Hailing from Jacksonville, Florida , SKYLINER is a wave of discontent and a voyage to freedom, with a progressive mind's eye at the center of the storm. Lyrically esoteric, insightful, or emotionally shipwrecked, a tide of vocal wails and roars collides with pure toned, high-volume guitars, bass, and drums, an alchemical marriage recalling the classic era of heavy and power metal while adding new stones onto that eternal foundation.
“ Dark Rivers, White Thunder ” also sees the band exploring some more earthy, tribal themes and underpinnings, both lyrically and musically, helping to define the feel and atmosphere of the record.
Fans of Devin Townsend , Royal Hunt , and Eternal Champion are going to love Skyliner ! Their new album, Dark Rivers, White Thunder, has progressive musicianship mixed with elements of traditional heavy metal. Skyliner has several ranges of vocal styles, starting with epic Iron Maiden -esque wailing, screaming that is reminiscent of Judas Priest , and sinister growls that will make any death metal head happy. All of that is tied together with a thunderous rhythm section that will have you fist pumping the sky in no time! - Zach Moonshine
The new full length album " Dark Rivers, White Thunder " will be released January 30th!
Luciferianometh is a Black Metal band from Ratmalana , Sri Lanka . All music compositions and lyrics are written by Shanil Sirisena . Shanil goes by the artist name Eligor Cernounnus. The band has released one demo, one EP and two full length albums. The latest release is the first full length called, "The Command Of Lucifer's Heart".
This album will be limited to 50 Cd's. Cd's will include a booklet of the lyrics and Luciferianometh artworks, drawn and designed by Shanil .
CD Baby will be manufacturing the first batch of physical copies which will be available on January 15th, 2021. If you would like to buy the albums as digital downloads, please send an email with the album name you wish to buy to "eligorcer@gmail.com". Each digital copy comes with a booklet of art, lyrics, and the artist pictures that will be on the physical copy itself.
The Lyrics are written mainly based on Spiritual Satanism . They also have a Buddhist philosophical view combined with Satanic laws which gives them a unique theme and represents what Luciferianometh is about!
Luciferianometh is influenced by bands like Behemoth, Inquisition, Morbid Angel, and many more.
The band's logo was drawn by Cadaver Axe, who is from the U.S.A. Cadaver Axe is also the man behind the project Halo Pus . The cover art in the album, Sivtas, was drawn by Abgiour from the Argentinian band, Lux Anguis . All song mixing and mastering is done by Eligor himself as a standard audio engineer. Eligor is comfortable with engineering the original sound of Luciferianometh .
Byron is a melodic heavy metal band from Finland founded 2019 as a one-man studio project, now standing as a full-grown band. Byron mixes its eclectic sound with influences from various genres, such as occult rock and doom, topping it with themes and imagery of the arcane and the occult.
Participants at “The Omega Evangelion” -sessions were:
Johanna Eteläkari, Christoffer Frylmark: Vocals
Jaakko Puusaari, Jyri Vahvanen: Guitars
Johannes Lahti: Bass, guitar, drums, piano
+ Magus Corvus: Guest vocals
Live line-up TBA
The band is excited to reveal today cover artwork, tracklist and the new killer single “Corn, Drought and the Lord”.
Byron V says: "The song "Corn, Drought and the Lord" is the second single taken from "The Omega Evangelion", an occult rock song loosely based on the 1977 short story "Children of the Corn" by Stephen King - one of my favorite writers of all time. I've always wanted to do something musicwise as a tribute to mr. King, so this was a logical step to do as a part of this project.
The song started with a working title "Church of Void", based on the legacy behind the name, having the bizarre reverend mr. Void and his congregation, the Church of Void, as it was originally made to the band but never made its way to decent rehearsal. But when the lyrics start to take their form, the song kind of started to give birth to itself and grew out of the original lyrical concept to how it eventually turned out to be.
It's a great song with -to my ear atleast- a bit Ghost-ish chorus and once again, awesome guitar licks by mr. Puusaari, (as a fun fact to mention, recording the tracks on one stand, hearing the song first time on the same sessions. Phew.)"
Los Angeles, California's Sea of Snakes are pleased to announce they will release their new EP World On Fire on April 2nd.
The band commented "We are way stoked to be signing with Metal Assault! Finally found a home and excited to be a part of the family! Now lets bring the “World On Fire!”
Label owner Andrew Bansal further commented "Sea Of Snakes is straight-up heavy music at its quintessential best, and this new project brings together musicians that come from bands that I've followed and admired for several years. These dudes put forth a solid representation of all that is great about the LA heavy scene, and I could not be more stoked to be the one to launch Sea Of Snakes with this debut EP on my label."
Formed by longtime friends Jeff Murray of The Shrine (drums) and Jim McCloskey of MotorSickle (guitar), the two were soon joined by heavy-hitting vocalist Tracy Steiger (formerly of Saul of Tarsus) and new-to-town bassist Mick Coffman. In the tradition of Down and COC, Sea of Snakes offers up straightforward, fuzzed-out heavy metal. The grit of bands like Black Flag, Judas Priest, Motörhead, and Alice in Chains are also present in World of Fire's five unapologetic tracks.
With an aim to "be loud, be heavy, and do what the fuck we want," Sea of Snakes is well on their way.
Viking Metal pioneers EINHERJER will release their eighth studio album, North Star, on February 26, proving their status as the pioneers of blending Nordic Black Metal and Folk Metal genres into pure Norse Heavy Metal once again.
The album marks the band’s return to Napalm Records after 25 years, and the release of their legendary Dragons Of The North album (1996), which will be re-released as a re-mastered version on February 26 as well.
With powerful double bass grooves, a catchy chorus and technically skilled guitar solos, EINHERJER are more uncompromising and energetic than ever on "The Blood And The Iron"! The second single is underlined by a strikingly authentic video, recorded at Bukkøy Viking Village in Norway, that takes you straight into medieval times, when blood and iron was all humanity could rely on.
EINHERJER on “The Blood And The Iron”:
“‘The Blood and the Iron’ is a total ripper! An energy blast with topical lyrics. Not political, but as close as we get to environmentally engaged. A focus shift from warfare and a blood & iron policy to the welfare of our own planet could do wonders. It could even mean a future.”
North Star was recorded in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic at the in-house Studio Borealis, owned by founding member and mastermind Frode Glesnes. The raw production ties in seamlessly with its predecessor Norrøne Spor and makes North Star probably the most powerful EINHERJER album to date! North Star is EINHERJER's musical mission towards something bigger - the search for guidance by the North Star in a constantly changing world that is searching for stability.
EINHERJER on North Star:
"North Star is our 8th full length album, and follows in the (Norse) tracks of Norrøne Spor. The North Star is a symbol with numerous meanings. It can be guidance, or it can be a personal mission. Something to reach for. It's the Anchor of the Northern Sky. We need something steady in this rapidly shifting world we live in. The North Star album is us reaching for something greater. Developing ourselves through a musical journey in classic Einherjer style – no bullshit, just proper Norse Heavy Metal!”
“Einherjer continue their development on North Star and increase the hit density and accessibility once again without losing old fans. Strong move!”
- Sebastian Kessler, Metal Hammer Germany -
North Star Tracklist:
1. The Blood And The Iron
2. Stars
3. West Coast Groove
4. Ascension
5. Higher Fire
6. Echoes In Blood
7. Listen To The Graves
8. Chasing The Serpent
North Star will be available in the following formats:
- LP Gatefold Vinyl Marble Green transparent with black + Slipmat + Poster - strictly limited to 200 copies (Napalm Records mailorder only)
- LP Gatefold Vinyl Gold – strictly limited to 300 copies (Napalm Records mailorder only)
- LP Gatefold Vinyl Red
- LP Gatefold Vinyl Black
- 1 CD Digipack
- Digital album
[LP Gatefold Vinyl Marble Green transparent with black + Slipmat + Poster -
strictly limited to 200 copies (available at Napalm Records mailorder only)]
EINHERJER will re-release their groundbreaking debut album, Dragons Of The North, in the year of its 25th anniversary in a re-mastered version!
The seminal work of pioneering Viking Metal masters EINHERJER has stood the test of time with a legacy that continues to this day. The 1996 classic album Dragons Of The North has paved the genre’s path for years to come and will now be re-released after its initial release on Napalm Records 25 years ago!
Available as Black Vinyl Gatefold LP, as well as Blue/White Vinyl Gatefold LP (limited to 300 copies), this is a must have for fans of early northern Viking Metal with Black Metal inspired production and sound!
Dragons Of The North Tracklist:
1. Dragons of the North
2. Dreamstorm
3. Forever Empire
4. Conquerer
5. Fimbul Winter
6. Storms of the Elder
7. Slaget ved Hafrsfjord
8. Ballad of the Swords
Dragons Of The North will be available in the following formats:
- LP Gatefold Vinyl Inkspot Blue/White & Poster – strictly limited to 300 copies (Napalm Records mailorder only)
