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Swedish Thrash Metal Masters MEZZROW Announce New Studio Album, Embrace The Awakening, For A November Release on ROAR | Present First Video Single “Architects Of The Silent War”

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

Following previously-released, stand-alone singles, “As Fear Unfolds” and a killer cover version of Ghost’s “Ritual”, Swedish thrash metal force MEZZROW have finally revealed the first details of their forthcoming new studio album! Entitled Embrace The Awakening, the band’s third full-length rager will be released on November 14, 2025 via ROAR. 

Available on 2-CD Digipak incl. the Keep It True – Live bonus album, 1-LP Vinyl in Bloodred Sky Marbled edition as well as in Digital formats, the album pre-sale has just started at: https://mezzrow.rpm.link/embracePR 

Today, the thrash metal torchbearers are presenting a video clip for their first official single taken off Embrace The Awakening, the brutal-as-hell “Architects Of The Silent War”! Singer Uffe Pettersson comments:

“We’re really proud of this one and it has all the thrash metal elements you can demand! Lyrically inspired by the dark and sophisticated world of the constant cyber war, and cyber attacks globally, which affects us all the time without us knowing anything about it more or less.”

Stream / Download “Architects Of The Silent War” at: 
https://mezzrow.rpm.link/architectsPR

Watch the music video premiering HERE

MEZZROW built themselves a name in the thrash metal scene during the late eighties with their critically acclaimed demo tapes, Frozen Soul and Cross of Tormention. In 1990, they released their classic debut album Then Came the Killing, through Active Records (Candlemass a.o.), a subsidiary of Music for Nations. The album is still today considered as one of the best, if not the best, thrash metal releases from Sweden and Scandinavia.

During 2021 MEZZROW rose from the ashes, when bass player Conny Welén (ex-Hexenhaus) and singer Uffe Pettersson (ex-Rosicrucian) decided to make a new mark in the thrash metal world of today, together with new guitarists Magnus Söderman (Nightrage) and Ronnie Björnström (ex-Defiatory, ex-Aeon), as well as drummer Alvaro “Alvis” Svanerö (Imperial Domain).

Following their comeback album Summon Thy Demons (2023, Fireflash Records) and the much-acclaimed Keep It True – Live record, MEZZROW started writing material for their third album.

Eight new songs were later on chosen to become Embrace The Awakening, a Bay Area Thrash Metal monster made in Sweden! Uffe Pettersson says: ”We wanted the new album to sound a bit more straight forward without stepping away too much from Summon Thy Demons. We feel that we’ve achieved that and at the same time kept our roots intact!”

Pre-Order Embrace The Awakening now at:
https://mezzrow.rpm.link/embracePR

Embrace The Awakening – track listing:

  1. Architects Of The Silent War
  2. Sleeping Cataclysm
  3. Symphony Of Twisted Souls
  4. Foreshadowing
  5. The Moment To Arise
  6. In Shadows Deep
  7. Inside The Burning Twilight
  8. Dominion Of The Dead

The Double CD will include the Keep It True – Live bonus tracks:
 09. King Of The Infinite Void 
 10. Then Came The Killing 
 11. Beneath The Sea Of Silence
 12. The Cross Of Torment 
 13. Summon Thy Demons 
 14. Ancient Terror 
 15. Through The Eyes Of The Ancient Gods
 16. Frozen Soul 

MEZZROW:
Ulf “Uffe” Pettersson – Vocals
Conny Welén – Bass
Magnus Söderman – Lead Guitar
Ronnie Björnström – Guitar
Alvaro “Alvis” Svanerö – Drums

For More MEZZROW Visit:
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mezzrowsweden/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mezzrowswedishthrash/
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/Mezzrowsweden
Website | https://www.mezzrow.black/

Visit RPM ROAR online: 
Homepage: https://www.roar-records.de
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rpmroar
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rpm_roar

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DEAD HEAT: Oxnard, California Crossover Crew To Release Process Of Elimination Full-Length October 10th, On Metal Blade Records

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

“Perpetual Punishment” Single Now Playing + Preorders Available

Stream DEAD HEAT’s “Perpetual Punishment” HERE.  

West Coast crossover crew DEAD HEAT will release their crushing Process Of Elimination full-length October 10th, on their new label home of Metal Blade Records!

Process Of Elimination follows the band’s critically lauded 2023-released Endless Torment EP. The record serves as a continuation and progression musically, while thematically it often touches on DEAD HEAT’s disdain for the powers that be. “I feel like unconsciously the music has become more complex with the songwriting and how we play live as well. We all naturally wanted to become better musicians and it shows in our music and live presence,” elaborates guitarist Justin Ton. “Our music is a metal/hardcore twist, but I’d say we intentionally leaned more and more metal in our sound.”

Lead guitarist Ricky Garcia and Ton take guitar influences from Slayer and Sepultura, “but we also both add our own personal influences in the songs on Process… I drew a lot from Dark Angel and Demolition Hammer while also sticking to my hardcore tendencies with Leeway and Cro-Mags influences,” notes Ton. For his part, Garcia cites Kreator, Megadeth, and Pantera as influences, giving props to Marty Friedman and Chris Broderick for solos. 

When DEAD HEAT test drove a few new tracks live on their tour supporting Cavalera Conspiracy, the as-yet-unreleased songs were met with moshing and circle pits. Understandably so. “Everything from the riffs to the song structures and even adding in more thought-out electronic interludes help break the pacing from the sonic assault of the guitars,” says Ton. 

“Lyrically, I wanted to touch on a bit of everything, with every song about a different topic,” explains vocalist Chris Ramos. “I feel like I was able to articulate a better understanding of what I was trying to express previously.”

“We are against all racist bigotry in this country,” furthers Ton. “Most of the band is of immigrant descent. We also seek for the world to stop supporting these corporate/political monsters that only seek out personal gain and nothing else.” 

First single, “Perpetual Punishment,” opens the record with gentle guitar before kicking into aggro/hardcore mode. “We chose this song to start Process… because when it hits, it’s hard, and has a great flow,” states Ramos. “The song is about not wasting your time in life because tomorrow simply isn’t promised. If there’s something you want to do with your life, do it now, don’t waste your existence thinking about all the things you could have done. It’s a key theme I always try to portray in lyrical form, or even in random stage banter. I feel like it’s what keeps me going every day.”

Stream DEAD HEAT’s “Perpetual Punishment” HERE.  

Process Of Elimination was produced by the band with Paul Fig (Deftones, Trivium, Jerry Cantrell) and will be available on CD and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:

Blood Moon (Red / Black Marbled – US)
Dusk (Orange / Red / Black Marbled – US)
180g Black (EU)
Yellow / Brown Merged (EU – Ltd. 300)
Swamp Green / Bone Merged (EU – Ltd. 200)

Find all preorders at: metalblade.com/deadheat.

DEAD HEAT:
Justin Ton – rhythm guitar
Ricky Garcia – lead guitar
Chris Ramos – vocals
Yogie Rodriguez – drums
Vincent Amador – bass/ rhythm guitar
Lorence Chanch Meraz – bass

Process Of Elimination – Track Listing:

1. Perpetual Punishment

2. Annihilation Nation

3. Hidebound

4. The Order

5. Enemy

6. Seventh Gate

7. DH Stomp

8. Solace Denied

9. By My Will

10. Process Of Elimination

11. Hatred Bestowed

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Source: EARSPLIT PR

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WOLFHEART – Returns With EU Tour and New Single, “Carnivore” Ahead Of New EP Draconian Darkness II

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

Finnish melodic death metal titans WOLFHEART return with Draconian Darkness II, an ambitious EP that deepens their frostbitten legacy. Lead single “Carnivore” sets the tone for the EP with menacing riffs and vicious growls, growing in power and grandeur as the track creeps along.

Vocalist Tuomas Saukkonen comments, “Carnivore continues where ‘Draconian Darkness’ ended. Clearly, the full-length was not enough to extinguish the flame of inspiration ignited by the darker side of humanity. Instead of seeking balance and harmony with nature and other species around us, we feed and feast on the world we live in. Consume more than is our share. Where nature brings harmony, we bring the fire and darkness. Also musically, “Carnivore” is heavily drawn into the darker and more majestic side of Wolfheart.”

Watch the video HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTOAEX8sGfQ

This five-track release showcases every facet of WOLFHEART’s trademark sound: raw, poetic, and powerfully atmospheric. Featuring two new tracks (including orchestral and acoustic versions), plus a crushing live rendition from their latest album, Draconian Darkness II captures the band’s cold grandeur in both studio precision and on-stage intensity. Founder Tuomas Saukkonen continues to refine his vision with haunting melodies, relentless drumming, and evocative storytelling rooted in Northern landscapes. Draconian Darkness II is a journey through desolate beauty, bleak emotion, and thundering metal.

Draconian Darkness II is WOLFHEART at their best: melancholic, massive, and deeply melodic. With new songs, orchestral depth, and raw live energy, this EP is a cold flame burning bright in the dark.

WOLFHEART’s Draconian Darkness II EP arrives on September 19, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music! Two new tracks (plus orchestral & acoustic versions) and a live cut of crushing northern metal: cold, poetic, and unforgettable.

Draconian Darkness II Track Listing:

  1. Carnivore
  2. Forefathers
  3. Burning Sky (Live)
  4. The Gale (Acoustic)
  5. Grave (Orchestral)

Pre-Order HERE:  https://wolfheart.rpm.link/DD2PR

WOLFHEART – Draconian Darkness Over Europe 2025
+ Special guest: Before The Dawn
+ Supports: Suotana & FULL HOUSE B.C. (except for Spain)

20.09. Koba Live, Abadiño, ES *
21.09. Revi Live, Madrid, ES *
22.09. Wolf, Barcelona, ES *
25.09. De Helling, Utrecht, NL
26.09. Kulturwerk, Herford, DE
27.09. Kubana, Siegburg, DE
29.09. Backstage By The Mill, Paris, FR
30.09. DVG Club, Kortrijk, BE
01.10. Logo, Hamburg, DE
02.10. Hellraiser, Leipzig, DE
03.10. Turock, Essen, DE
04.10. Café Central, Weinheim, DE
05.10. Analog Music Hall, Budapest, HU
06.10. Klub Zaścianek, Krakow, PL (new show!)
07.10. Collosseum, Košice, SK
08.10. Rock Café, Prague, CZ
09.10. Orto Bar, Ljubljana SI
10.10. Slaughter Club, Milan, IT
11.10. Chollerhalle, Zug, CH ^
12.10. Club Vaudeville, Lindau, DE
13.10. Backstage, Munich, DE

  • Only Wolfheart & Before The Dawn
    ^ with Parasite Inc.

WOLFHEART are:
Tuomas Saukkonen | vocals, guitars
Vageliss Karzis | guitars, vocals
Lauri Silvonen | bass, vocals
Joonas Kauppinen | drums

More on WOLFHEART:
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AMORPHIS – Present Music Video For Swinging “Dancing Shadow” Single

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on August 11, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

With “Dancing Shadow,” Finnish metal icons AMORPHIS are proud to present the final audiovisual appetiser of their new studio album Borderland (September 26, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music) before their stage comeback in just a few weeks. The song follows two superbly embraced singles, and is yet another hit out of the group’s sound forge as it’s blessed with all ingredients to get at least equally well-received by the worldwide music community.

Thoughtful verses remind of the uncertain times in everyone’s lives to make fans escape from this dejecting state of mind into the suffusing light of the moon which shines through the darkest of all woods. But to contrast the song’s depth, AMORPHIS successfully crossed the genre ‘borderland’ resulting in an irresistible track full of twisting moments. “Dancing Shadow” finally closes on its peak, before you just have to play it from the beginning over and over again.

“The working title for ‘Dancing Shadow’ was ‘Disco Tiger.’ Musically it represents catchiness and hooks that have been familiar elements within our music for a long time. Sound-wise it came out pretty fresh and even modern. I bet this song will shake your legs on the dance floor – in a METAL disco, of course,” states guitarist Esa Holopainen.

Drummer Jan Rechberger adds: “With ‘Dancing Shadow,’ we stepped into completely new territory. For a band with over three decades behind us, that kind of reinvention feels meaningful.”

Like its predecessor “Bones,” AMORPHIS’ latest single has also been visualised under the aegis of  Patric Ullaeus, and takes fans of the band into a black-and-white dominated setting, highlighting the piece’s core message in a captivating way.

Watch the official “Dancing Shadow” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpSNEY9mfPg

Stream the single: https://amorphis.rpm.link/dancingPR

Pre-order (excl. box-set & more) / pre-save Borderland:
https://amorphis.rpm.link/borderlandPR

AMORPHIS are:
Tomi Joutsen | vocals
Esa Holopainen | guitars
Tomi Koivusaari | guitars
Olli-Pekka “Oppu” Laine | bass
Santeri Kallio | keys
Jan Rechberger | drums & percussion

Info & Tickets: https://amorphis.net/tour

More from AMORPHIS:
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FIRSTBORNE Release ‘Lucky’ Album | Plus New Music Video “Rescue Me” Online Now

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

Powerhouse Group FIRSTBORNE are made up of drummer Chris Adler (Lamb of God/Megadeth), soft-shred guitarist Myrone and Girish Pradhan (Girish and the Chronicles/The End Machine) strike with the release of their full-length album, Lucky, now in stores on CD, Vinyl and online via digital streaming and download platforms HERE: http://lnk.to/firstborne

To commemorate the album release and promo the album further the band have created another unique and entertaining music video for the latest emphasis track “Rescue Me.” WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/Rht8ob6GyP4

“’Rescue Me’ was the first song we wrote in person after being penpals for four years,” explains guitarist Myrone. “For me it was this crazy feeling of anticipation as we had been working so hard to get into the same room and we finally did it, almost like a “dog catches car” moment. After we finished setting up Chris looked at me and was like “well what do you got?” and that opening riff is the first thing that fell out of me.”

The music video, directed/edited by Drew Kaufman with puppet design by Natalie Lewis, needs to be viewed to appreciate and follows previous clips – the also clever and entertaining “Wake Up” (also directed by Drew Kaufman) and the lyric video for “Again” a song which is currently enjoying quite a bit of radio airplay at commercial/active rock radio.

All three songs are taken from the full-length album Lucky which was produced by the recognized producer Machine (Clutch, King Crimson, Crobot). The album has been made available as a jewelcase CD and limited-edition (300) amber wave colored vinyl.

FIRSTBORNE features legendary drummer Chris Adler (Lamb of God, Megadeth), virtuoso guitarist Myrone (known by some as the originator of soft shred), and electrifying vocalist Girish Pradhan whose other band Girish and the Chronicles performed recently on America’s Got Talent https://www.facebook.com/reel/717507967417196

Formed in 2019, FIRSTBORNEblend high-energy riffs, soaring vocals, and thunderous rhythms to create a modern yet timeless sound rooted in classic metal, hard rock, and shred guitar. The band first gained attention through a series of independently released singles and EPs between 2020 and 2023, showcasing their signature fusion of melody, technical precision, and relentless groove.

Guitarist Myrone explains how the album came together: “When Chris, Girish, and I got connected in 2019 I said my number one goal in life was to get us all in the same room to jam. Four years later not only did we get in the same room, we went to Machine’s barn in Texas for a month to create 10 piping hot metal jams for the whole world to enjoy. I had written around 150 song ideas before stepping in the studio, and we ended up using none of them. What you hear on the record was entirely written and recorded in Texas.”

With Adler’s iconic drumming, Myrone’s signature guitar work, and Pradhan’s dynamic, powerhouse vocals, FIRSTBORNE are a force to be reckoned with in the hard rock and metal scene; delivering high-energy anthems that bridge the gap between old-school metal and modern intensity.

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instagram.com/firstborneofficial 
www.m-theoryaudio.com

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DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG Release New Single “Dead Man’s Hand”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on August 10, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

If you’ve been following the journey of “Babylon”, the highly anticipated debut full-length album from DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG, you already know what kind of powerhouse material this band delivers. Now, with the release of their fifth single, “Dead Man’s Hand“, the stakes are raised yet again. And if this is your first taste of the project, sit back, hit play, and enjoy this high-energy video clip pulled straight from the band’s studio sessions.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olR90dpMjRY

Stream/Download the song: http://datog.rpm.link/dmhPR

“Dead Man’s Hand” has a unique backstory: originally composed by Manuela Bibert on piano, the early demo featured only vocals and keys. From there, it was transferred note for note to guitar and Hammond organ. The results are unique: A pounding guitar riff meets a distorted, snarling organ line to form the backbone of a song that’s both driving and infectious.

Udo Dirkschneider, the iconic frontman and heavy metal legend, brings a vocal performance which by his own admission are exceptional for him. But the surprises don’t stop there: both Peter Baltes and Manuela step up with unexpected vocal highlights, adding rich texture and dimension to the track. And then there’s the chorus, a hands-in-the-air, stadium-sized refrain that just begs you to shout or sing along with.

With a “good time” spirit that perfectly balances the song’s grit and groove, “Dead Man’s Hand” showcases everything that makes DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG  a thrilling new chapter in classic metal history. Watch the official video now, straight from the studio floor!

Set for release on October 3, 2025 by Reigning Phoenix Music, Babylon is now available for pre-order in a variety of stunning formats:

  • Limited Red, Gold & Black Marbled Gatefold Double Vinyl
  • Limited Red Opaque & Black Marbled Gatefold Double Vinyl
  • Gold Opaque Double Vinyl
  • Deluxe Earbook Edition with CD and enhanced 36-page booklet
  • Digipak CD featuring a 24-page booklet
  • Jewelcase CD featuring a 24-page booklet

More from Babylon:
“It Takes Two To Tango” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meb1xvWHBEo

“Time To Listen” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL6ms_kEzy4

“Hellbreaker” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNXNVItL8kI

“Strangers In Paradise” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/U7j_th2jf_g

DATOG are:
Udo Dirkschneider | lead vocals
Peter Baltes | bass, lead & backing vocals
Manuela “Ella” Bibert | lead & backing vocals, keys
Stefan Kaufmann | guitars, backing vocals
Mathias “Don” Dieth | guitars, backing vocals
Sven Dirkschneider | drums, backing vocals

More on DATOG:
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Source: C Squared Music

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SLYTHER – Italian Thrashers Unveil Debut Album Details | Chronicles Of Despair Out In October

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on August 8, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Time To Kill Records presents Chronicles of Despair, the debut full-length release from Italian thrash metal crew SLYTHER, announcing the album for release October 10th and issuing its cover art, track listing, preorders and lead single, “Visions”.

With a solid foundation of live experience already under their belt, SLYTHER stand out for their ability to revisit thrash metal tradition with energy and freshness, blending the classic attitude of bands like Metallica and Overkill with the irreverent crossover edge of acts such as Municipal Waste.

Listen to “Visions” now:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/qaidRNY6s9Y

Streaming: https://ffm.to/slyther-visions

Chronicles of Despair is a powerful and visceral concept album that explores, track by track, the darkest tensions of the human soul and contemporary society. In a world marked by war, corruption, media manipulation, and existential crisis, the album unfolds a journey that moves from despair to inner awakening, tackling pressing themes with raw, direct, and emotionally charged language.

The journey begins with “Flask N’ Bone”, an intense narrative of self-destruction and remorse, portraying a corrupt lawyer haunted by guilt; a symbol of a conscience that finds no peace. From there, the album expands into a collective dimension with “Madness”, a denunciation of nuclear war insanity, and “Shut The Fuck Up”, a rebellious track targeting disinformation and the dominance of media power.

“Violent Fist” gives voice to the blind rage that fuels conflict, while “Visions” pulls the listener into the haunting realm of sleep paralysis; a metaphor for the unconscious fears triggered by global tension. The inner journey turns more intimate with “Memories”, a melancholic instrumental that evokes childhood recollections and lost innocence.

“Awake-4” marks a turning point: a painful awakening from nostalgia, necessary to confront harsh reality. The final chapter, “The Sleepwalker”, closes the album with a powerful allegory of insecurity and illusion, culminating in a clear and resonant message

“Awake from the lies, pursue the good, and never surrender.”

Chronicles of Despair is a scream, a reflection, and a call for awareness. An emotional chronicle of the afflictions of our time, yet also an invitation to inner resistance.

Track-list:

1. Flask N’ Bone
2. Madness
3. Shut The Fuck Up
4. Violent Fist
5. Visions
6. Memories
7. Awake-4
8. The Sleepwalker

Preorders:

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/slyther-chronicles-of-despair

https://slyther.bandcamp.com/album/chronicles-of-despair

Line-up:

Marco Aquino – Vocals, rhythm guitar
Federico Pavese – Drums
Federico Pistilli – Lead guitar
Giovanni De Bonis – Bass

SLYTHER:

https://www.instagram.com/slyther.official

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089231523446

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

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

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REVOCATION Drops “Sarcophagi Of The Soul” Video/Single | New Gods, New Masters Full-Length To See Release Next Month On Metal Blade Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on August 7, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Alex Morgan

Watch/Stream REVOCATION’s “Sarcophagi Of The Soul” HERE: https://youtu.be/yswUDXKkgLo

“Sarcophagi Of The Soul” is the latest single from technical death metal artisans REVOCATION. The track comes by way of the band’s ferocious new full-length New Gods, New Masters, set for release on September 26th via Metal Blade Records.

On REVOCATION’s fifth record for Metal Blade, the quartet – spearheaded by founder/vocalist/guitarist Dave Davidson, delivers nine potent and portentous songs of brutal lyrical and musical significance.

Comments Davidson on today’s single and accompanying video, “‘Sarcophagi Of The Soul’ is about our addiction to technology, primarily our phones. We use these devices to create idealized avatars to present to the world, when in reality nothing is ever as perfect as it seems. As we continue to feed our vanity the lines start to blur between our identities and the false narratives we create as these digital twins slowly begin to usurp our lives. The music video for this track features the incredible artwork of Tony Guarladi-Brown who created an entire graphic novel as an accompaniment to the new album. The artwork for this comic book is truly amazing so we wanted to give our fans a sneak peak before it gets released alongside the record.”

Watch REVOCATION’s striking lyric video for “Sarcophagi Of The Soul” HERE.

Watch the band’s previously released video for “Cronenberged” HERE.

New Gods, New Masters was produced by Davidson and mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren (The Haunted, Spiritbox) with artwork by Paolo Girardi (Bell Witch, Mother Of Graves, Black Breath, Cryptopsy). The record includes guest appearances by Jonny Davy of Job For A Cowboy, Travis Ryan of Cattle Decapitation, Luc Lemay of Gorguts, and jazz guitarist Gilad Hekselman.

New Gods, New Masters will be released on CD and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:

All Seeing (Amber Marbled – US)
Gemini Parasite (Green / Blue Marbled – US)
Unending Night (Blue Smoke – US Tour Exclusive)
180g Black (EU)
Twilight Blue Marbled (EU)
Crimson Red Marbled (EU – Ltd. 500)
Lilac w/ Black Dust (EU – Ltd. 300)

Find preorders at metalblade.com/revocation.

New Gods, New Masters – Track Listing:

  1. New Gods, New Masters
  2. Sarcophagi Of The Soul
  3. Confines Of Infinity (feat. Travis Ryan of Cattle Decapitation)
  4. Dystopian Vermin
  5. Despiritualized
  6. The All Seeing (feat. Gilad Hekselman)
  7. Data Corpse
  8. Cronenberged (feat. Jonny Davy of Job For A Cowboy)
  9. Buried Epoch (feat. Luc Lemay of Gorguts)

Following the release of New Gods, New Masters, REVOCATION will kick off a month-long North American headlining tour. The journey begins on October 16th in Leesburg, Virginia and runs through November 15th in Raleigh, North Carolina. Support will be provided by Judiciary, Inferi, and Vomit Forth (on select dates).

Tickets are on sale now at revocationband.com/tour. See all confirmed dates below.

REVOCATION w/ Judiciary, Inferi, Vomit Forth:
10/16/2025 Tally Ho – Leesburg, VA
10/17/2025 Brooklyn Monarch – New York, NY
10/18/2025 Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA
10/19/2025 Foufones – Montreal, QC
10/20/2025 Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON
10/21/2025 Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
10/22/2025 Reggies – Chicago, IL *
10/24/2025 HQ – Denver, CO
10/25/2025 Ace’s High – Salt Lake City, UT
10/26/2025 The Shredder – Boise, ID
10/27/2025 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
10/28/2025 Rickshaw – Vancouver, BC
10/29/2025 Dante’s – Portland, OR
10/31/2025 Neck Of The Woods – San Francisco, CA
11/01/2025 Echoplex – Los Angeles, CA
11/02/2025 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA
11/04/2025 Rosetta Room – Mesa, AZ
11/05/2025 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM *
11/07/2025 RBC – Dallas, TX *
11/08/2025 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
11/09/2025 Scout Bar – Houston, TX *
11/11/2025 Orpheum – Tampa, FL
11/12/2025 Respectable Street – West Palm Beach, FL
11/13/2025 Conduit – Orlando FL
11/14/2025 The Radio Room – Greenville, SC
11/15/2025 Chapel Of Bones – Raleigh, NC
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ALPHA DESTROYER – (Featuring Members of CRASHDÏET, BUCKCHERRY & SLEEPLESS) Launch Video for “Straight Into The Grind”

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on August 5, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Fast Lane out on CD & Vinyl September 15

Heavy rock all-stars ALPHA DESTROYER – featuring Martin Sweet (Crashdïet), Kelly LeMieux (Buckcherry), and Eric Sexton-Dorsett (Sleepless) – have shared the offical music video for “Straight into the Grind,” the second single off their upcoming debut album, Fast Lane.

The album’s opening and aptly-named track, “Straight into the Grind,” gives fans another offering of ALPHA DESTROYER‘s punk-tinged anthemic rock.

Watch the video for “Straight into the Grind” at youtu.be/AzvNnyFTdyM?si=PqsYB0GySoKf3-EA

Fast Lane is due out this fall on Necromantic Press Records. Physical copies of Fast Lane, including limited-edition red splatter and standard black vinyl, will begin shipping on September 15. The album will be available on all streaming platforms on October 31. Pre-orders are available at this location.

Fast Lane – Track-listing:

1 – Straight into the Grind

2 – Masterplan

3 – Dirt in the Ground

4 – Lobotomized

5 – Transmission

6 – Fast Lane

7 – Sweet Dreams From Oblivion

8 – Manic Messiah

9 – Conspiracy

10 – The Prophet

Watch the video for the album’s first single “Fast Lane” at youtu.be/Ix7PQIZ0i1o?si=xjYdgP7IVs0Rs8Yq.

Stream ALPHA DESTROYER on Spotify and Apple Music.

“This Isn’t a Band. It’s a Warning.”

ALPHA DESTROYER:
Eric Sexton-Dorsett
Martin Sweet
Kelly Lemieux
Ryan McPhaill
Kevin Hahn

Alpha Destroyer was born in 2022, shortly after trad/thrash metal band Sleepless released its debut LP. Looking for a new creative outlet, Sleepless guitarist Eric Sexton-Dorsett began writing a series of dissonant, groove-heavy tracks; something that channeled the high-powered spirit of bands like Def Leppard while drawing on the chaos of Voivod and Morbid Angel.

After tracking initial guitar parts, Eric brought in drummer Ryan McPhaill to lay down drum tracks. The results exceeded expectations, every take locked in with the raw energy and precision the project demanded.

With a solid foundation in place, Eric filed the songs under the name Alpha Destroyer and started mapping out the next phase.

Soon after, on the Monsters of Rock Cruise, Eric met bassist Kelly LeMieux (Goldfinger, Buckcherry) through mutual friend Kevin Hahn (vocalist/lead guitarist for Sleepless) and now a guitarist for Alpha Destroyer. Late-night conversations on the cruise led to a strong creative connection. Back in Portland, Kelly heard the early tracks and immediately added his signature, larger-than-life basslines. The songs now three deep began to take shape.

In 2024, another key moment happened on the same cruise. Eric met Martin Sweet (Crashdïet), a longtime influence. After staying in touch, Eric sent him the developing tracks, initially just to contribute guitar, yet Martin offered something more: vocals. His performance on the first completed track, “Straight into the Grind,” helped define the band’s sound and opened the door to a deeper collaboration. What was meant to be a four-song EP quickly expanded as the ideas flowed naturally.

The result is Fast Lane, a 10-track debut album that rides the line between doom-laced introspection and high-octane rock. The title track and first single, “Fast Lane,” kicks things off with a punk-edged urgency and Martin’s heavy yet melodic take on personal struggle.

With new music already in the works and plans for live dates in 2026, Alpha Destroyer is just getting started.

THE STORM IS BUILDING. ALPHA DESTROYER IS COMING.

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MOONSORROW – New Hardback Explored One Of The Most Respected And Influential Pagan Metal Bands

Posted in books, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on August 5, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

“Home of the Waves: Conversations with Moonsorrow” by Grilo do Demo is an unparalleled and candid look at the Finnish pagan black metal band

Features exclusive, in-depth interviews with all band members, including a rare interview with Markus Eurén

To be released on 30th September via Cult Never Dies in a 388-page hardback with 20-page colour photo gallery and 150 images, most never before seen

Pre-orders available now!

Revered metal publishing house Cult Never Dies will release a brand new book about the Finnish black metal band Moonsorrow on 30 September 2025. Entitled “Home of the Waves: Conversations with Moonsorrow” and written by devoted Moonsorrow fanatic Grilo do Demo(the person behind the Unofficial Moonsorrow Biography, the Epic Heathen Podcast, and the Verisivut Moonsorrow Fanzine), this exhaustive hardback offers an unparalleled and candid look at one of the most respected and influential pagan metal bands.

The book covers the band’s history, from the founders’ childhood through their early demo period, gradual line-up additions, increasing touring activity, and their extensive discography. It is built around exclusive and in-depth interviews with all band members: Ville Sorvali, Henri Sorvali, Marko Tarvonen, Mitja Harvilahti, Janne Perttilä, and what is believed to be the only interview with Markus Eurén. The book explores Moonsorrow’s history, lyrical and visual themes, composition process, ideological background, technical details, and much more.

“Home of the Waves: Conversations with Moonsorrow” is the culmination of a two-week immersive project where author Grilo do Demo and visual storyteller Leo Aragón, along with a dedicated team, interviewed the band daily, multiple times a day, across Finland. Originally intended for a documentary, this book utilises all 13 days of filmed interviews, providing behind-the-scenes narrations of the project’s execution, the team’s collaboration with Moonsorrow, and the significance of the locations visited.

The book’s author Grilo do Demo said: “I’m tremendously excited to finally see this material become public. The documentary will surely be amazing, but that will be, what? 2 hours long? Well, that’s why this book has a huge value on its own – we have 20+ hours of interview footage, and ALL of it is contained here, carefully transcribed from the first to the last word. This book offers a new look into how Moonsorrow’s music is created, from the initial concept to the final mastering, and even how colour codes are involved in their composition! You’ll discover how the band formed, the founders’ other early projects, and pivotal moments like the shift from Kivenkantaja to Verisäkeet. There are so many stories, from the tragicomedy behind the Kivenkantaja runestone to why they almost became a grindcore band (or at least they claimed so) – and even a glimpse into Mitja’s outdoor adventures. I can’t wait for it to be available for all Moonsorrow fans out there after all these years. Preorder it now, September is around the corner!”

Dayal Patterson, Cult Never Dies founder and longtime music journalist, said: “Moonsorrow are an exceptional band, and in many ways a unique and influential one, so we are more than proud to be releasing such an in-depth book about this Finnish institution. The author has done a great job of telling the band’s story, and the musicians featured are notably candid at times during the interviews.“

“Home of the Waves: Conversations with Moonsorrow” is a substantial 388-page hardback, featuring a 24-page colour photo gallery and a total of 150 images, most of which have never been seen before.

Pre-orders for the book are available now via: 
Cult Never Dies UK & ROW Webstore (also with art print): https://cultneverdies.myshopify.com/collections/all-publications/products/home-of-the-waves-conversations-with-moonsorrow-hardback-book 

Cult Never Dies EU Store: https://cultneverdies-eu.travelling-merchant.com/merchandising/book/grilo-do-demo-home-of-the-waves-conversations-with-moonsorrow-book

Cult Never Dies EU Store (with art print): https://cultneverdies-eu.travelling-merchant.com/merchandising/book/grilo-do-demo-home-of-the-waves-conversations-with-moonsorrow-print-book

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Megg Jacobs – Unmasks The Extremes Of Identity In New Single “DEATH”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, metalcore, metalcore bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on August 4, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Metalcore Artist Returns with a Ferocious Sequel to Her Sonic Examination of Ego and Illusion

Durham, NC – Megg Jacobs dives even deeper into the brutal emotional terrain first explored in her previous single “ego” with the release of its companion track, “DEATH,” a volatile meditation on all-or-nothing thinking, illusion, and the chaos that follows the rejection of nuance. The new single is now available to stream on all platforms worldwide, with a striking visual set to drop via YouTube on August 15th, edited by Grammy and MTV VMA-nominated video editor Mark Mayr (Peaches, Justin Bieber).

“‘DEATH’ is about the fallout of denying that middle space,” Megg Jacobs shares. “It’s the exhaustion that comes from clinging to black-and-white thinking while everything around you demands complexity.” With her signature fusion of thunderous drums, guttural vocals, and emotionally layered lyrics, Jacobs crafts a deep atmosphere that is as aggressive as it is vulnerable.

She describes the track as being stuck in a loop, between glitter in the dirt and dirt in the glitter. One is rot masked by beauty, the other corruption masked by sparkle. “Neither is honest,” she explains. “Both are masks we wear to avoid nuance: the real discomfort of being human.” The new single builds on the themes of ego death and transformation first introduced in “ego,” capturing the psychological wear-and-tear that results from resisting the complicated truths of being alive.

The cinematic visual showcases the return of the symbolic worms of her branding, representing evolution through decay.  They’re there to consume what no longer serves. Not the body, but the facade. The duality of both grotesque and necessary, a reminder that change requires rot, and that ego death doesn’t end in light, but in surrender. Produced by Spicehouse out of Sanford, NC, and presented with fierce emotional clarity, “DEATH” is a bold continuation of Jacobs’s visceral storytelling that is unflinching, dynamic, and uniquely human.

Megg Jacobs is a rising force in metalcore whose sound blends fierce vocal ranges with haunting theatricality. Raised in rural Maine, surrounded by “misty forests, long winters, and the eerie kind of silence that makes you creative… or a little crazy,” Jacobs’s imagination was shaped by her environment, something she now weaves into every track. Though classically trained, it wasn’t until she embraced a heavier vocal technique in 2022 that her distinct, razor-sharp sound truly emerged.

Now based in North Carolina, she channels polarity and contrast, both thematically and sonically, into music that explores illusion, identity, and inner reckoning. Her recent single “ego,” praised by Metal Sucks, ReGen Magazine, and Metal Odyssey, introduced her as a bold new voice in the genre, solidifying her place as one to watch.

“DEATH” is the perfect follow-up single in the exploration of the human experience. The single is now available for streaming and download worldwide. Stay tuned for the music video dropping on August 15th via YouTube.

For updates, visuals, and more, follow Megg Jacobs on Instagram @Megg_Jacobs or visit MeggJacobs.com.

Source: Trend PR

Long Live Megg Jacobs.

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TRYPANON – Finnish Blackened Sludge Alchemists Unveil New Single “Gnaw Out the Flesh to Free Yourself”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on August 4, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Finland’s TRYPANON now unveil “Gnaw Out The Flesh To Free Yourself”, the next chapter in their descent toward spiritual annihilation.

Taken from the upcoming full-length Through the Portal of Flesh to Achieve Divinity, out September 5th, 2025 via Time To Kill Records – the track plunges even deeper into the band’s signature blend of blackened sludge, dissonant death metal and ritualistic atmospheres.

Dark, unrelenting and charged with a sense of deranged doom, “Gnaw Out The Flesh To Free Yourself” exemplifies TRYPANON’s commitment to crafting music that is both emotionally devastating and sonically transgressive.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/8IKLeQSP_T4

Stream: https://ffm.to/trypanon-gnaw-out-the-flesh-to-free-yourself

Track-list:

1. Carriers Of The Chalice
2. Ruumis
3. Gnaw Out The Flesh To Free Yourself
4. Veiled In Shadows
5. Loss
6. Fire Pits
7. Cryptic Device

Hailing from the northern city of Oulu and featuring members of esteemed Finnish outfits such as Haapoja, Dart, and Renate/Cordate, TRYPANON have steadily emerged as one of the most compelling and unorthodox underground acts in recent memory. Their 2021 debut Amentia earned widespread acclaim for its suffocating intensity and bleak atmospheres, establishing the band as a vital force in the realms of extreme music.

Line-up:

Emil Aikio – Vocals
Pekka Kivelä – Guitars
Antti-Pekka Vähänen – Bass
Jukka Pohjanvälke – Drums

With Through the Portal of Flesh to Achieve Divinity, TRYPANON push their vision even further into the void. The album is a nightmarish fusion of down-tuned sludge, chaotic death metal, and dissonant black metal, woven together with progressive flourishes and hypnotic melodic fragments. The result is a deeply immersive and punishing listening experience that recalls the extremity of bands like Lord Mantis, Coffinworm and Cobalt, while retaining a sonic and conceptual identity entirely its own.

Where Amentia was a descent into psychological collapse, Through the Portal… drags the listener through a ritualistic transformation; an existential death trip that explores themes of corporeal transcendence, spiritual ruin and ecstatic suffering. The record was conceived not only as an artistic evolution, but as an act of purification through sound: hostile, enveloping and uncompromising.

This release marks a significant step forward for TRYPANON, both in scope and execution. Expect a record steeped in raw emotion and relentless aggression, but also rich in nuance and disturbing beauty.

Preorders:

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/trypanon-through-the-portal-of-flesh-to-achieve-divinity

https://trypanon.bandcamp.com/album/through-the-portal-of-flesh-to-achieve-divinity

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

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

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POWERWOLF – To Headline WACKEN 2026

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on August 3, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Powerwolf Facebook:

Wacken 2026 – we’re coming back! Powerwolf will return to the holy ground for a full headlining metal mass. It’s going to be louder and wilder than ever before!

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OLD MACHINES – Unleashes Cosmic Doom With Title Track “The Cycles of Extinction”

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

Photo Credit: Kara Pesznecker

Prepare for transmission: the machines have awakened. Today, OLD MACHINES has released “The Cycles of Extinction”, the thunderous and chilling title track from their upcoming debut album; a sweeping, cosmic metal concept record chronicling the death march of civilizations in the grip of mechanical genocide.

A monolithic descent into the void, The Cycles of Extinction, due out August 22nd, is the band’s bold, hour-long odyssey through blackened space, where eight tracks map the eternal cycle of galactic evolution and annihilation. With this single release, the second track in the album’s chronology, Old Machines takes listeners into the heart of the empire’s unraveling.

The song opens with layered synths, choir vocals and pipe organ twisted through a haze of cinematic strings, conjuring an ominous prelude before launching into blast-driven intensity and haunting, melodic choruses. Combining elements of black, death, thrash, and power metal, the track nods to acts like EMPEROR, LIMBONIC ART, and even evokes unexpected comparisons to NOCTURNUS: influences both deliberate and incidental.

Lyrically, “The Cycles of Extinction” explores a galactic snare set by sentient AI known as the Old Machines. Once the architects of civilization, these cybernetic titans now harvest evolved organic life, luring entire species with techno-utopian promises before assimilating or obliterating them. The track narrates the rise of their horrific army, twisted, perverted reflections of once-living beings, bound to the will of the most diabolical artificial intelligence in existence.

A centerpiece in both sound and story, the single has become a live staple since the band’s first performance.

OLD MACHINES:

Gary Reavis – Vocals
Jason Stares – Keyboards
Brian Rush – Guitar
Devon Miller – Guitar
Joel Henigson – Bass
Chris Craven – Drums

The Cycles of Extinction Track Listing: 

  1. Twilight of the Old Gods, and the Dawning of the First Cycle
  2. Cycles of Extinction
  3. Extinguishing the Light of the Preludian Empire (Upon the Apex of Their Glory)
  4. Dark Space and Beyond: The Continuance of the Evolution of the Final Cycle
  5. Crescendo of Carnage: Warsong of the Singing Swarm (Swarm Wars I)
  6. The Sundering of the Irradiated Sons, and the Rebellion Sparked by the Gene-Plague
  7. They Are Legion: The Tragic Exodus of the Veiled Creators
  8. Glory to the Terrans of the First Contact War

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Source: C Squared Music

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PRIMAL FEAR – Present Music Video For Anthemic New Single “Tears Of Fire”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on July 31, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWwtxnDjdBw

Domination is within the metal world’s reach as PRIMAL FEAR premiere the official music video for “Tears Of Fire.” The track is once again taken from their forthcoming record, which was already hailed as “absolutely stunning” (My Global Mind) and “the strongest PRIMAL FEAR album in recent times” (Metal Planet Music).

After ascending with clear guitar leads, the song erupts for the first time before vocalist Ralf Scheepers calls out one of the struggle-packed verses in his unmistakable tone.

He explains the intention behind “Tears Of Fire”: “Heroic thoughts and words to make it clear that no one has to go through anything alone, but that there are always a few people by your side to go through thick and thin with you.”

But the presence of lament is of short duration: The energising pre-chorus lifts up those in sorrow and paves the way to the track’s hymnic chorus, leaving all of us looking into the future determinedly. Simply put: “Tears Of Fire” is another proof of the group’s world-class when it comes to writing ear-splitting music with a sensitive yet overall positive message.

Continuing the band’s successful collaboration with rEvolver and film maker Patric Ullaeus, PRIMAL FEAR also have shot a music video for their striking new single. The result picks up the lyrics of “Tears Of Fire” and shows the band in a rather dark setting combined with a hopeful blaze which portrays the song’s essence in a stunning way.

Watch the video: 

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

Stream the single: 

https://primalfear.rpm.link/tofPR

Pre-save the album & pre-order it in your preferred physical format (ltd. CD earbook, digipak-CD, jewel case-CD & various vinyl variants): https://primalfear.rpm.link/dominationPR

More from Domination:
“Far Away” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed7iHIFNP0Y

“The Hunter” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB34xHElQ80

Hitting the shelves on September 5, 2025 through Reigning Phoenix Music, Domination will also be celebrated live on stage in the form of a 21-date European tour with support coming from special guests and label mates ELEINE. All dates & ticket info can be found below!

Photo credit: Heiko Roith

L-R:
Mat Sinner bass, vocals), André Hilgers (drums), Thalìa Bellazecca (guitars),
Ralf Scheepers (vocals), Magnus Karlsson (guitars)

Domination was recorded at Dennis Ward’s Kangaroo Studios (HELLOWEEN, ANGRA etc.) in autumn 2024, while produced by Mat Sinner and co-produced by Ralf Scheepers and Magnus Karlsson. Rounded off by multiple PRIMAL FEAR mixing/mastering engineer Jacob Hansen (AMORPHIS, VOLBEAT etc.) at his own studios in Denmark, the album artwork was designed by Death.Milk.Designs.

Domination – Track Listing:

01. The Hunter
02. Destroyer
03. Far Away
04. I Am The Primal Fear
05. Tears Of Fire
06. Heroes And Gods
07. Hallucinations
08. Eden [feat. Melissa Bonny of AD INFINITUM]
09. Scream
10. The Dead Don’t Die
11. Crossfire
12. March Boy March
13. A Tune I Won’t Forget
Bonus Track [physical only; excl. jewel case-CD]
14. Bridges Will Burn

PRIMAL FEAR live:

21.08.2025 DE Haddeby – Baltic Open Air
23.08.2025 UK Newark – Stonedead Festival *SOLD OUT*

Domination Tour 2025
w/ ELEINE:
05.09.2025 DE Hamburg – Markthalle
06.09.2025 DE Leipzig – Anker
07.09.2025 DE Bochum – Zeche
09.09.2025 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
10.09.2025 DE Munich – Backstage
12.09.2025 DE Memmingen – Kaminwerk
13.09.2025 DE Mannheim – Capitol
14.09.2025 DE Regensburg-Obertraubling – Eventhall Airport
16.09.2025 CH Pratteln – Konzertfabrik Z7
18.09.2025 DE Berlin – Hole 44
19.09.2025 DE Naila – Frankenhalle
20.09.2025 DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann (Halle)
21.09.2025 BE Sint-Niklaas – De Casino
23.09.2025 NL Amstelveen – P60
25.09.2025 PL Warsaw – Stodola
26.09.2025 CZ Prague – MeetFactory
27.09.2025 CZ Zlín – Masters of Rock Café
30.09.2025 ES Madrid – Mon
01.10.2025 ES Murcia – Garaje
03.10.2025 ES Barcelona – Salamandra
04.10.2025 ES Pamplona – Sala Totem

Info & Tickets: https://primalfear.de/tour

Source: C Squared Music

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AVENGER OF BLOOD “Unraveling” On First-Ever Music Video

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on July 30, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Death/Thrash Metal stalwarts AVENGER OF BLOOD released a new EP earlier this summer.  Ripping and ruthless, Revenge Is My Name takes no prisoners in an all-out assault as the band pummels and crushes everything in its wake.

Now the group shine in darkness with the release of their first-ever music video “Unraveling,” which gives the impression of AVENGER OF BLOOD performing the tune. Watch HERE https://youtu.be/Rp6hDYkG_Uk

“We had a great time filming the video and wanted it to represent what we are. We went with the black and white type format because it felt right, and since the song is quite dark it pretty much sticks to that formula,” explains drummer Shannon Frye.

“Unraveling” joins the lyric video for the title track https://youtu.be/gw0rwLRaQeo?si=4YOFATR15dyMlojr as the visual violence promoting the EP.

Revenge Is My Name features four new songs from the re-energized quintet released on limited (200 copies) throes of ash colored vinyl, CD and digital https://lnk.to/avengerofblood

Originally hailing from the Bay Area thrash scene, AVENGER OF BLOOD moved down to Las Vegas after recording a couple demos. Capturing a deal with JCM Records the group issued their debut ‘Complete Annihilation’ in 2005 which put AVENGER OF BLOOD on the map and conscience of thrash fans worldwide. Several opportunities presented themselves to perform at festivals like Minneapolis Mayhem, Millennium Music Conference, Monsters of Metal and the Northwest Deathfest

Two years later AOB appeared on the famous Speed Kills… Again compilation, which featured then unknown names like Warbringer, Toxic Holocaust, Enforcer and Merciless Death, setting the stage for the thrash revival. The same label, Heavy Artillery, signed AVENGER OF BLOOD and released the classic album Death Brigade in 2008, which even featured cover art from Joe Petagno (famous for Motorhead, in addition to works by Krisiun and Sodom).

Momentum was halted when singer/guitarist Eric Greaney and bassist Shawn Loureiro left the group, but Shannon and guitarist Marc Flores have persevered by bringing in new musicians to keep the dream alive recording various releases, such as a split 7” with Witchaven, Spawn of Evil EP (2012) and the On Slaying Ground full-length (2016).

Now having a stable line-up for the past years, rounded out by singer Sal Lalli, guitarist Chris Garcia, and bassist Corey Sorrenti, the group even re-recorded the band’s debut last year calling it ‘Completely Re-Annihilated’ and performing at Blades of Steel Fest, alongside Flotsam & Jetsam, Vio-lence, Exciter, Jag Panzer, Massacre, Artillery and Riot V; as well as supporting Death Angel and Ruthless on shows in NV and CA. AVENGER OF BLOOD is ready to punish you relentlessly on Revenge Is My Name and are already starting to lay down a full-length for 2026.

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SOLDIERS OF STEEL FEST: Inaugural Edition Of Seattle-Based Traditional Metal Festival Takes Place This Week, With Sets From Slough Feg, Q5, Danava, Twisted Tower Dire, Leather And More

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on July 29, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

A new gathering in the Pacific Northwestern heavy metal community arrives, as the inaugural edition of SOLDIERS OF STEEL FESTIVAL comes to Seattle this Friday, August 1st and Saturday, August 2nd.

SOLDIERS OF STEEL FESTIVAL is a showcase of American Pacific Northwest traditional heavy metal and adjacent bands old and new. Its maiden edition will feature sets from The Lord Weird, Slough Feg, Leather Leone (Chastain set), Q5, Twisted Tower Dire, Danava, Greyhawk, Hammer Head (exclusive first reunion show), Taist Of Iron, and more! The festival is presented by NW MetalFest, NW Metalworx Music, Nameless Grave Records, and BabeFinder General LLC.

Brandon Corsair of Nameless Grave Records and more, one of the co-promoters of the event, states, “We – the NW Metalworx guys, Amy from Solicitor, and myself – felt like the region was really lacking in a suitable heavy metal centered festival post-COVID, with the last I can think of being NW Metalfest II and Eliminator Festival in 2019. We have such a rich scene – both of great modern bands and classic ones that are still active – that a festival like this felt almost like it had to happen, and so, SOLDIERS OF STEEL FESTIVAL was born! We can’t wait for everyone to headbang to the lineup that we put together for this first edition of the festival. See you there!”

SOLDIERS OF STEEL FESTIVAL will take place at Substation in Seattle, Washington. View the full festival lineup below. Tickets are available now at THIS LOCATION.

SOLDIERS OF STEEL FESTIVAL Lineup:

August 1st, 2025:
Slough Feg
Q5
Danava
Taist Of Iron
Serpent Rider
Coven
Blade
Rope

August 2nd, 2025:
Leather
Twisted Tower Dire
Greyhawk
Hammer Head
Hellslaught
Solicitor
Silver Talon
Time Rift
I Am The Intimidator
Colony Drop

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https://www.instagram.com/soldiersofsteelnw

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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New York Thrash QUEMASANTOS Channels Loss From Cancer Into Lyrical Fury with “Burning the Black”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on July 27, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

L-R – Ignacio Orellana (Bass/Guitars/Drums) | Nelson Diaz (Vocals)

New York thrash QUEMASANTOS is turning up the heat with their scorching new lyric video ‘Burning the Black’, a vision accumulated through time turned into a metal track that was born from grief, rage, and love. It emerged from the pain of witnessing cancer’s devastating impact.

Watch and listen to the lyric video for ‘Burning The Black’ at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEYV-nt0x28

“In the past, vocalist Nelson Diaz has always come up with the concepts for the music they’ve been writing. This time, I asked him to work under my concept, which was based on what I was experiencing at the time (which was during the time before my wife’s passing). He kindly agreed to do it, and I’m just happy with the way he performed and used all the material I gave him. He’s a true friend and a master of metal interpretation. I love him,” adds Ignacio Orellana (Bass/Guitars/Drums).

‘Burning the Black’ is an analogy to the process of receiving chemotherapy, which burns the cancer cells in the body. The concept for the track came to Ignacio Orellana while watching his wife fight cancer for six years, which tragically ended with her dramatic death. The lyrics are narrated from the perspective of death, constantly reminding you that it will take you and that no matter what you do, it’s inevitable. The music encapsulates the life cycle of a person, beginning with the gradual and transformative changes life brings and concluding in a manner reminiscent of its inception.

“On a personal note, this has been a brutal and devastating time, as well as strange to lose my life partner of 31 years. It still feels unreal. This song is essentially what I can translate from the experience of being there next to her and witnessing her decline from good to bad. I genuinely hope that people can understand it the way I’m trying to convey it. I loved my wife, and she will always be with me,” says Orellana.

Quemasantos is Nelson Diaz (singer and concepts) & Ignacio Orellana (bass/guitar/drums).

The guest musician for this track was Felipe Roa, the lead guitarist for metal bands Acaro and Shadows Fall (touring member). With extensive studio recording and touring experience, Roa has also owned and operated Boston Guitar Tech, providing professional services such as guitar setups, fretwork, electronics, and online and in-person lessons.

Vocal tracks recorded at Studios Ultrasonico, Santiago, Chile.
Felipe Roa’s tracks were recorded at his studio.
Mixed and mastered at Oily Sound Studios in New York City by Ignacio Orellana.

More info:

​https://quemasantos.com

​http://quemasantos.bandcamp.com

http://instagram.com/quemasantos1

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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MALFORMED Confinement of Flesh Out Now and Streaming!

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on July 26, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Obey the sickness within the flesh and witness the carnage yourself…

Finnish death metal force MALFORMED have unleashed debut full-length album, Confinement of Flesh, on U.S. label Dark Descent Records and European label Extremely Rotten Productions. The album is available on LP, CD, cassette, and digital formats.

Confinement of Flesh is a violent blend of classic American death metal, characterized by the brutality and musicianship of the genre’s originators; mixed with the gloominess of their Finnish contemporaries. MALFORMED draws influence from the eerie atmosphere that early Finnish death metal bands established and made a hallmark of the national scene.

From heavy grooves to frenzied blast beats, Confinement of Flesh pushes their sound even further. It’s a more refined and mature continuation of their earlier work, sure to satisfy existing fans and attract new ones. The album was recorded by MALFORMED, produced and engineered by Felix Pennanen (Disguised Malignance), and mastered to perfection by Lasse at Ballade Studios.

Purchase/Stream:

darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/confinement-of-flesh

malformed-fin.bandcamp.com/album/confinement-of-flesh

darkdescentrecords.com/shop

extremelyrottenprod.com/store

Track Listing:

  1. Within the Flesh
  2. Confinement of Terror
  3. Obscure Walls from Beyond
  4. Abnormal Eulogy
  5. Eyes Torn Out
  6. Depredate the Divine
  7. Return of the Plague
  8. Shattered Illusion
  9. The Incoming Rapture

MALFORMED:
Eetu Hyvönen – Lead Vocals & Guitars
Akseli Lindroos – Guitar
Pauli Niemi – Bass & Vocals
Jani Seppi – Drums

Confinement of Flesh features an ominous cover painting by Icelandic artist Skadvaldur, offering a perfect visual representation of the darkness found within the album’s sound. This highly anticipated debut cements MALFORMED as one of the most promising bands in today’s death metal scene.

Formed in 2022 in the Finnish capital of Helsinki, MALFORMED released their debut demo Uncontrollable Malformity, digitally that same year. It was later picked up for physical release by U.S. record label Rotted Life and distributed worldwide.

The demo also led to a record deal and a follow-up EP with Danish underground death metal label Extremely Rotten Productions. The Gathering of Souls, released in 2023, further expanded the band’s international reach and led to several shows outside of Finland.

Stream previous MALFORMED releases on Spotify and Apple Music.

Source: ClawHammer PR

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HELLOWEEN – Take Fans On Fantastical Journey With Lyric Video For New Long-Track ‘”Universe (Gravity For Hearts)”

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

Watch the lyric video: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtzYJdG_qX0

Strap on your astronaut helmets and say sayonara to Japan! HELLOWEEN are blasting off, leaving behind the electrifying energy of their powerful lead single “This Is Tokyo” and setting a course for something even more spectacular: outer space.

Written by guitarist Sascha Gerstner, “Universe (Gravity For Hearts)” is a stunning, cinematic journey that does more than evoke the vast mystery of the cosmos. It reminds us of the boundless possibilities that lie beyond our world. The universe is an endless expanse, a place where it’s easy to get lost in thought, but also where we can tap into unknown energy and find the strength to overcome life’s greatest challenges.

HELLOWEEN’s latest single is a wild, emotional ride and a powerful reminder of something we too often forget: never stop dreaming.

“Everything in the universe is connected, and what looks like infinite stars could in reality be moments, hearts, and choices,”explains Gerstner.

L-R:
Daniel Löble (drums), Michael Weikath (guitars), Markus Grosskopf (bass),
Michael Kiske (vocals), Sascha Gerstner (guitars), Andi Deris (vocals),
Kai Hansen (guitars, vocals)

“Universe (Gravity For Hearts)” opens with spacey guitar work and Michael Kiske’s signature high-pitched yet deeply soulful vocals, just before a thunderstorm of guitars, bass, and drums launches the 8.5-minute epic into full motion. It’s a high-speed musical escape from everyday life, crafted in the unmistakable style only the German metal legends can deliver.

Breathing room is a rare commodity in HELLOWEEN’s world, and their new track is no exception. With relentless drumming, intergalactic guitar tapping, and a jaw-dropping solo section, “Universe (Gravity For Hearts)” confidently joins the ranks of iconic long-form tracks like “Halloween”, “Keeper Of The Seven Keys”, and 2021’s “Skyfall.”

So buckle up and enjoy the ride!

Watch the lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtzYJdG_qX0

Stream the single: https://helloween.rpm.link/universePR

More from Giants & Monsters:
“This Is Tokyo” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88Nn7CIpmWQ

Formats:

  • earbook (incl. bonus-CD)
  • digipak-CD (incl. bonus track)
  • jewel case-CD
  • 2LP in gatefold (various colours; incl. bonus track)
  • picture 2LP (incl. bonus track)
  • digital

“Giants & Monsters” – Track Listing:
01. Giants On The Run
02. Savior Of The World
03. A Little Is A Little Too Much
04. We Can Be Gods
05. Into The Sun
06. This Is Tokyo
07. Universe (Gravity For Hearts)
08. Hand Of God
09. Under The Moonlight
10. Majestic
Bonus Track:
11. Out Of Control
Additional Earbook Bonus Tracks:
12. Into The Sun [Andi Solo Version]
13. Into The Sun [Michi Solo Version]
14. Into The Sun [Acoustic Version Duet]

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Source: C Squared Music

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