Rollin' Dice With You,Crosspaths Defiant,Black Tree Vultures RUN BACK TO THE DARK'! Single Review's

 

Rollin' Dice new Single With you
RISING ROCK N ROLLERS RELEASE BRAND NEW ALBUM!

 

Despatching infectious rock thrusts and engaging hooks with abundant groove and swagger, Greek rock n rollers ROLLIN’ DICE have been tearing up a storm in their homeland, and now the Euro rockers are set to break out to the UK with the new album, Reroll, which is out now via Vinylstore. ROLLIN’ DICE have also just released a new single and video, With You - https://youtu.be/bTK5PdSWf68

 

Although the early seeds of ROLLIN DICE were sown in Athens, Greece in 2011, by vocalist and guitarist Antonis Karathanasopoulos, it wasn’t until 2017 that the band fully finalised and shaped their impressive sound. With a fixed line-up of John Robas (bass guitar, backing vocals), Aggelos Kalogiannis (drums) and Antonis Karathanasopoulos (vocals and guitar), ROLLIN’ DICE have gained widespread recognition in Greece for their enthralling rock sound that pulls from Rush and Black Sabbath to Rival Sons and Kadavar.

 

The trio’s debut album, Way To The Sun, landed in November 2017, and Greek Metal Hammer swiftly offered the release a much deserved 8/10 review. The band diligently toured the album across Greece and opened for V.I.C. (Villagers of Ioannina City) and Nightstalker. ROLLIN’ DICE played the Rockwave Festival, sharing stages with Iron Maiden, Volbeat and Tremonti. However, shortly after this career highlight, one of the band members suffered a serious health issue and all recording and touring were postponed.

 

The emerging threesome returned to the fold this year with renewed determination and vigour. The band have now recorded and released their new album, Reroll, and the media are rapidly praising and hailing the release as the group’s best work to date. The band comment about the album: “’Reroll’ is about entering a new era after a turbulent period. It’s a statement that, no matter what, the band is going to keep on playing and adapting to the difficulties that lay ahead by overcoming them together.” Expressing infectious groove, tantalising riffs and engrossing vocals, this album is poised to put ROLLIN’ DICE on the map.

 

https://www.facebook.com/WaytotheSun

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pKUMJLUFQ6pf58UFJo6Q3?si=QPBTERFdR9C-2sNSkvOJtQ

https://www.instagram.com/rollin_dice_official/

https://www.youtube.com/c/RollinDiceTheBand

 

My thoughts the track opens with a classic sounding riff from, a riff you would have heard back in the 70’s however that’s not a bad thing, it’s well a well-produced clean track, I love the break down in the middle the way the band have slow donw things and then there is a euphoric guitar solo, overall, its an easy listen, I was not taken back by it, but more than happy to see what the albums sounds like.

For fans of Black sabbath, Led zeplin

 

 

 

Moving over to our next release

Crosspaths

new single Defiant 20 November 2020

 

 

EXCITING NEW CROSSOVER CREW DETAIL EP PLANS & ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE!

Unstoppable alt-metal crew CROSTPATHS continue their ascension with the launch of their sophomore EP, Mutated, out Friday 27th November. Before then, the nu-metalcore rapscallions have just unleashed an explosive new single, Defiant check it out here

Crostpaths

 

 

Coming at you from Kent and born at the very end of 2018, CROSTPATHS made an early name for themselves with the release of last year’s self-titled debut EP. Tracks from the record spawned radio airplay via Total Rock and Hard Rock Radio and grass roots support poured in from many quarters. Taking cues from Papa Roach, Fever 333, and Linkin Park, CROSTPATHS have managed to astutely etch fresh imprints on the nu-metalcore genre.

Consisting of Ritchie Murray Jack (Lead Vox), Owain Lewis (Bass/Vox), Michael Edwards (Lead Guitars), and James Mason (Drums/Percussion), the emerging crew have recently signed to Enso Music Management and have collaborated with local artists including Dohny Jep, WeatherView and apatternimperfect to produce remixes of their self-titled EP. Recently, the band’s focus has firmly shifted to their thunderous new EP, Mutated. The record is a burly slice of alternative metal infused with killer breakdowns, monstrous riffs, rampant energy, and a plethora of hooks. Lead Vocalist, Ritchie Murray Jack remarks: "We wrote this high-octane material in late 2019 with the intention of a spring release to coincide with touring. Best laid plans eh? Sonically, it's all action, but lyrically the songs reflect a rollercoaster of emotions that many will be familiar with (especially now): anger, sorrow and stubborn defiance."

CROSTPATHS have a hatful of blistering singles and videos on the way and will tour the EP as soon as the world allows. Stay tuned to their social sites for constant updates.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsqzJ6CH4CM&feature=youtu.be

 

 

https://www.facebook.com/crostpaths

https://twitter.com/crostpaths

https:open.spotify.com/artist/1UyQ9Us7cR1QggBbIcxxso

https://www.instagram.com/crostpaths/

 

my thoughts

so we are quickly revisiting a band who have featured in a previous episode. back with their second track Defiant it opens with a riff that sounds remises of STATIC X Riff, Defiant is similar to Rampage that in the respect its high energy , what I really love with Definat is the melodic chorus it has a natural hook that will get stuck in your head overall I’m really enjoying what I’m hearing with Crosspaths would love to seem them live as I feel there shows are going to be of the energy and quality that of Fever 333 and linkin park so much energy and passion

for fans of Linkin park,Fever 333,papa Roach.

 

Thank you to SaN PR for sending these over.

 

 

 

 

moving over to our next single this week I present Black Tree Vultures and their brand new single out now 'RUN BACK TO THE DARK out 20 November

 

Brit hard rockers BLACK TREE VULTURES drop brand new video 'RUN BACK TO THE DARK'! This is the second single release following their September release 'The Unforeseen' from their new EP 'III' which is set for release, February 12th 2021.

This track is emotionally hard hitting, not just lyrically but also due to the circumstances that inspired its inception. It takes a huge amount of bravery to discuss your mental health and openly show your underbelly. This is exactly what has been done through this single and its message will resonate with all of its listeners. The single boasts punchy riffs, crushing grooves, huge hooks and is the second installment of three singles from their upcoming EP 'III' - which will be released early next year. This track is emotionally hard hitting, not just lyrically but also due to the circumstances that inspired its inception.

Having worked on their previous release with Grammy nominated producer Romesh Dodangoda, Black Tree Vultures wanted to expand on their sound and took the new EP to Spain to work along side producer Will Maya (The Answer) in Los Rosales Studios.

Whilst 2020 has been a write off for some, BTV have been proactive behind the scenes signing with booking agents, Roulette Media and have already been confirmed for Teddy Rocks festival, HRH Ibiza, Love Rocks and Lindos Rocks in Greece. They have also signed with Iron Road talent management and performed on the Iron Road live @ your social bubble event which was streamed on July 18th and was extremely successful. BTV have gone from strength to strength, gaining momentum and fans worldwide!

"*Ched played this melodic baseline at practice one day and stopped me in my tracks, “What's that!?” I said. “Oh just something I had knocking around”. Despite the rest of the band thinking it wasn’t very “us” I persisted and this song developed. It was the end section that made the others realise we had a good thing here.*

Easily the hardest song I have ever had to write lyrically. This is the first time that we have taken a slower route with our songs and this allowed me to get my feelings down on paper more freely. This song is about my bi-polar diagnosis. With me talking to both versions of myself that I hate so much. This song is written about me, however with the idea that anyone can refer to it who may be going through something similar and can relate. The fact that I hate I’m like this, but I am going to do everything in my power to push it away and beat this illness." – Celyn

Formed in early 2017 by Jonno Smyth (Drums) and Aaron ‘Ham’ Hammersley (Guitar), Black Tree Vultures set out to combine their classic metal influences with a modern edge, to play to an audience ranging from seasoned metal veterans to new rock lovers. After recruiting Celyn Beynon (Vocals) to front the band, writing and recording began on their debut EP “Sanity Isn’t Perfect”. This was released on BTV records via plastic head media in February 2018.

 

The band crafted a strong live set and immediately took to the road, playing towns such as Oxford, Birmingham, Southampton & Colchester. Receiving great receptions wherever they went the band landed their first main support slot for Snakecharmer a few weeks before their debut E.P was released. Continuing to play live around the UK, Black Tree Vultures have supported the likes of Diablo Blvd, Bigfoot, and Ryders Creed. The band soon found themselves in Europe to play live in Holland, Germany and Belgium. This included a Headline spot at the Dutch festival “Wolluk-Stock”.

Thanks to the support of the BTV fans, the band were voted to play at a Hard Rock Hell battle of the bands in August 2018 turning heads and securing more gigs for the future. Here they met ‘Ched’ Cheeseman who, after standing in on Bass, later went on to become a full time member completing the current line-up.

2020 saw them write and record their four-track EP 'lll' which will be released February 2021 alongside producer Will Maya (The Answer) in Los Rosales Studios in Spain.

They also signed up with booking agents Roulette Media and have already been confirmed for Teddy Rocks festival, HRH Ibiza, Love Rocks and Lindos Rocks in Greece.

Summer 2020, saw Black Tree Vultures sign up with Iron Road Talent management and they are already planning things behind the scenes for when live performances return!

 

Somethings, Covid-19 just can't stop!

 

 

Black Tree Vultures links below

https://www.facebook.com/BlackTreeVultures/

https://www.instagram.com/blacktreevultures/?igshid=eonwpmnpqrji

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWU30ayVCZ-dATTE2fw3woA

https://twitter.com/BTVultures?fbclid=IwAR0EcZtI2sLA0ibSuVtzcs8CpD5zUdvt5x-1EoSoiBrTx7KV0XfyU6oEQM0

 

My Thoughts Run back to dark opens to a softly but lovely gentle riff, I love the delicate tones that come out of Aaron fingers, and then we have Celyn amazing soft vocals that complement the track so perfectly , Run back to dark offers the perfect blend of melody and power, the track is extremely well produced . I don’t think it will be long and we will see BTV on some pretty impressive line ups. For fans of Blackstone cherry, Alter Bridge

 

Thank you to Asteria Entertainment for sending this one over

 

 

so Guys there is something here for all please go and check out all Three bands and let me know your thoughts.

 

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