Promo photo by Markus Vähäaho 

Finnish punkroll band UGLY PUNCH is set to release self-titled EP later in 2024. The first single Bad Boy is released today via Secret Entertainment and music video is available here: https://youtu.be/xIA4CN6cNoc 

The band comments:
” “Bad Boy” is the first single from the forthcoming self-titled EP. This song gets straight to the point and gives a good taste of what it’s all about. So the name of the game is dirty punkroll, combining old and new sounds with a personal touch. The backbone of the song is a combination of a strong bass pattern and a rolling drum beat. It combines with guitar and saxophone to create a sparse soundscape, finished off with a personal and playful vocal interpretation.” 

LISTEN Bad Boy single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/ugly-punch-bad-boy 

BIOGRAPHY:

“𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝘉𝘈𝘕𝘋 𝘛𝘏𝘈𝘛 𝘎𝘌𝘛𝘚 𝘠𝘖𝘜𝘙 𝘍𝘌𝘌𝘛 𝘔𝘖𝘝𝘐𝘕𝘎 𝘈𝘕𝘋 𝘈𝘚𝘚 𝘚𝘞𝘐𝘕𝘎𝘐𝘕𝘎” 

UGLY PUNCH is a band with roots in groovy rock and punk music. I guess you could say a kind of “punkroll” sound with a personal touch. This gang was founded in 2023, but they all have a long history in music. Our base is a great space in the middle of the forest in Tampere.

The goal is to keep our music accessible and something that is easy to get under your feet. Also, that there’s a certain good vibe about what we do and that we don’t take ourselves too seriously. 

Nevertheless, we do this with all our heart and soul.  
The first self-titled ep will be released in early 2024. A full-length album is also planned and will be released in the coming year. 

Line-up:
𝘎𝘶𝘳𝘶 𝘚𝘶𝘬𝘳𝘢𝘮 – 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘳 & 𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘴 
𝘚𝘭𝘺 𝘖𝘮 – 𝘥𝘳𝘶𝘮𝘴 
𝘝-1-𝘗 – 𝘴𝘢𝘹𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦 
𝘕𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘳 – 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘴
 
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/uglypunchofficial 
https://www.instagram.com/uglypunchofficial

https://uglypunchband.bandcamp.com

The French extreme metal stalwarts of HYRGAL have now released a video for their recently released track ‘Nihil Est’.

The video can be seen on the official Hyrgal YouTube channel HERE. The link may be freely spread throughout your channels.

HYRGAL are about to unleash aural assault on French soil tomorrow, November 23rd! Together with support acts MIASMES and RÄUM, the crusade will see performances in Caen, Dunkirk, Lille and Paris! A full list of confirmed shows can be found below.

HYRGAL comments on the run:

“!!! ASSAULT!!!

We will be coming to celebrate the Great Death in the Northern Lands in November on this FUNERAL WEAPONS TOUR 2023.We will be accompanied by our brothers in arms from Miasmes and RÄUM!

HAIL TO THE DEATH”

HYRGAL France

+MIASMES +RÄUM

23 Nov 2023 – Caen  @The Way (+RAVN)

24 Nov 2023 – Dunkirk @Brasserie Osseus

25 Nov 2023 – Lille @The Bratcave

26 Nov 2023 – Paris @The Club

HYRGAL will be playing in support of their latest EP ‘Sessions Funéraires : Anno MMXXIII’ which was released on April 7, 2023. The cover artwork and further EP details can be found below.

Track-list

1. Deuil Éclair (3:52)

2. Phalanges Assassines (4:01)

3. Épique spleen (4:19)

4. Gorge Blanche / Surin Noir (4:22)

5. 炎が秒を貪り⻝⾷食う場所 (Honō ga byō o musabori kuu basho) (3:35)

6. Dark Endless (Marduk Cover) (4:03)

Total: 24:02

Formed in 2007, HYRGAL is an Extreme Metal band from France. Their name comes from nordic mythology and is the contraction of two runes, Tyr (god of victory, fire and fair war) and Hagalaz (hail). After some demos and local concerts, Hyrgal released their first album ‘Serpentine’ in 2017 on Naturmacht Productions and shortly after started to work with Les Acteurs de l’Ombre Productions for all next releases: ‘Fin de Règne’ (2020), ‘Hyrgal’ (2022) and ‘Sessions Funéraires: Anno MMXXIII’ (2023).

HYRGAL is reputed for their complex music, deep lyrics and extreme vision of life. Blending Death metal, Black metal and Dark Ambient elements, Hyrgal continue their crusade against the intransigent world, like a portal to inner liberation.

Style: Extreme Black Metal

Line up:

Clément Flandrois (ex-Svart Crown): vocals/guitar

Mathias Nagy (Gorgon, Havor): guitar

Alexis Chiambretto (Unholdun, Deveikuth): bass

Rémi Serafino (ex-Svart Crown, ex-Dissident): drums

Recorded and produced: Studio de La Crypte (FR)

Mix & master: Hyrgal, Studio de La Crypte (FR)

Cover: Hyrgal

Booking: antikosmosproductions@gmail.com

Follow HYRGAL

https://www.facebook.com/Hyrgal

https://www.instagram.com/hyrgal_officiel

https://hyrgal.bandcamp.com

“Mouse” is at heart a song about toxic relationships and the power plays that accompany them. It explores the topics of boundaries, consent, and commitment. It also posits a strong opinion that one should fight back against the bonds that hold, and break them. It’s not just romantic relationships it describes – familial relationships can often have an edge to them that is difficult to maneuver as well.

There’s a give and take that becomes second-nature to either party after a time. When you’re committed to preserving the relationship, you have to work to control the anger that arises from time to time. This recognition of inner violence is a recurring theme in a few of our songs. It’s our attempt to describe that wild feeling you feel: a sort of boundless energy and rage that makes you fly off the wall. Any kind of relationship involves power dynamics, some more pleasurable than others.

Mouse explores the what-ifs: what if you enjoy the toxicity? What if you dive into that anger? What if, in some way, you need that challenge in your life? This is our tribute to that feeling.

Biography

The Haptics formed in 2022, united by a love for post-punk. Based in Vancouver, their music blends dark post-punk beats with Alternative Rock and Grunge. Their name signifies a focus on sensory experiences. Influenced by Joy Division and The Cure, they modernize the genre. Their live shows captivate with high energy and introspective lyrics. The debut album from late 2022 received acclaim for emotion and instrumentals. The band is involved in visual arts, reflecting their aesthetic. Strong social media presence and collaborations have expanded their fanbase. The Haptics’ willingness to experiment keeps their sound fresh.

THE HAPTICS are: Jin – Vocals Cam – Guitar Brent – Bass Flavio – Drums.

Listening here: https://open.spotify.com/intl-pt/album/3v5DFbUDnr16O8rxRAHeKd