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SEASON OF THE DEAD – New Death Metal Visionary Project To Release Zombie Chronicles Vol. 1 Debut LP, In November

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

Time To Kill Records is set to unleash Zombie Chronicles Vol. 1, the highly anticipated debut album from horror-obsessed death metal collective SEASON OF THE DEAD, on November 14th, 2025.

The first single “Then We’ll Rise” is now available:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/IVeI2FHm82o

Streaming: https://ffm.to/seasonofthedead-then-well-rise

The band comments:

“This track is inspired by Romero’s masterpiece ‘Day of the Dead’, featuring related audio contributions.
Continuing the tradition started by Killjoy, whom we take inspiration from, the lyrics are entirely dedicated to the film’s imagery extreme violence and near-realism.
The invitation ‘EAT…’ recalls one of the final scenes that made the movie so iconic. Of course, this also embraces the great director’s vision of awakening consciences, a hallmark of his cinematic legacy”.

SEASON OF THE DEAD is a visceral, cinematic extreme metal project born from the twisted minds of Titta Tani (former drummer of Necrophagia and Goblin), Giacomo Anselmi (former Goblin guitarist and current member of Goblin Legacy), and Enrico Giannone, founder and owner of Time To Kill Records, acting as producer and visionary behind the entire concept.

The idea is as brutal as it is clear: to resurrect the blood-soaked legacy of horror-infused death metal, channeling the rotten spirit of bands like Necrophagia, Mortician, and Fulci, while paying tribute to the grotesque imagery and raw energy of cult underground horror films. Influences range from Killjoy to City of the Living Dead, The Beyond, and Cannibal Holocaust, creating a soundscape that feels like a soundtrack to a lost VHS splatter nightmare.

The project boasts an all-star lineup from the international extreme music scene:

John McEntee (Incantation) – Vocals

Fiore Stravino (Fulci) – Vocals

Dave Neabore (Dog Eat Dog) – Bass

Chuck Sherwood (Incantation) – Bass

Giacomo Anselmi (Goblin Legacy) – Guitars

Titta Tani (ex Goblin, ex Necrophagia) – Drums

Track-list:

1. Necromancy | Titta Tani: drums, keyboards / Giacomo Anselmi: guitar / Andrea Gianangeli: percussions

2. Then We’ll Rise | J. McEntee: vocals / C. Sherwood: bass / Titta Tani: drums / Giacomo Anselmi: guitar

3. Voodoo Ritual | J. McEntee: vocals / C. Sherwood: bass / Titta Tani: drums / Giacomo Anselmi: guitar

4. Events Of Flesh | F. Stravino: vocals / D. Neabore: bass / Titta Tani: drums / Giacomo Anselmi: guitar

5. Open The Gates | F. Stravino: vocals / D. Neabore: bass / Titta Tani: drums / Giacomo Anselmi: guitar

6. The Other Side | J. McEntee: vocals / C. Sherwood: bass / Titta Tani: drums / Giacomo Anselmi: guitar

7. Burning Moon Sickness | J. McEntee: vocals / C. Sherwood: bass / Titta Tani: drums / Giacomo Anselmi: guitar

8. Bloodfreak | J. McEntee: vocals / C. Sherwood: bass / Titta Tani: drums / Giacomo Anselmi: guitar

Across its running time, the album delivers a relentless assault of death metal brutality, layered with cinematic tension and ritualistic atmospheres. Dual vocal performances, crushing basslines, and necro-sounding guitar work create a soundscape where zombies, decay and gore come to life in audio form.

Preorders:

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/seasonofthedead-zombie-chronicles-vol-1

https://seasonofthedead.bandcamp.com/album/zombie-chronicles-vol-1

SEASON OF THE DEAD:

https://www.facebook.com/seasonofthedeadband

https://www.instagram.com/seasonofthedeadband/

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/timetokillrecords/

https://www.facebook.com/timetokillrecords/

https://www.youtube.com/c/TIMETOKILLRECORDS

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Chicago’s Withering Soul Return With Passage Of The Arcane In November | New Single “Attrition Horizon” Streaming Now

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

Chicago (IL) – Long-running Blackened Melodic Death Metal quartet, Withering Soul, are set to release their fifth album, Passage of the Arcane, November 14 on Liminal Dread Productions!

Passage of the Arcane is a convergence of blackened atmospheres and sweeping song structures. A mystifying journey that exceeds boundaries while remaining fun and exciting. The overall theme of the album involves human experiences traversing into cursed oblivion. Each song explores its own story, ranging from unexplained disappearances to the supernatural.

While variation is abundant within the soundscapes, it is with a cohesive direction. Each chapter takes on its own “passage” through channels of cursed lore and harrowing experiences of the past. A seamless balance of crushingly heavy riffs and chilling melodies.

The album’s first single, “Attrition Horizon,” is available at: youtu.be/3PG2Ul77B_A

The song can also be streamed on Bandcamp.

Pre-order Passage of the Arcane:

witheringsoul.bandcamp.com/album/passage-of-the-arcane

FFO: Dark Fortress, Windir, Hypocrisy, Dissection, God Dethroned.

Track Listing:

  1. Intro
  2. Attrition Horizon
  3. Grievance Eludes the Light
  4. The Monolith Embodied
  5. Gallery of the End
  6. Trajectory
  7. Among Covetous Eyes
  8. Burden of the Valiant

Credits:

Guest guitar solo on “Trajectory” by Nick “Exhul” Morgan. | Drums recorded and engineered by Vince Ippolito at Swift Road Studios. | Album mixed and mastered by Dennis Israel at Clintworks Audio. | Cover art by Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration.

Photo Credit: Dark Oracle Arts

Line-up:

Christopher – Vocals, Guitar
Frank G. – Guitar
Joel – Bass Guitar
Rick – Drums

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instagram.com/witheringsoul_77

youtube.com/user/WITHERINGSOUL

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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PALE HORSE RITUAL – Release “Bloody Demon” | Diabolic Formation Out Nov. 28th Via Black Throne Productions

Posted in doom metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on September 14, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Under the canopy of a darkening forest, the album, Diabolic Formation is preparing to manifest in its final material form on November 28, 2025, via Black Throne Productions. As it’s arrival approaches, the Canadian stoner/doom/heavy psych outfit PALE HORSE RITUAL provide a further taste of what is to come with the new single, “Bloody Demon“. Listen HERE.

PALE HORSE RITUAL evoke the occult sound of the ’70s with a seductive yet deadly twist. An enticing rock ‘n’ roll spirit lies within “Bloody Demon”. Groove rhythms are accompanied with the band’s staple offering consisting of distortion, lashings of fuzz and a memorable hook. The electric opening riff soon settles into a fully immersive, rhythmic momentum that carries throughout the song’s duration. Its guitar-driven shadowy appeal doesn’t let up. 

Track Listing:

  1. Deflowered (5:58)
  2. Wickedness (5:03)
  3. Holy Lies (5:46)
  4. Save You (3:13)
  5. Bloody Demon (5:02)
  6. DED (6:50)
  7. A Beautiful End (6:55)

About PALE HORSE RITUAL:

Steeped in mysticism, PALE HORSE RITUAL create an spellcasting blend of doom, occult rock and vintage metal. Based out of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, the band formed in 2024 and their sound is driven by gritty vocals, sludgy riffs, and pounding rhythms that channel the spirit of 1970s heavy music with a modern, gothic edge. Following their alluring 2024 EP titled Enchantress, the quartet are preparing to unveil the full-length, Diabolic Formation on November 28, via Black Throne Productions. 

Line Up:
Paco (Bass/Vocals)
James Matheson (Lead Guitar)
Will Adams (Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals)
Jonah Santa-Barbara (Drums)

Guest Musicians:
Dom Valela – Keys, Vocals
Doom Valhalla – Italian Preacher

Album Credits:
Producer: Will Adams
Recording Studio: Green Mountain Ranch
Engineer: Will Adams at Tell Me About It… Records
Mastering: Zack Hollow at Z Hollow Studios
Mixing: Will Adams

Links:
Bandcamp: https://palehorseritual.bandcamp.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palehorseritual/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaleHorseRitualBand

Source: C Squared Music

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DEATH DEALER – Sign Worldwide Deal With Massacre Records | New Album “Reign Of Steel” Out In Early 2026

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

Massacre Records is proud to announce the worldwide signing of US-based heavy metal powerhouse DEATH DEALER!

Known for their uncompromising blend of traditional heavy metal, speed, and power, DEATH DEALER have been setting stages ablaze around the globe since their inception. The band’s relentless energy, razor-sharp riffs, and soaring vocals have earned them a loyal following and cemented their place among the most exciting acts in today’s metal scene.

The upcoming studio album, titled “Reign Of Steel”, will be released in early 2026 via Massacre Records. Fans can expect a full-on assault of classic heavy metal fury, forged in steel and delivered with the trademark intensity that DEATH DEALER are known for.

The band comments: “Death Dealer is thrilled to have signed with Massacre Records as they have a long and storied career in high quality releases. We are very glad to have a new home for ‘Reign Of Steel’. The album signifies a strong and united front of our efforts, Power, some thrash and face melting heavy metal”. 

“Reign Of Steel is a crushing piece of metal delivered by a killer band“, adds Ross the Boss.

“We wrote this album while locked down in a covid fueled dystopian reality. It allowed us hours of quality time to focus on writing and recording perhaps our finest achievement yet as a band“, states Sean Peck.

“We spent countless hours crafting this album and are very excited to get it to everyone out there. I think it might even contain the longest continuous high scream recorded…“, enthuses Stu Marshall.

Massacre Records’ CEO Thomas Hertler comments: “We are proud to welcome Death Dealer to the Massacre Records family! The band’s all-star lineup and undeniable passion for true heavy metal make them a perfect fit for our roster. Their upcoming album ‘Reign Of Steel’ is a monster of a record that will thrill every fan of powerful, classic metal. The reign begins in 2026 and it will be glorious!“

Formed in 2012 by vocalist Sean Peck (Cage, The Three Tremors), legendary guitarist Ross “The Boss” Friedman (ex-Manowar, Ross the Boss Band), and guitarist Stu Marshall (ex-Dungeon, Empires of Eden), DEATH DEALER quickly established themselves as a force of pure steel. With the addition of world-class musicians Mike LePond (Symphony X) on bass and Steve Bolognese (ex-Into Eternity) on drums, the lineup represents a true all-star cast of heavy metal.

The band debuted with the acclaimed album War Master (2013), followed by Hallowed Ground (2015) and Conquered Lands (2020). Each release further solidified their reputation for powerful, uncompromising metal rooted in tradition yet brimming with modern fire.

Now, with their upcoming fourth album Reign Of Steel, DEATH DEALER are ready to unleash their most ambitious and crushing work to date, flying the flag of true heavy metal worldwide.

More details about Reign Of Steel, including cover artwork, tracklist, and the first single, will be revealed soon. Stay tuned for updates and prepare for battle, the reign begins in 2026!

DEATH DEALER – online:
https://www.facebook.com/deathdealerband/
https://www.instagram.com/deathdealerband/

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KING ULTRAMEGA Partners With Joe Satriani On New Single “Be Yourself” – A Heartfelt Tribute to Chris Cornell

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on September 14, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Alternative rock collective KING ULTRAMEGA, featuring members of ALICE IN CHAINS, ANTHRAX, MASTODON, and SOUNDGARDEN, have returned with a haunting instrumental rendition of the AUDIOSLAVE classic, “Be Yourself“. This new single release once again aims to celebrate Chris Cornell’s musical genius while raising funds and awareness for MusiCares. MusiCares is the Recording Academy’s nonprofit that provides mental health, addiction recovery, and emergency services to those in the music community. 

“Be Yourself” features legendary guitarist Joe Satriani on lead guitar, echoing vocalist Chris Cornell’s melodic motifs and building on the song’s phrasings. Though following in Cornell’s footsteps on a different instrument sounds like a tall order, Satriani rose to the challenge, proud to show his love for a fallen hero.

Expertly replicating the essence of the song with crystal-clear lead tones, tasteful vibrato, and subtle pedal effects, Satriani lets his guitar sing with all the passion and tenderness that the song’s lyrics originally conveyed. This loving instrumental homage proves that the message and power behind AUDIOSLAVE’s composition transcends words.

Watch the video HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu2lIPEl6D0

Listen HERE: https://kingum.rpm.link/beyourselfYT

Satriani comments, “[Chris Cornell] was a brilliant vocalist and communicator. He often used his voice like an instrument, shaping the tone of his voice like a guitarist would finesse riffs and phrases. I took a deep dive into his magical sensibilities and came up with a multi-tracked guitar production approach that I felt would pay proper homage to his brilliance.”

The concept for an instrumental rendition of “Be Yourself” originated with the bassist, producer, and mastermind of KING ULTRAMEGA, Mark Menghi. As a producer, he envisioned a version of the song that deftly balanced the art of paying respect to the original, while also reimagining the song with a unique musical voice from Satriani. As a bassist, Menghi strove to keep the bass parts nearly identical to the original song, allowing Satriani the freedom to lend his own voice to the music. 

Renowned drummer Kenny Aronoff, who has been named one of the greatest drummers of all time by Rolling Stone magazine, and has toured and recorded with a who’s who of legendary artists such as THE ROLLING STONES, THE SMASHING PUMPKINS, PAUL MCCARTNEY, JOHN FOGERTY and many more, provides the laid-back, but emotionally-resonant groove of “Be Yourself”, laying the foundation with Menghi for Satriani’s melodies to shine.

Menghi comments, “I remember like it was yesterday, I was on a run through some crazy trail,  just zoning out and the original song came on through my headphones… as I was running, I remember hearing Chris sing ‘to be yourself is all that you can do’ it was like he was talking to me… then thought to myself ‘I can totally hear this as an instrumental a-la Satch style’… My hope is that whomever is listening to this song hears Chris over Joe’s guitar and understands that we are paying homage to Chris with our take on this tune.”

Aronoff comments, “I listened to ‘Be Yourself’ over and over again, absorbing the lyrics and the feel and vibe of this song, then I recorded my drums. Their recording had an emotional impact on me and that had a big effect on my performance.”

Connect with King Ultramega:

kingultramega.com | Apple Music | Spotify | Deezer | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok 

For more information please visit: www.musicares.org.

Source: C Squared Music

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BLACK CROSS HOTEL (Feat. Members Of The Atlas Moth & Stabbing Westward) Announce Songs For Switches, Out October 31st, Via Someoddpilot Records

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

Songs for Switches album cover

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR “THE HOUSE GOD DOESN’T VISIT” NOW

“The House God Doesn’t Visit” video directed by John Scott: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-nl-4pn480

CHICAGO – Black Cross Hotel, the Chicago-based industrial post-punk outfit featuring members of The Atlas Moth and Stabbing Westward, release Songs for Switches on Oct. 31 via Someoddpilot Records.

Album pre-orders, including a limited edition blood red swirl vinyl variant, are available now: https://someoddpilotrecords.bandcamp.com/.

A preview of Songs for Switches have arrived with the release of “The House God Doesn’t Visit” and its accompanying video. The track recalls Wax Trax-era industrial music; growling bass and gnarled guitars collide with icy synths and a pounding chorus, serving as the perfect introduction to the album’s dark, exhilarating sound.

“This record is not all salacious fantasy; there’s a practical side to maintaining any well-run subculture,” explains vocalist Dee DeEmme. “The album is a collection of lessons learned, from the joy of finding someone who truly gets you to the importance of asking for what you want and preserving a part of yourself in the process.”

“Some of us are horror junkies and our favorite movies often serve as the backdrop and inspiration for our songs,” Andrew Ragin (also of The Atlas Moth) shares. “Most songs start as a sort of alternate movie score and then we let all of our various influences and interests take hold without gearing towards any specific genre. With a foot planted firmly in the dark and spooky, everyone gets to play with these themes and styles, which makes for an eclectic blend of metal, dark wave, punk, ’90s alternative and even hair metal.”

Songs for Switches track-listing:

1.    Eyes From Nowhere

2.    Rot Together

3.    The House God Doesn’t Visit

4.    Song for Switches

5.    Typo

6.    Blood Dance

7.    Church Basement

8.    Teeth

9.    How To Be Unburdened

10. 2AFPT

Initially conceived during the pandemic as a horror-inspired industrial-metal side project from synth alchemist Andrew Ragin (The Atlas Moth) and guitarist Marcus Eliopulos (Stabbing Westward), the project quickly evolved into a full band with Mike Miczek (Earthburner, Broken Hope, The Atlas Moth) on drums, producer/engineer Sanford Parker (Minsk, Corrections House) on bass, and DeEmme (Whipped) on vocals.

Photo credit: Chris Eichenseer

Songs for Switches was recorded at Electrical Audio studio (once owned and operated by the late Steve Albini) and completed at Parker’s own Hypercube studio, both in Chicago. The album arrives via Someoddpilot Records, an offshoot of the acclaimed Chicago branding studio responsible for creative campaigns and logos for Pitchfork, Lollapalooza, Empty Bottle, and other cornerstones of the city’s music culture.

Black Cross Hotel tour dates:

October 29 Chicago, IL Empty Bottle

October 30 Indianapolis, IN Healer

October 31 Tolono, IL Loose Cobra

November 1 Athens, OH The Union

November 2 Pittsburgh, PA Spirit

November 3 Baltimore, MD Ottobar

Oct. 29 through Nov. 2 dates are with Blood Lemon. Tickets for all shows are available now.

The Chicago based quintet released HEX, a DIY-debut, in 2022, with the Chicago Reader describing the eight-song release as “a shivery delight.”

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ECTOVOID’s Dark Abstraction Gets The Boris Records’ Vinyl Treatment

Posted in Black Metal, blackened death metal, Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on September 13, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Birmingham (AL) – Ten years after its initial release and in honored celebration of the band’s fifteenth anniversary of existence, Boris Records is proud to announce today’s exclusive vinyl reissue of Ectovoid’s long out of print sophomore full-length album, Dark Abstraction. The limited reissue comes in two versions – plain black and marbled purple.

borisrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dark-abstraction-reissue

The band’s most recent full length recording and tragically the last to feature the band’s late founding guitarist Michael Stewart, Dark Abstraction, was originally released in 2015 on CD by Polish label Hellthrasher Productions and LP by Swedish label Blood Harvest Records. A massive step forward in every way from the outfit’s well regarded if unpolished debut album, Dark Abstraction represented an energetic, riff-focused, and creative spin on the cavernous blackened death metal sound that was flooding the scene in copious amounts in the mid-2010’s.

Band photo by Amber Slanders

With eight varied and memorable tracks, a greatly improved production, and an ever-advancing sense of expression and craftsmanship from all instruments, this was the sound of a young band stepping out of their formative beginnings and emerging confidently as the established and respected outfit they are known as today.

Boris Records is excited to bring this under-appreciated work of death metal darkness back to the public consciousness. Ectovoid’s exhumation from the forgotten graves is long overdue.

Track Listing:

1. Obscure Altars

2. Visions of Reflective Decay

3. Mental Netherworlds

4. Precipice of Absolute Chaos

5. Rituals of Hallucination

6. The Expanse Between Slumber and Death

7. A Prisoner of Paradox

8. Spawned from Unending Mystery

Ectovoid:

C.B. – Bass/Vocals
M.S. – Guitar
C.M. – Drums

Recorded in Autumn 2014 by Joshua Freemon at Dead Sound Studios.
Mixed by Joshua Freemon.
Mastered by Damian Herring at Subturranean Watchtower Studios.
Cover art by Bartlomiej Kurzok.

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ectovoid.bandcamp.com

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VICTIM OF FIRE – Kick Off North American Tour In Support Of Their New Album The Old Lie

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

Denver, Colorado’s stadium crust act VICTIM OF FIRE kick off their North American tour today in their home city at the Seventh Circle. Throughout September, stages across North America and Canada will be set ablaze in support of their newly released album, The Old Lie, out via Human Future Records/Return Trip Records.

2025 Tour Dates:
9/12 – Denver, CO – Seventh Circle
9/13 – Colorado Springs, CO – Vultures (What’s Left Fest 2025)
9/17 – Cheyenne, WY – Thrashzone
9/18 – Bozeman, MT – Gallatin Labor Temple
9/19 – TBD
9/20 – Calgary, AB – The MLB
9/21 – Saskatoon, SK – RCAF Hall
9/22 – Winnipeg, MB – Handsome Daughter
9/23 – Fargo, ND – Aquarium
9/24 – Minneapolis, MN – Flying V Music
9/25 – Milwaukee, WI – MKE Ultra
9/26 – Chicago, IL – West Town Bikes
9/27 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle
9/28 – Springfield, IL – Dumb Records
9/29 – St Louis, MO – Sinkhole
9/30 – Kansas City, MO – Howdy

The Old Lie – Track Listing: 
1. The Old Lie 04:27
2. Apocalyptic Inclination 03:20
3. Wayward Light 02:21
4. Nightmares of Ceasefire 03:43
5. Soldiers Dream 04:03
6. Discordance 03:21
7. Barren Path 02:36
8. Front Towards Enemy 02:40
9. Disharmonist 07:04
10. Aces High (Iron Maiden) 04:13

VICTIM OF FIRE:
Austin (Guitar/Vocals)
Dustin (Bass)
Emily (Guitar)
Marc (Drums)

About VICTIM OF FIRE:
Initially formed in 2016, the Denver hailing blackened crust ensemble began as a side project filling in a creative gap and available studio time. Now, almost a decade later, the quartet are preparing to unearth their third studio album, The Old Lie, and bring their explosive sound to the masses around the US and Canada.

Inspired by the likes of TRAGEDY, DISFEAR, IN FLAMES, DISMEMBER and IRON MAIDEN, Austin reveals his creative influences: “harmonized guitars have always been my favorite part of music ever since I discovered IRON MAIDEN at the age of 16, and I’ve just been trying to recreate it in my bands wherever I can. Also not being afraid to take a risk with a song of musical style to see if it connects. We aren’t trying to be the crustiest crust band, we want to blend a bunch of styles together to make something fun and energetic to play live.”

Album Credits:
Producer: Austin Minney
Recording Studio: All Aces Studios, Evergroove
Engineer: Austin Minney
Mastering: Brad Boatright (Audiosiege)
Mixing: Austin Minney
Album Cover Artist: Dan Bones

Links:
Bandcamp: https://victimoffire.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victimovfire/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@victimoffire2499

Source: C Squared Music

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CEMETERY MOON – Set To Unleash Dominion Of Ashes On An Unsuspecting World

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on September 12, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Order Dominion Of Ashes HERE: 

https://cemeterymoon.bandcamp.com/album/dominion-of-ashes

The gates of the dark kingdom have swung open, and the haunting has commenced once again. CEMETERY MOON has returned with a new album, a culmination of intensive composing, rehearsing, and performing its singular style of black metal art. Apparition’s vocals have coalesced into a ghostly voice of terror, while Langeloth joins the fray on “Smoke Trails at Vespers” to display his own call from the grave.

Likewise, the two guitarists attack the sonic landscape like two dragons, one baring its teeth in a ferocious growl, the other scorching the listener in waves of fire. Meanwhile, Astoroth’s bass lines quake the earth below, reinforced by the thunderstorm of Usurper’s merciless drumming. 

The album displays the band’s ability to capture a variety of moods and motifs: from the soaring and heroic melodies on “Triumphant Spirit,” to the death metal-infused brutality of “Cultus Mortem.” Fans of pure, straightforward black metal will find much to praise on “Lunar Grave,” “House of Usher,” and “Boundless Heresy,” while fans of more progressive and unorthodox approaches have room to explore on “Temporal Bloodletting” and “The Wretched City.” Finally, there is the song that brings it all together, the band’s ultimate statement of purpose: “The Black Keep.”

Listen to “Boundless Heresy” on Bandcamp HERE: https://cemeterymoon.bandcamp.com/album/dominion-of-ashes

Track Listing: 
1. The Wretched City
2. Boundless Heresy
3. House of Usher
4. Temporal Bloodletting
5. The Sorting of Souls
6. Cultus Mortem
7. Lunar Grave
8. Triumphant Spirit
9. Smoke Trails at Vespers
10. The Black Keep

About CEMETERY MOON
CEMETERY MOON began as a Connecticut based one-man project, dedicated to raw, blistering black metal. Over the ensuing years of stylistic development, CEMETERY MOON would expand into a fully formed band with a self-titled debut album in 2023.

The band’s live performances are known to overwhelm audiences with the sheer ferocity and musicianship on display, from Apparition’s scorching vocal delivery and his dual guitar riff barrage with Langeloth, to Astoroth and Usurper’s expert-level displays of rhythmic punishment. Now with a second full-length on the way, the band stands to continue its conquests and expand its dark kingdom’s borders ever further!

Source – C Squared Music

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COGNITIVE To Release Cover Of Slipknot’s “People=Shit” On September 15th | Tour Supporting Nile To Begin Today

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

Photo by Kurtis Fowles

Stream COGNITIVE’s “People=Shit” cover HERE.

Technical death metal architects COGNITIVE are pleased to unveil their outstanding cover of Slipknot classic, “People=Shit.”

The stand-alone single comes in conjunction with the band’s upcoming US tour supporting Nile. The Underground Awaits Tour 2025 begins on September 12th in Raleigh, North Carolina and runs through October 11th in Indianapolis, Indiana. Additional support will be provided by Cryptopsy and labelmates, The Last Ten Seconds Of Life.

In a collective statement, COGNITIVE comments, “Here we go again mother fuckers! We have been hard at work writing our next album and prepping for tour but decided to spend some time having fun and recorded a cover of ‘People=Shit’ by the almighty Slipknot! We wanted to have fun with something that wasn’t exactly death metal, but still in the extreme realm! The world is an awful place, and humanity doesn’t make it any better, so to us the Slipknot math and song title added up correctly! We hope you enjoy and see you on the road with Nile, Cryptopsy, and The Last Ten Seconds Of Life.”

The digital single will be available for purchase on Monday, September 15th at:  metalblade.com/cognitive.

Stream COGNITIVE’s “People=Shit” cover HERE.

COGNITIVE w/ Nile, Cryptopsy, The Last Ten Seconds Of Life:
9/12/2025 Chapel of Bones – Raleigh, NC
9/13/2025 Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA
9/14/2025 Tally Ho – Leesburg, VA
9/16/2025 Brooklyn Monarch – Brooklyn, NY
9/17/2025 Wally’s – Hampton, NH
9/18/2025 Webster Hall – Hartford, CT
9/19/2025 Mickey’s Black Box – Lititz, PA
9/20/2025 Dingbatz – Clifton, NJ
9/21/2025 Montage Music Hall – Rochester, NY
9/22/2025 Mercury – Cleveland, OH
9/24/2025 Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
9/25/2025 Hobart Art Theatre – Hobart, IN
9/26/2025 The Annex – Madison, WI
9/27/2025 Studio B @ Skyway – Minneapolis, MN
9/28/2025 Apollo Theater – Belvidere, IL
9/29/2025 Bigs Bar – Sioux Falls, SD
10/01/2025 Pub Station – Billings, MT
10/03/2025 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
10/04/2025 Knitting Factory – Spokane, WA
10/05/2025 Knitting Factory – Boise, ID
10/06/2025 Urban Lounge – Salt Lake City, UT
10/07/2025 Oriental Theater – Denver, CO
10/09/2025 Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA **
10/10/2025 Reggie’s – Chicago, IL **
10/11/2025 Hi-Fi Annex – Indianapolis, IN **
** No The Last Ten Seconds Of Life

COGNITIVE will be touring in support of their most recent full-length, Abhorrence, released last Spring via Metal Blade Records. The record finds the New Jersey powerhouse quintet at their brutal best. Abhorrence carries on band tradition with its a maniacal fusion of relentless riffs and thoughtful, devastating lyrics making for a raging, draining, and ultimately fulfilling experience.

COGNITIVE:
Rob Wharton – guitars
Harry Lannon – guitars
Shane Jost – vocals
Tyler Capone-Vitale – bass
AJ Viana – drums

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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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SYRINX Release Time Out Of Place Album

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on September 10, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Vancouver (BC) – Canadian/U.S. progressive rock/metal band, SYRINX, have released sophomore album, Time out of Place, on Ocula Records!

SYRINX‘s sophomore LP Time Out of Place is a modern-day rock opera that pushes the boundaries of heavy metal and classic prog rock. Glistening ethereal soundscapes collide with crushing riffs, heavy moods, and unforgettable hooks. Music with true cerebral depth, recorded entirely on analog gear with no computers or A.I. trickery. 

The album carries forward the signature guitar riffs of Graham McGee (ex-Spell, Opulent Decay, For None and All) alongside the soaring vocals of JP Abboud (ex-Traveler, Termination Shock, Prequel to Madness). The result is a bold, uncompromising vision.

Embrace the dark, Seek the light.

FFO: Rush, Genesis, Queensrÿche, Judas Priest, Fates Warning.

Purchase/Stream:

priestsyrinx.bandcamp.com/album/time-out-of-place

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Track Listing:

1. Mitosis (Second Light)

2. 1875 [Video]

3. The Master’s Host

4. Solace Within Dreams

5. The Knowing

6. A Waking Dream [Video]

7. Shades of Your Purpose

8. Unraveler

9. It Left

Line-up:

Graham McGee – Guitars/Moog Taurus/Little Phatty/Minimoog/Oberheim OB-X/Backing Vocals

JP Abboud – Vocals

Seth Lyon – Drums/Percussion

Bobby Shock – Bass/Moog Taurus/Minimoog/Oberheim Matrix

Lady Chanelle – Supporting Vocals

Credits:

Album art by Steve at Chronic Creative.

Recorded by Felix Fung December 2024,January/February 2025 at Little Red Sounds, Vancouver BC.

Mixed Analog by Nathan Jackson & Syrinx at MDC studios Toronto Ontario, April 27-29th 2025.

Additional recordings done by Graham McGee at Othello Studios and Bobby Shock at Shock Manor (New Jersey).

Mastered by Brock McFarlane at CPS Mastering May 2025.

Illustrations and font by Yodth Gnosis.

Layout and additional graphic design by John Gianelli.

All songs written and performed by SYRINX.

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MOTÖRHEAD Proudly Announce KILLED BY DEAF – A PUNK TRIBUTE TO MOTÖRHEAD | Available On October 31 Via BMG Recordings

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, metal bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on September 10, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motörhead album cover

FOURTEEN OF THE FINEST PUNK BANDS ON THE PLANET COVERING THEIR FAVORITE MOTÖRHEAD SONGS INCLUDING RANCID, PENNYWISE, THE BRONX, GBH, FEAR AND A PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED COLLABORATION OF MOTÖRHEAD & THE DAMNED PERFORMING THE DAMNED CLASSIC: “NEAT, NEAT, NEAT”

PRE-ORDERS: 

https://motorhead.lnk.to/killedbydeaf

Listen to & watch The Damned’s classic, “Neat Neat Neat” (with Lemmy) click here: https://youtu.be/YG8UQVY5WNk

Sept. 10, 2025 – Heavy metal and punk rock! It’s fair to say that these two noisy tribes now have a great deal in common, often melding together, almost indistinguishable, to produce bastard offspring of their own. But it wasn’t always this way. Indeed, there was a time when fists were more likely to be thrown than bumped, and beers more likely to be hurled than shared – except when it came to Motörhead. That was the one band all could agree on. The one band that was truly ours!

But while Motörhead’s impact on metal has long been acknowledged, their influence on punk, particularly the post-Sex Pistols second wave shouldn’t be underestimated. Cause and effect: It’s that simple. And such is the case with hundreds, thousands, of other bands, all made faster, dirtier, louder, better, by Motörhead. None more so than in punk rock. And that’s because Motörhead were, in essence, a punk rock band.

Lemmy once said: “The punks loved us. The only reason we weren’t in that lot was because we had long hair, so obviously we must be heavy metal. That was the thinking. But a lot of kids heard us without seeing a picture, so they thought we were a punk band.”

Across the fourteen tracks on the cunningly titled Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motörhead (Oct. 31, BMG Recordings), you’ll hear a loving tribute to Motörhead from some of punk rock’s biggest and most respected bands. Luminaries like Rancid, Pennywise, Lagwagon, GBH, The Bronx, and FEAR all contribute raucous versions of their favorite Motörhead tracks… and also up-and-coming upstarts like Slaughterhouse contribute, because, let’s face it Motörhead always loved and championed the underdogs.

Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motörhead will be available on vinyl, CD and digitally. Pre-orders are available now: https://motorhead.lnk.to/killedbydeaf.

Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motörhead track-list:

1.    Pennywise – Ace of Spades

2.    Rancid – Sex & Death

3.    The Bronx – Over The Top

4.    Lagwagon – Rock ‘N’ Roll

5.    FEAR – The Chase Is Better Than The Catch

6.    GBH – Bomber

7.    Murphy’s Law – Stay Clean

8.    Slaughterhouse – Love Me Like A Reptile

9.    The Casualties – The Hammer

10. Anti-Nowhere League – Born To Raise Hell

11. Love Canal – Voices In The Sky

12. Soldiers Of Destruction – Overkill

13. Wisdom In Chains – Iron Fist

14. Motörhead & The Damned – Neat Neat Neat

Lemmy and Motörhead aren’t honored with their own space in the Punk Rock Museum for nothing. Long before they covered the Sex Pistols’ “God Save the Queen” on We Are Motörhead and long before writing “R.A.M.O.N.E.S.” for the 1916 album in tribute to New York’s finest, Motörhead were sharing stages with the likes of The Damned, as they would continue to do many times over the years. Hell, Lemmy even joined The Damned (when they were The Doomed), albeit briefly, and playing some now infamous shows, and playing bass on a couple of studio tracks. It’s only fitting then, that the only non-Motörhead song on this album is from when he teamed up with them again in 2002 for a previously unheard and blistering version of The Damned’s classic, “Neat Neat Neat.”

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EVILCULT Unchains Triumph of Evil – A Blasphemous Ode to the Old Gods of Blackened Speed Metal

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

The ancient, demonic rites of South American metal are resurrected as EVILCULT prepares to unleash their third full-length album, Triumph of Evil, on September 19th via Awakening Records. Forged in the fires of chaos and blasphemy, this new offering is a merciless assault on Christian morality and a hell-forged tribute to the primitive, raw energy of ’80s underground metal.

Since their formation in 2016, the Brazilian horde, composed of vocalist/guitarist Lucas From Hell, bassist Speed Lobo-Guará, drummer Filipe Stress, and guitarist Hell Bordini, have clawed their way to the forefront of the modern black-speed-thrash scene. Their previous blasphemous tomes, At the Darkest Night (2020) and The Devil is Always Looking for Souls (2023), established them as keepers of a sacred, unholy flame. On Triumph of Evil, they wield it like a burning crucifix, searing the very foundations of convention.

The album’s sound is a venomous amalgam of Teutonic thrash and first-wave black metal, heavily indebted to the savage legends who first dared to mix speed with satanic rage. Lucas From Hell’s vocals rip through the chaos with a feral aggression, shifting from guttural growls to the piercing, possessed shrieks. The raw, analog production ensures every riff, solo, and blast beat echoes with the primitive spirit of ’80s legends like Hellhammer, Sodom, and the ferocious Brazilian pioneers Sarcófago.

The concept of Triumph of Evil is a direct, blasphemous inversion of a common religious narrative. The album’s stunning, hand-painted artwork shows Satan not defeated, but victorious, humiliating the Archangel. This visual rebellion sets the stage for the title track and the album as a whole: a merciless celebration of evil and the subversion of all that is considered holy. This is not just metal worship; it’s a declaration of war.

The album’s lead single, “Midnight Ritual,” serves as a perfect introduction to this hellish journey. Penned as a “killer track” with a “catchy chorus,” it is a raw, blood-soaked anthem celebrating the fusion of heavy metal with unholy rituals. This song, and indeed the entire album, was a testament to the band’s dedication, with songs written and arranged remotely under immense pressure, just weeks before their upcoming European tour.

Watch & listen to EVILCULT – Midnight Ritual here: https://youtu.be/qZoPBTLlTt8

This isn’t an album for the faint of heart. It is a raw, uncompromising tribute to the true underground. Triumph of Evil is a sound forged in defiance and a testament to the enduring power of pure, unholy metal.

Source: Awakening Records

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INFINITY DREAM – Unleashes First Single and Music Video, “Lost Embrace,” From Upcoming Album Silver Lining

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on September 9, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Infinity Dream recently announced a new alliance with Nameless Grave Records for their upcoming album Silver Lining on October 17, 2025. To mark their return, the band has unleashed the album’s first single and music video, “Lost Embrace,” available HERE. 

Silver Lining builds upon the band’s acclaimed 2022 debut, Memories, expanding their sound with greater atmosphere, soaring harmonies, and the seamless interplay of male and female vocals. The band members are no strangers to metal though, as they call have been part of the incredible power metal band WIDOW, who have released their work via Cruz del Sur and Pure Steel previously.

Formed in 2019, Infinity Dream draws from the dark grandeur of Tony Martin era Black Sabbath, the drama of Dio, and the mysticism of Warlord and Rainbow; all while crafting songs with their own voice and emotional weight. Their music blends the heaviness of doom with the melodic spirit of classic metal, making Silver Lining a compelling listen for both devoted underground fans and the new legion of fans who have come to love bands like Ghost and Witchcraft.

Listen to and watch “Lost Embrace” here: https://youtu.be/kJMwgFWGO6U

Silver Lining was recorded at Wootensound Studios with drums tracked at Sonark Studios, produced by John Wooten III and Chris Bennett, and mixed by Steven Raets of Sonark Media. The album’s striking artwork and visual design were created by Chris Harris.

Silver Lining is available for pre-order on Bandcamp and via the Nameless Grave shop.

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PILE OF KNIVES: Pennsylvania Death Metal Quintet To Deliver Second EP, Driven By The Blade, October 31st | “Stabbed” Lyric Video And Preorders Posted

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on September 9, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

photo by Giancarlo Bruno

Watch PILE OF KNIVES’ “Stabbed” lyric video HERE.

Eastern Pennsylvania-based brutal death metal faction PILE OF KNIVES presents their second EP, Driven By The Blade, confirming the record for release on Halloween and dropping the first single, “Stabbed.”

Based in the Pocono Mountains, PILE OF KNIVES may be a new name to many, but the band’s origins stretch back more than a decade to when guitarist Chett Kolakoski, Lee Messerschmidt, and drummer Dylan “Pickle” Jaludi played together in their prior band, Existence. Following nearly a decade-long hiatus, the band began jamming together again in late 2022.

It didn’t take long for them to realize they wanted to take it a step further and get a new band going. Within a few months, Messerschmidt’s friend Jay Stromeyer was recruited to play bass. Shortly thereafter, Bryan Martinez, formerly of Grimus, was enlisted as the band’s vocalist, and PILE OF KNIVES was born.

Infusing influences from their favorite bands from across the spectrum of death metal, slam, beatdown hardcore, and deathcore. PILE OF KNIVES found their footing and began laying down new demos, and recorded their debut EP, No Light, which was released in the Summer of 2024.

Their relentless groove-laden attack reflects the works of brutal death metal acts Skinless, Dying Fetus, Internal Bleeding, Origin, and Through The Eyes Of The Dead, with the more metallic hardcore-adjacent death/beatdown acts like Crawlspace, Final Resting Place, Shattered Realm, and No Zodiac. Lyrically, Martinez infuses his love of horror films and real-life experiences, reflecting themes centered around regret, self-loathing, and grappling with one’s own flaws.

photo by Tia X Slaughter

Upon the release of No Light, PILE OF KNIVES was already cultivating new material, some of which now arrives on the band’s second EP, Driven By The Blade. The EP takes the band’s calculated yet unhinged viciousness to further levels of intensity, delivering four new tracks of simply merciless, slamming death. 

Driven By The Blade was recorded, mixed, mastered, and produced by Shaun Werle, with the drums recorded at Soundmine Recording Studio. The cover art and photography are by Giancarlo Bruno and the lyric videos are by Jon Lievano of Malevolent Media Videos. Additionally, the song “Kukri” features guests Anthony Bacola on acoustic guitar and Ben Karas on violin.

With the lead single from the EP, “Stabbed,” Martinez writes, “It’s tough sometimes having to deal with vulnerability, and that’s mostly where I had gained influence from when writing this song. I had to look at myself and accept that I have flaws like the rest of us, and that’s okay. This, mixed with my love for brutal horror films, inspired the single and the remaining songs on the EP.”

Watch PILE OF KNIVES’ “Stabbed” lyric video on YouTube HERE and stream the track on Bandcamp HERE and other digital services HERE.

Driven By The Blade – Track Listing:

  1. Laceration
  2. Shank
  3. Kukri
  4. Stabbed

Driven By The Blade will be released on October 31st. Digital preorders are live HERE. A CD version will be available for preorder shortly through Been There Scene That Records.

Additional lyric videos and an official video from the EP will be playing shortly.

PILE OF KNIVES plays shows throughout the East Coast scene and continues to write music, with their next release already under construction.

PILE OF KNIVES:
Bryan Martinez – vocals
Lee Messerschmidt – guitar
Chett Kolakoski – guitar
Dylan “Pickle” Jaludi – drums
Jay Stromeyer – bass

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CROWBAR – UK & Ireland Tour February 2026 | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

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

From Route One Booking Facebook:

Route One Booking is proud to announce that New Orleans’ undisputed kings of Sludge Metal and ‘The Heaviest Band in the World’, the mighty Crowbar, will return to the UK & Ireland in February 2026!

Kirk & the boys will be bringing a killer package for support too. Legions Of Doom, (featuring members of Trouble / Saint Vitus / Pentagram / COC etc) will be main support and rising UK hardcore / metalcore stalwarts Silverburn (featuring Jimbob of Taint / Hark) will open each show so get there early!

Tickets will go on sale for all dates on Friday 12th September at 10.00am UK time.

FEBRUARY 2026:

12.02: Dolans warehouse, Limerick, IRE
13.02: Limelight 2, Belfast, N. IRE
14.02: Opium, Dublin, IRE
16.02: Cathouse, Glasgow, UK
17.02: University, Newcastle, UK
18.02: Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, UK
19.02: Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, UK
20.02: Phoenix, Exeter, UK
21.02: Rebellion, Manchester, UK
22.02: Waterfront, Norwich, UK
24.02: KK’s Steelmill, Wolverhampton, UK
25.02: The Globe, Cardiff, UK
26.02: Kola, Portsmouth, UK
27.02: Electric Ballroom, London, UK
28.02: Blitz, Preston, UK

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COLD SLITHER – Announce NYC Show

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal bands, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on September 8, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Reigning Phoenix Music, in collaboration with Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, is thrilled to announce that COLD SLITHER, the reimagined heavy metal menace inspired by the infamous band from G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero, is preparing to take New York by storm. The show will take place on October 11th, the same weekend as NYC’s Comic Con, where the Gramercy Theatre will be conquered by an explosive sonic force that fuses nostalgia with a modern metal powerhouse. Get your tickets HERE.

Zartan comments on the forthcoming NYC show: 

“Well, well, it seems as though there are several potential recruits whom have a desire to join our small but elite society of Dreadnoks… This time in New York City! Our services are once again called upon by Cobra Commander and Reigning Phoenix Music to melt minds with Cold Slither! So be it, my Dreadnoks and I will see you all October 11th… Come prepared…Cobraaaaa!!” 

The show announcement follows the release of the self-titled debut album in June of this year via Reigning Phoenix Music. Also on the horizon, the G.I. Joe-stanning supergroup are set to join the Decibel Flexi Series with an exclusive new banger, “Cobra Island.”

Cold Slither is a declaration of war. Fronted by the enigmatic Zartan and his ruthless Dreadnok bandmates Torch, Ripper, and Buzzer, the band fuses old-school heavy metal with anarchic energy and unrelenting force. With tracks built on punishing riffs, venomous vocals, and apocalyptic atmosphere, COLD SLITHER resurrects the myth and turns it into a modern-day metal juggernaut.

Watch “Zartan’s Revenge” HERE: https://youtu.be/AlOhHT1SdAY

Watch “Cold Slither” HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhU2Fai5beI

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 is available across digital and vinyl formats.

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

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Source: C Squared Music

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