British rockers FURYON are the latest band to be confirmed for Belgium’s Power, Prog & Metal Festival 2014, which takes place April 18th – 20th in Mons. Other bands confirmed include: Therion, Pain, In Extremo, Rage, Equilibrium, Grenouer, Sunburst, Borealis, Fireforce, Monument, Persefone. A video trailer can be viewed below.
The band is expected to make a number of additional festival appearances in 2014. FURYON recently toured this September in Spain and currently writing 2nd album after the success of their debut ‘Gravitas‘.
FURYON are: Matt Mitchell – Vocals, Chris Green – Guitars, Alex “Nickel” Bowen – Bass, Lee Farmery – Drums
FURYON is a new band from the UK who like nothing more than to challenge expectations. Raised on a diet of heavy metal, prog, and classic rock. FURYON mix all these components for a truly unique and contemporary sound. Delivering huge rock-radio-friendly songs, with technically-challenging-yet-infectiously-catchy musicianship, they are dedicated to one sole purpose: making hard-hitting songs that will stand the test of time.
Power Theory are pleased to announce the addition of super talented guitarist Nygil Hoch. Nygil is from the Philadelphia area and most recently attended the prestigious Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, CA. "Nygil has already cut a solo for a new track to soon be released a single and will be back in the studio with Matt DiFabio and myself on Friday 5/10/13 for more solo recording" according to BB. " I am completely blown away by Nygil's talent, we both have the same influences as players like Ritchie Blackmore, Michael Schenker, and Adrian Smith, and the dynamics of his playing meshing into Power Theory's new material, along with my playing, is epic for us" added BB. Nygil will be dual lead/rhythm but the intent is for him to handle a majority of the lead guitar work, and immediate plans are recording the single and shooting a video, completing the record of the new album "Driven by Fear", playing Warriors of Metal Festival June 29th in Ohio, and a fall U.S. tour with Vicious Rumors, Leather Wolf, and Seven Witches in October. Stayed Tuned for another announcement from the band naming a new vocalist in the next few days.
MEMORAIN, the "super-group" formed in 1999 and founded by guitarist Ilias Papadakis, present us a new album entitled “Evolution” which is a 99% thrash metal album with speed and power elements. With twelve tracks of pure metal fire burning with thirsty of destruction, this new work is the perfect example why trash metal is perfect to headbang, extremely heavy power riffs, high technique and fast drumming, complex and very technical bass lines and to finish this masterpiece a aggressive voice that roars with rage and fits with perfect harmony in this savage sound, all the ingredients were mixed and the result is “Evolution” a most- listen album.
Papadakis composed, produced and recorded “Evolution” in 2011 but the new album also includes great names as guest musicians such as David Ellefson (MEGADETH), Tim “Ripper” Owens (HAIL!, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH), Jeff Waters (ANNIHILATOR), Christian Wentz (FUTURES END), Marc Pattison (FUTURES END), Laura Christine (DREAMING DEAD) and Carlos E. Perez (ex-C:REAL).
The presence of such giants in this metal formation took the album to an all new level, the experience, professionalism and unique style of each musician collides in a positive way and shapes this powerful work of art.
Memorain gives us 54 minutes of total ear pleasure till the last track with the true essence of thrash metal. by: Pedro Ribeiro
Track listing for ‘Evolution’: (Total running time: 54 min)
01. 'Nations On Fire'
02. 'Where Hate Lies'
03. 'The Break'
04. 'Circle'
05. 'Misery'
06. 'Rules Of Engagement'
07. 'Death Shop'
08. 'Destiny Found'
09. 'A New Era'
10. 'Power Out'
11. 'Scratching The Surface (5th Hour)'
12. 'Methods Of The Past'
For a taste of the new album 4 Tracks off “Evolution” are streaming below:
Nations On Fire Circle Misery Where Hate Lies
Line Up: Ilias Papadakis - Guitars Gene Hoglan: Drums (TESTAMENT, FEAR FACTORY, ex-DARK ANGEL, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD), Steve Digiorgio:Bass (SADUS, ex-DEATH, TESTAMENT), Ralph Santolla: Guitars (OBITUARY, ex-DEICIDE, ICED EARTH, etc) Chris Valagao: Vocals (ZIMMERS HOLE, MECHANISM) The Russian Assault Tour Dates 2012 are as follows:
21.09 - Moscow
22.09 - Lipetsk
23.09 - Penza
24.09 - Ulyanovsk
25.09 - Tolyatti
26.09 - Samara
27.09 - Ufa
28.09 - Chelyabinsk
29.09 - Ekaterinburg
30.09 - Izhevsk 02.10 - Nizhny Novgorod
MEMORAIN will soon announce follow-up tours of Japan, Asia, and Australia, slated for early 2013.
Germany's young sleaze rock crew KISSIN’ DYNAMITE are preparing to unleash their newest full-length Money, Sex & Power onto hard-partying North American crowds on April 24th. Listen to the first two tracks from the album, including the title track "Money, Sex & Power" and the following "I Will Be King" -- and much more at the band's official websiteHERE.
Considered to be the great hope of the German hard rock scene, KISSIN’ DYNAMITE have dominated stages across Europe since the release of their debut album Steel Of Swabia in 2008, when the singer was just 16 years old! After winning over crowd after crowd with their energetic live show and infectious anthems, the band's sophomore albumAddicted To Metal was released by Germany's massive AFM Records in 2010, which even featured the legendary Udo Dirkschneider (Accept, U.D.O.) on the title track.
Their success and experiences over the past few years have shaped the band and increased their
professionalism in every department, which is apparent on their third full-length, Money, Sex & Power. Here KISSIN’ DYNAMITE release ten blazing numbers which still follow the classic metal path of previous releases, yet more than before they display their very own brand of sleazy heavy rock, inspired greatly from timeless masters of the art including Mötley Crue, Whitesnake, AC/DC and Guns 'N Roses. Money, Sex & Power showcases the band taking their authentic, raw, melodic and powerful songs to new levels, and sees them more determined to dominate the rock scene than ever before.
