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BIOHAZARD Divided We Fall – First Week USA Chart Positions
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags biohazard, hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey on October 29, 2025 by Metal OdysseyHardcore Legends BIOHAZARD Announce New Album Divided We Fall – Out October 17th via BLKIIBLK
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags biohazard, hardcore, Metal on September 16, 2025 by Metal Odyssey
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Share New Single “F**k the System” Music Video: Watch HERE
Divided We Fall Tour Kicks Off in October
Featuring Support from Onyx, Bayway, and Swollen Teeth
Today, Brooklyn hardcore legends BIOHAZARD are excited to announce ‘Divided We Fall,’ their first studio album in over a decade, out October 17th via BLKIIBLK. Reuniting the original lineup, the album delivers a blistering statement of unity in chaos. To celebrate the announcement, BIOHAZARD has released a new single, “F**k the System,” which is accompanied by a music video available below.
Billy Graziadei (vocals/guitar) had the following to say about the single:
“F**k the System’ is BIOHAZARD calling it like it is. The powers that be have us at odds and beefin’ with each other while they sit back and cash in. It’s no accident the world’s burnin’ in front of our eyes. It’s all divide and control – while they keep us divided by politics, class, race, all of it, and have us out here fighting each other, they’re pulling the strings. ‘F**k the System’ is our war cry about the state of the world with no sugarcoated bullshit.”
Watch the Music Video for “F**k the System” HERE
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Matt Hyde (Slayer, Hatebreed, Deftones), ‘Divided We Fall’ captures BIOHAZARD at their most raw, relentless, and unifying. The album blends the band’s unmistakable fusion of hardcore, metal, and streetwise groove with a sharpened edge for a fractured modern world delivering a powerful reminder of why BIOHAZARD remains one of the most vital and influential bands in heavy music.
Bobby Hambel (guitars) on the album:
“We are really excited to finally have the classic BIOHAZARD lineup back together in the studio. This album has been a long time coming, and the record is straight from our hearts. We can’t wait for everybody to hear it, and to head out and play these new songs live. See you out there!”
Recording sessions took place at Shorefire Recording Studios (Long Branch, NJ) and The Hydeaway (Van Nuys, CA), with engineering by Joseph DeMaio and additional recording from Matt Hyde. Guitar and production tech duties were handled by Phil Caivano.
BIOHAZARD’s upcoming release via BLKIIBLK marks a new chapter in a storied career that began in the late ’80s, one defined by aggressive sound, socially conscious lyrics, and an unwavering commitment to their roots.
Pre-Order ‘Divided We Fall’ HERE
Divided We Fall – Track List:
1. F**k the System
2. Forsaken
3. Eyes on Six
4. Death of Me
5. Word to the Wise
6. Fight to be Free
7. War Inside Me
8. S.I.T.F.O.A.
9. Tear Down the Walls
10. I Will Overcome
11. Warriors
BIOHAZARD will be on their “Divided We Fall Tour” this Fall with support from Onyx, Bayway, and Swollen Teeth, including a homecoming show at the Warsaw in Brooklyn on October 28th. A full list of dates is below.
About the tour, Evan Seinfeld (vocals/bass) comments:
Judgement Night. The script writes itself. BIOHAZARD is excited to announce our first headlining tour of the U.S. in more than a decade, celebrating our 30-plus year history with Onyx, two of the most hardcore entities in our respective genres. Bayway are killing it, reminiscent of BIOHAZARD’s early rise, and Swollen Teeth bring an entirely different element of heaviness to captivate crowds and evolve our scene. This is going to be a tribal ceremony and a place to release your negative energy in a positive way. See you in the pit!”
BIOHAZARD Live:
10/3: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving
10/4: Indianapolis, IN @ Hi-Fi Annex
10/5: Birmingham, AL @ Furnace Fest
10/7: Dallas, TX @ Ferris Wheeler’s
10/8: San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
10/10: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
10/11: Phoenix, AZ @ Van Buren
10/12: Los Angeles, CA @ The Bellwether
10/13: Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
10/15: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
10/16: Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
10/18: Lawrence, KS @ Liberty Hall
10/19: Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
10/21: Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall
10/22: Madison, WI @ Majestic Theater
10/23: Pontiac, MI @ Crofoot
10/25: Montreal, QC @ Beanfield Theatre
10/26: Toronto, ON @ Mod Club
10/28: Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw
10/29: Worcester, MA @ Palladium
10/31: Allentown, PA @ Archer Music Hall
11/1: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
11/3: New Haven, CT @ Toad’s
BIOHAZARD are:
Billy Graziadei – vocals/guitar
Bobby Hambel – lead guitar
Danny Schuler – drums
Evan Seinfeld – vocals/bass
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Source: BLKIIBLK
SCORCHING TOMB – Montreal Death Metal/Hardcore Wrecking Crew Sign To Time To Kill Records
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags hard rock albums 2013, hardcore, hardcore metal, Metal, metal albums 2025, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey, scorching tomb on July 24, 2025 by Metal Odyssey
Canada’s SCORCHING TOMB has officially signed to Time To Kill Records for the release of their long-awaited debut album.
After sharpening their blades through a series of well-received EPs and a crushing split, the band is now ready to make a bold statement on a larger scale. Their sound is a feral fusion of raw death metal and metallic hardcore, with zero tolerance for the plastic, overproduced gloss often associated with modern deathcore.
SCORCHING TOMB keeps both feet firmly planted in the filth and fury of old-school death metal and the uncompromising aggression of hardcore at its most hostile. The result is a punishing assault that’s sure to resonate with fans of Skinless, Fulci, Xibalba and Terminal Nation. More details on the album will be revealed soon.
SCORCHING TOMB emerged from the sewers of Montreal in 2018 with one clear mission: to fuse old-school death metal with modern hardcore in a city ruled by technical death metal. It didn’t take long for the band to make a name for themselves in the underground. Their blend of blistering old-school riffs, crushing mosh parts, and explosive live energy quickly caught the attention of the hardcore scene in particular.
Originally formed by tattoo artist Vincent P.L. (vocals) and guitarist Philippe Leblanc, SCORCHING TOMB has since solidified its most formidable lineup yet with the addition of Miguel Lepage (ex–Blind Witness, ex–Obey the Brave) on bass and Émile Savard (Profane Order, ex–Malebranche) on drums. With this new blood, the band has evolved from a local standout into a fully weaponized force.
Now, the time has come to follow in the footsteps of Cryptopsy, Quo Vadis, and Despised Icon, proving once again that Montreal remains a relentless, unyielding powerhouse in the world of death metal.
SCORCHING TOMB:
https://scorchingtomb.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/scorchingtomb/
Time To Kill Records:
https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/timetokillrecords/
RESPECT FOR ZERO – Italian Hardcore Stalwarts Announce New EP Overtime
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, hardcore music, Music, music news, news with tags hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, metal odyssey, respect for zero on May 3, 2025 by Metal Odyssey
Time To Kill Records is thrilled to announce the release of Overtime, the brand-new EP from Italian hardcore outfit RESPECT FOR ZERO, set to drop on June 30th, 2025.
Following the announcement of their signing, Overtime marks a bold return for the band; an explosive statement of intent that sharpens their identity with renewed precision. The EP delivers crushing grooves and relentless intensity, staying true to the band’s hardcore foundation while embracing a tighter, more dynamic production. RESPECT FOR ZERO prove once again that aggression and authenticity can evolve without compromise.
The first single “Born Again” is available now:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/vWo8gRgn_l4
Streaming: https://ffm.to/respect-for-zero-born-again
The band commented:
“‘Born Again’ explores the experience of existential stagnation, a loss of strength and emotion but ultimately urges a reaction, a personal awakening in the face of despair. The lyrics capture a moment of profound inner struggle and emotional paralysis, where hope seems to vanish. Yet, they deliver a powerful message of perseverance, framing every obstacle as an opportunity for renewal. The song underscores the importance of taking action and refusing to let life slip away, reminding us that every hardship holds the potential for a comeback. At its heart, ‘Born Again’ is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of starting anew”.
Tracklist:
1. Reaching Death
2. Mirrors
3. Sagnol
4. Born Again
Preorders:
https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/respect-for-zero-overtime
https://respectforzero.bandcamp.com/album/overtime
Line-up:
Luca Cruciani – Drums
Luca Paoletti – Bass
Stefano Gregori – Vocals
Iacopo Rossi – Guitar & Vocals
RESPECT FOR ZERO is a hardcore band from Sant’Elpidio a Mare, on Italy’s east coast, active since 2013. Their name doesn’t stand for “respect for nothing” but rather for respect for those who are treated like zero compared to corrupt politicians and the authorities who exploit us.
The band channels the rage of a generation raised in the suburbs, without comfort, and under the repression of the global underground culture, constantly stifled by the church and a bigoted mindset. The band stands firmly against fascism.
RESPECT FOR ZERO has shared the stage with bands such as Terror, Ratos de Porão, Expire, No Turning Back, WarCry, Bent Life, Trash Talk, Comeback Kid, H2O, Impact, Bull Brigade, Meet the Storm, Strength Approach, Slander, Straight Opposition, Face Your Enemy, Mud, Chains, and many more!
Discography:
Clenched Punches demo (2014)
The Truth Remains full-length (2015)
My Sacrifice full-length (2019, Indelirium Records)
RESPECT FOR ZERO:
https://www.facebook.com/RespectForZero/
https://respectforzero.bandcamp.com/
Time To Kill Records:
https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://timetokillrecords.com/
NO DIVINITY Announces New Release: Winter Promo
Posted in hardcore, hardcore metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, metalcore, Music, music news, news with tags hardcore, Metal, metal odyssey, metalcore, no divinity on March 10, 2025 by Metal Odyssey
Purchase Winter Promo HERE: https://nodivinity.bandcamp.com/album/winter-promo
NO DIVINITY, the hardcore, metalcore adjacent outfit known for their intense and aggressive sound, is proud to announce their new release Winter Promo, available now in collaboration with Passing Time Records.
Winter Promo features three fast, powerful, and ear-catching tracks that showcase the band’s evolving sound and creative direction. As NO DIVINITY explains: “We’re excited to share this new release with our fans as a preview of what’s to come. We’ve got a lot up our sleeves, and we wanted to get something out there while we’re working on future records. This release reflects our constant drive to push our sound forward, and we believe this is a great example of where we’re heading.”
The new release exemplifies NO DIVNITY’s signature blend of hardcore and metalcore, with fast-paced riffs, raw energy, and intense vocal delivery. The band’s dynamic approach to writing continues to captivate audiences, delivering a message of aggression and resilience in every track. With Winter Promo, NO DIVINITY proves once again that they are a band unafraid to evolve and push boundaries.
NO DIVNITY’s previous release, Generation of Pain, received widespread acclaim for its powerful lyrics and relentless sound. With Winter Promo, they continue to carve their own path in the underground scene, drawing influences from bands like HARMS WAY, JUDICIARY, and DIVISION OF MIND, while adding their own creative spin to the mix.
Stream and download Winter Promo here: https://nodivinity.bandcamp.com/album/winter-promo
No Divinity:
- Christian Hammer – Vocals
- Brady Dukart – Guitar
- Youssef Chamma – Bass
- Leighton Falk – Guitar
- Tyler Wolf – Drums
Links:
Source: C Squared Music
FREYA’s Intoxicating Blend Of Hardcore And Thrash Bubbles Over In “Blood Thirst”
Posted in hardcore, hardcore metal, hardcore music, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags freya, hardcore, Metal News, metal odyssey, Thrash Metal on October 10, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Freya, the veteran hardcore/metal band hailing from Syracuse, USA, is set to drop their newest single “Blood Thirst”. This powerful track showcases the band’s unique blend of hardcore intensity and thrash metal fury that they have been perfecting for over two decades. The single is a straightforward banger, drummer Ethan D. Henry comments on the track:
“I’m not vegan or anything but I was just thinking of this concept of some trophy hunters entering the forest killing and taking what they wanted and leaving the corpses of their victims to rot. I imagined a grizzly bear being fed up finding rotten deer, turkey, and whatever else on his daily trek. Full of rage, he is forced to fight back and chase the men out of the forest. Like Batman haha. But a pissed-off grizzly bear.”
Drawing inspiration from the hard-hitting, old-school hardcore vibe of bands like Biohazard, the song opens with a memorable riff that immediately grabs the listener’s attention. As the track progresses, Freya seamlessly shifts into a thrash metal assault reminiscent of Slayer, showcasing the band’s ability to blend genres with precision and intensity.
Henry also comments that he wanted this track to crank and hit hard, “it’s about capturing that raw energy that makes hardcore and thrash so powerful”. “Blood Thirst” will appeal to both hardcore and metal fans alike, especially those with an interest in Earth Crisis, Terror, and Hatebreed.
Listen to “Blood Thirst” via its premiere on NoEcho HERE.
“Blood Thirst” is available now at https://bfan.link/blood-thirst and is on all digital platforms via Upstate Records.
More Info: Upstaterecordsny.com/freya | https://linktr.ee/freyaband315
Source: Asher Media Relations
YOSEMITE IN BLACK – Unveils Ferocious Single “Robber Baron” from Upcoming Album: The Pursuit Of
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, hardcore music, metal music, Music, music news, music videos with tags hardcore, hardcore metal, metal music, metal odyssey, Yosemite In Black on June 4, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Atlanta’s own hardcore heavy hitters, YOSEMITE IN BLACK, is excited to unveil their new single “Robber Baron” from their upcoming album The Pursuit Of, scheduled for release on August 16th via Terminus Hate City. Alongside the single, the band presents an intense an unhinged visualizer which can be viewed HERE. Pre-orders for The Pursuit Of are available HERE.
YOSEMITE IN BLACK consists of Luke Marlowe on vocals, Dylan Beard on guitar, Cody Jenkins on bass, and Michael Ferrara on drums. Renowned in the hardcore scene, the band blends hardcore and metallic hardcore styles, drawing comparisons to influential acts like KNOCKED LOOSE, LAMB OF GOD, TURNSTILE, and TRAPPED UNDER ICE.
Their latest single, “Robber Baron,” delivers a powerful mix of aggressive riffs, pounding drums, and commanding vocals, embodying the band’s distinctive sound that has gained a global following. This track illustrates the band’s talent for merging raw power with complex melodies, offering an intense yet cathartic musical journey.
The band shares: “A ‘Robber Baron’ is an old English term for someone who does business with malicious intent. The song is a callout to all the white collar music industry people who try to take money away from artists, who already make very little as it is.”
The Pursuit Of – Tracklist:
Cerberus
Warmer Weather
Just This Once
Robber Baron
The Pursuit Of
Cold Shoulder
Kitsch
Fade Out
“Robber Baron” was self-recorded, mixed, and mastered, showcasing YOSEMITE IN BLACK’s commitment to their DIY roots and artistic integrity. The lyrics explore themes of societal disenchantment and personal adversity, providing a poignant reflection on today’s societal challenges.
Connect with YOSEMITE IN BLACK:
Official Website: https://linktr.ee/Yosemiteinblack
Bandcamp: https://yosemiteinblack.bandcamp.com/
Source: C Squared Music
DEAD HEAT – California Crossover Collective Signs To Metal Blade Records | Live Dates Announced
Posted in hardcore, hardcore metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags dead heat, hardcore bands, Metal, metal odyssey on May 15, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Metal Blade Records is pleased to welcome Oxnard, California crossover collective DEAD HEAT to its iconic roster!
Forged in 2016, DEAD HEAT is known for their high-energy live performances and aggressive sound that draws influence from various subgenres of thrash, punk, hardcore, and metal. DEAD HEAT’s music is characterized by fast, thrashy riffs, driving rhythms, harmonious leads, and intense vocals that often veer into screamed or shouted terrain. Thematically, the band delves deep into social and political issues, as well as personal struggles and experiences.
In addition to crafting pulverizing music, the DEAD HEAT crew is notorious for their DIY approach to punk/metal culture and their involvement in the broader hardcore scene. The band members are regularly involved in booking shows and events in their local scene, as well as supporting various social and political causes.
Comments vocalist Christian Ramos of the band’s union with Metal Blade Records, “To be part of a label that has put out some of our favorite records and has had some of our favorite artists is without words an absolute honor!”
Adds rhythm guitarist Justin Ton, “We’re on the same label that birthed Slayer and put Metallica on the map. It’s an honor.” States Metal Blade’s Ryan Williams; US A&R, “DEAD HEAT fucking slays; it’s an honor to welcome them to the Metal Blade family.”
Over the course of their eight-year existence, DEAD HEAT has released a split with New York heavyweights Mindforce, two full-length albums, and several EPs including their most recent EP, Endless Torment, issued in 2023 on Triple B Records and Tankcrimes to critical acclaim.
DEAD HEAT has toured extensively, playing shows across the United States, Europe, and Japan. The band will play a one-off show supporting Bodycount later this month before joining Drain, Terror, Angel Dust, and End It for a short run of shows in June. In July, the band will bring their onstage bedlam to European stages. The latest stretch of live dates follow the band’s successful run supporting Municipal Waste, Ghoul, and Necrot on the inaugural Brainsqueeze Tour earlier this year. See all confirmed dates below.
DEAD HEAT:
Justin Ton – rhythm guitar
Ricky Garcia – lead guitar
Chris Ramos – vocals
Yogi – drums
Vince – bass/ rhythm guitar
Chonch – bass
https://www.instagram.com/deadheat805
Source: EARSPLIT PR
SUNMANCER Unleashes Explosive Hardcore Single “Chasm Darkly” and Tour Dates With AUGUST BURNS RED
Posted in hardcore, hardcore metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos with tags hardcore metal, Metal, metal music videos, metal odyssey, sunmancer on May 4, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Metallic hardcore heavy hitters Sunmancer are poised to shake the foundations of the metalcore scene with their latest video single “Chasm Darkly”. Known for their relentless energy and unyielding heaviness, Sunmacer is also hitting the road with August Burns Red and Fuming Mouth in May (dates listed below) where listeners can catch the track live. The band comments on the song:
“Compared to our other songs, Chasm Darkly came together relatively quickly. This song was written in a span of a few hours, and only very minor tweaks were made after the demo was recorded. Everyone in the band really enjoys the vibe of the song, and it’s the first one that Ramon, our drummer, was able to sing on. The lyrical content is purposely left open to interpretation so that the listener can glean their own meaning. We are extremely proud of this song, and feel that it represents the musical direction we are moving in as a band.”
Lyrically, “Chasm Darkly” can be open to interpretation, but vocalist Justin Mazlik wrote it with his own struggles and anxiety in mind. Musically, Sunmancer wanted this track to have a wide range of feelings – going from heavy riffing with blast beats to epic choruses and calm bridges. They don’t revisit many of the riffs in the song, as to take the listener on more of a “journey” as opposed to just a verse-chorus-verse-chorus structure.
Watch and listen to the music video for “Chasm Darkly” at https://youtu.be/VLFtYJUywtE
Formed by brothers Kyle and Justin Mazlik, Sunmancer rose from the ashes of Broadcast The Nightmare, carving out their own path in the metal landscape. Teaming up with Atlanta-based guitarist Jeremy Harlan of Faith In Ruin, the band’s lineup solidified with the addition of Dan Nelson on bass and Ramon Rellum on drums.
Chasm Darkly” is intended to be more than just a song, it is an experience – from the intense blast beats to the serene interludes, every element of the track is carefully crafted to evoke emotion and resonate with the audience. It is recommended for fans of Killswitch Engage, Counterparts, and The Black Dahlia Murder.
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/track/5ae5RB0fLb8OQ8C4otU7eU
Tour Promo Video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XsDCcDhrrp0
Spring Fling Tour w/ August Burns Red, Fuming Mouth, Sunmancer:
May 9 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville *
May 10 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City
May 11 – Dothan, AL – The Plant
May 13 – Columbia, SC – The Senate
May 14 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
May 15 – Chattanooga, TN – The Signal
May 16 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Festival *
*No Sunmancer
Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
HATEBREED – 30th Anniversary Over Europe Tour + 2024 North America Tour – Full Schedules & Info
Posted in hardcore metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags carcass, crowbar, hatebreed, jamey jasta, Metal, metal music, metal odyssey on March 23, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Hatebreed have announced their 30th Anniversary Over Europe Tour with Crowbar on select dates!
Ticket info here: https://mad-tourbooking.de/
Hatebreed also announced their 2024 North American Tour with Carcass, Harms Way and Crypta!
Ticket info here: https://www.hatebreed.com/
Source: Stillborn Records newsletter
HATEBREED – “The March Metal Matinee” 30th Anniversary Home State Show – March 17th 2024 – Event Info!
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Connecticut hardcore bands, hardcore, hardcore metal, hatebreed, jamey jasta, Metal News, metal odyssey on January 25, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
From Stillborn Records:
Hatebreed has announced “The March Metal Matinee” a special 30th Anniversary Event happening at The Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT on March 17th 2024!
Tickets go on sale this Friday (January 26) at 7am EST. The show will start at 12 noon and features Massachusetts’ Metal Greats SHADOWS FALL in their first Connecticut show in YEARS + local stand outs Shadow Of Intent, CTHC masters 100 Demons & With Honor & many more!
GHOST SPIRIT Celebrate HARDCORE With New Track, “The Tradition That Remains”
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, hardcore music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags ghost spirit, hardcore, hardcore metal, music videos on July 25, 2023 by Metal Odyssey
July 25, 2023 – Ghost Spirit, the L.A. hardcore band who surprised fans in early June with the release of “Kill The Strife,” the group’s first new music in four years, have now released an additional single via Blue Swan/Rise Records: “The Tradition That Remains” (watch the video here).
“’The Tradition That Remains’ is a heartfelt anthem celebrating the unbeatable spirit and promising future of the hardcore scene,” explains vocalist Alex Bigman of the Will Putney (Every Time I Die, Knocked Loose) mixed and Phil Odom (Code Orange, Portrayal of Guilt) engineered track. “Amid the Covid lockdowns, just like everyone else, we were deeply concerned about the fate of our beloved community’s shows. It seemed as though the very existence of the scene was at stake. Determined to rally the troops and reignite the passion, we set out to create a song that would unite us all. Out of the pandemic we overcame the challenges, and now in 2023 the scene feels more alive than ever. This music video, lovingly captured on Super 8mm, Super VHS, and digital formats, beautifully portrays the essence of this journey during the unforgettable run of our recent sold-out shows. We proudly declare that the tradition endures, binding us together in our shared love for hardcore, and illuminating a bright path towards the future.”
Ghost Spirit released Hourglass in 2019, with the 8-song album landing on Rolling Stone’s staff’s personal best of lists, and being praised by outlets for capturing the band’s DIY spirit. Idioteq said the collection is “sonically and thematically immense,” while Sputnik Music noted the band’s ability to juxtapose “tenderness and honesty” with “frantic guitar work… and the pained screams of Alex Bigman.”
The band is currently writing a new album with additional details to be revealed soon.
Ghost Spirit is Alex Bigman (vocals), Taylor Jewell (drums), Niko Zaglaras (guitar) and Evan Henkel (bass).
Source: Speakeasy PR
HATEBREED – Announces Home-State Show + 20 Years Of Brutality Tour Begins September 3rd!
Posted in hardcore bands, hardcore metal, hardcore music, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags hardcore metal, hatebreed, Metal, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey, Music, music news, news on June 28, 2023 by Metal Odyssey
HATEBREED will play Inkcarceration on July 14th + they’ve added a home state show July 15th at Toads Place.
FREYA – Recruit Jamey Jasta On New Single “Sense of Doom”
Posted in hardcore bands, hardcore metal, hardcore music, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags freya, hardcore, hardcore metal, Metal, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey, Music on June 8, 2023 by Metal Odyssey
As the band approaches its 20th anniversary of their first release, As the Last Light Drains (Victory Records, 2003), FREYA have returned to their roots with a pulverizing new full-length album, entitled Fight As One, which will be released on September 22nd on Upstate Records.
Today the band has shared “Sense Of Doom” where they are joined by HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta. “We are all living through increasingly tumultuous and uncertain times,”says vocalist Karl Buechner about the track. “‘Sense of Doom’ is about weathering those storms by staying unified with friends and family. The message is about never surrendering to negativity and holding true to core values.”
Click link below to stream “Sense Of Doom”
FREYA are joined by three legendary hardcore front-men on their newest album; Freddie Cricien (MADBALL) delivers a crushing performance on the title track, Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED) seethes on “Sense of Doom” and Scott Vogel (TERROR) drops the hammer on “Thousand Yard Stare”.
Lyrics: Karl Buechner
Composition: Karl Buechner, Erick Edwards, Thom Turner, Ian Edwards, Ethan D Henry
Produced and Mixed By: Ethan D Henry
Mastered by: Jocko (Moresound)
Photo By: Jim Wertman
Track Listing:
Nothingness Or God
Sense Of Doom ft. Jamey Jasta
Fight As One ft. Freddy Cricien
1000 Yard Stare ft. Scott Vogel
Back To Haunt
The Flames Of War
Never Say My Name
Beyond Despair
Omens
Destructive Path
Odin
Source: C Squared Music
Cro-Mags And Ringworm Concert Photo Gallery And Review – From Madison Live! In Covington, Kentucky, March 17, 2023
Posted in concerts, hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags cro-mags, Hard Rock, hardcore, hardcore metal, Metal, metal concerts, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, music news, news, ringworm, Thrash Metal on March 27, 2023 by Metal Odyssey
I went with my buddy Troy to see Cro-Mags and Ringworm, down in Covington Kentucky, at Madison Live!, on March 17, 2023. Both of these bands have been on my bucket list for many years. Suffice to say I had an amazing time seeing and hearing these bands, up close!
The line-up for Cro-Mags has changed over the years; however, the legendary band founder Harley Flanagan has once again proved to his fans he is still at his very best in performing live. With a mixed crowd of both younger and older fans, the Hardcore stage diving and insane pit of yesteryear was non-existent; save for a pit that was more congenial than over aggressive.
Two or three scuffles broke out in the crowd and Harley Flanagan was very quick to diffuse the scuffles. Harley made it clear his lack of tolerance for fighting. Harley also let his feelings be known for unity, brotherhood and being grateful for your loved ones. I couldn’t agree more. There were parents that took their little kids to this show. As for the music, I couldn’t stop moving; with my cane and screwed up knees. We’ve all gotten older and Harley doesn’t need to prove anything to anyone. He’s forever immortalized in Metal and Hardcore history.
Cleveland Ohio’s Ringworm didn’t hold back nothing. They blazed and thundered through their set of songs like killer hornets. Human Furnace led his band like the Metal titan he is, vocally menacing. Opening for Cro-Mags, Ringworm set the Metal vibe on course. I always have more energy in the first half of any concert; thus I went into the pit with my cane and enjoyed every second of it. My fellow Metal brethren joined me in the pit, to cheer me on and make certain I didn’t fall down. It was more a nostalgic ceremony of yesteryear than anything else. I was so grateful to the brother/sisterhood that graciously joined me in celebration. My knees hurt so bad out there and the love and support I received from that Metal gathering brought me close to tears. I’ll never forget that night. God Bless them all and both bands. – Stone
KRUELTY – Brutal Second LP From Tokyo, Japan Metallic Hardcore Quintet, ‘Untopia’ Now Streaming; Album Sees Release Tomorrow On Profound Lore Records + Japan And European Tours Begin
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags Metal, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey, Music, music news, news on March 16, 2023 by Metal Odyssey
Stream KRUELTY’s Untopia HERE.
Untopia, the second LP from Tokyo, Japan’s brutalizing metallic hardcore quintet KRUELTY, is now streaming in its entirety on the eve of its worldwide release through Profound Lore Records.
Formed in Tokyo in the summer of 2017, KRUELTY has emerged as the most notable artist to find that sweet spot where heavy beatdown hardcore and ‘90s American/Scandinavian death/doom metal meet. This devastating amalgamation becomes the blueprint of brutality and slam the band unleashes. With KRUELTY, you will hear the ultimate convergence of some of the most punishing death metal riffs and the most mind-blowing breakdowns influenced by Japanese and ‘90s East Coast hardcore bands.
2020 saw the release of KRUELTY’s debut album A Dying Truth and revealed itself as one of the heaviest albums that year. With their second LP, Untopia, the band will release an album even more massive in scope and ultimately heavier than their debut. The bulldozing seven-song record was produced by Taylor Young at The Pit Studios (Nails, Xibalba, Section H8) while the band was touring in the US earlier this year, mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege (Obituary, Terminal Nation, Mindforce), and features artwork by Norwegian artist Sindre Foss Skancke.
Endure KRUELTY’s entire Untopia LP now at YouTube RIGHT HERE.
Untopia will see release through Profound Lore tomorrow, Friday, March 17th, on LP, CD, CS, and digital formats. Find preorders HERE and watch the “Harder Than Before” video HERE.
KRUELTY continues touring across the planet in support of Untopia. Having just completed tours of New Zealand and Australia, KRUELTY will now crush through their home country this week for ten dates on the Untopia Japan Tour, running from March 17th through April 2nd. Less than two weeks later, the band heads to Europe for the Untopia European Domination Tour 2023, running from April 12th to May 7th with special guests Gates To Hell, and Splitknuckle on select dates. See confirmed dates below and watch for additional tour announcements to post shortly.
KRUELTY Untopia Japan Tour:
3/17/2023 B.B. Street – Yokohama, JP
3/18/2023 Socrates – Kyoto, JP
3/19/2023 Keith Flack – Fukuoka, JP
3/21/2023 Hood – Nigata, JP
3/22/2023 東高円寺二万電圧– Tokyo, JP
3/23/2023 Bears – Osaka, JP
3/24/2023 Rizin – Kagawa, JP
3/25/2023 Agit – Hiroshima, JP
3/26/2023 Zion – Nagoya, JP
4/02/2023 Bushbash – Tokyo, JP
KRUELTY Untopia European Domination w/ Gates To Hell, Splitknuckle:
4/12/2023 Le Temps Machine – Joué-Les-Tours, FR
4/13/2023 Orbeko Etxea – Llodio, ES
4/14/2023 Sala Rouge – Vigo, ES
4/15/2023 Núcleo A70 – Lisbon, PT
4/16/2023 Let’s Go Rock Bar – Parla, ES
4/17/2023 La Deskomunal – Barcelona, ES
4/18/2023 Secret Place – Montpellier, FR
4/20/2023 Le Glazart – Paris, FR
4/21/2023 The Green Door Store – Brighton, UK
4/22/2023 The Cab – Newport, UK
4/23/2023 Deadwax – Birmingham, UK*
4/24/2023 The Lubber Fiend – Newcastle, UK*
4/25/2023 Flying Duck – Glasgow, UK*
4/26/2023 Percy Picklebackers – Nottingham, UK*
4/27/2023 Boom – Leeds, UK*
4/28/2023 New Cross Inn – London, UK*
4/29/2023 Treftpunt – Gent, BE
4/30/2023 Bloodshed Fest @ Metropool – Hengelo, NL
5/03/2023 Klub Pod Minogą – Poznan, PL
5/04/2023 Gerber 3 – Weimar, DE
5/05/2023 Kulturzentrum dasHaus – Ludwigshafen, DE
5/06/2023 Rocas – Luxembourg, LU
5/07/2023 Baroeg – Rotterdam, NL
Source: EARSPLIT PR
CAPRA – Metallic Hardcore Outfit Announces April Shows Supporting Killswitch Engage And More; Headlining Tour Underway
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags Capra, Metal, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, music news, news on March 13, 2023 by Metal Odyssey
Louisiana-based metallic hardcore outfit CAPRA will support Killswitch Engage on five special shows this Spring. The short April run will make its way through Baltimore, Charlotte, Norfolk, Lancaster, and Cleveland. Additional support will be provided by Currents.
Comments vocalist Crow Lotus: “Killswitch Engage puts on one hell of a show and we were lucky enough to catch them headline Furnace Fest 2021! It’s going to be an honor to share a stage with them. We’re all stoked!”
The dates with Killswitch Engage follow the band’s Southeast headlining tour, currently underway. This June, CAPRA will appear on Benefit Bash to help support the Sloss Furnace Foundation. Presented by Furnace Fest, the event will be held on Saturday, June 17th and features Darkest Hour, The Acacia Strain, Integrity, Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster, Left To Suffer, and others. Profits from the event will go toward improving areas related to the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark including stage repair, enhanced lighting, planting new grass etc.
See all confirmed dates below.
CAPRA [remaining dates]:
3/14/2023 The Sentient Bean – Savannah, GA
3/15/2023 Boggs Social – Atlanta, GA
3/16/2023 Conduit – Orlando, FL w/ Thirst
3/17/2023 SFL Bar – Port Saint Lucie, FL w/ Thirst
3/18/2023 The Legion – Tampa, FL w/ Thirst
3/19/2023 Mosey’s Downtown – Panama City, FL
w/ Killswitch Engage, Currents:
4/10/2023 Rams Head – Baltimore, MD
4/11/2023 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC
4/13/2023 The Norva – Norfolk, VA
4/14/2023 LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival @ Freedom Hall/Lancaster Convention Center – Lancaster, PA
4/15/2023 Agora Ballroom – Cleveland, OH
End Tour
6/17/2023 Benefit Bash @ Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark – Birmingham, AL [info]
Formed in 2016 by guitarist Tyler Harper and drummer Jeremy Randazzo, the initial idea for CAPRA was to create something that would be fresh while still giving listeners a sense of nostalgia for the sounds of the late ’90s and early 2000s hardcore and punk scenes. Following various lineup changes, and adding Crow Lotus (vocals) and Trevor Alleman (bass) to their ranks, everything came together.
The band’s most recent full-length, In Transmission (2021) — recorded with Jai Benoit (Golgothan, Father Rust), then mixed by Taylor Young (Nails, Twitching Tongues), and mastered by Brad Boatwright (Pig Destroyer, Integrity, Torche, Idle Hands) — represents the culmination of years of hard work, reflecting everything they’ve been writing and pouring into the band since solidifying the lineup.
The band is currently putting the finishing touches on new material with details to be unveiled in the weeks to come. In the meantime, preview and purchase In Transmission at THIS LOCATION.
http://www.instagram.com/capraband
Source: EARSPLIT PR
NIHILIST DEATH CULT’s (members ex-Pestilence, Abyss, Tribe of Pazuzu, Soulstorm) Release Video For “Obey & Consume” Off Debut “Death To All Tyrants”
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, hardcore punk, Metal, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags hardcore, hardcore metal, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, music news, music videos, news, Punk rock on December 14, 2022 by Metal Odyssey
Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Nihilist Death Cult has recently released its debut album“Death To All Tyrants”. They are now releasing a video for the track “Obey & Consume”, which is about just following blindly and not questioning anything, and being a good consumer. The time to fight is always now, not later and it was inspired by John Carpenter’s “They Live”.
The video can be seen and heard via its premiere on NoCleanSinging HERE.
The album “Death To All Tyrants” is in-your-face punk rock that combines angry riffs and hate-fuel lyrics about how the corporate-sponsored news media feeds you the stories and ideas they are paid to push. This record is about the victims standing up to the tyrants, it’s about choosing your own path and not blindly following norms if they don’t suit you. Bassist/vocalist Nick Sagias writes most of the music, but takes in input from his brother, drummer John Sagias and guitarist Ethan Bolduc. He shares their writing process:
“When I started writing for NDC, I knew that I wanted it to be aggressive, relentless, savage, no breakdowns, short songs, angry hardcore punk, the fact that my brother’s drumming fit perfectly in that and he was into it was a bonus for this otherwise it probably never would have happened. We just wanted to do this relentless style that we love and miss. Poison Idea, early DRI, early Bad Brains, the early dbeat bands, Discharge and GBH, that stuff gets the blood pumping and that’s the kinda stuff we wanna hear and see live.”
Those that get to witness Nihilist Death Cult play live can expect seasoned veterans going up on stage and putting on a show to match the energy of the music. There are no shoegazers here, just three passionate guys that want people to get into their music. They may be from Toronto but they are not a typical attitude Toronto band, they are the antithesis of that attitude.
The relatable lyrics are well enunciated making each of the nine songs on the album easy to pick up and get into. Nihilist Death Cult is recommended for fans of early DRI, early Bad Brains, and Nails.
The album was released on December 2, 2022 and is available at https://nihilistdeathcult.bandcamp.com
Lyric Video – Death To All Tyrants – https://youtu.be/PJR04jl5roI
Music Video – You Get What You Deserve – https://youtu.be/43tPCS0dbP4
Track Listing:
- Follow The Money (1:06)
- Hunting For Prey (1:38)
- Obey & Consume (1:55)
- Wake Up! (0:57)
- Death To All Tyrants (1:25)
- Ready For War (2:07)
- Imperium (1:49)
- Is This Progress? (2:01)
- You Get What You Deserve (1:04)
Album Length: 14:07
Album Recording Band Line Up:
Nick Sagias – Bass/Vocals
John Sagias – Drums
Ethan Bolduc – Guitar
Live Band Line Up:
Nick Sagias – Bass/Vocals
John Sagias – Drums
Ethan Bolduc – Guitar
Rick Kowalski – Guitar
Source: Asher Media Relations
For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/NihilistDeathCult
https://www.instagram.com/nihilistdeathcult
HARM’S WAY – To Play For The Children Toy Drive, HeartSupport Festival, And More!
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, hardcore music, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, harms way, metal odyssey, Music, music news, news on December 9, 2022 by Metal Odyssey
Chicago hardcore unit HARM’S WAY have announced a trio of live dates. On December 16th, the band will play a headlining show at The X Bar in Cupertino, California. The following night, the band will appear at The Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, California for day one of the two-day For The Children Toy Drive – an annual event that collects toys to be distributed to those in need – where they’ll play alongside Rotting Out, Drain, King Nine, Koyo, Fuming Mouth, and more.
In February, the band will take part in the inaugural HeartSupport Festival in Orlando, Florida. Launched by August Burns Red frontman Jake Luhrs to benefit his HeartSupport non-profit foundation, HARM’S WAY will perform on day two of the two-day fest alongside Rise Against, The Ghost Inside, Spiritbox, and many others. Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed dates below.
HARM’S WAY:
12/16/2022 The X Bar – Cupertino, CA [tickets]
12/17/2022 For The Children Toy Drive @ The Belasco Theater – Los Angeles, CA [tickets]
2/19/2023 HeartSupport Festival @ Central Florida Fairgrounds – Orlando, FL [tickets]
HARM’S WAY’s most recent full-length, Posthuman, was released on Metal Blade Records in 2018. Having grown with each subsequent release, Posthuman was a devastating addition to HARM’S WAY‘s catalog. In 2019, HARM’S WAY released a remix EP of Posthuman titled PSTHMN, a record the band called, “the evolutionary counterpart to our 2018 full-length, Posthuman.” PSTHMN includes four remixed and reinterpreted tracks by artists that have continually inspired and influenced the band throughout its tenure.
Source: EARSPLIT PR
JASTA Jam In Orlando September 16th Adds Bobby Hambel From Biohazard
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags hardcore metal, jasta, Metal, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey, Music, music news, news on September 11, 2022 by Metal Odyssey
From: Stillborn Records newsletter:
Hey everyone,
Big news coming from the Jasta front! We’ve just added Biohazard’s very own Bobby Hambel to the September 16th Jasta Jam in Orlando, Florida! Grab your tickets through the button below before they run out! Meet and greets are available for purchase at www.martyrstore.net
Thanks! Jasta
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