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Zurich’s Metalcore Titans FUELED BY FEAR Announce Third Single “Godmade” From Upcoming EP Ordinary Evil

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

Photo credit: Marcel Bruderer

FUELED BY FEAR, the Zürich-based metalcore outfit, continue their momentum with “Godmade“, the third single from their upcoming EP Ordinary Evil (out January 30, 2026).

Following September’s “Suffer” and October’s “Edge of Sanity” (stream on https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/6trMH3h5QEeV4RkGJUTKkH), “Godmade” marks the midpoint of a five-month release campaign building toward the full EP launch.

The band has announced an ambitious visual component to the campaign: three music videos will accompany the EP, with “Godmade” set to receive cinematic treatment in March 2026. “Godmade” drops on November 28th, 2025 on all streaming platforms.

The complete Ordinary Evil EP comes out on January 30th, 2026. With their new EP, Fueled By Fear deliver their most mature and uncompromising work to date. The five tracks move between dark groove steamrollers and melodically dense anthems – harder, more powerful and  more forceful than all previous productions.

The band has sharpened their sound: hardness meets groove, tempo meets aggression, while melodic passages merge with modern pressure. The result is songs with enormous chorus quality and real sing along potential – dark, but irresistibly catchy.

BAND BIO:
FUELED BY FEAR from Zurich have been combining the intensity of metalcore with the melodic depth of melodic death metal since 2011. The band manages to merge melodic passages with grooving rhythms into a sound that can both strike brutally and touch emotionally.

Support performances for In Flames, Sepultura and even Pantera underscore their international relevance. Their debut Two By Eight reached #5 on the Swedish rock charts and #22 in Switzerland.
Fueled By Fear stands for authentic metal without filters!

Line-up:
Vocals: Marco Böhlen
Guitar: Manuel Elber
Guitar: Daniel Zopfi
Bass: Josh De Souza
Drums: Mauro Galasso

For Fans Of:  Heaven Shall Burn, In Flames, Caliban, Darkest Hour, At the Gates, The Haunted, Bleed From Within

Social Media Links:

https://www.instagram.com/fueled_by_fear_official/

https://www.facebook.com/fueledbyfear/

https://www.youtube.com/@fueledbyfear2516

https://www.tiktok.com/@fueled_by_fear_official

Streaming Links:

https://music.apple.com/ch/artist/fueled-by-fear/1175459666

https://soundcloud.com/fueledbyfear

https://music.youtube.com/channel/UChy74syl4Mi2XG03J0qyWkw

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WIELDED STEEL Joins 1126 Records – New Video/Single “Your Words Mean Nothing” Now Playing | Tour With Surfaced To Commence Next Week

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

Photo by Audrey Wilson

Massachusetts-based hardcore label 1126 Records is pleased to welcome Alabama’s WIELDED STEEL to their crushing roster!

WIELDED STEEL is a ferocious Alabama metalcore outfit forged in blood, sweat, and feedback. Born from the sweltering heat and grit of the deep South, the band channels raw violence through downtuned riffs, bone-breaking breakdowns, and war cry vocals. Their sound is a brutal hybrid of metalcore chaos and old-school death metal precision, a hardcore collision influenced by Terror’s unrelenting aggression, Dehumanized’s crushing technicality, and the merciless ferocity of Dying Fetus.

In celebration of their signing, today WIELDED STEEL drops a video for the new track “Your Words Mean Nothing,” showcasing the DIY Alabama hardcore scene.

Comments vocalist Jesse Clark, “‘Your Words Mean Nothing’ is a song about the empty promises of prosperity that are slung around by the ruling class, to try and keep poor people docile and accepting. How they attempt to use identity politics to pit people against each other and keep them distracted and angry. It’s also about how those politicians, and billionaire CEOs, that engineer and profit off of the suffering of the working class are just people. People that can be made to face consequences. There are more of us than there are of them.”

Watch WIELDED STEEL’s video for “Your Words Mean Nothing” HERE. Stream/purchase the track HERE.

Next week, WIELDED STEEL will join Surfaced for a short run of live dates. See all confirmed dates below. 

WIELDED STEEL Live w/ Surfaced:
11/11/2025 Vino’s – Little Rock, AR
11/12/2025 Howdy – Kansas City, MO
11/13/2025 Dumb Records – Springfield, IL
11/14/2025 Sequence – Indianapolis, IN
11/15/2025 The Jolly Lama – Lansing, MI
11/16/2025 Dirty Dungarees – Columbus, OH
11/17/2025 Arcane Workshop – Nashville, TN
11/18/2025 Mad Malts – Huntsville, AL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Source: Trend PR

Long Live Megg Jacobs.

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AGE OF RUIN – Releases Single/Video, “The Ghosts We Carry,” From Forthcoming Nothingman Album

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

Metalcore stalwarts, Age of Ruin, have released “The Ghosts We Carry,” the second single from forthcoming album, Nothingman, on all digital platforms and as an official music video! The track embodies classic Age of Ruin metalcore riffing with a brutally heavy breakdown chorus sing-along. A b-side, non-album track, “Reflections,” accompanies the release of the new single.

The music video for “The Ghosts We Carry,” produced by Pablo Van Winkle, is available at youtu.be/4ZnI3p-w8Ek

Click to the stream the single at the links below:

ageofruin.bandcamp.com/track/the-ghosts-we-carry

open.spotify.com/track/2ni0LDtawBdKGxUkL7fPf1

Stream the b-side track, “Reflections,” on Spotify and Bandcamp.

Nothingman, Age of Ruin’s forthcoming album, is a collection of 10 songs that cuts a path to the heart with harmony and angst that others would be naïve not to mimic. The band sacrificed blood and sweat for two years to expel Nothingman. Age of Ruin began the recording process in October of 2023, and after nine months of tracking on location in Richmond, VA, at the Bakery Studio, in Washington, DC, at Ivakota Studio, and at the Riff Dojo in Takoma Park, MD, (the record was produced by Mike Schleibaum of Darkest Hour), Nothingman was complete. This is the biggest, most richly woven tapestry from the band yet, and the time to unleash it is near.

Photo Credit: Jason Worcester 

Line-up:

Benjamin Swan – vocals
Christopher Fleming – bass
Daniel Fleming – guitar
Hendrik Osinga – drums
Casey Flanagan – guitar

In 2023 and 2024, Age of Ruindid some precursory promotion of Nothingman’s material, traveling up and down the east coast, dousing nonbelievers with their fire, with such acts as Black Flag, Madball, Jimmy’s Chicken Shack, and Anvil. Yes, that Anvil.

Ripping guitars, unforgivably brutal drums, bass sounds that have shaken the underworld, and screeching vocals are just the beginning of this incarnation of a true headbanger’s incantation. What we saw unearthed back in 1998 has now grown. The road worn warriors of the AoRmy have forced enough breakdowns to overwhelm any AAA mechanic, with miles on the highway ahead.  

Their punk and metal roots hold firm, and their thrash tendencies are on full display as this towering presence of a band branches out over new tonal terrain and soundscape; reminding all who fall under its shadow, that the light shining through is a new dawn in the Age of Ruin. Nothingman will be celebrated in all formats and on all streaming platforms on October 17.

FFO: In Flames, Soilwork, Killswitch Engage, and Gojira.

Track Listing:

1. The Fixation

2. Heavy is the Crown

3. Lost in Shadows

4. The Traveler

5. Nothingman

6. An Awakening

7. The Ghosts We Carry

8. Promise Me

9. Bleed for Better Days

10. Lovesong

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MUGSHOT – Debuts Crushing Single,’Next To Your Idols’ | New Album, All The Devils Are Here, Out June 20th

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

Photo Credit: Nick Chance

San Jose metalcore/hardcore band MUGSHOT has released the 2nd single, ‘Next To Your Idols,’ from their highly anticipated sophomore album, All The Devils Are Here, that’s out June 20th via Pure Noise Records.

Stream ‘Next To Your Idols’: https://lnk.to/MugshotStreams

Commenting on the track, the band says: 

‘“Next To Your Idols’ is a critique on celebrity culture and the adornment of those who use their platform to mistreat or take advantage of others. It’s an indictment on Hollywood and the manipulation that surrounds it and similar circles.“

Pre-Order All The Devils Are Here: https://purenoiserecs.lnk.to/MugshotStores

Produced by Randy Leboeuf (Kublai Kahn, The Acacia Strain, Gideon, Bad Omens), MUGSHOT’s massive 12 track record, All The Devils Are Here, marks a new beginning for the incendiary band, following their 2023 EP, Cold Will, and nearly a decade after their riveting full-length Dull Boy. 

With a lineup consisting of Ringo Waterman (vocals), Michael Demko (guitar), Connor Haines (drums) and Ciro Abraham (bass), MUGSHOT have found a brutal groove, melding influences of metal and hardcore in a violent storm of unrelenting chaos. Featuring the previously released singles ‘Vale of Tears,’ ‘Die In Fear‘ and ‘Afore A Waking Nightmare,’ their long anticipated album ushers in a thrilling new wave of rage for metalcore fans. 

Commenting on the record, the band states: 

“This album is the most collaborative we have ever been as a band, every person had a major hand in creating whether that be musically, lyrically or both. It’s also the first album we haven’t self produced and having Randy Leboeuf on board was so invaluable, he really felt like a 5th member. Lyrically this is the most personal and pissed off we have ever been and we think everyone will be able to connect with many tracks on this record.“

All The Devils Are Here – Track-list:

1. Die In Fear
2. Afore A Waking Nightmare
3. Shame
4. Vale of Tears
5. Skin the Rabbit
6. I Will Be Here Forever
7. Flesh of My Body
8. Baptized in Concrete
9. Where Your Sins Will Lie
10. All The Devils Are Here
11. Me And You
12. Next To Your Idols

‘DIE IN FEAR’ + ‘AFORE A WAKING NIGHTMARE’

https://youtu.be/g4e8Q6nX5aI

‘VALE OF TEARS’

https://youtu.be/NKML-z8EAOQ

MUGSHOT will tour in support of All The Devils Are Here all summer long, including performances at festivals Welcome To Rockville and Louder Than Life. Tickets are available now at https://mugshotca.com/.

MUGSHOT Tour Dates:
May 14 – Nashville, TN – Eastside Bowl (w/Fit For An Autopsy + Gates To Hell)
May 16 – Chattanooga, TN – Barrelhouse Ballroom (w/The Acacia Strain + Gates To Hell)
May 18 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville
June 21 – Nashville, TN – Basement East (w/Orthodox)
June 22 – Pensacola, FL – Handlebar (w/Orthodox)
June 24 – Orlando, FL – Conduit (w/Orthodox)
June 25 – Miami, FL – Grimz (w/Orthodox)
June 26 – Tampa, FL – Crowbar (w/Orthodox)
June 27 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade – Purgatory (w/Orthodox)
June 28 – Raleigh, NC – Kings (w/Orthodox)
June 29 – Baltimore, MD – Metro Gallery (w/Orthodox)
July 1 – Buffalo, NY – Rec Room (w/Orthodox)
July 2 – Albany, NY – Empire Underground (w/Orthodox)
July 3 – Boston, MA – Middle East – Upstairs (w/Orthodox)
July 4 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Monarch (w/Orthodox)
July 5 – Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground (w/Orthodox)
July 6 – Columbus, OH – Ace of Cups (w/Orthodox)
July 8 – Detroit, MI – The Sanctuary (w/Orthodox)
July 9 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle (w/Orthodox)
July 10 – Chicago, IL – Subterranean (w/Orthodox)
July 11 – Milwaukee, WI – X-Ray Arcade (w/Orthodox)
July 12 – St. Paul, MN – Legion Hall Basement (w/Orthodox)
July 13 – Kansas City, MO – The Rino (w/Orthodox)
July 15 – Denver, CO – Marquis (w/Orthodox)
July 16 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court (w/Orthodox)
July 18 – Sacramento, CA – Goldfield Midtown (w/Orthodox)
July 19 – Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction (w/Orthodox)
July 20 – Las Vegas, NV – American Legion Post 8 (w/Orthodox)
July 22 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Underground (w/Orthodox)
July 24 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street Collective (w/Orthodox)
July 25 – Houston, TX – The End (w/Orthodox)
July 26 – San Antonio, TX – The Rock Box (w/Orthodox)
July 27 – Dallas, TX – TX Tea Room (w/Orthodox)
Sep 18 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE – Announced EU/UK Tour For Fall 2025

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, metalcore, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on May 10, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Killswitch Engage Facebook:

We’re stoked to finally announce our EU/UK tour this fall!

We kick things off in September across Europe for the first six shows with our friends in Fit for an Autopsy, Decapitated & Employed to Serve for the first six shows.

Then in October we head to the UK/ Ireland for nine shows with Hatebreed, Fit for an Autopsy & Decapitated.

Finally, we’re back in Europe with Fit for an Autopsy, Decapitated & Employed to Serve hitting up 10 cities for a killer finale!
See you in the pit🤘

👉Presale for most markets starts NOW — check your local listings for more information.

👉Grab your tickets at: https://killswitchengage.com/

Leg #1:

  • 9/29 Lisbon, POR @ LAV
  • 10/01 Madrid, SPA @ La Riviera
  • 10/02 Barcelona, SPA @ Razzmatazz
  • 10/04 Milan, ITA @ Fabrique
  • 10/05 Zurich, SWI @ Halle 622
  • 10/06 Paris, FRA @ Bataclan
    (Fit For an Autopsy, Decapitated & Employed to Serve)
  • 10/08 Wolverhampton, UK @ Civic Hall
  • 10/09 Manchester, UK @ Manchester Academy
  • 10/11 Newcastle, UK @ NX
  • 10/12 Cardiff, UK @ Depot
  • 10/13 Leeds, UK @ Academy
  • 10/15 Glasgow, UK @ O2 Academy
  • 10/17 London, UK @ OVO Wembley Arena
  • 10/19 Belfast, UK @ Ulster Hall
  • 10/20 Dublin, IRE @ National Stadium
    (Hatebreed, Fit for an Autopsy & Decapitated)
  • Leg #2:
  • 11/20 Cologne, GER @ Palladium
  • 11/21 Ludwigsburg (Stuttgart), GER @ MHP Arena
  • 11/22 Berlin, GER @ Columbiahlle
  • 11/24 Prague, CZE @ SasaZu
  • 11/25 Leipzig, GER @ Haus Auensee
  • 11/27 Hamburg, GER @ Sporthalle
  • 11/28 Copenhagen, DEN @ Amager Bio
  • 11/29 Stockholm, SWE @ Fallan
  • 12/01 Oslo, NOR @ Sentrum Scene
  • 12/03 Helsinki, FIN @ House of Culture
    (Fit for an Autopsy, Decapitated & Employed to Serve)

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GRADIENCE – Signs To Metal Blade Records

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, metalcore, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on May 5, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by GRADIENCE

Watch GRADIENCE’s “Lucid” video featuring Ghost Iris HERE. 

Metal Blade Records is proud to announce the signing of GRADIENCE, the uncompromising Danish metal act forging a bold new path with their explosive fusion of black metal, deathcore, metalcore, and trap rap.

With their critically acclaimed debut EP Ironsight, produced by Chris Kreutzfeldt (Cabal, MØL), GRADIENCE has already turned heads for their fearless genre experimentation and raw, personal storytelling tackling themes of alienation and the inner turmoil that comes from being seen as an outsider.

Just ahead of today’s announcement, the band independently released their latest single “Lucid.” A collaborative effort with Danish progressive metalcore powerhouse Ghost Iris, “Lucid expands GRADIENCE’s sound with towering vocals, pummeling grooves, and a heightened sense of emotional urgency.

Watch GRADIENCE’s “Lucid” video featuring Ghost Iris HERE.

“We’re beyond excited to welcome GRADIENCE to the Metal Blade family,” says EU label manager Markus “Bart” Grasseck. “Their innovation, intensity, and fearless creativity embody everything we stand for. The future of heavy music runs through bands like this.”

The band’s debut EP Ironsight, praised by Metal Hammer UK as, “a tease of GRADIENCE’s grizzly potential” — was nominated for “EP Of The Year” at the 2024 Danish Heavy Awards, with GRADIENCE also recognized as a nominee for the “Hope Of The Year” award. Earlier this year, the band performed at the exclusive When Copenhell Freezes Over showcase hosted by Copenhell at the legendary VEGA venue in Copenhagen.

Metal Hammer UK also hailed their debut single “This Abyss” as, “Astounding… GRADIENCE are exactly that, the Danish duo mixing hip hop and explosive black metal with both elements delivered to the highest quality.”

Following impactful collaborations with Hexis (“Crushed By The Tide”) and UK’s Love Is Noise (“Save Me”), GRADIENCE continues to break boundaries with each release. Now, under the wing of Metal Blade Records, their next chapter is set to be their most ferocious yet.

https://www.metalblade.com

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Metalcore Stalwarts, AGE OF RUIN, Announce Nothingman Album | Release New Single/Video

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

Metalcore stalwarts, Age of Ruin, are primed and ready to release new album, Nothingman, on October 17! But first… a new single (and b-side)! “Heavy is the Crown” is the first single from the forthcoming album.

Check out the video for “Heavy is the Crown” at youtu.be/jiEiml9Qnm8.

“Heavy is the Crown” is streaming at the following locations:

open.spotify.com/track/71EzJfAtbEdopCApjMYb0M

music.apple.com/us/album/heavy-is-the-crown/1809646023

As an added bonus, the band has released a “b-side” (or non-album track) to coinicide with the new single. Have yourself a listen to “Holding on” via Spotify and Apple Music, and check out the lyric video.

Nothingman, Age of Ruin’s forthcoming album, is a collection of 10 songs that cuts a path to the heart with harmony and angst that others would be naïve not to mimic. The band sacrificed blood and sweat for two years to expel Nothingman.

Age of Ruin began the recording process in October of 2023, and after nine months of tracking on location in Richmond, VA, at the Bakery Studio, in Washington, DC, at Ivakota Studio, and at the Riff Dojo in Takoma Park, MD, (the record was produced by Mike Schleibaum of Darkest Hour), Nothingman was complete. This is the biggest, most richly woven tapestry from the band yet, and the time to unleash it is near.

In 2023 and 2024, Age of Ruin did some precursory promotion of Nothingman’s material, traveling up and down the east coast, dousing nonbelievers with their fire, with such acts as Black Flag, Madball, Jimmy’s Chicken Shack, and Anvil. Yes, that Anvil.

Photo Credit: Jason Worcester 

Line-up:

Benjamin Swan – vocals
Daniel Fleming – guitar
Jonathan Clay – guitar
Christopher Fleming – bass
Hendrik Osinga – drums

Ripping guitars, unforgivably brutal drums, bass sounds that have shaken the underworld, and screeching vocals are just the beginning of this incarnation of a true headbanger’s incantation. What we saw unearthed back in 1998 has now grown. The road worn warriors of the Age of Ruin have forced enough breakdowns to overwhelm any AAA mechanic, with miles on the highway ahead.  

Their punk and metal roots hold firm, and their thrash tendencies are on full display as this towering presence of a band branches out over new tonal terrain and soundscape; reminding all who fall under its shadow, that the light shining through is a new dawn in the Age of Ruin. Nothingman will be celebrated in all formats and on all streaming platforms on October 17.

Age of Ruin released the stand-alone “Dying Days” single earlier this month. A music video for the track is available at youtu.be/cgH9I3s5_jo. The single is also available on Spotify and Apple Music. “Dying Days” was reimagined with the first recording featuring Ben Swan (vocals) since 2004’s Tides of Tragedy.

Track Listing:

1. The Fixation

2. Heavy is the Crown

3. Lost in Shadows

4. The Traveler

5. Nothingman

6. An Awakening

7. The Ghosts We Carry

8. Promise Me

9. Bleed for Better Days

10. Lovesong

Credits:

Produced by Mike Schleibaum / The Riff Dojo.

Mixed and mastered by Will Beasley / The Bakery.

Original artwork, Oil on Canvas titled “Forest Mother” by Zack Dunn.

ageofruin.org

Source: ClawHammer PR

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RED CAIN – Drops New Single “FWAB” (Fire, Water, Air, Blood) Ahead of Hyperspace Metal Fest Performance!

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

Photo Credit: Red Cain | L-R: Samuel Ridout, Evgeniy Zayarny, Taylor Gibson, Oman Tribuzy

Set to perform at this year’s Hyperspace Metal Festival in Vancouver, BC on April 10th, power prog storytellers RED CAIN are unveiling their new single “FWAB” (Fire Water, Air, Blood). With its heavy balalaika breakdown, downtuned heavy riffs, and soaring harmonized choruses among atmospheric industrial synth backing, “FWAB” hits hard and never lets go – a primeval ritual chant in front of cold stone, on a frozen steppe, among howling winds.

The band explains the story of the track in further detail:

“In the frozen Eastern European steppes, there stood a fell ancient god. Every ill word fed him, and every ill deed made him more potent. For millennia, he grew strong through kingship over mortal ill will, suffering, and pride, until his nourishment took a new form, unable to feed or strengthen. Without nourishment, the god was powerless, and without power, he slept. After millennia, fed full by ill words and ill deeds, searching for an awakening, the god demands the symbols of his power: Fire, Water, Air, Blood. Join the ritual sacrament of Chernobog. With this new release, the Slavic pagan ritual to call forth the “Black God” takes flight, asking the listener what they would be willing to change their fate.”

Listen to “FWAB” (Fire Water, Air, Blood):

YouTube – https://youtu.be/3PcRrHlSU_I

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/42fdexS

Red Cain will be performing on night one of this year’s Hyperspace Metal Festival in Vancouver, BC, on April 10th at The Cobalt alongside Glyph, Tower Hill, Serpent Rider, and Crüzer. Full details on the Hyperspace Metal Festival being held from April 10th to 12th can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/HyperspaceMetalFestival

Red Cain, from Calgary, Canada, is a modern progressive metal project with Eastern European roots. They have been making waves since their first release in 2016, with award-winning music videos and concept albums Kindred: Act I, Kindred: Act II, and NÄE’BLISS. The albums contained a ton of genre inspirations, from gothic rock to ambient electronica, power, black, and death metal, and were universally lauded for their inventiveness, variety, and strong conceptual content. They continue this momentum with forthcoming releases.

Red Cain:
Evgeniy Zayarny – Vocals
Samuel Ridout – Guitar
Oman Costa – Guitar
Taylor Gibson – Drums

For more info: 

Redcain.ca | Facebook.com/redcainofficial | Instagram.com/redcainarmy

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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NO DIVINITY Announces New Release: Winter Promo

Posted in hardcore, hardcore metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, metalcore, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on March 10, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Purchase Winter Promo HERE: https://nodivinity.bandcamp.com/album/winter-promo

NO DIVINITY, the hardcore, metalcore adjacent outfit known for their intense and aggressive sound, is proud to announce their new release Winter Promo, available now in collaboration with Passing Time Records.

Winter Promo features three fast, powerful, and ear-catching tracks that showcase the band’s evolving sound and creative direction. As NO DIVINITY explains: “We’re excited to share this new release with our fans as a preview of what’s to come. We’ve got a lot up our sleeves, and we wanted to get something out there while we’re working on future records. This release reflects our constant drive to push our sound forward, and we believe this is a great example of where we’re heading.”

The new release exemplifies NO DIVNITY’s signature blend of hardcore and metalcore, with fast-paced riffs, raw energy, and intense vocal delivery. The band’s dynamic approach to writing continues to captivate audiences, delivering a message of aggression and resilience in every track. With Winter Promo, NO DIVINITY proves once again that they are a band unafraid to evolve and push boundaries.

NO DIVNITY’s previous release, Generation of Pain, received widespread acclaim for its powerful lyrics and relentless sound. With Winter Promo, they continue to carve their own path in the underground scene, drawing influences from bands like HARMS WAY, JUDICIARY, and DIVISION OF MIND, while adding their own creative spin to the mix.

Stream and download Winter Promo here: https://nodivinity.bandcamp.com/album/winter-promo

No Divinity:

  • Christian Hammer – Vocals
  • Brady Dukart – Guitar
  • Youssef Chamma – Bass
  • Leighton Falk – Guitar
  • Tyler Wolf – Drums

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BLEEDING THROUGH – Announces New Album ‘NINE’ Out February 14th

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, metalcore, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on December 3, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

New Single/Video ‘Path Of Our Disease’
Streaming Now!

Southern California metalcore giants BLEEDING THROUGH are back! After much anticipation, the band has announced their long-awaited, ninth full length album, NINE, will be released on February 14th via SharpTone Records.

Following the release of eviscerating singles, ‘Our Brand Is Chaos‘ and ‘Dead But So Alive‘, BLEEDING THROUGH emerges six years after the release of Love Will Kill All, for one of the most vicious and unrelenting records of their celebrated career, NINE. 

Commenting on the impending record, vocalist Brandan Schieppati says: 

“There’s so much passion and aggression on this album. If you’re a fan of us, you won’t be let down. This is everything we’ve been working towards. This is the culmination of 25 years. This is Bleeding Through in its purest form.”

Today, the band reveals the album’s next merciless single, ‘Path Of Our Disease‘, which is accompanied by the music video below. 

Adding about the new single, Schieppati says: 

“Path Of Our Disease’ is a song about the disgusting social climate of the world. We are becoming a species that is never satisfied. We think the grass is always greener and are forgetting what loyalty is. We are being led be liars and fakes down a path of disappointment. It’s time to break free.” 

Stream ‘Path Of Our Disease‘: https://bfan.link/path-of-our-disease
Pre-Order NINE: https://bfan.link/nine-1

BLEEDING THROUGH Tour Dates:
(w/GOD FORBID, NEKROGOBLIKON, I DECLARE WAR, CARNIFEX)
Dec 14 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
Dec 15 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park

‘PATH OF OUR DISEASE’ MUSIC VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/K13xNWACN00

NINE Track-list:

1. Gallows
2. Our Brand Is Chaos
3. Dead, But So Alive
4. Hail Destruction
5. Lost In Isolation
(Feat. Doc Coyle/God Forbid)
6. Last Breath
7. Path Of Our Disease
8. I Am Resistance
(Feat. Andrew Neufeld/Comeback Kid)
9. Emery
10. War Time
(Feat. Brian Fair/Shadows Fall)
11. Unholy Armada

After 25 years, eight albums, and countless gigs, Bleeding Through persist as a tried-and-true outlier in heavy music and culture. 

Follow BLEEDING THROUGH:
https://www.bleedingthroughofficial.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BleedingThrough
https://www.instagram.com/bleedingthrough

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BLEEDING THROUGH – Release Merciless New Single “Our Brand Is Chaos”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, metalcore, Music, music news, music videos with tags , , , , , on May 9, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Southern California metalcore titans BLEEDING THROUGH have made their awaited return with a brand new single today, aptly titled “Our Brand Is Chaos.” The ruthless new track is their first taste of something the band is currently brewing behind studio doors.

Commenting on the single, lead vocalist Brandan Schieppati states: 
“Our Brand Is Chaos is a statement. This is about our unrivaled support by our fans, friends and families. Together we are imperfectly perfect, pure chaos and all love. Let this be our anthem through dark time. Fuck with us and find out.“

Stream “Our Brand Is Chaos“: https://bfan.link/our-brand-is-chaos

“OUR BRAND IS CHAOS” VISUALIZER: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4RaKAn_9k8

BLEEDING THROUGH Tour Date:
June 15 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live (w/Unearth)

About BLEEDING THROUGH: 

Destined for great achievement ever since their formation in 1999, Bleeding Through’s career has been a lengthy and star-studded one, dedicated to delivering a devastating, yet melodic and entrancing, infusion of metal and hardcore to fans worldwide. But, above all else, the band has stayed true to themselves. A testament to their momentous impact on the genre, the quintet has influenced several generations of artists since their inception and will no doubt continue to inspire fans and artists for many years to come.

Having already triumphantly reclaimed the spotlight after their biggest collective hurdle – the 2014 hiatus which many anticipated would be the end of the band’s career as a cohesive unit – Orange County quintet, Brandan Schieppati (vocals), Derek Youngsma (drums), Marta Peterson (keyboards), Brian Leppke (guitar), and Ryan Wombacher (bass), clearly know what it takes for a successful resurgence. 

With five Top 50 US charting records, 100 million catalog streams, over 400k physical album sales, and tours with Slipknot, Motionless In White, Lamb of God, and Unearth under their belts, there’s no arguing with the Bleeding Through’s methods and widespread appeal. 

Music’s prodigal sons have returned to retake their throne with the release of their latest single ‘Our Brand is Chaos’, and Bleeding Through have no intention of crowning a successor just yet.  

Follow BLEEDING THROUGH:
https://www.bleedingthroughofficial.com/

https://www.instagram.com/bleedingthrough

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UNEARTH – Drops Intense New Video for “Eradicator” Off Their Critically Acclaimed Album ‘The Wretched; The Ruinous’

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, metalcore, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on February 2, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Metalcore titans UNEARTH proudly present their latest video for “Eradicator,” a standout track from their formidable album, The Wretched; The Ruinous. The video, showcasing the band’s relentless energy and unique artistry, is now available for viewing HERE.

Following the success of The Wretched; The Ruinous, UNEARTH continues to push boundaries, both musically and thematically. The album, lauded for its incisive commentary on global issues, stands as a testament to the band’s ability to blend aggressive sounds with thought-provoking lyrics.

Fans can access the album HERE.

Reflecting on the new video, vocalist Trevor Phipps says, “Since our new album The Wretched; The Ruinous was released ‘Eradicator’ has been posted and reposted more than any other track on the record by you all. Because of this we hit up our good friend Daniel Vandal from Kreact to shoot another live themed video (Incinerate) for us across the Canadian provinces of Quebec and Ontario. The footage captures the high energy, and mayhem (Barrie), our Canadian friends always bring to our shows north of the border. Check out ‘Eradicator’ now and see you on the road.”

The album The Wretched; The Ruinous delves into pressing global concerns, as Phipps explains: “The Wretched; The Ruinous is about the eight billion people on this planet. We’ve created a man-made mass extinction event and have been too slow to correct our faults. Extreme weather, drought, famine, disease, erosion of land, culture wars, civil wars, wars for natural resources, and the displacement of billions of people, is all a current reality. This isn’t a future problem; it is a now problem and I take this record to talk about it.”

UNEARTH‘s new video for “Eradicator” is more than just a musical statement; it’s a visual journey into the heart of what makes them one of metal’s most enduring and relevant acts.

The Wretched, The Ruinous – Track List:

The Wretched; The Ruinous
Cremation of the Living
Eradicator
Mother Betrayal
Invictus
Call of Existence
Dawn of the Militant
Aniara
Into the Abyss
Broken Arrow
Theaters of War

You can catch UNEARTH live at these festivals:

July 5 – RockHarz – Ballenstedt, Germany
August 16 – Summer Breeze Open Air – Dinkelsbühl, Germany
August 23 – NOAF (Neuborn Open Air Festival) – Wörrstadt, Germany
October 4 – Furnace Fest – Birmingham, Alabama

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PERISCIANS Release Video For “Halo”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, metalcore, Music, music news, music videos, ohio with tags , , , , , , , , , on September 3, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

PERISCIANS specializes in creating hard-hitting metalcore, with a wider range of influences injecting more of their personality into the music. The new single “Halo” follows their debut “Blind By Design” released earlier this year, showcasing further the trio’s distinctive take on metalcore.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3edg8DPG5I

PERISCIANS‘ formula encompasses a ferocious blend of old-school hardcore punk and the intensity of metal, creating a sonic assault that resonates with fans of extreme music. “Halo” continues this genre-crossing trend fusing heavy rock-esque chord progressions and vocal melodies with intricate technical guitars, harsh vocals and pounding drums. “Halo” is a thrilling track that draws you in. Rhythmic verses deliver a combination of light and dark across the instrumental and vocal parts. When the thundering choruses hit, they unleash a fury of percussion and bass while vocal melodies offer a contrasting mood soaring above.

About PERISCIANS:
Based out of Columbus, Ohio, PERISCIANS debuted in April 2023 with their single “Blind By Design”. Their tracks thematically seek to expose corruption and unmasking how the ruling class utilizes manipulation, censorship, and misinformation to shape public perception. Musically, PERISCIANS‘ sound appeals to fans of GOJIRA, FEAR FACTORY, CURRENTS, and TRIVIUM, to name a few.

https://www.instagram.com/perisciansband

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MASS PUNISHMENT – Releases New Single “God Less America”

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, metalcore, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on July 8, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Both lyrically and musically MASS PUNISHMENT‘s songs are written about current events, and societies around the world being divided, conquered and destroyed. They explore the need to unite people and find peace through understanding and compromise or the absolute destruction of us all. The fierce new single, “God Less America”, will be released on July 6th, 2023.

“The song was inspired by the nightmare of chaos and division that has stricken the US to the core. The lockdowns, protests and riots along economic collapse and poor leadership to the top of a corrupt government that has brought us to the brink of civil war.”

The metalcore outfit unleash a fury of driving rhythms, relentless thrashing percussion and commanding vocals in “God Less America”. While bringing the brutally heavy, MASS PUNISHMENT also incorporate intricate technical leads into this powerful track. The quartet deliver an uncompromising and hard-hitting sound.

MASS PUNISHMENT is:
Erick Laurino (Vocals)
Christopher Milos (Guitars)
Scott Ferguson (Bass)
Brian Donat (Drums)

Credits:
“God Less America” was recorded at The Bomb Shelter Recording Studio in Jackson, NJ, under producer George Pond

About MASS PUNISHMENT:
MASS PUNISHMENT was established after guitarist Christopher Milos returned to the United States from serving in the Army and fighting on the front lines in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Christopher, having played guitar since childhood, had started writing the riffs and lyrics that would soon become the foundation of songs for MASS PUNISHMENT to build upon. Erick Laurino‘s commanding presence as a vocalist, Brian Donat‘s talent on drums and bassist Scott Ferguson‘s flair for composing striking harmonies completed their powerful line-up. Musically the band draw inspiration from the likes of PANTERA, FEAR FACTORY, KORN and SOULFLY, to name a few. The new single follows their 2022 live studio album The Suffering You Know.

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Israeli Metalcore Outfit CANINE To Release New Single “Mad For The Dead”

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, metalcore, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on May 24, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Israeli metalcore warriors CANINE will be releasing their latest single, “Mad For The Dead”, on June 21, 2023. This is the third of many planned singles, leading up to their second full-length, Perception, due out early 2024.

The band comments on the single: “‘Mad For The Dead’ is our take on the inability to let go of a loved one, taking heavy inspiration from Stephen King’s “Pet Sematary”. If you had the power to revive that loved one, not knowing the ramifications of your actions. Would you?”

Since forming in 2009 in Modiin, Israel, CANINE have been making a name for themselves by defying convention, creating their own distinct sound and never settling for anything that was just run of the mill or ordinary. Rather, the band have stretched the boundaries of their sound, through the trials of line-up changes and military service in the IDF. CANINE has established themselves as a powerhouse of the metalcore scene, while incorporating a healthy dose of groove metal, nu-metal and post-hardcore into their signature sound.

In November 2017, CANINE released their debut The Uprising and immediately set out on tour throughout Israel. 2019 marked a new beginning for the band as a four piece, touring Russia with THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER.

As CANINE breaks new ground and forges ahead in their career, they will do so with a sense of determination and defiance. Throughout 2023, the band will explore themes of addiction, depression, the weaponized power of religion, but mostly chasing your dreams no matter the circumstances, trusting in your friends and loved ones and never backing down.

After 4 years of intense work in the studio, experimenting with different production methods and recording techniques, as well as many personal hurdles, Perception was born and will be released in 2024 marking a new page in the band’s career, both sonically and aesthetically.

CANINE:

Ben Saada – Vocals
Eliav Torjman – Guitars
Nir Leberstein – Drums
Ilya Kislitsin – Bass

Website: canineband.com

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ARISING FEAR “Beyond Betrayal” – Augsburg Modern Thrash Metal Band’s Debut Album Releasing On March 29th

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, metalcore, Music, news, rock music, rock music news, world news with tags , , , , , , on March 4, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

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Intensive, up to date and original … pure Modern Thrash Metal freshness for spring!

ARISING FEAR was founded back in 2008 in Augsburg, Bavaria, and affect their listeners with catchy hooks, complex song structures and hard headbanger riffs – all those musical elements meet in the music of ARISING FEAR and give their individual wall of sound a very interesting and powerful attitude.

Followed by an immense number of live shows in Germany, Poland and Italy, with well-known Bands like Emil Bulls, Farewell To Arms or Tenside the band released their self-titled debut EP in September 2009 which received excellent press consistently.

Check out the album trailer below for Beyond Betrayal:

In ARISING FEAR, Alex Rauh (vocals/guitar) , Kevin Pöllmann (guitar/vocals), Tobi Möhring (drums) and Tom Franz (bass) prescribe themselves to the passion for creating their own music which can be considered as a mix of classical Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal and elements of the Metalcore genre.

Currently, the four playful guys of ARISING FEAR are in the studio and work diligently on their debut album “BEYOND BETRAYAL” which will be released on March 29, 2014.

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* ARISING FEAR are self-financed.

* For more info on ARISING FEAR:

http://www.arisingfear.com/
https://www.facebook.com/arisingfear
http://www.youtube.com/arisingfearofficial
https://twitter.com/ARISINGFEAR

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Website: http://www.metalmessage.de

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LONG LIVE ARISING FEAR.

LONG LIVE GERMANY.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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WE CAME AS ROMANS “Fade Away” – #2 In A Series Of Celebrating Peace And Hope On Metal Odyssey

Posted in Metal, metal music, metalcore, Music, rock music, rock music news, rock music videos with tags , , , , on September 11, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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Within this week marking the anniversary of the horrific events that occurred in the U.S.A. on September 11th, 2001, I will be featuring songs of hope, love, inspiration, positive vibes and goodwill towards man. These songs will be pulled from the Hard Rock and Metal genres too. Hopefully, an attack like that will never happen again upon any country.

There currently is way too much conflict and suffering happening in the world today; our life on Earth is too short for such carnage and despair. War is not the answer and I cherish life, family, music and of course… Metal Buddies. Metal be thy name.

Below is the official music video for Fade Away, from Detroit, Michigan’s very own We Came As Romans. A Metalcore band that features both a melodic and Hardcore sound, We Came As Romans have recently crashed the charts with their Billboard top-ten studio album: Tracing Back Roots. The inspiring lyrics to Fade Away are nothing short of personal perseverance and hope filled. Below, listen to and watch Fade Away by We Came As Romans:

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Dave Stephens – vocals

Kyle Pavone – vocals/keys

Joshua Moore – guitar

Lou Cotton – guitar

Andy Glass – bass

Eric Choi – drums

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* Tracing Back Roots was released on July 23rd, 2013, via Equal Vision Records.

* For More Info On WE CAME AS ROMANS:

Facebook: We Came As Romans

http://www.wecameasromans.com

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LONG LIVE WE CAME AS ROMANS.

REMEMBERING THE INNOCENT VICTIMS OF 9/11.

GOD BLESS AMERICA.

Stone.

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HER DYING REGRET – Announce New EP “Legacy”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, metalcore, Music, rock music, rock music lyrics with tags , , , , on July 28, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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‘Heartfelt, passionate and heavy’ is how Metalcore six-piece, Her Dying Regret describe their new EP ‘Legacy’ which will be self-released this September 19th.

Following up from their debut EP ‘The Siren’ [2012] which was a dramatic introduction to the Reading based band, ‘Legacy’, recorded at Avenue Studios, Camberley with producer Daniel Kerr shows a new side to the band and the direction they want to go in musically following the release of the first EP. “We want that to be a distant memory and for ‘Legacy’ to be what we’re remembered for”, says guitarist Craig Mayor.

“On ‘Legacy’ the lyrical content and vocal style is very different as we have two vocalists providing a new dynamic that allows us to be more creative and versatile, we’ve also taken some elements out of different sub genres of Metal to fuse it with our own sound to create something different.”

The hourglass inspired artwork designed by Abyss Art’s Vincent Bolar is an important addition to the feel of ‘Legacy’ furthers Craig. “There has a lot of emphasis on time and a few songs on our EP have the message of making the most of the time you have, the hourglass represents lifespan, the EP almost has a seize the day kind of theme to it.”

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Track Listing:

01 Intro

02 Ashes

03 All Judge, No Jury

04 The Shallow

05 Legacy

06 The Last Lie

07 The Filthy Truth

Listen To A Teaser Of Title Track ‘Legacy’ below!

‘Legacy’ is out 19th September 2013.

www.facebook.com/herdyingregret

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* Her Dying Regret are from Reading, UK.

(Source: Future PR)

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Stone.

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MUTINY WITHIN II – SYNCHRONICITY Album Teaser Is Online! Album Cover Artwork Unveiled!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, metalcore, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 29, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

MUTINY WITHIN – As reported by Mutiny Within on September 28th, 2012:

Mutiny Within’s 2nd album has been sat around in demo form for well over a year. After disbanding in June 2011, Chris, AJ, Bill, Brandon and Dan have decided to finish what they started. Here’s the first previews of the new songs.

Release Date: TBA

Written by Andrew Jacobs

Produced, Mixed & Mastered by Christopher Clancy

Artwork by Bill Fore

Take a listen below to a preview from MUTINY WITHIN II – SYNCHRONICITY:

Stone Says: I cannot wait for this MUTINY WITHIN album to get released! The 2010 S/T debut album from Mutiny Within is a Metal scorcher! Amazing Metal talent.

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* To read my album review for the S/T debut from MUTINY WITHIN, (featured on Hard Rock Hideout, March 22nd, 2010), click on that cool link below!

Mutiny Within – S/T (2010)

* For more info on MUTINY WITHIN, click on the links below!

http://www.twitter.com/mutinywithin

http://www.facebook.com/mutinywithin

http://www.youtube.com/mutinyofficial

LONG LIVE MUTINY WITHIN.

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