PATRICIA THOMAS BAND MANAGEMENT

TROLLFEST DRUMMER CARVES SPECIAL PRIZE FOR FANS

Posted: August 3, 2012 in OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASES, TROLLFEST

TROLLFEST, the Folk Metal band that describes its music as “True Norwegian Balkan Metal”, will be presenting the winner of a competition to be held at this year’s MetalCamp Festival with a special prize that has been hand-carved by drummer TrollBank (Eirik Renton). The carving is of “Brumlebassen”, the lead character from the band’s upcoming album of the same name, and whose job in the weird and wonderful world created by TROLLFEST is to look after the bees that produce the honey used to make the Trolls’ beloved mead. The “Brumlebassen” carving will be signed by the entire band and presented as a prize in one of the competitions that TROLLFEST will run from their own pavilion at the festival. A series of photos, including the process that went into carving the figure can be found on TROLLFEST’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/trollfestofficial

MetalCamp will see TROLLFEST play two sets. One on the main stage, where the band will play the entire “Brumlebassen” album live for the first time, as well an acoustic concert on the beach. From their Pavilion close to the beach, TROLLFEST will be holding meet and greets, signing and photograph sessions, and a series of games and competitions where fans can win prizes, including the “Brumlebassen” carving. Commenting on the idea to make the carving, TrollBank had this to say: “It was always the intention right from the outset when we first formed TROLLFEST to make it not only a band that played great music, but also a band that had some fun while doing it, and a large part of that is making sure that we involve the fans in the fun. We’re particularly pleased to have our own pavilion this year, as it’s sometimes hit or miss as to whether fans will actually catch sight of their favourite bands wandering round the festival grounds, but at MetalCamp they will know exactly where to find us and where to go and have a good time. We’ve found over the years with TROLLFEST that we’ve become especially close to the fans, more so than with any other bands that we play in. They treat us like friends and welcome us wherever we go, often with great generosity when it comes to sharing their drinks, so we try all the time to give something back, and the carving seemed like a particularly personal, and pretty exclusive, way of doing it”.

“Brumlebassen” is due out on NoiseArt Records on the 24^th August in both Digipack and Vinyl versions. The Limited Edition Digipack version comes with bonus download content that includes 100 minutes of videos, screen savers and MP3s as well as a much requested translation of the lyrics which are normally written in the band’s own mix of Norwegian and German. Artwork is by Swedish cartoonist Jonas Darnell who originally created the iconic metal duck from TROLLFEST’s “Villanden” album, and designer Terje Johnsen.

Below you can see the Official Video for the track “TrinkenTroll” from the album “Brumlebassen”

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Web Site: http://www.trollfest.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trollfestofficial
SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/trollfest
WebShop: http://trollfest.bigcartel.com/
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/trollfest
ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/trollfest

CLAUDIO ALCARA’S STROSZEK LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

Posted: July 29, 2012 in CLAUDIO ALCARA, FROSTMOON ECLIPSE, OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASES, STROSZEK

A new website has just been opened for STROSZEK, the project formed by CLAUDIO ALCARA of FROSTMOON ECLIPSE, one of Italy’s longest serving Italian Black Metal bands. Unlike his work with FROSTMOON ECLIPSE, which mixes Old School Black Metal with acoustic interludes, STROSZEK is a much more introspective vehicle in which Alcara takes the listener on an intimate journey through his life, replacing the distinctive heavy riffs for which he is maybe better known, with a much more haunting style, that can alternate between heavy riffing and a fragile poignancy which a guitarist of his calibre is able to perform with consummate ease. As well as Alcara himself, STROSZEK features fellow FROSTMOON ECLIPSE members Davide on bass and Richard on drums.

To find out more about STROSZEK and CLAUDIO ALCARA himself, including full biography, discography, news about upcoming releases, audio, video and gallery check out the new website at http://www.stroszekmusic.com/

Below you can see the official video for the track video for “Can’t Make Things Undone” from the latest STROSZEK album “Sound Graveyard Bound” which was released in March 2012 on Hypnotic Dirge Records.

Additional Information
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stroszekofficial
SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/ordog-1
ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/stroszek
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/songsofremorse
Band Contact: ordog@libero.it
Management: patriciathomas@btinternet.com
Hypnotic Dirge Records:
www.hypnoticdirgerecords.com
www.myspace.com/hypnoticdirgerecords
www.youtube.com/user/hypnoticdirgerecords
www.facebook.com/pages/Hypnotic-Dirge-Records/289020060460

TROLLFEST RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FROM NEW ALBUM

Posted: July 26, 2012 in OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASES, TROLLFEST

Self-styled True Norwegian Balkan Metallers TROLLFEST have today released a music video for a track from their forthcoming album “Brumlebassen” which is set for release on NoiseArt Records on August 24 of this year in both limited edition digipack format and gatefold vinyl. The video for the track “TrinkenTroll” is by TROLLFEST’s Manskow with photography by Oddbjørn Hofseth and can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VRw58QeGr8 as well as below.

According to the band the video “was filmed at the Unholy Metal Pub in Oslo and we invited various people – friends, friends of friends – but word got around that we were going to be filming a music video and people just turned up to take part. Everyone really started getting into the swing of things with the entire shoot turning into one big party and inevitably a lot of good natured drunkenness ensued so what you see in the video is not “acting” at all, hehe!”

TROLLFEST’s upcoming live appearances include Foschfest in Italy on the 29th July, Metalcamp in Slovenia from the 5th to the 11th August where the band will not only perform the entire new album on the Main Stage on the 10th, but will also perform an acoustic set on the beach as well as having their own Pavilion where they will host meet and greets, signing sessions, free give aways, competitions and general TROLLFEST style fun during the festival and where fans will be able to get their hands on the new album before its official release date. Later in the year TROLLFEST will join KORPIKLAANI and WINTERSUN, amongst others, on the Heidenfest tour.

NEW MUSIC VIDEO FROM DANISH BLACK METALLERS BLODARV

Posted: July 21, 2012 in BLODARV, OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASES

Danish Black Metallers BLODARV have released a music video for a track that is due to appear on their upcoming fourth full-length album. The video for the track “I Blaek Og Blod”, which translated means “In Ink and Blood” was filmed in Hammerknuden and amongst the evocative ruins of Hammershus on the island of Bornholm, where the band originates and where it’s founder Hugin lives. Appearing in the video are band members Satinae Ma and Pestilens along with Hugin himself, who also filmed the video and edited and produced it in the band’s HammerArt and Studios. The track itself features Huginon Vocals, Guitar and Bass, Pestilens on Lead Guitar, Satinae Ma on Female Vocals and Ynleborgaz on Session Drums. The “I Blaek Og Blod” video can be seen here or on BLODARV’s official YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/huginofblodarv

Although 1999 may be the date when the very first demo, “Murder in the Name of Satan” appeared, it’s difficult to actually set an exact date for the birth of BLODARV, which was originally formed as a solo project by Hugin. It would be more accurate to say that BLODARV is the culmination of a period of musical development that Hugin underwent whilst playing in bands such as SKJOLD, ARANTRUTH and ESSOUPI. Over the years since then BLODARV has become a fully fledged recording and live band, but it still remains the physical incarnation of Hugin’s imagination. BLODARV represents his deepest thoughts and emotions, bringing them to life through his music, but also through his poetry which becomes the band’s lyrics. Like the storytellers of old he leads the listener on a disturbing journey through a dark, evil, demonic world, peopled by lost souls, witches and demons.

Commenting on the “I Blaek Og Blod” video and the upcoming album, which will be titled “Gâst” and is set for release towards the end of 2012 on Selfmutilation Services, Hugin had this to say: “As always with BLODARV we have used both Danish and English lyrics on the album, and on this particular track the lyrics happen to be in Danish. “Gâst” itself contains material that is a lot darker than perhaps you would expect when you listen to “I Blaek Og Blod”, so the track is definitely not representative of the entire album itself. Metaphorical speaking, it’s just a chapter extracted from a complete book”.

BLODARV’s next live appearance will be at the Club Sick in Odense, Denmark on the 15^th September supporting IMPALED NAZARENE. More information about BLODARV can be found on the band’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/blodarvofficial

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION – BLODARV
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/blodarvofficial
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/huginofblodarv
SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/blodarv
Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/blodarv
MySpace : http://www.myspace.com/blodarv
Web Shop: http://www.blodarvshop.bigcartel.com/
HammerArt Studios: http://www.myspace.com/hammerartstudios
ReverbNation : http://www.reverbnation.com/blodarv
Management: https://patriciathomasmanagement.com/ email: patriciathomas@btinternet.com
Booking: stafahugin@hotmail.com or patriciathomas@btinternet.com

A MULTITUDE OF EXCLUSIVE DELIGHTS AND EVENTS FROM TROLLFEST AT METALCAMP

Posted: July 20, 2012 in OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASES, TROLLFEST

TROLLFEST will release their brand new album „Brumlebassen“ on August 24, which they´ll perform for the first time ever live in its entirety at METALCAMP festival Slovenia (August 5 – 10). There´ll also be their very own TROLLFEST Pavilion where the band will host the so-called TROLLYMPICS – fun & games with TROLLFEST – as well as doing signing sessions, meet fans, take pictures… Furthermore there´ll be an exclusive acoustic set of TROLLFEST on the Metalcamp beach itself! A map showing you the location and directions to the TROLLFEST Pavillion can be found at the end.

Make sure to check out the TROLLFEST camp at Metalcamp festival, the pavilion will be opened starting Wednesday, August 8. Get all your infos about the TROLLYMPICS, the signing sessions, acoustic show there and also grab free stickers, posters, postcards, too! As special highlight, you´ll be able to buy the new album as limited digi pack and vinyl exclusively at the pavilion ahead of the official release date. Be the first one to own their new masterpiece and get your digi pack including your very own personal download code for 100 minutes of filmed TROLLFEST material, wallpapers, unreleased songs and more! The total TROLLFEST package!

Commented the band: “We are really looking forward to come back to Metalcamp and spend some time at the most beautiful festival in Europe. Besides the obvious joy of just being there, sipping a Mohito at the beach and checking out great bands, we are really excited about presenting our new material for the fans. Not only will we play our first ever acoustic show right there on the beach, we will also play our new album “Brumlebassen” in it’s entirety on Friday night (August 10)! So get your sunglasses and swimsuit ready, and come on down to the TrollfesT pavilion at Metalcamp and have a beer with us. See you there!”

Below you can see the special TROLLFEST promo video for MetalCamp

With artwork by the Swedish cartoonist Jonas Darnell, who originally created the iconic metal duck from TROLLFEST’s “Villanden” album, and design by Terje Johnsen, the 13-track “Brumlebassen” is set for release on NoiseArt Records on August 24 of this year in both limited edition digipack format and gatefold vinylThe band are also confirmed to play this year´s edition of HEIDENFEST alongside Wintersun, Korpiklaani and others.

NEW PICTURE DISC FROM NIKLAS KVARFORTH’S SHINING + VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH THE BAND

Posted: July 4, 2012 in OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASES, SHINING

Fourteen years after it was first released, the original debut single from Sweden’s SHINING has been made available as a limited edition 7” picture disc by Temple of Darkness Records. “Submit to Self-Destruction” was originally recorded at the Necromorbius Studios and released on Selbstmord Services in 1998, and proved to be a taste of things to come from Niklas Kvarforth and SHINING. The picture disc, which features both the original tracks, “Endless Solitude” and “Submit to Self-Destruction”, is limited to 1,000 copies and the artwork is by WATAIN’s Erik Danielsson. More information about “Submit to Self-Destruction” can found at http://www.shininglegions.com/

During SHINING’s recent appearance at Hellfest the band was interviewed by Portugal’s Riff webzine, and the interview can be seen below or found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3Rvt62nrUI

SHINING recently released a four-track EP of cover songs entitled “Lots of Girls Gonna Get Hurt” with songs from KATATONIA, KENT, IMPERIET and POETS OF THE FALL, which was recorded while the band was in the studio working on their upcoming eighth full-length album. According to the band the four tracks were simply songs that SHINING members themselves enjoy listening to and are in no way representative of the new, as yet untitled, album which is due for release on Spinefarm Records later this year. More information about SHINING can be found on the band’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/shiningofficial

The official video for the track “Förtvivlan Min Arvedel” from the SHINING album “VII / Född Förlorare” can be seen below:

SHINING INFORMATION
Shining on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/shiningofficial
Shining Webshop: http://www.shininglegions.com/products
Shining Website: http://www.shininglegions.com
Shining on SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/shining-official
Shining on MySpace: www.myspace.com/shininghalmstad
Official YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/OfficialShining
Shining on ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/shining
Management: nelli.ahvenlahti@gmail.com
PR: patriciathomas@btinternet.com

RAGNAROK RELEASE VIDEO AND BEGIN RECORDING SEVENTH ALBUM

Posted: July 3, 2012 in OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASES, RAGNAROK

Norwegian Black Metallers RAGNAROK have released a new video for the title track from their last album “Collectors of the King”. The video is produced by William Brovold, directed by Stefan E Pedersen and the cinematography is by Lasse Roed. Drummer and RAGNAROK founder Jontho had this to say about the video: “It’s the first official video we’ve done for the band, and for a band that’s been around as long as we have, you could say it’s been a long time in coming. It’s a very dark piece in every sense of the word and perfectly conveys the atmosphere and subject matter of the track itself. We’re very pleased with the result, and now we’ve got a taste for it, it certainly won’t be the last video we make and you can rest assured that the new album will provide plenty of material for the next one. The “Collectors of the King” video can be seen below or at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRzjdYqRzKY

Formed in 1994 by drummer Jontho and then-bassist Jerv, RAGNAROK’s current lineup includes Jontho on drums, Hans Fyrst on vocals, DezeptiCunt on Bass and Bolverk on guitars. The band recently inked a deal with Agonia Records and entered the Endarker Studios in Sweden on the 24th June to record what will be their seventh full-length album. At the production helm is studio owner and MARDUK bassist Devo. So far all the drum and guitar tracks have been recorded for the as yet untitled album which is due for release later this year.

The band’s next live appearance will be in August at this year’s Pary.San Open Air Festival in Schlotheim, Germany. More information about RAGNAROK can be found on the band’s website at http://www.ragnarokhorde.com

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ragnarokofficial
Website: http://www.ragnarokhorde.com
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/RagnarokNorway
SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/ragnarokofficial
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/ragnarok
ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/ragnarokhorde
Management: https://patriciathomasmanagement.com/
Management Contact: patriciathomas@btinternet.com
Label: http://www.agoniarecords.com

KRAKOW DEBUT TRACKS AND REVEAL THOMAS HOOPER ARTWORK FOR NEW ALBUM

Posted: July 1, 2012 in DARK ESSENCE RECORDS, OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASES

KRAKOW have debuted two tracks from the band’s upcoming album “diin” which is set for release on DARK ESSENCE RECORDS in September of this year. “diin” will be KRAKOW’s sophomore album, and a follow up to their 2009 debut “Monolith”. The debut tracks, “Hymn to the Winds” and “Future Past” can be heard on the band’s SoundCloud page at http://soundcloud.com/krakow_band

As well as well as having debuted the tracks, KRAKOW have also revealed the cover art for “diin”, which has been designed by one of America’s foremost tattoo artist THOMAS HOOPER. Brooklyn-based HOOPER, who, as well as being a tattooist is also well known for his paintings and designs, has previously worked with bands such as DOOMRIDERS, TOMB, SCOTT KELLY and OLD MAN GLOOM. According to KRAKOW guitarist and vocalist René Misje the chance to work with HOOPER is something the band relishes: “We are proud to have had such a talented and renowned artist to create the artwork for our new album. We are big admirers of his work and we were honoured when he agreed to work with us. We are eternally grateful and can only hope that our music does justice to his art”. Information about THOMAS HOOPER and examples of his work can be found at http://meditationsinatrament.com/

Formed in 2005 by Frode Kilvik (bass, vocals), Kjartan Grønhaug (guitar) and René Misje (guitar, vocals), the band recently added KAMPFAR and MONDVOLLAND drummer Ask Ty Arctander to their line up. With a sound that ranges from dark, evocative and mesmerizing to fast, aggressive and heavy, KRAKOW is a band that is not easily categorised, fitting as it does equally well within the post-rock, metal and stoner rock genres. More information about KRAKOW can be found at http://www.krakowofficial.com/

Fan-filmed footage of KRAKOW performing the track “Mound” live at the Nouveau Casino in Paris in 2011 can be seen below:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Dark Essence Records Contact: post@karismarecords.no
Dark Essence Records: http://www.darkessencerecords.no/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/krakowband
Website: http://www.krakowofficial.com/
SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/krakow_band
Band Contact: contact@krakowofficial.com

TROLLFEST AND NOISEART RECORDS MAKE TRACK FROM UPCOMING ALBUM AVAILABLE FOR FREE MP3 DOWNLOAD

Posted: June 29, 2012 in OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASES, TROLLFEST

TROLLFEST and NoiseArt Records have made a brand new TROLLFEST song from their upcoming album „Brumlebassen“ available for free MP3 download!

Go to www.noiseart.cc, click the link and subscribe to the Newsletter in order to get access to the free download. The song will be available for download until Friday, July 6.

Here’s what the band has to say about the download: “We’re always exited to debut a track from a new album, but we’re even more so this time because thanks to NoiseArt a track from Brumlebassen is not just being debuted, it’s being made available to everyone as a free MP3 download. Make sure you go along towww.noiseart.cc right now, because it will only be available until the 6th July, and get your hands on “Illsint” – the hottest freebie in town. Enjoy!” TROLLFEST

“Illsint“ will have its live premiere at EXTREMEFEST Open Airs, where TROLLFEST will perform as follows:

Hünxe: Thursday, July 5, 15.30 – 16.00 h, main stage
Pratteln: Friday, July 6, 12.45 – 13.15 h, main stage
St. Pölten: Saturday, July 7, 15.35 – 16.05 h, main stage

To go with the song download, here is a video with the lyrics of „Illsint“ which the band has made :

The band are also confirmed to play METALCAMP as well as this year´s edition of HEIDENFEST alongside Wintersun, Korpiklaani and others.

Pre-order “Brumlebassen” here:
Trollfest Digi:
http://www.nuclearblast.de/de/produkte/tontraeger/cd/cd-digi/trollfest-en-kvest-for-den-hellige-gral-3.html
http://www.emp.de/trollfest-brumlebassen-cd/art_237705/

Trollfest Bundle Digi/T-Shirt/Poster exclusive EMP:
http://www.emp.de/trollfest-brumlebassen-cd-t-shirt-poster/art_237708/

BLACK METALLERS HELLSAW TO TAKE INDEFINITE BREAK

Posted: June 27, 2012 in HELLSAW, OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASES

In a statement issued today, Austrian Black Metallers HELLSAW announced their intention to take an indefinite break from their activities. All scheduled tours and appearances during 20012/13 have been cancelled. Citing “personal reasons” for the decision frontman and founder Aries had this to say: “We may be back, or we may be back as something entirely different, but whatever happens in the future we would just like to thank all the fans who have shown us such phenomenal support and all the people who have worked with us to make HELLSAW what it is today”

Formed in 2002 by Aries, and then-drummer Svart, HELLSAW’s current lineup includes Aries on vocals, Malthus and Isiul on Guitars, Desderoth on Bass and Neuroticon on Drums. With five full-length albums under their belt, HELLSAW are one of the leading Black Metal bands to emerge from Austria in recent years. The band’s use of instantly recognizable melodies which stay firmly in your memory, coupled with a respect and understanding of what it really takes to make a good Black Metal band created a sound that was unmistakably HELLSAW and culminated in the release of their fifth album “Trist” earlier this year on Napalm records. More information about HELLSAW can be found at http://www.hellsaw.com

Below you can see the official video of HELLSAW performing the track “The Black Death” from the “Cold” album live at Party.San:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hellsawofficial
Web Site: http://www.hellsaw.com
ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/hellsaw
SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/hellsaw
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/hellsawmusic
Band Contact: aries@hellsaw.com
Press & PR: patriciathomas@btinternet.com

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