RAVNKALD RELEASE "THE PAGAN RESISTENCE"

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On August 13th, BlackHeavens Music is proud to present the European edition of RAVNKALD's striking new album "The Pagan Resistance" on CD format.

A cult institution among the black and pagan metal scene, the international project RAVNKALD stay away from the spotlight, but let their music do the talking.

"The Pagan Resistance" consolidates the same strengths as its predecessors, however, the development of dynamics and texture are more pronounced across this equally epic journey, once again offering a pool of radiance 46 minutes in length.

The lyric video of the title track is now available HERE.

The idea of giving life to this internartional project appeared in 2011, when Fauk (Hordagaard) and Marganor (Ereshkigal, Forest of Doom and Black Empire) talked about the possibility of playing together in the same band, leaving aside the borders and thousands of kilometers that separated them (Norway and Mexico). Thus, that same year the name RAVNKALD (Raven that lives in the snow) arose and the logo was created, as well as the first songs that would be included in their first record production.

Without any prior demo in 2012 they boasted with the release of “Solsnudag”, their debut album. Musically speaking, it’s been defined as a huge album. They mixed the speed of black metal and the dynamism of pagan metal, to offer a creative, fresh album that grabs from the first listen. Big praise was given to the voice of Anxietous Nero (USA), considered one of the best black metal voices in the warfield. The CD version was released by Azermedoth Records. The success of the album allowed for its re-release in several formats: it was released twice in tape format by two European labels: Metal Throne Productions from Greece and Werewolf Promotion from Poland. To this day, it is still considered one of the most appreciated albums by fans.

After a great feedback from the underground to their debut album, in 2015 they returned with a new sonic assault, this time it was a threeway split with two more excellent bands: Gjallarhorn from Ukraine and Fjörd from Canada. This pagan trilogy was released in cooperation with Azermedoth Records and Wolftyr Records. This new work made the band gain more followers around the world. This time Domos Aidaou, a Colombian composer known for his work with Naxac and Solemne Mortis, took charge of a large part of the compositions. Voice and lyrics were provided by Paul Guhring, manager of Wolftyr Records and leader of the band Grafvolluth.

Indomitable, the pagan forces of RAVNKALD returned in 2016, this time as a duo, with another full length album, entitled "Ancestral Steel." The music was written by a virtuoso Venezuelan musician named Count Kriegmoon. The hymns created by this South American demon deserve special mention with themes full of glory, ancient mysticism and pagan memories worthy of being remembered.

That same year the band released "Pure Pagan Blood" thanks to the cooperation of Azermedoth Records (Mexico) and Werewolf Promotion (Poland). The reaction to this record was fantastic, presumably due to its music, full of choirs, acoustics and pagan atmospheres, without neglecting the aggressiveness of black metal. This time the guest of honor was Bornyhake Ormenos (Ormenos, Borgne, Enoid, Kawir, etc.) With this album RAVNKALD's name became bigger by increasing their fanbase especially in Europe. RAVNKALD's warship started to become unstoppable. Frontcover artwork created by Dave Jobin of Triskele.

In 2018 they released “Ecos Paganos”, their latest production, this time under the Mexican label Old Records. Its booklet deserves a special mention for the quality of printing and finishes. Musically, the band went forward on its same path, more pagan than ever. According to press reviews, the record, with its continuos changes of atmospheres, never sounds boring or monotonous. Two new members were summoned for this work: Agöth Sterpe (Ereshkigal) and Dagon (Heathen Deity from UK).

It’s 2021 and RAVNKALD return with their new opus called “The Pagan Resistance”, which shows a more mature side. The new vocalist of the band is Martyr Lucifer, from the Italian acts Hortus Animae and Martyr Lucifer and the international project Space Mirrors. "The Pagan Resistance" was released by the Mexican label Sun Empire Prods. Without a doubt the fresh sound of this album will be a great leap in their career and delight all the fans. Artwork designed by the Ukrainian artist Leìt, known for her graphic works with Hortus Animae, Martyr Lucifer and the Norwegian black metal legend Ancient.

The RAVNKALD warriors remain unstoppable, again in 2021 the “United by Pagan Blood” CD will also be unleashed, it’s a split album with Grim Sköll, which will be released again by Azermedoth Records from Mexico. Stay tuned for more news to come.

RAVNKALD MMXXI:

Lord Marganor – drums

Agöth Sterpe – guitars, synth

Martyr Lucifer – vocals

Album tracklist:

01. Heilög Vötn

02. Nerthus

03. Circumumbalation

04. The Pagan Resistance

05. Her Heart Is a Grave

06. As Cold as Venom

07. The Wind Blowing on the Last Day

08. Epicedio - Sage and Whispering Ghosts

09. Heilög Vötn II

RAVNKALD

https://ravnkald.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/RAVNKALD/

BlackHeavens Music

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Sun Empire Productions

https://sunempireproductions.bandcamp.com/

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NECROTICGOREBEAST RELEASE "HUMAN DEVIANCE GALORE"

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NecroticGoreBeast were facing a tough challenge, following the critically acclaimed nuclear strike of their first, self-titled album, but it’s one they have risen to with surprising ease. Descending from the skies comes second album Human Deviance Galore, armed with a payload of destruction on an unprecedented scale. In the bloody pit fight of brutal death metal there is no longer any doubt who will be the last band standing...

Human Deviance Galore is every bit as heavy as its predecessor, every bit as staggeringly powerful and remorseless in its wanton battery and yet its technical dexterity and intricate song craft have been ratcheted up another notch. At the same time as pounding the listener into dust, songs like ‘Feeding On Abscess’ are working wicked, glistening hooks into the brain, sending corkscrews of twisting guitar work deep into the cerebral cortex. This is an assault you’ll never forget – and not just because of the bruises and broken bones! NecroticGoreBeast’s blend of breathtaking firepower and merciless musicality is matchless and the stunning obscene creation that is Human Deviance Galore is setting new standards for what can be expected from brutal death metal.

The band’s alliance of blood with Comatose Music remains unbroken and the premier label in musical extremity will unveil the superior weaponry of Human Deviance Galore on October 1st. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll bleed and you’ll die when this explosion of ‘Deviant Primitive Debauchery’ arrives at your door.

The first video from Human Deviance Galore is being launched at Slam Worldwide - get your first taste of sonic assault and battery right here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSKm_1qMoO4

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CONDEMNED TILL DAWN SIGNS WITH WORMHOLE DEATH FOR RELEASE OF "HUNTSMAN" EP

 

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Hailing from the U.S., Melodic Death Metal combo CONDEMNED TILL DAWN are glad to announce the signing with Wormholedeath of a licensing deal for their EP 'Huntsman'. Cd release date TBA.

Band statement :

What may seem like a baby step to some, this signing with Wormholedeath is a huge step for us! We are thrilled to see 'Huntsman' get the attention it deserves and even more excited for what the future for us has in store!

Tracklist

1. Set Sail

2. Predators Of The Night

3. Turning Of The Tides

4. Cry For Victory

5. World Wreathed In Flames

6. Blood And Steel

Biography

What's that?! A metamorphic stone rising from the blackness and negative Earth, a towering behemoth of monstrosity brought down by extraterrestrial powers, or a giant monolith of death, Hell-bent on the annihilation of humankind, time, and all matter?

No. It's Condemned Till Dawn. A Melodic Death Metal band hailing from the desolate valley of Phoenix, AZ. We here at CTD deal in the production and distribution of riffage and riffage accessories. Check out 'Huntsman' for the latest we have to offer, also don't you worry there is much more to come in the near future!

Current line-up:

Ian Elliott

Nathaniel Cates

Emilio Ortega

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https://twitter.com/wormholedeath

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PHANTASMAGORE RE-RELEASE "ABOMINATIONS..."

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Chile can without any doubt be considered as one of the most fertile grounds for putrid death metal. PHANTASMAGORE can be easily added to the ever-growing Chilean scene.

The band consisting of Charles Dexter Ward on guitars/vocals and Rod Torrance (also in Putrid Yell) on drums/vocals released their debut demo "Abominations…" in early 2020.

Initially released on cassette by Burning Coffin Records (Chile), Headsplit Records (USA) and Unholy Domain (Italy) this demo contains two originals and a Necrophagia cover. Later in 2020 the demo was issued on CD by Mexico’s Dark Recollection Records as a split album with Fleshrot from the USA.

Now it’s time to see both PHANTASMAGORE penned tracks for the first time on vinyl. Released on a killer 7 inch limited to 500 copies (300 black/200 clear) it is made available exclusively for the European market by Dawnbreed Records.

Co-released with Life After Death Records (USA) and Burning Coffin Records (Chile) "Abominations…" is a release that oozes death metal. PHANTASMAGORE knows how to write a catchy, yet filthy and rotten sounding song. This simply is a debut recording that has to be heard.

Meanwhile the band has recorded an EP with 5 new tracks, but you know what they say… the first strike is deadly!

https://phantasmagore.bandcamp.com/

https://www.dawnbreed.com/

https://burningcoffinrecs.bandcamp.com/

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ENDURE THE AFFLICTION RELEASE NEW TRACK: "IDENTITY"

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Louisiana metalcore band ENDURE THE AFFLICTION have released their new song "Identity" via Ghost Cult Magazine. The song will be released on streaming platforms tomorrow with an accompanying video.

The band commented “Most people will reach a point in life where they take a deep look into themelves and realize that they aren’t the person they want to be; that they could be so much more. Since humans are problem solvers, we seek what got us to that point and eliminate it. This is what this song is about; that journey of ‘fixing’ yourself from the inside out.” 

Listen: https://www.ghostcultmag.com/exclusive-premiere-endure-the-affliction-identity

Formed in late 2018, members Tim Keith (Lead Vocals), Deion Lanthier (Co-Lead Vocals/Guitar), Brett Dronet (Guitar), Byron Vollmer (Backup Vocals/Bass), Kyle Roberts (Drums) exploded onto their local Louisiana scene with the powerful, yet subtly emotional riffs and soaring vocals that define their sound. Overcoming hardship being their music's driving message, listeners find themselves relating to these musicians on a range of sensitive, but very real topics that many people struggle with daily.

Although their resolve has been tested, the band is proud to reveal their latest single, “Identity”, the precursor to their upcoming EP due out later this year. Using downtime during the COVID-19 pandemic to write and record new material, Endure The Affliction, are ready to unleash in 2021 with new music, new videos that will demonstrate they’re a force to be reckoned with.

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MASTIV RELEASE NEW TRACK: "UNDONE"

 

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From the depths of the mayhem & menace of Las Vegas, Nevada! Metalcore band MASTIV has been making their presence known in the music-scene since 2008. The original four-piece band stomped & stormed over stages, giving audiences an unforgettable dose of their own highly-unique twist on Metal, adding in Thrash, Trance, Metalcore, and Hard Rock into their massive, all-encompassing sound & songs.

With the release of their critically-acclaimed debut record End Of The Silence in 2011, it seemed as if everything was flowing in the right direction and that momentum was on the side of MASTIV as they continued to break ground in their career & solidify their wildly supportive fan-base. Growing pains set in – the official lineup of MASTIV started to morph and changeover, adding in new players to the mix & seeing old friends & players from the band move on to a whole other set of priorities beyond the music.

After extensive tours throughout 2012, including the killer opportunity to open up for their heroes in Fear Factory while on tour, MASTIV was nearly abandoned shortly afterwards & put on an indefinite hiatus. Plans had been formed almost three years later to revive the band with all its original players, before tragedy struck and founding member Lance Isbell passed away suddenly from a heart attack in the summer of 2015. In a sincere bid to honor the music they made & continue on as strongly as Lance would have certainly wanted MASTIV to do, Steve Thiriot said “I can’t let this band die, I need to make sure Lance is never forgotten”. Steve reached out to the other original members Chris Whitney & Chris Meyer in another attempt to bring the rest of the band back together in 2016. While they’d both moved onto other commitments, their blessing to move forward was fully secured.

Determined like a man possessed & ready to take the MASTIV legacy to the next-level, Steve assembled an all-new lineup for the band in late 2016. Powerful new songs were jammed, written and recorded as MASTIV refined its gnarly sound and put their gripping intensity, fierce instrumentation, & remarkable skills straight into the spotlight for all to witness. MASTIV pushed themselves as hard as possible creatively until the formula & bold mix of sound was exactly what they wanted & they were truly ready to finally unleash the beast.

MASTIV is: Steve Thiriot (Vocals), Jason Hughes (Lead Guitar), Josh Gregory (Rhythm Guitar), Nikki Rangel (Bass) and James Hoover (Drums).

With supreme confidence & capabilities, the band is now creating their most crushing material to-date, completely dialed-in to the sound, scope, and vision for MASTIV’s music, career, and direction. Currently in the production stages of recording their brand-new 2021/2022 album Embrace Brutality for independent release, the latest cuts from MASTIV are monumental!

This is the album the band has always had within them and they’re maximizing their energy & musicianship to the absolute extreme. Embrace Brutality is stocked full of that sweet-sweet brutal & punishing Metalcore sound listeners crave, while brilliantly exposing the raw power & authentic identity of a band that completely understands the mission it’s on; MASTIV is about more than music at this point in their career – it’s about the experience.

Join them as they continue their noble fight and bring MASTIV to the masses from the studio to the stage. Embrace Brutality is strong enough to open an entire new chapter of the story & legend of this band – and through the supercharged sound of their new songs, their commitment, effort, and unified front, it’s crystal clear that they’re now thriving like never before & ready to make their mark a permanent one.  

This track is also available on all major streaming platforms:

https://open.spotify.com/track/2HdzDl0x8QFWDPjT4tcroO?si=5591be762c2a48fd

https://music.apple.com/us/album/undone-single/1576093709

Follow the band at these links:

https://www.facebook.com/mastivofficial/

https://www.instagram.com/mastivofficial/

https://myspace.com/mastiv

https://www.reverbnation.com/mastiv

http://mastiv.com/