German brutal death metal /deathcore band STILLBIRTH has just released a video for the title track of their new album "Revive the Throne" (check the video below). The album will be released through Unique Leader Records on August 7th. Here is some technical data: Music & Lyrics written by: Lukas Swiaczny; Guitars & Vocals recorded by: Lukas Swiaczny; Drums recorded by: Martin Grupe; Bass-Guitars recorded by: Lukas Kaminski; Recordings & Mixing by: DPK Studios; Audio-Master by: Demigod Recordings; Drum editing: Daniel Luces; Video cut: Lukas Swiaczny; Video effect: Mariel Luis; Location: Helvete Pub in Oberhausen.
French doom black death metal band YSENGRIN will release their new album "Initiatio" on July 17th. The new album will be releasefd on CD, digital and limited editions on vinyl through I, Voidhanger Records. "Initiatio" is YSENGRIN´s third full length release (the previous is "To Endotaton" from 2012) and the follow up to their "Rèincrudation" compilation released in 2019 and the split with STARGAZER released in 2018. More info on:
Unleashing the debut album "The Door" this past October, Montreal's MESSORA are excited to share the new music video for the album's title track (check below). Produced entirely by the band and a group of friends, the conception and production of the video was a massive undertaking for them.
"It is a collection of imagery and aesthetics meant to reflect and enhance the sounds and themes of "The Door". We are extremely pleased and proud to be able to share it today." says vocalist/guitarist Zach Dean.
Formed as a solo recording project in 2016 in Montréal, Québec, MESSORA has become a band that obscures and challenges genres. To the band, the music comes as what feels best in the moment. To the fans, it is a kaleidoscope of sound that appears different at every glance and to every eye.
MESSORA has been described as Death Metal, Black Metal, Thrash Metal, Progressive Metal, Melodic Metal, and Doom Metal by fans and showgoers. The elements that make up the music may seem familiar to some, yet the whole remains a challenge to define.
The band knows how to set themselves apart from others musically as well as aesthetically, with showmanship and presentation second only to musical performance during their live show. They demand attention with their presentation, but keep it with the strength of their performance and musicianship. Having shared the stage with bands such as Carach Angren, Mors Principium Est, and Wolfheart, MESSORA always delivers, visually, aesthetically and musically.
During October 2019, MESSORA released their debut album "The Door". The album shifts between genres, and creates a visceral atmosphere that can’t be confined to a single category, be prepared to hear death, melodic, doom, and progressive elements throughout the seven tracks on the album. Looking to challenge listeners, MESSORA presents an album that requires attention and an open mind, as Zach Dean quotes:
“I am trying to present fans with a record that you listen to front to back and come out of feeling different. Maybe not even different, maybe just more like yourself. The album as a whole is very varied musically while remaining focused and tight. It’s very clearly a metal album but you can hear that we want to go to different places and incorporate different influences throughout the record. Most of the songs are very long and have very complicated structures and changes, but it’s always meant to feel right and musical rather than abrupt and meaningless.”
Any metal lover who craves proggy and dark music especially along the lines of OPETH, PSYCROPTIC and GOJIRA will find MESSORA to their liking.
"The Door" is available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music.
Track Listing:
1. The Door (6:04); 2. Tethered (1:34); 3. The Veil (9:40); 4. The Falling Star (8:48); 5. The Pond (5:30); 6. Untethered (3:31); 7. The Tide (9:08)
Mexican heavy speed metal band JET JAGUAR will release their new album "Endless Nights" on July 17th. The album will be released on CD through Pride & Joy Music and is the debut full length by the band. JET JAGUAR has also released three singles from 2018 to 2019 that are contained on the album and also "Call of the Fight" demo in 2014 and the "Zero Hour" EP in 2016. More info on:
Norwegian black metal band A DIABOLI are streaming their latest album on their Bandcamp and Soundcloud sites (check below these lines). The band was formed in 2019 and since then they have released 2 full length albums, 2 EPs and a demo. Their latest release is the "World`s Eye" EP released last July 5th. More info on the band and their music on:
Swiss death metal band NIHILO will re-release their latest album "Doom" on July 16th. "Doom", originally released in 2018 was the band`s third full length release, and the follow up to their "Dum Spiro Spero" album from 2014. "Doom" will be released on vinyl format in a very limited edition of 90 copies through Nihilo Productions. More info on:
Hearing the call of damnation, four rebellious spirits, Ghiaur, Strigoi, Blestemat and Claudiu, influenced by unholy music, joined the dark forces to be a part of the underground and formed the band VOKODLOK in the beginning of year 2000. Soon after Freak took over the drums and the band released the demo "Unchain the Wolf", which contains five tracks of aggressive Black Metal, inspired from the dark side of humanity and representing a hybrid between apocalyptic thoughts and soul tortures. The demo was released as MCD-gold by "Beauty of Pain" Productions (Romania) and as a split tape, along with "Bloody Harvest" (Germany) by "Axa Valaha" Prod. (Romania) and "Eclipse of Life Promulgation" Prod. (Germany).
In 2003 the band released the album "Mass Murder Genesis" containing 10 tracks that spreads ideas of crime through the ways of Black Metal, standing in the line of anti-christianity, combining malefic lyrics and the disgust towards the forced religions and the christian puritan values with devilish blast rhythms and raw sounds. "Mass Murder Genesis" was promoted internationally and was followed by intense years of live appearances in Eastern European countries, along bands like VADER, HECATE ENTHRONED, MYSTIC CIRCLE, CIRITH GORGOR and as a support band for CATAMENIA's East European mini-tour in 2005.
A few lineup changes followed In 2007 with Shaitaan on vocals and Urmuz on bass and after several concerts the band was put on hold in 2008.
Many years later the EP "Oracle's fury" was released on the 13th of May. Inspired by the ancient Greek philosophy and the human feelings, the lyrical story takes the listener through the primordial aspects of fear and faith.
The next full-length album is ready to be recorded and is planned to be released in 2021.
Dark metal institution AGATHODAIMON have officially signed a worldwide record deal with Napalm Records. Formed by Sathonys (guitar) and Matthias Rodig (drums) the German five-piece quickly evolved, performed at major European festivals and released six studio albums throughout their vast career.
Seven years after their highly praised full length In Darkness, AGATHODAIMON reunited in February 2020 and are currently working on new material! More to be announced soon!
Guitarist Sathonys states: "We’re proud to announce that we have signed a deal with Napalm Records! As some of you know, AGATHODAIMON was put on hold for years. We've been working on a reunion for many months though, to get back in shape- and when we finally felt ready and announced the comeback in February, we were hoping to find a good partner soon, to release our next album. Yet, I didn't expect that we would be contacted by Napalm right away, a label that has developed in such an impressive way over the course of the last decades. Not only being able to sign lots of excellent bands, but who also managed to gather an impressive team of specialists over the course of time, all fully dedicated to and passionate about metal. So, here we are, and we couldn't be more excited to be part of their artist roster. We're absolutely looking forward to working with these guys!"
Napalm Records A&R Sebastian Muench adds: "In 1998, AGATHODAIMON released "Blacken The Angel" an absolute masterpiece! As many, back in the good old days, I heard first about the band when I bought Metal Hammer Germany magazine and listened to the sampler CD that came with it. The song "Tristetea Vehementa" on the Off Road Tracks Vol. 10 Metal Hammer compilation made me fan for life.
AGATHODAIMON was able to perfectly combine the best elements from Symphonic Metal, Gothic Metal and Black Metal. The song "Body of Clay" is arguably even one of the best Doom Metal songs. All five album releases followed that recipe and resulted in some very unique and timeless classic albums. We are super excited to work with AGATHODAIMON in the future!
AGATHODAIMON are: Ashtrael - vocals; Sathonys - guitar and vocals; Nakhateth - guitar; Von Yanesh - bass; Mortos - drums
