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UK Death Metal Titans CANCER Return With News Of Their New Album: Inverted World – Out On APRIL 25th, 2025

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on February 20, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Inverted World Album Artwork

LEAD SINGLE ‘AMPUTATE’ SET FOR RELEASE
ON MARCH 14th WITH NEW VIDEO

For over 35 years UK death metal legends Cancer have been delivering some of the most brutal and uncompromising music in the genre. Now, they return with Inverted World, their highly anticipated follow-up to 2018’s Shadow Gripped. Set for release on April 25th via Peaceville Records, the album promises a return to their signature blend of serrated riffing, guttural vocals, and relentless aggression. Expect a dark and visceral journey into dystopia, corruption, and existential horror.

Speaking on the upcoming release, founding member and vocalist John Walker shared “I started writing the new material shortly after the Covid lockdowns. I nearly always usually start the writing process by basically fooling around on the guitar, then after a while riffs start to turn into musical ideas. The lyrics, I tend to spend some time thinking about a concept and then I pick the vocabulary appropriate to the idea. Inspiration comes from what’s happening and what has happened in the world and curious tales that interest me. This album is the bands seventh full length release and I feel very fortunate at my age to still be able to do it, mixed by V. Santura I’m super happy with how it’s turned out.”

INVERTED WORLD WILL BE RELEASED ON LIMITED PURPLE VINYL, BLACK VINYL, CD AND DIGITALLY. VINYL EDITIONS INCLUDE PRINTED INNER SLEEVE FEATURING FULL LYRICS, CD EDITION INCLUDES 12-PAGE BOOKLET WITH FULL LYRICS. PRE-ORDER HERE.

Death metal titans Cancer burst onto the UK extreme metal scene over thirty-five years ago and quickly established a strong global following over the early part of their careers, primarily due to the release of the legendary debut To the Gory End, swiftly followed by the equally revered Death Shall Rise album, which notably also featured death metal maestro James Murphy on lead guitars. The band’s trajectory increased further with follow-up opus The Sins of Mankind, leading to a stint with major label EastWest under Warner Music.

2018 saw the band return after a long period of inactivity for comeback release and Peaceville debut Shadow Gripped, which reunited the original core trio for the first time since 1995 for a stellar nod to the glory days of old; savage, thrash-tinged deathly odes to the macabre, gaining the approval of old fans and a new generation of death metal maniacs alike.

In a year which also marks the 35th anniversary of the genre-classic debut, To the Gory End, founding member and vocalist/guitarist/songwriter John Walker leads a now-revamped quartet for Cancer’s seventh full-length album in the form of Inverted World. A relentless attack of masterful song-writing and brutal hooks, Inverted World explores the dark and murky world of manipulation and barbarity both past and present, with themes relating to shadowy entities and cult mentalities, including the brainwashing of people into compliance and the weaponizing of religion. And as an extra treat for the band’s fanbase in particular, the track ‘Corrosive’ also resurrects the old and familiar tale of the acid bath murderer.

Inverted World was recorded at The Empty Hall Studio with Simón Da Silva, and mixed by V. Santura (Triptykon, Obscura, Pestilence, Dark Fortress etc) at Woodshed Studio.

‘Amputate’ Single Artwork

THE ALBUM’S FIRST SINGLE ‘AMPUTATE’ WILL BE RELEASED ON 14TH MARCH WITH A BRAND-NEW VIDEO

Cancer’s new album Inverted World will be released on 25th April 2025 on purple vinyl LP, black vinyl LP, CD and digitally. Pre-order here.

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CASKET ROBBERY – THE HELLHOWLER TOUR | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

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

CASKET ROBBERY

THE HELLHOWLER TOUR

Tickets are on sale now! https://bit.ly/thehellhowlertour

5/29 – West Chicago, IL @ WC Social Club

5/30 – Hamtramck, MI @ Sanctuary

5/31 – Battle Creek, MI @ The Music Factory

6/1 – Cleveland, OH @ The Foundry

6/3 – Pittsburgh, PA @ The Smiling Moose

6/4 – Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz

6/5 – Salisbury, MD @ Lurking Class Skate Shop

6/6 – Gastonia, NC @ The Rooster

6/7 – Wilmington, NC @ The Eagles Dare

6/8 – Duluth, GA @ Sweetwater Bar

6/10 – Winrerpark, FL @ Conduit

6/11 – Miami, FL @ Bar Nancy

6/12 – Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

6/13 – Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar

6/14 – Clarksville, TN @ The Revel House

6/15 – Hobart, IN @ The Hobart Art Theater

Source: Casket Robbery Bandsintown

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AS THE WORLD DIES – Unleashes “Under A Dying Sky” Video/Single | Nebula Full-Length Nears Release Via Reaper Entertainment

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

“Under A Dying Sky” is the latest single from British death metal collective, AS THE WORLD DIES. The track comes by way of the band’s upcoming second studio album, Nebula, set for release on March 21st via Reaper Entertainment.

Following the success of their previous single “Dark Oblivion,” “Under A Dying Sky” continues to showcase AS THE WORLD DIES’ signature fusion of heavy, melodic riffs and apocalyptic storytelling. The track is a brutal yet thought-provoking journey, blending relentless death metal aggression with atmospheric synths and progressive elements.

Band leader Scott Fairfax (Memoriam, ex-Massacre) comments, “‘Under A Dying Sky’ is a defining moment for us. It captures the essence of what AS THE WORLD DIES is all about – an intense, cinematic experience wrapped in brutal, crushing death metal. We wanted to push the limits even further, and this track is just a taste of what’s coming with Nebula.”

Watch AS THE WORLD DIES’ video for “Under A Dying Sky” HERE. Stream/purchase the track HERE.

Watch the band’s previously released lyric video for “Dark Oblivion” HERE.

Nebula will be available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats. Find preorders at THIS LOCATION.

AS THE WORLD DIES is a relentless force in the UK death metal scene, spearheaded by guitarist and songwriter Scott Fairfax. Known for his work with Memoriam, Massacre, and Benediction, Fairfax brings decades of experience to the table, crafting an unparalleled blend of crushing riffs, symphonic darkness, and cosmic devastation.

Nebula is a gripping journey through the realms of crushing death metal and cosmic mysticism. Fairfax explains, “This album is the quintessence of what AS THE WORLD DIES is all about. We pushed our musical boundaries to create something both brutal and thought-provoking. It’s heavier, darker, and more profound than anything we’ve done before.”

The album dives into themes of apocalyptic prophesies and human insignificance, epitomized by the looming presence of the asteroid Apophis, a key inspiration behind the band’s cosmic death metal sound. Adding a progressive touch with atmospheric ‘80s synths and a haunting industrial edge, Nebula expands the boundaries of the genre while maintaining its relentless death metal core.

AS THE WORLD DIES:
Scott Fairfax – lead guitars/keyboards
Darren Mcgillivray – guitars
Chris Mcgrath – drums
Bill Richmond – bass
Jay Price – vocals

https://www.astheworlddies.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/BrumDeathMetal

https://astheworlddies.bandcamp.com/album/agonist

https://www.facebook.com/ReaperEntertainment

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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ADE – Rome Death Metal Act Unveils “Vinum” Video | Fifth Album Supplicium Out Soon

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

Rome death metal act ADE strikes back with their new single “Vinum”. Watch the video HERE.

ADE will release their fifth full-length album, “Supplicium”, on March 14th 2025 via Time To Kill Records.

True to their musical identity, the band continues to explore the allure of ancient Rome, weaving tales of battles, sacrifices, and glory into a powerful and immersive narrative.

“Supplicium” represents a perfect balance between tradition and modernity. On one hand, the lyrical concept and epic atmospheres transport the listener to the age of the Roman Empire, evoking visions of triumphant marches and blood-soaked arenas. On the other hand, the sound becomes increasingly technical and refined, with tight riffs, relentless rhythmic sections, and flawless production that enhances every detail.

The album, crafted with meticulous care, succeeds in combining the brutality of death metal with highly complex instrumental passages, showcasing a band in constant evolution.

With “Supplicium”, ADE reaffirm their role as champions of a death metal where historical tradition and modern sound coexist, creating an experience that is both ferocious and captivating.

Tracklist: 

01. Ave Dis Pater
02. Burnt Before Gods
03. Ad Bestias!
04. Let There Be Oblivion
05. Vinum
06. Patibula
07. Quartered By Chariots
08. Oderint Dum Metuant
09. From Fault To Disfigurement
10. Taedium Vivere

ADE is an Italian death metal band forged in 2008. Right from the start, the band chose Ancient Rome as the focus of its themes and main source of inspiration: visually, musically and lyrically. The inclusion of traditional melodies and folk instruments gives the band’s technical death metal a strong epic character.

ADE have released four full-length albums so far: “Prooemium Sanguine” (2010), “Spartacus” (2013, featuring George Kollias as guest drummer), “Carthago delenda est” (2016) and “Rise of the Empire” (2019).

Known for their intense, dynamic, and interactive live performances, the Italian act has already made their mark on concert halls and festivals across Europe, sharing the stage with renowned acts such as Behemoth, Morbid Angel, Asphyx, Possessed, Hypocrisy and many more and performing at legends festivals such as Wacken Open Air (2009), Mass Deathruction Festival (2014), Inferno Metal Festival, Fosch Fest (2015) and more recently Stonehenge Festival (2023).

For fans of: Hour Of Penance, Kataklysm, Nile

Preorders:

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/ade-supplicium

Line-up:
Diocletianus – Vocals
Fabius – Guitar
Severus – Guitar
Iulianus – Bass
Atticus – Drums

ADE – online:

https://www.adelegions.com/

https://www.facebook.com/adelegions

https://www.instagram.com/adelegions/

https://adelegions.bandcamp.com/

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.com/

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

Source: Anubi Press

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SONUM – Italian Death Metal Visionaries Announce Sophomore Album: The Obscure Light Awaits

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on February 10, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Dusktone is proud to announce the forthcoming release of The Obscure Light Awaits, the second full-length album by Italian death metal visionaries SONUM.

Mark your calendars for 11th April 2025, as the band returns to the forefront of death metal with a record that masterfully balances abstraction and ferocity.

The new single, the album’s title track “The Obscure Light Awaits”, is now premiering via the mighty Mystification Zine HERE.

Following the critical acclaim of their debut, Visceral Void Entropy (2022), SONUM delve deeper into the labyrinthine realms of dissonance and atmosphere. “The Obscure Light Awaits” is an ambitious work that simultaneously pushes boundaries and honours the roots of the genre.

The album eschews unnecessary complexity in favour of a tight focus on songwriting, weaving together intricate, sibylline passages with a raw, unrelenting power that shows the influence of the pioneering works of old and contemporary death metal legends such as Gorguts, Morbid Angel, Execration and Artificial Brain.

A true testament to SONUM’s evolution, The Obscure Light Awaits presents a sonic journey defined by dark, otherworldly textures and relentless energy. The band’s ability to merge atmospheric depth with crushing riffs showcases their commitment to creating music that is both immersive and uncompromising. It’s an exploration of contrasts – between the abstract and the visceral, the chaotic and the structured.

Fans of progressive and atmospheric death metal will find The Obscure Light Awaits to be a landmark release that stands tall amidst this year’s most formidable works.

Stay tuned for more singles and further announcements as we approach the release date.

Tracklist:

01. Due To Inner Mess…
02. In This Void We Dwell
03. Famine
04. Trapped In The Labyrinth of Aberration
05. Ad Mortem (Iter Est)
06. Beyond The Gate…
07. The Obscure Light Awaits
08. Nobody Is Innocent
09. Messenger Of Cosmic Dread
10. Deliver Us (Final Trip)

Line-up:
Thomas Girardello – Vocals, Bass
Mirko Marchesini – Guitars
Francesco Tresca – Drums

All songs produced by SONUM
Mixed & Mastered by Luca Dal Lago

SONUM Online:

https://sonum.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/sonum.deathmetal

https://www.instagram.com/sonum.deathmetal/

Dusktone Online:

https://dusktone.bandcamp.com/

https://www.dusktone.it/

https://www.facebook.com/dusktone

https://www.instagram.com/dusktone

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SUDDEN DEATH – Italian Death Metallers Sign to Time To Kill Records

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on February 10, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Italian death metallers SUDDEN DEATH have signed to Time To Kill Records for the release of their fourth album, In Sinner Hate.

Their most blisteringly furious, ambitious, and eclectic record to date, In Sinner Hate delivers eleven tracks of brutal death metal mixed with elements of old-school heaviness.

The album was mixed and mastered by Stefano “Saul” Morabito (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Hour Of Penance, Hideous Divinity), with additional recordings by Marco “Cinghio” Mastrobuono (Hour Of Penance, Shores Of Null) and Giuseppe Orlando (Novembre, Stormlord).

Watch for more details on the new album release, new tour updates, and more news on other upcoming SUDDEN DEATH activities to be posted shortly.

Formed in 1997, SUDDEN DEATH are a death metal band hailing from Genzano (Rome). The band’s sound, initially inspired by the rawest old school death-thrash metal waves, slowly and progressively developed into a more brutal style, influenced by Cannibal Corpse and early Deicide. Nowadays the band set forth on a masterclass in technical and claustrophobic death metal with dense and intertwining guitars, sudden tempo and metric changes and more consistent and exasperated vocal parts.

So far the band has released three albums – Devoured Inside (self-produced) in 2001, Injection of Hate (Deadbang Records) in 2004, and Monolith of Sorrow (Killerpool Records) in 2015 – and the EP Stillborn (Art Gates Records) in 2018.

SUDDEN DEATH have played several shows throughout the Italian peninsula and around Europe, sharing the stage with important acts such as Suffocation, Gorgoroth, Vader, Napalm Death, Exodus, Dark Tranquility, Possessed, Pestilence and many others.

Line-up:
Luis Maggio – Vocals
Giorgio “Giorgioni” Cifuni – Guitar
Francesca Mancini – Guitar
Giuseppe Ciurleo – Bass
Emanuele Aleo – Drums

SUDDEN DEATH:

https://linktr.ee/suddendeathofficial

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

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

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

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

https://timetokillrecords.com/

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PATHOGENIC – New Album Crowned In Corpses Out Now

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

The new album from Boston progressive death unit PATHOGENIC is out now on Skepsis Recordings. Crowned In Corpses marks the band’s first full-length release in over half a decade, promising a bold evolution of their signature brand of progressive tech death, while retaining the intensity that has defined the band for years.

Order Crowned In Corpses on CD and vinyl at: www.skepsisrecordings.com.

Stream the album on Bandcamp, Spotify and Apple Music.

Watch the official music videos for the album’s title track and “Mass Grave Memory” on PATHOGENIC’s YouTube channel.

In support of the album, PATHOGENIC will hit the road with technical metal band Leylines (members of Through the Eyes of the Dead and ex-The Contortionist). The tour kicks off March 1 in Nashville. Dates are as follows:

3/1 – DRKMTTR – Nashville, TN
3/2 – Culture Shock – Atlanta, GA
3/3 – The Milestone – Charlotte, NC
3/4 – Chapel of Bones – Raleigh, NC
3/5 – The Metro – Baltimore, MD
3/6 – The Nail – Ardmore, PA
3/7 – The Woodshop – Brooklyn, NY
3/8 – The Middle East, Upstairs – Boston, MA

In 2022, the band’s resurgence was ignited when original vocalist Jake Burns and new drummer Tyler Montaquila joined forces with guitarists Chris Gardino, Justin Licht, and bassist Dan Leahy. Together, they’ve forged a sound that is ferocious, intricate, and unapologetically heavy, delivering metal that demands to be heard.

Crowned in Corpses was produced by Raymond Marte (Moon Tooth), Anthony Lopardo (Loss Becomes), and ourselves. Raymond Marte mixed and mastered the record. “Crowned in Corpses” music video was shot by Nick Court of Killing It Entertainment.

Out of Boston’s depths emerges PATHOGENIC, a force unshackled from hiatus and reborn with Crowned In Corpses. Over 42 punishing minutes, this progressive death metal quintet weaves together labyrinthine riffs, relentless rhythms, and chilling visions of a decaying world.

PATHOGENIC – Online:

facebook.com/pathogenicmetal

instagram.com/pathogenicmetal

tiktok.com/@pathogenicmetal

Source: ClawHammer PR

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BENEDICTION – Ravage Of Empires Album Artwork, Release Date Revealed | “Engines Of War” Single Streaming

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on February 8, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Album artwork by Wolven Claws Artist

BENEDICTION – Single “Engines Of War” out now via Nuclear Blast Records. Pre-order the new album Ravage Of Empires out April 4th.

Link to album pre-order:
https://benediction.bfan.link/ravage-of-empires

Link to single:
https://benediction.bfan.link/engines-of-war

Source: Benediction Facebook

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GRAVE INFESTATION – To Unleash Carnage Gathers

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on February 5, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Vancouver death metal horde GRAVE INESTATION is set to release Carngage Gathers. The band’s second full-length will be out February 28 on Dark Descent Records and Invictus Productions.

Listen to the album’s title track “Carnage Gathers” at: darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/track/carnage-gathers

  1. Living Inhumation
  2. Ritualized Autopsy
  3. Inhuman Remains
  4. Black Widow
  5. The Anthropophagus
  6. Carnage Gathers
  7. Drenched in Blood
  8. Murder Spree

Three years after their debut offering, the festering cadaver of GRAVE INESTATION, has risen again, ghastlier and more ravenous than ever before. Unleashed through a profane alliance between Dark Descent Records and Invictus Productions, Carnage Gathers emerges as a monstrous abomination, tearing flesh and sinew from the twisted legacies of Autopsy, Grave, Nihilist, Repulsion, and Abhorrence. These severed limbs and organs are stitched together into a horrifying golem of their own blasphemous design.

The band comments on the album: “It’s a frantic death metal assault! Violent, and unrelenting. The fast parts are faster, the slow parts are slower, and everything is just plain nastier. It’s like we made an album that sounds like it came out even before our first album.”

A putrid production, steeped in decay and malevolence, is the lifeblood of death metal. What we have here might just be one of the most grotesquely brilliant productions of the year.

“The album was recorded and mixed with engineer Greg Wilkinson at the infamous Earhammer Studios in Oakland, producing a vile record that is a sonic push forward,” states vocalist/guitarist Graham Christofferson. “We wanted the album dripping with disgustingness and bringing forward elements we love about sick, underground death metal. The great thing about working with Greg is he’s entrenched in the music we love and play. He could see our vision and helped us make it happen. He had death metal solutions for death metal problems, along with great old cabinets and amps. Even the studio itself gives off deathly ambience.”

GRAVE INFESTATION:
GC – lead guitars/vocals
BC – lead guitars
TS – bass
AS – drums

The record comes infested with macabre verses and cover artwork, the latter courtesy of the notorious Misanthropic Illustrations, “Each song references a story of someone’s strange relationship to death, real or fictitious,” reveals Christofferson. “The cover art is related to the track The Anthropophagus, it’s about a 17th century French cannibal hermit. That’s the cave he lived in. People called him the Anthropophagus, which means cannibal, but he was just basically starved to madness.” 

GRAVE INESTATION will join forces with Quebecois death dealers Sedimentum in disgracing the rotting stages of Europe in March 2025.

facebook.com/graveinfestation

www.darkdescentrecords.com

darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com

facebook.com/InvictusProductions

Source: ClawHammer PR

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DEVINE DEFILEMENT – Icelandic Death Metal Force Signs To Time To Kill Records

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on February 3, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Time To Kill Records is proud to announce the signing of Icelandic death metal powerhouse DEVINE DEFILEMENT. The ever-rising force in the extreme metal underground will unleash their new album, Ruthless, this spring, marking an evolution in their relentless sound.

When you think of Scandinavia, slamming brutality isn’t the first thing that comes to mind – until DEVINE DEFILEMENT erupted onto the Icelandic scene in late 2016. Drawing inspiration from a wide array of death metal subgenres, the band has refined their sonic assault into a punishing blend of groove, slams, blasts, and ferocity.

With multiple releases already under their belt, DEVINE DEFILEMENT has cemented themselves as a dominant live act, relentlessly performing across Iceland and embarking on numerous European tours. Their crushing performances have graced the stages of Iceland’s premier metal festivals, including Eistnaflug, Sátan, Reykjavík Deathfest, and Norðanpaunk, as well as prestigious European death metal gatherings such as Deathfeast Open Air and Nice to Eat You. More festival appearances are already confirmed for 2025, further solidifying their reputation as a live juggernaut.

Ruthless represents a significant step forward for DEVINE DEFILEMENT, embracing a more refined yet equally devastating approach compared to their raw, brutal beginnings. The album maintains the band’s signature power and groove while pushing their sound into new, dynamic territories.

Prepare for absolute carnage, Ruthless is coming. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements!

Line-up:
Arek Alenjikov – Bass & Backing Vocals
Freyr Hreinsson – Vocals
Guðmundur Hermann Lárusson – Guitar
Ingólfur Ólafsson – Vocals
Sigurjón Óli Gunnarsson – Guitar
Stefán Friðriksson – Drums

DEVINE DEFILEMENT:

https://www.instagram.com/devine_defilement

https://devinedefilement.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/devinedefilement

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

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

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

https://timetokillrecords.com/

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MAUL – Launches Massive Winter/Spring Tour Schedule Next Week + May Tour With The Acacia Strain Announced; In The Jaws Of Bereavement LP Out Now On 20 Buck Spin

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on February 2, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

North Dakota death metal faction MAUL will ravenously return to the road again this week, launching a massive schedule of touring for the next five months.

First up, MAUL will tour with Life Cycles February 6th through 12th, and with Sawed Off February 13th through 15th, ending with a show on their own February 16th. 

Just over a month later, MAUL will tour into Canada on their own from March 26th through March 31st including a set at Capital City Hardcore Fest before joining up with Ethereal Tomb to end their Canadian run with two shows April 1st and 2nd. MAUL then plays a couple of solo shows on their way to play Decibel Magazine’s Metal & Beer Fest 2025 alongside Exodus, Dismember, Demolition Hammer, Pig Destroyer, Darkest Hour, labelmates Vastum, and more. April 6th through 12th will see the band touring back home with Windchimes.

Three weeks later, MAUL will head back out, this time alongside The Acacia Strain, Frozen Soul, Gates To Hell, and Snuffed On Sight from May 2nd through 18th.

See all currently confirmed MAUL tour dates below, and of course, expect additional tours to be announced.

MAUL Tour Dates:
2/06/2025 Mohawk – Austin, TX
2/07/2025 The Dugout – Laredo, TX
2/08/2025 The Gremlin – McAllen, TX
2/09/2025 House of Rock – Corpus Christi, TX
2/10/2025 The White Swan – Houston, TX
2/11/2025 Paper Tiger – San Antonio, TX
2/12/2025 Rubber Gloves – Denton, TX
2/13/2025 District 1 – Wichita, KS
2/14/2025 Havenhaus – Memphis, TN
2/15/2025 The Sinkhole – St. Louis, MO (matinee show)
2/16/2025 The Annex – Madison, WI
3/26/2025 Moose Hall – Lethbridge, AB
3/27/2025 10th Street Boxing – Calgary, AB
3/28/2025 Capital City Hardcore Fest @ The Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB
3/29/2025 Public Domain – Winnipeg, MB
3/30/2025 Black Pirates Pub – Thunder Bay, ON
3/31/2025 See-Scape – Toronto, ON
4/01/2025 Dominion Tavern – Ottawa, ON
4/02/2025 La Sotterenea – Montreal, QC
4/03/2025 Ralph’s Diner – Worcester, MA
4/04/2025 Decibel Metal & Beer Fest @ The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA
4/06/2025 Culture Clash Records – Toledo, OH
4/07/2025 Black Circle – Indianapolis, IN
4/08/2025 East Bluff Community Center – Peoria, IL
4/09/2025 Flying V – Minneapolis, MN
4/10/2025 The Boston Block – Superior, WI
4/12/2025 Four & Four – Fargo, ND
5/02/2025 AMH – Amityville, NY
5/03/2025 House of Independents – Asbury Park, NJ
5/05/2025 Elevation 27 – Virginia Beach, VA
5/06/2025 Hangar 1819 – Greensboro, NC
5/07/2025 Music Farm – Charleston, SC
5/09/2025 Sonic Temple @ Historic Crew Stadium – Columbus, OH
5/10/2025 Castle Theater – Bloomington, IL
5/11/2025 Regency – Springfield, MO
5/12/2025 Rev Room – Little Rock, AR
5/13/2025 Growlers – Memphis, TN
5/15/2025 Welcome To Rockville @ Daytona International Speedway – Daytona, FL
5/16/2025 Barrelhouse Ballroom – Chattanooga, TN
5/17/2025 Red Flag – St. Louis, MO
5/18/2025 Milwaukee Metal Fest @ The Rave – Milwaukee, WI
w/ Life Cycles 2/06 – 2/12
w/ Sawed Off 2/13 – 2/15
w/ Ethereal Tomb 4/01 – 4/02
w/ Windchimes 4/06 – 4/12
w/ The Acacia Strain, Frozen Soul, Gates To Hell, Snuffed On Sight 5/02 – 5/18

MAUL’s In the Jaws of Bereavement is available on LP, CD, MC, and digital. Find it at the 20 Buck Spin webshop HERE and Bandcamp HERE, and watch the “Spontaneous Stigmata” video RIGHT HERE.

At its putrescent core, MAUL is a live band, and the songs on their second album, In The Jaws Of Bereavement, are adeptly tailored to the environs of a dank club sweltering from the energy created through this music and a crowd living for nothing but the moment and the swell of bodies on bodies. The production here is clear and in-your-face and allows the band to expand their unique blend of old and new to become Midwest death incarnate.

In The Jaws Of Bereavement was tracked, mixed, and mastered by Adam Tucker at Signaturetone Recordings at in Minneapolis (Ulthar, Obsequiae, Sunless, Thou), and completed with cover art by Wyrmwalk (Iron Age, Terminal Nation, Sentenced 2 Die, Fulci, Noxis) and photography by Kary Janousek of Old School Collodion. The album includes guest appearances from Hugh Danger, who provides synth and sample work to the album, and Vincent Bennett (The Acacia Strain) who provides additional vocals on the title track.

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DECAPITATED – Unleashes Double Video Release Ahead of North American ‘Nihility Tour’

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on February 1, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

In a thrilling announcement sure to excite fans across North America, legendary death metal titans DECAPITATED have just released two new performance videos, setting the stage for their upcoming ‘Nihility Tour’. The videos, featuring the tracks “Names” and “Eternity Too Short,” were filmed live from the band’s rehearsal room, offering fans a raw, intense preview of what to expect on the road. 

The double video release serves as a precursor to DECAPITATED‘s eagerly awaited tour across North America, beginning February 4, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. These exclusive performances capture the band in a visceral, intimate setting, showcasing their technical prowess and relentless energy. “Names” and “Eternity Too Short” are both seminal tracks from their acclaimed album Nihility, which will be played in its entirety on the tour.

“GET READY, NORTH AMERICA! We can’t wait to make our highly anticipated return and play the entire NIHILITY album! Let’s make this one a tour to remember!” – the band excitedly shares. 

The tour will cover 23 cities in the United States and Canada, concluding on March 2 in Santa Ana, California.

Fans can look forward to an electrifying lineup with DECAPITATED headlining, supported by the formidable talents of INCANTATION and DARKEST HOUR, with EXMORTUS opening each night. This assembly of metal powerhouses guarantees a series of high-octane performances, filled with the heavy, intricate, and soul-stirring music that has defined their genres.

Tour Dates and Venues:

  • Feb. 04 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
  • Feb. 05 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
  • Feb. 06 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • Feb. 07 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
  • Feb. 08 – Boston, MA – Middle East Downstairs
  • Feb. 10 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
  • Feb. 11 – Montreal, QC – Beanfield Theatre
  • Feb. 12 – Ottawa, ON – Overflow
  • Feb. 13 – Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre
  • Feb. 14 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge
  • Feb. 15 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
  • Feb. 16 – Minneapolis, MN – The Caboose
  • Feb. 18 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
  • Feb. 19 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
  • Feb. 21 – Calgary, AB – Back Alley
  • Feb. 22 – Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room
  • Feb. 24 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
  • Feb. 25 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
  • Feb. 26 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
  • Feb. 27 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
  • Feb. 28 – Las Vegas, NV – House Of Blues
  • Mar. 01 – Los Angeles, CA – 1720
  • Mar. 02 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory

Tickets for the ‘Nihility Tour’ are on sale now. This is a can’t-miss opportunity for fans to experience the sheer power and emotion of DECAPITATED‘s music in a live setting. For more information, ticketing, and to watch the new live session videos, visit Decapitated’s Official Website.

Source: C Squared Music

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OBITUARY – Celebrating 35 Years Cause Of Death | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on January 30, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

OBITUARY – Celebrating 35 Years Cause Of Death W/ NAILS, Terror, Spirit World, Pest Control:

Apr 18 – San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theatre
Apr 19 – Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
Apr 21 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
Apr 22 – Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater
Apr 24 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
Apr 25 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
Apr 26 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Bellwether
Apr 27 – Berkeley, CA @ The UC Theatre
Apr 29 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
Apr 30 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
May 02 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
May 03 – Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater
May 05 – Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
May 06 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
May 07 – Detroit, MI @ The Majestic Theatre
May 09 – Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
May 10 – Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall
May 11 – Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple
May 12 – New Kensington, PA @ Perversing Underground
May 14 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
May 15 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
May 19 – Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom
May 20 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
May 22 – Maspeth, NY @ Knockdown Center
May 24 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
May 25 – Reading, PA @ Reverb

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AVERSED – Return With New Single/Video “Lucid Decapitation”

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on January 23, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Massachusetts’s AVERSED share more new music from their forthcoming album. Today, the group’s new digital single and music video “Lucid Decapitation” makes its way online, showcasing their intense, progressive, and blistering performance:

https://youtu.be/9TjOiIcje-s?si=RBhpJLEERqD_t_I8.

“In 1905, French physician Dr. Jacques Beaurieux performed an experiment on prisoners condemned to die by guillotine. Immediately after his subjects were decapitated, he called out their names seeking to determine to what extent and for how long consciousness remained in their detached skulls,” explains drummer Jeff Saltzman. “In ‘Lucid Decapitation,’ we explore the horrifying prospect of being subjected to such a test, and our world’s hunger for knowledge, regardless of the cost. What does it feel like to be a head, detached from your body? Can science ever be justified in performing such grisly experiments?”

Interesting themes for an interesting album that takes extreme, gothic and melodic death metal inspirations and builds them to create something uniquely AVERSED. “Lucid Decapitation” follows up “Cross To Bear” https://youtu.be/lUatQbOXUlU which weaved wondrous awe with righteous anger and left fans anxious for more new music.

Erasure of Color will be in stores and online March 21, 2025 and pre-orders are now available on CD, limited-edition (300) smoke colored vinyl and exclusive limited (100) cassette at https://lnk.to/aversed

Packaged with intriguing artwork from Adam Burke (Unto Others, Gatecreeper, Cloak) of Nightjar Illustration, and self-produced by guitarists Alden Marchand and Sungwoo Jeong with orchestrations composed/arranged by Vikram Shankar (Redemption, Silent Skies, Pain Of Salvation), the album is mixed by AJ Viana (Wormhole, Hath, Cognitive) and mastered by Brad Boatright (Code Orange, Obituary, 200 Stab Wounds) at Audiosiege.

AVERSED formed in Boston with guitarist Sungwoo Jeong and bassist Martin Epstein remaining the sole members from the early days. By 2016, with the additions of drummer Jeff Saltzman (now also of Allegaeon) and guitarist Alden Marchand, the band released their impactful EP, ‘Renewal,’ demonstrating their ambition and future promise. Their blend of extreme instrumentation and tender melodicism was highlighted with 2021’s full-length CD, ‘Impermanent,’ displaying further growth, musicianship and potential.

Now joined by Sarah Hartman on vocals, AVERSED are armed with a new album full of rage and yearning. Erasure of Color presents a glimpse of hope and beauty on a backdrop of raging, mournful Gothic Extreme Metal.

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COFFIN FEEDER – Release New Digital Single/Video For “Porkchop Express” And Announce Album Pre-Orders

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on January 22, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

After terrorizing stages all over europe with Baest & Benighted, COFFIN FEEDER releases “Porkshop Express,” a brand-new single taken from the Big Trouble full length debut . The band features members of Aborted, Leng Tch’e, Fleddy Melculy honed their unique & energetic blend of death metal, grind, deathcore and hardcore, branded as a tribute to the great action movies of the 80’s & 90’s. 
It features Julien Truchan of Benighted as a featured guest .

This ode to John Carpenter‘s Big Trouble in Little China is a furious onslaught of deadly blasts and grooves produced by the infamous Dave Otero (Cattle Decapitation, Shadow of Intent, Archspire).

“Porkshop Express” is Out now on all platforms HERE – taken from COFFIN FEEDER Big Trouble debut album due for release on April 25, 2025. WATCH HERE

COFFIN FEEDER Big Trouble – tracklisting:
1) There will be Trouble 00:56
2) Porkchop Express 2:57
3) If it Bleeds 3:10
4) The Destroyer 3:02
5) Love at First Death 3:18
6) Plain Zero 3:29
7) OBEY 2:32
8) Get to the Party 3:25
9) Let Off some Steam 3:48
10) H.I.S.S. 1:44
11) A Good Day to Die 3:28
12) The Wrong Arm of the Law 3:22

BAND LINE UP:
Sven De Caluwe: Vocals
Bart Govers: Guitar/vocals
Jeroen Camerlynck: Guitar/vocals
Jan Halbert: Bass
Siebe Hermans: Drums

DISCOGRAPHY:
Plug It In Single 2022
Stereo Homicide EP 2022
Dead or Alive Single 2022
A Good Supply of Body Bags Single 2022
Over the Top EP 2022
Big Trouble 2025 (Listenable)

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DECAPITATED – To Kick Off North American “Nihility Tour” With INCANTATION, DARKEST HOUR, And EXMORTUS On February 4th

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on January 16, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Legendary death metal ensemble DECAPITATED is set to embark on their eagerly anticipated North American “Nihility Tour,” starting February 4, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. Fans will experience the landmark album Nihility performed live in its entirety across a 23-date trek.

Joining DECAPITATED as direct support on this monumental tour are renowned acts INCANTATION and DARKEST HOUR, with EXMORTUS slated to open each show. This lineup promises to deliver an unforgettable series of performances, combining intense energy and musical prowess.

Tour Dates and Venues:

  • Feb. 04 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
  • Feb. 05 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
  • Feb. 06 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • Feb. 07 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
  • Feb. 08 – Boston, MA – Middle East Downstairs
  • Feb. 10 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
  • Feb. 11 – Montreal, QC – Beanfield Theatre
  • Feb. 12 – Ottawa, ON – Overflow
  • Feb. 13 – Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre
  • Feb. 14 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge
  • Feb. 15 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
  • Feb. 16 – Minneapolis, MN – The Caboose
  • Feb. 18 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
  • Feb. 19 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
  • Feb. 21 – Calgary, AB – Back Alley
  • Feb. 22 – Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room
  • Feb. 24 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
  • Feb. 25 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
  • Feb. 26 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
  • Feb. 27 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
  • Feb. 28 – Las Vegas, NV – House Of Blues
  • Mar. 01 – Los Angeles, CA – 1720
  • Mar. 02 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory

The tour announcement follows the recent addition of Eemeli Bodde, formerly of Finnish metallers MORS SUBITA, as DECAPITATED‘s new frontman. Bodde’s compelling debut at Damnation Festival’s “A Night Of Salvation” at BEC Arena in Manchester has set high expectations for his performance throughout the tour.

Tickets for all tour dates will go on sale this Friday, with special fan packages available. For more information, tour updates, and ticket sales, please visit Decapitated’s Official Website.

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AS THE WORLD DIES Drops “Dark Oblivion” Video/Single – Studio Album “Nebula” Preorder Available  

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Extreme Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on December 22, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

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“Dark Oblivion” is the brand new single from British death metal collective, AS THE WORLD DIES. The track comes by way of the band’s second studio album, Nebula, set for release on March 21st via Reaper Entertainment.

Nebula is a gripping journey through the realms of crushing death metal and cosmic mysticism. Band leader and death metal veteran Scott Fairfax explains, “This album is the quintessence of what AS THE WORLD DIES is all about. We pushed our musical boundaries to create something both brutal and thought-provoking. It’s heavier, darker, and more profound than anything we’ve done before.”

The album dives into themes of apocalyptic prophesies and human insignificance, epitomized by the looming presence of the asteroid Apophis, a key inspiration behind the band’s cosmic death metal sound. Adding a progressive touch with atmospheric ‘80s synths and a haunting industrial edge, Nebula expands the boundaries of the genre while maintaining its relentless death metal core.

Watch AS THE WORLD DIES‘ lyric video for “Dark Oblivion” HERE.

Written and recorded primarily in Fairfax’s studio Riff Central, Nebula is a testament to his singular vision and expertise. With a noteworthy resume featuring bands like Memoriam and Massacre, Fairfax delivers an album that is as musically intricate as it is thematically profound. “Atmosphere is everything to me,” he notes. “Songs must tell a story; otherwise, they’re just a collection of riffs.”

The latest single, “Dark Oblivion,” is a tour de force showcasing the band’s signature blend of heavy, melodic riffs and apocalyptic storytelling. With its brooding atmosphere and devastating impact, the track serves as a chilling anthem for the end times.

Nebula is set to challenge and redefine death metal conventions with its fusion of raw aggression and thoughtful composition. Mixed and mastered by Anthony Wall, the record promises to be an unforgettable chapter in the band’s journey.

Nebula will be available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats. Find preorders at THIS LOCATION. 

AS THE WORLD DIES:
Scott Fairfax – lead guitars/keyboards
Darren Mcgillivray – guitars
Chris Mcgrath – drums
Bill Richmond – bass
Jay Price – vocals

Nebula – Track Listing: 

1. Apophis

2. Consumed

3. Dark Oblivion

4. I Am The One

5. Blind Destiny

6. Playing God

7. Voices Of Angels

8. Under A Dying Sky

9. Final Resting Place

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AGAINST I – Songs for the Dying Out Now and Streaming

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on December 1, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

The new album from Sweden’s melodic death trio AGAINST I is now available on all major streaming platforms.

Songs for the Dying picks up where Destruction Lullaby – released in May 2024 – left off. The album offers lethal doses of aggressive and melodic death tinged with shades of industrial and atmospheric metal.

Stream the album on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.

Order Songs for the Dying and the band’s entire discography at tfreco.bandcamp.com

Track-listing for Songs for the Dying:

1. Bound in Blood

2. Depraved Lust

3. A Hymn for the End

4. Crimson Queen

5. Eternal Slumber

6. From the Beyond

7. Father of Lies

8. Judgement of the Damned

9. Praise the Dead

10. Scorched Earth

11. The Blackest Night

AGAINST I was founded in 2022 by Fredrik Keith Croona, known as vocalist and founder of Cynical Existence and ex-vocalist of Menschdefekt. Together with Mathias Back (guitars) and Anders Ström (drums), they fuse elements of metal and hints of electronic parts into a cacophony of aggression and melodies.

In 2023 the band released their debut album Carnival of Excess on Advoxya Records. 2024 saw the release of two EPs, Perfect Smile and the follow-up Destruction Lullaby, which took the band in an entirely new direction.

Line-Up:
Fredrik Keith Croona – vocals
Mathias Back – guitars
Anders Ström – drums

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SARCOPHAGUM – Australian Death Metal Act To Unveil Cinematic Debut LP Via Nuclear Winter Records

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on October 20, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Australia’s SARCOPHAGUM will release their debut full-length, The Grand Arc of Madness, on December 6th, 2024 through Nuclear Winter Records.

The album track “Feudal Futures” is now streaming at THIS LOCATION.

SARCOPHAGUM spawned to life in the early half of 2021, during the time of the plague as a new project featuring Golgothan Remains members past and present. The purpose being to provide a channel to explore new ideas and sounds in a studio-only setting.

The dark death metal realm remains the primary influence and a debut EP, Conduits to the Underworld, was released in 2022 through Nuclear Winter Records, followed swiftly by a stand alone single, “This Wrought Creation”. Now their full length debut is here, The Grand Arc of Madness. Poised to unleash a soundscape of disharmony and terror over the listener, the angular horror awaits…

Both a culmination of their already characteristic aesthetic and a whole new twist upon it, The Grand Arc of Madness sees SARCOPHAGUM fusing clanging angularity with haunting atmospherics, chaos with eerie melodicism, epic narrative with primal crush.

Mixed and mastered by Greg Chandler at Priory Recording Studios.

Cover art by Khaos Diktator.

Track list:

  1. Ritual Pillars Burn
  2. Feudal Futures
  3. Vermiform
  4. The Grand Arc of Madness

For fans of: Ulcerate, Immolation, Adversarial, Golgothan Remains

SARCOPHAGUM:

https://sarcophagum.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/sarcophagumband/

https://instagram.com/sarcophagumband

Nuclear Winter Records

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OBITUARY – Europe/UK Nov/December 2024 Headline Shows | Dates, Cities and Venues Listed

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on October 7, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Obituary Facebook:

Europe – English Friends…we have a handful of Headline Shows to end the year and we are dragging our Old Friends and California Thrash Metal legends SADUS with us!
Where will WE meet YOU? Tickets OnSale Friday!!

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