PURE STEEL RECORDS work together with THE ORCHARD / WOLFEN VINYL, WEAPON UK - pre-order / POWERGAME
PURE STEEL RECORDS sign a worldwide digital distribution deal with THE ORCHARD
The world renowned Heavy Metal record label PURE STEEL RECORDS, based out of Saxony, Germany, have signed a worldwide deal with US based multimedia distributors, THE ORCHARD, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment. This partnership will concentrate on the DDL Market. Andreas Lorenz, General Manager of PURE STEEL RECORDS stated: "By signing a worldwide digital distribution deal with THE ORCHARD, we are well equipped to meet the changing demands of the music business. The entire PURE STEEL RECORDS TEAM is pleased to announce that with THE ORCHARD we found a well-known and highly experienced partner for the digital distribution of our bands and releases. Of course, we are looking forward to the cooperation with our American partner and label manager Dennis Rose, with whom we not only combine the business, but also the love for Heavy Metal. In this sense, Horns Up". To which Dennis Rose, Label Manager of THE ORCHARD added "We are delighted to welcome Pure Steel Records, an experienced and dedicated partner, to The Orchard's portfolio. With their passion and enthusiasm for Heavy Metal, Andreas Lorenz and his team have the know-how to work with us in order to break new ground and to open up new perspectives in the digital Segment for their international roster of artists. We look forward to a successful collaboration. We speak the same language." Pure Steel Records, together with The Orchard will reach new heights and broaden the appeal of the Labels brand of Heavy Metal music entertainment. www.theorchard.com
WOLFEN "Rise Of The Lycans" Limited Double Vinyl Edition – pre-order phase started!
The pre-order phase for the WOLFEN album "Rise Of The Lycans" on Double Vinyl starts in our webshop. The limited vinyl edition consists 300 pieces and insert on clear vinyl. The official Releasedate of the vinyledition is 30th November 2018. Link WOLFEN - "Rise Of The Lycans" VINYL @ PURE STEEL RECORDS
WEAPON UK "Set The Stage Alight - The Anthology" Limited Vinyl Edition – pre-order phase started!
The pre-order phase for the WEAPON UK album "Set The Stage Alight - The Anthology" on Vinyl starts in our webshop. The limited vinyl edition consists 300 pieces and insert on black vinyl. The official Releasedate of the vinyledition is 30th November 2018.
POWERGAME „Masquerade" - Cover, Tracklist, release date: 18th January 2019
The release date of the new album "Masquerade“ by the German Heavy Metal Band POWERGAME on CD is January 18th, 2019 via IRON SHIELD RECORDS.
Founded in 2012 by singer and guitar player Matty, POWERGAME stands for pure passion for the NWOBHM. The band’s name was taken from the Tokyo Blade-song with the same title, but of course many other bands of that era like Tygers Of Pan Tang, Samson, Tank, Raven, Holocaust, Angel Witch, Demon and Iron Maiden are big influences for the band.
Following some major line up-changes, a demo called “Raw Heavy Metal” (2013) and the self-released album “Beast On The “Attack”, “Masquerade” marks the previous peak for the quartet from Bielefeld, Germany. Razor-sharp riffs, twin guitar-leads, pumping bass, driving drums and Matty’s characteristic voice are the ingredients of the band’s songs. The songs come to the point but still include enough details to stay thrilling for a long period of time. As an example, listen to the canon the guitars are playing in the band’s anthem ‘Powergame’. The lyrics often deal with Metal-clichés, and titles like ‘Baptized In Fire And Steel’ can be taken as the musicians’ self-concept. The song ‘Final Warning’ deals with the band’s mascot “El Demonio Negro”, a Mexican wrestler. The drums on the album have been recorded by two drummers, KG (Lost World Order/Vyre) as well as Jörg Uken (Weckörhead, ex-Stormwarrior), in whose Soundldoge-studio parts of the other recordings and mix/mastering have taken place. KG will remain a live-member of the band until further notice.
On stage, the band spreads pure energy, don’t forget there are lots of Punk-vibes to be found in the NWOBHM. You’ll love it, you’ll need it – POWERGAME! TRACKLIST: 1. Legion Of The Dead 2. Lucid Dreams 3. Puppets On A String 4. Powergame 5. Final Warning 6. The Chase Of The Falcon 7. For Those Who Died 8. Baptized In Fire And Steel 9. Masquerade 10. Ghost Town 11. Blackout Total Playing Time: 48:14 min LINE-UP: Matthias Weiner – vocals, guitars Marc Zimmermann – bass Tobias Hoppe – guitars Klaus-Gerald Fedeler – drums
