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AMORPHIS – To Release 15th Studio Album, Borderland, On September 26, 2025

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

Photo credit: Sam Jamsen
L-R:
Esa Holopainen (guitars), Olli-Pekka “Oppu” Laine (bass), Tomi Joutsen (vocals),
Santeri Kallio (keys), Tomi Koivusaari (guitars), Jan Rechberger (drums & percussion)

AMORPHIS are back: After taking a brief creative hiatus from the scene, the iconic Finnish metal titans return with the announcement of their 15th studio album, Borderland, arriving on September 26, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music!

Guitarist Esa Holopainen shares the band’s excitement about the forthcoming album: “Borderland is the first AMORPHIS album produced in collaboration with Danish producer Jacob Hansen. Before that, we had made three amazing records at Jens Bogren’s studio. During the planning phase of the project, we strongly felt that it was time to explore something new and see what working with a different producer might bring to the table!”

As a first introduction to Borderland, the band is thrilled to reveal that a brand new single ‘Light And Shadow’ will be released on June 6, 2025. More details to follow shortly!

Pre-save “Light And Shadow” now: https://amorphis.rpm.link/lightandshadowPR

Borderland will be released in time for a massive headline tour in their home country as well as a trip as part of an arena-filling package with ARCH ENEMY, ELUVEITIE and GATECREEPER. All dates & ticket info can be found below!

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

AMORPHIS live:

European “Blood Dynasty” 2025 Tour
w/ ARCH ENEMY, ELUVEITIE, GATECREEPER:
10.10.2025 DE Stuttgart – Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
11.10.2025 DE Frankfurt – Jahrhunderthalle
12.10.2025 DE Munich – Zenith
14.10.2025 HU Budapest – Barba Negra
15.10.2025 AT Vienna – Gasometer
17.10.2025 DE Berlin – Columbiahalle
18.10.2025 CZ Prague – Sportovní hala Fortuna
19.10.2025 PL Gliwice – PreZero Arena
21.10.2025 CH Zurich – The Hall
22.10.2025 IT Milan – Alcatraz
23.10.2025 FR Lyon – Radiant-Bellevue
25.10.2025 ES Madrid – Palacio Vistalegre
27.10.2025 FR Paris – Zénith
28.10.2025 NL Amsterdam – AFAS Live
30.10.2025 UK Wolverhampton – Civic Hall
31.10.2025 UK Manchester – O2 Apollo
01.11.2025 UK London – eventim Apollo
03.11.2025 LU Esch-sur-Alzette – Rockhal
04.11.2025 BE Brussels – Ancienne Belgique
05.11.2025 DE Leipzig – Haus Auensee
07.11.2025 SE Gothenburg – Partille Arena
08.11.2025 SE Stockholm – Annexet
10.11.2025 FI Helsinki – Helsingin Jäähalli
12.11.2025 NO Oslo – Sentrum Scene
13.11.2025 DK Copenhagen – Poolen
14.11.2025 DE Hanover – Swiss Life Hall
15.11.2025 DE Dusseldorf – Mitsubishi Electric Halle

Borderland Tour 2025
Presented by Grey Beard Concerts & Management:
05.12.2025 FI Ikaalinen – Spa & Resort
06.12.2025 FI Kempele – Zemppi Areena
12.12.2025 FI Rauha – Saimaan Areena
13.12.2025 FI Kajaani – Kajaanihalli
18.12.2025 FI Tampere – Tavara-asema
19.12.2025 FI Seinäjoki – Rytmikorjaamo
20.12.2025 FI Turku – Logomo
27.12.2025 FI Lahti – Möysän Musaklubi
31.12.2025 FI Lohja – Spa & Resort

More from AMORPHIS:
amorphis.net | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | TikTok
X | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music | RPM

Source: C Squared Music

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Penitent Unveil New Video “Beyond The Whispering Echoes” Ahead Of Melancholia Redux Release

Posted in avant garde music, avant-garde metal, Darkwave, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , on May 27, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Legendary debut album Melancholia originally released by Cold Meat Industry in 1996, to receive new CD & Vinyl treatment after nearly 30 years

Melancholia Redux to feature re-recorded music, and rewritten English lyrics

Norwegian darkwave pioneers Penitent have released a new video for their track, “Beyond the Whispering Echoes“, as the band prepares for the anticipated release of Melancholia Redux, a profound re-imagining of their 1996 Cold Meat Industry debut, Melancholia.

Watch the video premiered via Side-Line Magazine: https://www.side-line.com/penitent-unveil-video-for-beyond-the-whispering-echoes-ahead-of-new-melancholia-redux-album/

“Beyond the Whispering Echoes” is now also streaming via all digital platforms, along with the single and video for “The Path of the Shadows” (YouTube)

Set for release on 30 May 2025 via The Circle Music, Melancholia Redux is far more than a simple re-recording. Almost every element has been transformed, featuring entirely re-recorded music and rewritten English lyrics, offering fans a fresh and intense perspective on this seminal work.

Regarding the new video, Karsten Hamre commented, “Creating the visual counterpart for ‘Beyond the Whispering Echoes’ allowed us to delve deeper into the atmosphere of Melancholia Redux. The video aims to reflect the introspective and melancholic journey of the track, bringing the re-imagined lyrics and music to life in a new dimension.”

Melancholia Redux will be available in a variety of exclusive formats, designed to appeal to collectors and audiophiles:

  • Digi CD with 12-page booklet: (Limited to 500 copies)
  • Clear & Black Splatter LP with Printed Inner Sleeve: (Limited to 250 copies)
  • Red & Turquoise Splatter LP with Printed Inner Sleeve: (Limited to 150 copies)
  • Luxurious LP/CD Box with Magnet Embossed in Gold: (Limited to 100 copies)
  • Exclusive T-shirt
  • Exclusive Zip Hoodie

Pre-order now via The Circle Music: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=penitent

Pre-save the album digitally: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/MelancholiaRedux

As previously announced, the release of Melancholia Redux marks the beginning of Penitent’s collaboration with The Circle Music. Plans are already in motion for further “Redux” versions of their extensive back catalogue, including The Beauty of Pain, As Life Fades Away, and Roses by Chaos Spawned, alongside exciting new, never-before-released material.

For over three decades, Karsten Hamre, the heart and soul of Penitent, has consistently crafted dark and eerie melodies to accompany his introspective poetry. His unique personal journey has fueled a creative output that feels revitalized, like a complete restart.

Penitent has been a significant name in dark music since the early 1990s, exploring themes of loss, pain, and melancholy through their distinctive musical art. Founded by Karsten Hamre in 1994 to combine his “mad poetry” with music, the band released their debut album Melancholia in 1996 on Cold Meat Industry, quickly establishing their unique sound of sad and somber synth music with spoken word. Over the years, Penitent has evolved, incorporating elements of neo-classical, martial industrial, and more, always driven by Hamre’s artistic vision.

Penitent online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penitentofficial 
Bandcamp: https://penitentofficial.bandcamp.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Penitentofficial

The Circle Music online:
Website: https://thecirclemusic.gr/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thecirclemusic

Source: 3nation

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Feast Upon BLOOD VULTURE’s New Single “Grey Mourning” (Feat. AFI’s Jade Puget)

Posted in gothic metal, gothic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on May 26, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Debut Album, Die Close, Out June 27th Via Pure Noise Records

“GREY MOURNING” MUSIC VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/Q2F-BIxuFSE

Gothic sludge night stalker, BLOOD VULTURE, created by Jordan Olds (2 Minutes To Late Night), has revealed the 2nd single, “Grey Mourning” (Featuring Jade Puget of AFI), from the upcoming debut album, Die Close, that will be release June 27th via Pure Noise Records.

Commenting on the song, Olds states: 

“When I was in middle school, AFI was my gateway to punk, hardcore, and goth. Jade Puget specifically was probably the biggest influence on my guitar playing and songwriting in that very formative time in my life. He’s such a melodic and unique player, and “Grey Mourning” is just a barrage of chromatic death metal riffs, so I thought it would be a really fun juxtaposition to set him loose in that kind of space and see what he came up with. I was honored that he agreed to do it, and his solo is so cool and unpredictable. It was exactly what I wanted.

In my freshman year of highschool, I snagged a black Les Paul studio because I saw him playing one in the Leaving Song Pt. II video and that’s actually the same guitar that I used to mimic his solo for the video. So this whole thing has been a wild full circle moment for me. Oh yeah, and the song is about vampires.“

The the impending debut Die Close, BLOOD VULTURE lures listeners in with a mesmerizing melding of gothic romanticism, lush metallic vibes and brutal reckoning. The record features luminary guests Jade Puget (AFI), Kristin Hayter (Lingua Ignota) and Brian Fair (Shadows Fall).

Watch BLOOD VULTURE’s video for their previous single, “A Dream About Starving To Death,” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwMOaqOIsxE

Stream “Grey Mourning“: https://lnk.to/BloodVulture

Pre-Order Die Close: https://purenoiserecs.lnk.to/BloodVultureStores

“GREY MOURNING” MUSIC VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/Q2F-BIxuFSE

Die Close – Track-list:

1. Die Close – Overature
2. An Embrace In The Flood
3. A Dream About Starving To Death
4. Grey Mourning (Feat. Jade Puget)
5. Entwined (Feat. Kristin Hayter)
6. Die Close – Interlude
7. Burn For It (Feat. Brian Fair)
8. The Silence of God
9. Abomination
10. Die Close – Finale

BLOOD VULTURE will perform in Brooklyn, NY on June 1st at The Meadows with Pallbearer and Cinder Well. 

About BLOOD VULTURE:

This is the story of a vampire known as “The Blood Vulture.”  A once-insatiable bloodthirsty abomination of a creature, he is now a recluse long locked away as he grapples with what it means to live forever in a world of impermanence. His tales of regret and grief and terror will be told from hereon through songs that meld the emotive vocal stylings of grunge’s golden era with death metal, goth rock, and doom metal.

Follow BLOOD VULTURE:
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GRACELESS – Release New Single/Video For “Hardening Of The Heart”

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

Cover: Khaos Diktator Design

“Hardening of the Heart” is about the emotional aftermath after a devastating loss. All that remains are shattered dreams and emptiness. The song represents the darker and personal side of GRACELESS.

Watch “Hardening Of The Heart ” (Official Video) HERE

Relentless powerhouse GRACELESS’ new album Icons Of Ruin out May 30th is the band’s most groundbreaking release to date! Massively produced, it boats crushing, unrelenting, large-scale, bombastic sonic destruction!

“Icons of Ruins is exactly what GRACELESS should sound like. This is us”, says drummer Marc Verhaar. The songs are destined to be more than just tracks; they are anthems, rallying cries for those who are also witnessing the world around them crumble and burn. “GRACELESS has become much more than a regular death metal band”, says Jasper. “We couldn’t be more proud of this album”, concludes frontman & founder David Kreft.

Listen to “Hardening Of The Heart” now available on all major digital platforms HERE

Pre-Order:  https://shop-listenable.net/en/1138_graceless

Graceless Icons Of Ruin – for fans of Bolt Thrower, Asphyx, Gorguts, Paradise Lost, Death, Bloodbath

GRACELESS – Icons Of Ruin Album Track-listing:
01 God Shines In Absence 4:11
02 Sanctified Slaughter 4:02
03 Lash Me To My Painful Death 4:50
04 Night Of The Slain 5:19
05 Hardening Of The Heart 5:17
06 Ungodliness 4:09
07 Rise Of The Blackest Sun 4:51
08 A King In The Filth 3:59
09 Beneath Starless Skies 5:47
10 Resurrection Of The Graveless 3:41

Band pics: Eus Straver

GRACELESS line up: 
Remco Kreft: Guitar, Vocals 
Marc Verhaar: Drums 
Jasper Aptroot: Bass 
Björn Brusse: Lead Guitar

Discography:
Endless Spiral of Terror – split with Grond (Raw Skull – 2019)
Deathbound – split with Revel in Flesh (War Anthem 2021)
Shadowlands (Listenable reissue 2023)
Where Vultures know your Name (Listenable reissue 2023)
Chants of Purgatory (Listenable reissue 2023)
Icons of Ruin (Listenable 2025)

Band links: 
FACEBOOK 
INSTAGRAM
YOUTUBE

Source: Listenable Records

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DEVS MORTVORVM – Chilean Death-Doom Cult Unveils “Orgy In The Graveyard” Single | The Oldest Crypt EP Out Soon

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

Artwork by Julián Mora

Stream “Orgy in the Graveyard” HERE.

Chilean death-doom cult DEVS MORTVORVM have unveiled the second taste of their upcoming EP with the brand new single “Orgy in the Graveyard”, now streaming exclusively via a premiere at Mystification Zine. Drenched in decay and driven by the band’s signature blend of cavernous doom and old-school death metal, this track sets the tone for what promises to be a truly morbid release.

From its lumbering riffs to its sepulchral growls, “Orgy in the Graveyard” drags listeners deep into the crypt, offering a glimpse of the rotting majesty that awaits on June 6, 2025, when the full EP drops via Apocalyptic Productions.

Stream “Orgy In The Graveyard” HERE.

Formed in 2015 by David Briones (guitar) and Claudio Carrasco (vocals), DEVS MORTVORVM emerged with a clear mission: to play Graveyard Doom Death, inspired by legendary acts such as Goatlord, Derketa, early Cathedral and Autopsy. The band is now completed by Andrés Henríquez on drums and Felipe Vuletich on bass, bringing even more weight and rot to their already imposing sound.

This upcoming EP features five tracks, three original compositions, a crushing cover of “Acid Orgy” by U.S. cult legends Goatlord, and a raw live track that captures the band’s visceral stage presence. Every aspect of this release, the lyrics, artwork, and music is a unified expression of DEVS MORTVORVM’s devotion to the morbid spirit of doom-death and necrolatry.

Musically, the EP offers an enticing blend of shadow-drenched, vicious death-doom, where sludgy riffs clash and intertwine with serpentine melodies, creating a dynamic tension that keeps each track unpredictable and alive. It’s a masterclass in sonic decay, where every note drips with the dampness of the tomb.

Track-list:

  1. Orgy in the Graveyard
  2. Love for the Dead
  3. The Oldest Crypt
  4. Acid Orgy (Goatlord cover)
  5. Orgy in the Graveyard (live)

Recorded between july 2023 and september 2024 at Black Sheep Studios.
All Music composed by David Briones except “Acid Orgy” by Goatlord.
Lyrics and vocal lines by Claudio Carrasco except “Acid Orgy” by Goatlord.
Live track recorded at MiBar 20/12/2024
Artwork by Julián Mora.

DEVS MORTVORVM:

https://www.facebook.com/devsmortvorvm

https://devsmortvorvm.bandcamp.com/

Apocalyptic Productions:

http://www.facebook.com/apocalypticproductions

https://apocalypticprods.bandcamp.com/

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DRAWN AND QUARTERED – Legendary Death Metal Masters Announce Ninth Full-Length Album: Lord of Two Horns

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

Relentless and unwavering, DRAWN AND QUARTERED return to desecrate all that is holy with the release of their brand-new full-length album, Lord of Two Horns, set to drop in LP, CD and MC format on June 27th, 2025 via Nuclear Winter Records.

True standard bearers of the most vile and uncompromising American death metal, the Seattle based horde have spent decades defying trends, weathering every storm the underground could throw at them, only to emerge more savage and resolute than ever.

The first single “Black Castle Butcher” is now streaming HERE.

Lord of Two Horns delivers eight tracks and 34 minutes of unfiltered DRAWN AND QUARTERED carnage: a maelstrom of blast-driven violence, suffocating atmosphere, and riff work sharp enough to flay flesh from bone. While doom-laden passages and crypt born melodies still lurk within the shadows, the prevailing force is one of unhinged ferocity; this is death metal crafted to maim, forged in fire and performed with malicious intent.

Track-list:

  1. Black Castle Butcher
  2. Zealous Depopulation
  3. Lord of Two Horns
  4. Into the Mouth of the Dead
  5. Three Rivers of Poison (Blasphemous Persecution)
  6. Grimoire of Blood
  7. The Devil’s Work Is Never Done
  8. Mass Grave Curse

Line-up:

Kelly Shane Kuciemba – lead & rhythm guitars
Herb Burke – bass guitar & vocals
Simon Dorfman – drums & percussion
Brandon Corsair – guitar

Recorded over various periods in 2023-2024 at Plague Pit by guitarist Kelly Shane Kuciemba (with drums recorded by Chris Mannino at Die Burning Studios), mixed and mastered by Loïc Fontaine for Krucyator Productions, Lord of Two Horns sees DRAWN AND QUARTERED deliver their signature early 90s influenced death metal darkness with more speed and brutality than ever before.

DRAWN AND QUARTERED:

https://hailinfernaldarkness.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/drawnandquartered

Nuclear Winter Records:

https://nuclearwinterrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://nuclearwinterrecords.com/

https://www.facebook.com/martyrdoomproductions/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Darkness Invisible – Track Listing:

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

Formats:

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

MORS PRINCIPIUM EST live:

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

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

Source: C Squared Music

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

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

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

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

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

Cover art by Eva Marabotti

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

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

Digital – https://lnk.to/3WfvHe

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

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

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

TRACK LISTING:

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

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

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

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

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

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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Gothenburg’s Horror Punks LEFT HAND BLACK Sign To The Circle Music To Release New Album – Left Hand Black 3: Death Can’t Keep Us Apart

Posted in horror, horror punk, horror punk rock bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on May 24, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

The Circle Music have signed the electrifying Swedish horrorpunk band Left Hand Black. Hailing from Gothenburg, this quartet, consisting of veterans of the local music scene, will release their third full-length album, Left Hand Black 3: Death Can’t Keep Us Apart, in September. 

Formed in the spring of 2019 on an island just outside Gothenburg, Left Hand Black brings together the formidable talents of Hans Hagström and Jonathan Jansson (formerly of The Dead Next Door) with Johan Hansson and Anton Zachrisson (from Overdrive Solution). Their sound is a potent brew of old-school melodic horror punk and rock, drawing inspiration from iconic bands such as Misfits, Ramones and Bad Religion.

Johan Hansson of Left Hand Black said: “I have followed Maria and The Circle Music since the first release, and with her passion for the music and what she does for the bands, this is a dream come true. We are super excited to be part of the TCM family.”

Left Hand Black have carved a reputation with their previous releases: their self-titled debut in 2020 via Wolverine Records and their 2022 follow-up, Lower Than Satan through Sunny Bastard Records/Sick Taste Records. Now, with Left Hand Black 3: Death Can’t Keep Us Apart they aim to solidify their position as purveyors of infectious horror-infused punk anthems.

As the band have declared: “We prove that we can write hits and are an insanely good live band that takes no prisoners and celebrates a hellish party with you in the graveyard.”

Left Hand Black – Murder On My Mind Official Video link below: https://youtu.be/UKpjXz84qNU

The Circle Music – Online:
Website: https://thecirclemusic.gr/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thecirclemusic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Circle-Music-109161897443413/

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Calgary’s LOVER Announces Performance at Armstrong Metal Fest 2025

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 23, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

L- R – Aidan Desmarais – Lead vocals, Guitars – Chris LoNigro – Guitars – Hunter Raymond – Drums, Vocals – Jacob Chase – Bass | Photo Credit: Hunter Raymond (self-timer)

+ Limited Edition Cassette For EP “Fatal Attraction” Out June 2025

High intensity, no filler rockers, Calgary’s LOVER announces they will be performing at this year’s Armstrong Metal Fest (July 11/12), one of Canada’s loudest mountain moshpits nestled in the beautiful backdrop of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley.

The band is playing in support of their latest EP Fatal Attraction, which the thrashback metallers will be releasing on limited edition cassette on June 20th, 2025. “Fatal Attraction” is fast, it’s real, and it’s meant to kick you in the face! Even though the EP is only two tracks, this is a sampler of more to come.

The opening title track is an energetic rush of sound that captures the ups and downs of being overwhelmed by desire. The lyrics feed this feeling by talking about lust and substance abuse. Track 2. “Bad Love” lyrically is a tough and mean reality check. It’s based on a true story of love gone wrong. It has aggressive riffs, mean solos, and is meant to capture the strain of a mind in love and turmoil.

“For real though, we used our real-life experiences of love, hardship, and lust to tell a story, and it just happens to be set to the tune of high-energy rock n roll,” adds the band.

Recommended for fans of Scorpions, Riot City, Wasp, Judas Priest, Van Halen, and Thin Lizzy, listen to “Fatal Attraction” at the following links:

Digital Stream and cassette pre-order – https://loverrockofficial.bandcamp.com/album/fatal-attraction

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/43tjRNP

Live Video – LOVER – On The Road (LIVE – 07/26/24) –https://youtu.be/H0mxjJvnsu0

Track Listing:
1- Fatal Attraction – 4:46
2- Bad Love – 5:45

Show Dates:
July 11/12 – Hassen Arena – Armstrong Metal Fest – Armstrong, BC https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/

More info: Facebook.com/loverrockofficial | Instagram.com/loverrockofficial

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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JERRY CANTRELL – Releases “I Want Blood” Video

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock music, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 23, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

“I Want Blood” video

FEATURING A LIVE PERFORMANCE WITH CANTRELL, GUNS N’ ROSES’ DUFF MCKAGAN, AND FAITH NO MORE’S MIKE BORDIN

U.S. TOUR DATES ON-SALE NOW

May 22, 2025 – The title track from Jerry Cantrell’s recently released album, I Want Blood, comes to life in the newly unveiled video for the song, featuring a live performance from Cantrell with Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan and Faith No More’s Mike Bordin.

Director Bill Yukich shares: “’I Want Blood’ explores our struggle against time, a force we can’t escape and the only thing we truly possess… until we don’t. Watching Jerry, Duff, and Bordin bring this song to life on set was unforgettable – raw, real, and absolutely legendary.”

The video arrives as tickets for a new round of U.S. tour dates are on-sale now. VIP and upgraded ticket bundles are also available via jerrycantrell.com/tour.

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

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

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

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

Photo by Esther W. Pink

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Days Of Thunder Track Listing:

1. Dominum

2. Rules Of Silence

3. Days Of Thunder

4. Blind Are Your Eyes

5. Alone In The Desert

6. In The Heat Of The Night

7. Sacrifice

8. Black Knight’s Prelude

9. Trust Me

10. The Princess

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

https://www.facebook.com/TOBRock

https://www.instagram.com/towerofbabelrock

https://www.towerofbabelrock.com

https://sl-music.net

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AMIENSUS – Return With New Song “Fields Of Emerald Fire” Streaming Now

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

AMIENSUS surprisingly drop digital single for new song “Fields of Emerald Fire.” It was just last year that the epic, melodic, progressive black metal group released not one but two records worth of engaging material that was critically lauded and had fans embracing the impact of the group’s adventurous sound. Not resting on laurels AMIENSUS give fans the first of several new tracks in the works, so sit back and enjoy “Fields of Emerald Fire” now HERE:

Digital Single links – https://lnk.to/emeraldfire or watch the streaming visualizer – https://youtu.be/oqUrWyUHmOc?si=JXNxrkXo2eaJ_JTI

“Fields of Emerald Fire was written concerning The Great Hunger,” explains singer/guitarist James Benson. “As a band that has often written about historical events, as well as current events, we used this opportunity to draw parallels between the past and present actions of governments and their oppression of minorities.”

“Fields of Emerald Fire is the first of multiple singles to be released in 2025. Some of these tracks were written with the objective of creating within a limited time span, and therefore pushing ourselves to maintain our standards on creativity without the pesky overanalyzing that often can delay completion of songs/albums,” continues James. “We have a lot of material for the future and a lot to speak on. We hope you enjoy Fields… and look forward to sharing more music with you this year!”

James Benson, who also fronts Midwest post-black metal operatives CHROME WAVES, is joined in AMIENSUS by GHOST BATH drummer Chris Piette plus guitarists Alec Rozsa, Kelsey Roe and bassist Todd Farnham. Chilling, harsh yet melodic and progressive are just some ideas of AMIENSUS’ sound heard on “Fields of Emerald Fire” which will sate fans of their two-part ‘Reclamation’ opus while the collective continues work on additional new music this year.

More information on AMIENSUS visit:
www.facebook.com/amiensus
www.instagram.com/amiensus
www.amiensus.bandcamp.com
www.m-theoryaudio.com

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

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

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

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

Stream “The Warmest Shelter”HERE.

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

Track-list:

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

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

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

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

Line-up:

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

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

WASTE CULT:

https://wastecult.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/wastecult

Aesthetic Death:

https://aestheticdeath.bandcamp.com/

https://www.aestheticdeath.com/

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

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

I went to see NAPALM DEATH with the Melvins last Friday night, at Bogart’s in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was the second time I’ve seen NAPALM DEATH during my Metal life. My Metal buddy Troy was with me and we’ve seen many, many shows together. It’s always good times!

We started the evening at Martino’s with some beer and loaded fries, directly across the street from Bogart’s. A big sports bar it is; with exceptional staff and I really dig the place. Once we saw the line begin to file into Bogart’s, we went across the street to get our night ignited by the metal that was to ensue.

NAPALM DEATH tore the atmosphere to shreds with their legendary extreme grindcore metal and nonconformist attitude! I was so very psyched out of my Metal skull! Barney Greenway is a Metal icon. ‘Nuff said, now please enjoy the photos, thank you for stopping by and Metal be thy name.

All photos credit: Stone/Metal Odyssey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Track Listing:

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

OVERT ENEMY:

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

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

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

Tickets Available at: OvertEnemy.com

Album Credits:

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

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

Source: C Squared Music

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

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

Photo by Marek Sabogal

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

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

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

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

Band Of Brothers – Track Listing: 

1. Band Of Brothers

2. One More Year

3. Nine Lives

4. When Doves Cry Blood

5. Out For Blood

6. Kingdom Of Rust

7. March Or Die

8. Untouched

9. Coup De Grâce

10. Dethroned

11. The Kiss Of Judas (Stratovarius Cover)

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

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

In case you missed it:

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

youtube.com/watch?v=jZc6jzNy2ik

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

youtube.com/watch?v=5ZpDNuJ7RW0

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

youtube.com/watch?v=VeNICbWy3j4

https://www.facebook.com/warmen

http://www.reapermusic.de

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

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

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

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

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

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


I Want Blood – U.S. tour dates:

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

I Want Blood – European tour dates:

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

Photo credit: Nick Fancher

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

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

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EXTERMINATUS – Releases Scenic Guitar Playthrough Video For “Starbound”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EXTERMINATUS:

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

Echoes From A Distant Star Part 1 – Track Listing: 

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

Album Credits:

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

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

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

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

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

Just click on any photo to enlarge! Whoa!

All photos credit: stone/metal odyssey

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