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Messa release new song “Rubedo” – new record will be out in March

February 19, 2022

Messa released their third single ” Rubedo” from their new album “Close” which will be released on March 11th via Svart Records. “”Rubedo” is the song from “Close” that was most influenced by flamenco music. It’s a piece that relates to both our previous work and the travel dimension of our new album. The text is about dealing with the feeling of guilt. Sometimes we hurt the ones we love without realizing it and suddenly we realize our mistakes and want to heal the person we hurt. Rubedo is Latin and can be translated as “red”. It symbolizes the reunion of opposites and the manifestation of the self in its entirety. The color red has always been associated with hot blood and sacrifice”, the band comments.” Suspended Dark Horse Orphalese Rubedo Hollow Pilgrim 0-2 If You Want Her To Be Taken Leffotrak Serving Him “Close” can be pre-ordered HERE. Messa, who emerged from the Italian doom rock underground in 2014, have quickly garnered devoted followers, addicted to their monumental and wide-ranging sonic [Read More]

Sunset Radio release new album “Vices”. Contributed by Alex Bock

May 4, 2017

Ready for some fun time punk music? Here you go. Italian based punk rock band Sunset Radio just released their first full-length record ‘Vices’. The band started out in 2016 and released their first EP that same year. Think about California punk rock from the 90’s with influences ranging from hardcore to modern melodic punk-rock. This sums up the bands’ sound. Check out their latest song/video release for the song ‘Surrounded’ Track list: 01 Home 02 Surrounded 03 Heart and Sand 04 Upside Down 05 My Summer 06 Bed of Roses 07 Nothing To Lose 08 Stoned And Confused 09 Older 10 Bed Of Roses (Acoustic) Here’s how the band describes the sound of ‘Vices’ From 20 to 30 years, No Use For A Name, Lagwagon, NoFx, Blink182, Bad Religion, Beach, California, girls, parties, each of these things can be summarized with one word for us: ‘Vices’. The album contains each of the above mentioned words, which accompany us every day. Ten power tracks, which can sum up the californian punk-rock, without pauses, without moments of tranquility, [Read More]

VIDEO: Italian rockers Celeb Car Crash release video for Enemy’s Desire

December 14, 2016

Rockers Celeb Car Crash from Parma, Italy have recently released a video for their track, Enemy’s Desire. The song is off their album, People Are The Best Show. About the album: People Are The Best Show can be described as a powerful mix of Rock, Grunge and Alternative. Inside the twelve songs that make up the album, you can hear influences from such bands as Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon, Soundgarden, Metallica, and Alice in Chains. The album was recorded and mixed with the approach used by the greatest Rock bands during the ‘90s, focusing on feeling and groove rather than artificial perfection characterizing the modern productions. The album includes “Because I’m Sad”, produced and recorded at The Red Bull Studios in London in 2015, after the band won The Italian Red Bull Contest with more than 1700 band entered. Along with the recording of the single, Celeb Car Crash had the chance to play a mini tour in support of Lacuna Coil; using as a stage the almighty Red Bull Tour Bus. The album artwork [Read More]

Our Spotlight Band is alternative pop rockers, Halflives

December 12, 2016

Today our Spotlight Band is Halflives. They are a five piece alternative pop/rock band that will surely capture your attention. They have spent the last year writing catchy passionate tracks that will soon be released as the band’s debut album. They have successfully released their debut single, Mayday and two covers, they are back at it with their new single. Genre: Alternative Rock/Pop Rock Location: Modena, Italy Feature: Catchy tracks bridging the pop and alternative worlds. Song to check out: new single, Burn Halflives is: Linda Battilani | Vocals Enrico Bertoni | Guitar & Vocals Matt Mantovani | Guitar Oscar Scantamburlo | Bass Fede Bernardi | Drums Make sure to visit their social media sites! Information & Links: Website: http://www.wehavehalflives.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wehavehalflives/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wehavehalflives

Italian alternative rockers Easter Before Christmas release new video

April 29, 2016

Italian alternative rockers Easter Before Christmas just released their new video Life. The song is off their album Game Zone which you can pick it up on iTunes here. Check out the new video here: Easter Before Christmas: Leonardo Antonio Di Pinto- Vocals Mauro Toti – Bass Simone Bucci – Guitar Leonardo Dragovic’ – Drums Riccardo Cecci – keyboard/Synth The band formed in 2010 in Viterbo, Italy. They fuse many elements of various music genres and describe their sound as PRUNK. It has great alternative rock vibes, fueled with intense passion and emotionally driven lyrics that captivate you. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://easterbeforechristmas.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EasterBeforeChristmas/

Gothic Metal band, Lightless Moor release music video

March 16, 2016

The Gothic metal band Lightless Moor have just released a music video for their new song, The Unlocked Door to the Other World which is off their album, Hymn For the Fallen. Check out the video here: Lightless Moor is: Ilaria Falchi – Vocals Federico Mura – Guitars, Vocals Alberto Mannucci Pacini – Guitars Giuseppe Siddi – Bass Edoardo Fanni – Keyboards Stefano Spanu – Drums Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightlessMoor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LightlessMoor

Our Tuesdays Travels featured band is Mellowtoy from Italy

April 14, 2015

What better way to bring back our Tuesday Travels band highlights than by bringing the spotlight on a great metal/hardcore band from Milan, Italy. Allow me to introduce you to Mellowtoy. They have recently released their fourth full length album, Lies which was produced by Marco Coti Zelati (Lacuna Coil), Mixed by Kyle Hoffman (P.O.D, Lacuna Coil, Bush, Zebrahead) and Mastered by the legendary Howie Weinberg (Nirvana, Metallica, Pantera, Deftones, Limp Bizkit). With that amazing talent behind the album and the high musicianship at the forefront, it is one album for you to add to your list. You can pick up Lies which is out now on Scarlet Records and on iTunes here. Mellowtoy have recently released a new music video for their song, Chain Reaction. Scream/Growl Vocalist, Matt Massa comments on the video, The music video for “Chain Reaction” was shot in a grand 14th Century residence in Mantova (near Milan), on one very cold night. We are pretty stoked about the result and how Cristian looks as a ghost moving inside and outside [Read More]