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BIOHAZARD Divided We Fall – First Week USA Chart Positions
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags biohazard, hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey on October 29, 2025 by Metal OdysseyAGNOSTIC FRONT – Announce New Album Echoes In Eternity | First Single “Way of War” Out Now
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags agnostic front, hardcore metal, Metal, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey on September 23, 2025 by Metal Odyssey
NYC’s legendary pioneers, AGNOSTIC FRONT, are set to unveil the unapologetically fierce new album Echoes in Eternity. The band’s established sound remains best known for their pure adrenaline-fueled riffs, unrelenting energy and outspoken critique on social corruption. “Way of War” is the first single to land ahead of this forthcoming onslaught; Echoes in Eternity is set to arrive in its full thunderous form on November 7, 2025, via Reigning Phoenix Music.
“The track is very much a sign of the times! How the corrupt politicians greed pulls us and many other nations into senseless wars. These actions unfortunately, come with casualties that civilians never call for. It’s the way of war.”
AGNOSTIC FRONT hold nothing back. In “Way of War”, the forthcoming album’s opener, a relentless storm of driving rhythms and aggressive vocal chants awaits. It’s an abrasive and raucous display of power against injustice.
Watch the video HERE: https://youtu.be/ocMKYQNSgQY?si=sJBGkc1HOjYGdaB8
Listen HERE: https://agnosticfront.rpm.link/echoesPR
AGNOSTIC FRONT is set to tour the Western United States this fall with a stacked line-up including STRUNG OUT (playing Exile In Oblivion in its entirety), MURPHY’S LAW and LA ARMADA. The tour is set to kick off on Wednesday, October 15th in Denver CO and will continue to pummel audiences across the West Coast until ending on November 2nd in Garden Grove CA.
Following the East Meets West tour, the band will then embark on an East Coast US tour with RAW BRIGADE and VIOLENT WAY as support.
EAST MEETS WEST TOUR DATES:
October 15, 2025 – The Oriental Theater – Denver, CO
October 16, 2025 – Metro Music Hall – Salt Lake City, UT
October 17, 2025 – The Shredder – Boise, ID
October 18, 2025 – Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
October 19, 2025 – El Corazon – Seattle, WA
October 21, 2025 – The Ritz – San Jose, CA
October 22, 2025 – Goldfield Trading Post – Sacramento, CA
October 23, 2025 – Cornerstone Berkeley – Berkeley, CA
October 24, 2025 – Ventura Music Hall – Ventura, CA
October 25, 2025 – The Glass House – Pomona, CA
October 26, 2025 – Swan Dive – Las Vegas, NV
October 28, 2025 – The Rock – Tucson, AZ
October 29, 2025 – The Nile Theater – Mesa, AZ
October 30, 2025 – Transplants Brewery – Palmdale, CA
November 01, 2025 – House of Blues – San Diego, CA
November 02, 2025 – Garden Amp – Garden Grove, CA
East Coast American Tour 2025:
Dec. 4 Cambridge, MA@ The Middle East
Dec. 5 Atlantic City, NJ @ Anchor Rock Club
Dec. 6 NYC, NY @ Irving Plaza
Dec. 9 Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club
Dec. 10 Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern
Dec. 11 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell)
Dec. 12 Melbourne, FL @ Pineapples (Moon Room)
Dec. 13 Miami, FL @ Gramps
Dec. 14 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
Dec. 15 Jacksonville, FL @ The Albatross
Dec. 16 Greenville, SC @ Radio Room
Dec. 17 Wilmington, NC @ Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern
Dec. 18 Raleigh, NC @ The Pour House
Dec. 19 Lynchburg, VA @ Super Rad Arcade
Dec. 20 Altoona, PA @ McGarvey’s Bar & Grill
Dec. 21 Allentown, PA @ Archer Music Hall (Arrow)
https://www.agnosticfront.com/ | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify
Source: C Squared Music
SCORCHING TOMB – Montreal Death Metal/Hardcore Wrecking Crew Sign To Time To Kill Records
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags hard rock albums 2013, hardcore, hardcore metal, Metal, metal albums 2025, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey, scorching tomb on July 24, 2025 by Metal Odyssey
Canada’s SCORCHING TOMB has officially signed to Time To Kill Records for the release of their long-awaited debut album.
After sharpening their blades through a series of well-received EPs and a crushing split, the band is now ready to make a bold statement on a larger scale. Their sound is a feral fusion of raw death metal and metallic hardcore, with zero tolerance for the plastic, overproduced gloss often associated with modern deathcore.
SCORCHING TOMB keeps both feet firmly planted in the filth and fury of old-school death metal and the uncompromising aggression of hardcore at its most hostile. The result is a punishing assault that’s sure to resonate with fans of Skinless, Fulci, Xibalba and Terminal Nation. More details on the album will be revealed soon.
SCORCHING TOMB emerged from the sewers of Montreal in 2018 with one clear mission: to fuse old-school death metal with modern hardcore in a city ruled by technical death metal. It didn’t take long for the band to make a name for themselves in the underground. Their blend of blistering old-school riffs, crushing mosh parts, and explosive live energy quickly caught the attention of the hardcore scene in particular.
Originally formed by tattoo artist Vincent P.L. (vocals) and guitarist Philippe Leblanc, SCORCHING TOMB has since solidified its most formidable lineup yet with the addition of Miguel Lepage (ex–Blind Witness, ex–Obey the Brave) on bass and Émile Savard (Profane Order, ex–Malebranche) on drums. With this new blood, the band has evolved from a local standout into a fully weaponized force.
Now, the time has come to follow in the footsteps of Cryptopsy, Quo Vadis, and Despised Icon, proving once again that Montreal remains a relentless, unyielding powerhouse in the world of death metal.
SCORCHING TOMB:
https://scorchingtomb.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/scorchingtomb/
Time To Kill Records:
https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/timetokillrecords/
RESPECT FOR ZERO – Italian Hardcore Stalwarts Announce New EP Overtime
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, hardcore music, Music, music news, news with tags hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, metal odyssey, respect for zero on May 3, 2025 by Metal Odyssey
Time To Kill Records is thrilled to announce the release of Overtime, the brand-new EP from Italian hardcore outfit RESPECT FOR ZERO, set to drop on June 30th, 2025.
Following the announcement of their signing, Overtime marks a bold return for the band; an explosive statement of intent that sharpens their identity with renewed precision. The EP delivers crushing grooves and relentless intensity, staying true to the band’s hardcore foundation while embracing a tighter, more dynamic production. RESPECT FOR ZERO prove once again that aggression and authenticity can evolve without compromise.
The first single “Born Again” is available now:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/vWo8gRgn_l4
Streaming: https://ffm.to/respect-for-zero-born-again
The band commented:
“‘Born Again’ explores the experience of existential stagnation, a loss of strength and emotion but ultimately urges a reaction, a personal awakening in the face of despair. The lyrics capture a moment of profound inner struggle and emotional paralysis, where hope seems to vanish. Yet, they deliver a powerful message of perseverance, framing every obstacle as an opportunity for renewal. The song underscores the importance of taking action and refusing to let life slip away, reminding us that every hardship holds the potential for a comeback. At its heart, ‘Born Again’ is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of starting anew”.
Tracklist:
1. Reaching Death
2. Mirrors
3. Sagnol
4. Born Again
Preorders:
https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/respect-for-zero-overtime
https://respectforzero.bandcamp.com/album/overtime
Line-up:
Luca Cruciani – Drums
Luca Paoletti – Bass
Stefano Gregori – Vocals
Iacopo Rossi – Guitar & Vocals
RESPECT FOR ZERO is a hardcore band from Sant’Elpidio a Mare, on Italy’s east coast, active since 2013. Their name doesn’t stand for “respect for nothing” but rather for respect for those who are treated like zero compared to corrupt politicians and the authorities who exploit us.
The band channels the rage of a generation raised in the suburbs, without comfort, and under the repression of the global underground culture, constantly stifled by the church and a bigoted mindset. The band stands firmly against fascism.
RESPECT FOR ZERO has shared the stage with bands such as Terror, Ratos de Porão, Expire, No Turning Back, WarCry, Bent Life, Trash Talk, Comeback Kid, H2O, Impact, Bull Brigade, Meet the Storm, Strength Approach, Slander, Straight Opposition, Face Your Enemy, Mud, Chains, and many more!
Discography:
Clenched Punches demo (2014)
The Truth Remains full-length (2015)
My Sacrifice full-length (2019, Indelirium Records)
RESPECT FOR ZERO:
https://www.facebook.com/RespectForZero/
https://respectforzero.bandcamp.com/
Time To Kill Records:
https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://timetokillrecords.com/
BLAZING TOMB – Richmond Death Metal/Hardcore Outfit Drops New Three-Song EP: Singles From The Tomb
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags hardcore, hardcore metal, Metal, metal albums 2025, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey on January 26, 2025 by Metal Odyssey
Out Now And Streaming Everywhere On Creator-Destructor Records
Richmond, Virginia-based death metal quintet BLAZING TOMB today releases a new EP, Singles From The Tomb, out now and streaming everywhere through Creator-Destructor Records.
BLAZING TOMB appeared on the radar of extreme music fans upon the release of their eponymous debut EP in 2022 via Creator-Destructor. Having honed their attack over the past several years, their second release hits with more devastation than its predecessor. Singles From The Tomb delivers three merciless new tracks, infusing an old-school death metal assault influenced by Bolt Thrower, Obituary, and Cannibal Corpse, fueled with the aggression of Merauder, Cold As Life, and 100 Demons.
BLAZING TOMB’s Singles From The Tomb was engineered, produced, and mixed at Soul Craft Audio by Jordan Faett (Mutually Assured Destruction, Evade, Killing Pace), co-produced by Alex Young, mastered by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Cavalera Conspiracy, Tomb Mold), and completed with artwork by @no.power__, and the track “Tortured Minds” features guest vocals by Knox Colby (Enforced).
The band states, “Richmond, Virginia possesses a strong tradition as a breeding ground for powerful heavy metal, hardcore, and punk rock. With Singles From The Tomb, we sought to continue its legacy of aggression, while forging our own path, yet still drawing inspiration from seminal bands like Bolt Thrower and Merauder. These songs are a preview of the sonic onslaught that will come with the full-length BLAZING TOMB album, soon to be unleashed upon the world.”
Stream BLAZING TOMB’s Singles From The Tomb everywhere including Bandcamp HERE and find the 7” vinyl at the Creator-Destructor label shop HERE.
BLAZING TOMB:
Ethan Thomas – vocals/lyrics
Danny Prock – bass, lyrics
Nick Morris – drums
Josh Fransisco – lead guitar
Chris Miller – guitar
Singles From The Tomb Track Listing:
- Visions From The Grey
- As Souls Descend
- Tortured Minds
https://blazingtomb.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/blazingtomb
Source: EARSPLIT PR
THE SLIME – Unleash New Double Single “Russian Roulette” and “Orange” Ahead of Forthcoming Album: Crab-Walk To Oblivion
Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags hardcore metal, Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, the slime, thrash on October 29, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Toronto-based hardcore/crossover thrash quartet, THE SLIME, are back with a brutal new double single offering, “Russian Roulette” and “Orange”, set to give listeners a raw taste of what’s to come from their upcoming album, Crab-Walk To Oblivion, releasing January 24th, 2025.
These two tracks showcase the band’s signature style: ferocious riffs, socially conscious lyrics, and an unrelenting intensity that has made THE SLIME a staple in the underground punk and metal scenes.
“Russian Roulette” is a harrowing dive into the psychological toll of war. Featuring a riff that predates the current lineup, this track has become a staple in the band’s live shows thanks to its hardcore breakdowns and thrashing momentum. Lyrically, the song offers a stark anti-war message, reflecting on the terror and trauma of killing from the impersonal height of an airplane. In a chilling nod to Motörhead’s Bomber, THE SLIME deliver a poignant line, “This ain’t no Bomber fantasy,” to drive home the brutal reality of modern warfare and the haunting specter of PTSD.
On the flip side, “Orange” is a short, fast ripper that keeps both the band and their listeners on edge. But behind its lightning pace lies a weighty, deeply serious message. The song confronts Canada’s shameful history of colonial violence, focusing specifically on the atrocities of the residential school system. With pointed lyrics, THE SLIME call out the systemic racism that allowed such atrocities to happen, challenging the white colonial collaborators who sought to erase Indigenous communities. It’s a blistering critique of a history that can no longer be swept under the rug.
With these two powerful singles, THE SLIME continues their tradition of pairing hard-hitting music with thought-provoking themes, offering their audience a sonic experience that is as cathartic as it is socially relevant.
Listen to “Russian Roulette” HERE: https://youtu.be/qRbAU594iG4?si=bNTxz28Ujv9qeJew
Listen to “Orange” HERE: https://youtu.be/rNBh6vyhqmo?si=Ul50oAJ7DW5c1r3r
Track Listing:
- Washout Revenge
- Sludge
- Moving Target
- Russian Roulette
- Orange
- Crab Walk
- Velociraptor
- Beyond Dead
- Blood Island
- Nude
- Bumble Bee
Links:
Bandcamp: https://theslimehardcore.bandcamp.com/music
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theslimehardcore
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theslimehardcore/
Source: C Squared Music
YOSEMITE IN BLACK – Unveils Ferocious Single “Robber Baron” from Upcoming Album: The Pursuit Of
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, hardcore music, metal music, Music, music news, music videos with tags hardcore, hardcore metal, metal music, metal odyssey, Yosemite In Black on June 4, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Atlanta’s own hardcore heavy hitters, YOSEMITE IN BLACK, is excited to unveil their new single “Robber Baron” from their upcoming album The Pursuit Of, scheduled for release on August 16th via Terminus Hate City. Alongside the single, the band presents an intense an unhinged visualizer which can be viewed HERE. Pre-orders for The Pursuit Of are available HERE.
YOSEMITE IN BLACK consists of Luke Marlowe on vocals, Dylan Beard on guitar, Cody Jenkins on bass, and Michael Ferrara on drums. Renowned in the hardcore scene, the band blends hardcore and metallic hardcore styles, drawing comparisons to influential acts like KNOCKED LOOSE, LAMB OF GOD, TURNSTILE, and TRAPPED UNDER ICE.
Their latest single, “Robber Baron,” delivers a powerful mix of aggressive riffs, pounding drums, and commanding vocals, embodying the band’s distinctive sound that has gained a global following. This track illustrates the band’s talent for merging raw power with complex melodies, offering an intense yet cathartic musical journey.
The band shares: “A ‘Robber Baron’ is an old English term for someone who does business with malicious intent. The song is a callout to all the white collar music industry people who try to take money away from artists, who already make very little as it is.”
The Pursuit Of – Tracklist:
Cerberus
Warmer Weather
Just This Once
Robber Baron
The Pursuit Of
Cold Shoulder
Kitsch
Fade Out
“Robber Baron” was self-recorded, mixed, and mastered, showcasing YOSEMITE IN BLACK’s commitment to their DIY roots and artistic integrity. The lyrics explore themes of societal disenchantment and personal adversity, providing a poignant reflection on today’s societal challenges.
Connect with YOSEMITE IN BLACK:
Official Website: https://linktr.ee/Yosemiteinblack
Bandcamp: https://yosemiteinblack.bandcamp.com/
Source: C Squared Music
SUNMANCER Unleashes Explosive Hardcore Single “Chasm Darkly” and Tour Dates With AUGUST BURNS RED
Posted in hardcore, hardcore metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos with tags hardcore metal, Metal, metal music videos, metal odyssey, sunmancer on May 4, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
Metallic hardcore heavy hitters Sunmancer are poised to shake the foundations of the metalcore scene with their latest video single “Chasm Darkly”. Known for their relentless energy and unyielding heaviness, Sunmacer is also hitting the road with August Burns Red and Fuming Mouth in May (dates listed below) where listeners can catch the track live. The band comments on the song:
“Compared to our other songs, Chasm Darkly came together relatively quickly. This song was written in a span of a few hours, and only very minor tweaks were made after the demo was recorded. Everyone in the band really enjoys the vibe of the song, and it’s the first one that Ramon, our drummer, was able to sing on. The lyrical content is purposely left open to interpretation so that the listener can glean their own meaning. We are extremely proud of this song, and feel that it represents the musical direction we are moving in as a band.”
Lyrically, “Chasm Darkly” can be open to interpretation, but vocalist Justin Mazlik wrote it with his own struggles and anxiety in mind. Musically, Sunmancer wanted this track to have a wide range of feelings – going from heavy riffing with blast beats to epic choruses and calm bridges. They don’t revisit many of the riffs in the song, as to take the listener on more of a “journey” as opposed to just a verse-chorus-verse-chorus structure.
Watch and listen to the music video for “Chasm Darkly” at https://youtu.be/VLFtYJUywtE
Formed by brothers Kyle and Justin Mazlik, Sunmancer rose from the ashes of Broadcast The Nightmare, carving out their own path in the metal landscape. Teaming up with Atlanta-based guitarist Jeremy Harlan of Faith In Ruin, the band’s lineup solidified with the addition of Dan Nelson on bass and Ramon Rellum on drums.
Chasm Darkly” is intended to be more than just a song, it is an experience – from the intense blast beats to the serene interludes, every element of the track is carefully crafted to evoke emotion and resonate with the audience. It is recommended for fans of Killswitch Engage, Counterparts, and The Black Dahlia Murder.
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/track/5ae5RB0fLb8OQ8C4otU7eU
Tour Promo Video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XsDCcDhrrp0
Spring Fling Tour w/ August Burns Red, Fuming Mouth, Sunmancer:
May 9 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville *
May 10 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City
May 11 – Dothan, AL – The Plant
May 13 – Columbia, SC – The Senate
May 14 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
May 15 – Chattanooga, TN – The Signal
May 16 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Festival *
*No Sunmancer
Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
HATEBREED – “The March Metal Matinee” 30th Anniversary Home State Show – March 17th 2024 – Event Info!
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags Connecticut hardcore bands, hardcore, hardcore metal, hatebreed, jamey jasta, Metal News, metal odyssey on January 25, 2024 by Metal Odyssey
From Stillborn Records:
Hatebreed has announced “The March Metal Matinee” a special 30th Anniversary Event happening at The Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT on March 17th 2024!
Tickets go on sale this Friday (January 26) at 7am EST. The show will start at 12 noon and features Massachusetts’ Metal Greats SHADOWS FALL in their first Connecticut show in YEARS + local stand outs Shadow Of Intent, CTHC masters 100 Demons & With Honor & many more!
GHOST SPIRIT Celebrate HARDCORE With New Track, “The Tradition That Remains”
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, hardcore music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags ghost spirit, hardcore, hardcore metal, music videos on July 25, 2023 by Metal Odyssey
July 25, 2023 – Ghost Spirit, the L.A. hardcore band who surprised fans in early June with the release of “Kill The Strife,” the group’s first new music in four years, have now released an additional single via Blue Swan/Rise Records: “The Tradition That Remains” (watch the video here).
“’The Tradition That Remains’ is a heartfelt anthem celebrating the unbeatable spirit and promising future of the hardcore scene,” explains vocalist Alex Bigman of the Will Putney (Every Time I Die, Knocked Loose) mixed and Phil Odom (Code Orange, Portrayal of Guilt) engineered track. “Amid the Covid lockdowns, just like everyone else, we were deeply concerned about the fate of our beloved community’s shows. It seemed as though the very existence of the scene was at stake. Determined to rally the troops and reignite the passion, we set out to create a song that would unite us all. Out of the pandemic we overcame the challenges, and now in 2023 the scene feels more alive than ever. This music video, lovingly captured on Super 8mm, Super VHS, and digital formats, beautifully portrays the essence of this journey during the unforgettable run of our recent sold-out shows. We proudly declare that the tradition endures, binding us together in our shared love for hardcore, and illuminating a bright path towards the future.”
Ghost Spirit released Hourglass in 2019, with the 8-song album landing on Rolling Stone’s staff’s personal best of lists, and being praised by outlets for capturing the band’s DIY spirit. Idioteq said the collection is “sonically and thematically immense,” while Sputnik Music noted the band’s ability to juxtapose “tenderness and honesty” with “frantic guitar work… and the pained screams of Alex Bigman.”
The band is currently writing a new album with additional details to be revealed soon.
Ghost Spirit is Alex Bigman (vocals), Taylor Jewell (drums), Niko Zaglaras (guitar) and Evan Henkel (bass).
Source: Speakeasy PR
HATEBREED – Announces Home-State Show + 20 Years Of Brutality Tour Begins September 3rd!
Posted in hardcore bands, hardcore metal, hardcore music, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags hardcore metal, hatebreed, Metal, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey, Music, music news, news on June 28, 2023 by Metal Odyssey
HATEBREED will play Inkcarceration on July 14th + they’ve added a home state show July 15th at Toads Place.
FREYA – Recruit Jamey Jasta On New Single “Sense of Doom”
Posted in hardcore bands, hardcore metal, hardcore music, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags freya, hardcore, hardcore metal, Metal, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey, Music on June 8, 2023 by Metal Odyssey
As the band approaches its 20th anniversary of their first release, As the Last Light Drains (Victory Records, 2003), FREYA have returned to their roots with a pulverizing new full-length album, entitled Fight As One, which will be released on September 22nd on Upstate Records.
Today the band has shared “Sense Of Doom” where they are joined by HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta. “We are all living through increasingly tumultuous and uncertain times,”says vocalist Karl Buechner about the track. “‘Sense of Doom’ is about weathering those storms by staying unified with friends and family. The message is about never surrendering to negativity and holding true to core values.”
Click link below to stream “Sense Of Doom”
FREYA are joined by three legendary hardcore front-men on their newest album; Freddie Cricien (MADBALL) delivers a crushing performance on the title track, Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED) seethes on “Sense of Doom” and Scott Vogel (TERROR) drops the hammer on “Thousand Yard Stare”.
Lyrics: Karl Buechner
Composition: Karl Buechner, Erick Edwards, Thom Turner, Ian Edwards, Ethan D Henry
Produced and Mixed By: Ethan D Henry
Mastered by: Jocko (Moresound)
Photo By: Jim Wertman
Track Listing:
Nothingness Or God
Sense Of Doom ft. Jamey Jasta
Fight As One ft. Freddy Cricien
1000 Yard Stare ft. Scott Vogel
Back To Haunt
The Flames Of War
Never Say My Name
Beyond Despair
Omens
Destructive Path
Odin
Source: C Squared Music
Cro-Mags And Ringworm Concert Photo Gallery And Review – From Madison Live! In Covington, Kentucky, March 17, 2023
Posted in concerts, hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags cro-mags, Hard Rock, hardcore, hardcore metal, Metal, metal concerts, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, music news, news, ringworm, Thrash Metal on March 27, 2023 by Metal Odyssey
I went with my buddy Troy to see Cro-Mags and Ringworm, down in Covington Kentucky, at Madison Live!, on March 17, 2023. Both of these bands have been on my bucket list for many years. Suffice to say I had an amazing time seeing and hearing these bands, up close!
The line-up for Cro-Mags has changed over the years; however, the legendary band founder Harley Flanagan has once again proved to his fans he is still at his very best in performing live. With a mixed crowd of both younger and older fans, the Hardcore stage diving and insane pit of yesteryear was non-existent; save for a pit that was more congenial than over aggressive.
Two or three scuffles broke out in the crowd and Harley Flanagan was very quick to diffuse the scuffles. Harley made it clear his lack of tolerance for fighting. Harley also let his feelings be known for unity, brotherhood and being grateful for your loved ones. I couldn’t agree more. There were parents that took their little kids to this show. As for the music, I couldn’t stop moving; with my cane and screwed up knees. We’ve all gotten older and Harley doesn’t need to prove anything to anyone. He’s forever immortalized in Metal and Hardcore history.
Cleveland Ohio’s Ringworm didn’t hold back nothing. They blazed and thundered through their set of songs like killer hornets. Human Furnace led his band like the Metal titan he is, vocally menacing. Opening for Cro-Mags, Ringworm set the Metal vibe on course. I always have more energy in the first half of any concert; thus I went into the pit with my cane and enjoyed every second of it. My fellow Metal brethren joined me in the pit, to cheer me on and make certain I didn’t fall down. It was more a nostalgic ceremony of yesteryear than anything else. I was so grateful to the brother/sisterhood that graciously joined me in celebration. My knees hurt so bad out there and the love and support I received from that Metal gathering brought me close to tears. I’ll never forget that night. God Bless them all and both bands. – Stone
NIHILIST DEATH CULT’s (members ex-Pestilence, Abyss, Tribe of Pazuzu, Soulstorm) Release Video For “Obey & Consume” Off Debut “Death To All Tyrants”
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, hardcore punk, Metal, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags hardcore, hardcore metal, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, music news, music videos, news, Punk rock on December 14, 2022 by Metal Odyssey
Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Nihilist Death Cult has recently released its debut album“Death To All Tyrants”. They are now releasing a video for the track “Obey & Consume”, which is about just following blindly and not questioning anything, and being a good consumer. The time to fight is always now, not later and it was inspired by John Carpenter’s “They Live”.
The video can be seen and heard via its premiere on NoCleanSinging HERE.
The album “Death To All Tyrants” is in-your-face punk rock that combines angry riffs and hate-fuel lyrics about how the corporate-sponsored news media feeds you the stories and ideas they are paid to push. This record is about the victims standing up to the tyrants, it’s about choosing your own path and not blindly following norms if they don’t suit you. Bassist/vocalist Nick Sagias writes most of the music, but takes in input from his brother, drummer John Sagias and guitarist Ethan Bolduc. He shares their writing process:
“When I started writing for NDC, I knew that I wanted it to be aggressive, relentless, savage, no breakdowns, short songs, angry hardcore punk, the fact that my brother’s drumming fit perfectly in that and he was into it was a bonus for this otherwise it probably never would have happened. We just wanted to do this relentless style that we love and miss. Poison Idea, early DRI, early Bad Brains, the early dbeat bands, Discharge and GBH, that stuff gets the blood pumping and that’s the kinda stuff we wanna hear and see live.”
Those that get to witness Nihilist Death Cult play live can expect seasoned veterans going up on stage and putting on a show to match the energy of the music. There are no shoegazers here, just three passionate guys that want people to get into their music. They may be from Toronto but they are not a typical attitude Toronto band, they are the antithesis of that attitude.
The relatable lyrics are well enunciated making each of the nine songs on the album easy to pick up and get into. Nihilist Death Cult is recommended for fans of early DRI, early Bad Brains, and Nails.
The album was released on December 2, 2022 and is available at https://nihilistdeathcult.bandcamp.com
Lyric Video – Death To All Tyrants – https://youtu.be/PJR04jl5roI
Music Video – You Get What You Deserve – https://youtu.be/43tPCS0dbP4
Track Listing:
- Follow The Money (1:06)
- Hunting For Prey (1:38)
- Obey & Consume (1:55)
- Wake Up! (0:57)
- Death To All Tyrants (1:25)
- Ready For War (2:07)
- Imperium (1:49)
- Is This Progress? (2:01)
- You Get What You Deserve (1:04)
Album Length: 14:07
Album Recording Band Line Up:
Nick Sagias – Bass/Vocals
John Sagias – Drums
Ethan Bolduc – Guitar
Live Band Line Up:
Nick Sagias – Bass/Vocals
John Sagias – Drums
Ethan Bolduc – Guitar
Rick Kowalski – Guitar
Source: Asher Media Relations
For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/NihilistDeathCult
https://www.instagram.com/nihilistdeathcult
HARM’S WAY – To Play For The Children Toy Drive, HeartSupport Festival, And More!
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, hardcore music, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, harms way, metal odyssey, Music, music news, news on December 9, 2022 by Metal Odyssey
Chicago hardcore unit HARM’S WAY have announced a trio of live dates. On December 16th, the band will play a headlining show at The X Bar in Cupertino, California. The following night, the band will appear at The Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, California for day one of the two-day For The Children Toy Drive – an annual event that collects toys to be distributed to those in need – where they’ll play alongside Rotting Out, Drain, King Nine, Koyo, Fuming Mouth, and more.
In February, the band will take part in the inaugural HeartSupport Festival in Orlando, Florida. Launched by August Burns Red frontman Jake Luhrs to benefit his HeartSupport non-profit foundation, HARM’S WAY will perform on day two of the two-day fest alongside Rise Against, The Ghost Inside, Spiritbox, and many others. Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed dates below.
HARM’S WAY:
12/16/2022 The X Bar – Cupertino, CA [tickets]
12/17/2022 For The Children Toy Drive @ The Belasco Theater – Los Angeles, CA [tickets]
2/19/2023 HeartSupport Festival @ Central Florida Fairgrounds – Orlando, FL [tickets]
HARM’S WAY’s most recent full-length, Posthuman, was released on Metal Blade Records in 2018. Having grown with each subsequent release, Posthuman was a devastating addition to HARM’S WAY‘s catalog. In 2019, HARM’S WAY released a remix EP of Posthuman titled PSTHMN, a record the band called, “the evolutionary counterpart to our 2018 full-length, Posthuman.” PSTHMN includes four remixed and reinterpreted tracks by artists that have continually inspired and influenced the band throughout its tenure.
Source: EARSPLIT PR
JASTA Jam In Orlando September 16th Adds Bobby Hambel From Biohazard
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags hardcore metal, jasta, Metal, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey, Music, music news, news on September 11, 2022 by Metal Odyssey
From: Stillborn Records newsletter:
Hey everyone,
Big news coming from the Jasta front! We’ve just added Biohazard’s very own Bobby Hambel to the September 16th Jasta Jam in Orlando, Florida! Grab your tickets through the button below before they run out! Meet and greets are available for purchase at www.martyrstore.net
Thanks! Jasta
CAPRA – Metallic Hardcore Outfit Announces September Tour With The Grasshopper Lies Heavy + Shows With Eyehategod, Exhorder, KEN Mode, And More!
Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags Capra, hardcore metal, Metal, metal music, Metal News, metal odyssey, Music, music news, news on August 4, 2022 by Metal Odyssey
Louisiana-based metallic hardcore outfit CAPRA will return to the stage next month with Texas post hardcore outfit, The Grasshopper Lies Heavy. The journey runs from September 16th in Austin, Texas and closes with a performance at Furnace Fest in Birmingham, Alabama on September 23rd. The week-long tour includes two shows supporting statemates Eyehategod.
Comments guitarist Tyler Harper, “With Furnace Fest coming up, we’re beyond ready to be back on the road with our friends in The Grasshopper Lies Heavy, one of the sickest bands in the Texas underground right now and to be doing a few shows with the legendary Eyehategod! These dates are going to be a blast and among our last few shows of the year. Come out and party with us!”
Additionally, the band will terrorize their home state in October on a pair of shows supporting Exhorder as well as a show with KEN Mode Halloween night. See all confirmed dates below.
CAPRA w/ The Grasshopper Lies Heavy:
9/16/2022 The Lost Well – Austin, TX w/ Eyehategod
9/17/2022 Growl and Division Brewery – Arlington, TX w/ Eyehategod
9/18/2022 Labyrinth – Little Rock, AR
9/20/2022 Sundown Tavern – Ruston, LA
9/21/2022 TBA – New Orleans, LA
9/22/2022 Thirsty Hippo – Hattiesburg, MS
9/23/2022 Furnace Fest – Birmingham, AL +
w/ Exhorder:
10/27/2022 Grant Street Music Hall – Lafayette, LA
10/28/2022 The Lot Downtown – Shreveport, LA
w/ KEN Mode, Frail Body, UT/EX:
10/31/2022 Gasa Gasa – New Orleans, LA
+CAPRA only
Preview and purchase In Transmission at: blacklightmediarecords.com/capra.
Formed in 2016 by guitarist Tyler Harper and drummer Jeremy Randazzo, the initial idea for CAPRA was to create something that would be fresh while still giving listeners a sense of nostalgia for the sounds of the late ’90s and early 2000s hardcore and punk scenes. Following various lineup changes, and adding Crow Lotus (vocals), Trevor Alleman (guitar), and Ben Paramore (bass) to their ranks, everything came together. In Transmission — recorded with Jai Benoit (Golgothan, Father Rust), then mixed by Taylor Young (Nails, Twitching Tongues), and mastered by Brad Boatright (Pig Destroyer, Integrity, Torche, Idle Hands) — represents the culmination of years of hard work, reflecting everything they’ve been writing and pouring into the band since solidifying the lineup.
“We wanted it to be the heaviest and most complete record we could possibly lay down, composed of only the best songs we’ve written over years of playing together,” says Paramore. “It’s the best set of songs we’ve ever had, and we’re all extremely proud of them, and each other, so we hope it sounds like a total passion project — because it is.”
CAPRA:
Crow Lotus – vocals
Tyler Harper – guitar
Trevor Alleman – guitar
Jeremy Randazzo – drums
Ben Paramore – bass
Source: EARSPLIT PR
LASTBREATH – Sardinian Hardcore Stalwarts Sign With Time To Kill Records
Posted in Metal, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags hardcore metal, Italy, Metal, Metal News, metal odyssey, Music, music news on May 15, 2022 by Metal Odyssey
Sardinian hardcore stalwarts LASTBREATH have signed to Time To Kill Records for the release of their debut album “Vendetta”.
Watch for more details on the album, new tour updates and more news on other upcoming activities to be posted shortly.
LASTBREATH is a hardcore band based in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy. Formed in 2017 from members of local bands Gold Kids, Stigmalized and Riflesso, the band released their first DIY EP “Thousand Traitors” in June 2019. In October 2020 they returned to the studio to record a split EP with Earthfall – “Values Never Die” – released via UK label Mark My Words Records. After the Covid-19 pandemic, LASTBREATH are now ready to release their first full-length “Vendetta”
Line-up:
Matteo Montis – Vocals
Leonardo Lantini – Guitar
Mirko Pistidda – Bass
Mirco Melis – Drums
LASTBREATH:
https://lastbreath19.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lastbreath.cahc/
Time To Kill Records:
https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/timetokillrecords/
https://www.timetokill-records.com/
HATEBREED – Headlining THIS IS HARDCORE FEST In Philadelphia This July!
Posted in hardcore, hardcore metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags concerts 2022, hardcore, hardcore metal, hatebreed, jamey jasta, Metal News, metal odyssey, Music, news on April 28, 2022 by Metal Odyssey
HATEBREED will be headlining the ‘This Is Hardcore Fest’ in Philadelphia this July!
LONG LIVE HATEBREED.
BILLYBIO “Feed The Fire” – Releases On November 30th, Via AFM Records! Album Details!
Posted in hardcore, hardcore metal, Metal, Music, music news, news, rock music, world news with tags billybio, hardcore metal, hardcore music, metal albums 2018, metal odyssey, music news on October 20, 2018 by Metal Odyssey
From AFM Records:
AFM RECORDS is exited to announce BillyBio “Feed The Fire” – the first solo album from Billy Graziadei of BIOHAZARD and POWERFLO will hit the streets 30th of November worldwide! Check out the track list below:
Track Listing:
01 Freedom’s Never Free
02 Feed The Fire
03 No Apologies, No Regrets
04 Generation Z
05 Sick And Tired
06 Remedy
07 Sodality
08 Rise And Slay
09 STFU
10 Trepidation
11 Untruth
12 Enemy
13 Disaffected World
“Feed The Fire” will be available as Ltd. Vinyls (AFM exclusive color), CD, Download & Stream.
Pre-order here: http://afmrec.de/BillyBio
LONG LIVE BILLY GRAZIADEI.
STONE.
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