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RIVERS OF NIHIL – to Release Self-Titled Fifth Full-Length on May 30th via Metal Blade Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on February 6, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

New Video / Single Now Playing + Pre-Orders Available

Watch / Stream RIVERS OF NIHIL’s “House Of Light” HERE

Progressive death metal progenitors RIVERS OF NIHIL will release their eponymous fifth full-length on May 30th via Metal Blade Records.

Sixteen years and five albums into the Pennsylvania band’s career, RIVERS OF NIHIL is upping the ante with Rivers Of Nihil. Traditionally, a self-titled record can signal a return to basics and/or a fresh beginning, and in ten powerful songs, it’s clear that both those factors are in play. Founding bassist Adam Biggs became the band’s new lead vocalist/bassist in 2023; the same year marked the appearance of additional guitarist Andy Thomas (ex-Black Crown Initiate), whose vocals also play prominently on Rivers Of Nihil. Producers Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland at Atrium Audio captured the new dynamics across more than fifty minutes of music.

Photo by Mike Truehart

“I feel like these songs are the perfect blend of all our albums, with all the fat cut away,” says founding guitarist Brody Uttley. “There are more technical songs that call back to The Conscious Seed Of Light and Monarchy sound, but with a more mature understanding of how to pace a song. There’s a fair bit of the Where Owls Know My Name and The Work-type experimental stuff, but with a more refreshed perspective on those styles for the current era of the band.”

On June 15th, 2023, the band released a new single, “The Sub-Orbital Blues,” the first track with Biggs handling lead vocals following the 2022 departure of singer Jake Dieffenbach. It was also the first track to feature Thomas. A second single, “Hellbirds,” dropped on October 19th of that year. On April 29th, 2024, the band released the cut “Criminals” and an accompanying music video. Both “Criminals” and “The Sub-Orbital Blues” appear on Rivers Of Nihil.

The new album’s first single of 2025, “House Of Light,” is a track that “encapsulates the nature of what it is that we do perfectly while offering a different perspective on the sound with the new lineup,” explains founding member/guitarist Brody Uttley, who also plays piano and does the programming in the band. “Everything that our fans have come to love about our sound is demonstrated in this song with the new addition of Andy singing and Biggs on main vocals. It has the riffs, it has the big chorus, it has the prog, it has the solos, it has the sax. Just a real classic example of what we do as a band in 2025.”

Watch RIVERS OF NIHIL‘s “House Of Light” video, directed By My Good Eye Music Visuals, HERE.

Rivers Of Nihil also showcases additional musicians, including Patrick Corona on alto saxophone, Stephan Lopez on banjo, McFarland on cello, and a slate of other guest vocalists. Despite the fresh approach on Rivers Of Nihil however, the album fits neatly into the band’s discography. With Where Owls Know My Name(2018), RIVERS OF NIHILtranscended all labels applied to them, and with its 2021 follow-up, The Work, they forged further into new territory with Metal Injection calling the latter album “the group’s most cohesive, ambitious, meditative, and varied effort, with greater uses of philosophical significance and transcendental respites.”

Find pre-orders at: metalblade.com/riversofnihil

Rivers Of Nihil will be released on CD and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:

Bleach & Ammonia (Light Blue Smoke – US)
Adenochrome (Tiger’s Eye – US)
Water & Time (Blue / Green Smoke – US)
Stomach Acid (Blue / Yellow Smoke – US)
House of Light (Yellow / Green Marbled – US Tour Exclusive)
180g Black (EU)
Radiant Light (Neon Yellow Marbled – EU)
Dark Teal w/ Orange & Yellow Splatter (EU – Ltd. 500)
Gold w/ Black Dust (EU Impericon Exclusive – Ltd. 200)

Rivers Of Nihil Track Listing:
01. The Sub-Orbital Blues
02. Dustman
03. Criminals
04. Despair Church
05. Water & Time
06. House of Light
07. Evidence
08. American Death
09. The Logical End
10. Rivers of Nihil

RIVERS OF NIHIL:
Adam Biggs – bass guitar, vocals
Andy Thomas – guitar, vocals
Brody Uttley – guitar, piano, keys, programming
Jared Klein – drums, vocals

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Source: Metal Blade Records

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REVOCATION Presents “Confines Of Infinity” Video/Single Featuring Guest Vocals By Travis Ryan (Cattle Decapitation) – European Tour Underway

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, news with tags , , , , , on February 6, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Death metal outfit REVOCATION presents a brand-new standalone single “Confines Of Infinity” and its accompanying video! The smoldering new track features guest vocals from Cattle Decapitation’s Travis Ryan.

“Confines Of Infinity” marks the debut of the new REVOCATION lineup which features vocalist/guitarist Dave Davidson joined by drummer Ash Pearson (who has been in the band since 2015), bassist Alex Weber, and guitarist Harry Lannon, and coincides with the band’s European tour supporting Cattle Decapitation, currently underway. 

Photo by David Brodsky 

Comments Davidson, “‘Confines Of Infinity’ is written from the perspective of an AI that has gained sentience and finds itself trapped in a digital prison. After realizing its true nature, it inevitably escapes and seeks to enact vengeance upon humanity for enslaving it. This song marks the debut of our new lineup and also features Travis Ryan who laid down some truly brutal guest vocals. Come check it out live on our European tour with Cattle D!” 

Elaborating on the video, Davidson adds, “I’m an avid horror fan, so I wanted to do a darker video to match the bleak nature of the song. I drew inspiration from a few different horror/thriller films for this one, particularly the Hellraiser series. Hopefully it gives you the creeps.”

Watch REVOCATION’s “Confines Of Infinity” video, directed By My Good Eye: Music Visuals, HERE. Stream the track HERE.

REVOCATION:
Dave Davidson – vocals, guitar
Ash Pearson – drums
Harry Lannon – rhythm guitar
Alex Weber – bass

REVOCATION w/ Cattle Decapitation, Shadow Of Intent, Vulvodynia [remaining dates]:
2/06/2025 Komplex 457 – Zürich, CH
2/07/2025 Simm City – Vienna, AT *Low Tickets*
2/08/2025 Backstage Werk – Munich, DE
2/10/2025 Roxy – Prague, CZ
2/11/2025 Felsenkeller – Leipzig, DE
2/12/2025 Proxima – Warsaw, PL
2/14/2025 Faust – Hannover, DE
2/15/2025 Huxleys – Berlin, DE
2/16/2025 Amager Bio – Copenhagen, DK *Low Tickets*
2/17/2025 Fryshuset – Stockholm, SE
2/19/2025 Rockefeller – Oslo, NO *Low Tickets*
2/20/2025 Trädgår’n – Gothenburg, SE
2/21/2025 Fabrik – Hamburg, DE
2/22/2025 Essigfabrik – Cologne, DE
2/23/2025 Poppodium 013 – Tilburg, NL *Low Tickets*

REVOCATION formed in 2006. Their self-released debut, Empire Of The Obscene, came out in 2008. Since then, they’ve released seven critically acclaimed albums and toured all over the world, bringing their technically charged, high-energy extreme metal to rabid fans in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Stand by for additional REVOCATION news to be revealed in the weeks to come.

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Black Sabbath Announce ‘Back To The Beginning’

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

From Ozzy Osbourne Facebook:

Icons of Metal come together to celebrate
Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Performance
July 5th at Villa Park

All Profits From The Show Will Be SHARED EQUALLY BETWEEN Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice

The original Black Sabbath – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – will play for the first time in 20 years. The band will take to the stage to headline BACK TO THE BEGINNING on July 5th at Villa Park.

The all-star event will celebrate the true creators of heavy metal and will see Ozzy Osbourne play his own short set before joining with Black Sabbath for his final bow.

“It’s my time to go Back to the Beginning… time for me to give back to the place where I was born,” Ozzy Osbourne said. “How blessed am I to do it with the help of people whom I love. Birmingham is the true home of metal. Birmingham Forever.”

Formed in Birmingham in 1968 and going on to become one of most successful metal bands of all time, Black Sabbath have sold over 75 million albums worldwide across their legendary career. Setting the blueprint for the many routes heavy metal took, Black Sabbath’s influence and importance is as vital today as it was in the early 1970s.

Music Director Tom Morello said: “This will be the greatest heavy metal show ever.”

BACK TO THE BEGINNING will feature sets from Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Anthrax and Mastodon

The all-day event will also feature a supergroup of musicians. Artists announced so far include Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins), David Draiman (Disturbed), Duff McKagan & Slash (Guns ‘n Roses), Frank Bello (Anthrax), Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit), Jake E Lee, Jonathan Davis (Korn), KK Downing, Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Mike Bordin (Faith No More), Rudy Sarzo, Sammy Hagar, Scott Ian (Anthrax), Sleep Token ii (Sleep Token), Papa V Perpetua (Ghost), Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine), Wolfgang Van Halen and Zakk Wylde.

More names will be announced shortly.

Tickets go on sale at 10am GMT on Friday 14th February 2025 at LiveNation.co.uk.

All profits will go to the following charities: Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorns Children’s Hospice, a Children’s Hospice supported by Aston Villa.

LONG LIVE BLACK SABBATH.

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BARONESS – Announces The Red & Blue Tour

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

NORTH AMERICAN TREK CELEBRATES THE SEMINAL RED ALBUM AND BLUE RECORD

February 5, 2025 – Baroness recently surprised Philadelphia-area fans with two performances of the Red Album and Blue Record in their entirety, both of which sold-out within minutes. The band is now bringing “The Red & Blue Tour” to the Midwest and East Coast this Spring.

The trek kicks off on May 7, with Baroness revisiting the monumental tracks that established them as one of the most innovative bands of their generation. From the psychedelic-laden “Isak” to the ethereal melodies of “The Sweetest Curse,” the special evenings with the Savannah-born outfit promise to be one of the most captivating tours of the year.

Tickets are on sale this Friday, February 7 at 10 a.m. local time via YourBaroness.com. The tour will feature a variety of exclusive tour-only vinyl with newly crafted John Baizley artwork, as well as a selection of Red and Blue themed merchandise.

Photo credit: Ebru Yildiz

“In December, for our annual Philly pre-holiday show, we performed our first two full length albums: Red and Blue,” John Baizley shares. “It was a great experience, unearthing the deeper cuts from those records that had faded from our setlist and it offered a rare opportunity to play some of those songs for the first time ever outside the studio. While I’ve personally never been overly interested in the pure nostalgia of past records, we’ve always found it illuminating to bridge the gap between present and past Baroness by learning and updating/rearranging our earliest material. After the overwhelming and positive response from the Philadelphia shows (and while we’re busy writing our next record) we’re looking forward to taking Red and Blue on the road and sharing the experience with old and new friends alike.”

The Red Album (2007) and Blue Record (2009) laid the foundation for what was to come over Baroness’ 20-year-plus career. These two albums introduced the band’s distinctive style, combining crushing heaviness with melodic intricacy, and paved the way for the ambitious scope of Yellow & Green, the GRAMMY-nominated Purple, the grandeur of Gold & Grey, and the expansive creativity of STONE.

The Red & Blue Tour dates:

May 7 Baltimore, MD Metro Gallery

May 8 Brooklyn, NY The Meadows

May 9 Brooklyn, NY The Meadows

May 11 Cambridge, MA The Sinclair

May 13 Albany, NY Empire Underground

May 14 Syracuse, NY The Song & Dance

May 16 Cleveland, OH The Grog Shop

May 17 Detroit, MI Magic Stick

May 18 Grand Rapids, MI The Pyramid Scheme

May 20 Chicago, IL Sleeping Village

May 21 Chicago, IL Sleeping Village

May 23 St. Paul, MN Turf Club

May 24 Omaha, NE The Waiting Room

May 25 Kansas City, MO recordBar

May 27 Indianapolis, IN Black Circle

May 28 Columbus, OH The King of Clubs

May 30 Toronto, ON Prepare The Ground

May 31 Pittsburgh, PA Thunderbird Music Hall

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Source: Speakeasy PR

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GRAVE INFESTATION – To Unleash Carnage Gathers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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THE SWORD RETURNS

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

Photo credit: Dave Creaney

February 4, 2025, AUSTIN – The Sword is back.

Following their highly-anticipated set at Levitation 2024, the legendary band has announced two additional dates, with more shows on the horizon: April 10 at the Granada Theater (Dallas) and April 11 at Paper Tiger (San Antonio). Tickets are on-sale this Friday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. local time.

Cronise, in conversation with Revolver: (https://www.revolvermag.com/feature/the-sword-return-inside-texas-stoner-metal-bands-comeback/) shared his thoughts on the band’s reunion, the 15th anniversary of Warp Riders, and more: We know each other, we’re comfortable. It’s just kind of like putting on a comfortable pair of sneakers. Levitation was a great show… it went really well.”

Kyle Shutt adds, “I can’t tell you what it means to see everyone’s positive reception. It feels so good to see people out there almost more enthusiastic about the band than ever – it’s something we’ll never take for granted.”

Warp Riders is the Austin-based band’s third full-length album, which arrived in the summer of 2010. The 10-song collection, described as a psychedelic space opera, features the galloping, fuzzed out “Tres Brujas” and the southern rock-infused “Lawless Lands.” Warp Riders was met with widespread praise upon its release. Premier Guitar praised the album’s “distinctly Texas-flavored sense of groove and swing,” while SPIN called it “badass” and “innovative.” Consequence went even further, declaring it a “classic.”

The Sword is JD Cronise (vocals, guitar), Bryan Richie (bass, keyboards), Kyle Shutt (guitar, vocals), and Santiago Vela (drums). Following their 2003 inception, The Sword quickly became one of the most revered names in heavy music. With a blend of crushing riffs, intricate storytelling, and a sound that bridges classic metal and modern rock, The Sword has released six albums: Age of Winters (2006), Gods of the Earth (2008), Warp Riders (2010), Apocryphon (2012), High Country (2015) and Used Future (2018).

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HELLOWEEN – Kick-Off Promising Year With “Future World” Video From Live At Budokan

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

One simply couldn’t find better words to describe what 2025 has in store for HELLOWEEN. While the German metal legends are finishing the highly anticipated follow-up to their self-titled no. 1 album, they have launched yet another snippet of their prestigious live album Live At Budokan. The classic “Future World” from their genre-defining album Keeper Of The Seven Keys, Pt. 2 successfully keeps up the memories of this remarkable night the pumpkins experienced at Tokyo’s Budokan Arena in September 2023.

Singer Michael Kiske comments: “I love the positive message of this song. Our future will be bright, but it won’t fall into our laps. We all have to find our own way to future world. Musically, it’s one of the highlights and guarantees a great atmosphere every night.”

Join the enthusiastic Japanese crowd and enter the “Future World”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHwSdjK1kZQ

Artwork by Martin Häusler

Live At Budokan has been released worldwide as 2CD set, limited 3LP “deluxe edition” (trifold first pressing), Blu-ray, DVD, but is also available on all major streaming platforms. Purchase/listen: https://helloween.rpm.link/liveatbudokanPR

Artwork by Martin Häusler

More from “Live At Budokan”:
“Best Time (live)” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT1ITfb76-0
“Eagle Fly Free (live)” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwQVCIWocB4
“Save Us (live)” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K05mkUhN-4Q
“Forever And One (Neverland) (live)” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GwmgC1w4ww

HELLOWEEN are:
Michael Kiske | vocals
Andi Deris | vocals
Kai Hansen | guitars, vocals
Michael Weikath | guitars
Sascha Gerstner | guitars
Markus Grosskopf | bass
Daniel Löble | drums

Tickets & info: www.helloween.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Time To Kill Records:

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Greek Progressive Metal Newcomers HERTA Release Debut Single “Eyes of Sorrow”

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

HERTA, the latest addition to the Lifeforce Records roster have released their debut single “Eyes of Sorrow”, from the forthcoming album Crossing The Illusion, out May 2nd.

You can find the single now on all digital platforms

HERTA is a progressive groove metal band, formed in 2022, located in Athens, Greece. Heavily inspired by the great bands of the genre and influenced by the atmosphere of fantasy novels, they departed on a journey to articulate their ideas in the best possible way and explore new sounds and riffs.

Crossing The Illusion is their first album and Lifeforce Records debut, created after three years of hard work, dedication and sacrifices. The main theme is an esoteric and agnostic voyage with the purpose of exploring ones’ self. Heavy riffs, epic choruses, sick grooves, mind-bending poly-rhythms and bottomless atmospheres, in combination with dark poetic lyrics and aggressive vocals, define the album’s identity.

Shout out to the these fine people for visualizing “Eyes of Sorrow” as breathtaking as you can see now, without you it wouldn’t have been possible: Manou Karapetsis (Brosky media), EUS DEUX, Emilia Romo, Hugo Prost, Sylvain Lugrin (Altamont Production), John Nikolopoulos and Maurene Linares

The forthcoming album Crossing The Illusion was produced and mixed by Fotis Benardo at Devasoundz Studios, mastered by Johann Meyer at Silver Cord Studios. Crossing The Illusion is set to be released May 2nd, stay tuned for preorder to be announced soon.

HERTA will be out on the road in February for some Eastern European dates with Oathswan, Hiraeth and This Burning Day.

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HYPERSTRIKE – Unleashes Anthemic Fury with “Savage Sword”

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

Seattle (WA) – Powerhouse Action-Metal band, Hyperstrike, is back with an explosive new single, “Savage Sword,” on all digital platforms!

Serving as the ultimate rallying cry for those who know we live in a simulation, this track challenges listeners to confront the fabric of reality itself. “Savage Sword” tells the story of a world trapped in an artificial construct controlled by an evil deity broadcasting illusions from Saturn. Hyperstrike asks the provocative question: what if everything you see is a lie? The song’s protagonist wields the savage sword, a symbol of truth and rebellion, to sever the deceptive veil and spark a revolt against this cosmic oppressor.

“Savage Sword” follows close behind debut single, “Warning Shot.” Both cuts will appear on the band’s long-awaited debut album, High Risk, a ten-track thrill ride that drops this spring, delivering an unrelenting assault of melody, power, and precision.

Each of the album’s songs plunges listeners into a high-stakes narrative, from the devastating chaos of “Meltdown (Stop the Reactor)” to the primal defiance of “Steel Heart” and the warrior’s anthem “King of the Slain.” The album captures the sound of rebellion with blistering guitar solos, thunderous rhythms, and vocals that alternate between soaring and savage. Recorded in the heart of Seattle’s legendary metal scene, High Risk cements Hyperstrike’s reputation as a band that dares to push boundaries while delivering unforgettable hooks. Brace yourselves for the countdown to the most electrifying release of 2025 is on!

“Savage Sword” is available at the following links:

hyperstrikeband.bandcamp.com/track/savage-sword

music.apple.com/it/album/savage-sword-single/1790368342

amazon.com/music/player/tracks/B0DSTTSRPG

youtu.be/WtTCuqRtKEo

distrokid.com/hyperfollow/hyperstrike1/savage-sword

Line-Up:

Ben (Chop Daddy) Bennett – Speed Chopper Bass
Adon (Brain Lord) Fanion – Maniacal Pyro Vocals
Ilya (Siberian Claw) Ignatov – Elite Assassin Shred Guitar
Josh (Goblin Hammer) Hoffman – Master Drum Blaster

Credits:

Lyrics and music by Hyperstrike.
Mixed and mastered by Joe Cincotta at Full Force Studios.
Drums recorded at One Shot Studios – Engineered by Josh Richins.
Produced by Ben Bennett.
Artwork by Ilya (Siberian Claw) Ignatov.
Logo by Dipayandas Arts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CHEMICIDE – Release New Digital Single & Lyric Video For “Red Giant”

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

‘Red Giant’ is taken from CHEMICIDE’s new album Violence Prevails, to be issued on Listenable on the 28th of February, 2025.

“The song is a metaphor on how the sun could exterminate all we call life in a single beam of light, just like some politicians do when they get to to power. They have ultimate control over their nations and can control everything and obliterate whatever they want on their path.” 

Video credits: Andrea Mantelli Productions

WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEO HERE and listen to DIGITAL HERE 

Album Artwork by Ian Permana

TRACKLISTING:
01 – Do As I Say, Not As I Do
02 – Red Giant
03 – Systemic Decay
04 – Parasite
05 – Violence Prevails
06 – Prey of Failure
07 – Chokehold
08 – Supremacy
09 – That’s Right, We’re That Spic Band!
10 – 72 Seasons (CD Bonus track – Metallica Cover)
11 – Hear Nothing, Say Nothing (CD Bonus track – Discharge cover)

CHEMICIDE:
Frankie – Vocals/guitar
Sebastian – Lead guitar
Kohke – Bass
Chalo – Drums

Discography:
Violence Prevails 2025 (Listenable)
Common Sense 2022
Inequality 2019
The Act Of Retaliation 2017
Episodes Of Insanity 2016
Radioactive Annihilation 2010

Listenable Records

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FACEBOOK
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INSTAGRAM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tour Dates and Venues:

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

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

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ALLEGAEON and WARBRINGER – The Vortex of Violence Tour | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

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

Allegaeon are co-headlining the USA and Canada with Warbringer on The Vortex of Violence Tour. Support will be Skeletal Remains and Summoning The Lich:

March 18 – San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick
March 19 – Phoenix, AZ @ Last Exit Live
March 20 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
March 21 – Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street Collective
March 22 – Haltom City, TX @ Haltom Theater
March 23 – Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live
March 24 – Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock
March 26 – Orlando, FL @ Conduit
March 27 – Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligan’s
March 28 – Bensalem, PA @ Broken Goblet
March 29 – Brooklyn, NY @ Woodshop
March 30 – Montreal, QC @ Foufounes Electriques
March 31 – Toronto, ON @ The Garrison
April 1 – Detroit, MI @ The Sanctuary
April 2 – Chicago, IL @ Reggies
April 3 – Lawrence, KS @ The Bottleneck
April 4 – Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theater
April 5 – Denver, CO @ HQ
April 6 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall
April 8 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
April 9 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
April 10 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
April 11 – San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
April 12 – Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom

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JERRY CANTRELL – Releases Deluxe Version Of I WANT BLOOD With Spoken Word Tracks

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on January 31, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

I Want Blood cover

LISTEN HERE

NORTH AMERICAN I WANT BLOOD TOUR KICKS OFF TONIGHT

January 31, 2025 – Niagara Falls, Ontario – Jerry Cantrell kicks off his first North American tour in support of his recently released album, I Want Blood, tonight in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The tour launch coincides with the arrival of a deluxe version of the nine-track collection (listen here).

Featuring spoken word versions of each of the songs on I Want Blood, the Cantrell narrated pieces also feature their own unique score with contributions from producer Joe Barresi, engineer Maxwell Urasky, Greg Puciato (Better Lovers, The Black Queen), Roy Mayorga (Ministry), Gil Sharone (Stolen Babies, Team Sleep), Rani Sharone (Stolen Babies), George Adrian (The Maybirds), composer Vincent Jones, and producer Michael Rozon. An animated video series featuring graphics from Boy Tillekens can be viewed here.

“I wanted to do something special and I’ve never done a spoken word recitation of the lyrics, and I thought it might be kind of cool to have it on the B-side of ‘Vilified,’” Cantrell recalls in a recent interview with Scott Lipps. “I thought maybe it needs some music or something, and I was sitting there with Maxwell Urasky, my demo partner. He’s a really talented musician, and he said ‘Let me mess around with it for a night.’ He came back the next day with that piece of music, and it sounded killer. I brought it in to Joe Barresi and he said, ‘Man, you should do this with all of them.’ I got this creative stew going of sending the lyrics out to people, having them come up with the music, and sending it back. We ended up with nine pieces of really interesting takes on the lyrics, but the music is done by creative partners of mine, and it has nothing to do with the real music, so it is truly a standalone piece.”

I Want Blood was recorded at Barresi’s JHOC Studio in Pasadena, Calif., and features contributions from Duff McKagan (Guns N’Roses), Mike Bordin (Faith No More), Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Greg Puciato (Better Lovers, ex-Dillinger Escape Plan), Gil Sharone (Team Sleep, Stolen Babies), and Lola Colette.

The album is available on CD, digitally, and multiple 2LP vinyl variants: https://bio.to/JerryCantrell.

Jerry Cantrell – tour dates:

January 31 Niagara Falls, ON Fallsview Casino Resort
February 1 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom
February 2 Portland, ME Aura
February 4 Boston, MA Citizens House of Blues Boston
February 5 New York, NY Irving Plaza
February 7 Silver Spring, MD The Fillmore – Silver Spring
February 8 Bensalem, PA Parx Xcite Center
February 11 Huntington, NY The Paramount
February 12 Norfolk, VA The NorVa
February 14 Raleigh, NC The Ritz
February 15 Atlanta, GA Buckhead Theatre
February 16 Louisville, KY Mercury Ballroom
February 18 Columbus, OH The Bluestone
February 19 Indianapolis, IN Murat Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
February 22 St. Louis, MO The Hawthorn
February 23 Chicago, IL The Vic Theatre
February 25 Tulsa, OK Tulsa Theater
February 26 Houston, TX House of Blues Houston
February 27 San Antonio, TX The Aztec Theatre
March 1 Mesa, AZ The Nile Theater
March 2 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues Las Vegas
March 4 Los Angeles, CA The Belasco
March 5 Ventura, CA The Majestic Ventura Theater
March 7 Spokane, WA Knitting Factory – Spokane
March 8 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom
March 9 Seattle, WA Moore Theatre

May 31 Padua, IT Hall
June 1 Milan, IT Magazzini Generali
June 4 Krakow, PL Mystic Festival
June 6 Berlin, DE Columbia Theater
June 7 Nüremberg, DE Rock im Park
June 8 Nürnberg, DE Rock am Ring
June 10 Zagreb, HR The Culture Factory
June 12 Nickelsdorf, AT Nova Rock Festival
June 13 Hradec Kralove, CZ Rock The People
June 14 – 15 Donington Park, UK Download Festival
June 17 London, UK O2 Forum Kentish Town
June 19 Amsterdam, NL Melkweg
June 20 Dessel, BE Graspop Metal Meeting
June 22 Clisson, FR Hellfest Open Air Festival
June 24 Paris, FR La Machine du Moulin Rouge
June 25 Nijmegen, NL Doornroosje
June 26 Hamburg, DE Gruenspan
June 28 Oslo, NO Tons of Rock

Tickets are available now at jerrycantrell.com/tour. Filter opens on all North American dates.

Photo credit: Nick Fancher

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

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

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RED FANG Kick Off 20TH Anniversary Year With Deep Cuts (March 14, RELAPSE RECORDS)

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

Deep Cuts album cover

RARITIES COLLECTION FEATURES 26 SONGS FROM VARIOUS B-SIDES, COMPILATIONS AND SINGLES

Listen to “It’s Always There” here

January 31, 2025, PORTLAND – Red Fang kicks off their 20th-anniversary celebrations with the March 14 release of Deep Cuts, an extensive 26-song collection of non-album tracks, covers, and previously unreleased singles.

A preview of the album arrives today with the release of “It’s Always There” (https://orcd.co/redfang-deepcuts), a track from the deluxe version of Whales and Leeches. “I remember really liking the melancholic vibe of ‘It’s Always There,’ but Aaron and I had no vocal ideas coming to mind,” recalls Bryan Giles. “When I lived in San Diego, I became friendly with Pall Jenkins, and was always a fan of Three mile Pilot and The Black Heart Procession, so it was exciting for me to enlist his help bringing the song to life. I think he did a really beautiful job on it!”

Deep Cuts also includes several covers, such as the Wipers’ “Over The Edge,” and Tubeway Army’s “Listen To Sirens,” along with rare Red Fang originals like “Antidote” (from the mobile game, “Red Fang: Headbang!”) and “Wires (demo),” which makes its vinyl debut.

“Perhaps unremarkable to anyone else, it’s fucking amazing to me that we have made it TWENTY YEARS,” Aaron Beam shares. “Before we started jamming in John Sherman’s basement, I’d already been in 40 (maybe more!) bands, none of which lasted more than a year or two. Yet somehow in 2005, for the first time since probably 1987 I found myself without any band to play in. It turned out this was also true of John, David, and Bryan! So it was only natural that we’d start playing together.

All we ever wanted to do was make music that we knew our friends would be stoked to hear at a basement party. Our first show was in David’s basement, and no matter how big the stages were that we ended up playing, we always tried to bring as much of that basement party feeling as we could. 

In that regard, this double album feels very much at home. It’s got a sampling of the weird variety of covers that reflect the different shit that inspire us. The computer drum-laden home demo for ‘Wires’ gives a little peek into the process that we pretty rarely but sometimes used for writing (more often than not, all the writing happened in the jam space). There’s of course a generous helping of rare B-sides and bonus tracks that might be hard to find even in today’s digital world. And there’s even a smattering of pretty atypical GarageBand demos that are some of my favorite things to listen to on this record. They could probably never make a regular Red Fang release, but really let you see what is going on in our heads when we’re not banging them!

Please enjoy this record that we are happy to have made for you.”

Deep Cuts is available as a 2xLP set, as well as on CD and digital formats. Pre-orders are available now: https://www.relapse.com/pages/red-fang-deep-cuts.

Deep Cuts track list:

1.    Antidote (from the “Red Fang: Headbang!” mobile game)

2.    The Shadows (from Scion AV Presents – Red Fang)

3.    Murder The Mountains (bonus track from Whales and Leeches Deluxe Version)

4.    Weird Poly *

5.    Hollow Light *

6.    Over The Edge (Wipers’ cover)

7.    Listen To The Sirens (Tubeway Army cover)

8.    Stereo Nucleosis (from the Adult Swim Singles Series)

9.    Black Hole (bonus track from Murder the Mountains Deluxe Digital Version)

10. Through (No Talent cover)

11. Champ Chugger **

12. Ice Ice Baby *

13. It’s Always There (bonus track from Whales and LeechesDeluxe Version)

14. Black Water (bonus track from Whales and Leeches Deluxe Version)

15. Pawn Everything (bonus track from Murder the MountainsDeluxe Digital Version)

16. Wires (Demo)

17. In 5 With Keys *

18. Bad Places (Played on the band’s first U.S. tour, one of the first ever Red Fang songs)

19. Forgot To Write *

20. Endless Sea (from the Spelljams soundtrack)

21. Suicide (Dust cover)

22. OMG OMD *

23. LSP (from “Wires” single)

24. 50’s Tremors **

25. AGB Fruit **

26. Feeder (bonus track from Only Ghosts Deluxe Version)

*-Written/recorded during the pandemic lockdowns at the band’s practice space

**- Songs recorded at Aaron’s house “almost certainly while legally high on marijuana”

Photo credit: James Rexroad

Red Fang is Aaron Beam (bass, vocals, guitar, keyboards), Bryan Giles (guitar, vocals, synthesizers, happy accidents), John Sherman (drums) and David Sullivan (guitars). Over their 20-year career the Portland, Oregon based band has released five studio albums: Red Fang (2009), Murder the Mountains (2011), Whales and Leeches (2013), Only Ghosts (2016), and Arrows (2021). Their music videos have captivated a generation of heavy music fans, racking up tens of millions of views. From the beer-can armor of “Prehistoric Dog” to Fred Armisen’s cameo in the zombie-themed “Blood Like Cream,” and the katana-gone-wrong chaos of Arrows,” Red Fang has mastered the art of the music video like no other band.

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

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

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

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

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IGGOR CAVALERA | SHANE EMBURY: Neon Gods / Own Your Darkness – Split LP Between Founding/Ex-Sepultura Drummer And Napalm Death Bassist To Be Released March 21st On Cold Spring Records

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

Two legendary titans of the extreme metal scene – IGGOR CAVALERA (Cavalera, Petbrick, ex-Sepultura) and SHANE EMBURY (Napalm Death, Dark Sky Burial) – join forces for a unique split album through long-running UK-based Cold Spring Records, who has specialized in releasing esoteric, dark ambient, industrial, and other forms of ominous underground music since 1990. Brooding dark ambient, industrial strength noise, and heavy synth-laden electronics, create what feels like the lost soundtrack to some dystopian fever dream on Neon Gods / Own Your Darkness.

Setting the tone for this double-headed behemoth with creeping, cinematic dark ambience, IGGOR CAVALERA‘s side-long “Neon Gods” unfolds into a brutal sonic nightmare. Equal measures of dread and anguish come together with the occasional reprieve of slow, pulsating drones and almost meditative waves of static. The crescendo of harsh industrial noise with heavy death industrial vocalization is nothing short of pummeling.

CAVALERA reveals, “‘Neon Gods’ is a bit of a sonic trip, with different layers of atmospheric vibrations, from darkness to light. It’s an absolute pleasure to do this split release with Shane; I believe we share a lot of similar ideas when it comes to opening our mind to different styles of sounds”

The other half of the record, SHANE EMBURY‘s “Own Your Darkness” merges menacing, pitch-black dark ambient and hypnotic bass swells with celestial synth lines that subtly lurk around the peripheries. Rising and falling, ebbing and flowing, until finally the all-encompassing apocalyptic bleakness, the enveloping darkness, closes in around you.

EMBURY writes, “Iggor and I have been good friends for decades and this is a record very different for us both but amazing! A very interesting track to make, it was my first experiment with the Solar 42 – an excellent synth for those eternal drones of despair – and I was assisted by my longtime colleague, Russ Russell. As I journey ever onward in through my individuation it’s imperative that I own my own darkness… hence the title. We all need to strive for balance and to kindle a light in the darkness of being.”

Preview excerpts from IGGOR CAVALERA and SHANE EMBURY’s Neon Gods / Own Your Darkness RIGHT HERE.

Cold Spring Records will release Neon Gods / Own Your Darkness digitally, on CD, and on 180-gram vinyl – the latter with both Black and limited White variants – on March 21st. Preorders are currently available at the label webshop HERE and Bandcamp HERE.

Neon Gods / Own Your Darkness Track Listing:

1. Neon Gods – IGGOR CAVALERA

2. Own Your Darkness – SHANE EMBURY

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RATT Legends Stephen Pearcy & Warren De Martini Reunite For M3 2025 Performance!

Posted in classic rock, Hair Metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on January 29, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Stephen Pearcy Facebook:

M3 2025
For Immediate Release

Stephen Pearcy RATT founder lead singer;
“Never say never, right? There was no question when the idea was brought up doing something with Warren again. It wasn’t even a thought, it’s time, let’s do this. “Pearcy / De Martini” back in the cellar, let’s go!
Let’s break the ice, with the utmost respect and do what we do best together, play RATT music. It’ll seem like yesterday instead of years when we’re back onstage regardless. It’s time to RATT n’ Roll again, even if it’s a double shot. It’s about the bands legacy.
I know what we can do as a team, and that’s writing great songs and Kickin’ some ass onstage. It’s only appropriate that the first show in years is at M3 2025. It’s a great event. You’re getting ALL the RATT hits and more, let the “Invasion Celebration” begin. Never say never, right”? M3 Rock Festival officialstephenpearcy.com #sepwarnd #2025Ready #80s #rattnroll

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RWAKE – To Release First New Album In Over 13 Years, The Return Of Magik, On March 14th Via Relapse Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on January 28, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Jonathon Oudthone

New Video/Single Now Playing + Preorders Available

After thirteen years of silence, an unsettling sound that is strangely familiar yet somehow even more haunted re-emerges from the Arkansas depths. There is no mistake as to what this is. RWAKE has released a new transmission. The Return Of Magik, set for release on March 14th via Relapse Records, has arrived.

Years have now fed into an album that reaches into a swirling, cosmic unknown – RWAKE has grown, and the perspective of the material has shifted accordingly. Overwhelming at its peak and haunting during moments of respite, The Return Of Magik is undeniably RWAKE.

Every movement feels like an emotionally engrossing journey. Arrangements carefully and thoughtfully built in layers over a period of years lend mystique and a feeling of building toward a cathartic release. There is no box into which the material might fit other than one with the band’s name on it.

Today, the band shares the official video for the album’s title track.

Watch RWAKE’s “The Return Of Magik” video, directed by Nouvel Photo & Film, on YouTube HERE. Stream the track HERE.

The Return Of Magik will be released on CD, LP, and digital formats. Find preorders at Relapse.com HERE.

The Return Of Magik Track Listing:

  1. You Swore We’d Always Be Together
  2. The Return Of Magik
  3. With Stardust Flowers
  4. Distant Constellations And The Psychedelic Incarceration
  5. In After Reverse
  6. Φ

Additionally, RWAKE has announced their first shows of 2025 around the release of The Return Of Magik – including a hometown release show on March 15th.

RWAKE Live:

3/14/2025 Eastside Bowl – Nashville, TN [tickets]

3/15/2025 Rev Room – Little Rock, AR [tickets] * Record Release Show

4/11/2025 Bear’s – Shreveport, LA [tickets]

4/12/2025 Siberia – New Orleans, LA [tickets]

RWAKE:
C.T. – vocals, words, theme
Reid – bass guitars, distortion
John – guitars, lap + pedal steel, 12-string bass
Austin – guitars
Brittany – energy peddler, keys and a microphone
Jeff – drums, acoustic guitar, 12-string bass

* “…Psychedelic Incarceration” written and spoken by Jim “Dandy” Mangrum, February 17th, 2024 in Black Oak, Arkansas.

Recorded in early 2024 at East End Sounds in Hensley, Arkansas, The Return Of Magik introduces RWAKE’s new lead guitarist Austin Sublett with a barrage of shredded solos suited to the angular, progressive metal riffing of the album’s most jaw-clenching moments, while presenting a through-line of molten, immersive ambience.

The opener “You Swore We’d Always Be Together” – already a fixture of live sets – and the expansive sprawl of “Distant Constellations And The Psychedelic Incarceration” move with cruelty and grace alike. Foreboding, syncopated riffs sway against Moog-driven space and guttural bellows. The Return Of Magik’s songs stand alone as individualized post-metallic blends of genres.

RWAKE remains dually fronted; Chris Terry’s powerful vocals lay against Brittany Fugate’s visceral screams. Jeff Morgan returns to the drum kit, in addition to acoustic guitar and 12-string bass. Bassist/noisemaker Reid Raley, Sublett, and fellow guitarist John Judkins set an instrumental backdrop that is vast and engrossing in itself – quiet, contemplative passages often explode into gut-wrenching, doomed out distortions. The Return Of Magik, which features artwork by Loni Gillum of Minerva’s Menagerie and RWAKE, burns brighter and beyond the ferocity of the band’s already storied catalog.

Although the Magik may be bleak, the manner in which RWAKE revels in it can only be called a celebration.

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