Florida Deathcore Kill The Imposter USA Tour & Festival Dates w/ The Convalescence - @thebeast

Florida deathcore all-stars  Kill The Imposter  will be hitting the road in support of  their new album  “The Violence Sessions”  released this past May. They will be performing the following  show and festival dates alongside  The Convalescence  listed below. Ticket info at  http://tconband.com/tour- dates/ .  Tour Dates  w/ The Convalescence * = Kill The Imposter Only Aug 20 - Winter Park, FL - The Haven Lounge - Central Florida Metal Fest w/ The Convalescence, The Crowned  Sept 11 - Charlotte, NC - The Milestone Club * Sept 12 - Danville, VA - Blue Ridge Rock Festival * Sept 14 - Youngstown, OH - Westside Bowl * Sept 15 - Cincinnati, OH - The Mad Frog * Sept 16 - Hamtramck, MI - Sanctuary  Sept 17 - Richmond, IN - E Street Club  Sept 18 - Lake Odessa, MI - Riot At The Racetrack  Sept 19 - Columbus, OH - King of Clubs   Sept 20 - Memphis, TN - Growlers  Sept 21 - Haltom City, TX - Haltom Theater  Sept 22 - San Antonio, TX - Paper Tiger  Sept 23 - New Orleans, LA - The Goat  Sept 24 - Fort Walton Beach, FL - Jimmy's Jukebox  Sept 26 - Orlando, FL - Rebel Rock Fest w/ Rise Against, The Used, Sevendust, All That Remains, Emmure, Miss May I, Suicide Silence, Islander, The Convalescence “The Violence Sessions”  is the third release from  KTI , following 2019’s “The Decimation” and 2020 “A Strain Of Agony” EP. According to guitarist Danny Arrieta, this album is the result of years of anger and frustration of being told you can’t, you’re not ready, you’re not this or that, and saying ‘No’ with everything in your soul and the conviction - to fight tooth and nail for your place in the world.  Heavy and tight, your hair will stand on end and you will feel the energy  KTI  has poured into this release. As each song blares through your speakers, every note, beat, and lyric will awaken the energy in you to get up and go! “The Violence Sessions”  is recommended for fans of Fit for an Autopsy, Slaughter To Prevail, and Meshuggah and available on the following platforms: Killtheimposter.bandcamp.com ,  Spotify ,  Apple Music   Music Videos: Broken Crown -  https://youtu.be/ 4Uz1LX8-23k   Unfit Coward  ft. Taylor Barber (Left To Suffer)   -  https://youtu.be/I_ k0qF5Xpno   Dongan Hills   -  https://youtu.be/ nJb933KNx3c   Mace -    Suffer Alone -    For more info: Facebook.com/thelegendagency Instagram.com/thelegendagency Facebook.com/killtheimposter Instagram.com/killtheimposter EPK   About: Kill The Imposter is an Orlando, USA-based deathcore band that was formed in late 2018. Pulling musical inspiration from everywhere, the intention of this four-piece band is to make you move in any capacity you see fit.  Coming from local and national bands, Kill The Imposter brings experience, drive, and mayhem, to the stage. The quartet banded together over a shared love for heavy and violent music, after sharing the stage for one song they knew they had something special, so they sat down together and within a week had 3 songs written and a video lined up. They haven’t stopped since that first sit down, and they won’t stop. One of the founding members Danny Arrieta (guitar) is the primary music writer getting help with arrangement by Johnny Nobody (vocals). Nick Colvin (drums) carries the aggressive speed and heavy grooves with Wilson Bembry ( bass) definitely sharing and blending the thundering lows and technical playing between all of it. Since they got together, Kill The Imposter has released “The Decimation” (2019), “A Strain Of Agony” (2020) and “The Violence Sessions” (2021). They have pummeled the stages of Central Florida Metal Fest and Tampa DeathFest and played alongside heavy hitters such as Nile and Terrorizer.
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Jon Mikl Thor New Album “Alliance” is the Fourth Album Co-Produced By Kevin Stuart Swain - @thebeast

Los Angeles, CA – The long-awaited 39th studio album from classic metal superhero THOR is officially released worldwide! This marks the fourth album co-produced with Kevin Stuart Swain. Kevin also appears as an engineer, songwriter and musician. To celebrate this monumental release, THOR shares a brand-new video of the Thor/Swain composition ” Because We’re Strong”, the Official Music Video for the short film “LIBERATOR” starring Lou Ferrigno, Peta Wilson and Ed Asner. The flaming punk of “Power Hungry” that Kevin Stuart Swain’s six and four strings push towards a climax. -- DME Let It Rock Purchase or stream at https://orcd.co/thor_alliance_album The album, Alliance, includes special guest appearances from W.A.S.P.’s Chris Holmes, Danko Jones, Anthrax’s Neil Turbin, Ross “The Boss” Friedman, Prism’s Al Harlow and many more. It features stunning artwork from Timo Wuerz and is available on both digital as well as on CD in a digipak and limited-edition silver vinyl in a gatefold jacket! Kevin sat down to discuss his involvement in the Thor album Alliance. What was your full involvement with the new Thor album? "On Alliance as with his last 3 albums, I was an engineer,co-producer, co-writer, Guitarist, Bassist, Background vocalist. I recorded all the vocals for the entire album and was heavily involved with 7 tracks. I coordinated with other contributors and over saw the overall project to varying degrees. As it was a co-production, Jon Mikl Thor was more hands on production on the other album tracks. Of course the lines are blurred and we worked together on all of it. As we all have to wear a lot of hats these days, I also directed and created/edited the " Because We Are Strong" video, and will be involved in future videos coming up. I have made videos for Jon for years, beginning with “Thunderstyker”." How did you approach the new album differently than the previous album? "On the previous album, Rising, we had time constraints and our original intention wasn't to do a whole album. Thor had a tour booked for the USA in early 2020 and we wanted him to have an album to promote. Because of that we had to get it done quickly. It turned out that he was playing venues in areas that where hard hit by the emerging covid epidemic and clubs and cities where closing the doors as he moved to the next town. I stayed home and re-recorded- remixed 3 single versions from Rising that I felt needed more attention. Ted Jedlicki, who is a writer, bassist and project coordinator on the new album and many other Thor albums mentioned that my single versions inspired him to increase production values on his contributions, so we were all on the same page. I would say that I didn't approach the album differently, I just had better tools and more experience, so I did what I usually do with a clearer focus and a great team I could go to." How did COVID impact the writing and recording of the new album? "The impact of Covid affected everything. How we wrote, how we felt and the logistics of making a record. Because I live alone I was always allowed 2 people in my bubble. They were Lisa Freakrock and Jon Mikl Thor. Lisa is a videographer and photographer, so she did a lot of work on videos and shots we needed. In the height of lockdown and in the early days I would put Jon in a vocal room and we wouldn't even physically see each other too much. We didn't know what the future held but threw ourselves into work and remembered that music is very healing. We had time and could polish and shape the songs. We connected with guest artists and technicians with zoom and dropbox etc, and got the parts, songs and mixes we needed. I assembled all the finished pieces and came up with an LP and CD order. Input from Thor and Ted Jedlicki changed that slightly, but I feel together we made this thing happen. I would say Jon's friendship and enthusiasm really got me through some dark days and inspired me to keep going." Thor Allliance Track List:  1. We Need Musclerock feat. John Gallagher (Raven) 2. Niflhel (Realm Of The Dead) feat. Björn Strid (Soilwork) 3. The Ultimate Alliance feat. Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.), Ross “The Boss” Friedman (Manowar), Nina Osegueda (A Sound Of Thunder) & Fang VonWrathenstein (Lords Of The Trident) 4. Ode To Odin feat. Dan Cleary (Striker) 5. We Will Fight Forever feat. Neil Turbin (Anthrax) 6. Because We Are Strong 7. Rock Around The World feat. Danko Jones 8. Queen Of The Spiders feat. Frank Soda (The Imps) 9. Power Hungry 10. Bounty Hunter feat. Frank Meyer (The Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs) & Dennis Post (Warrior Soul) 11. Battlements feat. Trevor William Church (Haunt) 12. Thor vs. The Juggernaut (War Of The Gods) feat. Sean Peck (Death Dealer) 13. Generation Now feat. Joey Killingsworth (Joecephus & The George Jonestown Massacre) 14. After The Laughter feat. Martin Gummesson (Thundermaker) 15. Good Stuff feat. Al Harlow (Prism) 16. Congregate feat. Joey Roads & Sheldon Byer (Roadrash) 17. We Will Fight Forever (Reprise) More information: http://kevinstuartswain.ca https://www.facebook.com/kevinstuartswain https://thorcentral.net
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Cassius King - Interview 2021 - The Zach Moonshine Show

Dan Lorenzo from Cassius King and Vessel Of Light joins us on the show to talk about the new record from Cassius King called Field Trip. We take questions from the audience and play new music from the band. Full episode available at: https://www.mixcloud.com/thezachmoonshineshow/cassius-king-featured-interview-the-zach-moonshine-show/ Join us live every Friday night at: https://metaldevastationradio.com/ Follow the band at: https://nomadeelrecords.bandcamp.com/album/field-trip
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Cedars - Cowards - Featured At Arrepio Producoes! - @thebeast

Cedars - Cowards - Featured At Arrepio Producoes ! Check it out here at this link: https://www.arrepioproducoes.com.br/noticias/?n=u2vB6rDUjh FFO: Mutemath, NIN, Chelsea Wolfe Released: JUNE 11, 2021 Cedars is an electronic rock band from Texas whose music incorporates the DIY ethos of bands like The Pixies and PJ Harvey, the haunting atmospheres of Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails, along with the infectious grooves of MuteMath. Cedars is more than just a band: it is a vision of community, a community driven by the idea that beauty can save the world. Led by longtime friends Sandeigh Kennedy and Drew Heaton, they blend industrial and organic textures, drawing together disparate elements to marry complex sonic landscapes with compelling stories. Gritty synths and wispy vocals; hard hitting beats and delicate textures are the tools they use to tell powerful, authentic stories that explore truth and beauty. Follow the band at these links: https://album.link/cowards www.cedars.band https://www.facebook.com/cedarstheband https://www.instagram.com/cedarstheband https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJ6xwPEXfh60dwp2AuaawA Label: Gruene Records  www.gruenerecords.com Management: Split Screen http://www.splitscreen-management.com/
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CASSIUS KING Release Video For Cleopatra's Needle - Featured At Arrepio Producoes! - @thebeast

CASSIUS KING Release Video For Cleopatra's Needle - Featured At Arrepio Producoes ! Check it out here at this link: https://www.arrepioproducoes.com.br/noticias/?n=yHXVGugR50 CASSIUS KING Jason McMaster Vocals Ron Lipnicki drums Jimmy Schulman bass Dan Lorenzo guitars Fresh off of releasing their debut album Field Trip on California's Nomad Eel Records yesterday, Cassius King have just released their first full length video for the song Cleopatra's Needle. The video was produced by Jason C. Stewart who also produced the Last Ride and Torture King videos off the last Vessel Of Light album.  "Jason has become my go-to-guy the last year and a half." said guitarist Dan Lorenzo. "His enthusiasm is off the charts and at this point I let him to whatever he wanted for Cleopatra's Needle and I think it's just as much fun to watch as it is to listen to". Overkill's Bobby Blitz commented It's really  great, I even commented, which I never do .. .  "epic" got such an old school doom vibe, but never bores ...love the journey! Previous Cassius King press release below Former HADES founding member Dan Lorenzo has been using the CASSIUS KING moniker for years. From his debut  solo album to his endless cover song CDs with various lead vocalists. But it wasn't until 2021 when Lorenzo decided to  make an all original album with vocalist Jason McMaster ( WATCHTOWER/DANGEROUS TOYS/BROKEN TEETH/HOWLING SYCAMORE/IGNITOR ). Lorenzo released four albums in three years with his doom band VESSEL OF LIGHT when Coronavirus prevented any more live shows. "I had music to probably eight or nine more songs after VOL released Last Ride", Lorenzo said. "I didn't think the world was ready for a fifth Vessel Of Light album when we couldn't even play shows to support Last Ride. Jason sang multiple Cassius King cover songs with me and I had some music that was maybe a bit more like Hades plus a bluesy song I sent off to Jason. I was shocked how quickly Jason wrote and sang the first few songs so I recorded a few more brand new tunes. I asked Jason if he needed any help with melodies and he told me he did not. Jason said he could use some lyrical ideas though. I told that to Jimmy Schulman (Hades/Vessel Of Light) and he and Jason ended up collaborating lyrically on three songs." Schulman commented, "When Dan mentioned Jason needed some lyrical ideas, I was excited to be part of that process. Jason and I came at it a few different ways. Sometimes it was just texting back-and-forth with a line or two at a time until it took on shape. Another time, a long poem was crafted into a song. However it went though, it proved to be a cool and interesting collaboration." So what kind of music is the debut CASSIUS KING album Field Trip? Traditional heavy metal? Doom?  McMaster stated, "It was the kind of material I had been wanting to do for a long time. It feels a bit like Ozzy and Dio playing poker over some left over Sabbath material. The melodies came to me quickly, as well as some of the lyrics. Things I already had fit the visions I had upon first listen and it all flowed immediately. I would not call it a full "doom" application of terms, but, its heavy, it reminds me of what I love about Sabbath and Dio songs". Drummer Ron Lipnicki ( former Overkill current Vessel Of Light)said, "I think this new album's got something for everyone it's like the fruits all line up on the slot machine." That includes fans of Hades seminal release Resisting Success as Scott LePage plays leads on the songs I Move With The Moon and King of Lies. Cassius King Field Trip will feature cover art by Claudio Bergamin ( Judas Priest Firepower) . Nomad Eel Records have already released a vinyl single by Cassius King. Field Trip is out now Field Trip by Cassius King
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Cassius King - Featured Interview & The Zach Moonshine Show - @thebeast

Dan Lorenzo from Cassius King and Vessel Of Light joins us on the show to talk about the new record from Cassius King called Field Trip. We take questions from the audience and play new music from the band. We also play tributes to Joey Jordison, Mike Howe, and Dusty Hill. This episode features new and old music from Murderdolls, Metal Church, Vessel Of Light, Cassius King, ZZ Top, State Of Mind, Jerry Cantrell, Slipknot, Skrog, Metallica, Pantera, White Crone, and battle of the bands winners - Dark Visitor! Track List: 1 - Slit My Wrist/People Hate Me/I Love To Say Fuck - Murderdolls 2 - The Zach Moonshine Intro 3 - Fake Healer/In Mourning/Damned If You Do - Metal Church 4 - Last Ride/Torture King/ - Vessel Of Light 5 - Cassius King - Interview featuring Traveler/Cleopatra's Needle/I Move with the Moon 6 - Gimme All Your Lovin' - ZZ Top 7 - Wardance - State Of Mind 8 - Atone - Jerry Cantrell 9 - People = Shit/The Heretic Anthem/Left Behind - Slipknot 10 - Enter Sandman (Metallica Cover) - Skrog 11 - Harvester of Sorrow/The Thing That Should Not Be (Live / Seattle '89) - Metallica 12 - 5 Minutes Alone/Domination/Fucking Hostile (Live From Donington '94) - Pantera 13 - Stargazer - White Crone 14 - Encadenado - Dark Visitor Listen to the full episode on Mixcloud! Listen to the interview on Spotify! Listen to the Interview on Apple iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-zach-moonshine-show/id1533618474 Listen to the interview on YouTube! Released July 23, 2021 CASSIUS KING  Jason McMaster - vocals Jimmy Schulman - bass Ron Lipnicki - drums Dan Lorenzo - Guitars (Scott LePage solos on King of Lies and I Move With The Moon) Guitars, drums and bass recorded Jon “Jonny Rod” Ciorciari JRod Productions music. Mixed and mastered by Jon “Jonny Rod” Ciorciari  Vocals recorded at Self Studios Lockhart, TX. All songs -Music Lorenzo -Lyrics McMaster BMI/ASCAP Except: This Side of Forever Lyrics McMaster/Schulman  I Move With The Moon and King of Lies lyrics Schulman/McMaster*-Out on the Tiles-Page, Bonham, Plant- ASCAP/Warner Chappel*-Big Eyes- Nielson- Screen gems/EMI Music Inc. (BMI) Cover concept by Jimmy Schulman, Jason McMaster and Claudio Bergamin Cover art by Claudio Bergamin (claudiobergamin.com)Cover Model-Jacob Stults Layout by Josephe Timmons Field Trip by Cassius King
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Cassius King - Featured Interview & The Zach Moonshine Show - @thebeast

Dan Lorenzo from Cassius King and Vessel Of Light joins us on the show to talk about the new record from Cassius King called Field Trip. We take questions from the audience and play new music from the band. We also play tributes to Joey Jordison, Mike Howe, and Dusty Hill. This episode features new and old music from Murderdolls, Metal Church, Vessel Of Light, Cassius King, ZZ Top, State Of Mind, Jerry Cantrell, Slipknot, Skrog, Metallica, Pantera, White Crone, and battle of the bands winners - Dark Visitor! Track List: 1 - Slit My Wrist/People Hate Me/I Love To Say Fuck - Murderdolls 2 - The Zach Moonshine Intro 3 - Fake Healer/In Mourning/Damned If You Do - Metal Church 4 - Last Ride/Torture King/ - Vessel Of Light 5 - Cassius King - Interview featuring Traveler/Cleopatra's Needle/I Move with the Moon 6 - Gimme All Your Lovin' - ZZ Top 7 - Wardance - State Of Mind 8 - Atone - Jerry Cantrell 9 - People = Shit/The Heretic Anthem/Left Behind - Slipknot 10 - Enter Sandman (Metallica Cover) - Skrog 11 - Harvester of Sorrow/The Thing That Should Not Be (Live / Seattle '89) - Metallica 12 - 5 Minutes Alone/Domination/Fucking Hostile (Live From Donington '94) - Pantera 13 - Stargazer - White Crone 14 - Encadenado - Dark Visitor Listen to the full episode on Mixcloud! Listen to the interview on Spotify! Listen to the Interview on Apple iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-zach-moonshine-show/id1533618474 Listen to the interview on YouTube! Released July 23, 2021 CASSIUS KING  Jason McMaster - vocals Jimmy Schulman - bass Ron Lipnicki - drums Dan Lorenzo - Guitars (Scott LePage solos on King of Lies and I Move With The Moon) Guitars, drums and bass recorded Jon “Jonny Rod” Ciorciari JRod Productions music. Mixed and mastered by Jon “Jonny Rod” Ciorciari  Vocals recorded at Self Studios Lockhart, TX. All songs -Music Lorenzo -Lyrics McMaster BMI/ASCAP Except: This Side of Forever Lyrics McMaster/Schulman  I Move With The Moon and King of Lies lyrics Schulman/McMaster*-Out on the Tiles-Page, Bonham, Plant- ASCAP/Warner Chappel*-Big Eyes- Nielson- Screen gems/EMI Music Inc. (BMI) Cover concept by Jimmy Schulman, Jason McMaster and Claudio Bergamin Cover art by Claudio Bergamin (claudiobergamin.com)Cover Model-Jacob Stults Layout by Josephe Timmons Field Trip by Cassius King
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