RAM launches video for new single, “Blades of Betrayal”
On September 13th, RAM will unleash their new album, The Throne Within, via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of the record, a video for the new single, “Blades of Betrayal”, can be viewed at: youtu.be/f_J_CVXKuqc
A lyric video for the previously released track, “Ravnfell”, can be seen at: metalblade.com/ram – where The Throne Within can also be pre-ordered in the following formats:
– jewelcase-CD
– limited edition digibook-2CD (EU exclusive – includes bonus CD, slipcase, and patch)
– 180g black vinyl (EU exclusive)
– clear/brown marbled vinyl (EU exclusive – limited to 300 copies)
– lilac marbled vinyl (EMP exclusive – limited to 200 copies)
– purple/black A/B side vinyl (EU webstore exclusive – limited to 100 copies)
– ochre-brown marbled vinyl (US exclusive – limited to 100 copies)
– limited edition 2LP (EU exclusive – includes clear violet marbled 2LP, poster, and patch)
* exclusive bundles with shirts, plus digital options are also available!
There can be few better ways to mark the 20th anniversary of your band than releasing the finest record of your career. In RAM‘s instance, this comes in the form of The Throne Within, the Swedish quintet upping their game across the board to deliver a record with deep roots in classic heavy metal but wielding an energy and freshness to it that places it very much in the now. “It is unmistakable RAM, there are fast songs, heavy songs, mid-tempo and slower tempos as well. There’s melody and there’s grit. The arrangements are recognizable but some may be unorthodox,” states founding guitarist Harry Granroth.
“This is a monumental album for us, and I am certain for our fans. We have worked very hard to bring our sound, songwriting and playing to the next level without leaving our Black Path of Heavy Metal Tyranny,” says vocalist Oscar Carlquist.
Unlike 2017’s stunning Rod, there is no concept unifying the lyrics, each song speaking for itself, and coming from dark places. Vocally, Oscar Carlquist delivers every line with his signature style, pushing himself to give the best possible performance – with Alan Averill of Primordial also appearing on “Ravnfell”.
The Throne Within track-listing
1. The Shadowwork
2. Blades of Betrayal
3. Fang and Fur
4. Violence (Is Golden)
5. The Trap
6. No Refuge
7. Spirit Reaper
8. You All Leave
9. Ravnfell
RAM tour dates
w/ Vulture, Indian Nightmare
Sept. 12 – Hamburg, Germany – Bahnhof Pauli
Sept. 13 – Leipzig, Germany – Hellraiser
Sept. 14 – Andernach, Germany – Ironhammer Festival *no Vulture, Indian Nightmare
Sept. 15 – Mannheim, Germany – MS Connexion Complex
Sept. 17 – Krakow, Poland – Klub Zascianek
Sept. 18 – Wien, Austria – Escape
Sept. 19 – Salzburg, Austria – Rockhouse
Sept. 20 – Rovallasca, Italy – Dedolor Music HQ
Sept. 21 – Winterthur, Switzerland – Gaswerk
Sept. 22 – Munchen, Germany – Backstage
Sept. 23 – Kassel, Germany – Goldgrube
Sept. 24 – Bielefeld, Germany – Movie
Sept. 25 – Berlin, Germany – Cassiopeia
Sept. 26 – Hannover, Germany – Cafe Glocksee
Sept. 27 – Oldenburg, Germany – Cadillac
Sept. 28 – Aalborg, Denmark – Rock & Metal
RAM online:
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Launches lyric video for “Ravnfell”
On September 13th, RAM will unleash their new album, The Throne Within, via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of the record, a lyric video for the first single, “Ravnfell”, can be viewed at: metalblade.com/ram – where The Throne Within can also be pre-ordered in the following formats:
– jewelcase-CD
– limited edition digibook-2CD (EU exclusive – includes bonus CD, slipcase, and patch)
– 180g black vinyl (EU exclusive)
– clear/brown marbled vinyl (EU exclusive – limited to 300 copies)
– lilac marbled vinyl (EMP exclusive – limited to 200 copies)
– purple/black A/B side vinyl (EU webstore exclusive – limited to 100 copies)
– ochre-brown marbled vinyl (US exclusive – limited to 100 copies)
– limited edition 2LP (EU exclusive – includes clear violet marbled 2LP, poster, and patch)
* exclusive bundles with shirts, plus digital options are also available!
There can be few better ways to mark the 20th anniversary of your band than releasing the finest record of your career. In RAM‘s instance, this comes in the form of The Throne Within, the Swedish quintet upping their game across the board to deliver a record with deep roots in classic heavy metal but wielding an energy and freshness to it that places it very much in the now. “It is unmistakable RAM, there are fast songs, heavy songs, mid-tempo and slower tempos as well. There’s melody and there’s grit. The arrangements are recognizable but some may be unorthodox,” states founding guitarist Harry Granroth.
“This is a monumental album for us, and I am certain for our fans. We have worked very hard to bring our sound, songwriting and playing to the next level without leaving our Black Path of Heavy Metal Tyranny,” says vocalist Oscar Carlquist.
Unlike 2017’s stunning Rod, there is no concept unifying the lyrics, each song speaking for itself, and coming from dark places. Vocally, Oscar Carlquist delivers every line with his signature style, pushing himself to give the best possible performance – with Alan Averill of Primordial also appearing on “Ravnfell”.
The Throne Within track-listing
1. The Shadowwork
2. Blades of Betrayal
3. Fang and Fur
4. Violence (Is Golden)
5. The Trap
6. No Refuge
7. Spirit Reaper
8. You All Leave
9. Ravnfell
RAM tour dates
July 11 – Balingen, Germany – Bang Your Head Festival
July 19 – Bertingen, Germany – Rude Open Air
July 27 – Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Germany – Burning Q Festival
Aug. 9 – Karnten, Austria – Sauzipf Rocks Festival
RAM tour dates
w/ Vulture
Sept. 12 – Hamburg, Germany – Bahnhof Pauli
Sept. 13 – Leipzig, Germany – Hellraiser
Sept. 14 – Andernach, Germany – Ironhammer Festival *no Vulture
Sept. 15 – Mannheim, Germany – MS Connexion Complex
Sept. 17 – Krakow, Poland – Klub Zascianek
Sept. 18 – Wien, Austria – Escape
Sept. 19 – Salzburg, Austria – Rockhouse
Sept. 20 – Rovallasca, Italy – Dedolor Music HQ
Sept. 21 – Winterthur, Switzerland – Gaswerk
Sept. 22 – Munchen, Germany – Backstage
Sept. 23 – Kassel, Germany – Goldgrube
Sept. 24 – Bielefeld, Germany – Movie
Sept. 25 – Berlin, Germany – Cassiopeia
Sept. 26 – Hannover, Germany – Cafe Glocksee
Sept. 27 – Oldenburg, Germany – Cadillac
Sept. 28 – Aalborg, Denmark – Rock & Metal
RAM online:
http://ram-metal.com
https://www.facebook.com/RAMheavymetal
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RAM announces “The Throne Within” tour for September with very special guests VULTURE!
New RAM album “The Throne Within” out September 13th!
On September 13th RAM will release their new album ‘The Throne Within‘! The unstoppable swedish Heavy Metal machine will take no prisoners on this one, instead they will roam again the streets of Europe and kick off their tour a day prior album release on September 12th in Hamburg, Germany. Very special guests on this run will be their Metal Blade labelmates VULTURE! A third band is yet to be announced.
RAM
+ VULTURE
12/09/19 DE – Hamburg – Bahnhof Pauli (tix: eventim.de)
13/09/19 DE – Leipzig – Hellraiser (tix: hellraiser-leipzig.de)
14/09/19 DE – Andernach – Ironhammer Festival [no VULTURE] (tix: acfm.info)
15/09/19 DE – Mannheim – MS Connexion Complex (tix: adticket.de)
17/09/19 PL – Krakow – Klub Zascianek
18/09/19 AT – Wien – Escape (tix: ticketmaster.at)
19/09/19 AT – Salzburg – Rockhouse
20/09/19 IT – Rovallasca – Dedolor Music HQ
21/09/19 CH – Winterthur – Gaswerk
22/09/19 DE – München – Backstage (tix: facebook.com)
23/09/19 DE – Kassel – Goldgrube
24/09/19 DE – Bielefeld – Movie (tix: newtone-ticketshop.reservix.de)
25/09/19 DE – Berlin – Cassiopeia (tix: tickets.cassiopeia-berlin.de)
26/09/19 DE – Hannover – Cafe Glocksee (tix: eventim-light.com)
27/09/19 DE – Oldenburg – Cadillac
28/09/19 DK – Aalborg – Rock & Metal (tix: place2book.com)
Comments RAM: “RAM are preparing and sharpening the steel for the next chapter of the Heavy Metal Tyranny. We will embark on a new European tour to support our upcomming album “The Throne Within” that once again will be released through Metal Blade records as the first release of a new 3-album-deal. By our side on the tour stand the deadly speed metal force of Vulture that will smash and grind you down so that its just for us to finish you off. Beware! Your cities will burn again!”
Comments VULTURE: “We’re excited to finally hop on our first tour and can’t wait to share european stages with RAM. Ghastly Waves are coming for y’all!”
As stated above RAM will release their new album ‘The Throne Within‘ September 13th via Metal Blade Records. More details on this Heavy Metal bonebreaker will be announced soon! VULTURE released their latest headbanging feast ‘Ghastly Waves & Battered Graves‘ just a little over a week ago. The album has entered the official German album charts on position 65! Congrats on that!
https://www.metalblade.com/ram
http://ram-metal.com
https://www.facebook.com/RAMheavymetal
https://www.metalblade.com/vulture
http://www.vulturekills.com
https://www.facebook.com/vulturekills
https://vulturekills.bigcartel.com
English NWOBHM legends SATAN announces ‘Cruel Winter’ European tour with labelmates RAM as direct support!
English metal powerhouse SATAN will return to central Europe for the ‘Cruel Winter’ tour featuring ten dates in six countries. SATAN are in full promotion swing of their current album ‘Cruel Magic‘ which has been released in September of 2018. The album is a huge success for band and label which culminated in a sensational German chart entry on position 28.
Swedish labelmates and defenders of the faith RAM have been recruited as direct support. RAM will be performing a greatest hits mix of their fantastic catalogue including a good chunk of tracks from their latest album ‘Rod‘ (2017)!
Comments RAM:
‘We are proud and excited to announce that we will hit the road with the absolute legendary NWOBHM band SATAN in feburary. This tour will be a deadly alloy of two generations of Metal, the innovators and the defenders. We are also thrilled to see that our fellow Swedes Screamer are on the bill. EUROPE, THE HEAVY METAL TYRANNY RETURNS, BANG YOUR HEAD OR LOSE IT!
‘Opening up each night will be Swedish Heavy Metal road warriors SCREAMER.DEAF FOREVER, METAL.DE & DRAGON PRODUCTIONS present:
‘CRUEL WINTER TOUR 2019’ SATAN+ RAM+ SCREAMER
14.02.2019 DE – Essen, Turock
15.02.2019 NL – Tilburg, Little Devil
16.02.2019 BE – Beveren – Leie, ‘t Klokhuis
17.02.2019 DE – Trier, Mergener Hof
18.02.2019 DE – München, Backstage
19.02.2019 CH – Aarau, Kiff
20.02.2019 DE – Kassel, Goldgrube
21.02.2019 DE – Weiden, Salute Club
22.02.2019 FR – Colmar, Grillen
23.02.2019 IT – Parma, Fight for Metal Fest
Check out SATAN music, videos and merchandise at metalblade.com/satan.
Check out RAM music, video and merch at: metalblade.com/ram
SATAN line-up:
Brian Ross – Vocals
Russ Tippins – Guitars
Steve Ramsey – Guitars
Graeme English – Bass
Sean Taylor – Drums
RAM line-up:
Oscar Carlquist: Vocals
Morgan Pettersson: Drums
Harry Granroth: Guitar
Martin Jonsson: Guitar
Tobias Petterson: Bass
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