on the band’s upcoming album Counterculture, which is set for release on November 15, 2024. Stream the new track below. The new rendition maintains the recognizable intro and vocal elements from the original but elevates the track with heavier instrumentation, culminating in a dramatic, complex guitar solo. The song’s dynamic shift is a nod to the original track’s roots while marking an evolution in the band’s sound. “Coffee (Reimagined)” delves into themes of spite and the dangers of blind obedience. The song addresses the chaos caused by individuals acting without free-thinking or conviction, simply following orders. The track embodies a blend of anger and intensity, pairing aggressive instrumentation with thought-provoking lyrical content. The single offers fans a glimpse into Counterculture, The Tale Untold’s upcoming album, which promises a diverse range of musical influences. The album combines the band’s signature mix of death metal and heavy metal with elements of electronica, post-hardcore, djent, and hard rock. Produced by The Tale Unto and Gage Hanson, Counterculture will continue to push the boundaries of genre while retaining the dark, intense energy the band is known for. Find The Tale Untold: Facebook |
Hailing from Syracuse, NY, veteran hardcore/metal band Freya’s drummer Ethan Henry is unleashing his inner horror fan by inviting fans to view his haunting independent movie Severance Mountain, which he directed, wrote, produced, edited, and composed music for with his team at Ignorant Tourist Productions. In the movie’s premise, deep in the Adirondack Mountains of Northern New York, Sarah (Nicole Morgan) and Toby (Cade Guillory) plan to reconnect on a remote camping trip following the tragic loss of Toby’s girlfriend. It doesn’t take long for Sarah to realize something is off and her long-awaited getaway turns into a vacation from hell. Meanwhile, Local police Sergeant “Sarge” (Kim Scharff Snyder) discovers a potential threat to all who enter the parks and Desperately pleads to her superiors to take action and warn the public of this “threat”. Meanwhile, With each step she takes deeper into the forest, Sarah finds herself in the ultimate struggle to survive against the threats of Severance Mountain. Ethan Henry comments: “Severance Mountain came to life shortly after the pandemic. With all the restrictions and difficulties trying to make a film during that time, we wanted to get back at it but needed to keep our budget small and keep our cast and crew down to a minimum. Thanks to John Sovi II at Sovs Media for sparking the idea, I developed the concept for Severance Mountain with our restrictions in mind. I ended up rewriting the working script with Melissa Godin Hunt and started planning to film our independent, ultra-low-budget horror film. Even though our budget was small and it seemed near impossible to make at times, our determination to complete the film and make something we thought would be gross, familiar, and entertaining finally came to be. If you like indie horror, gore, and practical effects, then SEVERANCE MOUNTAIN is for you.” Stream Severance Mountain on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Chelsea Wolfe presents Unbound, the final release in the She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out triptych featuring special, stripped-down versions of “Whispers In The Echo Chamber,” “Dusk,” “The Liminal,” and “Place In The Sun,” plus a cover of Spiritbox’s Cellar Door. Wolfe strips the songs down to their raw essence—just her voice, a guitar, or piano—capturing vulnerability and unfiltered truth. The music stands exposed, stripped and skyclad, each track a rite of passage, a descent into the heart. Unbound pre-orders available on Bandcamp here. Undone EP by CHELSEA WOLFE Find Chelsea Wolfe: Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram
Metal Blade Records is very pleased to welcome Italian doomsters MESSA to its worldwide roster. MESSA plays evoking doom metal with Middle Eastern vibes. Deliciously haunting female vocals, ‘70s guitars, and Arabian Oud combine to conjure a sound that is entirely their own. With influences as diverse as Dead Can Dance, Om, Swans, Killing Joke, Electric Wizard, Thergothon, and Current 93, the band has moved from the first occult then noir-tinged doom metal of their previous works to an innovative atmospheric Mediterranean sound. The evolution is clearly showcased in their latest studio album, Close. MESSA emerged on the first day of 2014. Guitarist/bassist Marco and vocalist Sara began to develop the basic concept while writing the first songs. Later, guitarist Alberto and drummer Rocco joined the band. The extreme diversity of their musical backgrounds immediately proved to be essential in the construction of their sound. In 2016, their first opus, Belfry, was released, and MESSA embarked on several tours across Europe and the US. By 2018, their second work, Feast For Water, brought the band on tour even more extensively. Their latest studio work, Close, released in 2022, was lauded by critics and defined as, “the sound of a band fleshing out their place in doom metal’s past, present, and future” by Metal Injection. MESSA appeared on such illustrious festivals as Hellfest Open Air, Roadburn, and Desert Fest. The band’s latest record, Live At Roadburn, was released on April 7th, 2023, offering their main-stage triumph, joined by a unique constellation of musicians and instruments. Seeming to both embrace and defy everything it means to be a metal band, MESSA meshes Mediterranean sounds with crushing doom riffs, with an emphasis on atmosphere and an unusual use of instrumentation. Comments MESSA: “We’re glad to announce we’ve joined forces with the legendary Metal Blade Records. We are beyond stoked to become part of the incredible legacy of this label, marking their catalog with our music. Since 1982, Metal Blade has put fundamental metal artists on the map, and being in this label’s roster is a big honor for us. We can’t wait to share some glimpses of what we are working on! In the meantime, you can catch our live shows in the following European cities.” MESSA Live: 10/17/2024 Sunset – Martigny, CH 10/18/2024 Artik Club – Freiburg, DE 10/19/2024 Kufa Haus – Braunschweig, DE 10/20/2024 Desertfest – Antwerp, BE 10/21/2024 AZ – Aachen, DE 10/22/2024 Cassiopeia – Berlin, DE 10/23/2024 VooDoo – Warsaw, PL 10/24/2024 2Progi – Poznan, PL 10/25/2024 AJZ – Chemnitz, DE 10/26/2024 Lazy Bones – Hamburg, DE 10/27/2024 Samhain Festival – Maastricht, NL 11/09/2024 Catania Tattoo Convention – Catania, IT 12/13/2024 Kapu – Linz, AT 12/14/2024 Hellgart Festival – Stuttgart, DE MESSA: Sara – vocals Marco – guitars, bass Alberto – guitars Rocco – drums Close by Messa Find MESSA: Instagram |
