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Swedish Heavy Rockers THE SONIC OVERLORDS Unleash New Single & Video “Calling Demons By Your Name”

Posted in Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , on June 10, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Swedish heavy rock/doom architects THE SONIC OVERLORDS have returned with a thunderous new digital single, “Calling Demons By Your Name,” accompanied by a striking performance music video. Released via M-Theory Audio, the track serves as a powerful statement of intent as the band continues actively working on more new music.

The digital single is available on all streaming/download platforms, or watch “Calling Demons By Your Name” HERE: https://youtu.be/vrT2HwHy10A?si=6Jqwhmnl3P_SRWe4

As the world seemingly devolves into chaos, THE SONIC OVERLORDS shine a beacon of hope in the form of a new single, “Calling Demons By Your Name.” An unrelenting steamroller of a track, packed with grit and power, that for a few minutes pulls you away from everyday troubles and into a realm where metal reigns supreme.

The new track pushes the band’s signature blend of crushing classic metal and massive melodic hooks into exciting new territory. Guitarist Morgan Zocek explains the vision behind the new anthem:

“The foundation of the song is heavily influenced by Black Sabbath, but the chorus also brings in a touch of Journey through its melodies and harmonies. And that’s something I would like to keep experimenting with in the future, blending AOR elements with our doom/classic hard rock sound. I feel like that combination could become something quite unique.“

“CALLING DEMONS BY YOUR NAME” MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrT2HwHy10A

Formed in 2017 by guitarist Morgan Zocek, THE SONIC OVERLORDS joined a few years later by vocalist Marcus Zachrisson Rubin and the bottom-end of bassist Daniel Ramírez caught the attention of the global metal underground with their 2021 debut album, Last Days of Babylon.

The band established a “warm familiarity” by seamlessly bridging the gap between late ‘70s/early ‘80s classic hard rock and epic heavy doom (think Dio/Martin-era Black Sabbath, and classic Rainbow, Candlemass, Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Scorpions and Michael Schenker Group).

With “Calling Demons By Your Name,” THE SONIC OVERLORDS, together with drummer Michael Dahlqvist, are cementing their place in the modern heavy rock landscape while carving out a melodic path entirely their own. Stay tuned for more updates and new music announcements in the near future.

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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ANNIHILUS MUNDI Presents “The Dead Sea Scrolls, Mvt. II – ‘Incursion'” ~ Announces New Album The Dead Sea Scrolls

Posted in Extreme Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on June 10, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Watch “The Dead Sea Scrolls, Mvt. II – ‘Incursion'” HERE: https://youtu.be/u1VyZHxYVOQ

“The Dead Sea Scrolls, Mvt. II – ‘Incursion‘” is the new single release from progressive extreme metal project ANNIHILUS MUNDI. The track offers a further taste of the band’s forthcoming sophomore album, The Dead Sea Scrolls, scheduled for independent release on November 6, 2026.  

Loosely following the story of the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion, “The Dead Sea Scrolls, Mvt. II – ‘Incursion'” opens with a flashback to the Katsuragi expedition. On the album, “The Dead Sea Scrolls, Mvt. I” and “Mvt. II” combine to form an epic 13-minute opus. While the former delves into project mastermind Daniel Saillant’s personal experiences, the latter focuses on fictional examples from Evangelion.

“The Dead Sea Scrolls, Mvt. II – ‘Incursion'” describes a society who has constructed their goals based on face-value interpretations of the words of ancient civilizations, leading to their mutual destruction.

Lyrically, Composer and lyricist Daniel Saillant explains, “the opening verses about the Katsuragi expedition detail how the titular Dead Sea Scrolls led to the discovery of Adam, the First Angel in Antarctica. Future verses describe how the Angels’ mission to reunite with Adam is motivated by clandestine knowledge given to them by their God, which exists entirely in the shadows. Both the humans and Angels alike operate under the directive of ancient religious knowledge, and in both cases, countless lives are lost and endless destruction is wrought across the planet.”

ANNIHILUS MUNDI traverse an amalgamation of styles across “The Dead Sea Scrolls, Mvt. II – ‘Incursion'”. The track opens with clean tones of acoustic guitar melodies, vocal harmonies, and an enveloping somber mood. Obliterating harsh tones strike through the atmosphere with thunderous impact, and the song features a guitar solo by Andrew Matarazzo (PERENNIAL QUEST). Orchestral strings bring an otherworldly power alongside aggressive harsh vocals and ferocious riffs. The dramatic interplay of light and shade pervades throughout the instrumental arrangements of “The Dead Sea Scrolls, Mvt. II – ‘Incursion'”.

The Dead Sea Scrolls explores the personal lived experiences of composer and lyricist Daniel Saillant. In a fusion of genres and artforms, ANNIHILUS MUNDI presents the central concepts through the lens of Hideaki Anno’s notorious 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion and its subsequent 1997 film The End of Evangelion. 

The Dead Sea Scrolls – Track List: 

1. Second Impact (Overture) 
2. Absolute Terror 
3. A Hedgehog’s Dilemma
4. The Dead Sea Scrolls, Mvt. I – “Reminiscence” 
5. The Dead Sea Scrolls, Mvt. II – “Incursion”
6. Black Moon
7. King of Thorns
8. Terminal Dogma, Mvt. I – “Do you love me?” 
9. Terminal Dogma, Mvt. II – “Take care of yourself.” 
10. Terminal Dogma, Mvt. III – “Love is destructive.”
11. Terminal Dogma, Mvt. IV – “I need you.”
12. Silent Planet 
13. Human Instrumentality  

The Dead Sea Scrolls was produced, mixed and mastered, and engineered by Daniel Saillant at Wailing Pines Productions. The album’s artwork was created by Chris at Misanthropic Designs.

About ANNIHILUS MUNDI:

Formed in 2018, ANNIHILUS MUNDI is the creation of Daniel Saillant, blending elements of death metal, shoegaze, and progressive rock. His 2019 debut album Grief and subsequent releases have positioned him as a distinctive voice in the underground metal scene. Inspired by bands such as CYNIC, DEAFHEAVEN, and DREAM THEATER, Saillant continues to push musical boundaries, combining harsh and clean vocals, complex guitar arrangements, and introspective lyrics.

Connect with ANNIHILUS MUNDI:

Bandcamp: https://annihilusmundi.bandcamp.com/music

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

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

Source: C Squared Music

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