MUSIC EXTREME: 05/04/24

sábado, 4 de mayo de 2024

KRIGSGRAV JOINS WILLOWTIP RECORDS

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Atmospheric Blackened Doom Metal band Krigsgrav have signed to Willowtip Records! Krigsgrav (Swedish for "War Grave") came charging out of the gate with a demo in 2006 and proceeded to release seven full-length albums, one EP, and two singles!

“We are beyond excited to join the Willowtip family. Not only have they released some amazing albums over the years, but it's an honor to be labelmates with their great current roster of bands like Aodon, The Mosaic Window, etc. We're hard at work writing the follow up to Fires in the Fall, and are thrilled to have Willowtip as our supportive new home."

- Krigsgrav

BIO:

Formed in Texas in the Autumn of 2004, Krigsgrav has taken its primitive black metal roots and constantly matured and evolved their sound with each entry into their gloomy discography. Originating as a two-man project led by David Sikora, he welcomed new members in 2012, transforming the band into a full four-piece creative unit. Recurring conspirator Justin Coleman has remained a mainstay in Krigsgrav ever since. After a pair of albums, and after a shifting lineup resulted in Krigsgrav becoming a duo again in 2018, Sikora and Coleman welcomed in Giant of the Mountain’s Cody Daniels to join as a permanent fixture after years of stepping in as a periodic live member. The resulting albums from this trio were 2021’s The Sundering and 2023’s Fires in the Fall, both quickly becoming celebrated modern triumphs of grey-skied black metal fused with melodic death/doom. After more than seven years away from the group, Krigsgrav recently welcomed back talented bassist Wes Radvansky in 2023 and the newly-restored four-piece are currently entrenched in the songwriting process for their next album to be released in 2025.

Stay tuned!"

Line-Up:

David Sikora - Drums

Wes Radvansky - Bass Guitars

Cody Daniels - Lead Guitars

Justin Coleman - Rhythm Guitars and Vocals

Photo Credit: Erik Bredthauer at NecroBlanca Photography

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LIMINAL SHROUD RELEASE "VISIONS OF COLLAPSE"

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Canadian Black Metal trio LIMINAL SHROUD are set to release new album, Visions of Collapse, July 5 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats through Willowtip Records. The album's first single, "Nucleonic Blight," has been premiered by Toilet ov Hell and will be available on all platforms on Friday, May 3. Click below to listen now!

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Cleansing in collapse, solace in emergence from tunnels of psychic distortion, sanctuary in the dissolution of the spirit, and a salute once again to the worthlessness of it all, Visions of Collapse is Liminal Shroud's new offering of surging, evocative, and forward-thinking black metal.

"On this record we have elevated everything in our arsenal to new heights. Serpentine songwriting and cathartic conviction reflect again the elemental forces of destruction of the coast, and capturing moments of sorrow, solitude and grandeur, we seek to find ourselves in annihilation. Adherence to tradition and the will to push ever-onward find their fusion in the interplay of melody, rhythmic vigor, and subtle progressive voicing. Primordial oceans churn, searing winds howl, and a baleful void opens above – cast yourself in and submit to the scythe."

- Liminal Shroud

Track Listing:

1. Nocturnal Phosphoresence

2. Nucleonic Blight

3. Resolve

4. Malaspina

5. The Carving Scythe

Credits:

All music and lyrics written by Liminal Shroud.

Co-produced, recorded, and mixed by Matt Roach; Additional audio engineering by Emily Ryan - Rain City Recorders, Vancouver BC, Canada.

Mastered by Greg Chandler - Priory Recording Studios, UK.

Artwork by Misanthropic Art.

Photo Credit: Hehr Photography

Line-up:

Aidan Crossley - Guitar/Vocals

Rich Taylor - Bass/Vocals

Drew Davidson - Drums

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ADVERSARIAL STREAMS NEW TRACK: "HATRED KILN OF VENGEANCE"

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The latest assault from Canada's blistering, serpentine three-piece ADVERSARIAL is now streaming. "Hatred Kiln of Vengeance" is the second track off Solitude with the Eternal.

Stream the song now at youtube.com/watch?v=Upinf07rJNo

Solitude with the Eternal, is the band's first album in nearly 10 years will be out May 31 on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats via Dark Descent Records.

Pre-order Solitude with the Eternal at

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darkdescentrecords.com/shop

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Tracklisting:

1. Beware the Howling Darkness on Thine Left Shoulder

2. Hatred Kiln of Vengeance

3. Witness to the Eternal Light

4. Death is an Advisor in the Woods of the Devil

5. Crushed Into the Kingdom of Darkness

6. Merging Within the Destroyer

7. Fanes at the Engur

8. Endless Maze of Blackest Dominion

Artwork for Solitude with the Eternal was done by Nekronikon. The album was recorded and mixed by Vadim Balanyuk, and mastered by Damian Herring at Subterranean Watchtower Studios.

Razor sharp. Slithering. Dual chasms yawn. A Janus-faced entity blinks, looking back and forward through the uncanny gloom. Dual tongues chase each other, slithering past cavities in the broken teeth. Licking against the neck, pulling more offal toward the trough. Each face has a black hole in the iris of each eye. As photons evaporate against the retina on the other side of the event horizon, memory fades. A new knowledge, imbued from the excrement of microorganisms trickles through the throaty slough. Yes, we’ve been here before. Yes, we’ll be here again.

The entity known as ADVERSARIAL has opened the portal to a timeless realm of suffocation and agony once more. As Leviathan doubles back on itself, sulfur rises from the point of crossing, a bouquet of putrid yolk. This foul chemical will sustain nigredo, as metal black as midnight is tempered under atom smashing might.

ADVERSARIAL is:

M.M. - Bass

E.K. - Drums

C.S. - Guitars/Vocals

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HELLISH TORMENT RELEASE "HELLISH TORMENT"

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Release Date: 4/26/2024

FFO: Carpathian Forest, Old Man's Child, Kalmah

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hellish Torment Unleashes Debut Album "Hellish Torment"

Black metal enthusiasts, brace yourselves! Hellish Torment, the newest sensation hailing from Grand Rapids, Michigan, is set to release their highly anticipated debut album, "Hellish Torment," on April 26, 2024.

Formed in 2016, Hellish Torment has been making waves with their bone-chilling sound, drawing influences from thrash, old-school black metal, melodic death metal, and power metal. Their music is a captivating blend of aggressive guitar riffs, blistering solos, and thunderous rhythms, guaranteed to keep listeners on the edge of their seats.

The band has already showcased their ferocity with two intense music videos for their songs "Dead And Rotting" and "Demons Of The Cold," both of which are featured on the upcoming album.

Hellish Torment's lineup consists of Tom "The Soulbutcher" Gillis on vocals and guitars, Mike "Evil Oehmen" on drums, and Patrick "Dragginballs" McCarty on guitar. While currently seeking a new bass player, Tom has taken over bass duties for the album, ensuring a seamless continuation of their sonic assault.

For fans of Carpathian Forest, Old Man's Child, and Kalmah, "Hellish Torment" promises to deliver an unforgettable journey into the darkest realms of black metal.

Prepare to be engulfed by the infernal sounds of "Hellish Torment" as the band unleashes their form of black metal onto the world. Let the torment begin.

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Support them on Bandcamp!

https://hellishtorment.bandcamp.com/track/demons-of-the-cold

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AGGRESSION RELEASE VIDEO FOR "QUEEN OF THE DAMNED"

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Release Date: Friday May 3rd, 2024

FFO: Slayer, Dark Angel and Kreator

Location: Vancouver BC, Canada

Thrash Metal Legends Aggression Unleash Official Video for "Queen Of The Damned"

Canadian thrash metal veterans Aggression are proud to announce the release of their official video for "Queen Of The Damned," out today. Known for their relentless energy and uncompromising sound, Aggression returns to the forefront of the metal scene with this latest offering, capturing the essence of classic thrash metal with a modern twist.

Inspired by bands like Slayer, Dark Angel, and Kreator, Aggression has been a driving force in the thrash metal scene since their formation in Montreal, Quebec, in 1983. Originally known as Asylum and Adrenalin, the band solidified its identity as Aggression in 1985. Led by guitarists Denis “Sasquatch” Barthe and Bernard “Burn” Caudron, Aggression quickly gained traction with their aggressive riffs and commanding vocals.

Their journey through the metal underground led to invitations to contribute to metal compilations from New Renaissance Records, alongside acts like Flotsam and Jetsam, At War, Deathrash, Necrophagia, and Wehrmacht. Despite numerous complications, including delays in album releases, Aggression's impact on the Quebec metal scene was undeniable.

With the release of their 1986 debut album "Forgotten Skeleton" and the 1987 follow-up "The Full Treatment," Aggression received critical acclaim and established themselves as one of Quebec's most popular metal acts. Their concerts sold out across the province, and they shared the stage with legendary acts like Anvil, Celtic Frost, Voivod, Nuclear Assault, and Dark Angel.

However, due to substance abuse and legal issues, Aggression disbanded in 1989, only to be resurrected in 2005 and permanently reformed in 2014 in Vancouver, British Columbia, with Denis “Sasquatch” Barthe leading the charge once again. Since then, Aggression has released several albums, including "Fragmented Spirit Devils," "Feels Like Punk, Sounds Like Thrash," and "From Hell With Hate."

Now, armed with a new recording deal with Massacre Records, Aggression is gearing up for their upcoming album "Frozen Aggressors," set to be released in December 2023. The band's current lineup of Barthe (vocals, guitar), Dave “Watts” Watson (guitar), Kyle “Viking” Hagen (vocals, bass), and Ryan “Quatchi” Idris (drums) is the strongest yet, and they're ready to take the world by storm.

"Queen Of The Damned" is a testament to Aggression's enduring legacy in the metal scene and their commitment to delivering uncompromising thrash metal.

Check out the video and subscribe!

https://youtu.be/zF-sq5HUDLg

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Also available at Apple!

https://music.apple.com/us/album/frozen-aggressors/1709266564

AGGRESSION is:

Denis “Sasquatch” Barthe – vocals/guitar

Dave “Watts” Watson – guitar

Kyle “Viking” Hagen – vocals/bass

Ryan “Quatchi” Idris – drums.

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PONTIFEX RELEASE "FROM THE PALE MIST"

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Release Date: May 7, 2024

FFO: Satyricon, Horna, Dissection

Location: Orlando, Florida

Pontifex Unveils Debut Album "From the Pale Mist" - Featuring Former Suffocation Drummer!

Pontifex, the symphonic black metal band hailing from Orlando, Florida, has announced the release of their debut album entitled "From the Pale Mist," set for May 7, 2024. The album will feature an intriguing combination of ambient sounds, melancholic orchestrations and aggressive touches of thrash and death metal together.

Composed by Ashtin Duba, Kaleb Daniels, Dominique Leath, Deveron Christie and Rosaly Piderit, Pontifex has been the emerging phenomenon in the metal industry. Utilizing bands like Satyricon, Horna as models, the band keeps away from the usual sound of black metal, yet innovatively creates a sound that is overwhelmingly powerful.

The track carries the drumming prowess of Mike Smith , who used to play in death metal icon Suffocation. By incorporating more than just death metal, "From the Pale Mist" will definitely break the tone set by the genre. 'Abandon of All Hope' demonstrates the band's talent to integrate symphonic aspect along with heavy metal riffs, making the music both impressive and deep.

Fans of symphonic black metal will resonate amongst Pontifex's wistful melodies, and their dynamic creations. Every song out of "From the Pale Mist" takes listeners through a trip to the dark mysterious places that give them an eerie experience even as the listener is shocked at the same time.

Scheduled for later this month, keep up to date with Pontifex's new release. The Music from 'Pale Mist' will be available on all major streaming platforms on 7th of May, 2024.

About Pontifex:

Pontifex is a symphonic black metal band from Orlando, Florida, known for their unique blend of ambient and dark symphonic sounds with the aggression of thrash and death metal. Composed of Ashtin Duba, Kaleb Daniels, Dominique Leath, Deveron Christie, and Rosaly Piderit, Pontifex pushes the boundaries of traditional black metal, creating a sound that is both powerful and innovative.

Check them out on YouTube and subscribe!

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Follow them on Spotify and add them to your playlists!

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Support them on Bandcamp!

https://pontifex.bandcamp.com/album/from-the-pale-mist

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CARCARIASS RELEASE "AFTERWORLD"

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Release Date: 04/14/2023

FFO: DEATH, CORONER, GOJIRA

Location: FRANCE

CARCARIASS Unleashes Sixth Album "AFTERWORLD"

French melodic death metal veterans CARCARIASS released their highly anticipated sixth album, "AFTERWORLD," on April 14, 2023. With a history spanning over 25 years, CARCARIASS has solidified their place in the metal scene with their powerful and melodic sound.

AFTERWORLD delivers a blend of intense riffing, intricate melodies, and dynamic compositions that showcase CARCARIASS's evolution as musicians. The album promises to captivate fans of melodic death metal, offering a journey through dark and atmospheric landscapes.

For fans of bands like DEATH, CORONER, and GOJIRA, CARCARIASS's music offers a familiar yet unique experience, combining elements of classic death metal with modern twists.

The album's production is handled by GSI Records, with recording and mixing done by "Drop" (Guitarist of SAMAEL) at Downtone Studio in Switzerland. Mastering duties were entrusted to Jens Bogren (ARCH ENEMY, AMON AMARTH, SEPULTURA) at Fascination Street Studio in Sweden.

The artwork for "AFTERWORLD" is crafted by Headsplit Design (NAPALM DEATH, KREATOR, CRYPTOPSY), adding a visual dimension that complements the album's sonic intensity.

"AFTERWORLD" was made physically available through Season of Mist Distribution on April 14th, with digital distribution via Tunecore after March 3rd. Pre-orders and streaming links are available on major music platforms.

CARCARIASS's current lineup consists of Pascal Lanquetin (All Guitars and Music Composition), Jérôme Thomas (Vocals), Raphaël Couturier (Bass), Bertrand Simonin (Drums), and Bob (Rhythm Guitar only for gigs).

Stay tuned for "AFTERWORLD," an album that promises to redefine the boundaries of melodic death metal and solidify CARCARIASS's position as one of France's premier metal acts.

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https://youtu.be/xheJofd-ukI

https://youtu.be/RxNbaUF5blo

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Support them on Bandcamp!

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