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ARCH ENEMY Releases New Single ‘Handshake With Hell’
On July 29, Swedish/Canadian/American melodic death metallers ARCH ENEMY will release their 11th studio album, “Deceivers”, via Century Media Records. A collection of 11 tracks that are ruthlessly catchy and mercilessly violent, “Deceivers” stands toe to toe with the highlights of the band’s storied catalog. The LP’s new single, “Handshake With Hell”, can be streamed below. The song’s official music video, directed by Patric Ullaeus, will premiere later today. ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott comments: “Our new single/video ‘Handshake With Hell’ started off with some riffs and melodies that I thought might be suitable for each other, and when I showed the parts I had to Daniel [Erlandsson, drums], he also felt it had...
WATAIN Announces ‘The Agony & Ecstasy Of Watain’ Album; New Single ‘The Howling’ Now Available
Notorious Swedish black metal collective WATAIN has unleashed “The Howling”, the first single from its upcoming new studio album, “The Agony & Ecstasy Of Watain”, which will be released on April 29 via Nuclear Blast. “The Howling” sets the tone for what will be offered on the band’s seventh full-length, an unsettling blackened voyage in 10 chapters that is as inexorably vicious as it is enticing. Vocalist Erik Danielsson states: “‘The Howling’ refers to the wordless voice of the wild, wailing eerily through the ages, urging us to leave our safe spaces and explore the dark recesses of the great Abyss both within and without. To see it, to learn from it, to know it. “ The single is available in both digital and physical fo...
HALESTORM To Release ‘Back From The Dead’ Album In May; ‘The Steeple’ Single Out Now
Grammy-winning hard rock band HALESTORM has announced “Back From The Dead”, its fifth studio album, due out May 6 via Atlantic. The follow-up to 2018’s “Vicious” was produced by Nick Raskulinecz (FOO FIGHTERS, MASTODON, ALICE IN CHAINS) with co-production by Scott Stevens (SHINEDOWN, DAUGHTRY, NEW YEARS DAY). According to a press release, “Back From The Dead” quickly evolved from songwriting exercises into a matter of survival for HALESTORM. Lead singer Lzzy Hale says: “We started writing this album about three months B.C. (Before COVID). Once we went into lockdown and were unable to perform and tour, I fell into a dark place and something of an identity crisis. This album is the story of me carving myself out of that abyss. It is a journey o...
NHC Feat. TAYLOR HAWKINS, DAVE NAVARRO And CHRIS CHANEY: Debut EP ‘Intakes & Outtakes’ Out Now
NHC, the new band featuring JANE’S ADDICTION members Dave Navarro and Chris Chaney alongside FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins, has announced the release of its debut EP, “Intakes & Outtakes”. In addition to two new tracks, the Los Angeles-based group is sharing two covers, LEVEL 42‘s “Something About You” and PINK FLOYD‘s “Fearless”. The EP continues the sonic trajectory that the band laid down over four original songs released last year, showcasing each of these players at their absolute best, and featuring Hawkins on lead vocals/drums, Navarro on guitar and Chaney on bass. About the EP, Navarro said: “I’m really proud of this collection of songs as they really showcase the range that we like to explore collectively....
DJ Spirit ft Portable – Sebon
Here is a piece of new music from DJ Spirit titled “Sebon”. Nigerian disc jockey, DJ Spirit alongside Portable dishes out a new single titled “Sebon“. The new single is a remarkable featured track with positive energy to it. “Sebon” by DJ Spirit is a nice tune he dedicates just to the fans. Listen and share DJ Spirit ft Portable – “Sebon” below.
VIDEO: Zuchu -Mwambieni
Check out this brand new music video performed by Zuchu titled “Mwambieni” out now. Wasafi Records Diva, Zuchu drops a new visual for her released single tagged “Mwambieni“. In the music video, Zuchu puts on a fascinating display of her dancing skills with the cultural group wearing traditional attire. The music video is directed by Hanscana. Watch, enjoy and share Zuchu – “Mwambieni” below. [embedded content]
Balloranking ft Small Doctor – Holiday (Remix)
Don’t miss this brand new music from Balloranking titled “Holiday” Remix out now. Lormy Entertainment singer, Balloranking comes through with a remix version of his hit single titled “Holiday“, teams up with Small Doctor to deliver a remarkable tune. “Holiday Remix” is Ballloranking’s first track of the year and a follow to his previous release “Marama“. This deserves a spot on your playlist. Take a listen and share Balloranking ft Small Doctor – “Holiday Remix” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Balloranking_-_Holiday_Remix_ft_Small_Doctor__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Best New Tracks: Saba, Nicki Minaj x Lil Baby More
As the week in music comes to a close, HYPEBEAST has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks. This week’s list is led by releases from Saba and Nicki Minaj x Lil Baby who dropped the new album Few Good Things and the single “Do We Have A Problem?” respectively. Also joining this selection are offerings from Nardo Wick, BEAM, Obongjayar, Mitski and 2 Chainz, along with collaborations from Griselda titans Conway The Machine, Benny The Butcher and Westside Gunn, Queen Naija and Big Sean and $NOT and A$AP Rocky. Nicki Minaj x Lil Baby – “Do We Have A Problem?” [embedded content] Nicki Minaj enlisted Lil Baby for her first release of the year, “Do We Have A Problem?” The single marks the pair’s second collaboration following “Bussin,” which the Young Mone...
Red Hot Chili Peppers (with John Frusciante) Announce New Album Unlimited Love
Red Hot Chili Peppers will return on April 1st with their new album, Unlimited Love. Spanning 17 tracks, the album was produced by Rick Rubin and marks the band’s first release with guitarist John Frusciante since 2006. “Our only goal is to get lost in the music. We spent thousands of hours, collectively and individually, honing our craft and showing up for one another, to make the best album we could,” RCHP explained in a statement. “Our antennae attuned to the divine cosmos, we were just so damn grateful for the opportunity to be in a room together, and, once again, try to get better. Days, weeks and months spent listening to each other, composing, jamming freely, and arranging the fruit of those jams with great care and purpose. The sounds, rhythms, vibrations, words and melodies h...
Mitski Releases New Album Laurel Hell: Stream
Mitski has unveiled her new album Laurel Hell. Stream it below. Laurel Hell is the Japanese-American singer-songwriter’s first full-length body of work since Be the Cowboy (which was Consequence’s No. 1 album of 2018). Inspired largely by ’80s dance music, the LP contains singles “Working for the Knife,” “The Only Heartbreaker,” “Heat Lightning,” and “Love Me More.” To coincide with tonight’s release, she has shared a video for the album track “Stay Soft,” which you can view below. “It seems almost too perfect for Mitski to return, in year three of our miserable pandemic,” writes Consequence’s Paolo Ragusa in his official review of the album, “with a bright, dancefloor-ready album, and there’s no doubt that some fans will be disappointed that the extroverted energy of Laurel Hell doesn’t m...
Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby Drop “Do We Have a Problem?”: Stream
Happy Pink Friday! Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby have teamed up for a new song called “Do We Have a Problem?” It’s been a while since Minaj has released a proper single, so naturally, she hyped up “Do We Have a Problem?” pretty heavily. Earlier this week, the rapper shared a teaser trailer for the song’s music video in which she plays a mysterious special agent. Directed by Benny Boom, the cinematic visual also stars Joseph Sikora and Cory Hardrict Minaj’s last proper album was 2018’s Queen. More recently, she’s put her 2009 mixtape Beam Me Up Scotty on streaming services and jumped on a remix of “Whole Lotta Money” with BIA. Advertisement Related Video She also made headlines for her vaccine skepticism, and was sued by the woman who was sexually assaulted by Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty (the...
Rosalía Shares New Single “Saoko”: Stream
Rosalía has announced that her long-awaited new album, Motomami, will arrive on March 18th. To further preview the release, she’s unveiled a single called “Saoko,” as well as a new music video directed by Valentin Petit. Watch it below. Motomai serves as the follow-up to Rosalía’s Grammy Award-winning album, El Mal Querer. She previously previewed the release by sharing The Weeknd collaboration, “La Fama.” Earlier this week, Rosalía revealed the cover artwork for Motomami, which you can find beneath the video for “Saoko.” Advertisement Related Video [embedded content] Motomani Artwork: <img data-attachment-id="1185882" data-permalink="https://consequence.net/2022/02/rosalia-saoko-stream/rosalia-motomami-2/" data-orig-file="https://consequence.net/wp-content/uplo...
