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BURNING WITCHES – Reveal Album Artwork, Track List, Video Single & Release Date For Inquisition

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , on June 11, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Burning Witches Facebook:

THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER!
OUR NEW ALBUM, VIDEO SINGLE, TOUR DATES & COVER REVEALED!

2 years after the release of THE DARK TOWER, we are excited to introduce you to INQUISITION, our highly anticipated new album, that will be released on August 22nd, 2025 via Napalm Records.

Our new album cover painted for the band by our friend magicfingers Gyula Havancsák, the videoclip recorded by Dream Film Factory and for the recording and production, our old friend V.O.Pulver at Little Creek Studio in Switzerland!

Listen to & Watch “Inquisition” here: https://youtu.be/p2C5FDpKO-g

Tracklist:

1. Sanguini Hominum

  1. Soul Eater
  2. Shame
  3. The Spell Of The Skull
  4. Inquisition
  5. High Priestess Of The Night
  6. Burn In Hell
  7. Release Me
  8. In For The Kill
  9. In The Eye Of The Storm
  10. Mirror, Mirror
  11. Malus Maga

Inquisition will be available on August 22, 2025 in the following formats:

  • 1 CD Digipak
  • 1 LP Black
  • 1 LP Translucent Orange (GSA, CH –
    SWISS EDITION)
  • 1 LP Translucent Orange Black Splatter
  • 1 LP Cross Red Black
  • 2 LP Die Hard Gold Black Marbled (feat. 1
    LP Inquisition + 1 LP The Night Of The
    Witch LIVE Album, 8p Booklet)
  • BLACK RED Band Limited numbered to 200
    edition with poster.
  • Deluxe Wooden Box (feat. CD + Live CD +
    Autograph Card + Pendant + Gloves +
    Patch)
  • Music Cassette
  • Digital Album

BURNING WITCHES Live – US Tour:

08/30/25 – Pompano Beach – FL – Piper’s Pub
08/31/25 – Clearwater – FL – Road House
09/02/25 – Atlanta – GA – Masquerade
09/04/25 – Covington – KY – Madison Live
09/05/25 – Westland – MI – Token Lounge
09/06/25 – Columbus – OH – The King Of Clubs
09/07/25 – Cleveland – OH – Beachland Ballroom
09/09/25 – Pittsburgh – PA – Crafthouse Stage & Grill
09/10/25 – Harrisburg – PA – Club XL
09/11/25 – Philadelphia – PA – City Winery
09/12/25 – Teaneck – NJ – The Debonair Music Hall
09/13/25 – New Bedford – MA – The Vault
09/14/25 – Hampton Beach – NH – Wally’s
09/17/25 – Annapolis – MD – Rams Head On Stage
09/18/25 – Virginia Beach – VA –
Elevation 27
09/20/25 – Sanford – FL – West End Trading Co

Europe – WITCHES AND KINGS TOUR 2026:

09.01.26 Milano – Legend Club IT
10.01.26 Obertraubling – Airport DE
11.01.26 Zlin – Masters Of Rock Cafe CZ
13.01.26 Rubigen – Mühle Hunziken CH
14.01.26 Brugg – Salzhaus CH
15.01.26 Basel – Sudhaus CH
16.01.26 Langenthal – Old Capitol CH
17.01.26 Zug – Galvanik CH
18.01.26 St.Gallen – Grabenhalle CH
19.01.26 Glarus – Kulturzentrum Hölastei CH
20.01.26 Monthey – Pont Rouge CH
21.01.26 Wetzikon – Kulturfabrik CH
23.01.26 London – The Dome UK
24.01.26 Birmingham – The Asylum UK
25.01.26 Manchester – Academy 3 UK
27.01.26 Kortrijk – DVG Club BE
28.01.26 Paris – Backstage By The Mill FR
29.01.26 Essen – Turock DE
30.01.26 Kaiserslautern – Kammgarn DE
31.01.26 Aschaffenburg – Colos Saal DE
01.02.26 München – Backstage Halle DE
03.02.26 Nürnberg – Hirsch DE
04.02.26 Leipzig – Hellraiser DE
05.02.26 Hannover – Musikzentrum DE
06.02.26 Hamburg – Logo DE
07.02.26 Uden – De Pul NL
08.02.26 Heerlen – Nieuwe Nor NL
10.02.26 Lyon – Rock N Eat FR
11.02.26 Barcelona – Salamandra ESP
12.02.26 Murcia – Garaje ESP
13.02.26 Madrid – Revi Live ESP
14.02.26 Vitoria – Urban Rock ESP

ADDITIONAL DATES:

25.04.26 Reinhardshagen – Wezer Metal
Meeting DE
03.05.26 Diest – Hell Open Air BEL
09.05.26 Rautheim DE Rock In Rautheim DE
26.06.26 Oschersleben – Rock & Metal Dayz
DE

FIREFORCE – Returns With Brand New, Furious Combat Metal Video Single “Battle of Ramadi”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on June 10, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Four years since their latest, much-acclaimed studio offering Rage Of War, Belgian combat metal powerhouse FireForce returns with their brand new song “Battle of Ramadi”! The thunderous track blending all of the band’s trademarks of epic, raging heavy power metal inspired by historical events, war and mythology, comes with a music video that is now premiering below.

FireForce states“This one is about the battle between a regular army and opponents who act like ghosts between the ruins, and don’t fight by the normal rules of engagement. And the frustration and emotions of the soldiers involved.“

Listen to “Battle of Ramadi”, out now on all digital streaming services at: https://fireforce.rpm.link/ramadiPR

The music video is premiering HERE

FireForce:
Søren Adamsen – Vocals
Erwin Suetens – Guitars
Marcus Forstbauer – Solo guitars
Serge Bastaens – Bass
Christophe De Combe – Drums

For More Info Visit:
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Fireforceband/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/fireforceofficial/
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwIVldfeEhz25yVI5x36iIQ

Visit RPM ROAR online: 
Homepage: https://www.roar-records.de
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rpmroar

SLC Thrashers DEATHBLOW – Premiere “Deny, Defend, Dispose”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on June 9, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Salt Lake City (UT) – SLC Thrashers, DEATHBLOW, have partnered with New Noise Magazine for the exclusive premiere of “Deny, Defend, Dispose,” the second single from forthcoming EP, Open Season. Click to stream below!

newnoisemagazine.com/premieres/track-premiere-deathblow-deny-defend-dispose/

DEATHBLOW are back and ferocious as ever with the release of another ripping EP! Open Season will be released June 16 on Sewer Mouth Records. The EP will be available on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats!

The four-track Open Season EP is a scathing commentary aimed at the heart of the belligerent American Empire and its war machinery. Combining their classic thrash metal sound with an unrelenting crossover punk-infused gut punch, the EP is guaranteed to get the blood boiling!

Track Listing:

1. Open Season

2. Deny, Defend, Dispose

3. Tormentor

4. Never Again

Digital Pre-order:

deathblow1.bandcamp.com/album/open-season

Cassette, vinyl, and CD pre-orders coming soon!

Credits:

Recorded at Archive Recordings with Wes Johnson. Artwork by Emil Rousse.

Line-up:

Holton Grossl – Guitars/Vocals
Adam Kelly – Guitars
Paul LaChica – Bass
Rob Larson – Drums

deathblow1.bandcamp.com/music

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instagram.com/deathblowofficial

Deathblow on Spotify

Source: ClawHammer PR

POWERWOLF To Release Wildlive (Live At Olympiahalle) On March 6, 2026, via Napalm Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on June 9, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From POWERWOLF Facebook:

“We always knew that no words or short recap videos could truly capture what we experienced together during the “Wolfsnächte 2024” tour. Every night was its own kind of magic – still, we wanted to find a way to hold on to those memories and share them in the most powerful way possible. That’s why we decided to record the full, massive, sold-out show at the Olympiahalle in Munich – to preserve just a piece of what we all felt on this tour.”

“Wildlive (Live at Olympiahalle) will be released on March 6, 2026 on DVD/Blu-ray, in various beautiful audio formats and digitally. This is more than a live release. It’s a tribute and manifestation to the moments we created together.”

Pre-Order: http://lnk.to/PW-WildliveAtOlympiahalle

Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/vSVzDkSARt4

Rhapsody Of Fire – Challenge The Wind/Dawn Of Victory North America Tour | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on June 8, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Rhapsody Of Fire Facebook:

Tickets On Sale Now!
Join us for the “Challenge The Wind / Dawn Of Victory” North America Tour, a celebration of epic proportions!

Get all dates and ticket links at http://www.rhapsodyoffire.com

This tour marks 25 glorious years of Dawn of Victory — and we’re bringing you a legendary setlist filled with timeless anthems and powerful tracks from our latest albums!

Standing with us on this mighty journey are our fierce allies:
Enforcer
Witherfall
Striker

Prepare for a night of symphonic power metal glory – see you in the front row!

9/5 – Austin, TX – Come and Take it Live
9/6 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
9/8 – Mesa, AZ – The Rosetta Room
9/9 – Los Angeles, CA – 1720
9/10 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
9/11 – Portland, OR – Nova PDX
9/12 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
9/13 – Vancouver, BC – The Pearl
9/15 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
9/16 – Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater
9/17 – Lawrence, KS – The Bottleneck
9/18 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
9/19 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge
9/20 – Toronto, ON – The Garrison
9/22 – Montreal, QC – Le Studio TD
9/23 – Quebec City, QC – Salle Montaigne
9/24 – Boston, MA – Middle East Downstairs
9/25 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Monarch

OVERDRIVERS Unleash New Music Video For Self-Titled Track “Overdrivers” – Taken Off Latest Studio Album Glory Or Nothing | Out Now On ROAR

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , on June 8, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

In support of their latest, critically-acclaimed studio album Glory Or Nothing (released in March 2025 via ROAR at THIS LOCATION!), French hard ‘n’ heavy rockers OVERDRIVERS are premiering a brand new music video for the aptly self-titled, high-voltage track “Overdrivers”!

The band comments“Overdrivers – the true story of small-town guys trying to conquer the world with their Rock ‘n’ Roll!”

Watch the new “OVERDRIVERS” clip, directed and edited by Julien Metternich,  now premiering HERE

Since 2015, OVERDRIVERS have been tearing through the Northern Lands like a runaway freight train. Born from nowhere and fueled by pure rock rebellion, these four hard-hitting rockers bring the kind of thunder only cranked-up Marshall amps can deliver. With their amps on blast, they claimed every stage in their path, quickly earning a reputation for leaving chaos and converted fans behind them.

Once they’d conquered every inch of their homeland, the band set their sights on broader horizons, unleashing their electric storm on Spain and beyond. With relentless shows, OVERDRIVERS brought their raw, headbanging energy to rock lovers everywhere, proving that in the face of their All-Powerful Rock’N’Roll, resistance is futile!

Armed with a series of explosive releases, Rockin’ Hell (2016), She’s On Her Period (2018) and the Rock Out! EP, the band rallied thousands of followers and forged an unbreakable army of die-hard fans, while they have just unleashed their most powerful weapon yet: Glory Or Nothing! Their latest masterpiece dropped like a bombshell, reigniting their worldwide crusade and solidifying their place as a force in modern rock. Brace yourself and get ready to rock: OVERDRIVERS are here. Louder, fiercer, and more unstoppable than ever! 

Order Glory Or Nothing at: https://overdrivers.rpm.link/glorypr

Glory Or Nothing – track listing:
01 – Kings of the Road 
02 – Overdrivers 
03 – Glory Or Nothing 
04 – My Girlfriend Is a Pornstar 
05 – Cobra Kai 
06 – Guitar Playboy 
07 – Bad Breath Girl 
08 – Meet the Monsters 
09 – Ready for the Rodeo 
10 – We Are One 
11 – Perfection Is My Name 
12 – In Fear, Blood and Fire

OVERDRIVERS are:
Adrien Desquirez – Lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Anthony Clay – Lead guitar, backing vocals
Florian Morgano – Drums, backing vocals
Lion Das Neves – Bass

Visit RPM ROAR online: 
Homepage: https://www.roar-records.de
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rpmroar

Source: RPM ROAR

INVINCIA – Release Debut EP The Enemy Within | New Single “Moon” Out Now With Official Video

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on June 7, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

This is a major milestone for Finnish melodic heavy metal band Invincia, as they officially release their debut EP, The Enemy Within, across all digital platforms. At the heart of this powerful 3-track collection is the brand-new single “Moon”, a haunting ballad accompanied by an epic official music video, also out now.

Watch the video of“Moon: https://youtu.be/IJ_QzCnhikk?si=2w0kWbRptyc_lGjU

Stream the EP The Enemy Withinhttps://bfan.link/the-enemy-within-EP 

Following the strong impact of their first two singles, The Enemy Within and Act of Insurrection, the band closes this first chapter with Moon, a track that reveals the emotional and atmospheric side of Invincia’s sound. Deeply influenced by the theatrical flair of Savatage and the early prog-metal mysticism of Queensrÿche, the song delivers soaring vocals, melancholic melodies, and an epic build that explodes into a powerful climax.

Tracklist – The Enemy Within EP:
1.The Enemy Within
2.Act of Insurrection
3.Moon

The EP was mixed and mastered by renowned producer Erik Mårtensson (Eclipse, W.E.T.) at Mass Destruction Production, ensuring a rich, polished sound that captures the band’s musical depth and dynamic range.

It’s a mystic and emotional ballad inspired by the powerful nordic nature and a rich storytelling tradition.” says guitarist and founder Joel Karlsson

Despite being 100% independent, Invincia has already gained early recognition in the Nordic Metal scene, including both first 2 singles in Spotify’s official “Metallia Suomesta” playlist, and a growing global audience. The band’s blend of classic Heavy Metal influence, (Savatage, Helloween, Queensryche, Judas Priest, Dio), with contemporary emotions and storytelling is quickly making them one to watch.

INVINCIA are:
Kenneth Nylund – Lead Vocals
Joel Karlsson – Guitar
Alexander Södergård – Guitar
Jonas Öman – Bass
Mikael Ahlholm – Drums

INVINCIA on the web:

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Instagram

Youtube

INVINCIA ARE INCREDIBLE!!

RPM/HASBRO Drops Bombshell Reveals From G.I. JOE’s Infamous Metal Band: COLD SLITHER – Featuring EXHUMED, GRUESOME And KMFDM Members

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on June 7, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Watch the video for “Thunder Machine” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONlUdlb3JUQ

Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, in collaboration with Reigning Phoenix Music, have unleashed a series of epic announcements for Cold Slither, a newly reimagined heavy metal band based on the infamous fictional group from the iconic 1985 animated series G.I. JOEA Real American Hero.

“This isn’t just an album, it’s a sonic strike straight from Cobra Command!” said Cold Slither. “We’re back, louder, heavier and deadlier than ever. We can’t wait for G.I. JOE fans and metalheads to experience the raw power of our music, culminating in our live debut at San Diego Comic-Con. Prepare your ears for total domination… Let’s Rock and Cobra Roll!”

Following the success of “Cold Slither” and “Knock Em Dread,” the band’s explosive new single, “Thunder Machine,” is now streaming on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music. The hard-hitting track, inspired by the Dreadnoks’ brutal battle rig, delivers cinematic riffs and raw energy; an explosive anthem forged from chaos, rebellion and heavy metal fury.

The official music video for “Thunder Machine” has premiered on Hasbro Pulse’s YouTube Channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONlUdlb3JUQ

In addition, the identities of the band members have now been revealed as:

Zartan: Gus Rios – vocals/guitars (GRUESOME, UNION BLACK, LEFT TO DIE)

Ripper: Matt Harvey – guitars (EXHUMED, GRUESOME, LEFT TO DIE)

Torch: Ross Sewage – bass (EXHUMED, IMPALED)

Buzzer: Andy Selway – drums (KMFDM)

Cold Slither – Track List:

  1. Welcome to the Swamp (Intro)
  2. Cold Slither 
  3. Knock ‘Em Dread 
  4. Thunder Machine 
  5. Zartan’s Revenge 
  6. Snakes on the Bayou
  7. Torched
  8. Under the Dreadnok’s Spell
  9. Master of Disguise
  10. The Ballad of Buzzer
  11. These

ALBUM PREORDER & VINYL VARIANTS:

Pre-Order HERE:
https://coldslither.rpm.link/albumPR

Coinciding with the single drop, preorders are now live for Cold Slither, the band’s full-length debut album, including a limited “Dreadnok Attack Orange” marble vinyl variant available via Reigning Phoenix Music and select retailers like Amazon, Amoeba and indie record stores.

Featuring 10 original tracks and a remastered version of their cult-classic single “Cold Slither,” the album plunges into dystopian metal with themes of swamp-born menace and Cobra-fueled power.

The Cold Slither album arrives July 25 across digital and vinyl formats, including San Diego Comic Con-exclusive “Zartan Chameleon Blue” and “Blood Moon Red” vinyl variants available only at the Hasbro and RPM booths, respectively.

LIVE DEBUT: SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL

Cold Slither will make its explosive on-stage debut during San Diego Comic-Con with a one-night-only concert experience on Thursday, July 24, at San Diego’s Brick by Brick. Presented by Hasbro and Reigning Phoenix Music, this 21+ event promises a full-force blend of original metal mayhem and ‘80s nostalgia.

Event Details – Cold Slither Live @ SDCC:

  • Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025
  • Time: Doors at 8 PM | Show at 9 PM
  • Venue: Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
  • Tickets: $35.00 plus service charges – available exclusively at Brick by Brick’s official website
  • Capacity: 450
  • Merch: Limited-edition show-only gear including an exclusive t-shirts, posters, LPs, CDs and collectible pin sets

This high-octane live experience kicks off the biggest weekend in pop culture and gives fans a first taste of Cold Slither’s signature metal-fueled rebellion. A must-attend for any G.I. JOE fan who still lives by the battle cry: “Yo Joe!”

Stay tuned for more product details and reveals in the lead-up to Comic-Con. For the latest information on G.I. JOE, follow the official brand social channels on Instagram and Facebook.

More on RPM:
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Source: C Squared Music

AGE OF RUIN – Releases Single/Video, “The Ghosts We Carry,” From Forthcoming Nothingman Album

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, metalcore, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on June 7, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Metalcore stalwarts, Age of Ruin, have released “The Ghosts We Carry,” the second single from forthcoming album, Nothingman, on all digital platforms and as an official music video! The track embodies classic Age of Ruin metalcore riffing with a brutally heavy breakdown chorus sing-along. A b-side, non-album track, “Reflections,” accompanies the release of the new single.

The music video for “The Ghosts We Carry,” produced by Pablo Van Winkle, is available at youtu.be/4ZnI3p-w8Ek

Click to the stream the single at the links below:

ageofruin.bandcamp.com/track/the-ghosts-we-carry

open.spotify.com/track/2ni0LDtawBdKGxUkL7fPf1

Stream the b-side track, “Reflections,” on Spotify and Bandcamp.

NothingmanAge of Ruin’s forthcoming album, is a collection of 10 songs that cuts a path to the heart with harmony and angst that others would be naïve not to mimic. The band sacrificed blood and sweat for two years to expel NothingmanAge of Ruin began the recording process in October of 2023, and after nine months of tracking on location in Richmond, VA, at the Bakery Studio, in Washington, DC, at Ivakota Studio, and at the Riff Dojo in Takoma Park, MD, (the record was produced by Mike Schleibaum of Darkest Hour), Nothingman was complete. This is the biggest, most richly woven tapestry from the band yet, and the time to unleash it is near.

Photo Credit: Jason Worcester 

Line-up:

Benjamin Swan – vocals
Christopher Fleming – bass
Daniel Fleming – guitar
Hendrik Osinga – drums
Casey Flanagan – guitar

In 2023 and 2024, Age of Ruindid some precursory promotion of Nothingman’s material, traveling up and down the east coast, dousing nonbelievers with their fire, with such acts as Black Flag, Madball, Jimmy’s Chicken Shack, and Anvil. Yes, that Anvil.

Ripping guitars, unforgivably brutal drums, bass sounds that have shaken the underworld, and screeching vocals are just the beginning of this incarnation of a true headbanger’s incantation. What we saw unearthed back in 1998 has now grown. The road worn warriors of the AoRmy have forced enough breakdowns to overwhelm any AAA mechanic, with miles on the highway ahead.  

Their punk and metal roots hold firm, and their thrash tendencies are on full display as this towering presence of a band branches out over new tonal terrain and soundscape; reminding all who fall under its shadow, that the light shining through is a new dawn in the Age of RuinNothingman will be celebrated in all formats and on all streaming platforms on October 17.

FFO: In Flames, Soilwork, Killswitch Engage, and Gojira.

Track Listing:

1. The Fixation

2. Heavy is the Crown

3. Lost in Shadows

4. The Traveler

5. Nothingman

6. An Awakening

7. The Ghosts We Carry

8. Promise Me

9. Bleed for Better Days

10. Lovesong

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Source: ClawHammer PR

DIRKSCHNEIDER AND THE OLD GANG Release Another Blistering Metal Anthem: “Hellbreaker”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on June 6, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG have released their third single and video, “Hellbreaker” – a thunderous, full-throttle anthem that delivers another fiery preview of their upcoming full-length album, Babylon, due out in October 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music.

With “Hellbreaker” the band pulls no punches, catapulting us straight into true heavy metal! Brutal guitar riffs, bold melodies and a driving power chorus complete the picture.
“Udo growls and screams like there’s no tomorrow, while Manuela’s solo vocals put the icing on the cake towards the end of the song. Mathias’ unorthodox solo guitar work is a real treat for all guitar freaks and in no way inferior to the other highlights,”states the band.

Backed by a cinematic music video, “Hellbreaker” doesn’t just build anticipation, it kicks the doors wide open for what is shaping up to be one of the most exciting releases of the year.

Watch the music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNXNVItL8kI

Stream ‘Hellbreaker’: https://datog.rpm.link/hellbreakerPR

More from DATOG:
“It Takes Two To TangoOFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meb1xvWHBEo

“Time To ListenOFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL6ms_kEzy4

Photo credit: Eddi Bachmann

L-R:
Sven Dirkschneider (drums, backing vocals),
Mathias “Don” Dieth (guitars, backing vocals), Udo Dirkschneider (lead vocals),
Manuela “Ella” Bibert (lead & backing vocals, keys),
Stefan Kaufmann (guitars, backing vocals), Peter Baltes (bass, lead & backing vocals)

Source: C Squared Music

CANNIBAL CORPSE – Welcomes Full Of Hell To Their US Headlining Tour | Tickets On Sale Now!

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on June 6, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Alex Morgan

Death metal legends CANNIBAL CORPSE are pleased to welcome Full Of Hell to their previously announced US headlining tour this Fall. The trek begins on September 15th in Nashville, Tennessee and makes its way through over two dozen cities, the tour drawing to a close on October 22nd in Charlotte, North Carolina. Additional support will be provided by Municipal Waste and Fulci.

Tickets are on sale now at cannibalcorpse.net. See all confirmed dates below.  

CANNIBAL CORPSE w/ Municipal Waste, Full Of Hell, Fulci:
9/15/2025 Marathon Music Works – Nashville, TN
9/17/2025 The Mill & Mine – Knoxville, TN
9/18/2025 Louder Than Life – Louisville, KY
9/19/2025 Roxian Theatre – Pittsburgh, PA
9/20/2025 NE Metal and Hardcore Fest – Worcester, MA
9/22/2025 Buffalo RiverWorks – Buffalo, NY
9/23/2025 Agora Theater – Cleveland, OH
9/24/2025 The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI
9/26/2025 The Rave – Milwaukee, WI
9/27/2025 Epic Event Center – Green Bay, WI
9/28/2025 First Ave – Minneapolis, MN
9/29/2025 The Truman – Kansas City, MO
9/30/2025 Diamond Ballroom – Oklahoma City, OK
10/02/2025 Van Buren – Phoenix, AZ
10/03/2025 Ventura Theater – Ventura, CA
10/04/2025 House Of Blues – Anaheim, CA
10/05/2025 Soma – San Diego, CA
10/07/2025 Rialto Theater – Tucson, AZ
10/09/2025 The Aztec Theatre – San Antonio, TX
10/10/2025 House Of Blues – Houston, TX
10/11/2025 The Hall – Little Rock, AR
10/12/2025 Mars Music Hall – Huntsville, AL
10/14/2025 The Ritz – Raleigh, NC
10/15/2025 The National – Richmond, VA
10/17/2025 The Paramount – Huntington, NY
10/18/2025 Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ
10/19/2025 The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD
10/21/2025 The Norva – Norfolk, VA
10/22/2025 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC

Chaos Horrific slaughtered Billboard charts upon its first week of release, earning the #7 position on the Billboard Album Sales chart, #2 on the Hard Music Albums chart, #3 on the Rock Albums chart, #5 on the Independent Label Albums chart, and more!

The record is available on digipak CD, cassette, and digital formats as well as vinyl in multiple limited color variants.

Secure your copy today at the CANNIBAL CORPSE store at: cannibalcorpse.store and Metal Blade at: metalblade.com/cannibalcorpse.

http://www.cannibalcorpse.net

https://www.facebook.com/cannibalcorpse

Source: EARSPLIT PR

OPETH – Present Official “§1” Band Performance Video

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on June 6, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Watch the video: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUHrVfeIw44

Swedish 2025 Grammy winners OPETH are pleased to unveil a full-on band performance video for “§1.” The track is taken from their current success album The Last Will And Testament (released on November 22, 2024 through Moderbolaget / Reigning Phoenix Music), which was highly praised by press and fans alike and saw frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt return to growling vocal territory for the first time in 16 years. Their new material has additionally been warmly welcomed during their ongoing world tour, which is why the video arrives right in time as their touring cycle commences at the legendary Sweden Rock Festival.


Photo credit: Terhi Ylimäinen

L-R:
Martín Méndez (bass), Waltteri Väyrynen (drums, percussion),
Mikael Åkerfeldt (vocals, guitars) Joakim Svalberg (keys, backing vocals),
Fredrik Åkesson (guitars, backing vocals)

Åkerfeldt states“So here’s a video (of sorts) for your enjoyment. We had requests left, right & centre to do one of them measly ‘lyric videos’ or ‘visualizers’ for content. Now, right there are three words I despise! I’ve made it clear in our circle of trust that we shouldn’t use the word ‘content’ even if that’s exactly what we’re working on. We’re not some goddamn influencers, now are we? So can we please settle on the old-fashioned word ‘video’ without meddling with modern online lingo? And a video is what it really is. A performance video, no less. We figured it’s a bit more happening to look at (should you decide to do so) than a lyric video. ‘§1’ is the opener on “The Last Will And Testament.” A good song. I like it! The video looks good. As good as it can look when involving 5 middle-aged, slightly hungover geezers miming along to something. We shot it in some industrial area in Birmingham (UK) on the latest Euro tour. Everyone (well, the band and crew) were quite eager to get out of there as we had dinner planned at a fancy curry house locally. Much thanks to Ash Pears and ASH TV, who were really professional (ie: quick!) and made the whole experience rather easy on us. Hope you dig it, people!”

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUHrVfeIw44

Order/stream The Last Will And Testament: https://opeth.rpm.link/lastwillPR

Source: C Squared Music

BARBAROUS – Oakland Death Metal Henchmen Prepare Debut LP, Initium Mors, For August 1st Release On Creator-Destructor Records | “Tools Of The Trade” Single And Preorders Posted

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on June 5, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

photos by Jun Aoki

Stream BARBAROUS’ “Tools Of The Trade” HERE.

Creator-Destructor Records presents Initium Mors, the monstrous debut LP from Oakland, California death metal crew BARBAROUS.

Influenced by the likes of Cannibal Corpse, Skeletal Remains, Necrot, and Gatecreeper, BARBAROUS hit the ground running since coming onto the scene in April 2024, having played shows live alongside the likes of Laceration and others across the Bay Area throughout last Summer. In September, the band released their two-song Coup De Grâce demo to widespread underground acclaim, just a foretaste of the lurking savagery the band was preparing to unload.

BARBAROUS’ merciless full-length debut, Initium Mors, arrives as one of the most devastating records to be delivered so far this year. The band’s classic death metal influences are exemplified though a modern edge of relentless Bay Area energetic destruction, coalescing into eight earthmoving tracks that devastate everything in earshot. 

Initium Mors was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Cody Fuentes in February/March 2025 at Rapture Studios (Spite, Wolf King, Lionheart), and completed with harrowing art by death metal luminary Dan Seagrave (Dismember, Hypocrisy, Morbid Angel).

With the first preview of Initium Mors, “Tools Of The Trade,” Vocalist Travis Laberge states, “‘Tools Of The Trade’ is a song about an evil executioner carrying out his mission. It’s pretty on the nose. I just wanted to write a song that fit both the death metal and medieval vibes of the band. We all felt this was the song to choose as the first single because it sums up the band lyrically and instrumentally as well. I’m a huge fan of Carcass so yeah, the title is a homage to them.”

BARBAROUS’ Initium Mors single “Tools Of The Trade” is now streaming on YouTube HERE and Bandcamp HERE.

Initium Mors will be released on LP, CD, and digital platforms on August 1st. Preorders are now live at the Creator-Destructor webshop HEREand Bandcamp HERE.

Be on the lookout for additional harbingers of the album to arrive over the bleak weeks ahead alongside live announcements and more.

Initium Mors – Track Listing:

  1. Injection Of The Exhumed
  2. By Lead Or Steel
  3. Tools Of The Trade
  4. Initium Mors
  5. The Tomb Spawn
  6. Conscious Decomposition
  7. Anointing The Sick
  8. Coup De Grace

BARBAROUS:
Travis LaBerge – vocals
Thomas Belfiore – guitar
Zachary Weed – guitar, vocals
Zach Jakes – bass
Travis Zupo – drums

https://barbarousband.bandcamp.com

https://www.facebook.com/barbarousofficial

https://linktr.ee/barbarous_band

https://creator-destructor.com

Source: EARSPLIT PR

KATAKLYSM Joins Forces With VADER For The Carnival of Death 2025 Tour

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on June 5, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Montreal death metal juggernaut KATAKLYSM is proud to announce their co-headlining slot alongside Polish death metal pioneers VADER on the Carnival of Death 2025 North American tour. The tour brings with it a no-holds-barred lineup featuring the legendary MALEVOLENT CREATION and rising death thrashers SKELETAL REMAINS, guaranteeing a night of relentless brutality in every city. Get your tickets HERE. 

The 26-date carnage kicks off October 1st in Bensalem, PA, and storms through major cities across the U.S. and Canada, including stops in Atlanta, Tampa, Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago, and Brooklyn. Canadian fans will witness KATAKLYSM close out each show from Toronto through Montreal, ensuring a fitting home soil finale for the band.

🗓️ Oct 1 – Bensalem, PA – Broken Goblet
🗓️ Oct 2 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
🗓️ Oct 3 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Heaven)
🗓️ Oct 4 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
🗓️ Oct 6 – Ft. Worth, TX – Tulips
🗓️ Oct 7 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
🗓️ Oct 8 – El Paso, TX – Rockhouse Bar & Grill
🗓️ Oct 9 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater
🗓️ Oct 10 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
🗓️ Oct 11 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky-A-Go-Go
🗓️ Oct 12 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
🗓️ Oct 13 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
🗓️ Oct 14 – Las Vegas, NV – Backstage Bar
🗓️ Oct 16 – Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater
🗓️ Oct 17 – Kansas City, MO – Warehouse on Broadway
🗓️ Oct 18 – Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theater – Studio B
🗓️ Oct 19 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s
🗓️ Oct 20 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge
🗓️ Oct 21 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace*
🗓️ Oct 22 – Ottawa, ON – Overflow*
🗓️ Oct 23 – Quebec City, QC – Salle Montaigne*
🗓️ Oct 24 – Montreal, QC – Fairmount Theatre*
🗓️ Oct 25 – Syracuse, NY – The Lost Horizon
🗓️ Oct 26 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Monarch
*Kataklysm headlines all Canadian dates.

Tickets are on sale now. Don’t miss your chance to witness this once-in-a-generation tour of death metal dominance.

Stream the latest single “The Rabbit Hole” now: 

KATAKLYSM:

  • Maurizio Iacono – Vocals
  • Jean-François Dagenais – Guitars
  • James Payne – Drums
  • Stéphane Barbe – Bass

Source: C Squared Music

FIRSTBORNE – Release Second Single/Video “Again” | New Album Lucky Out August 8TH via M-Theory Audio

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on June 4, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Powerhouse Group Features
Chris Adler, Myrone and Girish Pradhan

Today hard rock and heavy metal powerhouse FIRSTBORNE return with “Again” – the second single from the group’s awaited album. There’s an accompanying lyric video for the track viewable HERE

https://youtu.be/sWiTQU-SbJE

“It’s an inner battle… choosing between sinking to their level or rising above the noise. When someone insults you without knowing who you are, it hurts. But the real strength lies in rising above the pettiness and channeling that energy into something greater… growth, purpose, and peace,” explains singer Girish Pradhan.

“Again” will be serviced to commercial/active rock radio and is the first cut off FIRSTBORNE’s new album, Lucky. It follows “Wake Up” which was a welcome introduction to the group’s penchant for infectious hard rock with a humorous and relatable twist, found especially entertaining by the first music video HEREhttps://youtu.be/-vgQE4NKgds

The full-length, produced by the renown producer Machine (Clutch, King Crimson, Crobot) will be released on M-Theory Audio on August 8th. It will be available from all digital outlets, as well as on CD and limited-edition (300) amber wave colored vinyl. Pre-order now HERE: https://lnk.to/firstborne 

FIRSTBORNE features legendary drummer Chris Adler (Lamb of God, Megadeth), virtuoso guitarist Myrone (known by some as the originator of soft shred), and electrifying vocalist Girish Pradhan who just performed last night on America’s Got Talent with his other band Girish and the Chronicles: https://www.facebook.com/reel/717507967417196

Formed in 2019, FIRSTBORNE blend high-energy riffs, soaring vocals, and thunderous rhythms to create a modern yet timeless sound rooted in classic metal, hard rock, and shred guitar. The band first gained attention through a series of independently released singles and EPs between 2020 and 2023, showcasing their signature fusion of melody, technical precision, and relentless groove.

Guitarist Myrone explains how the album came together: “When Chris, Girish, and I got connected in 2019 I said my number one goal in life was to get us all in the same room to jam. Four years later not only did we get in the same room, we went to Machine’s barn in Texas for a month to create 10 piping hot metal jams for the whole world to enjoy. I had written around 150 song ideas before stepping in the studio, and we ended up using none of them. What you hear on the record was entirely written and recorded in Texas.” 

With Adler’s iconic drumming, Myrone’s signature guitar work, and Pradhan’sdynamic, powerhouse vocals, FIRSTBORNE are a force to be reckoned with in the hard rock and metal scene; delivering high-energy anthems that bridge the gap between old-school metal and modern intensity.

facebook.com/firstborneofficial
instagram.com/firstborneofficial 
www.m-theoryaudio.com

NILE With CRYPTOPSY – The Underworld Awaits Tour USA 2025 | Plus Ten Seconds Of Life & Cognitive | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, death metal music, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on June 4, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Nile, Cryptopsy, The Last Ten Seconds of Life, Cognitive on The Underworld Awaits Tour USA 2025:

Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 6th, @ 10:00am Local Time.

Tickets:
https://bnds.us/m6ptoe

Sept 12 – Raleigh, NC @ Chapel of Bones
Sept 13 – Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
Sept 14 – Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho
Sept 16 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Monarch
Sept 17 – Hampton, NH @ Wally’s
Sept 18 – Hartford, CT @ Webster Hall
Sept 19 – Lititz, PA @ Mickey’s Black Box
Sept 20 – Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz
Sept 21 – Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall
Sept 22 – Cleveland, OH @ Mercury
Sept 24 – Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
Sept 25 – Hobart, IN @ Hobart Art Theatre
Sept 26 – Madison, WI @ The Annex
Sept 27 – Minneapolis, MN @ Studio B Skyway
Sept 28 – Belvidere, IL @ Apollo Theater
Sept 29 – Sioux Falls, SD @ Bigs Bar
Oct 1 – Billings, MT @ Pub Station
Oct 3 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
Oct 4 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
Oct 5 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
Oct 6 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
Oct 7 – Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater
Oct 9 – Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s*
Oct 10 – Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s*
Oct 11 – Indianapolis, IN @ Hi-Fi Annex*
*Nile, Cryptopsy and Cognitive only

Source: Cryptopsy Facebook

One Band To Rule Them All! KILLOTINE Wins WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA 2025 To Play Wacken Open Air!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on June 4, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit – Derek Carr – Visions In Pixels

WMBC 2025 Final Spotify Playlist – https://spoti.fi/3Z55AFy

One band to rule them all! The final four bands from this year’s 2025 battles for Wacken Metal Battle Canada gathered in Vancouver, BC, for the national final on May 31st at the Rickshaw Theatre. Only one unsigned Canadian band can walk away and be crowned champion to move on to perform at one of the world’s most prestigious and largest already sold-out metal festivals, Wacken Open Air (July 30th – August 2nd) (Attendance of over 80,000 people in Wacken, Germany for over 30 years).

Crowning this year’s 2025 winner is Hamilton, ON’s KILLOTINE (Ontario Winner), who, after their performance, a panel of industry judges voted as Canada’s top band to play at the International Wacken Battle at Wacken Open Air. They performed alongside SOULTHIEF (Ottawa, ON – Eastern Canada Winner), BEYOND SUFFERING (Calgary, Alberta Winner), and YEGG (Nanaimo, British Columbia Winner). The special guest headliner was 2024 BC final winner, Vancouver’s Arrow In The Quiver.

What a finals we’ve just had in Vancouver. It’s so nice to see the level of the bands and the great performances from all of them. The result is that we’ve got something special this year: Killotine is the chosen one. This band has a career waiting for them, and the real beginning of that journey will be at Wacken Open Air. This really enforces what the Metal Battle is all about and how we are nurturing the next generation, the future of metal,” comments Canadian Organizer of Wacken Metal Battle Canada, JJ Tartaglia.

This year’s panel of national final judges consisted of BRITTNEY SLAYES (Unleash The Archers), JJ TARTAGLIA (Canadian Organizer of Wacken Metal Battle Canada), JJ CAITHCART (Founder of SCRAPE Records and Host of Different Stages Radio), KRIS SCHULZ (Founder of Empower Through Music and Owner of Horizon School of Music), ABELARDO MAYORAL (Founder, Owner, and Operator of The Invisible Orange and OrangeTickets), STAN SCHINNERS (Owner of Broken Neck Radio), JUSTIN DOBBIN (Owner and President of Main Stage Rehearsal Studios).

Hamilton, ON’s KILLOTINE is the hammer that falls without warning: relentless, unforgiving, and all-consuming. Their riffs shred through the air like jagged steel, solos burn with a fury that can’t be tamed, and blasts hit like an explosion in your chest. They don’t care about trends or softening the blow. Every note is a direct attack, every show a brutal assault. Headbanging is inevitable, the adrenaline is relentless, and the chaos is total.

This is metal in its rawest, most savage form. With their “take everything, leave only metal” mentality, Killotine isn’t here to play nice. They deliver exactly what the maniacs demand: pure, unfiltered aggression. No filler, no fake. Just a full-throttle, all-out assault that doesn’t let up, leaving you wrecked and addicted to the chaos. KILLOTINE IS COMING. STAY OUT OF THE WAY OR GET DESTROYED.

Video – Epic Live Set at the Whiskey Pit: Killotine Shreds Like Never Before! – https://youtu.be/AkuL8nbk8XE

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

COHEED AND CAMBRIA – Welcome To Forever Tour UK/EU | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on June 3, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From COHEED And CAMBRIA Bandsintown:

We are so excited to announce the Welcome to Forever Tour of the UK and select EU cities!
Come celebrate The Father of Make Believe with us as we play songs from the Vaxis stories as well as classics from before.

Haken will be our special guest on all UK dates (We will be announcing EU support very soon). We will be bringing production where space permits!
Mage and Prise packages available for those on our mailing list or in the know. General on sale, Friday 10am. http://www.coheedandcambria.com

October
07 Madrid, ES – Wagon
08 Barcelona, ES – Apolo
10 Paris, FR – Alhambra
11 Cologne, DE – Stollwerck
13 Berlin, DE – Festsaal Kreuzberg
14 Hamburg, DE – Gruenspan
15 Nijmegen, NL – Doomroosje
17 Birmingham, UK – o2 Academy
18 Cardiff, UK – University Great Hall
20 Manchester, UK – Academy
21 London, UK – o2 Academy Brixton
22 Nottingham, UK – Rock City

Death Before Dishonor – BHC Road Trip 2025 Begins On August 7th

Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , on June 3, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Bridge Nine (Records) newsletter:

Death Before Dishonor have announced their BHC Road Trip tour leading all the way up to Hardcore Fest and back. They’ll be going all across the country from August 7 through 16, accompanied by BHC band Street Power. If DBD is coming to your city, be sure to keep an eye out for tickets, you won’t want to miss this.

Above: newly released studio album Nowhere Bound (via Bridge Nine).

Death Before Dishonor:

Bryan Harris – Vocals • Ben Kelly – Guitar • Greg Chihoski – Bass • Ben Hilton – Drums • Justin Viera – Guitar

5RAND – Italian Genre Blending Metallers Release “The Nihilist” Single, Featuring Fear Factory’s Milo Silvestro

Posted in Heavy Metal, melodic death metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, modern metal, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , on June 2, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Watch “The Nihilist” HERE.

5RAND have officially signed with Art Gates Records for the release of their upcoming third album. This new alliance marks a significant step forward in the band’s evolution, as they continue to refine their signature blend of modern heaviness and cinematic atmosphere.

To celebrate the signing, the band has unveiled a brand-new single,“The Nihilist”, featuring Milofrom Fear Factory. The track delivers a fierce mix of punishing riffs, industrial undertones, and emotionally raw vocals, accompanied by a powerful music video that explores themes of identity loss and psychological inversion. “The Nihilist” offers a first glimpse into the darker, more introspective sound of their forthcoming record, due out in November 2025.

Watch “The Nihilist” HERE.

Hailing from Rome, Italy, 5RAND builds on a punishing modern metal foundation, layered with the cinematic depth of melodic death metal, creating an intense and emotionally immersive soundscape. Fronted by the dynamic dual vocals of Julia Elenoir, shifting seamlessly from visceral growls to haunting clean melodies, the band has carved out a distinctive place in the modern metal scene.

Founded by Pierluigi Carocci (guitar), Acey Guns (bass), Andrea De Carolis (drums), and Elenoir (vocals), 5RAND first made waves with their debut Sacred/Scared, followed by the critically acclaimed Dark Mother. The band has since toured extensively across Europe, sharing the stage with iconic acts such as Dark TranquillityVaderButcher BabiesInfected Rain, and many others.

In 2025, 5RAND will unveil their most ambitious work to date, a bold new album mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, featuring a powerful guest appearance by the new Fear Factory vocalist, Milo Silvestro. This upcoming release signals a sonic evolution: darker, more introspective, and conceptually daring.

The band’s name, drawn from a chance encounter with a shaman and a South African 5 Rand coin, symbolizes unexpected paths and transformative experiences. Their music explores themes of identity, emotional detachment, philosophy, and human resilience, all woven together through a multidisciplinary artistic vision that spans both sound and visuals.

Line-up:

Julia Elenoir – Voice
Pierluigi Carocci – Guitar
Acey Guns – Bass
Andrea De Carolis – Drums

5RAND:

https://www.instagram.com/5RAND_official/

https://www.facebook.com/5RANDofficial

https://www.facebook.com/ArtGatesRecords/

Art Gates Records:

https://www.artgatesrecords.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ArtGatesRecords/