Ciemra, Belarusian for “Darkness”, is a Black Metal band from Minsk which came to life in 2019, when five essences emerged from the Abyss to the veils of night on the eve of the end times, in order to reap the living, to satisfy the hunger of Darkness and to nourish the wombs of the Dark Gods.
The Tread Of Darkness is based on the denial of the usual foundations of the world, on the darkest manifestations of human activity, and on energies hidden beyond the Dark Abyss. The nine songs of the album make no mystery of their anti-religiousness, which Ciemra turn into pure black matter.
Nature, in its primordial beauty and originality, also finds a place in The Thread Of Darkness, as there is where Ciemra find themselves at peace.
The Belarusian quintet delivers a fast-paced, cold and pure black metal which is looking at both the classic European sound and its more contemporary interpretations. You will find loads of riffs, as well as the odd solo and melodic hook, which will relentlessly drag you toward the Darkness.
For fans of Kreator, Sodom, Dissection, Bathory & Destruction.
DEADNIGHT was forged in the Chicago underground in 2003. With their ferocious old-school thrash riffing, screaming guitar solos and haunting atmosphere, DEADNIGHT’s blackened sound is truly unparalleled. Heavily influenced by Sodom, Kreator and Destruction, DEADNIGHT combines the intensity of old-school thrash metal with the atmosphere of Bathory and Dissection.
With the release of Messenger of Death in 2008 (Rotting Corpse Records), DEADNIGHT have established an international reputation as a powerful extreme metal band capable of displaying many diverse elements in their music. 2011 marked the release of their evolutionary effort, Riders of the Black Wind which was mastered by Andy Laroque (King Diamond) at Sonic Train Studios. In 2022, after an extended hiatus, Canon of Irreverence was Mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound AB and unleashed upon the masses.
Throughout the past two decades, DEADNIGHT have performed at Central Illinois Metalfest (2008) toured the United States and shared the stage with Kreator, Exodus, Children of Bodom, Monstrosity, Brutal Truth and Belphegor.
“True metallic fury has been unleashed as Deadnight blasts forth with Messenger of Death, one of the most hammering, true METAL albums of the year.”
- SOD Magazine
“A no-frills approach that emphasizes razor sharp riffs, speedy gallops and conventional, yet skillfully written song structures goes a long way toward making the disc memorable and menacingly fun.”
- Metal Maniacs
“Riffs and leads soar like that of the mythical phoenix, barbarous rhythms resound from the bowels of hell, and inhumane vocals of the Dissection kind mutilate and eviscerate.”
-Bravewords & Bloody Knuckles
Recorded and mixed by Mike Grossman in February 2022.
New York's SANHEDRIN have just debuted a new video from their current album, Lights On, that was released Worldwide last March through Metal Blade Records.
Comments SANHEDRIN singer Erica Stoltz: "I wrote the song about an archeological discovery in Russia late December 2019. A tomb was found with the skeletons of four Scythian women warriors aged 12 to 50. They had battle scars and were buried with weapons and horses. It was the best example of pre-Christian female identity I've ever seen. The song was my tribute to them, a way to bring their spirits into a new age, continue their story and show what women are able to do."
As for the video itself, it was animated and directed by Mike "Fox" Foxall, a dear friend from the band hailing from Australia. "We met Mike at the 2019 edition of Hell Over Hammaburg when our band and his (Neptune Power Federation) played together. We instantly hit it off as friends and so working with him for the video was an extension of our friendship. We feel the video captures the energy and themes of the song while also providing a unique visual look and narrative to the listening experience. RIDE OUT!!!"
SANHEDRIN are confirmed to play reknown German festivals "Hell Over Hammaburg" and "Keep It True" in the Spring and have just announced a full trek with none other than ROSS THE BOSS. Full dates below. Comments the band: "We are beyond excited to head back to Europe this Spring. Our appearances at Keep It True and Hell Over Hammaburg have been delayed multiple times, so we are grateful for the day to finally arrive where we can perform at both of them!
We are also looking forward to hitting the road with fellow New Yorker and guitar legend Ross The Boss! He is a true rock pioneer and heavy metal icon, and on this tour he will be celebrating his storied career with a 'Kings Of Metal' anniversary performance. It's been a long time since our last full-scale European tour, and we can't wait to see you all at the show!"
Further European dates will be announced shortly, make sure to watch the band's socials!
SANHEDRIN
03.03.2023 DE - Hamburg, Hell Over Hammaburg
20.04.2023 DE - Lauda, Keep It True Festival
27.04.2023 DE - Göppingen, Gaststätte Zille
ROSS THE BOSS
+ SANHEDRIN
+ SAVAGE EXISTENCE
28.04.2023 DE - Remchingen, No Playback Festival
29.04.2023 BE - Vorselaar, De Dreef
30.04.2023 DE - Lingen, Alter Schlachthof
02.05.2023 DE - Hannover, Musikzentrum
03.05.2023 DE - Magdeburg, Factory
04.05.2023 DE - Kassel, Goldgrube
05.05.2023 DE - Andernach, Andernacher Metal Days
06.05.2023 DE - Gladbeck, Gladbeck Metal Bash Open Air
07.05.2023 NL - Drachten, Iduna
09.05.2023 NL - Rotterdam, Baroeg
10.05.2023 DE - Oldenburg, Amadeus
11.05.2023 DK - Odense, Kansas City
12.05.2023 DE - Hademarschen, Hademarscher Hof
13.05.2023 DE - Hamburg Neu-Wulmstorf, Metal Bash
The Brooklyn power trio do metal the old school way, channeling the greats that preceded them to create something that is instantly familiar yet with a new, modern energy to it. Their newest effort Lights On topped several year-end lists in magazines all over Europe! Stream Now and purchase Lights On at: metalblade.com/sanhedrin
SANHEDRIN is:
Erica Stoltz - vocals/bass
Jeremy Sosville - guitars
Nathan Honor - drums
"One of the best bands in American heavy metal" - DECIBEL
"A goodie-bag of addictive riffs" - CVLT NATION
"SANHEDRIN's vintage-minded heavy metal thunder is a definite standout" - NOISEY / VICE
"Metal doesn't get much better than this" - NEW NOISE
Thrilling hard rock with a psychedelic flair is the new offering from MOONLUST. The rock & roll outfit deliver a distortion-fueled, high-speed experience in the new single "Six Years".
Thundering percussion, heavy fuzz and powerful vocals bring a party atmosphere with a punk edge. Inspired by HEART and FLEETWOOD MAC, MOONLUST also draw influence from the likes of BLACK SABBATH, COVEN, and THE DEVIL'S BLOOD. With a vintage vibe and charismatic sound, MOONLUST are a force to be reckoned with.
About MOONLUST:
Initially forming in 2017 in Atlanta, GA, MOONLUST have undergone a number of line-up changes to reach their current form. "Six Years" begins the band's new chapter, kicking off with a dynamic, high-energy track showcasing MOONLUST's fiery sound.
MOONLUST is:
Vocals - Major McNeil
Rhythm/ Lead Guitar - Nick Stovall as the rhythm/lead guitar,
With the release of the new album Andzjel, Heiden expands the perspectives of their audience base through dark, elegant and atmospherically authentic music. After 2 experimental rock albums, HEIDEN returns to the dark-metal expression and take it to the next level in their discography. Seven songs, thematically set in the inhospitable beauty of the White Carpathians, offer an insight into the souls of the local people, sharing the soil, blood, healing and knowledge passed down through generations. The phenomenon of Žítková goddesses, which the postwar totalitarian regime permanently eradicated.
Heiden started up in 2003 as Pagan black metal project founded by Kverd & Varnag. Along with the development of the line-up, the band's musical intention developed, and a gradual shift from black metal to post metal and post rock can be traced across the recordings. Completely different than most of the bands in the genres, HEIDEN solitary wanders accross the genres and inspirations.
- The ninth album in the 20 years history of the band
- Winner of the Anděl Award for the best Hard and Heavy album in 2011 (Czech Grammy)
- Winner of the Britva Awards for the best metal album in 2011 and 2013 (CZ metal critics award)
Band members
Einsk – drums
Kverd – vocals, guitars, lyrics
Tom – guitars
Werlinga – keys
The main recording session was engineered by Pavel Hlavica and Petr Nejezchleba in SHAARK Studio.
The album was mixed and mastered by Karl Daniel Lidén in Tri-Lamb studio, Sweden in May 2022.
Electric Valley Records presents heavy riffers Cancervo’s second full-length, II, scheduled for 27 January 2023 digitally and on multiple vinyl variations.
In 2020, three guys from San Giovanni Bianco, Bergamo, started their heavy rock group, charmed by the folktales, legends, and rich traditions associated with Cancervo, an iconic local mountain in the heart of a valley. The trio eventually named their band Cancervo as a tribute to the mountain.
Their 2021’s debut, simply titled I, represents local places and myths. A complete instrumental outing, the album dabbles in sedating psych, deserted stoner/doom, and preternatural prog.
II, the upcoming album continues Cancervo’s occult tales of their lands. In search of doom roots, the album takes more and more motivating forces from the early ’70s and passably abandons the psych moments of the first album. Unlike the first full-length, I, which was entirely instrumental, the upcoming album incorporates vocals on most tracks.
Join Cancervo’s fascinating tour to explore the local myths and scenic beauties.
Track Listing:
1. Arera
2. Herdsman of Grem
3. The Cult of Armentarga
4. Devil’s Coffin
5. Zambla
6. Zambel’s Goat
Album Credits:
– Recording Lineup –
Luka – Bass, Drums, & Vocals
Francesco – Guitars
—Others—
Recorded at Silter Studio by Luka G & Francesco G.
Spider Mother Earth journey began in 2017, in Lisbon (Portugal) with the creation of the first compositions of the themes, combined with the roots and musical influences, faithful and passionate of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal of the golden years, making these styles, the main base/influence on the instrumental, but with my personal vision and expression.
The lyrics are mainly directed to positive, towards the mental well-being of the Human Being, among multiple concepts that I like and see myself as philosophy, spirituality and my personal vision, about society and the implanted system.
Spider Mother Earth is a solo project, with the aspect and component of adaptation very present in the vibe of a band, composed by Carlos Falé.
As a result of his study and acquired experience, developed over the years, both in the studio and on stage, he became a multi-instrumentalist, composer, lyricist and vocalist.
Until the present date, it has materialized and accomplish:
In 2020, in Slovenia, the demo album, titled Always Phoenix, came out.
In 2022, in Slovenia, the album entitled Insights of Prophecy came out.
French Modern Power Metal band ASYLUM PYRE release Official Music Video for "Virtual Guns". Virtual guns is an emergency. A melodic call for the union of the peoples of the earth to go to war without the wrong target. Vital Metal. Attacking ignorance.
"It has been really funny to try combining the traditional elements of metal music to tribal aspects in the rhythm and vocals. As well as for the integration of the bagpipes"
A wind of change over the metal sphere. Power, melody, emotions. A perfect mix of modern and traditional metal led by an extraordinary lead vocalist allied with an unbelievable variety in atmospheres.
Asylum Pyre plays each song as if it were the last, as if its life was on trial. A rare intensity and choruses that will all stick to your head.
Add to this a whole pre-apocalyptical universe in which each band member plays a double-game character and you’ve got an intense and unforgettable artistic experience!
In 2023, Asylum Pyre releases its 5th album since 2009 - mastered by Mika Jussila
In 2019, Asylum Pyre releases the Album N°04 that has had Several Charts entries
Asylum Pyre has toured and played in Europe with Luca Turilli’s Rhapsody, Demons & Wizards, Xandria, Stream Of Passion, Myrath, Doro, Poets Of The Fall...
Asylum Pyre has a real musical identity: power; melody, modern loops, mixing traditional and modern styles plus 2 voices: lead female singer (Also singing in The experiment N°Q a side-project of Therion members) and additional male vocals).
Asylum Pyre was founded by its bandleader, Johann Cadot, who has now developed a real concept (story/visual) placed in a pre-apocalyptic world. A Green Manifesto.
Brought into existence in 1990, DISINTER can be described as old school thrash/speed metal with 90's death/grind and blackened metal influences. With lyrical topics such as the occult, zombification, demons, wizards and warlocks, religious beliefs, pain and suffering. Pent in hell, these maestro's of misery have truly created sonic soundscapes of torture, death, and terror!
JENNER is a Heavy/Thrash Metal band from Serbia founded in December 2013. The band was founded as a quartet and played in local clubs covering their favorite heavy metal bands like Warlock, Judas Priest, Grim Reaper...
In 2014 the band began writing original songs with a slightly harder sound. Now their the repertoire included covers of bands Agent Steel, Megadeth, Overkill, Anthrax.
In 2015 they recorded their first 2 demo songs "Hear the Thunder Roar" and "On the Judgment Day" and continued working on their debut album.
In February 2017, they released their first full-length album called "To Live is to Suffer" for the French label Infernö Records. The album consists of 8 fast and energetic songs that were well-received by the audience. The first print run of the album was completely sold out within a few years, making it a bestseller of the label. After promoting the album in Serbia and the region, the band had some changes in the line-up and continued to work as a trio.
In March 2020, JENNER released their second release, EP "The Test of Time" again for Infernö Records. The EP includes two original songs and one cover.
In June 2021, the band released an exclusive limited edition "Demo 2015" cassette featuring two demo songs recorded in 2015 with a live performance of one song, released by Burning Sun Records from Hungary.
In October 2022, JENNER signed to Fighter Records will re-issue their debut album "To Live is to Suffer" in February 2023 while the band is currently active with concerts, and also finishing songs for a new album and will enter the studio again in 2023 to record their second full-length album.
JENNER line-up:
Aleksandra Stamenković – vocals & guitars
Anja Mirković – bass guitar
Selena Simić – drums
The tracklist for "To Live is to Suffer" is as follows:
1. Factory of Death
2. Hear the Thunder Roar
3. Demon's Call
4. The Heath is Coming Again
5. On the Judgement day
6. How Deep is Your Greed
7. Silent Killer
8. Opened (On the Table)
The release date for JENNER's "To Live is to Suffer" will be the 9th of February 2023 through Fighter Records on CD, 12"LP, Cassette & Digital formats. In the meantime, check out JENNER's official Facebook site here: www.facebook.com/jennerserbia and watch the official video clip of one of the songs of the album on the following link: https://youtu.be/YnWy81FF61U
Short Bio: Observer. is a 4-piece death metal band from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our goal is to seamlessly incorporate a dark and cavernous sludgy doom energy into the classic death metal sound, while also applying whatever genres/moods feel necessary in our writing process.
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