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“Wheels of War” Roll In New EXECUTIONIST Video | Debut Full-Length Album Sacrament of the Sick, Releasing On May 16th

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 20, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit: Robert Ash
Line-up: Vocals/Guitar – Brett Ash, Drums – Tristan Ash, Bass – Austin Rose, Guitar – Mike Kinder

Gallagher (WV) – U.S. Thrash Metal quartet, Executionist, have unleashed a visualizer video for “Wheels of War,” the second single from forthcoming album, Sacrament of the Sick! Roll with it: youtu.be/1JD3tLVv5wE

Stream “Wheels of War” on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music.

Executionist will release debut full-length album, Sacrament of the Sick, on May 16! In the four years since the release of their debut EP, the band has sharpened the blades of its attack, both in terms of songwriting and performance!

Sacrament of the Sick is a monumental step forward from Executionist’s previous material. Improved production, performances, and writing have made the Executionist sound nearly unrecognizable compared to the band’s debut EP, Destined for Destruction. Each track was meticulously crafted and poured over in Executionist’s home studio, and the final product shows that it was worth every ounce of attention. With a clear focus on melody and tighter songwriting, Sacrament of the Sick is a sonic journey sure to leave a lasting impact on the listener.

FFO: Kreator, Children of Bodom

Pre-order:

executionist.bandcamp.com/album/sacrament-of-the-sick

Track Listing:

  1. Ultionum
  2. Edge of Annihilation
  3. Wheels of War
  4. Serrated Shadows [Video]
  5. Divided We Stand… United We Fall
  6. Thy Kingdom Come
  7. Strange Aeons
  8. Palace of Kings
  9. Sacrament of the Sick
  10. Coup de Grâce

Credits:

Music written by Brett & Tristan Ash

Lyrics written by Brett Ash

Vocals, guitar, bass – Brett Ash

Drums – Tristan Ash

Produced by Brett & Tristan Ash – Engineered & Mixed by Tristan Ash

Mastered by Colin Davis of Imperial Mastering

Album Artwork by Mitchell Nolte

Logo by ModBlackMoon & HermanTwo

BIO: Executionist was officially formed in 2021 by brothers Brett and Tristan Ash, who were 17 and 13 years old, respectively at the time. Their debut EP, Destined for Destruction, was released on January 27, 2021. Two years later, Executionist released “GENESIS 666” (March 2023).

After playing many shows together as a mere two-piece, Executionist finally added a bass player in 2024, in the form of Austin Rose. The three played more shows together before finally rounding out the lineup by adding Mike Kinder on guitar in March of 2025.

Around the same time, Executionist announced the forthcoming release of their debut full-length album, Sacrament of the Sick. The lead single “Serrated Shadows,” has already been released, with another single set to release on April 18. With the release of their album on the horizon, Executionist aims to play live as much as possible while writing new music for their next project.

linktr.ee/executionistmetal

Source: ClawHammer PR

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Finnish Thrash Metal Band INDEMON To Release Debut Album Reclaiming Chaos – The First Single Out Now!

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

Promo picture by Jari Pakarinen

Finnish thrashers Indemon are set to release their debut album Reclaiming Chaos on June 27th 2025 via Inverse Records. The first single, album’s title track, “Reclaiming Chaos” is unleashed today and it’s available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/indemon-reclaiming 

The band comments: 
“Reclaiming Chaos, the title track closer, is the album’s fastest song. The chaotic atmosphere consists of sharp playing and aggressive vocals. The song is about taking control of a bad-turned-worse situation with mental strength and without outside interference.” 

BIOGRAPHY:
INDEMON is a four-piece metal band formed in 2020 in Kerava, Finland. Drawing influences from various subgenres of metal, they blend them uniquely to create a powerful and atmospheric sound. INDEMON‘s debut EP Fear of Living was released in 2022, showcasing the band’s ability to create intense and multifaceted metal.

The band’s lyrical themes explore fear, self-doubt, and inner struggles, immersing the listener into the music’s emotional world. INDEMON is known for their energetic live performances and distinctive music.

Indemon – “Reclaiming Chaos” (single 2025): Composed by Santeri Liesmala & Patrik Kuitunen – Lyrics by Joose Riihelä – Single cover by Sakari Vinko

Album cover by Sakari Vinko

Track list:

  1. Bring Down The Light
  2. Internal Defeat
  3. Passenger
  4. Abuse
  5. Necessary Evil
  6. Shoot & Forget
  7. Ruoja
  8. Reclaim Chaos

Line-up:
Joose Riihelä – vocals
Santeri Liesmala – guitar
Ville Kangasharju – bass
Patrik Kuitunen – drums

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/indemonband
https://www.instagram.com/indemonband
https://indemon.bandcamp.com

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INCITE – Unleashes Blistering New Single “No Mercy No Forgiveness” | New Studio Album Dropping August 2025

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

Photo Credit: Ben Kobra

Prepare for an all-out sonic assault as INCITE returns with their latest earth-shattering single, “No Mercy No Forgiveness“. A relentless barrage of crushing riffs, thunderous grooves, and venomous vocals, this track is a war cry for the broken, the enraged, and the unstoppable. Fueled by unbridled fury and a refusal to bow, INCITE delivers a firestorm of aggression, ripping through the silence with hammering precision.

Their upcoming new album Savage New Times, set for release on August 15th, promises to be the heaviest, most unforgiving chapter in their legacy. With razor-sharp guitars, bone-crushing breakdowns, and riot-inciting anthems, this record is built for battle; unyielding, unrelenting, and unapologetically brutal. No mercy. No forgiveness. No turning back. Stay tuned.

Photo Credit: Kim Hanson

INCITE comments on the single, stating: “No Mercy No Forgiveness is an absolute monster. This song is pure, unfiltered aggression – exactly what we wanted to bring to the metalheads. Lyrically- I found myself so worried about other people’s opinions which resulted in a-lot of personal failure. Once you show no mercy to achieving your dreams everyone’s words become silent.”

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp-MxnYNx-c

Pre-Order/Pre-Save Savage New Times HERE: https://incite.rpm.link/savagenewtimes

INCITE:
Vocals – Richie Cavalera
Guitar – Layne Richardson
Bass – EL
Drums – Lennon Lopez

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

More on RPM:

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Source: C Squared Music

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U.S. Thrashers, EXECUSIONIST, Releasing Debut Full-Length, Sacrament of the Sick, in May!

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

Gallagher (WV) – U.S. Thrash Metal quartet, Executionist, will release their debut full-length album, Sacrament of the Sick, on May 16! In the four years since the release of their debut EP, the band has sharpened the blades of its attack, both in terms of songwriting and performance!

The official video for the album’s first single, “Serrated Shadows,” is available now at: youtu.be/9er9vxQnUk0. The single is available on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music.

Sacrament of the Sick is a monumental step forward from Executionist’s previous material. Improved production, performances, and writing have made the Executionist sound nearly unrecognizable compared to the band’s debut EP, Destined for Destruction.

Each track was meticulously crafted and poured over in Executionist’s home studio, and the final product shows that it was worth every ounce of attention. With a clear focus on melody and tighter songwriting, Sacrament of the Sick is a sonic journey sure to leave a lasting impact on the listener.

Pre-order:

executionist.bandcamp.com/album/sacrament-of-the-sick

FFO: Kreator, Children of Bodom

Track Listing:

1. Ultionum

2. Edge of Annihilation

3. Wheels of War

4. Serrated Shadows 

5. Divided We Stand… United We Fall

6. Thy Kingdom Come

7. Strange Aeons

8. Palace of Kings

9. Sacrament of the Sick

10. Coup de Grâce

Credits:

Music written by Brett & Tristan Ash.
Lyrics written by Brett Ash.
Vocals, guitar, bass – Brett Ash
Drums – Tristan Ash
Produced by Brett & Tristan Ash.
Engineered & Mixed by Tristan Ash.
Mastered by Colin Davis of Imperial Mastering.
Album Artwork by Mitchell Nolte.
Logo by ModBlackMoon & HermanTwo.

Photo Credit: Robert Ash

Line-up:

Vocals/Guitar – Brett Ash
Drums – Tristan Ash
Bass – Austin Rose
Guitar – Mike Kinder

BIO:

Executionist was officially formed in 2021 by brothers Brett and Tristan Ash, who were 17 and 13 years old, respectively at the time. Their debut EP, Destined for Destruction, was released on January 27, 2021. Two years later, Executionist released “GENESIS 666” (March 2023).

After playing many shows together as a mere two-piece, Executionist finally added a bass player in 2024, in the form of Austin Rose. The three played more shows together before finally rounding out the lineup by adding Mike Kinder on guitar in March of 2025.

Around the same time, Executionist announced the forthcoming release of their debut full-length album, Sacrament of the Sick. The lead single “Serrated Shadows,” has already been released, with another single set to release on April 18.

With the release of their album on the horizon, Executionist aims to play live as much as possible while writing new music for their next project.

linktr.ee/executionistmetal

facebook.com/ExecutionistMetal

instagram.com/executionistmetal

executionist.bandcamp.com

Source: ClawHammer PR

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VIO-LENCE – Announces Oppressing The Masses For 35 Years UK/EU Tour 2025 | Introduces New Band Members

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

New members are former Falling in Reverse guitarist Max Georgiev, bassist Jeff Salgado (Psychosomatic), drummer Nick Souza (Hatriot) with returning guitarist, the legendary
Ira Black (Dio Disciples, former Bulletboys, etc.), fronted by long-time vocalist and metal warrior: Sean Killian.

Oppressing The Masses For 35 Years – United Kingdom – European 2025 Tour

4.10.25 – LAS VEGAS, NV at BACKSTAGE, BAR & BILLIARDS
4.11.25 – LOS ANGELES, CA at THE TERAGRAM BALLROOM
4.17.25 – CAMDEN, ENGLAND at THE UNDERWORLD
4.18.25 – BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND at CASTLE & FALCON
4.19.25 – PRESTON, ENGLAND at BLITZ
4.20.25 – GLASGOW, SCOTLAND at SLAY
4.21.25 – DUBLIN, IRELAND at OPIUM
4.22.25 – CHESTER, ENGLAND at THE LIVE ROOMS
4.23.25 – SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND at CORPORATION
4.24.25 – CRUMLIN NEWPORT, WALES at THE PATRIOT
4.25.25 – LAUDA- KÖNIGSHOFEN, GERMANY at KEEP IT TRUE FEST
4.26.25 – SEVILLA, SPAIN at SALA X
4.27.25 – VALLADOLID, SPAIN at PORTA CAELI
4.29.25 – BARCELONA, SPAIN at SALA BOVEDA
4.30.25 – VITORIA, SPAIN at URBAN ROCK CONCEPT
5.1.25 – MADRID, SPAIN at REVI LIVE
5.2.25 – MOS, SPAIN at SALA REBULLON
5.3.25 – LISBON, PORTUGAL at RCA CLUB
5.9.25 – BAHRAIN at DIGGERS

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Finnish Thrashers OSIRIS REX Premiere New Single + Official Video “Arrival Of The New Dawn” on Bravewords

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on March 22, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Single cover art: Toni Nurmi

Tampere, Finland -based thrash metal act OSIRIS REX – led by US thrasher Superstar Joey Severance – have premiered their new single and official video ‘Arrival Of The New Dawn’, today, March 21st, exclusively via Bravewords. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming EP.

Superstar Joey Severance on ‘Arrival Of The New Dawn’:
“It’s the story of an extra terrestrial entourage who descends upon the Earth with the sole mission of bringing law and order to the human populace. Do they come in peace? It’s certain that if any E.T.’s were to visit us, we would be their slaves and there wouldn’t be a single human made weapon that would be able to defend the species. Are they living among us right now? They could be…..”

Join the premiering here: https://bravewords.com/heavy-metal/exclusive-osiris-rex-premieres-arrival-of-the-new-dawn-music-video/

Stream ‘Arrival Of The New Dawn’ at: https://open.spotify.com/track/3Xx0j3bZctxiMC3q10Xzg2?si=19fe03b421474947

With “Arrival Of The New Dawn”, Osiris Rex are ready to impress long-time fans and new listeners alike.

Photo credits: Nadja Tonkoshkur

Lineup:
Vocals – Superstar Joey Severance
Guitar – John Creweholm
Guitar – V. Grave
Bass – Henry Steel

Single/video credits:

Music by: Superstar Joey Severance/Albert Hyronen
Lyrics by: Superstar Joey Severance
Produced by: Ben Varon
Engineered by: Ben Varon
Mixed by: Aleksis Pelli at Mix Studio 1101
Mastered by: Aleksis Pelli

More information:
https://www.facebook.com/osirisrexband
https://www.instagram.com/osirisrexband

Source: Tarja Virmakari PR for OSIRIS REX

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EXODUS – European Summer Tour 2025 With Sacred Reich | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on March 21, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From EXODUS Facebook:

Boom! We’re heading back to Europe to crush some summer festivals and play some shows with our buds in Sacred Reich! Get your tickets now and come rage with us!

https://exodusattack.com/site/

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Swedish Thrash & Speed Metal Masters HEXENHAUS To Reissue Their First Three Legendary Studio Albums On May 16th via ROAR!

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

On May 16, 2025, powerhouse label ROAR will proudly reissue the first three, iconic records by Swedish thrash and speed metal legends Hexenhaus: A Tribute To Insanity (1988), The Edge Of Eternity (1990), and Awakening (1991)! 

Available on CD, colored vinyl and digitally, the physical products will also come with new liner notes and an exclusive history text. All formats got remastered by Ronnie Björnström (Mezzrow a.o.). Find pre-order options listed below!

Depending on the path you chose, one could say that the story of Sweden’s best kept thrash metal secret starts all the way up in the northern parts of Sweden. In a city called Boden to be more precise. That’s where the metal force Maninnya Blade took it’s form during the middle of the 80:s. Their take on speed metal caught the interest of the young guitarist Mickael Vikström, better known as Mike Wead and later on the guitarist in both Mercyful Fate and King Diamond. He would start out as a fan of the band, but it didn’t take long until’ he was their new guitarist and the talk of the town.

“When I joined them they already had four great songs more or less done already. It was; “Requiem”, “The Dead Are Restless”, “Delirious” and “Eaten Alive”,“ Wead reveals. “The style was much heavier than the music we had done before and to mark the fresh start of the band, at least that’s how we saw it, we also decided to change the name from Maninnya to Hexenhaus. The name is German for witch’s house and is a reference to the Malefizhaus in Bamberg, Germany. A frightful place where hundreds of suspected witches were tortured and executed during the early 17:th century.”

To call the material “heavier than before” is an understatement. The music on the four songs that ended up on the today highly sought after demo cassette “Demo 1988” drew its inspiration from bands like Metallica, Slayer and Mercyful Fate. A stellar testimony of what was going around in the early thrash metal scene around that time. The lucky ones that possess the “Demo 1988” cassette got a true gem on their hands.

After signing with Axis Records, the band entered the studio to record their stellar debut album A Tribute To Insanity. Half of the album contains the four songs that made up the demo, as well as four more songs that seen the band combine ideas and trading riffs like never heard before on a Swedish metal album. A Tribute To Insanity was originally released on vinyl on the 17th of October 1988. Pre-order the ROAR reissue, a must-have that belongs into every well-sorted speed and thrash metal record collection, now on https://Hexenhaus.rpm.link/tributePR 

The follow-up album, The Edge Of Eternity, was released on November 1st 1990. To pre-order this reissue from ROAR, visit: https://Hexenhaus.rpm.link/eternityPR 

During the same time as The Edge Of Eternity was released in the early 90’s, Megadeth released their classic album Rust In Peace, Exodus came out with “Impact Is Imminent” and Germany’s Mekong Delta (who also was a big influence on The Edge Of Eternity) came out with their most popular album Dances Of Death (And Other Walking Shadows). To say that the thrash scene was looking good is an understatement, it was boiling hot!

In the midst of it stood Hexenhaus just waiting for the big breakthrough. “We thought that we would get approached by different management and offered tours that would take us all over Europe but that never happened”, Mike Wead sighs. “We were amateurs when it came to promote ourselves and how could we be anything else? We didn’t know that we needed to do more than creating albums to get a breakthrough!”

The re-release of Awakening, the band’s final album, is also now available for pre-order at: https://Hexenhaus.rpm.link/awakeningPR

When the offers didn’t come as expected, Mike and the band started to work on new material. But just like the last time it was with a new line-up who was more than ready to give their all for the band. Besides the broken bones, the blood and the gated reverbs, the recordings of Awakening went smooth. The album was released in August 1991 and much to the bands dismay nothing happened for them this time either. 

“Once again we got great reviews from abroad”, Mike recalls. “Big and important magazines like Metal Hammer, Kerrang, Metal Forces and Aardschok gave us fantastic reviews! Even better than the ones we’ve received before, but we just couldn’t break through. We were still stuck in Sweden doing small shows put together by fans.” The band called it a quits in 1992. 

Visit ROAR online: 
Homepage: https://www.roar-records.de
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rpmroar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rpm_roar/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rpmroar

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Finnish Thrash Legends BLOODRIDE Issue New Studio Update | Reveal First Details Of Upcoming Album: Deafening!

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

Photo credit: J.Hautala Photography

Finnish thrash veterans BLOODRIDE are back in the studio, forging their fifth album into a relentless sonic onslaught. Fueled by raw energy and precision, the band promises a thrash metal assault that will push boundaries and leave no neck unthrashed.

Now, BLOODRIDE unveils the album title: Deafening – a name as intense as the music itself! In their latest Studio Confessions from the Heart of the Metal Storm, guitarist Teemu Vähäkangas and bassist Esa Pennala share insights into the process:

Teemu: “The votes for the album title were bloody, but here we go, it’s Deafening! Everyone can interpret that as they wish. And as you can see from the tracklist, our songs still aren’t about kittens or sunny spring days…”

Esa: “Yeah, we’re sooo brutal! We’re also starting work on videos now. The hardest part was choosing which songs to feature. Since we try to be a democratic band, there was some voting involved.”

Teemu: “Not an easy task, because on this album, there are no fillers, only killers! Haha!”

Track-list for Deafening:

1 Sardonic Grin (Intro)
2 Kill without Hate
3 Come in Peace
4 Hindsight Einstein
5 Ashes Remain
6 Holy Simplicity
7 King of Pain
8 The Dark Triad
9 Simply Complicated
10 Death Sentinel
11 Erase and Replace
12 Fear Cage

More details, including release dates and video premieres, will be revealed soon. Stay tuned for the next wave of BLOODRIDE’s thrash fury!

BLOODRIDE Lineup:

  • Jykä Leskinen: Vocals
  • Esa Pennala: Bass
  • Simo Partanen: Guitar
  • Teemu Vähäkangas: Guitar
  • Petteri Lammassaari: Drums

More Band Information: www.bloodride.com | https://www.facebook.com/bloodride | 
https://www.instagram.com/bloodride666 | https://bloodride.bandcamp.com

Source: SPLIT SCREEN PR

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ONSLAUGHT – Sign To Reigning Phoenix Music & Announce Career Inspiring Double-Album: Origins Of Aggression

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

Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) is proud to announce the signing of one of the most influential and relentless forces in thrash metal: ONSLAUGHT! The UK-based band, known for their unwavering aggression and decades of iconic anthems, has joined forces with the exciting new label to embark on a thrilling new chapter in their storied career.

Founding guitarist and songwriter Nige Rockett states:
“Signing with RPM is the start of an incredible new chapter for ONSLAUGHT. We’ve always pushed ourselves to create the most intense and aggressive music possible, and with RPM behind us, we’re taking things to a whole new level. ‘Origins Of Aggression’ is just the beginning, get ready for absolute carnage!”

Reigning Phoenix Music is equally excited about the new partnership:
“ONSLAUGHT is a cornerstone of thrash metal history, and we are honoured to welcome them to the RPM family. Their legacy of pure aggression and unrelenting energy aligns perfectly with our vision, and we are eager to bring their music to new heights together.”

To kick off this promising new union, ONSLAUGHT will release a special double album titled Origins Of Aggression, celebrating not only the 40th anniversary of their debut album Power From Hell, but also the pivotal beginnings of the band and thrash metal itself.

Set for release on May 23, 2025, the forthcoming offering will include a staggering 22 tracks, including re-recordings of the group’s most important and defining songs from their early years as well as a collection of punk and metal covers that deeply influenced ONSLAUGHT’s conception and development. The track list includes songs that were originally jammed during the band’s early rehearsals and served as a huge inspiration for the members to pick up their instruments and to create the ferocious music that has shaped them into legends.

ONSLAUGHT’s contribution to the thrash metal genre cannot be overstated: from their debut album Power From Hell (1985), which is being honoured with this new release, to their celebrated performances across the globe, they remain an untouchable force in the world of heavy metal. With over 40 years of history, the quintet has steadily continued to evolve, delivering relentless riffs and neck-breaking anthems, and cementing their place as pioneers of the British thrash scene.

Alongside Origins Of Aggression, fans can brace themselves for an electrifying preview of what’s ahead with the release of “Iron Fist”, ONSLAUGHT’s crushing take on the MOTÖRHEAD classic, which will arrive on March 27.

Pre-save the single here: https://onslaught.rpm.link/ironfistPR

The metal world can additionally look forward to their 2025 world tour, where the band will promote Origins Of Aggression and celebrate the 40th Power From Hell anniversary; including stops in Europe, the USA, Mexico, and Australia. Expect more exciting news in the near future. See you in the pit!

ONSLAUGHT are:
David Garnett | vocals, guitars
Nige Rockett | guitars
Wayne Dorman | guitars
Jeff Williams | bass
James Perry | drums

ONSLAUGHT live:

21.03.2025 US Houston, TX – Hell’s Heroes
19.04.2025 PT Odemira – Mira Fest

w/ TORANAGA LUXERA:
24.04.2025 UK Aberdeen – Krakatoa
25.04.2025 UK Edinburgh – The Mash House
26.04.2025 UK Glasgow – Audio

w/ CRYPTOSIS:
29.05.2025 DE Oldenburg – MTS Records
30.05.2025 DE Wittstock – Metal Power Open Air *
31.05.2025 DE Essen – Turock
01.06.2025 BE Diest – Hell
03.06.2025 FR Dijon – La Vapeur
04.06.2025 IT Paderno Dugnano (MI) – Slaughter Club
05.06.2025 IT Bologna – Alchemica Music Club
06.06.2025 AT Vienna – Escape Metalcorner
07.06.2025 DE Hauptmannsgrün – Chronical Moshers Open Air *
08.06.2025 AT Salzburg – Rockhouse
10.06.2025 DE Stuttgart – Schwarzer Keiler
11.06.2025 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
12.06.2025 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser
13.06.2025 PL Byczyna – Black Silesia Open Air Festival *
14.06.2025 DE Selb – Rockclub Nordbayern

  • w/o CRYPTOSIS

Info & Tickets:https://www.powerfromhell.com/site/live

26.07.2025 IT Bolotana – Rock and Bol Metal Fest
23.08.2025 FR Champtoceaux – Barbeuk Metal Fest
29.08.2025 GR Rethymno – Rethymno Rocks
08./09.11.2025 UK Manchester – Damnation Festival

14.11.2025 AU Perth – Rosemount Hotel
15.11.2025 AU Adelaide – Lion Arts Factory
19.11.2025 AU Canberra – The Baso
20.11.2025 AU Sydney – The Underground
21.11.2025 AU Brisbane – Soapbox Brewery
22.11.2025 AU Melbourne – Corner Hotel

Info & Tickets: https://www.powerfromhell.com/site/live

More on ONSLAUGHT:
powerfromhell.com | Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music | RPM

Source: C Squared Music

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Newfoundland Blackened Thrash Duo ARTACH Unleash Video “Macha”

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

New Album “Morrigan…Goddess of War” Out Mid-March 2025

Artach:
Fíochmhar: Battery/Vokills
Sruthán: Guitar/Bass/Backing Vokills

Newfoundland, Canada’s black metal duo ARTACH announces the release of their latest album Morrigan…Goddess of War due out on March 21st, 2025 via Depressive Illusions Records. This third full length represents the band’s strongest material yet. It’s a relentless assault of blackened thrash metal that captures the intensity and fury the duo have always strived for. From crushing riffs to searing melodies, every track on this release is forged with raw passion.

“We’ve poured everything into this record, and we can’t wait for fans to experience the full force of Morrigan…Goddess of War.” adds Sruthán (Guitar/Bass).

Today, Artach unveils the lead single “Macha”, one of the three songs that are part of the Morrigan trilogy on the album with the songs that also includes “Badb”, and “Nemain”.

Sruthán (Guitar/Bass). explains further:

“Macha, one of the Morrígan, was known for her prophetic visions and her role as a fierce protector of warriors. She is sometimes considered one aspect of the Morrígan, a trio of war goddesses.

The three goddesses, and what elements they represent, that make up the Morrígan in Irish mythology are:
Macha – War, sovereignty, horses. Badb – Battle, death, chaos. Nemain – Frenzy, panic, terror. Together, they represent different aspects of war, fate, and destruction in Celtic mythology.”

Listen to “Macha” via its music video at https://youtu.be/JoEVeBVPaaM

Due out March 21, 2025, CD and Cassette for Morrigan…Goddess of War will be available from Depressive Illusions at https://depressiveillusions.com/search/node/Artach

EP Credits:
Cover art by: Awinita Alm
Album mixed and mastered by Michael Small.

Track Listing:

  1. Badb – 7:08
  2. Macha – 6:06
  3. Nemain – 5:17
  4. Nefarious – 5:21
  5. Nomad – 5:09
  6. Hoarfrost – 4:29
  7. Cloudminders – 4:46
  8. Ride… Die… Immortality – 6:08
    Album Length: 44:28​

Artach is a two-man black metal band (Sruthán: Guitar/Bass, Fíochmhar: Battery/Vokills/Keys)based in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. Being from the foggiest, snowiest, wettest, windiest, and gloomiest capital city in Canada, one should not be surprised that this fuels the creation of Black Metal. Their inspiration comes from the land, nature, the bleak weather of the Canadian North, and influential black metal bands.

Since the duo’s formation in the spring of 2019, Artach has been consistently releasing new music. The band’s debut album Chronicles of a Black Winter was released digitally during February 2020 and later unleashed on physical CD by Depressive Illusions Records.

In 2021, the band returned with their next offering Sworn To Avenge, a full-length scourge of raw and relentless bruting gloom. In 2024, Artach took an experimental direction with the EP Sgrios, which was a black metal spin on industrial metal sounds. Now in 2025, they unleash their third full length offering with Morrigan…Goddess of War for release in mid-March.

Discography:
2025 – Morrigan…Goddess of War (album)
2024 – Sgrios (EP)
2024 – From The Frozen Vault (EP)
2023 – Hell on Halloween (Single)
2021 – Countess Bathory (Single)
2021 – Sworn to Avenge (album)
2020 – Night Songs (single)
2020 – Chronicles of a Black Winter (album)

Follow Artach:
https://www.facebook.com/ArtachBlackMetal
https://www.instagram.com/ArtachBlackMetal/
https://artach.bandcamp.com/

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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EXODUS – Swarm Of Horror Tour With HAVOK And MISFIRE | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

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

Public Onsale: starts Friday, March 7th at 10am local

For tickets go to: https://exodusattack.com/site/

Swarm Of Horror Tour
Exodus, HAVOK, Misfire:

Sun, April 27, 2025 – Phoenix, AZ @ Nile
Tue, April 29, 2025 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
Wed, April 30, 2025 – Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater
Fri, May 2, 2025 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
Sat, May 3, 2025 – Kansas City, MO @ The Truman
Sun, May 4, 2025 – Indianapolis, IN Deluxe @ Old National
Tue, May 6, 2025 – Flint, MI @ Machine Shop
Wed, May 7, 2025 – St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag
Thu, May 8, 2025 – Ft. Wayne, IN @ Piere’s
Fri, May 9, 2025 – Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple Festival*
Sun, May 11, 2025 – Birmingham, AL @ Workplay
Tue, May 13, 2025 – Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel
Thu, May 15, 2025 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville*
Sat, May 17, 2025 – Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Fest*

*Exodus Only

*Updated on March 21, 2025 to show changes to tour schedule and HAVOK added as new guest.

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INCITE – Release Explosive New Single “Just A Rat”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on March 6, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo credit Kim Hansen

Phoenix based groovers and thrashers INCITE are making waves with their explosive new stand-alone single, “Just A Rat.” This track infuses a fresh burst of energy into the metal scene, distinguishing itself with its unique vibe. Frontman Richie Cavalera hails this as the band’s most intense work yet, underscoring INCITE’s commitment to pushing the boundaries within the genre.

Featuring a powerful mix of thrashing rhythms and raw, visceral vocals, the song is poised to captivate and energize fans seeking something relentlessly unique and refreshing. The video accompanying the single is directed by Jim Louvau, known for his work with artists like KITTIE, LINKIN PARK, and JERRY CANTRELL.

Lyrically, the song speaks to anyone who has ever felt betrayed, with powerful lines like: “Tried to destroy me, won’t happen again. This was a part of your master plan, Figured it out so I ran.”

Richie comments: “Just a rat is our first single and it’s unique, heavy and, to me, moving metal into a whole new, fresh direction. I wanted the lyrical content to be very relatable and god knows we’ve all dealt with a rat at some point in our lives.”

Watch the video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ34yo9txzo

Listen on your preferred streaming platform here: https://incite.rpm.link/justaratPR

Produced by Steve Evetts and mixed by Arthur Rizk, “Just A Rat” marks INCITE’s first release under Reigning Phoenix Music, offering a glimpse of what’s to come from this exciting new partnership. Stay tuned for more exciting news about INCITE in the coming weeks!

Photo credit Kim Hansen

About INCITE:

Founded in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2004 by frontman Richie Cavalera, INCITE blends groove and thrash metal with a raw, relentless edge. With Lennon Lopez on drums and EL on bass, the band has honed its unyielding sound across multiple albums, evolving with each release. The addition of guitarist Layne Richardson has injected fresh energy, elevating both their live performances and songwriting.

More on RPM:
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Source: C Squared Music

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New York Thrash QUEMASANTOS Unleash Lyric Video ‘Stalking Sharks’ ft. Marco Cusato (Warpath, Somberwind)

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

New York’s Quemasantos have released a lyric video for their new single ‘Stalking Sharks’ featuring a guest guitar solo from Marco Cusato (Warpath, Somberwind). Written and performed entirely by Ignacio Orellana along with the lyrics, vocals, and overall concept conceived by Nelson Diaz.

This is the band’s first track in English since they formed in 2012 with Spanish lyrics. ‘Stalking Sharks’ is available on all major streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. Stream this and all the Quemasanto’s music on the band’s Bandcamp.

Watch the lyric video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85sNrfe0oFU

Nelson Diaz comments:
“Returning to the direct thrash with warlike inspirations is something that shakes me internally, especially if it is with musicians of the caliber of Ignacio (Orellana) and our special guest Marco Cusato, who is an eminence of Latin American thrash.”

Ignacio Orellana comments: “For us, it’s a privilege to be able to create music, specifically Thrash metal music. It is what moves us and what has inspired us since we were kids. To be able to work with some of your childhood heroes it is just a dream come true. Happy to be alive and keep doing what we do best.”

All the music of ‘Stalking Sharks’ was recorded at Oily Sounds Studios in NYC. The vocals and the guitar solo were recorded at Attic Studios in Chile by Marco Cusato.

Quemasantos:
Nelson Diaz – Vocals
Ignacio Orellana – Bass/Guitars/Drums

More info: http://quemasantos.bandcamp.com

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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ALLEGAEON and WARBRINGER – The Vortex of Violence Tour | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

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

Allegaeon are co-headlining the USA and Canada with Warbringer on The Vortex of Violence Tour. Support will be Skeletal Remains and Summoning The Lich:

March 18 – San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick
March 19 – Phoenix, AZ @ Last Exit Live
March 20 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
March 21 – Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street Collective
March 22 – Haltom City, TX @ Haltom Theater
March 23 – Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live
March 24 – Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock
March 26 – Orlando, FL @ Conduit
March 27 – Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligan’s
March 28 – Bensalem, PA @ Broken Goblet
March 29 – Brooklyn, NY @ Woodshop
March 30 – Montreal, QC @ Foufounes Electriques
March 31 – Toronto, ON @ The Garrison
April 1 – Detroit, MI @ The Sanctuary
April 2 – Chicago, IL @ Reggies
April 3 – Lawrence, KS @ The Bottleneck
April 4 – Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theater
April 5 – Denver, CO @ HQ
April 6 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall
April 8 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
April 9 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
April 10 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
April 11 – San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
April 12 – Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom

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EXHORDER – U.S. Tour 2025 | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

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

EXHORDER U.S. TOUR 2025 – with Void, Herakleion, Freya, Restless Spirit, and Flesh Parade on select dates:

3/11 – Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle

3/12 – Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary

3/13 – Washington, D.C. @ Comet Ping Pong

3/14 – Morgantown, WV @ 123 Pleasant Street

3/15 – Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz

3/16 – Brooklyn, NY @ Meadows

3/17 – Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom

3/19 – Wilmington, NC @ Reggie’s 42nd Street

3/20 – Augusta, GA @ Grantski Records

3/21 – Charleston, SC @ Trolley Pub

3/22 – Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern

3/23 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl

3/24 – Orlando, FL @ Conduit

3/25 – Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits

3/26 – Miami, FL @ Gramps

3/27 – Tampa, FL @ Brass Mug

3/28 – New Orleans, LA @ Southport Hall

3/29 – Long Beach, MS @ Trax Bar & Grill

3/30 – Nashville, TN @ Cobra

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Canadian Thrashers MUTANK New Video “Abortron” Off New Album “Think Before You Think” Out Now!

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

Photo Credit – Kat Dydyk L-R – Ahmed Saad (Drums), Stephen Reynolds (Bass, Vocals), Costa Skoulikas (Guitar), Chris Nascimben (Guitar)

Canadian thrashers MUTANK have their next headbanging video for fans to check out for their track “Abortron” from their latest album Think Before You Think released this past November from Boonsdale Records.

Band members comment about the track: Costa: “Elon Musk is jealous he didn’t invent this robot who sucks the lives out of your uterus!” Stephen: “The lyrics for Abortron are disgusting and no one should read them.”

Watch and listen to the video for “Abortron” at: https://youtu.be/Lvls4psV5MI

After a short hiatus, MUTANK has exploded back on the thrash scene with their new album Think Before You Think to follow the highly praised 2017 EP W.H.A.T.S.T.H.A.T also released on Boonsdale Records and was named by Metal Injection as “1 of 8 Hidden Gems in Canadian Metal You Need To Know” (Read here). This new full-length features a rampage of ten thrash happy tracks with fan favourites such as “Running Reds”, “Abortron”, and “Thrash Primordial”.

“We want this album to energize people and make them feel the way we do when we listen to some of our favourite artists. This album is the most material we have ever put out! 50 minutes of pure metal across 10 tracks. The songs really picked themselves as we kept writing tracks we really enjoyed playing. This is Thrash for Metalheads by Metalheads! We have evolved from crossover to a more refined thrash band with longer and more intricate songs, it can be a bit proggy… The level of seriousness in songwriting is evident on this new record.” adds the band.

With a passion for classic thrash and a desire to play radical riffs, MUTANK made a big impression on the Canadian metal scene in 2014 with their debut EP M.E.C.H METAL and being declared champions of the Wacken Metal Battle Canada to garner them a performance at Wacken Open Air (Live Video – https://youtu.be/yQrLaG8BPL4). By 2017, the band took their distinctive sound and hit the road to tour across Canada supporting ANNIHILATOR alongside Australia’s MASON.

Track Listing:
1. Illuminatus – 6:14
2. Payback – 5:24
3. All Against All – 4:43
4. Channel Change – 5:11
5. Bad Magnitude – 5:30
6. Abortron – 3:37
7. Groundbreaker – 2:08
8. Metalheads For Hire – 5:37
9. Running Reds – 6:27
10. Thrash Primordial – 4:40
Album Length: 49:38

CD Pre-Order (Limited to 250 copies) – https://boonsdale.bigcartel.com/product/mutank-think-before-you-think-cd-pre-order

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3NLOS88

Bandcamp – https://mutankthrash.bandcamp.com/album/think-before-you-think

Kicking off 2025, MUTANK plans to be a tour de force, hitting moshpits everywhere and anywhere in support of Think Before You Think.

Recommended for fans of D.R.I., Suicidal Tendencies, Havok, Megadeth, Overkill, and Exodus, Think Before You Think is available at the following links:

Previous Videos:

Illuminatus – https://youtu.be/NcmZtePbI3M

Bad Magnitude – https://youtu.be/P7XFJzQD5m8

Channel Change – https://youtu.be/HLvI8ignuLE

More Info: Boonsdalerecords.com 

bonebrainsnotdemolishers | Instagram.com/mutank_or_die 

Source: Asher Media Relations

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EXODUS – Announces 40th Anniversary Shows For Bonded By Blood

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on January 22, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From EXODUS Facebook:

“We could not be more excited for this show announcement! The 40th anniversary of our debut only happens once, and to fall on Paul Baloff’s birthday, on a Friday, we KNEW we had to crush the Bay Area. Bonded By Blood. Played in its entirety. Only Baloff era songs. Once in a lifetime moment for us. So killer that we added a second show in Southern California to show our appreciation to both regions. Joining us our some dear friends, especially Death Angel. Don’t miss this. Posers must die!”

Artist Presale: Thursday, January 23rd at 10am local – 10pm local (PW: BONDED)
Local/promoter/venue presale: Thursday, January 23rd at 10am local – 10pm local
Public Onsale: Friday, January 24 at 10am local

Friday April 25, 2025 – Berkeley, CA – UC Theatre
https://bit.ly/4aAnoNt

Saturday April 26, 2025 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
https://bit.ly/4avkKbD

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ALLEGAEON – To Join Warbringer On North American Co-Headlining Tour This Spring | Tickets On Sale Now!

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

Photo by Stephanie Cabral

Colorado melodic tech metal outfit ALLEGAEON will join Warbringer on a North American co-headlining run this Spring. The Vortex Of Violence Tour will commence on March 18th in San Diego, California and close on April 12th in Los Angeles, California. Support will be provided by Skeletal Remains and Summoning The Lich.

Comments the band, “We are thrilled to join forces with thrash titans Warbringer to bring you the Vortex Of Violence Tour! With Warbringer and ALLEGAEON leading the charge, and the amazing Skeletal Remains and Summoning The Lich kicking off the evening, this lineup promises a night to remember. So, get ready — stretch, drink plenty of liquids, and dust off your riot gear. We’ll see you in the pit.”

Tickets are on sale now! See all confirmed dates below.

ALLEGAEON w/ Warbringer, Skeletal Remains, Summoning The Lich:
3/18/2025 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA
3/19/2025 Last Exit Live – Phoenix, AZ
3/20/2025 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM
3/21/2025 89th Street Collective – Oklahoma City, OK
3/22/2025 Haltom Theater – Haltom City, TX
3/23/2025 Come And Take it Live – Austin, TX
3/24/2025 House Of Rock – Corpus Christi, TX
3/26/2025 Conduit – Orlando, FL
3/27/2025 Hooligan’s – Jacksonville, NC
3/28/2025 Broken Goblet – Bensalem, PA
3/29/2025 Woodshop – Brooklyn, NY
3/30/2025 Foufounes Electriques – Montreal, QC
3/31/2025 The Garrison – Toronto, ON
4/01/2025 The Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
4/02/2025 Reggies – Chicago, IL
4/03/2025 The Bottleneck – Lawrence, KS
4/04/2025 Bourbon Theater – Lincoln, NE
4/05/2025 HQ – Denver, CO
4/06/2025 Metro Music Hall – Salt Lake City, UT
4/08/2025 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
4/09/2025 Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC
4/10/2025 Hawthorne Theater – Portland, OR
4/11/2025 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA
4/12/2025 Teragram Ballroom – Los Angeles, CA

ALLEGAEON will release their seventh full-length album, helmed by longtime producer Dave Otero (Flatline Audio), later this year. Stay tuned for further details to be unveiled in the coming weeks. 

In the meantime, watch ALLEGAEON’s previously released video for stand-alone single “Iridescent” at THIS LOCATION.

ALLEGAEON:
Greg Burgess – lead guitar
Michael Stancel – lead guitar
Jeff Saltzman – drums
Ezra Haynes – vocals
Brandon Michael – bass

https://www.facebook.com/Allegaeon

https://www.instagram.com/allegaeonofficial

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Source: EARSPLIT PR

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ANVIL USA East Coast 2025 Tour – Dates, Cities and Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on January 19, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Anvil US East coast 2025 tour Dates – With Guests Don Jamieson along with Midnite Hellion:

4/17 – Portland, ME @ Geno’s Rock Club

4/18 – New Haven, CT @ Cafe 9

4/19 – Syracuse, NY @ Song & Dance

4/22 – Amityville, NY @ Amityville Music Hall

4/23 – Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz

4/24 – Bensalem Township, PA @ Broken Goblet

4/25 – Mechanicsburgh, PA @ Lovecraft’s Brewery

4/26 – Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery

4/27 – Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theater

4/30 – Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

5/1 – Orlando, FL @ The Conduit

5/2 – Jacksonville, FL @ Underbelly

5/3 – Atlanta, GA @ The Earl

5/4 – Nashville, TN @ Cobra Lounge

5/6 – Knoxville, TN @ Open Chord Stage

5/7 – Newport, KY @ Southgate House / Sanctuary

5/8 – Cleveland, OH @ The Winchester

5/9 – Chicago, IL @ WC Social Club

5/10 – Flint, MI @ Machine Shop

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