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STORMHAMMER Release Music Video For New Single “Scars Of The Abyss”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, norwegian black metal with tags , , , , , , on June 18, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

German power metal force STORMHAMMER have released a music video for their brand-new single “Scars Of The Abyss“. Combining crushing riffs, soaring melodies and a gripping atmosphere, the track delivers a powerful metal statement that perfectly showcases STORMHAMMER’s unmistakable sound.

Commenting on the song, bassist and backing vocalist Horst Tessmann states:

“Scars Of The Abyss is one of the songs that best reflects the blend of old-school power metal and modern heaviness that defines this album.”

Stream the single here: 

https://stormhammer.rpm.link/scarsPR

Watch the official music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rawNaVVzmXs

With “Scars Of The Abyss”, STORMHAMMER unleash another impressive preview of their forthcoming studio album Wrath Of The Hammer, released on July 17 via ROAR – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music. Blending anthemic choruses, dynamic musicianship and emotionally charged songwriting, the band once again demonstrates their ability to merge classic power metal traditions with contemporary heaviness and depth.

Pre-order Wrath Of The Hammer at:

https://stormhammer.rpm.link/wrathalbumPR

Track-list:
1. Beware
2. Wrath Of The Hammer
3. Ashes Of The Throne
4. Light In The Dark
5. Wheels Of Eternity
6. Guardians Of The Night
7. Veil Of Fire
8. Scars Of The Abyss
9. Shattered Dominion
10. The Dune

STORMHAMMER:
M.Nox – Vocals
Phil Meyer – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Christos Efstathiou – Guitar
Ashley Guest – Drums
Horst Tessmann – Bass, Backing Vocals

Connect With STORMHAMMER:
Website: https://www.stormhammer.de/

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

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

Find ROAR bands online @distortion.musicgroup
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Source: C Squared Music

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SANAGA Confirmed For SONUM Fest 2026 (Quebec City) + Unleash Debut Single “The Godslayer’s Oath” ~ Mixed & Mastered by KATAKLYSM’s Jeff Dagenais

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, norwegian black metal with tags , , , , , on April 28, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit – Martin Bouchard
L-R – Dominic Brillant – Guitars, Jean-Francois Durand – Bass, Marc Verreault – Vocals, Frederic Giguere – Drums, Patrick Plourde – Guitars

Rising death metal force Sanaga will take the stage at SONUM Fest 2026 on May 16th as part of the three‑day festival running May 15–17. The event, hosted in Quebec City at Studio Sonum (25 Bigaouette), is known for showcasing some of the most intense and innovative acts in heavy music. This performance marks one of Sanaga’s first official live appearances.

Festival details: 

https://sonumfest.com/

Event page: 

https://www.facebook.com/events/939013391997631

Sanaga recently unleashed their debut single, “The Godslayer’s Oath”, mixed and mastered by Jeff Dagenais (Kataklysm). The track serves as the band’s explosive introduction to the Canadian metal scene. Formed in late 2026, Sanaga unites long‑time friends and seasoned musicians driven by a shared passion for fast, melodic, aggressive, and evocative metal inspired by Death, Slayer, Amon Amarth, and Dark Tranquillity.

“The Godslayer’s Oath” was the natural choice for Sanaga’s first release. As the earliest song the band fully rehearsed together, it quickly became their most complete and polished composition. Musically, it captures the full spectrum of Sanaga’s sound, death metal fused with thrash energy and sharpened by touches of black metal.

Lyrically, the track introduces listeners to the band’s myth‑driven universe, telling the story of a void‑born entity created for one purpose: to slay gods and annihilate their realms. Whether interpreted as an anti‑religious statement or a brutal fantasy narrative, the single sets the tone for Sanaga’s bold, storytelling focused approach.

Though newly formed, Sanaga’s members are no strangers to the Quebec metal scene, with active roles in projects such as Meet The Mailman, Foxy Queen, Devil’s Trill, and Warriors of the North. Their combined experience fuels a tight, high‑energy sound and a no‑nonsense writing process.

The single’s artwork reflects the band’s name, drawn from the Sanaga River in Cameroon, a symbol of life, death, and myth. Its dark, foreboding landscape and towering god‑slaying figure visually echo the themes explored in the music.

Following their SONUM Fest performance, Sanaga will continue preparing for additional live dates and will return to the studio to record their second release. With a defined sound and a clear creative vision, the band is poised to make a powerful impact on the death metal landscape.

Listen to “The Godslayer’s Oath” at the following links:

Add to your Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/track/1rzjY98YzjOizn5gLwmpxO

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xU9Vmcpj_Q

More info: 

​https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585662054767​

https://www.instagram.com/sanaga666/

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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LEAVES’ EYES Release Epic Music Video For Title Track Of New EP “Song Of Darkness”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, norwegian black metal with tags , , , , , , on January 22, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Out March 6, 2026 Via Reigning Phoenix Music

Stream/Watch Here: https://leaveseyes.rpm.link/sodsinglePR

LEAVES’ EYES open a new chapter in 2026 with the release of their upcoming EP Song Of Darkness! The band now unveils the title track and EP opener together with an epic new video, offering the first full glimpse into this next creative cycle.

Recorded at Mastersound Studio under the production of band mastermind Alexander Krull, the EP expands the group’s trademark fusion of orchestral depth and metallic intensity. It captures LEAVES’ EYES at a moment of artistic strength, balancing sweeping symphonic arrangements with an earthy, human pulse.

Lyrically, Song Of Darkness travels along the shifting borders between myth, magic, and history. The title track itself draws inspiration from the medieval Icelandic saga of Gisli the Outlaw, leading listeners into a world of murder, intrigue, guilt-ridden dreams, and the hope for redemption.

Watch the music video premiering here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFiVewn7B7U

Listen/Download: https://leaveseyes.rpm.link/sodsinglePR 

The LEAVES’ EYES vocalists share about the new single:
“Our Song of Darkness transports you to a world of dark dreams and inner turmoil, where mystical spirits from ancient times guide your destiny,” says Alexander Krull, and adds it’s: “A tragic love story, but no happy ending.”

Elina Siirala comments: “Song of Darkness is like a play with contrasts…it combines the mysterious and dark with light and angelic. In the midst of a dark story, there’s a feeling of hopefulness! The opposing elements create once again a perfect canvas and drama for a Leaves’ Eyes song!”

Each track on Song Of Darkness unfolds like a chapter in a saga, cinematic in scale yet personal in emotion. Elina Siirala’s commanding performance brings the stories to life, illuminating the storm of sound around her, while Krull’s growls ground the music with raw force.

Pre-Save Song Of Darkness now at this location: 

https://leaveseyes.rpm.link/sodPR

EP Track Listing:

  1. Song Of Darkness
  2. Hall Of The Brave
  3. Until The Last Day
  4. Roots Eternal

Towering choirs and strings rise beside crushing riffs, with folk-inspired melodies weaving through the dark. From the orchestral grandeur of its opening moments to the final echo of its closing refrain, the EP builds an atmosphere defined by tension, release, and the timeless pull of legend.

With its mix of mythic storytelling, emotional depth, and powerful symphonic metal, Song Of Darkness showcases LEAVES’ EYES at full strength. The EP arrives March 6, 2026 via Reigning Phoenix Music. In support of Song Of Darkness, the band will be playing a series of European and UK dates with special guests CATALYST CRIME, and many more dates to follow. Find all upcoming shows listed below!

Tickets: https://www.leaveseyes.de/tour/

LEAVES’ EYES Live:
05.03.2026 (NL) Dordrecht, Bibelot
06.03.2026 (NL) Zaandam, Podium De Flux
07.03.2026 (DE) Übach-Palenberg, Rockfabrik
08.03.2026 (DE) Karlsruhe, Die Stadtmitte
12.03.2026 (BE) Kortrijk, DVG Club
13.03.2026 (NL) Enschede, Metropool
14.03.2026 (UK) Great Yarmouth, HRH Spring Break 3
15.03.2026 (UK) London, The Underworld

LEAVES’ EYES are:
Elina Siirala – Vocals
Alexander Krull – Vocals
Florian Ewert – Guitar
Luc Gebhardt – Guitar
Dominik Prykiel – Bass
Simon Skrlec – Drums

More on LEAVES’ EYES:
Website | https://www.leaveseyes.de 
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/leaveseyesofficial/ 
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/leaveseyesofficial/?hl=en 

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THE CONVALESCENCE – Celebrating 10 Years Of Poison Words | Tour Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in deathcore, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, norwegian black metal with tags , , , , , on January 17, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From The Convalescence Facebook:

We are very happy to announce that we will be hitting the road with our friends in Hunt The Dinosaur & Mantra Of Morta in March to celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of our “Poison Words” album!!! We will be playing a special set list that includes songs that have never been played live!!!

Get Tickets at: https://tconband.com/

3.13 – Akron, OH @ Afterlife Nightclub
3.14 – Toledo, OH @ Frankie’s
3.15 – West Chicago, IL @ The W.C. Social Club
3.16 – Iowa City, IA @ Wildwood Saloon
3.17 – Sioux Falls, SD @ Bigs Bar
3.18 – Denver, CO @ The Roxy Theatre
3.19 – Casper, WY @ Oil City Beer Company
3.20 – Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater
3.21 – Las Vegas, NV @ Vegas UnAlive w/Decrepit Birth
3.22 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Rhythm Room
3.23 – Shiprock, NM @ The MOD
3.24 – Tulsa, OK @ The Whittier Bar
3.25 – Kansas City, MO @ Sk8bar
3.26 – Nashville, TN @ Cobra
3.27 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s
3.28 – Columbus, OH @ (ANNOUNCING SOON) *

  • – The Convalescence Only

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EXHORDER To Kick Off Unforeseen Circumstances US Headlining Tour This Month | Tickets On Sale Now + Live Video Playing

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, norwegian black metal with tags , , , , , , , on January 15, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Erik Hernandez/EHP Photography

Watch EXHORDER’s live performance of “The Tale Of Unsound Minds” HERE: https://youtu.be/8GIb7vl5ph4

New Orleans thrash metal legends EXHORDER will kick off their US headlining tour later this month. The Unforeseen Circumstances Tour 2026 Winter run will commence on January 29th in Lafayette, Louisiana and close on February 22nd in Hobart, Indiana. Support will be provided by Luicidal, Ringworm, Phobia, and Slowhole on select dates.

Vocalist Kyle Thomas comments, “It’s about that time, y’all! 2026 is here, and we are back to work. Joining us will be the legends that are Luicidal, Ringworm, and Phobia! Up and comers Slowhole will also be on this tour for the entire run, and you do not want to miss them. Luicidal and Ringworm will be on select dates, so consider accordingly when you obtain your tickets. As always, we will be performing a little something from all four albums, so come on out and say hello! You know by now we don’t bite – that costs extra! We are excited to hit some markets that we have not yet performed in, so let’s have a great time together!”

Tickets are on sale now! See all confirmed dates below.

EXHORDER Unforeseen Circumstances Tour 2026 w/ Luicidal, Ringworm, Phobia, Slowhole:

1/29/2026 Freetown Boom Boom Room – Lafayette, LA *
1/30/2026 Cine El Rey – McAllen, TX **
1/31/2026 The Lost Well – Austin, TX **
2/01/2026 Trees – Dallas, TX **
2/02/2026 RockHouse – El Paso, TX **
2/03/2026 The Rock – Tucson, AZ
2/04/2026 The Observatory – Santa Ana, CA
2/05/2026 The Dive Bar – Las Vegas, NV
2/06/2026 VMH – Ventura, CA
2/07/2026 Soda Bar – San Diego, CA
2/09/2026 Whisky A Go Go – Hollywood, CA
2/10/2026 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA
2/11/2026 Dante’s – Portland, OR
2/12/2026 Tony V’s – Everett, WA
2/13/2026 Airport Tavern – Tacoma, WA
2/14/2026 The Shredder – Boise, ID
2/15/2026 Aces High – Salt Lake City, UT
2/16/2026 HQ – Denver, CO
2/18/2026 The Regency – Springfield, MO **
2/19/2026 WCSC – Lombard, IL ***

2/20/2026 Annex – Madison, WI ***
2/21/2026 Madison Live – Covington, KY ***
2/22/2026 Hobart Art Theater – Hobart, IN ***
*No Luicidal or Phobia
**No Luicidal
***Ringworm, Phobia, Slowhole

Watch the band’s fiery live performance of “The Tale Of Unsound Minds” from their Defectum Omnium full-length captured by Mike Holderbeast at the Fillmore in New Orleans, Louisiana last April at THIS LOCATION.

Preview/purchase EXHORDER’s Defectum Omnium HERE.

Forged in 1986, EXHORDER’s journey has proven exciting, yet tumultuous. After a twenty-seven-year absence following their final Roadrunner Records release in 1992, EXHORDER re-entered the game with an album considered by many to be a contender for the “Best Comeback Album” category. The band released Mourn The Southern Skies in October of 2019 through Nuclear Blast Records.

Fraught with euphoric peaks and crippling valleys throughout its existence, lineup changes, and the 2020-2021 pandemic, EXHORDER clawed back through the muck to release Defectum Omnium, the Latin phrase for “The Failure of All,” in 2024. “The world is a dumpster fire, and we are all complicit,” noted singer Kyle Thomas when elaborating on the title.

https://www.exhorder.com/

https://www.facebook.com/exhorderofficial

https://www.instagram.com/exhorderofficial

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

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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MASTER’S ASHES – ex‑Voivod, Crisis, Mindrot Veterans Unite For Debut LP On Time To Kill Records

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, norwegian black metal with tags , , , , on January 12, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Time To Kill Records has signed MASTER’S ASHES for the release of the band’s debut full-length album, How The Mighty Have Fallen.

Formed by musicians with decades of experience across some of the most influential and uncompromising corners of heavy music, MASTER’S ASHES brings together a background that spans extreme metal, alternative and experimental sounds, resulting in a project shaped by vision, intent and hard-earned perspective. Rather than relying on past credentials, the band channels that collective history into a focused and confrontational statement, built on atmosphere, weight, and urgency.

MASTER’S ASHES is far more than a band – it’s a reckoning. Forged from the ranks of a few untouchable acts, this collective of battle-hardened musicians brings decades of innovation, chaos, and raw expression into a single, volatile entity. There is that known expression, when something is “more than the sum of its parts”.

We’re sure that even if this band was “just” the sum of their parts, Eric Forrest (Voivod), Afzaal Deen and Fred Waring (Crisis), Dan Kaufman (Destroy Judas, Dystopia, Mindrot), Jeff Golden (Six Feet Under, Crowbar), and Katy Crimson (The Convalescence), would already be pretty awesome. Individually, they are legendary. But together, they are unstoppable. A force that refuses to bow, bend, or behave.

Drawing from the atmospheric dread of early-90s alternative heavy music and the radical energy of classic crust, proto-industrial, and apocalyptic metal, MASTER’S ASHES channels the spirit of Amebix, Crisis, Voivod, and Neurosis while igniting something fiercely new. Their sound is a serrated blend of dystopian riffwork, textured samples, and uncompromising intensity. Music built for a world on fire.

True to their name, MASTER’S ASHES stands firmly in defiance: no gods, no masters, only resistance. Their debut full-length, How The Mighty Have Fallen, is nothing short of a rallying cry, a scorched-earth commentary on the current political climate and a ruthless slap in the face to anyone expecting business as usual. It’s a dark, atmospheric, and aggressive opening statement from a band unafraid to speak truth to power and tear down the false idols of a collapsing age.

MASTER’S ASHES stands as a testament to what happens when experience, conviction, and rebellion collide. This is not a nostalgia act. This is not a supergroup gimmick. This is the next wave of resistance: loud, unfiltered, and inevitable.

Further details on the album, along with the first single, will be revealed in the coming weeks.

MASTER’S ASHES:

https://www.instagram.com/mastersashesband/

https://www.facebook.com/MastersAshesBand/

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

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

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

https://timetokillrecords.com/

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ALBERTO RIGONI Announced as New Bassist of Italian Legendary Heavy Metallers BURNING BLACK

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

BURNING BLACK, flag bearers of Italian Heavy Metal since 2003 and known for albums such as Prisoners Of Steel, MechanicHell, Remission Of Sin and Resilience Of A Broken Heart, proudly announce the official addition of acclaimed bassist ALBERTO RIGONI to their lineup.

Rigoni, born in Montebelluna in 1981, boasts a remarkable international career. He was a member of the prog-rock band Twinspirits, currently plays with BAD AS, co-produced the first Vivaldi Metal Project and has taken part in many other projects. Since 2008 he has released 14 solo albums, collaborating with artists such as Jordan Rudess, Gavin Harrison, Marco Minnemann and Goran Edman. His latest work, Nemesis Call, is already available via Eclipse Music and RockShot Records. He is currently working on a new album together with legendary bassists Michael Manring and Stuart Hamm.

The band wishes to warmly thank Nikk Damian, bassist since 2017, for his artistic contribution, dedication and the years of shared journeys. His presence will always remain part of Burning Black’s history.

Known for a powerful and melodic sound that blends classic metal roots with modern influences, Burning Black are already writing their next album and planning new live dates to introduce the new lineup to fans and continue the promotion of their latest release.

“We only had a few rehearsals, and I immediately felt at home, both personally and musically. There’s an incredible atmosphere between us, and I’m honored to be part of this historic band! We’re ready to rock the stages!!” says Alberto Rigoni.

New singles, videos, and the official tour dates will be announced soon. Many thanks to all the fans for their constant support: a new legendary era is about to begin.

Contacts:
Burning Black www.burningblack.com

Alberto Rigoni www.albertorigoni.net

Source: Split Screen Management

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BELPHEGOR Announce Praise The Beast North American Tour 2026

Posted in Black Metal, blackened death metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, norwegian black metal with tags , , , , , , , on November 26, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by: Afra Catharina

Black death metal force, BELPHEGOR, will unleash their magickal procession across North America this February and March with the Praise the Beast Tour 2026.

These diabolical gatherings mark the band’s return to North America after recently inking a pact with one of the fastest-rising forces in metal – Reigning Phoenix Music.

The tour’s carnage will begin on February 19th in Brooklyn, NY, and proceed to devastate the United States and Canada before finally ending in Anaheim, CA, on March 10th.

Helmuth states: “Always a great experience and a pleasure to celebrate extreme Musick in North America. Which procession will you attend?”

Special guests on this trek are death metallers INCANTATION, plus HATE & NARCOTIC WASTELAND. 

Tickets are available for purchase HERE: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/4929-belphegor

Praise The Beast North American Tour 2026:

02/19 – Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn Monarch  
02/20 – Lowell, MA, Taffeta Music Hall  
02/21 – Montreal, QC, Le Studio TD  
02/22 – Toronto, ON, Lee’s Palace  
02/23 – Lakewood, OH, Mercury Music Hall  
02/24 – Joliet, IL, The Forge  
02/26 – Denver, CO, HQ  
02/27 – Albuquerque, NM, Launchpad  
02/28 – Haltom City, TX, Haltom Theater  
03/01 – Houston, TX, Scout Bar  
03/02 – San Antonio, TX, Paper Tiger  
03/05 – Mesa, AZ, The Rosetta Room  
03/06 – San Diego, CA, Brick by Brick  
03/07 – San Francisco, CA, DNA Lounge  
03/08 – Roseville, CA, Goldfield Trading Post  
03/09 – Los Angeles, CA, 1720  
03/10 – Anaheim, CA, The Observatory

Listen to the band’s latest single “Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus” HERE: https://belphegor.rpm.link/sdcPR

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/yCORFvKY6J0

About BELPHEGOR:

Since their formation in 1993 in Austria, BELPHEGOR have stood as one of the most brutal and transgressive forces in black death metal. Founded by vocalist and guitarist Helmuth Lehner, the band has spent over three decades refining a sound forged in fire and sacrilege, merging the violent precision of death metal with the ritualistic darkness of black metal. Their musick is an invocation of infernal power, a soundwall of relentless blasphemy.

More from BELPHEGOR: www.belphegor.at | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube

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PHOBOCOSM Unleash New Song, “Unbound” | Gateway out on November 28th

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, norwegian black metal with tags , , , , , , , on November 24, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Montréal’s PHOBOCOSM has released a new song off their forthcoming album, Gateway. “Unbound” marks the album’s second single. Stream it now at www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaA1nNAyQus

Dark Descent Records will release Gateway on CD, vinyl, cassette and digital formats on November 28.

Pre-order the album at:

www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop

www.ddmsuo.eu

darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com

PHOBOCOSM previously released a stream of album track “Sempiternal Penance.” Listen at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wbH33wvvk0

Hear more PHOBOCOSM on Spotify and Apple Music.

Gateway stands as an unrelenting and eldritch death metal opus that seals one chapter while unveiling the next. The album includes material from every songwriting period of the band, some of it dating back to the Deprived and Bringer of Drought eras, as well as Foreordained, of course,” explains guitarist Samuel Dufour.

Gateway was recorded, mixed, and mastered by long-time collaborator Xavier Berthiaume (Gevurah, Sanctvs) during the same session as Foreordained, giving the two records a consistent sonic throughline while allowing Gateway to close established narratives.

“We view it as the closing of a chapter for the band,” Dufour continues. “Not that our future material will be completely different fr­om our existing material, far from it, but we have decided to do things a little differently next time around by adding new elements that haven’t appeared in our music before, exploring different dynamics and experimenting with a new tuning.”

Thematically, Gateway grows from ideas first explored on Foreordained: “The song ‘Revival’ from Foreordained inspired the album’s theme, which is the fact that humans have been trying to live forever – or to unnaturally prolong life – since the dawn of time, often for reasons even more absurd than the pursuit of eternal life itself,” elaborates Dufour.

“We used this as the main theme and pushed the concept further, exploring the most repulsive forms of cruelty humans are capable of, even when using science as a means to prolong barbarity against their enemies.”

Visually, the album continues PHOBOCOSM’s collaboration with Lauri Laaksonen (Desolate Shrine, Convocation, Pestilent Hex). “From looking at it, one can see that it is a gateway to something ominous, but what lies beyond is up to the listener.”

PHOBOCOSM:
J.S.G. – Drums
S.D. – Guitars
E.B. – Vocals (lead), Bass
R.M. – Guitars

PHOBOCOSM will support Gateway with select North American performances, followed by European dates in 2026.

Follow PHOBOCOSM on Facebook and Instagram

www.darkdescentrecords.com

darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com

Source: ClawHammer PR

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OVERTOUN – Chilean Death-Thrash Powerhouse Signs With Time To Kill Records

Posted in death thrash, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, norwegian black metal with tags , , , , , , on November 4, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Chile’s OVERTOUN has signed with Time To Kill Records for the release of their third album, Death Drive Anthropology. The record is firmly rooted in the ’90s death-thrash tradition but features a modern edge that keeps it agile and current, bridging the gap from Carcass and Atheist to contemporary acts like Revocation. The music also incorporates a compelling Latin influence, adding a unique flavor to the band’s sound.

Further details on the album will be announced soon.

OVERTOUN is a death-thrash metal band based between Santiago, Chile, and Boston, MA, fusing the rich musical heritage of Latin America with the complexity and aggression of technical death metal. Founded by Agustín Lobo and Matías Bahamondes, the band solidified its lineup with Yoav Ruiz-Feingold (Atheist, Graviton) on vocals and Matías Salas on bass.

Their discography includes two full-length albums: Centuries of Lies (2018) and This Darkness Feels Alive (2021). The latter was mastered by Flemming Rasmussen (Metallica) and won Best Metal Artist at the 2022 Chilean Pulsar Awards (Chilean Grammys), earning strong praise from the specialized media.

OVERTOUN has performed extensively throughout Latin America, with five national tours in Chile, a tour in Brazil, and shows in Argentina, sharing the stage with Death To All, Sinister, Cryptopsy, and Atheist. In 2025, the band completed its first tour of Japan, including performances in Yokohama and Tokyo, with an appearance at the Tokyo Brutal Fest.

Produced by Martín Furia (Destruction, Bark), OVERTOUN’s third album marks a bold new chapter, introducing darker, genre-defining material that aims to amplify Chilean metal’s global presence.

Line-up:

Yoav Ruiz-Feingold – Vocals
Matias Bahamondes – Guitar
Matias Salas – Bass
Agustin Lobo – Drums

OVERTOUN:

https://www.overtoun.com/

https://www.facebook.com/OvertounOfficial

https://www.instagram.com/overtounofficial

https://overtoun.bandcamp.com/

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

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

https://timetokillrecords.com/

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Enslaved “Vertebrae” – Progressive, Black Metal raises the bar

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main-150Enslaved, from Norway, has created quite the exquisite Black Metal album with “Vertebrae”. Why do I use the adjective exquisite to describe this album? Well, I revere the Progressive Metal of Mastodon and Dream Theater, the legendary Progressive Rock of Pink Floyd and the groove infested Black Metal of Satyricon. Enslaved encompasses the most Metal and progressively delicious elements from these favorite bands of mine, while incorporating them into their very own startlingly, mind popping sound. What Enslaved has done here, is taken Rock and Metal influences to a new level, creating an album that embraces everything that is brilliant about Heavy and Progressive music. (I am not saying Enslaved actually looked to these bands for inspiration, this is just my musical and Metal interpretation and/or opinion). Enslaved has their roots in Black Metal, a musical track record that overflows with Metal bragging rights… “Vertebrae” by no means exemplifies this band as not being original. This album is as original as it gets… I cannot truly count how many Metal bands there are, that dare to experiment with music so valiantly.

Black Metal has gone through a bit of a metamorphosis over the years… so have the other Metal genres. There will always be the blue collar – true to the roots style of Black Metal, it deserves it’s rightful place in the Metal universe. Enslaved, like their counterparts Satyricon, have taken the Black Metal stylings and tweaked them, in this case, Enslaved progressively tweaked. As with anything in life, change is a natural necessity that either is accepted or rejected. Change in the musical circles of Metal can often times be equated to selling out or mellowing down, every fan of Metal has their own right to personally object or accept what they want from their music. My point I am trying to make here is, Enslaved has not deceived me or let me down with their brand of Progressive, Black Metal on “Vertebrae”. Vintage Venom and Mercyful Fate will forever and always be at my Metal reach, Enslaved “Vertebrae” is an extension of what happens when musical and Metal barriers are broken down. 

In an all encompassing summary of the seven songs on “Vertebrae”, I hear the nod to the forefathers of Black Metal, with especially the lead vocals and the dark, macabre and searingly moody ambiance, coming from the musical background elements. The keyboards and organ can create Black Metal which pays homage to the original sound of this band and genre, it can also create the progressive path in which “Vertebrae” aims for as well. Herbrand Larsen is simply unreal on the keys, organ and vocals. The same can be said for each member of Enslaved… as a cohesive unit they have connected not only with each other with their Metal skills and prowess, they have also raised the bar musically, in a Metal world that is rapidly interconnecting with each others genres. I cannot resist myself by recommending highly “Vertebrae”, Enslaved has created an album that will be at the top of my Metal list for decades to come.

The members of Enslaved are: Ivar Bjornson on guitars, Grutle Kjellson on vocals & bass, Herbrand Larsen on keyboards, organ & vocals, Cato Bekkevold on drums and Ice Dale on guitars. Enslaved has given the Metal world seven brilliant new songs with “Vertebrae”, thus inspiring me to delve and journey even further into the vast genres and sub-genres of Metal music.

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