SPINEFARM RECORDS News: CREEPER, CAGE FIGHT
CREEPER: New album "Sanguivore II: Mistress Of Death" released on October 31st
The ‘SANGUIVORE’ album took CREEPER’s already larger-than-life ambition to new heights, leading to the most intense critical acclaim of their career and culminating in their first arena headline show at London’s OVO Wembley Arena.
Historically, the end of one CREEPER era sees the band slam the coffin shut as they once again reinvent themselves. But this time, CREEPER defy expectations by expanding the previous record’s creative universe, returning with ‘SANGUIVORE II: MISTRESS OF DEATH’ on October 31st through Spinefarm.
CREEPER further preview the album with the new single ‘BLOOD MAGICK (IT’S A RITUAL)’. Built on a classic serrated ‘80s metal riff, it could well be their most theatrical moment yet. Its killer calling card is its vocal interplay: William Von Ghould’s commanding, Germanic intonation enshrouded by the bewitching allure of Hannah Greenwood’s backing vocals.
‘SANGUIVORE II: MISTRESS OF DEATH’ is a thematic sequel rather than a direct continuation of the original story. Like a classic horror anthology it spins a new tale from the same bloodline as the original, this time using its bloodied vampiric heart as the common thread to introduce a brand new narrative. The tale takes us back to the moral hysteria that was the Satanic Panic and its impact upon the world of ‘80s hard rock and heavy metal. It was a time in which the late Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, and Judas Priest were dogged by court cases. Iron Maiden played deep into America’s heartland, while W.A.S.P. and Mötley Crüe inflamed conservative minds with outrageous theatricality and decadence.
William Von Ghould introduces the story: “Beneath the flashing neon of a distant dream, a rock and roll nightmare is coming true. A vampire band rampages across 1980s America, leaving only corpses behind. But on the horizon, a shadow stirs. Part slasher, part satanic panic nightmare, a new force rises through the mist, ready to hunt the hunter. The Mistress Of Death is a vampire huntress on a path to end this vampire bloodline for good. But can she stake their hearts before the final curtain falls?”
CREEPER play the role of the fictional band on a record which is razor sharp with demonic power and devilish black humour. It’s a sequel in which the band summon the spirits of rock history, darting between harmonic and duelling guitars from co-founder Ian Miles and new recruit Lawrie Pattison that recall the majesty of Priest and Maiden. They soar through towering hooks that channel the biggest hits of the stadium rock era with their maximalist sound encompassing darkwave synths, art-rock sax and multilayered vocal harmonies.
After the frenetic punk thrills of ‘HEADSTONES’, and the video which first introduced CREEPER as the fictional band on stage in full theatrical chaos, the new ‘BLOOD MAGICK (IT’S A RITUAL)’ visual shifts the focus to the hedonism and evil happening behind the scenes while they’re on tour. Directed by Harry Steel, it blends original footage with curated stock to capture the grimy surrealism of Rob Zombie’s ‘House of 1000 Corpses’ and the fever dream energy of Oliver Stone’s ‘Natural Born Killers’.
The result, says William, is “a blood-soaked, sexed up, psychedelic vampire rock fantasy and easily one of the wildest videos we’ve ever made.”
As with the original, ‘SANGUIVORE II: MISTRESS OF DEATH’ was produced by Tom Dalgety (Ghost, Rammstein, Royal Blood).
‘SANGUIVORE II: MISTRESS OF DEATH’ is available to pre-order HERE. Physical formats are led by three vinyl products: a CREEPER purple vinyl, a mistress purple marble vinyl available through select indie stores, and a blood red marble vinyl in gatefold packaging which is exclusive to the band’s official store. The CREEPER store also offers an exclusive two-tape rave case packaging both ‘SANGUIVORE’ and ‘SANGUIVORE II: MISTRESS OF DEATH’, while a mintpak CD is available through all retailers.
The new single "Blood Magick (It's A Ritual)"
Listen/Watch HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vco3qkjqRe8
Tracklisting:
1. A Shadow Stirs
2. Mistress Of Death
3. Blood Magick (It’s A Ritual)
4. Headstones
5. Prey For The Night
6. Daydreaming In The Dark
7. Parasite
8. Razor Wire
9. From The Depths Below
10. The Black House
11. The Crimson Bride
12. Pavor Nocturnu
CREEPER are set to hit the main stage at Bloodstock on August 9th, before they tour the UK as special guest to Ice Nine Kills in December. You can find the dates here: https://www.creepercult.com
CREEPER online:
https://www.creepercult.com
CAGE FIGHT release new single/video, "IHYG (I Hate Your Guts)"
Metal band, Cage Fight, have released new single, ‘IHYG (I Hate Your Guts)’ with an accompanying music video – the lyrics are deeply personal for frontwoman, Rachel Aspe, detailing a bleak and traumatic experience.
Listen to ‘IHYG’ here: www.cagefight.lnk.to/ihateyourguts
Vocalist Rachel Aspe commented: “IHYG is a response to a deeply traumatic experience that had a life changing impact on me. It crushed my confidence and self-worth which spiralled me to rock bottom, but I've become stronger and more resilient than ever. This experience inspired me to write lyrics for the first time, resulting in this song. The video tells this story.”
Guitarist, James Monteith, adds: “Since the release of our debut album we've been through some changes and significantly evolved as a unit. We've gotten to know each other much more musically and personally, and the result is a much more honed vision of Cage Fight. IHYG is the first taste of what's to come. We're also excited to finally release new music with our new bassist Will Horsman."
The video clip was directed by Shaun Hodson (Loki Films) and can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/Mn3dHZ74rlw
Cage Fight are due to play the world-renowned Bloodstock festival this coming weekend. Witness them open the main stage on the Saturday of the 4-day festival.
Next, the band head out on tour with Svalbard; the 5-date UK November run marks the final ever shows for Svalbard, having recently announced they are breaking up.
Meanwhile, Cage Fight have released their own bespoke beer! Brewed in collaboration with Chelmsford based microbrewery Radio City Beer Works, Cage Fight’s PICK YOUR FIGHTER is an all-Citra hopped Session IPA weighing in at 4.8%. Utilising multiple forms of Citra Hops, this beer packs a punch with powerful grapefruit, lime and mango flavours.
Available here: https://www.rcbw.shop/collections/beer
Cage Fight’s self-titled debut album is out now via Spinefarm: https://cagefight.lnk.to/CageFight
More new music news will be revealed in due course.
Cage Fight are:
Rachel Aspe - vocals
James Monteith - guitar
Will Horsman - bass
Nick Plews - drums
CAGE FIGHT online:
https://linktr.ee/cagefightldn
Quelle: Head Of PR