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MORS PRINCIPIUM EST To Release 9th Studio Album, Darkness Invisible, On September 26, via PERCEPTION | First Single “Of Death” Now Streaming

Posted in Heavy Metal, melodic death metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 25, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo credit: Sami Teeri L-R:
Jori Haukio (guitars, programming), Marko Tommila (drums), Ville Viljanen (vocals),
Jarkko Kokko (guitars), Teemu Heinola (bass)

Listen to “Of Death” here: https://mpe.rpm.link/ofdeathPR

Finnish melodic death stalwarts MORS PRINCIPIUM EST announce their long-awaited ninth studio album, Darkness Invisible. Officially signed to PERCEPTION, the latest imprint of Reigning Phoenix Music, the band will once again embrace listeners with razor-sharp riffing, sweeping orchestration, melancholic harmonies, and relentless rhythmic precision – topped by Ville Viljanen’s unmistakable vocals.

Viljanen comments: “Joining PERCEPTION marks a powerful new chapter for us. We’re proud to be part of a label family that houses so many legendary titans. With their support, we’re ready to unleash our most furious, blistering and ambitious work yet. The future burns bright, shrouded in Darkness Invisible.”

“Throughout their career, MORS PRINCIPIUM EST have kept impressing me and the rest of the metal world with solid melodic death of the faster kind. Although they’ve never been the most active live band, they succeed in growing their following with each of their releases what underlines the masterfulness of their craft additionally…and in this case, ‘[Of] Death’ is really just the beginning. Welcome to PERCEPTION!” states label strategist Nils Wasko.

First single “Of Death,” also the opening track of their new record, a bone-shattering yet enormously melodic piece with a darkly majestic chorus, can be streamed here: https://mpe.rpm.link/ofdeathPR

Despite delivering MPE’s much-loved trademark elements, Darkness Invisible is not content to simply revisit old formulas, but it expands upon them: the arrangements are more cinematic than ever, layered with subtle electronic textures, ambient passages, and dynamic shifts that mirror the emotional weight carried within the lyrics – and the result is a work that feels both cathartic and devastating.

MPE are also not stingy with details above all: Darkness Invisible will finally be unleashed upon the world on September 26, 2025, and was once again self-recorded at Ansa Studio (Ulvila, Finland); Jens Bogren mixed and Tony Lindgren mastered the ten new tracks (plus CD / digital bonus song) at Örebro, Sweden’s Fascination Street Studios (AMORPHIS, SEPULTURA, KREATOR etc.). Alvaro Valverde Fernandez was hired to create artwork and layout.

Pre-order your copy: https://mpe.rpm.link/darknessinvisiblePR

Darkness Invisible – Track Listing:

01. Of Death
02. Venator
03. Monuments
04. Tenebrae Latebra
05. Summoning The Dark
06. Beyond The Horizon
07. The Rivers Of Avernus
08. In Sleep There Is Peace
09. An Aria Of The Damned
10. All Life Is Evil
Bonus Track (digipak / digital only):
11. Makso Mitä Makso [ISAC ELLIOT Cover]

Formats:

  • digipak-CD
  • “Venator” turquoise 1LP vinyl
  • jewel case-CD
  • digital

MORS PRINCIPIUM EST live:

22. – 24.08.2025 PT Pindelo dos Milagres – Milagre Metaleiro
05.10.2025 TR Istanbul – IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş

More on MPE:
morsprincipiumest.com | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music

Source: C Squared Music

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HELLFOX Unveils Second Single/ Video “Atlas” | New Album The Spectrum of Human Gravity Out June 2025 via Rockshots Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, melodic death metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 24, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Following the haunting release of “Seaweed Braids” Italian all-female melodic death metal band Hellfox returns with a powerful new chapter: “Atlas,” the second single from their upcoming album The Spectrum Of Human Gravity, due out via Rockshots Records.

Combining heavy melodic death metal foundations with modern textures and acidic synths, “Atlas” is a crushing and introspective anthem. Lyrically, the song draws on the myth of the Titan condemned to bear the weight of the sky; a metaphor for the emotional burdens we carry and the silent expectations imposed by society. “We have no control over what happens around us,” the band explains, “but letting go of that weight may be the most liberating act of all.”

Hellfox’s music thrives on contrast: dual female vocals (melodic and growled), distorted layers, and atmospheric electronics merge into an emotional and immersive sound. With influences ranging from Amorphis and In Flames to Dark Tranquillity, the band has forged a distinctive identity that breaks away from traditional tropes, embracing vulnerability, rage, beauty, and discomfort in equal measure.

Cover art by Eva Marabotti

The Spectrum of Human Gravity” is a conceptual journey into the depths of the human psyche. It explores difficult yet universal emotions of loneliness, self-doubt and alienation, through allegorical storytelling and striking visual metaphors. Each song gives voice to a different “face of the self,” capturing the chaos and coherence that define our inner worlds.

With “Atlas“, Hellfox once again demonstrates their ability to balance emotional weight with sonic power, delivering a track that is as crushing as it is cathartic.

Digital – https://lnk.to/3WfvHe

Due out June 6th, 2025, album pre-orders are now available at the following link: https://bit.ly/3EsNGWd

First Single – “Seaweed Braids“
LISTEN: http://lnk.to/VWMn1P
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/IVGYAixzUOU

Hellfox Line Up:
Greta Hammonia Antico: vocals
Priscilla Poe Foresti: bass and vocals
Gloria Naflekt Kaps: guitars
Federica Fedi Piscopo: drums

TRACK LISTING:

  1. Nautilus – Seaweed Braids
  2. Empty
  3. Water On The Ceiling
  4. Pareidolia
  5. Atlas
  6. Six Times Lighter
  7. The Centipede
  8. The Warrior, The Child, The Healer
  9. Voices

To celebrate the release of The Spectrum of Human Gravity, HELLFOX will perform a series of live shows. Dates have already been announced, and many more are on the way. Stay tuned for a full tour schedule that will soon be revealed!

06/06/2025 – Release Party at Dedolor Music Headquarters, Rovellasca (Co), Italy
07/06/2025 – with Folkstone and Vallorch at Tatoo Nerd Fest / Fiera di Parma, Italy
07/07/2025 – with Broken By The Scream at the Legend Club, Milan, Italy
18/07/2025 – with Genus Ordinis Dei at Have A Drink On Me Day 5 Fest, Brembate di Sopra (Bg,) Italy

CREDITS:
Recorded at Eden Studio by Alessio Lucatti
Mixed and Mastered by Domination Studio by Simone Mularoni.
Cover art by Eva Marabotti.

More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.instagram.com/hellfoxofficial | https://www.facebook.com/HellfoxOfficial

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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JOE STUMP’S TOWER OF BABEL – To Release Days Of Thunder Full-Length On July 4th Via Silver Lining Music | New Video/Single Now Playing + Preorders Available 

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock music, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on May 22, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Esther W. Pink

Watch JOE STUMP’S TOWER OF BABEL’s “Days Of Thunder” video by Very Metal Art HERE.

JOE STUMP’S TOWER OF BABEL – the hard rock quintet who brings the finest European ingredients to their no-nonsense rock ‘n’ roll – will release Days Of Thunder July 4th on Silver Lining Music.

JOE STUMP’s supreme six-string shredding skills are known throughout the rock and metal scenes, both as the lead guitarist of Alcatrazz and as the shred specialist associate professor at the Berklee College Of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Having torn new earholes with their 2017 debut Lake Of Fire, STUMP and company take it a step further and higher with ten glorious slices of riff-driven, Rainbow/Deep Purple-styled anthems.

Along with the soaring vocals of Jo Amore, the tight-fist-drumming of Mark Cross, the multi-dimensional Mistheria (aka The Maestro) on keyboards, and Nic Angileri nailing down the rhythms on bass guitar, STUMP has once again prevailed in bringing heavy, energetic, yet gloriously melodic music to the table with a style and panache rarely seen in 2025.

“All of my influences are the classic European hard rock masters, whether it’s Ritchie Blackmore, Michael Schenker, or Gary Moore,” offers STUMP. “Naturally, the record gives a modern take on those classic sounds. I also love classical music of course, like Bach, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, and I wear all those influences on my sleeve. I do have more of a metal background, and my touch is quite a bit more aggressive, but this Days Of Thunder record is more of a hard rock album than it is a metal record.”

The record’s title track and first single “Days Of Thunder” propels itself off with typically blistering STUMP riffs which shimmer with dazzling technique, Amore’s vocals helping to further evoke the classic era of ‘80s European rock. STUMP comments, “It’s a badass tune that has a Rainbow vibe to it but heavier and reminiscent of early ‘classic’ Dio, something you could hear on the Dream Evil or Holy Diver albums. The band just went for it and the track immediately took on a life of its own… Jo’s great vocals, Mark’s killer playing and of course The Maestro destroying on the keys; it all matches up perfectly!”

Watch JOE STUMP’S TOWER OF BABEL’s “Days Of Thunder” video by Very Metal Art HERE.

Days Of Thunder will be available on CD and digital formats. Find preorders HERE.

On Days Of Thunder, songs such as “Sacrifice” and “The Princess” dance at the edge of speed and classic fireball rocking, the latter allowing some outrageous solos to unfold from both Mistheria and, of course, STUMP, who proudly re-establishes his pedigree as one the world’s best axesmiths. The mysterious and hazy groove of hip-swinger “Alone In The Desert” is a smokey backbeat dragging you into its soulful swagger.

All in all, taking a ride with Days Of Thunder is a Jedi mind trick of vintage sounds with ultra-fresh and vibrant sensibilities that will transport you back to the Hammersmith Odeon and the days when unabashed hard rockin’ talent, power, color, and flare were celebrated and venerated.

Days Of Thunder Track Listing:

1. Dominum

2. Rules Of Silence

3. Days Of Thunder

4. Blind Are Your Eyes

5. Alone In The Desert

6. In The Heat Of The Night

7. Sacrifice

8. Black Knight’s Prelude

9. Trust Me

10. The Princess

Days Of Thunder was produced by Mark Cross, mixed by George Aspiotis and Mark Cross at Studio Aspiotis in Greece, and mastered by Ade Emsley at Table Of Tone Mastering in the UK.

https://www.facebook.com/TOBRock

https://www.instagram.com/towerofbabelrock

https://www.towerofbabelrock.com

https://sl-music.net

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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WASTE CULT – Italian Doom Metal Unit Share “The Warmest Shelter” Single | Blame Debut Album Out In June via Aesthetic Death

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

Italy’s WASTE CULT have unleashed their new single “The Warmest Shelter”, the third preview from their upcoming debut album Blame, out June 6th, 2025 via Aesthetic Death. Marking a shift in tone from the darker, more introspective cuts previously released, this new track channels a warmer, groovier energy, without sacrificing the band’s signature weight and grit.

Built around hypnotic riffs and a swaggering rhythmic pulse, “The Warmest Shelter” brings a dynamic sense of movement to the album’s overarching atmosphere of tension and collapse. 

Stream “The Warmest Shelter”HERE.

Emerging from Bologna’s underground scene in 2021, WASTE CULT continue to refine their blend of doom, stoner and post-metal with each release. “The Warmest Shelter” adds yet another layer to the rich and punishing soundscape of their forthcoming full-length.

Track-list:

1 – Ad Astra
2 – Delirium Of Manners
3 – Blame
4 – Blended As One
5 – Kerberos
6 – Pictures
7 – The Warmest Shelter
8 – Maze

All the members have experience with other punk/thrash metal projects, including Rake-Off, Hyle, Siege Stompers and Call The Cops.

The aim for WASTE CULT has been to create different sounds and atmospheres to those other projects, exploring a slower doomier approach to their sound. In mid 2022 they self-released an eponymous 4-track EP on tape, and on the back of that started playing shows across Italy.

The first full length, Blame, is the characterisation of all their different influences, with a more defined identity – taking inspiration from the doom classics to the more modern post-metal sounds. This reality took shape after years experimenting in the practice room, with Blame bearing witness to a more introspective and personal approach within both the music and lyrics.

Line-up:

Frank – Guitar and vocals
Pilvia – Guitar
Noise – Bass
Claudio – Drums and backing vocals

Aesthetic Death has always been a fan of stoner doom sounds and like many, was schooled on the likes of Kyuss, Monster Magnet and Black Sabbath. Yet, Aesthetic Death has rarely had opportunity to work on any release with bands from these lands of sound.

WASTE CULT:

https://wastecult.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/wastecult

Aesthetic Death:

https://aestheticdeath.bandcamp.com/

https://www.aestheticdeath.com/

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Overt Enemy Ignites With New Single “Fire in the Skies”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on May 20, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Watch “Fire in the Skies” Here: https://youtu.be/nRQ6s0qrh9M

South Texas metal juggernauts OVERT ENEMY have released their explosive new single, “Fire in the Skies,” along with a gripping lyric video that captures the chaos and urgency of all-out war. The track is the eighth on their upcoming concept album Insurrection, and it marks the second chapter in a three-song arc chronicling an alien invasion.

“Fire in the Skies” brings a heavy dose of hardcore-inspired riffing and battlefield energy. Originally nicknamed “hardcorish” in demo form, the song pulses with a frantic, boots-on-the-ground urgency. It is a musical call to arms for when the invasion hits home.

“This one’s about the invasion and a Red Dawn sense of urgency,” the band explains. “You roll up to your buddy’s house and you’re like, ‘dude, it’s time to go to war.’ The riffs are definitely hardcore inspired, and we’ve been playing this one live for a while now. We even dropped a live version on our Thunder in the Hill Country album.”

The new lyric video puts a visual exclamation point on the track’s unrelenting pace, pairing the high-octane riffing with images of conflict, resistance, and the looming unknown. Fans who’ve seen the band perform the song live will recognize the energy, but now it’s been captured and cranked up for the studio version.

Watch “Fire in the Skies” Here: https://youtu.be/nRQ6s0qrh9M

“Fire in the Skies” continues to unfold the storyline of Insurrection, which lands September 26, 2025.

Track Listing:

  1. Resinated    
  2. No One Left to Die    
  3. The Truth    
  4. Bleed Like I Do    
  5. Psychotic Episode    
  6. Go Hard or Go Home    
  7. Eradication    
  8. Fire in the Skies    
  9. Insurrection    
  10. Even Murder

OVERT ENEMY:

  • Leo “Lizard” Ortiz – Guitar/Vocals
  • Laura “Slayerella” Ortiz – Bass/Vocals
  • Robert Hahn – Guitar/Vocals
  • Saul Castillo – Drums

OVERT ENEMY is hitting the road in support of LOCKJAW on select dates of “The Monster Inside Texas Tour:”

  • May 23 – Houston, TX
  • May 24 – Corpus Christi, TX
  • May 25 – Austin, TX

Tickets Available at: OvertEnemy.com

Album Credits:

  • Produced by: Joshua Lopez (IMMORTAL GUARDIAN), Leo Ortiz & Robert Hahn
  • Recorded at: Widowmaker Studios, McAllen, Texas
  • Engineer/Mixing/Mastering: Joshua Lopez
  • Album Cover Art: Santiago Yanez
  • Album Formats: Digital, CD, Vinyl

Connect with OVERT ENEMY and learn more at: overtenemy.com.

Source: C Squared Music

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WARMEN – To Release New Album Band Of Brothers On August 15th Via Reaper Entertainment | Cover Art + Track Listing Revealed

Posted in Heavy Metal, melodic death metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on May 19, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Marek Sabogal

Following their acclaimed comeback Here For None (2023), WARMEN turns the page with Band Of Brothers, their most powerful and cohesive album to date, set for release on August 15th via Reaper Entertainment.

In 2025, WARMEN presents themselves heavier, tighter, and more determined than ever before. The new record combines brutal heaviness, anthemic melodies, and cinematic atmosphere cementing the band’s evolution from a side project to a fully-fledged force in melodic death metal. “We really wrote this album together,” says band founder Janne “Warman” Wirman. “It feels like a real band, a true band of brothers.”

WARMEN’s Band Of Brothers was recorded at various locations across Finland and refined by Mikko Karmila (mixing) and Mika Jussila (mastering) at the legendary Finnvox Studios. Frontman Petri Lindroos (Ensiferum) delivers aggressive vocals and distinctive guitar solos, adding new energy and helping to define the band’s modern sound. The cover artwork was once again created by Aleh Zieliankievic, who also worked on Here For None.

The first single, the title track “Band Of Brothers,” will play a central role in the band’s 2025 live set. Following the album release, WARMEN will embark on an extensive touring schedule across Europe, including debut shows in Hungary and Switzerland, as well as a major headlining tour in Finland. The official album launch will kick off with a special release show at Summer Breeze Open Air on August 15th.

Band Of Brothers – Track Listing: 

1. Band Of Brothers

2. One More Year

3. Nine Lives

4. When Doves Cry Blood

5. Out For Blood

6. Kingdom Of Rust

7. March Or Die

8. Untouched

9. Coup De Grâce

10. Dethroned

11. The Kiss Of Judas (Stratovarius Cover)

WARMEN:
Janne “Warman” Wirman – keyboards
Petri Lindroos – vocals
Antti “Warman” Wirman – guitar
Jyri Helko – bass
Seppo Tarvainen – drums

Saty tuned for more on WARMEN’s Band Of Brothers to be announced in the weeks to come. 

In case you missed it:

WARMEN – “Hell On Four Wheels” (Official Video): 

youtube.com/watch?v=jZc6jzNy2ik

WARMEN – “Warmen Are Here For None” (Lyric Video): 

youtube.com/watch?v=5ZpDNuJ7RW0

WARMEN – “World Of Pain” (Animated Video): 

youtube.com/watch?v=VeNICbWy3j4

https://www.facebook.com/warmen

http://www.reapermusic.de

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JERRY CANTRELL – Announces New Round Of U.S. I Want Blood Tour Dates

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock music, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on May 19, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

May 19, 2025 – Jerry Cantrell, whose widely praised new album I Want Blood arrived late last year, has announced a new round of U.S. tour dates, kicking off on August 16 in San Diego.

Tickets for the four-week outing, which finds Cantrell joined once again by Filter, are on-sale this Thursday at 10 a.m. local time. VIP and upgraded ticket bundles will also be available via jerrycantrell.com/tour.

I Want Blood showcases the legendary guitarist and vocalist at his most raw and resolute, blending brooding melodies with searing guitar work and introspective lyricism. The album has received widespread acclaim with the Los Angeles Times praising its “heavy, nuanced songs,” while Kerrang! calling it a “thunderous solo album that you can file alongside his best work.” Revolver, in their cover story on the iconic musician, saying the collection “delivers weighty, slippery riff and the kind of memorable rock hooks he’s been creating since the earliest days of Alice in Chains.”

The album is available on CD, digitally, and in multiple 2LP vinyl variants: https://bio.to/JerryCantrell. A deluxe spoken-word edition featuring narration by Cantrell and contributions from producer Joe Barresi, engineer Maxwell Urasky, Greg Puciato, Roy Mayorga, Gil Sharone, Rani Sharone, George Adrian, Vincent Jones, and Michael Rozon is also available both on vinyl and digital platforms. An accompanying animated video series by Boy Tillekens can be viewed here.


I Want Blood – U.S. tour dates:

August 16 San Diego, CA The Observatory North Park
August 17 Anaheim, CA House of Blues
August 19 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre
August 20 Tucson, AZ Rialto Theatre
August 22 Dallas, TX House of Blues
August 23 Austin, TX Emo’s
August 26 St. Petersburg, FL Jannus Live
August 27 Orlando, FL House of Blues
August 29 Columbia, SC The Senate
August 30 Charleston, SC The Refinery
September 2 Allentown, PA Archer Music Hall
September 3 New Haven, CT Toad’s Place
September 5 Cleveland, OH House of Blues
September 6 Pittsburgh, PA Roxian Theatre
September 7 Cincinnati, OH Bogart’s
September 9 Detroit, MI Saint Andrew’s Hall
September 10 Davenport, IA Capitol Theatre
September 12 Minneapolis, MN Uptown
September 13 La Vista, NE The Astro (Indoor Theater)
September 14 Kansas City, MO Uptown Theater

I Want Blood – European tour dates:

May 31 Padua, IT Hall
June 1 Milan, IT Magazzini Generali
June 4 Gdańsk, PL Gdańsk Shipyard
June 6 Berlin, DE Columbia Theater
June 7 Willingshausen, DE Rock Im Park
June 8 Nürburg, DE Rock Am Ring
June 10 Zagreb, HR Tvornica Kulture
June 12 Nickelsdorf, AT Nova Rock
June 13 Hradec Kálové, CZ Rock For People
June 15 Derby, UK Download Festival
June 17 London, UK O2 Forum Kentish Town
June 19 Amsterdam, NL Melkweg
June 20 Dessel, BE Graspop Metal Meeting
June 22 Clisson, FR Hellfest
June 24 Paris, FR La Machine du Moulin Rouge
June 25 Nijmegen, NL Doornroosje
June 26 Hamburg, DE Gruenspan
June 28 Oslo, NO Tons of Rock

Photo credit: Nick Fancher

Jerry Cantrell is an iconic American troubadour, celebrated for his distinctive guitar playing, soulful vocals and profound songwriting. Known for his work in both Alice In Chains and as a solo artist, the GRAMMY-nominated musician has sold in excess of 30 million albums, has been named one of the greatest guitar players of all time by both Guitar World and Rolling Stone, and has been instrumental in shaping the sound of modern rock music.

Over his career, he has released six studio albums with Alice in Chains, four solo full-lengths, has had his music featured in films from Cameron Crowe, Judd Apatow and Ben Stiller and made cameos in “Deadwood” and “Jerry Maguire.”

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EXTERMINATUS – Releases Scenic Guitar Playthrough Video For “Starbound”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Watch “Starbound” Here: https://youtu.be/qCf_xjzIdQY

Technical death metal force EXTERMINATUS has unveiled a new guitar playthrough video for “Starbound,” the third track from their latest album Echoes From A Distant Star Part 1. Shot on a vibrant spring day in Vancouver, this video captures not only the technical finesse of guitarists Elia Baghbaniyan (KIESEL) and Tabreez Azad (SCHECTER), but also a striking contrast between the band’s heavy, groove-infused sound and the serene setting of Habitat Island.

“Starbound” is one of the more melodic and rhythmically driven songs on Echoes From A Distant Star Part 1, showcasing EXTERMINATUS’s ability to weave atmosphere and groove into their technically dense compositions. The track is filled with uplifting leads, dynamic riff changes, and tight synchronization between both guitarists, making it a standout moment on the record and a fan favorite for playthrough content.

The video places Baghbaniyan and Azad in the heart of nature, juxtaposing the raw aggression of their playing with the peaceful backdrop of Vancouver’s coast. It’s a visual reminder of the scope and depth of EXTERMINATUS’s music: brutal yet precise, heavy yet thoughtful, grounded in earth yet reaching for the stars.

Echoes From A Distant Star Part 1 is now streaming on all major platforms and available for purchase at: https://exterminatus.bandcamp.com.

The album explores themes of cosmic evolution, artificial intelligence, and the existential terror of infinite recurrence, all brought to life through relentless riffs, atmospheric compositions, and blistering technicality.

EXTERMINATUS:

  • Tabreez Azad – Guitar/Vocals
  • Elia Baghbaniyan – Guitar
  • Luka Bresan – Lead Vocals
  • Max Sepulveda – Drums
  • Lucas Abreu – Bass

Echoes From A Distant Star Part 1 – Track Listing: 

  1. Cosmic Disturbance    
  2. Primordial Sea    
  3. Starbound    
  4. Suffer In Silence    
  5. The Cloud    
  6. New Theia    
  7. The Signal    
  8. Rock Me Amadeus (Bonus)

Album Credits:

  • Producer: EXTERMINATUS
  • Recording Studio: The Beat Lab
  • Engineer: Max Sepulveda
  • Mastering: Zack Ohren
  • Mixing: Max Sepulveda
  • Album Cover Artist: Mark Cooper
  • Album Formats: Digital and CD

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Source: C Squared Music

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MELVINS Concert Photo Gallery From Bogart’s In Cincinnati – May 15th, 2025

Posted in concert reviews, concerts, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , on May 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

The esteemed Melvins performed at one of my favorite large clubs in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Thursday, May 15th. Napalm Death was also a headline act! I took these photos with my iPhone, sitting up in the balcony. My bad knees and legs forbid my wanting to be on the floor and up-close, nowadays. I was accompanied by my Metal Buddy Troy. This was my second time seeing the Melvins, during my Metal life. I was pumped from start to finish!

Buzz Osborne was on top of his game! The legend never slowed down for a second! Entire band and crowd was lit! I didn’t want their set to end; yet it was comforting to know Napalm Death was at the ready! I hope you enjoy some of these photos; it was difficult with the lighting and distance. Regardless, I’m grateful I have these to share with you all. Thank you for stopping by and Metal be thy name!

Just click on any photo to enlarge! Whoa!

All photos credit: stone/metal odyssey

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PATCHWORK – Releases New Album Scars, Alongside New Lyric Video For “At The End”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Stream “At The End” Here: https://youtu.be/JU5576Edu2U

After nearly a decade since their debut, metal band PATCHWORK returns with the release of their powerful new album, Scars. The album is accompanied by the debut of a lyric video for the emotionally devastating closing track, “At The End,” available HERE. 

Formed in 2010 by five longtime friends reuniting after years away from music, PATCHWORK has evolved from a thrash cover band into a formidable force of original songwriting. Scars serves as a conceptual sequel to their 2015 debut Exit Wounds, digging deeper into the emotional and psychological aftermath of trauma. Where Exit Wounds explored the moment of impact, Scars lingers in its wake.

The album showcases PATCHWORK‘s signature fusion of thrash, power, and speed metal, sharpened by tighter songwriting, intense performances, and guest contributions from heavyweights like Bobby Gustafson, Kragen Lum, Michael Gilbert, Dallas Toler-Wade, and Ronnie Parmer. New vocalist Heith Gruner and bassist Liza Sanchez inject fresh energy into the band’s lineup, giving the record a modern edge while staying true to its roots.

Among Scars’ 13 tracks is the heart-wrenching closer, “At The End,” a tribute to late band member Mark Sheetz, who passed away from cancer in 2023. Featuring lyrics written by Dave Caruana, solos by Kragen Lum, and a final recorded message from Sheetz himself, the track stands as the album’s emotional core.

Scars was written over six years and recorded at multiple studios, including Scars Studio and The Junkyard, with reamping completed at TVR Studio. The album’s production mirrors its themes: raw, honest, and unrelenting. Scars is available for purchase HERE.

Scars – Track Listing: 

  1. You Have Failed (feat. Todd Paluzzi)
  2. Scars
  3. Fallout (feat. Bobby Gustafson)
  4. Relllik (feat. Kragen Lum)
  5. Ruined
  6. Methuselah
  7. Divide (feat. Dallas Toler-Wade, Ronnie Parmer)
  8. The Vulture 
  9. Skies in Flames (feat. Michael Gilbert)
  10. The Empty
  11. Buried Alive (feat. Bobby Gustafson)
  12. Bitter Truth (feat. Dallas Toler-Wade)
  13. At The End (feat. Kragen Lum)

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INCITE Release “Dolores” – The Third Single From Highly Anticipated Upcoming Album: Savage New Times

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 17, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit: Kim Hansen 

Groove/thrash metal band INCITE has released “Dolores,” the third single from their highly anticipated upcoming album, Savage New Times, which is set to be released on August 15, 2025, via Reigning Phoenix Music. “Dolores” demonstrates INCITE‘s ability to evolve while pushing the boundaries of their musical style.

The track is a sophisticated blend of melody and mayhem, maintaining a brutal core while exploring new sonic territories. It’s a testament to the band’s artistry, showcasing their skill in fusing melodic elements with their traditional heavy metal roots. The result is a complex, layered composition that highlights not only their technical proficiency but also a mature musical vision.

Frontman Richie Cavalera comments, “Dolores is the most boundary-pushing song we’ve ever made as a band. It’s shown us that we can push our sound into new areas while staying true to who we are and what we represent. It’s my personal favorite on this record, as it relates to a childhood dream I had. It’s insane to see and feel it come alive.”

Photo Credit: Kim Hansen

Watch the lyric video HERE:https://youtu.be/I6jqFW-gLBE

Listen HERE: https://incite.rpm.link/dolores

Track Listing: 
1.   Lies
2.   Feel This Shit (I’m Fired Up)
3.   Just A Rat
4.   Chucked Off
5.   Doubts and the Fear
6.   Dolores
7.   No Mercy No Forgiveness
8.   Used and Abused
9.   Never Die Once
10. Savage New Times

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Rising U.S. Thrashers, EXECUTIONIST, Release Sacrament of the Sick!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on May 16, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Gallagher (WV) – U.S. Thrash Metal quartet, Executionist, have released full-length debut album, Sacrament of the Sick, on CD and digital formats! In the four years since the release of their debut EP, Executionist has sharpened the blades of its attack, both in terms of songwriting and performance!

Purchase/Stream:

executionist.bandcamp.com/album/sacrament-of-the-sick

open.spotify.com/album/4yQmxgOI6J9DCJY70aUMfH

music.apple.com/us/album/sacrament-of-the-sick/1810121341

Sacrament of the Sick is a monumental step forward from Executionist’s previous material. Improved production, performances, and writing have made the Executionist sound nearly unrecognizable compared to the band’s debut EP, Destined for Destruction.

Each track was meticulously crafted and poured over in Executionist’s home studio, and the final product shows that it was worth every ounce of attention. With a clear focus on melody and tighter songwriting, Sacrament of the Sick is a sonic journey sure to leave a lasting impact on the listener.

Photo Credit: Robert Ash

Track Listing:

1. Ultionum

2. Edge of Annihilation

3. Wheels of War [Video]

4. Serrated Shadows [Video]

5. Divided We Stand… United We Fall

6. Thy Kingdom Come

7. Strange Aeons

8. Palace of Kings

9. Sacrament of the Sick

10. Coup de Grâce

Line-up:

Vocals/Guitar – Brett Ash
Drums – Tristan Ash
Bass – Austin Rose
Guitar – Mike Kinder

Credits:

Music written by Brett & Tristan Ash
Lyrics written by Brett Ash
Vocals, guitar, bass – Brett Ash
Drums – Tristan Ash
Produced by Brett & Tristan Ash
Engineered & Mixed by Tristan Ash
Mastered by Colin Davis of Imperial Mastering
Album Artwork by Mitchell Nolte
Logo by ModBlackMoon & HermanTwo

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MARTYR – Unleashes First Video Single & Title Track Of Upcoming Studio Album: Dark Believer

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

Dutch metal powerhouse Martyr has announced their brand new studio album entitled Dark Believer for an August 15th release on ROAR! A video clip for the band’s first single, the colossal album title track is now premiering below! 

The album pre-order, available as CD, Vinyl and Digital formats, has just started at: https://martyr.rpm.link/dbalbumPR  

“The first single from our upcoming album Dark Believer is HERE. During the writing and recording process, this song evolved into something dark and mysterious,” the band states. “Embracing the shadows, where demons lurk, witches chant, and lost souls are drawn into the unknown. Heaviness meets melody. Crushing riffs. Epic vocals. Relentless bass and drums. It’s pure MARTYR metal. Dark Believer is your first descent into the abyss we’ve carved on our new album. A taste of evil, despair and hypocrisy that stains the soul of humanity.”  

Stream the song now on https://martyr.rpm.link/dbsinglePR 

Watch the video clip for “Dark Believer” premiering HERE

Martyr is a metal band from the Netherlands, forging their legacy since 1982. The world first took notice in 1985 when their track En Masse (Stand Or Die) appeared on Metal Blade’s iconic Metal Massacre VI compilation alongside acts like Possessed, Dark Angel, and Nasty Savage. That same year, their debut album For The Universe became an instant classic, praised by Encyclopaedia Metallum for its superior songwriting. 

Pre-Order Dark Believer HERE!

MARTYR:
Rop van Haren – Vocals
Rick Bouwman – Guitars
Justin Schut – Guitars & Synths
Vinnie Wassink – Bass
Elwin Molenaar – Drums

Now, on August 15, 2025, Martyr is set to unleash their seventh studio album, Dark Believer, through ROAR. With headline slots, festival appearances, and club shows on the horizon, Martyr continues to prove why they remain one of metal’s most enduring forces! 

Album Track-list:
01 – Darkness Before Dawn
02 – Dark Believer
03 – Wrath of the Fallen
04 – Cemetery Symphony
05 – Insidious
06 – The Weight of Words
07 – Venoms Scent
08 – Harvest Of Souls
09 – Legions Of The Cross

For More Info Visit:
Website | https://www.martyronline.nl
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MARTYRONLINE

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BOCC Sign To Horror Pain Gore Death Productions | Obrint El Taut Set For Release June 13th | Pre-Orders + Single Live Now

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 13, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new collection from Spain’s old school Death/Doom Metal destroyers BOCC. Obrint El Taüt is up now for pre-order and will be released June 13th on CD and Digital formats, along with merch.

BOCC make their Horror Pain Gore Death Productions debut with the compilation Obrint El Taüt! Formed in 2019, BOCC hail straight from the sewers of Barcelona, Spain and perform Death/Doom Metal in the ways of the old. Obrint El Taut, which translates to Opening The Coffin, presents the band’s three EPs: Al La Forca, Santa Eulàlia, and La Forja Dels Cranis… twelve tracks totaling 75+ minutes of bone-crushing brutality!

For fans of Autopsy, Bolt Thrower, Coffins, Cianide, Disma, Hooded Menace, Undergang and Winter.

TRACK-LISTING:

1. La Nit Mes Negra

2. Ala De Corb

3. A La Forca

4. Dansa De La Mort

5. La Culla

6. Santa Eulalia

7. L’Altar

8. Pels Camins De La Vesania

9. La Forja Dels Cranis

10. Camp Dels Cremats

11. Icones Del Fracas

12. Black Vision (Purtenance cover)

Listen to the single “Santa Eulalia” at youtube.com/watch?v=w1WSbd5bFRc

Pre-order the CD for only $10 at https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/bocc-obrint-el-taut-cd

Pre-order the Digital Download for only $6.66 at https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/obrint-el-tau-t

Pre-save this release on Spotify at https://ffm.to/bocc

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RADIAN – Akron, Ohio Sludge Metal Crew Formed By Rue, Fistula, Sofa King Killer Alumni Launches Spring 2025 Tour As Third LP Nears Completion

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

photos by Ed Battes

Akron, Ohio-based sludge metal merchants in RADIAN continue their Spring 2025 tour actions this week. Following a trio of shows, including a set at Legalize Lex Fest in April, the main tour launches this Friday in Fort Wayne, Indiana and runs through the end of the month, hitting a good portion of the mid-Atlantic and Southeast, followed by a one-off show in June. See all currently confirmed tour dates below, with more new shows expected to be announced throughout the months ahead.

RADIAN Tour Dates:
5/16/2025 O’Sullivan’s – Fort Wayne, IN
5/17/2025 Southgate House – Newport, KY
5/18/2025 Blind Bobs – Dayton, OH
5/19/2025 Mag Bar – Louisville, KY
5/20/2025 Cherry St Tavern – Chattanooga, TN
5/21/2025 The Odd – Asheville, NC
5/22/2025 Snug Harbor – Charlotte, NC
5/23/2025 Tribble’s – Piedmont, SC
5/24/2025 Flicker Theatre – Athens, GA
5/25/2025 529 – Atlanta, GA
5/27/2025 Banditos – Richmond, VA
6/17/2025 Westside Bowl – Youngstown, OH

RADIAN emerged in the winter of 2017, founded by guitarist Mike Burns (ex-Rue, Fistula, Sofa King Killer). Their vision to merge groove with grime culminated in the roaring, sludgy assault of their independent debut LP, Chapters (2019), praised by The Obelisk as delivering, “that extra bit of aggression one finds underlying the most satisfying of sludge metals.” Fueled by a growing response from the heavy metal community, the dynamic four-piece embraced their DIY roots, building a steady following throughout the Midwest.

photos by Ed Battes

This momentum led to the writing and release of their punishing sophomore album, Discordian, on Burns’ own El Burno Records in December 2021. Relentless shows and touring in support of Discordian brought both growth and turbulence, with multiple lineup shifts along the way. By Fall 2022, drummer Derek Vaive (Ommnus) joined the ranks, followed by vocalist Corey Staley (A Damn Shame) solidifying the new lineup in Fall 2024. Now armed with fresh material and a renewed sense of purpose, RADIAN is set to hit the road again in Spring 2025, delivering their brand of sludgy doom with unrelenting force.

RADIAN is currently in the later stages of completing work on their third LP. Stand by for updates as the album is prepared for release in the months ahead.

https://linktr.ee/radian_akron

https://www.facebook.com/RadianAkron

https://radianakron.bandcamp.com

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INGESTED Announces North American Headlining Tour – Tickets On Sale Now

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

Photo by Rosa Eleanor Saul

UK death metal outfit INGESTED will return to North America this Fall on a month-long headlining tour. Evisceratour 2025 runs from November 6th in Fresno, California through December 6th in Pomona, California. Support will be provided by Ov Sulfur, Cell, and more still to be announced.

Drummer Lyn Jeffs comments, “It’s been a long time coming, but we’re beyond ready to tear through the US and Canada once again on our first headlining tour in two years on Evisceratour 2025. This time, we’re hitting cities we rarely get to play, and in some cases, places we’ve never set foot in. Every night is going to be a statement. We’re not just showing up, we’re proving why we’ve been doing this at full throttle for nearly two decades. If you’ve seen us before, you already know we don’t hold back. And if you haven’t, don’t miss this! These shows will be violent, intense, and unforgettable.”

Tickets are on sale now at ingested.co.uk. See all confirmed dates below.

INGESTED w/ Ov Sulfur, Cell, + More TBA:
11/06/2025 Full Circle Brewing Co. – Fresno, CA
11/07/2025 Goldfield – Roseville, CA
11/08/2025 Dante’s – Portland, OR
11/09/2025 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
11/11/2025 Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC
11/13/2025 Dickens – Calgary, AB
11/14/2025 Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB
11/15/2025 Black Cat – Saskatoon, SK
11/16/2025 Park Theatre – Winnipeg, MB
11/18/2025 Skyway Theatre (Studio B) – Minneapolis, MN
11/19/2025 X-Ray Arcade – Cudahy, WI
11/20/2025 The Stache – Grand Rapids, MI
11/21/2025 The Hub – Kitchener, ON
11/22/2025 27 Club – Ottawa, ON
11/23/2025 La Source de la Martinière – Quebec City, QC
11/25/2025 The King of Clubs – Columbus, OH
11/26/2025 Preserving Underground – Pittsburgh, PA * No Ov Sulfur
11/28/2025 Black Circle – Indianapolis, IN
11/29/2025 The End – Nashville, TN
11/30/2025 Red Flag – St. Louis, MO
12/02/2025 Wave – Wichita, KS
12/03/2025 Beer City Music Hall – Oklahoma City, OK
12/04/2025 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM
12/05/2025 The Rosetta Room – Mesa, AZ
12/06/2025 The Glass House – Pomona, CA

Earlier this year, INGESTED introduced their reinvigorated lineup with a savage new standalone single, “Altar Of Flesh.” Watch the video HERE and stay tuned for more INGESTED news in the weeks to come!

INGESTED:
Josh Davies – vocals
Sean Hynes – guitars, backing vocals
Lyn Jeffs – drums
Andrew Virrueta – guitars, backing vocals
Thomas O’Malley – bass

https://www.ingested.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/ingesteduk

https://www.metalblade.com/museum

https://www.facebook.com/metalbladerecords

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French Symphonic Metallers Fairyland Share New Single & Video “Karma”

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

FROM UPCOMING ALBUM
THE STORY REMAINS – OUT ON JUNE 13TH, 2025
VIA FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL

WATCH HERE

PRE-ORDER HERE

French symphonic power metal band Fairyland are pleased to share their new single and official video “Karma”, taken from their new studio album The Story Remains, scheduled for June 13th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

Bassist Willdric Lievin described the new single: “Karma is a song about the type of people who like using others. It’s a song about a selfish, egoistic, self-centered individual who only wants to please himself, without any consideration for other people. His hallmark: empty words, broken promises, words that are not followed by actions. He doesn’t know that by living like this, he hurts people around him. He doesn’t know that “what goes around comes around”. Musically it’s one of the most beautiful gems that Phil Giordana ever made. The majestic, epic, rich orchestrations make this song unique”.

Talking about the new record, Lievin stated: “After the passing of the Fairyland’s founder and mastermind Phil Giordana, we faced the challenge to finish the fifth album. Phil left plenty of material, but it required a lot of further work. It wasn’t easy but in the face of adversity we excelled and managed to complete the album. This, along with a new lineup, starts a new chapter in the history of Fairyland. It continues the symphonic, power metal quality that Fairyland is known for, but we decided to add some new elements to this musical landscape”.

“The Story Remains is richer and more versatile than previous albums, and we are exploring new musical and lyrical territory for the band. We are happy and proud of this new album, and we hope that listening to it will give you a lot of delight. Welcome back to Fairyland”, he continued.

The Story Remains perfectly incarnates the band’s trademark sound, and songs like “A New Dawn” or “Karma” are a perfect example of the amazing album that will make every symphonic metal freak’s heart beat with excitement!

The Story Remains – Track-list:
1.    Downfall
2.    To Stars And Beyond
3.    Karma
4.    A New Dawn
5.    We Shall Hunt The Sun
6.    Hopeless Still
7.    Samsara
8.    Unity
9.    Council Of The Gods
10.    The Chosen Ones
11.    Unbreakable
12.    Postscript
13.    Suffering Ages (Feat. Elisa C. Martin)  

Line Up:
Archie Caine – Vocals
Willdric Lievin – Guitars, bass, backing vocals
Gideon Ricardo – Keyboards
Brieuc De Groof – Guitars
JB Pol – Drums

Follow FAIRYLAND:
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Source: Frontiers Music s.r.l.

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Fantasy Metal Warriors CASTLE RAT Reveal New Album The Bestiary – Coming Sept 19th | Announce 2025 US Tour

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 12, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Emerging from New York’s vile, creature-infested underground, fantasy heavy metal band CASTLE RAT have announced details of their impending sophomore album, The Bestiary. Their follow-up to last year’s critically lauded debut, Into The Realm, The Bestiary will be collaboratively released on September 19th by King Volume Records (US) and Blues Funeral Recordings (UK/Europe).

Since their formation in 2019, CASTLE RAT have created a vivid labyrinth of fantasy lore led by “The Rat Queen” (AKA Riley Pinkerton). Together with “The Count,” “The Plague Doctor” and “The All-Seeing Druid,” the group has carried out countless battles against “The Rat Reaperess” with riffs, swords and spells on stages across the country.

Recorded by Randall Dunn (Sunn O))), Wolves in the Throne Room, Björk) and mixed by Jonathan Nuñez (Torche, Restless Spirit), the band’s latest odyssey features 13 spellbinding tracks of epic carnage and mystical metal.

The Bestiery – Track-list: 

1. PHOENIX I: Ardent
2. WOLF I: Tooth & Blade
3. WIZARD: Crystal Heart
4. SIREN: The Pull of Promise
5. UNICORN: Carnage and Ice
6. PATH OF MOSS
7. CRYSTAL CAVE: Enshrined 
8. SERPENT: Coiled Figure
9. WOLF II: Celestial Beast
10. DRAGON: Lord of The Sky
11. SUMMONING SPELL
12. SUN SONG: Behold The Flame
13. PHOENIX II: Cinerous

Commenting on the album, The Rat Queen states:

“‘The Bestiary’ is a conceptual book of beasts containing a collection of mystical creatures from a world forgotten. The last remaining souls of each have been gathered and preserved by ‘The Wizard.’ Cautionary tales of each beast and The Wizard himself are woven through the power of traditional heavy metal song and spell.”

With the record’s announcement, CASTLE RAT have unveiled plans for “The Book of Beasts Tour” in late summer in support of The Bestiary. Purchase tickets here: https://bnds.us/jnqiyj

CASTLE RAT Tour Dates:
Sep 5 – Boston, MA – Sonia
Sep 6 – Elizabethtown, NY – Otis
Sep 7 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
Sep 8 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
Sep 9 – Columbus, OH – Ace of Cups
Sep 10 – Chicago, IL – Reggies
Sep 12 – Kansas City, MO – The Ship
Sep 13 – Colorado Springs, CO – What’s Left Fest
Sep 14 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
Sep 16 – Seattle, WA – Clockout Lounge
Sep 17 – Portland, OR – Star Theater
Sep 18 – Austin, TX – Fantastic Fest
Sep 20 – Berkeley, CA – Cornerstone
Sep 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Zebulon
Sep 22 – San Diego, CA – The Casbah
Sep 23 – Phoenix, AZ – Last Exit
Sep 24 – Albuquerque, NM – Sister
Sep 27 – Houston, TX – Last Concert
Sep 28 – New Orleans, LA – Gasa Gasa
Sep 30 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl
Oct 1 – Asheville, NC – Eulogy
Oct 2 – Raleigh, NC – Chapel of Bones
Oct 3 – Charlottesville, VA – Southern Cafe
Oct 4 – Baltimore, MD – Ottobar
Oct 5 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg

Photo Credit: Courtney Hall (@light_witch)

About CASTLE RAT:

Castle Rat is a Medieval Fantasy Doom Metal band hailing from NYC, led by “The Rat Queen,” Riley Pinkerton, on rhythm guitar and lead vocals. On her mission to expand and defend “The Realm” from those who seek to destroy it, The Rat Queen is joined by “The Count” (Franco Vittore), on lead guitar and backing vocals; “The Plague Doctor” (Charley Ruddell), on bass and “The All-Seeing Druid” (Joshua Strmic) on drums. Together they face the relentless wrath of their archnemesis: Death, Herself — “The Rat Reaperess.”

Along their journey, Castle Rat have played in support of Monolord (SE), Acid King (CA), Green Lung (UK), and appeared at festivals including Desertfest NYC, RPM Fest and Hopsmoker, among others.

Since the band’s pre-plague inception in October 2019, Castle Rat have released their debut album, “Into The Realm,” with King Volume Records in April 2024, which has racked up over one million Spotify streams and held the post as the #1 Best-Selling Hard Rock/All Rock Album on Bandcamp upon its release.

The band has cultivated a fiercely loyal following by curating a riveting, interactive, lore-laden live performance, complete with a choreographed battle scene, recruiting fans who crave swords & sorcery, stoner & doom, battle-babes & beasts, Frazetta & Sabbath.

2025 began with an explosive start. Castle Rat launched a record-breaking Kickstarter to fund their second album, fully funding the campaign in just 37 minutes. The month-long fundraiser went on to be the most successful metal Kickstarter in over a decade, closing out at $139K.

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Motörhead – The Manticore Tapes Releasing On June 27th

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

From Official Motörhead Facebook:

“To commemorate 50 years louder, we’re pleased to announce ‘The Manticore Tapes’ will be released on 27th June. This ‘lost’ album from 1976 marks the first-ever studio recordings of the ‘three amigos’ line-up and has never been heard before, until now! Watch the new video for ‘Motörhead’ and preorder with merch bundles now.”

Info below from: https://imotorhead.com/the-manticore-tapes/

Available on a classic black 1LP, CD and as a deluxe expanded 2LP bookpack, all formats include additional alternate takes and instrumentals for a unique insight into the birth of this legendary band.

Additionally the deluxe bookpack comes with an extra bonus LP – the classic bonus Live: Blitzkrieg on Birmingham ‘77 as well as a bonus 7” featuring two previously unreleased tracks live at Barbarellas Birmingham in 1977.

There’s also a 24 page booklet with liner notes from long-time collaborator Kris Needs.

Release date: June 27th, 2025

Track-list:
LP1
1 INTRO (INSTRUMENTAL)
2 LEAVIN’ HERE
3 VIBRATOR
4 HELP KEEP US ON THE ROAD
5 THE WATCHER
6 MOTÖRHEAD
7 WITCH DOCTOR (INSTRUMENTAL)
8 IRON HORSE / BORN TO LOSE (INSTRUMENTAL)
9 LEAVIN’ HERE (ALTERNATE TAKE)
10 VIBRATOR (ALTERNATE TAKE)
11 THE WATCHER (ALTERNATE TAKE)

LP2 — Live: Blitzkreig on Birmingham ’77
1 MOTÖRHEAD
2 VIBRATOR
3 KEEP US ON THE ROAD
4 THE WATCHER
5 IRON HORSE
6 LEAVIN’ HERE
7 ON PAROLE
8 I’M YOUR WITCH DOCTOR
9 TRAIN KEPT A-ROLLIN’
10 CITY KIDS
11 WHITE LINE FEVER

7″ — Live at Barbarella’s Birmingham ’77
1 MOTÖRHEAD
2 KEEP US ON THE ROAD

click here to preorder with exclusive merch bundles!

https://imotorhead.com/

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INVINCIA – Unleash Second Single “ACT OF INSURRECTION” – Out Now With Lyric Video

Posted in Heavy Metal, melodic metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 9, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Following the success of their debut single “The Enemy Within”, Finnish melodic heavy metal band Invincia returns with a vengeance. Their new single, “Act of Insurrection”, is out now on all digital platforms, accompanied by a powerful lyric video that dives deep into the rebellious spirit of the track.

Watch the lyric video of “Act of Insurrection”:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtniAAfZ_mo

Listen to “Act of Insurrection”: 

https://bfan.link/Invincia-TEW 

“Act of Insurrection“ channels the adrenaline and fire of classic heavy metal, echoing the energy of Judas Priest, the galloping power of Iron Maiden, and the epic, melodic weight of Helloween and Savatage. 

The track is the second release from their upcoming self-produced EP The Enemy Within, due out June 6, 2025. Once again, the band collaborated with Erik Mårtensson (Eclipse) at Mass Destruction Production for mixing and mastering, bringing top-tier clarity and punch to Invincia’s signature sound.

With two singles now out and more on the way, Invincia is proving themselves a rising force in melodic heavy metal, one that blends old-school power with fresh energy and an uncompromising DIY spirit.

INVINCIA are:
Kenneth Nylund – Lead Vocals
Joel Karlsson – Guitar
Alexander Södergård – Guitar
Jonas Öman – Bass
Mikael Ahlholm – Drums

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