IIII RELEASE "NUEVA DESESPERANZA"

 

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Chilean Doom Metal/Post-Hardcore band IIII released their new album «Nueva Desesperanza». The release was recorded, mixed and produced by Juan Pablo Cañolés at "Plex Studios", co-produced by Felipe Arenas (Entrefuegos) and assisted by Joseph Araya.

https://open.spotify.com/album/5ZbjOSijZGOIVddYsA3dY3

https://iiiiofficialband.bandcamp.com/album/nueva-desesperanza

IIII (Cuatro) was formed in late 2014 in Santiago, Chile, by José Ignacio Mercado as a noise, free-rock, and ambient improvisation project. After a 2020 revival, the band transitioned into a post-doom quartet with hardcore influences. The lineup features Pedro Romero (guitar), Fernando Molina (drums), Christian Spencer (vocals/bass), and Mercado (guitar), all seasoned musicians from Chile’s post-metal, punk, and free jazz scenes.

https://iiiiofficialband.bandcamp.com/music

https://www.facebook.com/iiiiofficialband

https://www.instagram.com/iiiiofficialband

JUSTICE THEORY RELEASE "MY TRUE NEMESIS"

 

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Finnish thrash metal influenced melodic metal band Justice Theory's new single My True Nemesis is a song about the struggle with your inner demons. 

Listen to the song on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal jne.): https://push.fm/fl/justicetheory-mytruenemesis

Check the lyric video: https://youtu.be/dsYSTiDqxPk

The singer-guitarist Valtteri Saharinen tells about the track:

"MY TRUE NEMESIS is a song about battling your own inner enemy. The narrator’s opponent isn’t some external force, but rather this internal power that takes control of their mind and life. Feelings of anger, resentment, shame, and despair are constantly churning inside throughout life, and you’re forced to deal with them if you want to move forward. The chorus, “true nemesis,” is a metaphor for this internal force, an enemy you have to face over and over again, one you can never escape.

The song has this heavy, fatalistic vibe, where the enemy is seen as inevitable, just a natural part of life. The narrator’s lyrics dig deep into the conflict between self-hatred and the struggle to accept oneself. In the final chorus, the voices in their head scream, “No way out!” – summing up the feeling that this inner enemy is tied to their fate. It’s something they can’t outrun, only learn to live with.

Musically, the track is raw and intense, perfectly mirroring the darkness in the lyrics. It drags the listener deep into the pain of the mind but also opens a door to self-reflection and acceptance. My True Nemesis is a powerful take on the inner battle and how it’s an inseparable part of being human."

Justice Theory started as a thrash metal band in 2012. After that they have moved towards more melodic approach without forgetting their thrash metal past. Justice Theory has released around dozen singles and EPs.

https://www.facebook.com/JusticeTheoryband/

https://www.instagram.com/justicetheoryband/

https://justicetheory.bandcamp.com/

 

Justice Theory:

Valtteri Saharinen: guitar & vocals

Taneli Ahonen: guitar

Riku Lehto: bass

Juuso Liukkonen: drums

 

Justice Theory - My True Nemesis

01. My True Nemesis

ISRC: FI3FC2589401

Lyrics & composition: Valtteri Saharinen

ALPHOENIX RELEASE NEW TRACK: "TOKYO LUNAR"

 

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The Japanese band ALPHOENIX was formed in 2015 and plays a melodic type of death metal. In their music, they combine aggression with sensational melodic guitar parts, clean vocals and growls. While influenced by the Nordic scene, they fuse it with a uniquely Japanese sensibility, pushing the boundaries of melodic death metal while staying true to their roots.

Revitalizing the global death metal scene is no small task, but ALPHOENIX is moving towards achieving it. So far, the band from Tokyo has released two studio albums: "Final Crusades" (2015) and "Evil Ways" (2022) and few singles.

Alphoenix draws inspiration from legendary bands like In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, and Soilwork, blending the melodic intricacies of the Gothenburg sound with powerful, evocative lyrics that resonate with listeners' hearts. Their music feature are guitar harmonies that mix catchy melodies with heavy rhythms with fusion of clean vocals and growls to express a broad emotional range

Today, the Japanese band is releasing video to the brand new song titled "Tokyo Lunar" with guest vocal by Xavier from American melodic death metal band Upon Stone. Single was engineered by Thomas Johansson at The Panic Room (Blindead 23, Ereb Altor, Evergrey, Katatonia, Mayhem, Watain). The cover artwork was created by Shimpei - the vocalist and guitarist of the band. 

Leader of the band about new song: "It's our the heaviest track to date, fusing 90s Tokyo culture with a modern perspective, set during the dawn of melodic death metal. Celebrate the band's 10th anniversary with us!".

PREMIERE!

New song "Tokyo Lunar"

Watch video at Youtube https://youtu.be/ZelYpBtskVE

Listen to the song on streaming platforms https://linkco.re/2uNd0V4T

 Alphoenix『東京ルナー』

SOCIAL MEDIA

Website | https://alphoenix-band.com/

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/alphoenix

Bandcamp | https://alphoenix.bandcamp.com/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/alphoenix_band

Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/artist/4SATxPzJK3MMQpqqE883QD

X   https://x.com/alphoenixband

VULTUR RELEASE "CULTORES DE PERDAS E LINNA"

 

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VULTUR "Cultores de Perdas e Linna"

Black Metal

Masked Dead Records / Sulphur Music | 28 February 2025

Sardinian Black Metal veterans VULTUR are finally ready to release their third album: "Cultores de Perdas e Linna" was recorded in 2023 but did not see light until today, in 2025. The album, whose title means " lovers of stone and wood" (a way in which the Christians derogatorily defined the Nuragic population), is composed of eight songs sung in the Campidanese Sardinian language, except for "Nemini Parco", sung in Italian and Latin.

VULTUR's style is aggressive, rhythmically frenetic and merciless, full of intriguing riffs and a certain level of violence and darkness. Fans of the old Satyricon, Marduk, Mayhem and Immortal will be pleased, as will lovers of the melodic bridges of Dissection, the evocativeness of Rotting Christ and the dark heaviness of Mortuary Drape.

The artwork takes inspiration from the Sardinian popular mask called "Su Boe", one of the most important entities of the carnival of Sardinian traditions.

Founded exactly 20 years ago, VULTUR were the first Black Metal band to use lyrics in the Sardinian Campidanese language, with themes linked to Sardinian occultism and popular folklore.

The album will premiere via the popular YouTube channel Black Metal Promotion on February 26, 2025.

Listen to "NEMINI PARCO"   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRRSfkOWgS8

Listen to "CULTORES LAPIDES ET LIGNEA"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otzHYWkotkU

CULTORES DE PERDAS E LINNA on Bandcamp   https://maskedeadrecords.bandcamp.com/album/cultores-de-perdas-e-linna

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Sardinian Black Metal;

- Vultur were the first Black Metal band to use tests in the Campidanese Sardinian language;

- 2025 marks the band's 20 years of activity;

- The artwork draws inspiration from the traditional Sardinian carnival mask, called "Su Boe";

- For fans of the old Satyricon, Marduk, Mayhem, Immortal, Dissection, Rotting Christ, Mortuary Drape;

- Premiering on Black Metal Promotion on February 26, 2025.

Tracklist:

1) Su Frastimu

2) Eternu Trumentu

3) Su Spegu

4) Femina Mala

5) Arestis

6) Cultores Lapides et Lignea

7) Umbras

8) Nemini Parco

Recorded in Cut Fire Mixing Studio da Alberto Bandino, Sanluri (SU), a May and June 2023.

Artwork by Maristella Spanu.

VULTUR links

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sardinianvultur

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vultur_band_/

MASKED DEAD RECORDS links

Website - https://maskeddeadrecords.com/

Bandcamp - https://maskedeadrecords.bandcamp.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/maskedeadrecords/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maskedeadrecords/

IRON JAW RELEASE "CURSED"

 

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Cursed

by Iron Jaw

Iron Jaw are from Fort Worth TX and play metal in the tradition of Priest, Motorhead, Sabbath, etc. We call it "heavy metal" -- the younger kids call it "rock and roll". Either description is appropriate.

Cursed cd

7 Song CD in a jewel case. Includes full color booklet with photos and all lyrics and credits.

Cursed 12" Blood Red Vinyl

ships out within 3 days

Tracklist:

1.Tonight We Raid 04:48

2.Pyromancer 04:22

3.Bury The Snake 04:04

4.Sands of Time 04:36

5.The Wolf King 04:59

6.Order of the Golden Dawn 06:29

7.Cursed 05:56

released January 25, 2025

RECORDED AT PACK IT UP STUDIOS. PRODUCED BY IRON JAW. ENGINEERED BY JOSH WOODWARD.

https://ironjaw.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/IronJawTX/

https://www.instagram.com/ironjawtx/

INTUBATION RELEASE "DISTORTED PERCEPTIONS"

 

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Distorted Perceptions (Demo)

by Intubation

Jewelcase CD

Includes all the main tracks + a bonus track "The Time Stands Still (Early Demo)"

Tracklist:

1.Time Stands Still 05:14

2.Ode to Dismemberment 02:44

3.Depraved Hallucinations 04:34

4.Distorted Perceptions of Reality 02:58

Recorded in summer 2024 - winter 2025

Released on Bandcamp and on CD on January 24, 2025

released January 24, 2025

Eetu Huotari - Vocals, Guitars (Left, Middle), Bass, Keyboards, Songwriting, Lyrics (tracks 1, 2, 4)

Valtteri Pikkarainen - Guitars (Right)

Verneri Pikkarainen - Drums, Lyrics (track 3)

Mixed by Manu Komssi

Logo & artwork by @nekrotik.ink on instagram

Band photos on the CD taken by Niilo Sallinen

https://intubation.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/intubation.band

FUNERARIUM RELEASE "VAMPIRIZARE ETERNA"

 

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Vampirizare Eterna

by Funerarium

Tracklist:

1.Entrance Vampirium 01:24

2.Metairie Cemetery 05:46

3.Blood Forest 05:41

4.Malkavian 04:45

5.Without Light 03:06

6.Reign Of Bathory 05:43

7.Vampirique Lithurgie 04:57

8.Night Theater 06:41

9.Vampirizare Eterna 06:21

released January 25, 2025

Funerarium is an Atmospheric Black Metal band. Created in 2018 by Kardec as a One Man Band, he will be joined at the end of 2022 by Mandragor who becomes the drummer of the band. Since then Funerarium has become a real duo exploring the darkest themes of humanity.

http://funerarium.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063680493596

https://www.instagram.com/funerarium_kardec

INTIMIDATION DISPLAY RELEASE "SYSTEMATIC INDOCTRINATION"

 

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Systematic Indoctrination

by Intimidation Display

Blackened deathgrind metal band from Baltimore, MD

Zach Barrows: Vocals, Guitar

Mike Alksnis: Drums

Ben Baris: Bass

Tracklist:

1.Systematic Indoctrination 03:56

2.Tormented by Cowardice 03:02

3.Contagion of Madness 04:34

3rd release from Intimidation Display featuring guest vocals from Verminoth, York, PA based death metal unit

released January 25, 2025

Mixed by Kevin Bernsten at Developing Nations Recording Studio in Baltimore, MD; mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege in Portland, OR

https://intimidationdisplay.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/intimidationdisplay

https://www.facebook.com/IntimidationDisplay/

ACROSS THE SHADE RELEASE "MADNESS"

 

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ACROSS THE SHADE was founded in 2011 by guitarist/vocalist Kamil Sikorski. It turned into a regular band in mid-2014 when Marcin (drums), Łukasz (guitars) and Bartek (bass) joined. So far, Silesian band released EP "Winter is Coming (2017) and album "Hope" (2019). Currently the band performs as a duo.

After almost 6 years band is releasing long awaited second studio album.

Music for new album titled "Madness" was recorded, mixed and mastered by Kamil Sikorski - leader of the band. Whole graphic design (cover artwork & layout) was done by Nikos Stavridakis known as VisionBlack who has in portfolio cooperation with bands as Ad Hominem, Before the Dawn, Dødsferd, Mors Subita and Wolfheart. Album is releasing digitally on January 24, 2025 (pre-save).

The sounds and lyrical themes oscillate around darkness, sadness, loss, and the inseparable relationship between a man and nature. 

 Musicians comments their upcoming album: “We wanted to make this album a little bit faster and agressive. And also we can think of it as the 'Hope' LP sequel. The name of the album - Madness - is its main theme. When someone encounters many adversities, eventually loses his hope. It can lead to them losing their sanity. The main goal is to overcome the madness. Maybe you can run away from it. Or maybe it will haunt you forever."

FULL ALBUM STREAMING!

Stream "Madness" album at Youtube

https://youtu.be/ZPyYgpyOSZs

Watch video to the song "Kingdom"

https://youtu.be/ZBfTauawJiU

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/acrosstheshade/kingdom

 

Tracklist:

01. Falling Leaf

02. On The Horizon

03. Don't Fall Asleep

04. Protect The Day

05. Ice Dome

06. Serenity Falls

07. Kingdom 

08. Dying Inside

09. The Mine

10. Wilted

Line-up:

Kamil Sikorski - guitar, bass, vocal

Bartek Pawlik - guitar

BAND SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/AcrossTheShade

Bandcamp | https://acrosstheshade.bandcamp.com/album/madness

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

ACROSS THE SWARM RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "RED WATERS"

 

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Today, Italian death metal force ACROSS THE SWARM premieres "Red Waters" as the next single taken from their new album “Invisible Threads”, due out February 21st 2025 through Time To Kill Records.

The video is now available HERE.

This new record follows their acclaimed 2020 album “Projections” and marks a powerful return that delves deeper into the raw, unfiltered aggression that has earned the band a dedicated following in the Italian metal scene.

Tracklist:

01 - Intravenous​

​02 - Vertebrae

03 - Every Day Is Like A Stab In The Chest

04 - Nothing Left

05 - Red Waters

06 - Scava Veloce

07 - Dry Eyes

08 - Liquefy

09 - Until You Bleed

10 - Invisible Threads

“Invisible Threads” is a sonic assault that penetrates the darkest depths of existence. This album explores themes of human degradation, unspoken fears, and wars that ravage not only bodies but also minds. A fierce manifestation of death metal, “Invisible Threads” overwhelms the listener with a crescendo of sonic brutality and raw emotions—an unrelenting frontal impact from the first to the last track, destined to leave a lasting mark.

"We wanted to capture the essence of the shadows that dwell within each of us," explains frontman Francesco. "The composition of ‘Invisible Thread’s was a brutal and visceral process. Every note, every word is an invisible thread connecting these shadows to the reality around us. Additionally, renowned Italian street artist SNEM was fully involved in the creative process, visually translating the album's concept into artwork that amplifies and reflects both the music and the lyrics. This album is an invitation to confront your innermost self and dive deep, all the way to the bottom”.

For fans of: Aborted, Cattle Decapitation, Misery Index

Preorders:

​https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/across-the-swarm-invisible-threads​

https://acrosstheswarm-ttk.bandcamp.com/album/invisible-threads

Line-up:

Francesco A. Flagiello – Vocals

Marco Lambertini – Guitar

Luca Sammartino – Guitar

Mirco Diana – Bass

Davide Tomadini - Drums

ACROSS THE SWARM

https://acrosstheswarm.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/acrosstheswarm

https://www.instagram.com/acrosstheswarm/

Time To Kill Records

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/timetokillrecords/

https://www.facebook.com/timetokillrecords/

https://www.youtube.com/c/TIMETOKILLRECORDS

https://timetokillrecords.com/