Please reach out if you want us to set up am interview with the band.

40 years ago Rodney Orpheus, Paul Dillon, and Andy Booth got together in a basement in Leeds, England with a collection of cheap second-hand guitar pedals, synthesisers, and drum machines, and created a post-punk revolution in sound with songs like Moscow Idaho, One Millionth Happy Customer, and Nightfall, which filled alternative dancefloors and topped Indie charts around the world.

In 1993 they released the album Sex & Death to a limited audience. Now, 30 years later, the band have re-recorded this classic record from scratch as Death & Sex and it will finally achieve a worldwide release for the first time as part of their 40-year anniversary celebrations.

Death & Sex features the original founders of the band Rodney Orpheus (vocals, synths, drum machines) and Andy Booth (guitar), with long-time additional members Chris Haskett (Henry Rollins Band, David Bowie) on guitar and Mera Roberts (Faith and the Muse, Black Tape for a Blue Girl) on cello, plus new member Brent Heinze (Probe 7) on keyboards.

The album, along with many other classic songs from the entire 40-year back catalog of The Cassandra Complex, will be featured on the forthcoming CX40 world tour beginning in the UK in March, and taking in shows in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic, Austria, Latin America, and the USA throughout 2024.

Christian Petke, CEO of COP International Records says, “When the band told me that they would start to re-record their back catalog, I was 100% on board. It can be a dicey proposition to “fix” an old record, but I knew that they had the experience and the skill to pull this off. It was a real pleasure to see these classic gems come to new life, and the fans of The Cassandra Complex will love this fresh take.”

Track Listing

1. Mouth of Heaven
2. Voices
3. Kneel to the Boss
4. Give Me What I Need
5. Come Out
6. Satisfy Me
7. Realm of the Senseless

The album will be released on March 8, 2024 on CD, Bandcamp download, and all streaming services, with cover art by the legendary Greg Rolfes.

In tandem with this release, COP International will also be releasing a newly remastered version of the previous album by The Cassandra Complex, The Plague, which spent 4 weeks at #1 in the German Alternative Charts on original release.

For more updates and information, visithttp://cassandracomplex.co.uk/or follow them here https://www.facebook.com/thecassandracomplex

"I wrote this song as a prayer to end my porn addiction. I struggle every day but it’s my Achilles Heel: weak spot for me. I continue to pray.

Thanks to Kevin 131 for producing the original music.
Slava for the “Metal” remix, David Pataconi for his remix (courtesy of AD Windblown Media) and mastering, and the Uber talented Mari Kattman for her amazing remix." – Craig Willers

This compilation presents an incredible roster with some stellar tracks. So enjoy the release but most importantly, spread the word so we can get Mr. Levi some assistance. He’s faced a mound of health issues and medical expenses. Thanks!

From Alice Teeple @ [//Post-Punk.com]Post-Punk.com

The underground music community is rallying around Charles Levi, the thunderous bass force behind My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult, Pigface, and more, with the release of the compilation “Retronomicon.” Levi, a titan in the industrial scene, can be heard on the soundtracks for CoolWorld and The Crow.

Sadly, Levi is facing some tough times: namely, vascular dementia- which has led to leg amputation, as well as daily kidney dialysis and neuropathy that affects the motor function of his fingers. A veritable who’s who of North American electronic and industrial artists, each putting their own twist on the synth-laden tracks that defined an era, have created the album Retronomicon as a sonic salute to Levi. The album is a modern reimagining of the sounds that Levi helped pioneer, all while throwing a lifeline his way.

The album is out now via Para Luna Records: every penny earned from sales and streaming will go straight to helping him navigate his health hurdles. He’s given so much to the community, it’s time lend a hand when it’s needed most.

Dark Electronic music artists Miss FD and Vulture Culture have joined forces to release a new dark clubbing EDM collaboration: "Enough".

The fusion of Miss FD’s edgy and dynamic vocals with Vulture Culture‘s dark, immersive sounds, showcases a unique blend of electronic elements from dark clubbing EDM beats. "Enough" features a dark and gritty EDM production with deep filthstep undertones.

"Enough" is now available through Quantum Release Records on all major streaming platforms.

MISS FD & VULTURE CULTURE COLLABORATIONS

Miss FD & Vulture Culture have collaborated on several dark electronic tracks together, including "Ashes of Stars" in 2018, "Spitfire" in 2019, "Faster Than Light" in 2020, and their most recent 2024 dark clubbing collaboration track "Enough".

ABOUT MISS FD
Miss FD is an underground dark electronic music artist, singer, songwriter, producer, and performer.

Her distinctive musical style blends darkwave, cyberpunk, industrial, and dark synthpop influences, complemented by her signature dynamic vocals which range from ethereal to empowering and edgy.

With a discography spanning multiple albums and collaborations, Miss FD‘s most recent releases underscore her commitment to the dark electronic music scene. Her 2021 three-song EP "Adore", followed by her single "Your Core", showcase futuristic and cyberpunk elements. 2022 witnessed the release of her exploration of Göbekli Tepe in her three-song dark pop EP, "As Above, So Below", followed by her cyberpunk single "Menticide" released the same year. 2023 saw the release of Miss FD‘s cyber-industrial single and cinematic music video for "Distractions".

For more information about Miss FD, please visit Miss FD’s website and follow her on Instagram.

ABOUT VULTURE CULTURE
Vulture Culture is a synth guru, who is making a significant impact in the YouTube Synthesizers scene through in-depth demonstrations, tutorials, and comparisons focusing on vintage synths.

Beyond his influential YouTube presence, Vulture Culture is an accomplished dark electronic music artist and producer, blending industrial, techno, and dark ambient elements into his work. Check out his releases "Necronom Within" (2022) and "Reclaiming Our Humanity" (2020) for a taste of his industrial, techno, and dark ambient music fusion.

For more information about Vulture Culture, please visit Vulture Culture’s YouTube Channel and follow him on Instagram.

Comprised of fat bass lines and stimulating synth patterns layered over crunchy lead melodies and brooding vocals, Noise to the Void delivers rhythmically focused melancholic compositions that compel you to move your body. New tracks “Chaos, Calmly” and “All Along” showcase Svornotten’s increasing prowess as a producer, combining creative sound design with polished production techniques. Tracks “Impurities” and “Nightmares Arrive” get a revamp on this release as well, while an unreleased remix of “Impurities” by Zajah rounds everything out."

With her unmistakable songwriting talent, Hemmett furthers the dark, electro-pop majesty of last year’s singles ‘Fascination’ and ‘Highrise’, and delivers a captivating new track for her loyal and ever-growing fan base.

On the new track, Hemmett comments: “I’ve been exploring the theme of danger in my writing. ‘Crash’ is about the literal danger we find ourselves in, but also the tempting and insidious kind of trouble we can get into with the right company.”

Be sure to catch LEATHERS live at Cruel World Festival, on May 11th, 2024 at Brookside at The Rose Bowl, in Pasadena, CA.

Singer James Clark says, “‘Sleep With the Devil,’ lyrically, deals with the struggle of addiction and the daily fight to stay sober. Every day you wake up, you are in a constant battle, with the inner voices and demons that tell you that you are not good enough, and you should give up. Simply looking at yourself in the mirror is a reminder of how you’ve let yourself, your family, and friends down. It’s a constant negative cycle that fuels your desire to mask the pain and disappointment by abusing yourself.”

Here, the band mixes dreamy choruses with buzzy, dramatic guitars, and cinematic sonic flourishes. The song will fill the room with its majestic melodies and singalongs. Misery never sounded quite so good. If Queen were a post-hardcore band, they would have made a song like “Misery Scene.”

“‘Misery Scene’ is the beginning of a change of lyrical direction for Capstan; ever introspective, the lyrics address the writer’s previous inability to break their cycle of self-destructive choices, as well as the toxic and ubiquitous admiration of poor mental health in artists. It is a song about making a conscious shift from the glorification of being unhappy for the perceived sake of art, to the desire to make a more positive impact on others’ lives,” says Mabry.

Øystein G. Brun commented on behalf of BORKNAGAR as follows about “Moon”: “Hi all! We are extremely proud to present you with the third single “Moon” from our upcoming album “Fall”. “Moon” is written by ICS Vortex and adds yet another step to our always evolving musical adventure. As with “Up North”, we are thrilled to be able to work with our friend Costin Chioreanu / Twilight 13 Media once again for a profound and sophisticated visual completion of the song. We sincerely hope you enjoy the song/video as much as we do! We truly love it!“

Whom Gods Destroy guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal commented about “Over Again” as follows: “This is the second song Derek and I began writing, at the time not knowing what the future would be, only that we were starting ‘over again’. Soon after, Dino was with us, then Yas, Bruno, and the song came to life. With this song and ‘War…’, our songwriting direction was falling into place – odd phrasing in verses, melodic choruses, strong lyrics, big unison music phrases, wacky solos, lots of energy throughout…“

To coincide with the release of ‘Slaves To The Feed‘, OCEANS are unleashing a second new single! ‘Breed Consume Die‘ sees the Germans once again prove their musical versatility as they let their heavier side come to the fore. Josh Collard from EARTH CALLER is also featured on this song, which serves as a social wake-up call.

As if the release of two new singles wasn’t enough, OCEANS have also delivered a brand new music video for their single ‘Slaves To The Feed‘, which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/7Bbd0ECvG0E

Timo Rotten comments:
"Social media makes us sick. It makes me sick, I’m fucking addicted to my smartphone. Even though it has made my life miserable to a certain extent, I still keep scrolling. And why is that? Because people tell me it’s part of the business. We as a band are both part of the solution and part of the problem."

Stream the new singles here: https://oceans.bfan.link/slavesttfeed

Watch the previously released visualizer video for ‘Chop Suey‘ here:
https://youtu.be/hfv9crPEPS0

Just in time for the release of the two new singles, OCEANS are going on tour. As support for OUR MIRAGE, the nu-metallers will be playing several shows across Germany in February and March. In addition, OCEANS will play two more shows in April as special guests for ANCHORS AND HEARTS.

See all tour dates below:
15.02. DE Hannover – Lux
16.02. DE Bremen – Tower Musikclub
17.02. DE Köln – Helios 37
23.02. DE Saarbrücken – Garage
24.02. CH Baden – Werkk Kulturlokal
01.03. DE Münster – Cafe Sputnik
02.03. DE Hamburg – Logo
07.03. DE Göttingen – Exil
08.03. DE Berlin – Cassiopeia Club
09.03. DE Essen – Don’t Panic Club
18.04. DE Nürnberg – Z Bau
19.04. DE München – Backstage Club

Make sure to grab your tickets now: https://bnds.us/0ibwu7

More info:
www.oceansofficial.com
www.facebook.com/oceansofficialde
www.twitter.com/ocnsofficial
www.youtube.com/oceansofficial
www.nuclearblast.de/oceans

The band states:
"Foregone was a very special record to make and time for our band.
We normally don’t have any extra material leftover but this time we had “Become One” and want to share it with you all. Hope you enjoy!!
See you out on the road this year!"

Stream Foregone (Bonus Version) including ‘Become One’ here:
https://inflames.bfan.link/fgbslp

Watch the visualizer for ‘Become One’ here:
https://youtu.be/7P_0ndoBdY0

IN FLAMES released their fourteenth studio album Foregone on February 10th last year via Nuclear Blast. The record combines the greatest aggressive, metallic, and melodic strengths of their landmark records with the seasoned song writing of their contemporary era.
Order the album here:
https://inflames.bfan.link/foregone-newalbum.ema

OFFICIAL US TOUR DATES:
May 1 – Portland, ME – State Theatre
May 2 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
May 3 – Brooklyn, NY – Warsaw
May 4 – Wilmington, DE – The Queen
May 5 – Norfolk, VA – The Norva
May 7 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall
May 8 – Greensboro, NC – Piedmont Hall
May 9 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead
May 10 – Daytona, FL – Rockville
May 12 – Huntsville, AL – Mars Music Hall
May 14 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
May 16 – Pittsburgh, PA – Mr. Small’s Theatre
May 17 – Buffalo, NY – The Town Ballroom
May 18 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple
May 19 – Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Metal Fest
May 21 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews
May 22 – St. Louis, MO – The Hawthorn
May 23 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
May 24 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
May 25 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
May 26 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues

About IN FLAMES
IN FLAMES are one of the biggest metal bands in the world – never shying away from pushing their artistic boundaries, crafting music that’s as catchy as it is crushing. Formed in 1990, the band is considered one of the forefathers of melodic death metal and the purveyors of the ‘Gothenburg sound’. With now fourteen studio albums under their belt, countless successful tours around the globe playing with the likes of Black Sabbath, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Judas Priest and Slayer – with millions of records sold and a massive fanbase worldwide, IN FLAMES have proven to be an unstoppable force. From their 1994 debut Lunar Strain onwards, the band’s intricate twin guitar attack, melodic vocals and superb arrangements have given them a signature sound that has evolved throughout the years.

IN FLAMES are
Anders Fridén | Vocals
Björn Gelotte | Guitar / Vocals
Chris Broderick | Guitar
Tanner Wayne | Drums
Liam Wilson | Bass

Follow IN FLAMES online

FEATURING APOLLYON (AURA NOIR), BESTIAL TORMENTOR (INFERNÖ), & DARKTHRONE’S FENRIZ ON VOCALS,
COMING MARCH 29TH

Fenriz explains the origins of the band: "Kolbotn is a hilly forest-y place directly south of Oslo, Norway. When Ole Jørgen and Olav and me grew up there in the 80s we had easy access to all the metal in the massive amounts of record stores in Oslo. Olav and Ole Jørgen started playing doom metal together in the 90s (Lamented Souls) but in 2020 they teamed up again and making riffs in the slow thrash/doom/classic heavy metal style. When the songs started to take form, Ole Jørgen took his place on the drum throne and soon started to record them. Wanting it to be a 100% Kolbotn project, they asked if I wanted to lay down vocals for it and after a couple of sessions in 2021 and 2022 COFFIN STORM was born."

Apollyon adds “Me and Bestial Tormentor have been playing together since we met in college in 1990 and formed the doom metal act Lamented Souls. However with most members being busy with other bands LS kind of faded away. Our last rehearsal was around 2007.

After I had stopped playing live with Aura Noir we decided to meet up weekly and play guitar together. It was not going to be Lamented Souls and we had no serious plans of any kind. – but as songs were starting to emerge I switched to drums and we made recordings that Bestial Tormentor played to Fenriz, who apparently approved! I would never have dared to ask him to do the vocals! I was considering doing them myself but he was secretly our first choice. Fortunately Bestial Tormentor popped the question and he said yes, so we recorded 3 songs with an extra pair of drum mics(4 in total )in the rehearsal place. Added bass and guitar in my house and went to Fenriz’ to record the vocals. Then we had two more sessions before the album was finished.

Initially I was assuming the music would be doom metal .I think all of us had "Epicus Doomicus Metallicus" in mind but even if our songs are slow/mid tempo, the riffs ended up being more thrashy than I had expected. Only the title track is pure doom simply because it’s a song me and Bestial Tormentor made some 20 years ago that we were über eager to hear Fenriz’ ravishing vocal lines on."

And so the first fruits of their toil manifest in the form of debut album, ‘Arcana Rising’, with a sterling concoction of classic heavy metal, slow thrash and doom. The result is a torrent of rousing, accomplished titanic riffing from both Apollyon & Bestial Tormentor, commandeered by Fenriz’s unmistakable vocal prowess as witnessed with his own Isengard project as well as multiple Darkthrone releases, with vocal inspiration summoned from bands such as Agent Steel.

Mastering work was completed by Jack Control at Enormous Door (Darkthrone), and cover art appears courtesy of Polish artist Maciej Kamuda.

Make sure you follow Coffin Storm
https://www.facebook.com/coffinstorm

https://www.instagram.com/coffin_storm/

Knowing TVINNA and the importance of their strong lyrics and its symbolism, "Fortress" too is a song that resonates with one’s inner strength.

Vocalist Laura explains: ""Fortress“ is our ode to the female creation, trying to capture the vast forces of nature into tender words, which are showing the maternal creator both caressing and powerful. The words of the chorus are dated in 814 and slightly changed so it’s no longer a prayer to god, but the mother god-like speaking to have built the skies and earth, vowing her protection."

The song is accompanied by an enchanting music video which can be viewed HERE and listen to the track on your preferred platform HERE.

Artwork, tracklist and album details can be found below. Pre-order ‘Two – Wings of Ember’ HERE

"Where there is light, there is also darkness. This duality pulsates in each of our songs, it is a big part of our very own perception and aesthetics. By letting the darkness shine, we hope to see the light shine brighter." (Laura Fella)

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My Dying Bride’s Aaron Stainthorpe commented,

“Set upon the rugged coast of Yorkshire, Thornwyck village has spent an eternity being haunted by the chill waters that wash it’s shore – and the hidden folk who dwell in the salty depths.
Woe betide anyone who fares into the briny sea, or even steels to close to it’s edge for they may never set foot back on mother earth”

You can pre-order A Mortal Binding here: https://mydyingbride.bfan.link/a-mortal-binding
Listen to ‘Thornwyck Hymn‘ here: https://mydyingbride.bfan.link/thornwyck-hymn
Watch the ‘Thornwyck Hymn‘ video here: https://youtu.be/q9f4eZbSysQ

A Mortal Binding, the much-anticipated follow-up to The Ghost of Orion (2020) finds the Yorkshire-based quintet delighting in anxiety, loss, and toil to resplendent effect. From the raw distress of ‘Her Dominion‘ and twisted horror of ‘Thornwyck Hymn‘ to the funerary violins of the 11-minute monolith ‘The Apocalyptist‘ and the classic-feeling ‘The 2nd of Three Bells‘, A Mortal Binding is pinnacle My Dying Bride. If Songs of Darkness, Words of Light (2004) elevated the band to new heights and A Map of All Our Failures (2012) expanded upon the group’s mid-tens grandeur, then A Mortal Binding stages My Dying Bride’s next exultant phase of elegiac misery.

A Mortal Binding formats:

• CD jewelcase
• Vinyl 2LP gatefold – green
• Vinyl 2LP gatefold – red w/ black smoke
• Vinyl 2LP gatefold – clear w/ black smoke

My Dying Bride hired The Ghost of Orion studio wizard Mark Mynett to produce, mix, and master A Mortal Binding. The group holed up at Mynett’s Mynetaur Productions (Paradise Lost, Rotting Christ) in Manchester, UK, where they tracked the album consecutively from July to September 2023.

My Dying Bride are:
Aaron Stainthorpe | vocals
Andrew Craighan | guitars
Lena Abé | bass
Shaun MacGowan | keyboards / violin
Neil Blanchett | guitars
Dan Mullins | drums

Balance Breach release their new single and video, "Maniacs"! This new song marks a significant shift in the band’s musical journey, infusing their signature aggressive sound with a newfound positive energy and uplifting spirit. “Maniacs” embodies the spirit of resilience, encouraging listeners to find their courage and stand tall against the odds.

”I feel that as a band, we’ve gained a huge amount of self-confidence during the past year, especially when it comes to performing live and playing shows. On the lyrics I focused on those great memories from the backstages when we’ve defeated all the hesitation and doubts to give all we’ve got and play a kick-ass show. I think that the lyrics and the song created a great anthem for everyone who needs some extra push and adrenaline when it’s time to stand up and unleash the inner maniac!” – Aleksi Paasonen (vocals)

Balance Breach has solidified its place in the metalcore domain, known for its adrenaline-packed performances and a sound that blends catchy choruses, mesmerizing guitar work, and explosive elements.

Watch “Maniacs” now here: https://youtu.be/YpnqbipvFjg
Stream it: https://balancebreach.lnk.to/Maniacs

After a series of acclaimed shows across Finland and Europe, catch Balance Breach live when supporting Bloodred Hourglass on their "How’s The Heart?” tour in Europe on these dates:
Balance Breach supporting Bloodred Hourglass
"How’s The Heart?” Europe Tour
19.03.2024 Hamburg, Headcrash
20.03.2024 Essen, Turock
21.03.2024 Aschaffenburg, Colossaal
22.03.2024 Lindau, Club Vaudeville
24.03.2024 CH – Aarau, Kiff
25.03.2024 Munich, Backstage Club
26.03.2024 Cologne, Luxor

Balance Breach
Terho Korhonen – Guitar
Saku Heimonen – Guitar
Antti Halonen – Drums
Joni Härkönen – Bass
Aleksi Paasonen – Vocals

More info:
https://www.facebook.com/balancebreach
https://www.instagram.com/balancebreach

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Balance Breach – Neue Single/Video „Maniacs“

Balance Breach veröffentlichen heute ihre neue Single und das Video „Maniacs“! Der neue Song markiert eine signifikante Veränderung in der musikalischen Reise der Band, die ihren charakteristischen, aggressiven Sound mit einer neuen, positiven Energie und einem aufbauenden Geist verbindet. „Maniacs“ verkörpert den Geist der Resilienz und ermutigt die Zuhörer, ihren Mut zu finden und sich gegen alle Widrigkeiten zu behaupten.

„Ich habe das Gefühl, dass wir als Band im letzten Jahr sehr viel Selbstvertrauen gewonnen haben, besonders wenn es darum geht, live aufzutreten und Shows zu spielen. Bei den Texten habe ich mich auf diese großartigen Erinnerungen aus den Backstages konzentriert, als wir alle Bedenken und Zweifel besiegt haben, um alles zu geben, was wir haben, und eine super Show zu spielen. Ich denke, dass der Text und der Song eine großartige Hymne für alle ist, die einen extra Schub und Adrenalin brauchen, wenn es an der Zeit ist, aufzustehen und den inneren Wahnsinn zu entfesseln!“ – Aleksi Paasonen (Vocals)

Balance Breach hat sich inzwischen einen festen Platz in der Metalcore Szene erspielt und ist bekannt für ihre adrenalingeladenen Auftritte und einen Sound, der eingängige Refrains, hypnotisierende Gitarrenarbeit und explosive Elemente miteinander verbindet.

Schaut euch „Maniacs” jetzt hier an: https://youtu.be/YpnqbipvFjg
Streamen: https://balancebreach.lnk.to/Maniacs

Nach einer Reihe von Shows in Finnland und Europa könnt ihr Balance Breach live erleben als Support von Bloodred Hourglass auf deren „How’s The Heart?“-Tour an folgenden Terminen:
19.03.2024 Hamburg, Headcrash
20.03.2024 Essen, Turock
21.03.2024 Aschaffenburg, Colossaal
22.03.2024 Lindau, Club Vaudeville
24.03.2024 CH – Aarau, Kiff
25.03.2024 München, Backstage Club
26.03.2024 Köln, Luxor

Balance Breach sind:
Terho Korhonen – Gitarre
Saku Heimonen – Gitarre
Antti Halonen – Drums
Joni Härkönen – Bass
Aleksi Paasonen – Gesang

Mehr Infos:
https://www.facebook.com/balancebreach
https://www.instagram.com/balancebreach

—
Radio Credits:
Music by Balance Breach & Rami Nykänen, Lyrics by Aleksi Paasonen, Recording: Rami Nykänen & Antti Halonen, Production: Rami Nykänen, Mix & Master: Rami Nykänen

LYRICS
I can feel the adrenaline running in my veins
It’s time to get what’s ours and break these chains
Now that we’ve come this far, we won’t quit until we’re done
We won’t give up until we touch the sun
When the night is calling out our name,
We will let the sparks ignite the flame
If you don’t want to see the tables turn,
No one cares, no one cares
You can’t take this away from us
Not as long as we don’t turn to dust
We don’t fear taking the power back
We keep moving ahead like maniacs
Can you see your reflection, watching through the mirror,
Wasn’t this just what you wished for?
There’s a voice inside your head,
And it tells what you wanna hear
Now it’s time to decide, will you stand up or live in fear
Don’t look back, don’t look back – Unleash your inner maniac
Don’t look back, unleash your inner maniac

Balance Breach – Band Bio – 2023
Balance Breach, one of the key players in the Finnish metalcore scene, has shown over the years that they’re willing to do whatever it takes to break into the global metal scene. In 2023, the band released their praised and well-received second album "ABYZMAL" through the German "Out Of Line Music" label. The band has played determinedly around Finland independently and in the most essential venues while supporting bands such as Normandie, Lost Society, and Bloodred Hourglass. During the past couple of years, Balance Breach has had a few shows in Germany, supporting Wargasm (UK) in a club show, playing in the Summer Breeze Open Air Festival, and participating in the indoor festival Mosh City Berlin. In spring 2023, the band visited England for the first time, performing in a Takedown Festival headlined by Sleep Token and Loathe. Balance Breach will take a strong start to 2024 by releasing new music with the catchiest choruses, smashing elements, and mesmerizing guitar melodies that the band has delivered so far. Be aware because this unstoppable Finnish metalcore quintet is about to take what belongs to them.

Today, Combichrist release their new single and video, "Planet Doom," blending industrial metal’s intensity with the eerie allure of classic slasher horror films! This new offering pays tribute to the cinematic genre that has deeply influenced the band’s music. "Planet Doom" emerges as a unique creation, deeply rooted in Andy LaPlegua’s passion for horror films that blurs the lines between music, social commentary, and cinematic art.

Directed by Ben Winston, known for his work on “Hellbound,” the "Planet Doom" video is a visual feast for fans of gore, slasher films, and anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling through music videos in a way that only Combichrist can.

Andy LaPlegua, the visionary behind Combichrist, shares, "This video was nothing less than a passion project for me. Horror movies is a huge part of my life and influences the way I write music as well. The idea for this video started as a tribute to the movies that I loved as a kid and still love today. A lot of homage to the classics in this video. The video was shot through 3 cold November nights in Alabama, by Ben Winston, a great and upcoming movie director. It was all shot the way they used to do it. Low budget, all shot on 16mm film, and all practical special effects, all to get it that late 70’s early 80’s slasher look and feel. The lyrics of the song and the video really have no association at all, except from the title. Both works as a stand alone idea of a doomed planet: one in a form of a slasher video based on the movies we love, and the other a social documentary of the world we live in. Divided, biased, fear mongering, judgmental, an hateful religious society. The biggest question now is, when do we do the actual movie?"

The chorus, "Burn burn burn – burn it down – watch it all come crashing down," serves as a powerful rallying cry against the backdrop of a society fracturing under the weight of its own contradictions.

"Planet Doom" is available now on all major streaming platforms HERE.

Combichrist online:
https://www.facebook.com/combichrist
https://www.instagram.com/combichrist

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Combichrist veröffentlichen neue Single und Video „Planet Doom“ – eine Hommage an Slasher-Horror-Filmklassiker!

Heute veröffentlichen Combichrist ihre neue Single und das Video „Planet Doom“, das die Intensität des Industrial Metal mit der unwiderstehlichen Anziehungskraft klassischer Slasher-Horrorfilme verbindet! Diese neue Single ist eine Hommage an das Filmgenre, das die Musik der Band stark beeinflusst hat und tief in Andy LaPleguas Leidenschaft für Horrorfilme verwurzelt ist und die Grenzen zwischen Musik, Gesellschaftskritik und Filmkunst verwischt.

Unter der Regie von Ben Winston, der für seine Arbeit an „Hellbound“ bekannt ist, ist das Video zu „Planet Doom“ ein visuelles Fest für Fans von Horrorfilmen, Slasher-Filmen und alle, die die Kunst des Geschichtenerzählens durch Musikvideos zu schätzen wissen und auf eine Weise miteinander verbindet, wie es Combichrist einfach kann.

Andy LaPlegua, der Visionär hinter Combichrist, über „Planet Doom“: „Dieses Video war ein absolutes Herzensprojekt für mich. Horrorfilme sind ein großer Teil meines Lebens und beeinflussen auch die Art, wie ich Musik schreibe. Die Idee für dieses Video war eine Hommage an die Filme, die ich als Kind geliebt habe und auch heute noch liebe. Das Video ist eine große Hommage an die Klassiker. Das Video wurde in drei kalten Novembernächten in Alabama von Ben Winston gedreht, einem großartigen und aufstrebenden Filmregisseur. Es wurde alles so gedreht, wie man es früher gemacht hat. Low-Budget, alles auf 16-mm-Film gedreht, und alles mit praktischen Spezialeffekten, um den Slasher-Look der späten 70er und frühen 80er Jahre zu vermitteln. Der Text des Liedes und das Video haben eigentlich überhaupt keinen Bezug zueinander, außer dem Titel. Beide funktionieren als eigenständige Idee eines dem Untergang geweihten Planeten: das eine in Form eines Slasher-Videos, das auf den Filmen basiert, die wir lieben, und das andere als soziale Dokumentation der Welt, in der wir leben. Eine gespaltene, voreingenommene, Angst verbreitende, verurteilende und hasserfüllte religiöse Gesellschaft. Die größte Frage ist jetzt, wann wir den eigentlichen Film machen?“

Der Chorus „Burn burn burn – burn it down – watch it all come crashing down“ dient dabei als kraftvoller Slogan vor dem Hintergrund einer Gesellschaft, die unter der Last ihrer eigenen Widersprüche zerbricht.

Combichrist lädt die Fans ein, den Clip gemeinsam bei der YouTube-Premiere um 19 Uhr gemeinsam zu erleben – trefft Andy vorab im Chat, der etwa 20 Minuten vorher hier beginnt: https://youtu.be/kRKpsG37_TM

„Planet Doom“ ist ab sofort auf allen Streaming-Plattformen HIERverfügbar.

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‘HEIMDAL (DELUXE)’
OUT MARCH 1ST

Heimdal (Deluxe) will include the studio album in full, as well as alternative versions of two album tracks ‘Forest Dweller‘ and ‘Congelia‘, both with sublime performances from renowned cellist Jo Quail, bonus track ‘Gangandi‘, plus the entirety of ‘The Otherworldly Big Band Experience‘ – Enslaved‘s stunning 2022 streaming event featuring fellow psychedelic Norwegian prog band Shaman Elephant.

Today, Enslaved have released the alternative version of their track ‘Forest Dweller‘, featuring internationally acclaimed composer and virtuoso cellist Jo Quail, alongside a beautiful visualizer video created by Costin Chioreanu.

Guitarist Ivar Bjørnson commented,

"It is an absolute honour to have Jo Quail on these special versions of ‘Forest Dweller’ and ‘Congelia’. We are all big fans of her unique work and style; I have personally had the pleasure of working with her for some time through By Norse Music (the label co-founded with Einar Selvik and our manager Simon Füllemann). When we had the chance to invite guest artists for the release show in Bergen of ‘Heimdal’ back in March 2023, Jo Quail was a given. She blew our (and the audience’s) collective minds with her powerful interpretation and performance on ‘Forest Dweller’ and ‘Congelia’ – to the degree that it simply could not be the end of the story. She has a take on her art that is one of a kind – impossible to categorise, haunting, emotive and atmospheric; we feel that this version of us joining forces underlines the artistic and musical kinship we feel being present between our two camps. So here we are; for the world to hear! Be sure to check out Jo’s releases while you are at it!!!"

Jo Quail added,

"I’ve long been a fan of Enslaved, and I have huge admiration for the way their masterful compositions broaden and deepen with each release. When the band invited me to collaborate I had to re-read the email several times! I was honoured and humbled by this invitation from a band so greatly revered by so many of us all over the world, and I was tremendously excited by the chance to explore our sonic worlds together. Enslaved are the same people on and off stage, which is not always a given, and it’s something that, in my opinion, translates in their music and performance – the connection with their audience in concert draws us in deeply and it’s nothing short of inspiring. It was an absolute honour to be invited by Enslaved to perform Forest Dweller and Congelia with them in March 2023. I approached these two quite diverse tracks with immense respect, as both were already fully developed and everything sat perfectly and exactly where it needed to be, so any contribution from me needed to underpin or enhance the existing story arc rather than divert from it. Enslaved are musically very generous; they were wholly supportive of my suggestions for cello parts, and the result was a collaboration that I shall treasure for all time. I’m thrilled that this now has life beyond that one very special concert, and I hope you enjoy the result!"

PRE-SAVE HEIMDAL (DELUXE): https://enslaved.bfan.link/heimdal-deluxe.ema
LISTEN TO TRACK ‘FOREST DWELLER – FEAT. JO QUAIL’:https://enslaved.bfan.link/forest-dweller-alt.ema
WATCH THE ‘FOREST DWELLER – FEAT. JO QUAIL’ VISUALIZER: https://youtu.be/HVXrfOnJHjQ

Enslaved‘s latest studio album Heimdal (released March 2023) is both a departure and a communion with roots forged over three decades ago in the turbulent birth throes of Norway’s black metal scene. It’s a record that points towards new beginnings, and a dawn that’s on the other side of the apex of the land. A psychedelic journey through arcane Norse folklore, connecting with one’s ancient ancestors and our future selves.

‘The Otherworldly Big Band Experience‘ was an Enslaved show like none other, their biggest, boldest project to date – a colossal, kaleidoscopic stage show featuring a stellar setlist covering their career, both past and present. Including some tracks never previously performed live.

Tickets are on-sale now fromhttps://enslaved.no/

ENSLAVED – UK + EUROPEAN TOUR 2024
w/ Svalbard + Wayfarer
06/03 – UK London, Islington Assembly Hall
07/03 – UK Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
08/03 – UK Manchester, Club Academy
09/03 – UK Glasgow, Slay
10/03 – IE Dublin, Opium
12/03 – NL Helmond, Cacaofabriek
13/03 – FR Paris, La Machine
14/03 – CH Geneva, PTR/l’Usine
15/03 – FR Montpellier, Victoire 2
16/03 – IT Milan, Legend
18/03 – CZ Prague, Futurum
19/03 – AT Vienna, Szene
21/03 – DE Cologne, Club Volta
22/03 – DE Leipzig, Taubchenthal
23/03 – DE Berlin, Hole44
24/03 – PL Warsaw, Proxima

18/05-19/05 BE Thronefest *Vikingligr Veldi set
31/07-03/08 NO Beyond The Gates, Bergen
11/08 UK Bloodstock Festival, Derby
14/08-17/08 DE Summer Breeze, Dinkelsbühl
16/11-17/11 MX Mexico Metal Fest, Mexico City

Enslaved area band in stellar form – a band at its most existentialist and self-conscious, proud Bergeners bearing the torch of their hometown’s extraordinary musical history. Their most recent material shows Enslaved at their most unleashed and thought-through – a lethal combination unfurling a potential that’s easily rekindling the furor of their early works while dancing gracefully through their most ambitious, most haunting and most musical tunes yet. A contradiction? Life itself is a contradiction. And yet we all live to prove it wrong.

Enslaved are:
Ivar Bjørnson | guitars
Grutle Kjellson | vocals
Arve ‘Ice Dale’ Isdal | guitar
Håkon Vinje | keyboards, clean vocals
Iver Sandøy | drums

Internationally beloved singer-songwriter/producer AZAM ALI has signed to label COP International who will release her first studio album of new material since 2019’s revered PHANTOMS which Billboard called “ripe with dreamy sounds and melancholic lyrics, bridging the gap between organic and electronic with grooves that gently ground the songs.”

An artist whose music and art transcend genre, language, and structure, Azam Ali has contributed original music to film, television, videogames in addition to her own recording career as a solo artist and as one-half of chart-topping and ground-breaking international world electronic/ acoustic group Niyaz.

Currently in the studio, Azam Ali is crafting her new album, planned for release later in 2024. She concludes, “I am truly proud to be releasing this new album with an impassioned visionary like Christian who cares deeply about the music and artists he works with.”

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Style: Post PunkWe are thrilled to unveil VASELYNE’s latest video production! It is a true masterpiece, showcasing exceptional composition, stunning costumes, mesmerizing effects, and outstanding performances.

We invite you to take a few moments to experience this remarkable creation firsthand.

We appreciate your support and hope that you can share this on your social platforms/publications. If you enjoy the video subscribe to their channel and give them a thumbs up ❤

The EP is on all streaming platforms and available through Bandcamp
https://vaselyne.bandcamp.com/album/necromancer

Vaselyne will be supporting The Cassandra Complex on their upcoming European Tour in March.
https://www.songkick.com/artists/10306048-vaselyne/calendar

Commenting on the impending record, the band states:

"We are excited to announce our upcoming second full length album "Ovdan" to be released via A.O.P Records in April. "Ovdan" means Loss, the album was written and recorded during a dark period in our lives and the creative process was in fact our cure to get back to life after several traumatic events we faced, musically we pushed the boundaries and yet kept the vision started in our debut album "Hollow" (2020). We hope that Ovdan will light a candle at the edge of the tunnel for you as it did to us."

Today, TOMORROW’S RAIN has revealed the record’s first new song, "Sunrise," a video for which can be seen here: https://bit.ly/3SKQouB

"‘Ovdan’ means loss, and Sunrise is a song for hope in an hour of need, a kind of personal prayer for a better future, writing and recording this album was a healing process for us from many tragic events we been through, Sunrise is the candle at the edge of the tunnel, a kind of force to keep us going along the road"

Pre-order Ovdan now at https://shop.aoprecords.de

Ovdan is the second chapter in Tomorrow’s Rain unique journey, the material pushes boundaries further yet keep the band’s spirit intact. Their latest boasts features with members of Mayhem (Attila Csihar), King Diamond/Mercyful Fate (Michael Denner), Sisters Of Mercy (Ben Christo), Sol Invictus/Death In June (Tony Wakeford), Dark Funeral (Andreas Vingback), Unanimated (Mickael Broberg), Depressive Age (Jan Lubitzki) and Anja Huwe (Xmal Deutschland).

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Exhorder was formed in 1985 in New Orleans and have been credited for originating the “groove metal” sound that influenced bands like Pantera, White Zombie, etc. The band now consists of founding vocalist/guitarist Kyle Thomas, bassist Jason VieBrooks, drummer Sasha Horn and lead guitarist Pat O’Brien (ex-Cannibal Corpse), who together have created a "face-smashing, HEAVY groove-laden, thrash record that’s gonna kick fans’ asses this year! "

Current Singles: “Year of the Goat”
For Fans Of: Dark Angel, Nuclear Assault, Exodus, Death Angel, Testament, Machine Head, Pantera
Links: Website / Facebook / Instagram / Youtube

RELEASE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE
‘ABSOLUTE BLOOM’

To commemorate their signing to the label, the band have released a brilliantly tongue-in-cheek video for their new single ‘Absolute Bloom’. The track is a vibrant, hook-laden anthem that sees their penchant for 90’s alternative music take the fore.

On ‘Absolute Bloom’, vocalist Jimmy Wizard comments "I’m super excited to release this song. It’s really personal to me in this transitional period of my life, about wanting a deeper more meaningful connection to the real world and not quite being equipped to do so, but finding hope and figuring it out. The music reflects that with a song that’s so big and upbeat.”

Watch the new video for ‘Absolute Bloom’ here: https://youtu.be/XSrbyBl7L4s

Stream ‘Absolute Bloom’ on all platforms now at: https://higherpower.bfan.link/absolute-bloom

8th Feb – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
9th Feb – Kansas City, MO – The Truman
10th Feb – Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theatre
13th Feb – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
14th Feb – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater & Ballroom
16th Feb – Boston, MA – Roadrunner
17th Feb – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
18th Feb – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel
20th Feb – Baltimore, MD – Ram’s Head Live
21st Feb – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
23rd Feb – Cincinnati, OH – Megacorp Pavilion
24th Feb – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
25th Feb – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
27th Apr – Glasgow, UK – Northern Unfest
28th Jun-30th Jun – Manchester, UK – Outbreak Festival

Remaining tickets for all dates can be found at: higherpowerleeds.com