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MOTHERLESS: Chicago Riff Conjurors Unleash “Reptile Dysfunction” | Band Featuring Members Of The Atlas Moth And Without Waves To Release Do You Feel Safe? Debut, Friday On Prosthetic Records

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on September 11, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

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“Reptile Dysfunction” is the latest single from Chicago riff conjurors MOTHERLESS. The track comes by way of the band’s Do You Feel Safe? full-length, set for release on Friday, September 12th via Prosthetic Records.

Rooted deep within the city’s longstanding tradition of doom and riff-driven metal, MOTHERLESS is comprised of Stavros Giannopoulos and Alex Klein of The Atlas Moth, with Gary Naples and Anthony Cwan of Without Waves.

Together they manifest a raw, unfiltered sound that prioritizes weight and atmosphere over theatrics, combining elements of punk and hardcore with a bleak, driving intensity that reflects both personal darkness and industrial urban weight. There’s no gimmick here, just thick tones, sharp songwriting, and a commitment to keeping heavy music honest: “No fog, no light show, just riffs.”

Comments Giannopoulos on the band’s latest single, “‘Reptile Dysfunction’ was the last track we wrote for the record and is probably the most organic and natural song I’ve ever written. It came together so easily and the lyrics really sum up everything I felt this record was about. It’s a mission statement about feeling left behind, forgotten and returning to the music scene. The song title was actually thought up by my girlfriend Dee, who coincidentally stars in the video as well, which makes it even more special to me!”

Watch MOTHERLESS’ “Reptile Dysfunction” video HERE. Stream the track HERE. 

Stream the band’s previously released single, “Weaponized Goodwill,” HERE. Watch the lyric video HERE. 

Do You Feel Safe? features artwork by Rosario Scimeca and was produced by Sanford Parker with vocals produced by Stavros Giannopoulos, mixed by Sanford Parker, and mastered by Brad Boatright. 

The record will be available across all streaming services. Find preorders HERE. 

Do You Feel Safe? – Track Listing:

  1. Reptile Dysfunction
  2. Abrupt Violence
  3. You Seem So Damn Sure
  4. Darling, You Don’t Look Well
  5. Weaponized Goodwill
  6. Christian Math
  7. Insect Politics
  8. The New Romance

As they continue to carve out their place in Chicago’s storied metal landscape, MOTHERLESS stands as a reminder that in a city built on grit, the heaviest voices often rise from the underground. Fans of Intronaut, The Ocean, Kylesa, ISIS, High on Fire, and the like, pay heed. 

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Nameless Grave Records To Release ADUANTEN’S ‘Apocryphal Verse’ On October 24th

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on September 11, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Nameless Grave Records is proud to announce the signing and upcoming release of Apocryphal Verse, the highly anticipated new album from death metal powerhouse ADUANTEN. Featuring members of acclaimed acts Obsequiae, Vex, Panopticon, and Horrendous, ADUANTEN delivers a blistering yet sorrowful masterpiece that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Apocryphal Verse is set for release on October 24th.

Born from a desire to explore the darker, more aggressive side of melodic death metal, ADUANTEN‘s music is a relentless storm of punishing riffs and intricate melodies. While the band’s sonic foundation is built on ferocity, their sound is imbued with a profound sense of melancholic beauty, creating a unique and captivating atmosphere. The band’s lineage, including drummer Eoghan McCloskey of Obsequiae, ensures a level of musicianship and compositional depth that will immediately resonate with fans of sophisticated extreme metal.

On Apocryphal Verse, ADUANTEN masterfully blends the searing aggression of classic death metal with the atmospheric introspection of melodic black metal. Tracks on the album weave a narrative of decay and despair, driven by a maelstrom of intricate guitar work and a pummeling rhythm section. The album’s lyrical themes of destruction, sorrow, and hopelessness are perfectly mirrored in its dynamic and emotionally charged soundscapes.

Apocryphal Verse will be available on all major streaming platforms, as well as physical formats, on October 24th. 

Fans of Dissection, Sacramentum, and Obsequiae will find ADUANTEN‘s new offering to be an essential addition to their collection.

Listen to ADUANTEN’s previous release Sullen Cadence here: https://aduanten.bandcamp.com/album/sullen-cadence

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BYZANTINE Presents “Harbinger” Claymation Video | US Fall Tour To Commence Next Week

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

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Charleston, West Virginia metal veterans BYZANTINE are pleased to unveil their video for “Harbinger.” The track comes off the band’s latest full-length, Harbingers, released last June via Metal Blade Records.

Offers vocalist Chris Ojeda on the stop motion clip, “This video has taken months to curate. We wanted to continue our path of handmade original artwork for this new album. My daughter Mallory and I wrote the script for the story, hired a young Claymation artist from Mexico named Adrian Venti to hand build every scene out of clay and brought Holly Grayson with Screaming Butterfly Entertainment (Justinian Code, The Cicada Tree, The Agonies) to edit all the footage to make this beautiful music video about a boy who, after losing his father, searches for his importance in life, only to be lured in by a voracious Wolf who steers the boy down a path of greed and selfishness. The boy is eventually saved by one random act of kindness towards a lone Raven. Ravens never forget.

“Mallory and I are fans of all things stop motion. Movies like Fantastic Mr. Fox, Coraline, James And The Giant Peach, and music videos from Peter Gabriel, Bjork, Tool, and Primus. We modelled the main character after my six-year-old son, Henry. I hope you guys enjoy this labor of love and appreciate the amount of work and symbolism that has gone into the script, the Claymation, and the brilliant editing. Our team decided to push the creative aspect as far as we can and tell this story of a boy who just wants to be important.”

Watch BYZANTINE’s “Harbinger” video HERE.

Watch BYZANTINE’s previously released videos for “Floating Chrysanthema” HERE and “The Unobtainable Sleep” HERE.

BYZANTINE’s “Harbinger” video comes in advance of the band’s US Fall tour which includes select shows with Cavalera Conspiracy, Fear Factory, Pissing Razors, and more! For tickets, visit byzantinewv.com. See all confirmed dates below. 

BYZANTINE Live:

9/20/2025 123 Pleasant St. – WV w/ Truckstop

9/21/2025 Sharkey’s – Liverpool, NY w/ Cavalera Conspiracy, Sanguisugabogg, Enforced

9/23/2025 District Music Hall – Norwalk, CT w/ Cavalera Conspiracy, Fear Factory

9/24/2025 Preserving Underground – Pittsburgh, PA w/ Fear Factory

9/25/2025 Pierre’s – Fort Wayne, IN w/ Cavalera Conspiracy, Fear Factory

9/26/2025 Val-Air Ballroom – Des Moines, IA w/ Cavalera Conspiracy, Fear Factory

9/27/2025 The Rave – Milwaukee, WI w/ Fear Factory

9/28/2025 Red Flag – St. Louis, MO w/ Cavalera Conspiracy, Fear Factory

10/21/2025 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA w/ Fear Factory

10/23/2025 Work Play – Birmingham, AL w/ Fear Factory

10/24/2025 Twist Of Lime – New Orleans, LA w/ Woorms

10/25/2025 Club LA – Destin, FL w/ Fear Factory

10/26/2025 Beacham – Orlando, FL w/ Fear Factory

10/27/2025 Jannus Live – St. Petersburg, FL w/ Fear Factory

10/29/2025 Culture Room – Fort Lauderdale, FL w/ Fear Factory

11/01/2025 Broken Goblet – Bensalem, PA w/ Pissing Razors, Single Bullet Theory

11/02/2025 Mixers – Sabbatus, ME w/ Pissing Razors, Single Bullet Theory

11/03/2025 Gabes 252 – Westfield, MA w/ Pissing Razors, Single Bullet Theory

The album cover, designed by mixed-media artist Ashley Hoey, beautifully depicts Irene of Athens, the mother of Emperor Constantine and the first female empress of the Byzantine Empire. This focus on a maternal ruler eloquently ties into the album’s title, Harbingers, which means “ones who usher in great change.”

Harbingers is available on CD and digital formats. Find orders at metalblade.com/byzantine.

Produced by Peter Wichers (Soilwork, All That Remains, Nevermore), BYZANTINE’s Harbingers full-length delivers nine tracks totaling forty-five minutes of deep lyrical wisdom alongside equally hefty riffs delivered seamlessly by one of the most commanding and unsung lineups to emerge from the New Wave Of American Heavy Metal movement of the early-2000s.

Now a five-piece for the first time ever featuring founding frontman Chris “OJ” Ojeda, alongside former guitarist Tony Rohrbough, bassist Ryan Postlethwait, veteran guitarist Brian Henderson, and drummer Matt Bowles, with Harbingers, BYZANTINE is a crown jewel in their impressive seven album discography.

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