lunes, 25 de mayo de 2026

EMBRACE OF SOULS RELEASE "THE BATTLE OF THE DEAD"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Embrace Of Souls proudly unveil "The Battle Of The Dead", the band’s new full-length album and most ambitious work to date, together with the release of the new focus track “Eversun,” further supported by a brand new Official Visualizer. Following the momentum generated by the previously released singles “Desolate Lands” and the album’s title track “The Battle Of The Dead”, the Italian power metal force pushes its artistic vision even further, delivering a record where epic storytelling, symphonic grandeur, and classic European power metal converge into a cohesive and emotionally charged listening experience.

Conceived as an 11-track fantasy concept, "The Battle Of The Dead" unfolds across a medieval world fractured into rival kingdoms where a mysterious plague begins corrupting human souls and slowly drags the continent toward an inevitable war between the living and the dead. Rather than unveiling every detail of the storyline, the band deliberately preserves the narrative’s mystery, inviting listeners to discover its deeper meaning through the interplay between music and lyrics. Themes of power, betrayal, sacrifice, and hope permeate the album, shaping a journey designed to be experienced in its entirety.

Musically, "The Battle Of The Dead" marks a decisive step forward for Embrace Of Souls. Firmly rooted in the legacy of ‘80s and ‘90s heavy and power metal while embracing the epic and symphonic scope of early-2000s European metal, the album delivers a sound that is both commanding and emotionally resonant. Driving guitar work, relentless double-kick rhythms, layered keyboards, and expansive choral arrangements form the backbone of the record, while the dynamic interplay between Giacomo Rossi’s powerful lead vocals and Martina Mazzeo’s operatic performances elevates the material with additional depth, contrast, and theatrical intensity.

Among the album’s standout moments is “Eversun”, the new focus track released alongside the album. Perfectly encapsulating the duality that permeates the entire record, the song balances darkness and melody through a powerful blend of energetic power metal, symphonic textures, and emotionally driven vocal arrangements. Defined by its dynamic pacing, triumphant melodic direction, and dramatic atmosphere, “Eversun” highlights the band’s increasingly mature songwriting approach while preserving the epic spirit that has characterized Embrace Of Souls since its inception.


Founded by drummer and composer Michele Olmi, Embrace Of Souls originally emerged as a studio project created to unite talented Italian musicians under a shared passion for classic heavy and power metal. Over time, the project evolved into a fully established live band, steadily refining its artistic identity while sharing the stage with renowned acts such as Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica, and Rhapsody of Fire.

The album also features a special guest appearance by Morby (Domine), further strengthening the connection with the most authentic tradition of Italian power metal.

The record showcases a particularly refined production, enhanced by the mix and mastering handled by Alessio Garavello at Rogue Studios in London, bringing out both the album’s powerful rhythmic impact and its rich melodic and symphonic atmosphere.

With "The Battle Of The Dead", Embrace Of Souls deliver their strongest and most complete statement to date: a record conceived not merely as a collection of songs but as a fully interconnected musical and narrative experience where epic power metal, symphonic atmospheres, and emotionally charged storytelling merge into a world waiting to be discovered.


Watch the video - Eversun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMmtIjk-nHg​


and previous videos:

Music Video - Desolate Lands - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TS0sF6CQ2s​

Music Video - The Battle Of The Dead - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UivMmjBSIY


"The Battle Of The Dead" releases today, on May 22nd, 2026, in digital format and digipak CD edition, and will be available to be ordered at the following links:

CD DIGIPAK: https://rockshots.eu/products/embrace-of-souls-the-battle-of-the-dead-cd​

​DIGITAL: https://lnk.to/kwCVof​

​​OFFICIAL MERCH: https://embraceofsoulsband.bigcartel.com/


For fans of: Rhapsody Of Fire, Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica, Nightwish.

​RELEASE PARTY: MAY 30th, 2026​

Embrace Of Souls will present The Battle Of The Dead live at La Cripta Club (Cusano Milanino, Italy), alongside Derdian, Drakkar and Axe Blade.


Track Listing:​

1. The Battle Of The Dead

2. Eversun

3. The Plague

4. The Gathering

5. Spine

6. Who Can Save Us

7. Betrayal

8. The Dark Lord

9. The War (feat. Morby)

10. Sacrifice

11. Desolate Lands

​Line-up:​

Giacomo Rossi – Vocals

Martina Mazzeo – Vocals

Edward De Rosa – Guitars

Xavier Rota – Bass

Davide Baldelli – Keyboards

Michele Olmi – Drums


More info: ​

​​https://www.rockshots.eu​

​https://www.instagram.com/embraceofsouls/​

​https://www.facebook.com/embraceofsoulsofficial/​

MEGASCAVENGER RELEASE "TOXIC NOXIOUS UNDEATH"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

MEGASCAVENGER – TOXIC NOXIOUS UNDEATH

LABEL: XTREEM MUSIC

RELEASE DATE: AUGUST 13th 2026


Over months, years, decades…the poison so carelessly disposed of sinks down through the soil – bleaching, mutating, choking all that it touches. Slowly, slowly it descends deeper into the underworld, through layers of man’s detritus, through roots and rock and history, finally pooling in a place of the forgotten dead – the abandoned, the unmissed, unmourned, unloved. And here the poison works a different dark magic. Where it has killed the living, it brings a hideous parody of life to the dead. The toxins permeate the ragged flesh and mouldering bones and by some unholy alchemy, some ghastly, mindless sorcery, the inert bodies start to move…rising from their polluted resting place in a tainted miasma of corruption and decay, infused with a savage hunger and an implacable, unquenchable thirst for revenge...

Rogga Johansson, the man of a thousand bands, each one more steeped in the essence of death and decay than the last, has returned with his first Megascavenger album in six years. Not since 2020s Songs In The Key Of Madness have we been exposed to the particular brand of sickness that Megascavenger offers up, but in the name of all things dead, dying and undead, the wait has been more than worth it! Toxic Noxious Death is not only the finest album to bear Megascavenger’s ragged, bloody name, there is absolutely no doubt that it is one of Rogga’s very, very best releases to appear under any of the many malign and morbid names – be it Paganizer, Ribspreader, Putrevore or Bloodgut. If anything this phenomenal Swedish riff machine has ever done has captured your imagination, then you need this album. If you’ve ever loved death metal, real death metal, old and rotten, the way it was meant to be, the way it was when it first crawled out of the tomb, then you need this album.

Toxic Noxious Undeath features an incredible array of guest vocalists, a different one for every track, gathered together from Massacre, Crematory, Vomitory, Mercyless, Benediction, Thorium, Maceration, Fondlecorpse, Avulsed and Void Moon - and every one of them gives a superlative performance. These guests are not just a random selection of death metal heavy hitters either, they each seem to fit perfectly with their assigned track, lifting them to an even higher level. ‘Graveyard Dreams And Bonehouse Screams’ is the ultimate opening track, with top class riffs, addictive rhythms, adrenaline packed and featuring an awesome Kam Lee vocal performance – rotten to the core, it’s everything you could want from a death metal song, and incredibly the quality never flags for a second as the album unfolds. Each song has individual character and atmosphere and you simply cannot pick highlights, the consistency is so unrelenting. On one listen ‘A World Of Fire And Brimstone’ with its distinctive melancholy melodies, enfolding atmosphere of darkness and horror, great bass work, outstanding drumming and howling incursions of lead will seem untouchable. The next, ‘Shallow Grave Overflow’, with Dave Rotten’s inhuman vocals making it one of the grimmest, deadliest offerings on this feast of rancid reanimation will rise to the summit. But in truth, every single song is a triumph, every riff a work of genius, every individual performance a world beater. With colossal immediate impact and the depth and quality to keep you coming back for more, Toxic Noxious Undeath is one of the best real death metal albums you’ll hear all year.

Every aspect of Megascavenger’s return is just right; from the haunting, malignant sound, due in no small part to the mixing and mastering of bassist Johan Berglund at Studio Ulgnor (Coldworker, Axis Of Despair etc) to the apt, grotesque and expertly realised artwork of Lucretia Morti (Avulsed, Putrevore, Ribspreader etc). Toxic Noxious Undeath will be released by Xtreem Music, on CD, 12” LP, cassette and digital formats on August 13th. The Megascavenger is coming for you!


Line-up:

Rogga Johansson – Guitars

Johan Berglund – Bass

Thomas Ohlsson - Drums

Kam Lee – vocals on ‘Graveyard Dreams And Bonehouse Screams’

Felix Stass – vocals on ‘Corpses Below’

Erik Rundqvist – vocals on ‘Exploding Casket Syndrome’

Max Otero – vocals on ‘Heading For The Furnace’

Dave Ingram – vocals on ‘A World Of Fire And Brimstone’

Michael H. Andersen – vocals on ‘Fleshburner Yearner’

Jan Bergmann Jepsen – vocals on ‘As Purgatory Ascends’

Silvester Koorevaar – vocals on ‘Toxic Noxious Undeath’

Dave Rotten – vocals on ‘Shallow Grave Overflow’

Peter Svensson – vocals on ‘The Morbid Rides Again’


Genre: Death Metal

For fans of: Paganizer | Entombed | Ribspreader | Massacre


Further Information:

https://www.facebook.com/megascavenger

https://www.xtreemmusic.com/

https://www.facebook.com/rogga.johansson

domingo, 24 de mayo de 2026

COMPLEXANT RELEASE "APEX" - NEW SINGLE: "NO ANGELS WEEP"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Blackened death machine COMPLEXANT has arrived. These Australian extremists are poised to unleash their first-ever full-length album, Apex.

The album boasts 10 tracks of brilliantly violent riffing fueled by percussive intensity and unearthly vocals. Following a collection of critically-acclaimed singles and 2023's A Rite of Passage EP, COMPLEXANT is set to cement their status in the global metal community with Apex.


The band has launched the video for the album's first single, "No Angels Weep."

“A tale of vengeance, revenge and killing the false friends who scheme against you, when paranoia turns into reality," says vocalist Dan Greigsy about the song. "Murdered one by one with an old gardening tool, then buried in the backyard. You have freed yourself from your living burden, but you are now haunted by a rotting garden sprouting from your sins”


Watch the video for "No Angels Weep" at youtu.be/GcuHJj4bgoQ


Apex is due out on July 31 via Bleeding Art Collective in partnership with Blood Blast Distribution.


Stream more from COMPEXANT on Spotify and Apple Music.


Tracklisting: 

1) Apex

2) No Angels Weep

3) Afterlife

4) Swing Myself To Sleep

5) Critical Mass

6) Heretical Supremacy

7) Cyclops

8) Eye For An Eye

9) No Hope For Humanity

10) No Hope For Sanctuary


Vocals on Apex were tracked by Joey Marsh at Beyond the Marsh Studios, with guitars and bass tracked by Shannon Zivkovic. The album was mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy, Suffocation, Shadow of Intent, Ingested). Cover art created by Matt Priso.


Line-up:

Shannon Zivkovic - Guitar

Gavin Bradley – Guitar

Dan Greigsy - Vocals

Chris Tuckley - Bass

Seb Su – Drums



BIO:

COMPLEXANT bring together members from across Australia to deliver a vicious blend of Death Metal and Black Metal.

Drawing influence from bands such as Behemoth, Suffocation, Emperor and Nile, they have been touring nationally since 2022 while steadily building their catalogue with a string of singles and an EP. Since the bands inception they have shared the stage with international titans Cryptopsy, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Signs Of The Swarm, Within Destruction, and Disentomb.

With their debut album Apex due out on July 31, 2026, COMPLEXANT continue to push a sound defined by weight, darkness and unrelenting intensity. Mixed and mastered by renowned producer Christian Donaldson (Shadow of Intent, Ingested, Suffocation) Apex will be unleashed through Bleeding Art Collective in partnership with Blood Blast Distribution.


facebook.com/complexantband

instagram.com/complexantband

complexant.bandcamp.com

THE CIRCLE OF THE ELECT RELEASE "KAOSKARMA"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Band: The Circle of the Elect

Album: Kaoskarma

Release Date: May 22, 2026

Country: Ukraine

Label: Archaic Sound

Genre: Black Metal


The Circle of the Elect - is a new project from Kharkiv, Ukraine, formed by musicians from well-known Kharkiv Black Metal bands, though they are keeping their identities undisclosed for now. The band is preparing to release its debut full-length album in late May.

The album was written and recorded in Ukraine. It moves between atmospheric passages and more direct, aggressive material, with a sound shaped as much by the environment around it as by the writing process itself.

The band describes the debut as something that moves between destruction and renewal, both in sound and atmosphere.

There’s a clear tension running through the record - not as a concept statement, but as something that sits in the pacing and structure of the songs.

Lyrically, it touches on isolation, conflict, and internal strain, without trying to frame those ideas in a single narrative.


https://archaic-sound.com/

https://www.instagram.com/archaicsound/

https://www.facebook.com/archaicsound

sábado, 23 de mayo de 2026

GODLESS RELEASE VIDEO FOR "ARCHITECT OF TORMENT"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Indian death metal force Godless have unleashed their brand new video for “Architect of Torment,” premiering through Decibel Magazine. The track marks a darker and more oppressive evolution in the band’s already devastating sound, pushing deeper into sinister territory while maintaining the precision and brutality fans have come to expect.

Decibel Magazine praised the single for its “tightly controlled aggression, jagged rhythmic turns, and suffocating atmosphere,” describing the song as “violent, focused, and mean enough to leave a mark.”

The accompanying video captures Godless performing “Architect of Torment” live for the very first time during their co-headlining appearance at the Wacken Open Air Pre-Party in Bangalore. Rather than relying on overproduced visuals or cinematic gimmicks, the band chose to present the track in its rawest form: live, loud, and completely unfiltered.


Speaking on the new release, Godless commented:

“‘Architect of Torment’ feels like a progression for us, leaning into a darker, more sinister atmosphere without losing the core of what Godless is. After over a decade of locking into a sound, it felt right to push things further and see where it goes.”


With more than a decade behind them, Godless continue proving why they remain one of India’s most relentless extreme metal exports. “Architect of Torment” showcases a band tightening the screws on their sound while continuing to evolve without compromise.


Watch the premiere now via Decibel Magazine: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2026/05/20/video-premiere-godless-architect-of-torment/


For fans of: Decapitated, Vader, Behemoth


Follow Godless for more updates and upcoming announcements.

https://linktr.ee/godlessindia

www.godless.in

SOULGRIND RELEASE NEW SINGLE "DARK WATER WIDE"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Soulgrind returns with Dark Water Wide, the third single from the 10th album 'Ad Pulchram Mortem'

 

The legendary Finnish metal band Soulgrind, founded in 1992, is set to release its tenth album 'Ad Pulchram Mortem' on August 14th 2026 via Inverse Records. The third single 'Dark Water Wide' is unleashed today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/soulgrind-dark-water 


The band comments:

"Dark Water Wide leads the listener deep into the shadowed currents of Tuonela — the mythic river of the underworld — where the journey drifts through the darker depths of the mind.

Heavy yet beautifully melodic, the song blends Nordic atmosphere with Finnish darkness. Its harmonic structure weaves minor seventh chords tainted by subtle twists, creating a sense of tension and melancholy. Azhemin conjured the melodies, while Lilith shaped them into form — grounded by Suntio’s relentless, pounding rhythm that resonates through the entire composition.

Dark Water Wide is a voyage across vast, dark waters — an introspective descent into death’s beauty, embodying the very essence of Ad Pulchram Mortem." 


WATCH music video of first single 'Jylhä Metsämies' https://youtu.be/aoBIyV44VOY

LISTEN to the second single 'Tears of the Earth' https://push.fm/fl/soulgrind-tears 

 

BIOGRAPHY:

Soulgrind is a Finnish metal band formed in 1992, known for blending gothic metal, thrash and black metal into a dark, melodic atmosphere. The band was founded by Lord Heikkinen, who has consistently contributed guitar and programming. Since 1999 Miika 'Azhemin' Niemelä has handled keyboards and programming, later adding harsh vocals.

Soulgrind's music often explores themes related to the darker aspects of Finnish history and psyche, combining passion, war, and the "dark side of mind" into their lyrical content, reflecting a deep connection to Finland's cultural and historical roots. But there has always been the bride side for the aspects as well. Classic war of love and hate.The  sound has evolved over the time, but Soulgrind has maintained a core identity rooted in metal with a dark, atmospheric edge, resisting strict genre categorization and embracing musical development freely. Freedom of metal has always been the theme. And so it shall be.

Soulgrind is recognized for their intelligent and unique approach to metal, merging melodic and dark elements to create a distinctive sound within the Finnish metal scene. Their long-standing presence since the early 90s marks them as a significant act in the gothic and black metal genres in Finland.


Soulgrind - Dark Water Wide (single 2026)

Track list:

01. Dark Water Wide

-Composed by Lord Heikkinen & Azhemin 

-Lyrics by Lord Heikkinen

Single cover by Lord Heikkinen


 Soulgrind - Ad Pulchram Mortem (Album)

Track list:

01  Nousee Musta Lintu

02. The Origin of The White Serpent 

03. Jylhä Metsämies

04  The Last Day of Therinon

05. In The Circus of Tuonela

06. Dark Water Wide 

07. Tears of The Earth

08. A Whispered Curse Upon The Gale 

09. As A Narrow Fjord Descends 

10. Into The Shadows of Devotion


Album pic by Susanna Mansner


Line-up:

Lord Heikkinen: guitars

Azhemin: Keybords, vocals

Tanya Lilith: Vocals

Suntio: Drums

JP: Bass

Micko Hell: Guitars, Vocals

 

Links: 

https://www.facebook.com/SoulgrindFinland 

https://soulgrind.bandcamp.com 

viernes, 22 de mayo de 2026

HKSPK RELEASE NEW SINGLE "ROT IN DESPAIR"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

HKSPK are a Black/Death Metal band from Frankfurt (Oder), Germany, formed in 2023.

Their sound combines fast, aggressive riffing with dark atmosphere and a firm grounding in classic Black/Death Metal.

Lyrically, they focus on human darkness, social tension and real-world themes. Since their formation, the band has steadily built an international audience and increasing press attention.

Live, HKSPK are known for intense shows and direct audience connection.45–60 minute sets are available at any time.

HKSPK has released their new single "Rot in Despair" that can be found in Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/4JIMvlYAYny3GSRiczBQ0M


and also as a video:

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


Line-Up

Jim Tonik – Vocals / Lead Guitar

Leon –Rhythm Guitar

Arne –Drums


Discography:

Holy Scum (2024) - 9 tracks –uncompromising Black/Death Metal

The Human Butcher (2025) - 5 tracks –brutal precision and a clear statement. Now available on Spotify, YouTube& all major platforms.

Torture (2026) - single released in January 2026 


https://www.instagram.com/hkspk_band

https://hkspk.bandcamp.com/

https://hkspk.de/

GROUND RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM "GROUND"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Mexican heavy metal band GROUND have released their debut album entitled "Ground"

Formed in 2024 by Miguel, Luis, and Beto Campos, GROUND is a heavy metal band from Mexico City, born from a shared passion for classic heavy and thrash metal from bands like Metallica, Slayer, Judas Priest, and Iron Maiden. In a scene where genres like metalcore and deathcore are increasingly gaining ground, GROUND carries the torch for bands seeking to keep the origins of contemporary metal alive.

The band currently has four singles released on digital platforms: "Whispers Of The War", "Fight To Fight,", ""Memories" and "Yourself". These tracks boast spectacular production, handled by Miguel Campos himself, who, in addition to producing the band, also plays guitar and sings. Throughout these singles, we can witness the extraordinary chemistry between the band members, as well as a highly creative songwriting process that reveals classic heavy metal influences.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS0J3jWFIW4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uof5cK-VJg4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_qF_jsC9DE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIyQDvuSJ44


https://www.instagram.com/groundbandmx/

https://www.facebook.com/people/GroundBand/61561785321142

https://www.tiktok.com/@ground.band

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFnL61Gayv-a0A-hP4XKccw


jueves, 21 de mayo de 2026

BAALZAGOTH RELEASE SECOND SINGLE FROM "NO GOD, NO SAVIOR"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

BAALZAGOTH, a band from Kostrzyn nad Odrą (Poland), makes it clear from the very first notes: there is no room for compromise, salvation, or mercy. Embracing the aesthetics of blackened death metal, the band delivers music that is brutal, direct, and consciously aimed at religious dogma. Their sound is a sonic assault - heavy, dense, and permeated with a darkness that not only accompanies but overwhelms.

Baalzagoth draws from the hellish legacy of the death metal scene—you can hear echoes of the merciless power of Morbid Angel, the suffocating chaos of Incantation, the ritualistic severity of Immolation, and the extreme intensity of Hate Eternal. However, this is neither a copy nor a nostalgic homage - the band takes what is heaviest, most sinister, and most primal in death metal, then ramps up the brutality to the breaking point.

Since its inception, Baalzagoth has consistently forged its own identity: anti-religious, dark, and ruthless. Their compositions are tightly constructed and precisely executed - massive riffs, a crushing rhythm section, and a tempo that leaves no room for breath. This is music that attacks head-on, without embellishment, without flirting with lightness - pure, primal power.

The culmination of this journey is the album "No God, No Savior" - the band's most polished, ruthless, and mature release. It's intense and conceptually coherent material, consciously evolving their existing sound toward even greater extremes and expressiveness.

All music was written and arranged by the band, except “Auto da fé” which was composed, performed and recorded by Michał “Joda” Sobczyński. Ika Klimaszewska (soprano vocals & vocal samples) appears as a guest on the tracks: “Satan”, “Excommunicatus ab humanitate”, “Auto da fé” and “Gloria Apostasiae”. Drums were recorded at Sound of Records Studio by Mikołaj Kiciak (Blindead 23, Leash Eye), guitars at Tetra Wave Studio by Krzysztof Kostencki (Morrath, Sothoris), and the material was subsequently recorded, edited, mixed, and mastered at Heinrich House Studio by Filip Hałucha (Azarath, Behemoth, Hate). The album cover artwork was conceived by Oktavius, with artwork and layout created by Ksenia Kot, based on a photograph by Maciej Pieloch. Band photography was done by Maciej Pieloch (Batushka, Hate).

The band comments on the upcoming release: "No God, No Savior is not just an album—it's a manifesto of extremes. A sonic declaration of the rejection of the idea of salvation, an affirmation of chaos, and the triumph of darkness over the illusion of meaning. Baalzagoth doesn't attempt to reinvent death metal. We remind you what this genre truly is: aggression, negation, and the unbridled violence of sound. No compromise. No god. No salvation."


New studio album "No God, No Savior" will be released on June 6, 2026 in digital format and on CD via the Polish underground label Putrid Cult (pre-order).

Baalzagoth follows up their well-received title track announcing the album “No God, No Savior” with a second strike. The new single, “Excommunicatus Ab Humanitate,” showcases a heavier and more monumental side of the band, enriched by the guest appearance of soprano vocalist Ika Klimaszewska.


SINGLE PREMIERE!

Watch video for the song "Excommunicatus Ab Humanitate" at Youtube

https://youtu.be/IEJckEhIU8U


TRACKLIST:

01. True Messiah

02. Satan

03. Codex Asmodei

04. Behemoth

05. Excommunicatus Ab Humanitate

06. Blood Tribunal

07. Auto da fé

08. No God, No Savior

09. Christ Of Deceit

10. Gloria Apostasiae


LINEUP:

Oktavius – vocals

Veles – guitars

Camasothz – guitars

Asmodeus – bass

Vultur – drums


BAND SOCIAL MEDIA

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

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

Instagram  https://instagram.com/baalzagothofficial

AKANTOPHIS RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO FOR "RENEWAL"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

AKANTOPHIS channels transformation, nature, and inner change in the new visual release, “Renewal”


Wormholedeath is pleased to announce the release of the official lyric video for "Renewal," an impressive atmospheric black metal offering from German band Akantophis' latest album, Erneuerung.

Akantophis frames “Renewal” around the concept of transformation, both personal and universal. It underlines the idea that change begins within each individual, beyond any belief system. At its core, the track also reflects the band’s respect for nature, recognizing humanity as one part of a greater whole.


Watch "Renewal" on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/jjkvBbqsxng?si=V0_qiqwA6cJa2Owo


Founded in a small town in the Harz Mountains in 1998, Akantophis established a stable line-up by mid-2000 and made an early mark in the underground scene with their debut album Galaria: Terra@ Exitus (2001), followed by the live-plus-new-material release Live im Klima. The band went on hiatus in 2004, with members active in other projects including Hidden in the Fog, Throat Cut, and Psykra. They reunited in April 2017 with a revised line-up and released the 7-inch vinyl Wiederkehr in 2018. The MCD EXITUS XX (2020) concluded the band's earlier chapter and set the stage for Erneuerung, their most recent full-length.


The Lineup:

Andi : vocals

Sebastian: guitar

Lars: bass guitar

Micha: drums


Connect with AKANTOPHIS

akantophis.bandcamp.com

www.instagram.com/akantophis

www.facebook.com/akantophis


Pre-save "Erneuerung": orcd.co/erneuerung