NOCTAMBULIST TO RELEASE "THE BARREN FORM"

 

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Denver (CO) - Blackened Death Metal quartet NOCTAMBULIST have signed to Willowtip Records and will release sophomore album The Barren Form July 2 on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats. The album's first single, "Depletion," is streaming now on YouTube and Bandcamp.

NOCTAMBULIST issued the statement below regarding The Barren Form:

"The Barren Form is a relentless and unforgiving exhibition of misery and despair. The technicality and weight of the prior album, Atmospheres of Desolation, remain persistent on this subsequent release. But, through an elevated form of songwriting and introspective lyrical content, “The Barren Form” creates a more suffocating and bleak aura. Each track embodies a manifestation of depression, grief, anxiety, and fear - a fitting theme for present day. The intent of the album is to unsettle and consume the listener. "

Pre-order:

noctambulist1.bandcamp.com/album/the-barren-form

Track Listing:

1) Exordium

2) Depletion

3) Infinitesimal

4) Engulfed

5) Contrivance

6) Dissolution

Album Credits:

Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Juggernaut Audio in Denver Colorado (Summer 2020)

Artwork by Nadim Zaidi and Gostworks

Guest vocals on “Engulfed” by Kelly Schilling

Line-up

S.M. - Vocals

A.T. - Guitar/Ambience

M.N. - Drums

R.H. - Bass

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KARMA VIOLENS RELEASE "MOUNT OF THE CONGREGATION"

 

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Greek extreme metal horde KARMA VIOLENS have released their newest album Mount of the Congregation.

The band’s most straightforward release to date, Mount of the Congregation features 13 tracks of scathing blackened death/thrash. The album was recorded at Symbolic Π Studios, and produced and mixed by Costas Papadopoulos. Mastering was done at Hertz Studios.

 

Mount of the Congregation is available for purchase now at:

Bandcamp: karmaviolens.bandcamp.com/album/mount-of-the-congregation

Stream Mount of the Congregation at:

Apple Music

Spotify

Amazon Music

Mount of the Congregation was recorded and mixed by KARMA VIOLENS at Symbolic Studios and mastered Hertz Studios (Behemoth, Decapitated). Artwork for the album was created by Remedy Art Design(Evergrey, Suffocation, Oceans of Slumber).

TRACK LISTING:

1. Necropolis

2. Embrace

3. One Way Journey

4. The Observer

5. Great Old Ithaqua

6. My Storm Upon You

7. Kingdom of the Deserters

8. Exodus

9. Mount of the Congregation

10. Fly into Starlight

11. The Gathering

12. Mark on my Forehead

13. Light Beyond the Event Horizon

"The black metal machine of Karma Violens is fully working and the result sounds consummate; the cold black metal riffs burst out in flames, the galloping rhythm section exterminates everything on its way, the brutal vocals sound harsh to your senses, the whole album could be the soundtrack of the apocalypse." - Myth of Rock

If you believe in karma then you have to believe that violence is something innate in every human or inhuman being. Karma in the old and now Indian religions is the concept of "action" understood which creates the entire cycle of cause and effect. Violence from the other hand, is inside in each one of us, some people can control it and others cannot, but in every occasion it is a part of human nature. Living in the modern world, all of us can witness violence on the streets and in every aspect of our everyday lives. The combination of KARMA VIOLENS describes the action and reaction of violence, as every action in these brutal days creates a violent response.

KARMA VIOLENS has been active in the Greek metal scene since 2002. The band has shared the stage with some of metal’s biggest names, including Judas Priest, Amon Amarth, Opeth, Fear Factory and Testament.

KARMA VIOLENS is:

Vocals: Ilias "Blackbones" Zounis

Guitars: Costas Papadopoulos

Guitars: George Karakouzidis

Bass:Steven Elpiziotis

Drums: Sevan Barsam

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EREB ALTOR RELEASE "ELDENS BONING" EP

 

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Ereb Altor presents “Eldens Boning”, a classic vinyl only 12” Mini-LP featuring 4 four new Scandanavian Metal songs full of pagan epicness!

Ereb Altor always promises one thing with each release: Epic, Folk-blended Metal inspired by the Norse legends. “Eldens Boning” keeps any fan satisfied with a true and sincere Pagan theme in its lyrics and art. Each song delivers in full and features some of the best work from the band yet.

The opening track “The Twilight Ship” builds the atmosphere before exploding into a classic Ereb Altor, a True Heavy Pagan Metal song focused on epicness. Sharp Heavy Metal riffs, Nordic melodies, catchy choruses and pounding drums, an enrichement to the bands future live-set. Followed up by “Fenrisulven” which sees Ereb Altor tread new paths, that of an all acoustic song, that really leaves an appetite for more of this. Very atmospheric, calm as a Swedish lake in the morning it features great violin parts, skaldic in feel, a great addition to the Metal songs! The title track is the third song on this EP and it is classic Ereb Altor, blending in their Blackened roots, full speed ahead with the grim rasping vocals taking the lead. Never losing the focus on epicness, and graced with killer guitar solo-work. A raging song for sure. Closing song “Sacrifice 2.0” might refer to the “Sacrifice” song on the “Fire Meets Ice” album, but this new song is a much swifter and tighter, that is once more the mix of epicness and Ereb Altor’s blacker roots.

Ereb Altor’s songwriting style is their biggest strength, they write killer songs, memorable songs. When they break away and get into some real shredding they even add to the incredible strong atmosphere. Just like on their last album “Järtecken” from 2019 Ereb Altor incorporates keyboards to even build up their strengths some more. Ereb Altor succeeds in blending Viking/Pagan themed Epic Metal with the more dark roots of Swedish Black Metal, resulting in an EP (20 minutes playing time) that is classic Ereb Altor.

For fans of: classic Bathory, Grand Magus, Primordial, Enslaved, Wardruna, Isole, Falkenbach

Orders: sales@hammerheart.com

Band: info@erebaltor.com

CATHEXIS SIGNS WITH WILLOWTIP RECORDS FOR RELEASE OF "UNTETHERED ABYSS"

 

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Austin (TX) - Rising Death Metal force CATHEXIS has signed with Willowtip Records! The band will release debut album Untethered Abyss June 25 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats. The album's first single, "Mortuus In Perpetuum," has been released and is streaming now on YouTube and Bandcamp.

Untethered Abyss is the culmination of six years of painstaking songwriting and a carefully selected cast of international talent amassed to bring forward a finely tuned and unrelenting piece of modern death metal.

Untethered Abyss is eight tracks of tightly focused death metal with a production that captures the humanity and unfiltered energy each musician displays in every performance. The band’s focus on holistic songwriting seeks to create naturally flowing and memorable tracks where every riff’s place within the song is carefully considered to maintain internal consistency and create meaningful arcs within the music, rather than meander through detached ideas.

CATHEXIS strives to make unique and forward thinking death metal that pays tribute to the genres basest and most satisfying elements.

Pre-order:

cathexistx.bandcamp.com/album/untethered-abyss

Track Listing:

1. Horizonless Realm of Mechanical Retribution

2. Given to the Colony

3. Harrowing Manifestation

4. Red Hook

5. Library of Babel

6. Mortuus in Perpetuum

7. Isolated Malevolence

8. Reanimated Kin

Album Credits:

Drums, Vocals recorded by Julian Gargiulo of The Machine Shop | Dripping Springs, USA

Reamping, Mixing by Jeanne Strieder of Magma Art & Sound | Berlin, Germany

Mastering by Colin Marston of Menegroth, The Thousand Caves | Queens, USA

Cover Painting by Rodrigo Pereira Salvatierra of Absolute.Desert_Art | Calama, Chile

Album Layout by Erik Bredthauer of Necro Blanca Photography | Leander, USA

Portraits by Chris Vickroy | New Braunfels, USA

Line-Up:

Ian Bishop: Vocals

Chris Hillam: Guitar Left

Sam Kang: Guitar Right

Oscar Martinez: Bass

Felix Garza III: Drums

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PRESSURE RELEASE "PATH OF A SHADOW"

 

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Album: PATH OF A SHADOW

Band: Pressure 

Release Date: 7th May 2021

Written and composed by Simon Forsell, Olof Jönsson, Emil Salling Copyright: Pressure 2021

“Path of a Shadow”

Are you bold enough to endure the journey of your own pressures? This album takes you, the listener, on an adventure that are based on your life. Your shadow, the one that has been following you throughout it all tells your story as he has seen it through his dark but fiery eyes.

The story metal TRIO bring you THE PATH OF A SHADOW, THE DEBUT CONCEPT ALBUM due for release worldwide on May 7th, 2021 from the guys in Sweden called PRESSURE. Also the newest single and official video are to be released same date in support of the album.

Check them out on Spotify and add them to your playlists!

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7a9rKp03MYJv4leDN7Mm8k?si=MqTZ6t3HQjqeM0se1o6dqw

No One Can Hear You – the next single and official video from the debut album PATH OF A SHADOW that will be released May 7th 2021. A strong Story Metal track about raw passion in its purest form. Are Passion a good thing or a bad thing? PRESSURE and your Shadow tells the story about passion being just a strong, irresistible urge that knows no sides. In the official video we will follow how passion and anticipation builds up during the day between two people!

Self – Recorded in both English, German, and Swedish the album is masterfully done. The introduction of the Story Metal concept is something PRESSURE has done well with every track being a story within a bigger story about life’s pressures and how the shadow beside you is always around. From the beginning to the end, PATH OF A SHADOW will intrigue your conscious mind and you will realize things about yourself that you either did not know or was too afraid to tell. You will be left on the edge waiting for the next guitar riff as well as raw yet rigid and harmonious vocals. The story as life’s pressures has its ups and downs but that’s reality and that is what you get with this album. Songs, lyrics, and guitars that tell of your own true self! Reality that pressures exist, and you can either lay down and be run over or stand strong and conquer. Life is never easy but PRESSURE provides the tools to help you on your journey! The Shadow knows the path as he walks with you and sees it all! He will guide you on your path into the realm of life’s pressures! Do not worry, the shadow will never leave your side - he is always around.

Path of a Shadow: The Prelude

Lost in an ocean of terror and dishonor, you realize you are nothing but alone. You fall to your knees, whispering along the breeze, but the waves do not even reach you. You reach out to the stars, but they move further away. You swim and swim, but you drown until you decide to rise from the waters. Lit by the moon, you glisten in glory as you see me reflected on the sands you once hated. Unlike the waves that ignore, my support outpours. Unlike the stars that turn back, I’ll keep you safe from the pack of wolves that desire to devour you and have you gated. I am your Shadow, and this is my path. A journey that starts with you and concludes our wraths. They say ignorance is bliss, but I say to know is better than to dismiss. Now hear me!

The Band:

Who are Pressure I hear you ask? Well if you had to tag them with a genre the one that fits best is a ‘melodic rock’ but they’re so much more than that. Hailing from Stockholm, Sweden and with vocalist Olof Jönsson you can always guarantee soaring, athletic and committed vocals. Together with a twin guitar sound coming from songwriter and lead guitarist Simon “Siirpo” Forsell and Emil Salling. Their work often focuses and embraces the pressures felt from everyday existence. Their lyrics ably demonstrating that there are two sides to every story - the good and the bad. Every song has a double meaning and they truly see music as a tool to handle the different pressures thrown at us from the modern world.  

The band began their journey together in 2018, and since then they’ve worked tirelessly developing their sound and live performance, their aim? To make memories with their fans and to an epic musical soundtrack. 

A quote that can summarize their lyrics is: “How can you tell a story about life if you haven’t dared to live life to its fullest!  

Pressure is all about every story, every moment, every Pressure!

“They are pioneering what they are calling Story Metal, which is combining heavy metal with elements of melodic rock, with a lot of focus on vocals in way to convey a story within their songs,” -FIRST ANGEL MEDIA

Follow the band at these links:

Website http://www.pressure.band/ 

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/pressuresweden 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Pressuresweden

INTERNAL ORGANS EXTERNAL RELEASE "APOCALYPTIC DOMINATION" EP

 

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Internal Organs External is a one-man slamming brutal death metal band hailing from Arizona, USA. Vince Otero is the sole member who takes on responsibilities of performing guitars, vocals, and drum programming as well as recording duties.

The project was birthed in 2018 and in the following 2 years, the debut album 'Into The Depths' was created. Releasing on October 21st, 2020 the record instantly gained widespread recognition in the death metal community. 

At the beginning of 2021, Vicious Instinct Records and Internal Organs External inked a multi-release deal. This includes the forthcoming EP 'Apocalyptic Monstrosity' which will be released on May 14th, 2021. 

Tracklist- 

1.Grotesque Monstrosity 

2.Cannibalistic Tendencies 

3.Feeding Off the Weak 

4.S.S.M. (ft. Jack Christensen) 

5. The Beast Within (ft. Larry Wang) 

Check them out on Spotify and add them to your playlists!

https://open.spotify.com/album/7qNma2jJSgpMoeSebQkjPC?si=zEt27Y-5R5-Y_90CQgJGjw

The second single ‘S.S.M' (slam saved me) features Jack from Kraanium and will be released April 16th on all major platforms.

Apocalyptic Domination will be out on the 14th of May via Vicious Instinct Records. Keep an eye out!

Credits-

All songs written, performed, and recorded by Vince Otero. All songs were mixed and mastered by Miguel Tereso Of Demigod Studios . Special thanks to Jack Christensen ( Kraanium , Septic Congestion ) for doing guest vocals on the track titled ' S.S.M '. Special thanks to Larry Wang ( Gorepot , Fatuous Rump ) for doing guest vocals on the track titled ' The Beast Within '

Follow the band at these links:

https://open.spotify.com/album/7qNma2jJSgpMoeSebQkjPC?si=5PX0r0pCQXyeEozNEO66JA

https://www.facebook.com/internalorgansexternal

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrDzRXPxW7r-_emSp6aiiOw

Follow the label at these links:

https://www.facebook.com/viciousinstinct

https://www.instagram.com/viciousinstinct/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChAsWQJcM8w8aW5Guv-6uew

Pre Save Links-

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/internalorgansexternal1/grotesque-monstrosity

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/internalorgansexternal1/ssm-feat-jack-christensen

https://viciousinstinctrecords.bandcamp.com/album/apocalyptic-monstrosity

INHERENTLY LOST RELEASED "OUR LAST MIDNIGHT" EP

 

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"Our Last Midnight" was released last year, on March 17th via Entwined Recordings, but due to the 2020's lockdown the band never had the opportunity to promote it, so we hope that you give a chance to Inherently Lost's latest release.

Clocking in at 29 minutes, their melodic debut EP is an intriguing ambient and progressive journey.

Check their latest video at this location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzBmcx1rpHc

Tracklist:

1. What We Will Become

2. Requiem For The Lost

3. Senseless Sacrifice

4. Nymphetamine

5. Our Last Midnight

6. Invisible

7. Carnage Of Your Sins

8. Flesh Covered Coffin

Line-up:

Vocals: Mark Moats

Vocals: Noreen Javersak

Guitars: Joe Matijasic

Bass: David Bender

Drums: Ian Lanney

For fans of Cradle Of Filth, Lacuna Coil, Jinjer, Oceans of Slumber...

Credits:

Recorded at Entwined Recordings.

Produced/Mix/Mastered by Mark Moats.

Bandcamp: www.inherentlylost.bandcamp.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/inherentlylost

Youtube: https://youtu.be/FzBmcx1rpHc

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6pCzNuub6a1hjunkncJiex?si=mzoFeAIMQ2qhB3fo4K0QmQ

Instagram: www.instagram.com/inherentlylost

Twitter: www.twitter.com/inherentlylost

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MINNERIKET RELEASE "HJEMLENGSEL" SINGLE + OFFICIAL VIDEO

 

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Minneriket returns with a new music video 'Hjemlengsel' (homesickness). Shot by Daniel Puskas of Valhallartworks. The video features stunning drone footage of majestic Iceland set to the somber and melodic tunes of new Minneriket material.

" I wanted to really present the beauty of melancholy" Akslen says. "My music is very visual in its compositions, painting within the soundcapes... I think the whole world needs to take a deep cleansing breath, and this is two minutes of pure serenity".

Cooperating with session musicians Misstiq (keys), Margarita Chernova (strings) and Norlene Olmedo (cello), ' Hjenlengsel ' is a taste of what's to come where Stein Akslen of Minneriket has joined forces with a huge roster of session collaborators to bring forth a hybrid of black metal, goth and classical all presented in 50 shades of blackness.

Commenting on this change of style Akslen narrates: "I've spent too much time going against the grain that right now I'm not even in the same field. This upcoming album is both a departure and an arrival, and a finger to orthodoxy in metal".

' Hjenlemgsel ' is available on YouTube , iTunes and Spotify , released February 12th 2021. The full length album will be available later this year. 

Add them to your Spotify playlists!

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Bio:

Norwegian Romantic Black Metal band Minneriket is the work of vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Stein Akslen, who created the project for as much a philosophical and spiritual channeling as a musical outlet. 

Drawing on influences as various as punk, goth and classical yet steeped in the intensity of the early Norwegian black metal scene, Minneriket returns in 2021 to present 50 shades of blackness.

Follow the band at these links:

https://www.minneriket.com/

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https://minneriket.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/minneriket/

https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/minneriket/1031698256

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2jJuWRiEJo9wwyO6dnrzyl

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RETCHED RELEASE "HORRIFIC" SINGLE

 

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Retched is a solo band by David DerMinasian. Retched plays Old School Thrash Metal.

He is originally from Del Rey, CA ., a small farming town in Fresno County California . He has recently completed his home studio and is currently working on his new single called " HORRIFIC "! The new single will be available on all digital platforms by the end of 2020 or soon after that. It is also the title track of his next full length album to be released on CD and Vinyl later next year in 2022! Of course in these uncertain times it could take longer.

Retched has come back to the scene after 30 years of being gone and released an older EP called: 

" The Overlord Messiah "

It is a " True Metal " EP recorded in 1988 by his first band called " AVATAR " but was never released till 2017. He is still hoping his old band mates will contact him so he can get them on board for " The Overlord Messiah " EP. It can be found here: https://alone.gr/shop/ and on all the links here on his page: https://retched-metal.com

"It was a very awesome experience that the Metal communities around the world have welcomed me back to the scenes after all these years." - David DerMinasian

This release was abandoned since 1988 all these years sitting in a drawer in his house for near 30 years! All the while he would take it out every 5 to 10 years and spin it a few times then put it away wishing he could have released it to the world.

After he decided to come back to the scene and write music again he started his journey to put his new music together. It took a few years till he was realistically able to get to this point but in the meantime he released this record of his old band while he brings you his newest work: " HORRIFIC "

He first released " The Overlord Messiah " on Bandcamp then about 40 days later he had 3 record label offers! He chose a limited run with Alone Records in Greece . 

Now he is an Independent artist with CD Baby .

"This only proves one thing, YOU CAN'T KILL THE METAL" - David DerMinasian

https://retched-metal.com

Follow the band at these Social media links below:

https://www.instagram.com/retched_metal_solo_artist/

https://twitter.com/DDerminasian

https://www.facebook.com/theoverlordmessiah

Streaming and downloads below:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1k10kBIZsn1lYjRMww2Fvs

https://retched.bandcamp.com

https://search.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZContentLink.woa/wa/link?path=retched%2fhorrific

https://itunes.apple.com/artist/retched/horrific

https://www.deezer.com/search/retched%20horrific

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CADAVERIA RELEASE "SHAMANIC PATH" SINGLE + LYRIC VIDEO

 

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Italian Black/Gothic Metal act CADAVERIA have released a brand new single entitled Shamanic Path, that can be streamed and downloaded in all digital platforms at this link: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/cadaveria/shamanic-path

The song is based on Cadaveria herself's true story and in particular on her shamanic experiences lived in contact with a Brazilian indigenous tribe.

For Shamanic Path the band unleashed the Lyric Video, available here: https://youtu.be/_Wj0N3334bY 

The video was made by Morbid Vision Italy. 

For more info please visit cadaveria.com and linktr.ee/cadaveria