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Edward in Venice release first single from new EP ‘Empathy’

March 22, 2019 vladkraykulla Leave a comment

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Italian melodic hardcore act Edward In Venice have announced the release of their new EP ‘Empathy’ via Lockjaw Records on 26 April 2019.

The announcement of their fourth record is accompanied by their latest video single ‘High Tide’, which features a cool 360-degree angled video of the band.

Edward in Venice believe that ‘High Tide’ is the perfect track to transition fans from their last EP ‘Howler’ (2015) to the new EP ‘Empathy’.

“We consider ‘High Tide’ to be one of the catchiest, and one of the slowest, Edward In Venice songs, so it’s going to have a new impact on the listeners,” says frontman Filo Greganti. “‘High Tide’ came together easily; we wrote it quickly and it just worked.”

Edward in Venice are from Pesaro, Italy. They’ve been playing explosive, shout-along hardcore since 2011; new EP ‘Empathy’ is their fourth release together. The band’s sound is quintessential screaming-fast melodic hardcore, with catchy melodies and a pinch of pop punk/emo thrown in.

“There was no deadline for ‘Empathy’,” explains singer, Filo Greganti. “There was no rush, which permitted us to perfect every single little thing in the music, artwork and videos, with the support of Lockjaw Records.”

Edward In Venicehave welcomed new guitarist Ivan Maioli to the band, who brought his own accent into the chaotic melodies that Edward In Venice is known for. This new addition and a relaxed and conscious approach to writing has enabled them to create a well-designed release.

Recording the EP was a collaborative affair, with the band working with to several producers to help record and engineer the album. The band recorded all the guitars themselves, while Riccardo Pasini from Studio73 in Ravenna, Italy, recorded the drums and Brendan Paolini recorded the vocals. Neil Kennedy from Ranch Studios was at the helm, producing, mixing and mastering the record.

They’ve completed several self-booked tours around mainland Europe, plus jaunts to the UK, Canada and Japan. They’ve supported incredible acts like Descendents, Flatliners, A Wilhelm Scream and Millencolin, as well as appearances at festivals like Groezrock, Punk Rock Holiday and Manchester Punk Festival.

The new EP, ‘Empathy’, is out on the 26thApril, 2019. Pre-orders with bundles are available now from the Lockjaw website: https://lockjawrecords.co.uk/edward-in-venice-empathy/

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Wolfrik Release ‘Skeleton City’ On Lurid Pink Vinyl

March 8, 2019 vladkraykulla Leave a comment

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Wolfrik release ‘Skeleton City’ on lurid pink vinyl

Canadian melodic-thrash whirlwind Wolfrik have released their debut EP on vinyl on Lockjaw Records (EU) and Thousand Island Records (CAN)

Lockjaw Records (UK/EU) and Thousand Islands Records (US/CAN) are excited to bring you the debut EP from explosive Canadian thrash-metal act Wolfrik on vinyl for the first time! ‘Skeleton City’ hits the shelves on 1 March 2019 on a lurid pink 12” record.

‘Skeleton City’ is charged with fast riffs and galvanizing rock vocals that will instantly grab your attention and take you for a ride. Recorded at Velveteen Audio by James Banks and mastered at West West Side Music by Alan Douches, this is a release your collection can’t be without.

Wolfrik have exploded onto the punk scene, delivering an irresistible concoction of punk, metal and thrash. Complex yet catchy, melodic yet heavy: this band is nothing short of a good time.

The release supports Wolfrik’s European debut: a full run of dates in the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Italy in April, including Groezrock, Manchester Punk Festival and SBAM Fest. The band will be joined on tour by Lockjaw label-mates The Affect Heuristic.

Wolfrik have previously played with the likes of Protest The Hero, Black Dahlia Murder, Belvedere and A Wilhelm Scream, and have made an instant impression on everyone’s who’s heard them.

‘Skeleton City’ is available to purchase now from Lockjaw Records and Thousand Island Records. The EP will be available on bright 12’’ vinyl, with a t-shirt bundles also available.

ORDER THE RECORD HERE: https://lockjawrecords.co.uk/wolfrik-skeleton-city-vinyl/

European Tour Dates
17 April – PORTSMOUTH, UK
18 April – KINGSTON, UK
19 April – MANCHESTER, UK
20 April – GLOUCESTER, UK
21 April – KENT, UK
23 April – ANTWERP, BE
24 April – DEN HAAG, NL
25 April – GRONINGEN, NL
26 April – BERLIN, GER
27 April – MUNICH, GER
29 April – MEZZAGO, IT
30 April – PORTO S. ELIPIDIO, IT
01 May – ROMA, IT
02 May – RAVENNA, IT
03 May – WELS, AT (SBAM FEST)
04 May – NUREMBURG, GER
05 May – DARMSTADT, GER

Skeleton City Tracklisting

1. Sarcophagus
2. Nails
3. Predator
4. Crowbar
5. Skeleton City

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Wolfrik are:

Nathan Troock – Drums
Kevin Perry – Guitar
Dylan Toews – Vocals
Luca Properzi – Bass
Mark Seifeddine – Guitar

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(record review)Burnt Tapes-Never Better(Lockjaw Records)

March 1, 2019 vladkraykulla Leave a comment

Burnt Tapes are melodic punk band from London, UK and they released their new debut album with Lockjaw Records. They call their music regret punk. I listened to the album and reviewed it for our zine to check out why. Read more here.

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The guys met in Athens, Greece and then migrated to London before they formed the band in 2014. This record contains 10 songs of melodic emotional punk with beautiful guitar work, awesome melody lines in verses and anthemic choruses ideal for hugging, imagining, crying, smiling, drinking or whatever you please. I love the dual harsh yet melodic sung vocals in the song structures. The songs are mainly in mid punkrock tempo but there are faster parts like for example in awesome Maybe I´m a Method Actor. If I must compare the music of Burnt Tapes to some band, I would say that they somehow reminded me of Austrian band Deadends which I love very much. The other thing I love about this band and record are the lyrics which are well thought and with interesting solutions and twists. Favorite songs: Don˙t Make Me Play Bocelli, Lost In Transit.

8,5/10

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