KEKAL RELEASE VIDEO FOR "BORN ANEW"

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Indonesian avant-garde/experimental entity Kekal just published a new Music Video "Born Anew".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUvoM40Y5qY

This new single is the 2nd from the newly recorded material to later form the yet-untitled upcoming 2022 full-length album (the 1st single "Anthropos Rising" was released in November last year). Without being afraid to expand further into wider musical territories and different production methods, "Born Anew" also keeps the familiar approach to what Kekal has been known for years; with all the variety of musical expressions packaged within an individual track.

"Born Anew" is now available for free download/name-your-price on their Bandcamp page, and also accompanied with the Music Video which can be watched on YouTube. Streaming on various mainstream platforms will follow on February 2nd, 2022.

Thematically, the lyrics and video describe the process of ascension, which is currently happening on Earth at a faster rate; awakening, activating and upgrading the codes on human DNA that is manifesting as the transformation of our cellular structures from carbon-based to the crystalline-based in order to ready ourselves for higher dimensional holographic realities. The music video also shows the "mirror-aspect" in which the dark forces at the same time attempt to create the path of descension of humanity, towards their transhumanism agenda with the goal of total control and enslavement, by connecting programmable human DNA structures to the artificial-intelligence.

Kekal is known for its unusual and against-the-grain presentations within its musical spectrum to the point of controversy. Since its inception in 1995, they have moved toward multiple uncharted territories by blending elements from black metal, harsh noise, dark ambient, IDM, jazz, dub, and synth/wave music to name a few. The band is currently preparing for a new album, their 13th studio album, that is planned to be released sometime this year as they stubbornly continue to keep presenting limitless human expressions without setting the limits. For Kekal, musical exploration is considered as one important method of self-actualization. Even when people tag the band as avant-garde metal, experimental rock, progressive metal, electronic, or just plain "weird", none of these labelings could really describe the essence of Kekal's music.

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AMOTH (FT. ENSIFERUM MEMBER) RELEASE "HOUR OF THE WOLF"

 

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The Lycans are howling out loud today with release of Finnish metallers Amoth's new album "The Hour of The Wolf" via Rockshots Records.

The band's roots are strongly founded on 80’s heavy metal, but branch out in different directions with elements from progressive rock, thrash, and even jazz brought to the table. “The Hour Of The Wolf” is the band's third studio album to follow to their previous recordings “Revenge” (2016), “Crossing Over” (2011), “Wounded Faith (EP) (2008).

This third full-length features Pekka Montin of Ensiferum once again as the lead vocalist and for the first time, there are also keyboards on an Amoth recording. Fans can expect insane vocals and virtuoso-like playing from all members of the band. The nine songs are very diverse, taking sudden twists and turns into unexplored territory. Amoth even offers up two Steve Vai / Joe Satriani-style instrumentals on this new full-length with tracks “Wind Serenade Part I” and “Wind Serenade Part II”.

“This is by far our best album yet! Superior performances from all of the musicians. Much better production and songwriting. It’s not a fast-food album. Some of the songs are quite complex so it takes probably more than one listen to really get into!” comments Amoth guitarist and main songwriter Tomi Ihanamäki.

Today, in celebration of the album's release, Amoth is sharing their latest music video for the record's opening track "Alice".

"The verse riff of this song was shown to me by Alice Cooper in my dream! I woke up and immediately wrote the riff down. That’s where the name of this song comes from, so thanks Alice! There are two main characters in this song: a stripper and her pimp. The lyrics are almost like a dialogue between those two. Very catchy and ”easy to get into” song with strong and memorable melodies. I knew this song needed an 80’s style chorus so that’s what it has." adds guitarist Tomi Ihanamäki.

Watch "Alice" at https://youtu.be/fUxRnWydQac​

Recommended for fans of Iron Maiden, King Diamond, Testament, Megadeth, Joe Satriani, Amoth‘s new album “The Hour of The Wolf”, is now available as of Jan 28th at the following links:

CD - https://bit.ly/TheHourOfTheWolf_CD​

Digital - https://bfan.link/the-hour-of-the-wolf​

Music Video - The Man Who Watches The World Burn - https://youtu.be/GXAlEnnzfSM

Lyric Video - It Ain’t Over Yet - https://youtu.be/FQYTtROb8dk

Lyric Video - “Traces In The Snow” - https://youtu.be/AbIwn-cDPlk

Lyric Video - “The Hour Of The Wolf” - https://youtu.be/O9mxOT1swtc

Track Listing:

​1. Alice (4:46)

2. The Man Who Watches The World Burn (6:57)

3. Wounded Faith (4:31)

4. Wind Serenade Part I (2:02)

5. Wind Serenade Part II (5:20)

6. We Own The Night (5:34)

7. It Ain’t Over Yet (3:27)

8. Traces In The Snow (6:26)

9. The Hour of The Wolf (7:27)

Album Length: 46:34

For more info:

​Rockshots.eu​

​Amothband.com​

​Facebook.com/amothband​

​Instagram.com/amothband

VULTURE LORD PREMIERS NEW TRACK

 

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ODIUM RECORDS presents the first single of VULTURE LORD from the upcoming split with Polish BLACK ALTAR - “Deathiah Manifesto”.

The song is called "Hark! The Hymns of War" and you can watch the video at: https://youtu.be/NpXe8eme5Vk

You can pre-order album at: www.odiumrex.com/webshop or www.odiumrecords.bandcamp.com

The split will be released in February as 12 panels digipack in the shape of an inverted cross, as regular Black gatefold, heavy Lp and die-hard version in March / April. Split contains 8 songs, including intros done by Ludo “Evil” Lejeune. One song from Vulture Lord is still with the vocals recorded by Nefas.

Musicians of Vader, Mork and Enshadowed have taken part in Black Altar part of the split. Cover art was done by Jenglot Hitam.

We want to remind you that Vulture Lord is back after 18 years with a new album “Desecration Rite” which was released in August 2021, also by Odium Records.

You can expect nothing less but pure hate, bestiality and devotion to old black metal ideals from these black metal veterans.

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