REAPER RELEASE "REBIRTH OF CHAOS"

 

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Unearthed Music is proud to present to you the new album from Liverpool based Prog/Thrash quartet Reaper.

Rebirth of Chaos (ROC) is a rerelease of the bands 2018 album Birth of Chaos in celebration of their 10 year anniversary, completed with their new line up and a vastly improved sound.

ROC is due out on 29 October 2021 on all streaming sites and can be pre-saved from here: Rebirth of Chaos (found.ee).

The band will be setting out on tour in support of the release of the album, starting with the free entry Rebirth of Chaos Launch Show at Grand Central, Manchester on the day of release.

Rebirth of Chaos is the reimagining of the original Birth of Chaos released in 2018, an album raught with engineering issues, line-up changes, and general life happenings that elongated the eventual drop. Birth of Chaos is seen by the band now as more of a lengthy EP, although not to dismiss the performances from the disc's clientelle, and has had the deepest breath of fresh air adjusted to it in ROC.

Songs written with all of the mid-teen thrash-loving angst weren't represented as purposefully on the initial production as the remaining founders, Daniel Moran and Anthony Capitano, would have liked. They circled back to the release with a fully functioning, determined line-up in Anthony Longworth and Elliott Kyriakides, and the engineering make-up of Stranger Than Fiction, Loic Gaillard returning to engineer the drum recordings and David Dyson to take the lead thereon.

What was once a fun but naive and brittle project of 80's bay area tropes and tricks in competently arranged material let down by an amateur mix - the result of Ant C and Dan working with what little resources they had to self-engineer from a kitchen in the early Feb-April morning hours - has been transformed into a barrage of devastating riffs, massive arrangements, and just the right amount of tongue-in-cheek attitude to give the audience the knowing nod.

Lyrical misteps have been overwritten, the endings have been reinforced to cataclysmic result, and all of the childhood nostalgia of over-the-top vocal performances and dual shred guitars has been rightfully injected.

We couldn't be more proud. This is Rebirth of Chaos.

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BEHEMOTH RELEASE NEW LIVE VIDEO "BARTZABEL"

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Live Release Out December 17th

Just ahead of their monumental 30-year anniversary worldwide stream extravaganza this Halloween, Behemoth offer another taste from 2020's ground-breaking spectacle with the hauntingly beautiful "Bartzabel," taken from their upcoming audio-visual album, In Absentia Dei, out on December 17th. View the video at: youtu.be/HJNW5C8IRoA

In Absentia Dei is the testimony to the band's pioneering vision during the height of our world closure. The Polish masters of extreme metal took over an abandoned church in rural Poland to perform a worldwide display of black metal magick. Relive it now!

In Absentia Dei can be pre-ordered in the following formats at: metalblade.com/behemoth

- 2CD jewel case

- 2CD/Blu-ray digibook

- black / white melt vinyl (US exclusive)

- gold / white melt vinyl (US exclusive)

Frontman Nergal previously stated that "In Absentia Dei was a massive challenge and a huge risk, but it was a great artistic and commercial success. The response was absolutely brilliant - we made a statement with this performance and set the bar high. I hope that we can continue to raise the bar with the projects to come!"

In Absentia Dei will be available as digital album, digibook and 3xLP vinyl in various colors. All Metal Blade Records triple LPs come with a premium 20-page booklet.

The event was said to set a new standard for streaming events in the future and this was something BEHEMOTH set out to achieve from the start. Produced by Grupa 13, In Absentia Dei was presented as a show of four parts, woven with high-production theatrics and even hellish flames emanating from all parts of the sacred building.

BEHEMOTH released their latest full-length, I Loved You At Your Darkest, in 2018 to vast critical acclaim. I Loved You At Your Darkest marked a milestone in the history of the band, being not only their most successful album, but also an audiovisual masterpiece: from its detailed, blasphemous artwork, to the highly vicious, yet deeply emotional tracks, BEHEMOTH once again played with fire - and ignited a wildfire burning the narrow minded bigotry of Christianity down to the ground.

Behemoth online:

https://www.behemoth.pl

https://www.facebook.com/behemoth

https://www.instagram.com/behemothofficial

https://twitter.com/behemothband

DEATHROLL RELEASE NEW TRACK: "CAUSING A NIGHTMARE"

 

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Japanese Black Metal band Deathroll released their new maxi single «Causing a Nightmare». The release was recorded in "clubSONICiwaki Studios" and  mixed/mastered by Japanese local engineers. The maxi single was released at "STF-Records" and it's already received considerable attention in the media such as Japanese radio.

https://open.spotify.com/album/6cd1uA6CljZQiik1GbWNGd

https://music.apple.com/jp/album/causing-a-nightmare-single/1585817237

Deathroll was formed in 2011 at Fukushima, Japan by Kazu as a one-man band. The band have released four albums and the band was presented on the international sampler titled Imperative Music Compilation DVD including other major Metal bands such as Death, Destruction, etc

https://www.facebook.com/Desurolu/

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IN CRUCEM AGERE RELEASE "CALLING THE VOID"

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IN CRUCEM AGERE

Calling the Void

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22 October 2021

Delving into the demonic underworld, Austrian black metal outfit IN CRUCEM AGERE are not afraid to dig deep into the dark elements of the human condition. Originally formed in 2010, the project encompasses a narrative exploring the darkness inside man for whom there is no hope of salvation.

The band comments:

"IN CRUCEM AGERE has been operating since 2010, drawing inspiration from human abysses and the darkness in men, and now, eleven years and two albums later, nothing, yet everything has changed. The band's bleak view on life and mankind is unbroken, and this new opus takes it to new musical levels. This is both a continuation, as much as it is a new beginning. Calling the Void is still rooted in traditional black metal, but has transformed the band into a beast of abstract, avantgarde madness."

The new album Calling the Void, explores the next chapter and sees the outfit diversify their sound into the realms of the progressive. Opening with "The Gods Sent No Sign", dissonant, enduring guitars devise an eerie atmosphere. While intense distortion, dramatic percussion and deathly vocals lead to the edge of the void. The album progresses through the shadows from the fast speeds of "Calling the Void" with its dynamic melody running through out, to the bleak mood of the concluding "Eosos Nova".

Calling the Void explores the utterly grim and desolate. IN CRUCEM AGERE have pushed their boundaries further by delivering their unrelenting, ghastly sound with a unique, progressive element. Explore the formidable depths as never before, but beware for there is no guarantee of coming back.

IN CRUCEM AGERE is:

Syknatt (III Tidings) - vocals, guitars, bass

Þ.(Ill Tidings, Vástígr) - guitars, vocals

Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InCrucemAgere

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/incrucemagere/

Bandcamp: https://incrucemagere.bandcamp.com/ 

Credits:

Recorded with Dominique Heine at Thanatos Sound and, mixed and mastered by Florian Dammasch at Nightside Audio.

ARCH ENEMY + DEATH ANGEL + AMORPHIS + ENFORCED + 6 MORE BANDS CONFIRMED FOR SUMMER BREEZE 2022

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10 bands added to the line up

15.10.2021

Latest additions to the line up:

HEAVEN SHALL BURN

ARCH ENEMY

HÄMATOM

AMORPHIS

DEATH ANGEL

DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT

CYPECORE

BROTHERS OF METAL

BLOODYWOOD

ENFORCED

60 of more than 130 Bands confirmed: www.summer-breeze.de/bands

ELIMINATION RELEASE NEW TRACK "DISCIPLES OF THE BEAST"

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Elimination have announced a haunting new single for ‘Disciples Of The Beast’.

The new single, titled 'Disciples Of The Beast' Is the Opening track off of the new album ‘Echoes Of The Abyss’, complete with a horror themed music video just in time for Halloween.

Reviews of the new album so far:

"If you like thrash, but with plenty of melody, top notch song writing and a bit more than your average release, then this is an album that you need to check out. This is so good it’s gone straight in as my album of the year so far, and it’s going to take something ridiculously good to knock it from the top spot. Absolutely stunning." - UK Thrashers

"Complete eardrum annihilation" - 9/10 - Metal Temple

"Their strongest work yet - 9/10" - Rock Queen Reviews

Video Link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5-u_PqAgRuY&feature=youtu.be

'Echoes Of The Abyss' is released on the 29/10/2021 and Preorders are available here: https://elimination.bigcartel.com/

HEXEN RE-RELEASE "BEING AND NOTHINGNESS"

 

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California Thrashers HEXEN Announce Reissue Remastered Edition of Second Album “Being and Nothingness;” Today The Group’s Debut Album, “State Of Insurgency” hits store shelves

First-ever vinyl and cassette releases alongside expanded 2CD feature bonus disc of extras

M-Theory Audio will reissue “Being and Nothingness,” the acclaimed 2012 sophomore album from California neo-thrashers HEXEN, February 11, 2022. The reissue is the second in a series of HEXEN reissues and remasters from M-Theory Audio, who released a reissued and remastered version of the band's 2008 debut, “State of Insurgency” today, Oct. 15th. 

“Being and Nothingness” saw the band continue evolving the combination of old-school ferocity, with a more progressive new-school technicality and dark and socially conscious lyrics that helped them stand out in the fiercely competitive Southern California thrash revival that birthed acts such as Warbringer, Fueled By Fire, Merciless Death, Bonded By Blood and Exmortus. Pre-orders for the upcoming reissue of “Being and Nothingness” – which include expanded packaging and personal liner notes available as a blue vinyl double LP, a 2CD with a bonus disc of previously unreleased demo and live tracks, and a blue shell cassette – are available now alongside the reissue of “State Of Insurgency” at www.smarturl.com/hexen.

Says drummer Carlos Cruz (Warbinger, Machine Head, Power Trip, Ohm), “We thank you all for the incredible response to our 2021 re-issue of “State of Insurgency” & to show our gratitude for your support, we’re bringing you its interstellar follow-up, “Being and Nothingness,” out of obscurity by celebrating its 10-Year anniversary with a 2022 re-issue on M-Theory Audio! Prepare your minds to enter the stream of unconsciousness with another round of 2LP, 2CD & Cassette release of HeXeN’s unique fusion of Extreme, Melodic and Progressive Thrash Metal!“

“Being and Nothingness” - originally released by Pulverised Records – saw original HEXEN co-guitarist Artak Tavaratsyan (also formerly of Exmortus) return to the band after a hiatus of several years, bolstering the foundation laid on the previous record by the shredding guitar assault of Ronny Dorian, the precise drumming of Cruz and the dextrous bass and searing vocals of Andre Hartoonian. The band's second album – which featured cover art from renowned metal artist Kristian Wåhlin aka “Necrolord” (At The Gates, Dissection, Emperor) - was hailed by Metal Underground as “a roaring spectacle of glossy solos and intricate songwriting” and was praised as “one of the more impressive thrash albums” of 2012 by Sputnik Music. HEXEN disbanded soon after the release of “Being and Nothingness,” with band members turning their focus to academic and collegiate endeavours and Cruz joining Warbringer.

M-Theory Audio's reissue of “Being and Nothingness” joins the now-available reissue of “State of Insurgency” by also including new liner notes by Hartoonian. 

“Of course, I was jumping up and down moshing in front of the stereo in my room like I was 16 again the second I got the Vinyl LP of ‘State of Insurgency,’” notes Hartoonian. “Knowing full-well that I've heard my own work a billion times and thus must have a biased ear/brain that I can't help. It wasn't until a lifelong friend of the band (who totally is not an audiophile, and always argued against the hoopla over "analog" anything beating "digital", and from whom compliments/praises about the band never, EVER came easy) texted me soon as her presale arrived saying, "right off the bat the vinyl sounds a million times better” which was when I knew that it wasn't just me. If even the person who only ever gave me brutally honest feedback says there's been a big improvement in the sound on the LP, that this REALLY IS the best we've ever heard ‘State of Insurgency’ sound.” 

“Additionally, there isn't a SINGLE audio version we've re-released the HeXeN catalogue on that doesn't have something unique to the specific format. The 2CD version of ‘State of Insurgency’ comes with a bonus disc of 2 live sets while the bonus disc for ‘Being and Nothingness’ has a whole slew of behind-the-scenes extras featuring demos and live recordings. GRAB YOURS TODAY!"

HEXEN “Being and Nothingness”-era Lineup:

Andre Hartoonian (bass, vocals)

Ronny Dorian (guitars)

Carlos Cruz (drums)

Artak Tavaratsyan (guitars)

For more information:

www.m-theoryaudio.com

www.smarturl.com/hexen 

www.facebook.com/HeXeNMusic

www.instagram.com/hexen_band_official

DEATH RISING RELEASE "LOVEPOEMS & HATETIRADES"

 

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Austrian metal machine Death Rising release today their second studio album "Lovepoems & Hatetirades". From death metal to hard rock balladry, there's something for everyone on this 18-song album. Whether borderline disturbing lyrics or deeply heartfelt words, this album knows no boundaries and contains everything that has made this band in recent years.

Death Rising is a metal band from Upper Austria, formed in 2010, which has developed into a well-oiled machine over the past few years, which you can undoubtedly hear on their second studio album "Lovepoems & Hatetirades".

Death Rising are:

Vocals - Dave Kreischer

Lead Guitars/Sampling - Robin Grabenberger

Rhythm Guitars - Daniel Reitinger

Bass - Patrick Waldl

Drums - Steve Kreische

Recorded and mixed by: Robin Grabenberger

Mastered by: Dean Hadjichristou (Parkway Drive, Intervals, …)

Album Artwork by: Kim Silmbroth

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https://open.spotify.com/artist/6HsIIV2fiXgPSrUDun42zM?si=1yhxAgjcTBWRvtsggNUbnw&nd=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUwvt3kOu7g

RAGE IN MY EYES RELEASE "SPIRAL" EP

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Rage In My Eyes has been working on their second release under this name over the past year and are excited to finally bring it  to fruition. “Spiral” will join the 2019 full length “Ice Cell” under this current band name, however, the musicians also released 3 full length albums “The Sniper” (2012), “Skeletons Domination” (2008) and “Darkness & Light” (2006) under the name Scelerata, which ran from 2002-2018. The band explains the new EP:

“This EP was written and made during a pandemic. All band members suffered losses of loved ones during the pandemic, some directly related to covid, some not. Also due to covid, the band couldn’t get together in a practice room to jam to the tracks. Each member had to work on their part separately, which was something new within the band. Plus, some songs were being written and arranged during the recording sessions, so we felt it was being made in real-time. All of the above impacted lyrics and the songwriting. We like to think of this EP as a way to say farewell to our dear loved ones and as a spiral of emotions that keeps coming and going.”

It’s evident that creating a journey for the listener is of utmost importance for the band; they explain that the tracklist was carefully thought out and placed in particular order and the EP is best enjoyed from beginning to end. The EP is five songs long with a total running time of under 20 minutes for a nice succinct burst of Brazilian heavy metal flavour that will leave listeners wanting more from this long-running and highly talented group of musicians.

Lightly proggy, and technically approachable, Rage In My Eyes brings a South American flair to traditional heavy metal. They are recommended for fans of Symphony X, Iron Maiden and Metallica.

The new EP is out as of October 15, 2021 and available on Rageinmyeyes.bandcamp.com, Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/artist/1GAIW46oSMb8k3kzbqcXQc

Music Video “And Then Came The Storm” - https://youtu.be/3iJ3tkqR1uU

Track Listing:

1. Farewell (1:32)

2. And Then Came The Storm (5:01)

3. Dare To Defy (3:40)

4. Spark Of Hope (5:06)

5. Spiral Seasons (3:54)

EP Length: 19:20

EP Band Line Up:

Jonathas Pozo - Vocals

Magnus Wichmann - Guitar

Pedro Fauth - Bass

Francis Cassol - Drums

Live Band Line Up:

Jonathas Pozo - Vocals

Magnus Wichmann - Guitar

Pedro Fauth - Bass

Francis Cassol - Drums

Matheus Kléber - Accordion (special guest)

For more info:

RageInMyEyes.com

Facebook.com/rageinmyeyes

Instagram.com/rageinmyeyes

Twitter.com/rage_in_my_eyes

WOLFTOPIA RELEASE NEW TRACK: "WASH THE SPEARS"

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Wash the Spears is the second single from the upcoming debut album Ways of the Pack (Out on December 17th 2021 via Inverse Records) by Finnish melodic death metal band Wolftopia. From the catchy guitar chords of the intro, played by frontman Aleksander Okhotnikov, to the last majestic synthetic trumpets and French horns, programmed by Ossi Peltoniemi, this song oozes uncomplicated eighties power metal.

Watch and listen to Wash The Spears video: https://youtu.be/f5nYzhnmY54

Okhotnikov, also the band’s main songwriter, says that the writing process of “Wash the Spears” started with the main riff. The catchy rhythm and the chord progression, using a large number of major chords, catch the ear and once lodged in the brain, are difficult to forget. But the song also displays Wolftopia’s bombastic side, with a fast-paced, epic chorus and a technical, rock-‘n’-roll-inspired whirlwind of a solo by lead guitarist Topi Karhunen.

The lyrics are inspired, like many of Wolftopia’s songs, by fantasy literature, in this case the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. “Wash the Spears” narrates the lives of a nomadic people surviving, even thriving, in the harshest of desert environments. There are many hardships in life, the song suggests, but with cooperation, dedication and perseverance we can grow and find joy. This sense of strength in community and adversity is also present in the music. In the optimistic sound, full of major chords and memorable rhythms, of course, but also, significantly, in the shouted choirs during the pre-chorus. “Wash the Spears”, they shout: take action, together, and thrive. Sensible advice, certainly, in these trying times.

   

Listen to Wash The Spears single on:

Youtube: https://youtu.be/f5nYzhnmY54 

Bandcamp: https://wolftopia.bandcamp.com 

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3lFaiqA 

Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/album/255785882 

Tidal: https://listen.tidal.com/album/196064114/track/196064115 

Apple Music: https://apple.co/2YOuvAU 

Pre-Order Ways of the Pack CD: https://bit.ly/2WGoRjs 

Pre-save Ways of the Pack on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3gWtTzA 

 

Track list:

1. Hound of War

2. The Last Embrace of the Mother

3. Wash the Spears

4. We are Pack

5. Predator

6. May He Sever the Shadow

7. The Alpha

8. I am the Storm

 

Album cover by Roberto Toderico

  

Line-up:

Aleksander Okhotnikov (Vocals & guitars)

Tom Israels (Drums)

Tim Reus (Bass)

Topi Karhunen (Guitar)

 

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/wolftopiaband

https://www.instagram.com/wolftopiaband

https://wolftopia.bandcamp.com