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Thuringian (Germany) Doomsters DÉCEMBRE NOR Release First New Single From New Album “Your Sunset | My Sunrise”

Posted in doom metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , on August 25, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Thuringian (Germany) doomsters DÉCEMBRE NOR release first new single from new album “Your Sunset | My Sunrise”

Against The Daylight is the first single from the new DÉCEMBRE NOIR album Your Sunset | My Sunrise, which is set to be released on October 13th via Lifeforce Records.

The lyric video was created by Jerkka Perälä / Soft Neon Audiovisual, who is also responsible for the visual works for his own band ATLASES, also in Lifeforce Records.

AGAINST THE DAYLIGHT on all digital platforms

As for the direction of their new album, DÉCEMBRE NOIR reveal the following: “Your Sunset | My Sunrise” is the cry for inner peace set to music. A heavy heart full of tears, which threatens to plunge its bearer into the abyss at any moment. Even if this means giving up oneself, in the end only the long-awaited silence counts. It is the escape on the wings of addiction from the battlefield of never-ending depression.

The approach of the band from Thuringia, Germany also reaches deep on their fifth full-time album – both lyrically and musically. This is already known from the previous records “The Renaissance Of Hope” (2020), “Autumn Kings” (2018), “Forsaken Earth” (2016) and “A Discouraged Believer” (2014). DÉCEMBRE NOIR act consistently atmospheric, gloomily tuned and open to interpretation. The underlying thoughts, emotions and intentions of the songs of the quintet are not always clearly determinable. And they don’t have to be. For the nuances and forebodings set to music have a special significance in the German band’s playing.

TRACK LIST:

Dead End: May
Against The Daylight
Your Sunset | My Sunrise
Sentimental Giants
Sleepwalker (In Yesterday’s Smoke)
Trivial Heart

What once started between doom and death metal, has developed over the years and releases to an independent, organic gloomy sound, which achieves its ominous effect space and its captivating fascination quite independently of liking or style questions. On“Your Sunset | My Sunrise”, produced by HEAVEN SHALL BURN’s Alexander Dietz at his Chemical Burn Studio, DÉCEMBRE NOIR again rely on melancholic as well as melodically addressed pieces that stand completely on their own and therefore captivate because they are presented so heavy, dark and atmospheric.

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Queensrÿche – Gallery Of Photos From Concert At Newport Music Hall In Columbus Ohio – April 6, 2023

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on August 25, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

I went to see the mighty and legendary Queensrÿche back on April 6th of this year in Columbus Ohio at the Newport Music Hall. Man, what a show!! The place was jam packed with with a legion of fans! My wife and 2 good friends went with me, making for a good times night of memories.

I’ll add that the one song that made the crowd go absolutely bananas was their classic Jet City Woman. I was thrilled. The band even played my all-time favorite of theirs: Queen of the Reich. This was my third time seeing Queensrÿche, dating back to the late 80’s. This era of the band I’m just as proud of as any. I hope you enjoy the photos I took, I tried my best not being up close as I’d like to have been.

Trauma was the opening band. Plus the great Marty Friedman and his band opened as well!! Metal be thy name! – Stone

Long Live Queensrÿche

FARSOTH To Unleash “Morbid Symphonies” On Black Lion Records – New Song Now Streaming

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos with tags , , , , , , , , on August 24, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Sweden-born death horde FARSOTH will crush skulls this fall with the release of their second full-length album Morbid Symphonies. FARSOTH puts their relentless brand of death metal on full display with the album’s first single, “Nothingness.”

Check it out now at youtu.be/ii8jA30YM5I

Morbid Symphonies is simply 10 death metal songs done with a passion for music and the genre. As always, FARSOTH aims to make songs that will make you headbang, join a mosh pit, and chug a beer or two. If you are looking for music that will make you do the reptile dance, look no further.

FARSOTH invites all of you to join the madness and friendship of Death Metal. Morbid Symphonies is the album that everyone will soon be talking about.

Black Lion Records will release Morbid Symphonies on October 27. Pre-order the album atfarsothblacklion.bandcamp.com

Pre-save Morbid Symphonies at orcd.co/morbid-symphonies

Tracklist:

  1. Hate
  2. Nothingness
  3. Infernal Bondage
  4. Morbid Symphony
  5. Bound To Death
  6. Afterlife
  7. Provoke Me
  8. Your Death
  9. Rotten Flesh Stew
  10. World Beyond

FARSOTH was founded in Sala (Sweden) by Jari Kuusisto in 2020. Shortly thereafter Joakim Mikiver on vocals, Jonas Magnusson on bass, and Kristofer Elemyr on guitar were contacted to join the band. The search for the right drummer turned out to be a more difficult task than expected. Several months later the place was still not filled so Jari decided to contact his good friend Chris Barkensjö (Lik) to help with the drum recording for the album. All said and done, FARSOTH had 9 songs recorded but still no permanent drummer.

FARSOTH:
Jari Kuusisto – Guitar
Joakim Mikiver – Vocals
Jonas Magnusson – Bass
Florian Rehn – Drums
Johnny Nymark – Guitar

In early 2021 William Parkstam was recruited as the band’s permanent drummer. FARSOTH rehearsed for the first time as a full band in Williams’ hometown of Uppsala. Since then, they have released several videos, along with their debut album, The Plague, on all major streaming platforms.

Shortly after the album’s release in late 2022, William decided to leave the band due to other obligations, and Kristofer sadly passed away. William was quickly replaced by Florian Rehn on drums and in early 2023 Johnny Nymark joined the band as their new guitarist. At the beginning of 2023, Swedish record label Black Lion Records reached out to FARSOTH offering the band a record deal. So with a fresh record deal and more than 14 new songs, FARSOTH is looking forward to seeing what 2023 will bring.

farsoth.bandcamp.com / Farsoth on Spotify

Source: ClawHammer PR

DESTABILIZER – Sign To Horror Pain Gore Death Productions “Violence Is The Answer!” Set For Release On September 22nd

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 23, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Pre-Orders + Single Live Now

Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the debut album from Denmark’s vicious Thrash assassins Destabilizer. Violence Is The Answer! is up now for pre-order and will be released September 22nd on CD and Digital formats along with merch.

Formed in 2020 in Denmark, Destabilizer perform vicious and uncompromising chaotic Thrash metal. With lyrics that provoke and challenge, Violence Is The Answer! delves into the darkest recesses of the human psyche, with a fast-paced and guitar-driven sound that is a furious storm of intensity, accompanied by blistering solos that ignite the senses.

Destabilizer deliver a relentless sonic assault that pushes the boundaries of aggression… a chilling atmosphere that transports listeners to a darker realm. Violence Is The Answer! showcases ten tracks of explosive Thrash complimented by the gory and satanic imagery of renowned artist Mario Lopez, which adds a visually striking dimension to the work.

For fans of Exodus, Exumer, Kreator, Razor, Rigor Mortis, Slayer, Sodom, Tankard, Vio-lence and Voivod 

Listen to the single “Progress” at youtube.com/watch?v=4iFHBVseocA

Pre-order the CD for only $10 at shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/destabilizer-violence-is-the-answer-cd

Pre-order the Digital Download for only $6.66 at hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/violence-is-the-answer

Pre-save this release on Spotify at https://ffm.to/destabilizer

TRACK LISTING:

  1. Violence Is The Answer!
  2. Iconoclast
  3. The Road To Hell
  4. Progress
  5. Matchday
  6. Invocation
  7. King Paimon
  8. Ex Inferis
  9. Panic
  10. Terrorist

Source: ClawHammer PR

Chile’s J.P. Krom Conjures The Mystical With “Luna Plutón” Off Upcoming Gothic Metal EP “AstroMetal”

Posted in gothic metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on August 20, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

A son of Poseidon, J.P. Krom is a Chilean writer/composer, singer/guitarist, and one of a few who cultivate the gothic metal style in the country. His music is a blend of astrological /esoteric concepts overlaid with the sounds and structures of gloomy metal, which are further enhanced with stunning visuals. Initially inspired by an astral chart, an irresistible invitation to the esoteric he began to hone his classical training into the both brooding and effervescent music that is found on the third album “AstroMetal” set to be released later this fall. In the meantime, he offers the Spanish single “Luna Plutón”, which invokes harmonious leads and bassy vocals that draw you in. Krom comments:

“Luna Plutón tells us about dark family secrets, kept in the dark of our minds. Secrets we all have, and some know and they use them to manipulate, generating resentment and an obsession with these emotions fixed in the deep. It seems that nothing can purge our blame, that most of the time we try to deny.”

Artwork by: José Canales/Valeria Jara

“Astrometal” contains six intense, deep, and powerful tracks, which are an obvious evolution from the 2021 EP “YOD”, affirming the gothic metal style that better suits J.P. with his “smoke voice”. Alongside “Luna Plutón”, the forthcoming EP has tracks “Woman Hermit” (dedicated to a Tarot card), “I Tried” (for Venus and Saturn), and “Breaking the Walls”, which features an epic symphonic arrangement that takes us to the past through ancient times. “You & I” is a love song, a declaration from a father to his son, and finally rounded out with the experimental-electronic track “I Don’t Feel Love”, a sad and introspective tune.

With “Astrometal”, the listener is invited to travel to dark passages, with sticky melodies, and uncover an esoteric listening experience, a polished and powerful sound, with a deep “smoky” voice crooning out into the abyss. J.P. Krom is recommended for fans of Type O Negative, Lacrimas Profundere, and Paradise Lost.

Watch and listen to the music video for “Luna Plutón” at https://youtu.be/T34TkGnv5JU

Spotify – https://sptfy.com/OJPO

EP Band Lineup:
J.P. KROM – Vocals & Guitars
Dean Gaudoin – Bass
Braulio Morales – Synthesizers
Guillermo Pereira – Drums

Live Band Lineup:
J.P. KROM – Vocals & Guitars
Kagno – Lead Guitar
Reynaldo Catalán – Bass
Braulio Morales – Synthesizers
Guillermo Pereira – Drums

Source: Asher Media Relations

Finnish Thrash Metal Band JUSTICE THEORY’s New Single Is An Anthem For The Oppressed Individuals

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, melodic metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on August 19, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Promo picture: Santeri Punnala

The melodic metal band Justice Theory from Finland releases a new song Fireborn. 2012 founded thrash metal band has evolved towards a more melodic sound.

Liste to the single on music services: https://push.fm/fl/justicetheory-fireborn

Guitar player and vocalist Valtteri Saharinen backgrounds the single:
“‘Fireborn’ is an anthem for all individuals who have been oppressed or pulled down by nonbelievers. They want You to believe that You are nothing and all Your attempts to succeed in Life Will ultimately fail. That’s not true…

I wanted to tell You By this Song that no matter what They say it’s YOU in The end WHO decides what You can achieve in Your Life. No One can tame The Flame inside You – that makes You Fireborn.”

WARMEN – Finnish Metal Powerhouse Unleashes “Here For None” Full-Length Via Reaper Entertainment!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on August 18, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Marek Sabogal

Here For None, the new album from Finnish metal powerhouse featuring Janne Wirman (Children Of Bodom) is out now worldwide via Reaper Entertainment!

Here For None heralds a new era. True to the motto, “The king is dead, long live the king,” WARMEN is not only headed towards heavier shores musically due to the band’s updated lineup, but it can also be said with justification that WARMEN is taking on the musical legacy of Wirman’s former band in a spectacular way.


“I will always be Janne from Bodom. That’s okay with me. I’m happy about it and I don’t have to hide my past. I also see that as a positive thing for WARMEN,” Wirman notes of his good reputation and the attention he gets within the metal scene. Together with his brother Antti Wirman and longtime friend Jyri Helko, the trio has recuited Seppo Tarvainen on drums as well as Petri Lindroos (Ensiferum) on vocals to make Here For None a true masterpiece of melodic death metal.

The band adds, “We are not only super excited about the release of the new album that we are so proud of but also about the fact that the album release show [took place] at the great Summer Breeze festival!”

Here For None is available on vinyl, digipak CD, and digital formats at THIS LOCATION.

Watch WARMEN’s previously released video for “Hell On Four Wheels,” “Warmen Are Here For None,” the band’s making of “Hell On Four Wheels” clip, and two album trailers at THIS LOCATION.

WARMEN:
Janne Wirman – keyboards
Petri Lindroos – vocals
Antti Wirman – guitar
Jyri Helko – bass
Seppo Tarvainen – drums

Source: EARSPLIT PR

METALITE – Premieres Music Video For Powerful, New Album Single “Blazing Skies”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 18, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

On January 19, 2024, Swedish melodic power metal act METALITE will release their forthcoming studio album, Expedition One, and sees them unleash their most gigantic record to date!

Following the previously-released, first single, “Disciples Of The Stars” and a haunting, in-depth album trailer, today, METALITE are premiering a music video for the powerful anthem “Blazing Skies“! Join the Expedition One, and watch their official, new music video now premiering HERE:

Expedition One tells a fictitious story about life on our planet in the year 2055. The band’s upcoming magnum opus inspires with a wide range of diverse compositions and an intelligent sci-fi story that couldn’t be more topical. In addition, their fourth album offering manifests the musicians’ amazing artistic development.

METALITE‘s visionary sci-fi trip is told over sixteen multi-faceted songs that combine the quintet’s many strengths: powerful and at the same time delicate guitar riffs and solos, anthemic melodies courtesy of vocalist Erica Ohlsson, driving rhythms and cleverly positioned keyboard parts. Expedition One was produced by guitarist Edwin Premberg, and was mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen. The pre-sale of this early 2024 album highlight, one that belongs into every well-sorted power- and melodic metal record colection, is available via AFM Recordsat THIS LOCATION!

“In the past four or five years, our sound has evolved considerably,”Premberg recently said. “The quality of our production in particular has progressed considerably since our debut.”

“We are really excited to release this bombastic song together with this epic video made by Ted Lindén at Bullsize Production.” METALITE comments.“The song is truly a blast in a classic Metalite style and it feels that we have leveled up a few steps since last time. We hope everyone will like it and we looking forward to play it live!”

METALITE live:
20.09.2023 Full Metal Cruise Part II

https://www.instagram.com/metalitesweden

Source: AFM Records

Australian Heavy Metal Act ELM STREET Returns With New Album “The Great Tribulation” & Shares Music Video For First Single

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 17, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Following an ambitious multi-year tour that saw the band bring their heavy metal power to Europe, Canada and the USA, the Australian heavy metal band ELM STREET finally returns with their third studio album: “The Great Tribulation”! The album will be released as CD Digipak, Ltd. Vinyl LP and Digital formats on October 27, 2023 via Massacre Records, the pre-sale is now available at THIS LOCATION!

A soundtrack for troubled times, or a charred mirror reflecting the state of the world today, “The Great Tribulation” provides commentary on the darker side of life, and pairs it with the band’s most ambitious and hard-hitting music to date. While ELM STREET‘s first two albums, “Barbed Wire Metal” and “Knock ‘Em Out… With A Metal Fist”, have both been revered as modern classics by fans of traditional-flavoured heavy metal, “The Great Tribulation”seeks to take the template set by the two albums preceding it, and amplifies it by several notches, resulting in the band’s most powerful, complex, and heavy performances recorded to date.

Everything about “The Great Tribulation” encapsulates a band at the peak of their powers, ELM STREET have left no stone un-turned in expressing their diverse musical palette, resulting in a wide-ranging collection of songs that stand tall individually, but extremely powerful as a collective unit.

Give ear, as tthe band is premiering a music video for their first single “Take The Night”! At just over 2 minutes long, it’s the shortest and most direct song the band has produced to date, without sacrificing any of the trademark power and fretboard fireworks they are known for.

Watch the new ELM STREET video clip now streaming HERE

ELM STREET:
Ben Batres – Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Aaron Adie – Lead Guitar
Nick Ivkovic – Bass Guitar
Tomislav Perkovic – Drums

“The song was written at the very start of the writing sessions, and is a throwback to simple, catchy, party metal anthems we’ve all grown up enjoying.“ The band comments.

“The Great Tribulation” – track listing:

  1. Seven Sirens
  2. Take The Night
  3. The Price Of War
  4. If Provoked, Will Strike
  5. Behind The Eyes Of Evil
  6. The Last Judgement
  7. The Darker Side Of Blue
  8. A State Of Fear

Source: Massacre Records

Thrashers INTENT Release “Number 12 (Looks Just Like You)” Ahead Of New EP

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on August 16, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Brutal thrash four-piece INTENT are following up their 2022 full-length Exile with an equally bloodthirsty offering. The upcoming EP, Sins of the Past that will be released on September 1st, breathes new life into a selection of tracks originally released on their debut record Vox Populi. The new single “Number 12 (Looks Just Like You)” is streaming now.

Stream “Number 12 (Looks Just Like You)” here: https://intentbandaz.bandcamp.com/track/number-12-looks-just-like-you-3

More on Sins of the Past:
The band comments:

“We wanted to record these tracks because when we recorded our first album, our budget and other resources were very limited. In the end we felt we didn’t do the songs justice. Years later, now that we have more experience producing our own records, we thought it would be fun to take some of our favorite tracks from our debut and do them the way they were intended.”

Sins of the Past – Track List:

  1. Number 12 (Looks Just Like You)
  2. Insight
  3. Network Failure

Kicking off with “Number 12 (Looks Just Like You)”, INTENT deliver a ferocious onslaught of high speed rhythms and thundering percussion. The incessant crushing bass drum hits and heavy rhythms are utterly relentless. Continuing to inject a monumental display of power, “Insight” brings a vicious attack of unceasing riffs, aggressive chugs and menacing vocals. Entering into foreboding realms, “Network Failure” begins with intriguing groove bass lines and rhythmic percussion, before bursting into a full on offensive strike of raging heavy.

About INTENT:
Formed in 2015, the Arizona based INTENT subsequently underwent a number of line-up changes and spent time developing their sound before heading into the live scene. The outfit soon began opening up for bands like OVERKILL, DRI, and HAVOK to name a few. 2018 saw the release of their debut album Vox Populi, and in 2022 the release of Exile showcased the thrashers’ hard work as they cultivated the next era of their sound. The upcoming EP sees the quartet continue on that trajectory.

INTENT:
Jeremy Lambert – vocals/guitar
Alec Trow – Guitar
Patrick Murphy – bass
Garrett Loper (Rest in Peace) – drums

Source: C Squared Music

GOATWHORE – To Kick Off Second Leg Of US Tour Supporting Eyehategod Later This Month!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on August 15, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Stephanie Cabral

GOATWHORE will kick off the second leg of the 30 Years Of Take As Needed For Pain Tour supporting Eyehategod later this month! The journey begins on August 31st in Austin, Texas and runs through September 23rd in Lafayette, Louisiana. Additional support will be provided by Cancer Christ on select dates. Tickets are on sale now! See all confirmed dates below.

GOATWHORE w/ Eyehategod, Cancer Christ:
8/31/2023 The Mohawk – Austin, TX
9/01/2023 89th Street – Oklahoma City, OK
9/02/2023 Launchpad – Albuquerque, MN
9/03/2023 Rockhouse – El Paso, TX
9/04/2023 The Nile – Mesa, AZ
9/05/2023 Transplant Brewery – Palmdale, CA
9/06/2023 The Observatory – Santa Ana, CA w/ Hirax, Bl’ast!
9/07/2023 The Regent – Los Angeles, CA w/ Hirax, Bl’ast!
9/08/2023 Ventura Theater – Ventura, CA w/ Final Conflict
9/09/2023 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA
9/10/2023 Vets Hall – Santa Cruz, CA
9/11/2023 John Henry’s – Eugene, OR
9/12/2023 Dante’s – Portland, OR
9/13/2023 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
9/14/2023 Knitting Factory – Boise, ID
9/15/2023 Aces High – Salt Lake City, UT
9/16/2023 Ernie’s November – Cheyenne, WY
9/17/2023 Bluebird Theater – Denver, CO
w/ Eyehategod:
9/18/2023 Record Bar – Kansas City, MO
9/19/2023 Trees – Dallas, TX
9/20/2023 Bears – Shreveport, LA
9/21/2023 White Oak Music Hall – Houston, TX
9/22/2023 Southport Hall – New Orleans, LA
9/23/2023 Feed N Seed – Lafayette, LA

GOATWHORE released their Angels Hung From The Arches Of Heaven full-length last October via Metal Blade Records. Their most accomplished album to date in sound, concept, and execution, the twelve-track offering earned the #9 position on Billboard’s Current Hard Music Albums chart upon its first week of release and stands among the most dangerous records to come out of 2022.

GOATWHORE:
Louis B. Falgoust II – vocals
Sammy Duet – guitars, vocals
Zack Simmons – drums
Robert “TA” Coleman – bass

Angels Hung From The Arches Of Heaven is available on CD, LP on multiple color variants, and digitally. Preview and purchase yours today at:metalblade.com/goatwhore.

View the band’s videos for “Born Of Satan’s Flesh” at THIS LOCATION and the title track at THIS LOCATION.

Source: EARSPLIT PR

TERMINALIST – Danish/American Thrash Metal Collective Issues “Mutating Fractures” Video/Single

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on August 13, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

photos by Theis Wilmer Poulsen

Second LP “The Crisis As Condition” Nears September Release On Indisciplinarian

Watch TERMINALIST’s “Mutating Fractures” video HERE.

Danish/American hyperthrash band TERMINALIST today unleashes a new video for “Mutating Fractures,” the second single from their impending second LP, “The Crisis As Condition”, out in early September on Indisciplinarian.

Just as on their debut album, TERMINALIST teamed up with producer Lasse Ballade, “The Crisis As Condition” recorded and mixed at Ballade Studios in Copenhagen and mastered by V. Santura (Triptykon, Dark Fortress) at Woodshed Studios in Germany. Also, the same as the first album, British painter Ryan T. Hancock is again responsible for the unique artwork, and photography is handled by Theis Wilmer Poulsen.

The disturbing video for “Mutating Fractures” was created in cooperation with videographer Johan Von Bülow. TERMINALIST vocalist, lyricist, and guitarist Emil Hansen elaborates on the song theme, stating, “The crises we face affect and worsen each other. Whether we’re talking climate, war, or inequality, these issues each play a part in a larger whole. ‘Mutating Fractures’ is an attempt to convey this message through imagery inspired by the Covid crisis where the crises resemble fractures constantly mutating, presenting new problems along the way. It’s a deeply pessimistic track which, although catchy and riffy, also itself mutates, diverting from the original theme before the last reprise.”

Watch the video for the new TERMINALIST single “Mutating Fractures” RIGHT HERE and stream the single HERE.

“The Crisis As Condition” will be released September 8th on LP – gatefold with 100 on Orange Vinyl and 300 on Black Vinyl – as well as CD, CS, and digital formats via Indisciplinarian. physical formats can now be preordered at the label webshop HERE. Also watch the video for the album’s title track HERE.

TERMINALIST has just supported sci-fi legends Voivod in Copenhagen, where the band will also play its release show at Loppen, Christiania on September 8th with support from power thrashers Exelerate. Additional live excursions are to be expected following the album’s release.

TERMINALIST Live:

9/08/2023 Loppen – Copenhagen, DK *LP Release show w/ Exelerate [tickets]

Source: EARSPLIT PR

IRON SAVIOR – Returns With “In the Realm of Heavy Metal” In New Single & Video Off Upcoming Album “Firestar”!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, Power Metal with tags , , , , , , , , , on August 12, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

German power metal frontrunners, IRON SAVIOR, have announced the release of their new studio album, titled Firestar, for October 6, 2023 via AFM Records. The pre-sale is available at THIS LOCATION!

Following previously-released songs, “Through the Fires of Hell” and the blistering, fast-paced album title track, IRON SAVIOR are premiering a music video for their new single “In the Realm of Heavy Metal”! The new clip is now streaming HERE.

Firestar track listing:

IRON SAVIOR have again come up with an exceptional studio album in Firestar, enhanced by Felipe Machado Franco’s impressive cover artwork presenting the band’s mighty spaceship that has been aroundr since 2011. The cherry on the cake is the powerful production courtesy of Hamburg’s Powerhouse Studio, including intelligently positioned keyboard parts and the anthemic background choirs, supported by Sielck’s 17-year-old daughter Frida and her boyfriend. Without any doubt, Firestar promises to be a bonfire in many respects!

IRON SAVIOR:
Piet Sielck (vocals, guitars)
Joachim “Piesel” Küstner (guitars)
Jan S. Eckert (bass)
Patrick Klose (drums)

Firestar track listing:

  1. The Titan
  2. Curse of the Machinery
  3. In the Realm of Heavy Metal
  4. Demise of the Tyrant
  5. Firestar
  6. Through the Fires of Hell
  7. Mask, Cloak and Sword
  8. Across the Wastelands
  9. Rising from Ashes
  10. Nothing Is Forever
  11. Together as One

Source: AFM Records

Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest Unveil 2023 Lineup w/ Casket Robbery, Raven Black, Summoner’s Circle

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 11, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest 2023
Saturday, October 14th at The Amp in Jackson, TN Get tickets now for only $30.00!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tennessee-metal-devastation-music-fest-2023-tickets-542779246337

Check out the bands playing in this Spotify playlist! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DohLYRafzhQS20PAHEGwu

Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest is proud to unveil its lineup for its 2023 edition in Jackson, TN on October 14th. The lineup will feature the following:

Casket Robbery
Raven Black
Summoners Circle
Fires In The Distance
Autumn Lies Buried
Blood Stained Dusk
The Red Mountain
Gravehuffer
Tombstone Blue
The Band Repent
Temple Of The Fuzz Witch
Crazy Mad Ride
The Gunpowder Plot
(Exact order and set times to be announced at a later date)

About: The Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest is a one-day heavy metal music festival held in West Tennessee. It features bands from all over the USA, along with numerous art, craft, and food vendors, and is the only event of its kind in the Jackson, TN area. The aim of the festival is to connect bands and artists with new fans and supporters. The festival organizers are paving the way in allowing the bands and artists to perform and sell their goods while keeping 100% of their merchandise revenue with no vending fees or merch cuts.

Official Sponsors:
Dragonfly Hemp Company
Lisa Adkins Photography & Marketing
Black Doomba Records
Dark Sails Entertainment
Charlotte’s Mystical Web
Sacred Adornments
Reverie Compass
The Herbal Connection
(More spots available, contact us today!)

Media Sponsors:
Pete’s Rock News And Views
Asher Media Relations
(More spots available, contact us today!)

Over 40 Food & Craft Vendors TBA!
If you are interested in sponsoring the event or playing at next year’s event or have any questions regarding the event please send an email to submit@metaldevastationradio.com

Don’t forget to enter the raffle at the official Metal Devastation Music Fest Booth on October 14th and get a chance to win a brand new Ibanez guitar pictured below!

Source: Asher Media Relations

LUTHARO – To Support UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, East Coast Tour With PALADIN Kicks Off Next Month

Posted in canadian heavy metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 10, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Hot on the heels of their recent co-headline tour announcement, Canadian melodic metal outfit LUTHARO has now announced a string of Canadian dates supporting power metal powerhouses UNLEASH THE ARCHERS. They will be joined by tourmates PALADIN for all four dates. Tickets are available HERE.

LUTHARO will also be riding across the East Coast of the US this Fall on a co-headlining run with thrashy power metal affront PALADIN. The tour kicks off on September 20th in Knoxville, TN and wraps on October 8th in Louisville, KY. Full dates and more information are available below.

LUTHARO commments: “IT’S TIME TO SHRED! We are super stoked to be joining our friends in Paladin for an epic tour this fall! Tickets are available and we hope to see you on the road! 🤘❤️‍🔥”

LUTHARO will be touring in support of their latest album, Hiraeth. This new album launches into an epic exploration of the band’s technical, musical and compositional abilities. They expertly balance hauntingly beautiful atmospheres with raw power and aggression. Hiraeth is an astounding new album, a fantastically epic journey that needs to be experienced to be believed. Stream Hiraeth HERE.

LUTHARO:
Krista Shipperbottom – Vocals
Victor Bucur – Guitars, backing vocals
Chris Pacey – Bass
Cory Hofing – Drums
Jeff WIlson – Guitar (Live)

LUTHARO/PALADIN – Tour Dates:

9/22 Fri – Youngstown, OH – Westside Bowl (Downstairs)
9/23 Sat – Cleveland, OH – No Class
9/24 Sun – Chicago, IL – Subterranean
9/26 Tue – Nashville, TN – DRKMTTR
9/27 Wed – Birmingham, AL – The Nick
9/28 Thu – Tallahassee, FL – The Bark
9/29 Fri – Gainesville, FL – Loosey’s
9/30 Sat – Atlanta, GA – Boggs Social & Supply
10/1 Sun – Charlotte, NC – The Milestone
10/3 Tue – Baltimore, MD – The Crown
10/5 Thu – Brooklyn, NY – Kingsland
10/6 Fri – Providence, RI – Dusk

LUTHARO w/ UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, PALADIN:

10/19 Thu – Ottawa, ON – Brass Monkey
10/20 Fri – Toronto, ON – The Phoenix
10/21 Sat – Montreal, QC – Studio TD
10/22 Sun – Quebec City, QC – Imperial Bell

Connect With Lutharo:
Bandcamp: https://lutharoband.bandcamp.com/album/hiraeth
Website: https://www.lutharo.com/

Source: C Squared Music

UNEARTH Announce Co-Headline Run With REVOCATION

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 9, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

“The adventure continues,” as they celebrate 25 years as a band, metalcore juggernauts UNEARTH are joining forces with progressive death metal stalwarts REVOCATION for a North American string of tour dates. Featuring support from ENTHEOS and HIGH COMMAND, the tour will kick off on September 29th in Brooklyn, NY at the legendary St. Vitus bar and wrap on October 20th in Ottawa, ON at The Brass Monkey. Tickets go on sale Friday August 11 at 10:00am local time and will be available HERE.

“We are more than ready for round two of touring North America in support of our new album ‘The Wretched; The Ruinous’,” shares UNEARTH. “We’ll be joined by the killer Revocation on this co-headlining run with support coming from the viciously heavy and progressive Entheos and our Massachusetts brothers in High Command. Let’s tear it up friends.”

UNEARTH + REVOCATION w/ ENTHEOS, HIGH COMMAND:

Sep 29 – Brooklyn, NY – St. Vitus
Sep 30 – Mechanicsburg, PA – Lovedraft’s
Oct 01 – Toledo, OH – Frankie’s
Oct 02 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s
Oct 03 – Sauget, IL – Pop’s
Oct 04 – Nashville, TN – Eastside Bowl
Oct 06 – Orlando, FL – Conduit
Oct 07 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum
Oct 08 – West Palm, FL – Respectables
Oct 09 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
Oct 10 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
Oct 11 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club
Oct 12 – Baltimore, MD – Soundstage
Oct 13 – Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Upstairs
Oct 14 – Horsehead, NY – The Pit @ The L
Oct 15 – Hampton Beach, NH – Wally’s
Oct 16 – Quebec City, QC – La Source de la Martinere
Oct 17 – Montreal, QC – Fairmount Theatre
Oct 18 – Barrie, ON – The Queen Barrie
Oct 19 – Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground
Oct 20 – Ottawa, ON – The Brass Monkey

The Wretched, The Ruinous Track List:
The Wretched; The Ruinous
Cremation of the Living
Eradicator
Mother Betrayal
Invictus
Call of Existence
Dawn of the Militant
Aniara
Into the Abyss
Broken Arrow
Theaters of War

Metal titans UNEARTH have left their undeniable mark on heavy metal history through their relentless determination to deliver indisputable classics with every album. Now, 25 years into their career, the Boston bruisers’ legacy has never been more evident than on their most recent release, The Wretched, The Ruinous, which can be purchased HERE.

“The Wretched; The Ruinous is about the eight billion people on this planet,” describes vocalist Trevor Phipps. “We’ve created a man-made mass extinction event and have been too slow to correct our faults. Extreme weather, drought, famine, disease, erosion of land, culture wars, civil wars, wars for natural resources, and the displacement of billions of people, is all a current reality. This isn’t a future problem; it is a now problem and I take this record to talk about it.”

Source: C Squared Music

Melodic Death-Thrash Outfit RAIDER On North American Tour Right Now!

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 7, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Ontario-based melodic death-thrash outfit RAIDER are going to tear open North America this month on their North American tour. With support from INVICTA and WARHEAD on select dates, the tour kicks off on August 4th in Montreal, QC and wraps on August 27th in Cleveland, Ohio. The band is touring in support of their most recent album, Trial By Chaos, which is out now.

RAIDER:

Angelo Bonaccorso – Vocals
Gabriel Rosa – Guitars
Bennett Smith – Guitars
Aaron Tanner – Bass

04/08- Montreal, QC*
05/08 – Toronto, ON*
06/08 – Cincinnati, OH*
07/08 – Knoxville, TN
09/08 – Tulsa, OK
10/08 – Houston, TX
11/08 – San Antonio, TX
12/08 – Dallas, TX
13/08 – Albuquerque, NM
15/08 – Tuscon, AZ**
16/08 – Tempe, AZ**
18/08 – Fresno, CA **
19/08 – Santa Rosa, CA **
20/08 – Palmdale, CA**
22/08 – Santa Fe, NM
23/08 – Oklahoma City, OK
24/08 – Des Moines, IA
25/08 – Kansas City, MO
26/08 – Chicago, IL
27/08 – Cleveland, OH

*with Invicta
**with Warhead

While RAIDER is known for their sheer unbridled savagery, the overarching theme of their music is deceptively positive. “Life is hard the whole way through and each and every one of us has our own personal hell to contend with in order to find meaning,” the band elaborates. “We want to be a voice that is in your corner of the ring for the battles we face together, and the battles you face alone. That being said, there is no rule that facing life’s challenges should make us perpetually miserable and that is what our live show is all about. We want people to feel welcome no matter who they are or where they come from, and to have FUN with us. If we can bring people joy and empower them even just a little bit to take on the next big thing, we have done our work.”

Website: https://www.raiderofficial.com/
Bandcamp: https://raiderofficial.bandcamp.com

Source: C Squared Music

LIEWEAVER – Ukrainian Death Metallers Share “Last Hope” Single

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 4, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Ukraine’s death metallers LIEWEAVER have today shared a new single entitled “Last Hope”. Stream it HERE.

LIEWEAVER convince with a dark mixture of everything that is extreme, but with grooves and modern sounding, recognizable songs, that basically can be described as black hymns with pit-stirring mentality.

LIEWEAVER first began to coalesce in October 2018 through the union of vocalist Vasiliy Kutsenko, guitarist Alex Choopov, and drummer Bogdan Fesenko. Soon, guitarist Alex Reshetnuk joined the group, and together they released a a debut single, “Paradox Of Creation“. A few months later bassist Bogdan Khoroshilov joined the band, and in February 2021 Ruslan Kovtun (keys/synth) completed the line-up for the recording of “The Origin” EP, which released by Lethal Scissor Records a few months later.

After release of the EP, the band kept themselves busy by playing gigs and working on new material. The outbreak of war made the band’s activities difficult for some time, but lately LIEWEAVER have managed to return on stage and to focus on songwriting once again.

The band’s new single, “Last Hope”, can be considered the swansong of their old sound. LIEWEAVER are now working on brand new material that while retaining the heaviness of the old style, will delve into a darker spectrum of sounds and concepts.

Watch for more news on other upcoming LIEWEAVER activities to be posted shortly.

LIEWEAVER:

https://www.instagram.com/lieweaverband/

https://www.facebook.com/lieweaverband

Lethal Scissor Records:

https://lethalscissor.bandcamp.com/

https://www.lethalscissor.com/

Melodic Metal Project ELEMENT OF FATE Streaming “Dreamfall” Single

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on August 4, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

ELEMENT OF FATE, a Melodic Metal project consisting of fantasy artist and vocalist, Carol Phillips and guitarist/musician Scott Loose(Stellar Death, While Heaven Wept, et al), are streaming new single “Dreamfall” on Bandcamp! Visit the following link to stream it:

elementoffate.bandcamp.com/track/dreamfall

“Dreamfall” will be available on all digital platforms on August 25 through Bravemusic.

“Dreamfall is our third single release, and is a song that speaks to the heart of anyone who has ever chased a dream. It’s about finding the light in the darkness. When your soul feels hopeless and broken, and life seems impossible to endure, when you feel like you just can’t go on anymore. It’s about believing in yourself, and overcoming the fears, doubts and the negativity that can stop you from reaching your full potential. The song lyrics are a reflection of my own journey, and fighting these inner demons.” – Carol Phillips

Element of Fate primarily draw influence from traditional metal bands, but leverage modern recording techniques to craft their unique sound. The music varies from high-energy thrashing to melodic and groovy, and the lyrics explore a range of fantasy-laden, mystical, and sci-fi storylines. Carol’s dynamic voice, paired with Scott’s passion for writing guitar riffs, creates a textured fusion of metallic and dream-like soundscapes. All of the music and releases are accompanied by Carol’s original artwork, which creates an even more immersive experience for the listener.

Line-Up:

Carol Phillips: Vocals, Lyrics
Scott Loose: Guitars, Bass, Keys, Drum Programing

Credits: All music recorded at House Nine, and mixed/mastered by John Mario at JBG Records. Copyright 2023.

Individual Bios:

Carol Phillips is a fantasy artist and illustrator based in Portland, Oregon. She is a classically trained vocalist who began studying voice at age 13. She is primarily a lover of rock and heavy metal, but also enjoys singing many other styles of music. Her training and varied inspirations have allowed her to develop a very dynamic vocal range and tonality. Carol’s desire to explore all of the sounds and textures of the voice enables her to uniquely convey a story, and to emotionally connect with the listener. Element of Fate is her first foray into the world of songwriting and recording—merging her creative passion for both art and music, and fulfilling a life-long passion.

Scott Loose is a Washington, DC-based guitarist/musician and recording artist who has been writing music and playing in various rock/metal bands since the early 1990s. He has appeared on over 20 recordings, and has toured throughout the United States and Europe. Scott is also a founding member of the Bravemusic record label, whose motto is to create music “without boundaries” (www.bravemusic.com). Scott is best known for his work with As the Sea Parts, Brave, Day of Departure, Stellar Death, and While Heaven Wept.

Element of Fate on Spotify / instagram.com/carolphillipsart

Source: ClawHammer PR

PREDATORY VOID – Release “A Portrait” – A Short Film By Diana Lungu

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on August 2, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit: Tetiana Malezhyk / Yoss Photography

“Predatory Void feels like something totally new, it’s like learning to walk again and of course there’s ups and downs”, says Lennart Lennart Bossu (guitar). “It‘s important for people to realize that we’re really just a group of individuals who have the irresistible urge to play music, and that we’ll inevitably fuck up now and then, but that’s how it is.”

PREDATORY VOID have just released “A Portrait”, a short, but intimate documentary by Diana Lungu about the people and the dynamics in the band that you can find here: https://youtu.be/hcbxk1Og_2s

“Making music with Lennart, Thijs, Tim and Vincent had really taught me to focus and let go in equal parts”, says Lina R. (vocals). “To appreciate being pushed to do things you‘d normally be afraid of doing – just because someone else believes in your ability.”

PREDATORY VOID came to be when guitarist Lennart Bossu (Amenra, Oathbreaker) found himself writing material that wasn’t really suited for Amenra. Lennart gathered a group of likeminded people living in the area of Ghent (BE): the versatile vocalist and tattoo artist Lina R, Tim De Gieter (bass; Amenra, Doodseskader, Much Luv Studio), Thijs De Cloedt (guitar; Cobra The Impaler), and Vincent Verstrepen (drums; Carnation). The band released their debut album, “Seven Keys to the Discomfort of Being”, in April of this year.

PREDATORY VOID live:
11/08/23 (BE) Kortrijk – Alcatraz Festival
30.09.23 (BE) Namur – Belvedere
07.10.23 (DE) Emsdetten – Treffpunkt 13drei
29.10.23 (NL) Maastricht – Samhain Festival @ Muziekgieterij
12.11.23 (BE) Eeklo – N9
15.11.23 (DE) Hamburg – Headcrash
16.11.23 (DE) Bochum – Die Trompete
17.11.23 (DE) Halle / Saale – Deep Sound City Fest
18.11.23 (CZ) Prague – Strahov 007
20.11.23 (DE) Karlsruhe – Jubez
21.11.23 (CH) Düdingen – Bad Bonn
22.11.23 (CH) Aarau – KIFF
23.11.23 (DE) Neunkirchen – Stummsche Reithalle
01.12.23 (BE) Charleroi – Rockerill
07.12.23 (NL) Den Haag – Paard
18.01.24 (NL) Eindhoven – Blue Collar Hotel

PREDATORY VOID online:
www.instagram.com/

Source: C Squared Music