Black Space Riders
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Germany
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Black Space Riders News
Below is our complete Black Space Riders news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Black Space Riders Premiere New Song
German astro-prog metal outfit Black Space Riders premiere "Lovely Lovelie," a song from their forthcoming new album Amoretum Vol. 1. Check it out at this below. Amoretum Vol. 1 will be released on vinyl, CD, and digital formats on January 26.
Black Space Riders Announces New EP
Nine months after the release of "Refugeeum," the internationally acclaimed fourth album by Black Space Riders, comes a reprise: the "Beyond Refugeeum" EP! The EP will be released May 13th via BSR/Cargo.
Vocalist/guitarist/keyboardist JE discussed the idea behind the EP: "We had deliberately kept back four songs, all original recordings, from the Refugeeum sessions in order to release them separately from the album because - as the cover artwork already may suggest - the material is different to the songs on Refugeeum. It's unlike what you might expect from this band. But you can still tell that it comes logically and quite unmistakably from the Black Space Riders. The songs are exalted, sometimes overwrought, vivid, and yet accessible. Much has happened in Europe and in the world since these songs were written at the end of 2014 and recorded in early 2015, but they seem to be even more contemporary and necessary than ever."
A track-by-track description follows:
"Welcome" is the band's first instrumental piece, a melodic, psychedelic jam that builds in intensity from quiet to very, very loud.
"Freedom at First Sight" is a crisp, catchy alternative hit that flirts with New Wave melodies and classic metal riffing.
"Droneland" evolves from a 70s Sequencer Ambient to a furious rhythm monster.
"Starglue Sniffer" is funky and dares to have beats and a "Prince-falsetto", before driving you on to the dance floor.
The EP is rounded off with two bonus tracks: "VRTX RMX" (a remix of "Vortex Sun") is atmospheric electric drone, and "Gravity" is the electro club remix of the band's 2014 hit "Give Gravitation to the People" that may and certainly will destroy or inspire one or another traditional rocker. More...
Black Space Riders Releasing New Album
The new, fourth album by Black Space Riders is almost here... and it's called "Refugeeum." The album will drop via Cargo Records on July 24th. The following press release was also issued:
"'Refugeeum,' as in 'refugees' as well as in 'refuge.' Deeply moved by what is currently happening on this planet, the band has left its orbital wanderings at least thematically and turned instead to an earthly, eternal issue, one that is, sadly, very topical again: flight and expulsion - loss of home - profound sorrow – the will to survive - hope for what may come - hunted and hunter - victim and perpetrator - acceptance and rejection.
"Compared to the band’s internationally acclaimed previous album 'D:REI,' 'Refugeeum,' with its nine songs and about an hour’s playing time, is almost compact. The band has managed to evolve its style and give space to what it likes, while also respecting its roots. 'Refugeeum' is profound both lyrically and musically. The whole album is pervaded by a sublime and uplifting atmosphere that oscillates between dreamy and gripping, sadness and hope, longing and pursuit. The songs are complex, yet catchy, and continue to resonate for a long time after listening.
"The two lead singers, JE and SEB, work in harmony in expression, feeling and versatility. The guitars dare to even greater openness and clarity. In every song, there are exciting, and at the same time often unexpected, grooves, a rich bass foundation, and a drumming that develops and drives the song. The band has expanded its original fat riff and space cosmos to encompass anthemic and melodic lead guitars. It integrates playful beats, and trip-hop, dub, and New Wave elements. This makes Refugeeum exciting and varied. An album that’s like a journey. Varied and yet fluent, a unified whole. An album that also takes a stance. 'Refugeeum' sounds great, has something to say, is moving, and also great to listen to!" More...
Black Space Riders Posts New Music Video
German psychedelic metal act Black Space Riders released a new music video for the track "Stare at the Water." The song appears on the latest release "D:REI."
Check out the video here:
Black Space Riders Posts Video
German extraterrestrial heavy rockers Black Space Riders have released the official music video for "Space Angel (Memitim)." The track comes off the band's third and most recent album, "D:REI" and features visuals and video animation from Blood Meridian. Check out the video below.
Black Space Riders Streaming Full Album
German extraterrestrial heavy rockers Black Space Riders and Rock Hard Magazine have joined forces to present the band's newest opus, "D:REI," in full just days ahead of its official release date.
Due out on January 24th on the band's own BSR label with distribution through Cargo, "D:REI" can now be heard in its entirety at this location and below in the player. More...
Black Space Riders Release New Music Video
German rockers Black Space Riders released a music video for the new track "Give Gravitation to the People." The song appears on the upcoming new album "D:REI," the band's third album, which is due out on January 24th via BSR/Cargo Records.
The band previously released a lyric video for the track "The GOD-Survivor," which can be heard over here.
Check out "Give Gravitation to the People" here:
Black Space Riders Streaming Song
German extraterrestrial heavy rockers Black Space Riders have announced the January 24th release of their third album, "D:REI," on the band's own BSR label with distribution through Cargo.
"D:REI" is a journey through rock, metal and psychedelia; the soundtrack to a sci-fi epic. Read more about this story of retreat, outbreak, total destruction, escape, transformation and new beginnings at Black Space Riders' website. Check out the lyric video for album track "The GOD-Survivor" below. More...