Manchester musical activists HOMETRUTHS have revealed a drum play-through for 'Vigilante', taken from their debut EP Open Your Eyes.

Check out drummer Alex Mac's impressive chops on the track here: 

The quintet have also announced the following shows:

27 May, The Boulevard, Wigan - with Martyr Defiled, Death Remains, Sworn Amongst
17 June Satan's Hollow, Manchester - with Oceans Ate Alaska, Napoleon, Carcer City

Born out of five friends’ collective anger and frustration at the state of the world, Mancunian musical activists HOMETRUTHS play passionate groove-laden hardcore, with a strong message of social change. 

Musically they could be likened to contemporaries While She Sleeps, Sylar and Stray From The Path, but also nod to HC masters Madball and Biohazard, and with an added technical flair, their sound is as fresh as their passion is raw. 

The debut EP ‘Open Your Eyes’ is a to-the-point statement of intent, as front man Gaz Davies  explains:  
'The purpose of the record is to educate and enlighten people to what is going on in the world. Far too often people choose to turn a blind eye to these issues but with such a direct, in your face message people will find it hard to remain ignorant. People need to wake up’ 

The band actively promote peace and unity but are also unafraid to voice their anger at the broken systems that allow the corrupt elites to repress and divide society for their own gain. They are angry, and quite rightly, but they also hope to inspire others to take a stand together in the fight against the ills that plague our world today. 

Gaz continues. ‘If you disagree with the current political climate, refugee crisis, religious hate crimes, or any injustice that has taken place is the last eighteen months then then you are amongst like minded people when listening to our record. It’s time to stand together not against each other, join us.'

For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/hometruthsuk
https://twitter.com/hometruthsuk

NO SIN EVADES HIS GAZE are streaming their stunning new album Endless Disconnect, ahead of its release tomorrow, 12th May.

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Comments drummer Theo Harvey: "Endless Disconnect is the result of 18 months of discerning work together as a band to create a diverse record without filler, containing the best music we can give. We have developed our sound by condensing our initial writing into what we felt were the best aspects of it. You’ll find a mixture of catchy choruses, heavy riffs, interesting drum parts and hints of subtly placed orchestral/synth writing. We explored new harmony & counterpoint to boost creativity around guitar parts and vocally we pushed ourselves hard beyond our comfort zone. 
All in combination to give what we felt was a clear difference in maturity between the first and second albums, to provide fans with something we hope was worth waiting for. We hope you enjoy listening." 

Featuring a plethora of technical polyrhythmic wizardry and elements of groove, prog and metalcore, Endless Disconnect is about as ripe for the pickings as can be. Musically, the band have matured and progressed since debut album Age Of Sedation, with the ebbs and flows pieced together much more organically, and with an exceptionally down-tuned demonic undertone.

NO SIN EVADES HIS GAZE are relatively new on the scene but have backed an immense following from tech metal fans across the world, and are known for unleashing a belter of a live show. With appearances at UK Tech-Metal Festival, Bloodstock Festival, Mammothfest and Euroblast under their belt, NO SIN EVADES HIS GAZE are poised for further excellence on stages across the country if this album is anything to go by. They have previously shared the stage with other tech metal mainstays SikTh, Carcer City, Martyr Defiled and No Consequence.

Endless Disconnect is released tomorrow. Order the album here: http://hyperurl.co/EndlessDisconnect

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New song comes ahead of EP release - Parturition out June 02 via Basick Records

UK groove death metallers A TRUST UNCLEAN have streamed a new track from their highly anticipated new EP Parturition on Basick Records on June 02nd.

To listen to 'Dominion Over Bone' head to:
http://www.basickrecords.com/news/view/a-trust-unclean-premiere-new-single-dominion-over-bone

Hailing from Oxford, UK, A TRUST UNCLEAN have quickly made their mark on the UK death metal scene with their own brand of groovy, technical death metal, performed with sheer precision. A band that brings fun back into live music, via explosive riffs delivered with a smile.
 
The quintet released their critically acclaimed EP Reality Relinquished in August 2015 which was received tremendously amongst press and fans alike. Following a successful UK tour with Osiah the band went on to share stages with the likes of Aversions Crown, Rings Of Saturn, Black Tongue and Ne Obliviscaris, as well as performing at UK Tech Metal Fest with bands such as Decapitated, Heart Of A Coward, Monuments and many more.
 
After unfortunately parting ways with their vocalist Joe and drummer Scott in late 2016 during the writing process of their new release Parturition (translates to the act of giving birth), the band have since recruited Kyle Lamb on vocals and Noah Plant on drums. With the line-up now stronger than ever, A TRUST UNCLEAN have undergone a fresh start, a re-birth, and are ready and determined to take their new music as far and wide as possible.

Catch the band live: 

23.05.17 Sticky Mikes - Brighton
24.05.17 Blue Line Studios - Bournemouth
25.05.17 Meze Lounge - Newport
26.05.17 The Victoria - Swindon
27.05.17 Eiger Studios - Leeds
28.05.17 Jumpin' Jacks - Newcastle
29.05.17 Subside - Birmingham
30.05.17 Audio - Glasgow
31.05.17 The Westcoast Bar - Margate
02.06.17 Boston Music Room - London

Watch the band's most recent video 'To Encompass and Eclipse' here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po7fXOFaD18

Pre-order Parturition here:
https://basick.supplies/collections/a-trust-unclean

"Musicians will envy them and non-musicians will adore them" - Metalsucks
"A band with an exciting future ahead" - Metal Hammer

Acclaimed French post-prog metal band RIVIẼRE have announced their debut UK tour, supporting progressive instrumentalist Sarah Longfield.

Dates:

11.07.2017 Glasgow Audio
12.07.2017 Newcastle Jumpin' Jacks
14.07.2017 Leeds Hyde Park Book Club
15.07.2017 Manchester Satan's Hollow
16.07.2017 Basingstoke Sanctuary
18.07.2017 London Surya
19.07.2017 Bournemouth Anvil
20.07.2017 Brighton Sticky Mike's

The tour comes after the band's highly regarded debut LP Heal, released via Basick Records in January. 

The Toulouse four-piece are an impressive cross-genre blend. Their roots firmly in progressive metal and post-rock, the band also display strong elements of post-hardcore, alternative metal and - staggeringly - 80s electro. For fans of Karnivool, Deftones, Tool, Thrice and more, RIVIẼRE's material makes for an immensely interesting and satisfying listen. 

A completely new act on the scene, RIVIẼRE have spent the last two years working tirelessly on their debut release, and it shows. Acclaimed by Metalsucks, SkullsnBones, It Djents and more, the future is bright for this unique and highly talented band, already starting to attract heaps of attention.

For more information:
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https://www.instagram.com/rivierefr
https://twitter.com/RIVIERE_band
http://riviere.bigcartel.com/

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Hold Tight PR is a PR company based in London, working with a varied roster of labels, bands and festivals including eOne, SPV/Long Branch Records, Basick Records, Fearless Records, Hacktivist, Fit for An Autopsy, Ion Dissonance, Animals as Leaders, Impericon Festival, Tech-Fest, Heavy Scotland, Oceans Ate Alaska, Intervals, Boss Keloid, Sikth and many more. 

Based in our London office we're looking for a dynamic, smart, music-savvy intern to assist on all aspects of national, regional, global and online press & publicity campaigns. You need to be punctual, hard working and up for getting stuck in to any job that needs doing. A can do attitude is essential. Expenses will be paid as well as plenty of guest lists for gigs & festivals that we're working at.

Hold Tight! PR's relatively small size and open-minded approach make this a unique opportunity. The successful candidate will be required to involve themselves in all aspects of the business, guaranteeing not only a varied workload but also an unbeatable introduction to the multi-faceted workings of a dynamic music PR agency.

Duties will include researching & updating contacts, press scanning, writing press releases, updating social media and our website, logging radio playlist info, ensuring release schedules and tour diaries are kept up to date & other general admin duties.

If you're interested, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV, a bit about yourself and your current availability, plus a list of the top 3 artists you're currently enjoying to

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 12 May 2017. 

NAPOLEON have been confirmed to join Counterparts on their November tour, which sees them appear at 14 dates across the UK and Europe. The line-up is completed by Polar.

Catch Napoleon's explosive live show at one of the following dates:

11.11.2017 - Brighton UK, Patterns
12.11.2017 - Cardiff UK, Clwb Ifor Bach
13.11.2017 - Doncaster UK, Vintage Bar
14.11.2017 - Nottingham UK, Rescue Rooms
15.11.2017 - Glasgow UK, G2
16.11.2017 - Manchester UK, Rebellion
17.11.2017 - Newcastle UK, Think Tank
18.11.2017 - London UK, The Dome
19.11.2017 - Southampton UK, Joiners
21.11.2017 - Harlem NL, Patronaat
22.11.2017 - Hanover DE, Lux
23.11.2017 - Warsaw PO, Poglos  
24.11.2017 - Wroclaw PO, Firlej
25.11.2017 - Budapest HU, Durer Kert

Not shy of the road, Napoleon have already completed a short European run, including an appearance at Complexity Fest, and performed at the UK date of Impericon Fest in 2017. The summer will see them join Oceans Ate Alaska and Carcer City on the Tech-Fest UK tour and head out to Europe for two headline stints.

Further dates are as follows: 

15.06.2017 - Plymouth, Underground (Tech-Fest Tour)
16.06.2017 - Bridgend, Hobos (Tech-Fest Tour)
17.06.2017 - Manchester, Satan's Hollow (Tech-Fest Tour)
18.06.2017 - Edinburgh, Opium (Tech-Fest Tour)
19.06.2017 - Newcastle, Jumpin Jacks (Tech-Fest Tour)
20.06.2017 - Northampton, Roadmender (Tech-Fest Tour)
21.06.2017 - Southampton, The Joiners (Tech-Fest Tour)

22.06.2017 - Antwerp BE, JC Den Eglantier
23.06.2017 - Ysselsteyn NL, Jera On Air
24.06.2017 - Dijon FR, L'Univers
25.06.2017 - Valencia ES, Darkness
27.06.2017 - Lisbon PO, Stairway Club
28.06.2017 - Vigo ES, Frenopatiko
29.06.2017 - Madrid ES, Sala Silikona
30.06.2017 - Toulouse FR, Les Pavillons Sauvages
01.07.2017 - Marseille FR, Le Molotov
02.07.2017 - Milan IT, Dissonance Festival
03.07.2017 - Lyon FR, Warmaudio
04.07.2017 - Stuttgart DE, Juha West
05.07.2017 - Cologne DE, Sonic Ballroom
06.07.2017 - Erfurt DE, AJZ
07.07.2017 - Prague CZ, Cross Club
08.07.2017 - Kapfenberg AT, Overdrive Festival

02.08.2017 - Budapest HU, Durer Kert
03.08.2017 - Bratislava SK, British Rock Stars
04.08.2017 - Vienna AT, Das Bach
05.08.2017 - Novy Jicin CZ - Skull Fest Open Air
07.08.2017 - Dakovo HR, Fontana
08.08.2017 - Sarajevo BH, Underground
09.08.2017 - Belgrade HR, Club Fest
10.08.2017 - Sofia BG, Grindhouse
11.08.2017 - Rasnov RO, Rockstadt Extreme Fest
12.08.2017 - Cluj Napoca RO, Flying Circus
13.08.2017 - Berettyóújfalu HU, Parolo Skatepark
14.08.2017 - Szeged HU, New Club
15.08.2017 - Ostrowiec PL, Chili Pub
17.08.2017 - Wroclaw PL, Carpe Diem
18.08.2017 - Allstedt DE, Destruction Derby
19.08.2017 - Litomerice CZ, Death Coffee Fest

The band have been busy working on the follow-up to 2016's Newborn Mind -  frontman Wes Thompson comments:

"After spending the last 5 months in the studio writing and recording we're excited to get back out on the road this summer. We're looking forward to bringing our last album Newborn Mind to some places we haven't been in a while. We'll see you at a show."

Stay tuned for more album news!

For more information:
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https://twitter.com/napoleonuk

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Hassle Records are extremely excited to announce signing Dutch grunge trio PACESHIFTERS, whose new album Waiting to Derail will be released later this year.

The band are streaming brand new album track 'Stranger', which is also available as a free download via SoundCloud, and have announced a show at The Black Heart in Camden, London on the 27th June. 

Check out 'Stranger' here: http://smarturl.it/PS_Stranger

Guitarist/vocalist Seb Dokman says of the single:

"Stranger is a song about my ex-girlfriend. I was struggling with that situation for quite a while. After I sang the first take Chris came up to me and we talked for a while, that really helped, because all the emotions that I felt while writing the song came back to me. Listening back to how I did the first take and the second was a huge difference. Needless to say that second take was way better. Recording an album or song is all about creating the right atmosphere to offer the best take you can.”

Inspired by the grunge movement decades ago that shook the foundations of alternative music, PACESHIFTERS bring an innovative twist on the genre whilst also boasting the complete unadulterated attitude that it was renowned for. 

Possessing a no-nonsense mentality since their inception, PACESHIFTERS have evolved into a very devoutly passionate new grunge-rock band with a sound that is sure to enthrall any listener who enjoys the heavier side of Nirvana with doses of powerful Incubus-esque melodies and riffs along with the grit and energy of Chevelle. However, drawing comparisons doesn’t do PACESHIFTERS justice, where the band exhibit their gifted uniqueness in spades throughout new album Waiting To Derail, due for release this autumn via Hassle – their first on the label and first dedicated release outside of their native Netherlands.

PACESHIFTERS are notorious for bringing an audience to its feet in full appreciation. Having previously rocked festivals such as Woodstock (Poland), Groezrock, Zwarte Cross, Pinkpop, Exit, Rock for People and SXSW the trio have honed their sound to perfection in the live arena, an impressive accolade in itself for a band at such a young age.

More details on Waiting to Derail will be revealed very soon.

Chronos is out on 16 June

Fresh off releasing their debut self-titled EP, Melbourne quintet FIGURES are back with new EP Chronos on 16 June.

The band have also unveiled new video 'Recoil'; first premiered on themusic.com.au, check it out here: 

The massive, riff-heavy track, 'Recoil', comes along with a video and is dedicated to the memory and tragic loss of their friend and fan, Mick Mills, to Lymphoma. 

Simon Edgell, Guitarist for the band, wants the world to know this one is for him.
"'Slick' Mick Mills was a close personal friend of the band since meeting Simmo and Josh through work years ago.  He was diagnosed with Lymphoma in September of 2016. He died only 9 months later at the young age of 27. He was a great guitar player and like a little brother to Simmo, who wouldn't be the guitarist he is without those countless hours jamming together. His favourite Figures track was Recoil and he was always front row when we dropped it. He was a proper fan, we never want to forget him and what that song used to make him feel. RIP 'Slick' Mick, we'll miss him but we will never forget him and this video clip was never released in time for him to see it. Guaranteed if he had have seen it, in true Mick style he would have most certainly lost his shit."

The EP will be available for pre-order from this Friday 5 May, with 'Recoil' as the instant grat track for fans upon pre-order.

Having had their first EP see widespread coverage worldwide, FIGURES have made their mark on critics and music lovers alike, with industry stalwarts not shy on professing their love for what the group is doing. Now new EP Chronos is not only going to keep the band at the forefront of bands to watch out for in 2017, but it might just shift the boat completely starboard into wholly new waters.
 
Featuring the band’s usual earth-shattering explosive riffs, expertly crafted with intricate and powerful melodies, FIGURES exhibit complete dominance at their hard rock sonances. Having adapted and evolved in a few short months, they execute a surplus of pulsating grooves, thunderous drum and bass lines and a diverse technical prowess. Chronos will undoubtedly cement the quintet as mainstays in the Australian heavy music circle.
 
Frontman Mark Tronson thoroughly shines in Chronos, where his crisp and pervasive vocal ability, ranging from soaring vocals along with some piercing screams, is one of the many outstanding features of exceptional quality.
 
With shows alongside Caligula’s Horse, Twelve Foot Ninja and Superheist already in the books, the band, notorious for a live show like no other, are intent on steering towards stages across the globe and carving their name into the minds of new faces, so that nobody ever forgets the name FIGURES.

Video comes ahead of new Systemised EP, out 12.05.17 For fans of: Malevolence, Nasty, Rage Against the Machine

North East England's groove metal-hardcore mob ALL AT SEA have released their new video for 'Wake, Work, Repeat'.

First premiered on Impericon-Mag.com, you can watch the video here:

The track comes ahead of the band's new EP Systemised, out May 12.

Boasting the gritty aggression of bands like Malevolence and Nasty, with odd plunges into alternative Rage Against The Machine-esque territory, ALL AT SEA really are an anomaly in this terrain. With slow, crushing rhythmic prowess and an excess of unadulterated down-tuned riffs, coupled with plenty of breakdowns, this EP is something to behold as a debut release.

Not much is known about ALL AT SEA, but it is painfully clear that they are fuelled by anger and frustration. Frontman and vocalist Jack Tyreman has a definitive presence, whether utilising his skill at pitched screams, growls or shouts, and is complimented by the aforementioned vitriol from the musicians behind him. His fluency is most prominent in song 'Wake', where the lyrical themes are abundantly clear, and is accentuated wholeheartedly by a crushing breakdown. He eloquently yells; “This f**king system’s a joke. I’m f**king sick of being broke. I want more from my life. I wasn’t born to work and die.”

Track listing:
1. Wake Work Repeat
2. Consume
3. Gimmie The Mic
4. Life Value
5. Business of Faith

Having played a number of key shows across the North in 2016 including a support slot with Skindred in Middlesborough, ALL AT SEA are primed to make a huge impression on the touring circuit this year. Expect more dates and news from ALL AT SEA in the coming months – this EP is only going to be the tip of the iceberg. For more information:

https://www.facebook.com/AASNEUK/