CHAOS & CARNAGE 2025: DYING FETUS / CRADLE OF FILTH FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE / NE OBLIVISCARIS UNDEATH / VOMIT FORTH / CORPSE PILE
TOUR DATES: 04/17 Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre 04/19 Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern 04/20 Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren 04/22 Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater 04/24 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater 04/26 San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center 04/27 Houston, TX @ House of Blues 04/29 Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl 05/01 New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square 05/02 Richmond, VA @ The National 05/03 Reading, PA @ Reverb 05/04 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium 05/06 Montreal, QC CAN @ L’Olympia 05/07 Toronto, ONT CAN @ Rebel 05/08 Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot 05/09 Chicago, IL @ Radius 05/10 Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom 05/12 Wichita, KS @ TempleLive 05/14 Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
New Album, Scorched Earth, Out January 24th Via AOP Records
Austrian post-black metallers Harakiri for the Sky are back with a vengeance, unveiling an intense new music video for the new single “Keep Me Longing” that perfectly encapsulates their signature blend of raw emotion and dreamy soundscapes. The video, directed by Tim Hanke-Zilles, is premiering on Youtube at 18:00 CET today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psYrzpTWlFo
“With our latest video for the song “Keep Me Longing” we wanted to write a storyline that plays with two heavy contrasts: Two protagonists, which handle the feeling of loss and despair in two completely oppositional ways. One tries to get rid of his negative feelings by autoaggression in loneliness and the other one finds distraction in the vastness of the city and destructive behaviour. And I think that’s also what life is about: Antagonism and contrasts and how you handle them”, the band comments.
HARAKIRI FOR THE SKYare: M.S. – guitar, bass, songwriting J.J. – vocals, lyrics
In addition, Harakiri For The Sky just announced a full European Tour – tickets are already on sale and you can find the dates to all confirmed shows here:
Europe Jan 24 – Hamburg, DE – Kultur Palast Jan 25 – Burglengenfeld, DE – VAZ Jan 26 – Lindau, DE – Club Vaudeville April 2 – Budapest, HU – Barba Negra April 3 – Vienna, AT – WUK April 4 – Munich, DE – Backstage April 5 – Warsaw, PL – Hybrydy April 6 – Prague, CZ – Futurum Bar April 7 – Leipzig, DE – UT Connewitz April 8 – Berlin, DE – Lido April 9 – Copenhagen, DK – Lille Vega April 10 – Esjberg, DK – Tobakken April 11 – Herford, DE – Kulturwerk April 12 – Weiher, DE – Music Hall April 13 – Cologne, DE – Kantine April 14 – Utrecht, NL – TivoliVredenburg April 15 – Neunkirchen, DE – Geblasehalle April 16 – Paris, FR – La Machine du Mouloin Rouge April 17 – Zwolle, NL – Hedon April 18 – Bruges, BE – Cactus Club April 19 – Aarau, CH – Kiff April 20 – Geneva, CH – L’Usine
North America Feb 20 – Detroit, MI – Sanctuary Feb 21 – Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground Feb 22 – Montreal, QC – Fouf’s Feb 23 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall Feb 24 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater Feb 25 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage Feb 26 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819 Feb 27 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl Feb 28 – Orlando, FL – Conduit Mar 1 – Pensacola, FL – Handlebar Mar 2 – Houston, TX – Bronze Peacock @ House of Blues Mar 3 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live Mar 4 – Albuquerque, NM – Launch Pad Mar 5 – Phoenix, AZ – Rebel Mar 6 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick Mar 7 – Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex Mar 8 – San Francisco, CA – Neck of the Woods Mar 9 – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom Mar 10 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon Mar 12 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall Mar 13 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater Mar 14 – Omaha, NE – Reverb Mar 15 – Chicago, IL – Reggies
Too Late For Goodbyes (feat. Serena Cherry / Svalbarduk)
Bonus tracks available on special Editions: Street Spirit (Fade Out) (feat. P.G. of GROZA) – Radiohead Cover Elysian Fields (feat. Daniel Lang / Backwards Charm)
Exceed In2 Chaos” will be released on February 21st 2025 via Dusktone.
Marking two decades of darkness in the underground, SARKOM returns with their highly anticipated fifth album,“Exceed In2 Chaos”! With four critically acclaimed albums and several EPs to their name, this trailblazing band – led by songwriter and vocalist Erik Unsgaard -continues to deliver top-tier Norwegian black metal.
A furious masterpiece, “Exceed In2 Chaos” stands as a seamless follow-up to their 2016 release, “Anti-Cosmic Art”. While many bands adhere strictly to their roots and traditions, SARKOM boldly pushes boundaries, thriving on innovation. The result? A truly unique and intricate album from start to finish.
Building on their legacy, “Exceed In2 Chaos”masterfully blends the glorious traditions of Norwegian black metal with bold new elements. The album explores dissonances, piercing grooves, varied rhythmic structures, and unexpected twists, delivering a rich and dynamic tracklist. Always forward-thinking, SARKOM redefines their sound with this release, proving that their innovative spirit remains as fierce as ever. Each track reflects the band’s commitment to artistic growth, ensuring a listening experience that is both intense and refreshing.
Little Rock (AR) – Beatdown Death Metal Horde, Open Kasket, will release their debut full-length album, Trials of Failure, on February 7!
A crushing slab of Death Metal, Trials of Failure comes to you on digital and cassette formats by California-based label, Barbaric Brutality Records. The album will also be available via the Open Kasket Bandcamp page.
Thematically, Trials of Failure revolves around self deprecation and full criticism of one’s self. Sonically, the album is a demolition demonstration of caustic riffing and relentless pummeling. Add guest vocal spots on “Internal Threat” (Stan Liszewski of Terminal Nation), “Chain Whip” (Bryson Sherick of Backbiter), and “Chemical Death” (Jackson Edwards of Zashed), and the package is complete. Subtly is anathema. Force is paramount.
The album’s first single, “Internal Threat” feat. Terminal Nation), will be released on January 17.
Track Listing:
1. Ersatz (Sine Die)
2. No Value
3. Internal Threat (feat. Terminal Nation)
4. Bruised Sprainstein
5. Should
6. Putrid Existence
7. Defective
8. Chain Whip (feat. Backbiter)
9. Chemical Death (feat. Zashed)
10. Ripped Up
Line-Up:
Fox Stillman – Vocals Jacob Stillman – Guitar Ethan Graham – Guitar Jake Rasch – Bass/Vocals Ryan Thibault – Drums
BIO:
Open Kasket is a Beatdown Death Metal band straight from Little Rock, AR. Formed in 2022, the band’s sound revolves around slamming riffs, groovy drums, and monstrous bass. These components together create the all out violent sound that the band delivers.
Credits:
Drums engineered at Wolfman Studios. Mixed/Mastered/Reamped by Conor Haines at Corruption Studios.
Polish Death Metal Legends VADER have posted on their Facebook Page wrapping up 2024 and revealing some predictions for 2025, which has just begun. In fact, the new year will also be full of news for the death metal band, which will release the EP “Humanihility” in spring, while in autumn 2025 they will begin recording for the new full-length album. Also planned for this year, are the reissue of the classic “Black To The Blind”, and the summer tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the album “Litany”, which for the occasion will be performed live in its entirety.
Vader stated: “The year 2024 is coming to an end. How was it for the band? As usual, it was very busy. We continued the 40th anniversary of Vader on tours in the USA/Canada and Europe. We played a few festivals in the summer – including Jarocin after 30 years of absence! At the end of August we returned to Grindstone Studio to record brand new material for an EP. We ended the year with the “Freezing Hell” tour, which went around the Baltic Sea. 2024 is also another year played with Michal Andrzejczyk behind the drums. A few months ago, Michał also joined the happy endorsers of TAMA drums.
And what about plans for 2025? The new year will be even more intense. First of all, this spring will see the release of the completely new EP “Humanihility” since the release of “Solitude In Madness” in 2020, as well as the long-awaited reissue of the classic album “Black To The Blind” from 1997 in a new cover with the original cover by Jacek Wiśniewski. Both titles will be released by Nuclear Blast. The recording session for the next full length Vader album will also start in the fall of 2025! Next year will also be Vader’s return to the stages of summer festivals. And we will appear at 20 of them. 2025 will also be the 25th anniversary of the release of the album “Litany”. Therefore, in the summer season, you will be able to hear the entire album as part of a concert set. Most of the songs from this classic album for the band have not been played since its premiere in 2000, and some have never been played. So 2025 will be absolutely explosive and truly vaderish \m/ And we already INVITE you ALL!! Expect our arrival under the banner of Massive Music \m/”
On upcoming EP, Vader issued the studio update: “Yesterday in “Spiderclass” studio in Wroclaw we were working on leads to the upcoming NEW Vader EP “Humanihility” for Nuclear Blast. Mauser works on His part in home studio in UK too. This was a last step before final mix & master of the recording. Scott Atkins should finish the production in Grindstone Studio by middle of January. More details coming soon….”
SABER is an LA-based metal band known for their uniquely sleazy take on the NWOBHM sound. The band emerged organically in 2018 after lead guitarist Joel Dominguez – who was already working on some similar material with rhythm guitarist Jesus Delgado and bassist David Sanchez, received a message from singer Steven Villa about starting a new 80s inspired project.
A series of thundering tracks followed soon after, which were refined into their 2021 debut album Without Warning. Produced and released with the help of Trevor William Church, who also filled in as the drummer, the album was overwhelmingly positively received, being named as one of Bandcamp’s best albums of the year and outranking Exodus and Iron Maiden on BraveWords’ annual Top 30 list.
Sonically and aesthetically, Saber’s artistic identity is firmly rooted in the 80s. With Jesus now as their drummer and the addition of guitarist Antonio ‘Yogi’ Pettinato, the fearsome fivesome pass influences from Judas Priest and Queensryche to Riot and Iron Maiden through a unique lens, creating a distinctly energetic audiovisual experience that resonates with their diverse and growing fanbase.
SABER: Steven Villa – Lead Vocals Joel Dominguez – Lead/Rhythm Guitar Jesus Delgado – Drums David Sanchez – Bass Guitar Antonion Pettinato – Rhythm/Lead Guitar
CREDITS: Sub-Genre: Heavy Metal | Producer: Trevor William Church | Cover Artwork: The Pit Forge, Daniel Porta | Photographer: | Artist Origin: USA
Our Europe + UK headline tour begins in under two months! The legendary Cynic, as well as our friends in Beyond Creation and Daath, will be joining us. Now is the time to grab tickets if you haven’t yet.
We’ll have some exciting news for our North American fans very soon.
THE AGGRESSIVE PROGRESSIVE EU/UK TOUR 2025 RIVERS OF NIHIL, CYNIC, BEYOND CREATION, DAATH | TICKETS FOR ALL SHOWS HERE
28.02.25 Germany Köln – Essigfabrik 01.03.25 Belgium Antwerp – Zappa 02.03.25 France Paris – La Machine 04.03.25 UK Glasgow – Slay 05.03.25 Ireland Dublin – Academy 06.03.25 UK Bristol – The Fleece 07.03.25 UK Southampton – Engine Rooms 08.03.25 UK Manchester – Club Acadmy 09.03.25 UK London – Electric Ballroom 10.03.25 UK Birmingham – XOYO 12.03.25 Netherlands Haarlem – Patronaat 13.03.25 Germany Hamburg – Gruenspan 14.03.25 Sweden Stockholm – Fryshuset Klubben 16.03.25 Finland Helsinki – Tavastia 18.03.25 Norway Oslo – John Dee 19.03.25 Denmark Copenhagen – Pumpehuset 21.03.25 Poland Warsaw – Proxima 22.03.25 Germany Berlin – Columbia Theater 23.03.25 Germany Nürnberg – Z-Bau 24.03.25 Austria Wien – Flex 25.03.25 Hungary Budapest – Dürer Kert 26.03.25 Germany München – Backstage 27.03.25 Italy Milan – Slaughter Club 28.03.25 Switzerland Aarau – Kiff 29.03.25 Germany Karlsruhe – Substage
Live Lineup – Top Left – Ramon Cazares – Guitars, Vocals – Top Right – Izaak Chavez – Guitar Bottom Left – Jake Lahniers – Bass, Backing Vocals – Bottom Right – Adrian Galindo – Drums
Texas, USA’s metal powerhouse Abolishment of Flesh has just released the intense lyric video for “Words Defy Truth” taken from their latest EP “Resurrecting Misanthropy”, which was released in 2023. The video, now streaming online, offers fans a visceral visual accompaniment to the band’s uncompromising sonic assault that blurs the lines between black, thrash, and death metal. Founder and multi-instrumentalist Ramon Cazares comments on the track:
“‘Words Defy Truth’ was written almost 10 years ago. I’m a big melody and somewhat tech fan, so this has been both challenging and fun to write and perform. This song is about some of the stuff that I saw and experienced when I was involved in church. It seemed like the deeper I got involved, the darker things got. It wasn’t necessarily nefarious but the manipulation, control, fear, and empty hope and promises were enough for me to walk away from religion.”
Track Listing: 1. Words Defy Truth (4:00) 2. Hater of Man (3:23) 3. Disavowed (4:04)
The track runs four minutes of pure, unadulterated metal aggression, which demonstrates why Abolishment of Flesh continues to push the boundaries of extreme music. With themes rooted in war, violence, disease, corruption, and the systematic collapse of human civilization, Abolishment of Flesh delivers an anti-human message about death and destruction.
“Resurrecting Misanthropy” is out now at: Abolishmentofflesh.bandcamp.com and Spotify to satiate the appetites of metalheads worldwide. It is especially recommended for those with an interest in Kataklysm, Suffocation, and Deicide.
Seattle (WA) – Action Metal War Machine, Hyperstrike, has released the aptly named debut single, “Warning Shot,” on all digital platforms!
“Warning Shot” is an electrifying showcase of the band’s collective power. Chop Daddy lays down thunderous slap bass lines, driving the track’s explosive groove, while The Claw shreds through with razor-sharp, incendiary guitar riffs. Goblin commands the rhythm with machine-like precision and relentless intensity on drums, setting the stage for Brain Lord’s fierce, dynamic vocals to unleash the song’s raw energy. Together, the band delivers a high-octane anthem about a man pushed to his limits, crafting a powerful narrative of tension and resolve that hits as hard as their sound.
“Warning Shot” is available at the following links:
Born in the Blade, forged in chaos—Hyperstrike is Seattle’s action metal war machine. Founded in 2024 by bass-slapping juggernaut Ben “Chop Daddy” Bennett, this band doesn’t play music; they drop sonic bombs. With a shadowy past tearing through thrash titans Warbringer and Bonded by Blood, and reigning as the “Lord of the Low End” in sci-fi shredders Xoth, Bennett knew exactly what kind of beast he was building.
First, he wrangled in Ilya, the shredder known as “The Claw,” an assassin with riffs sharper than steel. Then came Adon, the “Brain Lord“—a maniacal force spitting venomous truths, carrying the fire from his days in Ghost Ship Octavius and the twisted depths of Spiritual Suicide. Together, they built a soundtrack for the end of the world: songs about nuclear meltdowns, cage fighters, and kings of the slain.
The final weapon in their arsenal? Josh, a drum-detonating powerhouse known as “Goblin Hammer,” whose percussive assault forged their chaos into a relentless onslaught. Hyperstrike is a raw, unfiltered force with hearts of steel and a taste for mania. No apologies. No survivors. Just unrelenting aggression. Brace for impact because once the trigger drops, nothing will ever be the same.
Lyrics and music by Hyperstrike. Mixed and mastered by Joe Cincotta at Full Force Studios. Drums recorded at One Shot Studios – Engineered by Josh Richins. Produced by Ben Bennett. Artwork by Ilya (Siberian Claw) Ignatov. Logo by Dipayandas Arts.
We will release Savage Master‘s fifth album, Dark & Dangerous, on March 28th on CD, vinyl LP, and cassette. Since 2013, the band has redefined occult heavy metal with their electrifying sound and dynamic live shows. Influenced by Judas Priest and Jag Panzer, Dark & Dangerous delivers arena-ready hooks and Stacey Savage’s signature vocals. Blending personal struggles and dark fantasy, the album invites listeners to embrace their inner fire. Preorder details arrive February 2nd.
Tickets are on sale NOW for our summer tour with Paradise Lost, Angel Witch, and Unto Others on select dates. Also joining us is Myrkur as our special guest vocalist during the King Diamond set. We look forward to bringing St. Lucifer’s Hospital 1920 Tour to you soon.
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