(new video-melodic punk)ABANDONED BY BEARS DELIVER NEW VIDEO “SO FAR GONE”

“So Far Gone,” the track that kicks off ABANDONED BY BEARS highly anticipated album is here today. The bands third studio album, Headstorm, is set for worldwide release on August 24, 2018 via Victory Records. To coincide with the release, the Swedish punk crew will be serving up old favorites alongside their new tunes on the inaugural Headstorm Tour, kicking off August 24 in Chicago, IL.

Bassist Gustav Eriksson explains the track’s meaning, “This is about coming to your senses after you’ve gone down the wrong path in life. Whether it is a major life changing mistake or just a small thing to anger you, ‘So Far Gone’ elaborates on how these circumstances make you feel lost and out of place in your current situation. Visually, we wanted to show an interpretation of the lyrics with the slightly funny side of an 80’s adventure movie.”

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Fronted by the dual vocal combo of Leon Ekelund and Fredric Andersson, ABANDONED BY BEARS is rounded out by guitarist Jacob Devinder and Max Fahlman on drums. The band released The Years Ahead in 2016 under Victory Records and spent a quarter of that year in the US touring ever possible corner. They returned in 2017 for another taste of America before closing out the year with their first ever tour of the UK.

Due to popular demand, ABANDONED BY BEARS will spend two months circling the US for the first tour supporting Headstorm, starting August 24 in Chicago. The tour ends in Nashville on October 25 and “fans can expect a good mix between the last album The Years Ahead, the new one and even some older, deeper material,” promises Eriksson. “We’ve put together a good set that will appeal to everyone and can’t wait to showcase it. Other than that, we look forward to seeing old friends and faces, make new ones and have a good time like always! Americans are always very friendly and welcoming so we’ll probably end up needing surgery on the muscles of our faces to fix the mile-wide grins!”

Pre-order packages for Headstorm are available now and include an instant download of “Headstorm” and “So Far Gone.” The full album will be available everywhere August 24, 2018.

(record review)AMUSE-“Shortcuts”(Dodgeball Records)

Punkrock heroes Amuse just released their new album on Dodgeball Records and I consider myself lucky that I listened and reviewed this record for this webzine.

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I must admit that I have never heard of Amuse prior to this record so I am stoked that I listened to them and became an instant fan. This record contains 12 songs of excellent melodic punkrock with influences lying in pop punk and Ramones core bands like Teenage Bottlerocket or Screeching Weasel. The vocals are just the way I like it, not too mellow or too harsh. Backing vocals and harmonies are done nicely and the song structures are made to keep the listener˙s attention and are they don´t become boring at all. Mainly, the songs are faster and energetic like for instant the excellent “The Truth Is Out There” but there are also pop punk hitters like “Never Alone”. One of the absolute highlights of this record for me is “Fantasy” with awesome lyrics about punkrock and life. The other highlight is “A New Hopeless” for which the guys made a video which you can watch below being a totally excellent Teenage Bottlerocket like song. This is an awesome record so go get it!

8/10

Links:

https://amusepunk.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/amusepunk/

https://www.facebook.com/DodgeballRecords/

 

 

(news)THE PAIN METHOD signs w/ Eclipse Records (ex Generation Kill, Stereomud, Pro-Pain members)

Eclipse Records are extremely excited to announce the signing of The Pain Method, an alternative metal band from New York City, NY. Shortly after the breakup of Generation Kill in 2017, guitarist Rob Moschetti (Pro-Pain, M.O.D., Generation Kill) along with Jay Trenczer (Generation Kill, Mutilation) and drummer Rob Youells (Fragile Mortals, Generation Kill) began writing material for a new band, and a new album. After bringing John Fattoruso (Stereomud) and Will Winton (Thanatotic Desire) into the mix, The Pain Method was born.

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The staff at Eclipse are fans of our album, and that means a lot more to me than being on some huge label” says front man Rob Moschetti. “our album won’t get lost in the mix, because Eclipse is not an over-saturated label. They’re a hands-on operation and the perfect home for The Pain Method.” Guitarist John Fattoruso continues, “After being through the ringer of the music biz, from major labels to indies to self-releasing music, it’s great to be signing with Eclipse Records and to know exactly where we stand with them!”

The band have also recently completed a new album entitled What Doesn’t Kill You… which is currently planned for release in the Fall, of 2018. Details will be forthcoming.

The Pain Method Lineup
Rob Moschetti (lead vocals & guitar), Rob Youells (drums), Jason Trenczer (lead guitar), John Fattoruso (guitar), Will Winton (bass)

For more information on The Pain Method, please visit them on Facebook, Twitter, or Eclipse Records.