With their album, To Hell and Back (Napalm Records), out on June 2nd, Dieth has released their latest single from, “Walk with Me Forever” featuring the first ever solo lead vocal performance by David Ellefson. On the song, Dave says, We’ve all experienced loss and grief at some point in our life, and this song expresses that feeling as well as the gratitude we find … Continue reading VIDEO: “Walk with Me Forever” by Dieth
On the heels of their release, Bleed to Life, Vonavibe has released their 3rd video from the album. “Left for Dead” was directed by Peggy Psarrou and Dyon says this about the video and song, Earth and mankind’s actions regarding the environment have always been a major issue the last decades, especially among artists. Taking into consideration the song’s meaning we set out to find … Continue reading WATCH: “Left for Dead” by Vonavibe
Following up an acclaimed debut album can be hard. The bar is set exponentially high by outsiders not to mention what expectations a band sets for themselves. The sophomore slump can be a real, soul crushing, and even career ending, but New York’s Dakota Jones has knocked their sophomore album Heartbreakers Space Club out of the park. Correction, Dakota Jones have knocked their sophomore album … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Heartbreakers Space Club by Dakota Jones
If there ever was an album to encapsulate the laid back sounds of summer in the 70’s, Songs From Severn Grove by Ivan Moult would be that album. Songs From Severn Grove chronicles Ivan’s journey of growth from the beginning in lockdown during the 2020 pandemic and through the challenges and joys of becoming a father. Ivan wrote, played, recorded and mixed all the songs … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Songs From Severn Grove by Ivan Moult
On the heels of “Rhedeg Yn Y Nos”, Ci Gofod is back with another dance floor anthem. If Ci Gofod’s mission is to fill dance floors, he’s going easily achieve that with “Ysbrydoliaeth”. “Ysbrydoliaeth” translates to ‘inspiration’ and the song screams, summer disco vibes.“Ysbrydoliaeth” is full of groove, funky bass, tempting guitars and a beat you can bop your head. Ci’s vocals are 80’s Bowie-esque, low … Continue reading LISTEN: “Ysbrydoliaeth” by Ci Gofod
Attention yogis, your anthem to inner peace has just arrived via Silent Forum’s contagious new song, “Cat Pose”. On describing “Cat Pose, Silent Forum says it’s Their first yoga based song – about self care and mental health. Or Brexit and vegetable samosas As a struggling yogi, I instantaneously connected with the lyrics to “Cat Pose” but what’s even better is the accompanying video. It’s … Continue reading LISTEN: “Cat Pose” by Silent Forum
I love when a band’s name betrays me. With a name like The Deadnotes, I imagined gloomy tunes, gothic adventures, and broody whoa-is-me moments. What I got was upbeat pop rock that I am here for. Yes, I could have done a quick search on the internet before diving into The Deadnote’s recently released EP, Forever Outsider, but where’s the fun in that? It’s a … Continue reading EP REVIEW: Forever Outsider by The Deadnotes
There is nothing more exciting for me than to hear a woman with a guttural scream that echoes demons escaping hell and Vexed’s Megan Targett is that woman. The power of her voice blew me away in “Anti-Fetish” and with Vexed’s latest single, “X My < 3 (Hope to Die)”, she only further amazes me with her astonishing vocal talent. About the song, Vexed says, … Continue reading WATCH: “X My ❤ (Hope to Die)” by Vexed
After a few misconnections, we were able to get “the man that never stops moving”, Mister Donovan Keith to sit down with us here at Amplify the Noise to discuss songwriting, striking out on his own, what instrument scares him the most to learn and more. ATN: I have to ask, after listening to your entire catalogue, who hurt you? DK: No humans or animals … Continue reading A CONVERSATON WITH…Donovan Keith
Not only did Mid City release a new single, “Emily”, they announced their debut album Happy Ever After will be out on August 25th. Cue screaming!! Excitement is a goddamn understatement. I have been following this band ever since I heard their 2018 single “Dead Broke Blues” and while I was more than happy when they teased a new single, a debut album to boot … Continue reading HOT TRACK: “Emily” by Mid City
Deutschland has done it again. They just know how to produce great metal bands! Meet SETYØURSAILS and their firecracker of a track, “Best of Me” (Napalm Records). Vocalist Jules Mitch says this of the song, With ‘Best of Me’, we herald a new era for SETYØURSAILS. We have once again unconsciously pushed the boundaries of different genres in search of our sound and our soul. … Continue reading HOT TRACK: “Best of Me” by SETYØURSAILS
There were 3 bands in 2022 that put metal in its various genres back in my heart – Haunted by Silhouettes, Lorna Shore, and American Anymen. When American Anymen announced their album Rain Falling Up would be released, I was more than thrilled to know 2023 would continue to be filled with their razor sharp and insightful music. Some might lament that Rain Falling Up … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Rain Falling Up by American Anymen
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