#Cruz Del Sur Music

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Album Review: The Neptune Power Federation - Goodnight My Children (Cruz Del Sur Music)

Once again, The Neptune Power Federation deliver a stonkingly good release that is acutely them. Expect the unexpected with this band, and you’ll still be surprised.

Indomitable Australian rockers The Neptune Power Federation return with their sixth album, ‘Goodnight My Children’, out on March 8th, 2024, via Cruz Del Sur Music. Photo Credit: STEPHEN BOXSHALL One of the most fun things about The Neptune Power Federation is that you never really know what you’re going to get. I mean, it will rock and it will pop, but what they’ve used as inspiration and how…

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80s Hair Metal meets Gothic Rock in Sonja’s Video for “Nylon Nights”

The new single from Philadelphia gothic hair metal outfit Sonja, “Nylon Nights,” is a revenge tale for the ages.

It all started in 2017, when Texas black metal musician Melissa Moore came out as transgender to her Absu bandmates and was promptly fired via text message. The betrayal, hurt, and subsequent shunning rocked her to the core. Drummer Grzesiek Czapla and bassist Ben Brand joined forces with her to form her new band Sonja.

Sounding like a heady mix of goth rock and 80s hair metal bands, Sonja blasts powerful hooks that would be right at home opening for the likes of NWOBHM stalwarts, Mötley Crüe, The Cult, and Sisters of Mercy alike, culminating in their first full-length (and Cruz Del Sur Music debut), Loud Arriver. Loud Arriver is Moore’s first full-length album in a decade, marking her debut as lead vocalist. (POST-PUNK.COM)

SONJA

Loud Arriver (2022)

Cruz Del Sur Music

Philedelphia / Pennsylvania / U.S.A. 🇺🇲

ALBUM OF THE YEAR... PERIOD!!!

1. When The Candle Burns Low... 05:28

2. Nylon Nights 04:34

3. Pink Fog 04:18

4. Wanting Me Dead 05:59

5. Fuck, Then Die 04:55

6. Daughter Of The Morning Star 04:03

7. Moans From The Chapel 02:57

8. Loud Arriver 05:39

It is a catharsis: much of the music Melissa Moore wrote during the Absu debacle is now lost due to the adversity surrounding her gender; the pandemic further delayed production. But Sonja forged ahead, creating big, anthemic songs.

As Moore notes on the origin of the band:

“We actually started in 2014 and were active under the radar while Absu still existed. When Absu collapsed in 2017, Sonja went into full focus, and I was a shattered person. Its output couldn’t be rushed because the stakes were so high now.”

On songwriting for Sonja’s debut album, she adds:

“Interestingly, the lyrics were written in a time of fear and darkness for me. Right up until the moment I sang them in the studio. I was existing in a numb void. I really had to acknowledge that I was cut off from the light. I can only delve deeper or wait in place for nothing. The performance of these songs demands a power that only came to me recently, and I descend into my surroundings more intentionally now.

The video for the lead single ‘Nylon Nighs”, directed and edited by Geneva Jacuzzi collaborator Zev Deans, depicts a sex worker who seeks revenge on a betrayal from a John. It’s a metaphor for oh, so much – yet the emotionally charged video ultimately shows her getting the upper hand, so to speak.

On working on the video, Zev Deans comments:

“It is not often that I see this deeply eye-to-eye with a collaborator. I’ve done a great deal of surreal and fantastical work with bands that want to keep things on the lighter side of the spectrum. I rarely get to tell a story that is this personal, especially a story that is so grounded in reality in terms of set and setting. Sonja presented a challenge that I was all too excited to meet.”

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Loud Arriver was recorded in 2019 at Creep Recording Studio in Philadelphia with Dan Kishbaugh. Its vocals were tracked with acclaimed producer Arthur Rizk (Cavalera Conspiracy, Enforced, Kreator). (POST-PUNK.COM)

Ben Brand - Bass / Backing Vocals

Melissa Moore - Guitar / Vocals

Grzesiek Czapla - Drums

At the first hint of dusk a primal terror awakens inside me

Ruinous desire swirling in the air

Unpredictable strangers on the hunt to fulfill their darkest fantasies

I know they're all coming for me again tonight

A pack of wolves coming to devour

And they might get me this time...

But I'll take a piece of every one of their souls as payment

@beardedguy1369 @wolfofodin-scotland-edinburgh @boundandbimba @gloria-glitter @x-heesy @goblinkleaver @maidenintexas1 @bonedaddy-13 @moonstar-magic @twinqlinglights ...

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Monday, July 31: Hammer King, "Battle of Wars"

“Battle of Wars” was such a ludicrous title for a song that anyone willing to write something called that must have been self-aware and intentionally ridiculous.  And that was exactly the case with Germany’s Hammer King, because from the Maiden-esque noodling to lines about how they’ve “seen the hammer king”, this was clearly knowing in its cheesiness.  To a large extent this fit the Cruz del Sur mold, right down to the low budget and dry production.  The bridge and chorus suggested something slightly more serious in their construction, but the cheese factor overpowered all, and perhaps that was the only way to go for a power metal number titled “Battle of Wars”.

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Wheel - Preserved In Time (Cruz Del Sur Music, 2021)

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Every song on this album is incredible but this one is slutty so it's my favourite.

Tower - "Lay Down the Law" Shock to the System November 12th, 2021 NWOTHM / Power Metal Cruz del Sur Music New York City, New York, USA

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The Metal Wanderlust 2022 Favorites: Deckard Cain

The Metal Wanderlust 2022 Favorites: Deckard Cain

Intros be damned!!! NOTE: The numbers do not correspond to any ranking methodology. Rankings are boring. Enough said. Onwards!!!! 1. Fer De Lance – The Hyperborean Label: Cruz del Sur Music Release Date: April 22, 2022 “Spearhead” in French, Fer De Lance falls squarely within the epic heavy metal scene. A close parallel would be the brilliant Atlantean Kodex. For the band focuses a little…

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For the music ask meme: #21

Well first of the day and you picked a good one. My top 100 is always changing and I try to listen to new music weekly, but I added the new Adele album 30 about a month back and I have to say. Damn. It's all so honest and raw and well put together. So at 21 on my top 100 you find My Little Love. There is just something about this song, and she just lays it all out and I have to respect it and her, and add in the piano and beat...ah it's a great song. So I hope you like the selection I went with, just felt right when I came across it as I wandered around and if you haven't listened to it already, then give it a listen. Thanks for playing la-cruz-del-sur

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15 Questions 15 Mutuals

Tagged by @daylightisfadingaway :) :)

1. Are you named after anyone?

I am named after my sister's favorite cartoon character's wife (she was obsessed with David the Gnome.) Lisa the gnome and go figure I ended up being short. Had I been a boy I would have been David because of her lol

2. When was the last time you cried?

Idk I cry a lot so probably sometime last week? I'm a big crybaby it can't be helped.

3. Do you have kids?

Nope

4. Do you use sarcasm a lot?

I wouldn't say a lot.. honestly it depends on my mood.

5. What sports do you play/have played?

Futbol toda la vida.. I've been dabbling a bit in futsal this past year. I also did track and field in high school to keep in shape for futbol haha

6. What's the first thing you notice about people? 

Their eyes/energy.

7. What's your eye color?

Brown

8. Scary movies or happy endings?

Either or.

9. Any special talents?

I am really good at making desserts.. does that count?

10. Where were you born?

The garden state

11. What are your hobbies?

Watching/playing futbol, reading, hiking, learning new languages.

12. Do you have any pet?

The family dog, he's with my parents. His name is Bingley.

13. How tall are you?

157 cm / 5'2"

14. Favorite subject in school?

Like grade school? I always loved music and math.

15. Dream job?

I do not dream of labor but idk i would like to leave the world a better place than it was during my lifetime so like a human rights lawyer or something to support/improve the lives of those in most dire need of it..

I tag (no pressure of course): @jcamilov06 @la-cruz-del-sur @i-am-a-lawschool-zombie @bestrecorder @drzzaa @downtothemarrow @capfly @nikkicee @onemoore @carluhh @equilibrismo @theroyaltenenblarghs @hoverinlimbo @yurugua @sol-mente

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My Hero Academia Characters and the Music They Listen to

This is my first time writing headcanons on Tumblr so be nice and don’t be afraid to like/reblog!

✨Aoyama - I feel like he’d obvi listen to French music. I also see him liking pop stuff (bubblegum pop). Artists: Poppy, Katy Perry, Bananarama, Aqua, and New Kids on The Block

🥊Mina - For her I see her as more hip hop since she can breakdance well. Artists: Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj, Eminem, Run D.M.C, Charli XCX, Technotronic, and OutKast

🐸Froppy - She’s very chill so I picture different kinds of lo-fi like Japanese and Rainy lo-fi. Artists: Florence + The Machine, Fitz and the Tantrums, and Weezer

👟Iida - I honestly couldn’t even tell you a specific genre. I can’t really picture one, only just certain artists. Probs some synth wave if I’m being honest. Artists: Queen, Lost Years, Timecop, Børns, MØ, Lumineers, Holy Ghost, and Lord Huron

🥰Uraraka - I feel like she’d be into indie and pop! Probs k-pop too. Artists: HyunA, 4Minute, Blackpink, Alt-J, Christina Aguilera, Stevie Nicks, and Marina

⚡️Kaminari - I get glam rock vibes tbh but also dance hits of the 2000s/2010s with this man. No inbetween. Artists: Duran Duran, David Bowie, ZZ Top, Jay Sean, Taio Cruz, Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, Breathe Carolina, 3OH!3, and The Runaways

🪨Kirishima - I feel like he’d go for anything upbeat and stuff that would make my manly mans hype himself up and feel good! Artists: AJR, The Weeknd, B-52s, Survivor, Young MC, Sean Kingston, and John Cafferty

🎧Jiro - My bestie would be all over the rock, grunge, and alt scene for sure. Probs into some mo music too. Artists: Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Clash, Cutting Crew, Thousand Foot Krutch, Ramones, Breton, All Time Low, Sur, Fit For Rivals, and Sleeping Wolf

🦅Tokoyami - Also into alternative, but more darkwave and industrial. Artists: Type O Negative, Portishead, Massive Attack, Widowspeak, Just Mustard, and Ministry

❄️🔥Todoroki - Very traditional Japanese. I feel like he would hardly listen to music with words, but if he did it would be hella chill with deep meaning. Artists: Sia, Modest Mouse, Grateful Dead, M83, and Pip Blom

💥Bakugo - Rock and Metal. Pissy, angry, loud music. His music and him are 100% on the same page at ALL times. Artists: Nine Inch Nails, KMFDM, Lunatic Calm, AC/DC, Disturbed, Green Day, Hollywood Undead, The Exploited, Dope, Orgy, and Quiet Riot

📖Momo - I feel like she’d listen to classical music as well as just lowkey, chill music. Artists: Valerie Broussard, Ann Marr, Mother Mother, Twenty One Pilots, Lana Del Rey, and Lorde

👊Midoriya - Aw smol bb. I feel like he’d have a well rounded taste. Like tbh he’d be down for really anything. I def get 60s vibes from him though. Artists: The Zombies, Van Morrison, Avicii, They Might Be Giants, The Turtles, The Monkees, and Silversun Pickups

🧠Shinso - Ohoho this man. This MAN is DEFINITELY all over the 80s alt scene. I feel like he’d like stuff that sounds happy or even chill, but the lyrics are depressing. Artists: The Birthday Massacre, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Bauhaus, The Smiths, Caravan Palace, Tears For Fears, Oasis, Bronski Beat, Oingo Boingo, Peter Gabriel, and Genesis

🔥Dabi - Another pissy rock alt bitch. I feel like he would also have deeper meaning in his music without meaning to. Artists: Rammstein, Marilyn Manson, Ice Nine Kills, Motionless in White, Deftones, Pantera, Lil Peep, Grandson, A Perfect Circle, Rob Zombie, and Sisters of Mercy

🩸Toga - hard to decide, but I feel like a girly alternative. Also some k-pop too. Artists: Block B, Melanie Martinez, Ke$ha, Spice Girls, Grimes, K.Flay, Insane Clown Posse, Skynd, and Halsey

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rules: tag 10 people you want to get to know better

Thank you @sergio-para-siempre for tge tag 😘

relationship status: married with children

favorite color: usually red but atm I must say sparkling snow white

song stuck in my head: Sweet Caroline with a spacious echo, like played from outdoor loudspeakers you know?

last song i listened to: We don't listen to music, we binge on podcasts. Bella Table (Finnish food pod) season 1 going strong.

three favorite foods: lamb chops and grilled veggies, bread and butter, anything with porcini

last thing i googled: sautéing definition

dream trip: Island hopping in Greece or Stanley Cup finals

anything i want right now: to have time to sleep for 9 or 10 hours straight (I don't)

i tag @angryblondechick @thighlerseguin @thosedaysthatwill @la-cruz-del-sur @behoright @finnishhockeyelf @freya-deathstalker and @unmetroeduntappo if you feel like it

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Album Review: Stygian Crown - Funeral For A King (Cruz Del Sur Music)

Funeral for A King is a step-forward in many ways, but none more obvious than the grandeur the record has overall.

Los Angeles epic doom crew Stygian Crown returns with their long-awaited sophomore album, ‘Funeral for A King’, out on February 23rd 2024, via Cruz Del Sur Music. Way back in 2020 we admired Stygian Crown for being a bleak and cold example of doom. One that left an impact, even if it was a drawn-out experience. Now, they return even colder, even bleaker, and even more epic sounding. Funeral for…

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Smoulder - Violent Creed of Vengeance (2023)

Epic international epic doom/heavy metal/power metal

George looks at international international arcane Power Doom act Smoulder's new album Violent Creed of Vengeance, released April 1st on Cruz Del Sur Music.

The band strain their doom metal roots on 2023’s Violent Creed of Vengeance. Offering some fast heavy hitters for the live setting, the new album represents a shift away from their slowed-down earlier sound in favour of rip-roaring galloping trad – but for some this will come at the expense of what made them truly unique. The slow numbers – now in the minority – are still where this group shine above others in the crowded scene of fantasy-inspired heavy metal.

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Finally I can show you the work I have done for Maryland Heavy rock glory Spellbook! Check out this release on Cruz del Sur Music! #davidthierree #darkarts #metalcovers #artist #artwork #metalartist #owlstrollsanddeadkingsskulls #blackmetalmusic #blackmetalcovers #blackmetalart #blackmetal #spellbook #cruzdelsur #cruzdelsurmusic #heavyrock #protometal #magic https://www.instagram.com/p/CfrCosOD31A/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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INTERVIEW: TENTATION (FRANCE)

French Force Tentation caught up with TheNwothm to talk about their history, the French metal scene and what exciting plans lay ahead for 2023! Dive into this month article and see what the band had to say! THE NWOTHM: Tentation, thanks for agreeing to this interview! Can you first introduce the members of the band and where you guys are from? Laurent : We come from a small village located in…

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Smoulder - Dream Quest Ends (Cruz Del Sur Music, 2020)