A brand new Celldweller bundle has just landed, perfectly crafted for fans ready to immerse themselves in the cinematic world of Offworld. Inspired by the album’s atmospheric sound and emotional depth, this limited set is the ideal way to revisit one of Celldweller’s most introspective and emotionally gripping releases.
The Offworld bundle invites listeners on a journey that departs from Klayton’s signature aggressive guitars and blasting beats, offering a collection of sentimental feels and intimate songwriting. The album, originally released in 2017, features tracks like the soul-searching “How Little I Must Know,” the modern shoegazer “Echoes,” the somber a cappella “Mother’s Arms,” and the acoustic-driven “The Great Divide.” The narrative of the album, beginning and ending with the title track, evokes a sci-fi adventure of leaving the world behind, with the familiar Celldweller lyric, “we will never die.”
This exclusive Offworld Bundle includes:
Celldweller – Offworld [Limited Edition Vinyl]: Experience the album’s rich sound on a special eco-mix graphite vinyl, wrapped in a matte jacket for tactile enjoyment and aesthetics.
Echoes in the Void Shirt: A stylish shirt inspired by the album’s themes.
Offworld 5″x7″ 8-Postcard Set: Collect evocative artwork that captures the essence of Offworld.
Offworld 11×17″ Poster: A vibrant poster to adorn your space.
Offworld 5×5″ Vinyl Sticker: Show your allegiance with this durable sticker.
The Offworld Bundle is available for $59.99 USD (with slight variations for larger shirt sizes) and can be purchased directly from the FiXT Store. Don’t miss your chance to own this special collection, perfect for long-time fans and new listeners alike.
💀 FEATURING THE NEW SINGLE & MINI-VISUALIZER ‘SEVEN ARMS’ 💀 🎧 Available on Vinyl, CD, and Digital Formats
The wait is over. Today, boundary-pushing progressive rock collective O.R.k. unleash their highly anticipated fifth album, Firehose of Falsehoods, via Kscope — and it’s their boldest, most cathartic offering yet. 💥
With contributions from Alessandro Vagnoni and John Wesley, this is a record forged from global unrest, spiritual unrest, and pure musical chemistry — a sonic paradox that filters chaos through clarity.
“This record is a reflection of the world’s noise and distortion,” the band states. “Yet it’s the most ‘O.R.k.’ we’ve ever been — a raw, unshakable testament to our brotherhood.”
🎵 NEW SINGLE: “SEVEN ARMS”
Alongside the album comes the emotional powerhouse ‘Seven Arms’, which bassist Colin Edwin describes as:
“Perhaps the most accessible and catchy tune on Firehose of Falsehoods. The title and lyrics are metaphorical — about relationships, the scars we carry, and the impossibility of making it work sometimes, even if you had seven arms. Above all, it should feel cathartic.”
Firehose of Falsehoods continues the evolving journey O.R.k. began with 2015’s Inflamed Rides, and carried through Soul Of An Octopus (2017), Ramagehead (2019), and Screamnasium (2022). This new chapter is a fearless dive into themes of propaganda, disillusionment, and the elusive nature of truth.
Frontman Lorenzo Esposito Fornasari (LEF) explains:
“We live in a world where it’s increasingly difficult to know the truth. So we chose a title that references the overwhelming blast of misinformation, in contrast to the honesty we strive for in our music.”
💥 The album cover — created by Marvel/DC legend Denis Rodier — adds to the mystery. Tentacles reach through static and confusion. Are they dragging us down into distortion, or tearing down the towers of lies?
The Halo Trees “Dark Clouds Over London” (Official Video)
The renowned US indie label COP International (Stabbing Westward, The Cassandra Complex, Beasto Blanco etc.) recently signed the Berlin band The Halo Trees. The group around singer/guitarist Sascha Blach describes their music as Deep Dark Indie Rock, which includes elements of Post-Punk, Indie Rock and Post-Rock.
The dark Rock sound is characterized by complex arrangements in which the violin also has a fixed place, as well as the frontman’s deep melancholic vocals. In the past, The Halo Trees have been repeatedly compared to bands like The National, Lambchop and Mark Lanegan. After the outfit recently released a few singles on their own such as “Mr. Abundance” or “The Beginning Of Something Beautiful”, the next record “Where The Deep Ends” will be released in spring 2024 worldwide via COP International. The band promises an introspective headphone album with a warm, organic sound that contains lots of little details. The record release will be preceded by the first single and music video still this year.
Christian Petke, label boss of COP International, says about the signing: “I am genuinely thrilled to join forces with The Halo Trees. Their music exudes an introverted, deep, and intensely quiet post-punk vibe that resonated with me on a profound level. Sascha Blach, a truly prolific songwriter, has crafted something extraordinary, and I’m eagerly anticipating the moment we can unveil their incredible new music to the world.”
Sascha Blach from The Halo Trees is pleased: “I know COP International still from the first incarnation of the label and have therefore been following Christian’s work from afar for a long time. I think it’s great that he has revitalized the label and is now expanding musically. In our conversations he proved to be a great idealist and a very likeable person. I see it as a good sign that our first Zoom call lasted over 2.5 hours. So I’m looking forward to what I hope will be a long-term collaboration and I hope we as a band can take the next step.”
Bristol-based band, Svalbard, has just unveiled the exciting news about their long-awaited studio album, ‘The Weight Of The Mask,’ which is set to be released on October 6th through Nuclear Blast Records.
Accompanying the announcement is the release of their powerful single, ‘Faking It,’ accompanied by an engaging music video. The track delves into the struggles of dealing with depression and the realization of wearing a mask to navigate through life. Svalbard’s music aims to provide solace and support during people’s darkest moments, and ‘The Weight Of The Mask’ fearlessly explores the themes of mental illness and depression to help destigmatize these important topics.
Serena Cherry, the lead vocalist and guitarist of Svalbard, describes the album as a testament to fighting one’s inner demons with unwavering determination. The songs on this record showcase a transformation from depression to aggression. While the creation of ‘The Weight Of The Mask’ was a challenging and painful process, it ultimately proved to be cathartic. The album represents two years’ worth of internal darkness that has now been unleashed.
The track ‘Faking It’ sheds light on the emotional disconnect caused by depression, where individuals feel compelled to put on a façade, isolating themselves from genuine human connection. The lyrics explore the pressures of forced positivity and the fear of not being accepted when expressing one’s true emotions. Svalbard questions the roots of society’s intolerance towards depression and challenges the expectations of constant happiness.
Pre-order The Weight Of The Mask + stream ‘Faking It‘ HERE Watch the ‘Faking It‘ video HERE
The captivating ‘Faking It’ video employs deliberate binary oppositions to emphasize the song’s message. It juxtaposes glossy, smiling shots filmed in an artificial setting known as The Selfie Factory with dark and expressive performance footage that represents the internal struggle individuals face.
Stream the previous single ‘Eternal Spirits’ Watch the ‘Eternal Spirits‘ video here:
‘The Weight Of The Mask’ was recorded at The Ranch Production House in the UK. The album was expertly produced and mixed by Lewis Johns, with Grant Berry handling the mastering. Engineering duties were carried out by Lewis Johns, assisted by Matt Janke, with additional editing by Kel Pinchin and Sebastien Sendon.
Renowned artist and illustrator Hestor Aspland created the stunning album artwork, which beautifully captures the essence of Svalbard’s melodies. The intricate floral elements represent the sonic beauty within the music, while the somber animal skull mask symbolizes the lyrical content. Collaborating with Hestor was a dream, and Svalbard is thrilled with the art she has created for them.
Here is the tracklist for ‘The Weight Of The Mask’:
Faking It
Eternal Spirits
Defiance
November
Lights Out
How To Swim Down
Be My Tomb
Pillar In The Sand
To Wilt Beneath The Weight
The album will be available in various formats, including CD Jewel Case, LP (1LP Crystal Clear w/Black Marble and 1LP Purple w/Black Splatter – band exclusive), and Digital Album.
Svalbard recently completed an extensive tour supporting post-metal giants Cult Of Luna and Russian Circles. They are currently halfway through a series of European summer festival performances, including appearances at Inferno (Norway), Hellfest (France), and With Full Force (Germany), as well as 2000Trees and Portals in the UK. Check out their remaining festival dates below.
SVALBARD’s Festival Performances:
04-06 Aug – CH, Gränichen, Gränichen Open Air
11-13 Aug – BE, Kortrijk, Alcatraz Festival
16-19 Aug – UK, Compton Martin, ArcTanGent
In October, SVALBARD will return to the EU mainland for six headline show dates, concluding with a headline performance at The Key Club in Leeds, UK.
SVALBARD October Headline Dates:
14 Oct – NL Nijmegen, Soulcrusher
15 Oct – DE Cologne, Helios 37
16 Oct – DE Berlin, Urban Spree
17 Oct – DE Dresden, Chemiefabrik
18 Oct – DE Neunkirchen, Stummsche Reithalle
19 Oct – FR Paris, Backstage By The Mill
21 Oct – UK Leeds, The Key Club
Svalbard consists of Serena Cherry on vocals and guitar, Liam Phelan on vocals and guitar, Mark Lilley on drums, and Matt Francis on bass.
Don’t miss out on this highly anticipated album and the band’s electrifying live performances. Svalbard continues to solidify their position as a powerful and essential component of the global music scene.
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