SINISTRO are releasing a cover version of the PARADISE LOST track "Nothing Sacred" in advance of their tour with the insular death doom legends. The cover will be included on the limited vinyl edition of Portuguese Fado-rockers' forthcoming masterpiece, 'Sangue Cássia', which is scheduled for release on January 5th.

SINISTRO comment: "Now, we are about to start to hit the road with PARADISE LOST and this is a dream come true for us. PARADISE LOST had a great influence on us, when we started to grow into heavy music. 'Gothic' was our first point of contact and they were opening for SEPULTURA in Lisbon in 1994. It is quite an honour to be invited to join them on tour and we are very excited about it. We have created this cover of 'Nothing Sacred' as a tribute to show our appreciation and create a connection to our music. We hope that you will check us out and that we will see you on tour!"

PARADISE LOST frontman Nick Holmes adds: "This song was always a favourite of mine from the 'Host' era, not an obvious song to do, so it's nice to hear a different take on it!"

SINISTRO
+PARADISE LOST +PALLBEARER
27 Sep 17 Esch-Sur-Alzette (LU) Kulturfabrik
28 Sep 17 Herford (DE) X
29 Sep 17 København (DK) Pumpehuset
01 Oct 17 Oslo (NO) John Dee
03 Oct 17 Helsinki (FI) Nosturi
07 Oct 17 Aarhus (DK) Voxhall
10 Oct 17 Brno (CZ) Fleda
11 Oct 17 Bratislava (SK) Randal
12 Oct 17 Ljubljana (SI) Menza Pri Koritu*
(*without PARADISE LOST/PALLBEARER)
13 Oct 17 Belgrade (RS) Dom Omladine
14 Oct 17 Zagreb (HR) Boogaloo
15 Oct 17 Budapest (HU) Dürer Kert
16 Oct 17 Vienna (AT) Simm City
18 Oct 17 Nürnberg (DE) Hirsch
19 Oct 17 Frankfurt (DE) Batschkapp
20 Oct 17 Saarbrücken (DE) Garage
21 Oct 17 Genève (CH) L'Usine
23 Oct 17 Barcelona (ES) Razzmatazz
24 Oct 17 Madrid (ES) But
25 Oct 17 Bilbao (ES) Santana 27
27 Oct 17 Grenoble (FR) La Belle Electruque
28 Oct 17 Fontaneto D'Agogna (IT) Phenomenon
29 Oct 17 München (DE) Theaterfabrik
30 Oct 17 Pratteln (CH) Z7
03 Nov 17 London (UK) Electric Ballroom
06 Nov 17 Utrecht (NL) Pandora
07 Nov 17 Tilburg (NL) 013
08 Nov 17 Köln (DE) Live Music Hall
09 Nov 17 Berlin (DE) Columbia Theater
18 Nov 17 Lisboa (PT) Le Baron Rouge*
(*without PARADISE LOST/PALLBEARER)

When SINISTRO emerged out of a spontaneous spark on a hot summer's day spent dallying in the studio, nobody could have predicted the meteoric rise of these fascinating Portuguese doom rockers. Their first album, a new beginning after some different earlier attempts, was strongly cherished by critics and fans alike, with invitations to prestigious festivals following at an astonishing pace.

Now SINISTRO present the follow-up to the highly praised 'Semente' (2016) and even the first impression allows to state that 'Sangue Cássia' marks another huge step in the career of the remarkable band fronted by vocalist extraordinaire Patrícia Andrade. The new full-length clearly shows the confidence and experience gained from their numerous live performances.

SINISTRO succeed in expanding their sonic horizon, while keeping all the elements that made 'Semente' special. The melancholy and painful longing expressed in the national chant of Portugal, Fado is seamlessly forged together with rock and metal. SINISTRO harness erotic energy and lustful moments as well as bitterness and regret. Silky softness and velvet warmth contrasts sharply with harsh edges and stinging spikes.

SINISTRO started out by exploring a wide range of refence points for their self-titled debut, which was released in 2012, such as MASSIVE ATTACK, ENNIO MORRICONE, RADIOHEAD, FAITH NO MORE, ANGELO BADALAMENTI, DAVID BOWIE, SWANS, UNWOUND, MOGWAI, and CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX to name but a few possible comparisons.

On their following effort, 'Cidade' (2013), the Portuguese welcomed singer Patrícia Andrade, who quickly turned out to be the missing element in SINISTRO's path snaking between elegant doom rock and a soundtrack like approach. Massive guitar walls combined with gritty keyboard layers and a deeply emotional vocal performance established the band as an essential name in the Portuguese music scene.

Having perfected their signature musical handwriting on 'Semente', SINISTRO are now adding experience and maturity to their songs. Each track on 'Sangue Cássia' is its own story and cosmos that will engulf and swallow the listener. Take your time to profoundly enjoy and marvel at the wonders laid out by 'Sangue Cássia'!

Line-up:

Rick Chain: guitar
Ricardo Matias: guitar
Patricia Andrade: vocals
Paulo Lafaia: drums
Fernando Matias: bass, programming

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