Livestream Calendar 2020/2021

Since the pandemic is still having us all in heavy grip the only way to have some live music experience is coming through the internet. My last post about this is already a bit older so I decided to open up a new one.  
 
Please consider giving a little donation or buy some band merch if you like what you see or hear. Broadcasting livestreams sadly ain't a free thing. Bands need to have some equipment for it that they usually don't have so they need to buy or lend it at least mostly in exchange for some cash.  

Upcoming shows

John Diva & The Rockets Of Love

Online Release-Show for the new album "American Amadeus"

Friday 15th 2021, starts at 20h CET

https://getnext.to/john-diva?fbclid=IwAR0Ke1yqKqXVyfKMS_mAFmDXxcV3MEXGqwJdblSN06I_HRXKq7GjyI719Aw

 

Leprous

perform "The Congregation" album in it's entirely

Saturday 16th 2021, 20h

Tickets https://watch.munin.live/products/leprous-the-congregation-live?fbclid=IwAR0bSbsuYmgg-Iec8mGpahZ4uiDDMGo_D426j-D5TXi3yecWsJoGGrrIQB0 

OPUS' BLIZZARD B-DAY BASH 2021
Saturday 23th January 2021
Starts at 7PM. Sharp!
Featuring...
DEAD BY WEDNESDAY
EARTH (BLACK SABBATH Tribute USA - Special Unplugged Acoustic Set)
KINGS & LIARS
MARC RIZZO (Guitarist of SOULFLY - Solo Shred)
*Plus more surprises!!!

*Includes premier of DBW's new song "Mars in Exile" & more TBA!!!

Streaming Live on:
YOUTUBE, FACEBOOK, & TWITCH here:

YT: https://www.youtube.com/combatrecords

FB: https://www.facebook.com/toadsplaceofficial

Twitch: @BrainwaveHQ

Metal Storm: The Deep Freeze Fest 

Saturday, January 23rd 2021 starting at 8pm ET 

https://www.twitch.tv/rock_addict_radio

hosted by RAR personality, DJ REM.
 
Featured bands include:
Viral Strain (UK)
Brotality (US)
Matalobos (Mexico)
Blood of Angels (US)
Corners of Sanctuary (US)
Pressure (Sweden)
Illusions of Grandeur (US)

 

Past Shows  

Little Caesar 

streaming their entire debut album

Saturday, December 26th at 3 PM, Eastern

https://www.facebook.com/bravewords or 

https://www.youtube.com/user/Bravewords666?sub_confirmation=1

  

 

Maahes

The Egyptophile black metallers are streaming their complete "Live at Woid Weyd Metal" show on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/MaahesOfficial

 

 

Wrecking Ball Metal Fest 

Saturday,December 12th 2020

the first band performing at 1pmET.  

https://www.rockaddictradio.com/video-stream.php or

Twitch TV channel at https://www.twitch.tv/rock_addict_radio

Bands schedule to perform include:

Syteria (UK)

Strike Master (Mexico)

Corners of Sanctuary (US)

Agressor (Costa Rica)

Threatpoint (US)

The Recasts (US)

Seventh Chaos (US)

Powerless Rise (US)

 

 

Online charity Mezivrchy Festival

December 19th 2020, at 2 PM UTC+01 – DEC 20 AT 12 AM UTC+01. 

Bands schedule to perform include: 

Purnama [death/black metal]

Welicoruss [symphonic black metal]

INNERSPHERE [thrash/melodic-death metal]

Pačess [metal]

V.A.R [thrash metal]

We Are Dust You Turn Into [death metal]

F.A. King [rock]

In addition, you will see a fire show by Alterna!

https://rb.gy/2tkoz8

Corners Of Sanctuary show how Dreams sound like

Take chances when they come across in your life. At least as long as they include something good for you. That's what I would recommend to people out there thinking about this topic.

Corners Of Sanctuary recently had the chance to break out of the band's sound formula. This may sound strange for a band rooted in the traditional Metal sector but I like to see band's leaving their boundaries behind and daring to go new ways. It's impressive to hear a spectrum of feelings in it. The drums stand out a bit. It's not often that I've heard double bass drums on a slower track but here it works to my surprise. Read on and find out how that new song "Dreams" came to life and listen while reading. It's a longer read but well worth it.

"We wanted to try something different," said Mick Michaels, the band's founder and guitarist. "I had the opportunity to work with Kayla last year while producing Powerless Rise's first album. I knew she would make a great fit for the direction this song was meant to go in," he continued.

Breaking out of the routine
The song is a strong departure from the band's usual delivery of the modern classic heavy metal sound. "I think we managed to maintain our signature traditional style. It's definitely COS. We just tweaked the formula a bit to create another layer of the band's personality. You can't be afraid to take chances," Michaels added. “This is a sweet track! It actually strikes a nice balance between catchy hooks and the usual Heavy Metal sound. I think people will love it,” said Jason McGathey, President of Exquisite Noise Records regarding the new single.

The artwork of the new Corners Of Sanctuary single "Dreams", (c) by Corners Of Sanctuary, used with kind permission

Lyrics co-written with Drummer Mad T
Inspired by a friend as a challenge to do something different, Michaels wrote the music but co-penned the song's lyrics with drummer Mad T. "After the music was demoed, I asked T what he thought and if he had any ideas for the arrangement. He said he really liked it and handed me some lyrics he had already written. They fit. We did some rewrites and adjusted the arrangement... T wrote the bulk of the lyrics, I just COSified them," Michaels explained. “The lyrics were actually written a few years back,” states COS drummer Mad T. “When I heard the song, I knew immediately they would work. I’m absolutely blown away with how this song turned out. The combination of Kayla and the music. The song literally feels like a dream!” he added with a smile.

Status of upcoming album
"Dreams" comes on the heels of the band's recent completion of their "yet-to-be-released" fifth studio album, "The Galloping Hordes". The album, which began recording in late 2016, was being worked on in between the band’s hefty live date schedule and is slated to release this Fall.

"We are hoping to get the album out later this year. But there's no rush," said bassist James Pera. "We have a lot of stuff going on at the moment and when the time is right, it will be released," he added.

A promo shot of Corners Of Sanctuary done on a cold winter day, (c) by Corners of Sanctuary, used with kind permission

Song originally planned as Duet
When asked how he felt about having another singer take the lead for this single, current front man Frankie Cross quickly responded, "This band has done so much for me both personally and professionally. I am beyond grateful. For this song, we talked about doing a duet. I know that's what Mick originally had in mind for the song. But after hearing Kayla's recorded tracks, we knew immediately that having her voice as the lead was the right way to go. As a band we couldn't be happier with the way the song turned out."

In a recent interview on The Keep it Metal Show, the band talked about their consideration for releasing a video for the song in the coming months. “Some initial concept pieces have already been put together for a possible video. More so to give the song an even deeper complexity. But we will see. Like James said, we have a lot of stuff going on at the moment," commented Michaels.

“Dreams” is available on multiple online platforms such as iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify among others as well as on the COS website www.cornersofsanctuary.com/musiccatalog.html.

The song is also currently in full rotation on Digital Revolution Radio: www.digitalrevolutionradio.com.

Upcoming Tourdates
Look for Corners of Sanctuary this November as they make their way to California for The American Metal Mayhem Tour, November 3rd – 12th, sponsored by Metal Babe Mayhem.

September 22 - Coal Mine Taproom– St. Clair, PA.
(with Threatpoint)

September 23 - The New Penny – Scranton, PA
(with Threatpoint)

November 6 – The Rainbow Bar & Grill – West Hollywood, CA
(with Kantation & Taipan)

November 11 - The House of Metal at Malones – Santa Ana, CA
(with Resistance)

November 12 – C4CORadio.net – Santa Ana, CA
(In studio performance & interview)

More Dates TBA, check the band's website or Facebook page for updates.

Powerless Rise release redemptive clip of feelings

Sometimes it's hard to let go of bad feelings. Music has often helped me in a redemptive way here. Somehow it free's up the soul of it's bad condition holding us down and preventing us of feeling better.

This clip here of the US female fronted Hard Rock group Powerless Rise helped me to get over such a gap so I thought it would be great to share this moment with all of you out there.

If you like what you hear and would like to have a copy of the song to carry on with you it's surely fine news to know that Powerless Rise has set up a free digital download of the single available from Soundcloud.

The video delivers a very expressive performance. I like the blue tone of the video. It expresses the state of mind with the visuals perfectly. It's all about depicting the tormented spirit and emotional roller coaster associated with heart break and tragedy.

A bandshot of Powerless Rise while doing the video for "Battered Soul", (c) by Powerless Rise, used with kind permission

The track is featured on the band's debut record “Set Sail” which is available on iTunes, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and Google Play among many other online retailers.  The album is also available for purchase as a download or physical CD at the band’s official website www.powerlessrise.com.

The band is already working on a new EP so make sure to connect with the band via Facebook.so you won't miss out on the further band activities.