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Scream Therapy Single
by Suffocating Empathy
Genre: Black Metal
Country: USA
released June 26, 2022
Disdain - Everything
Disdain (Joe Arida) is a musician best known for his roles in Night Hag and Lichen
https://suffocatingempathy.bandcamp.com/album/scream-therapy-single
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International modern, melodic death metal outfit Ancient Settlers has a new video out in "Silent December".
"Silent December" is the last single from the album "Our Last Eclipse", released by Crusader Records.
You can watch the video for the new single here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR_JqODPxoo
Here, the band explores the darkest melodies and turns up the speed over almost all the compositions, creating An epic and dramatic atmosphere across all the songs.
Moreover, the band announced dates across Spain, Portugal, France, Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland in October.
"Our Last Eclipse", the first full-length of the band’ is out now digitally across all platforms along here, also in physical format.
Ancient Settlers was founded in 2020 and actually is composed by Carlos Chiesa-Estomba & Herman Riera (formerly of Haboryn), Rene González (Aesthesis), Agustin Martinez, Miguel Herrera and Antony Hämäläinen (Meridian Dawn, Nightrage & Armageddon) – A group of musicians with more than fifteen years of experience in the European and American metal circuit.
In January of 2021, they released their first digital single ‘Diamond Eyes’, alongside a limited-edition 7″ vinyl.
The following February, the band released their debut album Autumnus. Both were recorded in Portugal, France, Spain and the USA, and had Daniel Cardoso (Anathema, Anneke Van Grisbergen) mix and master the album, as well as Gus ‘Perkele’ Sazes (Angra, Kamelot, Gus G, Firewind, Arch Enemy) design the artwork. In the summer of 2021, the band travels throughout Portugal, France and Spain in the "Autumnus European Tour".
Most recently, the band released their forthcoming 10-track album "Our Last Eclipse", that has been produced at Freedman Studies (Gothenburg, Sweden) by Grammy award-winner Fredrik Nordstrom.
The album was released via Crusader Records, a subsidiary of Golden Robot Entertainment Group.
Get your physical copy at:
- Nuclear Blast: https://www.nuclearblast.com/fr/ancient-settlers-our-last-eclipse-cd-1001018
- Season Of Mist: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/ancient-settlers-our-last-eclipse-cd
- Disk Union: https://diskunion.net/metal/ct/detail/HMHR220318-010
More information at:
Website: www.ansientsettlers.es
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ancientsettlers
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ancientsettlers
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR_JqODPxoo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AncientSettlers
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ancient-settlers
Bandcamp: https://ancientsettlers.bandcamp.com
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BLACK RIVER – Feat. BEHEMOTH Bassist ORION And DIMMU BORGIR Drummer DARAY - Unleash New Album “Generation aXe”!
Polish rock/metal/punk combo BLACK RIVER – feat. BEHEMOTH bass player ORION and DIMMU BORGIR drummer DARAY - have unleashed today, June 24th, their highly acclaimed new album “Generation aXe” via Crusader Records/Golden Robot Records, on CD and digital. Vinyl release will follow in early 2023.
“Generation aXe focuses on the band’s anger at what they see happening in the world. They decided to express it in their music and “vomit all this venom”. The result is a collection of songs written without calculation but in full anger - closing out with a furious version of The Doors’ classic, 'Break on Through'.”
Buy “Generation aXe” at https://bfan.link/generation-axe
“Generation aXe” tracklisting:
Oxygen
Joker
Whiplash
Under My Flag
Generation aXe
Crossover Love
Civil Army
Burn It
Motherless
Inner Hell
Break on Through (bonus track)
Check out the singles from the album:
'Civil Army' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMsp6igcR-U
'Joker' - https://youtu.be/B3ilgC1SMic
‘Crossover Love’ - https://youtu.be/kTuFC96zW2s
BLACK RIVER line-up:
Maciej Taff – vocals
Piotr „Kay” Wtulich – guitar
Artur „Art” Kempa – guitar
Tomasz „Orion” Wróblewski – bass (Behemoth)
Dariusz „Daray” Brzozowski – drums (Dimmu Borgir)
More information on Black River at https://www.facebook.com/OfficialBlackRiver
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Dariusz “Daray” Brzozowski is one of the most recognized drummers within the metal scene. Well known for his extreme drumming, blastbeats, precision and supersonic speeds, he earned his reputation through the years and was repeatedly valued for his achievements. Extensively touring the world with his bands. He played over a 1000 shows.
Born in 1980, he got his first kit at the age of 14. His story began with the band Vesania, and was continued in Vader, Masachist, Hunter, Black River. He’s also a session musician for multiple bands. Today, drumming for Vesania and Dimmu Borgir and being an active clinician and educator, he remains in the lead of worlds‘ uncompromising drummers.
Please Note, DARAY is available for studio sessions, drum clinics, as well as session drummer for tours etc. For further information, please contact tarja@splitscreenproduction.com.
Watch Daray Brzozowski (Meinl cymbal artist) performing “Dimmu Borgir“ off of Dimmu Borgir’s album “Abrahadabra“ at the 2016 Meinl Drum Festival: https://youtu.be/ioA5YrUDx6I
More information at:
DARIUS “DARAY” BRZOZOWSKI: https://www.facebook.com/DarayOfficial
DARAY DRUM ACADEMY: http://daraydrumacademy.com
DIMMU BORGIR: https://www.facebook.com/dimmuborgir
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreenproduction.com
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London sludge outfit EXISTENCE DYSPHORIA have unleashed their crushing new song "Sculpted Into Nothing" via The Sleeping Shaman. The song is from their upcoming debut album Minus Negative which will be released on Sludgelord Records July 1st, 2022.
The band comments:
"Sculpted Into Nothing sets out our M.O. perfectly. An aggressive droning intro gives way to clattering riffs that savage the listener into a state of delirium before lulling you into a false sense of security preceding the final barrage of riffs. This is sludge with bad intentions. We are Existence Dysphoria!’"
Listen: https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/streams/existence-dysphoria-sculpted-into-nothing/
London-based savage sludge outfit EXISTENCE DYSPHORIA is preparing to unleash an epic cathartic experience through monstrous noise. Spawned from a chance meeting at the mighty Desertfest in 2017, the band have been diligently forging a sound they truly believe in; an obnoxious blend of stoner doom, space-rock and aggressive angular sludge. Following their 2018 Shattered EP, Minus Negative is the trio’s debut album.
Guitarist/Vocalist Ben Ambros comments:
“The term ‘Minus Negative’ refers to the self-perpetuating cycle of events that leaves the individual at a state of worthlessness. This toxic cycle has many ugly manifestations. The listener shall perceive this as they see fit. Produced and mastered by Wayne at Bearbiteshorse Studios, he was an absolute wizard and we smashed out the whole thing in 4 days. Was an absolute pleasure to work with him and he really brought out the best of us as musicians.”
EXISTENCE DYSPHORIA aims to encapsulate the paradoxes of the human condition. Marrying contradictory nature of humanity, darkness and light, the band draw significant influences from dystopian ideas of societal collapse along with the shadowy underbelly of our realm: hypocrisy, depression, historical fabrications, drug abuse. Musically the act manipulates the dynamics of their tracks, fusing multiple layers of textures to create a colossal impact. Minus Negative opens with an enthralling cinematic introduction. “The Stage Is Set” establishes a dramatic and eerie atmosphere aptly setting the tone for the album. Powering straight into “Sculpted Into Nothing” deliciously distorted fuzz manifests with pounding percussion and haunting vocals. The heavy doom sound cultivates an intense gloom. Their brutal edge hits hard descending further into the cesspool of filth. Exploring instrumental textures from the distortion fuelled to cleaner serene tones, these contrasting elements enhance the listening experience of “You’re Worse”. The title track encompasses a thrilling voyage through the terrifying and mystifying world we call home.
EXISTENCE DYSPHORIA is unafraid to push beyond the boundaries in their music. The sheer unrelenting power and unwavering audacity from the trio is impressive. They have a clear vision for their work and are bringing it to life with a proficient execution. Minus Negative is a staggering debut album, become immersed in this nightmarish take on reality.
EXISTENCE DYSPHORIA is:
Ben Ambrose: guitar and vocals
Nick Harley: drums
James Bullock: bass.
Links:
https://m.facebook.com/Existence-Dysphoria-107340758452625/
https://www.instagram.com/existencedysphoria
https://linktr.ee/existencedysphoria
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Italian Folk Metal band Servan released their debut album «Tales of the Forest». The album was recorded and mixed by Riccardo Coraiola in "Artifact Studio", and mastered by Manuele Pesaresi in "Dyne Engine Studios". It features collaborations with artists such as HeadMatt (from Elvenking) for guitar solos and Catia Borgogno (from Alight) for some folk instruments and female vocals.
https://servan1.bandcamp.com/releases
Servan was formed in 2017 at Trento, Italy by Enrico Lunelli (Vocals), Francesco Pinter (Guitar), Mattia Faccioli (Bass), Onur Ucak (Guitar) and Andrea Sadler (Drums). The band's music merges north-Italian and European folklore with a modern melodic death metal sound, with the addition of full symphonic arrangements and medieval instruments. They're deeply influenced by bands like Finntroll, Eluveitie, Equilibrium, but also Avatar, Children of Bodom, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Kataklysm and Ex Deo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbvLuhVZ5qM&t=1s
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JOHN THE BAPTIST – John The Baptist
CD, Nine Records, Release date: June 17th 2022
Tracklist:
1. Deluge
2. Glimpse of Valor
3. Hell Metal
4. Burn In Hell
5. Odds of Redemption
6. John The Baptist
The music of John the Baptist is slow and heavy like the rumblings of the earth. Their message is grand and grim. Here presented are six tracks each an epic of a song in itself. They are sad tales ranging from primordial floods to the devastation looming in the future. Tales of the templar knights, mischievous shamans and self-discovery through crushing depression into a warrior out of time. You know, all the good stuff. Devoid of all the trends, of retro pastiches and lukewarm empowerment. Heavy Metal as it was, is and ever should be. In fear and spite of the Lord of this world.
This is a CD reissue of the album which was originally released only on digital form in 2021 and specially mastered for the CD version.
Band:
https://www.facebook.com/JtBhellmetal/
https://jtbdoom.bandcamp.com/album/john-the-baptist/
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SOLEMN CEREMONY – Demise
CD, Nine Records, Release date: June 17th 2022
Tracklist:
1. Unknown Horror
2. The Furthest Shore II
3. The Mark
4. Lullaby (The River)
5. In Satan’s Name
6. Demise
7. The Chamber (Bonus Track)
8. Sorcerer (Bonus Track)
Solemn Ceremony is Phil Howlett's (Lucifer's Fall, Rote Mare) traditional doom metal solo project. Heavy and melodic old-school doom topped with Phil's individual instantly recognizable raw vocal style. Helped out by Kieren Provis (lead guitar - Lucifer's Fall) and Adam Holmes (drums - Eldritch Rites) on the latest album "Demise", Solemn Ceremony should appeal to fans of Reverend Bizarre, Saint Vitus, The Lamp Of Thoth, Cirith Ungol and the like. Obscure traditional doom metal of the purest form!
Band:
https://solemnceremony.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SolemnCeremony/
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BLADECRUSHER - TEMPEST
release date: June 25, 2022
labels: Bigbadwolfrecords / Headbangers Records
Long before the existence of mankind, when wicked storms roamed the earth, an evil king emerged from the clouds. Riding on a skin-torn horse, as lifeless as its master. Now battered by greed and neglect, since mortal souls failed to prevail. Wielding shield and sword. Galloping into vengeance. Soon the lands will be cloaked in darkness. Its name is Bladecrusher.
And thus the tale begins in which Bladecrusher blends lyrics inspired by fantasy lore with real-life events and uses these as metaphors, to write about all the good and bad that mankind faces these days. Influenced by metal and hardcore punk, Bladecrusher brings that raw energy that you just can’t ignore. Prepare yourself for some fast thrash metal, varied with catchy headbang riffs and epic guitar solos.
On the EP Tempest you can clearly hear that the band is influenced by old-school thrash bands such as Slayer and Exodus, combined with a more hardcore crossover sound such as Cro-Mags and Power Trip. This mix provides a fierce and energetic sound that will appeal to both metalheads and hardcore punks.
Bladecursher is:
Stephan Leistra – Lead vocals
Thijs Bangma – Lead Guitar
Maurice Huliselan – Rhythm guitar
Walter Huliselan – Bass guitar & backing vocals
Douwe Booij – Drums
Follow:
Website https://linktr.ee/bladecrusher
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bladecrusher
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bladecrusher_thrash/
Tour dates https://www.songkick.com/artists/10200456-bladecrusher
Bandcamp http://bladecrusher.bandcamp.com/
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KLlomc9VAKqluStt5eI6v
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Band: Guillotine A.D.
Album: Born To Fall
Country: USA
Genre: Death Metal
Label: M-Theory Audio
Release date: June 24, 2022
M-Theory Audio will be releasing “Born to Fall,” the second album – and label debut – from Southern death metal slingers GUILLOTINE A.D. The band's music blends the sounds of old-school Florida death metal, Scandinavian black metal, and New Orleans sludge into a wholly unique brew. The Athens, GA-based brother duo of Adam Miller (bass/vocals) and Lance Miller (guitars/vocals) – joined by drummer Evan Posey – take inspiration from the classic death metal of Cannibal Corpse and Six Feet Under, the New Orleans sludge of Crowbar and Eyehategod, and the Scandinavian black metal of Mayhem and early Enslaved. The trio self-describes the motivation of their sound as wanting “to sound like if Obituary moved to New Orleans and tried to play down-tuned versions of Satyricon songs.”
Since the October 2017 release of their self-released and self-titled debut album (originally under the name GUILLOTINE), the group has taken their sound to live stages all over the Southeast United States, supporting bands such as Goatwhore, Cannibal Corpse, and Hate Eternal. The band also participated in Slaughter Que 2019, which was headlined by acts such as Exodus, Kataklysm, Exhorder, and more. The trio also shared stages alongside fellow rising extreme metal acts such as Cloak, Frozen Soul and Sanguisugabogg.
The group officially changed their name to GUILLOTINE A.D. in December 2021 and signed with M-Theory Audio to formally usher in a new era for the band along with the new album. “Born to Fall.” The new album was produced by Matt Washburn at LedBelly Sound Studio (Atheist, Mastodon, Withered), and features cover art by Eliran Kantor (Testament, Soulfly, Trivium, Crowbar). GUILLOTINE A.D. will also be taking their new songs to the road Summer 2022 with a still-growing slate of live performances throughout the Southeast United States.
TRACKLIST
1.Vultures of Paradise
2.Exile
3.War First
4.Spiritual Insect
5.I Want to Believe
6.Born To Fall
7.Hammer
8.Madness Of The Gods
For more information:
www.facebook.com/guillotine.ad1
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Ljubljana death metal legion Ensaguinate have unleashed “Death Vernacular,” the follow-up to the “Lowermost Baptisms” single, off the debut Eldritch Anatomy. The album will be released on digital, CD, and LP (black vinyl, limited to 300 units) via Emanzipation Productions on 02 September 2022 (Pre-Orders available RIGHT HERE).
Speaking of the track “Death Vernacular,” Ensanguinate offers:
“DEATH VERNACULAR is a freeze-frame of the longest moment at the end of every life, where words fail and rationale gives way to pure intuition and knowledge through oneness with death. It is the only point where de Saussure’s signifier is truly bypassed and no longer burdens the ego, allowing it to dissolve and fully meld with the signified: true Death.
“Mimicking this is ENSANGUINATE’s goal. It is both a paradox and ironic, to be sure, yet by staring into the abyss and immersing ourselves in death and tragedy through these songs - an additional layer to the lyrics for DEATH VERNACULAR - and pairing them with the proper keys during our live performances, we may at least glimpse our goal and eschew language for true intuition, if only briefly.
“Some seek the Devil through the ritualistic nature of art, others still will find Him at the end of a rope.”
The single “Death Vernacular” can be accessed on DSPs HERE. https://orcd.co/ensan-death
Ensanguinate - Death Vernacular (official audio) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tAbAbueRNI
Formed in 2020, Ensanguinate is Slovenia’s putrid entry into the death metal grimoire of old. Leaning heavily on the genre’s occult beginnings, the band stands out by distilling Possessed, Morbid Angel, and Grotesque into a searing death/thrash assault that deviates from today’s run-of-the-mill death metal.
Eldritch Anatomy, the debut album of Slovenian death metal upstarts Ensanguinate, promises to deliver a furious maelstrom of classic 80s extreme metal. Consisting of nine tracks that run the gamut from slow and brooding to fast-paced blasts of energy, “Eldritch Anatomy” has enough extreme underground metal pedigree to satisfy fans of Possessed, Morbid Angel, and Death as well as those who are accustomed to the sinister melodic edge of Watain and Dissection.
Bolstered by a hard-hitting production that marries power and definition to old school filth, as well as a striking front cover by Gorgoroth’s very own Atterigner, a.k.a. Khaos Diktator, Ensanguinate show they are out for blood and are poised to stand out by crafting catchy, powerful funeral hymns in the true death metal spirit of old.
Track Listing:
1. Hunted
2. Cadaver Synod
3. Ghoul Presence
4. Perdition’s Crown
5. Gaping Maws of Cerberus
6. Lowermost Baptisms
7. Sublimation
8. Death Vernacular
9. Vile Grace
Credits:
Andrej Čuk – guitars, vocals
Jaka Črešnar – guitars
Miha Šinigoj – bass
Matjaž Winkler – drums
— Others —
Mixed and mastered by Andrej Čuk.
Band photography by Simon Pelko.
Insert photography by NecrosHorns.
Cover by Khaos Diktator.
Layout by Marko Krasnik.
Ensanguinate:
https://www.facebook.com/ensanguinate
https://www.instagram.com/ensanguinate
Emanzipation Productions:
