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DESTRUCTION ‘All Hell Breaks Loose’ 25th Anniversary 2LP Gatefold Vinyl Reissue Out On November 28th – Pre-Order Now

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on September 24, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

M-Theory Audio is proud to present a special 25th anniversary vinyl reissue of the classic comeback album by German thrash legends DESTRUCTION, All Hell Breaks Loose, on Nov. 28th. Originally released in 2000, this comeback effort marked the return of founding bassist/vocalist Schmier (Marcel Schirmer) after being absent from the band for over 12 years and the first official DESTRUCTION album since 1990’s Cracked Brain. It was also the return to a classic three-piece lineup and to the band’s Teutonic thrash metal roots. 

Now reissued as a limited (400 copies) 2LP gatefold on tears of blood splatter vinyl. 5 bonus tracks are included on the re-release including DESTRUCTION’s cover of the Metallica classic “Whiplash” and 4 live songs from 2000, including standouts “Mad Butcher” and “Total Desaster.” Pre-order now HERE. Orders ship from US or EU based on where you live, to help avoid delays, damage and customs, tariffs.

Officially licensed from Nuclear Blast Records, All Hell Breaks Loose was produced by the legendary producer Peter Tägtgren (Amon Amarth, Celtic Frost, Sabaton). It features striking artwork from Joachim Luetke, who worked with the band on Release From Agony and Live Without Sense, as well as being known from his work with Dimmu Borgir and Arch Enemy. The album was well received by fans and critics alike and ushered in a career renewal that continues to this date.

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VITTRA – Swedish Melodic Death/Thrash Outfit Drops “MOFO” Video | Intense Indifference Full-Length Out Now And Streaming! 

Posted in melodic death metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on September 19, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Linus Brorsson

Intense Indifference, the latest full-length from Swedish melodic death/thrash metal outfit VITTRA, is out today!

Intense Indifference follows VITTRA’s critically lauded debut, Blasphemy Blues, released in 2022, and centers on one’s own emotional journey, soul searching while simultaneously fighting an inner battle, all while presenting an untroubled, almost indifferent attitude. Inevitably, it all cracks.

In celebration of the release, the band has unleashed a video for opening track, “MOFO.” Comments guitarist Johan Murmester, “‘MOFO’ is the opening track of the new album and it sort of sets the tone for the whole creation. You got some thrash, death, and folk music vibes, and that music is about having fun!

“In the building where the recording studio is located,” he continues, “there used to be a research lab, now abandoned, that to some extend has turned into a film studio, where they do all sorts of movies and TV series. We got the opportunity to explore this environment with the amazing Snovonne during two days and the outcome is the video for ‘MOFO!’”

Watch VITTRA’s “MOFO” video HERE.

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

Intense Indifference was recorded and engineered by Simon Johansson (Soilwork, Wolf), produced by Johan Murmester, and mixed and mastered by Lawrence Mackrory (Lik, Bloodbath, Katatonia).

The record includes several guest appearances including John Lönnmyr (Night Flight Orchestra) who adds piano to “Transylvanian Buffet,” Bastian Thusgaard (Soilwork) who contributes the shaker on “Burn(h)er” and vibra-slap on “Transylvanian Buffet,” and Linus Öhrn (Valkyrja) who contributes backing vocals on several tracks. Cover art for Intense Indifference was created by Hjules (Accept, Destruction, Jungle Rot) and based on his own interpretations of the record’s lyrics.

Intense Indifference is available on LP and digital formats. Stream/order the record at THIS LOCATION.

Intense Indifference – Track Listing:

1. MOFO

2. Reign Supreme

3. Burn(h)er

4. Transylvanian Buffet

5. Soul Searcher

6. The Leap

7. Bound By Blood

8. Hate

9. End To It

10. Piece By Piece

VITTRA:
Alex Smith – drums
David Döragrip – vocals
Gustav Svensson – bass
Johan Murmester – guitars
Lars Elofsson – lead guitar

Originally called Vildvittra, based on the characters created by Astrid Lindgren as part of Ronja Rövardotter [Swedish for Ronia, The Robber’s Daughter, a children’s fantasy book first published in 1981], their name later evolved into VITTRA, inspired by the mythical creatures appearing in Swedish folk stories. And while Swedish folk is a recurring theme weaving in and out of their music, the band is firmly rooted in melodic death and thrash metal in the vein of At The Gates, Dissection, and Megadeth.

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PRECIOUS BLOOD Launch Lyric Video for “Old Man Abaddon” | False Prophets Out October 29th

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on September 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

The new song and lyric video from NYC doom trio PRECIOUS BLOOD is now streaming. “Old Man Abaddon” is the second single off the band’s full-length debut album, False Prophets.

Watch the lyric video for “Old Man Abaddon” at: youtu.be/K_erC9pq4eQ?si=Mw-ic6WcxyZvB2QD.

Stream more from PRECIOUS BLOOD on: Spotify, Apple Music and preciousblood2.bandcamp.com.

False Prophets is set for release on October 29th.

Fully formed in 2024, PRECIOUS BLOOD brings together three veterans of the NYC scene: AJ – guitar, vocals (Jesus Knevil, Snake Canyon), Dave Kramer – bass, vocals (Blood Feast, Suaka, Stanley), and Grace Perez – drums, vocals (The Wickedexorcist). The band’s shared love of doom and underground metal is expressed in an unholy concoction of rum-soaked riffs, brutal lyrics, and mystical tribal sounds.

Photo Credit: Rigo Diaz

With a signature sound best described as Blackened Caribbean Doom, PRECIOUS BLOOD delivers a unique blend of doom and thrash metal influenced tone, mixed with lyrical themes that draw profound inspiration from the enduring spirit of the Caribbean, shaped by brutal history of colonization, unwavering resilience of its people, and exploration of the darker aspects of human existence, including death, contemplation of mortality and the complexities of human suffering.

For fans of monstrous riffs, horror-inspired visuals, and genre-bending metal.

Track-list:

1) False Prophets

2) Bludgeoned & Charred

3) Footsteps of Babylon

4) Shadow of the Cross

5) Cemetery Burn

6) Old Man Abaddon

7) El Muerte

8) Whore’s Grave

False Prophets was recorded and mixed by Joe Hogan at Captain’s Cove Catskills Studios with mastering and additional engineering by AJ Tissian (The Wave Lab). The album was produced by Joe Hogan and PRECIOUS BLOOD. Album cover photo by Mia. Cover layout by PRECIOUS BLOOD.

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TESTAMENT – New Studio Album Para Bellum Releases On October 10th | “Shadow People” Music Video Released

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , on September 16, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

All info from Testament Facebook:

PARA BELLUM will be unleashed on October 10th 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records.

“SHADOW PEOPLE” has officially arrived. Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/CsWHa92QuIs

Video by Freakshot Films.

Pre-order our upcoming album PARA BELLUM at: https://www.testamentlegions.com

Watch/stream “Infanticide”- https://testament.bfan.link/infanticide-a-i

Pre-order & pre-save: https://testament.bfan.link/para-bellum

*Album artwork by Eliran Kantor.

TESTAMENT:

Chuck Billy – vocals
Eric Peterson – guitar
Alex Skolnick – guitar
Steve DiGiorgio – bass
Chris Dovas – drums

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URSAWRATH – Debut Album Emergence Out Now

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

Seattle (WA) – Progressive thrashers URSAWRATH have officially unleashed their debut album: Emergence.

The album is now available on all major platforms. Listen now on: Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music.

With Emergence, this Seattle-based quartet blends intricate song structure with unbridled aggression for an album that makes one simple statement – URSAWRATH has arrived.

Watch the official music video for album opener “Thawed by Hell’s Flames” at: youtu.be/8ICs8eZZ7DA

Emergence – Track List:

1. Thawed By Hell’s Flames

2. Rot

3. Thrive in Destruction and Death

4. In the Abyss

5. Lies

6. And the Reckoning

7. Echo Chamber

8. Glass Tower

9. Sentenced to Life

10. Unstoppable

Emergence was recorded by USRAWRATH, and mixed and mastered by Max Barber of Singular Path Audio. Artwork by Riaj Gragoth (www.luciferiumwargraphics.com).

Photo Credit: Samantha (The Metal Witch) Jones

URSAWRATH was founded by vocalist and bassist Adam Schaefer in September 2023 after relocating to Seattle to pursue music and form a new band. To recruit members, Schaefer recorded a four-song demo featuring early versions of “Thawed by Hell’s Flames,” “In the Abyss,” “Echo Chamber” and “Sentenced to Life.”

Shortly after, guitarists DJ and Lucas Robertson joined the fold, and the trio began rehearsing and refining material. Drummer Maximilian Onsager completed the lineup in spring 2024.

With the full band in place, URSAWRATH began writing new material and reworking the demo tracks, adding guitar solos, updated arrangements, and new drum parts. They started performing live around Seattle in May 2024 to establish themselves in the local scene.

www.ursawrath.com

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TESTAMENT, OBITUARY, DESTRUCTION & NERVOSA – Thrash Of The Titans | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , on August 28, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Nervosa Facebook:

The celebration still continues and the next tour is arriving soon! Who is excited to see Testament, Obituary, Destruction and Nervosa?
Grab your ticket now, because they are selling fast.

04.10. DE BERLIN Astra *Only w/ Destructiin
05.10. DE HANNOVER Capitol
07.10. UK BRISTOL Beacon
08.10. UK BIRMINGHAM O₂ Academy
09.10. IR DUBLIN Olympia Theatre
10.10. UK MANCHESTER Academy
11.10. UK LONDON O₂ Forum Kentish Town
12.10. BE ANTWERP Trix
13.10. DE STUTTGART LKA Longhorn
14.10. DE HAMBURG Grosse Freiheit 36
16.10. CH PRATTELN Z7
17.10. DE WIESBADEN Schlachthof
18.10. IT MILAN Live Club
19.10. DE SAARBRÜCKEN Garage
21.10. SL LJUBLJANA Media Center
22.10. AT VIENNA Arena
23.10. PL WROCLAW A2
24.10. DE MUNICH Tonhalle
25.10. DE OBERHAUSEN Turbinenhalle
26.10. NL UTRECHT Tivoli Vredenburg

https://www.testamentlegions.com/site/#tour

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VINDICATOR – Launch Full Stream of Whispers of Death | Album Out Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 25, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

The new album from thrash horde VINDICATOR is out now! Whispers of Death stands proudly as the band’s most destructive album to date.

Order the album at: vindicator.bandcamp.com. Stream Whispers of Death on: Spotify and Apple Music.

Known for their firebranded approach to songwriting and relentless energy, the Ohio-based torchbearers of thrash metal deliver an album true to their roots. This is raw, aggressive thrash with no filler, no compromise and no bullshit.

Whispers of Death follows acclaimed releases like United We Fall (2012) and Communal Decay (2021), and shows the band at their most focused and intense.

VINDICATOR will strike out on a four city trek in support of Whispers of Death with Indiana thrashers Graveripper. The Whispering Death tour dates are as follows:

August 28 @ The Grog Shop – Cleveland, OH
August 29 @ The Hidden Gem – Dayton, OH
August 30 @ Helltown Brewing – Mt. Pleasant, PA
August 31 @ State Street Pub – Indianapolis, IN

Whispers of Death track-list:

1. Whispers of Death… Anxiety’s Grip

2. Charnel Pastures

3. Thirst for Violence

4. Your World Dies in Flame

5. Exhaustion

6. Novocain

7. Bleed Between the Lines

8. Merry Evenings Make Sad Mournings

9. Battle Box

10. Abominable Intelligence

11. Ripper Attack

12. Obsoletion Complete 

Line-up:

M. Law – Vocals
V. Stown – Rhythm Guitars/Backing Vocals
B. Zahn – Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
E. Stephens – Bass
G. Monturi – Drums

The album was produced by Vindicator and Ben Bennett, and engineered and mastered by Ben Bennett at Chop Daddy Ranch in Seattle, WA. Album art by Frank Walls.

BIO:

Cleveland, Ohio… A town where sports come to die and metal comes to live. A city that has seen its share of metal titans by their own rights. In 2005, the city would give birth to another bastard of speed and aggression. VINDICATOR continues to unleash their signature brand of thrash metal to die-hard fans of the genre and the unsuspecting alike.

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NO LIFE ‘TIL LEATHER – A TRIBUTE TO METALLICA’S KILL ‘EM ALL – Silver Lining Music To Release All-Star Metallica Tribute | First Single, THE ALMIGHTY’s Cover Of “The Four Horsemen” Is Out Now

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on August 17, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Silver Lining Music will release No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All on November 14th. The first single is THE ALMIGHTY’s blistering, full-throttle cover of Metallica’s legendary “The Four Horsemen,” the band’s first recorded work with their founding lineup since 1991, chosen by the band as both a nod to their roots and a declaration of intent.

“The Four Horsemen by Metallica got us back into the studio with the original lineup for the first time since 1991… Unbelievable,” lead singer and guitarist Ricky Warwick exclaims. “When the opportunity presented itself, it was really a no brainer. Metallica has been a huge influence for us. It was a bit nerve-wracking because we had not been in the studio for such a long time. We did the whole thing in a day and a half with as much power and passion as you would expect from THE ALMIGHTY. It is such a powerful track. I think it turned out great, make sure you turn it up really, really loud!”

Watch THE ALMIGHTY’s video for their cover of “The Four Horsemen,” edited by Freakshot Film, HERE.

No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All is a colossal celebration of the most propulsive debut album in heavy metal history, reimagined by the legends who inspired it and the generations that came in its wake!

The veteran likes of SAXON, DIAMOND HEAD, and MOTÖRHEAD (three of Metallica’s favorite bands) are joined by rising stars such as TAILGUNNER and Swedish prog metallers SOEN to create a who’s who of heavy music, with each performer lending their unique sound to one classic track.

Contributions from thrash giants TESTAMENT, ex-Megadeth bassist DAVID ELLEFSON, and New Wave Of British Heavy Metal linchpins TYGERS OF PAN TANG show the label looking beyond their own artists to amass the greatest lineup possible. Joining the super star lineup are the legendary RAVEN (closing with the thundering anthemic “Metal Militia”) who were part of Metallica’s first-ever tour: 1983’s famous Kill ‘Em All For One venture.

No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All will be available on vinyl, CD, and digital formats. Find preorders HERE.

No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All – Track Listing:

1. Hit The Lights (TAILGUNNER)

2. The Four Horsemen (THE ALMIGHTY)

3. Motorbreath (SOEN)

4. Jump In The Fire (TYGERS OF PAN TANG)

5. (Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth (DAVID ELLEFSON)

6. Whiplash (MOTÖRHEAD)

7. Phantom Lord (SAXON)

8. No Remorse (DIAMOND HEAD)

9. Seek & Destroy (TESTAMENT)

10. Metal Militia (RAVEN)

No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All is an ambitious achievement worthy of Metallica’s game-changing legacy. By the fans and for the fans, it reaffirms the Four Horsemen’s ironclad status and its stacked roster continues the band’s mission to shove metal up your ass.

https://sl-music.net

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Condition Critical – Thrashes All With New Single/Video, “Postmortal Simulation”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on August 16, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

New Jersey Thrashers, Condition Critical, have released the official video for “Postmoral Simulation,” the second single from forthcoming album, Degeneration Chamber. Get Thrashed at youtu.be/XYhUEfBQooI

The single is available on a streaming platform near you, including Spotify and Apple Music.

Condition Critical are set to release their third full-length album (and first since 2016’s Extermination Plan)! Their most intense and complete effort to date. Degeneration Chamber will be released on September 5.

Unapologetically true to their roots, the new album pushes the band’s sound to new extremes. It is heavier, faster, slower, and more technically unrelenting. Every track is sharpened for maximum impact, delivering a refined yet feral evolution of their signature thrash assault.

This is not just another record, it’s the definitive Condition Critical statement: uncompromising, chaotic, and forged in pure aggression.

Pre-order: indiemerchstore.com/collections/condition-critical

FFO: Slayer, Demolition Hammer, Vio-lence, Kreator, Exodus, Devastation, Pestilence

Track Listing:

1. Wretched Aggression

2. Deconstructive Horrors

3. Cranial Dissolution

4. Hydroponic Mutation

5. Postmortal Simulation

6. Psychological Epidemic

7. Incubation Disposal

8. Cryonic Intestinal Preservation[Video]

9. Excarnation

Credits:

Photo Credit: Aura

Line-Up:

Ryan Taylor – Vocals / Guitar
Tony Barhoum – Lead Guitar
Mike Dreher – Bass
Ryan Donato – Drums

Mixed & Mastered by Mike Low.
Guitars & Bass engineered by Tony Barhoum.
Drums engineered by James Suprenant & Big Goon Studios.
Vocals engineered by Apollo.
Artwork by Andrei Bouzikov.
CD Layout design by Tom Martin.
All music written and produced by Condition Critical.

BAND BIO:

Formed in 2010, Condition Critical delivers high-intensity, no-bullshit thrash metal in the tradition of the genre’s most violent pioneers. Described as “a literal war of sound that attacks you with deadly perfection” (New Wave of Thrash Zine), they’ve built a reputation on relentless riffage, vicious stage presence, and tours across the U.S., Europe, and Russia.

They’ve shared stages with notable acts such as Obituary, Demolition Hammer, Napalm Death, Morbid Saint, Revocation, and Havok.

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INCITE Celebrate Monumental Year With The Release Of Critically Acclaimed New Album: Savage New Times

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on August 15, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit: Kim Hansen 

Phoenix groovers/thrashers INCITE have today released Savage New Times via Reigning Phoenix Music. The new album features 10 new tracks that showcase exactly why they are broadly viewed as rising stars in the genre.

To mark the occasion, the band has unleashed a performance video for the title track, one of the most intense and truly “savage” cuts on the record.

Frontman Richie Cavalera comments, “‘Savage New Times’ is a throwback to 80s metal that inspired us. It’s meant to be a song about being strong, overcoming, and fighting through the dark days of our lives. It’s a killer track and a great way to end an album as our final battle cry!!!”

Watch the video for “Savage New Times” HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRcqyifLjEY

Purchase Savage New Times HERE: https://incite.rpm.link/savagenewtimesPR

Track Listing: 
1.   Lies
2.   Feel This Shit (I’m Fired Up)
3.   Just A Rat
4.   Chucked Off
5.   Doubts and the Fear
6.   Dolores
7.   No Mercy No Forgiveness
8.   Used and Abused
9.   Never Die Once
10. Savage New Times

Midnight In Hell 2025 Tour (With SIX FEET UNDER, EXHORDER And WRETCHED)

9/21 Columbus, OH The King Of Clubs
9/22 Baltimore, MD Soundstage
9/23 Raleigh, NC Chapel Of Bones
9/25 Orlando, FL Conduit
9/26 Tampa, FL Orpheum
9/27 Destin, FL Club LA
9/28 Baton Rouge, LA Chelsea’s Live
9/29 San Antonio, TX Paper Tiger
9/30 Lubbock, TX Jake’s
10/2 Tucson, AZ The Rock
10/3 San Diego, CA House Of Blues
10/4 San Luis Obispo, CA Humdinger
10/5 Sacramento, CA Aftershock (Six Feet Under only)
10/7 Seattle, WA El Corazon
10/9 Richland, WA Ray’s Golden Lion
10/10 Portland, OR Nova
10/11 Boise, ID The Shredder
10/13 Denver, CO The Oriental Theatre
10/15 Tulsa, OK The Vanguard
10/16 Des Moines, IA Wooly’s
10/17 Urbana, IL The Canopy Club
10/18 Chicago, IL Avondale
10/19 Cadillac, MI Venue Event Center
10/20 Detroit, MI Sanctuary
10/21 Buffalo, NY Rec Room
10/22 Norwalk, CT District Music Hall
10/23 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Monarch
10/24 Bensalem, PA Broken Goblet
10/25 New Kensington, PA Preserving Underground

Purchase Tickets HERE: https://linktr.ee/midnightinhell

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DAVE MUSTAINE Announces MEGADETHs’ Final Album And Global Farewell Tour

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 14, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From MEGADETH newsletter:

“There’s so many musicians that have come to the end of their career, whether accidental or intentional. Most of them don’t get to go out on their own terms on top, and that’s where I’m at in my life right now. I have traveled the world and have made millions upon millions of fans and the hardest part of all of this is saying goodbye to them. 

We can’t wait for you to hear this album and see us on tour. If there was ever a perfect time for us to put out a new album, it’s now. If there was ever a perfect time to tour the world, it’s now.  This is also a perfect time for us to tell you that it’s our last studio album.  We’ve made a lot of friends over the years and I hope to see all of you on our global farewell tour.  Don’t be mad, don’t be sad, be happy for us all, come celebrate with me these next few years.  We have done something together that’s truly wonderful and will probably never happen again. We started a musical style, we started a revolution, we changed the guitar world and how it’s played, and we changed the world. The bands I played in have influenced the world. I love you all for it. Thank you for everything.”

– Dave Mustaine

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Swedish Thrash Metal Masters MEZZROW Announce New Studio Album, Embrace The Awakening, For A November Release on ROAR | Present First Video Single “Architects Of The Silent War”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on August 13, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Following previously-released, stand-alone singles, “As Fear Unfolds” and a killer cover version of Ghost’s “Ritual”, Swedish thrash metal force MEZZROW have finally revealed the first details of their forthcoming new studio album! Entitled Embrace The Awakening, the band’s third full-length rager will be released on November 14, 2025 via ROAR. 

Available on 2-CD Digipak incl. the Keep It True – Live bonus album, 1-LP Vinyl in Bloodred Sky Marbled edition as well as in Digital formats, the album pre-sale has just started at: https://mezzrow.rpm.link/embracePR 

Today, the thrash metal torchbearers are presenting a video clip for their first official single taken off Embrace The Awakening, the brutal-as-hell “Architects Of The Silent War”! Singer Uffe Pettersson comments:

“We’re really proud of this one and it has all the thrash metal elements you can demand! Lyrically inspired by the dark and sophisticated world of the constant cyber war, and cyber attacks globally, which affects us all the time without us knowing anything about it more or less.”

Stream / Download “Architects Of The Silent War” at: 
https://mezzrow.rpm.link/architectsPR

Watch the music video premiering HERE

MEZZROW built themselves a name in the thrash metal scene during the late eighties with their critically acclaimed demo tapes, Frozen Soul and Cross of Tormention. In 1990, they released their classic debut album Then Came the Killing, through Active Records (Candlemass a.o.), a subsidiary of Music for Nations. The album is still today considered as one of the best, if not the best, thrash metal releases from Sweden and Scandinavia.

During 2021 MEZZROW rose from the ashes, when bass player Conny Welén (ex-Hexenhaus) and singer Uffe Pettersson (ex-Rosicrucian) decided to make a new mark in the thrash metal world of today, together with new guitarists Magnus Söderman (Nightrage) and Ronnie Björnström (ex-Defiatory, ex-Aeon), as well as drummer Alvaro “Alvis” Svanerö (Imperial Domain).

Following their comeback album Summon Thy Demons (2023, Fireflash Records) and the much-acclaimed Keep It True – Live record, MEZZROW started writing material for their third album.

Eight new songs were later on chosen to become Embrace The Awakening, a Bay Area Thrash Metal monster made in Sweden! Uffe Pettersson says: ”We wanted the new album to sound a bit more straight forward without stepping away too much from Summon Thy Demons. We feel that we’ve achieved that and at the same time kept our roots intact!”

Pre-Order Embrace The Awakening now at:
https://mezzrow.rpm.link/embracePR

Embrace The Awakening – track listing:

  1. Architects Of The Silent War
  2. Sleeping Cataclysm
  3. Symphony Of Twisted Souls
  4. Foreshadowing
  5. The Moment To Arise
  6. In Shadows Deep
  7. Inside The Burning Twilight
  8. Dominion Of The Dead

The Double CD will include the Keep It True – Live bonus tracks:
 09. King Of The Infinite Void 
 10. Then Came The Killing 
 11. Beneath The Sea Of Silence
 12. The Cross Of Torment 
 13. Summon Thy Demons 
 14. Ancient Terror 
 15. Through The Eyes Of The Ancient Gods
 16. Frozen Soul 

MEZZROW:
Ulf “Uffe” Pettersson – Vocals
Conny Welén – Bass
Magnus Söderman – Lead Guitar
Ronnie Björnström – Guitar
Alvaro “Alvis” Svanerö – Drums

For More MEZZROW Visit:
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mezzrowsweden/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mezzrowswedishthrash/
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/Mezzrowsweden
Website | https://www.mezzrow.black/

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

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

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

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

Listen to “Visions” now:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/qaidRNY6s9Y

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Track-list:

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

Preorders:

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

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

Line-up:

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

SLYTHER:

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

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

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

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

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AVENGER OF BLOOD “Unraveling” On First-Ever Music Video

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on July 30, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Death/Thrash Metal stalwarts AVENGER OF BLOOD released a new EP earlier this summer.  Ripping and ruthless, Revenge Is My Name takes no prisoners in an all-out assault as the band pummels and crushes everything in its wake.

Now the group shine in darkness with the release of their first-ever music video “Unraveling,” which gives the impression of AVENGER OF BLOOD performing the tune. Watch HERE https://youtu.be/Rp6hDYkG_Uk

“We had a great time filming the video and wanted it to represent what we are. We went with the black and white type format because it felt right, and since the song is quite dark it pretty much sticks to that formula,” explains drummer Shannon Frye.

“Unraveling” joins the lyric video for the title track https://youtu.be/gw0rwLRaQeo?si=4YOFATR15dyMlojr as the visual violence promoting the EP.

Revenge Is My Name features four new songs from the re-energized quintet released on limited (200 copies) throes of ash colored vinyl, CD and digital https://lnk.to/avengerofblood

Originally hailing from the Bay Area thrash scene, AVENGER OF BLOOD moved down to Las Vegas after recording a couple demos. Capturing a deal with JCM Records the group issued their debut ‘Complete Annihilation’ in 2005 which put AVENGER OF BLOOD on the map and conscience of thrash fans worldwide. Several opportunities presented themselves to perform at festivals like Minneapolis Mayhem, Millennium Music Conference, Monsters of Metal and the Northwest Deathfest

Two years later AOB appeared on the famous Speed Kills… Again compilation, which featured then unknown names like Warbringer, Toxic Holocaust, Enforcer and Merciless Death, setting the stage for the thrash revival. The same label, Heavy Artillery, signed AVENGER OF BLOOD and released the classic album Death Brigade in 2008, which even featured cover art from Joe Petagno (famous for Motorhead, in addition to works by Krisiun and Sodom).

Momentum was halted when singer/guitarist Eric Greaney and bassist Shawn Loureiro left the group, but Shannon and guitarist Marc Flores have persevered by bringing in new musicians to keep the dream alive recording various releases, such as a split 7” with Witchaven, Spawn of Evil EP (2012) and the On Slaying Ground full-length (2016).

Now having a stable line-up for the past years, rounded out by singer Sal Lalli, guitarist Chris Garcia, and bassist Corey Sorrenti, the group even re-recorded the band’s debut last year calling it ‘Completely Re-Annihilated’ and performing at Blades of Steel Fest, alongside Flotsam & Jetsam, Vio-lence, Exciter, Jag Panzer, Massacre, Artillery and Riot V; as well as supporting Death Angel and Ruthless on shows in NV and CA. AVENGER OF BLOOD is ready to punish you relentlessly on Revenge Is My Name and are already starting to lay down a full-length for 2026.

More information on AVENGER OF BLOOD –
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New York Thrash QUEMASANTOS Channels Loss From Cancer Into Lyrical Fury with “Burning the Black”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on July 27, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

L-R – Ignacio Orellana (Bass/Guitars/Drums) | Nelson Diaz (Vocals)

New York thrash QUEMASANTOS is turning up the heat with their scorching new lyric video ‘Burning the Black’, a vision accumulated through time turned into a metal track that was born from grief, rage, and love. It emerged from the pain of witnessing cancer’s devastating impact.

Watch and listen to the lyric video for ‘Burning The Black’ at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEYV-nt0x28

“In the past, vocalist Nelson Diaz has always come up with the concepts for the music they’ve been writing. This time, I asked him to work under my concept, which was based on what I was experiencing at the time (which was during the time before my wife’s passing). He kindly agreed to do it, and I’m just happy with the way he performed and used all the material I gave him. He’s a true friend and a master of metal interpretation. I love him,” adds Ignacio Orellana (Bass/Guitars/Drums).

‘Burning the Black’ is an analogy to the process of receiving chemotherapy, which burns the cancer cells in the body. The concept for the track came to Ignacio Orellana while watching his wife fight cancer for six years, which tragically ended with her dramatic death. The lyrics are narrated from the perspective of death, constantly reminding you that it will take you and that no matter what you do, it’s inevitable. The music encapsulates the life cycle of a person, beginning with the gradual and transformative changes life brings and concluding in a manner reminiscent of its inception.

“On a personal note, this has been a brutal and devastating time, as well as strange to lose my life partner of 31 years. It still feels unreal. This song is essentially what I can translate from the experience of being there next to her and witnessing her decline from good to bad. I genuinely hope that people can understand it the way I’m trying to convey it. I loved my wife, and she will always be with me,” says Orellana.

Quemasantos is Nelson Diaz (singer and concepts) & Ignacio Orellana (bass/guitar/drums).

The guest musician for this track was Felipe Roa, the lead guitarist for metal bands Acaro and Shadows Fall (touring member). With extensive studio recording and touring experience, Roa has also owned and operated Boston Guitar Tech, providing professional services such as guitar setups, fretwork, electronics, and online and in-person lessons.

Vocal tracks recorded at Studios Ultrasonico, Santiago, Chile.
Felipe Roa’s tracks were recorded at his studio.
Mixed and mastered at Oily Sound Studios in New York City by Ignacio Orellana.

More info:

​https://quemasantos.com

​http://quemasantos.bandcamp.com

http://instagram.com/quemasantos1

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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Denver’s Thriving Thrash Punk Band ARSON CHARGE To Release Debut Album, A Dying Light, Oct 3rd Via Anxious & Angry

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on July 26, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Stream First Single “A New Throne” Now!

Denver, Colorado, a hot bed of underground metal in recent years, has birthed it’s latest breakout band, ARSON CHARGE. Melding thrash metal and hardcore punk, the five piece are selling out shows throughout the region as word spreads like wildfire across the country, without even releasing an album yet…until now. Today, the band announces the release of their debut record, A Dying Light, set for release on October 3rd with Anxious & Angry. 

Commenting on the new record, vocalist Ben Roy says: 

A Dying Light started off as an impromptu creative outlet for guitarist Justin Hackl after a series of serious health issues and extended hospital stays sidelined him for months. After working with comedian and musician Ben Roy on a couple of those tracks, both decided that there was the framework for an entirely new musical project. Enlisting the talents of drummer Cody Hull, guitarist Dave Sandoval and bassist Kris Hodgell, Arson Charge was born. Bringing together all their collective influences and styles, A Dying Light is a technical, aggressive and surprisingly cohesive meld of punk rock, thrash metal and hardcore. Lyrically it’s a catharsis; it’s a raw and real expression of the loss, self sabotage, fear and ultimately hope that we all experience, day in/day out, in our increasingly complicated existences. Again: Don’t fall in love. Get a pet or a fern or something.“

Along with the album’s announcement, ARSON CHARGE has revealed A Dying Light’s gripping first single, “A New Throne.”

Adding about the single, Roy states: 

“‘A New Throne’ is about finally letting go of old friendships and endeavors that have ceased to be healthy and/or satisfying and setting out on your own in new and oftentimes, uncertain new directions. It’s about starting over in hopes of building something novel and more congruent with the self you wish to be.“

Stream “A New Throne“: 

Bandcamp | Spotify | Apple Music | Youtube

Pre-Order A Dying Light: ArsonChargeMerch.com

A Dying Light – Track-list: 

1. The Feeding Grounds
2. For The Damned
3. Cleanup On Aisle 10
4. One by One
5. A New Throne
6. There Was No Dog
7. 666 BC
8. The Aftermath
9. The Lark The Wolf and The Rabbit
10. Build a Fire
11. Bloodstains
12. A Dying Light

Arson Charge – Lineup:
Ben Roy – Vocals
Justin Hackl – Guitar
Dave Sandoval – Guitar
Kris Hodgell – Bass
Cody Hull – Drums

About ARSON CHARGE:
Rising up from Denver, Colorado’s prolific metal scene, Arson Charge is a five-piece behemoth made up of former members from mile-high area stalwarts Native Daughters, Chieftain, and Love Me Destroyer, and fronted by stand-up comedian, actor, and SPELLS lead singer, Ben Roy. Started with no intention beyond being the sum of its parts, Arson Charge is poised to turn heads with their unique blend of hardcore, thrash metal and punk rock. Keep an eye out for Arson Charge in your neck of the woods very soon.

Follow ARSON CHARGE: 
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VIOLATOR – Brazilian Thrash Masters Announce Long-Awaited New Album: Unholy Retribution

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on July 23, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

After years of silence and anticipation, Brazilian thrash metal masters VIOLATOR are officially back with a vengeance. Their long-awaited new album Unholy Retribution will be released worldwide, on September 5th, 2025, via Kill Again Records.

The video of the album’s first single, “Chapel of the Sick”, will drop on August 1st.

True to their roots yet revitalized by a long and intense creative process, Unholy Retribution captures VIOLATOR at their most inspired and ferocious. The band delivers a powerful and uncompromising collection of songs that revisit their trademark thrash metal with renewed energy and purpose. This is not a reinvention, it’s a reaffirmation of everything that made VIOLATOR a cult force in the global underground.

From the raw aggression of their breakout EP Violent Mosh (2004) and the now-classic debut full-length Chemical Assault (2006), VIOLATOR made their mark with a youthful urgency that took no prisoners. That same intensity is alive and well on Unholy Retribution, but now it comes sharpened by experience and delivered through more dynamic, tightly constructed compositions. The fire hasn’t dimmed, it’s evolved.

Line-up:

Poney Ret Crucifier – Bass,Vocals
Capaça Bloody Nightmare – Guitars
Cambito Chains Killer – Guitars
Batera Bone Crusher – Drums

Musically, the album bursts with blistering riffs, tight rhythmic precision and an unmistakable sense of urgency. Groove-laden catchiness and flashes of technical brilliance keep the track-list flowing like a furious tide; unpredictable, violent and cathartic. The production matches this ferocity with a sonic identity that’s both organic and clear, yet unpolished in just the right way: a raw, analog-flavored mix that enhances every snare hit and guitar bite without sacrificing the band’s gritty edge. It’s a sound that feels live, alive, and undeniably VIOLATOR.

Lyrically, the band stays loyal to its mission: confronting injustice, exposing corruption and shining a harsh light on the rot festering beneath the surface of modern society. With Unholy Retribution, VIOLATOR continue to use their music as both weapon and warning.

This is the record that fans of early Vio-Lence, Kreator and Dark Angel have been waiting for, a no-holds-barred thrash assault, deeply rooted in tradition yet bursting with contemporary urgency. The wait is over. The retribution is unholy. And it starts now.

Track-list:

  1. Hang The Merchants Of Illusion
  2. Cult Of Death
  3. Persecution Personality
  4. Destroy The Altar
  5. The Evil Order
  6. Chapel Of The Sick
  7. Rot In Hell
  8. Vengeance Storm

VIOLATOR:

https://violatorthrash.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Violatorthrash

https://www.instagram.com/violatorthrash/

Kill Again Records:

https://www.killagainrec.com/

https://instagram.com/killagainrec

https://www.facebook.com/KillAgainRecords

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DARK ANGEL – Extinction Level Event Tour North America 2025 | Direct Support From SACRED REICH & VIO-LENCE | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on July 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Sept 5 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues#
Sept 6 – Ventura, CA – Ventura Theater#
Sept 7 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater#
Sept 11 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall#
Sept 12 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center#
Sept 13 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater#
Sept 14 – Baton Rouge, LA – Chelsea’s Live#
Sept 16 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum#
Sept 17 – Ft Lauderdale, FL – Revolution#
Sept 19 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club#
Sept 20 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground#
Sept 23 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre#
Sept 24 – Harrisburg, PA – Capital City Music Hall#
Sept 25 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage#
Sept 26 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium#
Sept 27 – Montreal, QC – Club Soda#
Sept 28 – Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre
Sept 30 – Norwalk, CT – District Music Hall%
Oct 1 – Pittsburgh, PA – Spirit Hall%
Oct 2 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues%
Oct 3 – Chicago, IL – Reggies%
Oct 4 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater%
Oct 6 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater^
Oct 7 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot^
Oct 8 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club^
Oct 10 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre^
Oct 11 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater^
Oct 12 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon^
Oct 15 – Berkeley, CA – UC Theatre&
Oct 16 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco&

% with Sacred Reich, Hirax, Interceptor
^ with Sacred Reich, Vio-Lence, Midnight, Interceptor
& with Sacred Reich, Vio-Lence, Hirax, Midnight, Interceptor

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Prog-Thrashers URSAWRATH To Release Debut Album: Emergence | Two Singles Now Streaming

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

Progressive thrashers URSAWRATH are set to release their debut album, Emergence. The Seattle-based quartet blends intricate song structure with unbridled aggression for an album that makes one simple statement – URSAWRATH has arrived.

The band has offered fans a taste of things to come with the release of two singles off Emergence.

Watch the official music video for album opener “Thawed by Hell’s Flames” at: youtu.be/8ICs8eZZ7DA?si=eRgc4YsSkHllg5zc

Stream “In the Abyss” at this location.

Emergence is set for release on August 29. Pre-order the album at: ursawrath.bandcamp.com

Emergence – Track List:

1. Thawed By Hell’s Flames

2. Rot

3. Thrive in Destruction and Death

4. In the Abyss

5. Lies

6. And the Reckoning

7. Echo Chamber

8. Glass Tower

9. Sentenced to Life

10. Unstoppable

Emergence was recorded by USRAWRATH, and mixed and mastered by Max Barber of Singular Path Audio. Artwork by Riaj Gragoth (www.luciferiumwargraphics.com).

Photo Credit: Samantha (The Metal Witch) Jones

URSAWRATH was founded by vocalist and bassist Adam Schaefer in September 2023 after relocating to Seattle to pursue music and form a new band. To recruit members, Schaefer recorded a four-song demo featuring early versions of “Thawed by Hell’s Flames,” “In the Abyss,” “Echo Chamber,” and “Sentenced to Life.” Shortly after, guitarists DJ and Lucas Robertson joined the fold, and the trio began rehearsing and refining material. Drummer Maximilian Onsager completed the lineup in spring 2024.

With the full band in place, URSAWRATH began writing new material and reworking the demo tracks, adding guitar solos, updated arrangements, and new drum parts. They started performing live around Seattle in May 2024 to establish themselves in the local scene.

By October, the band entered the studio to self-record their debut album Emergence, which features reimagined versions of the original demo songs alongside new tracks written collaboratively. With Emergence complete, URSAWRATH returned to the stage, continuing to build momentum as one of the most exciting new voices in progressive thrash.

www.ursawrath.com

instagram.com/ursawrathband

URSAWRATH on Facebook

youtube.com/@Ursawrath

ursawrath.com/streaming-links

Source: ClawHammer PR

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XOTH – Announce “Exogalactic Actuality” Tour Across The Midwest & East Coast!

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

Seattle-based power-infused death-thrash futurists XOTH rise to proclaim the Exogalactic Actuality Tour, with support from Cleveland’s cosmic death dealers, INOCULATION! This marks XOTH’s first full-scale incursion into the uncharted territories of the Midwest and East Coast.

The conquest begins September 17th in the frostbitten lands of Fargo, ND, and culminates October 5th in the mile high stronghold of Denver, CO.

Armed with the otherworldly arsenal of their acclaimed opus, Exogalactic, a record hailed for its labyrinthine precision and galactic vision, XOTH beckons all mortals to bear witness as the veil between realms is torn asunder.

Full itinerary:

Wed 9/17 – Fargo, ND – The Aquarium
Thu 9/18 – Minneapolis, MN – Underground Music Venue
Fri 9/19 – Portage, WI – Studio 301
Sat 9/20 – Chicago, IL – Reggies
Sun 9/21 – Detroit, MI – Sanctuary
Mon 9/22 – Youngstown, OH – Westside Bowl
Tue 9/23 – Pittsburgh, PA – Green Beacon Gallery
Wed 9/24 – Washington D.C. – Pie Shop
Thu 9/25 – Brooklyn, NY – The Wood Shop
Fri 9/26 – Cambridge, MA – Middle East
Sat 9/27 – Philadelphia, PA – Kung Fu Necktie
Sun 9/28 – Harrisonburg, VA – Golden Pony
Mon 9/29 – Charlotte, NC – The Milestong
Tue 9/30 – Atlanta, GA – Boggs Social & Supply
Wed 10/1 – Nashville, TN – Cobra Nashville
Thu 10/2 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle
Fri 10/3 – St. Louis, MO – Moshmellow
Sat 10/4 – Kansas City, MO – Minibar
Sun 10/5 – Denver, CO – Hi-Dive

For ticketing information, updates, and additional live dates, visit beholdxoth.com.

Follow XOTH:
Facebook | Instagram | Bluesky | Youtube | Bandcamp | Spotify | Apple Music

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