February 2022 | Music Junkie Press

Nova Twins announce new album and release new single “K.M.B.” today

February 2, 2022

Today, genre-bending heavy alt-rock duo Nova Twins (guitarist/vocalist Amy Love and bassist Georgia South) have announced details of their highly anticipated sophomore album. Aptly titled “Supernova” the album is set for release through Marshall Records on June 17th. The band will be touring France in early March and has rescheduled the rest of their European dates to August & November. Keep scrolling to see the dates. “Supernova” is a piece of work that’s fearlessly itself – once again playing with genre and rich in different moods, textures, and layers, all the while retaining that purity and simplicity of the essential elements: South, Love, bass, guitars, drums, and a whole lot of energy. Ultimately, it captures the tension and release that we’ve all been through lately while imagining what’s to come. Speaking on the album, Amy and Georgia said, “‘Supernova’ is the beginning of a new era. As we delved into the unknown, making this album became our medicine through a turbulent time. It’s a reflection of where we were and how far we have come, [Read More]

The Faim release new single/video for “The Hills” and share new EU/UK tour dates

February 1, 2022

“I’m going out to THE HILLS – Out to where my heart is – Tell me that you’ll meet me on the way” Australian newcomer The Faim released their new single/video for “The Hills” and present the first haunting harbingers of their upcoming studio record, which is set to be released this year via BMG. “The Hills” is a song about fears and wishes, especially the wish to get back to this one place, where you really find yourself and can simply breath deeply”, comments guitarist Sam Tye on the new song. “For Josh and me those hills around Perth are such a place. After we’ve been permanently on tour for two years, we finally found the time after our return home, to think about the sometimes really overwhelming experiences, that such a long tour involves. I hope, that this song can also help others to find such a place for themselves.” After a two-year club absence, the band finally announced live shows in the EU and UK. They will also play some festivals like Rock [Read More]

The Sleeper release new single “Tempest”

February 1, 2022

With their new record “Radiant” The Sleeper delivered the perfect package for fans of modern metalcore. Breakneck riffs, rousing refrains, and merciless breakdowns – The Sleeper do without genre conventions and deliver their very own sound. The previous singles “Coven“, “Dull Knife“, “Haven“, “The Sword Logic” and “Premonitions” already provided a foretaste of what metal fans can expect with “Radiant”. With the record release, the band also introduced their newest single “Tempest”. The Leipzig band The Sleeper was founded by drummer Richard Petzl and former Narziss singer Steven Jost. After guitarists Johann Petzl and Philipp Mundus and bassist Eric Mittmann joined, producer Simon Hawemann (Nightmarer, War From A Harlots Mouth) went into the studio. Released via Swell Creek Records, the debut album Aurora saw the light of day in 2013. Thereafter, the then quintet focused on playing gigs and earning a reputation as an excellent live band. Over the last few years The Sleeper shared the stage with bands such as In Hearts Wake, Deez Nuts, War From A Harlots Mouth, Final Prayer, For The [Read More]