ARTACH RELEASE VIDEO FOR "SHIMMER"

 

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Coming from the coldest, windiest, snowiest, and foggiest city in Canada, St. John’s, Newfoundland's Artach is heavily influenced by nature and even takes after the bleak climate they are surrounded by. The result of months of winter provides inspiration for their raw, epic black metal that is in their new album “Sworn to Avenge”, which is now available via Depressive Illusions Records as of June 25th.

As described by Artach, their music is angry, savage, unhinged, but contains melody and some twists and turns to surprise the listener. Varied song tempos mixing blasting with thrashy, punky, doomy elements keep the sounds interesting and not monotone. They go into further detail about releasing their new music video for “Shimmer” for the full length's release day:

“Lyrically, this one is more descriptive and doesn’t have any hidden meanings. Those shimmering and dancing lights of the Aurora Borealis can be seen even here in Newfoundland, but further north they look magnificent. There’s a spoken part in this one taken from a part of a poem by David Vedder (1790-1854) that was written about the Northern Lights. Musically this one is one of the more black metal sounding songs with lots of blast beats but as always, tempered with melody and hand-banging riffage.”

Watch “Shimmer” via its premiere on This Is Black Metal's YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/JyJ2xW2oquM

Along with “Sworn to Avenge” album full stream via Black Metal Artists YouTube Channel - https://youtu.be/0OIPlMtj8hE

“Sworn to Avenge” is the second album from Artach, following up 2020’s “Chronicles of a Black Winter”. Fans can expect more of the same compared to the first, but it pushes the envelope a little bit. Artach embraces evolution and aspire to play tighter, and have a more professional sound, but never sound overly polished. 

Artach’s process is a collaborative one between the duo, the genesis of the songs are arranged on guitar by Sruthán and very roughly recorded at home. After getting together, they record drums and flesh out the song in an afternoon and by then the song is pretty much ready for the studio recording of guitars, then bass, and lastly vocals. 

Artach is recommended listening for anyone interested in raw black metal and those with an interest in Celtic Frost, Darkthrone, and Satyricon.

“Sworn to Avenge” is available via Depressive Illusions at the following links: DepressiveIllusions.com, Artach.bandcamp.com, Amazon, Spotify.

Previous Lyric Videos:

Into the Frozen Woodlands - https://youtu.be/FtfosCUA7iw

She Gathers Leaves - https://youtu.be/g0nahpQ6O6s 

Track Listing:

1. Tuiteam an Duine (7:08)

2. Ice Throne (5:09)

3. Shimmer (6:35)

4. Endless Tundra (21:35)

5. Into the Frozen Woodlands (4:49)

6. She Gathers Leaves (5:25)

7. Mistress of Black Thorns (6:24)

8. Winter’s End (8:14)

Album Length: 1:05:23

Album Band Line Up:

Fíochmhar: Vocals, Drums, Keyboards

Sruthán: Guitar, Bass

For more info:

Facebook.com/ArtachBlackMetal

Instagram.com/ArtachBlackMetal

THY CATAFALQUE RELEASE VIDEO FOR "A KUPOLAVÁROS TITKA"

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In celebration of the new release ‘Vadak’, avant-garde act THY CATAFALQUE is now reveiling a brand new music video for the track ‘A kupolaváros titka’. The video can be found on the official Season of Mist YouTube channel HERE.

The album was released on June 25, 2021, and can be listened to in full HERE.

Tracklist:

Szarvas

Köszöntsd a hajnalt

Gömböc

Az energiamegmaradás törvénye

Móló

A kupolaváros titka

Kiscsikó (Irénke dala)

Piros-sárga

Vadak (Az átváltozás rítusai)

Zúzmara

CONJURER RELEASE VIDEO FOR "CHOKE"

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Following a spectacular and long overdue return to the live stage at the Download Festival Pilot last weekend, sludgy UK post-metal heavyweights CONJURER are inviting you to check out the video for "Choke," the relentless opening track of their last full length album "Mire" (2018). Effortlessly switching from sludge to metallic hardcore, and from progressive post metal to post black metal, this song not only demonstates the musical proficiency of this young band, it also proves that they can't be pigeonholed no matter how hard you try.

CONJURER - Choke (Official Video): https://youtu.be/u_KCxp5CSvg

CONJURER's Conor Marshall (bass) comments:

“'Choke' has become a bit of a fan favourite over the past few years since 'Mire' was released and it’s one of ours too. I think the general consensus within the band is still that 'Choke' is the “best" Conjurer song that’s been released so far and showcases a lot of what we do. The video loosely follows the lyrical theme of the song, which looks at the way things like “fame” and pressure from society, the industry and the gutter press can affect artists and celebrities. The idea being that the shots of the band in a white room, dressed in suits represents someone being dressed up and pushed out to perform despite them clearly not being in the best state, and them then starting to deteriorate, and the dark, more aggressive shots representing the inner turmoil and struggle.”

CONJURER's still untitled second full-length and follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2018 debut album "Mire" is set to be released in the not too distant future. Stay tuned!

In the meantime you can watch a video for the song "The Mire" and stream the band's first two previous releases here: http://nblast.de/Conjurer-Catalogue

BORN A GHOST RELEASE "THE BEGINNING TO AN ENDING"

 

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Born a Ghost is a creative project based out of Tacoma, Washington. Founded in 2017 by Howard Taylor Jolin, Talmadge Hathaway, and Sergio Vasquez. Influenced by Neurosis and Cult of Luna, Born a Ghost delivers droning guitar riffs with infectious bass and drum lines During the COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in a worldwide lockdown, Born a Ghost spent the time working on their full-length album titled The Beginning to an Ending. 

Lineup:

Howard Taylor Jolin - Vocals/Guitars/Programming

Talmadge Hathaway - Guitars/Programming

Sergio Vasquez - Bass

Latoya Forks - Drums/Percussion

Follow the band at these links:

www.bornaghost.com

https://born-a-ghost.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/bornaghostofficial/

https://www.facebook.com/bornghost

DEATH INGLORIA RELEASE "DEATH INGLORIA II: DEATH BY ADMIN"

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Death Ingloria

Death Ingloria II: Death By Admin

Self-Released

10 August 2021

Beginning as a solo project by Galina Rin in 2017, Death Ingloria grew with the addition of Luc Pomfret and Dr Mobius at the end of 2020. Each album by Death Ingloria delivers Sci-Fi stories accompanied by an animated comic. As well as being a regular on the UK and Ireland's Comic Con scene, Death Ingloria have performed at London’s historic 100 Club, The Edinburgh Fringe and most notably in a 360, 15 metre projection dome at Boomtown Fair festival in 2019.

Bringing the narrative alive through distorted guitars, dynamic vocals and haunting piano melodies, ‘Death Ingloria II: Death By Admin’ is an emotional journey. ‘I Accept This State’ delivers a poignant and deeply touching listening experience with powerful lyrics and beautiful instrumentation. From the energetic rhythms of ‘Battle Stations’ through to the progressive and experimental ‘Nuke The Site From Orbit’, this Mini Album will leave you wanting more.

Death Ingloria explore a dark and intense narrative through an impressive array of musical styles. Traditional rock elements fused with creativity produce an epic combination of music, comic art and animated storytelling. Take a seat and prepare for a sensational tale that leads to the end of the world.

“Death Ingloria albums are more than just the music. More than the comic book story. More than the animations that connect them. They are true life experiences bound together and magnified upwards through a lens of Science Fiction. Why would anyone care about the lowly life of an office worker? You are already living that reality. Have you ever daydreamed the world away just to save yourself one more day of drudgery in a job you hate? In this new album we explore that very feeling to its inglorious conclusion. We bring you Death Ingloria II: Death By Admin.  Let us imagine the worst, so you don't have to.”

Events: Friday 30th July –Live Listening Party (IRL and Livestreamed) at the iconic Electrowerkz in London. Fans will hear the new album played in full and be able to buy the album before general release.

Event ticket link https://www.tickettailor.com/events/galinarin/532185

Watch the band's video for "We Use It As A Weapon":  https://youtu.be/VpgDRXZ0Oeo

 

Line-up: Galina Rin - Vox & Guitar

Luc Pomfret - Drums

Dr Mobius - Bass  

Socials: https://www.deathingloria.com/  

https://deathingloria.bandcamp.com/releases

https://www.facebook.com/deathingloria/

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

ENFORCER RELEASE VIDEO FOR "KISS OF DEATH"

 

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In March 2021, Swedish heavy metal commando ENFORCER released its second live album, “Live By Fire II”, which included a truly triumphant show captured in Mexico City, 2019. But ENFORCER have not been revelling in past glories during the last couple of months, quite the opposite! Brothers Olof and Jonas Wikstrand have been locked up in their own Hvergelmer Studio, crafting new songs to now unleash the brand-new single ‘Kiss Of Death’, a first impression of ENFORCER’s sixth studio album, which is expected to be released in early 2022. Watch the music video here: https://youtu.be/CW1wURBA_eg

Get the single digitally here: https://bfan.link/kiss-of-death

Olof Wikstrand comments: "Heavy metal fans across the planet, are you with us?! Finally it’s time for us to unveil what we’ve been up to the past year and it feels incredibly awesome to present "Kiss Of Death" to you all. A totally raw, yet melodic speed metal hymn! A hit and run metal hymn that should leave no head unbanged!!"

Watch the video series documenting their work in the studio from demo stage to final mix, here: https://www.youtube.com/user/enforcermetal

Get “Live By Fire II” in the format of your choice, here: http://nblast.de/Enforcer-LiveByFireII

Watch the full live show here: https://youtu.be/TYXzX5z7f6Y

OBVURT PLAYS SHOW AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Quebecois-based death metal three-piece Obvurt have played a show at Saint-Albert-Le-Grand Elementary School, where the frontman Philippe Drouin teaches music. The guitar player had to relearn the guitar left-handed with legendary tutor Michael Angelo Batio after a car accident left him unable to use his right hand for picking.

«After being a victim of a car accident in late December 2016, I lost my picking as a right-handed guitar player for more than 15 years. After talking with Pat Martino in 2017, I bought my first left-handed guitar, and it begins there», he told Metal Sucks. «Since I made that choice, I tried to recover and practice a lot, trying to get my picking back on my right hand in 2018. I was playing both sides every day for a while. One day, I felt I was able to become left-handed, so I decided to leave everything behind and start over.»

Obvurt have recently released their debut EP The Beginning, which showcases Drouin's newly acquired left-handed skills.

Watch the 24-minute performance below

Links:

Bandcamp: https://obvurt.bandcamp.com

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

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

AL NAMROOD RELEASE "KITAB AL AWTHAN"

 

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Originally released in 2012 by Al-Namrood, this album is now coming out for the first time on vinyl on July 21 2021 in its original sound. The vinyl will be limited to 300 with 200 being black and 100 being splatter orange/black. 

That (Black) Metal has found its way into the most remote places in the world is nothing new. Saudi Arabia, however, is still a specialty, after all, it is certainly no picnic to produce such music in an Islamic state of God. Nonetheless, curious and open-minded listeners of extreme musical styles should risk an ear, because AL-NAMROOD is definitely well thought-out - Metal.de

Offers a lot more than Black Metal with a few oriental sprinkles. Here, too, the black art is coherently interwoven with Arabic rhythms and melodies, creating a very unique sound from which the Norwegian roots rarely emerge. The mixture turns out to be extremely catchy and atmospherically gripping, and works in both mid-tempo and faster pace. - Powermetal.de

I wish I could tell you what the song titles mean, but my Arabic is a little rusty. But I can tell you what they sound like. They sound like a massive sandstorm sweeping across the Arabian peninsula. - No Clean Singing

That's presumably because it's a lot easier to be in an anti-Christian metal band in the US, than in an anti-Islamic metal band in Saudi Arabia. In America, your obstacles extend to overhearing your mom tell a friend you're just "going through a phase." In Saudi Arabia, you face social ostracism and the possibility of imprisonment or death. - Vice News

More info at these links:

www.shaytanproductions.com

www.shaytanproductions.ca (store)

https://shaytanproductions.bandcamp.com/album/kitab-al-awthan

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFCFPo1qHEHquAouEMnAtlQ

https://www.facebook.com/AL-NAMROOD-229094443820357

VOLCANO DIVING INC. RELEASE "THE MARCH OF THE LEMMINGS"

 

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Molded from the secretions of humiliation and cemented by the ashes of repugnance and non-repentance, VOLCANO DIVING INC is a quintet of jackasses spreading their malady throughout the crevices of society as they lumber inebriatedly from one idyllic town to another.

THE MARCH OF THE LEMMINGS it's the debut album of the lava addicted American band, displaying a varied style throughout the whole lenght: hard is to define exactly the musical identity of Volcano Diving Inc, yet it's easy to hear elements taken from Groove, Heavy, Thrash, Stoner Metal and Punk applied to a funny, exciting and intense Rock formula.

Tracklist:

1.Water, Beer, and a Blumpkin

2.No Cure for Age

3.Chode Slam

4.Barley Wine

5.Bear Wrestling

6.Unsavory Characters

7.Todd the Butcher

8.Volcano Diving

9.B.W.I.P.

Ian McCann Bass

Eric Anderson Drums

Tony Velasco Guitars

Matthew Nesheim Guitars

Brad Grimm Vocals 

https://www.facebook.com/VolcanoDiving

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCURTVnkCxEVzOUp7mFPLRqA

https://volcanodivinginc.bandcamp.com/album/the-march-of-the-lemmings

www.volcanodiving.com

HEADSPAWN RELEASE "PRETTY UGLY PEOPLE" EP

 

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That the Brazilian northeast has been producing great Rock/Metal bands for the last three decades is no secret or news for anyone, and the power trio from Paraiba HEADSPAWN is a great example of this! "Pretty Ugly People", ther debut EP, was released on all streaming platforms, featuring 4 vigorous copyrighted tracks, covering themes such as schizophrenia, social degeneration and the chaotic national political scene, full of groove, heaviness, energy, melody, harmony and a whole lot of punch with no frills or labels.

Produced, mixed and mastered in a robust and vibrant way by producer Victor Hugo Targino (Cangaco, Forahneo, Omago), their sound furiously and melancholically invokes influences from various renowned bands, such as the power and heaviness of Machine Head and Slipknot, combined with harmonies reminiscing of Alice In Chains and Stone Sour.

The tracklist for "Pretty Ugly People" (EP) is:

Satan Goss

Worthless Piece Of Shit

Voices

Satellite

Stream: https://is.gd/headspawnspotify

"Voices", the band's first music video that has already gathered a significant numbers of views, is a schizophrenic's narrative, haunted by voices in his head and incessantly looking for a way to end his torment, it was written about a friend of the band who was diagnosed with this mental disorder.

Watch the "Voices" video clip at: https://youtu.be/hp-5d1QHtHQ

At the moment, the trio is in pre-production for their long-awaited debut album, which will feature 8 completely new tracks and is expected to be released next year.

Current Line-Up:

Alf Cantalice - Vocals/Guitars

J.P. Cordeiro - Bass

Marconi Jr. - Drums

Discography:

"Pretty Ugly People" (EP/2021)

Listen to HEADSPAWN on:

Youtube: https://is.gd/headspawnchannel

Spotify: https://is.gd/headspawnspotify

iTunes: https://is.gd/headspawnitunes

Deezer: https://is.gd/headspawndeezer

Social Media:

Instagram: https://is.gd/headspawninstagram

Facebook: https://is.gd/headspawnfacebook

Official Store: https://is.gd/lojaoficialheadspawn