Je n'avais pas réalisé mais le chanteur Thomas Winkler, dont le pseudo avait donné nom au groupe, a été viré. Bizarrement Angus McSix garde pourtant le même nom...
En cherchant un peu, les raisons de cette éviction soudaine s'orientent vers de multiples agressions sexuelles et harcèlements envers des fans ou même des membres d'autres groupes lors des dernières tournées... Pas étonnant que le label et le management aient décidé de le dégager.
Le groupe est donc totalement repris en main par le gars de Orden Ogan. Ce nouveau single présente une collaboration avec Rhapsody of Fire.
Angus McSix reveals the epic new single, “I Am Adam McSix”, cut from the band’s upcoming sophomore album, Angus McSix And The All-Seeing Astral Eye, out March 13 via Napalm Records.
The track gives the band’s new main character, Angus McSix’s brother Adam McSix, space to introduce himself, with his heroism further praised by a feature from Italian symphonic power metal pioneers Rhapsody Of Fire. Also, Alex Krull (Leaves Eyes, Atrocity) makes an appearance in the official music video as the Screaming Cauldron. Angus McSix is ready to conquer, wielding the power of metal as their mighty weapon!
Now available to pre-order, Angus McSix And The All-Seeing Astral Eye is an exciting passing of the torch—and a worthy follow-up to Angus McSix’s chart-storming 2023 debut album, Angus McSix and the Sword of Power, that instantly rose to the top 10 of the German Album charts.
Angus McSix on “I Am Adam McSix” (feat. Rhapsody Of Fire): “The song gives Adam the chance to explain in his own words what sets him apart from Angus. He never wanted to be the shining hero – he has simply seen too much of a world that keeps disappointing him. Glory and heroics no longer mean anything to him. Why should he help those who will only betray him in the end?
In the ‘Screaming Cauldron’, the storylines of Angus McSix and Rhapsody of Fire intertwine for the first time, also featuring none other than Alex Krull, who not only performs the Screaming Cauldron but also lends it his unmistakable shouts. On his journey, Adam encounters the Adventurer (Giacomo Voli, Rhapsody Of Fire) and Vision (Alex Staropoli, Rhapsody Of Fire), with the former ultimately handing him the legendary ‘Rain of Fury’ sword for their shared quest.”
Check out the adventurous official music video for “I Am Adam McSix” below.
The eleven tracks of Angus McSix And The All-Seeing Astral Eye feature the band’s one-of-a-kind storytelling, proving even more epic, absurd, and magnificent than ever. Previously released “6666” still features their now-imprisoned frontman Angus McSix (Thomas Winkler) on vocals, passing the torch to Adam McSix and placing nothing less than the fate of the universe on his shoulders. “The Fire Of Yore” bridges the gap between Manowar, Modern Talking, and Electric Callboy and fully opens up the new chapter – Angus, after all, possesses no memory of his previous adventures, leaving all the more room for more lore to be introduced through Adam. Angus McSix gain further help on their quest from a cappella group Van Canto on “Dig Down” and Finnish Turmion Kätilöt on “Techno Men”. “Ork Zero”, referencing their monstrous drummer (Gerit Lamm, ex-Xandria), and “Starlight Stronghold” are electrifying disco bangers, while “Let The Search Begin” – following instrumental break “Aetheriyja” – is another true metal hymn. “The Power Of Metal” adds Freedom Call to the party before the mighty heroes take their final stand in “Into Battle”.
Charmingly quizzical and undeniably entertaining, Angus McSix And The All-Seeing Astral Eye crafts one catchy anthem after another. With rich storytelling and over-the-top pathos, Angus McSix invite you to pick up a sword and fight side by side with them against ancient powers to fulfill Adam’s destiny!
Angus McSix And The All-Seeing Astral Eye will be available in following formats:
– 4 CD Boxset, incl. 1CD Digipak, 3 Bonus CD Digisleeve (Animal Vocals Version, Karaoke Version, Director’s Cut Version – Track by Track Commentary), Gym Bag, a flashlight as a key ring with bottle opener function, Sticker (3x), signed Autograph Card (Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive) – strictly limited edition
– 1 LP Gatefold Vinyl Orange / Black Splatter incl 12″ Booklet (Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive) – strictly limited edition
– 1 LP Gatefold Vinyl, White Label Edition, incl. Covercard, hand-numbered (Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive) – strictly limited edition
– 1 LP Gatefold Vinyl Black
– 1 CD Digipak
– Digital Album
Pre-order here.
Angus McSix And The All-Seeing Astral Eye tracklisting:
“6666
“The Fire Of Yore”
“I Am Adam McSix” (feat. Rhapsody Of Fire)
“Dig Down” (feat. Van Canto)
“Techno Men” (feat. Turmion Kätilöt)
“Ork Zero”
“Starlight Stronghold”
“Aetheriyja”
“Let The Search Begin”
“The Power Of Metal” (feat. Freedom Call)
“Into Battle”
Angus McSix are:
Adam McSix (Samuel Nyman) – Vocals
The Dwarf (Jasmin Pabst) – Guitars
Thalestris (Thalia Bellazecca) – Guitars
Archdemon Seebulon (Sebastian „Seeb“ Levermann / Rafael Dobbs Roa) – Guitars
Ork Zero (Gerit Lamm) – Drums
