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“Shadow War” Ignites KARU’s Next Chapter in Symphonic Death Metal | New Album, Perdition, Out Nov 21st, 2025

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

Symphonic death metallers KARU return with the first single from their upcoming album Perdition. Out on September 16th, 2025, “Shadow War” sets the tone for the record’s epic narrative and sonic scope.

At nearly ten minutes in length, “Shadow War” embodies the essence of KARU’s sound: brutal, unforgiving riffs and guttural vocals contrasted by sweeping orchestration and haunting melodic passages. The track mirrors the conceptual backbone of Perdition, a journey through a folklore-inspired vision of feudal Japan, where villages are razed by demons and survivors confront both despair and resilience.

Musically, the single evolves like a saga. It opens with relentless death metal ferocity, transitions into an atmospheric middle section the band dubs the “Dreamworld,” and culminates in an emotionally charged guitar solo that balances virtuosity with narrative weight. This dynamic structure highlights the trio’s artistic synergy:

  • Niko Hienonen – vocals, production, orchestrations
  • Kalle Pöyskö – guitars
  • Toni Tieaho (ex-Mors Principium Est, Crystalic) – guitars

DIGITAL: https://lnk.to/crEB2U

To celebrate the release, KARU also unveils an official lyric video for “Shadow War”, offering fans a visual entry point into the song’s story and atmosphere:

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/kmaz_NyPDOo

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Hienonen, “Shadow War”captures the next stage of KARU’s evolution after their acclaimed 2024 album HYDRA. With Perdition, the band pushes further, integrating clean vocals, Japanese voice acting, and even more intricate orchestration to craft an album designed as a seamless cinematic experience.

Perdition will be released worldwide on November 21st, 2025.

ALBUM PRE-ORDER – https://rockshots.eu/products/karu-perdition-cd

Track Listing:
1. Shores of Mist and Blood
2. Shadow War
3. Alone in the Forest
4. Embers in the Skies
5. Trail of Fire
6. Path of the Unforgiven
7. Perdition

For fans of Wintersun, Brymir, Whispered, and Nightwish, KARU’s “Shadow War” is both a statement of intent and an invitation into a mythic, immersive world where extreme metal collides with symphonic drama.

More info: 

​https://www.rockshots.eu

​https://www.instagram.com/karu_band/​

https://www.facebook.com/KARUbandofficial

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NEFAS Deliver Psycosmic Death Grind on “Spiral Degradation” Video

Posted in death grind, Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on September 19, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Psycosmic Death Grinders, NEFAS (featuring members of Cryptic Gallbladder Splatter, Bedlam of Cacophony, Teeth, and Wax People), have released a lyric video for “Spiral Degradation,” a track from recently released debut EP, Oblation ov Obliteration.

Check it out at: youtu.be/nMJ5e-4FUAY

With seasoned experience across the technical, dissonant, and mathematical landscapes of metal, the band’s sonic statement of malicious intent, Oblation ov Obliteration, is a unique offering composed of churning death metal inspired riffs; ever shifting grooves; monstrous howls, shrieks, and yells; and the sonic representations of the undoing of reality.

Purchase/Stream Oblation ov Obliteration:

nefas.bandcamp.com/album/oblation-ov-obliteration

open.spotify.com/album/43avkrGsVPgDFNCElemdgn

FFO: Earlier works of Cephalic Carnage, Intronaut, and Gojira.

Track Listing:

1. Xenomorphic

2. Spiral Degradation [Video]

3. Mindstream Transference[Video]

Credits:

Produced, engineered, and edited by Samur Khouja at Seahorse Sound Studios in Los Angeles, California.

Mixed and mastered by Erol Ulug at Bright Lights Studio.

All album art and layout: Moonroot Art.

Line-up:

Erik Burkhead-Fernandez – Vocals
Rusty Kennedy – Bass
Rajan Davis – Guitar
Alejandro Aranda – Drums

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VITTRA – Swedish Melodic Death/Thrash Outfit Drops “MOFO” Video | Intense Indifference Full-Length Out Now And Streaming! 

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

Photo by Linus Brorsson

Intense Indifference, the latest full-length from Swedish melodic death/thrash metal outfit VITTRA, is out today!

Intense Indifference follows VITTRA’s critically lauded debut, Blasphemy Blues, released in 2022, and centers on one’s own emotional journey, soul searching while simultaneously fighting an inner battle, all while presenting an untroubled, almost indifferent attitude. Inevitably, it all cracks.

In celebration of the release, the band has unleashed a video for opening track, “MOFO.” Comments guitarist Johan Murmester, “‘MOFO’ is the opening track of the new album and it sort of sets the tone for the whole creation. You got some thrash, death, and folk music vibes, and that music is about having fun!

“In the building where the recording studio is located,” he continues, “there used to be a research lab, now abandoned, that to some extend has turned into a film studio, where they do all sorts of movies and TV series. We got the opportunity to explore this environment with the amazing Snovonne during two days and the outcome is the video for ‘MOFO!’”

Watch VITTRA’s “MOFO” video HERE.

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

Intense Indifference was recorded and engineered by Simon Johansson (Soilwork, Wolf), produced by Johan Murmester, and mixed and mastered by Lawrence Mackrory (Lik, Bloodbath, Katatonia).

The record includes several guest appearances including John Lönnmyr (Night Flight Orchestra) who adds piano to “Transylvanian Buffet,” Bastian Thusgaard (Soilwork) who contributes the shaker on “Burn(h)er” and vibra-slap on “Transylvanian Buffet,” and Linus Öhrn (Valkyrja) who contributes backing vocals on several tracks. Cover art for Intense Indifference was created by Hjules (Accept, Destruction, Jungle Rot) and based on his own interpretations of the record’s lyrics.

Intense Indifference is available on LP and digital formats. Stream/order the record at THIS LOCATION.

Intense Indifference – Track Listing:

1. MOFO

2. Reign Supreme

3. Burn(h)er

4. Transylvanian Buffet

5. Soul Searcher

6. The Leap

7. Bound By Blood

8. Hate

9. End To It

10. Piece By Piece

VITTRA:
Alex Smith – drums
David Döragrip – vocals
Gustav Svensson – bass
Johan Murmester – guitars
Lars Elofsson – lead guitar

Originally called Vildvittra, based on the characters created by Astrid Lindgren as part of Ronja Rövardotter [Swedish for Ronia, The Robber’s Daughter, a children’s fantasy book first published in 1981], their name later evolved into VITTRA, inspired by the mythical creatures appearing in Swedish folk stories. And while Swedish folk is a recurring theme weaving in and out of their music, the band is firmly rooted in melodic death and thrash metal in the vein of At The Gates, Dissection, and Megadeth.

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HULDER – Announces Offerings To The Otherworld Western US Fall Tour

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on September 19, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

photo by Liana Rakijian

HULDER will be hitting the road in the Western United States this Fall. The Offerings To The Otherworld tour sees them out on a two-week tour running from October 30th through November 16th.

The band states, “We are proud to announce the Offerings To The Otherworld tour. This set of thirteen dates across the Western United States will see two new tracks from last month’s A Beacon From Darkened Skies EP brought to the stage for the first time as well as some newly resurrected songs from earlier releases. After having spent the majority of 2025 within the throes of creation, we look forward to performing our darkened hymns across the land.”

Tickets for all dates on sale now HERE.

HULDER Offerings To The Otherworld Tour:
10/30/2025 El Corazón – Seattle, WA
10/31/2025 Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
11/02/2025 Teragram Ballroom – Los Angeles, CA
11/04/2025 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA
11/05/2025 Last Exit Live – Phoenix, AZ
11/0/7/2025 The Lost Well – Austin, TX
11/08/2025 Rubber Gloves – Denton, TX
11/09/2025 89th Street – Oklahoma City, OK
11/11/2025 HQ – Denver, CO
11/12/2025 Metro Music Hall – Salt Lake City, UT
11/15/2025 The Shakedown – Bellingham, WA
11/16/2025 The Crypt – Olympia, WA

The band’s awaited third album will be released sometime in 2026.

Verses In Oath is available at the 20 Buck Spin webshop HERE and Bandcamp HERE. Also watch the “Hearken The End” video HERE.

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PRECIOUS BLOOD Launch Lyric Video for “Old Man Abaddon” | False Prophets Out October 29th

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

The new song and lyric video from NYC doom trio PRECIOUS BLOOD is now streaming. “Old Man Abaddon” is the second single off the band’s full-length debut album, False Prophets.

Watch the lyric video for “Old Man Abaddon” at: youtu.be/K_erC9pq4eQ?si=Mw-ic6WcxyZvB2QD.

Stream more from PRECIOUS BLOOD on: Spotify, Apple Music and preciousblood2.bandcamp.com.

False Prophets is set for release on October 29th.

Fully formed in 2024, PRECIOUS BLOOD brings together three veterans of the NYC scene: AJ – guitar, vocals (Jesus Knevil, Snake Canyon), Dave Kramer – bass, vocals (Blood Feast, Suaka, Stanley), and Grace Perez – drums, vocals (The Wickedexorcist). The band’s shared love of doom and underground metal is expressed in an unholy concoction of rum-soaked riffs, brutal lyrics, and mystical tribal sounds.

Photo Credit: Rigo Diaz

With a signature sound best described as Blackened Caribbean Doom, PRECIOUS BLOOD delivers a unique blend of doom and thrash metal influenced tone, mixed with lyrical themes that draw profound inspiration from the enduring spirit of the Caribbean, shaped by brutal history of colonization, unwavering resilience of its people, and exploration of the darker aspects of human existence, including death, contemplation of mortality and the complexities of human suffering.

For fans of monstrous riffs, horror-inspired visuals, and genre-bending metal.

Track-list:

1) False Prophets

2) Bludgeoned & Charred

3) Footsteps of Babylon

4) Shadow of the Cross

5) Cemetery Burn

6) Old Man Abaddon

7) El Muerte

8) Whore’s Grave

False Prophets was recorded and mixed by Joe Hogan at Captain’s Cove Catskills Studios with mastering and additional engineering by AJ Tissian (The Wave Lab). The album was produced by Joe Hogan and PRECIOUS BLOOD. Album cover photo by Mia. Cover layout by PRECIOUS BLOOD.

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VINTERSEA – New Single/Music Video “Become The Wave” Online Now

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on September 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

VINTERSEA return with another fantastic new song and video for their latest composition “Become The Wave.” The Portland-based outfit, fronted by new vocalist Kayla Dixon, are currently one of the most inspiring and adventurous groups bubbling under.

“If ‘Celestial Abscission’ was our big bang out of the gate to show the world what VINTERSEA can do with our new vocalist (Kayla Dixon), ‘Become the Wave’ is a statement about where VINTERSEA is headed and what we want our music to represent,” states guitarist Riley Nix. “In some ways it is a return to form – melodic, brutal, groovy, and inspiring – but it is also different from anything you have heard from us before. Kayla brought huge energy, heartfelt performances, and some really unique tones that drove the song in a fresh direction from the outset.“

Listen to “Become the Wave” and “Celestial Abscission” now on all streaming/download platforms or watch the stunning music video crafted by bassist Karl Whinnery.

“I am super excited for people to scope out the video for ‘Become the Wave.’ We built a unique set in my garage, explored epic locations at the Oregon Coast, and tried a few things we have never done before,” explains Karl. “This is classic VINTERSEA, but with some new moves. Kayla crushed the vocal performance, and used techniques I’ve never heard before. We’ve played this song live on our last couple of tours, and it kills every show. I can’t wait for you all to hear what we can do.“

“BECOME THE WAVE” MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R9Rcat6GOM

“CELESTIAL ABSCISSION” MUSIC VIDEO: 
https://youtu.be/vCqG2yrLWjs

Become The Wave” was engineered and mixed by Gabe Johnston (Unto Others, Silver Talon) at Falcon Recording Studio and mastered by Troy Glessner (Devin Townsend, Underoath, Moonsorrow) at SPECTRE Mastering. The two singles are the beginnings of a new VINTERSEA album.

In the meantime, the band’s catalog – The Gravity of Fall (2017), Illuminated (2019) and Woven Into Ashes (2023) are all available at our webstore or Bandcamp here: https://vintersea.bandcamp.com/

VINTERSEA:
Kayla Dixon – Vocals
Riley Nix – Guitar
Jorma Spaziano – Guitar
Karl Whinnery – Bass
Jeremy Spencer – Drums

VINTERSEA create a unique fusion of majestic progressive metal with harsh blackened death and post-metal beauty which draws inspiration from the darkened skies of their Pacific Northwest home. VINTERSEA delivers heavy, emotionally powerful and technically intriguing music that is undeniably inspired by the majesty of their surroundings.

The group built an organic and devoted following through impeccable and illustrious music videos (with combined views of over 5 million), social media outreach and tours with Moonspell, Eleine, Oceans of Slumber, Dawn of Ouroboros, Graveshadow, Voices of Ruin, as well as playing regionally opening for Bloodywood, Lord Dying, Anciients, Cyborg Octopus, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Obscura, Thulcandra, Wolfheart, Ne Obliviscaris, Jinger, The Ocean, Arkona and Sirenia.

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

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

YouTube: www.youtube.com/vintersea

Label: www.m-theoryaudio.com

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RADIAN – Ohio Sludge Metal Quartet Books Autumn 2025 Tour Dates | Band Announces New Bassist + Third LP To Be Released This Winter

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

photo by Mike Burns

Following a substantial Springtime tour, Akron, Ohio-based sludge metal crew RADIAN continues to book new tour dates as they complete work on their impending third album.

RADIAN’s Fall tour schedule sees them playing Female Feature Fest in Erie on September 27th as the band welcomes their new full-time bassist Carly Allman to the lineup. Several weeks later, the band heads back out on another run through the Eastern/Midwest states, with shows in Indianapolis, Columbus, Akron, Rochester, Brooklyn, and Louisville between November 1st and 17th.

RADIAN has completed work on their monstrous third album, which is being finalized for release in early 2026. Details for the album will be issued in the weeks ahead, alongside new tour announcements and more.

RADIAN Autumn 2025 Tour:
9/27/2025 Female Feature Fest @ Centennial Hall – Erie, PA
11/01/2025 State Street Pub – Indianapolis, IN
11/02/2025 Spacebar – Columbus, OH
11/03/2025 Musica – Akron, OH
11/04/2025 Bug Jar – Rochester, NY
11/05/2025 Lucky 13 Saloon – Brooklyn, NY
11/17/2025 Mag Bar – Louisville, KY

Founded by guitarist Mike Burns (formerly of Rue, Fistula, Sofa King Killer), RADIAN emerged in the Winter of 2017. 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.

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. RADIAN’s new lineup sees Burns joined by drummer Derek Vaive (Ommnus), vocalist Corey Staley (A Damn Shame), and bassist Carly Allman. Armed with fresh material and a renewed sense of purpose, RADIAN will continue to expand upon the dissemination of their sludgy doom with unrelenting force to everyone they can.

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https://radianakron.bandcamp.com

https://www.instagram.com/radian_akron

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DEICIDE – Recruits Jadran “Conan” Gonzalez As New Guitarist

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

Photo credit Deidra Kling

Legendary death metal band DEICIDE has recruited Jadran “Conan” Gonzalez (EXMORTUS) to replace long-time guitarist Kevin Quirion. Conan will be making his first appearance on the band’s upcoming tour with BEHEMOTH in Latin America.

Conan comments: “I’m thrilled and honored to jam amongst such legends as Glen and Steve and to hang with the rest of the team. I thank them for having me on board. I’m looking forward to unleashing hell in Latin America on this tour.”

The death metal masters’ most recent album, Banished By Sin, was released to rave reviews in April 2024 via rising record label Reigning Phoenix Music. 

Purchase tickets HERE: https://unholy-trinity.behemoth.pl/

Order/Listen to Banished By SinHERE: https://deicide.rpm.link/banishedbysin

THE UNHOLY TRINITY LATIN AMERICA 2025 TOUR (With BEHEMOTH and NIDHOGG)

09/19 Curitiba, Brazil @ Tork N’ Roll
09/21 Brasilia, Brazil @ Toinha
09/23 Belo Horizonte, Brazil @ Mister Rock
09/26 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil @ Sacadura 154
09/30 Buenos Aires, Argentina @ El Teatro Flores
10/02 Santiago, Chile @ Teatro Caupolican
10/05 Bogota, Colombia @ Movistar Arena
10/07 San Jose, Costa Rica @ Pepper Club
10/09 Monterrey, Mexico @ Showcenter Complex
10/11 Mexico City, Mexico @ Pabellon Oeste

About Deicide:

The legendary death metal band formed in Tampa, Florida in 1987 by current and surviving members, drummer/composer Steve Asheim, and bassist/vocalist/lyricist Glen Benton. The band rose to mainstream success in 1992 with their second album Legion, and is credited as the second-best-selling death metal band of the Soundscan Era.

Since their debut album in 1990, Deicide has released twelve studio albums, one live album, two compilation albums and two live DVDs. In November 2003, their first two albums, Deicide and Legion, were ranked second and third place respectively in best-selling death metal albums of the SoundScan era.

Deicide is known for being uncompromising and crafting some of the best, most punishing Death Metal music in their three decade-plus of existence. The band is currently putting the finishing touches on their thirteenth album. Expect the most intense, brutal and savagely catchy slab of Florida Death Metal!

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TESTAMENT – New Studio Album Para Bellum Releases On October 10th | “Shadow People” Music Video Released

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

All info from Testament Facebook:

PARA BELLUM will be unleashed on October 10th 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records.

“SHADOW PEOPLE” has officially arrived. Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/CsWHa92QuIs

Video by Freakshot Films.

Pre-order our upcoming album PARA BELLUM at: https://www.testamentlegions.com

Watch/stream “Infanticide”- https://testament.bfan.link/infanticide-a-i

Pre-order & pre-save: https://testament.bfan.link/para-bellum

*Album artwork by Eliran Kantor.

TESTAMENT:

Chuck Billy – vocals
Eric Peterson – guitar
Alex Skolnick – guitar
Steve DiGiorgio – bass
Chris Dovas – drums

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CLOCKTOWERS – Unleash Powerful New Single “Ashes” From Upcoming Record Genesis

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on September 15, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

CLOCKTOWERS have released their new single “Ashes,” the centerpiece of their upcoming debut record Genesis. Formed in 2022 by Tarek Puska and Dakota Logan after a chance reunion in Reily, Ohio, the band quickly rediscovered the chemistry built during their years together in a previous metal project. What began as an impromptu jam soon became a focused writing partnership, leading to a record that merges generations of influence into a sound that is unmistakably their own.

“Ashes” showcases that identity with striking clarity. The song begins with a hypnotic riff before crashing into full force, weaving articulate guitars, a driving rhythm, and vocals that carry both grit and vulnerability. The track shifts between moments of groove and intensity, giving it a dynamic edge that feels alive and unpredictable.

Listen to and watch “Ashes” here: https://youtu.be/nPiXZEsv4KM

The lyrics pull directly from experience. Written during the aftermath of a decade-long marriage, “Ashes” confronts separation, regret, and the possibility of reconciliation. Its emotional weight is underscored by a performance that refuses to hide behind artifice. The words, the delivery, and the music all carry the same unfiltered honesty.

For the single, CLOCKTOWERS were joined by Jason Viebrooks (HEATHEN, GRIP INC., EXHORDER) on bass and guitar alongside Dakota, and Todd J. Farler on drums, whose sharp, swinging energy adds another layer of urgency. While the record Genesis remains a two-man effort with Tarek on vocals and Dakota on instruments, these contributions brought “Ashes” into sharper focus without diluting the band’s vision.

Genesis – Track Listing: 

  1. Spirit Junkie 
  2. Ashes 
  3. Eye
  4. Bend The Snake
  5. Clocktowers 
  6. Curse The Reflection 
  7. Genesis 
  8. Dark Mother

The accompanying video captures the song’s intimacy and intensity, with Tarek performing the lyrics directly to his wife off-camera. The single artwork, portraying a redhead, continues that personal thread, grounding the release in the story that inspired it.

With Genesis soon to follow, “Ashes” marks the arrival of CLOCKTOWERS with a sound that is bold, urgent, and entirely their own.

At its core, CLOCKTOWERS thrives on contrast and chemistry. Tarek, born in 1969, brings a lifetime of hard-earned perspective and vocal power rooted in classic metal and rock traditions. Dakota, born in 1995, injects fresh energy, fearless experimentation, and a modern edge that pushes the sound into uncharted territory. Their 25-year age gap isn’t a limitation – it’s a superpower. It allows the band to seamlessly blend old-school grit with new-school fire, delivering music that’s nostalgic without being dated, current without being trendy.

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SEASON OF THE DEAD – New Death Metal Visionary Project To Release Zombie Chronicles Vol. 1 Debut LP, In November

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

Time To Kill Records is set to unleash Zombie Chronicles Vol. 1, the highly anticipated debut album from horror-obsessed death metal collective SEASON OF THE DEAD, on November 14th, 2025.

The first single “Then We’ll Rise” is now available:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/IVeI2FHm82o

Streaming: https://ffm.to/seasonofthedead-then-well-rise

The band comments:

“This track is inspired by Romero’s masterpiece ‘Day of the Dead’, featuring related audio contributions.
Continuing the tradition started by Killjoy, whom we take inspiration from, the lyrics are entirely dedicated to the film’s imagery extreme violence and near-realism.
The invitation ‘EAT…’ recalls one of the final scenes that made the movie so iconic. Of course, this also embraces the great director’s vision of awakening consciences, a hallmark of his cinematic legacy”.

SEASON OF THE DEAD is a visceral, cinematic extreme metal project born from the twisted minds of Titta Tani (former drummer of Necrophagia and Goblin), Giacomo Anselmi (former Goblin guitarist and current member of Goblin Legacy), and Enrico Giannone, founder and owner of Time To Kill Records, acting as producer and visionary behind the entire concept.

The idea is as brutal as it is clear: to resurrect the blood-soaked legacy of horror-infused death metal, channeling the rotten spirit of bands like Necrophagia, Mortician, and Fulci, while paying tribute to the grotesque imagery and raw energy of cult underground horror films. Influences range from Killjoy to City of the Living Dead, The Beyond, and Cannibal Holocaust, creating a soundscape that feels like a soundtrack to a lost VHS splatter nightmare.

The project boasts an all-star lineup from the international extreme music scene:

John McEntee (Incantation) – Vocals

Fiore Stravino (Fulci) – Vocals

Dave Neabore (Dog Eat Dog) – Bass

Chuck Sherwood (Incantation) – Bass

Giacomo Anselmi (Goblin Legacy) – Guitars

Titta Tani (ex Goblin, ex Necrophagia) – Drums

Track-list:

1. Necromancy | Titta Tani: drums, keyboards / Giacomo Anselmi: guitar / Andrea Gianangeli: percussions

2. Then We’ll Rise | J. McEntee: vocals / C. Sherwood: bass / Titta Tani: drums / Giacomo Anselmi: guitar

3. Voodoo Ritual | J. McEntee: vocals / C. Sherwood: bass / Titta Tani: drums / Giacomo Anselmi: guitar

4. Events Of Flesh | F. Stravino: vocals / D. Neabore: bass / Titta Tani: drums / Giacomo Anselmi: guitar

5. Open The Gates | F. Stravino: vocals / D. Neabore: bass / Titta Tani: drums / Giacomo Anselmi: guitar

6. The Other Side | J. McEntee: vocals / C. Sherwood: bass / Titta Tani: drums / Giacomo Anselmi: guitar

7. Burning Moon Sickness | J. McEntee: vocals / C. Sherwood: bass / Titta Tani: drums / Giacomo Anselmi: guitar

8. Bloodfreak | J. McEntee: vocals / C. Sherwood: bass / Titta Tani: drums / Giacomo Anselmi: guitar

Across its running time, the album delivers a relentless assault of death metal brutality, layered with cinematic tension and ritualistic atmospheres. Dual vocal performances, crushing basslines, and necro-sounding guitar work create a soundscape where zombies, decay and gore come to life in audio form.

Preorders:

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/seasonofthedead-zombie-chronicles-vol-1

https://seasonofthedead.bandcamp.com/album/zombie-chronicles-vol-1

SEASON OF THE DEAD:

https://www.facebook.com/seasonofthedeadband

https://www.instagram.com/seasonofthedeadband/

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

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

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

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

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Chicago’s Withering Soul Return With Passage Of The Arcane In November | New Single “Attrition Horizon” Streaming Now

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

Chicago (IL) – Long-running Blackened Melodic Death Metal quartet, Withering Soul, are set to release their fifth album, Passage of the Arcane, November 14 on Liminal Dread Productions!

Passage of the Arcane is a convergence of blackened atmospheres and sweeping song structures. A mystifying journey that exceeds boundaries while remaining fun and exciting. The overall theme of the album involves human experiences traversing into cursed oblivion. Each song explores its own story, ranging from unexplained disappearances to the supernatural.

While variation is abundant within the soundscapes, it is with a cohesive direction. Each chapter takes on its own “passage” through channels of cursed lore and harrowing experiences of the past. A seamless balance of crushingly heavy riffs and chilling melodies.

The album’s first single, “Attrition Horizon,” is available at: youtu.be/3PG2Ul77B_A

The song can also be streamed on Bandcamp.

Pre-order Passage of the Arcane:

witheringsoul.bandcamp.com/album/passage-of-the-arcane

FFO: Dark Fortress, Windir, Hypocrisy, Dissection, God Dethroned.

Track Listing:

  1. Intro
  2. Attrition Horizon
  3. Grievance Eludes the Light
  4. The Monolith Embodied
  5. Gallery of the End
  6. Trajectory
  7. Among Covetous Eyes
  8. Burden of the Valiant

Credits:

Guest guitar solo on “Trajectory” by Nick “Exhul” Morgan. | Drums recorded and engineered by Vince Ippolito at Swift Road Studios. | Album mixed and mastered by Dennis Israel at Clintworks Audio. | Cover art by Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration.

Photo Credit: Dark Oracle Arts

Line-up:

Christopher – Vocals, Guitar
Frank G. – Guitar
Joel – Bass Guitar
Rick – Drums

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PALE HORSE RITUAL – Release “Bloody Demon” | Diabolic Formation Out Nov. 28th Via Black Throne Productions

Posted in doom metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on September 14, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Under the canopy of a darkening forest, the album, Diabolic Formation is preparing to manifest in its final material form on November 28, 2025, via Black Throne Productions. As it’s arrival approaches, the Canadian stoner/doom/heavy psych outfit PALE HORSE RITUAL provide a further taste of what is to come with the new single, “Bloody Demon“. Listen HERE.

PALE HORSE RITUAL evoke the occult sound of the ’70s with a seductive yet deadly twist. An enticing rock ‘n’ roll spirit lies within “Bloody Demon”. Groove rhythms are accompanied with the band’s staple offering consisting of distortion, lashings of fuzz and a memorable hook. The electric opening riff soon settles into a fully immersive, rhythmic momentum that carries throughout the song’s duration. Its guitar-driven shadowy appeal doesn’t let up. 

Track Listing:

  1. Deflowered (5:58)
  2. Wickedness (5:03)
  3. Holy Lies (5:46)
  4. Save You (3:13)
  5. Bloody Demon (5:02)
  6. DED (6:50)
  7. A Beautiful End (6:55)

About PALE HORSE RITUAL:

Steeped in mysticism, PALE HORSE RITUAL create an spellcasting blend of doom, occult rock and vintage metal. Based out of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, the band formed in 2024 and their sound is driven by gritty vocals, sludgy riffs, and pounding rhythms that channel the spirit of 1970s heavy music with a modern, gothic edge. Following their alluring 2024 EP titled Enchantress, the quartet are preparing to unveil the full-length, Diabolic Formation on November 28, via Black Throne Productions. 

Line Up:
Paco (Bass/Vocals)
James Matheson (Lead Guitar)
Will Adams (Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals)
Jonah Santa-Barbara (Drums)

Guest Musicians:
Dom Valela – Keys, Vocals
Doom Valhalla – Italian Preacher

Album Credits:
Producer: Will Adams
Recording Studio: Green Mountain Ranch
Engineer: Will Adams at Tell Me About It… Records
Mastering: Zack Hollow at Z Hollow Studios
Mixing: Will Adams

Links:
Bandcamp: https://palehorseritual.bandcamp.com/

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

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

Source: C Squared Music

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DEATH DEALER – Sign Worldwide Deal With Massacre Records | New Album “Reign Of Steel” Out In Early 2026

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

Massacre Records is proud to announce the worldwide signing of US-based heavy metal powerhouse DEATH DEALER!

Known for their uncompromising blend of traditional heavy metal, speed, and power, DEATH DEALER have been setting stages ablaze around the globe since their inception. The band’s relentless energy, razor-sharp riffs, and soaring vocals have earned them a loyal following and cemented their place among the most exciting acts in today’s metal scene.

The upcoming studio album, titled “Reign Of Steel”, will be released in early 2026 via Massacre Records. Fans can expect a full-on assault of classic heavy metal fury, forged in steel and delivered with the trademark intensity that DEATH DEALER are known for.

The band comments: “Death Dealer is thrilled to have signed with Massacre Records as they have a long and storied career in high quality releases. We are very glad to have a new home for ‘Reign Of Steel’. The album signifies a strong and united front of our efforts, Power, some thrash and face melting heavy metal”. 

“Reign Of Steel is a crushing piece of metal delivered by a killer band“, adds Ross the Boss.

“We wrote this album while locked down in a covid fueled dystopian reality. It allowed us hours of quality time to focus on writing and recording perhaps our finest achievement yet as a band“, states Sean Peck.

“We spent countless hours crafting this album and are very excited to get it to everyone out there. I think it might even contain the longest continuous high scream recorded…“, enthuses Stu Marshall.

Massacre Records’ CEO Thomas Hertler comments: “We are proud to welcome Death Dealer to the Massacre Records family! The band’s all-star lineup and undeniable passion for true heavy metal make them a perfect fit for our roster. Their upcoming album ‘Reign Of Steel’ is a monster of a record that will thrill every fan of powerful, classic metal. The reign begins in 2026 and it will be glorious!“

Formed in 2012 by vocalist Sean Peck (Cage, The Three Tremors), legendary guitarist Ross “The Boss” Friedman (ex-Manowar, Ross the Boss Band), and guitarist Stu Marshall (ex-Dungeon, Empires of Eden), DEATH DEALER quickly established themselves as a force of pure steel. With the addition of world-class musicians Mike LePond (Symphony X) on bass and Steve Bolognese (ex-Into Eternity) on drums, the lineup represents a true all-star cast of heavy metal.

The band debuted with the acclaimed album War Master (2013), followed by Hallowed Ground (2015) and Conquered Lands (2020). Each release further solidified their reputation for powerful, uncompromising metal rooted in tradition yet brimming with modern fire.

Now, with their upcoming fourth album Reign Of Steel, DEATH DEALER are ready to unleash their most ambitious and crushing work to date, flying the flag of true heavy metal worldwide.

More details about Reign Of Steel, including cover artwork, tracklist, and the first single, will be revealed soon. Stay tuned for updates and prepare for battle, the reign begins in 2026!

DEATH DEALER – online:
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BLACK CROSS HOTEL (Feat. Members Of The Atlas Moth & Stabbing Westward) Announce Songs For Switches, Out October 31st, Via Someoddpilot Records

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

Songs for Switches album cover

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR “THE HOUSE GOD DOESN’T VISIT” NOW

“The House God Doesn’t Visit” video directed by John Scott: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-nl-4pn480

CHICAGO – Black Cross Hotel, the Chicago-based industrial post-punk outfit featuring members of The Atlas Moth and Stabbing Westward, release Songs for Switches on Oct. 31 via Someoddpilot Records.

Album pre-orders, including a limited edition blood red swirl vinyl variant, are available now: https://someoddpilotrecords.bandcamp.com/.

A preview of Songs for Switches have arrived with the release of “The House God Doesn’t Visit” and its accompanying video. The track recalls Wax Trax-era industrial music; growling bass and gnarled guitars collide with icy synths and a pounding chorus, serving as the perfect introduction to the album’s dark, exhilarating sound.

“This record is not all salacious fantasy; there’s a practical side to maintaining any well-run subculture,” explains vocalist Dee DeEmme. “The album is a collection of lessons learned, from the joy of finding someone who truly gets you to the importance of asking for what you want and preserving a part of yourself in the process.”

“Some of us are horror junkies and our favorite movies often serve as the backdrop and inspiration for our songs,” Andrew Ragin (also of The Atlas Moth) shares. “Most songs start as a sort of alternate movie score and then we let all of our various influences and interests take hold without gearing towards any specific genre. With a foot planted firmly in the dark and spooky, everyone gets to play with these themes and styles, which makes for an eclectic blend of metal, dark wave, punk, ’90s alternative and even hair metal.”

Songs for Switches track-listing:

1.    Eyes From Nowhere

2.    Rot Together

3.    The House God Doesn’t Visit

4.    Song for Switches

5.    Typo

6.    Blood Dance

7.    Church Basement

8.    Teeth

9.    How To Be Unburdened

10. 2AFPT

Initially conceived during the pandemic as a horror-inspired industrial-metal side project from synth alchemist Andrew Ragin (The Atlas Moth) and guitarist Marcus Eliopulos (Stabbing Westward), the project quickly evolved into a full band with Mike Miczek (Earthburner, Broken Hope, The Atlas Moth) on drums, producer/engineer Sanford Parker (Minsk, Corrections House) on bass, and DeEmme (Whipped) on vocals.

Photo credit: Chris Eichenseer

Songs for Switches was recorded at Electrical Audio studio (once owned and operated by the late Steve Albini) and completed at Parker’s own Hypercube studio, both in Chicago. The album arrives via Someoddpilot Records, an offshoot of the acclaimed Chicago branding studio responsible for creative campaigns and logos for Pitchfork, Lollapalooza, Empty Bottle, and other cornerstones of the city’s music culture.

Black Cross Hotel tour dates:

October 29 Chicago, IL Empty Bottle

October 30 Indianapolis, IN Healer

October 31 Tolono, IL Loose Cobra

November 1 Athens, OH The Union

November 2 Pittsburgh, PA Spirit

November 3 Baltimore, MD Ottobar

Oct. 29 through Nov. 2 dates are with Blood Lemon. Tickets for all shows are available now.

The Chicago based quintet released HEX, a DIY-debut, in 2022, with the Chicago Reader describing the eight-song release as “a shivery delight.”

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ECTOVOID’s Dark Abstraction Gets The Boris Records’ Vinyl Treatment

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

Birmingham (AL) – Ten years after its initial release and in honored celebration of the band’s fifteenth anniversary of existence, Boris Records is proud to announce today’s exclusive vinyl reissue of Ectovoid’s long out of print sophomore full-length album, Dark Abstraction. The limited reissue comes in two versions – plain black and marbled purple.

borisrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dark-abstraction-reissue

The band’s most recent full length recording and tragically the last to feature the band’s late founding guitarist Michael Stewart, Dark Abstraction, was originally released in 2015 on CD by Polish label Hellthrasher Productions and LP by Swedish label Blood Harvest Records. A massive step forward in every way from the outfit’s well regarded if unpolished debut album, Dark Abstraction represented an energetic, riff-focused, and creative spin on the cavernous blackened death metal sound that was flooding the scene in copious amounts in the mid-2010’s.

Band photo by Amber Slanders

With eight varied and memorable tracks, a greatly improved production, and an ever-advancing sense of expression and craftsmanship from all instruments, this was the sound of a young band stepping out of their formative beginnings and emerging confidently as the established and respected outfit they are known as today.

Boris Records is excited to bring this under-appreciated work of death metal darkness back to the public consciousness. Ectovoid’s exhumation from the forgotten graves is long overdue.

Track Listing:

1. Obscure Altars

2. Visions of Reflective Decay

3. Mental Netherworlds

4. Precipice of Absolute Chaos

5. Rituals of Hallucination

6. The Expanse Between Slumber and Death

7. A Prisoner of Paradox

8. Spawned from Unending Mystery

Ectovoid:

C.B. – Bass/Vocals
M.S. – Guitar
C.M. – Drums

Recorded in Autumn 2014 by Joshua Freemon at Dead Sound Studios.
Mixed by Joshua Freemon.
Mastered by Damian Herring at Subturranean Watchtower Studios.
Cover art by Bartlomiej Kurzok.

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ectovoid.bandcamp.com

borisrecords.bandcamp.com

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VICTIM OF FIRE – Kick Off North American Tour In Support Of Their New Album The Old Lie

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

Denver, Colorado’s stadium crust act VICTIM OF FIRE kick off their North American tour today in their home city at the Seventh Circle. Throughout September, stages across North America and Canada will be set ablaze in support of their newly released album, The Old Lie, out via Human Future Records/Return Trip Records.

2025 Tour Dates:
9/12 – Denver, CO – Seventh Circle
9/13 – Colorado Springs, CO – Vultures (What’s Left Fest 2025)
9/17 – Cheyenne, WY – Thrashzone
9/18 – Bozeman, MT – Gallatin Labor Temple
9/19 – TBD
9/20 – Calgary, AB – The MLB
9/21 – Saskatoon, SK – RCAF Hall
9/22 – Winnipeg, MB – Handsome Daughter
9/23 – Fargo, ND – Aquarium
9/24 – Minneapolis, MN – Flying V Music
9/25 – Milwaukee, WI – MKE Ultra
9/26 – Chicago, IL – West Town Bikes
9/27 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle
9/28 – Springfield, IL – Dumb Records
9/29 – St Louis, MO – Sinkhole
9/30 – Kansas City, MO – Howdy

The Old Lie – Track Listing: 
1. The Old Lie 04:27
2. Apocalyptic Inclination 03:20
3. Wayward Light 02:21
4. Nightmares of Ceasefire 03:43
5. Soldiers Dream 04:03
6. Discordance 03:21
7. Barren Path 02:36
8. Front Towards Enemy 02:40
9. Disharmonist 07:04
10. Aces High (Iron Maiden) 04:13

VICTIM OF FIRE:
Austin (Guitar/Vocals)
Dustin (Bass)
Emily (Guitar)
Marc (Drums)

About VICTIM OF FIRE:
Initially formed in 2016, the Denver hailing blackened crust ensemble began as a side project filling in a creative gap and available studio time. Now, almost a decade later, the quartet are preparing to unearth their third studio album, The Old Lie, and bring their explosive sound to the masses around the US and Canada.

Inspired by the likes of TRAGEDY, DISFEAR, IN FLAMES, DISMEMBER and IRON MAIDEN, Austin reveals his creative influences: “harmonized guitars have always been my favorite part of music ever since I discovered IRON MAIDEN at the age of 16, and I’ve just been trying to recreate it in my bands wherever I can. Also not being afraid to take a risk with a song of musical style to see if it connects. We aren’t trying to be the crustiest crust band, we want to blend a bunch of styles together to make something fun and energetic to play live.”

Album Credits:
Producer: Austin Minney
Recording Studio: All Aces Studios, Evergroove
Engineer: Austin Minney
Mastering: Brad Boatright (Audiosiege)
Mixing: Austin Minney
Album Cover Artist: Dan Bones

Links:
Bandcamp: https://victimoffire.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victimovfire/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@victimoffire2499

Source: C Squared Music

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CEMETERY MOON – Set To Unleash Dominion Of Ashes On An Unsuspecting World

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on September 12, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Order Dominion Of Ashes HERE: 

https://cemeterymoon.bandcamp.com/album/dominion-of-ashes

The gates of the dark kingdom have swung open, and the haunting has commenced once again. CEMETERY MOON has returned with a new album, a culmination of intensive composing, rehearsing, and performing its singular style of black metal art. Apparition’s vocals have coalesced into a ghostly voice of terror, while Langeloth joins the fray on “Smoke Trails at Vespers” to display his own call from the grave.

Likewise, the two guitarists attack the sonic landscape like two dragons, one baring its teeth in a ferocious growl, the other scorching the listener in waves of fire. Meanwhile, Astoroth’s bass lines quake the earth below, reinforced by the thunderstorm of Usurper’s merciless drumming. 

The album displays the band’s ability to capture a variety of moods and motifs: from the soaring and heroic melodies on “Triumphant Spirit,” to the death metal-infused brutality of “Cultus Mortem.” Fans of pure, straightforward black metal will find much to praise on “Lunar Grave,” “House of Usher,” and “Boundless Heresy,” while fans of more progressive and unorthodox approaches have room to explore on “Temporal Bloodletting” and “The Wretched City.” Finally, there is the song that brings it all together, the band’s ultimate statement of purpose: “The Black Keep.”

Listen to “Boundless Heresy” on Bandcamp HERE: https://cemeterymoon.bandcamp.com/album/dominion-of-ashes

Track Listing: 
1. The Wretched City
2. Boundless Heresy
3. House of Usher
4. Temporal Bloodletting
5. The Sorting of Souls
6. Cultus Mortem
7. Lunar Grave
8. Triumphant Spirit
9. Smoke Trails at Vespers
10. The Black Keep

About CEMETERY MOON
CEMETERY MOON began as a Connecticut based one-man project, dedicated to raw, blistering black metal. Over the ensuing years of stylistic development, CEMETERY MOON would expand into a fully formed band with a self-titled debut album in 2023.

The band’s live performances are known to overwhelm audiences with the sheer ferocity and musicianship on display, from Apparition’s scorching vocal delivery and his dual guitar riff barrage with Langeloth, to Astoroth and Usurper’s expert-level displays of rhythmic punishment. Now with a second full-length on the way, the band stands to continue its conquests and expand its dark kingdom’s borders ever further!

Source – C Squared Music

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COGNITIVE To Release Cover Of Slipknot’s “People=Shit” On September 15th | Tour Supporting Nile To Begin Today

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

Photo by Kurtis Fowles

Stream COGNITIVE’s “People=Shit” cover HERE.

Technical death metal architects COGNITIVE are pleased to unveil their outstanding cover of Slipknot classic, “People=Shit.”

The stand-alone single comes in conjunction with the band’s upcoming US tour supporting Nile. The Underground Awaits Tour 2025 begins on September 12th in Raleigh, North Carolina and runs through October 11th in Indianapolis, Indiana. Additional support will be provided by Cryptopsy and labelmates, The Last Ten Seconds Of Life.

In a collective statement, COGNITIVE comments, “Here we go again mother fuckers! We have been hard at work writing our next album and prepping for tour but decided to spend some time having fun and recorded a cover of ‘People=Shit’ by the almighty Slipknot! We wanted to have fun with something that wasn’t exactly death metal, but still in the extreme realm! The world is an awful place, and humanity doesn’t make it any better, so to us the Slipknot math and song title added up correctly! We hope you enjoy and see you on the road with Nile, Cryptopsy, and The Last Ten Seconds Of Life.”

The digital single will be available for purchase on Monday, September 15th at:  metalblade.com/cognitive.

Stream COGNITIVE’s “People=Shit” cover HERE.

COGNITIVE w/ Nile, Cryptopsy, The Last Ten Seconds Of Life:
9/12/2025 Chapel of Bones – Raleigh, NC
9/13/2025 Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA
9/14/2025 Tally Ho – Leesburg, VA
9/16/2025 Brooklyn Monarch – Brooklyn, NY
9/17/2025 Wally’s – Hampton, NH
9/18/2025 Webster Hall – Hartford, CT
9/19/2025 Mickey’s Black Box – Lititz, PA
9/20/2025 Dingbatz – Clifton, NJ
9/21/2025 Montage Music Hall – Rochester, NY
9/22/2025 Mercury – Cleveland, OH
9/24/2025 Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
9/25/2025 Hobart Art Theatre – Hobart, IN
9/26/2025 The Annex – Madison, WI
9/27/2025 Studio B @ Skyway – Minneapolis, MN
9/28/2025 Apollo Theater – Belvidere, IL
9/29/2025 Bigs Bar – Sioux Falls, SD
10/01/2025 Pub Station – Billings, MT
10/03/2025 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
10/04/2025 Knitting Factory – Spokane, WA
10/05/2025 Knitting Factory – Boise, ID
10/06/2025 Urban Lounge – Salt Lake City, UT
10/07/2025 Oriental Theater – Denver, CO
10/09/2025 Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA **
10/10/2025 Reggie’s – Chicago, IL **
10/11/2025 Hi-Fi Annex – Indianapolis, IN **
** No The Last Ten Seconds Of Life

COGNITIVE will be touring in support of their most recent full-length, Abhorrence, released last Spring via Metal Blade Records. The record finds the New Jersey powerhouse quintet at their brutal best. Abhorrence carries on band tradition with its a maniacal fusion of relentless riffs and thoughtful, devastating lyrics making for a raging, draining, and ultimately fulfilling experience.

COGNITIVE:
Rob Wharton – guitars
Harry Lannon – guitars
Shane Jost – vocals
Tyler Capone-Vitale – bass
AJ Viana – drums

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MOTHERLESS: Chicago Riff Conjurors Unleash “Reptile Dysfunction” | Band Featuring Members Of The Atlas Moth And Without Waves To Release Do You Feel Safe? Debut, Friday On Prosthetic Records

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

Photo by Jenny May

“Reptile Dysfunction” is the latest single from Chicago riff conjurors MOTHERLESS. The track comes by way of the band’s Do You Feel Safe? full-length, set for release on Friday, September 12th via Prosthetic Records.

Rooted deep within the city’s longstanding tradition of doom and riff-driven metal, MOTHERLESS is comprised of Stavros Giannopoulos and Alex Klein of The Atlas Moth, with Gary Naples and Anthony Cwan of Without Waves.

Together they manifest a raw, unfiltered sound that prioritizes weight and atmosphere over theatrics, combining elements of punk and hardcore with a bleak, driving intensity that reflects both personal darkness and industrial urban weight. There’s no gimmick here, just thick tones, sharp songwriting, and a commitment to keeping heavy music honest: “No fog, no light show, just riffs.”

Comments Giannopoulos on the band’s latest single, “‘Reptile Dysfunction’ was the last track we wrote for the record and is probably the most organic and natural song I’ve ever written. It came together so easily and the lyrics really sum up everything I felt this record was about. It’s a mission statement about feeling left behind, forgotten and returning to the music scene. The song title was actually thought up by my girlfriend Dee, who coincidentally stars in the video as well, which makes it even more special to me!”

Watch MOTHERLESS’ “Reptile Dysfunction” video HERE. Stream the track HERE. 

Stream the band’s previously released single, “Weaponized Goodwill,” HERE. Watch the lyric video HERE. 

Do You Feel Safe? features artwork by Rosario Scimeca and was produced by Sanford Parker with vocals produced by Stavros Giannopoulos, mixed by Sanford Parker, and mastered by Brad Boatright. 

The record will be available across all streaming services. Find preorders HERE. 

Do You Feel Safe? – Track Listing:

  1. Reptile Dysfunction
  2. Abrupt Violence
  3. You Seem So Damn Sure
  4. Darling, You Don’t Look Well
  5. Weaponized Goodwill
  6. Christian Math
  7. Insect Politics
  8. The New Romance

As they continue to carve out their place in Chicago’s storied metal landscape, MOTHERLESS stands as a reminder that in a city built on grit, the heaviest voices often rise from the underground. Fans of Intronaut, The Ocean, Kylesa, ISIS, High on Fire, and the like, pay heed. 

https://www.instagram.com/motherlesschicago

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Source: EARSPLIT PR

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