(new single/video) Ex Megadeth’s bassist Dave Ellefson’s new band DIETH released music!

Death thrash force DIETH – featuring the iconic line-up of Grammy Award winning bassist David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth), Swedish Grammy nominated guitarist/vocalist Guilherme Miranda (ex-Entombed A.D.) and drummer Michał Łysejko (ex-Decapitated) – finally make their highly anticipated return with the upcoming release of their debut full-length via Napalm Records, entitled To Hell And Back, out June 2, 2023!

Produced by DIETH with mixing and mastering by Tomasz Zed Zalewski at Zed Studios in Chechło, Poland, the album represents new beginnings – musically, lyrically and for the band members themselves.Weaving a sinister thread of unrelenting tech-steeped death metal, rapid thrash bangers and even boasting the first ever lead vocal performance by David Ellefson on a track, the members of DIETH have pushed beyond the stereotypes of their former genres to create an unexpected yet charismatic and dynamic new sonic footprint.

Today, DIETH dominate with second single and title track “To Hell And Back” – marking the anticipated rebirth of these three metal greats. The track delivers a punishing death metal attack – with commanding vocals, tight, diverse percussion attacks, deep, grooving bass, inventive, technical riffs and a soaring solo. The high quality video shows the members pushing back against the dark forces around them, one by one, amid fiery performance footage.

Frontman Guilherme Miranda says about “To Hell And Back”:

“‘To Hell And Back’ is the song that best describes our individual and collective journeys as professional musicians. For an album to connect with the listener, it has to have deep meaning, and this wraps up this whole moment for us. We’ve been to Hell – and we’re Back!”

DIETH set the metalsphere ablaze when they dropped their debut single and now album track, “In The Hall of the Hanging Serpents”, in mid-2022. Met with acclaim from both fans and media alike, the surprise track marked the exciting resurgence of these three renowned musicians, coming together as a new musical force after years of silence. 

Opening with an entrancing acoustic introduction, first track “To Hell And Back” quickly slams in with a punishing death metal attack. Tracks like “Dead Inside” and “Don’t Get Mad … Get Even!” showcase the thrash-infused side of DIETH, while death metal anthems such as “Wicked Disdain” and “The Mark of Cain” lean diabolical with hair-raising solos and breakneck paced rhythms backed by crushing walls of aggression. Standout “Free Us All” flirts with the record’s pace by blending winding passages and aggression with throwback bass-driven interludes with psychedelic production, followed by “Heavy Is The Crown” – a slow and low grinder featuring stoner metal groove, a swaying chorus and a blues-infused solo. Pensive, powerful ballad “Walk With Me Forever” showcases David Ellefson’s lead vocal performance debut, singing about the intense loss of a loved one and their memory providing the strength to carry on.

Ending with intensely beautiful “Severance”To Hell And Back proves that DIETH isn’t just another side project or “supergroup”, but rather the collective reincarnation of three renowned heavy metal forces who, by harnessing their own pain and conflict, have delivered an exciting next chapter no metal fan will want to miss!

Bassist/vocalist David Ellefson says about the new album:

“This album has been a terrific collaboration, building upon our past as we created a new sound together… we’re looking forward to unleashing the fury!”

To Hell And Back track listing:

1. To Hell And Back

2. Don’t Get Mad … Get Even!

3. Wicked Disdain

4. Free Us All

5. Heavy Is The Crown

6. Walk With Me Forever

7. Dead Inside

8. The Mark Of Cain

9. In The Hall Of The Hanging Serpents

10. Severance

To Hell And Back will be available in the following formats:

-1CD Digisleeve

-1LP Gatefold Black

-Limited 1LP Die Hard Vinyl (Marbled Red/Black) w/ wristband, embroidered patch, signed autograph card – Napalm mail order only, limited to 300

-Digital Album

DIETH live:

15. – 18.06.2023 BE, Dessel / Graspop Metal Festival

6. – 08.07.2023 CZ, Velke Mezirici / Fajtfest

3. – 5.08.2023 PT, Vagos / Vagos Metal Fest

20.08.2023 FR, Carhaix / Motorcultor Festival

DIETH is:

Guilherme Miranda – Vocals, Guitar

David Ellefson – Vocals, Bass

Michał Łysejko – Drums

DIETH online:

WEBSITE

FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM

NAPALM RECORDS

(new single) Sons ON Fire release new single ‘Collapse’!

Sons ON Fire release new single ‘Collapse‘ along with the official lyric video to all major platforms via Curtain Call Records.
The single was produced and mixed by Joe Marlett (Blink 182, Switchfoot, Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age).
‘We feel this is the most wide appealing most commercial song we’ve written. It sheds a light on life’s everyday problems and how suicide is not the answer. Everybody has their own problems and issues and we just want everyone to know that help is just a phone call away. You are not alone’ says the band’s drummer Bill Nychay. San Diego’s own Sons ON Fire has quickly become known to fans around the world as a band bound and determined to make its mark among the heavy hitters of modern rock. You could hear it as their first singles ‘Faded’ and ‘Just A Man’ (Pavement Music) tore up the charts for almost a full year and they have now reloaded with the addition of vocal heavyweight Josh Marin and guitarist Shawn Morgan (formerly of Papercut Massacre/Wind-Up Records) along with founding members Trevor EdwardsBill Nychay and JK MCKinney aka Johnny Fingerz (both formerly of Kicking K8/Crash Music/EMI).This lethal combo has created a synergy resulting in an amazing new partnership with Curtain Call Records, huge performances ( Puddle of Mudd, Trapt, Tommy Vext, Black Top Mojo and Saving Abel) and culminated with the release of their first single ‘Rise’; an anthem for everyone looking to “Get Up and Rise” over whatever is keeping you from moving forward in life.

The band has had tons of experience performing with heavy hitters DisturbedStone SourSeetherBlack Label Society and many more. They are influenced by the likes of SevendustMotley CrueJimi HendrixStaindChevelle and Three Days Grace.This band has faced it and even been knocked down at times, but being knocked down does NOT mean knocked out. The great ones get up, dust themselves off, kick adversity in the teeth and push forward to “Rise” up bigger and better than ever. THAT is Sons ON Fire!In this world today you can either “embrace” and overcome what the world throws at you or be “destroyed” and crushed by it. Sons ON Fire chose to “Get Up and Rise” in order to bring its new music to the people. Embrace THAT or get out of the damn way!
Show Dates:
March 24 @ The Back Bar in Janesville, WI with the Lonely Ones
March 25 @ The Silver Bullet Bar and Grill in Pierz, MN
June 9 @ The Back Bar in Janesville, WI
June 10 @ Monster Hall Music Fest in Unity, WI with Tantric, Flaw, Trapt and more
September 10 @ Cruisers Bar and Grill in Post Falls, ID
December 2 @ Fitzgerald’s in San Antonio,TX Sons On Fire are:Josh Marin- vocalsTrevor Edwards – lead guitarShawn Morgan – guitarJohn McKinney – bassBill Nychay – drums

(new single) Defiant releases ‘Ignite The Sky’ off their forthcoming new EP.

The 4-piece band from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania infuses elements of punk, alternative, classic rock and heavy metal to form its own unique brand of music. 

Formed in 2018, Defiant has built a reputation with their high octane live shows playing on bills throughout Pennsylvaniaa nd the Mid-Atlantic region with the likes of From Ashes to New, The Texas Hippie Coalition, Kix, L.A. Guns, Buckcherry, Puddle of Mudd, Tantric and Otep among others. 

The band is comprised of:
Albert Halterman (vocals and guitar)
Joe Defiant (guitar)
Paul Barlowski (bass)
Paul Cochran (drums). 

 Defiant is set to release their third EP in 2023 via Curtain Call Records.