NYHC nineties old school champions Shutdown are back with new release! This one contains five songs of old school fast and groovy hardcore like it was done in the nineties and my personal favorite on this one is ‘We Won’t Forget’ featuring guest performance by none other than Sick Of It All’s Craig Setari. This is all about old school. Fast drumming, hardcore anthems, shouted and screamed vocals, great lyrics and hardcore played from the heart for hardcore hearts out there. This one really made my skin crawl with goosebumps and hardcore heart beat faster with every song that I listened to on this one, wishing there are more. Who knows, perhaps there will be new full length album some time in the future. In the meantime, check this one out and I would love to witness this band play live, I am sure they are a blast!
Italian alternative metal act Awake For Days is proud to announce the release of their new single “Betrayed”, with Cristian Machado (ex Ill Niño, Lions At The Gate) as special guest. Recorded at FuelMusic Studio in Los Angeles and produced by Eddy Cavazza for Silent Ghost International, the track is accompanied by a video directed by Sno Drake – Design & Media. About the collaboration with Machado their drummer Andrew says: “I still remember our state of mind: We had those days off and we wanted to take the chance to create something cool! We had the opportunity to meet Cristian and do this featuring with him. I immediately saw that he was a very humble and helpful person and at the same time I thought: ‘Damn, I listened to this guy sing in Ill Nino when I was just a kid. And now, I’m here, in the studio with him recording!’ It was so cool! I’m truly honored to have had the chance to work with him and can’t wait for the song to come out and share it with all our fans”.
“Recording with Cristian was really easy and natural” continue the bassist Nic“Everything happened in few days thanks to the mediation of Addasi, our mutual friend at FuelMusic Studio in LA. Machado is a giant but with us he’s been extremely kind and helpful, a really humble person. His voice takes our single ‘Betrayed’ to a next level of sonic aggressiveness, and the Hell & Heaven festival is the PERFECT place to present this song to our audience. We are excited and determined to enjoy every moment of this crazy weekend together with the bands that have inspired us and that we have so far dreamed of meeting!”.
And as mentioned by the artist, the band will be part of Hell & Heaven Festival on November 4th, the most important metal/alternative festival in Mexico with Slipknot, Muse and Guns’n’Roses as headliner: “Our next stop will be the Hell&Heaven fest in Mexico, one of the greatest metal festivals of all times and for us to have the opportunity to share the stage with huge bands like Slipknot, Muse and Guns & Roses is truly a dream come true, specially for four guys coming from the other side of the World! We’re sure that it’s gonna be a blast and we can’t wait to begin this heavenly trip to hell!” Matt, guitars.
Awake For Days (also abbreviated as AFD), is a Sardinian Alternative Metal band from Nuoro, founded in 2013 by lead vocalist Lukas Moore. With a style that includes alternative metal, groove metal and metalcore in its DNA, the band has released 2 full-length, “Magnificent Disorder” and “Multiverse”. With the second LP, the band’s growth veers towards a more reflective American alt/metal-oriented sound. The singles “With You”, “Break Your Chains” and “Fearless Overall” testify to the band’s commitment to sensitive issues and the urgency of purposeful communication. With two US tours as supporting act for COLD (over 100 appearances across the whole country) and shows all over Europe, Awake For Days are ready for the next chapter of their exciting journey. After the release of “Falling Down”, fourth single and video extracted from “Multiverse”.
Today marks the release of “TAG TEAM,” a dynamic and sassy pop collaboration between rising pop sensation ellakate and the talented Whitney Bjerken. The song is a catchy, girl power anthem that delves into themes of friendship, overcoming bad exes, and embracing the spirit of badassery.
“TAG TEAM” is a testament to the power of female camaraderie and the strength that arises when two individuals come together against a common adversary. Written and sung by ellakate and Whitney Bjerken, the song narrates the story of two empowered women joining forces to confront an ex-lover who failed to treat them with the respect they deserve.
The chemistry between ellakate and Whitney shines through, creating a musical experience that is not only catchy but also emotionally charged.
“It was so fun writing and working together with Whitney on this song. We had actually never worked together before this and are now great friends because of it.”
ellakate, Rising Alt-Pop Artist
The track boasts a catchy and sassy pop sound that is bound to resonate with audiences seeking a bold and empowering musical experience. “TAG TEAM” encapsulates the essence of friendship, resilience, and reclaiming one’s power after a toxic relationship.
“TAG TEAM” LYRICS TEASER
you really think ur the shit You really think you got but your a loser through and through I bet that you didn’t expect this both your exes would go make a fool outta you betcha didn’t think we’d show up the tag team you never knew
About ellakate: Ella Greenbaum, artistically known as ellakate, is an alternative pop singer-songwriter born, raised, and based in Atlanta, Georgia. Growing up with musical parents and a knack for creating and performing, ellakate found a passion for music that went beyond forcing her brothers to listen to her melodies as a child. “When my dad first explained what the song ‘Brandy’ by Looking Glass was about, I discovered the magic of storytelling in songwriting. I have been singing and making up songs for as long as I can remember,” said ellakate about her innate talents. She has written hundreds of songs since her childhood exploring topics that coincide with the journey of growing up and finding love, filling piles of notebooks in her room with song lyrics. ellakate’s songs recount stories and experiences that may have not happened to her but are inspired by events that have impacted her. Her voice has been compared to a “young Amy Winehouse,” showing her vocal prowess – honest and sensual, with a hint of innocence. Her sultry vocals mixed with her haunting, bold, and romantic sound are reminiscent of artists like Billie Eilish, Tove Lo and Lana Del Rey. She has plans to release music throughout 2022 and 2023 and perform live shows in addition to casual appearances. ellakate is a breath of fresh air in the musical climate, writing exactly what we’re all thinking and spinning it in a mature, yet cheeky way. ellakate released her new song, “TAG TEAM” on November 10th, which is now available for streaming on all platforms.
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