Diary Of A Rock Photographer

CRASHFACEANNOUNCE DEBUT EP “HEAVY INFECTIOUS” & ANNOUNCE NOVEMBER TOUR Following the release of their two incendiary singles “Molotov Smile” and “COLD“, London based duo CRASHFACE have announced their debut EP HEAVY INFECTIOUS. Set for release on 25 June, HEAVY INFECTIOUS is a shock to the system; a collection of slamming riffs, sickly-sweet vocal hooks and electrifying beats. “This EP really encapsulates the growth we’ve experienced during hard times, both as a band and as people,” comments frontman Charlie Hinton. “Honestly, it’s so much bolder than what I anticipated we’d be doing after just a year of being a band, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. It’s electric, it’s dramatic, and I love these songs dearly, but what’s…

ESKIMO CALLBOY & SALTATIO MORTIS Release First New Version of “Hypa Hypa” + Official Video From Their Upcoming Release “MMXX –  Hypa Hypa Edition”   German Electro-Core Allstars ESKIMO CALLBOY collaborate with Medieval-Metal outfit SALTATIO MORTIS and release the first “Hypa Hypa” cover version from their upcoming EP “MMXX – Hypa Hypa Edition”, accompanied by a funky video the band took the chance to completely reinterpret their smashing party hit with SALTATIO MORTIS, who put it into medieval garb with massive bagpipe power.    Watch the video HERE. Kevin comments: “Our friends from Saltatio Mortis did a great job and brought our song “Hypa Hypa” into their world. Absolute energy, total fun, especially on bagpipes!”    The new edition of the “MMXX” EP includes the original songs of the EP, but it also comes with seven…

Reborn as forward-thinking explorers of the extreme metal cosmos, CRYPTOSIS is what happens when metal is allowed to evolve, to expand and to breathe. An invigorating shot in the arm for the entire metal scene, it’s guaranteed that their album is to be one of 2021’s most talked-about debuts. Due to be released on Century Media Records, the first chapter in the CRYPTOSIS story will have you gripped from the start. CRYPTOSIS released their debut album “Bionic Swarm” on March 26th. The album is available in the following formats and can be ordered HERE!  CD Digipak – all outlets Gatefold black LP+CD – all outlets Gatefold dark green LP+CD – CM EU Onlineshop (200 LPs) https://www.cmdistro.de/ Gatefold red LP+CD – Band Shop…

LACUNA COIL Announce New Live Album & Release First Single ”Bad Things’’     Italian metal giants LACUNA COIL just announced the release of a new live album, entitled “Live From The Apocalypse”, to be released on June 25th. “Live From The Apocalypse” is the fruit of an unprecedented time. Unlike previous live efforts the Italians, under the yoke of the pandemic, cleverly devised a way for their devoted fan base to hear and see them on stage by organising a special live stream event performing their latest album, “Black Anima” in its entirety, in September 2020. This very special show will now be released on vinyl and CD as well…

 Unveil new single & music video for ‘The Royal Guard’     After the huge success of SABATON‘s latest single “Livgardet”, the Swedish metal giants return today and add a cherry on the cake on their hommage to the Swedish Royal Guard. Today, the band releases the English version of the song, “The Royal Guard”. Listen here: https://music.sabaton.net/TheRoyalGuard “The Royal Guard” comes with an impressive music video setting new standards for all releases to follow. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/kZN5bw3wg9g The limited 12” Vinyl edition of “The Royal Guard”, that features the new track as well as the Swedish version ‘Livgardet’, comes with a beautifully etched B-side, noble gold foil prints and embossed artwork. For a strictly limited edition, the band has even visited…

UK Grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH have recently signed a new deal with Century Media Records, extending the long-running co-operation between the parties once more. NAPALM DEATH vocalist Mark ‘Barney’ Greenway commented: “Very happy to let people know that we have put pen to paper and taken the plunge with Century Media again. Crucial to NAPALM DEATH was that we continued to retain artistic and creative control and also continue to have a determining voice in how our music is used – and, equally as importantly, isn’t used. The people we have consistently worked with down the years at Century Media have always been extremely attuned to this, and we have…