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'Doro' joins The Zach Moonshine Show, to talk about her latest release 'Conqueress - Forever Strong and Proud', 40 years of metal!, singing with Rob Halford, touring with Metallica and much more! This episode features music from Swarf Damage,... More

'Doro' joins The Zach Moonshine Show, to talk about her latest release 'Conqueress - Forever Strong and Proud', 40 years of metal!, singing with Rob Halford, touring with Metallica and much more! This episode features music from Swarf Damage, Ashes Of Perishing, Bone Fragments, KK'S PRIEST, Sapremia, Webb Of Deceit, Never Reborn, Armored Saint, Under A Spell, One Hell of a Christmas, SPREADLOVES, DORO, MASS PUNISHMENT, SEBASTIAN BACH, Skid Row, EMBR, and Reliquia! Track List: Battle Of The Bands Winners: 1 - Swarf Damage - Batten Down The Hatches2 - Ashes Of Perishing - Waste of Life3 - Bone Fragments - Greyman 4 - The Zach Moonshine Intro 5 - KK'S PRIEST - SONS OF THE SENTINEL/ONE MORE SHOT AT GLORY6 - Sapremia - Plague Of Minds7 - Webb Of Deceit - Progress Of Evil8 - Never Reborn - Children of Fire9 - Armored Saint - You Can Run But You Can't Hide10 - Under A Spell - Freya11 - One Hell of a Christmas - One Hell of a Christmas12 - SPREADLOVES - Piece Of me 13 - DORO - Interview II featuring Fire In The Sky/Living After Midnight (feat. Rob Halford)/Total Eclipse Of The Heart (feat. Rob Halford) 14 - MASS PUNISHMENT - Worldwide Genocide15 - SEBASTIAN BACH - What Do I Got To Lose16 - Skid Row - I Remember You/I Remember You/Monkey Business17 - EMBR - Black/Leave Us/Yellow18 - Reliquia - Fear of the Light Steaming now on Mixcloud! Check out the interview segment on YouTube, Spotify and Apple! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="2dFY6S3KsG8"] Big thanks to the 6,767 metal maniacs from around the world that tuned in to the live broadcast Friday night! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="gvZFVj2Ca0M"] Follow Doro on Spotify! Respected. Iconic. Undisputed. DORO is the Metal Queen. Emerging from the explosion of heavy metal that began in the early ‘80s, Doro Pesch has been tireless in her devotion to the metal cause for four decades. In 2023, she celebrates 40 years of active service, with two special anniversary live shows and, most importantly, a brand-new studio album that looks certain to be regarded as one of her best. DORO’s campaign of heavy metal heroism began in earnest back in 1983, with the recording of Burning The Witches, the debut album by WARLOCK. Still in her teens, DORO was immediately recognisable as the consummate metal frontwoman, with a powerhouse voice and endless charisma. Plus, the music she made kicked a ridiculous amount of ass. DORO’s big breakthrough came in August 1986 when WARLOCK performed at the Monsters Of Rock festival at Castle Donington, with SCORPIONS, MOTÖRHEAD, DEF LEPPARD and OZZY OSBOURNE also appearing. The first woman to perform on the Monsters Of Rock stage, she sealed her iconic status at that very moment, and has never looked back since. “We played Monsters Of Rock and then people started giving us a chance, so we went on tour with Judas Priest, and then afterwards it was just like a dream. I moved to New York in ‘86/’87 and we did the Triumph & Agony album, which became a big success. I still love to play all those songs, they’re always in our set list. Then we toured with DIO, who I admired so much. Then we did a big, long tour with MEGADETH in the States. The videos were on MTV and Headbanger’s Ball, and I miss that so much! TV was super important. I had the chance to host Headbanger’s Ball too! I loved it all. It was a total highlight in my life.” Like many big metal artists, DORO had to negotiate changing times in the ‘90s, when grunge became the sound of the decade and traditional metal experienced a downturn in fortunes. Once again proving her commitment to the music she loves, DORO forged ahead with albums that toyed with newer styles of heaviness, without sacrificing any of the power and passion that made her so successful in the first place. From 1990’s DORO, produced by KISS legend Gene Simmons, to the soulful True At Heart and Angels Never Die and the even industrial influenced 1998 record Love Me In Black, she weathered the storm with style and grace. When heavy metal came roaring back in the 21st century, DORO was ready and prepared to reclaim her throne, armed with 2000’s true metal bonanza Calling The Wild. Demonstrating a relentless work ethic, she has spent the last 20 years releasing further thunderous, anthem-packed records like Fight, Fear No Evil and Raise Your Fist, delighting and thrilling her international fan base in the process.   In 2022, she was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award, having already received an Echo, the Metal Goddess Legend Award in Las Vegas, the Legend Award in England and Germany, the Angel Of Rock Award in England and awards as the “sexiest woman alive”, among others. She has also been voted Best Female Vocalist in Spain for 30 years in a row, and was inducted into the Hall Of Heavy Metal History in the United States. Thanks to an unwavering work ethic and dedication to the metal cause, DORO has performed over 3,000 concerts in more than 60 countries. “I thought we might last for five years when I first started in Warlock,” says DORO. “But I could always count on the fans, even during difficult times. In the ‘90s when grunge was big, we could still do it, we could still tour. That was my strength and my rock, the fan base worldwide. I think it goes both ways. I love the fans with all my heart and I feel they’d do anything for me. The music is a great vehicle to keep connected, and the live shows just get better and better.” In 2018, DORO released Forever Warriors, Forever United, a colossal, two-album extravaganza that loudly proclaimed the Metal Queen’s greatness from the rooftops. Five years later, she has completed work on the follow-up. Due for release later in 2023, the new album bears a title that neatly sums up DORO’s unique reputation: Conqueress - Forever Strong and Proud. “At first it was going to just be called Forever Strong & Proud. But then I thought it maybe needed something more, because we’ve conquered the world!“ DORO laughs. “Conqueress sounds more powerful. It’s the female form of conqueror, and I thought that was cool. I’ve always loved the word conquistador, for the same reasons. I had a lot of ideas for a title floating around, and then in the last two weeks I made up my mind, which drives everybody crazy because it’s always so last minute! [Laughs]” A tour-de-force of melodic metal and high-octane hard rock, Conqueress – Forever Strong and Proud maintains the high standards set on Forever Warriors, Forever United, while also adding more diversity to DORO’s songwriting sensibilities. At its heart, Conqueress – Forever Strong and Proud is a big, bold heavy metal record, with songs like epic opener ´Children Of The Dawn´, the gritty ´I Will Prevail´ and fiery first single ´Time For Justice´ offering gleaming updates of DORO’s trademark sound. Elsewhere, she dabbles deftly with ultra-catchy radio-rock on ´Bond Unending´ (a duet with Sammy Amara from German rock heavyweights THE BROILERS), spiky rock’n’roll on ´Lean Mean Rock Machine´, and brooding melodrama on the bittersweet ´Love Breaks Chains´. The fruits of another lengthy stint in the studio, Conqueress – Forever Strong and Proud confirms that DORO is at the peak of her powers. “I’m very proud of it all,” she notes. “With every album, you start out somewhere and then you end up somewhere else, and I love that. We did a lot of work! There are songs we haven’t even mixed or mastered yet, because I had so many ideas. Some songs have the magic that you want on an album, and some are maybe better as bonus tracks, but yeah, we recorded 19 songs and that is definitely a lot! There are classic metal songs, some great rock tracks for the radio and of course we have some ballads, too!” While fans will undoubtedly be expecting plenty of balls-out heavy metal from the new record, it is equally true that no DORO record is complete without at least one heart-shattering ballad. On Conqueress – Forever Strong and Proud, the sumptuous, orchestral mirage of ´Best In Me´ is instantly identifiable as one of the greatest ballads of the singer’s career.And the English / German song ´Fels in der Brandung´ will very much appeal to every fan that loves DORO's heartfelt anthem ´Für immer´. “´Best In Me´ is for the fans,” DORO smiles. “Everybody will interpret it differently, but when I talk about deep friendship and love, I mean the fans. I want to play it live, for sure. The melody and the lyrics will really connect with the diehard fans. They’re really going to feel that one.” Another song guaranteed to spark a positive reaction is an uproarious and wildly uplifting cover of JUDAS PRIEST’s immortal ´Living After Midnight´, featuring vocals from DORO and Rob Halford, the Metal God himself. For DORO, recording the song was a sweet reminder of how far she’s come, and an exciting opportunity to join forces with one of her all-time vocal heroes in the studio. “That whole idea happened at Hellfest in France,” she recalls. “JUDAS PRIEST was my first ever tour, in 1986, and it was a dream come true. We’ve always stayed in touch and stayed friends. At Hellfest, we were hanging out backstage, chatting and throwing around ideas, and it was like, ‘You know what? We should do something together!’ Well, of course we should! I have always wanted to sing with Rob, and my dream song was ´Living After Midnight´! I sang it back in 1982 or ‘83, when we were just starting out. Rob is one of my favourite singers and such a big inspiration. So it’s another dream come true.” In addition to its 15 songs, Conqueress – Forever Strong and Proud will be released a generous serving of bonus tracks. Among them, yet more of DORO’s razor-sharp metal anthems, and a monstrous cover of METALLICA’s ´The Four Horsemen´. “We did that to honour the 40th anniversary of Kill ‘Em All!” says DORO. “We played a bunch of shows with them, in fact I think we might have done the first ever METALLICA show in Europe, in the Netherlands. We played a bunch of festivals with them in ’85, so I’m a big fan and it was really fun to record that song.” As she prepares to celebrate her 40th anniversary, DORO has allowed herself to look back and marvel at all the ups, downs and achievements that have made her journey such an exciting and eventful one. The world has changed immeasurably since 1983, for good and bad, but DORO is eager to celebrate one mark of progress in particular. “The obvious thing is that in the beginning, the early ‘80s, there were only a handful of women musicians or singers,” she says. “I remember doing the great Monsters Of Rock festival in the UK, and I had some new stage clothes and I needed somebody to help me. I thought, okay, I can just find a girl to help me zip it all up, but I couldn’t find anybody. There were no women anywhere, so I had to ask my drummer to help! [Laughs] But now there are so many great female musicians and female singers, and female fans too!” DORO will celebrate 40 years of heavy metal magic later this year, both with the release of Conqueress – Forever Strong and Proud and two exclusive live shows: in Düsseldorf, DORO’s home town, and a top-of-the-bill spot at Wacken Open Air. As she and her loyal band have proved beyond doubt over the last few years, the stage is DORO’s natural habitat and the fans are the inspirational blood coursing through her veins. Armed with one of the most diverse and explosive records of her career, she arrives at this impressive milestone with the wind still in her sails. You can’t kill rock ‘n’ roll, and you definitely can’t stop the Conqueress. Forever strong and proud! Long live the Metal Queen! “As long as the fans want to see us and hear us, I will give my best and always give 110%,” DORO concludes. “As long as God wants me to do it and I’m healthy, I will keep going. I always want to fight the good fight and give people good energy, power and strength. It’s so needed in this day and age. I feel like I have so much more to give. I enjoy it so much. I still feel inspired, and I still feel like I’m 18 years old.”  Text by Dom Lawson DORO online:www.doro.uswww.doromusic.comwww.instagram.com/dorometalqueenwww.facebook.com/DoroPeschOfficialwww.patreon.com/doropeschwww.tiktok.com/@doropeschofficialwww.twitter.com/DoroOfficial Less

 Beyond Shadows - Self Titled - Reviewed By Sweden Rock Magazine! Check it out https://swedenrockmagazine.com/ Release Date: 09/29/2023 FFO: At the Gates, In Flames, Nightrage Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Swedish melodic death metal band has... More

 Beyond Shadows - Self Titled - Reviewed By Sweden Rock Magazine! Check it out https://swedenrockmagazine.com/ Release Date: 09/29/2023 FFO: At the Gates, In Flames, Nightrage Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Swedish melodic death metal band has announced the release of their new 'self titled' album on 29th September 2023. The album features 10 breathtaking tracks, produced and mixed by renowned producer Fredrik Nordstrom at Studio Fredman, Sweden. With influences from At the Gates, In Flames, and Nightrage, the album promises to deliver a unique blend of melodic riffs, aggressive vocals, and powerful drumming. Fans of the genre can expect nothing but the best from this highly anticipated release. Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming album. Check them out on YouTube and subscribe! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="ImT_3B8CSCc"] [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="qiTiwBua36Y"] Follow them on Spotify and add them to your playlists! Also available on Apple! Follow the band at these links: https://www.facebook.com/beyondshadowshttps://www.instagram.com/beyondshadowsofficial/ Less

Scold´s Bridle - Black Inferno - Reviewed By Sweden Rock Magazine! Check it out here https://swedenrockmagazine.com/     Release Date: September 15, 2023 FFO: Black Sabbath, Candlemass, Metallica     Location: Varberg, Sweden     Short Bio... More

Scold´s Bridle - Black Inferno - Reviewed By Sweden Rock Magazine! Check it out here https://swedenrockmagazine.com/     Release Date: September 15, 2023 FFO: Black Sabbath, Candlemass, Metallica     Location: Varberg, Sweden     Short Bio (or Press Release description): Scold´s Bridle is a hard rock/heavy metal band from Varberg, Sweden. With influences from across the heavy metal spectrum Scold´s Bridle delivers an exclusive and varied sound for any state of mind.     The first idea of Scold´s Bridle started back in 2019 when drummer Oskar Romell decided to picked up the guitar for the first time. A few frustrating years later the first recording started of what would become the debut album of Scold´s Bridle.     The album was recorded in “Solitude Studios” in Varberg, Sweden during 2022-2023. Oskar Romell is the primary songwriter and plays all instruments (guitars, bass, drums and keys) on the album as well as some backing vocals. The lead vocals are mixed with talents across the worlds with Mauro Elias (Argentina) as the primary singer, Craig Cairns (UK) performing on two songs (“Zombie” & “Blizzard”) and female singer Martina Questa (Argentina) in a duet on “Liquid Love”. Johan Renkse has co-written two songs (“Angel Maker” & “Echo In The Dark”) and also preforms backing vocals on “Angel Maker”. The album was mixed and mastered in “Solitude Studios” by Oskar Romell.     The debut album “Scold´s Bridle”, including 12 original songs, will be released on all platforms including CD & vinyl on September 15, 2023. Follow the band on Spotify and add them to your playlists! Follow the band at these links: www.scoldsbridleband.com https://www.instagram.com/thescoldsbridle/ https://www.facebook.com/scoldsbridleband/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LT2D70hne7pQ7SN8No9qlhttps://music.apple.com/se/album/scolds-bridle/1702075802 Less

Jord - Tundra - Reviewed By Sweden Rock Magazine! check it out here https://swedenrockmagazine.com/ Release Date: November 3:rd 2023  FFO: Enslaved, Alcest, Katatonia Location: Borås - Sweden  We are excited to announce that Jord, the... More

Jord - Tundra - Reviewed By Sweden Rock Magazine! check it out here https://swedenrockmagazine.com/ Release Date: November 3:rd 2023  FFO: Enslaved, Alcest, Katatonia Location: Borås - Sweden  We are excited to announce that Jord, the atmospheric Black Metal band from Sweden, has released their third album "Tundra". The album was recorded with the new band setting that includes Sebastian Svedlund on guitar, Stefan Jansson on drums and founding member Jörgen Ström on bass and vocals. Jord's music is inspired by northern nature, folklore, mysticism and man's relation to this part of the earth. With Blackgaze and Post Rock influences, "Tundra" promises to be an unforgettable listening experience. Don't miss out on this masterpiece! Check them out on YouTube and subscribe! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="60HtZqX2lqM"] Follow them on Spotify and add them to your playlists! Support them on Bandcamp! Tundra by Jord Follow the band here at these links: https://www.instagram.com/jord_bandofficial https://www.facebook.com/jordsoundshttps://jordswe.lnk.to/tundra Less

Stone of Duna - Moonsplitter - Featured & Reviewed By Sweden Rock Magazine! Check it out here at this link: https://swedenrockmagazine.com/ Release Date: September 22 2023 FFO: Tool, Mastodon, Red Fang Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Stone... More

Stone of Duna - Moonsplitter - Featured & Reviewed By Sweden Rock Magazine! Check it out here at this link: https://swedenrockmagazine.com/ Release Date: September 22 2023 FFO: Tool, Mastodon, Red Fang Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Stone of Duna from Gothenburg, Sweden, was formed in the fall of 2021 when the three childhood friends Max, David and Arvid teamed up with Marcus, former guitarist and lead clean vocalist of the band Grimner. Over the course of roughly a year, they developed a sound that could be described as stoner metal with more progressive elements, or as to band likes to put it: "sh*t we like to listen to". Their first full-length release "Moonsplitter" is due on September 22. It's a journey through fantastical lyrics, gnarly bass tones, catchy vocal melodies and heavy riffage with a healthy dose of fuzz. Check them out on YouTube and subscribe! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="-T1DEayBLXg"] Follow them on Spotify and add them to your playlists! Support them on Bandcamp! The Seven Aspect Snake by Stone of Duna Follow the band at these links: https://www.instagram.com/stone.of.duna/https://stoneofduna.wixsite.com/stone-of-dunahttps://www.facebook.com/stoneofduna Less

Release Date: March, 2024 FFO: Asphyx, Pestilence, Dismember Location: USA SAPREMIA, the death metal band from New Jersey, USA, is all set to release a vinyl compilation of their 1992 and 1994 demos titled "SUBCONSCIOUS EXISTENCE". The release... More

Release Date: March, 2024 FFO: Asphyx, Pestilence, Dismember Location: USA SAPREMIA, the death metal band from New Jersey, USA, is all set to release a vinyl compilation of their 1992 and 1994 demos titled "SUBCONSCIOUS EXISTENCE". The release promises to take fans on a journey back in time to the early days of the band's career. The vinyl compilation will include some of SAPREMIA's most iconic tracks from their early days, showcasing the band's raw and unfiltered sound. This is a must-have for all fans of SAPREMIA and anyone who loves old-school death metal. Stay tuned for more updates on the release date and where to purchase the vinyl. Check them out on YouTube and subscribe! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="Lo-D7hw-6Xo"] Follow the band and label at these links: https://www.pathologicallyexplicitrecords.com/https://pathologicallyexplicit.bandcamp.com/https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Sapremia/36100https://www.facebook.com/sapremia/https://www.instagram.com/sapremia_njdm/ Less

Release Date: September 9th, 2023 FFO: Paradise Lost, Fields of the Nephilim, Grave Pleasures Location: Manchester, UK We are excited to introduce Reliquia, a one-of-a-kind Gothic Metal and Post Punk band hailing from the post-industrial city... More

Release Date: September 9th, 2023 FFO: Paradise Lost, Fields of the Nephilim, Grave Pleasures Location: Manchester, UK We are excited to introduce Reliquia, a one-of-a-kind Gothic Metal and Post Punk band hailing from the post-industrial city of Manchester, England. The band comprises of talented musicians from various other bands including Golden Gardens, The Machinist, and Vindimode. Their music is a captivating blend of the heavy and dark tones of Gothic Metal with the raw and emotive sounds of Post Punk. Reliquia's unique sound is sure to attract fans of both genres and leave them wanting more. Stay tuned for updates on their upcoming shows and releases. Check them out on YouTube and subscribe! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="KNrbjwRCSFQ"] Follow them on Spotify and add them to your playlists! Support them on Bandcamp! Fear of the Light (Recorded Live at Unit 26) by Reliquia Follow the band here at these links: https://instagram.com/reliquiaukhttps://www.facebook.com/reliquiaukhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/19uVSxDH5K7W3KVlGyOipVhttps://reliquia.bandcamp.com/track/fear-of-the-light-recorded-live-at-unit-26 Less

Release Date: 11/27/2023 FFO: Turnstile, Incubus, Power Trip Location: Raleigh, NC Spreadloves is a metal band that was founded in 2019 with the simple goal of playing live music and loving every second of it. Today, after five years, the band... More

Release Date: 11/27/2023 FFO: Turnstile, Incubus, Power Trip Location: Raleigh, NC Spreadloves is a metal band that was founded in 2019 with the simple goal of playing live music and loving every second of it. Today, after five years, the band still thrives off the joy of the stage and regularly rocks venues and clubs around the Raleigh-Durham area. They take inspiration from a wide range of bands and combine it into their own unique sound, avoiding the oversubgenrefied tropes that metal is known for. The band's refreshing combination of blistering thrash and stomping riffs have won them fans across the region. Recently, they spent the first half of 2023 recording a well-crafted catalog of original songs with the legendary producer Jamie King, who has worked with bands like Between the Buried and Me and the Contortionist. Spreadloves is now preparing to release a thorough collection of their music, old and new, and can't wait to share it with their fans. Check them out on YouTube and subscribe! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="61Wd5gWumZc"] Follow the band here at these links:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spreadlovesmusicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpreadlovesNC/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Cvopbh67w4uPNyNWDKTbGBandcamp: https://spreadloves.bandcamp.com/track/piece-of-meApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/spreadloves/1563112341 Less