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🌌 FRACTAL UNIVERSE Unleashes New Video “A New Cycle” Ahead of The Great Filters Album Release 💀

Progressive death metal boundary-breakers FRACTAL UNIVERSE have dropped a brand-new music video for their latest single “A New Cycle” — the third and final preview from their upcoming full-length, The Great Filters, out this Friday, April 4th via M-Theory Audio.

🎥 Watch “A New Cycle” HERE

The track dives into the speculative sci-fi concept of directed panspermia — humanity, teetering on extinction, sends probes filled with primordial life across the cosmos to spark new civilizations. But those civilizations, destined to repeat our same fatal mistakes, find themselves trapped in a never-ending loop of rise and ruin.

Directed by Pauline Colombani (www.c3polette.com), the video is the latest visual chapter following “Causality’s Grip” and “The Seed of Singularity,” all showcasing FRACTAL UNIVERSE’s signature fusion of progressive technicality and eerie saxophone-laced soundscapes.

🎧 About The Great Filters

Due out April 4, 2025, The Great Filters is FRACTAL UNIVERSE’s most ambitious and intricate album to date. Merging heavy riffs, jazz-influenced melodies, and philosophical storytelling, it delivers a cerebral experience laced with cosmic awe.
Recorded at Boundless Production Studios and Fractal Headquarters, the album was mixed and mastered by Flavien Morel (Benighted Soul, Catalyst).

💿 Available Formats:

  • Limited-edition red with black splatter vinyl (500 copies)
  • Red and cream marble vinyl (band/label exclusive, 200 copies)
  • Digipak CD
  • Digital

🛒 Pre-order Now

🔥 FRACTAL UNIVERSE – Tour Dates

European Shows
Apr 3 – Chambery, FR – Brin De Zinc
Apr 5 – San Sebastian, ES – Donostia Prog/Tech Death Fest
Apr 11 – Nilvange, FR – Le Gueulard Plus (release party)

North America – Shred Fest Tour w/ Obscura, Atheist, Origin, Decrepit Birth
Apr 20 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
Apr 21 – Las Vegas, NV – Backstage Bar
Apr 22 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
Apr 24 – Lawrence, KS – Granada Theater
Apr 25 – Dallas, TX – Trees
Apr 26 – Birmingham, AL – WorkPlay Theatre
Apr 27 – Jacksonville, FL – Underbelly
Apr 28 – Orlando, FL – Conduit
Apr 29 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
Apr 30 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club
May 2 – Boston, MA – Middle East Downstairs
May 3 – Quebec City, QC – Salie Montaigne
May 4 – Ottawa, ON – Overflow
May 5 – Montreal, QC – Fairmount
May 6 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
May 7 – Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving
May 8 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s
May 9 – Minneapolis, MN – The Cabooze
May 10 – Winnipeg, MB – Park Theater
May 12 – Edmonton, AB – Starlight Room
May 13 – Calgary, AB – Dickens
May 15 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theater
May 16 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
May 17 – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom
May 18 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
May 20 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
May 21 – Phoenix, AZ – Rebel Lounge
May 22 – Los Angeles, CA – 1720

🧬 FRACTAL UNIVERSE – A Legacy of Evolution

Formed in 2015 in Nancy, France, FRACTAL UNIVERSE made their debut with the independent EP Boundaries of Reality before signing to Kolony Records for 2017’s Engram of Decline, a concept record influenced by Nietzsche.
They joined Metal Blade Records for 2019’s Rhizomes of Insanity, exploring fragmented human consciousness with technical brilliance. Their critically acclaimed 2021 album The Impassable Horizon tackled themes of determinism and free will, all while integrating saxophone flourishes into their progressive metal palette.
Having toured with heavyweights like Obscura, Evergrey, Black Dahlia Murder, and God Dethroned, FRACTAL UNIVERSE continue to carve their place as one of the most innovative acts in modern metal.

Deep Dive into the Universe of FRACTAL UNIVERSE

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🌌 DVNE Announces Full European Tour in Support of “Voidkind” 💀

Cosmic riff architects DVNE have announced a full-scale European tour this May, bringing their interstellar new album Voidkind to stages across the continent. With a reputation for jaw-dropping live performances and soaring post-metal grandeur, the Glasgow-based five-piece is poised to deliver their most immersive run yet.

Fresh off the critical buzz surrounding Voidkind—hailed as “post-metal album of the decade thus far” by Metal Hammer UK—DVNE will journey from the UK to Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, and back, with additional festival appearances lined up for summer 2025.

Recorded in rural Scottish isolation, Voidkind strips down DVNE’s sonic density while amplifying their emotional impact. Lyrically, the album follows a dream-haunting godlike entity and the generations of followers it seduces—a concept echoed in Felix Abel Klaer’s stunning artwork and the band’s explosive live execution.

Stream Voidkind now
Watch the “Plerõma” video

DVNE – European Tour Dates 2025

01/05 – Glasgow, UK – Cathouse
02/05 – Leeds, UK – Key Club
03/05 – Nottingham, UK – Rescue Rooms
04/05 – Norwich, UK – Waterfront
06/05 – Sint Niklas, BE – De Casino
07/05 – Groningen, NL – Vera
09/05 – Oslo, NO – Desertfest
10/05 – Stockholm, SE – Bar Brooklyn
11/05 – Copenhagen, DK – Beta
13/05 – Berlin, DE – Cassiopeia
14/05 – Poznań, PL – Pod Minoga
15/05 – Warsaw, PL – Voodoo
16/05 – Vienna, AT – Escape
18/05 – Ljubljana, SI – KUD Channel Zero
19/05 – Zagreb, HR – Klub Mocvara
20/05 – Novi Sad, RS – SKCNS Fabrika
21/05 – Sofia, BG – Pave Club
22/05 – Thessaloniki, GR – 8ball Club
23/05 – Larissa, GR – Skyland
24/05 – Athens, GR – Gazarte
27/05 – Bologna, IT – Freakout Club
28/05 – Martigny, CH – Caves Du Manoir
29/05 – Zurich, CH – Exil
30/05 – Mainz, DE – Schon Schön
31/05 – Haarlem, NL – Patronaat
01/06 – London, UK – Oslo Hackney

Summer Festival Dates
12/06 – Hradec Kralove, CZ – Rock For People
08/08 – Kortrijk, BE – Alcatraz Festival
16/08 – Bristol, UK – ArcTanGent Festival

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🦠 Cattle Decapitation Announces Massive European Summer Tour for 2025 💀

Europe, prepare for extinction-level intensity. Cattle Decapitation, the undisputed kings of eco-apocalypse deathgrind, have just announced their triumphant return to European stages for Summer 2025. The tour includes a punishing mix of headlining club shows and high-profile festival appearances—some long overdue, some completely unhinged.

Frontman Travis Ryan comments:

“It’s been too long since we hit the June fest circuit in Europe. This run finally brings us to fan-demanded fests like Download, Copenhell, and Graspop, plus long-absent stops like Nummirock, Mystic Festival, and Rock Imperium. We can’t wait to see you in the pit—or under it.”

This tour marks the continued fallout of their acclaimed album Terrasite, a sonic detonation that cemented their place atop extreme metal’s food chain. Expect songs from that record—and enough aural violence to make the Earth bleed.

🧬 Tickets + info here
🎥 Watch the “Solastalgia” video
Also check out: “We Eat Our Young”, “Scourge Of The Offspring”, “A Photic Doom”

CATTLE DECAPITATION // EUROPE SUMMER 2025

Headline Shows
06/08 – Bratislava, SK – Randal =
06/09 – Budapest, HU – Barba Negra +=
06/11 – Schweinfurt, DE – Stadtbahnhof +=
06/12 – Eindhoven, NL – Dynamo #=
06/14 – Brighton, UK – Chalk =
06/17 – Oberhausen, DE – Kulttempel #
06/23 – Karlsruhe, DE – Substage >
06/24 – Milan, IT – Legend Club

= w/ Skeletal Remains

  • w/ Incantation

w/ Severe Torture

co-headline w/ Fit For An Autopsy

Festival Dates
06/04 – Sölvesborg, SE – Sweden Rock
06/06 – Gdańsk, PL – Mystic Festival
06/07 – Reichenbach, DE – Chronical Moshers
06/13 – Leeuwarden, NL – Into The Grave
06/15 – Donington, UK – Download Festival
06/18 – Copenhagen, DK – Copenhell
06/19 – Nummijärvi, FI – Nummirock
06/21 – Dessel, BE – Graspop
06/22 – Clisson, FR – Hellfest
06/26 – Spalene Porici, CZ – Basinfire
06/27 – Leipzig, DE – Impericon Festival
06/28 – Hauteville, CH – Abyss Festival
06/29 – Cartagena, ES – Rock Imperium

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Polish progressive metallers FACTOR 8 have unleashed their latest single, “Antidote,” accompanied by a captivating music video.

The band, hailing from Bydgoszcz, Poland, was formed in 2009 by Bartek Wojciechowski (vocals), Mariusz Lemański (guitar), and Łukasz Reksa (guitar). Their music is a fusion of melodic progressive rock and modern heavy metal.

In 2016, the first album “The Valkyries” was released, receiving high praise from critics. Promoting the material from their debut album, FACTOR 8 had the opportunity to share the stage with renowned artists such as Kat and Roman Kostrzewski, Turbo, Non Iron, Ira, Kaliber 44, Organek, Mrozu, Cugowscy, and others.

Currently, the band is in the process of creating material for their next album while performing live with the following lineup: Bartek Wojciechowski (vocals), Mariusz Lemański (guitar), Piotr Lestath Leszczyński (drums), Kamil Robaczewski (bass guitar), and Piotr Łotocki (guitar).

Over the years, FACTOR 8 has released four singles accompanied by captivating videos. Their latest offering, “Antidote,” is now available to the public. You can watch the video here.

Music: Mariusz Lemański
Lyrics: Bartek Wojciechowski
Arrangement: Mariusz Lemański and Peter ‘Lestath’ Leszczyński
Recording: Peter ‘Lestath’ Leszczyński (Red Sun Recording Studio)
Drums Recorded in: YacobRecords
Vocal Recording: Marcin Grzella – MG Studio
Production, mix, and mastering: Peter ‘Lestath’ Leszczyński – Red Sun Studio
Camera operator, post-production, montage: Peter ‘Lestath’ Leszczyński

Band Members:

  • Vocals: Bartek Wojciechowski
  • Electric Guitars: Mariusz Lemański
  • Electric Guitars: Piotr Łotocki
  • Bass Guitar: Kamil Robaczewski
  • Drums: Peter ‘Lestath’ Leszczyński
  • Keys: Peter ‘Lestath’ Leszczyński and Mariusz Lemański
  • Backing vocals: Mariusz Lemański, Peter ‘Lestath’ Leszczyński

Special Thanks: Natalia Kuligowska (052b Studio), Tomasz Piotrowski

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Dååth Release Cover of Morbid Angel’s “Where the Slime Live” Featuring Guest Solo from David Davidson of Revocation

Band currently in the studio recording new material.

Metal Blade set to release band’s classic album, The Hinderers, on Vinyl

Check out Where the Slime Live here and pre-order The Hinderers on Vinyl here!

Dååth’s just released their latest digital single, a cover of Morbid Angel’s classic Where the Slime Live featuring a guest guitar solo performance by Dave Davidson of Revocation. The track was mixed and mastered by Dave Otero with artwork by Ryan Wolanski.

Guitarist Eyal Levi had this to say about the cover: “It’s funny to say this because ‘Where The Slime Live’ is a total classic, but I’ve been feeling like people have not been giving Trey and co their due for the massive impact they’ve had on the evolution of metal. Not that our version of this song is going to change the world, but if any Morbid Angel song deserves the modern treatment, it’s this one. Everything about it more than holds up and showcasing it in this fashion really illuminates how ahead of their time they were. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed learning and interpreting this BANGER of a song!”

Dave Davidson added: “‘Where The Slime Live’ is one of my favorite Morbid tunes so I was stoked to be asked to lay down a solo for this killer cover. Trey has a very unique style so it was a cool challenge to tap into his vibe and let the lava flow so to speak. Hope y’all dig it!”

“As a fan of Dååth since the original demos in 2003 I absolutely jumped at the opportunity to work with the band two decades later. They perfectly executed the recording of Where the Slime Live and I’m really proud of the final mix” comments Dave Otero.

Dååth’s – “Where the Slime Live”
Eyal Levi – Guitar
Sean Z – Vocals
Krimh – Drums
Jesse Zuretti – Guitar
Dave Marvuglio – Bass
Dave Davidson – Guest Guitar Solo

In album news; Dååth has just entered the studio this week to begin the recording process of their 5th full-length album, which will be released via Metal Blade Records in 2024.

Eyal had this to say about entering the studio: “I never thought I’d be able to say this, but we’re back in the studio to complete the new Dååth album, which by the way, is our heaviest album in at least 13 years.”

Last, but not least, Metal Blade Records will be releasing the band’s 2007, debut album, The Hinderers on multiple vinyl variants. Check it out at: metalblade.com/daath

The Hinderers tracklisting:

  1. Subterfuge
  2. From the Blind
  3. Cosmic Forge
  4. Sightless
  5. Under a Somber Sign
  6. Ovum
  7. Festival Mass Soulform
  8. Above Lucium
  9. Who Will Take the Blame?
  10. War Born (Tri-Adverserenade)
  11. Dead on the Dance Floor
  12. Blessed Through Misery
  13. The Hinderers

Check out Dååth’s other current singles below and keep eyes out for more covers and originals to be released over the coming months.

The Philosopher (Death Cover ft. Dan Sugarman and Rafael Trujillo) HERE
No Rest No End (original single) HERE
Purified by Vengeance (original single) HERE

Image concept by Alex Morgan Imaging

About the band:
Dååth is an American progressive death metal band based in Atlanta, Georgia. The band began their journey in 1999 and stayed busy for just over a decade before taking a hiatus in 2011. In that time, Dååth released 4 studio albums (Futility – self-released 2004, The Hinderers – Roadrunner Records 2007, The Concealers – Century Media 2009, Dååth – Century Media 2010) and toured throughout the world with bands like Dark Funeral, Naglfar, Zyklon, Dragonforce, Goatwhore, Chimaira, Throwdown, Dying Fetus, and Devildriver, making a lasting impression with the metal community and its many subgenres. Dååth also landed a coveted spot on Ozzfest playing before tens of thousands of fans in outdoor amphitheaters across the US, in addition to the infamous and long-running metal tour, Summer Slaughter.

In their time, Dååth managed to create an extensive fanbase worldwide with their unique brand of experimental death metal, which makes it no surprise that the metal community lit up once rumors of the band’s return began to surface online. The metal community only continued to buzz with support as members began making posts teasing new material. The metal world made it clear they were ready for the return of one of the strongest progressive death metal bands of the first part of the 00’s.

Dååth is now back with an updated lineup and stronger than ever, which can be heard in the group’s new single “No Rest No End” that saw digital release by Metal Blade Records on February 22, 2023. The track features guest solos by Rafael Trujillo (Obsidious, ex-Obscura, instagram.com/rafaeltrujillo_official) and Spiro Dussias (instagram.com/spirodussias) and was mixed by Jens Bogren (Sepultura, At The Gates, Kreator, Dimmu Borgir), mastered by Tony Lindgren (Enslaved, Katatonia, Leprous, Wardruna), with vocal production by Andrew Wade (A Day To Remember, Motionless In White, Wage War), and engineering by John Doug

lass (Megadeth, Alluvial, The Contortionist).

Dååth followed up the release of “No Rest No End” with a cover of Death’s “The Philosopher” that features Dan Sugarman of Ice Nine Kills and Rafael Trujillo, released digitally on April 24, 2023.

The last single released by Dååth (May 30) was “Purified By Vengeance” and features both Mark Holcomb of Periphery and composer and sound designer Mick Gordon. The track was mixed by Jens Bogren, with Andrew Wade as vocal producer, and John Douglass handling engineering duties.

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