FOLKRIM Unleashes Folk-Infused Metal Fury "Suoherran Hovi"

New Full-Length "Embers" Out April 2024 via Rockshots Records

Folkrim, emerging from the dark solitude of Finland's Western coast, has evolved from a one-man project to a fully formed folk-infused death metal band. Comprising drummer Eetu Ritakorpi, guitarists Iiro Sarman & Otto Hyvärinen, bassist Viktor Suominen, and frontman Erno Helander, Folkrim is ready to spread fear with their new full-length album, "Embers". ​ ​"Embers" tells a twisted tale of descent, from a shipwreck through decaying marshlands to a grand epic of destruction. Songs like "Bottle of Poison" showcase a modern structure filled with violence and speed. Viktor Suominen describes the album as more grounded, sticking to a single theme, with a journey that gets progressively gloomy and dire. The band's sound has shifted towards less humppa/drinking songs and more towards melodic death and thrash. ​ Influenced by bands like Ensiferum, Finntroll, Moonsorrow, Children of Bodom, and Nekrogoblikon, Folkrim's music blends folk metal with melodic death and black metal elements. "Embers" promises a unique musical journey, reflecting the band's evolution and commitment to their distinct sound. The future awaits, daring listeners to face the dangers along the way. ​ Today, FOLKRIM unleashes folk-infused metal fury with their latest single "Suoherran Hovi" accompanied by an electrifying video that can be seen below.

"What would a Folkrim version of a dingy swamp sound like? The answer comes in the form of SUOHERRAN HOVI, the second single to be released from our forthcoming album ”EMBERS”. Whereas the first single relied on speed to get its violent point across, this song approaches the problem from a different direction. The riffs are fat, chuggy, and groovy against a straight pounding of the drums. Dirty, almost jazzlike instrumentation and arrangement lays a twisted layer into the soup. And finally, a sprinkling of growls in the harsh Finnish language is set on top and the witch’s brew is complete." adds the band

Watch and listen to "Suoherran Hovi" at the following links:

Music Video - https://youtu.be/AgpfI9ZM4Zo​

Digital - https://lnk.to/folhovi​

Listen to the previous single "Bottle Of Poison" at the following links: ​ Music Video - https://youtu.be/mq2X9xKQW6Y​ ​ Digital - https://lnk.to/bottleofpoison​ ​ ​Folkrim's full-length album "Embers" is due out on April 5, 2024, from Rockshots Records and is available for album pre-order at bit.ly/FolkrimCD

LAY OF THE AUTUMN Announces New Lead Vocalist and Streaming First Single / Video “Si Sta Come D’Autunno Sugli Alberi Le Foglie”

LAY OF THE AUTUMN Announces New Lead Vocalist and Streaming First Single / Video “Si Sta Come D’Autunno Sugli Alberi Le Foglie”. #layoftheautumn #irinaboyarkina

Rockshots Records is thrilled to announce the name of the lead singer for Lay Of The Autumn: Iryna “ERIA” Boyarkina! Iryna is a renowned artist from Ukraine, recognized as “ERIA” and has gained fame through her performances with the band Mysterya and her appearances in popular contests like Eurovision, X-Factor, and The Voice. Davide Scuteri, the mastermind behind Lay Of The Autumn, shared his…

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Last in Time - Too late

I Last in Time sono il progetto del chitarrista Massimo Marchetti, che ha raccolto attorno a sé un gruppo di musicisti per dar vita a un disco d’esordio, “Too Late” (Rockshots Records), che pur muovendosi su coordinate AOR/melodic rock, presenta un’ampia varietà di sonorità. Benvenuto su Il Raglio del Mulo Massimo,  da poco è fuori il debutto dei Last in Time, dobbiamo pensare a una vera e…

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Norwegian Power Metal EUNOMIA Enter "Another Dimension"

  Norwegian adventure power metallers EUNOMIA will be releasing their sophomore full-length “The Chronicles of Eunomia Part II” on Rockshots Records this coming September. The band has already previewed two singles off the album “The Story Goes On” and “My Heart” earlier this summer. To kick off their album’s release on September 15th, they are sharing a new music video for the track “Another…

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LA METALLERS ARCH BLADE'S NEW SINGLE "FACTORY OF SIN" GIVES NOD TO 80S GLAM; NEW ALBUM "KILL THE WITCH" OUT JULY

LA-based heavy metallers Arch Blade will be making their mark on the international metal scene with the release of their debut album “Kill The Witch” via Rockshots Records this coming July 2023. To date, they have shared their first single “Nightbreed” and are now ready to unveil their second single “Factory of Sin”, a track in tribute to the hair metal days of glam. “We call this one a…

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Rockshots Records - DREAMYTH Unveils Title Track "Aletheia" ft. Herbie Langhans (Firewind, Avantasia) Off Forthcoming Mythology Album Out April 2023

Rockshots Records is proud to announce their signing of Spanish power melodic metal Dreamyth for the release of their debut album “Aletheia” on April 14, 2023. Combining heavy riffs, epic and majestic orchestrations, modern synths, and stunning vocal and harmonies with finesse like no one else, the band delivers high caliber album with special guests Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear), Herbie Langhans…

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VICTORIA K 'Kore'

UPCOMING MUSIC ALERT ♫ @VictoriaK2004 new album 'Kore' out on 10/14 via @rockshotsrec. Preview it now at: www.InfraredMAG.com #NewMusic #NewMusicFriday #NewMusicAlert #VictoriaK #Kore #RockshotsRecords @AsherMedia

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(The Metal Gods Meltdown)

What’s everyone’s spending habits (besides Kai. We all know he budgets like a coupon mom who ends up spending five dollars for two carts worth of food)? Who has the Shiny Object Syndrome? Does Olivia buy dice like a little dnd dice gremlin?

Kai: COUPON MOM and will physically fight anyone spending irresponsibly (read: Cole). Will dig through every single thing they own before deeming whether or not they actually "need to buy" something. Anything "nonessential" he owns is usually in the form of gifts from others.

Jay: Also a bit of cheapskate due to upbringing, but with extreme Shiny Object Syndrome. Tries to avoid spending frivolously, especially if he's able to get things in a more practical way/build them himself, buuuut this is also the guy that once spent his science fair winnings on an electric guitar and also bought an expensive backpack for Nya just because she liked it. If he's not buying nerd shit, he's buying parts for potential inventions.

Cole: Goes from being filthy rich to...not being so, but even after going off to fend for himself + being a ninja, he hasn't quite shaken off the habit of being able to go out and just buy whatever whenever. An absentminded desire for new records, sketchbooks, or snacks often leads to the group being short on cash for other pressing things (driving Kai insane), on top of the fact that he still doesn't quite understand just how expensive things can be. Does get better with time, however, and once he resumes his part-time work at the Rockshot.

Zane: Rarely splurges on anything for himself, but will splurge on supplies, justifying it as necessary—even if it is long before they ever actually have need of it. If he does have a little extra spending money on hand, it usually goes towards new books or movies or a pair of heelys

Nya: About as bad as her brother when it comes to penny-pinching, but far less stubborn about spending frivolously, as the rush of freedom she gets from being able to do so is a call too loud to resist, especially after she gets her job. Primarily her spending cash goes to machine parts and the like, or clothes if her stuff starts becoming unwearable.

Lloyd: Never actually had a lot of spending money for himself; would ask his mom for things as needed/wanted, and Koko would usually find a way to buy it whenever she could. When he does get his hands on some cash of his own, he goes mad with the power and possibilities (even if it's just a dollar). Kai has to beat it out of him. Also has Shiny Object Syndrome.

Jesse: Always at least has a little spending money due to his job at his family's shop, but given their recent harder times (Miranda + aftermath of the Devourer) he becomes a lot more mindful of his spending...but, still has a very strong weakness for new clothes and material for new magic tricks (...and anything that can help to woo Cole).

Antonia: Has an allowance—not a very big one, but it's enough to let her save up and get what she needs when she needs, which is usually writing supplies—or ice cream. Is currently trying to save up for a new bike.

Harumi: Goes from being poor to exceedingly well-off. Went from scraping by on the barest minimum to having just about everything she could want at her fingertips...and she hates it. Never actually wants anything material, but if she had to pick...nice meals and fancy clothes are generally her go-to. Along with history books for no specific reason whatsoever.

Olivia: Relies on a good ol' fashioned five finger discount. Has literally confessed to theft on multiple occasions–if she wants something, she's just taking it, money be damned. When she's feeling too lazy to be stealthy she will buy her snacks + DND stuff...but, y'know, the cash she happens to have was probably stolen too.

Miranda: Pre-incident, all extra cash from working the shop went to video games + the latest Borg tech. Post-incident, every cent she finds goes into funding for her prosthetics, which...isn't nearly enough, but, maybe she'll find another way to make it happen...?

Pixal: Straight up doesn't buy things, as at Borg Industries she has all she could ever need....until getting properly involved with the Ninja. After that, basically becomes second-in-command to Kai when it comes to monitoring their finances, but does have some personal funds set aside for a) emergencies or b) when a new mech idea strikes.

Skylor: Goes from being corrupted rich to being rich on morally correct terms. Things got somewhat dire when first shifting Chen's to under her command alone, but after the rough patches of the changeover, her restaurant chain is still insanely successful with much profit. In her free time, indulges in a lot of the things she couldn't experience on the island (and really wouldn't mind helping Kai and others out financially if they asked, but they're all just a little too prideful to ever actually do so).

INFERNALIZER Releases Video 'Falling In Slow Motion', New Album "After Dark" Out October 27th

INFERNALIZER will be unleashing its new album “After Dark” on October 27th, 2023 via Rockshots Records. So far in the lead-up to the record’s forthcoming release, they have unveiled to fans two music videos “What Did You Expect?” (https://youtu.be/hbADbsfAtQ8) and “What We Do In The Shadows” (https://youtu.be/RFb7rg1t-fM). Today, the band unlocks their third video for the track “Falling In Slow…

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*KARMIC LINK HISTORY* - "Back when we were designing the cover for the album "DARK METROPOLIS" (released worldwide in 2018 via Rockshots Records), our friend and awesome designer Stathis Ridis had originally come up with this cover that we reveal today! Unfortunately, this cover did not make it to be released. The black/red dystopian -official album- cover with the Android Lady staring directly into your soul, was the winner and the rest is history of course. Tell us what you think and if you liked this artwork as well!" - Stathis Kassios

Stream DARK METROPOLIS album across all major digital streaming platforms!

EREGION - NON OMNIS MORIAR

Heavy/power metal band Eregion is set to captivate fans again with the release of their new single, "Earendil Star". This highly-anticipated track offers a powerful blend of distinctive power metal tones, coupled with the band's signature epic flair, promising a gripping musical journey.

As a precursor to their upcoming album"Non Omnis Moriar" slated for release on May 24th, "Earendil Star" is a rather fast song that talks about Earendil navigating space after his ship gained the power to fly. The sound of this song is epic, melodic, powerful, direct, and battle-starved where lyrics are inspired by history (especially the one of the Vikings) and by fantasy (nonetheless by the writings of Tolkien). For fans of Ensiferum, Blind Guardian, Judas Priest, Crimson Glory, and Manowar.

As a prelude to the spring album launch, Eregion introduces a refreshed lineup, welcoming Dario Fontana as the lead vocalist and Davide "Gengis" Gianforte as the bassist, injecting renewed energy into the band's sonic landscape.

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STORMBORN Announces New Album "Zenith" Out April 2024

STORMBORN Announces New Album "Zenith" Out April 2024, Streaming Singles "Fear Of A Monster" and "Serpentine". #stormborn #rockshotsrecords

Streaming Singles “Fear Of A Monster” and “Serpentine” Stormborn, the melodic heavy metal powerhouse from Kent, UK, has officially joined forces with Rockshots Records! Drawing inspiration from metal titans like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Dio, Stormborn blazes a unique trail in heavy metal, crafting a sound that fuses classic elements with bold, modern innovation.​Today, they’re unleashing…

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Brazilian Power Metal Band DRAGONHEART To Release 5th Album "The Dragonheart's Tale"

  DRAGONHEART is welcoming fans to the realm of “The Dragonheart’s Tale”, the fifth studio album from the Brazilian fantasy power metallers now available as of August 25th via Rockshots Records. “Fans rejoice, it’s gonna be almost 52 minutes of power metal music. This is a conceptual album and because it is, we’ve decided to put the tracks in a chronological order of our fantasy stories. To do…

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Lay Of The Autumn kündigen neue Sängerin an

Rockshots Records freut sich, den Namen der Leadsängerin von Lay Of The Autumn bekannt zu geben: Iryna „ERIA“ Boyarkina! Iryna ist eine renommierte Künstlerin aus der Ukraine, die unter dem Namen „ERIA“ bekannt ist und durch ihre Auftritte mit der Band Mysterya und ihre Auftritte bei populären Wettbewerben wie Eurovision, X-Factor und The Voice bekannt wurde. Davide Scuteri, das Mastermind hinter Lay Of The Autumn, freut sich sehr über Irynas Einstieg in die Band: „Ich bin sicher, dass die Fans meiner früheren Projekte Ravenword und Choirs of Veritas die melancholischen und epischen Klänge dieses neuen Projekts zu schätzen wissen werden. Sie werden von der bezaubernden und kraftvollen Stimme von Iryna begeistert sein.“ Lay Of The Autumn vereint die Talente von Davide Scuteri (Ravenword, Choirs of Veritas), Cesare Ferrari, Davide Lovecchio, und Michele Olmi (Chronosfear, Embrace Of Souls). Das Debütalbum der Band wird mit Spannung erwartet, und mit Iryna an der Spitze steht der Symphonic-Metal-Szene ein Leckerbissen bevor. Halten Sie Ausschau nach weiteren Updates und machen Sie sich bereit für die kommende Single der Band mit Iryna als Sängerin, die Ende 2024 veröffentlicht werden soll. Die erste Single der Band „Si Sta Come D'Autunno Sugli Alberi Le Foglie“ unterstreicht die ganze Kraft von Lay Of The Autumn. Wie von Mastermind Davide Scuteri beschrieben, „ist dies ein hermetischer Titel. Während des Ersten Weltkriegs gab es einen Dichter auf dem Schlachtfeld, sein Name war Giuseppe Ungaretti und er schrieb diese Zeilen in seinem Gedicht „Soldati (Soldaten)“, als ewiges Symbol für das Leben in den Schützengräben. Es handelt sich um ein kraftvolles und virtuoses Instrumentalstück im Stil des Stratovarius, das von den widersprüchlichen Gefühlen, die in uns leben können, und dem prekären Zustand des Lebens handelt, wenn die Herbstzeit kommt“. Lesen Sie den ganzen Artikel