The dark brotherhood embarks on a new journey into the cold and sends out a prophetic harbinger on a sonic pilgrimage: the new single „Bruderschaft“, limited to 666 hand-numbered copies sees Heimataerde redefining the fraternization of hard guitars, Electro- and Medieval- sounds.
“From the beginning, our order was united by a feeling of closeness. We were enshrouded by a protecting armor of trust. And no matter what may come: no evil, no bane and no disaster can destroy our brotherhood.” Heimataerde are embarking on another journey full of privations that will lead them through wastelands, fear and seclusion into the cold. With “Bruderschaft” (the German term for “brotherhood”), they now deliver the first glimpse into their elaborate travelogue, which will be aptly titled “Kaltwaerts” (this can be roughly translated with “into the cold.”) “Bruderschaft” is a rather prophetic title for the new single, as mighty synthetic beats, lashing EBM sequencers, harsh guitar riffing and anthemic Medieval sounds are joining hands to create a sonic stronghold that cannot be breached, a brotherhood of sounds that fits together like the links of a chain mail armour are joined to deliver protection. The title song effectively merges club-sounds, Gregorian choral-atmosphere, apocalyptic impact and a quite catchy melody to an electronic St.-Vitus-dance. “Bruderschaft” is included in four versions, each of which carefully emphasizes certain elements to create radically different and utterly enthralling sonic experiences. As a bonus, Heimataerde have brought back two more exclusive tunes back from their journey which both play out the strengths of the band's unique musical alchemy. The Electro-friars return... and they want you! Join the Bruderschaft!
Track listing:
1. Bruderschaft
2. Bruderschaft (Kytara Version)
3. Misere Re Mei
4. Bruderschaft (Choral Version)
5. Wir leben noch
6. Bruderschaft (Rueda Version)
Prophecy Productions are pleased to welcome Crone to their artist roster. Crone is the musical collaboration between sG (Secrets Of The Moon) and drummer/guitarist Markus Renzenbrink (Embedded) by which the two explore their wide tastes in rock music and have found a means of intense, sometimes even enthralling expression characterized by haunting melodies.
Crone's first sign of life will be the mini-album "Gehenna", which is due for release later this year. It includes four songs, one of them featuring the voice of ex-Swans vocalist Jarboe. "We're proud of what we have achieved so far in such a short period of time. The vision starts evolving, and we hope to record our debut-album later this year", states multi-instrumentalist Markus. sG adds: "I'm very grateful that Prophecy place their trust in me once again, after Secrets Of The Moon now for Crone. We all here agree: this collaboration will come to fruition as well."
MFVF is a Metal festival dedicated to the female singers, created in 2003. The festival is organized in Belgium, and since the 3rd edition is held at Oktoberhallen in Wieze. The success of the festival cames from its unique concept, but also from headliners, like EPICA, NIGHTWISH, AFTER FOREVER, TARJA, ARCH ENEMY, LACUNA COIL, etc.
Every year, a lot of bands, known or not, are preparing unique shows only for this occasion. You can discover an international Metal Female scene during the weekend. This is the unique place to see a big gathering of fronted female Metal bands.
The particularity of the fest, following fans and bands' words, is to be a big Metal familly gathering. The MFVF Team is composed only by volunteers, passionnated by Metal. Working very hard every year with the heart.
Although, the festival is self financed since its beginning, democratic prices are maintained
Here is the full line up:
Sunday 19/10 :
THERION - ARKONA
XANDRIA - STREAM OF PASSION - HOLY MOSES - VIPER SOLFA - MAGISTINA SAGA - ENEMY OF REALITY - EVENOIRE - ARIA FLAME
Saturday 18/10 :
LEAVES' EYES - THE SIRENS -SIRENIA
ANCIENT BARDS - DIABULUS IN MUSICA - DRACONIAN - HEAD PHONES PRESIDENT - DARK SARAH - LA VENTURA
JADED STAR - SKEPTICAL MINDS - SEASON OF GHOSTS
Friday 17/10 :
METAL FEMALE VOICES UNITED :
featuring Mariangela The Murtas, Canssandra Novell, Maxi Nil, Ailyn Giménez,
Karolina Pacan, Iliana Tsakiraki, Saeko Kitamae.
+ AYIN ALEPH - DIARY OF DESTRUCTION (More soon)
In February 2014, Advance released their long-awaited debut album, Deus Ex Machina on Manchester-based independent label AnalogueTrash Records. Literally translated as ‘God from the machine’; Deus Ex Machina explores themes of a dystopian, post apocalyptic future and of man’s dependence on technology for survival throughout each of the album’s nine tracks.
Recorded, mixed and mastered in 2013 at Philip Morrison Studios in Glasgow and almost three years in production, Advance’s towering debut release is bursting with soaring melodies, anthemic vocal hooks and euphoric breakdowns which is sure to please any discerning fan of alternative electronic or dance music.
Deus Ex Machina is available now in CD and digital formats via AnalogueTrash Records online store, and online via all good digital retailers. Advance are currently planning a number of live shows for the UK and Europe this summer, to promote the release including a UK tour with dark electronic stalwarts Deviant UK and the opening support slot for electropop sensation Ayria - whose track Analog Trash inspired the name of AnalogueTrash' label and events brand.
There’s something out there that kills, and it’s coming for you in Hunting The Legend on DVD from Image Entertainment on 21st July 2014.
In 2008, a deer hunter was mysteriously slaughtered by something in the Alabama woods. Only his rifle, blood and a 16" footprint were left behind... Five years later, his son seeks revenge.
Chris Copeland sets off into the Alabama woods. He’s out to prove the existence of a murderous creature that locals call Bigfoot – or die trying. Everyone has a tale to tell but what Chris and his companions are about to discover is that even if the stories aren’t true, there’s something out there; something merciless, something hungry, and something that kills.
As they become lost in the dense and desolate woods, they smell blood, sense fear and soon discover to their peril that the difference between the hunter and the hunted can be as thin as a strip of flesh.
Hunting The Legend is a Bigfoot horror that will have you shaking in your boots.
