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KORYPHEUS Release “ODYSSEUS” Single/Video | New Album ‘Gilgamesh’ Out Sept. 26th – Pre-Order Now

Posted in alternative metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on July 27, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

In May we introduced you to our latest announced signing KORYPHEUS. Hailing from the Ukraine, KORYPHEUS is a dynamic force in the progressive and alternative metal scenes blending intricate riffs with epic melodies, adding some metalcore and post-rock influences, creating a modern metal powerhouse. Today we share the second single and video from their forthcoming album. Please check out “Odysseus” on all streaming/download platforms, or watch the grand and bombastic clip created by Kenji Tsunami of Tsunami Films HERE https://youtu.be/tIicW04RxvM

“This composition tells the story of stoicism and love in the gruesome times of war and is inspired by my favorite epic The Odyssey,” explains singer Andy Gushin. “This composition was co-written by guitarist Oleg Kokotun and our friend Dima Filipchuk, with lyrics written by me.”

“Odysseus” follows first single “Icarus” and you’ll begin to grasp the majesty, power and melodic aggression KORYPHEUS wield. Both tracks come from the group’s forthcoming album giving fans a taste of what to expect. ‘Gilgamesh’ is an album filled with stories of times bygone and present. An album inspired by the heroic exploits of grand characters like Icarus, Gilgamesh, and Odysseus.

In stores and online Sept. 26th, ‘Gilgamesh’ is available for pre-order now http://lnk.to/korypheus on CD, limited-edition (300) solar wrath colored vinyl and digital. 

“Sounds great” – Ray Hearne (Haken)

“I like what you are doing and wish you well” – Ian Gillan (Deep Purple)

“Sounds cool.” – Dan Watson (Enterprise Earth)

“Sounding Awesome! Great looking video clip” – Dale Prinsse (Caligula’s Horse)

‘Gilgamesh’ features artwork from the classic Russian painter Viktor Safonkin, who Killing Joke also used for album art,  making for an impressive package with layouts courtesy of Marc Lopes (Metal Church, Ross the Boss). The album features a number of guest artists contributing throughout, including BURNING WITCHES singer Laura Guldemond, former SOEN bassist Oleksii Zlatoyar, former ORPHANED LAND co-founder/guitarist Yossi Sassi and Dmitry Kim (ex-JINJER) who plays all drums and also mixed the album. Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Amon Amarth, Stone Sour) mastered ‘Gilgamesh.’

For more info:
www.facebook.com/korypheusband
www.instagram.com/korypheus_band
www.youtube.com/korypheusband 
www.m-theoryaudio.com

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New York Thrash QUEMASANTOS Channels Loss From Cancer Into Lyrical Fury with “Burning the Black”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on July 27, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

L-R – Ignacio Orellana (Bass/Guitars/Drums) | Nelson Diaz (Vocals)

New York thrash QUEMASANTOS is turning up the heat with their scorching new lyric video ‘Burning the Black’, a vision accumulated through time turned into a metal track that was born from grief, rage, and love. It emerged from the pain of witnessing cancer’s devastating impact.

Watch and listen to the lyric video for ‘Burning The Black’ at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEYV-nt0x28

“In the past, vocalist Nelson Diaz has always come up with the concepts for the music they’ve been writing. This time, I asked him to work under my concept, which was based on what I was experiencing at the time (which was during the time before my wife’s passing). He kindly agreed to do it, and I’m just happy with the way he performed and used all the material I gave him. He’s a true friend and a master of metal interpretation. I love him,” adds Ignacio Orellana (Bass/Guitars/Drums).

‘Burning the Black’ is an analogy to the process of receiving chemotherapy, which burns the cancer cells in the body. The concept for the track came to Ignacio Orellana while watching his wife fight cancer for six years, which tragically ended with her dramatic death. The lyrics are narrated from the perspective of death, constantly reminding you that it will take you and that no matter what you do, it’s inevitable. The music encapsulates the life cycle of a person, beginning with the gradual and transformative changes life brings and concluding in a manner reminiscent of its inception.

“On a personal note, this has been a brutal and devastating time, as well as strange to lose my life partner of 31 years. It still feels unreal. This song is essentially what I can translate from the experience of being there next to her and witnessing her decline from good to bad. I genuinely hope that people can understand it the way I’m trying to convey it. I loved my wife, and she will always be with me,” says Orellana.

Quemasantos is Nelson Diaz (singer and concepts) & Ignacio Orellana (bass/guitar/drums).

The guest musician for this track was Felipe Roa, the lead guitarist for metal bands Acaro and Shadows Fall (touring member). With extensive studio recording and touring experience, Roa has also owned and operated Boston Guitar Tech, providing professional services such as guitar setups, fretwork, electronics, and online and in-person lessons.

Vocal tracks recorded at Studios Ultrasonico, Santiago, Chile.
Felipe Roa’s tracks were recorded at his studio.
Mixed and mastered at Oily Sound Studios in New York City by Ignacio Orellana.

More info:

​https://quemasantos.com

​http://quemasantos.bandcamp.com

http://instagram.com/quemasantos1

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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