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(music news) NEAL SCHON & TEDDY SWIMS to open THRIVES CITY holiday ceremony!

NEAL SCHÖN, San Francisco’s guitar legend and JOURNEY Founder, will be performing with very special guest TEDDY SWIMS, who is nearing 1 Billion streams of JOURNEY’S “Don’t Stop Believin.” They will be accompanied by The San Francisco’s Philharmonic, and Friends as they kick off the Holidays with a special concert and Tree Lighting Ceremony Wednesday, November 30th at 6 p.m.

Winter Wonderland will tip-off Wednesday, November 30, at 6:00 p.m. with Thrive City’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, featuring surprise performances, seasonal treats, holiday photo ops, festive activities, branded giveaways, and more. Guests will enjoy a diverse selection of live entertainment, with original founding member of Journey, Neal Schon, singer-songwriter Teddy Swims, friends, and the SF Philharmonic Orchestra!

The Venomous Pinks released new video from the new album due out with SBÄM Records!

After the first single No Rules has already caused quite a stir, The Venomous Pinks continue to the anticipation for their first studio album. The next track Apothacary Ailment ups the tempo even more and pushes relentlessly forward – in the unique Pinks sound, of course!

Lyrically, the punk trio deals with the difficult subject of addiction from the perspectives of others and themselves.
“It’s about how consuming the cycle of addiction can be. I witnessed a person close to me struggle with a serious addiction. It was a matter of life or death. The lyrics are a plea for them to choose life. I’ve had my own personal battles over the years. Facing one’s demons is never easy. Through a positive mental attitude and commitment, anything is possible. You will prevail,” says singer and guitarist Drea Doll.

The chorus with shouts like “Never give up / You’ll find a way / We’ll find a way” is both motivation and war cry and will certainly provide perfect sing-along moments live.

“For the video, we escaped to the beautiful landscape near the lost Dutchman park in Apache Junction, AZ. Since this is our first album, it was important for us to show the world our roots and where we grew up”, explains Drea further. The video was shot and edited again by Thomas Alexander.

Apothecary Ailment is the second single from Vita Mors, which will be released on June 3, 2022 on SBÄM Records.

Line-Up:
Drea Doll – Guitar, Vocals
Gaby Kaos – Bass, Vocals
Cassie Jalilie – Drums

Fotocredits:
Jack Grisham (b/w)
Alexander Thomas

DESERT NEAR THE END announces new album ‘The Dawning of the Son’ by Boersma Records (Germany)!

Desert Near the End return with their fifth album and they are pleased to announce their collaboration with Boersma Records (Germany)! 

“The Dawning of the Son” is set for release on May 27 of 2022! 

As the time of the pandemic seems to be at its end, Desert Near the End used this two year break as an opportunity to be creative. Delivering the direct successor of their previous endeavour, “of Fire and Stars”! 

This time they managed to balance the aggression with melody reaching to an outcome that feels more “Desert Near the End” than ever before. Influences have been tamed and a more personal sound has risen, revealing a path across the Desert more clear than ever before!  

Lyrically is based on the first trilogy of “The Red Rising Saga” by Pierce Brown who offered great inspiration and food for thought to the band.  

The album was recorded and mixed once again at the Incorporated M. Studios and was engineered by Vassilis Pappas. 

The beautiful cover artwork is signed by Panagiotis Vlamis, also the creator of the “Theater of War” artwork. 

Giannis Nakos and Remedy Art Design put everything in place once more creating a fantastic booklet. 

“Rise for Dominion”, the second track of the new album is set to be released as a single on April 22! 

The Dawning of the Son 

1. Break the chains (4:56) 

2. Rise for dominion (4:02) 

3. A wolf amongst lions (4:23) 

4. Iron rain (4:10) 

5. I am hell and hell is me (6:48) 

6. Wound my way (5:03) 

7. Obsidian angel (6:33) 

8. Beyond the gates (6:44)