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COGNIZANCE – Return With In Light, No Shape on Willowtip in May! ~ Video for “Witness Marks” Single Out Now!

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on March 5, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Leeds (UK) – Following 2024’s critically acclaimed LP Phantazein, COGNIZANCE return with In Light, No Shape on May 1st, via Willowtip Records!

The official video for the album’s first single, “Witness Marks,” is available at:

youtu.be/LOhAHuT2zE8

The song is also available on the usual streaming platforms, including Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music.

Four LPs deep and a slew of EPs behind them, COGNIZANCE show no signs of restraining the pace of unrelenting inventive riffs and razor-sharp grooves. In Light, No Shape is a masterful Progressive Death Metal opus, rich in texture and atmospheric detail, delivering everything long-time listeners crave while channeling the mid-90s technical extremity of Death, Extol, and Meshuggah. This time, the band deliberately fractures the conventions of modern extreme production, opting instead for a more organic and visceral mix that sharpens the defining traits of their work. 

In Light, No Shape marks the first lineup shift in a decade, as the band sharpen from a quintet to a quartet with founding guitarist Alex Baillie stepping forward as vocalist while retaining guitar duties, following the 2023 departure of founding vocalist Henry “Big Mac” Pryce.

Band Photo Credit: Nadine Geuter 

Line-up:

Alex Baillie – Guitar/Vocals
Apostolis Karydis – Guitar
Chris Binns – Bass
David Diepold – Drums

“This record is a defining milestone for us. Taking on vocals has pushed us to re-engineer how we experiment with the blend of elements in our sound, unlocking new creative pathways to compliment the core identity of the band. What you will hear are four dudes all adding their flavours to the melting pot to create a body of work that felt completely natural to us.”

– Alex Baillie (Vocals/Guitar)

Pre-order:

https://bit.ly/inlightnoshape-willowtip

cognizance.bandcamp.com/album/in-light-no-shape

Track Listing:

1. Transient Fixations

2. Inflection Chants

3. A Game of Proliferation

4. Chasm

5. Vertical Illusion

6. A Reconfiguration

7. Witness Marks

8. Subterranean Incantation

9. Induced Contortions

10. The Zone

Credits:

Mix and Master by Ronnie Björnström (AEON, BLOOD RED THRONE).
Artwork by Jef Whitehead (NAILS, LEVIATHAN).
Produced by Alex Baillie and Apostolis Karydis.
Photography by Nadine Geuter.

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DISSENTIENCE Unveil Monstrous Video For “Kaiju”, Taken From The New EP Kaiju

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on February 27, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Inspired by classic Japanese monster films and Lovecraftian mythology, DISSENTIENCE are left to fend for themselves and escape a destructive, nameless beast in their latest release Kaiju. Based out of Bethlehem, PA, the progressive death-thrash unit unleash a devastatingly brutal onslaught accompanied with their humorous take on a B-movie video style, available HERE.  

“While we take the music side of DISSENTIENCE very seriously, the Kaiju video was a great excuse to have some fun with the whole concept.” The band shares. “The last thing the world needs is another ‘band in a warehouse’ or ‘live on stage’ music video, so we wanted to do things a little differently. Keeping the monster off-screen, we leaned into the B-Movie aspect of our inspiration as it seemingly picks us off one by one. Running around on a freezing day in northeast PA was absolutely brutal, but Sarah from Novro Studios absolutely nailed the edit and made all the frostbite worth it!”

“Kaiju” is the title track and narrative climax of their newly released four-track concept EP. The song’s lyrics describe grotesque scenes of bloodshed and helplessness, as the unseen terror rips through the last remnants of resistance. Sonically, brutal gutturals, riffs and rhythmic fury build with intensity throughout as the sense of urgency and impending doom escalates.

Kaiju was produced by the band alongside Corey Pierce, the record was engineered by Matt Menafro at Peach Pie Sound, mixed by Zeuss, and mastered by Alan Douches. The music video for “Kaiju” was shot and edited by Sarah Novroski & Novro Studios. The full EP is released independently and available on digital and CD formats.

Kaiju – Track-list:

  1. Obsidian Tomb    
  2. Chaos Absolute    
  3. Kaiju    
  4. Death Shroud

About DISSENTIENCE: 

Formed in 2013 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, DISSENTIENCE is a progressive death-thrash metal band that combines the technical precision of death metal with the relentless energy of thrash.

The lineup features Connor Valentin on guitar and vocals, James Vitale on guitar, Sean Langer on bass, and Nick Scherden on drums. Known for their intense live performances and refusal to be confined to a single subgenre, the band continuously pushes their sound in new directions. Their music balances chaos and melody while exploring dark themes through a modern lens.

After releasing their debut EP Mask of Pretense in 2018 and their full-length album Empire Anatomy in 2022, DISSENTIENCE returned with the concept EP Kaiju in 2026.

Connect with DISSENTIENCE:

Source: C Squared Music

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Rivers of Nihil Latin America Tour 2026 | Dates, Countries, Cities, Venues & Ticket Info Listed

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

Rivers of Nihil – Latin America Tour 2026:

01/28 Guadalajara, MX @ C3 Stage [TICKETS]

01/29 Monterrey, MX @ Cafe Iguana [TICKETS]

01/30 Mexico City @ MX @ Foro Alicia [TICKETS]

01/31 San Jose, CR @ Amon Solar [TICKETS]

02/01 Bogota, CO @ Boro [TICKETS]

02/03 Lima, PE @ Vichama [TICKETS]

02/05 Santiago, CL @ Sala Metrononmo [TICKETS]

02/06 Buenos Aires, AR @ Uniclub [TICKETS]

02/07 Sao Paulo, BR @ Burning House [TICKETS]

Source: Rivers of Nihil newsletter

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New Band Signing To Transcending Obscurity: US Progressive Death Metal Band HAXPROCESS

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

We’re pleased to have a band like Haxprocess join the Transcending Obscurity family. Their brand of progressive death metal is both unconventional and unpredictable but nonetheless satisfying for any fan of death metal. They’ve taken their music to another level on their ambitious new album; their approach remains bold and innovative and fans looking for challenging yet heavy progressive death metal music won’t be disappointed in the least. Listen to their 11-min. album opener here – https://youtu.be/pNBT0I5aBHE

Band’s statement: “Haxprocess is thrilled to join Transcending Obscurity‘s amazing roster. Kunal is one of the most hard-working and passionate individuals in the world of extreme metal, and we are extremely happy to be working with him. This partnership will allow Haxprocess to fully convey our ideas of exploratory death metal like never before, and we are so excited for what’s to come! Again, big thanks to Kunal for everything he does.”

HAXPROCESS:
Lothar Mallea – Guitar and vocals
Shane Williamson – Guitar
Davis Leader – Bass
Adam Robinson – Drums

Artwork by Juanjo Castellano (Ritual Fog, Typhonian, Shrine of Denial)

Track-listing –

  1. Where Even Stars Die 11:27
  2. The Confines of the Flesh 09:28
  3. Thy Inner Demon Seed 10:42
  4. Sepulchral Void 13:11

Transcending Obscurity:

Official Site | New EU Store

US Indiemerch Store

HAXPROCESS:

Haxprocess Bandcamp

Haxprocess Facebook

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BARREN EARTH – Looking For Vocalist Capable Of Performing The Band’s Material

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, progressive death metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , on July 14, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

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BARREN EARTH is looking for a vocalist capable of performing the band’s material.

Solid, clean vocals and growling skills needed. We also require motivated attitude and ability to tour and rehearse.

If you think you got what it takes, please send a short bio/description of yourself with audio samples from your vocals. All other footage (video clips, photos) would be highly appreciated as well.

Please send your submission to: barrenearth@gmail.com

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* BARREN EARTH are from Helsinki, Finland.

(Source: Facebook Barren Earth)

http://www.barrenearth.com

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PEACEVILLE RECORDS:

http://www.peaceville.com

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LONG LIVE BARREN EARTH.

Stone.

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Metal Blade Records Signs Rivers Of Nihil – Demo From Upcoming Album Streaming Now!

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, progressive death metal, progressive metal with tags , , , , , , on December 10, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

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A new demo of track from the Reading, PA Modern Progressive Metal outfit’s upcoming Metal Blade debut now live!

Metal Blade Records is pleased to announce the signing of RIVERS OF NIHIL! The Modern Progressive Death Metal quintet, who formed in 2009, was born from the ruins of their decaying hometown of Reading, Pennsylvania and are on a relentless path of taking their music to the next level. RIVERS OF NIHIL‘s music is as dark and heavy as the coal and iron their home city was built upon, taking influences from some of Death Metal’s heaviest, most abrasive hitters: Morbid Angel, Gojira, Spawn of Possession and Decapitated, to name a few.

“We’re super stoked to be a part of the Metal Blade family! Being on a such a strong label with some of our favorite bands is truly an honor and we look forward to the future with Metal Blade.”

Go HERE to listen to the demo version of the new song “Rain Eater” from RIVERS OF NIHIL‘s upcoming Metal Blade Records full-length debut, which will be recorded with Erik Rutan (Hate Eternal) at Mana Recording Studios in Tampa, FL in March of 2013. Stay tuned to the band’s official Facebook page for updates from the studio and release date info.

About the Band:
The members of RIVERS OF NIHIL honed their chops as high schoolers in various bands in the Reading scene, eventually coming together to form RIVERS OF NIHIL in 2009. They recorded their first EPHierarchy that year with Carson Slovak (Century), regularly toured the Northeast and Midwest, and scored local opening gigs for the likes of Decapitated, Decrepit Birth, Suffocation, Dying Fetus, and Misery Index. Two years later they regrouped with producer Len Carmichael to record their next EP Temporality Unbound, which saw the band earn recognition in the national metal scene as well as start to attract the attention of record labels and eventually saw the band signing with Metal Blade Records in late 2012.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/riversofnihil

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RIVERS OF NIHIL is:

Jake Dieffenbach – Vocals

Brody Uttley – Guitars

Jon Kunz – Guitars

Adam Biggs – Bass/Vocals

Ron Nelson – Drums

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(Source: Metal Blade Records)

* For more info on METAL BLADE RECORDS, click on link below!

http://www.metalblade.com

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 LONG LIVE RIVERS OF NIHIL.

Stone.

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THE FACELESS – Headlining: The Deconsecrate The Nation Tour

Posted in Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, progressive metal, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , on October 16, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

As reported on the facebook page of THE FACELESS:

We’re proud to officially announce The Deconsecrate The Nation Tour headlining tour! Joining us will be our friends Revocation and The|HAARP|Machine (for the first time in the US)! Tickets are on sale now and more dates will be announced soon!

11/27 – Ogden, UT @ Mojoes

11/28 – Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep

11/29 – Kansas City, MO @ Beaumont

11/30 – Iowa City, IA @ Blue Moose

12/01 – LaPorte, IN @ Game Emporium

12/02 – Toledo, OH @ Frankies

12/03 – St. Catharines, ON @ Barracuda Pretty

12/04 – Windsor, ON @ KOC

12/05 – London, ON @ Rum Runners

12/06 – Syracuse, NY @ The Lost Horizon

12/07 – Springfield, VA @ Empire

12/09 – Pittsburgh, PA @ The Ironworks

12/11 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Chameleon

12/12 – Austin, TX @ Dirty Dog

12/14 – Tucson, AZ @ The Rock

THE FACELESS – AUTOTHEISM was released on August 14th, 2012 via Sumerian Records.

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THE FACELESS:

Michael “Machine” Keene – Guitar, Vocals

Geoffrey Ficco – Vocals

Wes Hauch – Guitar

Evan Brewer – Bass

Lyle Cooper – Drums

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* For more info on THE FACELESS, click on the links below!

facebook: The Faceless

http://www.myspace.com/thefaceless

www.itunes.com/thefaceless

LONG LIVE THE FACELESS.

LONG LIVE REVOCATION.

LONG LIVE THE HAARP MACHINE.

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ASCARIASIS – Debut EP “Ocean of Colour” Is Available Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, progressive death metal, progressive metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on March 4, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Canadian Progressive Death Metal band Ascariasis have released their debut EP Ocean of Colour. The EP consists of five songs: Shatter, Torchbearer, Eleven, Ocean of Colour, and Carving the World. The album art was designed by Cameron Gray, notable for creating album art for bands such as Born of Osiris, Dead Letter Circus and Fallujah.

Ascariasis embodies a new breed of Modern Canadian Metal. This four piece, founded in 2009, includes Evan Watton (vocals), Devin Kendall (bass), Mike Valeri (guitars), and Mark Poelmann (drums). They bring a unique mix of crushing brutality, agonizing passages and soaring melodies to the scene. With influences ranging from the most technical and chaotic Metal styles to Ambient and Classical, the band seeks to break beyond expectations and deliver a fresh blend of Melodic, Technical and Progressive Death Metal while staying true to their local roots.

“I think this EP is a good window into the mindset that shapes our view on music and Metal in general,” says bassist Devin Kendall. “We look at it in the sense that we don’t have to assign a particular genre to our sound and we leave it as free-form and thought-provoking as possible.”

Ascariasis has been featured in various publications including heavyblogisheavy.com. They are currently working on their debut album, which is set to be released in 2013.

* ASCARIASIS originates from Burlington, Ontario.

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* For more info/Metal on ASCARIASIS, click on the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/user/AscariasisBand

* Download (name your price) and/or stream Ocean Of Colour:

http://ascariasis.bandcamp.com/album/ocean-of-colour

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LONG LIVE ASCARIASIS.

Stone.

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