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Blade Unveils New Music Video for “My Demons” from Acclaimed Album “Joker And Clowns”

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Photo: Marko Kukkola

Blade, the trailblazing rock band behind the critically acclaimed album “Joker And Clowns”, is thrilled to debut their latest music video for the track “My Demons”. Penned and composed by the band’s vocalist, Pepe Tamminen, the song delves into his journey from adversity to triumph, illuminating the path from battling depression to emerging into a new, vibrant phase.


“This song is a reflection of personal battles and the resilience that propels us forward”, shares Pepe Tamminen, the creative force behind “My Demons”. “It’s about acknowledging the past, embracing change, and channeling that energy towards a brighter tomorrow. In Finland we call it SISU”


Infused with a blend of raw energy and unyielding determination, “My Demons” encapsulates the essence of Blade’s ethos, showcasing their resilience in the face of challenges. The song is a testament to the human capacity to rise above hardships, finding strength even amidst the darkest moments.


The newly released music video by David Bagaric (Morbid Film Studios) complements the song’s depth, visually portraying the band’s passion and intensity. Blade is gearing up for an active tour schedule in support of their celebrated album, and this release marks an exhilarating new chapter for the band and their dedicated fan base.


Blade’s forthcoming tour promises an electrifying live experience, featuring tracks from their lauded album. Stay tuned for updates and announcements regarding their tour dates and future releases.
 
Watch the music video for “My Demons” on Inverse record’s YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/MULx6wAmDPY


Listen to the album ”Joker And Clowns” on music services: https://push.fm/fl/blade-jokerandclowns


Blade on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/bladeband_finland/
https://www.facebook.com/Bladebandfinland
 

About Blade: 
Blade is a hard rock band formed in 2020 and hails from Finland. With a dynamic blend of powerful vocals, blistering guitar solos, thunderous basslines, and driving drums, Blade has made a name for themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the rock music scene. Their debut album “Joker and Clowns,” is a testament to their passion and dedication to the art of rock ‘n’ roll.


Blade’s line up: Pepe Tamminen (Vocals), Pekka Viljanen (Guitar), Jaakko Paljakka (Guitar), Janne Viljakainen (Bass and Keyboards), Henrik Hyöppönen (Drums)

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PUDDY UP OR SHUT UP: PUNK ROCKERS COMEBACK TRACK GIVES THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY “WANT”

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Feeling worn down? Run over by life? Like you’re constantly at the mercy of malevolent forces beyond your control?

If you’ve survived the last few years, the answer is probably “yes.” But sweet vindication is here in the form of Puddy, the Canadian indie quartet that’s back after a prolonged absence with its triumphant revenge fantasy of a track, “What Do You Want?”

An eminently singable burst of punked-up fury, the song finds the band hurling invective at a “parasite” whose “meal ticket” has just been canceled after years of abused privileges. And from the way singer/guitarist Paolo Rizzo snarls out the chorus lyric, you can tell this is a man who’s well and truly over it.

What more do you want from me?
What more can you take from me?
Ain’t nothing to break in me
Nothing left to take from me

Puddy are recognized as pioneers of Canadian punk rock, but there’s nothing laid back about the way Rizzo’s and JV Bonhomme’s overdriven guitars and Tim Reesor’s lurching bass nail the unnamed tormentor to the wall, only for Eric Cohen’s drums to pummel him about the head in repeated, righteously indignant bursts.

The song, out now, along with an accompanying music video in which the group is seen wandering through a hazy limbo that’s meant to symbolize the mental fog induced by a life of setbacks. It’s an apt metaphor indeed for the less-than-linear career trajectory Puddy has followed since its founding in 1993 – a series of ups and downs recounted with endearing self-deprecation on the outfit’s official website, puddy.tv.

Having members scattered to the far-flung corners of Timmins, Niagara and Montreal hasn’t helped things any. Yet the band has defied distance and countless other obstacles to mount a comeback album, Demagogo, co-produced by Andy Curran (Envy of None) with Paolo and mixed by Vic Florencia (Danko Jones). “What Do You Want” is the opening salvo in that eagerly anticipated return to active duty, which culminates with the release of the full album in the spring. In the interim, Puddy will hone the new material at two specially arranged shows: one on Friday, January 19, at Camp Cataract in Niagara Falls, and the other on Saturday, January 20, at Bovine Sex Club in Toronto. Ticket pricing for each is set at a highly reasonable $10, as an intentional throwback to the cost of admission at the group’s last gig all the way back in 2012. In this case at least, the answer to the question “What do you want from me?” is “Way less than you’d be willing to pay.”

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Volucrine released a new single & video Riptide from their upcoming fourth studio album ETNA!

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Promo picture by Antti Heikkilä

Finnish modern metal band Volucrine released a new single Riptide. The track is taken from the upcoming fourth studio album ETNA which is set to be released on February 16th 2024 via Inverse Records. 

WATCH Riptide lyric video: https://youtu.be/u060rZ188uU

Vocalist Jupe Velin comments:
“Riptide is the story of a life lost in a storm of mental distress and pressure. There is still hope for a recovery, but the journey to the surface is getting longer by the day as the bottom inches closer and closer. Or is the bottom only an illusion as well? A mere landmark on the way to the endless depths below? We have been saying that we’ve returned to a heavier expression with the upcoming album and Riptide really lives up to all expectations in that regard. If our soon-to-bereleased album ETNA is a kind of survival story of a fragile psyche, RIPTIDE serves as a prologue bursting with explosive power. We’ve injected the song with a generous helping of punk attitude and hardcore energy to spice up our familiar alternative metal formula. So the course is clear! The crew of Volucrine welcomes you to board this dilapidated vessel sailing through the surges of a broken mind!” 

LISTEN Riptide single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/volucrine-riptide
PRE-ORDER ETNA CD: https://bit.ly/volucrine-cd

BIOGRAPHY:
Volucrine are a modern metal band that grew up by the cold Kymijoki river, in the shadows of Kouvola’s concrete structures. Founded in 2009, Volucrine’s mission has been, ever since the beginning, to tell stories of relatable emotions and challenges; to reflect and articulate humane themes beyond the borders of pain. The band’s style of genre-defying melodic alternative metal with vigorous guitar riffs, catchy choruses, and varied, rich vocal arrangements has only grown and refined over the years. Volucrine’s characteristic sound is created by mixing elements of progressive metal, melodic death metal and metalcore with the conventions of pop and rock music. This mixture creates a heartfelt but heavy style of music, where genuine emotion and primal frenzy go hand in hand. 

At the beginning of 2024, the band will release their fourth full-length album, ETNA, and are eager to get back on stage after spending a long time working in the studio. Volucrine thrive on energetic live shows and are a true force of nature on stage, bringing a positive energy and uncompromising power to each performance. Operating at the turning point of their 15-year journey, the reformed band is finally in its purest form and is ready for everything the future has to offer.

Line-up:
Jupe Velin – vocals
Joni Kyynäräinen – bass
Antti Heikkilä – guitar
Jani Aalto – drums & percussion


Links:

https://www.facebook.com/volucrineband  
https://www.instagram.com/volucrineofficial 
https://volucrine.bandcamp.com