JoeyLowpez coming from the Rio Grande Valley, TX. Bringing all his influence into life, unleashing the genres of Heavy Metal to metalcore and death metal. Lopez aims for a solo direction after going through addictions of Alcohol, drugs and events of a near death experience. believing the fighting for his life and gratefulness of him being alive as well as conquering his struggles should be a chance to fulfill into doing what he can’t live without, making music and this time for himself.
Release Date: Jan 5, 2022 Location: TX, USA
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Kings Of Other Wings was born out of a Black Sabbath cover band when the four members began writing some original material. The band got together writing new material and rehearsing to prepare for recording some of the songs at Hellfire Studios in 2017. More recordings were added in 2019. Then just as the band were ready for gigs in the Melbourne metal scene, covid hit after they were only able to do a single live show. With live shows not happening they focused upon completing the album, often remotely or in the studio as lockdowns would allow. Joel Taylor of the Black Lodge Recording Studio, Brunswick East worked with the band to complete the recording and did a killer job mixing and mastering the album, ready for release in January of 2022. They had one live online performance at Singing Bird Studios in May of 2020 but apart from that they have not played live since. Now that the lockdowns have eased in Melbourne the band hope to promote the album through live shows and have also begun writing new material for a follow up album.
Release Date: January 20, 2022 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Kings Of Other Wings are:
TJ: Vocals, Bass guitarMark: Lead GuitarSimon: Lead GuitarPaul “Shirty”: Drums
It should come as no surprise that Detroit’s own Smash Your Enemies habitually leave the art of subtlety at the door. This hardcore crew’s sound and aesthetic is one of wholeheartedly straightforward aggression: no gimmicks, just groove-laden bellicosity. “Genocide is for sure, our heaviest record to date. We wanted to change things up for this one, rather than write the same record over and over. It’s a different animal now. There are influences and styles from all of us. We all listen to a lot of different music and to a certain degree, that comes out in this one. Genocide is angry, it’s dark, and not without intent”. – Guitarist, Chris Norman GENOCIDE , in short, is designed for bloody knuckles, bruised ribs, and the sweet taste of violent catharsis. Featuring a notably burly low end, spine-snapping riffage, breakdowns a-plenty, and snarled vocals dripping with attitude, Smash Your Enemies proudly exemplify the embattled realm of hardcore metal. As such, they will undoubtedly appeal to acolytes of Terror, Kublai Khan, Madball , and, of course, Hatebreed –the latter of which, given this outfit’s homage of a moniker, is practically a given.
Release Date: March 4, 2022 Location: DETROIT Photo Credit: Melissa Pardo
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Brandon Critt: Vocals Chris Norman: Guitar Jesse Adkins: Vocals Miles Pardo: Drums Shawn Williams: Guitar Kyle Nastal: Bass At this stage, the hardcore scene is exceedingly familiar territory for Smash Your Enemies. Since their official formation in 2008, they’ve been putting in the work, the result of which has been a series of shows throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, as well as a stream of EPs across the past decade. Each fresh release is a reinstatement of intent–indeed, their previous effort, 2019’s Become Death, was praised for its no-nonsense application of pugilistic fury. In the words of No Echo, “the intimidating metallic hardcore on display is as cold blooded as their homestate’s punishing winter.” Needless to say, these Detroiters strive to make a similarly aggressive impact with their forthcoming 7-track, due March 4th of 2022. Genocide is Smash Your Enemies’ second release via Upstate Records, and serves to shake things up in the viscerality department. Featuring several (comparatively) slower tracks, yet clocking in at a brisk 20 minutes, Genocide is a vicious and varied affirmation of what Smash Your Enemies does best: injecting the hallmarks of the genre’s foundations with a fresh enthusiasm, vigor, and a notable willingness to pulverize their audience. Bottom line? Come March, fans of metallic hardcore–or blatantly muscular antagonism in general–will do well to take heed.
The new Ecorse Creek Orchestra Single Victory Lap is now available on Bandcamp and will be released February 18 on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Deezer, Tidal and all other streaming services. Hailing from the murky muddy riverbanks south of Detroit, Michigan ‘Ecorse Creek Orchestra‘ brings you catchy horn fueled Rock & Roll with glimpses of Dr. John or sometimes Tom Waits as the group delivers upbeat music that weaves in and out of a vast variety of different styles. Victory Lap is the second single released from the forthcoming album Walking to the Moon which hits the streets May 6. Utopian Decisions the first single from the album was released in November 2021
Release Date: February 11, 2022 Location: Detroit, Michigan
It was June 2020 when Alfa Bravo first posted on Instagram. The channel was originally somewhere to post guitar covers, gear reviews and to spread the message of straight edge. However, A year quickly passed, Alfa Bravo began writing original music and released his debut single ‘Zulu’ 21st July 2021 Alfa Bravo is primarily a guitarist. All other instruments are recorded virtually using a midi keyboard and a laptop. Anti-racism song, Zulu, features vocals from fellow Instagram and TikToker TexanDeathVocals. This was the 2nd collaboration between the two. Their first track, (demo)ns, is available for streaming on all Alfa Bravo socials. Alfa Bravo’s upcoming release is a 3 track E.P. SXE features a different vocalist on each track. The EP will cover a range of subjects such as animal rights/veganism, secrecy, insecurity, addiction and recovery. and is scheduled for release 2nd February 2022. Alfa Bravo’s sound is inspired by the modern straight edge hardcore scene with aspects of post hardcore and deathcore. It is intended for fans of bands such as inclination, boundaries and harm’s way.
Separated from the soul, the heart that used to beat. We meet ourselves in mediocrity! Aeveris is a five-piece Belgian metal band that saw first light in 2021. Consisting of members of Fields Of Troy , Thorium, Lethal Injury, Always Fallen and Horizons , these five gentlemen joined forces and combined melodic riffing, technical drumbeats and diverse singing techniques to create something pounding and heavy, yet catchy from the first spin. Influenced by bands like Lamb Of God, Killswitch Engage, Slipknot , At The Gates and Trivium! Aeveris makes a ferocious leap to grab you in its claws and hang on until you’re raw.
Since the beginning of 2013, Affection has been roaring by mixing elements mainly from modern rock and alternative metal. Striving from Helsinki, Finland, this indomitable power engine combines hard hitting guitar riffs, rhytmic energy and memorable melodies with rich and powerful lyrics. The band is known for their explosive live shows, and their new album “Remnants” delivers a versatile and relentless experience with a certain depth. “Remnants” will be released 21st January 2022.
Release Date: January 21st 2022 Location: Helsinki, Finland
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‘Breathe Out Fire’ (Pop Metal, Female Fronted Hard Rock, Metal)
On a dark, dusty, desert highway on the road to Hel stands a Tavern, called the Orcs Head. Inside you hear the searing sounds of siren song- the voice of Kelsey, the queen of the Elves in exile. Next to her stands her chief advisor and the only surviving member of her court, kindly Uncle Hauk. Together they play the songs of their people, the songs of love, of loss, of fire and death and magic and life and war. Kingdoms may fall, but the songs always remain…
Line up Kelsey – vocals Uncle Hauk – guitars, backing vocals, keys and programming Those loyal to the Queen: Chuck Peterson -drums (also plays with Thaddeus Black, Elliot Lewis, and Live from Daryl’s House) Dylan Cronin – bass (Pervade, the Pirates Charles, Black Hat Society)
Nxxses is an independent alternative musician out of South Carolina who works within many styles of music, but primarily centers around the genres (and blends of) rap, metal, and alternative. He got his start in the year of 2020, releasing a few singles and an 8-song EP to establish his brand and style as a musician. 2021 followed with a full-length electronic album, titled “mental state”, along with a slamming death metal EP in the summer, a blackened doom/downtempo deathcore standalone single, and finally a deathtrap style EP on Halloween. In 2022, Nxxses will be following suit with his greatest work yet, a return to his signature altrap/trap metal blend with a brand new, all-killer-no-filler full length and a few singles preceding it.
Release Date: February 14th, 2022 Location: South Carolina, USA
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Stirlingshire tech metal trio Arc Arrival made their entrance onto the scene with the release of their debut EP C.H.A.O.S in 2020. The first 2 singles Count Havoc Among Our Sins and Re:Birth picked up national and global airplay across the likes of Total Rock and Amazing Radio. The band then decided to shake things up a little with a 3rd release from the EP, Trigger The Silence, and brought in alternative Hip-Hop duo Hessian Renegade to remix the track. The resulting collaboration brought the band more mainstream attention across the airwaves, both national and global. In 2021 the band released the double a-side Engineered To Die and Resurrection which picked up airplay across new territories including the USA and mainland Europe. New single Forsaken is released on Friday 25th February and is from the forthcoming EP Amethyst which is released 29/4/22. “As the title suggests, Forsaken is about being left behind and underestimated to make a return. The importance of the song’s message is that no matter what happens in your life, if everyone is a false friend and no longer genuine, and all you feel is loneliness and despair then do not give in to the darkness and always rise up to become stronger. Only you can pick yourself off the floor and the people who forsook you will find that you were not as weak as they once supposed” – Arc Arrival
Release Date: February 25, 2022 Location: Scottland
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Arc Arrival are:
Greg Dick (vocals)Marc McGuire (drums) Mag Kiemer (guitar/bass) Produced by Arc ArrivalRecorded at Arc Arrival
StudiosMixed & Mastered by Magnus Kiemer Productions
