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THE GATES OF SLUMBER – Indiana Doom Trio To Release First New Full-Length In Thirteen Years On November 29th, Via Svart Records

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on October 18, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

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“Embrace The Lie” Video/Single Now Playing + Preorders Available

“I never intended to pick up with THE GATES OF SLUMBER ever again in 2014. While I did start the band and wrote most of the first album it was never intended to be a one man show.” 

— Karl Simon, 2024

Indiana-based doom metal behemoths THE GATES OF SLUMBER return with their self-titled new full-length, set for release on November 29th via Svart Records. The record serves as the band’s first new output since 2011’s The Wretch and their sixth overall.

In advance of the record’s release, the band has unveiled a video for “Embrace The Lie,” an ode to lying news media outlets and political talking heads.

Watch THE GATES OF SLUMBER’s “Embrace The Lie” video at THIS LOCATION. Stream the track at THIS LOCATION.

The Gates Of Slumber will be available on CD and digitally as well as vinyl in the following color variants: Black/White Marble, Transparent Blue (limited), and Black. Find physical preorders HERE and digital preorders HERE.  

THE GATES OF SLUMBER was formed by Karl Simon in 1998 and underwent various lineup incarnations between 1998 and 2001, when the Blood Encrusted Deth Axe demo was recorded with Jamie Walters aka Dr. Phibes/Athenar (Boulder, Midnight) on drums and bass. In 2003, Jason McCash took over all bass duties and was a long-time member of the band until his untimely passing in 2014, after which Simon decided it was time to call it quits.

That was until 2019 when renowned metal festival Hell Over Hammaburg wanted to bring the band back to the stage to perform at the festival’s 2020 edition. Simon reformed the band with its original drummer Chuck Brown and bassist Steve Janiak. “We’d been asked several times to play Hell Over Hammaburg. But there was no ‘we’ to play,” said Simon. “The germ of the idea started. We started re-learning songs from the first LP. It wasn’t too long into the rehearsals that we started coming up with new songs.”

Following a short reunion tour, the COVID pandemic decelerated the band’s writing process. Half of the album was written; however, the remaining half was left to stew in its juices. But they toiled on ultimately composing six wholly engrossing new hymns of true doom metal excellence. With chest quaking songs honoring such greats as Saint Vitus and Penance, straight forward bangers, lyrics inspired by the Black Death and John Carpenter’s The Fog, The Gates Of Slumber is a truly crushing work to behold.

The Gates Of Slumber – Track Listing:

  1. Embrace The Lie
  2. We Are Perdition
  3. Full Moon Fever
  4. At Dawn
  5. The Fog
  6. The Plague

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OBEYER Release Debut Album, Chemical Well, On November 15, Via 3DOT

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , on October 18, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

PRE-SAVE THE ALBUM: https://go.mhe.fm/obeyer_witness

ALBUM NEWS ARRIVES WITH PREMIERE OF “WITNESS” VIDEO

Oct. 18, Northampton, U.K. – OBEYER, who recently announced their signing to 3DOT Recordings, have set a Nov. 15 release date for their debut album, Chemical Well.

News of the album comes alongside the third preview of the forthcoming album, with today’s release of “Witness” and its accompanying video: https://go.mhe.fm/obeyer_witness.

“Witness is a song that was incredibly important for us during the writing of this album, representing both an evolution in our sound and a shift in approach to songwriting,” the band shared, referencing their previous work as Lay Siege. “The song single-handedly laid the foundation for the rest of the album and has always felt like the natural choice to open Chemical Well with.”

The British band previously released a two-song digital single, featuring “Second Sun” and “Radiant,” as well as a clip for “Second Sun.”

Chemical Well was recorded at Lower Lane Studios with producer Sam Bloor (Graphic Nature, Black Coast). The band praised Bloor’s “innate ability to draw the very best from a performance created an environment that allowed us to achieve a sound that felt both authentic and true to our vision. We wanted to ensure the album acknowledged our influences but also pushed our own boundaries both musically and lyrically. Chemical Well explores the impact technology has on our day to day lives, having the world at your fingertips is both a blessing and a curse.”

3DOT Recordings co-founder and Periphery guitarist Misha Mansoor expressed his excitement for the album, saying: “The early support for OBEYER has been amazing and we want to thank everyone for checking them out. We think fans will only be further impressed as they hear more.”

Chemical Well cover

Chemical Well – track list:

1.    Witness

2.    A Momentary Death

3.    Second Sun

4.    Radiant

5.    With Nothing

6.    All Sullen

7.    Immaculate

8.    Dripfed

9.    Brand New Damage

10. A Slow Shift to a Cold Shiver

Photo credit: Kieran Gallop

OBEYER is Carl Brown (vocals), Jamie Steadman (guitar), David Bartlett (bass), and Lewis Niven (drums). The Northampton, U.K. foursome previously recorded under the name Lay Siege, releasing an EP and a full-length album that garnered praise from The Guardian and other notable British media. Newly re-formed as OBEYER, the group is set to release their debut album, Chemical Well, on Nov. 15 through 3DOT Recordings.

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DRAGONCORPSE – New EP The Fall Of House Abbarath Releasing On November 1st, via Shattered Earth Records

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

International Deathcore/Power Metal dynamos, DRAGONCORPSE, are back and armed with a vibrant new EP, The Fall of House Abbarath! Set for a November 1 release on Shattered Earth Records, the EP is nothing short of a game changer for the quintet.

On the new EP, the band took its already innovative, energetic sound, created through the fusion of deathcore and power metal, and sharpened it to a fine point on The Fall of House Abbarath. DRAGONCORPSE took the feedback gathered from the release of debut EP, The Drakketh Saga, to heart and used it to refine their approach.

“For new fans, I believe we’ve added more elements of deathcore and power metal while adding more excitement into the music for an authentic listening experience like no other band,” bassist Noah Nikolas Laidlaw explains. “We put a lot of emphasis on the atmosphere of the music,” adds drummer Justin Gogan. “Throughout the entire EP there is a medieval theming that resonates in the music that keeps the tracks feeling refreshing and fun. With the addition of Mark on keys/orchestration, he brought with him a completely different approach to songwriting that I am sure fans are going to appreciate!”

FFO: Dragonforce, 3 Inches of Blood, Nekrogoblikon, Lorna Shore, Brand of Sacrifice

Track Listing:

  1. An Introduction to [ HEROISM ]
  2. Welcome Home
  3. I Live… AGAIN!
  4. A Quest For Truth
  5. Whisper On The Wind
  6. Fear And Hunger

Line-up:

Mardy Leith – Vocals
Kris Chayer – Guitars
Noah Nikolas Laidlaw – Bass
Justin Gogan – Drums
Mark Marin – Orchestration

EP Credits:

All songs performed by: DRAGONCORPSE.
All songs written by: DRAGONCORPSE.
Produced by: DRAGONCORPSE and Matt Schmidt.
Mixed by: Matt Schmidt.
Mastered by: Matt Schmidt.
Album artwork by: Avellustration.

BAND BIO:

DRAGONCORPSE is a death metal band that fuses power metal and deathcore, creating a unique sound marked by operatic vocals and guttural screams. They stand out with their symphonic elements, adding depth and creativity to their music. The band, with members across Canada, the U.S., and Australia, maintains a cohesive, powerful sound despite the distance.

Known for their humor, they embrace memes and use the term “DRAGUSSY” to playfully reference their love for dragons in power metal culture. DRAGONCORPSE offers a dynamic and distinctive experience for fans of death metal, power metal, or deathcore. 

Source: ClawHammer PR

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Texas Metal Titans, IGNITOR, Unleash New Album: Horns And Hammers

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

Featuring Cameos from Members of Metal Church, Manowar and Immortal Guardian

Austin (TX) – Returning with their latest call-to-arms, Texas metal warlords IGNITOR are once again battle-ready with the release of their new album, Horns and Hammers.

Another storm-the-gates, metal onslaught, Horns and Hammersdelivers all the dramatic power and fury that landed previous albums Haunted by Rock ‘N’ Roll and The Golden Age of Black Magick in the hallowed realms of Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, Raven, Dio, Accept and other legendary keepers of the metal creed.

From the title track’s speed-metal war cry and the Maiden-esque “Imperial Bloodlines” to the cowbell-driven “Shattered Crosses” and the 70s-inspired heavy metal of “Ferocious the Martyrs” (featuring guest keyboardist Gabriel Guardian of Immortal Guardian) the 11-track Horns and Hammers a mighty mix of classic heavy metal spiked with NWOBHM, thrash, power metal and the atmospheric textures of prog-metal and fantasy.

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“We raised the bar high with our last two albums so we couldn’t settle for anything less than a full-on metal assault,” said founding guitarist Stuart “Batlord” Laurence. “We’ve always honored our influences, but we’re also very insistent that our music – first and foremost – sounds like IGNITOR. With Horns and Hammers, we’ve covered the spectrum of metal and taken Ignitor to a whole new level.”

Fronted by the soaring vocals of Jason McMaster (Watchtower, Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth), IGNITOR’s strength is further forged by guitarist Robert Williams, bassist Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell and drummer Pat Doyle. Whether charging and pounding like clashing titans (“Dark Horse,” “Chaos Maximus Eternal”) or luring the listener into gothic tales of doom and deceit (“Suicide Anthem,” “Taken Up With Serpents”), IGNITOR delivers with shuddering impact.

Check out the promotional video for music, interviews, and album info at: youtu.be/ip1xGHaGH_4.

“Robert brought a ton of songs and riff ideas to the table and Billy had some great ideas that blossomed into full-blown songs,” Laurence said. “Once we started jamming with Pat’s pummeling backbeat, we knew we had something special.”

“As the arrangements started coming together, I found myself completely immersed and inspired to come up with the lyrical themes and characters to carry the songs to completion,” McMaster added. “I’m really proud of the band’s individual and collective contributions, and I think we all agree that Horns and Hammers is a triumph by any measure.”

The album’s stunning cover art – featuring a medieval warrior and his mighty steed surveying a hellish killing field – comes courtesy of renowned fantasy/sci-fi artist Claudio Bergamin, whose credits include Judas Priest (Firepower), Burning Witches (The Witch of the North), Cassius King (Field Trip) and Klassik ’78 (Phantoms), among others.

Produced and mastered by Stuart “Batlord” Laurence at Emphatic Audio in Austin, TX, Horns and Hammers was mastered for vinyl by Cris Burns. “Hell Shall Be Your Home” was recorded live in Austin TX at Kick Butt Coffee in 2019, and engineered by Ernie Basaldua with mixing by Stuart “Batlord” Laurence.

U.S. residents can pre-order the CD directly from the band at ignitorband.com/merch. Orders will ship no later than October 15.

Track Listing:

1. Horns And Hammers
2. Imperial Bloodlines
3. Dark Horse
4. Cyber Crush
5. Shattered Crosses
6. Taking Up With Serpents
7. Ferocious The Martyrs
8. Suicide Anthem
9. Chaos Maximus Eternal
10. Machine Gun (Saxon cover)*
11. Terminous

Note: “Hell Shall Be Your Home” appears on the Metal On Metal Records version.

All songs written, recorded and performed by Ignitor, except *“Machine Gun,” originally written, recorded and performed by Saxon, Carrere Music Ltd 1980.

Link to Band Bio

https://ignitorband.com/

The CD version is out now in Europe, Asia, and Australia via Metal On Metal Records: metalonmetalrecords.com/albums/ignitor-horns-and-hammers-cd

The digital version is available for purchase through the label’s Bandcamp page: metalonmetalrecords.bandcamp.com/album/ignitor-horns-and-hammers

Vinyl and CD versions wil be distributed through Revolt Vinyl Records in North and South America in November. This version will include a bonus track of the Saxon classic “Machine Gun,” featuring guest appearances by Ross The Boss (Manowar, Dictators), Marc Lopes (Metal Church, Let Us Prey, Ross The Boss) and Gabriel Guardian (Immortal Guardian). Look for the companion video of that song very soon. This version will soon be available for streaming and purchase on all digital platforms.

The vinyl version of Horns and Hammers will be released on Metal World Records in Europe.

Source: ClawHammer PR

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM – First Week Chart Positions For New Studio Album: I Am The Weapon

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on September 28, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

LONG LIVE FLOTSAM AND JETSAM.

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MEMBRANCE – Italian Death Metallers To Release New EP: Undead Remains

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

Today, Venice death metallers MEMBRANCE announce the release of their new EP Undead Remains out October 11th. With the announcement, the Italian band drops the first single “Corpse For Sale”, alongside a music video. Watch it HERE.

The band commented: “’Corpse For Sale’ is a metaphor of Venice seen as an abandoned corpse adrift, continuously stripped and plundered both by the worms that infest the city (Venetian people willing to sell it off to make money) and by those passing beasts (tourists) who just snatch a filthy morsel before leaving. A carcass that everyone is willing to see before it finally rots away”.

On the EP, MEMBRANCE say:“Undead Remains showcases what’s left from the sessions of our last album Undead Island; these are older and slightly more experimental tracks that the band was still working on during the recording of the full-length. For this reason they were not included in the album, as we wanted to give them more exposure in a subsequent release.

In addition to ‘Corpse For Sale’, among the new tracks with a more experimental style there is ‘Vengeance’s Price’, which features Sara Tacchetto, singer of Vallorch, on vocals. This song is inspired by Shakespeare’s play The Merchant of Venice. Each verse is an act with a different character. The collaboration with Sara was born by entrusting her with two acts in which the protagonist is a woman.

To close this release, we have included a cover that is very dear to us, both for the themes covered and for its impact in the live setting, and a couple of live recordings of our most ferocious and punishing songs.
The artwork was painted by Francesco Cagali in the style of his previous work for us, while the mastering of the EP was handled by Luca Cocconi of Audiocore Studio, precisely to link these songs with the latest full-length Undead Island”.

Tracklist:

  1. Corpse for Sale
  2. Vengeance’s Price
  3. Territory (Sepultura cover)
  4. Acid Satanism (Live)
  5. Tarantula (Live)

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CARMERIA – Release New Video For “A Thousand Winter Rains”, New Album Out Now

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , on August 23, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From the eerie mists of the Blue Mountains, Australia, CARMERIA combine the haunting sounds of dark symphonic metal with the lovelorn energy of gothic rock. Today marks the release of their highly anticipated sophomore LP, Tragédie D’amour, and to celebrate, CARMERIA unveil the stunning new video for their latest single, “A Thousand Winter Rains”.

This atmospheric and intense track delves into themes of longing and sorrow, perfectly complemented by the evocative visuals in the video, showcasing the band’s dedication to exploring the more melancholic aspects of the human experience. Watch the video HERE. 

Singer/songwriter Jordan von Grae shares: “The past 3 years have been a monumental journey through the peaks of love, and the valleys of loss, and reflecting on these experiences in the writing and production process for this album was both haunting and beautiful. As a writer, Tragédie D’amour took me out of my comfort zone, and the result was a series of wonderful lessons in songcrafting and production, and a newfound appreciation for the vast range of emotions and experiences held in the dichotomy of love and grief. It is my hope that those who listen to our record find solace in the fact that they are not alone in their experiences – the good, and the bad.” 

Members:
Jordan von Grae – Vocals | Principal Lyricist & Songwriter | Producer
Jerry Zahija – Guitars
Mishka Bobrov – Keys | Additional Backing Vocals
Emma Louise Nagy – Bass | Secondary Vocals | Acoustic Guitars
Lachlan Blackwood – Drums | Producer

Track Listing:

  1. Call Forth My Sorrow
  2. A Thousand Winter Rains
  3. Thorns
  4. Leading the Lyre
  5. Whispers of Forgiveness
  6. Shadow’s Throne
  7. Immortal
  8. Burning Ships
  9. The Hoping Heart
  10. A Vision in Passing

Since reforming with a new line-up in 2018, the band has been on a momentous warpath through the Australian music scene. CARMERIA’s debut album Advenae (2021) saw the 5-piece garner international acclaim. In the summer of 2021/2022, the group embarked on their first nation-wide tour, culminating in a sold out show in their hometown capital, Sydney.

The following years saw the ensemble write and record music for their 2nd opus, titled Tragédie D’amour, which consists of 10 new songs and sees the band’s sound taking on a more energetic gothic rock approach than its predecessor. 

Credits:
All lyrics and music written and performed by CARMERIA
Produced by Jordan von Grae
Co-Produced by Lachlan Blackwood
Vocal Production and Mixing by Voya at Morava Audio
Mastered by Miro Mastering
Artwork by Digital Art – Mr_Anas1

Links:
Website: www.carmeria.com
Bandcamp: https://carmeria.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmeria/

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HATCHET Cover Classic W.A.S.P.

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , , on August 21, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Today marks the release of a new digital single from HATCHET. Surprisingly it’s the band’s cover of the W.A.S.P. classic “Hellion” from the LA shock rockers 1984 self-titled debut album, which just celebrated its 40th anniversary last week. “Hellion” can be heard on all streaming/download digital platforms or check it HERE https://youtu.be/V05Sa9n3Hv0?si=QA9epgSClc7Rl7TE

“Fist-pumping, headbanging, hardest of hard rock songs is what WASP’s ‘Hellion’ makes me feel. Few songs can take me from bored, sleepy, end of the day dredge to just full-on can’t sit still in your seat, rockin’ out with your cock out!” reveals HATCHETsinger/guitarist Julz Ramos.

“While there’s definitely heavier, faster, music galore out there, something about the energy in the recording of that specific song from that early time period of the band just can’t be beat. I’ve always wanted to play this song in some way. So here we go!

I really do have to lend a big thanks to our bassist and (ANUBIS frontman) Devin Reiche for helping with the melodic vocal duties on this one. It was a bit of a challenge for me, but with some coaching and his vocals in there thickening it up, it really enabled it to become a reality.”

“Hellion” will be included on the band’s forthcoming EP, Leave No Soul, out Oct. 25th, which also includes the title track https://youtu.be/w45dmT7Hvn4?si=aie6nhKcF8s_DtFI plus 2 more originals and the group’s take on another cover – ANNIHILATOR’s “Human Insecticide.” This specially priced EP (featuring cover artwork from Andrej Bartulovic/All Things Rotten (Raven, Hirax, Alcatrazz) and recorded, mixed and mastered by Nick Botelho/NB Recording (Interloper, The Kennedy Veil) the team behind HATCHET’s last albums, is available for pre-order now on limited-edition (300) blood moon colored vinyl, limited run (100) of cassettes or CD. https://lnk.to/leavenosoul

“We’re thrilled to finally release ourselves into you… haha – Yup! Go get yours now as they are very limited in physical format,” exclaims Julz. “Once they’re out – they are out!”

HATCHET was formed in 2006 by teenagers that shared a mutual love for the bands that built their hometown Bay Area metal scene two decades prior. Bands such as Testament, Exodus, and the early work of then-Bay Area transplants Metallica infused the initial blueprint that informed HATCHET’s sound. Signing to Metal Blade Records the group released ‘Awaiting Evil’ in 2008, followed by the release of three more albums – 2013’s ‘Dawn of the End,’ 2015’s ‘Fear Beyond Lunacy’ and 2018’s ‘Dying to Exist.’ The group has also cemented their status as a live powerhouse, performing alongside acts such as Trivium, Soilwork, Flotsam and Jetsam, Metal Church, Raven, Warbringer, Misfits’ Doyle, Jeff Loomis, Kataklysm, Krisiun, Havok and Exmortus.

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Unleashes Animated Video For “Mammoth’s Hand” – Servitude To See Release September 27th On Metal Blade Records

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on August 7, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

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“Mammoth’s Hand” is the latest single from THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER. The track comes by way of the band’s upcoming tenth studio album, Servitude, set for release on September 27th via Metal Blade Records.

“Mammoth’s Hand” is partly inspired by a scene from Don Coscarelli’s 1982 swords ‘n’ sorcery epic, The Beastmaster. “We usually like to give some idea of what kind of diversity is gonna be on the album with the first two tracks we release,” vocalist Brian Eschbach offers. “[Guitarist] Ryan Knight wrote the music for this, and the slow rhythm made me think of these barbaric warriors riding mammoths out in the snow or that scene from The Beastmaster when the Jun horde takes the village.”

Eschbach further elaborates, “‘Mammoth’s Hand’ is a romp through a fictitious frozen tundra in which a clan of nomadic mammoth riding cannibals conquer villages in a time devoid of technology. The slow groove of this song is a vibe not often implemented by the group but immediately inspired a vision in my mind of a slow moving yet gigantic and powerful beast of antagonistic nature.”

Watch THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER’s video for “Mammoth’s Hand,” created by Marco Pavone, at THIS LOCATION.

Watch the band’s previously released video for “Aftermath” at THIS LOCATION.

Servitude will be released on digipak CD, cassette, and digital formats. Find preorders at: metalblade.com/tbdm.

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POWERWOLF – New Album Wake Up The Wicked Out Now

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

From Powerwolf Bandsintown:

It’s finally time to WAKE UP THE WICKED! Our new album is OUT NOW, and we want to celebrate its release together with all of you with the new music video for “We Don’t Wanna Be No Saints.”

New Music Video: https://youtu.be/VLKKO2Iy_Xs

New Album: https://lnk.to/PW-WakeUpTheWicked

WOLFSNÄCHTE TOUR 2024: PARIS SOLD OUT and more and more cities have fewer and fewer tickets! There is already no doubt that this will be by far the biggest Powerwolf tour ever!

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METAL CHURCH – “The Final Sermon” Live Album Releases This July via Rat Pak Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on June 2, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Rat Pak Records:

WORLDWIDE RELEASE DATE 07/26/2024

West coast metal veterans Metal Church will release The Final Sermon (Live in Japan 2019) via Rat Pak Records (America) and Reaper Entertainment (Europe) on July 26, 2024. Produced by Kurdt Vanderhoof, this Special Edition live release features one of the final recorded performances of Mike Howe with Metal Church, which took place over two nights at Club Citta in Kawasaki, Japan during their 2019 “Damned If You Do” Tour.

Kurdt Vanderhoof comments, “We recorded these two shows in Japan with the intention of Mike entering the studio to polish-up any inconsistencies and/or to re-track anything that didn’t come out correctly, but he never got the chance. First the pandemic hit, and then of course his tragic passing, so what you are hearing is exactly what the audience heard that night, Mike giving it his all, live and uncensored! This album not only commemorates our 2019 Damned If You Do tour, but also pays homage to our friend and brother’s legacy. The album will arrive on the 3rd Anniversary of his passing, and it is our hope that Mike will continue to be remembered for the music and love he brought to the world.”

Get all the details and get in on some exclusive LTD print bundles at this link: https://www.ratpakrecordsamerica.com/metal-church

Track Listing:
01. Damned If You Do
02. Needle and Suture
03. Fake Healer
04. In Mourning
05. Human Factor
06. Date with Poverty
07. The Black Things
08. Gods of A Second Chance
09. Start the Fire
10. Watch the Children Pray
11. Beyond the Black
12. By the Numbers
13. No Friend of Mine
14. Badlands 
Bonus Tracks (cd and digital)
15. Agent Green 
16. Anthem to the Estranged

LONG LIVE METAL CHURCH.

REST IN PEACE, MIKE HOWE.

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MISTER MISERY Premieres “Eye Of The Storm” Single, From Upcoming New Studio Album

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

Perfect in time for their upcoming performance at this year’s Wacken Open Air, August 2, 2024 will see Swedish modern metal act MISTER MISERY release their much-awaited, self-titled studio offering! The band’s third album will be released on AFM Records, pre-order your copy now at: https://mistermisery.bfan.link/mister-misery

Following a series of previously-released album singles, today, MISTER MISERY have shared a brand new song taken off their forthcoming full-length! “Eye Of The Storm” is out now and available via all digital streaming providers here: https://mistermisery.bfan.link/eye-of-the-storm

The band comments: “Eye Of The Storm is a song that’s about finding yourself in a very dark place or rock bottom in life and you’re faced with 2 options: Fight through it or succumb to the darkness. As sung in the song, “Do or die, there’s no other way out! We hope this song will serve as a beacon of hope to those who struggle everyday with their thoughts and to give them new energy to fight through whatever may come their way!”

In support of their upcoming record release, MISTER MISERY will embark on a headlining tour in October 2024! Find all dates listed HERE, tickets are now on sale via: https://www.seaside-entertainment.com/mister-misery-2/

MISTER MISERY:
Harley Vendetta – Vocals/Guitar
Alex Nine – Lead Guitar/Backup Vocals
Rizzy – Drums/Backup Vocals
Alex Alister – Bass/Backup Vocals

The new full-length was produced by MISTER MISERY at Unalive Studio, the cover art was designed by Stefan “GraveArt” Röhm. Pre-order your album copy now at https://shop.afm-records.de/de/mister-misery/

Source: AFM Records

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CRYSTAL VIPER – Release New Digital Single/Video For “The Silver Key”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos with tags , , , , on May 16, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Band leader Marta Gabriel comments: “I found the “The Silver Key”, that unlocks the gates of space and time. It was once owned by Randolph Carter, but it’s now in my possession, and helped me to write songs for the new CRYSTAL VIPER album! Our second single is one of the most epic tracks on the album, and you can clearly hear in it echoes of our heroes such as Ronnie James Dio, Tony Martin era BLACK SABBATH or even MANOWAR. The video for this song includes footage from the studio, and which we filmed at last year’s Full Metal Cruise festival, where we played 3 shows”

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Polish Heavy Metal act CRYSTAL VIPER will release their new studio album, The Silver Key, on June 28, 2024, on Listenable Records. 

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CRYSTAL VIPER The Silver Key – track list:

  1. Return To Providence (1:43)
  2. Fever Of The Gods (4:09)
  3. Old House In The Mist (4:21)
  4. The Key Is Lost (4:07)
  5. Heading Kadath (4:03)
  6. Book Of The Dead (4:03)
  7. The Silver Key (5:01)
  8. Wayfaring Dreamer (3:58)
  9. Escape From Yaddith (5:04)
  10. Cosmic Forces Overtake (4:46)
  11. Gods Of Thunder Of Wind And Of Rain (5:22) – CD bonus track
  12. Scream! (2:33) – LP bonus track

The album will be promoted on European headlining tour, on which CRYSTAL VIPER will be joined by the US heavy metal act SAVAGE MASTER.

CRYSTAL VIPER:
Marta Gabriel – vocals, bass guitar, guitar, piano
Lukasz ″Andy Wave″ Halczuch – lead and rhythm guitars
Kuba Galwas – drums and percussion
Eric Juris – lead and rhythm guitars

Source: Listenable Records

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SERIOUS BLACK – Announce New Studio Album “Rise Of Akhenaton” and Share First Video Single “Metalized”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , on May 11, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Ten years SERIOUS BLACK, ten years of melodic power metal, with the license to create anthems! Since their founding in 2014 the band enthuses their fans not only with five studio albums to date (while their last offering, “Vengeance Is Mine”, charted at a phenomenal #16 in Germany), but also at frenetically acclaimed concerts and festival appearances around the globe.

To celebrate their decadal birthday in glorious style, SERIOUS BLACK have announced the release of a brand new album, entitled “Rise Of Akhenaton”, to arrive on September 27, 2024 via AFM Records! The album pre-sale has just started at https://seriousblack.bfan.link/rise-of-akhenaton

At the same time, the band will be on tour throughout Europe, with Sonata Arctica and Firewind. To shorten your wait, SERIOUS BLACK will unleash three singles, including video clips, starting today with the uptempo track “Metalized”. With its powerful guitar riffing, the dynamic of drum and bass and the hymn like catchy tunes this song unites all the band’s excellences!

Band mastermind Mario Lochert comments: “10 years of Serious Black! 10 years was the intro of Akhenaton the first track which blasted like a rolling thunder through the loudspeakers at over 200 concerts worldwide . Now it’s time to bring Akhenaton and his army to life “Rise of Akhenaton” the album. So what would be better to start the journey into the album with a song, that reflects the lifestyle, heart and love to the music of every heavy metal fan – aren’t we all a little “Metalized”?”

Metalized” is out now on all digital streaming providers via https://seriousblack.bfan.link/metalized

Watch the new SERIOUS BLACK video premiering HERE

Pre-Order “Rise Of Akhenaton” Here: 

https://seriousblack.bfan.link/rise-of-akhenaton

SERIOUS BLACK:
Nikola Mijic (Vocals)
Dominik Sebastian (Guitar)
Bob Katsionis (Guitar)
Mario Lochert (Bass)
Rami Ali (Drums)

Tracklist:

  1. Open Your Eyes
  2. We Are the Storm
  3. Silent Angel
  4. Take Your Life
  5. Shields of Glory
  6. When I´m Gone
  7. United
  8. Rise of Akhenaton
  9. Virtual Reality
  10. I Will Remember
  11. Metalized

SERIOUS BLACK Live
w/ SONATA ARCTICA & FIREWIND:
12.09.2024 – SE – Östersund
13.09.2024 – NO – Trondheim
14.09.2024 – SE – Örnsköldsvik
16.09.2024 – NO – Oslo
17.09.2024 – SE – Karlstad
18.09.2024 – SE – Huskvarna
20.09.2024 – DK – Roskilde
21.09.2024 – DE – Berlin
22.09.2024 – DE – Hamburg
24.09.2024 – NL – Utrecht
25.09.2024 – NL – Tilburg
26.09.2024 – DE – Bochum
27.09.2024 – DE – Aschaffenburg
28.09.2024 – CH – Pratteln
29.09.2024 – DE – Munich
01.10.2024 – FR – Paris
02.10.2024 – FR – Lyon
03.10.2024 – ES – Barcelona
04.10.2024 – ES – Madrid
05.10.2024 – ES – Pamplona
07.10.2024 – IT – Milan
08.10.2024 – IT – Padova
09.10.2024 – HU – Budapest
10.10.2024 – CZ – Zlin
11.10.2024 – PL – Warszaw
12.10.2024 – PL – Poznań

Source: AFM Records

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India’s Heavy Metal Pioneers KRYPTOS “Electrify” With Brand New Video Single Off Upcoming Album “Decimator”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on May 6, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

July 5, 2024 sees India’s heavy metal powerhouse KRYPTOS strike back with their furious, new studio album Decimator via AFM Records. Watch the band’s latest music video for their new single “Electrify” now premiering below!

Decimator continues where the band left of with their critically-acclaimed, 2021-album ‘Force Of Danger’, and sees them combine crushing riffs, barbwire vocals and powerful songwriting that grabs the 80s by the throat and drags it kicking and screaming into the modern age.

About their new single the band suggests: “Feel the power of the 80s surge through your veins with the crackling new Kryptos single ELECTRIFY off the upcoming album DECIMATOR!”

“Electrify” is out now on all digital streaming providers at https://kryptos.bfan.link/turn-up-the-heat 

Watch the new KRYPTOS video clip premiering HERE

KRYPTOS were formed in 1998 in Bangalore, India, and have long been considered one of the spearheads of the Indian heavy metal revolution. With six critically acclaimed albums under their belt, they have supported some of metal’s biggest names, like Iron Maiden, Testament, Kreator, Exodus and many more, earning themselves a reputation as a fiery and exciting live act.

As frontman Nolan Lewis recently revealed, “Decimator is without question our finest hour so far. We’ve sharpened our songwriting to a razor point and the album is absolutely exploding with pure heavy metal power and attitude. Once you’ve popped it into your stereo, you’re going to be raising your fist, air-guitaring to the riffs and humming the solos all year long. It’s as perfect a combination of classic 80s metal and caustic thrash sensibilities as you’re ever going to get!” 

Tracklist:
01. Sirens of Steel 
02. Fall to the Spectre’s Gaze 
03. Turn Up the Heat 
04. Electrify
05. Solaris 
06. Decimator
07. In the Shadow of the Blade 
08. Pathfinder
09. We Are the Night 

KRYPTOS:
Nolan Lewis (vocals, rhythm guitar)
Rohit Chaturvedi (lead guitar)
Ganesh K (bass)
Vijit Sing (drums)

Accompanied by a busy tour plan, that will see them storm stages from Sweden to Poland to Germany and everywhere in between, KRYPTOS will cement their reputation as a live act to be reckoned with.

KRYPTOS have announced an extensive touring schedule for 2024, including a first-ever headlining tour in Australia. Find all upcoming dates of the band listed below!

KRYPTOS live:
08.05.2024 – DE – Monheim Am Rhein, Sojus 7
10.05.2024 – BE – Oostende, Huggins Awakening Fest
11.05.2024 – PL – Goleniów, Metal Mayday 3
12.05.2024 – DE – Selb, Rockclub Nordbayern
13.05.2024 – CZ – Prague, Tba
16.05.2024 – SE – Helsingborg, Flatcap
17.05.2024 – SE – Jönköping, Klubb Dissonans
18.05.2024 – DK – Viborg, Heavy Agger Fest

AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2024:
31.10 | AUS | Brisbane | Stranded Bar
01/11 | AUS | Sydney | Marrickville Bowling Club
02/11 | AUS | Newcastle | Hamilton Station Hotel
03/11 | AUS | Geelong | Medusa
04/11 | AUS | Melbourne | The Gasometer Hotel
07/11 | AUS | Canberra | The Baso
Keep up to date with all tourdates: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/126074-kryptos

Source: AFM Records

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SERIOUS BLACK – Cover Art For Forthcoming Album “Rise of Akhenaton” Revealed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on May 6, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Serious Black Facebook:

Good morning folks, today is the day and it’s time to release the cover artwork (made by Stan W. Decker) of our upcoming album “Rise of Akhenaton” which includes 11 powerfull new tracks! Presale is starting soon! Stay tuned Serious Black – Official

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RHAPSODY OF FIRE Unleashes Colossal, New Video Single “Diamond Claws” – From Forthcoming Album Challenge The Wind

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

Challenge The Wind Due Out This May On AFM Records!

May 31, 2024 will see symphonic melodic metal overlords Rhapsody Of Fire release their hotly-anticipated, new studio epos ‘Challenge The Wind’ via AFM Records. A new music video for their latest colossal single, “Diamond Claws” (now available on https://rhapsodyoffire.bfan.link/diamond-claws), is premiering today! Watch the band’s new clip below, and pre-order your album copy now at https://rhapsodyoffire.bfan.link/challenge-the-wind

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For more than thirty years, Rhapsody Of Fire have been able to rely on one thing: there’s nothing half-hearted about this band. The Italian masters of their craft can look back at an impressive catalogue of 14 studio albums, three EPs and two live recordings to date, all marked by lots of heart and soul, passion and a virtually inexhaustible wealth of ideas. Since 1993, mastermind and founder Alex Staropoli has been hailed as the creator of the film score metal genre and his band as one of the most charismatic acts worldwide.

In addition, Staropoli has enlisted a highly creative first-rate guitarist in Roby De Micheli, who joined the fold in 2011, contributing lots of gritty metal riffs and virtuoso solos to contrast the band’s symphonic orchestral style. 

Challenge The Wind will mark Rhapsody Of Fire‘s most fast-paced rager to date, as the composer and keybordist Staropoli recently revealed: “Compared to all previous Rhapsody Of Fire releases, the current album consists exclusively of up-tempo numbers, not a single ballad in sight. None of our other records have featured as much pure, unadulterated metal as ‘Challenge The Wind’!” 

In support of their forthcoming album, the band is gearing up for a busy touring schedule in 2024, with many more shows to follow soon. Find all upcoming Rhapsody Of Fire dates listed below!

Challenge The Wind was produced by Alex Staropoli and mixed by Seeb Levermann (Orden Ogan), who is responsible for the homogeneous sound of the ten songs’ elaborate arrangements. As all of the band’s first single releases prove, one can be sure: Rhapsody Of Fire’s fast-paced adventure is set to continue with undiminished intensity! Pre-order Challenge The Wind HERE!

Challenge The Wind track-list:

  1. Challenge the Wind
  2. Whispers of Doom
  3. The Bloody Pariah
  4. Vanquished by Shadows
  5. Kreel’s Magic Staff
  6. Diamond Claws
  7. Black Wizard
  8. A Brave New Hope
  9. Holy Downfall
  10. Mastered by the Dark

Rhapsody Of Fire:
Giacomo Voli (vocals)
Alex Staropoli (keyboards)
Roby De Micheli (guitars)
Alessandro Sala (bass)
Paolo Marchesich (drums)

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Rhapsody Of Fire Live:
05.05.2024 (MX) EL CONDE, Foro 360
07.05.2024 (CO) BOGOTA, Astor Plaza
09.05.2024 (BR) SAO PAULO, Caricoa Club
10.05.2024 (CL) SANTIAGO, Blondie
11.05.2024 (AR) COMUNA 1, El Teatrito
18.05.2024 (IT) TREZZO SULL’ ADDA MI, Live Club
29.06.2024 (FR) CLISSON, Hellfest
13.07.2024 (BG) MOGILOVO, Midalidare Rock in the Wine Valley 2024
19.07.2024 (FI) PERUNKA, John Smith Rock Festival
07.11.2024 (SE) MALMOE, Plan B
08.11.2024 (SE) GOTHENBURG, Surr Arena
09.11.2024 (SE) STOCKHOLM, Fryshuset Klubben
10.11.2024 (SE) GAVLE, Centralteatern

Source: AFM Records

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Thrash Metal Legends FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Announce New Studio Offering “I Am The Weapon” & Premiere Video Clip For Album Title Track!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos with tags , , , , , , on April 27, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Following their 2021’s Blood In The Water, Veteran Arizona thrashers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have shared a first single taken off their forthcoming and 15th studio album entitled I Am The Weapon, that is slated for a 2024-release via AFM Records! A lyric video for the album title track is now premiering below.

More album details and pre-order options will be revealed on May 24, 2024. At the same time, a repress of the band’s 2016-album, Flotsam And Jetsam, will be issued as a strictly limited, Gatefold Clear 2-Vinyl!

The band comments: “We’re very excited about this new album, “I Am The Weapon.” We put a great amount of effort and thought into the music, and we can’t wait to start unleashing this metal assault on the music community…” 

Their new single “I Am The Weapon” is now available on all digital providers at https://bfan.link/i-am-the-weapon-single  

Watch the lyric video premiering right HERE

Aside busy touring schedules (find all current & upcoming live dates at https://www.flotstildeath.com/tour/,.

2024 will see FLOTSAM AND JETSAM return with their thunderous and new studio album I Am The Weapon. Watch out for more news and details to follow in the weeks ahead! 

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Source: AFM Records

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ANVIL – Announce New Studio Album, ‘One And Only’ | Present First Video Single “Feed Your Fantasy”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos with tags , , , , , , , on April 12, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Canadian metal legends ANVIL have announced their new studio album, ‘One And Only’, for a release on June 28, 2024 via powerhouse label AFM Records! A first video single, “Feed Your Fantasy” has just been premiered and is now streaming below.

When it comes to the most influential bands in the history of heavy metal, authorities on the subject regularly vote ANVIL among the top positions. The group from Toronto, Canada, with its two masterminds, Steve ‘Lips’ Kudlow and Robb Reiner, with bassist Chris Robertson, not only looks back at an impressive career with countless highlights – as well as a number of well-documented difficulties – but has also had a lasting influence on lots of internationally renowned musicians, from Metallica to Slayer and beyond. 

Their first album single, “Feed Your Fantasy” is out now on all digital streaming providers at: https://anvil.bfan.link/feed-your-fantasy

Watch the band’s new video clip HERE

One And Only sees the band provide first-rate ANVIL entertainment: While Guitarist/vocalist Lips is considered to be one of the most creative and interesting storytellers of the metal genre, Chris Robertson and Robb Reiner keep the up the pace with their usual confidence, providing the perfect rhythm section for Lips. Although they have experienced the tough and frequently merciless side of the music industry on a number of occasions, ANVIL never lost their idealism, motivation and energy, which is immediately evident on One And Only.

Like its four predecessors, One And Only was produced by Martin ‘Mattes’ Pfeiffer (U.D.O., among others) and Jörg Uken at his Soundlodge studio. As far as Lips is concerned, Pfeiffer and Uken are “… our one and only choice. As usual, Mattes and Jörg did a great job in choosing our best playing and making sure it has top notch sound. Great guys who understand the band and know what suits us best.”

Pre-Order One And Only – due out on June 28, 2024 via AFM Records, HERE!

One And Only – track listing:
01 – One And Only
02 – Feed Your Fantasy
03 – Fight For Your Rights
04 – Heartbroken
05 – Gold And Diamonds
06 – Dead Man Shoes
07 – Truth Is Dying
08 – Rocking The World
09 – Run Away
10 – World Of Fools
11 – Condemned Liberty
12 – Blind Rage

ANVIL live: 
02.05.2024 (CA) Ajax / The Edge
25.05.2024 (DE) Schönenberg-Kübelberg / Iron Fest Open Air
29.06.2024 (FR) Clisson, Hellfest
22.11.2024 (DE) Weissenhäuser Strand / Metal Hammer Paradise

Source: AFM Records

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CODEX MORTIS Return with Tales of Woe | New Song Now Streaming

Posted in Black Metal, Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on April 11, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Brace yourself for a chilling journey through an album that tells the harrowing story of demonic possession and mind control.

Tales of Woe, the album from Dutch black metal band CODEX MORTIS, tells about an evil spirit that tortures a man through demonic possession and mind control. With horrific visions of its previous victims, the evil spirit tries to turn the man into a murderer. The man escapes its hold by taking his own life, as a desperate attempt to end the circle of terror…

CODEX MORTIS has unveiled part of this chilling narrative with the album’s first single, “Capricious Disembodied Villain.” Watch the lyric video at youtu.be/gI4nDC1Y3F8?si=ESTXiu81IwZr6GSq

Black Lion Records will release Tales of Woe on June 21. Pre-order/pre-save the album at snd.click/Codexmortis

In Tales of Woe, a harrowing history filled with injustice, agony, violence, and death unfolds as a tortured soul, the antagonist of the story, finds itself in an undying state, compelled to inflict suffering and death upon others trying to undo its own misery. It describes the troubles of its latest victim, the protagonist, as he is possessed and haunted by horrid visions.

Track-list:

  1. Forsaken
  2. Capricious Disembodied Villain
  3. Chosen
  4. Trenched in Blood
  5. Fire Screams and Death
  6. It Dies with Me

The album was mixed and mastered by Björnström Ljud & Produktion. Artwork by Vladimir ‘Smerdulak’ Chebakov.

Stream CODEX MORTIS on Spotify and Apple Music.

CODEX MORTIS;
Vocals by Dirk Willems
Lyrics by Jos Schilder
Drums by Michiel van der Plicht
Guitars by Arjan van Dune
Bass by Mathieu Westerveld

CODEX MORTIS is a Dutch Black Death Metal band with explosive and hypnotic skull-crushing music that will haunt you into the afterlife. Incorporating the influences of the 90s, CODEX MORTIS crafts a sonic landscape characterized by ferocious speed and an abyssal depth, with each arrangement a relentless devouring sound.

blacklionrecords.bandcamp.com

Source: ClawHammer PR

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