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Shadow Warrior – Cyberblade – (NWOTHM)
Shadow Warrior is the classic heavy metal attack in the vein of early Accept, Iron Maiden, Saxon and Warlock. The band was formed in 2019 and made their recording debut with 5-song EP “Return of the Shadow Warrior”, which lyrics were based directly on history and culture of Japan. The album, initially self-released by the band in limited 100 copies, turned out to be a hit and in 2 weeks span it was totally sold out. Soon afterwards the band started to gain attention of classic heavy metal record labels from all over the world – this yielded in reissue of their EP for Asian, South American and European markets, released by Spiritual Beast, Burning Leather and Heathen Tribes respectively on CD, vinyl and MC.
Teflon Mark | “Dope Good” ft Bigga Rankin, NBA Youngboy
Str8 Drop Allstars Teflon Mark team up with Bigga Rankin, Youngboy Never Broke Again and King Stevie D hit the studio and lace the streets with “Dope Good”. Get ready to catch this vibe, flex mode on high Teflon Mark assembled an all star team and indeed they delivered. Follow Teflon Mark today.
Wilson Announce ‘Thank You, Goodnight. LIVE’ – Available January 29; “Dumptruck” Out Now
‘Twas the night of December 28, 2019, when all through The Crofoot Ballroom, creatures were stirring, moshing and expelling guttural screams. Detroiters WILSON were on stage delivering one last dose of their signature “fuckery sound,” which they hold so close. Smashing drums, deafening bass, roaring guitars and searing vocals were enjoyed by WILSON fans — from the world over, not just locals. Knowing this could very well be the final time, WILSON performed an unforgettable set that many would call sublime.
Pink Cocoon Releases New Single/Music Video!
Montreal-based “Doom Blues” solo artist Pink Cocoon, masterminded by multi-instrumentalist Marc Zolla, plays electrically-charged heavy music with savage guitar jabs, basement blues and hot solos. Pink Cocoon is live and loud, but soft when needed. With a wide range of influences, the unit is equal parts penetrating pomp and strident stomp.
Omen44 “Hentai”
Omen 44 originally from Kobe/Japan, evolved into a seasoned and respected Hip Hop artist since claiming NY as home and placing his stake in the music scene. The quick buzz and notoriety from his music resulted in shared global stages and collaborations with the likes of such heavyweights as Sizzla, Marley Marl, Statik Selektah and many more.
With his new album “Hentai” Omen 44 presents a global Hip-Hop/Jazz/Trip-Hop collective featuring artist’s from Japan, the US and Europe. Skyzoo, Planet Asia, Shadow The Great, Snowgoons, Kyo Itachi, Gradis Nice, DJ Tomo A.K.A Tamu, Noriq, CQ(Buddha Brand)… just to name a few.
INFILTRATION: Russian death metallers premiere “Missing in Bodycount” video
The song is taken from the band’s debut album “Point Blank Termination”, now available via Time To Kill Records.
Devotees of influential death metal merchants like Obituary, Napalm Death, Bolt Thrower and Kataklysm have a new band to champion.
“Point Blank Termination” represents the logical next step in the music development of the Russian death metallers. Their brand of groovy death metal does not lend itself to one particular era or sonic reference point. Battle hardened and steeled for the next campaign, INFILTRATION are ready to deliver this bellowing war-cry.
Artist: Terah Lynn – Track: Enough
Terah Lynn re-connects with her country roots in her new single, ‘Enough’. The new track is an ode to self worth and being seen, a profession of love and some banjo to boot.
Paydro | “Party”
Brockton MA’s Ty Hunt Enlightens With New Video “Mo Jesus” Feat. Layzie Bone
Brockton rapper Ty Hunt enlightens with his latest video Mo Jesus feat. Layzie Bone. Directed by Uza & Ty himself with editing by Activated, the far from serious visuals use humor to showcase Ty’s off-the-wall personality. “From East 99 to 95 North God is great. I was vibing to the beat and Mo Jesus is what came to heart so I pitched it to Layzie Bone and he said Praise The Lord!” says Ty. The track is produced by Rockwood who supplies the southern influence bounce and screwed chorus reminiscent to Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s classic Mo’ Murda. Check out the video now on youtube and your preferred digital streaming provider.
Artist: Markwick – Track: Peace of Mind
Markwick is a UK based artist and producer. He blends smooth vocals with enticing melodies. Markwick finds escape within writing, producing and playing. His voice has been compared to the mixture of Rex orange county and Damien rice.
Renni Rucci – “Hands On Ya Knees” feat. Kevin Gates
Chilly Chills – “Like That” – Producer: Kc Da Beatmonster
YSB TRIL RELEASES “WORKIN’” VISUAL
After commanding buzz from prominent blogs such as Lyrical Lemonade, Elevator Mag, and Future Hype, 19-year-old Clayton, NC rookie YSB Tril (LISTEN TO THE KIDS/Interscope Records) looks to shake the hip-hop landscape once more with his new thunderous single “Workin’.” Produced by Smoove Beats, YSB’s dashes through the guitar-laden record with his razor-sharp delivery. “I be feeling like a superstar,” he declares himself on the swaggering record.
Rap Song Comments on the Silent Self-Destruction of Black Males in America
Launching Wednesday, December 30th, 2020 – SpoeYah, a socially conscious hip-hop group releases their latest video called “It was a Brotha”. The song itself was originally released in January of 2019 and published by Silent Whisper Music, an independent music label. It is not your typical commercialized hip-hop video. The song features 3 rappers from 3 different generations: 83-year-old Daniel Anderson, 51-year-old Patrick Jaye, and 22-year-old MarQuaja Fields. The music video is an outcry of anger, sadness, and disapproval of black men who senselessly murder, or rape, or rob African Americans within their own communities.
SURVIVE Release New Single + Music Video “Immortal Warriors”, Acoustic version!
Tokyo based “Samurais from Hell”, SURVIVE – active in the world for over 20 years – have released their new digital single and official music video for “Immortal Warriors”, in acoustic version!
MICHAEL SHAUN BROWN RELEASES “FROM THE START”
With humble lyrics like I may not be worth millions, but I’ll do the best I can, to bring you all the happiness, that your heart can ever stand, “From the Start” depicts a touching love story from beginning to end.
“To me, this song and recording process has been one of the most organic projects I have ever worked on,” Michael explains. “It is real and raw and everything that I intended it to be when I started writing it.”
Artist: Vblock Dutch – Track: Mr Greenonit
After his father was killed in a raid in 1989 Dutch went deep underground and carried out a spree of atrocities as acts of retribution for what he called “unforgivable acts against my family” but had to flee the country when his cover was blown by opps. Now on the run and taking on a new identity, this new project “Mr. Greenonit” consisting of 8 new songs mostly written and produced by himself, basically speaks of his affinity to things green.
