Psychorizon – Tour News MMXIX

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Three months and three days into 2019 and so far there’s not too much on my schedule. But with spring ahead, some really decent tours are on the horizon and some will even head my way. While US-audiences always seem to get a much bigger piece of the cake, there’s no reason to complain on my end.

Kicking off 13 days from today, Sweden’s Lucifer will cross the big pond for an extended North-American tour with very special guests Spell. Furthermore the band will join forces with The Hellacopters to glance Europe with their collective Rock’n’Roll shenanigans.

Lucifer & The Hellacopters 

13.05. Cologne, Germany, E – Werk

14.05. Hamburg, Germany, Markthalle

15.05. Berlin, Germany, Astra

16.05. Copenhagen, Denmark, Vega

And as the US will be welcoming yet another amazing tour package featuring King Dude and Maggot Heart, traveling the opposite direction, will be none other than Coven. After I missed out on their headlining appearance at Roadburn 2017 as well as the entire tour last year, I hope to finally catch of with Jinx Dawson and her fellow musicians as they return to European soil this summer.

Teaming up again this year will be Iceland’s finest The Vintage Caravan and Belgium’s very own Black Mirrors. After the first part of The Gateways tour last year, the two bands will hit the road once more throughout April and early May. Two years ago on this day, Black Mirrors released their eponymous debut EP. Their full-length followup “Look Into The Black Mirror” came out on August 30th, 2018. With their third album at hand, The Vintage Caravan will also be supporting Swedish Heavy Metal outlaws Bullet for a few selected dates.

 

THE RUINS OF BEVERAST / KING DUDE / (D O L C H) – Invading Central Europe In Autumn

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(Dolch), Acherontic Arts Fest, Alexander Frohn, Alexander von Meilenwald, Arioch, Asakku, Bifröst, Death in June, Europan Tour, G.ST, Gold, Helvegr, I Wanna Die At 69, Job Bos, John Grumptmann, Johnny Cash, Kathaaria, King Dude, Leonard Cohen, Licht, Licht. Maschine. Herz., Meilenwald, Michael Zech, Not Just Religious Music, Paria, Sex, The Devil's Blood, The Ruins Of Beverast, Thomas Jefferson Cowgill, Thomas Tomsen, Tour Dates, Towards Malakia, Urfaust, Ván Records, Woody Guthrie

Just as the third edition of the now annual Acherontic Arts Festival closes its doors, yet another live announcement comes from Germany’s very own (oc)cult label Ván Records. In October and November two of the rosters most relentlessly touring artists – King Dude and The Ruins Of Beverast – will be en route through central Europe. Joining in on the stage shenanigans will be one of the most mysterious acts, the label has to offer: (D O L C H).

As reverent as it is prophetic and stark, Burning Daylight pulls together the biblical sound and isolation of the northwest. King Dude draws from artists akin to Death in June & Leonard Cohen but sews together a hybrid of true folk tradition alongside the likes of Woody Guthrie and Johnny Cash. Last year’s release of King Dude’s debut full-length masterpiece, Love, saw a beautiful vision of what was in store for the future…and what future is now. Burning Daylight is the newest edition to the King Dude canon. Coal dust spirituals mined from the haunting backwoods landscape of the Pacific Northwest. Stories of the constant struggle of man’s turbulent affair with his Lord and the Devil. Burning Daylight produces a maturity and direction that is unparalleled…showing us the word, and way and the light.

Atmospheric and sustained music for the heart, soul and brain. (D O L C H)´s first two demos (Demo I + “Licht. Maschine. Herz.” ) showed a very melancholic soundscape, accompanied by sad voices and lyrics. Their live performances are as intense and honest as their songs, to say the very least.

“Beverast” is Meilenwald’s own derivation of the word “Bifröst” influenced by the old Norse term for the bridge between Midgard and Asgard. Thou art now profane in death.

Check out the flyer below for all confirmed dates of this prestigious package!

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Psychorizon – Favourite Moments Of 2016

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(Dolch), Acherontic Arts Fest, Anniversary, ArieZ, Beastmilk, Drain, Electric Wizard, Gold, Grave Pleasures, Helvete, In Solitude, Kadavar, King Dude, Linnéa Olsson, Liz Buckingham, Path Of Samsara, Psychorizon, Queen Of Spades Photography, Rock Hard Festival 2016, The Ruins Of Beverast, Thränenkind, Tribulation, TuRock, Uno Bruniusson, Urfaust, Ván Records, Völur

2016 started off with a rare moment as I had the first and unfortunately final chance the see Grave Pleasures in their best lineup, featuring Swedish guitarist Linnéa Olsson and former In Solitude drummer Uno Bruniusson. The now newly formed band was touring alongside Tribulation in January and gladly played a brilliant show at TuRock, Essen – not shying away from including several tunes from their former incarnation Beastmilk. Later this year I was lucky enough to see Tribulation again at Rock Hard Festival.

Liz Buckingham’s long-lost Swedish twin-sister – Linnéa Olsson

But before the outdoor season started, one of many indoor festivals caught my attention and had me attending – attempted pun intended – the second edition of Ván Records’ very own Acherontic Arts Festival which took place in early May. Gathering the brightest shining gems of his artist roster, Sven clearly knows his way around a brilliant billing. Urfaust, Gold, the recently disbanded Path Of Samsara, The Ruins Of Beverast, to name but a few. My personal highlights have to be King Dude, who gave me all those emotions, from goosebumps, to shivers to tears and the outstanding performance of Germany’s very own (D O L C H) – leaving me speechless and that rarely ever happens!

Feel the dagger – (D O L C H)

Partners in crime – Psychorizon & Queen Of Spades Photography

And then there was this: Rock Hard Festival – the only event I’ve been at almost every year since 2004. Second time watching Tribulation and for the first time in a while I could finally catch up with Kadavar again. Great to see these guys, that I’ve been a fan of and working with in a past life, making their way towards the big stages. This year also saw a premier, as I officially teamed up with Queen Of Spades Photography – run by my good friend and talented photographer Susan – to cover the mandatory reports.

ArieZ warming up for the show

In August it was finally time to look back the first five years of Psychorizon with a little festival. Four bands from three countries gathered at a local youth club to celebrate with me and my friends, fans, readers and the audience for one night. Even though only a handful of folks actually came around to enjoy the event, there shall be more live action to go about in the future. Special thanks to those who joined the party, my catering chef Cati and all members of the most brilliant opening act ArieZ, Swiss Stoner crew Drain and of course my amazing Canadian headliner Völur. Couldn’t have done it without you, thanks so much! Spread the love and hope to see you all soon again!!!

Vocalist Nils becomes one with the music & his microphone

And last but certainly not least, another most memorable night featured Ghost Bath and Thränenkind, who played at Helvete, Oberhausen on August 28th. While the main part of the audience was eagerly waiting to see the headliner, all I wanted was to finally see the band that created my personal favourite album of the year. Due to some scheduling difficulties, bass player Matthias and vocalist Nils had to borrow some stand-in musicians and still managed to deliver a stunning show. Hope they’ll return to my area again soon!

Energetic Anarchy: Matthias the bass-machine!

This year has been a crazy ride and I’m really looking forward to all the adventures the next one will bring – hope we’ll all make it a good one.

See you all in 2017

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MIST – Announce Signing With Soulseller Records & Release of EP This Winter!

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Avatarium, Black Sabbath, Candlemass, Cauchemar, Coven, Distant Thunder, Doom Fest 2014: Night Of The Fallen Angels, Frozen Velvet, Hammer Of Doom, Helstar, James Rivera, Malice, Malta Doom Metal Festival, Manilla Road, Mist, Mount Salem, Occult Rock Magazine, Officium Triste, Ophis, Pentagram, Reino Ermitaño, Sabbath Judas Sabbath, Saint Vitus, Soulseller Records, The Ruins Of Beverast, Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats

Ljubljana, Slovenia’s all female doom metal group, MIST, have signed with Soulseller Records. The ambitious young band released their first demo recording simply titled “Demo 2013” in November last year. The demo has been re-issued on CD three times due to great interest.

Stated the band: “The past few months we have been working on an EP, which is to be released this winter, so we are really excited to have been offered a deal from Dutch label Soulseller records. We are looking forward to start a new chapter on our musical path and taking everything to the next level.”

The 4 tracker is scheduled to be released this winter on CD,vinyl and digital. Next to the upcoming EP, Soulseller records will also release the upcoming 2 full length albums by MIST.

Formed in July 2012, MIST name legendary bands such as BLACK SABBATH, PENTAGRAM, CANDLEMASS, COVEN, SAINT VITUS and others as their key influences. They have already received positive reviews, radio airplay and had the chance to support bands such as UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS, HELSTAR, OFFICIUM TRISTE, OPHIS and CAUCHEMAR.

The band has already toured Austria, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and will hit the road again in Autumn, including performances at Malta Doom Metal Festival and the renowned Hammer Of Doom Festival in Würzburg, Germany.

Source: Occult Rock Magazine

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MIST – Ready To Curse European Stages In Summer & Fall 2014

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Avatarium, Black Sabbath, Candlemass, Coven, Distant Thunder, Doom Fest 2014: Night Of The Fallen Angels, Frozen Velvet, Hammer Of Doom, Helstar, James Rivera, Malice, Malta Doom Metal Festival, Manilla Road, Mist, Mount Salem, Pentagram, Reino Ermitaño, Sabbath Judas Sabbath, Saint Vitus, The Ruins Of Beverast, Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats

Kicking off a week from tomorrow, Slovenian Doom Metal ladies MIST are set to embark on their first ever European mini-tour by the end of May. For now scheduled shows are booked in Belgium and The Netherlands. Before that they will appear at Doom Fest 2014: Night Of The Fallen Angels II in Italy and also support Heavy Metal veterans HELSTAR, led by the legendary James Rivera (SABBATH JUDAS SABBATH, DISTANT THUNDER, MALICE) in their hometown, Ljubljana. MIST have also been confirmed for the Malta Doom Metal Festival 2014 alongside MANILLA ROAD, REINO ERMITANO and many more as well as Hammer Of Doom Festival in Germany, sharing stages with the likes of SAINT VITUS, AVATARIUM, MOUNT SALEM and THE RUINS OF BEVERAST.

MIST is a new all-female Doom Metal band from Ljubljana, formed in July 2012. They build their music on the legacy of legendary bands like BLACK SABBATH, PENTAGRAM, CANDLEMASS, COVEN, SAINT VITUS and others. With their debut live show in the end of September 2013, the girls without a doubt demonstrated, that even this specific genre is not necessarily just a men’s domain. MIST released their first demo simply entitled “Demo 2013″ in November last year, which was re-issued only two weeks later due the large interest, receiving many promising reviews and radio airplay from all over the globe. Even though they are a young band they already had a chance to support UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS in Vienna, Austria.

Don’t miss the chance to see MIST live at any of these dates:

01.05. Maribor (SLO), Gustaf
10.05. Brescia (ITA), Circolo Colony – Doom Fest 2014
15.05. Ljubljana (SLO), Orto Bar
16.05. Kranj (SLO), Trainstation Squat – Season Of The Witch
23.05. Tilburg (NL), Little Devil
24.05. Brugge (BE), Wall Of Sound
30.05. Velenje (SLO), eMCe Plac – Sound Arson
31.05. Ljubljana (SLO), Gromka
13.06. Zagradec (SLO) – Bloody Friday
23.-25.10. Malta (MT), Chateau Buskett – The Malta Doom Metal Festival
15.11. Würzburg (DE), Posthalle – Hammer Of Doom 9

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