Get ready to be swept away by the Italian doomsters of WARCOE as they bring their debut album “The Giant’s Dream” back to life! Hailing from the coastal city of Pesaro, these musicians know how to channel the strength and harshness of their familiar shores into a whirlwind of heavy tunes.
Formed in the icy grip of winter in 2021, WARCOE emerged from Stefano’s burning desire to shape his musical ideas, infusing them with elements of black metal, classic doom, and whatever else struck his fancy. With the addition of Carlo and Francesco and their own unique influences, the definitive project was born.
Prepare to be engulfed in a sonic storm as WARCOE blends traditional doom with stoner vibes, delivering powerful detuned guitars, thunderous bass, and clean vocals that will captivate your senses. As Tom Hanno from The Sleeping Shaman eloquently puts it, “the guitar playing is tasteful, showing that you don’t have to be fast to be heavy, and the vocals have an excellent tone, which also fits the song.”
Their debut album, “The Giant’s Dream,” originally released in 2022 by Forbidden Place Records (USA) on CD and Morbid and Miserable Records on tape, has now spread its wings across the globe. Unforgiven Blood Records in Japan joined the party, and in 2023, Regain Records/Helter Skelter Production (Swe) unleashed it worldwide on CD and vinyl. Forbidden Place Records (USA) even teased us with a single from their upcoming second album, “Pyramid of Despair,” in late 2022.
But the excitement doesn’t end there! WARCOE is gearing up to conquer 2023 with the release of their highly anticipated second album. Stay tuned for more mind-bending doom on the horizon.
Prepare to experience the raw energy and evocative live performance of WARCOE that will leave you breathless. Don’t miss out on their captivating presence!
Get ready to headbang, Czech metalheads, because EPIDEMY is back with a vengeance! Formed in 2005, this fierce metal pack has been tearing up stages and leaving fans in awe with their explosive gigs. They’ve conquered clubs, big festivals, small festivals, and even motor shows—no venue is safe from their electrifying presence.
With the release of their EP “Rány osudu” in 2008 and the fiery “Peklo si tě najde!” in 2015, EPIDEMY proved they were a force to be reckoned with. However, in 2017, singer Müra Plocek took an unexpected journey to metal heaven, and the band faced a momentary setback. But fear not, for EPIDEMY rose from the ashes with the arrival of the incredible Roman “KOBRA” Gracias in 2018. They embraced the wave of oldschool thrash metal, ready to conquer the scene once again.
In 2019, EPIDEMY unleashed two killer singles, “Apokalypsa” and “Zůstaň se mnou,” leaving fans craving more. They even shot an epic music video for “Apokalypsa” that will blow your metal-loving minds. However, the band faced another hurdle when drummer Vlasta Bronec left in March 2020, plunging EPIDEMY into temporary silence.
But behold! Fate smiled upon them, and they found the perfect match in the young and energetic Ondra “OZZY” Ziegler, who took over the long-vacant drum throne. Now, in 2023, EPIDEMY is ready to set the metal world ablaze once again with their brand-new album, “Zrůdy v nás.” Brace yourselves for a wild ride through oldschool thrash metal madness!
Join the EPIDEMY revolution and experience their thunderous sound at the following links:
Prepare yourselves, metalheads, because a storm is brewing in Mississippi! Introducing Kill Cømmand, the thrash masters hailing from the humble town of Hernando. Led by the dynamic duo of vocalist Colin Jewell and guitarist Nick Subia, these Mississippi rebels are here to deliver a lethal dose of thrash that will leave you begging for more.
But this isn’t your ordinary thrash, folks. Kill Cømmand has taken it to a whole new level, fusing the classic Bay Area fury with modern new-wave thrash influences. It’s like a wild mosh pit in a time machine, transporting you back to the golden age of metal while injecting a fresh and invigorating energy into the mix. Get ready to bang your head like it’s 1983!
Joining the ranks in 2022, bassist Joss Lubenstein completed the lineup and propelled Kill Cømmand into action. Together, they unleashed their first explosive single and album, both released the following year. These guys mean business, and they’re on a mission to bring thrash back into the spotlight where it rightfully belongs.
Hailing from the underground metal scene in Memphis, Tennessee, Kill Cømmand has honed their skills and crafted a sound that will rattle your bones and ignite your inner thrasher. They’re not here to play nice; they’re here to conquer. The stage is set, the amps are cranked up to 11, and the world is about to witness a hostile takeover of epic proportions.
To embark on this sonic journey with Kill Cømmand, head over to their official links below:
After a long and torturous break since their formation in 2013, Eld Varg is back in action, and they mean business! Led by the fearless Ollie Noakes, this one-man army officially launched in 2021 with their debut album, aptly titled ‘One Man Army’. Drawing inspiration from heavy metal legends like Grand Magus, Amon Amarth, Ningen Isu, and The Sword, Eld Varg brings the thunder with their raw and powerful sound.
What’s even more impressive is that Ollie Noakes took charge of everything, from writing and performing to producing and mixing, leaving no stone unturned at his epic ‘Fort Noakes Studios’ in Scotland. Talk about a true musical warrior!
Lyrically, Eld Varg is a force to be reckoned with. Their combative, triumphant, and introspective themes often transport you to mythical realms, where they rub shoulders with the gods themselves, spinning original and victorious tales that will leave you craving more.
But that’s not all! In 2022, Eld Varg released an acoustic version of the epic anthem ‘Wastelands’ from their debut album, all for a noble cause—to raise funds for Ukraine. To make it even sweeter, they dropped a professionally recorded music video alongside it, showcasing their artistic prowess.
Hold on tight, because the thunder is about to strike again! On May 19th, 2023, Eld Varg unleashed the beast once more with the ‘Reinforced Edition’ of ‘One Man Army’. This epic release features each song meticulously reimagined and rerecorded, showcasing the jaw-dropping growth in musicianship, production, professionalism, and overall presentation of Ollie and his formidable band. This is the definitive and flawless version of ‘One Man Army’, and now the focus shifts to their highly anticipated second album, which is already written and ready to rock your world. The recording process begins in the second half of 2023, so prepare yourselves for an unstoppable onslaught of metal madness!
While Eld Varg remains Ollie Noakes’ solo project, he has assembled a powerhouse live band to bring the thunder to the stage. Brace yourselves, because this power trio is gearing up for their explosive live debut in July 2023, and you won’t want to miss it!
Prepare your eardrums for the ultimate metal adventure with Eld Varg! For more information, blazing tunes, and a direct line to the metal gods, and follow Eld Varg at the links below:
Hold onto your hats, folks, because the German sensation 2ND FACE is back and ready to blow your mind! After their debut album “Nemesis” rocked the scene in 2017, expectations were sky-high for their sophomore release. Well, brace yourselves because mastermind Vincent Uhlig has not only met those expectations but surpassed them with his mind-blowing album “utOpium.”
This sound magician, who also happens to be a certified audio engineering genius, has created a masterpiece that’s not just ear candy for audiophiles, but also a showcase of exceptional songwriting and lyrical depth. “utOpium” is transparent, detailed, aggressive, and powerful—a perfect fit for the industrial genre that 2ND FACE dominates. Uhlig has poured five years of blood, sweat, and tears into this beast of an album, paying homage to the industrial scene’s history while carving his own unique path.
Lyrically, “utOpium” takes you on a journey deep into the human mind, exploring self-awareness and reflecting society’s fragmented state. In a world hypnotized by (social) media and ignoring climate change and war, 2ND FACE holds up a subtle mirror to wake us all up.
Formed by Vincent Uhlig in the captivating city of Mainz, Germany, in 2014, 2ND FACE quickly caught the industry’s attention with a string of demos and their self-released single “First of His Name.” Their 2017 debut album “Nemesis” was hailed as the “newcomer of the year,” impressing critics and fans alike. The EP “Nihilum” solidified their rising star status in the industrial sky.
“utOpium” is not just a leap in quality—it’s a quantum jump that will set the benchmark for the industrial genre for years to come. So, gear up, put on your headphones, and crank up those speakers because “utOpium” is about to detonate in your ears!
Release date: May 12, 2023 Style: Progressive Industrial
Tracklist (Prepare for auditory explosions!)
Momentum
Formula Extinction
Vox Irae
Mydriasis
Life(l)over
Underneath the Silence
Aether
1 of the Others
Public Enemy
Faith
Line-up (These guys are pure genius!)
Vincent Uhlig: Vocals, Arrangements, Sound Design, Lyrics
Maxagon: Live Drums
Martin Sane: Live Keyboard, Vocoder
Produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by the incredible Vincent Uhlig himself.
Get your hands on this masterpiece! Let utOpium explode into your life. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!
Get ready to rock your socks off because the unstoppable Germans, GIRLS UNDER GLASS, are back in action! Their new studio album, “Backdraft,” is an explosive cocktail of their iconic sounds, combining gothic rock, electronic dark wave, and melodic post-punk into one glorious record.
While their music brings back nostalgic vibes from the ’80s and ’90s, these Hamburgians haven’t been snoozing on their creative laurels. They’ve upgraded their sound for the new millennium, infusing it with fresh energy and a renewed passion that shines through every note.
The album title, “Backdraft,” cleverly alludes to a phenomenon that happens during fires. Just like when a fire consumes all the oxygen in a closed space, the band’s creative fire was rekindled when they started composing new tracks for an EP. The result? A full-length album bursting with musical awesomeness.
GIRLS UNDER GLASS has fearlessly delved into dystopian themes in their lyrics, reflecting the sinister and powerful vibes of their sound. And guess what? The band’s original vocalist, Thomas “Tom” Lücke, is making a triumphant return, sharing vocal duties with current singer Volker Zacharias. Talk about a blast from the past!
Since their formation in 1986, GIRLS UNDER GLASS has been a driving force in the German gothic rock and dark wave scene. They’ve explored various musical genres, from rock to crossover and even metal, expanding their sonic horizons along the way. With a devoted fanbase and an impressive discography, their return to the spotlight is long overdue.
The wait is finally over! Brace yourself for the fiery and passionate “Backdraft” album, set to reignite GIRLS UNDER GLASS and reclaim their well-deserved throne at the top of the music world.
Release date: June 2, 2023 Style: Gothic Rock Label: Dependent
Tracklist (Prepare for an eargasm!)
Backdraft Prelude
Nightkiss
Tainted (feat. Mortiis)
We Feel Alright
No Hope No Fear
Eiskalt / Sunburst (feat. DerHarms)
Tanz im Neonlicht
Everything Will Die
Endless Nights
Heart on Fire
Line-up (These talented folks will blow your mind!)
Volker Zacharias: Vocals, Guitar
Axel Ermes: Synth, Electronics
Falko Grau: Bass
Tom Lücke: EP Track Vocals
They’ve got a special guest too!
Mortiis: Featured vocals on ‘Tainted’
The album was recorded, mixed, and produced by Axel Ermes and Volker Zacharias, with mastering by the incredible Chris Harms at Chameleon Studios. The mind-blowing cover art was crafted by Greg Rolfes, while Ulrike Rank handled the graphic design and artwork.
Get your hands on “Backdraft” in all its glory! It’ll be available as a 72-page Artbook with a bonus CD and as a copper orange vinyl LP. Don’t miss out—visit the shop [link: http://lnk.spkr.media/gug-backdraft%5D and prepare for a musical adventure like no other!
Mari Kattman releases her “Swallow” EP on COP International
Mari Kattman takes a daring leap into uncharted musical territory with her latest masterpiece, “Swallow.” Merging her signature Trap percussion with a fresh infusion of Bass Music, she unleashes a powerful and exhilarating evolution of her sound. Mari Kattman, the ultimate musical chameleon, fearlessly embraces this new sonic landscape, showcasing her unrivaled talent for reinvention. With complete control over every aspect of the song and vocal composition, she stands tall as a true powerhouse, once again proving that she is a force to be reckoned with.
PSY’AVIAH feat. SORROW STORIES releases Healing EP
This Bandcamp release includes an exclusive booklet with lyrics plus 2 bonus remixes by LECTREAU (Passenger A from METROLAND) and DYNALECTRIC ORCHESTRA!
PSY’AVIAH is now closing the “Bittersweet” chapter in beauty with Yves Schelpe’s stunning collaboration with Tina Forlorn of SORROW STORIES. “Healing” is maybe the most representative song from this conceptual album after all, where you can realize that, “there is joy in pain and that tears can taste so sweet”… A more laid-back melancholic dark pop song with strong highly expressive vocals leading breakbeat arrangements and sinister melodic synth-lines.
For the occasion of this new EP release, both artists recorded together an exclusive bonus song: “Heaven Is Not Enough” that mixes metaphorical lyrics, sorrowful atmospheres with more upbeat dark electronics. A touching piece of work playing with double meanings and questioning whether dreaming of death to feel alive makes any sense when “Heaven is not enough” and might be your new Hell… a sort of beginning of the finale in a place where there is no conclusion because you need to recreate yourself altogether!?
PSY’AVIAH here again is joined by artists from various music scenes including some noticeable usual partners in crimes to serve us a more than eclectic cocktail of remixes including AESTHETISCHE, PEOPLE THEATRE, AIBOFORCEN Eric C. Powell, Eva X, NATURES OF WIRES, ENEMY INFESTATION, 13TH ANGEL and 11GRAMS…
And always remember on bittersweet days, that in pain there’s strength to be found… It can’t always be sunshine!
LIGHTS A.M releases Afraid To Let Go EP, and a live video, from Alfa Matrix
Norwegian cinematic ambient electronic project LIGHTS A.M. (aka Erlend Eilertsen of ESSENCE OF MIND) presents to us an all new quite dark and eerie ambient single featuring “Not Ready For This” with layers of synths and some tribal almost ritualistic percussions, while “Afraid To Let Go” is more organic and enchanting although it remains very melancholic, ethereal and dreamy (and this especially expressed through the live bonus version on this EP).
The first previews of a new sonic voyage where the listener creates their own journey.
This is how Erlend himself perceives it: “Both these tracks have some of the same emotions, though in different ways. “In Not Ready For This” I see fog, a challenge, and fear of going through it, while in “Afraid To Let Go” the challenge is to let go of something which doesn’t serve you, but still being afraid of what will happen after you let go. So it is basically fear, sadness and melancholia blended together, quite dark yes…”.
808 DOT POP Releases two new EPs- AM1040 & FM96.9 on AlfaMatrix
Passenger S turns on his radio once more after the release of the well-received companion CD albums “FM88.2” and “AM1350” (and “MW720” on digital platforms).
The two new 808 DOT POP EP’s “FM96.9” and “AM1040” both place the second single, “Distant Voices” in the spotlight.
Again Lis van den Akker takes the honours singing on the main song creating an ERASURE-esque vibe. Light weight sequences and gentle yet driving melodies over an effortlessly rippling bass line will leave no lover of the pure synth-pop untouched.
Next to a reworked version of the album track “Modulation”, almost acting as another ‘A side’ track, there are two exclusive titles, one being ‘FM/AM’ and the brand new track “The Boys Of Wireless”, inspired by the 1912 book by Frank Webster. Still following the concept of crystal and wireless radio, there are two new extended versions, one of ‘Distant Voices’ and ‘Modulation’ topping it all off with a hard hitting club mix by Belgian artist ‘Sequence 5’.
There is no better way to truly end 808 DOT POP’s broadcastings, and to start aching for a nice hot summer, than with this fizzing pop song “Distant Voices”.
Lyrics: Taste the waste Of our neon disgrace Deformed children made from corporate gods grace Better wear your mask because The air melts your face No one wins in this human race
I pledge allegiance to my own corruption Preserving my freedom of self destruction I want to be the one with the most damage You can’t tell me how to live on my
Slum planet
My trash hate and lies Piled as high as I like So welcome to my Slum planet I don’t care if you live or you die As long as your willing to buy So welcome to my Slum Planet
The only thing here built to last Is the engine that turns your world to trash My domain is the future pain Light your path like a moth to the flame My trash hate and lies Piled as high as I like So welcome to my Slum planet
I don’t care if you live or you die As long as your willing to buy So welcome to my Slum Planet
Behind my plastic faces Sealed off inside glass cases My machine my machine will grant it All the dreams of a slum planet
“Today we shall no longer live in shame and regret of our inability to coexist in accord with nature. We must embrace our superior position upon this planet and recognize it as a resource for our disposal and no matter how finite of a resource it is, we shall live for today and not question the limitations of tomorrow as we are the gods of now. Thank you for your donation”
My trash hate and lies Piled as high as I like So welcome to my Slum planet
I don’t care if you live or you die As long as your willing to buy So welcome to my Slum Planet
Behind my plastic faces Sealed off inside glass cases My machine my machine will grant it All the dreams of a slum planet
This Futile Engine! to be released July 21st on Brutal Resonance Records
Slighter’s 2023 album, This Futile Engine will be released July 21st in a deluxe edition CD / digital download on Brutal Resonance Records.
A July date has been set for Slighter‘s 2023 album, This Futile Engine! This brand new set of 10 tracks features collaborations with Steven Seibold (Hate Dept.), Morgue VVitch, Yvette Winkler (Vaselyne), Craig Joseph Huxtable (Landscape Body Machine) and Anastasia Gris as Deep Dark Water.
Confusion Inc. is teaming up with Brutal Resonance Records to release an ‘Deluxe Edition’ CD + digital download edition with 3 bonus tracks. The CD will be a strictly limited edition signed numbered and available exclusively on Brutal Resonance Records Bandcamp shop July 21st!
“Have No Fear” the next single from the new album has just dropped! This Single Edit offers up a taste of what’s to come with his signature vocal style on top of a rumble of noisy Techno beat programming and grinding synth manipulations. Flip for the DJ friendly take, that kicks up the BPM and pulls back the arrangement for maximum dance floor mayhem.
Unhappily Ever Now Releases New Single Addressing Loss & Trauma
Industrial Rock band Unhappily Ever Now, from Phoenixville, PA, USA has recently unveiled their latest single, “Pleading (The Haunting of Scars),” This marks their first release since their self-titled debut EP in 2021. The song delves into the self-doubt that arises from personal growth following significant loss and trauma, presenting a dark, gritty, melodic, and emotional experience that sets it apart.
With influences from renowned acts like Stabbing Westward, TOOL, A Perfect Circle, and Rammstein, Unhappily Ever Now offers a fresh approach in “Pleading.” The track showcases male and female vocals, blending organic and electronic instrumentation, and delivering intense yet melodious vocal phrases.
The forthcoming remix of the single, set to be released on July 7, 2023, features a collaboration with JP Anderson of Rabbit Junk. This remix brings forth an irresistibly catchy and danceable gothwave vibe, effectively capturing the raw emotion of the original and making it ideal for club nights.
Unhappily Ever Now’s music can be found on all major streaming platforms, including Bandcamp. In conjunction with the single, they have also released an official music video. The video was produced and directed by Joel Lopez of Lumbra Productions, predominantly filmed at the haunted White Hill Mansion in New Jersey.
Unhappily Ever Now consists of Stephen Watson (lead performer and songwriter), known for his work with Cleopatra Records (Green Jelly), and Maria V (vocals, lyrics, and melodies). The studio single features drums by Dan Milligan and was mixed and mastered by Joy Thieves Productions.
For more information about Unhappily Ever Now visit:
ANGELSPIT’S 11TH ALBUM, ANGELSPIT’S MOST BRUTAL ALBUM TO DATE ‘THE STAR’ (‘THE BASTARD GODS’) IS KICKSTARTING NOW.
The album, set to release in August 2023, is described as Angelspit’s most brutal to date, combining industrial, cyberpunk, and electro-industrial genres.
The Kickstarter campaign offers various formats, including digital, CD, vinyl, tape, and USB. The USB version includes sample libraries, MP3 and WAV files, and a bonus experimental noise EP. Additionally, merchandise such as T-shirts, collars, patches, zines, pins, and stickers are available. You can find more details on the Kickstarter campaign here.
Four tracks from the album are already released on Spotify, which you can listen to here.
“The Star” incorporates unique elements, with melodies created from samples of scraping and bashing large springs and metal sculptures, resulting in a gritty and edgy sound. The album features war drums by Dave NATO from 4th Wall and prominently includes the Blaster Beam, a loud and aggressive instrument. The lyrics explore the impact of new technology on personal interactions, access to factual news, the widening class system, and emerging underclass.
The album’s original title, “The Bastard Gods,” was redacted to “The Star” due to algorithmic restrictions. The album delves into the increasing influence of algorithms and their effects on content censorship and manipulation, referred to as “Bastard Gods.”
Angelspit, a Cyberpunk/Industrial act with a 20-year history, has released over 25 albums and produced numerous remixes. They emphasize independent innovation and encourage artists to pursue their own creative paths.
For more information and to support Angelspit, visit their official website here or explore their Bandcamp page here.
Stream Angelspit’s music on various platforms, and/or follow Angelspit on social media
CHICAGO’S POST-PUNK DUO BELLHEAD TO RELEASE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EP ‘GOOD INTENTIONS’ ON FRIDAY MAY 5TH ACROSS ALL PLATFORMS
Bellhead, a post-punk duo from Chicago, IL, USA,, will be releasing their highly anticipated EP ‘Good Intentions’ on May 5th, across all platforms.
This new release comes after the band spent most of 2022 touring to support their critically acclaimed sophomore release ‘Dead Lights’.
‘Good Intentions’ features six new songs that explore a pop sensibility while giving nods to New Order and a wink to Jesus and Mary Chain. The lead single “Valentine” evokes Depeche Mode synth lines and Placebo style bass grooves while exploring the themes of loss and hope or death and forgiveness. The EP includes other songs like “Bad Taste” and “Into the Deep”, which tackle topics like unsavory stalkers, unreliable narrators, and blood-thirsty sirens at sea. The EP’s second half includes Bellhead’s take on Love and Rockets’ hit “No Big Deal”.
Bellhead’s previous surprise single, a cover of Prince’s “I Would Die 4 U”, quickly gained popularity and earned over 6,000 plays on Spotify within 30 days of its release. The band has toured alongside international and national touring artists in 2022, and their 2023 spring dates include two shows with gothic acts Clan of Xymox and The Bellwether Syndicate. Afterward, they will co-headline nine dates with NYC’s coldwave artists The Clay People before ending the month of May as direct support for LA’s dark electronic duo Night Club in Chicago.
Bellhead has worked with their trusted production team to deliver ‘Good Intentions’, which includes audio engineer Neil Strauch (Iron and Wine/Counting Crows/Owls/Joan of Arc/Walking Bicycles/Slow Mass), mastering engineer Carl Saff (Acid Mothers Temple/Smoking Popes/Red Fang/Guided by Voices), and management team David Schock (WTII Records).
BELLHEAD spent 2022 touring alongside international and national touring artists Powerman 5000, Holy Wars, Then Comes Silence, The Bellwether Syndicate, Hate Dept, China Crisis, and Night Club. 2023 is even more explosive with touring plans to include two dates with legendary gothic acts Clan of Xymox and The Bellwether Syndicate as a warm up before heading back out on the road in May co-headlining nine dates with NYC’S coldwave artists, The Clay People. BELLHEAD ends the month of May as direct support for LA’s dark electronic duo, Night Club in Chicago.
BELLHEAD 2023 SPRING DATES
3/19 Eastside Bowl – Nashville, TN w/ Clan of Xymox / The Bellwether Syndicate
3/23 Cactus Club – Milwaukee, WI w/ Clan of Xymox / The Bellwether Syndicate
4/15 The Ruin – Fort Wayne, IN w/ Vazum / Observer
4/21 Blockhouse Bar – Bloomington, IN w/ Pilgrims of Yearning / Freeze Etch
4/22 Mag Bar – Louisville, KY w/ Gentleman Pig / Star Guided Vessel / Village Elder
5/6 Livewire Lounge – Chicago, IL w/ The Clay People / Melter
5/7 Mac’s Bar – Lansing, MI w/ The Clay People / Zombie Apocalypse / No Skull
5/8 Black Circle – Indianapolis, IN w/ The Clay People / Broken Nails
5/9 The Foundry – Lakewood, OH w/ The Clay People / Bonded by Darkness / Temple Witch
5/10 The Runaway – Washington, DC w/ The Clay People / High Horse Cavalry / Raw Dawgs
5/11 Bar Freda – Queens, NY w/ The Clay People / The Amatory Murder / Chroma
5/12 Darq @ Koto – Salem, MA w/ The Clay People / Acheron
5/13 Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center – Harrisburg, PA w/ The Amatory Murder, Faux Fear, Goth Goth, Sugar Hysteria
5/14 Buzzbin – Akron, OH w/ Night Goat / Bonded By Darkness / Temple Witch
5/26 Reggie’s – Chicago, IL w/ Night Club / Iron Years / Plasmata
Melodic Death Shredders EXMORTUS Return With 6th Studio Album, “Necrophony,” On August 25th
Melodic death metal band EXMORTUS is releasing their 6th studio album “Necrophony” on August 25th, which is now available for pre-order. The album, which took 4 years to make, showcases the band’s newfound creativity, and features artwork by Toha Mashudi.
Exmortus is a Los Angeles-based neo-classical extreme metal band that has just released their sixth album, “Necrophony.” The album marks a significant turning point for the band, who have emerged stronger and crazier after signing with Nuclear Blast. With “Oathbreaker,” “Mind of Metal,” and “Storm of Strings” as follow-on singles, Exmortus’ paroxysmal ascent to extreme metal’s upper echelons is guaranteed with “Necrophony.”
EXMORTUS will also embark on the “Darkest of Knights Tour 2023” starting tonight, with PALADIN and GRAVESHADOW.
Check out their tour dates here:
EXMORTUs Tour Dates: April 12 – Santa Cruz, CA – Blue Lagoon April 13 – Eugene, OR – John Henry’s April 14 – Spokane, WA – The Big Dipper April 15 – Vancouver, BC – Hyperspace Festival April 17 – Eureka, CA – Savage henry Comedy Club April 18 – Sacramento, CA – Old Ironsides April 19 – Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction
Re:Mission Entertainment just announced The Endless by Snowbeasts,
“We’re excited to announce the new Snowbeasts album is coming out April 28th
Limited Edition CDs and t-shirts featuring artwork by Simon Paul are now available for pre-order.
Providence based post-industrial duo, Snowbeasts, return with a new album ‘The Endless’. Building on structures of their heavy beat orientated releases, the new album features 10 new tracks full of the haunting synthetics and otherworldly textures that Snowbeasts is known for. Elizabeth Virosa’s voice is dominant on the dance floor stompers “Let’s Be Animals” and “The Endless Beat”.
Swedish heavy metal band Enforcer has launched a new virtual experience called “Experience Nostalgia”, which is designed to immerse fans in the sights, sounds, and sensations of the 80s, the era the band is aiming to recreate on their upcoming album, “Nostalgia”.
Visitors can explore a virtual metal fan’s bedroom from the 80s, which contains classic items and exclusive content from Enforcer. The band recorded “Nostalgia” in their own Hvergelmer Studios, and the album is due for release in May 2023.
Enforcer has already released two singles from the album, “Coming Alive” and “Nostalgia”, both accompanied by music videos.
Arrival Of Autmn RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR THEIR SECOND SINGLE “GHOSTS”
Canadian heavy metal band Arrival of Autumn has released a music video for their second single “Ghosts”.
The song’s lyrics focus on the dark history of Canada and the genocide committed against indigenous people in the residential school system, and the music video had to be censored for its disturbing content.
The upcoming album “Kingdom Undone,” will be released on May 26th by Nuclear Blast Records.
The album was recorded from August to December 2021, engineered by the band and Mark Lewis, and the artwork was created by Travis Smith. “Kingdom Undone” will be available in various formats, including CD, vinyl, and T-shirt bundles.
SpankTheNun Remixes Two Witches Are Better Than One – Metamorph
“Do not try to resist the lure” – Darker Side of Music
Metamorph’s Gothic love story of dystopian heartbreak and hope continues to bewitch with these two SPANKTHENUN remixes “Kiss of the Witch” & “Witchlit”.
Goth Pop songs written and conceived by witchy singer & flutist Margot Day and her daughter Julifer Day. Produced by the Metamorph “Alchemist”, Cleopatra Recording artist Erik Gustafson of Adoration Destroyed.
Betwixt and between, expect the unexpected with new Metamorph song remixes from Caustic and Eva X and a surprise Siouxsie and the Banshees Cover coming in May.
“Kiss of the Witch” LP dropped on the fall Equinox 2022. The new single
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A native New Yorker, Margot Day was an integral part of the 80’s NYC underground music scene while fronting the legendary Goth band “The Plague” with their album “Naraka” 1987.
Goth Pop band Metamorph founded in 2016 by songstress and witch Margot Day, wanting to escape the opressive urban lifestyle., and re-align with her connection to nature.
Metamorph is a musical entry into other dimensions via song and dance, a vortex of melody and throbbing rhythms capable of awakening human potential. Margot Day’s multi-range vocals, mastery of the flute and catchy melodies are irresistible, creating a magical potion with Alchemist producer Erik Gustafason on these new Metamorph songs. “Sigils & Spirals” dropped in 2020, “Ether” 2017, and “The 4 Elements” 2017.
Metamorph’s “Kiss of the Witch” Album featuring the title track dropped 9/21/2022 on the fall equinox.“Witchlit” dropped 3/7 on the full moon – first single off the Metamorph album that drops Fall 2023.
With well over 100,000 views on the Metamorph YouTube channel – featuring the music videos “Kiss of the Witch” “Daisy Logic” and the prophetic “Spelldance”.
Concerts and festivals with Metamorph (and their tiny mascot Melody) in the US, Canada, Costa Rica, and Guatemala. Metamorph concerts are theatrical, magical, and danceable. Performances as a solo, duo, and a full band featuring Margot Day have included Kurtis Knight, drummer Joe Netzel, sword and belly dancer Rivqah Cas.
Metamorph is “music for morphing”. Inviting the listener to welcome change and “become the wave, the witch, the butterfly, the wizard, the phoenix…”.
Ludovico Technique have released their newest music video “Live As Myself”, off of the album “Haunted People”. Directed by the bands singer Ben V., the visuals of this intensely cinematic work bring a new dimension to Gothic Alternative/Metal unlike anything seen before.
“When directing and filming the music video, my goal was to embody the intensity of the lyrical meaning in a visual language that all could experience”
Fear Factory Announce Mechanize & Re-Industrialized Reissues AND Release Lyric Video for “New Messiah”
Industrial metal pioneers FEAR FACTORY have solidified their importance and have become champions of the Metal community. Today, the band is proud to announce that Re-Industrialized and Mechanize will be available as re-issues on June 23rd via Nuclear Blast Records.
In celebration of the reissues, the band releases a remixed and remastered version of their sleeper hit “New Messiah”. Watch the lyric video for the single for the first time ever.
Announce Mechanize & Re-Industrialized Reissues + Release Lyric Video for “New Messiah” Industrial metal pioneers FEAR FACTORY have solidified their importance and have become champions of the Metal community. Today, the band is proud to announce that Re-Industrialized and Mechanize will be available as re-issues on June 23rd via Nuclear Blast Records.
In celebration of the reissues, the band releases a remixed and remastered version of their sleeper hit “New Messiah”. Watch the lyric video for the single for the first time ever.
The Re-Industrialized reissue features a brand new remix (with live drums), by Greg Reely (Demanufacture, Obsolete, Mechanize), new artwork, and 6 bonus tracks.
Below is the track listing for Re-Industrialized: 1. The Industrialist 2. Recharger 3. New Messiah 4. God Eater 5. Depraved Mind Murder 6. Virus Of Faith 7. Difference Engine 8. Disassemble 9. Religion Is Flawed Because Man Is Flawed 10. Enhanced Reality 11. Human Augmentation 12. Fade Away (Recharger Remix by Rhys Fulber and Dino Cazares) 13. Noise In The Machine (Difference Engine Remix by Blush Response) 14. Landfill 15. Saturation 16. Passing Complexion
Re-Industrialized will be available digitally and in the following formats: 2 CD Jewelcase 2 LP Silver Clear w/ Black Splatter (Limited to 750)
FEAR FACTORY is currently on tour with headliner STATIC X on the “Rise Of The Machine” North American tour. The trek will also feature DOPE as well as selected dates with MUSHROOMHEAD and TWIZTID.
Confirmed dates for the tour are included below. Apr 05: St Louis, MO – Del Mar Hall # Apr 06: Indy, IN – The Vogue # Apr 07: Chicago, IL – House of Blues # Apr 08: Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis # Apr 09: Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theater # Apr 11: Denver, CO – The Summit # Apr 13: Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues# Apr 14: San Diego, CA – House of Blues # Apr 15: LA, CA – Belasco Theater – *SOLD OUT* # * Featuring special guest MUSHROOMHEAD # Featuring special guest TWIZTID
THY ART IS MURDER RELEASES THE SECOND SINGLE FROM THE AGGRESSION SESSIONS “UNTIL THERE IS NO LONGER”
Nuclear Blast is proud to announce the 6-song mini album The Aggression Sessions featuring THY ART IS MURDER, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, and MALEVOLENCE which will be available digitally on April 7th and on CD + Vinyl on July 21st, 2023 via Nuclear Blast.
Today, THY ART IS MURDER releases the second single from the EP entitled, “Until There Is No Longer”.
The Aggression Sessions is the follow-up to 2016’s The Depression Sessionsand follows the same 6-song mini album where each band offers an original single and a cover song.For this session, THY ART IS MURDER is covering Cannibal Corpse and FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY is covering At The Gates whereas MALEVOLENCEis handling a song by American singer Anastacia.
THY ART IS MURDER and FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY make the following joint statement:
“Before we had even completed work on ‘The Depressions Sessions’ we knew a lifelong friendship had been forged between THY ART IS MURDER and FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, and that we would have to do another variation of the project. ‘The Aggression Sessions’ concept was born almost immediately following the completion of the first iteration but has taken many years to finally find the time to record and release it amidst the chaotic touring and music release schedules of both bands. We wanted to take things back to some of our favorite inspirations for writing and performing heavy and aggressive music this time, encapsulating the tone of the EP title. We hope everyone enjoys!
Joining us for round 2, please welcome MALEVOLENCE into the series. Much love to The Acacia Strain, and thank you to them for being a part of this lineage. Check out their new forthcoming record as well!
Working with friends and peers and avoiding the pitfalls of competitiveness has always been the most rewarding part of being in a band, so as always thank you for the support and opportunity to have this platform. See you all on the road soon!”
Below is the tracklisting for The Aggression Sessions: 1. Hellions – FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY 2. Until There Is No Longer – THY ART IS MURDER 3. Waste Of Myself – MALEVOLENCE 4. Under A Serpent Sun (At The Gates Cover) – FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY 5. Hammer Smashed Face(Cannibal Corpse Cover) – THY ART IS MURDER 6. Left Outside Alone (Anastacia Cover) – MALEVOLENCE
The Aggression Sessionswill be available in the following formats:
CD jewel case
Vinyl
Grey Brown Swirl w/ Black Splatter
NUCLEAR BLAST USA/EU + Retail
Clear w/ Silver Red Brown Splatter
FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY exclusive, limited to 1,000 copies
Red w/ Silver Brown Splatter
THY ART IS MURDER exclusive, limited to 1,000 copies
Silver w/ Red Brown Splatter
MALEVOLENCE’s Wilkie Robinson adds, “New Jersey to Australia to Sheffield! it was an absolute pleasure to be involved in this big international metal link-up and a great opportunity for us to have fun creatively outside of the usual expectations. Shout out to Eliran Kantor for killing the artwork and Nuclear Blast for making it all happen.”
MALEVOLENCE exclusive, limited to 1,000 copies
THY ART IS MURDER RELEASES THE SECOND SINGLE FROM THE AGGRESSION SESSIONS “UNTIL THERE IS NO LONGER”Nuclear Blast is proud to announce the 6-song mini album The Aggression Sessions featuring THY ART IS MURDER, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, and MALEVOLENCE which will be available digitally on April 7th and on CD + Vinyl on July 21st, 2023 via Nuclear Blast.
Today, THY ART IS MURDER releases the second single from the EP entitled, “Until There Is No Longer”. Check out the visualizer here: https://youtu.be/M7MJLbbsIlI
THY ART IS MURDER and FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY make the following joint statement: “Before we had even completed work on ‘The Depressions Sessions’ we knew a lifelong friendship had been forged between THY ART IS MURDER and FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, and that we would have to do another variation of the project. ‘The Aggression Sessions’ concept was born almost immediately following the completion of the first iteration but has taken many years to finally find the time to record and release it amidst the chaotic touring and music release schedules of both bands. We wanted to take things back to some of our favorite inspirations for writing and performing heavy and aggressive music this time, encapsulating the tone of the EP title. We hope everyone enjoys!
Joining us for round 2, please welcome MALEVOLENCE into the series. Much love to The Acacia Strain, and thank you to them for being a part of this lineage. Check out their new forthcoming record as well!
Working with friends and peers and avoiding the pitfalls of competitiveness has always been the most rewarding part of being in a band, so as always thank you for the support and opportunity to have this platform. See you all on the road soon!” MALEVOLENCE’s Wilkie Robinson adds, “New Jersey to Australia to Sheffield! it was an absolute pleasure to be involved in this big international metal link-up and a great opportunity for us to have fun creatively outside of the usual expectations. Shout out to Eliran Kantor for killing the artwork and Nuclear Blast for making it all happen.”
Below is the tracklisting for The Aggression Sessions: 1. Hellions – FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY 2. Until There Is No Longer – THY ART IS MURDER 3. Waste Of Myself – MALEVOLENCE 4. Under A Serpent Sun (At The Gates Cover) – FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY 5. Hammer Smashed Face(Cannibal Corpse Cover) – THY ART IS MURDER 6. Left Outside Alone (Anastacia Cover) – MALEVOLENCE
The Aggression Sessionswill be available in the following formats: CD jewel case Vinyl Grey Brown Swirl w/ Black Splatter NUCLEAR BLAST USA/EU + Retail Clear w/ Silver Red Brown Splatter FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY exclusive, limited to 1,000 copies Red w/ Silver Brown Splatter THY ART IS MURDER exclusive, limited to 1,000 copies Silver w/ Red Brown Splatter MALEVOLENCE exclusive, limited to 1,000 copies Pre-order your copy of The Aggression Sessions, here: https://bfan.link/the-aggression-sessions Photo credit: Lucas Englund ABOUT THY ART IS MURDERTHY ART IS MURDER, one of Australia’s top-heavy exports, is currently on their 10-year anniversary of the seminal album, Hate. The next stop on their “Decade Of Hate” world tour is Europe where they will share the stage with labelmates FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY.
Confirmed dates for THY ART IS MURDER “Decade Of Hate” European tour with FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY are: 4/06/2023 Germany Karlsruhe @ Substage 4/07/2023 Austria Vienna @ Impericon Festival *SOLD OUT* 4/08/2023 Germany Leipzig @ Impericon Festival 4/09/2023 Belgium Sint-Niklaas @ De Casino *SOLD OUT* 4/10/2023 UK London @ The Dome *SOLD OUT* 4/11/2023 UK London @ The Dome *SOLD OUT* 4/13/2023 France Nancy @ L’Autre Canal 4/14/2023 Switzerland Zurich @ Impericon Festival 4/15/2023 Germany Oberhausen @ Impericon Festival 4/16/2023 Germany München @ Impericon Festival *SOLD OUT* THY ART IS MURDER online at:
ABOUT FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY New Jersey six-piece FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY released their sixth album Oh What The Future Holds inJanuary of 2022.
Confirmed dates for FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY with THE ACACIA STRAIN, PRIMITIVE MAN, and FULL OF HELL are: 3/24 Dallas TX – Amplified Live 3/25 Austin TX – Come and Take It Live *SOLD OUT* 3/26 Houston TX – Warehouse Live 3/28 Tampa FL – The Orpheum 3/29 Atlanta GA – Heaven at The Masquerade 3/30 Greensboro NC – Arizona Pete’s *SOLD OUT* 3/31 Baltimore MD – Baltimore Soundstage *SOLD OUT* 4/1 Worcester MA – The Palladium
“Decade Of Hate” European tour W/ THY ART IS MURDER 4/06/2023 Germany Karlsruhe @ Substage 4/07/2023 Austria Vienna @ Impericon Festival – SOLD OUT 4/08/2023 Germany Leipzig @ Impericon Festival 4/09/2023 Belgium Sint-Niklaas @ De Casino 4/10/2023 UK London @ The Dome – SOLD OUT 4/11/2023 UK London @ The Dome – SOLD OUT 4/13/2023 France Nancy @ L’Autre Canal 4/14/2023 Switzerland Zurich @ Impericon Festival 4/15/2023 Germany Oberhausen @ Impericon Festival 4/16/2023 Germany München @ Impericon Festival – SOLD OUT
ABOUT MALEVOLENCE With their critically acclaimed new studio album Malicious Intent,MALEVOLENCE has staked out their place as one of contemporary metal’s heavyweight acts. The rising UK stars are now out to conquer the world, and have already blown away audiences at the likes of Download Festival, Bloodstock Festival, Knotfest Germany, and the Bring Me The Horizon Malta Weekender, not forgetting to mention a huge UK arena tour with ARCHITECTS and SLEEP TOKEN, and mainland EU dates with LAMB OF GOD.
MALEVOLENCE live: 4/28/2023 Gothic Theatre – Englewood, CO 5/04/2023 Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center – Mankato, MN 5/10/2023 The Paramount – Huntington, NY 5/12/2023 Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom – Hampton Beach, NH 5/13/2023 College Street Music Hall – New Haven, CT 5/14/2023 State Theatre – Portland, ME 5/16/2023 The National – Richmond, VA 5/23/2023 Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA 5/31/2023 Horizon Events Center – Clive, IA 6/02/2023 The Rust Belt – East Moline, IL 6/03/2023 Uptown Theater – Kansas City, MO 6/06/2023 Emo’s Austin – Austin, TX 6/07/2023 The Factory In Deep Ellum – Dallas, TX 6/09/2023 Marquee Theatre – Tempe, AZ 6/12/2023 The Warfield – San Francisco, CA 6/15/2023 Paramount Theatre – Seattle, WA
Therapy , the new album from nolongerhuman delivers a powerful statement about our current mental health care system wrapped in a catchy and powerful Harsh Electro / EBM tracks
The B – Side is a remake of his classic track Stop.Listen.Think.Infest (2023 Club Mix) Remixes by Assemblage 23 and DV8R
Midwest industrial goth legends Lockjaw are back with a new lineup and release titled the “Annihilove EP”. Due out April 7th of 2023 with a single/video to proceed the album on March 1st. The new album combines the old school abrasive sound of Lockjaw with melodic hooks and pounding beats inspired by the likes of Aesthetic Perfection and Julien K.
The vocals were recorded and produced by Eric LaBrosse at Cherry Pit Studios. Mastered by Ted Jensen (Green Day, Manson, Evanescence, etc.)
Lockjaw is: Medavon DeRaj’e on vocals, guitars, synths and programming, Scotty Damned on lead guitars, Jake Steffes on bass and KW Mart on drums.
Lockjaw became a household name in the Midwest while sharing the stage with national acts; Mudvayne, Type O Negative, Damage Plan, Wednesday 13, Hell Yeah, Prong, KMFDM, Powerman 5000, Mindless Self Indulgence, Lords of Acid and multiple at-capacity events as direct support, opening for MARILYN MANSON.
Since starting out in 1998, Lockjaw has released 15 albums to date on Dark Drug records with their previous effort being 2021’s “Reverent” and later in July 2021 “Somewhere In A Dream”. Lockjaw’s “Bored Again” from the CD “Dirty Minds and Smiling Faces”(2004) is featured on the X-Box360 game “Dead Rising”.
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Anglespit Releases new track, The Greatest Trick, on Bandcamp
Angelspit is from Los Angeles, California:
Always pushing the Cyberpunk envelope, Angelspit’s music, live shows and Streams are fierce. Having blazed a path with visually arresting artwork, videos and photography, Angelspit lures their audience into something dark, horrific and beautifully menacing. angelspit.net Facebook etsy.com patreon.com YouTube
Angelspit’s new track “The Greatest Gift” smashes electro with punk rock. Distorted samples, distorted Blaster Beam (Electric Guitar hybrid – 6 foot long 11 strings), distorted vocals, distorted lyrics… The mayhem driving “The Greatest Gift” creates something new, something dangerous. PLAY IT LOUD!
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