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WARMEN – To Release New Album Band Of Brothers On August 15th Via Reaper Entertainment | Cover Art + Track Listing Revealed

Posted in Heavy Metal, melodic death metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on May 19, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Marek Sabogal

Following their acclaimed comeback Here For None (2023), WARMEN turns the page with Band Of Brothers, their most powerful and cohesive album to date, set for release on August 15th via Reaper Entertainment.

In 2025, WARMEN presents themselves heavier, tighter, and more determined than ever before. The new record combines brutal heaviness, anthemic melodies, and cinematic atmosphere cementing the band’s evolution from a side project to a fully-fledged force in melodic death metal. “We really wrote this album together,” says band founder Janne “Warman” Wirman. “It feels like a real band, a true band of brothers.”

WARMEN’s Band Of Brothers was recorded at various locations across Finland and refined by Mikko Karmila (mixing) and Mika Jussila (mastering) at the legendary Finnvox Studios. Frontman Petri Lindroos (Ensiferum) delivers aggressive vocals and distinctive guitar solos, adding new energy and helping to define the band’s modern sound. The cover artwork was once again created by Aleh Zieliankievic, who also worked on Here For None.

The first single, the title track “Band Of Brothers,” will play a central role in the band’s 2025 live set. Following the album release, WARMEN will embark on an extensive touring schedule across Europe, including debut shows in Hungary and Switzerland, as well as a major headlining tour in Finland. The official album launch will kick off with a special release show at Summer Breeze Open Air on August 15th.

Band Of Brothers – Track Listing: 

1. Band Of Brothers

2. One More Year

3. Nine Lives

4. When Doves Cry Blood

5. Out For Blood

6. Kingdom Of Rust

7. March Or Die

8. Untouched

9. Coup De Grâce

10. Dethroned

11. The Kiss Of Judas (Stratovarius Cover)

WARMEN:
Janne “Warman” Wirman – keyboards
Petri Lindroos – vocals
Antti “Warman” Wirman – guitar
Jyri Helko – bass
Seppo Tarvainen – drums

Saty tuned for more on WARMEN’s Band Of Brothers to be announced in the weeks to come. 

In case you missed it:

WARMEN – “Hell On Four Wheels” (Official Video): 

youtube.com/watch?v=jZc6jzNy2ik

WARMEN – “Warmen Are Here For None” (Lyric Video): 

youtube.com/watch?v=5ZpDNuJ7RW0

WARMEN – “World Of Pain” (Animated Video): 

youtube.com/watch?v=VeNICbWy3j4

https://www.facebook.com/warmen

http://www.reapermusic.de

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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JERRY CANTRELL – Announces New Round Of U.S. I Want Blood Tour Dates

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock music, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on May 19, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

May 19, 2025 – Jerry Cantrell, whose widely praised new album I Want Blood arrived late last year, has announced a new round of U.S. tour dates, kicking off on August 16 in San Diego.

Tickets for the four-week outing, which finds Cantrell joined once again by Filter, are on-sale this Thursday at 10 a.m. local time. VIP and upgraded ticket bundles will also be available via jerrycantrell.com/tour.

I Want Blood showcases the legendary guitarist and vocalist at his most raw and resolute, blending brooding melodies with searing guitar work and introspective lyricism. The album has received widespread acclaim with the Los Angeles Times praising its “heavy, nuanced songs,” while Kerrang! calling it a “thunderous solo album that you can file alongside his best work.” Revolver, in their cover story on the iconic musician, saying the collection “delivers weighty, slippery riff and the kind of memorable rock hooks he’s been creating since the earliest days of Alice in Chains.”

The album is available on CD, digitally, and in multiple 2LP vinyl variants: https://bio.to/JerryCantrell. A deluxe spoken-word edition featuring narration by Cantrell and contributions from producer Joe Barresi, engineer Maxwell Urasky, Greg Puciato, Roy Mayorga, Gil Sharone, Rani Sharone, George Adrian, Vincent Jones, and Michael Rozon is also available both on vinyl and digital platforms. An accompanying animated video series by Boy Tillekens can be viewed here.


I Want Blood – U.S. tour dates:

August 16 San Diego, CA The Observatory North Park
August 17 Anaheim, CA House of Blues
August 19 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre
August 20 Tucson, AZ Rialto Theatre
August 22 Dallas, TX House of Blues
August 23 Austin, TX Emo’s
August 26 St. Petersburg, FL Jannus Live
August 27 Orlando, FL House of Blues
August 29 Columbia, SC The Senate
August 30 Charleston, SC The Refinery
September 2 Allentown, PA Archer Music Hall
September 3 New Haven, CT Toad’s Place
September 5 Cleveland, OH House of Blues
September 6 Pittsburgh, PA Roxian Theatre
September 7 Cincinnati, OH Bogart’s
September 9 Detroit, MI Saint Andrew’s Hall
September 10 Davenport, IA Capitol Theatre
September 12 Minneapolis, MN Uptown
September 13 La Vista, NE The Astro (Indoor Theater)
September 14 Kansas City, MO Uptown Theater

I Want Blood – European tour dates:

May 31 Padua, IT Hall
June 1 Milan, IT Magazzini Generali
June 4 Gdańsk, PL Gdańsk Shipyard
June 6 Berlin, DE Columbia Theater
June 7 Willingshausen, DE Rock Im Park
June 8 Nürburg, DE Rock Am Ring
June 10 Zagreb, HR Tvornica Kulture
June 12 Nickelsdorf, AT Nova Rock
June 13 Hradec Kálové, CZ Rock For People
June 15 Derby, UK Download Festival
June 17 London, UK O2 Forum Kentish Town
June 19 Amsterdam, NL Melkweg
June 20 Dessel, BE Graspop Metal Meeting
June 22 Clisson, FR Hellfest
June 24 Paris, FR La Machine du Moulin Rouge
June 25 Nijmegen, NL Doornroosje
June 26 Hamburg, DE Gruenspan
June 28 Oslo, NO Tons of Rock

Photo credit: Nick Fancher

Jerry Cantrell is an iconic American troubadour, celebrated for his distinctive guitar playing, soulful vocals and profound songwriting. Known for his work in both Alice In Chains and as a solo artist, the GRAMMY-nominated musician has sold in excess of 30 million albums, has been named one of the greatest guitar players of all time by both Guitar World and Rolling Stone, and has been instrumental in shaping the sound of modern rock music.

Over his career, he has released six studio albums with Alice in Chains, four solo full-lengths, has had his music featured in films from Cameron Crowe, Judd Apatow and Ben Stiller and made cameos in “Deadwood” and “Jerry Maguire.”

Jerrycantrell.com

Instagram.com/jerrycantrell

Facebook.com/officialjerrycantrell

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EXTERMINATUS – Releases Scenic Guitar Playthrough Video For “Starbound”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Watch “Starbound” Here: https://youtu.be/qCf_xjzIdQY

Technical death metal force EXTERMINATUS has unveiled a new guitar playthrough video for “Starbound,” the third track from their latest album Echoes From A Distant Star Part 1. Shot on a vibrant spring day in Vancouver, this video captures not only the technical finesse of guitarists Elia Baghbaniyan (KIESEL) and Tabreez Azad (SCHECTER), but also a striking contrast between the band’s heavy, groove-infused sound and the serene setting of Habitat Island.

“Starbound” is one of the more melodic and rhythmically driven songs on Echoes From A Distant Star Part 1, showcasing EXTERMINATUS’s ability to weave atmosphere and groove into their technically dense compositions. The track is filled with uplifting leads, dynamic riff changes, and tight synchronization between both guitarists, making it a standout moment on the record and a fan favorite for playthrough content.

The video places Baghbaniyan and Azad in the heart of nature, juxtaposing the raw aggression of their playing with the peaceful backdrop of Vancouver’s coast. It’s a visual reminder of the scope and depth of EXTERMINATUS’s music: brutal yet precise, heavy yet thoughtful, grounded in earth yet reaching for the stars.

Echoes From A Distant Star Part 1 is now streaming on all major platforms and available for purchase at: https://exterminatus.bandcamp.com.

The album explores themes of cosmic evolution, artificial intelligence, and the existential terror of infinite recurrence, all brought to life through relentless riffs, atmospheric compositions, and blistering technicality.

EXTERMINATUS:

  • Tabreez Azad – Guitar/Vocals
  • Elia Baghbaniyan – Guitar
  • Luka Bresan – Lead Vocals
  • Max Sepulveda – Drums
  • Lucas Abreu – Bass

Echoes From A Distant Star Part 1 – Track Listing: 

  1. Cosmic Disturbance    
  2. Primordial Sea    
  3. Starbound    
  4. Suffer In Silence    
  5. The Cloud    
  6. New Theia    
  7. The Signal    
  8. Rock Me Amadeus (Bonus)

Album Credits:

  • Producer: EXTERMINATUS
  • Recording Studio: The Beat Lab
  • Engineer: Max Sepulveda
  • Mastering: Zack Ohren
  • Mixing: Max Sepulveda
  • Album Cover Artist: Mark Cooper
  • Album Formats: Digital and CD

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Source: C Squared Music

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MELVINS Concert Photo Gallery From Bogart’s In Cincinnati – May 15th, 2025

Posted in concert reviews, concerts, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , on May 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

The esteemed Melvins performed at one of my favorite large clubs in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Thursday, May 15th. Napalm Death was also a headline act! I took these photos with my iPhone, sitting up in the balcony. My bad knees and legs forbid my wanting to be on the floor and up-close, nowadays. I was accompanied by my Metal Buddy Troy. This was my second time seeing the Melvins, during my Metal life. I was pumped from start to finish!

Buzz Osborne was on top of his game! The legend never slowed down for a second! Entire band and crowd was lit! I didn’t want their set to end; yet it was comforting to know Napalm Death was at the ready! I hope you enjoy some of these photos; it was difficult with the lighting and distance. Regardless, I’m grateful I have these to share with you all. Thank you for stopping by and Metal be thy name!

Just click on any photo to enlarge! Whoa!

All photos credit: stone/metal odyssey

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PATCHWORK – Releases New Album Scars, Alongside New Lyric Video For “At The End”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Stream “At The End” Here: https://youtu.be/JU5576Edu2U

After nearly a decade since their debut, metal band PATCHWORK returns with the release of their powerful new album, Scars. The album is accompanied by the debut of a lyric video for the emotionally devastating closing track, “At The End,” available HERE. 

Formed in 2010 by five longtime friends reuniting after years away from music, PATCHWORK has evolved from a thrash cover band into a formidable force of original songwriting. Scars serves as a conceptual sequel to their 2015 debut Exit Wounds, digging deeper into the emotional and psychological aftermath of trauma. Where Exit Wounds explored the moment of impact, Scars lingers in its wake.

The album showcases PATCHWORK‘s signature fusion of thrash, power, and speed metal, sharpened by tighter songwriting, intense performances, and guest contributions from heavyweights like Bobby Gustafson, Kragen Lum, Michael Gilbert, Dallas Toler-Wade, and Ronnie Parmer. New vocalist Heith Gruner and bassist Liza Sanchez inject fresh energy into the band’s lineup, giving the record a modern edge while staying true to its roots.

Among Scars’ 13 tracks is the heart-wrenching closer, “At The End,” a tribute to late band member Mark Sheetz, who passed away from cancer in 2023. Featuring lyrics written by Dave Caruana, solos by Kragen Lum, and a final recorded message from Sheetz himself, the track stands as the album’s emotional core.

Scars was written over six years and recorded at multiple studios, including Scars Studio and The Junkyard, with reamping completed at TVR Studio. The album’s production mirrors its themes: raw, honest, and unrelenting. Scars is available for purchase HERE.

Scars – Track Listing: 

  1. You Have Failed (feat. Todd Paluzzi)
  2. Scars
  3. Fallout (feat. Bobby Gustafson)
  4. Relllik (feat. Kragen Lum)
  5. Ruined
  6. Methuselah
  7. Divide (feat. Dallas Toler-Wade, Ronnie Parmer)
  8. The Vulture 
  9. Skies in Flames (feat. Michael Gilbert)
  10. The Empty
  11. Buried Alive (feat. Bobby Gustafson)
  12. Bitter Truth (feat. Dallas Toler-Wade)
  13. At The End (feat. Kragen Lum)

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Source: C Squared Music

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INCITE Release “Dolores” – The Third Single From Highly Anticipated Upcoming Album: Savage New Times

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 17, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit: Kim Hansen 

Groove/thrash metal band INCITE has released “Dolores,” the third single from their highly anticipated upcoming album, Savage New Times, which is set to be released on August 15, 2025, via Reigning Phoenix Music. “Dolores” demonstrates INCITE‘s ability to evolve while pushing the boundaries of their musical style.

The track is a sophisticated blend of melody and mayhem, maintaining a brutal core while exploring new sonic territories. It’s a testament to the band’s artistry, showcasing their skill in fusing melodic elements with their traditional heavy metal roots. The result is a complex, layered composition that highlights not only their technical proficiency but also a mature musical vision.

Frontman Richie Cavalera comments, “Dolores is the most boundary-pushing song we’ve ever made as a band. It’s shown us that we can push our sound into new areas while staying true to who we are and what we represent. It’s my personal favorite on this record, as it relates to a childhood dream I had. It’s insane to see and feel it come alive.”

Photo Credit: Kim Hansen

Watch the lyric video HERE:https://youtu.be/I6jqFW-gLBE

Listen HERE: https://incite.rpm.link/dolores

Track Listing: 
1.   Lies
2.   Feel This Shit (I’m Fired Up)
3.   Just A Rat
4.   Chucked Off
5.   Doubts and the Fear
6.   Dolores
7.   No Mercy No Forgiveness
8.   Used and Abused
9.   Never Die Once
10. Savage New Times

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Source: C Squared Music

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Canada’s IN/VERTIGO Release New Single & Video “Save Me” Off New EP Prevail | Out July 2025

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock news, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on May 17, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Canadian hard rockers IN/VERTIGO return with brand new music, unleashing their explosive new single “Save Me”, now available on all digital platforms. The track is the first preview of their upcoming EP Prevail, set for release on July 18th, 2025, via Rockshots Records.

Formed in 2016 by seasoned Calgary musicians, IN/VERTIGO has made a name for themselves across Western Canada with their high-energy live shows and relentless touring. The band has shared stages with acts such as Buckcherry, Steel Panther, Bret Michaels, Bif Naked, Diamond Head, and Pop Evil, becoming a must-see name in the modern hard rock scene.

“Save Me” is a blistering anthem that shows IN/VERTIGO pushing their sound into even more aggressive territory. Fusing their rock ‘n’ roll backbone with punk and thrash influences, the track hits like a freight train; raw, fast, and unrelenting.

The single is paired with a chaotic and entertaining music video, loosely based on a true story. This marks the first release from the upcoming EP Prevail, which will be the band’s second release in collaboration with Rockshots Records.

Listen: https://lnk.to/POmavT

Watch the video: 

https://youtu.be/WQp8_mt73XU

With Prevail, IN/VERTIGO are poised to deliver their most refined and aggressive work to date, a Molotov cocktail of sharp riffs, infectious hooks, and full-throttle rock attitude.

PREVAIL – EP Track-listing:

  1. Weathervane
  2. Save Me
  3. Liar
  4. Euphoria

Line-up:
Reed Alton – Lead & Backing Vocals, Percussion
Shaddy Elsaghir – Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Duncan McCartney – Bass, Backing Vocals, Keyboard

For more band info:
www.rockshots.eu
www.invertigoband.com
www.facebook.com/getinvertigo

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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Rising U.S. Thrashers, EXECUTIONIST, Release Sacrament of the Sick!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on May 16, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Gallagher (WV) – U.S. Thrash Metal quartet, Executionist, have released full-length debut album, Sacrament of the Sick, on CD and digital formats! In the four years since the release of their debut EP, Executionist has sharpened the blades of its attack, both in terms of songwriting and performance!

Purchase/Stream:

executionist.bandcamp.com/album/sacrament-of-the-sick

open.spotify.com/album/4yQmxgOI6J9DCJY70aUMfH

music.apple.com/us/album/sacrament-of-the-sick/1810121341

Sacrament of the Sick is a monumental step forward from Executionist’s previous material. Improved production, performances, and writing have made the Executionist sound nearly unrecognizable compared to the band’s debut EP, Destined for Destruction.

Each track was meticulously crafted and poured over in Executionist’s home studio, and the final product shows that it was worth every ounce of attention. With a clear focus on melody and tighter songwriting, Sacrament of the Sick is a sonic journey sure to leave a lasting impact on the listener.

Photo Credit: Robert Ash

Track Listing:

1. Ultionum

2. Edge of Annihilation

3. Wheels of War [Video]

4. Serrated Shadows [Video]

5. Divided We Stand… United We Fall

6. Thy Kingdom Come

7. Strange Aeons

8. Palace of Kings

9. Sacrament of the Sick

10. Coup de Grâce

Line-up:

Vocals/Guitar – Brett Ash
Drums – Tristan Ash
Bass – Austin Rose
Guitar – Mike Kinder

Credits:

Music written by Brett & Tristan Ash
Lyrics written by Brett Ash
Vocals, guitar, bass – Brett Ash
Drums – Tristan Ash
Produced by Brett & Tristan Ash
Engineered & Mixed by Tristan Ash
Mastered by Colin Davis of Imperial Mastering
Album Artwork by Mitchell Nolte
Logo by ModBlackMoon & HermanTwo

linktr.ee/executionistmetal

facebook.com/ExecutionistMetal

Source: ClawHammer PR

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DESEKRYPTOR – New EP Sarcophagal Corridors Now Streaming

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on May 16, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

The new EP from DESEKRYPTOR, Sarcophagal Corridors, is now streaming in full via Nuclear Winter Records.

Stream Sarcophagal Corridors HERE.

Marking a bold shift in their creative approach, the band deconstructed their usual songwriting method by starting with drums instead of riffs. Percussionist P.A. recorded raw, unanchored drum tracks that guitarist E.S. then manipulated and smothered with riffs designed to overpower the rhythms. While the unorthodox process could have resulted in utter chaos, it instead gave birth to some of the most refined and structurally cohesive material the band has produced to date.

Sarcophagal Corridors stands as a testament to DESEKRYPTOR’s willingness to experiment without losing sight of the malicious death metal core that defines them.

Track-list:

  1. Penance of Hemorrhaging Wrath
  2. Sarcophagal Corridors
  3. Leprous Exsanguination
  4. Umbilical Stigmata

For nearly a decade, Indiana’s DESEKRYPTOR have been patiently perfecting their craft. In 2017 arrived two demos – Demo 2016 and Chasm of Rot – which were collected together under the title of the latter and released by Blood Harvest Records on cassette later that year. A year later came a split with comrades Draghkar, and the momentum seemed to be in DESEKRYPTOR‘s favor: good ‘n’ gutted death metal, with a bit of a blackened singe. Five years of silence followed until the Curse of the Execrated EP, proving that the quartet had become more poised and powerful during that hiatus.

In 2023, DESEKRYPTOR revealed the full fathom of that poise & power with their debut album, Vortex Oblivion; a churning and spurning vacuum of charred riffing, mangled rhythms, and dread atmosphere

For fans of: Incantation, Immolation, Funebrarum and Triumvir Foul.

DESEKRYPTOR:

https://desekryptor666.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/desekryptor/

Nuclear Winter Records:

https://nuclearwinterrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://nuclearwinterrecords.com/

https://www.facebook.com/martyrdoomproductions/

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TENEBRO – Italian Horror Death Metal Duo Signs To Time To Kill Records | New CD Compilation “Uomo Mangia Uomo” Out This Summer!

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 15, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From the darkest crypts of Italy’s death metal underground, TENEBRO have officially signed with Time To Kill Records.

While the band is currently in the studio completing work on their highly anticipated new full-length album, they are preparing a special release to mark the occasion: Uomo Mangia Uomo, a limited edition CD compilation that brings together their notorious Trilogia della Morte Italiana for the first time in one unholy volume.

Scheduled for release to coincide with the band’s performance at this year’s Frantic Festival in Francavilla al Mare (Italy), Uomo Mangia Uomo will be unleashed as a collector’s box set, which will include not only the CD, but also an exclusive pin and woven patch, making it an essential item for diehard fans and collectors.

Self-styled as Italian Horror Glorifying Death Metal, TENEBRO have carved out a singular niche, channeling the rotting essence of the country’s most depraved horror and exploitation cinema.

This compilation includes their three cult EPs, previously released on cassette (Dismal Fate Records) and 7-inch vinyl (Seven Metal Inches Records), now unearthed together with an exclusive unreleased bonus track, “Uomo Mangia Uomo”recorded specifically for this edition.

Uomo Mangia Uomo features tracks from the following EPs:

  • Carne Umana (2022) – a savage tribute to Umberto Lenzi’s “Cannibal Ferox”
  • La Bestia dell’Isola Maledetta (2023) – a grotesque homage to Joe D’Amato’s “Anthropophagus”
  • Contaminati Viventi (2025) – dedicated to Bruno Mattei’s zombie plague film “Virus”
  • + 1 brand new unreleased bonus track, “Uomo Mangia Uomo”

This is death metal with no compromise: guttural, raw, and festering with the morbid spirit of Italy’s golden age of cinematic depravity. The Italian Death Trilogy is now complete. Uomo Mangia Uomo is your only chance to own the full sickness in one place.

Line-up:

Il Becchino – Guitars, Vocals
Il Beccamorto – Bass, Drums, Guitars

Stay tuned for the artwork, previews, and more details coming soon via Time To Kill Records.

Discography:

– 2019 Demo
– 2020 “Liberaci Dal Male” EP
– 2022 “L’inizio Di Un Incubo” Album
– 2022 “Carne Umana” EP
– 2023 “Tracce Di Violenza Carnale” EP
– 2023 “Ultime Grida Dalla Giungla” Album
– 2023 “La Bestia Dell’Isola Maledetta” EP
– 2024 “Paura” single
– 2024 “Dellamorte” Split

TENEBRO:

https://tenebro666.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/tenebro.official/

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://timetokillrecords.com/

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MUGSHOT – Debuts Crushing Single,’Next To Your Idols’ | New Album, All The Devils Are Here, Out June 20th

Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, metalcore, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on May 14, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit: Nick Chance

San Jose metalcore/hardcore band MUGSHOT has released the 2nd single, ‘Next To Your Idols,’ from their highly anticipated sophomore album, All The Devils Are Here, that’s out June 20th via Pure Noise Records.

Stream ‘Next To Your Idols’: https://lnk.to/MugshotStreams

Commenting on the track, the band says: 

‘“Next To Your Idols’ is a critique on celebrity culture and the adornment of those who use their platform to mistreat or take advantage of others. It’s an indictment on Hollywood and the manipulation that surrounds it and similar circles.“

Pre-Order All The Devils Are Here: https://purenoiserecs.lnk.to/MugshotStores

Produced by Randy Leboeuf (Kublai Kahn, The Acacia Strain, Gideon, Bad Omens), MUGSHOT’s massive 12 track record, All The Devils Are Here, marks a new beginning for the incendiary band, following their 2023 EP, Cold Will, and nearly a decade after their riveting full-length Dull Boy. 

With a lineup consisting of Ringo Waterman (vocals), Michael Demko (guitar), Connor Haines (drums) and Ciro Abraham (bass), MUGSHOT have found a brutal groove, melding influences of metal and hardcore in a violent storm of unrelenting chaos. Featuring the previously released singles ‘Vale of Tears,’ ‘Die In Fear‘ and ‘Afore A Waking Nightmare,’ their long anticipated album ushers in a thrilling new wave of rage for metalcore fans. 

Commenting on the record, the band states: 

“This album is the most collaborative we have ever been as a band, every person had a major hand in creating whether that be musically, lyrically or both. It’s also the first album we haven’t self produced and having Randy Leboeuf on board was so invaluable, he really felt like a 5th member. Lyrically this is the most personal and pissed off we have ever been and we think everyone will be able to connect with many tracks on this record.“

All The Devils Are Here – Track-list:

1. Die In Fear
2. Afore A Waking Nightmare
3. Shame
4. Vale of Tears
5. Skin the Rabbit
6. I Will Be Here Forever
7. Flesh of My Body
8. Baptized in Concrete
9. Where Your Sins Will Lie
10. All The Devils Are Here
11. Me And You
12. Next To Your Idols

‘DIE IN FEAR’ + ‘AFORE A WAKING NIGHTMARE’

https://youtu.be/g4e8Q6nX5aI

‘VALE OF TEARS’

https://youtu.be/NKML-z8EAOQ

MUGSHOT will tour in support of All The Devils Are Here all summer long, including performances at festivals Welcome To Rockville and Louder Than Life. Tickets are available now at https://mugshotca.com/.

MUGSHOT Tour Dates:
May 14 – Nashville, TN – Eastside Bowl (w/Fit For An Autopsy + Gates To Hell)
May 16 – Chattanooga, TN – Barrelhouse Ballroom (w/The Acacia Strain + Gates To Hell)
May 18 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville
June 21 – Nashville, TN – Basement East (w/Orthodox)
June 22 – Pensacola, FL – Handlebar (w/Orthodox)
June 24 – Orlando, FL – Conduit (w/Orthodox)
June 25 – Miami, FL – Grimz (w/Orthodox)
June 26 – Tampa, FL – Crowbar (w/Orthodox)
June 27 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade – Purgatory (w/Orthodox)
June 28 – Raleigh, NC – Kings (w/Orthodox)
June 29 – Baltimore, MD – Metro Gallery (w/Orthodox)
July 1 – Buffalo, NY – Rec Room (w/Orthodox)
July 2 – Albany, NY – Empire Underground (w/Orthodox)
July 3 – Boston, MA – Middle East – Upstairs (w/Orthodox)
July 4 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Monarch (w/Orthodox)
July 5 – Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground (w/Orthodox)
July 6 – Columbus, OH – Ace of Cups (w/Orthodox)
July 8 – Detroit, MI – The Sanctuary (w/Orthodox)
July 9 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle (w/Orthodox)
July 10 – Chicago, IL – Subterranean (w/Orthodox)
July 11 – Milwaukee, WI – X-Ray Arcade (w/Orthodox)
July 12 – St. Paul, MN – Legion Hall Basement (w/Orthodox)
July 13 – Kansas City, MO – The Rino (w/Orthodox)
July 15 – Denver, CO – Marquis (w/Orthodox)
July 16 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court (w/Orthodox)
July 18 – Sacramento, CA – Goldfield Midtown (w/Orthodox)
July 19 – Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction (w/Orthodox)
July 20 – Las Vegas, NV – American Legion Post 8 (w/Orthodox)
July 22 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Underground (w/Orthodox)
July 24 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street Collective (w/Orthodox)
July 25 – Houston, TX – The End (w/Orthodox)
July 26 – San Antonio, TX – The Rock Box (w/Orthodox)
July 27 – Dallas, TX – TX Tea Room (w/Orthodox)
Sep 18 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life

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VADER – Announces Litany Vinyl Reissue In Honor Of Album’s 25th Anniversary

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on May 14, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Polish death metal legends VADER are pleased to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their classic Litany album, which was released on Metal Blade Records in 2000, with a special vinyl reissue.

The original eleven tracks/thirty-one minutes of Litany come newly remastered for vinyl by Wojtek Wieslawski (Hertz Recording Studio). The LP also includes a sixteen-page booklet with new liner-notes by band leader, guitarist/vocalist Peter Wiwczarek.

The Litany (25th Anniversary Reissue) LP will be available on June 6th via Metal Blade Records in the following color variants:

180g Black Vinyl LP (Unlimited)
Clear Violet Marbled Vinyl LP (Unlimited)
Clear Gold Splatter Vinyl LP (Ltd. 500)
Blue Black Splatter Vinyl LP (Ltd. 200, Band Edition)
Golden Brown Marbled Vinyl LP (Ltd. 400, US)

Find preordering options in North America HERE and in Europe HERE.

Check out the Remastered 25th Anniversary Version of the album’s merciless opening track “Wings” HERE!

Comments Wiwczarek in the liner notes of the Litany reissue, “Litany was definitely our fastest and most brutal album ever recorded…This year the album celebrates its quarter-century, and we want to remind you of the power of these brutal riffs. The album returns to the stages in full form. Many of the songs haven’t been played since the 2000-2001 promotional tour. Some of them have never been played. I invite you to the world of Litany! Remember… you enter here at your own risk!”

VADER will soon embark on a Summer festival campaign, which will see the band focusing on special Litany sets on select shows. See all confirmed dates below.

VADER Live:
6/07/2025 Mystic Fest – Gdańsk, PL Litany show premiere
6/15/2025 Into The Grave – Leeuwarden, NL
6/19/2025 Alternatywna – Zdunska Wola, PL
6/20/2025 Spiżarnia – Legnica, PL
6/21/2025 Przepraszam – Tarnów, PL
6/26/2025 Basinfirefes – Spáleného Poříčí, CZ
6/28/2025 Resurrection Fest – Viveiro, SP
7/03/2025 Under The Black Sun Open Air – Friesack, DE
7/04/2025 RockHarz Fest – Ballenstedt, DE
7/11/2025 In Flammen Open Air – Torgau, DE
7/12/2025 Rockokop Fest – Skępe, PL
7/13/2025 Motor Rock Pub – Słupsk, PL
8/09/2025 Alcatraz Fest – Kortrijk, BE
8/15/2025 Blasphemy Fest – Żilina, SK
8/16/2025 Summer Breeze Open Air – Dinkelsbühl, DE
8/22/2025 Kaltenbach Open Air – Spital Am Semmering, AT
8/29/2025 Lyski Rock Festival – Łyski, PL
8/30/2025 Zamość – Zamość, PL
8/31/2025 Skarbiec Kultury Europejskiej – Barczewo, PL

Stay tuned for more VADER news and activity surrounding the Litany anniversary in the coming weeks.

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MARTYR – Unleashes First Video Single & Title Track Of Upcoming Studio Album: Dark Believer

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 14, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Dutch metal powerhouse Martyr has announced their brand new studio album entitled Dark Believer for an August 15th release on ROAR! A video clip for the band’s first single, the colossal album title track is now premiering below! 

The album pre-order, available as CD, Vinyl and Digital formats, has just started at: https://martyr.rpm.link/dbalbumPR  

“The first single from our upcoming album Dark Believer is HERE. During the writing and recording process, this song evolved into something dark and mysterious,” the band states. “Embracing the shadows, where demons lurk, witches chant, and lost souls are drawn into the unknown. Heaviness meets melody. Crushing riffs. Epic vocals. Relentless bass and drums. It’s pure MARTYR metal. Dark Believer is your first descent into the abyss we’ve carved on our new album. A taste of evil, despair and hypocrisy that stains the soul of humanity.”  

Stream the song now on https://martyr.rpm.link/dbsinglePR 

Watch the video clip for “Dark Believer” premiering HERE

Martyr is a metal band from the Netherlands, forging their legacy since 1982. The world first took notice in 1985 when their track En Masse (Stand Or Die) appeared on Metal Blade’s iconic Metal Massacre VI compilation alongside acts like Possessed, Dark Angel, and Nasty Savage. That same year, their debut album For The Universe became an instant classic, praised by Encyclopaedia Metallum for its superior songwriting. 

Pre-Order Dark Believer HERE!

MARTYR:
Rop van Haren – Vocals
Rick Bouwman – Guitars
Justin Schut – Guitars & Synths
Vinnie Wassink – Bass
Elwin Molenaar – Drums

Now, on August 15, 2025, Martyr is set to unleash their seventh studio album, Dark Believer, through ROAR. With headline slots, festival appearances, and club shows on the horizon, Martyr continues to prove why they remain one of metal’s most enduring forces! 

Album Track-list:
01 – Darkness Before Dawn
02 – Dark Believer
03 – Wrath of the Fallen
04 – Cemetery Symphony
05 – Insidious
06 – The Weight of Words
07 – Venoms Scent
08 – Harvest Of Souls
09 – Legions Of The Cross

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BOCC Sign To Horror Pain Gore Death Productions | Obrint El Taut Set For Release June 13th | Pre-Orders + Single Live Now

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 13, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new collection from Spain’s old school Death/Doom Metal destroyers BOCC. Obrint El Taüt is up now for pre-order and will be released June 13th on CD and Digital formats, along with merch.

BOCC make their Horror Pain Gore Death Productions debut with the compilation Obrint El Taüt! Formed in 2019, BOCC hail straight from the sewers of Barcelona, Spain and perform Death/Doom Metal in the ways of the old. Obrint El Taut, which translates to Opening The Coffin, presents the band’s three EPs: Al La Forca, Santa Eulàlia, and La Forja Dels Cranis… twelve tracks totaling 75+ minutes of bone-crushing brutality!

For fans of Autopsy, Bolt Thrower, Coffins, Cianide, Disma, Hooded Menace, Undergang and Winter.

TRACK-LISTING:

1. La Nit Mes Negra

2. Ala De Corb

3. A La Forca

4. Dansa De La Mort

5. La Culla

6. Santa Eulalia

7. L’Altar

8. Pels Camins De La Vesania

9. La Forja Dels Cranis

10. Camp Dels Cremats

11. Icones Del Fracas

12. Black Vision (Purtenance cover)

Listen to the single “Santa Eulalia” at youtube.com/watch?v=w1WSbd5bFRc

Pre-order the CD for only $10 at https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/bocc-obrint-el-taut-cd

Pre-order the Digital Download for only $6.66 at https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/obrint-el-tau-t

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THE MELVINS Announce Fall U.S. “Stop Your Whining Tour” With Special Guests REDD KROSS

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Metal, metal albums, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on May 13, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

TWO LEGENDARY BANDS UNITE FOR COAST-TO-COAST TREK

LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2025 – The Melvins cap off 2025 with the “Stop Your Whining Tour,” a six-week outing with special guests Redd Kross for a double shot of underground rock royalty.

Known for their crushing riffs, genre-defying experiments, and off-kilter sense of humor, the Melvins continue to defy expectations four decades into their career. The band, currently featuring Buzz Osborne, Dale Crover, Steven McDonald (also of Redd Kross), and Coady Willis, remains one of the most influential and unpredictable forces in heavy music. Their recently released album, Thunderball (https://themelvins.lnk.to/Thunderball), delivers the “most irresistible, huge-sounding tunes” (Kerrang!) and as AllMusic said, is as “utterly uncompromised and full of swampy vigor” as ever.

Joining them for the full tour are L.A. icons Redd Kross, whose kaleidoscopic blend of punk, retro glam, and garage rock has earned them a cult following since the early ’80s. Redd Kross were recently the subject of both a book (Now You’re One Of Us: The Incredible Story of Redd Kross) and documentary (Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story).

Tickets are on-sale this Friday, May 16 at 10 a.m. local time, with an exclusive artist pre-sale beginning Wednesday, May 14 at 10 a.m. local time (code: VENUS). Tickets are available via Ipecac.com/tours.

The Melvins, photo credit: Toshi Kasai

Stop Your Whining Tour:

September 9 Flagstaff, AZ Yucca North
September 10 Santa Fe, NM Meow Wolf
September 12 Boulder, CO Fox Theatre
September 13 Fort Collins, CO Aggie Theatre
September 15 Sioux Falls, SD Bigs Bar
September 16 Moorhead, MN Harold’s On Main
September 18 Madison, WI High Noon Saloon
September 19 Davenport, IA The Raccoon Motel
September 20 Indianapolis, IN The Vogue
September 22 Columbus, OH A&R Music Bar
September 23 Huntington, WV The Loud
September 24 Morgantown, WV 123 Pleasant Street
September 25 Toledo, OH Frankie’s
September 26 Buffalo, NY Electric City
September 27 Brooklyn, NY CBGB Festival
September 29 Providence, RI Fete Music Hall
September 30 Hamden, CT Space Ballroom
October 1 Asbury Park, NJ The Stone Pony
October 2 Bethlehem, PA Musikfest Café at the ArtsQuest
October 3 Lancaster, PA Tellus 360
October 4 Washington, DC Black Cat
October 6 Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theatre
October 7 Asheville, NC The Orange Peel
October 8 Knoxville, TN Bijou Theatre
October 10 Pensacola, FL Vinyl Music Hall
October 11 Jackson, MS Duling Hall
October 12 Memphis, TN Minglewood Hall
October 13 Little Rock, AR Revolution! Music Room
October 14 Tulsa, OK Cain’s Ballroom
October 15 Oklahoma City, OK Beer City Music Hall
October 17 San Antonio, TX Paper Tiger
October 19 Roswell, NM The Liberty
October 21 Tucson, AZ Club Congress

A European leg precedes the U.S. dates with performances slated at the ArcTanGent, Rock Im Wald, and the Blue Moon Festival:

July 18 Brighton, UK Chalk
July 20 Liege, BE Reflektor
July 21 Frankfurt, DE Batschkapp
July 23 Athens, GR Technopolis
July 25 Michelau, DE Rock Im Wald
July 26 Cottbus, DE Blue Moon Festival
July 27 München, DE Technikum
July 30 Rome, IT EUR Social Park
July 31 Milan, IT Magnolia Estate
August 1 Feldkirch, AT Poolbar Festival
August 2 Bagnes, CH Palp Festival
August 5 Lokeren, BE Lokerse Fessten
August 6 Köln, DE Live Music Hall
August 7 Berlin, DE Huxleys Neue Welt
August 8 Hamburg, DE Große Freiheit 36
August 9 Utrecht, NL Tivoli/Vredenburg
August 11 Norwich, UK Waterfront
August 12 London, UK Electric Ballroom
August 13 Manchester, UK Manchester Club Academy
August 14 Bristol, UK ArcTanGent Festival
August 15 Birmingham, UK XOYO
August 16 Sheffield, UK Leadmill
August 18 Dublin, IE Vicar Street

The Melvins are currently on the road with Napalm Death, co-headlining the “Savage Imperial Death March II” tour:

May 13 Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection
May 15 Cincinnati, OH Bogart’s
May 16 Louisville, KY Mercury Ballroom
May 17 Nashville, TN Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
May 18 St. Louis, MO Red Flag
May 19 Chicago, IL Metro
May 20 Milwaukee, WI The Rave II
May 22 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue – Main room
May 23 Des Moines, IA Wooly’s
May 24 Kansas City, MO Madrid Theatre
May 25 Omaha, NE The Waiting Room
May 27 Denver, CO Summit
May 29 Salt Lake City, UT Metro Music Hall
May 31 Bozeman, MT The ELM
June 1 Spokane, WA Knitting Factory Spokane
June 2 Seattle, WA The Showbox
June 3 Portland, OR Revolution Hall
June 4 Eugene, OR McDonald Theatre
June 6 Reno, NV Virginia Street Brewhouse
June 7 Berkeley, CA Cornerstone Berkeley

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RADIAN – Akron, Ohio Sludge Metal Crew Formed By Rue, Fistula, Sofa King Killer Alumni Launches Spring 2025 Tour As Third LP Nears Completion

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on May 13, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

photos by Ed Battes

Akron, Ohio-based sludge metal merchants in RADIAN continue their Spring 2025 tour actions this week. Following a trio of shows, including a set at Legalize Lex Fest in April, the main tour launches this Friday in Fort Wayne, Indiana and runs through the end of the month, hitting a good portion of the mid-Atlantic and Southeast, followed by a one-off show in June. See all currently confirmed tour dates below, with more new shows expected to be announced throughout the months ahead.

RADIAN Tour Dates:
5/16/2025 O’Sullivan’s – Fort Wayne, IN
5/17/2025 Southgate House – Newport, KY
5/18/2025 Blind Bobs – Dayton, OH
5/19/2025 Mag Bar – Louisville, KY
5/20/2025 Cherry St Tavern – Chattanooga, TN
5/21/2025 The Odd – Asheville, NC
5/22/2025 Snug Harbor – Charlotte, NC
5/23/2025 Tribble’s – Piedmont, SC
5/24/2025 Flicker Theatre – Athens, GA
5/25/2025 529 – Atlanta, GA
5/27/2025 Banditos – Richmond, VA
6/17/2025 Westside Bowl – Youngstown, OH

RADIAN emerged in the winter of 2017, founded by guitarist Mike Burns (ex-Rue, Fistula, Sofa King Killer). Their vision to merge groove with grime culminated in the roaring, sludgy assault of their independent debut LP, Chapters (2019), praised by The Obelisk as delivering, “that extra bit of aggression one finds underlying the most satisfying of sludge metals.” Fueled by a growing response from the heavy metal community, the dynamic four-piece embraced their DIY roots, building a steady following throughout the Midwest.

photos by Ed Battes

This momentum led to the writing and release of their punishing sophomore album, Discordian, on Burns’ own El Burno Records in December 2021. Relentless shows and touring in support of Discordian brought both growth and turbulence, with multiple lineup shifts along the way. By Fall 2022, drummer Derek Vaive (Ommnus) joined the ranks, followed by vocalist Corey Staley (A Damn Shame) solidifying the new lineup in Fall 2024. Now armed with fresh material and a renewed sense of purpose, RADIAN is set to hit the road again in Spring 2025, delivering their brand of sludgy doom with unrelenting force.

RADIAN is currently in the later stages of completing work on their third LP. Stand by for updates as the album is prepared for release in the months ahead.

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CATTLE DECAPITATION Presents From This Flesh: A Cattle Decapitation Story, A Two-Hour Making Of Terrasite Documentary | Band To Kick Off European Festival Tour Next Month

Posted in Extreme Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on May 12, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Nick VanVidler

CATTLE DECAPITATION is very pleased to celebrate the two-year anniversary of their monstrous tenth studio album, Terrasite, with a two-hour “making of” documentary, From This Flesh: A Cattle Decapitation Story.

The documentary was shot, directed, and edited by Australian videographer Nicholas VanVidler who produced the band’s 2021-released “Finish Them”music video. VanVidler captured the entire Terrasite recording process from beginning to end and has spent the last two years piecing together the footage. The film not only celebrates Terrasite, but inadvertently examines the history of the band from inception.

Comments vocalist Travis Ryan, “Our buddy Nick VanVidler (NJV Media, Body Prison) went to make a studio documentary about Terrasite and what came out was more of an extremely introspective look into the band as a whole with a specificity on how we write and record albums. It’s insightful, intense, funny, sad, unfiltered, immersive, and if you’re a longtime true fan of the band, you gotta see this thing.”

Watch CATTLE DECAPITATION’s From This Flesh: A Cattle Decapitation Story HERE.

Preview and purchase Terrasite at: metalblade.com/cattledecapitation.

Next month, CATTLE DECAPITATION will return to Europe on a three week run of headlining shows and festival appearances. Tickets are on sale now at http://lnk.to/CATTLE-EUSUMMER2025. See all confirmed dates below.

CATTLE DECAPITATION Live:
6/04/2025 Sweden Rock – Sölvesborg, SE
6/06/2025 Mystic Festival – Gdańsk, PL
6/07/2025 Chronical Moshers – Reichenbach, DE
6/08/2025 Randal – Bratislava, SK w/ Skeletal Remains
6/09/2025 Barba Negra – Budapest, HU w/ Skeletal Remains, Incantation
6/11/2025 Stattbahnhof – Schweinfurt, DE w/ Incantation
6/12/2025 Dynamo – Eindhoven, NL w/ Skeletal Remains, Severe Torture
6/13/2025 Into The Grave – Leeuwarden, NL
6/14/2025 Chalk – Brighton, GB w/ Skeletal Remains
6/15/2025 Download Festival – Donington, GB
6/17/2025 Kulttempel – Oberhausen, DE w/ Severe Torture
6/18/2025 Copenhell – Copenhagen, DK
6/19/2025 Nummirock – Nummijärvi, FI
6/21/2025 Graspop – Dessel, BE
6/22/2025 Hellfest – Clisson, FR
6/23/2025 Substage – Karlsruhe, DE w/ Fit For An Autopsy coheadlining
6/24/2025 Legend Club – Milan, IT
6/26/2025 Basinfire Spalene – Porici, CZ
6/27/2025 Impericon Festival – Leipzig, DE
6/28/2025 Abyss Festival – Hauteville, CH
6/29/2025 Rock Imperium – Cartagena, ES

Terrasite crushed Billboard charts upon its first week of release, earning the #2 position on the Current Hard Music Albums chart, #3 on the Current Independent Albums chart, #4 on the Rock Albums chart and more and appeared on multiple Year End List both stateside and abroad.

Terrasite features artwork by longtime collaborator Wes Benscoter (Vader, Kreator, Bloodbath, Hypocrisy), was produced by Dave Otero (Cephalic Carnage, Allegaeon), and includes Dis Pater of Midnight Odyssey handling piano and synths.

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INGESTED Announces North American Headlining Tour – Tickets On Sale Now

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 12, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Rosa Eleanor Saul

UK death metal outfit INGESTED will return to North America this Fall on a month-long headlining tour. Evisceratour 2025 runs from November 6th in Fresno, California through December 6th in Pomona, California. Support will be provided by Ov Sulfur, Cell, and more still to be announced.

Drummer Lyn Jeffs comments, “It’s been a long time coming, but we’re beyond ready to tear through the US and Canada once again on our first headlining tour in two years on Evisceratour 2025. This time, we’re hitting cities we rarely get to play, and in some cases, places we’ve never set foot in. Every night is going to be a statement. We’re not just showing up, we’re proving why we’ve been doing this at full throttle for nearly two decades. If you’ve seen us before, you already know we don’t hold back. And if you haven’t, don’t miss this! These shows will be violent, intense, and unforgettable.”

Tickets are on sale now at ingested.co.uk. See all confirmed dates below.

INGESTED w/ Ov Sulfur, Cell, + More TBA:
11/06/2025 Full Circle Brewing Co. – Fresno, CA
11/07/2025 Goldfield – Roseville, CA
11/08/2025 Dante’s – Portland, OR
11/09/2025 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
11/11/2025 Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC
11/13/2025 Dickens – Calgary, AB
11/14/2025 Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB
11/15/2025 Black Cat – Saskatoon, SK
11/16/2025 Park Theatre – Winnipeg, MB
11/18/2025 Skyway Theatre (Studio B) – Minneapolis, MN
11/19/2025 X-Ray Arcade – Cudahy, WI
11/20/2025 The Stache – Grand Rapids, MI
11/21/2025 The Hub – Kitchener, ON
11/22/2025 27 Club – Ottawa, ON
11/23/2025 La Source de la Martinière – Quebec City, QC
11/25/2025 The King of Clubs – Columbus, OH
11/26/2025 Preserving Underground – Pittsburgh, PA * No Ov Sulfur
11/28/2025 Black Circle – Indianapolis, IN
11/29/2025 The End – Nashville, TN
11/30/2025 Red Flag – St. Louis, MO
12/02/2025 Wave – Wichita, KS
12/03/2025 Beer City Music Hall – Oklahoma City, OK
12/04/2025 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM
12/05/2025 The Rosetta Room – Mesa, AZ
12/06/2025 The Glass House – Pomona, CA

Earlier this year, INGESTED introduced their reinvigorated lineup with a savage new standalone single, “Altar Of Flesh.” Watch the video HERE and stay tuned for more INGESTED news in the weeks to come!

INGESTED:
Josh Davies – vocals
Sean Hynes – guitars, backing vocals
Lyn Jeffs – drums
Andrew Virrueta – guitars, backing vocals
Thomas O’Malley – bass

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French Symphonic Metallers Fairyland Share New Single & Video “Karma”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on May 12, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

FROM UPCOMING ALBUM
THE STORY REMAINS – OUT ON JUNE 13TH, 2025
VIA FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL

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PRE-ORDER HERE

French symphonic power metal band Fairyland are pleased to share their new single and official video “Karma”, taken from their new studio album The Story Remains, scheduled for June 13th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

Bassist Willdric Lievin described the new single: “Karma is a song about the type of people who like using others. It’s a song about a selfish, egoistic, self-centered individual who only wants to please himself, without any consideration for other people. His hallmark: empty words, broken promises, words that are not followed by actions. He doesn’t know that by living like this, he hurts people around him. He doesn’t know that “what goes around comes around”. Musically it’s one of the most beautiful gems that Phil Giordana ever made. The majestic, epic, rich orchestrations make this song unique”.

Talking about the new record, Lievin stated: “After the passing of the Fairyland’s founder and mastermind Phil Giordana, we faced the challenge to finish the fifth album. Phil left plenty of material, but it required a lot of further work. It wasn’t easy but in the face of adversity we excelled and managed to complete the album. This, along with a new lineup, starts a new chapter in the history of Fairyland. It continues the symphonic, power metal quality that Fairyland is known for, but we decided to add some new elements to this musical landscape”.

“The Story Remains is richer and more versatile than previous albums, and we are exploring new musical and lyrical territory for the band. We are happy and proud of this new album, and we hope that listening to it will give you a lot of delight. Welcome back to Fairyland”, he continued.

The Story Remains perfectly incarnates the band’s trademark sound, and songs like “A New Dawn” or “Karma” are a perfect example of the amazing album that will make every symphonic metal freak’s heart beat with excitement!

The Story Remains – Track-list:
1.    Downfall
2.    To Stars And Beyond
3.    Karma
4.    A New Dawn
5.    We Shall Hunt The Sun
6.    Hopeless Still
7.    Samsara
8.    Unity
9.    Council Of The Gods
10.    The Chosen Ones
11.    Unbreakable
12.    Postscript
13.    Suffering Ages (Feat. Elisa C. Martin)  

Line Up:
Archie Caine – Vocals
Willdric Lievin – Guitars, bass, backing vocals
Gideon Ricardo – Keyboards
Brieuc De Groof – Guitars
JB Pol – Drums

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Fantasy Metal Warriors CASTLE RAT Reveal New Album The Bestiary – Coming Sept 19th | Announce 2025 US Tour

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 12, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Emerging from New York’s vile, creature-infested underground, fantasy heavy metal band CASTLE RAT have announced details of their impending sophomore album, The Bestiary. Their follow-up to last year’s critically lauded debut, Into The Realm, The Bestiary will be collaboratively released on September 19th by King Volume Records (US) and Blues Funeral Recordings (UK/Europe).

Since their formation in 2019, CASTLE RAT have created a vivid labyrinth of fantasy lore led by “The Rat Queen” (AKA Riley Pinkerton). Together with “The Count,” “The Plague Doctor” and “The All-Seeing Druid,” the group has carried out countless battles against “The Rat Reaperess” with riffs, swords and spells on stages across the country.

Recorded by Randall Dunn (Sunn O))), Wolves in the Throne Room, Björk) and mixed by Jonathan Nuñez (Torche, Restless Spirit), the band’s latest odyssey features 13 spellbinding tracks of epic carnage and mystical metal.

The Bestiery – Track-list: 

1. PHOENIX I: Ardent
2. WOLF I: Tooth & Blade
3. WIZARD: Crystal Heart
4. SIREN: The Pull of Promise
5. UNICORN: Carnage and Ice
6. PATH OF MOSS
7. CRYSTAL CAVE: Enshrined 
8. SERPENT: Coiled Figure
9. WOLF II: Celestial Beast
10. DRAGON: Lord of The Sky
11. SUMMONING SPELL
12. SUN SONG: Behold The Flame
13. PHOENIX II: Cinerous

Commenting on the album, The Rat Queen states:

“‘The Bestiary’ is a conceptual book of beasts containing a collection of mystical creatures from a world forgotten. The last remaining souls of each have been gathered and preserved by ‘The Wizard.’ Cautionary tales of each beast and The Wizard himself are woven through the power of traditional heavy metal song and spell.”

With the record’s announcement, CASTLE RAT have unveiled plans for “The Book of Beasts Tour” in late summer in support of The Bestiary. Purchase tickets here: https://bnds.us/jnqiyj

CASTLE RAT Tour Dates:
Sep 5 – Boston, MA – Sonia
Sep 6 – Elizabethtown, NY – Otis
Sep 7 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
Sep 8 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
Sep 9 – Columbus, OH – Ace of Cups
Sep 10 – Chicago, IL – Reggies
Sep 12 – Kansas City, MO – The Ship
Sep 13 – Colorado Springs, CO – What’s Left Fest
Sep 14 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
Sep 16 – Seattle, WA – Clockout Lounge
Sep 17 – Portland, OR – Star Theater
Sep 18 – Austin, TX – Fantastic Fest
Sep 20 – Berkeley, CA – Cornerstone
Sep 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Zebulon
Sep 22 – San Diego, CA – The Casbah
Sep 23 – Phoenix, AZ – Last Exit
Sep 24 – Albuquerque, NM – Sister
Sep 27 – Houston, TX – Last Concert
Sep 28 – New Orleans, LA – Gasa Gasa
Sep 30 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl
Oct 1 – Asheville, NC – Eulogy
Oct 2 – Raleigh, NC – Chapel of Bones
Oct 3 – Charlottesville, VA – Southern Cafe
Oct 4 – Baltimore, MD – Ottobar
Oct 5 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg

Photo Credit: Courtney Hall (@light_witch)

About CASTLE RAT:

Castle Rat is a Medieval Fantasy Doom Metal band hailing from NYC, led by “The Rat Queen,” Riley Pinkerton, on rhythm guitar and lead vocals. On her mission to expand and defend “The Realm” from those who seek to destroy it, The Rat Queen is joined by “The Count” (Franco Vittore), on lead guitar and backing vocals; “The Plague Doctor” (Charley Ruddell), on bass and “The All-Seeing Druid” (Joshua Strmic) on drums. Together they face the relentless wrath of their archnemesis: Death, Herself — “The Rat Reaperess.”

Along their journey, Castle Rat have played in support of Monolord (SE), Acid King (CA), Green Lung (UK), and appeared at festivals including Desertfest NYC, RPM Fest and Hopsmoker, among others.

Since the band’s pre-plague inception in October 2019, Castle Rat have released their debut album, “Into The Realm,” with King Volume Records in April 2024, which has racked up over one million Spotify streams and held the post as the #1 Best-Selling Hard Rock/All Rock Album on Bandcamp upon its release.

The band has cultivated a fiercely loyal following by curating a riveting, interactive, lore-laden live performance, complete with a choreographed battle scene, recruiting fans who crave swords & sorcery, stoner & doom, battle-babes & beasts, Frazetta & Sabbath.

2025 began with an explosive start. Castle Rat launched a record-breaking Kickstarter to fund their second album, fully funding the campaign in just 37 minutes. The month-long fundraiser went on to be the most successful metal Kickstarter in over a decade, closing out at $139K.

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