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ČETRTEK, 14.03.2024
Kadilnica of Death: Taste of Plague (Slo), Black Ivy (Slo), Divine Infernus (Slo)

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KADILNICA OF DEATH vol. 7!


TASTE OF PLAGUE

Bio:
Taste of Plague We are a young band from Maribor, Slovenia and we play a mixture of death metal, black metal, slam, and deathcore. Our music is about horror and the release of darkest thoughts. Our goal is clear: to show our sound and our quality to the world.
Taste of Plague @ Bandcamp
Taste of Plague @ Facebook
Taste of Plague @ Instagram
Taste of Plague @ SoundCloud
Taste of Plague @ Spotify
Taste of Plague @ Twitter
Taste of Plague @ YouTube



BLACK IVY

Bio:
Black Ivy New Wave Of Bistrc Heavy Metal
Lovro Bizjak: Vocals
Luka Hrvatin: Bass
Luka Zadel: Drums
Tine Baša: Guitar
Tevž Sedmak: Guitar
Miha Bolčina Ljubič: Guitar
Black Ivy @ Bandcamp
Black Ivy @ Facebook
Black Ivy @ Instagram
Black Ivy @ Spotify
Black Ivy @ YouTube



DIVINE INFERUS

Bio:
Divine Inferus We are a Melodic Blackened Death Metal band founded in the undergrounds of Idrija Slovenia.
Divine Inferus @ Bandcamp
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Divine Inferus @ Instagram
Divine Inferus @ YouTube




14.03.2024 - Kadilnica of Death: Taste of Plague (Slo), Black Ivy (Slo), Divine Infernus (Slo) @ Menza pri koritu, Metelkova, Ljubljana

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PONEDELJEK, 18.03.2024
Taake (Nor), Nordjevel (Nor), Theotoxin (Aut)

Lokacija:
Orto Bar, Ljubljana
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True Norwegian Black Metal - 30 let!
Taake praznujejo letos 30 let obstoja! Ob tem jubileju bodo predstavili svoj novi album Et Hav av Avstand! Kot predskupini bodo nastopili norveški Nordjevel in avstrijski Theotoxin!
UGH!


TAAKE

Bio:
Taake Marking 30th years in existence in 2023, TAAKE is ready with the band's 8th full-length album "Et Hav av Avstand". Cementing the reputation of its enigmatic founder and frontman Hoest as one of those rare artists who manage to keep alive the old Norwegian spirit of Black Metal, in what has long since become a multi-faceted and fractured genre. And not only does he succeed in keeping the original genre alive, he also manages to breathe fresh life into it. Something he has repeatedly proved with the introduction of new (and sometimes surprising) elements into the band's music, whilst at the same time ensuring that it never loses that icy, dangerous edge.
With a live lineup of skilled and highly experienced musicians, TAAKE has also become a force to be reckoned with on the live circuit. Hoest's charismatic persona and powerful presence dominate the stage, and his high-octane performances combined with an extensive back catalogue from which to draw the band's set, means that TAAKE's shows are not just unique, but also varied. Regardless of whether they take place in an intimate club setting or large festival arenas, TAAKE's shows (like TAAKE's albums have over the years garnered high praise from fans and critics alike.
After over three decades and eight highly acclaimed albums, some of which are regarded as quintessential Black Metal classics, and one of which received a nomination for the Norwegian equivalent of the Grammys (Spellemanns-prisen), TAAKE's sound still remains fresh and relevant today. It is the quality of Hoest's studio output, combined with the band's dynamic live shows, that has ensured that the legions of old fans remain faithful, and that new fans come flocking to the band to get a taste of TAAKE's very own brand of Helnorsk Svartmetall.
Indeed, True Norwegian Black Metal is not dead, nor will it be, while its traditions and its future are in a safe pair of hands.
Taake @ Bandcamp
Taake @ Deezer
Taake @ Facebook
Taake @ Instagram
Taake @ SoundCloud
Taake @ Spotify



NORDJEVEL

Bio:
Nordjevel Nordjevel entered the international black metal scene in 2015 and spread like a plague. The band was founded by Doedsadmiral and consists of established musicians from bands such as Ragnarok, Myrkskog and Dark Funeral. Through distinctive vocals set to a brutal and instrumental sonic desert, Nordjevel leads the listeners into an empire of infernal rage filled with an obscure, barbaric darkness.
Nordjevel Website
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Nordjevel @ SoundCloud
Nordjevel @ Spotify
Nordjevel @ YouTube



THEOTOXIN

Bio:
Theotoxin Theotoxin plays pure Black Metal, exclusively.
Theotoxin @ Bandcamp
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Theotoxin @ Facebook
Theotoxin @ Instagram
Theotoxin @ Spotify
Theotoxin @ Twitter
Theotoxin @ YouTube




18.03.2024 - Taake (Nor), Nordjevel (Nor), Theotoxin (Aut) @ Orto Bar, Ljubljana

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NEDELJA, 24.03.2024
Cynic (USA), Obscura (Ger), Cryptosis (Nld)

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Prog death metal večer v Ljubljani!
Cynic se vračajo v Ljubljano, na čelu z Paulom Misvadalom, ki je nekoč igral v legendardnih Death! Skupaj z njimi bodo kot coheadlinerji nastopili nemški prog death metalci Obscura, katerim so naši odri že precej znani. Večer bodo začeli nizozemski Cryptosis!


CYNIC

Bio:
Cynic Cynic is an American progressive metal band formed in Miami, Florida in 1987 and later re-formed in Los Angeles, California in 2007, where the sole surviving member, Paul Masvidal remains to this day. Cynic incorporates elements of progressive rock, alternative, and metal.
Their first album, Focus, was released in 1993. Cynic disbanded in 1994, but they reunited in 2006 and released their second album in 2008. Traced in Air was released through French label Season of Mist, followed up by an EP titled Re-Traced in 2010 and an EP titled Carbon-Based Anatomy in 2011. Their third studio album, Kindly Bent to Free Us, was released in 2014.
In December 2017, after two years of an uncertain future, founding member Sean Reinert confirmed his split from Cynic. Reinert died at the age of 48 in January 2020. Longtime Cynic bass player Sean Malone died at the age of 50 eleven months later, leaving Masvidal as the only remaining original core member.
Cynic Website
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OBSCURA

Bio:
Obscura Germany-based metal band Obscura launch trilogy concept on stunning new album A Valediction. The group’s first (sixth overall) album for Nuclear Blast pivots on many fronts. Advanced, elegant, and yet refreshing, A Valediction sums up past endeavors effortlessly as it gazes with purpose and conviction into the future. Obscura are fan-renowned and critically acclaimed for challenging and then expanding upon norms. From Cosmogenesis (2009) through Diluvium (2018), the band flourished and made significant progress in a musical genre unprepared for a creative shot of German invention. A Valediction spearheads Obscura into a new era of extreme metal.
Guitarist/vocalist Steffen Kummerer founded Obscura in 2002. Early on, he set out to improve, redefine, and push forward. Under his self-label creation, the Bavarian released debut album Retribution (2006), followed by heavy touring throughout Europe. Word quickly spread that a brand-new band from the south of Germany was on the rise. Buzz lead to a deal with U.S.-based Relapse Records. The first record out was Cosmogenesis. In Europe, Metal Hammer Germany awarded the album 6/7 while in the U.S. Cosmogenesis hit the Billboard charts at #71. The cross-continental praise and fevered momentum landed Obscura on high-profile tours in Europe, North America, and Japan.
When follow-up Omnivium arrived in 2011, they upped their chart success (Billboard #11; Media Control #14), received more accolades from publications like Terrorizer, Rock Hard, and Decibel, had another massive round-world tour cycle, while enhancing and making progress on their clever brutality. Obscura further developed their sound on Akróasis (2016). Moored by jaw-dropping tracks like “Sermon of the Seven Suns,” “Ode to the Sun,” and the title track, Akróasis elevated Obscura to the highest levels of international renown, having climbed up the Billboard charts (#5) as well as earning top marks in Rock Hard (8.5/10), Metal Hammer Germany (6/7), and Revolver (4/5). The Germans toured the world yet again, playing over 100 shows in support of Akróasis.
Obscura’s most significant accomplishment was, however, just around the corner. The final part of a tetralogy, Diluvium (2018), fiercely pursued Obscura’s multi-album transformation into musical innovators and metal powerhouses. Music videos for the title track, “Emergent Evolution” and “Mortification of the Vulgar Sun,” in concert with a substantial interest in virtuosic, forward-thinking metal, posited Obscura in the good graces (yet again) of the worldwide press in addition to rocketing up, for the very first time, the official album charts in Germany (#58) and Switzerland (#93). The Germans also topped out at #3 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart with Diluvium.
Obscura’s stats have been impressive: Twenty years active; six highly prized albums; over 600 shows on four continents. Worldwide fan and press engagement—the videos for “The Anticosmic Overload,” “Akróasis,” and “Diluvium” have over 4.5 million views—is only getting stronger the longer Obscura continue to offer up and interact with (via play-throughs and member/gear spotlights) their very captive audience. This is only the tip of Kummerer’s custom ESP guitar, however. A Valediction finds Obscura turning the page to a new chapter in the band’s evolution. A year in the works, the songwriting sessions followed a new approach, where the framework was relaxed, allowing new inspirations, imagining, and opportunities to arise. Songs like the opening epic “Forsaken,” the ’80s-tinted “When Stars Collide” (featuring Soilwork/The Night Flight Orchestra frontman Björn Strid), the brutal groove of “Devoured Usurper,” the ethereal artistry of “Heritage,” and the fleet-fingered title track benefitted compositionally (refined structures) and aesthetically (more dynamism) from Obscura’s restyled songwriting stratagem.
Obscura wrote, recorded, and finalized A Valediction during the pandemic. The stipulations of working during this time allowed Obscura to work cross-country, tracking each respective part—drums, guitar, and bass—in national studios across The Netherlands, Austria, and Germany. Once the pieces were completed, the recordings were shipped off to award-winning producer Fredrik Nordström and Studio Fredman (In Flames, Architects) in Gothenburg, Sweden, where Kummerer and Münzner completed vocals and acoustic guitars using custom-built ENGL amps. Nordström was also tapped to mix and master. The final result is a deeper, heavier, yet more rounded production.
Lyrically, A Valediction is layered in structure and meaning. The word ‘valediction,’ by definition, deals with goodbyes and farewells. In a way, this is auf wiedersehen to the four-part album series while also addressing complex topics of Kummerer’s personal life. Instead of obscuring issues of loss, death, and abandonment in metaphor and allusion, the German laid bare his torment across songs like “Forsaken,” “Solaris,” “In Unity,” “The Neuromancer,” and “In Adversity.” But for every line of desperation, he also offers positivity. Indeed, new beginnings—physical, emotional, or environmental—can provide light in the darkness. Lauded artist Eliran Kantor (Testament, Helloween) was brought on board to visualize the leitmotif. The bronze-themed colorway Kantor used exemplifies Obscura’s resistance to individual and sonic corrosion.
In 2021, Obscura will lighthouse their musical prowess, thematic complexity, and lyrical ambition on A Valediction. The group continue to be a beacon for change. No doubt Obscura’s new stats will amaze, but what they’re focused on is the release of A Valediction and then taking it on the road. Several high-caliber tours of Europe, North America, and Asia are planned through to 2023, with routes are in the works for the band to visit Australia, South America, and beyond. Truly, there is no band quite like Obscura. A Valediction proves that persistence, perseverance, and enterprising minds can achieve anything. Welcome to the next level!
Obscura Website
Obscura @ Bandcamp
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Obscura @ SoundCloud
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CRYPTOSIS

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Cryptosis CRYPTOSIS have a sound that defies expectations and limitations with equal intensity. A dizzying blend of visceral extremity, symphonic pomp and wild, progressive invention, the songs on their debut; “BIONIC SWARM” showcase a supremely passionate band with a unique and ingenious take on metal’s amorphous rudiments. Elements of blackened death, progressive thrash and grandiose symphonic metal are all present and correct, but Cryptosis have combined them in an exhilarating, unprecedented new form that promises to satisfy on both primal and cerebral levels.
Their debut album ‘Bionic Swarm’ (2021 - Century Media Records) is a concept album that explores the potential horrors of a dystopian future where runaway technology controls humanity in a variety of sinister ways, Bionic Swarm provides instant proof that Cryptosis were right to forge a new path that reflects the warped sci-fi grimoire that informs their lyrics.
Bionic Swarm was one of 2021’s most talked-about debuts. Released on Century Media Records, this first chapter in the Cryptosis story will have you gripped from the start.
A new chapter dawned with the release of the EP “The Silent Call,” as Cryptosis delves into an epic symphony of Artificial Intelligence. This groundbreaking composition will be unveiled to the world on December 1, 2023.
Cryptosis Website
Cryptosis @ Deezer
Cryptosis @ Facebook
Cryptosis @ Instagram
Cryptosis @ SoundCloud
Cryptosis @ Spotify
Cryptosis @ YouTube




24.03.2024 - Cynic (USA), Obscura (Ger), Cryptosis (Nld) @ Orto Bar, Ljubljana

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TOREK, 26.03.2024
Space of Variations (Ukr), Evermorphing (USA), Once Was Never (Slo)

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Po slabih dveh letih se v Slovenijo vračajo ukrajinski metalcore-ovci Space of Variations. Prvič so nas obiskali pod okriljem domačih Within Destruction, tokrat pa Evropo oblegajo z lastnim tour-om.
Pri nas se bodo ustavili v torek, 26. marca, oder pa jim bodo ogrevali Evermorphing (metalcore, Los Angeles) ter domačini Once was Never. Obvezen obisk za vse ljubitelje novejših metal zvrsti!


SPACE OF VARIATIONS

Bio:
Space of Variations Unstoppable Ukrainian metalcore unit SPACE OF VARIATIONS ascend to the next level of mind-bending modern metal on their upcoming, in-your-face full-length, IMAGO, out September 23, 2022. Following their 2019 Napalm Records debut, the XXXXX EP, the unbridled outfit breaks new ground and transcends all expectations with their exciting and undeniably fresh second studio album. IMAGO’s multifaceted, cathartic delivery seamlessly mixes gut-punching hardcore riffs and catastrophic breakdowns with colorful electronics, brutalizing vocals and, at times, trance-like synth – exploring elements of djent, hip-hop and even hyperpop influence along the way. The album’s addictively erratic, emotive atmosphere echoes their spontaneous live performance; having previously toured with modern metal giants JINJER, the four-piece relentlessly smashed European stages while captivating each listener with futuristic stylings reverberating the likes of Bring Me The Horizon, Architects, Norma Jean and LANDMVRKS.
Furiously crashing opener “SOMEONE ELSE” sets free the uncompromising spirit of SPACE OF VARIATIONS – instantly breaking down genres and placing a forceful exclamation mark at the start with smashing instrumentation and a feverish vocal and lyrical assault by Dmytro Kozhukhar and Olexii Zatserkovnyi. Devastatingly heavy “1M followers” takes no prisoners from the first second and features a hefty appearance from former Asking Alexandria vocalist Denis Stoff, resulting in a fearless, addictive metalcore banger. Tracks like eponymous “IMAGO” and intense mid-tempo “serial killer” emphasize the multifaceted nature of SPACE OF VARIATIONS with sporadically scaled-back instrumentation and emotion turned to 10. On the contrary, previously released penultimate post-hardcore dystopia “Ultrabeat” delivers bone-crushing beats and is by far no stranger to the band’s devotees. Closing with an insane verse from Ukrainian rap sensation ALYONA ALYONA, the track undeniably marks a milestone in the unit’s soon-to-be revered history while representing the seething desire to expand all limits of songwriting and creativity. This mindset embodies SPACE OF VARIATIONS and their sonically boggling ode to the future, IMAGO.
Space of Variations @ Bandcamp
Space of Variations @ Deezer
Space of Variations @ Facebook
Space of Variations @ Instagram
Space of Variations @ Spotify
Space of Variations @ YouTube



EVERMORPHING

Bio:
Evermorphing Evermorphing started as Morphine Suffering in 2008 in Ukraine. During the years the band existed we opened for a bunch of bands such as Asking Alexandria, Parkway Drive, Emmure, Defiler, Eskimo Callboy, Dead by April etc. Between 2013 and 2021 we performed at the biggest festivals in Ukraine, including but not limited to Sziget Ukraine, Atlas Weekend, Zaxid Fest, Respublica, Bandershtat, Faine Misto and many others . In 2014 Morphine Suffering won the title of The Best Ukrainian Metal Act as best metal band of the year.
Morphine Suffering released 2 LPs, 2 Eps, 5 singles, 8 music videos, and 2 documentaries. A few years back half of the band moved to the US in search of prospects. It was decided that band goes on hiatus and will do its final shows in 2021.
Vladyslav “Vlad” Rylskyi, who was the band’s long-time manager/guitarist/songwriter agreed with active members of the band that Morphine Suffering would continue its journey by starting a new chapter in the USA. Vlad was delighted to meet ******* “****” ******* (ex-*****) and start collaborating with him. Soon it was decided to rebrand the band under the new name EVERMORPHING.
Today Evermorphing is a ready-to-function 4-man band and we can’t wait to release our songs into the world and play live.
Evermorphing @ Facebook
Evermorphing @ Instagram
Evermorphing @ YouTube



ONCE WAS NEVER

Bio:
Once Was Never Metal band from Sežana, Slovenia. Surviving the progress since 2012.

Line-up:
Miloš Mihajlović (vokals)
Miha Kosmač (guitar)
Tadej Breščič (bass)
Gregor Ambrožič (drums)
Damjan Tomoski (FX, guitar, precussions)
Once Was Never @ Bandcamp
Once Was Never @ Facebook
Once Was Never @ Instagram
Once Was Never @ SoundCloud
Once Was Never @ YouTube




26.03.2024 - Space of Variations (Ukr), Evermorphing (USA), Once Was Never (Slo) @ Menza pri koritu, Metelkova, Ljubljana

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ČETRTEK, 28.03.2024
Kadilnica of Death: Glista (Slo), Protype5 (Slo), Black Camo (Slo)

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GLISTA

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Glista A Grindcore superposition of punk and metal, reflecting a wide spectrum of influences that include many old school hc-punk, crust, death, thrash, black metal bands, in addition to some classical music and a pinch of disco.

Members:
Matija Majcen - Vocals
Alojz Rop - Guitars
Gašper Flere - Guitars
Rok Novak - Bass
Tilen Cijan - Drums
Glista @ Bandcamp
Glista @ Facebook
Glista @ YouTube



PROTYPE5

Bio:
Protype5 Metal band from Slovenia. After the creation of the band almost 2 years ago we now released our first mini album, that you can check out on our bandcamp page.

Band Members:
Iztok Velišček - guitar/vocals
Matjaž Maver - bass
Gregor Bizjak - drums
Protype5 @ Bandcamp
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BLACK CAMO

Bio:
Black Camo Death/thrash metal band from Slovenia.
We like to drink beer and mosh.
We love camels!
Black Camo @ Bandcamp
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Black Camo @ Spotify
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28.03.2024 - Kadilnica of Death: Glista (Slo), Protype5 (Slo), Black Camo (Slo) @ Menza pri koritu, Metelkova, Ljubljana

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ČETRTEK, 04.04.2024
Mr. Big (USA), Jared James Nichols (USA)

Lokacija:
Kino Šiška, Ljubljana
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THE BIG FINISH TOUR
Samo pol leta po The Winery Dogs v Kino Šiški, se bodo na isto mesto vrnili Mr. Big, kjer je matično doma član obeh skupin Billy Sheehan. Prav tako je v skupini deloval Richie Kotzen, tretji član The Winery Dogs.
S to turnejo se Mr Big za vedno poslavljajo za to priliko bodo odigrali celotni album 'Lean into' it v celoti!
Mr. Big so velikani ameriškega rocka. Zasedba je nastala v Los Angelesu leta 1988, ustanovila pa so jo znamenita imena glasbene scene: vokalist Eric Martin, kitarist Paul Gilbert, ki ga mnoge svetovne kitarske revije uvrščajo v sam vrh kitaristov, basist Billy Sheehan, ki je sodeloval tudi z Davidom Leejem Rothom, The Winery Dogs, Talas in Steveom Vaijem, ter bobnar Pat Torpey, ki je sodeloval tudi z Belindo Carlisle, Richiejem Kotzenom, Robertom Plantom idr. Večini sveta je zasedba znana tudi po hitu “To Be With You”.
Bend je začel s ploščo Mr. Big, ki z izjemo Japonske ni naletela na močan odziv, a to se je spremenilo po turneji z Rush in izdaji albuma Lean Into It. Na tem albumu, ki je izšel leta 1991 pri založbi Atlantic, se namreč nahajata hita “To Be With You” in “Just Take My Heart”, ki sta zavladala glasbenim lestvicam po celem svetu. Mr. Big so vladali predvsem med azijskim poslušalstvom (res “big” so bili med Japonci, k čemur je pripomoglo sodelovanje s Sego!), njihova popularnost pa ni nič kaj upadla niti po tem, ko je zasedbo zapustil Gilbert in ga je nadomestil Richie Kotzen, s katerim so posneli dva albuma.
Po smrti bobnarja Pata, so se odločili, da počasi končajo kariero. Enega izmed zadnjih koncertov boste lahko videli tudi v Kinu Šiška.
Predskupina Jared James Nichols.


MR. BIG

Bio:
Mr. Big MR. BIG is putting on their signature top hats and old shoes one last time for a worldwide tour, aptly titled “The BIG Finish.” Since the band’s original drummer and co-founder, Pat Torpey, lost his battle with Parkinson’s disease in 2018, the band now feels it’s time to mark the end of this chapter of their legacy.
Following their run in Japan and Southeast Asia over the summer, MR. BIG brings “THE BIG FINISH” to the UK next March, with four exclusive shows in Nottingham, Manchester, Wolverhampton and London that will see a set spanning their career, including a performance of their classic breakthrough album “LEAN INTO IT” in full.
“We wanted to do a proper farewell, and this seems like the right way to do it,” asserts bassist/vocalist Billy Sheehan. Notes guitarist/vocalist Paul Gilbert, “We’re in the process of making sure we come up with a suitably big entertainment extravaganza to go along with our music. And since our music has resonated so wonderfully in places all over the world, we’re going to play in as many of those places as we can.” Submits lead vocalist Eric Martin, “If we were in the movie business, we’d just put it all up in lights and say, ‘Welcome to The BIG Finish!’ Seriously, I’m glad we’re getting a chance to do it all onstage together as MR. BIG again and raise a flag to everything we’ve done as a band over the years.”
Joining MR. BIG on drums for this special final world tour will be longtime friend of the band Nick D’Virgilio (Spock’s Beard, Big Big Train), stepping in for founding drummer/vocalist Pat Torpey. “We found a wonderful drummer in Nick, and he’s got a great voice too,” confirms Sheehan. “Nick has a vocal range similar to Pat’s, and he’ll be able to do the parts Pat did with a similar finesse. It’s a big relief because MR. BIG has always been heavy on the harmonies. When the band began, we really relied on each other. We knew each guy would do exactly what he needed to do vocally and to do it righteously, on key, and in time. It’s difficult to find a drummer who sings in that range, but Nick has the voice we really need onstage.”
One particular aspect of this upcoming final run that MR. BIG are excited about to a man is the decision to perform the entirety of their breakthrough Platinum-selling 1991 album LEAN INTO IT from start to finish as a featured highlight of the live setlist. (To be sure, the full setlist will encompass Mr. Big’s entire career.) LEAN INTO IT is the perfect litmus testament to the band’s inherent dexterity at blending a variety of styles together, whether it’s the heady rocking brew of “Green-Tinted Sixties Mind,” the power-drilled and power-chorded identity checklist “Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy,” or the truly heartfelt sentiments found within “To Be With You,” MR. BIG’s chart-topping, worldwide #1 smash hit single.
When it comes to harnessing the real thing that best represents the unyielding power of rock & roll, MR. BIG have truly got what it takes. Make sure to catch them before they bring down that final curtain, because when it’s through, it’s through.
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JARED JAMES NICHOLS

Bio:
Jared James Nichols It really doesn’t take much…
With nothing more than a Gibson Les Paul slung over his shoulder, a warm amp turned all the way up, and a hot microphone on and ready, Jared James Nichols churns out the kind of rock that rips, roars, and rolls without filter or apology. The Wisconsin-born and Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist delivers a one-two punch of gritty vocals straight from the gut and incendiary fret fireworks. After earning widespread acclaim from the likes of American Songwriter, Guitar World, Relix, and more, tallying millions of streams, and packing houses at countless shows, he showcases every side of himself on his 2023 self-titled third full-length offering, Jared James Nichols [Black Hill Records].
“You have to strip yourself back so many times to figure out what you’re trying to do,” he observes. “For me, it was quite simple. As an artist, music is freedom; music is whatever you want it to be. So, I see it with the bumps, the bruises, the crashes, and everything intact. The album is a day in the life with the ups and downs, but it musically rings true to who I am as an artist.”
Back in 2015, Jared emerged with his debut Old Glory & The Wild Revival. On its heels, the 2018 follow-up Black Magic yielded the fan favorite “Honey Forgive Me,” piling up over 3.8 million Spotify streams and counting. In between showstopping solo shows, he performed alongside icons a la Slash, Billy Gibbons, Zakk Wylde, and even the late Leslie West, to name a few. Guitar World attested, “If you’ve never witnessed Jared James Nichols onstage, let us say right now: you’re missing out, big time.” Following the 2021 fan favorite Shadow Dancer EP, he collaborated with both Maggie Rose and Joe Bonamassa in 2022 for revised versions of his song “Threw Me To The Wolves.”
Along the way, Gibson formally welcomed him as an official ambassador, plotting the release of several signature Jared James Nichols guitars. Blackstar Amps followed suit and Seymour Duncan also designed a signature pickup to his specification—due out in 2023.
Officially partnering with Gibson was a huge moment in the guitar aficionado’s life. Nearly a decade ago, a Les Paul literally landed into the yard of a fan during the biggest tornado ever to impact Washington, IL. The fan shared a picture of the guitar with Jared. “It was one of the earliest known Les Pauls ever created from 1952,” he explains. “It was battered and bruised with a broken neck from the tornado, but it was still salvageable.” The fan offered to give it to Jared to restore and play. He sent it to one of the world’s best luthiers, Joel Wilkins.
“It is a very important piece of musical history as it is a prototype—1 of 25—to the most important electric guitar shape in the world, the Gibson Les Paul,” he smiles. “It is one of the most perfect instruments I have ever played. I play it every day, take it on tour, and make music with it all over the world. It’s the best way to honor its legacy. I named the guitar ‘Dorothy’ after the tornado experience.”
Fast forward to present time, and after weathering the Pandemic, Jared’s long-awaited return to the road would be unceremoniously derailed. About two weeks into a tour with Black Stone Chery in the fall of 2021, he tried to help his band pack up the stage and upon grabbing a road case, he felt a pop in his right arm. What he thought might be a pulled muscle wound up being bone scraping inside his arm. Whisked away to the emergency room, the x-ray showed a chipped humerus bone due to longtime stress fractures. The only solution proved to be emergency surgery with a chance he might never play guitar again or even use the arm.
“After surgery, I found myself with a plate and 16 screws in my arm, completely sidelined, and back home in bed,” he sighs. “I did not let this hold me down, and I found myself re-working how to use my right arm to play again within days. If anything, breaking my arm forced me right back to square one and to rebuild into the best possible version of myself I could be.”
Busting his ass to restore a semblance of normalcy, he pushed forward and regained use of the arm and his storied guitar proficiency. Going into the next season, Jared made a decision to track his next body of work live, reflecting the spirit of his show on tape like never before. Joined by producer Eddie Spear, the album proudly preserves all of the grit and gusto from the rooms in Blackbird Studios and Sienna Studios where he first cut the tunes.
“It was made live with intention and zero fucks given,” he notes. “It wasn’t like we could fix the tempos. We didn’t use a click track. I wrote a batch of songs to capture everything I’m about. I didn’t hold back. I thought of what I listened to growing up, whether it was grunge or blues. We got a little heavier. I made a record to serve as the menu for the live show. There’s an element of excitement and danger. It’s my version of rock ‘n’ roll with a little more humanity.”
Speaking of, he paved the way for the record with the 2022 release of the hypnotic and hyper-charged “Hard Wired.” Born from a jam session with Tyler Bryant and Graham Whitford, the single bulldozed a path for Jared James Nichols with no shortage of raw and raucous six-string bravado.
“Sometimes, a song comes out of nowhere and basically writes itself, and that is exactly what happened with this one,” he says. “I immediately knew it was going to be a song I wanted to incorporate into my live set and cut for this record. Lyrically, it comes from a place of self-destruction. You know something is bad for you, but you continue to do it anyway even though the result will be tragic. It’s like a stick of dynamite ready to blow, and it encapsulates the mood and tone of this entire record.”
On the follow-up single “Down The Drain,” vulnerable vocals snake around melodic guitar in ominous fashion. Baring its fangs, it snaps into a chantable chorus punctuated by a wailing lead.
“It’s easy to get addicted to a shitty relationship,” he reveals. “You know it’s going to end wrong, but you can’t get out. You’re going down the drain. The concept is relatable to everyone, whether it’s about a friend or a romantic relationship.”
From the jump, the record kicks into high gear with the bluesy wallop of “My Delusion.” In between steady tambourine, distortion roars as he confesses, “Your body is my temple, and your heart is my ruin.”
“‘My Delusion’ kept evolving,” he recalls. “It was like water starting to boil. By the time you get into the solo and the riff, it’s ready to go off the rails. When we stopped after the second take, we were sweating head-to-toe. We knew we got it!”
On “Hallelujah,” a flurry of drums gives way to a thick and heavy battering ram of a blues riff only to crash into a rickety bass line and atomic shredding.
“It was recorded balls to the wall,” he remembers. “We were like, ‘Let’s go’. I was channeling all of my heroes. Obviously, the first riff I ever learned was a Black Sabbath tune. It’s a fist in the air song.”
“Good Time Girl” pays homage to “going out, drinking, partying, and having a good time” over a hummable guitar groove. The record culminates on the emotionally charged “Out Of Time.” Jared’s Les Paul practically cries out as he says goodbye to his old man with a heartfelt and tearful tribute.
“I lost my dad, and it was the hardest thing I’ve ever dealt with in my life,” he admits. “I wrote ‘Out of Time’ when I was thinking of him. It’s a heavy song. I was crying when I was doing the vocals. It’s a different vibe, but it’s impactful for me.”
By keeping it simple, Jared remains primed to leave his imprint on rock ‘n’ roll forever.
“I hope you listen to this record and connect to it,” he leaves off. “Rock ‘n’ roll is not always about a throwback. It’s fucking 2022, dude. I’m right here, and I’m ready to rip. I’m not trying to be anybody but myself and play the music I love for today. I’m giving you loud ass guitars and no fucks given rock ‘n’ roll, and I’m loving it.”
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04.04.2024 - Mr. Big (USA), Jared James Nichols (USA) @ Kino Šiška, Ljubljana

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ČETRTEK, 11.04.2024
VV (Fin), Zetra (UK)

Lokacija:
Cvetličarna, Ljubljana
Začetek: 20h
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Ste zmedeni? Kaj je to VV? Znane oči? Heartagram?
Seveda, to je Ville Valo, ki vam bo predstavil svoj novi album Neon Noir. Ne skrbite, pravi da bo 50% programa tudi dobrih starih HIM hitov.
Ville Valo je pevec, pisec besedil in gonilna oseba (frontman) finske glasbene skupine HIM. Ni malo teh, ki ga zaradi temačnosti njegovih besedil in imidža primerjajo s Kurtom Cobainom (Nirvana) in Jimom Morrisonom (katerega je Ville igral v videu skupine The 69 eyes Wasting the dawn) iz legendarne skupine The Doors.
Tokrat v Ljubljani s svojo novo skupino z imenom VV.
Kot predskupina bodo nastopili londonski darkerji Zetra.


VV

Bio:
VV And so ends a new beginning. Nine short months have passed since Neon Noir cast its goth-inflected enchantments on the world. As a record it was more than twelve wrought-iron statements of intent. It marked a triumphant return of VILLE VALO to the live stage, and the ensuing seasons have seen His Infernal Majesty summoning a long dormant worldwide flock with a bold new testament to his rare ability to craft timeless melodies that speak powerfully to matters of the heart.
But while VV’s glorious second act has already seen its share of brilliant highlights, it now emerges that some of its brightest moments are yet to come. More importantly, it has been announced that they will not shine forever.
Hot on the heels of a rapturously-received Neon Noir tour and a current US run with Black Veil Brides comes a new slew of dates which will include the return of legendary, Valo-curated New Year’s bash Helldone Festival on December 31st. It will also see VV making a historic, headlining appearance at one of the most prestigious and revered music venues in the world: London’s Royal Albert Hall on May 10th, 2024.
As the artist formerly known as HIM now reveals, these are more than mere upcoming appearances. Not only will they mark the end of Neon Noir’s touring cycle. They will also herald the end of Ville Valo’s latest reincarnation. He says:
“The idea behind VV and Neon Noir was to symbolically finish what HIM started, and after the bangs and whimpers at the Royal Albert Hall it's time to reshuffle the pieces of the puzzle once again and give Herbert West a shout.”
As for what might come next, well – that’s a mystery, for now.
“I had no expectations whatsoever when releasing music under the banner of VV, so I've been quite shocked to see people still find my kind of racket enjoyable, warts and all. Touring has been way less painful than I dared to hope, and as we say in Finland, it fits my arse like a glove. A mourning glove from a bygone era.”
“I hope you listen to this record and connect to it,” he leaves off. “Rock ‘n’ roll is not always about a throwback. It’s fucking 2022, dude. I’m right here, and I’m ready to rip. I’m not trying to be anybody but myself and play the music I love for today. I’m giving you loud ass guitars and no fucks given rock ‘n’ roll, and I’m loving it.”
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ZETRA

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Zetra The Portal has opened, the Darkness is calling. Absolution can only come through loss. A sacrifice must be made. Zetra asks the question. Do you believe enough?
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11.04.2024 - VV (Fin), Zetra (UK) @ Cvetličarna, Ljubljana

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TOREK, 16.04.2024
Inquisition (Col/USA), Demonical (Swe)

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Black metal dvojec Inquisition se vrača! Besen bolj kot kadarkoli prej!
Kot predskupina švedski death metalci Demonical!


INQUISITION

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Inquisition The band Inquisition was formed in 1988 in Cali, Colombia by Dagon. The band started as a thrash metal act, and in 1994 evolved into raw black metal.
In 1996, Dagon left Colombia and moved back to the United States to continue Inquisition and search for a new drummer. That same year Dagon met Incubus, who joined the band on drums and the creation of their debut full length album began. This line-up has remained stable for more than fifteen years and is now seen as the classic Inquisition line-up.
INQUISITION style of black metal involves slow, deep and dark riffing combined with sudden tempo changes to faster sections based around blast beats and high-speed riffing; at times adding melodic solos. The classic Inquisition sound incorporates a combination of early era thrash metal-influenced riffing with darker and more chaotic black metal, primarily involving fast, tremolo picked minor-key guitar riffs, thus creating the trademark "Inquisition sound".
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DEMONICAL

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Demonical Demonical was spawned in March 2006 by former Centinex members Johan Jansson (guitars & vocals), Martin Schulman (bass) and Ronnie Bergerstål (drums) with a mission to return to the roots of death metal and deliver a sheer dose of darkness and brutality.
The first audio assault, a four-track promo attack entitled “Bloodspell Divine”, was recorded at Necromorbus Studios during July the same year. In November 2006, Demonical added vocalist Ludvig Engellau to the line-up (because Johan wanted to fully concentrate on the six-string axe) and signed a worldwide multi-album deal with the German label Cyclone Empire.
The band’s first full-length album, “Servants of The Unlight”, was recorded at both Black Lounge and Necromorbus Studios during January and February 2007 and released in April the same year.
In November 2007, Temple of Darkness released a limited Demonical/Absu 7″ EP featuring one track from the “Bloodspell Divine” promo. In December 2007, the band parted ways with vocalist Ludvig Engellau due to musical and personal reasons.
Demonical continued for a few months with various session vocalists until late March 2008, when Sverker “Widda” Widgren came on board as the new fulltime frontman.
The band's second full-length album, “Hellsworn”, was recorded at Necromorbus Studios between December 2008 and February 2009 and released by Cyclone Empire in May 2009.
A split 7″ EP called “Imperial Anthems Vol.1” with Paganizer was released by Cyclone Empire in early 2010. This limited vinyl featured an exclusive Demonical track recorded at the “Hellsworn” session.
In September 2010, Demonical once again entered Necromorbus Studios in order to record “Death Infernal”, their anticipated third full-length album. The album was recorded throughout the fall and released in Europe by Cyclone Empire (April 2011) and in North America by Metal Blade (July 2011).
During the fall of 2011, drummer Ronnie Bergerstål decided to leave the band due to scheduling conflicts and he was replaced by Fredrik Widigs. After “Death Infernal” was released the band decided to add a second guitarist for live situations. A few session members were used at several tours until Daniel Gustavsson joined as a full-time member during the summer 2012.
The first half of 2013 was spent at both Necromorbus and Wing Studios in Stockholm with the recordings of the bands fourth album, “Darkness Unbound”. After the recording a line-up change took place with Johan Haglund replacing Johan Jansson and Ämir Batar replacing Fredrik Widigs. “Darkness Unbound” was released worldwide in November 2013. A limited split 7”EP with Nunslaughter, entitled “European Deathcharge”, was released in July 2014 in support of both bands joint co-headlining tour.
In December 2014, Demonical both parted ways with drummer Ämir Batar and guitarist Daniel Gustavsson as well as inked a new worldwide deal with Agonia Records. The first release for their new label-home, a four track MCD entitled “Black Flesh Redemption”, was recorded at Wing Studios in early 2015 and released in April. The recording featured session members Eki Kumpulainen on guitar and Kennet Englund on drums.
In early 2017, the band parted with long time vocalist Sverker Widgren, due to time- and priority related matters, and replaced him with Alexander Högbom. At the same time guitarist Eki Kumpulainen and drummer Kennet Englund became permanent members of Demonical making the band a solid and stable unity ready for the things to come. During the fall of 2017, Demonical recorded their fifth full-length album entitled “Chaos Manifesto” - together with the award-winning Swedish producer Karl Daniel Lidén - for a March 2018 release through Agonia Records.
In the summer of 2019, both vocalist Alexander Högbom and drummer Kennet Englund decided to leave the band due to time- and motivation related issues once the touring cycle was finished. Demonical recorded their sixth album, “World Domination”, during the summer 2020. The album was released in October 2020, and it marked the return of original drummer Ronnie Bergerstål and debut for new vocalist Christofer Säterdal.
As the worldwide pandemic was raging across the globe during 2020 and 2021, all planned shows and tours were cancelled. Instead of just sitting and waiting for better times, the band focused on writing new material and the result became “Mass Destroyer”, the seventh full-length. “Mass Destroyer” was recorded during the summer of 2021 with the same production team as last time, resulting in a fresh and dynamic disc packed with Stockholm style death metal.
The album came out in May 2022 and was supported by tours and several festival appearances.
In October 2022, Agonia Records released “In League with Death”, a five track EP featuring rare and unreleased material.
In early 2023, vocalist Christofer Säterdal left the band due to family related matters and was replaced by Charlie Fryksell. A new two track EP, “Into Victory”, was released in March 2023 presenting the new line-up and showcasing the bands path forward.
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16.04.2024 - Inquisition (Col/USA), Demonical (Swe) @ Orto Bar, Ljubljana

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SREDA, 24.04.2024
Srd (Slo), Ater Era (Slo), Britof (Slo)

Lokacija:
Orto Bar, Ljubljana
Začetek: 19h
Cena vstopnice v predprodaji: 16 €
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V sredo, 24. 4., bodo Orto bar zavzele tri velesile slovenske metal scene – SRD, ATER ERA in BRITOF. S tem dnem bodo obeležili začetek 12-dnevne evropske turneje pod imenom Theatrum Mortis Humanæ.
Bodite priča temačnemu obredu – obredu človeške smrti!


SRD

Bio:
Srd Tendenca zejavega brezna je ta, da na vsake toliko izbljuva gnoj, ki širi mizantropijo in melanholijo neznanih razsežnosti ter nudi povod vsakemu ljudomrznežu, da prestopi navidezne meje družbe in končno zarije nož v hrbet brata človeka. Tako je vse od Kaina naprej. Srd, peterica trubadurjev temin, tako svoje poslanstvo vidi v tem, da s svojimi black'n'roll vižami postreže nič manj kot pekel in manifestira agonijo človeštva zadnjih nekaj tisoč let ter spodbuja k večnemu vračanju le tega.
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ATER ERA

Bio:
Ater Era Ater Era is a Slovene extreme metal band characterized by a primal black metal sound and an unusual tendency towards psychedelic and ambient interferences.
The band was born as a solo project in June of 2006 and created to further evolve the darkness invoked by its defunct forerunner: the black metal act Torka (2001-2005).
Initiator was S.S. band vocalists, guitarist and songwriter.
The following two year of songwriting ended up in recording sessions, in summer 2008. In autumn's solitary decline is Ater Era’s debut album entirely performed and recorded by S.S. himself.
In early spring of 2009 A.S., Human Host Body's drummer joined Ater Era as a full member.
In December 2009 Ater Era performed their first live appearance in Koper. In the beginning of 2010 the departure of D.K »Tenebra« caused a temporary hiatus. In the meanwhile the band (just as a duo at the time) started composing and recording the second album.
In November 2010 the line up was finally completed by the new bass player I.J., who is also playing guitar in a black metal band called Krvnik.
In September 2011 “In autumn’s solitary decline” was finally released through Mater Tenebrarum Records.
In May 2013, "Beneath inanimate grime", the second full length album, has been released through German label Pestilence records.
Ater Era @ Bandcamp
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Ater Era @ SoundCloud
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BRITOF

Bio:
Britof Graveyard rocknroll from the bowels of hell!
Britof offers you a dose of filth, blasphemy, guts, doom and gore...
Hail satan! \m/
Bass/vox: Kokta
Guitar: Pok
Drums/vox: Alex
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24.04.2024 - Srd (Slo), Ater Era (Slo), Britof (Slo) @ Orto Bar, Ljubljana

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NEDELJA, 13.10.2024
Ellende (Aut), Groza (Ger), Servant (Ger)

Lokacija:
Orto Bar, Ljubljana
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Tokratna črna nedeljska maša bo gostila tri mlajše evropske black metal skupine: avtrijske Ellende in nemške Groza in Servant!


ELLENDE

Bio:
Ellende The austrian black metal project was founded in the year 2011 by L.G. as a soloproject and turned into a live project in 2012 with session musicians.
The band’s name comes from a Middle High German adjective originating from the West Germanic *alja-landja-, which can be translated as „being out of the(/one’s) country“. In the sense of „exiled“, this took on a negative connotation over time, reflected nowadays in modern German elend, i.e. „miserable“.
Ellende is strictly L.G.’s solo-project. All other people involved are session/live musicians.
Ellende Website
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GROZA

Bio:
Groza Black Metal from Bavaria, Germany. Founded in 2016.
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SERVANT

Bio:
Servant Servant is a German black metal band from lower saxony which was founded in 2021 within the release of their well reviewed debut ‘Blessed By The Light Of A Thousand Stars’. Servant stands on the shoulders of great Scandinavian bands without the lack of an individual sound. Servant presents their style of Black metal both in a majestic and furious way.
New Album ‘Aetas Ascensus’ out now!
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13.10.2024 - Ellende (Aut), Groza (Ger), Servant (Ger) @ Orto Bar, Ljubljana

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