THECITYISOURS release video for new single ‘Shame’

THECITYISOURS have released a video for their striking and poignant new single ‘Shame’, out now via Arising Empire.

Check out the video for ‘Shame’ here: https://youtu.be/YL3N_-5QzSQ

Stream ‘Shame’ here: https://arisingempire.com/shame

‘Shame’ resonates deeply with the raw and emotional journey of vocalist Oli Duncanson. Since openly revealing his true identity, the singer has faced a challenging path towards societal acceptance, a struggle that profoundly influences the lyrics of this powerful song.

Personal statement from Oli Duncanson:

‘Shame’ was written about the feeling of not being able to accept your sexuality; an aspect of yourself that can’t be changed, and how it makes you feel that you don’t belong anywhere. It affects every way in which you navigate through life and won’t leave you until you come to terms and embrace it.

THECITYISOURS are a four-piece pop metal band from London who have quickly garnered attention and growing support for peers, industry and fans alike, with their high-octane live show and the success of their second album. Coma (2021) smashed into the Top 5 iTunes Metal Charts with several singles appearing in editorial playlists with the likes of Amazon Music, Deezer and Spotify (including two covers on New Core and Metal UK) supporting the band.

THECITYISOURS have become a upcoming staple on UK and EU festival line-ups, with appearances at Camden Rocks, Macmillan Fest, Burn It Down, Holloween, a fly in appearance at High 5 Festival in Sweden, and a headline set in the Doghouse Tent at the revered Download Festival to a 4000+ audience of festival-goers. After a sold-out album release show at The Underworld in London, 2022 saw THECITYISOURS break out into the European scene, with a full-length tour across the mainland. Most recently, the band toured across the UK supporting Heart Of A Coward.

THECITYISOURS are:

Oli Duncanson | Vocals

Mikey Page  | Vocals / Guitar

Jamie Deeks  | Bass

Stuart Mercer  | Guitar

David Cardona | Drums

More info:

https://www.instagram.com/thecityisoursuk

https://www.facebook.com/thecityisoursuk

https://thecityisours.bigcartel.com/

AORYST: sign with MDD, debut album almost ready!

AORYST: sign with MDD, debut album almost ready!

Something is brewing in the north of Germany! AORYST is the name of the thrash metal force that is preparing to release its debut album next year. The band has its origins back in 2018 with mastermind Kristian Leš (ex Thy Oblivion), who found further comrades-in-arms in the coming years. The upcoming album was recorded and produced in the summer of 2023 at Soundlodge Studio by Jörg Uken, who also plays the drums on a practical and temporary basis. In the meantime, the band has also completed its line-up in this position with ex-Mourning Caress drummer Dominik Schlüter  On the Aoryst Bandcamp page there is already a first audio sample that indicates the direction the band will take. Look forward to the finest thrash metal with a small dose of death and classic metal. More infos soon! 

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https://aoryst.bandcamp.com/

Finnish Heavy Metallers ARCHED FIRE Drops New Video “Wings of Chrome”

Finnish heavy metallers ARCHED FIRE are proud to unleash the lyric video for “Wings of Chrome”, a track taken from the band’s second album “Trust Betrayal”, released earlier this year via Wormholedeath worldwide.
Heavily influenced by the classic NWOBHM bands, “Wings of Chrome” soars in the world of aviation. “It’s a story about a band that has a difficult flight to their next gig,” says Kristian Herkman, the vocalist.In all its over-the-top drama, “Wings of Chrome” is pure heavy metal at its best.
“In the spoken parts we combined your everyday airline jargon with text from a Japanese kamikaze guide,” says Ari Väntänen, the band’s rhythm guitar player. “We contacted our heavy metal heroes from Spinal Tap and asked them to feat, but they couldn’t do it. Now we know why; there’s a sequel on the way! That’s even better!”

The band’s second full-length effort Trust Betrayal, out via Wormholedeath, takes their old-school metal game to a whole new level.

Stream “Trust Betrayal” here: orcd.co/trustbetrayal
CD available here: TrustBetrayalCD

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