Archive for December 21, 2025

THE SONIC OVERLORDS Release Duet Version With Singer TONY MARTIN | “Past the End of Time” On All Digital Platforms Now

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on December 21, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

In 2022 Sweden’s THE SONIC OVERLORDS unleashed a magnificent opus, Last Days of Babylon, that remains an underrated gem in our opinions. A combination of powerful doom riffs and epic, melodic majesty of late ’70s/early ’80s heavy rock. One of the songs on that album “Past The End of Time” is now available as a standalone single on all digital platforms or watch the video HERE: https://youtu.be/UFGuFs1sLMc?si=zKiZDJx1Oe8-ABZm.

What makes this exclusive variant version special is it’s a duet version between THE SONIC OVERLORDS vocalist Marcus Rubin and guest Tony Martin (Black Sabbath).

“A dream come true… to have Tony Martin guest on one of our songs. The first time I heard his voice on this track, I cried with happiness. The influence of his time in Black Sabbath is immense on both me and the band. And Tony is one of my top five vocalists of all time,” says guitarist Morgan Zocek.

Last Days of Babylon is still available on ltd vinyl (300), CD and across all digital platforms.

Order HERE: 

https://thesonicoverlords.bandcamp.com/album/last-days-of-babylon

The album is timeless gem of dark and traditional metal with with classic influences from the likes of Dio/Martin-era Black Sabbath, Rainbow, early Candlemass, Yngwie J. Malmsteen/Rising Force, Scorpions and Michael Schenker Group. This feel and quality is heard on emphasis tracks “In My Darkest Room” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOk9v2ZwCUA“Utopia”https://youtu.be/75MzM8dGHA8  and “Eternal Heroes” https://youtu.be/upPbkn95pbw

In the meantime, “Past the End of Time” works as a bridge as THE SONIC OVERLORDS have begun work recording new material. So anticipate some new music in 2026.

THE SONIC OVERLORDS were founded in 2017 by Swedish rock guitarist Morgan Zocek. He began jamming with various musicians and writing songs inspired by classic hard rock of the late 1970s and early 1980s, but with a more modern approach to the production and sonics.

The full sound of THE SONIC OVERLORDS began to solidify with the addition in 2020 of vocalist Marcus Zachrisson Rubin, who had been playing with Zocek in an Ozzy Osbourne cover band for many years, and the rumbles of new bassist Daniel Ramírez.

For more info on The Sonic Overlords:

www.m-theoryaudio.com

www.facebook.com/Thesonicoverlords

www.instagram.com/the_sonic_overlords_official

https://thesonicoverlords.bandcamp.com

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CORELEONI Live At Hallenstadion Zurich – Out Now Via PERCEPTION

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on December 21, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Stream/download the album here: 

https://coreleoni.rpm.link/zurichlivePR

Silent night, ROARING night! CORELEONI loudly toll the bell for the festive season with their brand new digital offering: Live at Hallenstadion Zurich is out now via PERCEPTION – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music, and available for streaming on several platforms.

Following two singles – “Sick & Tired” & “Like It Or Not,” both taken from their first original album III [2022] – the international lion pride’s focus lays on a classic track today. “Firedance” is one out of seven GOTTHARD songs CORELEONI performed on July 3, 2025 for this release and kick-started the final third of their energizing set with unrivalled joy of playing.

“This is one of the most important ‘first GOTTHARD era’ songs: it’s a heavy and melodic mid-tempo track recalling strong 70s and 80s vibes. ‘Firedance’ delivers great vocal and musical parts, accompanied by one the heaviest and funniest guitar solo, which was catapulted into live heaven on this recording,” adds guitarist Jgor Gianola.

Turn it up & listen to Live at Hallenstadion Zurich here: https://coreleoni.rpm.link/zurichlivePR

Photo credit: Alexandre Zveiger
L-R:
Jgor Gianola (guitars), Leo Leoni (guitars), Eugent Bushpepa (vocals),
Mila Merker (bass), Alex Motta (drums)

Live at Hallenstadion Zurich was recorded on July 3, 2025 at their show supporting the mighty JUDAS PRIEST and comprises 9 electrifying tracks. Including both covers of the rich GOTTHARD catalogue and tracks from III, CORELEONI’s first original album which came out in early 2022, this new recording is essential rock ‘n’ roll: raw yet heavily rocking.

These history-charged 40 minutes simply had to be captured for eternity, not only for the 7,000 attending fans to relive the event but also for CORELEONI’s and hard rock fans all over the world!

Track Listing:
01. Sister Moon
02. Standing In The Light
03. Downtown
04. Like It Or Not
05. Sick & Tired
06. Mountain Mama
07. Firedance
08. She Goes Down
09. Here Comes The Heat

More on CORELEONI:
coreleoni.com | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music

Source: C Squared Music

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LEAD INJECTOR – Release “EVIL EXECUTIONER” First Single & Lyric Video | Debut Album Out February 20th, 2026

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on December 21, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Dresden-based black/thrash newcomers LEAD INJECTOR present their debut album Witching Attack – an uncompromising homage to classic extreme metal, recorded over seven intensive days in August 2025 at Stereoid Studios in Schönfels, Saxony. “It was a really awesome time, we experimented a lot, racked our brains and learned a great deal,” recalls vocalist/bassist Leo about the sessions.

Watch “Evil Executioner” (Lyric Video) HERE

Founded in 2022, the trio is the first serious band for all three members after experiences in solo projects and school ensembles, and they quickly found their place in the local scene with their 2024 demo From the Crypts… of Hell. Witching Attack now combines re-recorded demo tracks with fresh material written in the meantime.

The songwriting process usually follows a proven pattern: guitarist Jason develops riffs and collects lyrical ideas which Leo further elaborates, with all three arranging together.

From the beginning, Lead Injector have demonstrated a knack for catchy song structures that sets them apart from average acts in this style. “We make sure that each of our songs is individual and unique, no two sound alike,” Leo emphasizes. This approach creates variety and memorability, qualities not taken for granted in the genre. The striking album artwork comes from SepulchralOwl.

The artist, who has accompanied the band since its early days, creates everything by hand from merchandise to flyers to stage banners, giving Lead Injector an unmistakable visual identity.

The band is deeply rooted in Dresden’s metal scene and maintains close connections with fellow groups like Sintage, Acid Blade and Mortuary Nightmare. The continuous exchange and mutual inspiration shape not only the music but also the sense of community at concerts, where familiar faces are always encountered.

LINE-UP:
Justus – Drums
Leo – Bass / Vocals
Jason – Guitars

TRACK LISTING:
01 Siege Upon Heaven
02 Sacrifice This Bitch
03 Evil Executioner
04 Witching Attack
05 Chains
06 Angel Destructor
07 Pest Thrash
08 M.C.C.I.
09 Infinite Force
10 Nuclear Antichrist

ON-LINE:
https://www.instagram.com/lead_injector

https://leadinjector.bandcamp.com/album/witching-attack

https://www.hrrecords.de/LEAD-INJECTOR

Source: High Roller Records

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