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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An album teaser track is available at:

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

Prehistoria had this to say about Cryptic Halo:

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

FFO: Blind Guardian, Persuader, Iced Earth, Manticora

Band Photo by Austin White 

Band Line-Up:

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

Track Listing:

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

BAND BIO:

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

Cryptic Halo Credits:

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

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

Lyrics by Alonso Donoso.

Produced, tracked, and engineered by Dan Wagoner.

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

Mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio.

Additional design by Alonso Donoso and Ian Bender.

Source: ClawHammer PR

instagram.com/prehistoriaband

youtube.com/@prehistoriaband

prehistoriaband.bandcamp.com

Pehistoria on Spotify

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Swedish Metal Icons MESHUGGAH Announce Monumental 2025 North American Tour

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

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

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

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

MESHUGGAH w/ Special Guests Cannibal Corpse And Carcass:

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

*Non-Live Nation Date

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Commenting on the impending record, vocalist Brandan Schieppati says: 

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

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

Adding about the new single, Schieppati says: 

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

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

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

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

NINE Track-list:

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

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

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

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

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

Photo courtesy of Reaper Entertainment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Source: EARSPLIT PR

https://www.elvenking.net

https://www.reaper-entertainment.com

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AGAINST I – Songs for the Dying Out Now and Streaming

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

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

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

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

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

Track-listing for Songs for the Dying:

1. Bound in Blood

2. Depraved Lust

3. A Hymn for the End

4. Crimson Queen

5. Eternal Slumber

6. From the Beyond

7. Father of Lies

8. Judgement of the Damned

9. Praise the Dead

10. Scorched Earth

11. The Blackest Night

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

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

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

facebook.com/againstIband

instagram.com/againstiband

Source: ClawHammer PR

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

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

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

Purchase/Stream:

CD: tinyurl.com/thewatchercd

LP Black: tinyurl.com/thewatcherlp

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

YT: youtu.be/WkvBQkcVAcc

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

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

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

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

Track Listing:

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

Source: ClawHammer PR

cruzdelsurmusic.com

cruzdelsurmusic.bandcamp.com

thewatcherheavymetal.bandcamp.com

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

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

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

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

3/6 – Baltimore, MD @ Metro Baltimore

3/7 – Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows

3/8 – Boston, MA @ Sonia

3/9 – Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar

3/11 – Ottawa, ON @ Overflow Brewing Company

3/12 – Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground

3/13 – Cleveland, OH @ No Class

3/14 – Chicago, IL @ Reggies

3/15 – Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle

3/18 – St Louis, MO @ Red Flag

3/19 – Nashville, TN @ The End

3/20 – Atlanta, GA @ The EARL

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

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

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ANTE-INFERNO To Tour Europe This December With Imha Tarikat

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

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

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

Album release show this Saturday in Manchester

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Source: 3nation / Dominic Athanassiou

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Line-up:

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

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

CELESTIAL SCOURGE:

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

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

https://celestialscourge.bandcamp.com/

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

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

https://timetokillrecords.com/

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PATHOGENIC – Premiere Video For “Mass Grave Memory”

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

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

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

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

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

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

www.skepsisrecordings.com.

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

Stream more PATHOGENIC on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music.

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

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

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

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

Source: ClawHammer PR

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Australia’s GUTLESS Unleash Debut Album: High Impact Violence

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

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

darkdescentrecords.com/shop

darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com

ddmsuo.eu

open.spotify.com/album/49337ADPFXQa47bR1k0I1u

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

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

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

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

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

Track Listing:

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

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www.mesacounojo.com

Source: ClawHammer PR

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POWERWOLF – Announces Massive 2025 European Summer Of The Wicked Tour!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on November 22, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Napalm Records Facebook:

Tickets for the exclusive shows in Toulouse, Lyon, Lille, Rostock, Huskvarna, Uppsala, Łódź and Saarbrücken will go on sale on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 10:00 AM (CET).

POWERWOLF are an undisputed phenomenon! The band has managed to inspire fans and critics alike like no other band at the moment, exceeding high expectations with apparent ease. Each successful tour resembles a true triumphant procession, with the interim highlight being the almost completely sold-out Wolfsnächte 2024 headline tour through the biggest arenas in Europe.

POWERWOLF delivered an impressive and infernal show of highest standards, leaving critics and fans speechless and thrilled.
There’s no rest for the wicked as POWERWOLF announce another big highlight, the Summer Of The Wicked 2025 European headline tour! Featuring huge festival performances and headline shows all over the continent, the tour begins only one month after their 2025 Latin American Crusade headline tour. The wolves are ready to conquer the biggest stages worldwide once again!

Summer Of The Wicked Tour 2025
06.06.25 FR – Nancy / Heavy Week-End
07.06.25 DE – Nuremberg / Rock im Park
08.06.25 DE – Nurburg / Rock am Ring
10.06.25 FR – Toulouse / Zenith (+ Dragonforce
11.06.25 FR – Lyon / Halle Tony Garnier (+ Dragonforce )
13.06.25 AT – Nickelsdorf / Nova Rock
15.06.25 NL – Leeuwarden / Into The Grave
17.06.25 FR – Lille / Zenith (+ Dragonforce )
20.06.25 DE – Rostock / Stadthalle (+ Dragonforce )
21.06.25 DK – Copenhagen / Copenhell
22.06.25 SE – Huskvarna / Folkets Park (+ Amaranthe & Dragonforce )
24.06.25 SE – Uppsala / Fyrishov (+ Amaranthe & Dragonforce )
25.06.25 NO – Oslo / Tons Of Rock
27.06.25 EE – Tallinn / Tallinn Rock Festival
28.06.25 FI – Helsinki / Tuska Festival
30.06.25 PL – Lodz / Atlas Arena (+ Epica & Dragonforce )
02.07.25 HU – Dunaujvaros /Rockmaraton
04.07.25 DE – Ballenstedt / Rockharz Festival
11.07.25 DE – Saarbrücken / E-Werk Open Air (+ Warkings )
13.07.25 CZ – Vizovice / Masters Of Rock
02.08.25 RO – Rasnov / Rockstadt Extreme Fest
09.08.25 ES – Villena / Leyendas Del Rock

Latin American Crusade 2025
23.04.25 MX – Mexico City / Auditorio BB
24.04.25 MX – Guadalajara / Guanamor Teatro Estudio
25.04.25 MX – Monterrey / Showcenter
27.04.25 CR – San Jose / Peppers Club
29.04.25 SV – San Salvador / Museo Marte
01.05.25 CO – Bogota / Royal House
02.-04.05.25 BR – Bangers Open Air
05.05.25 CL – Santiago / Teatro Cariola
07.05.25 AG – Buenos Aires / El Teatro Flores

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TESSERACT ANNOUNCE RUN OF NORTH AMERICA SHOWS SUPPORTING DEVIN TOWNSEND

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on November 22, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

TesseracT will be heading to the US/Canada with the brilliant Devin Townsend in May 2025 for a run of shows. Tickets go on general sale at 10am local time on Friday November 22nd.

Speaking on the upcoming shows, TesseracT bassist Amos Williams said “What a wonderful and weird scenario to be in. Our first North American tour was before One was released and was supporting Devin all the way back in 2010. We have some firm life affirming memories from that run and made some lifelong friends as well. Dev’s new album is a MONSTER of a record. Our new album is one of our favourites. So, it’s going to be a ridiculously awesome tour. We can’t wait!”

DEVIN TOWNSEND POWERNERD TOUR WITH TESSERACT:
2-May Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
3-May Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
4-May Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues (Orlando)
6-May Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
7-May Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
9-May New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
10-May Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring
11-May Boston, MA – House of Blues
13-May Montreal, QC – MTELUS
14-May Toronto, ON – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
16-May Detroit, MI – Masonic Cathedral Theatre
17-May Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Metal Fest
19-May Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
21-May Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
23-May Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern

BUY TICKETS, ON SALE FRIDAY 22ND NOVEMBER 10AM LOCAL TIME

TesseracT recently announced the new Tour Edition of their masterpiece 2023 album War Of Being, out on January 10th and set to coincide with the ‘War of Being Part 2 Tour’ – an extensive run of European shows kicking off in February 2025.

The new edition is available on 2LP and 2CD, with both formats including the Live At Radar EP – 3 bonus tracks recorded live from TesseracT’s headline set at Radar Festival 2024 (Manchester, UK) where they were joined on stage by Choir Noir’s Kat Marsh. The LP edition has also been newly mastered at half-speed for the highest audio quality and is pressed on black and red marble vinyl.

PRE-ORDER THE WAR OF BEING TOUR EDITION (10TH JANUARY 2025)

The double vinyl edition of War of Being is presented on transparent Red & Black Marble 2LP and includes the Live at Radar EP – 3 bonus tracks recorded live at Radar Festival in July 2024 – “Natural Disaster,” Tender” and “War Of Being.” The LP edition has also been newly remastered at half-speed for the highest audio quality.

The 2 Disc CD Tour Edition of War of Being features two digipacks in a slipcase, including the original album and the new Live at Radar bonus ep.

Photo credit: Andy Ford

TesseracT Online: 
https://www.tesseractband.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/tesseractband/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/23ytwhG1pzX6DIVWRWvW1r
https://kscopemusic.com/artists/tesseract/

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BARBAROUS – California Death Metal Crew Joins Creator-Destructor Records

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

photos by Jun Aoki

Demo Streaming, Cassette Available + Debut LP In The Works For 2025 Release

Creator-Destructor welcomes California death metal crew BARBAROUS to the label’s roster, issuing a cassette version of the band’s demo and locking the band in for the release of their debut LP next year.

Based in Oakland, BARBAROUS is influenced by the likes of Cannibal Corpse, Skeletal Remains, Necrot, and Gatecreeper, the band hit the ground running since coming onto the scene in April 2024, having played shows with performing live alongside the likes of Laceration and other across the Bay Area over the past few months.

BARBAROUS’ two-track demo, Coup De Grâce, dropped in September, and while succinct, the tracks displayed the band’s monstrous tones and honed attack. Its drums and bass were tracked at Rapture Recordings, the guitars were recorded at Dongflopper Studios, and the vocals were tracked at Silver Bullet Studios, after which the tracks were mixed and mastered by Greg Wilkinson at Earhammer Studios (Vastum, Necrot, Ulthar) and fitted with cover artwork by Aesop Mongo.

Vocalist Travis LaBerge states: “We’re really proud and excited to join Creator-Destructor Records! From the get-go, Ben has been amazing towards us. Besides being labelmates with some absolutely killer bands, we’re just pumped to partner with a passionate label that wants to see us succeed with everything we do. BARBAROUS has a simple mission statement, to take our brand of ‘barbaric death metal’ to the masses and create some truly brutal music that everyone can get into the pit and move to.”

BARBAROUS’ video for “The Tomb Spawn” is playing HERE. The Coup De Grâce demo is streaming at Bandcamp HERE, and the cassette is now available on Creator-Destructor HERE.

Coup De Grâce – Track Listing:

  1. Injection Of The Exhumed
  2. The Tomb Spawn

BARBAROUS is in the process of constructing their debut LP for release in 2025 via Creator-Destructor.

In the meantime, BARBAROUS will continue playing live, with a show coming up this Friday, November 22nd in San Francisco with Skeletal Remains.

BARBAROUS Live:

11/22/2024 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA w/ Skeletal Remains, Necrotic Iinfibulation

BARBAROUS:
Travis LaBerge – vocals
Thomas Belfiore – guitar
Zachary Weed – guitar, vocals
Zach Jakes – bass
Travis Zupo – drums

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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OBITUARY – Torn Apart Across Latin America 2025 | Dates, Countries & Cities Listed

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on November 20, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

OBITUARY TORN APART ACROSS LATIN AMERICA 2025!

Tickets on sale now: https://www.obituary.cc/tour

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NAPALM DEATH And THE MELVINS Reunite For The “Savage Imperial Death March Part II”

Posted in Extreme Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on November 19, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

2025 U.S. TOUR COMES NINE YEARS AFTER INITIAL CO-HEADLINING TREK

THE MELVINS BRING BACK DOUBLE DRUMMER LINE-UP FEATURING DALE CROVER AND COADY WILLIS

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19, 2024 – Napalm Death and the Melvins trek across the U.S. this Spring, joining forces for the next chapter of their legendary “Savage Imperial Death March” tour.

The iconic bands first teamed up in 2016 for a six-week tour. The Melvins brought their unparalleled mix of punk and metal, while Napalm Death delivered their signature ferocious grindcore, delivering an unforgettable experience for fans of intense, boundary-pushing music.

“Napalm Death! Melvins! What a dream! Not only are we looking forward to being on the road with our friends in Napalm Death, but we’re excited to have both Dale and Coady both on drums once again,” Buzz Osborne shares, noting that this is the return of Dale Crover behind the kit following a medical emergency in 2023, and the first time Coady Willis will perform in tandem with Crover since 2016.

The nine-week “Savage Imperial Death March Part II” outing also features an all-star line-up of openers: Weedeater (April 4-May 5), Titan To Tachyons featuring Mr. Bungle’s Trevor Dunn (May 7- 20), The Hard-Ons with Jerry A (May 22-June 7) and Shane Embury’s Dark Sky Burial, who will perform on all dates.

Tickets are on-sale this Friday, Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. local time, with an exclusive artist pre-sale starting Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. local time (code: Stonerwitch).

“Savage Imperial Death March Part II” tour dates:

April 4 San Diego, CA Music Box
April 5 Santa Ana, CA The Observatory
April 7 San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall
April 8 San Jose, CA The Ritz
April 10 Los Angeles, CA The Belasco
April 12 Las Vegas, NV
April 13 Phoenix, AZ The Van Buren
April 14 Tucson, AZ Rialto Theatre
April 15 El Paso, TX Lowbrow Palace
April 17 Dallas, TX The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
April 18 Austin, TX Emo’s
April 19 Houston, TX White Oak Music Hall – Downstairs
April 20 Baton Rouge, LA Chelsea’s Live
April 21 New Orleans, LA House of Blues New Orleans
April 23 Tampa, FL The Orpheum
April 24 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Culture Room
April 25 Orlando, FL The Beacham
April 26 Savannah, GA District Live
April 27 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade – Heaven Stage
April 28 Birmingham, AL Saturn
April 29 Athens, GA 40 Watt Club
May 1 Charlotte, NC The Underground – Charlotte
May 2 Carrboro, NC Cat’s Cradle
May 3 Virginia Beach, VA Elevation 27
May 4 Baltimore, MD Baltimore Soundstage
May 5 Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer
May 7 Brooklyn, NY Warsaw
May 8 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
May 9 Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
May 10 Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Small’s
May 11 Cleveland, OH TBA
May 12 Detroit, MI Saint Andrew’s Hall
May 13 Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection
May 15 Cincinnati, OH Bogart’s
May 16 Louisville, KY Mercury Ballroom
May 17 Nashville, TN Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
May 18 St. Louis, MO Red Flag
May 19 Chicago, IL Metro
May 20 Milwaukee, WI The Rave II
May 22 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue – Main room
May 23 Des Moines, IA Wooly’s
May 24 Kansas City, MO Madrid Theatre
May 25 Omaha, NE The Waiting Room
May 27 Denver, CO Summit
May 29 Salt Lake City, UT Metro Music Hall
May 31 Bozeman, MT The ELM
June 1 Spokane, WA Knitting Factory Spokane
June 2 Seattle, WA The Showbox
June 3 Portland, OR Revolution Hall
June 4 Eugene, OR McDonald Theatre
June 6 Reno, NV Virginia Street Brewhouse
June 7 Berkeley, CA Cornerstone Berkeley

Napalm Death, photo credit of Napalm Death

Napalm Death are credited as pioneers of the grindcore genre by incorporating elements of crust punk and death metal, using a noise-filled sound that uses heavily distorted, down-tuned guitars, grinding overdrive bass, high-speed tempos, blast beats, and vocals that consist of incomprehensible growls or high-pitched shrieks.

Their music features extremely short songs, fast tempos, and sociopolitical lyrics. Even after exerting an indelible influence on the entire world of heavy music for nearly 40 years, there is still no band on Earth that sounds like Napalm Death. Not just pioneers, but an enduring benchmark for invention and fearlessness in a heavy and experimental music of all kinds, the Birmingham legends are still hurtling forward at full pelt.

The Melvins, photo credit: Chris Casella

The Melvins are one of modern music’s most influential bands. Having formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington, the group – founded by vocalist/guitarist Buzz Osborne, with drummer Dale Crover joining a year later – has been credited with merging the worlds of punk rock and heavy music, forming a new subgenre all their own. Over their 40-plus-year career, they’ve released more than 30 original albums, numerous live records, and far too many to count singles and rarities.

Recent releases include 2024’s Tarantula Heart, an album that Osborne wrote songs based on a series of improvisational live sessions, the six-song 2022 Bad Mood Rising, and Five Legged Dog (2021), an ambitious 36-track acoustic collection that reimagines their heaviest songs alongside covers of their favorite artists.

Source: Speakeasy PR

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VENOM INC. – Beyond The Black 2025 | Tour Dates, Cities and Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , , , , on November 19, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

The mighty VENOM INC. will be touring the USA this January and February, with Salems Childe supporting. Check out the tour schedule below for a show nearest you.

01-08 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory OC
01-09 – W. Hollywood, CA – Whiskey A Go Go
01-10 – Brentwood, CA – Brentwood Emporium
01-11 – Fresno, CA – Full Circle
01-12 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
01-14 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
01-16 – McHenry, IL – The Vixen
01-17 – Chesterfield, MI – Diesel Concert Lounge
01-18 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
01-19 – Cleveland, OH – No Class
01-20 – West Chicago, IL – WC Social Club
01-22 – Cambridge, MA – Middle East
01-23 – Brooklyn, NY – The Meadows
01-24 – Waterbury, CT – Elite 23
01-25 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
01-26 – Newark, DE – Halftime Sports Bar
01-28 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
01-30 – W. Palm Beach, FL – Banyan Live
01-31 – Mount Dora, FL – Mt. Dora Music Hall
02-01 – Tampa, FL – Brass Mug
02-04 – Knoxville, TN – Open Chord
02-06 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live Midtown
02-07 – Dallas, TX – Trees
02-08 – Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock
02-10 – Albuquerque, NM – Sister
02-11 – Glendale, AZ – The 44
02-12 – Las Vegas, NV – Usual Place
02-14 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
02-15 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Libertine Brewing
02-16 – San Diego, CA – Brick by Brick

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TERAMAZE – Release New Single/Video “Bullet To A Pharaoh”

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , on November 15, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Australian masters of metal TERAMAZE have returned with a brand new single and video titled “Bullet To A Pharaoh” out today! Mastered by Ted Jensen (Metallica, Nickelback, Alice In Chains), the heavy hitting new song follows the band’s heralded, 11th album, Eli: A Wonderful Fall From Grace, that was released earlier this year via Wells Music.

With the release of “Bullet to a Pharaoh”, Teramaze heralds a new era, seamlessly fusing titan-heavy riffs with unforgettable pop hooks, that also resonate deeply within the core of their sound. This exhilarating anthem signifies a powerful return to a more riff-centric metal structure, reminiscent of the 2012 album release Anhedonia. This track beautiful honors their roots, while courageously venturing into uncharted territory.

Commenting on the new single, founding guitarist/singer Dean Wells says: 

“Bullet to a Pharaoh’ feels like a fresh chapter for Teramaze, blending new directions while staying true to our metal roots and those big, anthemic choruses. It’s one of many tracks we’ve written for what could be a double album, set to unfold over the next six months. After disbanding Meshiaak, I realized I needed to inject more of that pure metal energy back into Teramaze. It’s been one of the most exciting and fulfilling songwriting experiences we’ve had in years. Adding more of our metal side into the new material has pushed us to think and create differently, and I truly believe the results will speak for themselves. ‘Bullet to a Pharaoh’ is just a glimpse of what’s to come.” 

BULLET TO A PHARAOH” MUSIC VIDEO: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1NeOBD4E94

Teramaze is a powerhouse metal band that delivers a hard-hitting sound reminiscent of giants like Metallica, Sevendust, Avenged Sevenfold, and Breaking Benjamin. Not only are they known for their intense riffs and soaring melodies, but they also stand out as one of the hardest-working bands in the scene, consistently pushing the boundaries of their sound. With a prolific output of albums in recent years, Teramaze seamlessly blends progressive and pop elements with their heavy metal foundation, creating a unique clash that keeps fans on their toes.

Their relentless dedication to songwriting and performance is evident in every release, showcasing their evolution while staying true to their metal roots. With powerful vocals and intricate instrumentation, Teramaze crafts anthems that resonate with both heart and intensity. Get ready to rock hard and experience the energetic fusion that is Teramaze—where passion meets perseverance!

Teramaze’s latest album, Eli: A Wonderful Fall from Grace, features spellbinding tracks like “Standing Ovation” and “Step Right Up,” and is the final chapter in their Halo trilogy, following the storylines of 2015’s Her Halo and 2021’s Sorella Minore. The record further showcases the band’s evolution as a band and solidifies their status as one of the most diverse and conceptual acts in modern progressive metal.

In 2023 Teramaze played some great live shows, most notably, supporting Swedish metal outfit Avatar and headlining Prog Power Europe festival in the Netherlands.

Follow TERAMAZE:
Website | Facebook |Instagram | Youtube | Spotify

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BENTHIC – New Signing To Lifeforce Records

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , on November 14, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Lifeforce Records debut single “All Is Vanity” to be released November 29th!

PRE-SAVE ‘ALL IS VANITY’ HERE

Consisting of two guitars, bass, drums and a powerful singer, BENTHIC playing a mixture of powerful hardcore and grooving metal with sustaining melodies. Dark guitar walls and angry roars are constantly being broken down to give room for emotions. An association with the elemental forces of maritime nature in all its beauty and brutality.

Some of you may recognise some familiar faces and you’re right. The band, featuring founding member Sebastian Formella of long-defunct German metal core act DESTINY aka THE DESTINY PROGRAM and Siegmar Holzfuß of progressive rock act EDEN CIRCUS, was formed in Hamburg in 2012. 

Taking a long period of writing, countless rehearsals and a few line-up changes, they finally joined as BENTHIC in 2014. Their debut EP called THE MESS was released in 2016.

After a long break, BENTHIC now has found a new label home at LIFEFORCE RECORDS and will be back in 2025 with the first full-length SANGUINE. With this work, which has matured in complexity and arrangements, BENTHIC wants to create new horizons and is looking forward to a future on large and small stages of this world.

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