Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new album from Tokyo Japan’s Grinding Death/Thrash guitarist Kosuke Hashida. Outrage is up now for pre-order and will be released February 14th on CD and Digital formats along with merch.
Hailing from Tokyo Japan, Kosuke Hashida previously played guitar for the Japanese band World End Man, as well as performing live guitar duties in Abysmal Dawn. Outragepresents 11 brutal tracks blending Death Metal, Thrash Metal and Grindcore, showcasing skillful extreme aggression and vicious calculated speed on this monstrous album of hatefilled anger and brutality.
For fans of Brutal Truth, Lock Up, Napalm Death, Nasum, No/Más, Pig Destroyer, Repulsion, Rotten Sound, Slayer, Terrorizer and Wormrot.
January 14, 2025 – A fierce new voice emerging from the intersection of punk and metal, French musician Lucie Sue and her eponymous band make their U.S. debut with the single “Battlestation.” The track arrives alongside a bold, high-energy video that captures Lucie’s rebellious spirit and unbridled charisma.
Joined by bandmates Mitch, Laura and Enzo, “Battlestation” is a perfect showcase for Lucie’s signature sound – dark, heavy riffs overlaid with Lucie’s vocals – part spoken word, part infection chorus. A powerful fusion of ’90s grunge and modern metal, “Battlestation” hits hard both sonically and lyrically, serving as a manifesto of female empowerment.
Rolling Stone France said of the track: “Direct and powerful, it mixes modern and vintage influences without forgetting the musician’s signature style…”
“Battlestation” digital single cover
A child of the MTV generation, Lucie escaped to the sounds of L7, Metallica and PJ Harvey after her cello lessons at the Lyon National Conservatory. An accomplished visual artist, she pivoted to music during the COVID lockdowns; her stylish, DIY releases quickly gaining a devout following via social media.
Already booked for Hellfest 2025, a full-length album and tour dates will come later this year (more details to be announced soon). With her distinctive style and boundless energy, Lucie Sue is poised to become one of the most exciting musical breakthroughs of 2025.
Los Angeles (CA) – Doom/Thrash trio THE CIMMERIAN set a crushing tone for the new year with today’s release of An Age Undreamed Of…, the band’s first full-length album! This rogue set conjures images of high adventure and mayhem with an aggressive mix of sludgy-based rumblings, caustic fuzz-filled riffs, and sonorous war drumming that recalls High on Fire, among others.
THE CIMMERIAN: Bass/vocals: Nicolas Rocha Guitars: David Gein Drums: David Morales
The groundwork for THE CIMMERIAN was laid in 2021 by guitarist David Gein and bassist Nicholas Rocha, two-thirds of crossover thrash group Septik Onslaught. The two were writing what would become the band’s first EP when a Craigslist ad brought drummer David Morales – armed with unyielding energy and a bag of Halloween candy to the fold.
THE CIMMERIAN delivers a wall of sound that draws inspiration from the likes of Motörhead, Black Sabbath, Venom, and Gates of Slumber. Lyrical themes informed by a deep understanding of world history, mythology, and historical literature weave throughout this chainmail tapestry.
The band released their debut EP, Thrice Majestic, in the summer of 2022. By early 2023, they returned to Robert Frank’s Minor Chord Studio to record the two-track cassette/digital release, Sword & Sorcery Vol. I.
Follow THE CIMMERIAN, for it is Crom’s will. If you don’t – to hell with you!
Track Listing:
1) Shadow Kingdom 2) Neck Breaker of The Mountain 3) Silver and Gold 4) Darkwolf 5) Mournblade 6) Black Coast Tigris 7) Deathstalker 8) Monarch
Death metal gladiators EXDEO, the Juno-nominated project of KATAKYLSM frontman Maurizio Iacono, have unleashed their highly anticipated new EP Year Of the Four Emperorson Reigning Phoenix Music, via its partnership with Distortion Music Group. The album is out now digitally and on CD, with a limited edition vinyl to follow on March 14th, 2025. To celebrate, the band has also unveiled a stunning lyric video for the EP’s penultimate track “Vitellius”. The lyrics reveal a man driven by bloodlust, yet powerless to escape his fate. Vitellius’ violent end is portrayed with haunting finality, a reminder of Rome’s volatile power.
The band is also currently on tour in Europe in support of DARK FUNERAL and FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE. They will follow this up with a North American tour in the spring in support of SEPTICFLESH and VLTIMAS.
1/10 Burgos, SPA Sala Anden 1/11 Madrid, SPA Sala del Wizink 1/12 Barcelona, SPA Razzmatazz 2 1/14 Lyon, FRA La Ryaonne 1/15 Trezzo sull’Adda, ITA Live Club 1/16 Zurich, SWI Komplex 457 1/17 Munich, GER Backstage Werk 1/18 Budapest, HUN Barba Negra 1/19 Zagreb, CRO Boogaloo 1/21 Vienna, AUT Simm City 1/22 Kosice, SLO Colloseum 1/23 Wroclaw, POL A2 1/24 Prague, CZE Meet Factory 1/25 Leipzig, GER Hellraiser 26.01.2025 NL Utrecht – TivoliVredenburg * * w/ FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE only
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
2/10 Houston, TX White Oak Music Hall 2/11 Dallas, TX Granada Theater 2/12 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theater 2/13 Mesa, AZ Nile Theater 2/14 San Diego, CA Brick by Brick 2/15 San Francisco, CA DNA Lounge 2/16 Los Angeles, CA 1720 2/17 Las Vegas, NV Sinwave 2/19 Denver, CO The Oriental Theater 2/20 Lawrence, KS Granada Theater 2/21 St. Paul, MN Amsterdam Bar & Hall 2/22 Joliet, IL The Forge 2/23 Cleveland, OH TempleLive Cleveland @ Asylum 2/24 Toronto, ON Concert Hall 2/26 Ottawa, ON Overflow 2/27 Montreal, QC Le Studio TD 2/28 Worcester, MA The Palladium (upstairs) 3/1 Albany, NY Empire Live 3/2 New York, NY Gramercy Theater
Photographer Credit – Lisa Thompson (Dark Moon Productions) L-R – Adam Hansen (Guitar), Dylan Gunnell (Vocals), Paulo Ferraz (Bass), Jer Renaud (Drums)
Sophomore EP “The Greatest Divide” Out April 2025
Marble Ghosts, the Canadian boundary pushing ensemble known for their distinctive blend of metal, grunge, and punk influences, has announced their highly anticipated second EP “The Greatest Divide” set for release on April 4, 2025. The band comments on the first, explosive single “Distance Between”:
“From the opening lyric of the EP, “Here we are in the greatest divide”, the songs explore the ever-growing rift between almost every part of modern-day society. From the rich and the shrinking middle class to widening gaps in political and religious ideologies, the EP was inspired by our reality.”
Musically, the single shows off its punk-metal roots, never relenting from beginning to end. The biting rapid-fire verses meet the band’s characteristic soaring choruses. The band shows off its guitar chops with a blistering solo that perfectly matches the song’s energy. The song crescendos with another feverish solo over top desperate screams.
The EP and the single are recommended for fans of Alter Bridge, Shinedown, and Saint Asonia.
Belgium’s most ferocious metal band BARK returns to the spotlight with their highly anticipated fifth studio album, The Time Has Come, set to be released on The 25th of April, 2025. This marks the band’s second collaboration with renowned French Metal label Listenable Records, solidifying their presence in the global scene.
The Time Has Come encapsulates BARK’s relentless energy and raw power, delivering an unapologetic onslaught of heavy riffs, thunderous drums, and guttural vocals. The album showcases the band’s evolution while staying true to the no-holds-barred sound that has earned them a devoted following. With a mix of blistering anthems and dark, groove-laden tracks, ‘The Time Has Com’e cements BARK’s reputation as one of Europe’s most formidable forces in modern metal.
“This album is a statement,” says singer Ron Bruynseels. “We’ve poured all our passion into these songs. It’s about living the moment, confronting challenges head-on. We are telling stories that resonate with the listener because we have lived them first hand. We’re excited to unleash this beast with Listenable Records by our side again.”
Line up: Ron Bruynseels – Vocals Martin Furia – Guitar Toon Huet – Guitar Jorn Van der Straeten – Bass Ward Van der Straeten – Drums
Recorded at their own studio Jurassic Recordings, under the guidance of guitarist Martin Furia (producer for Destruction, Nervosa, Toxik, Chemicide…) the album boasts a production that amplifies BARK’s signature sound while pushing their sonic boundaries even more to achieve their most brutal album to date.
Debut single “Negativist” out on the 12th of February, 2025 offers a glimpse into the diverse yet cohesive journey that awaits listeners.
The band describes it as “A brutal fast-paced plea to stop making bullshit excuses, living lies and embracing the mirror as your friend. BARK understands the very definition of rock bottom because they lived by the devil’s hand. Extreme situations call for extreme actions. This song is a reflection of that mentality.”
BARK will be hitting the road shortly after the release, bringing their explosive live performances to fans across Europe.
30.04:30 years Kid’s, Antwerp 31.05 Skallyfest, Halle 10.08 Alcatraz Metal Festival, Kortrijk
BARK – The Time Has Come AlbumTrack Listing: 1 Negativist 2 Shaman 3 Dodge the Bullet 4 On No One’s Word 5 Whisky Rivers 6 Faceless 7 Wanted Man 8 Seven 9 Wildheart 10 Lord Of The Skies 11 Wrath Unchained 12 The Curse From Above
Discography: Bark ep (Self released – 2015) Voice of Dog (Sideburn – 2016) Like Humans Do (Sound of the Hound Records – 2017) Written in Stone (Sound of the Hound Records – 2020) Rambler of Aeons (Listenable – 2022) The Time has Come (Listenable – 2025)
Haunt hits the road this spring with the mighty Hitten from Spain. March and April of 2025 will feature Haunt’s return to both Hell’s Heroes in Houston, 2 Minutes To Tulsa in Oklahoma, as well as several other cities throughout the U.S. Tickets available through venue websites. GET STOKED⚡️
⛓️Spring Break 25 w/ Hitten⛓️ 3/14 LOS ANGELES, CA – KNUCKLEHEAD 3/15 OCEANSIDE, CA – POUR HOUSE 3/16 LAS VEGAS, NV – SINWAVE 3/17 ALBUQUERQUE, NM – LAUNCHPAD 3/19 AUSTIN, TX • MOHAWK 3/20 SAN ANTONIO, TX – 502 BAR 3/21 HOUSTON, TX – HELL’S HEROES 3/23 NEW ORLEANS, LA • SIBERIA 3/24 PENSACOLA, FL • HANDLEBAR 3/25 ORLANDO, FL • CONDUIT 3/27 ATLANTA, GA – ALTAR AT MASQUERADE 3/28 LITTLE ROCK, AR • STICKYZ 3/29 TULSA, OK • 2 MINUTES TO TULSA 3/31 MILWAUKEE, WI – X-RAY ARCADE 4/1 CHICAGO, IL • LIVE WIRE 4/2 LAWRENCE, KS • BOTTLENECK 4/3 DENVER, CO – HQ 4/4 SALT LAKE CITY, UT • ACES HIGH 4/5 RENO, NV • CELLAR STAGE 4/6 SAN FRANCISCO, CA – BOTTOM OF THE HILL
On April 11th, Italian pagan/folk metal masters ELVENKING will release their new full-length, Reader Of The Runes – Luna, via Reaper Entertainment. The album marks the spectacular conclusion to the Reader Of The Runes trilogy and promises to close the saga with epic melodies, dark mysticism, and untamed energy in an unforgettable way. In advance of the record’s release, today the band unveils latest single, “Luna,” along with a spectacular music video directed by Matteo Ermeti.
“Luna” serves as the emotional centerpiece of the album and perfectly embodies ELVENKING’s essence. Guitarist and songwriter Aydan describes the song as “a piece that shows ELVENKING in its purest form – epic, powerful, and filled with deep emotion.”
Watch ELVENKING‘s “Luna” video HERE. Stream the track HERE.
Watch ELVENKING‘s official visualizer for the album’s first single, “Throes Of Atonement,”HERE.
Additionally, ELVENKING‘s brand new online shop is now live at shop.elvenking.net. Fans can find preorders for Reader Of The Runes – Luna in various formats, including CD, vinyl (with limited Splatter and Glow-In-The-Dark editions), and a luxurious boxset, available in both CD-only and CD + Marbled vinyl versions, limited to 500 copies worldwide.
With Reader Of The Runes – Luna, ELVENKING not only closes their most ambitious musical journey but also sets a new benchmark in their impressive career. Frontman Damna sums it up perfectly, “This album is the culmination of all our previous work, a project we are incredibly proud of.” Dive into the world of ELVENKING and let their unique magic enchant you!
Reader Of The Runes – Luna Track Listing:
Season Of The Owl
Luna
Gone Epoch
Stormcarrier
Starbath
On These Haunted Shores
The Ghosting
Throes Of Atonement
The Weeping
Reader Of The Runes – Book II
ELVENKING is currently part of the legendary Paganfest Tour in Europe and has a special treat: a limited CD single featuring the tracks “Luna” and “Throes Of Atonement.” This exclusive release is limited to 500 copies and includes a voucher, redeemable in the new shop when purchasing the album — a gift for their loyal fans.
CYHRA, the champions of melodic metal, have unleashed their latest single “Superman” today, heralding a new era since the release of their third album, The Vertigo Trigger.
The track explodes with headbang-inducing riffs, as vocalist Jake E teases its epic, melody-rich chorus against a backdrop of sharp instrumentals. The almost spoken verses escalate to a larger-than-life chorus, culminating in irresistible, sing-along choirs that emphatically signal CYHRA‘s trajectory is set to soar above and beyond at breakneck speed!
Sometimes, life tests our limits, but when we choose to rise, dream, and believe, we find the strength to be unstoppable. Because deep down, we all have a ‘Superman’ within us,” comments CYHRA on the song’s meaning.
“Superman” not only marks CYHRA‘s latest single but also their debut release with the burgeoning label Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), which has recently become their new record label home. This track was mastered by renowned audio engineer Maor Appelbaum, known for his work with HALFORD, SABATON, and EQUILIBRIUM, among others. The artwork for “Superman:” was crafted by Gustavo Sazes, a longtime collaborator who has designed for SOILWORK, DYNAZTY, and VLTIMAS. Sazes has been instrumental in shaping the visual identity of CYHRA’s previous three studio albums as well.
Vocalist Jake E states: “We are thrilled to announce that we have officially signed with Reigning Phoenix Music! This marks an exciting new chapter in our journey, and we couldn’t be prouder to join a family that shares our passion for music and artistry. Reigning Phoenix Music is home to a roster of incredible talent and a team of dedicated professionals, many of whom we’ve had the pleasure of working with earlier in our careers.
Reuniting with such familiar faces feels like coming home, and we’re confident that this partnership will allow us to reach new heights together. We’re already hard at work with new music, and with Reigning Phoenix Music by our side, we’re more inspired than ever to create something truly unforgettable for our fans. Thank you for your continued support – it means the world to us!”
“We are are excited to welcome CYHRA to our family and for the opportunity to work with them again. Their talent, passion, and energy align perfectly with our vision of elevating artistry to new heights. Together, we’re setting the stage for an incredible journey!”adds the RPM team.
CYHRA are: Jake E | vocals, keys Euge Valovirta | guitars, bass Jesper Strömblad | bass, guitars Marcus Sunesson | guitars Alex Landenburg | drums
CHAOS & CARNAGE 2025: DYING FETUS / CRADLE OF FILTH FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE / NE OBLIVISCARIS UNDEATH / VOMIT FORTH / CORPSE PILE
TOUR DATES: 04/17 Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre 04/19 Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern 04/20 Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren 04/22 Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater 04/24 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater 04/26 San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center 04/27 Houston, TX @ House of Blues 04/29 Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl 05/01 New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square 05/02 Richmond, VA @ The National 05/03 Reading, PA @ Reverb 05/04 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium 05/06 Montreal, QC CAN @ L’Olympia 05/07 Toronto, ONT CAN @ Rebel 05/08 Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot 05/09 Chicago, IL @ Radius 05/10 Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom 05/12 Wichita, KS @ TempleLive 05/14 Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
New Album, Scorched Earth, Out January 24th Via AOP Records
Austrian post-black metallers Harakiri for the Sky are back with a vengeance, unveiling an intense new music video for the new single “Keep Me Longing” that perfectly encapsulates their signature blend of raw emotion and dreamy soundscapes. The video, directed by Tim Hanke-Zilles, is premiering on Youtube at 18:00 CET today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psYrzpTWlFo
“With our latest video for the song “Keep Me Longing” we wanted to write a storyline that plays with two heavy contrasts: Two protagonists, which handle the feeling of loss and despair in two completely oppositional ways. One tries to get rid of his negative feelings by autoaggression in loneliness and the other one finds distraction in the vastness of the city and destructive behaviour. And I think that’s also what life is about: Antagonism and contrasts and how you handle them”, the band comments.
HARAKIRI FOR THE SKYare: M.S. – guitar, bass, songwriting J.J. – vocals, lyrics
In addition, Harakiri For The Sky just announced a full European Tour – tickets are already on sale and you can find the dates to all confirmed shows here:
Europe Jan 24 – Hamburg, DE – Kultur Palast Jan 25 – Burglengenfeld, DE – VAZ Jan 26 – Lindau, DE – Club Vaudeville April 2 – Budapest, HU – Barba Negra April 3 – Vienna, AT – WUK April 4 – Munich, DE – Backstage April 5 – Warsaw, PL – Hybrydy April 6 – Prague, CZ – Futurum Bar April 7 – Leipzig, DE – UT Connewitz April 8 – Berlin, DE – Lido April 9 – Copenhagen, DK – Lille Vega April 10 – Esjberg, DK – Tobakken April 11 – Herford, DE – Kulturwerk April 12 – Weiher, DE – Music Hall April 13 – Cologne, DE – Kantine April 14 – Utrecht, NL – TivoliVredenburg April 15 – Neunkirchen, DE – Geblasehalle April 16 – Paris, FR – La Machine du Mouloin Rouge April 17 – Zwolle, NL – Hedon April 18 – Bruges, BE – Cactus Club April 19 – Aarau, CH – Kiff April 20 – Geneva, CH – L’Usine
North America Feb 20 – Detroit, MI – Sanctuary Feb 21 – Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground Feb 22 – Montreal, QC – Fouf’s Feb 23 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall Feb 24 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater Feb 25 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage Feb 26 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819 Feb 27 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl Feb 28 – Orlando, FL – Conduit Mar 1 – Pensacola, FL – Handlebar Mar 2 – Houston, TX – Bronze Peacock @ House of Blues Mar 3 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live Mar 4 – Albuquerque, NM – Launch Pad Mar 5 – Phoenix, AZ – Rebel Mar 6 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick Mar 7 – Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex Mar 8 – San Francisco, CA – Neck of the Woods Mar 9 – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom Mar 10 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon Mar 12 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall Mar 13 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater Mar 14 – Omaha, NE – Reverb Mar 15 – Chicago, IL – Reggies
Too Late For Goodbyes (feat. Serena Cherry / Svalbarduk)
Bonus tracks available on special Editions: Street Spirit (Fade Out) (feat. P.G. of GROZA) – Radiohead Cover Elysian Fields (feat. Daniel Lang / Backwards Charm)
Exceed In2 Chaos” will be released on February 21st 2025 via Dusktone.
Marking two decades of darkness in the underground, SARKOM returns with their highly anticipated fifth album,“Exceed In2 Chaos”! With four critically acclaimed albums and several EPs to their name, this trailblazing band – led by songwriter and vocalist Erik Unsgaard -continues to deliver top-tier Norwegian black metal.
A furious masterpiece, “Exceed In2 Chaos” stands as a seamless follow-up to their 2016 release, “Anti-Cosmic Art”. While many bands adhere strictly to their roots and traditions, SARKOM boldly pushes boundaries, thriving on innovation. The result? A truly unique and intricate album from start to finish.
Building on their legacy, “Exceed In2 Chaos”masterfully blends the glorious traditions of Norwegian black metal with bold new elements. The album explores dissonances, piercing grooves, varied rhythmic structures, and unexpected twists, delivering a rich and dynamic tracklist. Always forward-thinking, SARKOM redefines their sound with this release, proving that their innovative spirit remains as fierce as ever. Each track reflects the band’s commitment to artistic growth, ensuring a listening experience that is both intense and refreshing.
Little Rock (AR) – Beatdown Death Metal Horde, Open Kasket, will release their debut full-length album, Trials of Failure, on February 7!
A crushing slab of Death Metal, Trials of Failure comes to you on digital and cassette formats by California-based label, Barbaric Brutality Records. The album will also be available via the Open Kasket Bandcamp page.
Thematically, Trials of Failure revolves around self deprecation and full criticism of one’s self. Sonically, the album is a demolition demonstration of caustic riffing and relentless pummeling. Add guest vocal spots on “Internal Threat” (Stan Liszewski of Terminal Nation), “Chain Whip” (Bryson Sherick of Backbiter), and “Chemical Death” (Jackson Edwards of Zashed), and the package is complete. Subtly is anathema. Force is paramount.
The album’s first single, “Internal Threat” feat. Terminal Nation), will be released on January 17.
Track Listing:
1. Ersatz (Sine Die)
2. No Value
3. Internal Threat (feat. Terminal Nation)
4. Bruised Sprainstein
5. Should
6. Putrid Existence
7. Defective
8. Chain Whip (feat. Backbiter)
9. Chemical Death (feat. Zashed)
10. Ripped Up
Line-Up:
Fox Stillman – Vocals Jacob Stillman – Guitar Ethan Graham – Guitar Jake Rasch – Bass/Vocals Ryan Thibault – Drums
BIO:
Open Kasket is a Beatdown Death Metal band straight from Little Rock, AR. Formed in 2022, the band’s sound revolves around slamming riffs, groovy drums, and monstrous bass. These components together create the all out violent sound that the band delivers.
Credits:
Drums engineered at Wolfman Studios. Mixed/Mastered/Reamped by Conor Haines at Corruption Studios.
Polish Death Metal Legends VADER have posted on their Facebook Page wrapping up 2024 and revealing some predictions for 2025, which has just begun. In fact, the new year will also be full of news for the death metal band, which will release the EP “Humanihility” in spring, while in autumn 2025 they will begin recording for the new full-length album. Also planned for this year, are the reissue of the classic “Black To The Blind”, and the summer tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the album “Litany”, which for the occasion will be performed live in its entirety.
Vader stated: “The year 2024 is coming to an end. How was it for the band? As usual, it was very busy. We continued the 40th anniversary of Vader on tours in the USA/Canada and Europe. We played a few festivals in the summer – including Jarocin after 30 years of absence! At the end of August we returned to Grindstone Studio to record brand new material for an EP. We ended the year with the “Freezing Hell” tour, which went around the Baltic Sea. 2024 is also another year played with Michal Andrzejczyk behind the drums. A few months ago, Michał also joined the happy endorsers of TAMA drums.
And what about plans for 2025? The new year will be even more intense. First of all, this spring will see the release of the completely new EP “Humanihility” since the release of “Solitude In Madness” in 2020, as well as the long-awaited reissue of the classic album “Black To The Blind” from 1997 in a new cover with the original cover by Jacek Wiśniewski. Both titles will be released by Nuclear Blast. The recording session for the next full length Vader album will also start in the fall of 2025! Next year will also be Vader’s return to the stages of summer festivals. And we will appear at 20 of them. 2025 will also be the 25th anniversary of the release of the album “Litany”. Therefore, in the summer season, you will be able to hear the entire album as part of a concert set. Most of the songs from this classic album for the band have not been played since its premiere in 2000, and some have never been played. So 2025 will be absolutely explosive and truly vaderish \m/ And we already INVITE you ALL!! Expect our arrival under the banner of Massive Music \m/”
On upcoming EP, Vader issued the studio update: “Yesterday in “Spiderclass” studio in Wroclaw we were working on leads to the upcoming NEW Vader EP “Humanihility” for Nuclear Blast. Mauser works on His part in home studio in UK too. This was a last step before final mix & master of the recording. Scott Atkins should finish the production in Grindstone Studio by middle of January. More details coming soon….”
SABER is an LA-based metal band known for their uniquely sleazy take on the NWOBHM sound. The band emerged organically in 2018 after lead guitarist Joel Dominguez – who was already working on some similar material with rhythm guitarist Jesus Delgado and bassist David Sanchez, received a message from singer Steven Villa about starting a new 80s inspired project.
A series of thundering tracks followed soon after, which were refined into their 2021 debut album Without Warning. Produced and released with the help of Trevor William Church, who also filled in as the drummer, the album was overwhelmingly positively received, being named as one of Bandcamp’s best albums of the year and outranking Exodus and Iron Maiden on BraveWords’ annual Top 30 list.
Sonically and aesthetically, Saber’s artistic identity is firmly rooted in the 80s. With Jesus now as their drummer and the addition of guitarist Antonio ‘Yogi’ Pettinato, the fearsome fivesome pass influences from Judas Priest and Queensryche to Riot and Iron Maiden through a unique lens, creating a distinctly energetic audiovisual experience that resonates with their diverse and growing fanbase.
SABER: Steven Villa – Lead Vocals Joel Dominguez – Lead/Rhythm Guitar Jesus Delgado – Drums David Sanchez – Bass Guitar Antonion Pettinato – Rhythm/Lead Guitar
CREDITS: Sub-Genre: Heavy Metal | Producer: Trevor William Church | Cover Artwork: The Pit Forge, Daniel Porta | Photographer: | Artist Origin: USA
Our Europe + UK headline tour begins in under two months! The legendary Cynic, as well as our friends in Beyond Creation and Daath, will be joining us. Now is the time to grab tickets if you haven’t yet.
We’ll have some exciting news for our North American fans very soon.
THE AGGRESSIVE PROGRESSIVE EU/UK TOUR 2025 RIVERS OF NIHIL, CYNIC, BEYOND CREATION, DAATH | TICKETS FOR ALL SHOWS HERE
28.02.25 Germany Köln – Essigfabrik 01.03.25 Belgium Antwerp – Zappa 02.03.25 France Paris – La Machine 04.03.25 UK Glasgow – Slay 05.03.25 Ireland Dublin – Academy 06.03.25 UK Bristol – The Fleece 07.03.25 UK Southampton – Engine Rooms 08.03.25 UK Manchester – Club Acadmy 09.03.25 UK London – Electric Ballroom 10.03.25 UK Birmingham – XOYO 12.03.25 Netherlands Haarlem – Patronaat 13.03.25 Germany Hamburg – Gruenspan 14.03.25 Sweden Stockholm – Fryshuset Klubben 16.03.25 Finland Helsinki – Tavastia 18.03.25 Norway Oslo – John Dee 19.03.25 Denmark Copenhagen – Pumpehuset 21.03.25 Poland Warsaw – Proxima 22.03.25 Germany Berlin – Columbia Theater 23.03.25 Germany Nürnberg – Z-Bau 24.03.25 Austria Wien – Flex 25.03.25 Hungary Budapest – Dürer Kert 26.03.25 Germany München – Backstage 27.03.25 Italy Milan – Slaughter Club 28.03.25 Switzerland Aarau – Kiff 29.03.25 Germany Karlsruhe – Substage
Live Lineup – Top Left – Ramon Cazares – Guitars, Vocals – Top Right – Izaak Chavez – Guitar Bottom Left – Jake Lahniers – Bass, Backing Vocals – Bottom Right – Adrian Galindo – Drums
Texas, USA’s metal powerhouse Abolishment of Flesh has just released the intense lyric video for “Words Defy Truth” taken from their latest EP “Resurrecting Misanthropy”, which was released in 2023. The video, now streaming online, offers fans a visceral visual accompaniment to the band’s uncompromising sonic assault that blurs the lines between black, thrash, and death metal. Founder and multi-instrumentalist Ramon Cazares comments on the track:
“‘Words Defy Truth’ was written almost 10 years ago. I’m a big melody and somewhat tech fan, so this has been both challenging and fun to write and perform. This song is about some of the stuff that I saw and experienced when I was involved in church. It seemed like the deeper I got involved, the darker things got. It wasn’t necessarily nefarious but the manipulation, control, fear, and empty hope and promises were enough for me to walk away from religion.”
Track Listing: 1. Words Defy Truth (4:00) 2. Hater of Man (3:23) 3. Disavowed (4:04)
The track runs four minutes of pure, unadulterated metal aggression, which demonstrates why Abolishment of Flesh continues to push the boundaries of extreme music. With themes rooted in war, violence, disease, corruption, and the systematic collapse of human civilization, Abolishment of Flesh delivers an anti-human message about death and destruction.
“Resurrecting Misanthropy” is out now at: Abolishmentofflesh.bandcamp.com and Spotify to satiate the appetites of metalheads worldwide. It is especially recommended for those with an interest in Kataklysm, Suffocation, and Deicide.
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