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August 21st is the date for the release of doom metal masters THE OBSESSED new live album "Live at Big Dipper". The live album features a raw sounding 1983 recording of the band´s show and will be released through Blues Funeral Recordings. Besides the nine live tracks, the album featuersalso four demo tunes. More info on:
Bandcamp: https://theobsessed.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheObsessedOfficial
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheObsessedOFC
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PROTOKULT have been defining folk/pagan metal since 2009 when they released their debut album “Ancestral Anthems”, since then they have created three additional uncompromising and relentless albums with their fifth “Transcending The Ruins” coming out on October 1, 2020.
An introduction to this new offering comes with the single “Feed Your Demons”, which the band explains in their own words: ““Feed Your Demons'' was probably the last song written for the record, we needed something fairly simple, heavy and to the point. I pictured a groovy yet haunting female folk bridge in the middle and wanted some extra aggression too. One of the more personal songs from the album, it deals with the fragility and vulnerability of what makes us human, I.E addictions, shame, and hopefully learning to cope with so-called vices. It’s not a song that supports addiction but essentially, controlling your demons if you absolutely HAVE to feed them on occasion.”
Over two years in the making, “Transcending The Ruins” is a rush, meant to be enjoyed either as a whole journey or at any entry point, the band ensures. Approaching this record with a bit more maturity and consistency, the result is heavier, faster, darker.
Inspired and fascinated by various metal genres alongside folk-culture, after a few years of experimenting, Protokult was meant to fuse the two together while paying homage to the past, Bacchanalian festivities and honouring the underground.
For fans of Arkona, Korpiklaani, and Nightwish, the record pulsates from start to finish yet incorporates the massive dynamics, ambience and dashes of folk-melodies that the band has become known for.
“Feed Your Demons” can be heard at the following links:
YouTube (Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n26bLbRdJfU&feature=youtu.be
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7klX37TG0HxUt2k1wOgqwv?si=ZE6T5nXxSTCMF6y8zYKtDQ
“Transcending The Ruins” will be out on October 1, 2020. Album pre-order on Bandcamp: https://protokultmetal.bandcamp.com/album/transcending-the-ruins
Track Listing:
1. Mark Of Thunder (6:45)
2. Feed Your Demons (6:25)
3. 1516 (Keeper of the Hops) (3:58)
4. Oy Kanada (5:29)
5. Troubled Lad (Slainte Mhaith) (4:30)
6. Na Gryanoi Nedele (1:47)
7. Rusalka (6:17)
8. Valley of Thorns (7:45)
9. Wenches (4:23)
10. Greet The Dawn (6:09)
11. Dead New World (15:23)
Album Length: 1:08:57
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Protokult
• All songs written by: Martin Drozd, Ekaterina
• Produced by: Protokult, Darren Mcgill
• Mixed by: Darren Mcgill
• Mastered by: Tyler Williams
• Album Artwork by: Marie Cherniy
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
Album Band Line Up:
Martin Drozd – guitar, vocals, keyboards, additional percussion, jawharp; Ekaterina Pyatkova- vocals, recorder,; Kaveh Afshar – drums; Jack Neila – rhythm and lead guitar; Dave Slowiak – bass, gang vocals
Live Band Line Up:
Martin Drozd – guitar and vocals; Dave Slowiak – bass and backup vocals; Ekaterina – vocals, recorder and synth, Jack Neila – guitar; Kaveh Afshar – drums
Guest musicians: Quinn Strahl – electric violin; Matt Hilden (Vesication) – vocals; Joe Feral- vocals; Jesse Harvey (Ammo) – vocals; Cristina Marcu – operatic vocals; Ewelina Ferenc- folk vocals
For more info:
Protokult.com: http://protokult.com/
Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/Protokult
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/protokult/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PROTOKULT
Swedish metal masters IN FLAMES have just reeased a lyric video for the re-recorded version of their classic "Bullet Ride". The tune is part of the band´s new album, "Clayman 20th Anniversary Edition" a re-recording of tracks from their classic album "Clayman", originally released in 2000. The album will also feture many bonus tracks. "Clayman 20th Anniversary" will be released through Nuclear Blast Records. You can check the video below:
Swedish black metal master MÖRK GRYNING have released "Fältherren", the first single fom their new album, along with a music video for it (check below). The album is entitled "Hinsides Vrede", and will be released via Season Of Mist on October 23, making it the band's debut to the label. bass / guitarist /keyboardist Goth Gorgon states: "'Fältherren' is for me the essence of what Mörk Gryning is. Dark and brutal yet melodic and dynamic. Lyrically it's based on 'The Field Marshal,' a song included in Modest Mussorgsky's song cycle 'Songs and dances of death.' A part of the (translated from Russian) original lyric should suffice to explain its meaning: "'Then, illuminated by moonlight, on her battle horse, shining with the whiteness of her bones, appeared Death; and in the silence, taking in moans and prayers, full of proud satisfaction, like a field marshal she circled around the place of battle.'". The video was created by Guilherme Henriques.
The guys from HERESY PRODUCTION have organized a 4 day festival and they are streaming it on YouTube. Days 1 and 2 are already online and on August 15th and 16th you can check the livestream through thir YouTube channel. Band´s that are featured on the first 2 days, just to name a few: ODISSEA (Argentina), RIVERWOOD (Egypt), METAL BLADE (Mexico), CALLAMITY (Brazil), JUGULATOR (Algeria), SOULBURNER (Chile)...and many more
HERESY FEST´s links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heresyfest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Heresyfest/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeresyVideoclips/featured
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Canadian legends ENTROPY first hit the metal scene in the late 80s and 30 years later they are still melting faces, this time with “Force Convergence”.
This will be the fourth album from the band, and they describe it as their best album yet and it's a cinematic type experience. Entropy shares the premise being the concept album:
“We wanted to bring metal fans a sci-fi horror experience with the album story. The lyrical inspiration is from bands like Rush, Queensryche, Voivod, Iron Maiden, and also from films like Aliens, Predator, War Of The World’s, Independence Day, Invasion Of The Body Snatchers. There is also a sprinkle of war scene themes throughout the story, like Apocalypse Now, Platoon, and Starship Troopers, mixed in for fun.”
The story-driven, progressive thrash metal album has been getting excellent reviews from the people who have had a chance to listen to it early, this is the album that everyone wants!
So far, all the Entropy albums have a different feel to them, and this new one is also forging its own path. "Force Convergence" is a 30-minute metal rip-ride! It is a creative and fun album that flows with power, melody, aggressiveness, and meaning.
With an original and eclectic sound that is 30 years in the making, Entropy is suitable for all metalheads especially those who enjoy Slayer, Pantera, and Iron Maiden.
"Force Convergence" is due out August 28th and will be available on Entropymetal.com (CD), Spotify, Apple Music.
Advance Album Stream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpC_-Lv-Tz0
Track Listing:
1. Everything Falls (1:03)
2. Ripzone (4:10)
3. Planetary Impact Extinction (6:30)
4. Threshold of Decimation (4:44)
5.Weaponized Storm System (4:52)
6. Transmigration (2:41)
7. Force Convergence (5:11)
Album Length: 29:15
Entropy is:
Album / Live Band Line Up:
Ger Schreinert (Vocals)
Dan Lauzon (Guitar)
Oscar Rangel (Bass)
Blake Lemieux (Drums)
For more info:
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London's CULT BURIAL have released their new song "Moribund". The song is from their upcoming self-titled album which will be available on November 6th 2020.
The band commented "It's great to release this track, which is the 2nd release from the forthcoming album. It sets the tone what the album is going to sound like: heavy riffing, swirling leads, pounding drums and desperate growls."
Listen to the song/pre-order the album: https://cultburial.bandcamp.com/album/cult-burial
Lyrics and vocals by César Moreira
Music by Simon Langford
Additional guitars by Felipe Grüber
Mixed by Simon Langford
Mastered by Chris Coulter at Decimal Studios
Track Listing:
1.Dethroner
2. Moribund
3. Chaos
4. Abyss
5. Plague
6. Kill
7. End
8. Forever
9. Sorrow
CULT BURIAL´s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cultburial/
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Doom/post black metallers ASCIAN have announced the release of their debut album "Elysion" on October 2nd via Black Sunset.
Featuring 5 massive tracks with a running time of 40 minutes where hopelessness and melancholy reigns, "Elysion" shall have no problem finding its fans somewhere between My Dying Bride and Alcest. This strong debut was produced, mixed and mastered by doom metal mastermind Déhà (Slow, Cult of Erinyes and Merda Mundi) in the Opus Magnum Studios Brussels, with Déhà being a special guest on this album as well. Be prepared and leave all hope behind – Misery is ahead! More info soon!
ASCIAN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscianDoom/
ASCIAN Bandcamp: https://asciandoom.bandcamp.com/releases
Phoenix, Arizona thrash metal masters SACRED REICH have just released a live video for the track "Manifest Reality" (check it below). The tune is part of their latest album "Awakening", released in 2019. Phil Rind comments: "Here's a fun video for Manifest Reality our friend Fiaz Ffarrelly put together using footage from our European live shows last year. Can't wait to get out and play again. In the meantime enjoy the clip."
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sacredreichofficial
Bandcamp: https://sacredreichofficial.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredreichofficial/
VENOMOUS CONCEPT, the grindcore punk band featurins NAPALM DEATH`s Shane Embury and Danny Herrera, NUCLEAR ASSAULT`s Danny Lilker, LOCK UP´s Kevin Sharp and ANAAL NATHRAKH / NAPALM DEATH live guitarist John Cooke are streaming the lyric video for "Simian Flu", a track from their most recent album "Politics Versus the Erection". The new album will be released on August 28th through Season of Mist Records. More info on:
Bandcamp: https://venomousconcept.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialVenomousConcept/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venomousconceptofficial/
