MONOLIYTH RELEASE "HE WHO KILLS"

 

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Australian death metal titans Monoliyth return with “He Who Kills”, a savage slab of heavy and raw brutality. This is death metal stripped to the bone — no gimmicks, no polish, just pure violent intent.

This is a rage anthem for the utterly broken — no redemption, no remorse, just violent catharsis. Whether seen as a story of vengeance, a dive into madness, or a metaphor for inner demons, "He Who Kills" delivers unapologetic extremity, both lyrically and thematically.

Stream "He Who Kills" now: https://orcd.co/hwksingle

Check out the lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-VuI_Pzmk8

The single is a track taken from Monoliyth’s upcoming full-length album, also titled “He Who Kills”, set for release on August 22, 2025.

Pre-save the album here: https://orcd.co/hwkalbum

Formed in 1998 in Melbourne by guitarist Mick Barr, Monoliyth has carved a path from classic thrash into a focused force of brutal death metal. Known for their unrelenting live shows and uncompromising intensity, the band fuses old-school grit with technical precision — a signature that continues to evolve with each release.

Monoliyth:

Andrew Parkinson – Vocalist

Mick Barr – Rhythm / Lead Guitars

Zakk Barr – Rhythm / Lead Guitars

Jake Mackin – Bass

Tim Wright – Drums

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MURDERESS RELEASE "TIME TO KILL: VOLUME II"

 

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The extreme metal band Murderess returns in full force with "Time to Kill: Volume II", a direct sequel to their debut release. This new EP deepens the band’s fusion of death, doom, and black metal, combining it with sharp, politically engaged lyrics. It expands on Murderess’s core purpose: to give voice to memory, pain, and female resistance — whether rooted in real lives, mythic figures, or stories erased by official history.

Recorded once again at Orbis Studio (DF) with co-production between the band and the studio, the EP delivers an even denser sound, filled with crushing riffs, visceral vocals, and ritualistic atmospheres that channel the ferocity of death metal, the brooding introspection of doom, and the symbolic weight of black metal.

Each track serves as a chapter of denunciation and evocation. In “Lady Death”, the band pays tribute to Soviet sniper Ljudmila Pavlichenko, one of the deadliest fighters of World War II. The track “Baba Yaga”, which also appears on the EP’s cover, reimagines the witch as a powerful, ambiguous force — a mythic figure who defies the commodification of female bodies. The provocative “No Father” takes aim at patriarchal religiosity, confronting the historical abuse and silencing of women within dominant spiritual narratives.

Closing the EP, the instrumental piece “Murderess II” connects directly to Volume I, continuing the band’s narrative through layered sonic textures that function as a soundtrack for collective memory, survival, and rage.

Founded in 2023 by Jazz Kaipora (guitar) and Claudia Franco (vocals), and now joined by Pedro Fraga (drums) and Clarissa Carvalho (bass), Murderess has been making its mark as one of the most compelling names in the Brazilian underground metal scene. Known for their intense live performances and appearances alongside bands like Crypta, Mystifier, Velho, and Vazio, the group stands out for its brutal sonic identity and fiercely intentional message — a collective cry for memory, justice, and liberation.

“Time to Kill: Volume II” is now available on all major streaming platforms: https://onerpm.link/174126131233

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

https://murderessdeath.bandcamp.com/

MIDJUNGARDS RELEASE "RAVENS AND EAGLES"

 

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Band: Midjungards

Album: Ravens and Eagles

Country: Finland

Genre: Thrash / Death Metal

Label: Dark Rails Records

Release date: August 29, 2025

Midjungards, a Finnish melodic thrash/death metal band, was formed in 2006. It is inspired by ancient Gothic history. Blending raw energy with epic tales, their debut From Scandza (2023, Dark Rails Records), recorded at Finnvox Studios, featured tracks like “Hordes of Hate.” With Toni Cano (vocals/guitar), Paco Muñoz (drums), Timmo Salakka (drums), Tatu Ruotsalainen (bass), and Israel Real (guitar), they debuted at Visigoth Metal Fest 2023. Their 2024 album When Empires Fall included singles like “Chosen by the Gods.” In 2025, Ravens and Eagles, with new bassist Guillermo Roig, embraced darker tones with their third album Ravens And Eagles.

In Ravens and Eagles, Midjungards journeys into darker musical territories, embracing elements from black metal while maintaining our signature melodic, modern sound. It's an intense exploration of the Gothic past, shedding light on the dual forces that shape our world. This album brings out a new depth and intensity to our music, and we can't wait to share it with you.

Production Credits:

Produced by Midjungards

Recorded by Leevi Kohonen at Finnvox Studios, July 2024

Mixed by Leevi Kohonen at Finnvox Studios, July 2024

Mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios, August 2024

Album Cover and Artwork: Midjungards

Tracklist:

Intro

Ansis's Wrath

Ermesinda

Teiws's Sword

Ravens and Eagles

Roderick's Revenge

Hraudung

Cross and Hammer

From Slaves to Kings

Great King's Farewell

For more info:

https://www.midjungards.com/

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URSAWRATH RELEASE NEW TRACK: "THRIVE IN DESTRUCTION AND DEATH"

 

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Seattle (WA) - Progressive thrashers URSAWRATH have launched a stream of the third and final single off their debut album, Emergence.

"Thrive in Destruction and Death" is available on all major platforms. Listen now on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music.

Make sure to check out this killer YouTube Short as well!

With Emergence, this Seattle-based quartet blends intricate song structure with unbridled aggression for an album that makes one simple statement – URSAWRATH has arrived.

Emergence is set for release on August 29. Pre-order the album at ursawrath.bandcamp.com/album/emergence

Watch the official music video for album opener “Thawed by Hell’s Flames” at youtu.be/8ICs8eZZ7DA

Emergence Track List:

1. Thawed By Hell’s Flames

2. Rot

3. Thrive in Destruction and Death

4. In the Abyss

5. Lies

6. And the Reckoning

7. Echo Chamber

8. Glass Tower

9. Sentenced to Life

10. Unstoppable

Emergence was recorded by USRAWRATH, and mixed and mastered by Max Barber of Singular Path Audio. Artwork by Riaj Gragoth (www.luciferiumwargraphics.com).

URSAWRATH was founded by vocalist and bassist Adam Schaefer in September 2023 after relocating to Seattle to pursue music and form a new band. To recruit members, Schaefer recorded a four-song demo featuring early versions of “Thawed by Hell's Flames,” “In the Abyss,” “Echo Chamber,” and “Sentenced to Life.” Shortly after, guitarists DJ and Lucas Robertson joined the fold, and the trio began rehearsing and refining material. Drummer Maximilian Onsager completed the lineup in spring 2024.

With the full band in place, URSAWRATH began writing new material and reworking the demo tracks, adding guitar solos, updated arrangements, and new drum parts. They started performing live around Seattle in May 2024 to establish themselves in the local scene. By October, the band entered the studio to self-record their debut album Emergence, which features reimagined versions of the original demo songs alongside new tracks written collaboratively. With Emergence complete, URSAWRATH returned to the stage, continuing to build momentum as one of the most exciting new voices in progressive thrash.

Line-Up:

Adam Schaefer – Vocals / Bass

DJ - Guitars

Lucas Robertson - Guitars

Maximilian Onsager - Drums

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DEFACEMENT RELEASE "DOOMED"

 

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Defacement - Doomed

Label: Unorthodox Emanations / Avantgarde Music

Release date: August  22th, 2025

Formats: CD / LP / Digital

Country: Netherlands

Genre: blackened death metal

One year after the acclaimed 'Duality', international quartet Defacement is about to let hell loose with their fourth studio record, 'Doomed', once again to be released through Avantgarde Music death metal division Unorthodox Emanations. With members originally from Lybia, Italy and the Netherlands, and now located all across Europe, Defacement embodies the very concept of borderless.

The band provided an apt description for their new record, which follows: 'Doomed' blends the visceral power of extreme metal with the raw intimacy of spoken word, navigating sonic territory that is both ambient and aggressively dissonant. The lyrical content reflects a tormented psyche caught in a loop of self-denial, metaphysical questioning, and rejection of superficiality. It’s music as therapy, confession, and confrontation—existing in the cracks between structure and collapse. 

'Doomed' is a disorienting and deeply introspective descent into the fractured self. Across eight tracks, Defacement constructs a landscape of emotional desolation—haunted by mirrors, silence, and the repetition of internal wounds. Combining elements of spoken word, dissonant doom, blackened textures, and atmospheric noise, 'Doomed' is less an album than a psychological reckoning. The lyrics, poetic and unflinching, explore the themes of identity erosion, spiritual distortion, and existential collapse.

Enriched by a powerful cover image, 'Pilgrims', by Norwegian photographer Kjetil Karlsen, and mastered by dissonance overlord Brendan Sloan (Convulsing, Altars).

Avantgarde Music's death metal division Unorthodox Emanations will release 'Doomed' on CD, LP, and digital on August  22th, 2025.

Find preorders at Bandcamp:

https://avantgardemusic.bandcamp.com/album/doomed

TRACKLIST

1. Mournful

2. Portrait

3. Unexplainable

4. Forlorn

5. Worthless

6. Unrecognised

7. Clouding

8. Absent

LINK

https://www.facebook.com/officialdefacement

https://www.instagram.com/defacement_band

https://defacementofficial.bandcamp.com

CULT BURIAL RELEASE NEW TRACK: "BESEECH"

 

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London (UK) - Blackened Death Metallers, Cult Burial, in partnership with No Clean Singing, have premiered "Beseech," the second single from forthcoming album, Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust. Stream it at the link that follows!

nocleansinging.com/2025/07/23/an-ncs-premiere-cult-burial-beseech/

In other recent news, Cult Burial has announced that Blastbeats Vinyl will be the exclusive U.S. distributor for the vinyl LP variants of Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust! The LPs will be available for purchase in the U.S. on September 5, the album's official release date.

Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust is a record about erosion — of structures, of certainty, of meaning. Across eight tracks, Cult Burial tears through the frameworks we cling to, carving out something that sits between aggression and despair, weight and absence. The music is dense and layered, yet unafraid of space; at times claustrophobic, at others stripped to bare wire and exposed edge.

Cult Burial's music is a confluence of black, death, and doom metal, characterized by dissonant guitar work, relentless drumming, and guttural vocals. Their compositions often explore themes of existentialism, decay, and the human psyche, creating a soundscape that is both oppressive and thought-provoking.

Despite being a relatively new entity, Cult Burial has garnered attention from various metal publications and blogs, earning praise for their authentic approach to extreme metal and their ability to evoke a profound emotional response through their music.

Following two highly regarded albums, Cult Burial's forthcoming third release is unquestionably its finest work to date.

Cult Burial will release Collapse of Pattern, Reverence of Dust, September 5, on digital, CD, and vinyl formats.

Pre-order:

cultburial.bandcamp.com/album/collapse-of-pattern-reverence-of-dust

Track Listing:

1. Vincula

2. Collapse

3. Aether

4. Mire

5, Enthrall

6. Beseech

7. Vestige

8. Seethe

Credits:

Mixed by Greg Dawson at BWC Studios.

Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.

Artwork by Legerdemain.

Line-up:

Simon Langford - Music

César Moreira - Vocals

BIO:

Cult Burial is a blackened death metal band hailing from London, UK. Formed in 2020, the band has rapidly established itself as a formidable presence in the extreme metal scene, delivering a sound that melds the ferocity of death metal with the bleak atmospheres of doom and black metal.

Discography:

Cult Burial (2020)

The band's self-titled debut album introduced their potent blend of genres, characterized by aggressive riffing, dynamic tempo changes, and a brooding atmosphere. Tracks like "Chaos" and "Moribund" showcase their ability to fuse traditional death metal elements with doom-laden passages.

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instagram.com/cult_burial

cultburial.bandcamp.com

BRUTAL ASSAULT FESTIVAL 2025 - MEET & GREET SCHEDULE

 

The BRUTAL ASSAULT FESTIVAL has released the Meet & Greet Schedule for their 2025 edition. You can check it on the image above.

More info on: https://brutalassault.cz/

CHIRONEX RELEASE "THE CRUCIBLE OF BRUTAL OPPOSITION"

 

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CHIRONEX UNLEASHES DEBUT ALBUM THE CRUCIBLE OF BRUTAL OPPOSITION — AVAILABLE NOW!

A Progressive Death Metal Odyssey for Fans of Devin Townsend, Gojira, and Sylosis

The wait is over. Progressive death metal force Chironex has released their debut album The Crucible Of Brutal Opposition , now available on all major streaming platforms.

Fusing ferocious riffs with cinematic atmospheres and world music influences, Chironex brings a bold and immersive sound for fans of Devin Townsend , Gojira , and Sylosis . Self-produced and fiercely independent, the album is a 10-track voyage through myth, sacrifice, and the brutal beauty of overcoming adversity.

The name Chironex —derived from the Greek word Cheiro (hand) and Latin Nex (murder)—means “the hand of death,” yet for the band, it symbolizes rebirth through struggle . Each track draws on legends, beasts, and battles from global mythology to reflect the sacrifices we all must face in the modern world.

“This album is about facing down the overwhelming — whether mythic or personal — and emerging changed. It’s brutal. It’s beautiful. And it’s ours,” says the band.

The Crucible Of Brutal Opposition was mixed by Donovan Henry and Zach Hobbs at Squarewave Live and mastered by Christopher Kritikos at Southwing Audio — ensuring both sonic clarity and overwhelming heaviness.

This is more than a debut. This is a declaration.

Check them out on YouTube and subscribe! 

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Follow on Spotify and add to your playlists!

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Support on Bandcamp! 

https://chironextx.bandcamp.com/album/the-crucible-of-brutal-opposition

Follow the band at these links:

https://www.facebook.com/ChironexTX

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https://chironextx.bandcamp.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1AtA08ajj5cfAesK6Yo34l

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/chironex/1122181097

https://www.iheart.com/artist/chironex-39484829/

VICTIM OF FIRE RELEASE "THE OLD LIE"

 

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Victim of Fire

The Old Lie

Human Future Records/Return Trip Records

1 August 2025

Denver, Colorado's stadium crust act VICTIM OF FIRE deliver an engulfing sonic experience with a significant focus on twin guitar harmonies. Seeking to set the stage ablaze with their new album and forthcoming tour dates around North America and Canada this September, The Old Lie that is set for release on August 1, 2025 via Human Future Records/Return Trip Records.

The Old Lie is a continuation of the bands sound from where they left off with Disembrace in 2022. This album also sees a shift in the band's creative process, being the first to include contributions from every live member. The title track kicks off the release with a somewhat divergent sound. Steering into the melo-death territory, VICTIM OF FIRE showcase the genre fusion aspect of their sound while still retaining their roots as a d-beat crust band. "The Old Lie"’s lyrics come from a poem by the English Poet Wilfred Owens, lifting the curtain behind the bleak realities experienced by soldiers in World War One. 

Rife with harmonies, "Apocalyptic Inclination" exposes the 'warfare mindset' reinforced by politicians, especially in the US. "Wayward Light" continues the trajectory of the fast and melodic in a ferocious fury of riffs and harmonies. "Nightmares of Ceasefire" sees the fast and the furious endure, thematically exploring the perspectives of those who profit from war and death. "Soldiers Dream" is also influenced by Wilfred Owen's poem from which the song's title is taken. An enthralling combination of emotions, textures and tones, it's also the fastest track on the album.

A staple of the band's live shows "Discordance" was written from a more personal perspective about the process of adjusting to 'reality' following a period of touring. "Barren Path" sees VICTIM OF FIRE present an open and honest sharing of struggles with imposter syndrome. Shifting gears, "Front Towards enemy" embarks on a wild ride stylistically, deviating from the rest of the track list. Followed by "Disharmonist", the band's self proclaimed "magnum opus", the track original appeared as a single in 2021. For The Old Lie, it's been revamped with further harmonies and an increase in speed. VICTIM OF FIRE end with their own distinctive take on IRON MAIDEN's "Aces High". 

About VICTIM OF FIRE:

Initially formed in 2016, the Denver hailing blackened crust ensemble began as a side project filling in a creative gap and available studio time. Now, almost a decade later, the quartet are preparing to unearth their third studio album, The Old Lie, and bring their explosive sound to the masses around the US and Canada.

Inspired by the likes of TRAGEDY, DISFEAR, IN FLAMES, DISMEMBER and IRON MAIDEN, Austin reveals his creative influences, "harmonized guitars have always been my favorite part of music ever since I discovered IRON MAIDEN at the age of 16, and I’ve just been trying to recreate it in my bands wherever I can. Also not being afraid to take a risk with a song of musical style to see if it connects. We aren’t trying to be the crustiest crust band, we want to blend a bunch of styles together to make something fun and energetic to play live."

VICTIM OF FIRE is:

Austin (Guitar/Vocals)

Dustin (Bass)

Emily (Guitar)

Marc (Drums)

Album Credits:

Producer: Austin Minney

Recording Studio: All Aces Studios, Evergroove

Engineer: Austin Minney

Mastering: Brad Boatright (Audiosiege)

Mixing: Austin Minney

Album Cover Artist: Dan Bones

VICTIM OF FIRE The Old Lie Tour September 2025:

9/17    Casper 

9/18    Bozeman

9/19    Calgary

9/20    Edmonton 

9/21    Saskatoon

9/22    Winnipeg

9/23    Fargo

9/24    Minneapolis

9/25    Milwaukee

9/26    Chicago

9/27    Indianapolis

9/28    Springfield

9/29    St Louis

9/30    KCMO

https://victimoffire.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/victimoffire

https://www.instagram.com/victimovfire/

DEGRAVE TO RELEASE "METALITHIC"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Missouri metal band DEGRAVE are threatening the status quo with the impending release of Metalithic. The band's fourth and most maniacal album boasts 9 unyielding tracks of pure, bullshit-free metal. 

Need proof? Check out the official music video for the album's lead single, "Every Fucking Day." Watch now at this location.

Stream "Every Fucking Day" on Spotify.

Metalithic is set for release on September 27 on ShredHead Records. 

DEGRAVE will mark the release of Metalithic with a CD Release show at Rose Music Hall in Columbia, MO. Support will come from Orphan Source and Soul Terminus. For tickets, visit rosemusichall.com 

Follow DEGRAVE on Facebook and Instagram for more details.

Metalithic Tracklist:

1) Usurper of Flame

2) Sing the Body Electric

3) Every Fucking Day

4) Lockdown

5) Abort the Court

6) Living In A Smokescreen

7) Ignis Accendere

8) Burn Up the Sky

9) Death Is

Metalithic was produced by Chad Brown and DEGRAVE. The album was recorded by Conrad Hildebrand at Five Turn Production Studios, and mixed and mastered by John Breeden of Johnny DCat Entertainment.

Formed in 2016, DEGRAVE is an intense four-piece metal act schooled by metal masters of the past. The band showcases a highly-crafted musical skill with originality, and not accompanied by any pretentious attitude. Thrash or be thrashed!

For fans of Anthrax, D.R.I., Exodus, Motorhead, Municipal Waste, Obituary, Overkill, Pantera, Slayer, and Toxic Holocaust.

Listen to DEGRAVE on Spotify and Apple Music.

Line-Up:

Clyde Daniels - Guitars, Vocals

Dylan Volmert - Guitars, Vocals

Isaiah "Cliff" Curtis - Bass

Caleb Bethel - Drums 

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