Thrash metal masters ONSLAUGHT have just released a video for the track "Bow Down to the Clowns". The tune is part of the band´s new album "Generation Antichrist" that will be released on August 7th through AFM Records. The new album is the first one to feature vocalist David Garnett that replaced Sy Keeler earlier this year.
Finnish blackened folk metal masters FINNTROLL are streaming a new track, "Ormfolk". The tune is part of the band´s new album "Vredesvävd" that will be released on September 18th through Century Media Records.
Austrian black metal band TOBLAKAI, featuring members of DOOMED TO FAIL, will release their new album "Puritans Hand" on July 20th. The release is the band´s debut full length album and the follow up to their "One" EP released in 2019. "Puritans Hand" will be released independently in digital format and will feature eleven tracks. More info on;
Chilean death thrash metal band DARKSPELL will release a new single, "Final Conjures" on July 18th. The single, released through Savage Records, features two studio tracks, "DarkSpell" and "Tormented Mind" and also live tracks. DARKSPELL has released in the past a demo (from 2018) and also the "DarkSpell" single, earlier in 2020. More info on:
Colorado’s BURIED REALM shares Guitar Playthrough “Embodiment of The Divine”. Sophomore Album “Embodiment of The Divine” Out July 24th ft. guests Andy Gillion (Mors Principium Est), Benjamin Ellis (Scar Symmetry), Bob Katsionis (ex-Firewind), Dean Arnold (Operus, ex-Vital Remains), Lee McKinney (Born of Osiris), Peter Wichers (ex-Soilwork), Rafael Trujillo (ex-Obscura), Ryan Strain (Chaos For The Masses).
BURIED REALM is a solo studio project, hatched from the mind of Josh Dummer. It is the second album he has put out under that moniker and once again he has written an epic, creative record filled not only with his own talent but also with that of a smorgasbord of special guests from around the world. Dummer comments on the album:
"After nearly three years of creating ‘Embodiment of the Divine,’ I am very pleased to present and share this album with everyone. I’m honored to be joined by a number of guests that have influenced my writing and playing over the years. Their contributions have truly helped bring the album to another level. ‘Embodiment of the Divine’ features guest performances from Andy Gillion, Benjamin Ellis, Bob Katsionis, Dean Arnold, Lee McKinney, Peter Wichers, Rafael Trujillo, and Ryan Strain. Listeners can expect to hear a whole lot of riffs, solos, and melody. The album has its traditional arrangements at times but is also built on technical and chaotic grounds. I think the overall atmosphere of this album is darker compared to the previous one.”
"After recording the rhythm guitars for the album, I considered re-amping with real amps. The first person that popped into my mind was Keith Merrow. We chatted briefly about the project and the tone I was going for. I've always dug that classic 5150 sound and was chasing that for this album. After a shootout between several plugins, I decided the TSE X50 sounded great and convincing, so that's what I went with it in the end. My other guitar tracks/ effects were recorded with a Line 6 Pod HD. I believe most of the album guests used Axe FX."
The streaming version of the album title track, which features guests Benjamin Ellis (Scar Symmetry) plus Peter Wichers (ex-Soilwork) can be heard on YouTube and Spotify.
Recommended for fans of SOILWORK, NEVERMORE and CHILDREN OF BODOM, BURIED REALM is progressive melodic death metal.
Track Listing:
1. The Burning Remnants (6:00) ft. guests Dean Arnold (Operus, ex-Vital Remains)
2. Overlord (5:38) ft. guest Andy Gillion (Mors Principium Est)
3. Master Psychosis (4:02) ft. guests Benjamin Ellis (Scar Symmetry), Ryan Strain (Chaos For The Masses)
4. Scales of Queen Dragon (4:19) ft. guests Andy Gillion (Mors Principium Est)
5. Silver Tongue (6:35) ft. guests Bob Katsionis (ex-Firewind), Dean Arnold (Operus, ex-Vital Remains)
6. In The Shallow Light (4:54) ft. guests Peter Wichers (ex-Soilwork), Ryan Strain (Chaos For The Masses)
7. Embodiment of The Divine (4:41) ft. guests Benjamin Ellis (Scar Symmetry), Peter Wichers (ex-Soilwork)
8. Infinite Mutation (7:36) ft. guests Lee McKinney (Born of Osiris), Ryan Strain (Chaos For The Masses)
9. The Wonder and Terror of Fortune (5:05) ft. guests Rafael Trujillo (ex-Obscura), Ryan Strain (Chaos For The Masses)
Denver groove/thrash metal band HYDRAFORM have just released their new video for "Chained" (check below these lines). The EP "Hydraform" is out now and was recorded with Sylvia Massy.
Edmonton Progressive Death OMNIARCH Shares Guitar Playthrough "Ohm Cairn" (check below these lines). Unleashing their debut self-titled album earlier this May, Edmonton progressive death metallers OMNIARCH are sharing with fans their new guitar playthrough for the track "Ohm Cairn". Guitarists Mason Wilson (playing on a Solar S1.6 FR) and Morgan Lambert (playing an Ibanez RG550 in C standard) showcase the shredding fest.
The band adds: "This is definitely our toughest and most fun song to play! It has a little bit of everything: trem picking, string skipping, melodic leads, high-flying solo sections, a classical section, and all at a blistering 250 bpm! Enjoy."
A unique journey through history, mythology, imagination, and learning through introspection and reflection. OMNIARCH's seven-track debut full-length is a composite of progressive and technical death metal, played by five seasoned musicians that bring an eclectic set of skills to the band. The Canadian quintet is recommended for anyone with an interest in melodic, technical, relentless death metal, especially fans of THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, THE ABSENCE and ARSIS.
Commenting on the album, the band had this to say:
"We hope fans of aggressive, progressive, and technical metal music will enjoy this one. We feel it's something new, but still within the realms of what we know and love. This debut album is our full, headlining set, and plays great in its track listing order. We are already working on an EP of all 7 string songs to follow, as well as working on another EP more indicative of our current sound/tuning. We released what we had up until now, and pride ourselves on our fecundity as a band. We have plenty of music coming down the pipe."
OMNIARCH's self-titled album is available on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music.
Track Listing: 1. Caligula (7:00); 2. A Voracious Awakening (3:57); 3. Humanaut (4:25); 4. Ohm Cairn (6:40); 5. Wrath of Erymanthos (4:06); 6. Pathfinder (3:55); 7. Ursa Major (7:39)
Album Band Line Up: Morgan Lambert - Guitar; Mason Wilson - Guitar; Jon Hofmann - Bass; Mackenzie LaHaye - Vocals; Henry Giesbrecht - Drums
Live Band Line Up: Morgan Lambert - Guitar; Mason Wilson - Guitar; Jon Hofmann - Bass; Mackenzie LaHaye - vocals: Sean Higgins - drums
Omniarch was formed from the ashes of two former bands, Netherward and This is War. Morgan Lambert (guitar), Mason Wilson (guitar), Jon Hofmann (bass), Mackenzie LaHaye (vocals), and Henry Giesbrecht (drums) who had played gigs together in separate bands, had always entertained the idea of joining forces. Eventually, conditions allowed for the amalgamation of the two bands into a new and wholly different alloy of metal and formed the beginning of Omniarch.
Giesbrecht, the original drummer, added a new dynamic to the band with his fresh approach to metal song structures. Eventually, Giesbrecht moved on and made way for Sean Higgins to step in and make his own indelible mark on the band with his nuanced sense of rhythm and pace. The disparate and yet congruous influences have come together to showcase a truly unique and exciting band, full of opportunity.
Each OMNIARCH song starts with a collaboration between Wilson and Lambert to determine the riffs, which are then brought to the rhythm section where they are morphed into a cohesive idea that is splattered with aggressive technical death metal vocals with themes surrounding history, fantasy/science fiction, and mythology.
Omniarch is just getting started, as of spring 2020 they have a fresh self-titled release out on May 8th with plenty more music coming down the pipe. Watch out for them on the live circuit and take your chance to witness a compelling live show that challenges boundaries.
French one mand black metal band LA BALLADE DES RATS will release their debut album "Rattus Sapiens" on July 17th. The album, originally released last April, is the follow up to the "Funeste Destin" demo released in 2014. LA BALLA DES RATS also released a second album, entitled "Rattus Furax". "Rattus Sapiens" will be released through Narbentage Produktionen in a very limited edition of 66 copies in cassette format. More info on:
Chinese one man ambient black metal band STAR DEVOURER will release their second album, "Arrival", on July 17th. The album will be released through Cult of Osiris and is the follow up to the "Contact" debut album released on 2019 and the split with WINTER DYNASTY and STARVING FOR DEATH released earlier this year. More info on:
