Helloween, est incontestablement une valeur sûre du Heavy Metal. C’est ce qu’on peut dire du nouvel opus « My God-Given Right ». A l’écoute des trois premiers morceaux, les fans sont partagés et les impressions sont mitigées. Mais le 15ème opus des légendaires allemands met tout le monde-ou presque- dans sa poche. On trouve des aires de ressemblances et des sonorités de déjà-vu mais les arrangements se différent donnant du « Heavy Metal » pur jus.
Irish band Follow My Lead have announced they parted ways with singer « Matt Foxx » in a long statement. The band has had a complicated story, like many. Mainly known because of its ex-singer’s covers on Youtube, the band had to recruit a new screamer before releasing their debut EP Sleepless before he left a few months after.
Last year they went into the studio to record their first album before announcing in December they got signed by Fearless Records when releasing their hit single « XIII ».
If you feel you can replace him, try! They’re currently looking for a new one.
« Hey everyone,
This post is really important to us and might be to you too, so please read on and listen to what we have to say.
It’ll probably be of no surprise to you, that something hasn’t been right in the Follow My Lead camp for some time now. We are aware there has been a lack of updates, new content and any information regarding our upcoming album. We really value every last one of you who supports and has supported our band, it truly means the world to us.
It has been really hard for us to keep so much information from you and not to be able to give you sufficent updates. We feel that we have no other choice now than to come to you, our friends & family, with what’s been going on with us & why we’ve been so quiet.
We are currently in the market for a new vocalist, meaning yes, Matt is no longer a part of the band, and hasn’t been for a number of months now. This is due to personal/musical issues. More will be released regarding this in the future. This situation was sadly unavoidable, so for now, we need you all to trust us and to look forward.
We have every intention of finding a new vocalist and releasing our album and many more in the future.
So that is why we have came to you! We have had no luck in these past few months finding the perfect replacement, so we are now advertising to all of you to help us find our new vocalist.
Us four guys really have poured our heart & soul into our debut album, and it is such a shame it’s currently only instrumental.
People interested in auditioning to be our new vocalist:
The new vocalist will be required to record vocals for our debut album with us, and the vocals will then be sent to Fredrik Nordstrom (Studio Fredman, Sweden) for mixing & mastering. We are really, stupidly, excited for you all to hear what we created last November in Sweden. Ideally candidates would be located in Ireland/Northern Ireland/UK and be able to travel to Belfast frequently, but we’re willing to talk over options if people further afield are interested so if you feel you might have something to offer please do get in touch. You must meet a certain standard of vocal performance (be capable of scream vocals & clean vocals), and be consistent.
We are not looking for someone to emulate Matt; we want to bring something fresh to our sound that you will hear in our album. If you have any previous vocal recordings / videos, be it original songs or covers, send copies or links over to “followmyleadofficial@gmail.com”. Include some information about yourself, what sort of person you are, your influences and anything you feel is relevant. As of right now, there is no due date set and any further information about auditioning will be announced on the Facebook page.
Thank you all so much for standing by us, collectively and individually. It means everything. Thank you all for your patience, your care and your time. We’re asking you now to not give up on us, we still have so many great things in store for you all. We are four guys from Ireland who do this because we love it, and we’ll continue to do so, but without all of you guys, we would be nothing.
We’re really looking forward to hearing from many of you aspiring FML vocalists soon. If you’re interested, email us as soon as you can.
Follow My Lead will continue.
William, Declan, Robbie, Niall. »
Denis Shaforostov (ex-Make Me Famous and currently in Down & Dirty) has been officialised as Asking Alexandria‘s new singer. Rumours concerning him have been around for months. The band has released a new song « I Won’t Give In » at the same time, check it out at the bottom and tell us what you think.
Read his post here:
« I’ve been waiting for this moment for so long and now the time has come, I’m extremely happy and proud to announce that now, I’m officially a part of such an incredible band and family – Asking Alexandria. I’m beyond excited for this new, unbelievable chapter of my life though it still feels so surreal! I just want to say massive « THANK YOU » to my family, friends, @benjaminpaulbruce @cameronjamesliddell @cassells @officialsambettley @joeyismusick @ashavildsen @diony1 @kbomassive and to all my fans all around the world for all the support and faith you’ve put and had for me over the years. It truly means EVERYTHING. I can’t even begin to explain how stoked I am about new Asking Alexandria and our new album. Ben, James, Sam, Cam and me have been working on it very hard for the past couple of months and we couldn’t be happier with the result. We’ve put our hearts and souls into this record, it’s done for YOU. Trust me, it’s something absolutely mind-blowing and I’m sure it’s going to please every single member of « AAFamily » – those, who’s been with the guys since the day one and those, who just recently joined this strong and unbelievably supportive family! The wait and your never ending support has been rewarded. I’m incredibly proud to say that today the world will hear the beast the new AA is. « Asking Alexandria – I Won’t Give In » is OUT now! Check out the link in the bio! I can’t wait to hear you sing this one out the top of your lungs with me VERY soon! Here’s to the new begging guys, I can’t wait to meet every single one of you on the road! Cheers »
UPDATE:
A leaked interview came out on the internet today. Kerrang! had prepared a little something with Denis which you can read here.
2015 has started with some bad (or good perhaps ?) news in the metalcore scene. Asking Alexandria annouced in January that the band had parted ways with former singer Danny Worsnop. Rumors have since been around concerning their new singer and the most serious one is about a certain Denis Shaforostov, ex-Make Me Famous and currently in Down & Dirty. For more details check this.
The band started to tease fans on Instagram, by creating an account specially for this secret member. Not a single clue have been given by the band, and Danny Worsnop, now in We Are Harlot, confirmed he wasn’t aware of who may have replaced him. Ben Bruce, just said on Twitter to « not believe the rumors ». Several names have been said including Riff Raff (« lol ») and the very first singer that was on the band’s EP The Irony of Your Perfection.
In march the band was confirmed for the 2015 edition of Warped Tour. A couple of weeks ago they announced 2 shows en England on May 31 and June 1st, sold out in a few hours. The new singer won’t be known before the first show.
Asking Alexandria has released three albums in 6 years and are currently writing a new one.
FRANCAIS
L’année 2015 a démarré avec une bombe dans la scène metalcore: La mauvaise (ou bonne ?) nouvelle est tombée fin janvier, Asking Alexandria s’est séparé de son chanteur. Peu après l’annonce du départ de Danny Worsnop des rumeurs plus ou moins sérieuses ont commencé tourner mais la plus probable concerne Denis Shaforostov, ex-Make Me Famous et actuellement dans Down & Dirty. Pour plus d’infos, clique.
Le groupe a commencé teaser ses fans rapidement sur Instagram en créant un compte spécialement pour e membre secret. Aucun n’indice n’a été donné concernant le remplaçant, Danny Worsnop confirmant qu’il n’en savait rien lui même. Ben Bruce, guitariste, a seulement indiqué dans un tweet de « ne pas croire les rumeurs ». Plusieurs autres noms ont été avancés, incluant le tout premier chanteur présent sur l’EP The Irony of Your Perfection.
En mars le groupe a été confirmé pour l’édition du Warped Tour cet été. Il y a environ deux semaines, ils annoncèrent deux dates pour le 31 mai et le 1er juin, sold out en quelques heures. Le nom du nouveau chanteur ne sera pas connu avant la première date.
Asking Alexandria a sorti trois albums en 6 ans et est en cours d’écriture du prochain.
Denis Shaforostov‘s band Down & Dirty:
How much can you guess ? Jarrod Alonge takes on 22 metalcore/hardcore famous bands. This track is off his satire album Beating A Dead Horse due to be released on May 26. Combien de titres/groupes pouvez vous entendre ? Le youtubeur Jarrod Alonge mélange ici 22 titres de la scène metalcore. La chanson est issue de son album satirique Beating A Dead Horse (sortie le 26 mai). (Complete list of songs at the bottom/liste des titres à la fin de l’article)
1. Writing On the Walls – Underoath 2. HMTL rulez d00d – The Devil Wear Prada 3. The Past Should Stay Dead – Emarosa 4. Composure – August Burns Red 5. Abigail – Motionless In White 6. The Final Episode – Asking Alexandria 7. Seduction – Alesana 8. James Dean & Audrey Hepburn – Sleeping With Sirens 9. Not Goog Enough For Truth In Cliché – Escape the Fate 10. Shadow Moses – Bring Me The Horizon 11. Faith or Forgiveness – The Ghost Inside 12. 2012 – The Word Alive 13. All Tt Takes – A Skylit Drive 14. Devastator – For Today 15. Mr. Highway’s Thinking About The End – A Day To Remember 16. Delinquents – Woe, Is Me 17. What This Means to Me – I See Stars 18. Hooligans – Issues 19. Second and Sebring – Of Mice and Men 20. The Sinner – Memphis May Fire 21. Downfall of Us All – A Day To Remember 22. Stick Stickly – Attack!Attack!
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Les Sleeping With Sirens ont quitté Rise Records pour Epitaph, et avaient également enclenché le départ du monde post-hardcore pour de la musique plus pop-rock à destination des radios.
Feel, le dernier opus en date, est un album qui m’avait relativement plu, plus que With Ears To See And Eyes To Hear. Sous l’aile de John Feldmann il n’est pas étonnant que l’ensemble de ce nouvel album offre des titres plus accrocheurs les uns que les autres.
« Kick Me » et « We Like It Loud » sont là pour se défouler, tandis que le reste ne peut que faire sauter ou allumer son briquet dans la foule. « Go Go Go » est l’exemple parfait de ce qu’est l’album : rien de complexe mais terriblement accrocheur.
« Better Off Dead », « Parasites » et « Fly » sont à retenir, mais les autres titres ne sont pas véritablement dignes d’intérêt. Des sons comme « The Strays », « Save Me A Spark » ou « Gold » sont énervant à force d’écoute, tandis que « November »et « Heroine » sont bien tentés, mais pas réussis.
« Madness » est bien calme pour un titre album, un calme qui se fait bien sentir depuis le départ de Jesse Lewson, l’ancien guitariste. En effet, le gratteur a plié bagages emportant avec lui la majorité des screams qui, disons-le, pourrait facilement se faire une place dans ce nouvel album. Kellin Quinn prouve une nouvelle fois que sa voix est unique, comblant les paroles qui ne sont que la soupe déjà entendue avec son impressionnante maîtrise vocale.
Madness est le début d’une nouvelle ère pour le groupe à présent en route vers le succès mondial avec son nouveau accessible à tous.
3.5/5
1. « Kick Me »
2. « Go Go Go »
3. « Gold »
4. « Save Me a Spark »
5. « Fly »
6. « The Strays »
7. « Left Alone »
8. « Better Off Dead »
9. « We Like It Loud »
10. « Heroine »
11. « November »
12. « Madness »
13. « Don’t Say Anything »
14. « Parasites »
15. « 2 Chord »
« The Strays », the latest music video.
Sleeping With Sirens has left Rise Records to join Epitaph, as they started to quit the post-hardcore scene in direction of poprock sound, likely played on radios.
Their third album Feel is a record that I particularly enjoy on the contrary of their debut With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear, which makes me I guess, quite different from the rest of the fans.
With John Feldmann as a producer there’s no surprise that Madness contains 15 super catchy hits. With crazy songs such as « Kick Me » or « We Like It Loud », the other songs appear to be calmer as instead of making you jump still let you put your lighter up. The song « Go, Go, Go » is perfect exemple of what resume this new record: a very easy song to play but catchy as fuck.
The thing is, desptite being catchy, the album is not that perfect. The only songs to remember may be « Better Off Dead », « Fly » and « Parasites », but there’s little interest with tracks such as « The Strays », « Gold » or « Save me as Spark » as they get easily boring. « November » and « Heroine » are well tried but could have been better.
The title track is a ballad, which is according to me quite disappointing. Since Jesse Lawson‘s departure, the band stopped screaming, and honestly there is room for screams in this Madness.
Once more, Kellin Quinn amazes us with high pitched vocal notes, a talent that make us forgive him having so bad lyrics.
SWS is about to enter a new era, and this new sound is their ticket to worldwide success.
3.5/5
Our Last Night has announced that their upcoming album is to be released on June 16 and is titled Younger Dreams. OLN’s last album, Age Of Ignorance, came out in 2012, followed by Oak Island EP in 2013.
Here’s their new song, « Home »:
Les américains viennent d’annoncer la sortie de leur nouvel album le 16 juin, intitulé Younger Dreams. Il fait suite à l’EP Oak Island de 2013, ressorti en version acoustique peu après.
Le groupe a dévoilé le premier single, « Home ».
The success of 2013 Sempiternal has led the Sheffield band to the well known Wembley Arena at the end of 2014.
The band, with Issues opening, has played over 15 songs and recorded the show.
Live at Wembley will be released in June.
Here’s a the second song from the DVD, after « Drown »
Le succès mondial de Sempiternal a mené le groupe de Sheffield au mythique Stade de Wembley fin 2014.
Avec Issues en première partie, le groupe a joué plus de 15 titres de leur trois derniers albums en plus de « Pray For Plagues », leur premier ‘hit’, avec Curtis Ward, le premier guitariste du groupe.
Le DVD sortira en Juin, « House of Wolves » est le deuxième extrait du show après « Drown ».
Tracklist:
Shadow Moses
Go To Hell, For Heaven’s Sake
The House Of Wolves
Diamonds Aren’t Forever
Anthem Outro
It Never Ends
And The Snakes Start To Sing
Alligator Blood
Empire (Let Them Sing)
Chelsea Smile
Pray For Plagues (+Curtis Ward)
Blessed With A Curse
Antivist
Sleepwalking
Hospital For Souls
Drown
Can You Feel My Heart
French Metalcore band Dawn Of Justice has released a new song « Duty ». Formed in 2008 and located in Pau, France, the band released their debut en 2013 with Seeds, a 10 track record self-produced and mixed by Taylor Voeltz. The record received good reviews and made them tour across France and Spain.
In January 2014 the band announced that they were looking for a new singer after the departure of the former one. Since then, they’ve only played one show with this new ‘secret » singer, in april 2014.
« Duty », off their upcoming EP ADVENTEARS expected to be released later this year
