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AMORPHIS – Present Music Video For Swinging “Dancing Shadow” Single

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on August 11, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

With “Dancing Shadow,” Finnish metal icons AMORPHIS are proud to present the final audiovisual appetiser of their new studio album Borderland (September 26, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music) before their stage comeback in just a few weeks. The song follows two superbly embraced singles, and is yet another hit out of the group’s sound forge as it’s blessed with all ingredients to get at least equally well-received by the worldwide music community.

Thoughtful verses remind of the uncertain times in everyone’s lives to make fans escape from this dejecting state of mind into the suffusing light of the moon which shines through the darkest of all woods. But to contrast the song’s depth, AMORPHIS successfully crossed the genre ‘borderland’ resulting in an irresistible track full of twisting moments. “Dancing Shadow” finally closes on its peak, before you just have to play it from the beginning over and over again.

“The working title for ‘Dancing Shadow’ was ‘Disco Tiger.’ Musically it represents catchiness and hooks that have been familiar elements within our music for a long time. Sound-wise it came out pretty fresh and even modern. I bet this song will shake your legs on the dance floor – in a METAL disco, of course,” states guitarist Esa Holopainen.

Drummer Jan Rechberger adds: “With ‘Dancing Shadow,’ we stepped into completely new territory. For a band with over three decades behind us, that kind of reinvention feels meaningful.”

Like its predecessor “Bones,” AMORPHIS’ latest single has also been visualised under the aegis of  Patric Ullaeus, and takes fans of the band into a black-and-white dominated setting, highlighting the piece’s core message in a captivating way.

Watch the official “Dancing Shadow” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpSNEY9mfPg

Stream the single: https://amorphis.rpm.link/dancingPR

Pre-order (excl. box-set & more) / pre-save Borderland:
https://amorphis.rpm.link/borderlandPR

AMORPHIS are:
Tomi Joutsen | vocals
Esa Holopainen | guitars
Tomi Koivusaari | guitars
Olli-Pekka “Oppu” Laine | bass
Santeri Kallio | keys
Jan Rechberger | drums & percussion

Info & Tickets: https://amorphis.net/tour

More from AMORPHIS:
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Source: C Squared Music

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FIRSTBORNE Release ‘Lucky’ Album | Plus New Music Video “Rescue Me” Online Now

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 10, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Powerhouse Group FIRSTBORNE are made up of drummer Chris Adler (Lamb of God/Megadeth), soft-shred guitarist Myrone and Girish Pradhan (Girish and the Chronicles/The End Machine) strike with the release of their full-length album, Lucky, now in stores on CD, Vinyl and online via digital streaming and download platforms HERE: http://lnk.to/firstborne

To commemorate the album release and promo the album further the band have created another unique and entertaining music video for the latest emphasis track “Rescue Me.” WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/Rht8ob6GyP4

“’Rescue Me’ was the first song we wrote in person after being penpals for four years,” explains guitarist Myrone. “For me it was this crazy feeling of anticipation as we had been working so hard to get into the same room and we finally did it, almost like a “dog catches car” moment. After we finished setting up Chris looked at me and was like “well what do you got?” and that opening riff is the first thing that fell out of me.”

The music video, directed/edited by Drew Kaufman with puppet design by Natalie Lewis, needs to be viewed to appreciate and follows previous clips – the also clever and entertaining “Wake Up” (also directed by Drew Kaufman) and the lyric video for “Again” a song which is currently enjoying quite a bit of radio airplay at commercial/active rock radio.

All three songs are taken from the full-length album Lucky which was produced by the recognized producer Machine (Clutch, King Crimson, Crobot). The album has been made available as a jewelcase CD and limited-edition (300) amber wave colored vinyl.

FIRSTBORNE features legendary drummer Chris Adler (Lamb of God, Megadeth), virtuoso guitarist Myrone (known by some as the originator of soft shred), and electrifying vocalist Girish Pradhan whose other band Girish and the Chronicles performed recently on America’s Got Talent https://www.facebook.com/reel/717507967417196

Formed in 2019, FIRSTBORNEblend high-energy riffs, soaring vocals, and thunderous rhythms to create a modern yet timeless sound rooted in classic metal, hard rock, and shred guitar. The band first gained attention through a series of independently released singles and EPs between 2020 and 2023, showcasing their signature fusion of melody, technical precision, and relentless groove.

Guitarist Myrone explains how the album came together: “When Chris, Girish, and I got connected in 2019 I said my number one goal in life was to get us all in the same room to jam. Four years later not only did we get in the same room, we went to Machine’s barn in Texas for a month to create 10 piping hot metal jams for the whole world to enjoy. I had written around 150 song ideas before stepping in the studio, and we ended up using none of them. What you hear on the record was entirely written and recorded in Texas.”

With Adler’s iconic drumming, Myrone’s signature guitar work, and Pradhan’s dynamic, powerhouse vocals, FIRSTBORNE are a force to be reckoned with in the hard rock and metal scene; delivering high-energy anthems that bridge the gap between old-school metal and modern intensity.

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instagram.com/firstborneofficial 
www.m-theoryaudio.com

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Finnish Deathgrind Band I, Cursed To Release Heretical Onslaught EP In September | “Nothing From The Ruins” Single Out Now

Posted in death grind, Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on August 10, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Promo picture by Jerkka Perälä

Finland’s I, Cursed, who combine angry and furious death metal and grindcore, will release a new Heretical Onslaught EP on September 11th 2025. The EP will be released in cooperation with Finnish record labels Inverse Records & Meara Music which is also an agency and event producer based in Ulvila. 

The third single ‘Nothing From The Ruins‘ is released now and it’s available here: https://push.fm/fl/icursed-nothing 

The band comments: 
“Nothing From The Ruins is, as its name suggests, Brevity is the Soul of Wit. Nothing From The Ruins clocks in at barely a minute, being the EP’s most instant chaos in all its brutality.”

WATCH the music video of first single ‘Disfigurement’: https://youtu.be/NlR4xJvdzlg 

WATCH the music video of second single ‘Death Pays It All’: https://youtu.be/DlpcScU6zSg

Single cover by Jerkka Perälä 

Track list:

01. Nothing From The Ruins

Music & lyrics composed & written by Ville-Veikko Laaksonen

Produced & arranged by I, Cursed

Engineered by Ville-Veikko Laaksonen, Nico Brander & Jesse Simola

Recorded at Firefield Avenue & Soft Neon Audiovisual Studio Mixed & mastered by Jerkka Perälä

EP cover by Jerkka Perälä 

I, CURSED – Heretical Onslaught (EP 2025)

Track list:

  1. Malignant
  2. Impure
  3. Nothing From The Ruins
  4. Disfigurement
  5. Funerary
  6. Loss
  7. Swarm
  8. Death Pays It All

BIOGRAPHY: 
Combining angry and furious death metal and grindcore, I, Cursed, from the Pori / Ulvila area, is a brutal dredging of Ville-Veikko Laaksonen and Eero Haula, known from Atlases, Marto and Oceanwake, among others, which is fed to the Finnish metal scene in an atonal coldness.

I, Cursed’s music is a mix of something old and familiar, the HM-2 sound of Swedish grind, and somewhat more modern and crushing production. The line-up of the band in July 2024 was completed by guitarist Nico Brander from Marto and drummer Arttu Leppänen from Atlases and Marto. FFO Coldworker, Gadget, Nasum & Rotten Sound.  

LISTEN to previous EP Death Holograms: https://push.fm/fl/icursed-death 

Line-up:
Eero Haula – Vocals (Oceanwake)

Ville-Veikko Laaksonen – Bass & guitar (Atlases, Marto)

Nico Brander – Guitar (Blood Service, Marto)

Arttu Leppänen – Drums (Atlases, Marto)

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/I.Cursed.Grind
https://www.instagram.com/i.cursed.grind
https://icursed.bandcamp.com

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DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG Release New Single “Dead Man’s Hand”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on August 10, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

If you’ve been following the journey of “Babylon”, the highly anticipated debut full-length album from DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG, you already know what kind of powerhouse material this band delivers. Now, with the release of their fifth single, “Dead Man’s Hand“, the stakes are raised yet again. And if this is your first taste of the project, sit back, hit play, and enjoy this high-energy video clip pulled straight from the band’s studio sessions.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olR90dpMjRY

Stream/Download the song: http://datog.rpm.link/dmhPR

“Dead Man’s Hand” has a unique backstory: originally composed by Manuela Bibert on piano, the early demo featured only vocals and keys. From there, it was transferred note for note to guitar and Hammond organ. The results are unique: A pounding guitar riff meets a distorted, snarling organ line to form the backbone of a song that’s both driving and infectious.

Udo Dirkschneider, the iconic frontman and heavy metal legend, brings a vocal performance which by his own admission are exceptional for him. But the surprises don’t stop there: both Peter Baltes and Manuela step up with unexpected vocal highlights, adding rich texture and dimension to the track. And then there’s the chorus, a hands-in-the-air, stadium-sized refrain that just begs you to shout or sing along with.

With a “good time” spirit that perfectly balances the song’s grit and groove, “Dead Man’s Hand” showcases everything that makes DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG  a thrilling new chapter in classic metal history. Watch the official video now, straight from the studio floor!

Set for release on October 3, 2025 by Reigning Phoenix Music, Babylon is now available for pre-order in a variety of stunning formats:

  • Limited Red, Gold & Black Marbled Gatefold Double Vinyl
  • Limited Red Opaque & Black Marbled Gatefold Double Vinyl
  • Gold Opaque Double Vinyl
  • Deluxe Earbook Edition with CD and enhanced 36-page booklet
  • Digipak CD featuring a 24-page booklet
  • Jewelcase CD featuring a 24-page booklet

More from Babylon:
“It Takes Two To Tango” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meb1xvWHBEo

“Time To Listen” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL6ms_kEzy4

“Hellbreaker” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNXNVItL8kI

“Strangers In Paradise” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/U7j_th2jf_g

DATOG are:
Udo Dirkschneider | lead vocals
Peter Baltes | bass, lead & backing vocals
Manuela “Ella” Bibert | lead & backing vocals, keys
Stefan Kaufmann | guitars, backing vocals
Mathias “Don” Dieth | guitars, backing vocals
Sven Dirkschneider | drums, backing vocals

More on DATOG:
datog.de | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube | RPM

Source: C Squared Music

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MALTHUSIAN – New Album The Summoning Bell Out Now On Relapse Records

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on August 9, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Ireland’s MALTHUSIAN unearths their deathly opus, The Summoning Bell, today via Relapse Records!

On The Summoning Bell, MALTHUSIAN‘s fetid hallmarks are ever present: truly unforgiving, unrelenting death metal. Swirling chords and ominous cymbal swells give way to the band’s opener “Red, Waiting.” What follows is a flurry of murk and madness – blastbeats pummel against churns of distortion. The sonic atmosphere cultivated by MALTHUSIAN‘s palpable fury is suffocating; each riff carefully crafted to push and pull on the momentum behind their music. The Summoning Bell is undeniably a pitch-black take on the genre.

The Summoning Bell is a lighting of the pyre – each of the album’s tracks explore themes of true nothingness, condemnations of superstition, and a profound descent into darkness and time. The end result is a record that seemingly reconciles with a dimming internal and external, a true end of everything.

Stream MALTHUSIAN’s The Summoning Bell HERE.

Watch MALTHUSIAN’s video for “The Summoning Bell,” directed by Ray K Media, HERE.

The Summoning Bell is available on 2xLP, CD, and digital formats. Find orders at Relapse.com HERE and listen on all streaming services HERE.

MALTHUSIAN Live:

November 7, 2025 – Lost Lane – Dublin, IE

November 13 & 15 2025 – Ascension Festival – Hlégarður, IS

MALTHUSIAN:
MB – guitar, vocals
TMK – guitar
FB – bass
JK – drums

https://malthusian.bandcamp.com

https://www.facebook.com/malthusianDM

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SLYTHER – Italian Thrashers Unveil Debut Album Details | Chronicles Of Despair Out In October

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on August 8, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Time To Kill Records presents Chronicles of Despair, the debut full-length release from Italian thrash metal crew SLYTHER, announcing the album for release October 10th and issuing its cover art, track listing, preorders and lead single, “Visions”.

With a solid foundation of live experience already under their belt, SLYTHER stand out for their ability to revisit thrash metal tradition with energy and freshness, blending the classic attitude of bands like Metallica and Overkill with the irreverent crossover edge of acts such as Municipal Waste.

Listen to “Visions” now:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/qaidRNY6s9Y

Streaming: https://ffm.to/slyther-visions

Chronicles of Despair is a powerful and visceral concept album that explores, track by track, the darkest tensions of the human soul and contemporary society. In a world marked by war, corruption, media manipulation, and existential crisis, the album unfolds a journey that moves from despair to inner awakening, tackling pressing themes with raw, direct, and emotionally charged language.

The journey begins with “Flask N’ Bone”, an intense narrative of self-destruction and remorse, portraying a corrupt lawyer haunted by guilt; a symbol of a conscience that finds no peace. From there, the album expands into a collective dimension with “Madness”, a denunciation of nuclear war insanity, and “Shut The Fuck Up”, a rebellious track targeting disinformation and the dominance of media power.

“Violent Fist” gives voice to the blind rage that fuels conflict, while “Visions” pulls the listener into the haunting realm of sleep paralysis; a metaphor for the unconscious fears triggered by global tension. The inner journey turns more intimate with “Memories”, a melancholic instrumental that evokes childhood recollections and lost innocence.

“Awake-4” marks a turning point: a painful awakening from nostalgia, necessary to confront harsh reality. The final chapter, “The Sleepwalker”, closes the album with a powerful allegory of insecurity and illusion, culminating in a clear and resonant message

“Awake from the lies, pursue the good, and never surrender.”

Chronicles of Despair is a scream, a reflection, and a call for awareness. An emotional chronicle of the afflictions of our time, yet also an invitation to inner resistance.

Track-list:

1. Flask N’ Bone
2. Madness
3. Shut The Fuck Up
4. Violent Fist
5. Visions
6. Memories
7. Awake-4
8. The Sleepwalker

Preorders:

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/slyther-chronicles-of-despair

https://slyther.bandcamp.com/album/chronicles-of-despair

Line-up:

Marco Aquino – Vocals, rhythm guitar
Federico Pavese – Drums
Federico Pistilli – Lead guitar
Giovanni De Bonis – Bass

SLYTHER:

https://www.instagram.com/slyther.official

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089231523446

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

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

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German Death Metallers CEMETERY Dropped Intense Music Video For “Grief, Anger And Despair”

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, death metal music, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , , on August 7, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

CEMETERY • 2025
Photo credit: Matthias Heilmeier
[ All visual copyrights belong to the respective owners ] Logo credit: Cemetery

Great album by the 1990 founded band

Tragic abysmal, brute charismatic songs

A timeless old school gem of the genre

LINE-UP:
Dani Zizek • Guitars, Vocals
Markus Heilmeier • Guitars
Stefan Hendel • Bass
Tobias Kasper • Drums

“Thoughts On Life… And Death” by German OLD SCHOOL DEATH METAL grail keepers CEMETERY is a 50-minute concept album about the rise of a totalitarian regime and the downfall of the individual.

Front man Dani Zizek reveals:
“‘Grief, Anger And Despair‘ is probably the most aggressive track on the album. I wrote it during a time when I was reflecting on state power, injustice, and the loss of control. What happens when justice no longer serves the truth, but political interests? When people who resist simply disappear? I wanted to put that helplessness into sound.
Musically, it’s four and a half minutes of pure rage – frantic drumming, razor-sharp riffs, no breathing space. The video, created by Matthias Heilmeier, captures that exact atmosphere. He managed to translate the bleak and oppressive mood of the song into raw and powerful images, intense, dark, and absolutely uncompromising.”

The band says:
“We have put everything we have into it. Our whole heart, our experience, our knowledge and our skills. But it’s not just about us. From the stunning artwork by Silvio Fiorese (acrylic on canvas… no AI!) to the lush, heavy but transparent production created by Sergej Dukart at Walzwerk recording studio. This is our ‘opus magnum’! The biggest and best of CEMETERY you’ve ever heard!”

It begins with “Thoughts On Life”. A no-frills, short and fast opener in which Jim briefly shares his thoughts and fears with us.

“Among The Dead”, a classic old school Death Metal tune in which Jim perceives a creeping change in society.

“Grief, Anger and Despair”: The judicial system judges according to political guidelines. Despair spreads. Accompanied by crazy drumming and string work at the highest level. In the band’s opinion, the most aggressive song on the album.

“Physical Fear”. Do you know the feeling of feeling fear as “materialized”? Jim finds out when he is arrested with many others in a deadly street revolt. Musically packed in a sluggish stomper at the beginning, with a sprawling instrumental part in the middle.

“Nothingness” introduces the second part of the album as a short, classically tinged intermezzo. From here it becomes “different”. More willing to experiment.

“Lock The Doors To Your Mind”: Jim, now imprisoned, doubts his sanity and what has happened. This song contains all the styles that distinguish CEMETERY and is considered the band’s new calling card, so to speak.

It continues with “Believe”. Here, Jim is kindly but firmly told in an interrogation that it is time for him to give up his individualism and subordinate himself to the official “truth”. Musically ultra fast at the beginning, the piece transitions into a very quiet part to take a breath for what follows.

This is followed by “Truth A”. The official, only valid truth. Jim sits alone in a bare, cold interrogation room. A voice from a croaking loudspeaker mounted to the wall announces the verdict on him. The later court hearing is to take place only as a show trial. The number is mainly an instrumental which becomes more and more oppressive towards the end, leaving the paths of classic Death Metal far behind.

Now we reach the “grande finale” of the album. You have maybe 11 minutes to give yourself oppressive, psyche-gnawing Doom Death? The song never gets fast and explodes in desperate beauty in the second part. Jim has now undergone several brutal torture interrogations and is left to die in a dark, windowless dungeon. He escapes into his thoughts and longs for a little human warmth, but knows that he will die alone. What remains for him is his dignity, which he desperately clings to until his last breath. The song is called “Thoughts On Death”.

Artwork by Silvio Fiorese | CD + Digital Release: Aug. 08, 2025

TRACKS:
01. Thoughts On Life 02:54
02. Among The Dead 04:24
03. Grief, Anger And Despair 04:23
04. Physical Fear 06:01
05. Nothingness 02:16
06. Lock The Doors To Your Mind 06:00
07. Believe 05:56
08. Truth “A” 06:34
09. Thoughts On Death 11:13

total: 49:41 min.

DISCOGRAPHY:
1991 • Cemetery • Demo
1993 • Enter The Gate • Demo
2014 • Enter The Gate (Discography 1991-1993) • Compilation
2019 • The Last Day On Earth • Full-length
2019 • Enter The Gate (Re-release) • Full-length
🆕 2025 • Thoughts On Life… And Death • Full-length

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REVOCATION Drops “Sarcophagi Of The Soul” Video/Single | New Gods, New Masters Full-Length To See Release Next Month On Metal Blade Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on August 7, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Alex Morgan

Watch/Stream REVOCATION’s “Sarcophagi Of The Soul” HERE: https://youtu.be/yswUDXKkgLo

“Sarcophagi Of The Soul” is the latest single from technical death metal artisans REVOCATION. The track comes by way of the band’s ferocious new full-length New Gods, New Masters, set for release on September 26th via Metal Blade Records.

On REVOCATION’s fifth record for Metal Blade, the quartet – spearheaded by founder/vocalist/guitarist Dave Davidson, delivers nine potent and portentous songs of brutal lyrical and musical significance.

Comments Davidson on today’s single and accompanying video, “‘Sarcophagi Of The Soul’ is about our addiction to technology, primarily our phones. We use these devices to create idealized avatars to present to the world, when in reality nothing is ever as perfect as it seems. As we continue to feed our vanity the lines start to blur between our identities and the false narratives we create as these digital twins slowly begin to usurp our lives. The music video for this track features the incredible artwork of Tony Guarladi-Brown who created an entire graphic novel as an accompaniment to the new album. The artwork for this comic book is truly amazing so we wanted to give our fans a sneak peak before it gets released alongside the record.”

Watch REVOCATION’s striking lyric video for “Sarcophagi Of The Soul” HERE.

Watch the band’s previously released video for “Cronenberged” HERE.

New Gods, New Masters was produced by Davidson and mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren (The Haunted, Spiritbox) with artwork by Paolo Girardi (Bell Witch, Mother Of Graves, Black Breath, Cryptopsy). The record includes guest appearances by Jonny Davy of Job For A Cowboy, Travis Ryan of Cattle Decapitation, Luc Lemay of Gorguts, and jazz guitarist Gilad Hekselman.

New Gods, New Masters will be released on CD and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:

All Seeing (Amber Marbled – US)
Gemini Parasite (Green / Blue Marbled – US)
Unending Night (Blue Smoke – US Tour Exclusive)
180g Black (EU)
Twilight Blue Marbled (EU)
Crimson Red Marbled (EU – Ltd. 500)
Lilac w/ Black Dust (EU – Ltd. 300)

Find preorders at metalblade.com/revocation.

New Gods, New Masters – Track Listing:

  1. New Gods, New Masters
  2. Sarcophagi Of The Soul
  3. Confines Of Infinity (feat. Travis Ryan of Cattle Decapitation)
  4. Dystopian Vermin
  5. Despiritualized
  6. The All Seeing (feat. Gilad Hekselman)
  7. Data Corpse
  8. Cronenberged (feat. Jonny Davy of Job For A Cowboy)
  9. Buried Epoch (feat. Luc Lemay of Gorguts)

Following the release of New Gods, New Masters, REVOCATION will kick off a month-long North American headlining tour. The journey begins on October 16th in Leesburg, Virginia and runs through November 15th in Raleigh, North Carolina. Support will be provided by Judiciary, Inferi, and Vomit Forth (on select dates).

Tickets are on sale now at revocationband.com/tour. See all confirmed dates below.

REVOCATION w/ Judiciary, Inferi, Vomit Forth:
10/16/2025 Tally Ho – Leesburg, VA
10/17/2025 Brooklyn Monarch – New York, NY
10/18/2025 Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA
10/19/2025 Foufones – Montreal, QC
10/20/2025 Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON
10/21/2025 Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
10/22/2025 Reggies – Chicago, IL *
10/24/2025 HQ – Denver, CO
10/25/2025 Ace’s High – Salt Lake City, UT
10/26/2025 The Shredder – Boise, ID
10/27/2025 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
10/28/2025 Rickshaw – Vancouver, BC
10/29/2025 Dante’s – Portland, OR
10/31/2025 Neck Of The Woods – San Francisco, CA
11/01/2025 Echoplex – Los Angeles, CA
11/02/2025 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA
11/04/2025 Rosetta Room – Mesa, AZ
11/05/2025 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM *
11/07/2025 RBC – Dallas, TX *
11/08/2025 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
11/09/2025 Scout Bar – Houston, TX *
11/11/2025 Orpheum – Tampa, FL
11/12/2025 Respectable Street – West Palm Beach, FL
11/13/2025 Conduit – Orlando FL
11/14/2025 The Radio Room – Greenville, SC
11/15/2025 Chapel Of Bones – Raleigh, NC
*No Vomit Forth

https://www.facebook.com/revocation

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BELPHEGOR Unleash Ferocious New Single “Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus” | Band Signs With Reigning Phoenix Music

Posted in Black Metal, black metal music, Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on August 6, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

The unrelenting force of diabolical Black Death Metal, BELPHEGOR, returns with a blazing new single: “Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus.” Forged in chaos and crowned in blasphemy, the track marks a savage invocation of what is yet to come.

This release marks BELPHEGOR’s first under their freshly inked deal with Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), setting the stage for a powerful alliance between one of extreme metal’s most revered entities and one of the scene’s most ambitious new labels.

Helmuth, the band’s co-founder and guiding force, shares: “It’s great to be working with Gerardo Martinez once again. He believed in Belphegor early on and was the one who brought us to North America in 2006. I look forward to a powerful new chapter with RPM.”

Gerardo Martinez, co-founder of RPM, echoes the sentiment: “Helmuth, Belphegor and I go back to 2006 and I’m extremely thrilled to be able to continue working with one of the best proponents of Black Death Metal art. Welcome to RPM! Here’s to many more years of great music!”

Listen to “Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus” here: https://youtu.be/yCORFvKY6J0

On “Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus,” Helmuth describes: “A symbiosis of diabolical Black Death Metal. A glorification of the Devil. A hypnotic anthem of passion, fire and iron discipline. It stands for the absolute freedom to walk your own path, to reign within your own realm.”

More ominous creations are on the horizon, with this single serving as a harbinger of the full-length devastation yet to be revealed.

Listen to “Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus” HERE: https://belphegor.rpm.link/sdcPR

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

More from BELPHEGOR:

www.belphegor.at | Facebook | Instagram | X | Youtube

Source: C Squared Music

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ALPHA DESTROYER – (Featuring Members of CRASHDÏET, BUCKCHERRY & SLEEPLESS) Launch Video for “Straight Into The Grind”

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on August 5, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Fast Lane out on CD & Vinyl September 15

Heavy rock all-stars ALPHA DESTROYER – featuring Martin Sweet (Crashdïet), Kelly LeMieux (Buckcherry), and Eric Sexton-Dorsett (Sleepless) – have shared the offical music video for “Straight into the Grind,” the second single off their upcoming debut album, Fast Lane.

The album’s opening and aptly-named track, “Straight into the Grind,” gives fans another offering of ALPHA DESTROYER‘s punk-tinged anthemic rock.

Watch the video for “Straight into the Grind” at youtu.be/AzvNnyFTdyM?si=PqsYB0GySoKf3-EA

Fast Lane is due out this fall on Necromantic Press Records. Physical copies of Fast Lane, including limited-edition red splatter and standard black vinyl, will begin shipping on September 15. The album will be available on all streaming platforms on October 31. Pre-orders are available at this location.

Fast Lane – Track-listing:

1 – Straight into the Grind

2 – Masterplan

3 – Dirt in the Ground

4 – Lobotomized

5 – Transmission

6 – Fast Lane

7 – Sweet Dreams From Oblivion

8 – Manic Messiah

9 – Conspiracy

10 – The Prophet

Watch the video for the album’s first single “Fast Lane” at youtu.be/Ix7PQIZ0i1o?si=xjYdgP7IVs0Rs8Yq.

Stream ALPHA DESTROYER on Spotify and Apple Music.

“This Isn’t a Band. It’s a Warning.”

ALPHA DESTROYER:
Eric Sexton-Dorsett
Martin Sweet
Kelly Lemieux
Ryan McPhaill
Kevin Hahn

Alpha Destroyer was born in 2022, shortly after trad/thrash metal band Sleepless released its debut LP. Looking for a new creative outlet, Sleepless guitarist Eric Sexton-Dorsett began writing a series of dissonant, groove-heavy tracks; something that channeled the high-powered spirit of bands like Def Leppard while drawing on the chaos of Voivod and Morbid Angel.

After tracking initial guitar parts, Eric brought in drummer Ryan McPhaill to lay down drum tracks. The results exceeded expectations, every take locked in with the raw energy and precision the project demanded.

With a solid foundation in place, Eric filed the songs under the name Alpha Destroyer and started mapping out the next phase.

Soon after, on the Monsters of Rock Cruise, Eric met bassist Kelly LeMieux (Goldfinger, Buckcherry) through mutual friend Kevin Hahn (vocalist/lead guitarist for Sleepless) and now a guitarist for Alpha Destroyer. Late-night conversations on the cruise led to a strong creative connection. Back in Portland, Kelly heard the early tracks and immediately added his signature, larger-than-life basslines. The songs now three deep began to take shape.

In 2024, another key moment happened on the same cruise. Eric met Martin Sweet (Crashdïet), a longtime influence. After staying in touch, Eric sent him the developing tracks, initially just to contribute guitar, yet Martin offered something more: vocals. His performance on the first completed track, “Straight into the Grind,” helped define the band’s sound and opened the door to a deeper collaboration. What was meant to be a four-song EP quickly expanded as the ideas flowed naturally.

The result is Fast Lane, a 10-track debut album that rides the line between doom-laced introspection and high-octane rock. The title track and first single, “Fast Lane,” kicks things off with a punk-edged urgency and Martin’s heavy yet melodic take on personal struggle.

With new music already in the works and plans for live dates in 2026, Alpha Destroyer is just getting started.

THE STORM IS BUILDING. ALPHA DESTROYER IS COMING.

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MOONSORROW – New Hardback Explored One Of The Most Respected And Influential Pagan Metal Bands

Posted in books, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on August 5, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

“Home of the Waves: Conversations with Moonsorrow” by Grilo do Demo is an unparalleled and candid look at the Finnish pagan black metal band

Features exclusive, in-depth interviews with all band members, including a rare interview with Markus Eurén

To be released on 30th September via Cult Never Dies in a 388-page hardback with 20-page colour photo gallery and 150 images, most never before seen

Pre-orders available now!

Revered metal publishing house Cult Never Dies will release a brand new book about the Finnish black metal band Moonsorrow on 30 September 2025. Entitled “Home of the Waves: Conversations with Moonsorrow” and written by devoted Moonsorrow fanatic Grilo do Demo(the person behind the Unofficial Moonsorrow Biography, the Epic Heathen Podcast, and the Verisivut Moonsorrow Fanzine), this exhaustive hardback offers an unparalleled and candid look at one of the most respected and influential pagan metal bands.

The book covers the band’s history, from the founders’ childhood through their early demo period, gradual line-up additions, increasing touring activity, and their extensive discography. It is built around exclusive and in-depth interviews with all band members: Ville Sorvali, Henri Sorvali, Marko Tarvonen, Mitja Harvilahti, Janne Perttilä, and what is believed to be the only interview with Markus Eurén. The book explores Moonsorrow’s history, lyrical and visual themes, composition process, ideological background, technical details, and much more.

“Home of the Waves: Conversations with Moonsorrow” is the culmination of a two-week immersive project where author Grilo do Demo and visual storyteller Leo Aragón, along with a dedicated team, interviewed the band daily, multiple times a day, across Finland. Originally intended for a documentary, this book utilises all 13 days of filmed interviews, providing behind-the-scenes narrations of the project’s execution, the team’s collaboration with Moonsorrow, and the significance of the locations visited.

The book’s author Grilo do Demo said: “I’m tremendously excited to finally see this material become public. The documentary will surely be amazing, but that will be, what? 2 hours long? Well, that’s why this book has a huge value on its own – we have 20+ hours of interview footage, and ALL of it is contained here, carefully transcribed from the first to the last word. This book offers a new look into how Moonsorrow’s music is created, from the initial concept to the final mastering, and even how colour codes are involved in their composition! You’ll discover how the band formed, the founders’ other early projects, and pivotal moments like the shift from Kivenkantaja to Verisäkeet. There are so many stories, from the tragicomedy behind the Kivenkantaja runestone to why they almost became a grindcore band (or at least they claimed so) – and even a glimpse into Mitja’s outdoor adventures. I can’t wait for it to be available for all Moonsorrow fans out there after all these years. Preorder it now, September is around the corner!”

Dayal Patterson, Cult Never Dies founder and longtime music journalist, said: “Moonsorrow are an exceptional band, and in many ways a unique and influential one, so we are more than proud to be releasing such an in-depth book about this Finnish institution. The author has done a great job of telling the band’s story, and the musicians featured are notably candid at times during the interviews.“

“Home of the Waves: Conversations with Moonsorrow” is a substantial 388-page hardback, featuring a 24-page colour photo gallery and a total of 150 images, most of which have never been seen before.

Pre-orders for the book are available now via: 
Cult Never Dies UK & ROW Webstore (also with art print): https://cultneverdies.myshopify.com/collections/all-publications/products/home-of-the-waves-conversations-with-moonsorrow-hardback-book 

Cult Never Dies EU Store: https://cultneverdies-eu.travelling-merchant.com/merchandising/book/grilo-do-demo-home-of-the-waves-conversations-with-moonsorrow-book

Cult Never Dies EU Store (with art print): https://cultneverdies-eu.travelling-merchant.com/merchandising/book/grilo-do-demo-home-of-the-waves-conversations-with-moonsorrow-print-book

Cult Never Dies Online:
Website: https://www.cultneverdies.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultNeverDies/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultneverdies/

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Megg Jacobs – Unmasks The Extremes Of Identity In New Single “DEATH”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, metalcore, metalcore bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on August 4, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Metalcore Artist Returns with a Ferocious Sequel to Her Sonic Examination of Ego and Illusion

Durham, NC – Megg Jacobs dives even deeper into the brutal emotional terrain first explored in her previous single “ego” with the release of its companion track, “DEATH,” a volatile meditation on all-or-nothing thinking, illusion, and the chaos that follows the rejection of nuance. The new single is now available to stream on all platforms worldwide, with a striking visual set to drop via YouTube on August 15th, edited by Grammy and MTV VMA-nominated video editor Mark Mayr (Peaches, Justin Bieber).

“‘DEATH’ is about the fallout of denying that middle space,” Megg Jacobs shares. “It’s the exhaustion that comes from clinging to black-and-white thinking while everything around you demands complexity.” With her signature fusion of thunderous drums, guttural vocals, and emotionally layered lyrics, Jacobs crafts a deep atmosphere that is as aggressive as it is vulnerable.

She describes the track as being stuck in a loop, between glitter in the dirt and dirt in the glitter. One is rot masked by beauty, the other corruption masked by sparkle. “Neither is honest,” she explains. “Both are masks we wear to avoid nuance: the real discomfort of being human.” The new single builds on the themes of ego death and transformation first introduced in “ego,” capturing the psychological wear-and-tear that results from resisting the complicated truths of being alive.

The cinematic visual showcases the return of the symbolic worms of her branding, representing evolution through decay.  They’re there to consume what no longer serves. Not the body, but the facade. The duality of both grotesque and necessary, a reminder that change requires rot, and that ego death doesn’t end in light, but in surrender. Produced by Spicehouse out of Sanford, NC, and presented with fierce emotional clarity, “DEATH” is a bold continuation of Jacobs’s visceral storytelling that is unflinching, dynamic, and uniquely human.

Megg Jacobs is a rising force in metalcore whose sound blends fierce vocal ranges with haunting theatricality. Raised in rural Maine, surrounded by “misty forests, long winters, and the eerie kind of silence that makes you creative… or a little crazy,” Jacobs’s imagination was shaped by her environment, something she now weaves into every track. Though classically trained, it wasn’t until she embraced a heavier vocal technique in 2022 that her distinct, razor-sharp sound truly emerged.

Now based in North Carolina, she channels polarity and contrast, both thematically and sonically, into music that explores illusion, identity, and inner reckoning. Her recent single “ego,” praised by Metal Sucks, ReGen Magazine, and Metal Odyssey, introduced her as a bold new voice in the genre, solidifying her place as one to watch.

“DEATH” is the perfect follow-up single in the exploration of the human experience. The single is now available for streaming and download worldwide. Stay tuned for the music video dropping on August 15th via YouTube.

For updates, visuals, and more, follow Megg Jacobs on Instagram @Megg_Jacobs or visit MeggJacobs.com.

Source: Trend PR

Long Live Megg Jacobs.

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TRYPANON – Finnish Blackened Sludge Alchemists Unveil New Single “Gnaw Out the Flesh to Free Yourself”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on August 4, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Finland’s TRYPANON now unveil “Gnaw Out The Flesh To Free Yourself”, the next chapter in their descent toward spiritual annihilation.

Taken from the upcoming full-length Through the Portal of Flesh to Achieve Divinity, out September 5th, 2025 via Time To Kill Records – the track plunges even deeper into the band’s signature blend of blackened sludge, dissonant death metal and ritualistic atmospheres.

Dark, unrelenting and charged with a sense of deranged doom, “Gnaw Out The Flesh To Free Yourself” exemplifies TRYPANON’s commitment to crafting music that is both emotionally devastating and sonically transgressive.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/8IKLeQSP_T4

Stream: https://ffm.to/trypanon-gnaw-out-the-flesh-to-free-yourself

Track-list:

1. Carriers Of The Chalice
2. Ruumis
3. Gnaw Out The Flesh To Free Yourself
4. Veiled In Shadows
5. Loss
6. Fire Pits
7. Cryptic Device

Hailing from the northern city of Oulu and featuring members of esteemed Finnish outfits such as Haapoja, Dart, and Renate/Cordate, TRYPANON have steadily emerged as one of the most compelling and unorthodox underground acts in recent memory. Their 2021 debut Amentia earned widespread acclaim for its suffocating intensity and bleak atmospheres, establishing the band as a vital force in the realms of extreme music.

Line-up:

Emil Aikio – Vocals
Pekka Kivelä – Guitars
Antti-Pekka Vähänen – Bass
Jukka Pohjanvälke – Drums

With Through the Portal of Flesh to Achieve Divinity, TRYPANON push their vision even further into the void. The album is a nightmarish fusion of down-tuned sludge, chaotic death metal, and dissonant black metal, woven together with progressive flourishes and hypnotic melodic fragments. The result is a deeply immersive and punishing listening experience that recalls the extremity of bands like Lord Mantis, Coffinworm and Cobalt, while retaining a sonic and conceptual identity entirely its own.

Where Amentia was a descent into psychological collapse, Through the Portal… drags the listener through a ritualistic transformation; an existential death trip that explores themes of corporeal transcendence, spiritual ruin and ecstatic suffering. The record was conceived not only as an artistic evolution, but as an act of purification through sound: hostile, enveloping and uncompromising.

This release marks a significant step forward for TRYPANON, both in scope and execution. Expect a record steeped in raw emotion and relentless aggression, but also rich in nuance and disturbing beauty.

Preorders:

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/trypanon-through-the-portal-of-flesh-to-achieve-divinity

https://trypanon.bandcamp.com/album/through-the-portal-of-flesh-to-achieve-divinity

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

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

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POWERWOLF – To Headline WACKEN 2026

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on August 3, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Powerwolf Facebook:

Wacken 2026 – we’re coming back! Powerwolf will return to the holy ground for a full headlining metal mass. It’s going to be louder and wilder than ever before!

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BEFORE THE DAWN – Finnish Melodic Death Metal Outfit Drops “Shockwave” Video & Single

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, metal music videos, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on August 3, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Teppo Ristola

Cold Flare Eternal Full-Length To See Release Next Month, Via Reaper Entertainment

Watch BEFORE THE DAWN’s “Shockwave” video HERE.

Finnish melodic death metal powerhouse BEFORE THE DAWN are pleased to unveil their newest single, “Shockwave.” The fierce track comes off the band’s new studio album, Cold Flare Eternal, set for release on September 5th, via Reaper Entertainment.

A crushing storm of groove, aggression, and raw power, “Shockwave” reveals a new, heavier facet of the band while still carrying their signature blend of melody and melancholy. Thundering riffs, pounding drums, and an explosive vocal performance mark this song as a future live favorite.

The band comments, “‘Shockwave’ is the heaviest single we have ever released with BEFORE THE DAWN and contains the fire of a thousand suns and the weight of a dying star. A grand embodiment of the energy inside the band! Can’t wait to get to play this banger on the Fall tour.”

Watch BEFORE THE DAWN’s “Shockwave” video HERE. Stream the track HERE.

Watch BEFORE THE DAWN’s previously released video for “Fatal Design” HERE, “As Above, So Below” HERE and “Stellar Effect” HERE.

Cold Flare Eternal features core art by Gogo Melone (Wolfheart, Insomnium, Xandria, Omnium Gatherum) and will be available on CD, LP, and digital formats.

Find preorders HERE.

BEFORE THE DAWN will join Wolfheart for an extensive European tour this Fall. Tickets are available at btdmetal.com.

BEFORE THE DAWN:
Tuomas Saukkonen – guitar
Paavo Laapotti – vocals
Juho Räihä – guitar
Pyry Hanski – bass

https://www.btdmetal.com

https://www.facebook.com/beforethedawn

https://www.instagram.com/beforethedawnofficial

https://www.reapermusic.de

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OLD MACHINES – Unleashes Cosmic Doom With Title Track “The Cycles of Extinction”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on August 2, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit: Kara Pesznecker

Prepare for transmission: the machines have awakened. Today, OLD MACHINES has released “The Cycles of Extinction”, the thunderous and chilling title track from their upcoming debut album; a sweeping, cosmic metal concept record chronicling the death march of civilizations in the grip of mechanical genocide.

A monolithic descent into the void, The Cycles of Extinction, due out August 22nd, is the band’s bold, hour-long odyssey through blackened space, where eight tracks map the eternal cycle of galactic evolution and annihilation. With this single release, the second track in the album’s chronology, Old Machines takes listeners into the heart of the empire’s unraveling.

The song opens with layered synths, choir vocals and pipe organ twisted through a haze of cinematic strings, conjuring an ominous prelude before launching into blast-driven intensity and haunting, melodic choruses. Combining elements of black, death, thrash, and power metal, the track nods to acts like EMPEROR, LIMBONIC ART, and even evokes unexpected comparisons to NOCTURNUS: influences both deliberate and incidental.

Lyrically, “The Cycles of Extinction” explores a galactic snare set by sentient AI known as the Old Machines. Once the architects of civilization, these cybernetic titans now harvest evolved organic life, luring entire species with techno-utopian promises before assimilating or obliterating them. The track narrates the rise of their horrific army, twisted, perverted reflections of once-living beings, bound to the will of the most diabolical artificial intelligence in existence.

A centerpiece in both sound and story, the single has become a live staple since the band’s first performance.

OLD MACHINES:

Gary Reavis – Vocals
Jason Stares – Keyboards
Brian Rush – Guitar
Devon Miller – Guitar
Joel Henigson – Bass
Chris Craven – Drums

The Cycles of Extinction Track Listing: 

  1. Twilight of the Old Gods, and the Dawning of the First Cycle
  2. Cycles of Extinction
  3. Extinguishing the Light of the Preludian Empire (Upon the Apex of Their Glory)
  4. Dark Space and Beyond: The Continuance of the Evolution of the Final Cycle
  5. Crescendo of Carnage: Warsong of the Singing Swarm (Swarm Wars I)
  6. The Sundering of the Irradiated Sons, and the Rebellion Sparked by the Gene-Plague
  7. They Are Legion: The Tragic Exodus of the Veiled Creators
  8. Glory to the Terrans of the First Contact War

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Source: C Squared Music

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Alt Metal Juggernaut ONI Releases New EP, GENESIS PT. II | New Single/Video “Float” Streaming Now

Posted in alternative metal, alternative metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on August 1, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Alternative metal’s breakout act ONI has released the second chapter of its latest opus, Genesis, today. Vocalist and musical mastermind Jake Oni has revealed the new EP, Genesis Pt. II, an anthemic, active rock/metal masterpiece that perfectly bookends his latest vision. Produced by writing partner and Spiritbox bassist Joshua Gilbert, the record solidifies ONI’snew direction, spearheaded by standout singles like “Float” and “What I’ve Become.”

Speaking about the new EP, Jake Oni says: 

“I am really proud of the Genesis EP, and writing it was very cathartic. As I released the songs and the fan feedback got stronger and stronger, I felt like I hadn’t finished saying everything with the first e.p and still had all these amazing songs that truly felt like a continuation of my Genesis story. I hope the fans, find the message in these songs, and it helps them as much as it helped me.“

With today’s release, ONI has debuted a new video for the track “What I’ve Become.”

Photo Credit: Alexander Bemis

Oni adds about the new track and video:

‘“What I’ve Become’ is such a huge song! It was a song that just flowed when me and Josh started writing it. The song is about not loving a version of yourself! We shot the music video on tour in Charlotte NC, was a crazy day as we flew in, shot the music video and then played a show 3 hrs later. I know this will be a fan favorite as it’s been loved by everyone I have shown it too.“

Genesis Pt. I and Genesis Pt. II are now available as one album, Genesis, exclusively on CD. A limited edition Genesis merch collection will be available as well.

Stream Genesis Pt. II and Purchase Genesis on CD: oni.os.fan

“WHAT I’VE BECOME” MUSIC VIDEO: 
https://youtu.be/jLlQA_crWjw

Genesis Pt. II EP Tracklist:

  1. What I’ve Become
  2. Drug Me To Sleep
  3. Reset
  4. Illumination
  5. Float
  6. Retribution

Genesis Tracklist:

1. Erase
2. Realign
3. Deja VU
4. Walk Away ft lil aaron
5. Control
6. What I’ve Become
7. Drug Me To Sleep
8. Reset
9. Illumination
10. Float
11. Retribution 

*Complete album comprised of EPs, Genesis Pt. I and Genesis Pt. II available now on CD: 

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BEHEMOTH To Reissue Pandemonic Incantations – Featuring Seven Bonus Tracks And More On September 12th Via Metal Blade Records

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on August 1, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

“Satan’s Sword (I Have Become)” Visualizer Now Playing + Preorders Available

Polish extreme metal legends BEHEMOTH will reissue their stunning Pandemonic Incantations full-length this September.

Originally released in 1998, Pandemonic Incantations marked a crucial turning point in BEHEMOTH’s evolution from their early black metal roots into the more complex, aggressive fusion of black and death metal that would define their later work. With this third full-length, the Polish horde expanded both sonically and thematically, offering a darker, more layered sound while continuing to sharpen their lyrical focus on occultism, anti-dogma, and self-deification.

Now, over twenty-five years later, Metal Blade Records proudly presents a definitive reissue of Pandemonic Incantations, available September 12th. The expanded edition features seven bonus tracks, including the Bewitching The Pomerania EP and rare rough mixes.

A twenty-page booklet dives deep into the album’s legacy with archival photos, liner notes, and brand-new interviews reflecting on the record’s lasting impact. The reissue also features new cover art by Eliran Kantor, paying tribute to the original artwork while reimagining it through a contemporary lens.

Offers band founder Nergal, “Pandemonic Incantations marked a significant leap forward in our evolution. It was a milestone made possible by overhauling the lineup and bringing Inferno into the band, it was a game changer. We recorded the best album we could at that point. To this day, I often hear from fans who say it’s their favorite BEHEMOTH record. Even the sonic imperfections don’t overshadow the mature arrangements and solid song writing. I’m still very proud of it.”

This reissue is not just a nod to BEHEMOTH’s past — it is a vital piece of extreme metal history, reborn for longtime fans and new listeners alike.

Watch the band’s “Satan’s Sword (I Have Become)” visualizer HERE.

BEHEMOTH’s Pandemonic Incantations reissue will be released as a 2xCD digibook and digitally as well as 2xLP in the following color variants:

Maroon Marbled (US)
180g Black (EU)
Transparent Beige Brown Marbled (EU – Ltd. 700)
Bone/Brown Splatter Vinyl (EU – Ltd. 300)

Find preorders at: metalblade.com/behemoth.

Pandemonic Incantations Reissue Track Listing:

  1. Diableria (The Great Introdvction)
  2. The Thovsand Plagves I Witness
  3. Satan’s Sword (I Have Become)
  4. In Thy Pandemaeternvm
  5. Driven By The Five-Winged Star
  6. The Past Is Like A Fvneral
  7. The Entrance To The Spheres Of Mars
  8. With Spell Of Inferno
  9. Chwała Mordercom Wojciecha (997-1997 Dziesięć Wieków Hańby)
  10. With Spell Of Inferno (Mefisto)
  11. Hidden In A Fog (1997 Version)
  12. Sventevith (Storming Near The Baltic) (1997 Version)
  13. The Thovsand Plagves I Witness (Rough Mix)
  14. Satan’s Sword (I Have Become) (Rough Mix)
  15. Entrance To The Spheres Of Mars (Rough Mix)
  16. Driven By The Five-Winged Star (Rough Mix)

BEHEMOTH Recording Lineup – Pandemonic Incantations:
Nergal – vocals, guitars, bass
Inferno – drums

https://www.behemoth.pl

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PRIMAL FEAR – Present Music Video For Anthemic New Single “Tears Of Fire”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on July 31, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWwtxnDjdBw

Domination is within the metal world’s reach as PRIMAL FEAR premiere the official music video for “Tears Of Fire.” The track is once again taken from their forthcoming record, which was already hailed as “absolutely stunning” (My Global Mind) and “the strongest PRIMAL FEAR album in recent times” (Metal Planet Music).

After ascending with clear guitar leads, the song erupts for the first time before vocalist Ralf Scheepers calls out one of the struggle-packed verses in his unmistakable tone.

He explains the intention behind “Tears Of Fire”: “Heroic thoughts and words to make it clear that no one has to go through anything alone, but that there are always a few people by your side to go through thick and thin with you.”

But the presence of lament is of short duration: The energising pre-chorus lifts up those in sorrow and paves the way to the track’s hymnic chorus, leaving all of us looking into the future determinedly. Simply put: “Tears Of Fire” is another proof of the group’s world-class when it comes to writing ear-splitting music with a sensitive yet overall positive message.

Continuing the band’s successful collaboration with rEvolver and film maker Patric Ullaeus, PRIMAL FEAR also have shot a music video for their striking new single. The result picks up the lyrics of “Tears Of Fire” and shows the band in a rather dark setting combined with a hopeful blaze which portrays the song’s essence in a stunning way.

Watch the video: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWwtxnDjdBw

Stream the single: 

https://primalfear.rpm.link/tofPR

Pre-save the album & pre-order it in your preferred physical format (ltd. CD earbook, digipak-CD, jewel case-CD & various vinyl variants): https://primalfear.rpm.link/dominationPR

More from Domination:
“Far Away” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed7iHIFNP0Y

“The Hunter” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB34xHElQ80

Hitting the shelves on September 5, 2025 through Reigning Phoenix Music, Domination will also be celebrated live on stage in the form of a 21-date European tour with support coming from special guests and label mates ELEINE. All dates & ticket info can be found below!

Photo credit: Heiko Roith

L-R:
Mat Sinner bass, vocals), André Hilgers (drums), Thalìa Bellazecca (guitars),
Ralf Scheepers (vocals), Magnus Karlsson (guitars)

Domination was recorded at Dennis Ward’s Kangaroo Studios (HELLOWEEN, ANGRA etc.) in autumn 2024, while produced by Mat Sinner and co-produced by Ralf Scheepers and Magnus Karlsson. Rounded off by multiple PRIMAL FEAR mixing/mastering engineer Jacob Hansen (AMORPHIS, VOLBEAT etc.) at his own studios in Denmark, the album artwork was designed by Death.Milk.Designs.

Domination – Track Listing:

01. The Hunter
02. Destroyer
03. Far Away
04. I Am The Primal Fear
05. Tears Of Fire
06. Heroes And Gods
07. Hallucinations
08. Eden [feat. Melissa Bonny of AD INFINITUM]
09. Scream
10. The Dead Don’t Die
11. Crossfire
12. March Boy March
13. A Tune I Won’t Forget
Bonus Track [physical only; excl. jewel case-CD]
14. Bridges Will Burn

PRIMAL FEAR live:

21.08.2025 DE Haddeby – Baltic Open Air
23.08.2025 UK Newark – Stonedead Festival *SOLD OUT*

Domination Tour 2025
w/ ELEINE:
05.09.2025 DE Hamburg – Markthalle
06.09.2025 DE Leipzig – Anker
07.09.2025 DE Bochum – Zeche
09.09.2025 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
10.09.2025 DE Munich – Backstage
12.09.2025 DE Memmingen – Kaminwerk
13.09.2025 DE Mannheim – Capitol
14.09.2025 DE Regensburg-Obertraubling – Eventhall Airport
16.09.2025 CH Pratteln – Konzertfabrik Z7
18.09.2025 DE Berlin – Hole 44
19.09.2025 DE Naila – Frankenhalle
20.09.2025 DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann (Halle)
21.09.2025 BE Sint-Niklaas – De Casino
23.09.2025 NL Amstelveen – P60
25.09.2025 PL Warsaw – Stodola
26.09.2025 CZ Prague – MeetFactory
27.09.2025 CZ Zlín – Masters of Rock Café
30.09.2025 ES Madrid – Mon
01.10.2025 ES Murcia – Garaje
03.10.2025 ES Barcelona – Salamandra
04.10.2025 ES Pamplona – Sala Totem

Info & Tickets: https://primalfear.de/tour

Source: C Squared Music

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CAESAREAN Sign To Horror Pain Gore Death Productions – Wretched Decrepitude Set For Release On September 12th

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on July 31, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Single & pre-orders live now

Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to unleash the new release from Philadelphia’s disgusting Death Metal devastators Caesarean. Wretched Decrepitude is up now for pre-order and will be released September 12th on CD and Digital formats, along with merch.

Horror Pain Gore Death Productions proudly welcomes Caesarean to the roster with their debut EP Wretched Decrepitude! Formed in Philadelphia in 2024, Caesarean plays Death Metal with influences ranging from 80’s Teutonic Thrash to 90’s Deathgrind. Wretched Decrepitude projectile vomits 6 tracks of brutal riffs, technical drums, thunderous bass, and a disgusting tri-vocal attack. Mastering for Wretched Decrepitude handled by Impaled’s Leon Del Muerte.

Listen to the single “Submerged In Insecticide” at youtu.be/hqgL2-Xc3gI

For fans of Carcass, Kreator, Impaled, Exhumed, Demolition Hammer, Cryptopsy, and Cannibal Corpse.

All Caesarean merch purchase here: https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com

Pre-order the CD for only $10 at: https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/caesarean-wretched-decrepitude-cd

Pre-order the Digital Download for only $6.66 at: https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/wretched-decrepitude

TRACK-LISTING:

  1. Proteinaceous Infectious Particle
  2. Wretched Decrepitude
  3. Grotesque Transfiguration
  4. Anointed In Black Ichor
  5. Perverse Formulary Of Human Fluids
  6. Submerged In Insecticide

www.horrorpaingoredeath.com

Source: ClawHammer PR

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