LOUD AS HELL Open Air Festival 2025 Launches Early Bird Tickets!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on December 5, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

August 1st – 3rd – Camping & Extreme Music In Alberta’s Badlands – Drumheller, AB

LAH 2024 Lineup Spotify Playlist – https://spoti.fi/3WwDCkh

Nestled in the badlands of Drumheller, AB, one of Canada’s loudest decibel-breaking open-air extreme music events, LOUD AS HELL FESTIVAL will host its 13th annual festivities from August 1st to 3rd, 2025.

Showcasing the best up-and-coming Canadian and international talent to roar through the country’s largest dinosaur fossil grounds, LAH has launched its early bird weekend passes.

This weekend pass grants you full access to all the headbanging, moshing, and metal mayhem that Loud As Hell Open Air has to offer. Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer!

The early bird weekend pass price is $140 CAD (this includes camping on-site). The weekend pass full price of $175 CAD will be in effect when the festival 2025 lineup is announced in the new year.

Early Bird Weekend Passes Available at: https://loudashell.ca/shop/loud-as-hell-early-bird-ticket-weekend-pass/

In additional news, LAH has revamped their website www.LoudAsHell.ca with a fresh new look and design, along with online shopping of LAH merch, pictures, and videos to reminisce of years past along with updated festival Information and FAQ section.

About: LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL has hosted hundreds of Canadian and international bands annually since 2012 with the exception of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During its decade of showcasing Canadian and international bands, the festival has grown into a pilgrimage for metalheads from across the country.

LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL 2025 will be celebrating its thirteenth festival event presented by Loud As Hell Productions, Jurassic Ink Custom Tattoo, Prairie Fire Events, and Asher Media Relations. LAH always works its hardest to deliver the best lineup in the West ready to melt your face off. Featuring bands from across Canada and beyond, you won’t want to miss any of it. And don’t forget about their freak shows, burlesque dancers, clinics, vendors, and dinosaurs!

More info:
LoudAsHell.ca
Facebook.com/LoudAsHellFestival

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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SACRED STEEL – Announce New Studio Album “Ritual Supremacy” And Sign New Record Deal With ROAR

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on December 4, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

For more than 25 years, SACRED STEEL have been offering metalheads a killer, trend-free alternative to bloated trigger drums, cheesy keyboards and boring cliché sounds that are hyped year after year as “the next big thing in metal”. SACRED STEEL have always remained true to themselves, constantly reinventing their traditional style and releasing some highly acclaimed classics, such as their legendary debut “Reborn In Steel”, the follow-up “Wargods Of Metal”, or their heaviest album “Slaughter Prophecy”.

In April 2025, the band will release their 10th album “Ritual Supremacy”, which will be celebrated with a performance at the 25th anniversary of the “Keep It True Festival” and many more shows. The album is also the first to feature new members Toni Ieva (bass) and Jörn Langenfeld (guitar), who joined the band in 2023.

“Ritual Supremacy” will be released by their new label partner ROAR (Grave Digger, Mystic Prophecy, Holy Moses and others), whose managing director Jochen Richert, Markus Wosgien (label management) and Lambros Kokkinos (product management) are long-time scene veterans. “These are people we’ve known for ages and who have been supplying you and us with the stuff we all can’t and don’t want to live without for at least as long: high-quality heavy metal releases,” the band is pleased to say, adding: ”When the label A&R first had his entire Sacred Steel record collection signed at the meeting with the band, we just knew: this is the right place for us! With ROAR behind us, we are now ideally positioned to finally release our new album “Ritual Supremacy” worldwide and on a broad basis after more than 8 years since the last release.” 

“As a native Swabian and friend of pure heavy metal, you are inevitably connected to Sacred Steel. You can sing along to their classics in your sleep and with a raised metal fist, and of course share unforgettable memories with the band, which has always remained true to themselves, yet continues to develop and, above all, still has something to say. “Ritual Supremacy” is a statement and will blow the mind of every true metalhead. The first single will be released in mid-January and the album will go on sale. Dress warmly,” states Markus Wosgien from ROAR. 

SACRED STEEL is a trademark in the metal scene: METAL with attitude, never everyone’s favorite and damn proud of it!

Sacred Steel – live: 
11.04.2025 – Villingen-Schwenningen (GER) – Little Black Forest Festival
17.04.2025 – Oberhausen (GER) – Thrash Speed Burn Festival
25. – 26.04.2025 – Lauda-Königshofen (GER) – Keep It True Festival
02.- 03.04.2025 – Ochtendung (GER) – A CHANCE FOR METAL Festival

Sacred Steel – online: 
Homepage: https://www.sacredsteel.de/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredsteelofficial/

ROAR – online: 
Homepage: https://www.roar-records.de
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rpmroar

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U.S. Trad-Metal Band, PREHISTORIA, Releasing “Cryptic Halo” On StormSpell Records In February 

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on December 4, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Album art by Adam Burke. Logo design by Chris Hurst.

U.S. Traditional Heavy Metal quintet, Prehistoria, will release Cryptic Halo, their first full-length album, on February 11, 2025 via StormSpell Records. The album follows the 2022 release of debut EP, Cursed Lands.

An album teaser track is available at:

prehistoriaband.bandcamp.com/track/cryptic-halo-teaser

Prehistoria had this to say about Cryptic Halo:

“We are thrilled to announce the completion of our debut album, Cryptic Halo. This project has been a true labor of love, forged through countless hours of passion, dedication, and focused effort. Rooted in traditional heavy metal, Cryptic Halo weaves in elements of power, thrash, and black metal to create a sound that’s both classic and dynamic. Crafted by devoted fans of heavy metal, for heavy metal fans, it stands as a celebration of the genre we hold so dear. It’s been a challenging yet rewarding journey, and we can’t wait to share this milestone with you as we prepare for its release.”

FFO: Blind Guardian, Persuader, Iced Earth, Manticora

Band Photo by Austin White 

Band Line-Up:

Alonso “Zo” Donoso – Vocals
Shaun Cothron – Guitar
Max Otworth – Guitar
Ian Bender – Bass
Cody Johns – Drums

Track Listing:

  1. Futile Invocation of Cosmic Acknowledgement
  2. Rise
  3. Salvation Denied
  4. Obsidian Gateways
  5. Everlasting Legacy
  6. Paradise Lost
  7. Crown of the Resolute
  8. Crucible of Shadows
  9. Dreamchaser

BAND BIO:

Prehistoria is a traditional heavy metal band hailing from the American Midwest, combining the raw power of classic metal with influences from power, thrash, and black metal. Their sound is steeped in the genre’s roots, delivering crushing riffs and soaring melodies with a sharp, modern edge that feels both familiar and new.

Cryptic Halo Credits:

All songs (except “Futle Invocation…”) written and performed by Prehistoria.

“Futile Invocation of Cosmic Acknowledgement” written and produced by Dan Wagoner.

Lyrics by Alonso Donoso.

Produced, tracked, and engineered by Dan Wagoner.

Drums recorded by Joe Viers at Sonic Lounge Studios. Additional guitars recorded by Ethan Vawter. Bass recorded by Ian Bender.

Mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio.

Additional design by Alonso Donoso and Ian Bender.

Source: ClawHammer PR

instagram.com/prehistoriaband

youtube.com/@prehistoriaband

prehistoriaband.bandcamp.com

Pehistoria on Spotify

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Swedish Metal Icons MESHUGGAH Announce Monumental 2025 North American Tour

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

Get ready for one of the most highly anticipated tours of 2025! Swedish metal juggernauts MESHUGGAH will make their triumphant return to North American stages, bringing their genre-defying, mind-bending sound to fans across the U.S. and Canada. Joining them on this monumental trek, produced by Live Nation, are the fellow legendary acts Cannibal Corpse and Carcass, making this THE tour of the year for metal fans.

Tickets: Tickets will be available starting with Citi and Artist presales beginning today, December 3rd at 12pm ET / 9 am PT. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday,  December 6th at 10am local time at livenation.com.

Presale: Citi is the official card of the MESHUGGAH tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning today at 12:00pm ET through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit citientertainment.com. The artist presale will also begin today at 2:00pm ET.

MESHUGGAH w/ Special Guests Cannibal Corpse And Carcass:

  • Friday, March 28, 2025 – Quebec City, QC – Videotron Centre Tickets
  • Saturday, March 29, 2025– Toronto, ON – Great Canadian Resort Toronto Tickets
  • Sunday, March 30, 2025 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit Tickets
  • Tuesday, April 1, 2025 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom Tickets
  • Wednesday, April 2, 2025– St. Louis, MO – The Pageant Tickets
  • Friday, April 4, 2025 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium Tickets
  • Saturday, April 5, 2025 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex Tickets
  • Sunday, April 6, 2025 – Boise, ID – Revolution Concert House and Event Center Tickets
  • Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic Tickets
  • Wednesday, April 9, 2025– Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum Tickets
  • Thursday, April 10, 2025 – Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort Tickets
  • Friday, April 11, 2025 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Tickets
  • Sunday, April 13, 2025 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre Tickets
  • Tuesday, April 15, 2025 – Austin, TX – ACL Live – Moody Theater Tickets
  • Wednesday, April 16, 2025– Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom Tickets
  • Friday, April 18, 2025 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy Tickets
  • Saturday, April 19, 2025 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center Tickets
  • Tuesday, April 22, 2025 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE Tickets *
  • Wednesday, April 23, 2025– National Harbor, MD – The Theater at MGM National Harbor Tickets
  • Thursday, April 24, 2025 – New York, NY – The Theater at  Madison Square Garden Tickets

*Non-Live Nation Date

MESHUGGAH continues to redefine heavy music with their latest album, Immutable. Recorded at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden, and mastered by Grammy-winning engineer Vlado Meller, Immutable showcases the band’s unparalleled musicianship and innovation. Featuring tracks like “The Abysmal Eye,” “I Am That Thirst,” and “Broken Cog,”Immutable has been hailed by critics as a masterclass in progressive metal.

Connect With MESHUGGAH:
meshuggah.net | Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube
More on RPM:
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Source: C Squared Music

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

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

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

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

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

Commenting on the impending record, vocalist Brandan Schieppati says: 

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

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

Adding about the new single, Schieppati says: 

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

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

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

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

NINE Track-list:

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

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

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

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ELVENKING – Italian Pagan/Folk Metal Outfit Releases “Throes Of Atonement” Video/Single

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

Photo courtesy of Reaper Entertainment

Italian pagan/folk metal outfit and recent Reaper Entertainment signees ELVENKING have unveiled their latest single, “Throes Of Atonement.” The release is accompanied by a striking lyric video crafted by acclaimed artist René Berthiaume and perfectly captures the dark and emotional essence of the track.

The band comments, “‘Throes Of Atonement’ reflects a big part of the atmospheres and the mood of this third and final chapter of the Reader Of The Runes concept trilogy. It pays tribute to the epic power metal of the ‘90s, a significant influence for our early days to the extent that it could almost come out of our first album Heathenreel.

This album delves into the past of the characters in this story, revealing the reasons behind the Reader Of The Runes‘ wrath in the previous chapter. ‘Throes Of Atonement’ focuses on two characters, exploring adolescent jealousy and narrow-mindedness that ultimately leads to hatred and betrayal. For all the harm inflicted, whether intentional or unintentional, the ultimate punishments were penance and death.”

With “Throes Of Atonement,” ELVENKING once again showcases their mastery in storytelling, blending epic melodies with profound themes.

Watch ELVENKING’s video for “Throes Of Atonement” HERE. Stream the track HERE.

ELVENKING:
Damna – vocals
Aydan – guitar
Headmatt – guitar
Jakob – bass
Lethien – violin
Symohn – drums

2025 will bring ELVENKING to stages across Europe when they join forces with Alestorm, Ensiferum, Týr, and Heidevolk to resurrect the legendary Paganfest trek. See all confirmed dates below.

ELVENKING w/ Alestorm, Ensiferum, Týr, Heidevolk:
1/08/2025 Grosse Freiheit – Hamburg, DE
1/09/2025 Oosterpoort – Groningen, NL
1/10/2025 Filharmonie – Stuttgart, DE
1/11/2025 Turbinenhalle – Oberhausen, DE
1/12/2025 Huxley’s – Berlin, DE
1/13/2025 Congress Centre – Roskilde, DK
1/14/2025 Aladin – Bremen, DE
1/16/2025 O2 Academy – Birmingham, UK
1/17/2025 O2 Academy – Edinburgh, UK
1/18/2025 O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester, UK
1/19/2025 O2 Academy Brixton – London, UK
1/20/2025 Ancienne Belgique – Brussels, BE
1/21/2025 Schlachthof – Wiesbaden, DE
1/22/2025 Zenith – Paris, FR
1/23/2025 Z7 Konzertfabrik – Pratteln, CH
1/24/2025 Eventzentrum – Geiselwind, DE
1/25/2025 Backstage – Munich, DE
1/26/2025 OM – Liege, BE
1/28/2025 Alcatraz – Milan, IT
1/29/2025 Transbordeur – Lyon, FR
1/30/2025 Salle Metropole – Lausanne, CH
1/31/2025 Halle Verrière – Meisenthal, FR
2/01/2025 Felsenkeller – Leipzig, DE
2/02/2025 013 Poppodium – Tilburg, NL
2/03/2025 Capitol – Hannover, DE
2/05/2025 Studio – Krakow, PL
2/06/2025 Progresja – Warsaw, PL
2/07/2025 Hala Datart – Zlín, CZ
2/08/2025 Barba Negra – Budapest, HU
2/09/2025 Tvornica – Zagreb, HR

Stand by for further info on ELVENKING’s upcoming new full-length.

Source: EARSPLIT PR

https://www.elvenking.net

https://www.reaper-entertainment.com

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VENAMORIS (PAULA AND DAVE LOMBARDO) RELEASE DARKLY ETHEREAL HOLIDAY SINGLE: “WINTER’S WHISPERS”

Posted in holiday music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on December 3, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

IPECAC RECORDINGS’ DEBUT COMING IN 2025

Dec. 3, 2024, LOS ANGELES – With the holiday season in full swing, Venamoris – the husband-and-wife duo of Dave and Paula Lombardo – release “Winter’s Whispers,” a standalone, seasonal single out now via Ipecac Recordings.

“‘Winter’s Whispers’ is a nod to our wavering, romantic love of the many vibes of the season,” the pair shared.

“Venamoris is such an intimate project for the two of us,” Dave Lombardo said as the pair released “In The Shadows” last month. “To have our sophomore album in Ipecac’s exceptionally skilled hands is a dream realized. We are ecstatic to be a part of this audacious label.”

Venamoris captures the essence of a sound that is darkly alluring and deeply emotional, blending sultry vocals with mesmerizing instrumentation to create an enveloping experience. Like a whispered secret, there’s something seductive yet provocative about the noir-tinged songs they create. Brooklyn Vegan, describing an earlier single, adeptly said Venamoris has “Portishead meets David Lynch vibes.”

The duo are currently working on their sophomore album for a 2025 release. Additional details will be shared soon.

More Info:

Venamoris.bandcamp.com

Instagram.com/venamoris_official

Facebook | Ipecac.com

Source: Speakeasy PR

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MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN – Offers Introduction To Brazilian Jiu Jitsu In Upcoming Streaming Film “The Great In Between: An Introduction To Jiu Jitsu”

Posted in Jiu Jitsu, Martial Arts, Self Defense with tags , , , on December 2, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Photo credit: Nicole Staab

FILMED AT THE VERDE VALLEY BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU ACADEMY, THE 90-MINUTE INTRODUCTION TO THE EMPOWERING SPORT FEATURES INSTRUCTION FROM A GROUP OF SKILLED BLACK BELTS

Dec. 2, 2024, Cottonwood, Ariz. – “The Great In Between: An Introduction to Jiu Jitsu,” a Maynard James Keenan hosted introduction to the dynamic sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, debuts on Dec. 13 via Puscifertv.com.

Filmed at the Verde Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy in Cottonwood, Ariz., the 90-minute class offers a hands-on seminar tailored for beginners and the Jiu Jitsu-curious. Led by Keenan and a group of skilled black belts, the team guides viewers through the essential development of stabilizing muscles and myelin connections, building a foundation for success in this confidence-building, puzzle-solving martial art.

“You can do this,” Keenan says. “We’ve got your back. Not literally. But we can also teach you how to get us off your back. See what I did there?”

Pre-orders of the film, which is available as a 72-hour rental, and various commemorative merch bundles, are available now via Puscifertv.com. A Cyber Monday special is available today only, featuring a 20% discount on bundles over $50 with the code VVBJJ24 (limit one per customer).

“The Great In Between: An Introduction to Jiu Jitsu” was directed by Chris Staab and features music by Puscifer.

About Verde Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu:

The Verde Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu studio, located at 1100 S. AZ-260 in Cottonwood, Arizona, was founded by Maynard James Keenan. The academy offers a wide range of classes for all ages and experience levels, with a mission to preserve and share the fundamentals of martial arts. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, much like life itself, is a journey – a path filled with obstacles that are worth overcoming. It’s a journey of self-discovery. Verde Valley BJJ was established to serve as a starting point for those journeys, for self-defense, competitive sport, and physical, mental, and spiritual development.

Verdevalleybjj.com

Instagram.com/verdevalleybjj

Facebook.com/VVBJJ

Source: Speakeasy PR

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AGAINST I – Songs for the Dying Out Now and Streaming

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on December 1, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

The new album from Sweden’s melodic death trio AGAINST I is now available on all major streaming platforms.

Songs for the Dying picks up where Destruction Lullaby – released in May 2024 – left off. The album offers lethal doses of aggressive and melodic death tinged with shades of industrial and atmospheric metal.

Stream the album on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.

Order Songs for the Dying and the band’s entire discography at tfreco.bandcamp.com

Track-listing for Songs for the Dying:

1. Bound in Blood

2. Depraved Lust

3. A Hymn for the End

4. Crimson Queen

5. Eternal Slumber

6. From the Beyond

7. Father of Lies

8. Judgement of the Damned

9. Praise the Dead

10. Scorched Earth

11. The Blackest Night

AGAINST I was founded in 2022 by Fredrik Keith Croona, known as vocalist and founder of Cynical Existence and ex-vocalist of Menschdefekt. Together with Mathias Back (guitars) and Anders Ström (drums), they fuse elements of metal and hints of electronic parts into a cacophony of aggression and melodies.

In 2023 the band released their debut album Carnival of Excess on Advoxya Records. 2024 saw the release of two EPs, Perfect Smile and the follow-up Destruction Lullaby, which took the band in an entirely new direction.

Line-Up:
Fredrik Keith Croona – vocals
Mathias Back – guitars
Anders Ström – drums

facebook.com/againstIband

instagram.com/againstiband

Source: ClawHammer PR

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Cruz Del Sur Music Releases THE WATCHER’s Out of the Dark

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on December 1, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Boston (MA) – U.S. Doom-Tinged Heavy Metal outfit, The Watcher, has released Out of the Dark on Cruz Del Sur Music. The band’s first full-length album is available now on CD, vinyl, and digital formats! Fans of Iron Maiden, Trouble, and Satan should take note!

Purchase/Stream:

CD: tinyurl.com/thewatchercd

LP Black: tinyurl.com/thewatcherlp

BC: thewatcherheavymetal.bandcamp.com/album/out-of-the-dark

YT: youtu.be/WkvBQkcVAcc

The 2021 release of The Watcher’s debut Your Turn to Die EP was the culmination of delays, false starts and good, old-fashioned patience. The 2016 creation of guitarist/bassist Max Furst, The Watcher was not intended to have such a prolonged gestation for its first release into the metal world, but the wait proved to be worth it.

Physical copies of Your Turn to Die sold out upon its release, signaling to Furst, vocalist Paden Reed and drummer Chris Spraker that there would be demand for their distinctive brand of NWOTHM with elements of doom. Alas, that moment has arrived in the form of the eight-song “Out of the Dark.”

Out of the Dark was recorded in the autumn months of late 2023 with engineer Sasha Stroud at Artifact Audio in Maspeth, Queens, New York. The Watcher went to great lengths to ensure that the songs worked within the context of the album format with an organic flow of ideas and intentional peaks and valleys to ensure listener engagement. As a result, Out of the Dark expands on what The Watcher started on Your Turn to Die. From urgent, heads-down ‘bangers to festival-ready chorus all the way to the climactic closing track, “Thy Blade, Thy Blood,” the band’s growth is readily apparent.

The Watcher will be gigging around the East Coast and parts of Canada in support of Out of the Dark (ex-Malleus guitarist Nelson Ribas and Demon Chrome guitarist Dylan Kulpa have since completed The Watcher’s live lineup.) More importantly, the band hopes to arrive on European shores sometime in the near future. For the present, though, Out of the Dark emerges as a compelling LP that unifies classic metal and the darkness of doom, fortified through the spirit of three metallic diehards who never say die. 

Track Listing:

  1. Out of the Dark
  2. Strike Back
  3. Burning World
  4. Exiled
  5. The Revelator
  6. Kill Or Be Killed
  7. The Final Hour
  8. Thy Blade, Thy Blood

Source: ClawHammer PR

cruzdelsurmusic.com

cruzdelsurmusic.bandcamp.com

thewatcherheavymetal.bandcamp.com

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HELLOWEEN – Launch Thrilling “Save Us” Performance Video From Upcoming Live Release – Live At Budokan Due Out Next Month via RPM

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on December 1, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

HELLOWEEN are turning up the heat as they gear up for their monumental 40th anniversary world tour in 2025/2026 and tease a brand-new studio album! But before diving into the next chapter, the metal legends are giving their fans one last epic thrill from their chart-topping self-titled album with the release of Live At Budokan on December 13, 2024 (RPM).

Today, they’ve unleashed a blistering live version of “Save Us,” a track that catapults us back to their groundbreaking Keeper Of The Seven Keys era – a defining moment in their storied career. This electrifying single forges a powerful bridge between their glorious past and their unstoppable present. Get ready, Pumpkins United fans – this is just the beginning!

Watch “Save Us (live)“: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K05mkUhN-4Q
Stream/purchase the single: https://helloween.rpm.link/saveuslivePR

Bassist Markus Grosskopf notes: “‘Save Us’ is unfortunately still relevant or more relevant than ever before. The natural disasters, our own ignorance, hardly any possibilities to escape from all threats – the song is a desperate plea for rescue…a heavy, but thought-provoking piece with crushing reality.”

Pre-order Live At Budokan in your preferred physical format [digipak-2CD, 3LP (limited “deluxe edition” first press in trifold), Blu-ray, DVD], pre-save it on your favourite digital service provider (DSP), or pre-order the album digitally to receive “Save Us (live),” “Eagle Fly Free (live)” and “Best Time (live)” instantly: https://helloween.rpm.link/liveatbudokanPR

More from “Live At Budokan”: “Best Time (live)” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT1ITfb76-0
“Eagle Fly Free (live)” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwQVCIWocB4

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

Source: C Squared Music

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GOTTHARD – Unveil New Song “Boom Boom” Announce New Album ‘Stereo Crush’ Out On March 21, 2025 via RPM | Additional Tour Dates Announced

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news with tags , , , , on November 29, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Nearly five years after the release of #13, Swiss rockers GOTTHARD are making a powerful comeback with their highly anticipated new album, Stereo Crush, set to release on March 21, 2025, via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).

To mark the announcement, the band has unveiled their latest single, “Boom Boom“. This high-energy anthem not only celebrates the album announcement but also offers a dynamic preview of the signature sound fans can expect from Stereo Crush.

Guitar duo Leo Leoni and Freddy Scherer ignite the track with heavy riffs that haven’t been heard in the GOTTHARD realm for quite some time. The remarkable rhythm section, powered by bassist Marc Lynn and drummer Flavio Mezzodi, propels the Swiss express forward with relentless energy, while frontman Nic Maeder masterfully commands the journey through hard rock territory with his powerful and charismatic vocals. Building up to an irresistibly catchy chorus, it’s clear to all that this is a new GOTTHARD classic in the making.

Watch the “Boom Boom” lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vKHkfiegtg
Stream the track: https://gotthard.rpm.link/boomboomPR

Leo Leoni explains the personal meaning of the song: “I wrote it when I found out that we were expecting a child. The birth of my son Gabriel was a moment that completely changed my life. When I hold him in my arms, look into his eyes or see his smile, I feel an indescribable love and deep gratitude. This song is my way of expressing all these feelings for him.”

Produced and mixed by long-time partner Charlie Bauerfeind, who’s known for his work with the likes of HELLOWEEN and BLIND GUARDIAN, alongside founding member Leo Leoni at Yellowhouse Studio, and mastered by Sascha “Busy” Bühren (TrueBusyness), Stereo Crush promises to set new standards which will additionally come to shine on the band’s forthcoming touring cycle.

GOTTHARD will open it with a tour in May, accompanied by special guests Y&T, before the quintet head to select festivals as well as the stages of their home country at the end of 2025. The band’s current live schedule and ticket info can be found below!

Photo credit: Manuel Schütz

L-R:
Freddy Scherer (guitars), Marc Lynn (bass) Nic Maeder (vocals),
Flavio Mezzodi (drums), Leo Leoni (guitars)

Fans should also mark January 17 of next year in their calendars as Stereo Crush pre-orders will officially be launched on that date. One thing’s for sure: Even in 2025, there won’t be a way around GOTTHARD for the worldwide hard rock community! 

Powered by Bottom Row: https://www.bottomrow.com/

Tickets are on sale here: https://bit.ly/GOTTHARDTIX

GOTTHARD live:

“Stereo Crush” Tour 2025
Special Guests: Y&T
Presented by Metal Hammer, Classic Rock, musix, Rock Antenne & powermetal.de

23.05.2025 DE Bochum – RuhrCongress
24.05.2025 DE Geiselwind – Music Hall
25.05.2025 DE Frankfurt – Batschkapp
27.05.2025 DE Hamburg – Große Freiheit 36
29.05.2025 DE Munich – Circus Krone
30.05.2025 DE Filderstadt – FILharmonie
31.05.2025 AT Telfs – Rathaussaal

More upcoming GOTTHARD live dates:

27.06.2025 CH Basel – Summerstage *NEW*
22.07.2025 DE Regensburg – Piazza im Gewerbepark *NEW*
12. – 14.06.2025 ES Zamora – Z! Live Rock
19.12.2025 CH Bern – Neue Festhalle *NEW*
20.12.2025 CH Zurich – The Hall *NEW*

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Source: C Squared Music

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ONSLAUGHT – Power From Hell 2025 European Tour Part I – Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on November 29, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Onslaught Official Facebook:

Europe! Are you ready for the Onslaught!

Celebrating four decades of fury since this iconic release, fans can expect a series of bone crushing shows featuring the complete Power From Hell album played in its entirety and in album order for the first and only time, alongside a selection of classic tracks that have defined the band’s legacy… See you in the pit!

Power From Hell 2025 European Tour Part I

29/05/25 – Germany, Oldenburg, MTS
30/05/25 – Germany, Wittstock, Metal Power Festival
31/05/25 – Germany, Essen, Turock
01/06/25 – Belgium, Diest, Hell
03/06/25 – France, Dijon, La Vapeur
04/06/25 – Italy, Milano, Slaughter Club
05/06/25 – Italy, Bologna, Alchemica
06/06/25 – Austria, Graz, Explosiv
07/06/25 – Germany, Muhlteich, Chronical Moshers Festival
08/06/25 – Austria, Salzburg, Rockhouse
10/06/25 – Germany, Stuttgart, Der Schwarze Keiler
12/06/25 – Germany, Leipzig, Hellraiser
13/06/25 – TBC
14/06/25 – Germany, Selb, Rockclub Nordbayern

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AVANTASIA – 10th Studio Album, Here Be Dragons, Releasing On February 28, via Napalm Records

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on November 27, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Napalm Records Facebook:

Rock and Metal Flagship Avantasia Announces 10th Studio Album, Here Be Dragons, out February 28, 2025 via Napalm Records!

Pre-Order Your Physical Copy now: https://lnk.to/Avantasia-HereBeDragons

Album Arrives Shortly Before the “Here Be Dragons” European Arena Headline Tour in March & April 2025!

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CORONER – Non Omnis Moriar 40 Years Of Coroner Tour 2025 | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Extreme Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on November 27, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Below you’ll find all the dates, cities and venues for Coroner Non Omnis Moriar 40th Anniversary Tour 2025, with Deceased supporting.

3/5 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s

3/6 – Baltimore, MD @ Metro Baltimore

3/7 – Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows

3/8 – Boston, MA @ Sonia

3/9 – Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar

3/11 – Ottawa, ON @ Overflow Brewing Company

3/12 – Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground

3/13 – Cleveland, OH @ No Class

3/14 – Chicago, IL @ Reggies

3/15 – Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle

3/18 – St Louis, MO @ Red Flag

3/19 – Nashville, TN @ The End

3/20 – Atlanta, GA @ The EARL

3/21 – New Orleans, LA @ Siberia New Orleans

3/22 – Houston, TX Hell’s Heroes @ White Oak Music Hall –
https://www.ticketmaster.com/hell-s-heroes-tickets/artist/3018376

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ANTE-INFERNO To Tour Europe This December With Imha Tarikat

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on November 27, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Full Moon Haiku tour to visit Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Austria and the Netherlands

Tour follows the release of new Ante-Inferno album Death’s Soliloquy

Album release show this Saturday in Manchester

In support of their latest album Death’s Soliloquy, UK black metal band Ante-Inferno will return to central Europe this December on a 10-date tour which will see them perform to audiences across five countries. 

Fresh off the release of their critically acclaimed album, Ante-Inferno will descend upon Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, and the Netherlands, spreading their sonic darkness across the continent. Joining them on most dates is the German act Imha Tarikat, while select appearances will feature support from Ultima Necat.

The tour kicks off with a special UK album release show in Manchester on November 30th alongside Hulder. The Central European leg officially commences on 4th December in Munich, Germany, and continues through European cities until its conclusion on December 14th at Eindhoven Metal Meeting in the Netherlands.

ANTE-INFERNO FULL MOON HAIKU TOUR 2024
In Conspiracy with Imha Tarikat (*) & Ultima Necat (**)

Nov 30 – Manchester, UK (w/ Hulder) **
Dec 4 – Munich, Germany **
Dec 5 – Nuremberg, Germany **
Dec 6 – De Mortem Et Diabolum; Berlin, Germany *
Dec 7 – Wintermelodei; Münster, Germany *
Dec 8 – Erfurt, Germany *
Dec 9 – Prague, Czech Republic – * **
Dec 10 – Vienna, Austria *
Dec 11 – Wrocław, Poland *
Dec 12 – Chemnitz, Germany * **
Dec 13 – Göttingen, Germany *
Dec 14 – Eindhoven, Netherlands *

With Death’s Soliloquy, Ante-Inferno have delivered a malevolent hammer strike to the face of all who thought they would continue to mellow after the success of the atmospheric and otherworldly “Antediluvian Dreamscapes”. The album’s nightmarish cover art (from the masterful mind of Khaos Diktator Design), perfectly sums up the album’s sonic approach.

An ode to madness, mental illness, death obsession and unfettered suicidal despair, Death’s Soliloquy harnesses the bestial might of traditional black metal and intricately weaves it with the haunting majesty of the atmospheric sound the band is known for, and in doing so takes the listener on an anguished, hysterical descent into the blackened emptiness of the grave.

Death’s Soliloquy is available to order in physical formats from the band’s Bandcamp and Vendetta Records. 

Onism Productions, Matriarch Records and Forbidden Keep Records have also prepared three special edition cassette versions of Death’s Soliloquy, which is available to order and will start shipping this week.  

Listen to the album via streaming services: https://RecordU.lnk.to/Deaths_Soliloquy

In the run-up to the album’s release, the band unveiled an artwork video for the opening track “The Cavernous Blackness of Night” and a “Cold. Tenebrous. Evil” music video.

Ante-Inferno online
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anteinferno/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ANTEINFERNO/
Bandcamp: https://ante-inferno.bandcamp.com/

Vendetta Records online
Website: https://vendetta-records.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vendettacult
Bandcamp: https://vendetta-records.bandcamp.com/

Source: 3nation / Dominic Athanassiou

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THE DEVIL’S BLIND HORSE Unveils Lyric Video For “Dragon” – Single Hits Digital Stores And Streaming Platforms This Friday

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news on November 26, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Rising heavy rock collective THE DEVIL’S BLIND HORSE is set to unleash their electrifying new single, “Dragon,” this Friday, November 29, on all major streaming platforms. Alongside this highly anticipated release, the band has dropped a gripping lyric video, available now on YouTube: Watch the lyric video here.

Dragon,” described as a mid-tempo, riff-heavy powerhouse, is the first release from THE DEVIL’S BLIND HORSE, a project driven by the creative vision of guitarist, producer, writer and founder Alex Knoll. The track features the band’s signature fusion of hard rock, metal, and progressive elements, topped with the soulful energy of vintage Hammond organ and Mellotron.

“THE DEVIL’S BLIND HORSE is an unabashed celebration of all of the things that I love about music” says Alex – adding: “It is the journey in pursuing the music that I hear in my head… It’s my definition of that perfect collection of sounds and songs, artistically earnest and uncompromising, from beginning to end.”

The track showcases an all-star lineup of musicians, including VK Lynne’s commanding lead vocals, Rikard Zander’s (EVERGREY) keys, Johan Niemann’s (EVERGREY) thunderous bass, and Dicki Fliszar’s (BRUCE DICKINSON) propulsive drumming.

“Dragon” marks the beginning of an exciting chapter for The Devil’s Blind Horse. The group is already gaining buzz for their forthcoming EP, “…Alas, we ride…”, expected to drop in 2025.

Knoll, a veteran of the Los Angeles metal scene with a storied past in 999 Society and a brief stint in SPINESHANK, has crafted a unique soundscape with THE DEVIL’S BLIND HORSE. Drawing inspiration from legends like BLACK SABBATH, DEEP PURPLE, ROBIN TROWER, GRAVEYARD and OPETH, the band’s music transports listeners to a golden era of rock and roll, imbued with fresh energy and innovation.

The Devil’s Blind Horse is:

Alex Knoll – Guitars and others
VK Lynne – Lead and Background Vocals

About THE DEVIL’S BLIND HORSE:

Founded by Brazilian-born guitarist Alex Knoll, The Devil’s Blind Horse is a heavy rock and roll project that blends 60s, 70s, and early 80s influences with progressive metal aesthetics. With a lineup of seasoned artists, the band delivers a powerful, genre-defying sound that resonates with fans of classic rock and metal alike.

“Dragon” Credits:

  • Written by Alex Knoll and VK Lynne
  • Produced by Alex Knoll
  • Mixed and Mastered by Robert Pehrsson (Studio Humbucker – Stockholm, Sweden)
  • Featured Musicians: Alex Knoll (guitars, percussion), VK Lynne (vocals), Johan Niemann (bass), Rikard Zander (keys), and Dicki Fliszar (drums).

Source: C Squared Music

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CELESTIAL SCOURGE – Norwegian Death Metallers To Release New Album: Observers of The Inevitable

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on November 25, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Norwegian cosmic brutal tech-death metal juggernaut CELESTIAL SCOURGE is set to release their highly anticipated first full-length album, Observers of The Inevitable, in early 2025 through Time To Kill Records!

Following their explosive 2023 debut EP, “Dimensions Unfurled”, the band is ready to take their sound to the next level. Brace yourselves for a sonic journey that will push the boundaries of technical death metal into the uncharted realms of the cosmos.

Founded in 2021 by bassist Stian Gundersen, CELESTIAL SCOURGE has already carved out a name for themselves with their relentless energy and unparalleled musicianship.

Their sound is a brilliant blend of haunting growls, guitars wielded with malicious precision, thunderous bass lines, and drumming so fast it challenges the speed of light. It’s a musical onslaught inspired by the vast mysteries of space and the terrifying beauty of its dark corners.

The band’s line-up features members with a pedigree in some of the most revered names in underground extreme metal, including Blood Red Throne, Deception, Ruun, Vorbid, and Todesking. Drawing inspiration from titans like Suffocation, The Faceless, The Zenith Passage, Cattle Decapitation and Cannibal Corpse, CELESTIAL SCOURGEcrafts a sound that’s both ferociously modern and rooted in the genre’s brutal legacy.

This release expands on the themes and sonic landscapes introduced in their debut, catapulting listeners further into the boundless chaos of the universe.

Line-up:

Stian Gundersen: bass
Kristoffer Lunden: drums
Eirik Waadeland: vocals
Hans Jakob Bjørheim: guitar
Sindre Wathne Johnsen: guitar

Keep your eyes on the stars and your ears tuned to Time To Kill Records for more updates!

CELESTIAL SCOURGE:

https://www.instagram.com/celestial_scourge/

https://www.facebook.com/p/Celestial-Scourge-100086457039327/

https://celestialscourge.bandcamp.com/

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

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

https://timetokillrecords.com/

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PATHOGENIC – Premiere Video For “Mass Grave Memory”

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on November 24, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Boston’s PATHOGENIC is set to make a triumphant return with the release of Crowned in Corpses, a brutal and immersive display of progressive tech death. This marks their first full-length release in over half a decade, promising a bold evolution of their signature brand of progressive tech death, while retaining the intensity that has defined the band for years.

This is evident in the album’s first single, “Mass Grave Memory.” The band has partnered with Metal Injection for the exclusive premiere of the official music video for the song. Watch now at this location.

PATHOGENIC vocalist Jake Burns reveals the song’s lyrical themes:

“’Mass Grave Memory’ asks the ultimate question: what do we gain when we destroy everything? It’s a vivid portrayal of nuclear war’s aftermath — the searing light, the choking ash, and the silence of a world undone. Above all, it stands as a stark warning of what will await us if humanity loses control.”

Skepsis Recordings will release Crowned in Corpses on February 7, 2025. Pre-order the album now at:

www.skepsisrecordings.com.

Track-listing:
1) Mass Grave Memory
2) The New Rot
3) Dead But Not At Rest
4) Exiled from the Abyss
5) Fragments
6) Crowned in Corpses
7) Drag Your Crosses
8) Silicon Regime

Stream more PATHOGENIC on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music.

Out of Boston’s depths emerges PATHOGENIC, a force unshackled from hiatus and reborn with Crowned in Corpses. Over 42 punishing minutes, this progressive death metal quintet weaves together labyrinthine riffs, relentless rhythms, and chilling visions of a decaying world.

In 2022, the band’s resurgence was ignited when original vocalist Jake Burns and new drummer Tyler Montaquila joined forces with guitarists Chris Gardino, Justin Licht, and bassist Dan Leahy. Together, they’ve forged a sound that is ferocious, intricate, and unapologetically heavy, delivering metal that demands to be heard.

PATHOGENIC has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Revocation, and The Faceless, and has annihilated crowds at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and RPM Fest. Known for their high-octane live performances, the band’s energy and command leave audiences with no choice but to headbang furiously.

Set to release on February 7, 2025, through Skepsis Recordings, Crowned in Corpses is a ferocious musical declaration: eight tracks of devastating power and haunting warnings of the darkness that lies ahead.

Source: ClawHammer PR

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Australia’s GUTLESS Unleash Debut Album: High Impact Violence

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on November 23, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Australian Death Metal brutes, GUTLESS, have released their debut album, High Impact Violence! The album is available on CD and digital formats via Dark Descent Records. Me Saco Un Ojo is handling vinyl treatment. The cassette edition is available through both labels. Purchase/stream at the following links:

darkdescentrecords.com/shop

darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com

ddmsuo.eu

open.spotify.com/album/49337ADPFXQa47bR1k0I1u

music.apple.com/us/album/high-impact-violence/1780847912

GUTLESS gave us one of 2018’s filthiest demos. Two years later, we saw a split release with Mortal Wound. Now, six years after that demo, we are finally getting the debut album. Strap in; this one is going to be nauseating…

Instantly they cave in your skull with maniacal riffing and unrelenting drum assaults. If you can’t withstand the might of Death Metal, turn back fast. The equally violent vocal attack will seal the deal as the insanity creeps further into the cemetery, searching for prey. 

GUTLESS has that perfect blend of old-school savagery while retaining their personality and sound that doesn’t feel like a diluted version of a superior band. Snap-neck rhythms and visceral grinding warfare will certainly have even the seasoned maniac tearing at their flesh in morbid ecstasy as this short but sweet opus erupts pus into their ear canal.

If you need more convincing, take a look at that cover art; reminiscent of the 90s while striking in its own right. You had better believe the album is just as damaging as that brick. Contorting and convulsing into tormenting visions of the macabre, GUTLESS contradicts their name by dragging out your entrails repeatedly across eight indomitable cuts of sadism and brutality. The underground still has plenty of bite down under and these fiends proudly showcase one of the nastiest examples you will hear this year!”

Track Listing:

  1. Bashed And Hemorrhaging
  2. Beyond The Catacombs
  3. Scalpel Obsession
  4. Avalanche Of Viscera
  5. Galvanized
  6. Carved Into Existence
  7. Gore God
  8. Viral Infection
GUTLESS:
Joe Steele – Bass
Ollie Ballantyne – Drums
Tom Caldwell – Guitars/Vocals
Allan Stacey – Guitars

facebook.com/gutlessmelbourne

www.mesacounojo.com

Source: ClawHammer PR

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