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LIVE REVIEW: Cavalera’s Third World Trilogy – Metro Fremantle 24.1.2025

Mark Diggins — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 10:00:23 +0000

After days of oppressive heat the rain finally came to Fremantle just hours before Cavalera played Metros. It was so humid that the walls and the patrons were soaked long before the first support hit the stage. It seemed like a sign of the impending storm that was about to hit the stage as Cavalera the Brazilian Thrash Gods brought the Third World Trilogy Tour Australian leg to a close in the wonderfully humid West.

After a tour of Australia that took in all the major cities and even a jaunt down to Tasmania, could there be a more Metallically brutal way to start the year? And what a way to close! Cavalera’s Third World Trilogy tour has been much anticipated – and sees the band revisiting their roots, playing a selection of songs from their recently re-recorded versions of Sepultura’s Bestial Devastation, Morbid Visions and Schizophrenia.

Sadly we missed the first support but Melbourne’s Algor Mortis, an extreme metal outfit fronted by Cecilia Keane, did a great job in blowing off some steam before the main act, and got the crowd onside from the off with their dark energy and massive riffs ablaze.

Everyone of course though was here to witness the return of those songs that changed the Metal world, and Cavalera were hear to not just play the back catalogue but to fill the room with the power and brutality of those game-changing songs and write the next chapter in the story of Max and Iggor Cavalera.

Launching right into the D tuned onslaught of ‘The Curse’, ‘Bestial Devastation’, ‘Anti Christ’ and ‘Necromancer’ there was not let up and half a dozen patrons shot over the barrier in the first few minutes, escorted stage left back into the crowd. As the pit formed on the floor the band just got right into it after warming us up with a back screen of flames emblazoned with the word ‘Cavalera’. Down on the ground it felt like the golden age of thrash was reigning down on us again!

The first continued to be thrust to the air as they blazed through the very essence of Sepultura history, with Max firing up the crowd, pumping the air with his spiked gauntlets and showing us all what glorious moments in Metal ‘Morbid Visions and Bestial Devastation’ really were.

And it just didn’t stop: ‘Mayhem’ and ‘Crucifixion’ crushed and ‘Funeral Rites’ was all that you’d hoped it would be! It wasn’t all Max of course – Iggor owned the room with beats that a man 20 years younger would have been hard pushed to keep up in the intense humidity. And both Travis Stone (guitars) and Max’s son Igor on bass shone. It’s a band that sound harder than hell and are solid as a rock.

On a night of so much intensity and so many highlights ‘RIP’ just edged it for me, coming from the album that first introduced me to the Cavalera brothers: ‘Chaos A.D.’ Though for the crowd I think the mash-up of ‘Territory’ with ‘Refuse’ and ‘Propaganda’ might have just raised the roof… And from there when you can still up the intensity with ‘Troops of Doom’ you know when you’ve not just had one of the great concert experiences of your life, you’ve also lost a good few pounds in the process.

This was Metal like Metal should be! Unapologetically brutal, fiercely intense and completely unforgettable! And when you can then go on to close with a medley of ‘Morbid Visions’, ‘Dead Embryonic Cells’ and reprise not just ‘R.I.P.’ but also ‘Bestial Devastation’, what can I say?!

What a way to open the Metal year Downunder – look out world you are next!

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LIVE REVIEW: EVERCLEAR With Special Guest SURE BOY

Peter Coates — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 01:50:24 +0000

EVERCLEAR have been over in NZ doing a number of larger events around the country, and snuck in a couple of club shows in Wellington and Sydney in the middle of the tour. Recently over in Australia for the 30^th Anniversary tour of Sparkle & Fade and regular visitors to this part of the world, word got out and the Tuning Fork was crammed on a warm Auckland night.

Wellington charismatic indie act SURE BOY got the chance to open the show, and delivered a catchy set of indie-pop, driven by the bass and drums of Lily Fulton and Freyja Appleyard, with front-lady Beth Stewart very much at home on the stage, until she realised that Art Alexakis from the main act was sitting at the back of the stage to watch their set! The guitars from Simone McCarthy are gritty but melodic, and the band went down really well in the room, and four years in to their career, have a bright future.

SURE BOY GALLERY

EVERCLEAR bounced onto the stage, looking more like a grunge-rock outfit than ever – ageing somewhat disgracefully you might say, and smashed right into So Much For The Afterglow, followed by Everything to Everyone and the seminal Heroin Girl. Davey French is more of a guitar hero than ever, and Freddy Herrera plays the happy sidesman, flinging his bass around on the strap. We got almost all of the hits – Art apologising for his partially lost voice, so there a couple of favourites he couldn’t handle.

Standouts were Wonderful and the intro to, and epic rendition of AM Radio, followed by a brutal rendition of one of my all time faves, El Distorto – Art’s ironic intro stating these were his favourite lyrics!

The band threw in some Iron Maiden riffage, a snippet of Bowie and a thunderous Led Zep riff seeing Brian Nolan pounding the kit, and there was lots of banter with the enthusiastic crowd – even a chorus of Happy Birthday for Liz in the front row.

The band rolled through Local God, Twist Inside and the punky Amphetamine from where it all began, before closing out with New Life, Summerland and the wonderful Santa Monica.

This band is one that gets the audience smiling from the start, and they were all still smiling at the end of the show – Art remarked that EVERCLEAR will be back Down Under in Nov / Dec in Australia, and would do their best to get back over to NZ at the same time. We can’t wait.

EVERCLEAR GALLERY

All image Credit: Inside Edge Photography

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LIVE REVIEW: IDLES With Special Guests Nation of Language + Voiid

Lindsay Thompson — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:51:52 +0000

An open air venue and the threat of rain never fails to bring nervous tension to a gathering crowd. Grey clusters gather over the Brisbane CBD as quick as the merch tent line. Eyes scan the horizon, as if in a stare down of the weather gods. Another force of nature has arrived and it’s written on in 10 metre high letters on the back of stage – IDLES.

The Bristol lads have brought their Love is the Fing tour to town, inducing angst, anarchy and anticipation among their ever expanding fandom. But first, a group of noisy Brisbane locals, Voiid, take the stage. Let’s just be clear – Voiid are excellent. After a recent short hiatus to work on mental health, the band sound wonderful. These ears heard a blend of great 90’s indie Australian sounds such as The Clouds and Spiderbait, and even Waikiki. Lead singer, Anji Greenwood, delivers great lyrics and is supported by Kate McGuire on guitar, bassist Antonia Hickey and Mina Cannon on drums. They deliver in spades with older tracks like ‘Ctrl Alt’, and some new tracks such as their new single ‘Anatomy of a Hug’.

Those aware of Nation of Language know what’s coming. The sound difference of the support acts is miles apart, and a credit to the IDLES team for inviting variety and quality. This is the very first Australian gig for Nation of Language, and a huge sigh of relief for fans who’d probably made peace with them never gracing our shores. A three-piece from Brooklyn, New York, they know their way around early 80’s electro and post punk. A delicious mixing bowl of OMD, Ultravox and early Depeche Mode is served up. Ian Richard Devaney is active out front, swaying and striding to each groove.

Partner, Aidan Noell is a maestro behind the synths, producing all beats and bulk of instrumentals. Alex MacKay softly guides his bass lines through the retro mist. Beginning with ‘On Division St’ (from debut album – ‘Introduction, Presence’), the band immediately clutch the audience. ‘Sole Obsession’ gets head nodding with it’s big electro loops and beats. But it’s the goosebump inducing ‘The Grey Commute’ and ‘Across That Fine Line’ (from 2021s ‘A Way Forward’) that stand out. They deserve a headline tour next time.

Nation of Language Gallery

By now, the rain has arrived. It started as gentle sprinkle but grew to a heavy shower, before becoming a downpour. It’s a beautiful metaphor for the performances tonight. The rain doesn’t dampen spirits. In fact, it adds flavour and spikes a sense of carefree through the crowd, as if inviting a challenger. Blood red lights hold over the stage and fade to black. Dark figures enter as the cheers rise from front to back. Mark Bowen dandily dress swirls behind him as he sinks behind the keyboard stand. A skittish piano loop introduces ‘IDEA 01’. Joe Talbot’s calm delivery lulls the crowd into the bands arms. Calm it might be, but the sense of menace and brewing vitriol is palpable. ‘Colossus’ follows without pause, throwing a murky grunge over the crowd while pushing the spirit of Australian legends, The Birthday Party, into the room.

IDLES have captured the sound of angry, clenched teeth. Mark Bowen and Lee Kiernan throttle their guitars with obtuse notes, but somehow blend them into a narrative. It’s the sandpaper to Talbot’s matchhead lyrics. On Talbot’s request, the crowd willingly parts up the middle to ‘run at each other and give each other hugs’. You can’t fool us, Joe. It’s around this time, that we see Kiernan walking on the crowd…literally. Raised Arms transport him across the front section, as if he were riding an invisible skateboard. ‘Gift Horse’ and ‘ Mr Motivator’ get the crowd emulating a boiling cauldron. Choruses and chants are yelled as if it’s a new age mantra. ‘I’m Scum’ sees a fan run past me singing the chorus at top volume as he careened into the crowd to get closer (we were 70 metres from the stage).

The band is dedicated to the punk attitude. Gender norms, class systems and toxic positivity are all challenged. While they lean heavily on great punk lyricists such as Jello Biafra and Bob Mould, they musically channel ‘Trout Mask Replica’ era Captain Beefheart and experimental ‘hit anything in the studio’ Tom Waits. IDLES aren’t afraid to sit fast, furious rock ‘n roll right beside abstract, merciless poem punk. The vastness of their range is reflected in the audience. Around me is the highest number of young kids in attendence (accompanied by parents/adults, of course), some as young as 4 or 5 years old. It’s head scratching, but is obviously a sign of what variety creates.

The set covers a solid cross-section from across their five albums. ‘Divide and Conquer’ is a ripper, ‘Pop Pop Pop’ appears (sans LCD Soundsystem dammit!), ‘Never Fight a Man With a Perm’ and ‘Dancer’ jump out of the list. They close with the gut-punch ‘Rottweiler’ (from 2018s ‘Joy as an Act of Resistance’). A fitting note to round out a gloriously messy night. The night has been long for the drenched attendees, but it seems to all fit. Some have already succumbed to the skies, but it’s forgivable. However long they stayed at the show, they undoubtedly felt the sheer power from the stage. The weather gods definitely had their work cut out for them to slow the IDLES advance.

With thanks to Live Nation & Maric Media for the media access, all image credit Chris Searles

IDLES Gallery

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INTERVIEW: IVA DAVIES from ICEHOUSE talks in-depth about the music & his journey

Andrew Slaidins — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:00:12 +0000

Iva Davies of Icehouse

For almost five decades Icehouse has been household names in Australian Music. Regardless of which generation you come from Icehouse’s music is etched into our lives. Andrew Slaidins got to sit down with frontman Iva Davies to talk about all things Red Hot Summer Tour, his stolen guitar and his search for its return after some forty years as well as revisiting moments from his career.

Will there be an Iva Davies autobiography on the horizon and will the eighth studio album from Icehouse ever see the light of day? You will have to watch and see.

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INTERVIEW: TOMMY HENRIKSEN (Crossbone Skully, Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires) talks about debut album ‘Evil World Machine’ and more

Andrew Slaidins — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 20:00:52 +0000

(L-R: Sam Bam Koltun, Chris Wyse, Tommy Henriksen, Tuesdai, Anna Cara)
Credit: Jason Mayer

There has always been something special about the anticipation of Crossbone Skully. Their debut album ‘Evil World Machine’ brought the legendary Mutt Lange (AC/DC, Def Leppard) out of retirement to executive produce the project. The steady release of clips and singles certainly had me wanting more from the band. Frontman Tommy Henriksen steps into a new world after being best known for his work with Warlock, Alice Cooper and The Hollywood Vampires.

In this chat just after it’s release, Andrew Slaidins talks all things with Tommy from their Hollywood live debut shows to what it actually feels like to have this album come to life for the world to hear. Tommy is one of the nicest guys in the business and this chat was so much fun. Whatever you do please check out ‘Evil World Machine’ it’s an amazing record.

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PROFILER Shares Video for New Single ‘Depth Perception’

The Rockpit — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 09:13:37 +0000

PROFILER have released the video for their latest single Depth Perception, taken from the upcoming deluxe edition of their debut album A Digital Nowhere that’s set to release on Friday 17 February on SharpTone Records.

Mike Evans from the band comments on the new track: “The track delves into how trauma healing can allow us to reconnect to those around us that we’ve lost touch with due to past negative experiences. It’s talking about letting go of negative past events.”

Profiler is a Nu-Metal reawakening from the mind of vocalist and guitarist Mike Evans. This band is inspired by those who have incited change in genres, arts, and theories. It’s a weight of legacy that Profiler is comfortable shouldering, backed by SharpTone Records, its home since 2020.

After starting as a solo project in Bristol, UK, Mike stepped out from the studio and onto the stage, enlisting bassist/vocalist Joe Johnson and drummer Oscar Hocking. In early 2023, Oscar departed to be replaced by Brad Ratcliffe, cementing the line-up that would forge 2024’s debut album, A Digital Nowhere.

Profiler‘s nu-metal-grunge-alt-rock, call it what you want, is an abrasive distorted soundscape that reverently glances back to those genres’ heydays. Profiler is for anyone who misses or missed the contagious nineties Seattle grunge movement or the explosion of nu-metal that dominated the 00s and the genre-bending bands they made a path for.

DEPTH PERCEPTION – OUT NOW
https://bfan.link/depth-perception

A DIGITAL NOWHERE – OUT NOW
https://bfan.link/a-digital-nowhere

A DIGITAL NOWHERE (DELUXE EDITION) – OUT FEBRUARY 17
https://bfan.link/a-digital-nowhere-deluxe

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WARDRUNA Australian Tour Starts Next Week – Release Heimta Thurs From Live At The Acropolis

The Rockpit — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 09:46:51 +0000

Norwegian collective, Wardruna, will be touring Australia and New Zealand for the first time ever from next week!

Their latest album, Birna, will be released on January 24, while they are in Australia. On the same day, Warduna: Live At The Acropolis will be released.

This once-in-a-lifetime performance The show was filmed at the world heritage site Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Acropolis, Athens during the autumn equinox on September 21, 2023.

Both the new album, Birna and the DVD/Blu-ray are available for pre-ordering here.
https://bio.to/Wardruna

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As part of their visit to our shores, the group have announced a series of Meet and Greet & Q+A events to take place in every city they visit.

Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland will be treated to an exclusive Meet and Greet with all members of the group. While in Sydney, the iconic Utopia Records will host an Instore signing session.

The Meet and Greet events will feature a live interview with Wardruna’s creator,
Einar Selvik onstage before being opened up to the floor. This is your chance to ask that one question you’ve always wanted to ask!

Birna will be available for purchase at all events. Be one of the first in the world to secure your copy and also have it signed by the band! Photo opportunities with all members of Wardruna will also be possible for all attendees of both the Meet and Greets and the Instore.

There will also be an incredibly special and intimate acoustic performance by Einar which will stay with you forever.

TOUR & MEET AND GREET DATES
Wednesday, January 22: Stay Gold, Melbourne – Meet & Greet from 7.00pm
Thursday, January 23: Melbourne, Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Saturday, January 25: Utopia Records, Sydney Instore from 12.00pm
Saturday, January 25: Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Monday, January 27: Outpost Bar, Brisbane – Meet & Greet from 11.30am
Monday, January 27: Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
Wednesday, January 29: Tuning Fork, Auckland – Meet & Greet from 7.00pm
Thursday, January 30: Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Auckland NZ

Meet & Greet Tickets are almost sold out for all events, so get yours now at
Wardruna.com

VERY limited Tickets for Concert Dates available from
destroyalllines.com

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MANNTRA Croatian Folk Metal Force Release Mesmerizing New Single “Teuta” – Out NOW

The Rockpit — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 09:40:56 +0000

Photo Credit: Franz Schepers / Marko Ristić

Croatia’s Folk Metal juggernauts, MANNTRA, return with a thunderous new anthem, “Teuta”, a powerful ode to strength, legacy, and rebellion! Originally scheduled for February, their highly anticipated 8th studio album, Titans, will now be unleashed on March 14, 2025, via Napalm Records, due to production-related delays.

Renowned for their unique fusion of ancient Balkan musical heritage with raw metal power, MANNTRA continues to build on a legacy that includes seven explosive albums and unforgettable performances at iconic festivals like Wacken Open Air. From headlining stages to sharing the spotlight with legends like In Extremo, the band has cemented their place as a force to be reckoned with in the global metal scene.

“Teuta” showcases MANNTRA at their best, blending lyrical storytelling with relentless energy. The song draws inspiration from the legendary Illyrian queen Teuta, evoking the fearless spirit of her seafaring warriors. The track is both a rousing battle cry and a tribute to the unity and freedom of her people, who ruled the Adriatic waters. Thunderous riffs, majestic melodies, and anthemic chants mirror the courage and determination of those who dared to tempt fate and conquer the unknown.

Prepare for the storm – MANNTRA is here to remind the world why they are the vanguard of Folk Metal, ready to unleash Titans upon the world in 2025!

MANNTRA on the new single “Teuta” “’Teuta’ is the second single from Titans. Imagine a stormy open sea with armies leaping from ship to ship in an epic battle. The song, its mood, and the history behind the lyrics create a perfect combination to immerse everyone in this war!”

Upcoming Folk Metal Heroes MANNTRA Unleash Relentless Energy on Titans!

Formed in 2012 around mastermind Marko Matijević Sekul, the band has proven to be extremely productive as Titans is already their eighth studio album. Over the years the quintet developed their trademark sound by combining raw metal riffs and hard-hitting industrial sounds with traditional folk instruments, unleashing a relentless storm of catchy metal hymns. MANNTRA’s high energy soundscape is skilfully built by supposed opposites: authentic folk instruments like pipes and mandolins interwoven with raspy male vocals and an uplifting industrial metal sound.

With their newest masterpiece they clearly take no prisoners as the album sets off with the title track “Titans” delivering forceful rhythms and powerful drumming. This continues on tracks like “Higher” or “Riders In The Dawn” kicking off with strong intros. Like no other, MANNTRA manage effortlessly to transport the ancient tunes into modern times by combining its folk elements with synths like on “My Sandman” or the album closer “Nav” delivering massive melodies.

But MANNTRA also stay true to their roots with “Teuta” telling the story of a legendary Illyrian queen who reigned in Croatia around 200 BC and “Unholy Water (Voda)” containing a catchy chorus and intense female folk vocals delivering a hymn like melody with lyrics partly in Croatian. The same can be witnessed on the extremely groovy and catchy “Heart Of The Storm”, while uplifting “Skal” is a song to get every folk party started. A clear highlight are the combined songs “Forgotten Pt.1” and “Forgotten Pt.2” which are true industrial metal masterpieces that seamlessly cross genres, heavily leaning towards electronic elements, while maintaining their very own soundscape.

Overall Titans convinces with an enormous hit-density and sets a clear mark, delivering proud hymns and in-your-face metal songs that are undeniable, proving that MANNTRA are on the very top of their game, ready to enter the next level of their promising journey!

Get Your Copy Of Titans

https://lnk.to/MANNTRA-Titans/napalmrecords

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TEMPERANCE Delivers Symphonic Passion on New Live Album, From Hermitage To Europe, out March 14

The Rockpit — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 09:37:31 +0000

P0hoto Credit: Artur Tarczewski

Italian masters of modern melodic metal TEMPERANCE have spellbound their symphonic magic into a thrilling live album, From Hermitage To Europe, out March 14, 2025 via Napalm Records!

Captured during the band’s latest extended tour supporting their album Hermitage – Daruma’s Eyes Pt. 2 (2023), the new live recording brings the magical village of Hermitage and fan favourites to life!

Now featured for the first time in live recording form, this story was first explored on the aforementioned full-length studio album, which has since also been released in its orchestral version, featuring many renowned guests such as Fabienne Erni (Eluveitie) and Laura Fella (Faun).

Known for their vocal harmonies, the first single, “Daruma”, is a gift to symphonic lovers, where melodic guitar passages collide with a galloping drum beat. TEMPERANCE’s Michele Guaitoli takes us into their magical world, while his vocal comrade-in-arms Kristin Starkey heats up the tension with her dark timbre. This live recording serves as the perfect prelude to their highly anticipated 2025 European tour, with melodic death metal giants Ignea and symphonic powerhouse Induction.

Marco Pastorino on “Daruma” “It’s been years since our only live release, and the time has come to publish material with our current lineup. For the first time, you’ll be able to listen to some of our most renowned tracks in their live versions – such as “Of Jupiter And Moons,” “Diamanti,” and “The Last Hope In A World Of Hopes,” while also including some of the most beloved songs from our latest album, Hermitage, after spending a year on the road supporting it. For this reason, we have chosen to release ‘Daruma’ as the first single, marking the first track released with our Kristin Starkey. We will celebrate the release of From Hermitage To Europe alongside our European headlining tour!”

A symphonic adventure of power, passion and melodies: TEMPERANCE Live!

Rousing guitar riffs, epic orchestrations and powerful vocal duets are a welcome gift for symphonic metal lovers, now captured for the afterworld. While “The Last Hope in a World of Hopes” combines gripping melodies and choral vocals, their stunning live performance can also be witnessed in “Darkness Is Just a Drawing” – fans will experience one of the band’s most magical compositions, shining with masterful vocal harmonies. The palpable energy on fan-favorites like “Diamanti” and “Of Jupiter And Moons“ showcase the band’s extraordinary musical atmosphere.

Michele Guaitoli about the album “The last years have been a rollercoaster of emotions. TEMPERANCE have grown on every level and have been traveling the world, having the honor of performing in Europe, the UK, the US and South America. Those who follow us are well aware that from “Of Jupiter and Moons” to “Hermitage”, we’ve faced a relevant line-up change. We felt it was fundamental to let our listeners understand who TEMPERANCE is nowadays, as the arrival of Kristin during the EU tour as special guests for Tarja had a strong impact on the sound of the band, thanks to her unique (and outstanding) voice. From Hermitage To Europe gives justice to what you are going to witness live in March during our headline run, and most importantly, sets in stone the essence of this new cycle of TEMPERANCE, which we want to be a cycle of rebirth.”

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https://lnk.to/Temperance-FromHermitageToEurope/napalmrecords

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THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA Unveils Title Track from Upcoming Album

The Rockpit — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 09:33:07 +0000

Photo Credit: Linda Florin

Leading AOR force THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA present the title track of their cinematic seventh album, Give Us The Moon, out January 31, 2025 via Napalm Records! “Give Us The Moon” features a catchy singalong chorus, sure to convince fans old and new. The new single arrives with a lyric video.

Founded in 2007 by members of high-profile bands such as Soilwork, Arch Enemy and Mean Streak, over the years, THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA has garnered millions of streams, earned Swedish Grammis nominations and built a reputation for dynamic live performances internationally through touring and massive festival shows such as Wacken Open Air. The band is set to continue winning over international live audiences on their European and Scandinavian headline tours this winter and spring. Grab your tickets now, check out “Give Us The Moon” below and make sure to pre-order your copy of the new album!

THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA comments “‘Give Us The Moon’ is the title track and guiding star that slides across the dance floor and into the night. It also speaks of our human need and longing to be somewhere else, and our notion that there must be something more out there – something grander, something more gratifying and mysterious.”

Give Us The Moon takes the listener on an exciting sonic journey, balancing between uplifting escapism and captivating stories inspired by real life events. The album’s themes span the likes of heroines and temptresses to liberation and romantic nostalgia, set to backdrops of abandoned cities and cosmic tides.

The intro track “Final Call” sets the scene for Give Us The Moon before impressive opening track “Stratus” is followed by the beautifully nostalgic “Shooting Velvet”. The intro of “Like The Beating Of A Heart” captures the listener from its first notes, leading into an irresistibly catchy chorus. Massive “Melbourne, May I?” is a classic THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA anthem, featuring captivating solos that are equally prominent on following track “Miraculous”. THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA slows it down for the emotional “Paloma”, before again diving into different soundscapes on the exciting, uplifting “Cosmic Tide”. The band continues their trademark of name-dropping streets and cities on “A Paris Point Of View”, that features fascinating instrumentation including particularly 80s-inspired keys and groovy bass. Sentimental “Runaways” feels like a part of a movie, only partially because of the attention-grabbing intro track before the first notes. THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA gets the tempo up once more for “Way To Spend The Night” before epic closing track “Stewardess, Empress, Hot Mess (And The Captain Of Pain)” wraps up THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA’s most cinematic masterpiece so far.

Give Us The Moon is free from the limitations of one genre or style, although many of the soundscapes of the album draw inspiration from the 80s, making the album a varied, exciting adventure. Give Us The Moon is produced by THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA and Sebastian Forslund, who also mixed the album, and is mastered by Plec Johansson at award-winning The Panic Room Studios. To celebrate the release of the new full-length, THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA will embark on a full European tour in late January 2025. Boarding is completed – fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the flight!

THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA about their new album “We have never worked harder on an album before and what a journey it’s been. We feel that this album has it all and there’s no way we could have done any better. It’s an explosion of emotions and cinematic landscapes where you’ll be catapulted into space and then land smoothly while feeling right at home. It will be your haven and your grand escape all at once. We hope you will connect to this album with every fiber of your body and mind, just like we do. Please do enjoy Give Us The Moon!”

Cover Art: Giorgia Carteri

Give Us The Moon tracklisting:
Final Call (Intro)
Stratus
Shooting Velvet
Like The Beating Of A Heart
Melbourne, May I?
Miraculous
Paloma
Cosmic Tide
Give Us The Moon
A Paris Point Of View
Runaways
Way To Spend The Night
Stewardess, Empress, Hot Mess (And The Captain Of Pain)

THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA is:
Björn Strid – Vocals
Sharlee D’Angelo – Bass
Jonas Källsbäck – Drums
Sebastian Forslund – Guitar, Percussions
John Lönnmyr – Keys
Rasmus Ehrnborn – Guitar
Anna Brygard – Backing Vocals
Åsa Lundman – Backing Vocals

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https://lnk.to/TNFO-GiveUsTheMoon/napalmrecords

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