KAUPE RELEASE "DESTROYER OF WORLDS"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Kaupe

Destroyer of Worlds

Morbid Subculture

17 October 2025

From the swamps of Deland, Florida, a sonic storm brews, one forged in technical fury and melodic defiance. KAUPE, the progressive instrumental metal unit known for their dense arrangements and atmospheric scope, return with their third and most daring full-length to date: Destroyer of Worlds, out October 17, 2025 via Morbid Subculture.

Formed in 2016 by guitarist Brett Walker (BLOODLET, JUNIOR BRUCE) and drummer Marc Larabel, KAUPE quickly expanded with the additions of Pete Medrano on bass and Patrick Ross on keys. Their music has always defied easy categorization, blending influences like FAITH NO MORE, MESHUGGAH, DEFTONES, and even synthwave pioneers like PERTURBATOR and CARPENTER BRUT. The result is a uniquely visual, cinematic sound: massive, intricate, and emotional, all without relying on traditional vocals. Until now.

Destroyer of Worlds marks a bold evolution. For the first time, KAUPE invited voices into their dystopian soundscape, including Scott Angelacos (BLOODLET, JUNIOR BRUCE, HOLLOW LEG) on the blistering “RMR-1029” and Matt Decker (TANGENT, GINKO BALBOA) on the thrash-forward “Next Time Wear a Black Shirt.” Sample artist Viewer Discretion (formerly of ACP PRO) lends his textural collage work to key tracks, warping real-world commentary into surreal commentary on modern decay.

The album opens with “The Past Will Own You,” a sample-driven instrumental that sets the tone for what’s to come: crushing grooves, layered synths, and an ominous atmosphere that feels equal parts sci-fi and spiritual collapse. “Living Among the Dead” follows with over 70 recorded tracks: an orchestration of chaos that caused mixing engineer Stephen Sheppert (RADIENT KNIFE) to lovingly scold the band for exceeding the original mix estimate. The song pushes and pulls between moments of clarity and total darkness, offering the album’s most cinematic arc.

“Unresolved Trauma,” once joined with “RMR-1029,” became its own beast during writing. Influenced by THE MARS VOLTA and CAR BOMB, it charges forward with compressed intensity, every second packed with purpose. The title track, “Destroyer of Worlds,” emerges like a machine uprising. Built on off-time dissonance reminiscent of BLOODLET, the song’s polyrhythmic solo section pulses through time signatures like 6/4, 5/4, and 4/4, an apocalyptic overture for the digital age. It’s a metaphor for modern decay: technology, media, and dopamine-fueled consumption tearing apart the very fabric of human interaction.

Then comes the shift. “Next Time Wear a Black Shirt,” a 2:31 eruption of punk-thrash with Matt Decker on vocals, adds a jolt of life. The title, a joke about fashion faux pas at a metal show, hides a song about the quiet importance of simple requests in life’s final moments. From there, the album plunges into darker terrain with “All That’s Left Is Sin,” a blast of aggression softened by haunting synth drones. “The Joy of Sorrow” rides a pendulum between Meshuggah-like precision and sweeping, emotional release, showcasing the band’s unique ability to make technicality feel heartfelt.

But it’s “RMR-1029” that may linger longest in listeners’ heads. Scott Angelacos roars prophetic lines, “Quantum computing will be the key to make better pornography," while Viewer Discretion’s audio collage builds a dystopian narrative of technological dependency. It’s heavy, it’s unnerving, and it feels real.

The final track, “Rosen Bridge,” was originally an interlude but became something greater, a quiet moment of cosmic optimism in an otherwise bleak journey. The dueling guitar and keyboard solos feel like a conversation between machines that finally understand emotion, much like “Transitioning” from Cognitive Dissonance.

Destroyer of Worlds is the culmination of everything KAUPE has built since their debut The Depths in 2018. It’s heavier. It’s darker. It’s more experimental. It features a powerhouse mix by Stephen Sheppert (RADIANT KNIFE), and mastering from legendary engineer Alan Douches (CONVERGE, DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN). It abandons conventional timing and form in favor of evolution, risk, and emotional release.

For fans of CONVERGE, DEFTONES, TOOL, CARPENTER BRUT, or anyone who’s ever found comfort in the beautiful chaos of sound, Destroyer of Worlds offers something rare: a metal record that doesn’t just rage, it thinks.

About KAUPE:

KAUPE is an instrumental progressive metal band from Deland, Florida that has spent the last decade forging a sound as ferocious as it is cinematic. Formed in 2016 by guitarist Brett Walker (BLOODLET, JUNIOR BRUCE) and drummer Marc Larabel, the band was born from a desire to create music that tells stories without words, narratives carved into melody, rhythm, and atmosphere. Soon joined by bassist Pete Medrano and keyboardist Patrick Ross, KAUPE solidified into a unit intent on pushing sonic boundaries.

Drawing influence from an eclectic range of artists: FAITH NO MORE, MESHUGGAH, DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, CARPENTER BRUT, DEFTONES, PALLBEARER, and more, KAUPE crafts music that defies traditional genre expectations. Though most often labeled “progressive metal,” their compositions bend and blend metal, punk, new wave, synth, and even classical elements into sweeping instrumentals full of tension and release. With every release, the band explores new terrain, always moving forward, never nostalgic, and never comfortable.

Their debut The Depths (2018) introduced KAUPE’s penchant for intricate grooves and immersive soundscapes. Cognitive Dissonance (2021) expanded their sonic range and earned praise for its synth-laced melodies and dynamic storytelling. But it’s their upcoming third full-length, Destroyer of Worlds (2025), that fully realizes the band’s vision. For the first time, KAUPE features guest vocalists and sample artists, including: Scott Angelacos (BLOODLET, JUNIOR BRUCE, HOLLOW LEG), Matt Decker (TANGENT, GINKO BALBOA), and Viewer Discretion (formerly of ACP PRO). The result is their heaviest and darkest album yet: a dystopian exploration of modern life and technological dependency, engineered with precision and emotional depth.

Whether performing alongside icons like CYNIC, ANDREW WK, or VIRGIL DONATI, or building immersive sonic worlds in the studio, KAUPE brings unmatched chemistry and purpose to everything they create. Their live shows are celebrated for their energy and musicianship, offering a rare kind of instrumental storytelling that transcends words and speaks directly to the subconscious.

KAUPE is not revivalist. KAUPE is not retro. KAUPE is a glimpse into the sonic future, one shaped by distortion, dissonance, and the haunting beauty of what comes next.

KAUPE is: 

Brett Walker – Guitar

Marc Larabel – Drums

Pete Medrano – Bass

Patrick Ross – Keys

Connect with KAUPE:

Bandcamp: https://kaupe.bandcamp.com

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

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

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kaupeband7490

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Pl9nD4kJTHY0vIeSrZsKC?si=Ec213tffRqucNP0bmr1hQg

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kaupe/1437836230

VISERION RELEASE NEW SINGLE "MAD KING"

 

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VISERION Unleash Ferocious New Single “Mad King” from Upcoming Album Fire and Blood

Listen To "Mad King" Here  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLZwiTwRBDM

Black metal outfit VISERION return with their ferocious new single “Mad King,” the latest track from their forthcoming album Fire and Blood, set for release on January 16th, 2026. The band, known for merging raw black metal with atmospheric and melodic elements, have elevated their sound to new heights with this record.

Formed in Queens, NY in 2020 and solidifying their current four-piece lineup in 2022, VISERION have crafted Fire and Blood as a concept album rooted in the mythos of George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones universe. Centered around the rise and fall of the Targaryen dynasty, the album takes its name from the family’s house words and explores the dark history and whispered legends surrounding their bloodline.

“Mad King” specifically delves into the madness and cruelty of Aerys Targaryen II. “Mad King musically captures the insanity of Aerys Targaryen II. We wrote the mood of the song almost as his thoughts. Sporadic and unstable,” the band explains. “This song features our ability to change time signatures and tempos.” Lyrically, it channels the delusions and brutal reign of Aerys II, culminating in his eventual demise. The writing process was sparked when Cris brought in the chorus riff, which was later developed with Tasso contributing the closing melody that inspired a full writing session.

The single exemplifies the conceptual depth and musical evolution VISERION have cultivated since their formation, marking Fire and Blood as their most focused and ambitious release to date.

About VISERION:

Located in Queens, NY, VISERION blend brutal and aggressive black metal with atmospheric and melodic passages in their own distinctive take on the genre. Storytelling is embedded in their musical creativity, highly influenced by the writings of George R.R. Martin and the World of Westeros. The band initially formed as a three-piece in 2020 by Ben Marvilli taking on bass and vocals, Matt Marvilli on drums and John Magnani performing guitars. Subsequently, in 2022, Magnani left and Ben Marvilli swapped out bass for guitar. Cris Valentine also joined on guitar and Tasso Diakov took on the bass. The debut album Natural Selection dropped in 2021, followed by a split EP release with TELOCH VOVIN titled The Iron Age of Kali Yuga in 2023. Now, Fire and Blood is set to emerge on January 16, 2026. 

VISERION Is:

Benedetto Marvilli -Guitar/Vocals

Matthew Marvilli - Drums

Cris Valentine - Guitar

Tasso Diakov - Bass

Album Credits:

Producer: Billy Pfister

Recording Studio: Westfall Recording

Engineer: Billy Pfister

Mastering: Jacob Buczarski

Mixing: Chris Grigg

Cover art: “Fire in Rome” by Hubert Robert

Links:

Bandcamp: https://viserion.bandcamp.com/

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

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/ViserionOfficial/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@viserion9676

Fire and Blood Track Listing: 

Fire and Blood (3:09)    

Mad King (3:33)

Reign of Fire (4:51)        

Blackfyre (5:31)

Harrenhal (6:33)

OROMET RELEASE "THE SINKING ISLE"

 

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Sacramento funeral doom duo OROMET will release their stunningly immersive second full-length, The Sinking Isle, on November 7th via Hypaethral Records.

OROMET was forged in 2022 by guitarist/vocalist Dan Aguilar and multi-instrumentalist Patrick Hills with the aim of creating powerful music where melody is the focal point, rather than an afterthought. OROMET sculpts towering, monumental funeral doom epics. Transcendent guitar harmonies soar over immense, swirling soundscapes while agonizing vocals howl from cavernous depths. Their self-titled debut captured that vision: an epic exploration of grandeur intertwining a profound sense of beauty with crushing heaviness.

For their forthcoming second album, The Sinking Isle, Hills and Aguilar turn their focus to a darker tone, while still crafting an album that feels like a direct continuation from their debut. Adrift on cataclysmic seas, melody remains their compass – a hopeful light guiding the listener through themes of loss, nostalgia, and pessimism.

Visually, OROMET draws from the paintings of fantasy artist Ted Nasmith, whose work adorns both albums and resonates with the band’s philosophy and lyrical themes. The debut’s covert art reflected their upward gaze; The Sinking Isle’s depicts a darker pessimism. Together, they form a mythic diptych of creation and destruction; longing and loss. OROMET stands at the intersection of sorrow and transcendence. Where some seek to immiserate and drown the listener, OROMET explores the complete nature of sorrow as the band weaves the choke of despair and the lightness of serenity. At times the music flows like a winding stream, and at others it towers overhead like a frigid peak, piercing the clouds.

The band comments, “The Sinking Isle represents a natural progression from our debut. The foundational elements remain, but a lot of new territory is explored that was only briefly glimpsed before. The instrumentation is denser and more intricate, while the climactic moments resonate with greater power and grandeur. Thematically, the album focuses on the inevitability of collapse and the cycles of ruin and rebirth. These patterns exist on both macro/global and micro/personal levels, with each song examining them in different ways.”

In advance of the record’s release, today OROMET unveils first single, “Forsaken Tarn,” elaborating of the moving hymn, “The track is about self-reflection and learning from the mistakes of our ancestors. Much of the wisdom we gain from our elders comes from recognizing the paths that led to their ruin. As we look to the past, we must take care not to let reflection transform into rumination, lest we lose sight of our own path.”

Oromet - Forsaken Tarn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVm0qiEwqS8

Stream OROMET’s “Forsaken Tarn” HERE.

The Sinking Isle was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Patrick Hills at Earthtone Recording Company and features cover art by Ted Nasmith.

The record will be released on CD (Ltd. 300) and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:    

Volcanic Blaze (Ltd. 250)

Emerald Wave Ltd. 250)

Find preorders and exclusive merch at the Hypaethral Records webshop HERE and Bandcamp HERE. A cassette edition (Ltd. 200) will be released via Transylvanian Recordings HERE.

The Sinking Isle Track Listing:

1. Hollow Dominion

2. Marathon

3. Forsaken Tarn

OROMET Live w/ Feral Season:

11/06/2025 McCoys Tavern – Olympia, WA

11/07/2025 Baby Yaga – Seattle, WA

11/08/2025 High Water Mark – Portland, OR

11/09/2025 Savage Henry Comedy – Eureka, CA

OROMET:

Dan Aguilar – guitar, vocals

Patrick Hills – drums, bass, synth, backing vocals

https://www.instagram.com/oromet_doom

https://linktr.ee/hypaethralrecords

​​https://instagram.com/hypaethralrecords

https://www.facebook.com/hypaethralrecords

https://twitter.com/hypaethralrecs

https://www.threads.net/@hypaethralrecords

https://bsky.app/profile/hypaethralrecords.com

MEZMERIZER RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO FOR "WHISPERS OF LEVIATHAN"

 

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MEZMERIZER Goes Full Prog in Lyric Video About the War Between the Woke and the Unawakened

Single: Whispers of Leviathan

Release Date: March 10, 2025

Location: Odense, Denmark

FFO: Nevermore, Devin Townsend, Artillery

Danish experimental metal band Mezmerizer is taking the global metal scene by storm with their latest release, Whispers of Leviathan , accompanied by a brand new lyric video that dives deep into the socio-political tensions of today. The band’s diverse fusion of prog metal, death metal, black metal, groove metal, and djent is now on full display, pushing boundaries both musically and lyrically.

Since their formation, Mezmerizer has captivated listeners worldwide, with over 4,000 Spotify streams before even completing their first interview. Much of this early attention is attributed to the band's frontman Michael Bastholm Dahl, known for his extensive touring experience with Danish thrash legends Artillery across Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. However, the diverse backgrounds of the other members, including prog metal and death metal influences, have enabled the band to create a unique and genre-defying sound.

Released in late 2024, their debut album Whispers of Leviathan surprised both the band and their record label, Downfall Records, when fans gravitated towards the longer, more intricate tracks, such as the prog-metal-inspired "No Gain" and the virtuosic "Harbinger of Apeiron." Building on this momentum, Mezmerizer is now unveiling the lyric video for the title track, Whispers of Leviathan , a dark and twisted anthem that reflects the ongoing struggles within society.

Band composer Flemming Goldberg-Larsen explains: "Michael puts a lot of effort into the lyrics, and I hope metal journalists will ask him about them. He's a philosophy buff, and you’ll find references to Orwell’s 1984 and ancient philosophers throughout. While not a concept album, the lyrics speak to power struggles throughout history and the tensions of today’s society. We had many discussions about the events that have recently unfolded in our world—the assault on Capitol Hill, the Russia-Ukraine war, the Yellow Vests movement, and the growing divide between the 'woke' and 'unawakened' populations. This lyric video embodies those struggles.”

The lyric video for Whispers of Leviathan offers fans a visual journey through the band’s powerful commentary on the current state of the world, capturing the essence of a battle between societal factions. The video pairs perfectly with the song’s complex and aggressive composition, showcasing the band's musical versatility and philosophical depth.

Fans can look forward to a thought-provoking experience with this release as Mezmerizer pushes the envelope of modern metal and challenges listeners to engage with the realities of the world around them.

Watch the full video premiere here:

https://youtu.be/cePE9rjpeGE

Stream the track on Spotify and add it to your playlists!

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1x19XTQoLOCR6CCsAiltIc

Support on Bandcamp!

https://downfallrecords.bandcamp.com/album/whispers-of-leviathan-out-now

Follow the band at these links:

https://www.facebook.com/mezmerizer.dk

https://downfallrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://downfallrecords.bandcamp.com/album/whispers-of-leviathan-pre-order-now 

DEATH IN FICTION RELEASE "ROTTING SOCIETY"

 

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DEATH IN FICTION - ROTTEN SOCIETY

Augsburg / Germany

Order Number HR25 002

Barcode 0737925704996

Type Album

Format Physical CD

RELEASE 10. 10.2025

Label Hicktown Records 

Label Website https://www.hicktown-records.de

Distribution Cargo Records

Distribution Website https://www.cargo-records.de

Genre Metal / Metal - Death Metal

Produced by Reinhard von Wegen

Hicktown Records ® Release Profile https://hicktown-records.de/music/rotting-society/

Hicktown Records ® Artist Profile https://hicktown-records.de/artists/death-in-fiction/

Official Website https://hicktown-records.de/artists/death-in-fiction/

 

https://www.facebook.com/people/Death-in-Fiction/100063529722066/ https://www.instagram.com/death_in_fiction

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DeathinFiction

Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-581149156

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/7aS1NHHk662J4dBAzweow4

Apple https://music.apple.com/de/artist/death-in-fiction/1717131517

With Rotting Society, Death in Fiction unleashes a relentless debut that pushes Melodic Death Metal to a whole new level of intensity.

The five-piece band fuses haunting melodies with crushing heaviness and a powerful message.

The album is a harsh reckoning with the self-destructive nature of modern society. Frontman Tobias Baab screams through the depths of human decay with a voice that cuts straight to the core. Robin Hartmann’s lead guitar work slices through the darkness with technical precision and emotional weight. Gunther Schulz lays down a rock-solid rhythm guitar that holds the chaos together. Drummer Leon Kettemann delivers blast beats and crushing grooves with machine- like precision. Fabian Spitzer’s thunderous bass playing adds weight that hits like a punch to the gut.

Rotting Society is not background noise – it’s a wake-up call wrapped in pure aggression. Death in Fiction marks their arrival with a debut that screams, rages, and refuses to be ignored.

Death in Fiction is a melodic death metal band from Germany that was founded in 2020. In rebellion against the way the world is evolving, they create a fictional world to provide the listener with refuge. Topics such as social problems, illnesses, hatred and the fight against oneself are packaged into a dark story and brought into this world accompanied by fat riffs, hammering blast beats and also melodic parts. The musical preferences of the individual members are also reflected in the songs to provide variety and atmosphere. The combination of aggressiveness, speed and melody creates a rollercoaster of emotions. It's time to look within yourself and question what's going on here. Take a journey into the unknown with Death in Fiction.

THE BURIAL CURSE RELEASE "LETTERS TO THE DEAD"

 

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Belfast, Maine Melodic Death Metal/Deathcore outfit The Burial Curse have finished tracking their debut EP 'Letters To The Dead,' with producer Evan Sammons (Last Chance To Reason, In The Kingdom Of Nightmares, Kaonashi, Sunny Mondays) The EP will be released at a date TBA through Alien Swarm Records

Singer/Guitarist Walt Fitzjurls describes the EP as, "Crushingly heavy melodic death metal with touches of hardcore breakdowns and prog metal moments."

The first single, 'The Beauty of Letting Go,' will drop on, 10/20/25 across most digital outlets.

For fans of: Cannibal Corpse, Sanguisugabogg, Thy art is murder,Visions of Disorder & The Acacia Strain.

Tracklist:

1: The Beauty of Letting Go – 4:29

2: Addicted To Death – 2:24

3: A Heavier Shade of Black - 3:00

4: The Burden – 2:58

Band Links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/theburialcurse

Facebook: www.facebook.com/p/The-Burial-Curse-61556091631811/

Alien Swarm Records: www.alienswarmrecords.com

Other Important Information:

The Burial Curse Is:

Walt Fitzjurls-lead vocals/guitar/bass

Matt Diko-vocals/lead guitar

Dustin Pynes-vocals/drums

Jim Gould-lights/samples/sound reinforcement/general mayhem

FATAL PORTRAIT RELEASE "AN ELUSIVE INSTINCT OF LASCIVIA REDUX"

 

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Fatal Portrait

An Elusive Instinct for Lascivia Redvx

Black Lion Records

24 October 2025

Spanish black metal quintet Fatal Portrait presents An Elusive Instinct for Lascivia Redvx, a complete reworking of their 2001 album, scheduled for release on 24 October 2025 via Black Lion Records on CD and digital formats. This album marks their return from hibernation and their first offering in two decades.

Fatal Portrait is a black metal band formed in Santander (Cantabria) in 1998. Their sound, from the beginning, has been defined from the outset by a combination of aggression, technical structure, and an ever-present melodic component, influenced by the Scandinavian school of the ‘90s.

During their initial phase, the band left a notable mark on the Spanish and European underground circuit. Following several demos, they released their first EP, Rapture Among the Idols (1999), through Arte de Occulta, followed by An Elusive Instinct of Lascivia (2001) on Downfall Records (Sweden). The latter was well received by specialized media and consolidated the band’s identity. In 2006, they released Adventum via More Hate Productions (Russia), with a more direct approach and without keyboards, before entering a long slumber.

Nearly two decades later, Fatal Portrait returns with An Elusive Instinct for Lascivia Redvx, a release that not only revisits their past but reconstructs it from a new artistic and sonic perspective. All the tracks have been reinterpreted with new arrangements, greater rhythmic and dynamic depth, and a contemporary production approach that preserves the original dark atmosphere but reinforces its emotional and narrative impact. This version offers more solid structures, a more versatile vocal performance, and an instrumental execution that emphasizes the melodic intention without losing its power. It is a work that consciously distances itself from nostalgia to offer a new, mature interpretation, faithful to the band’s spirit.

The visuals have been developed with the same level of rigor: The cover art was created by renowned artist Joan Llopis Doménech, who has captured the lyrical and aesthetic concept of the album in a dense image, full of symbolism and darkness.

The new logo, designed by Christophe Spzajel (Arkham Studio, France), provides a renewed visual identity, respecting the classic spirit of black metal but with a modern and restrained approach.

Track Listing:

01. Invocatio

02. Five Dimmensions of Pleasure [Audio | Lyric Video]

03. Drowned in Your Eyes

04. Where My Eagerness Dies

05. Cantabria Under Siege

06. The Mirror’s Miracle

07. Rapture Among the Idols

08. Winter and My Cries [Audio | Lyric Video]

09. Agnus Dei

10. Fog of Madness (Bonus)

Current Lineup:

Orgen – Vocals

Phallux – Guitar

Deimos – Guitar / Bass

Varkhen – Drums

Phobos – Keyboards

Pre-Order/Pre-Save An Elusive Instinct for Lascivia Redvx:

https://fatalportraitblacklion.bandcamp.com/album/an-elusive-instinct-for-lascivia-redvx (CD + digital)

https://music.blacklion.nu/FatalPortrait (pre-save)

Fatal Portrait:

https://www.facebook.com/FatalPortraitBand

https://www.instagram.com/fatal_portrait_official

Black Lion Records:

https://linktr.ee/blacklionrecordsswe

https://blacklion.nu

https://www.facebook.com/blacklionrecordsswe

https://www.instagram.com/blacklionrecordsswe

https://x.com/Blacklionrecswe

https://blacklionrecords.bandcamp.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdKzG_KjmK7A-PnunzLvzdQ

SPECTRAL DECAY ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM "LEFT HAND WRATH" AND "WRATH" TOUR

 

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Spectral Decay, Albuquerque NM based Black Metal / Crust punk band, has announced a tour from 10/24 – 10/31 to promote their new album “Left Hand Wrath”, available via streaming and cassette 10/31 through Realm & Ritual Records. The tour spans through New Mexico, Texas and Louisiana for the week leading up to the album’s release.  

This will be the second album from the band, and a significant improvement in production from the self-recorded first album, “Pleading for Eternal Night”. Recorded at All Aces Studios in Denver, CO by Austin Minney, the album further develops Spectral Decay’s unique brand of eclectic black metal while exploring themes of political corruption, religious fervor, and misanthropic rage.  

“While the new record isn’t a huge departure from the sound we’ve been cultivating for several years, it does introduce new influences and thematic elements previously unexplored”, says the band, “I think you can hear thrash, death metal, hardcore, crust and even a touch of surf rock in these new songs. We took the formula we’ve been working with and pushed everything to the extreme – The fast parts are faster, the heavy parts are heavier, and even the melodic elements are more intense.”  

Tracklist:             

1) Morningstar                

2) Wretched Abyss      

3) Iridescent Fog           

4) Mortal Flesh   

5) Corrupted Tongue                 

6) Heathen Uprising                   

7)Marquart Drive           

8) Hangwitch  

9) Forbidden Sanctuary           

10) Conflagration  

One single, “Hangwitch” has already been released. Another single, the scorching death metal opener of the album, “Morningstar” will be released on 10/10. The full album will be available on all streaming platforms on Halloween (10/31), with cassettes available through Realm & Ritual.  

Spectral Decay formed in 2021 as the brainchild of guitarist Helminth. While firmly rooted in early black metal and thrash metal musically, the musicians have strong roots in the DIY punk scene as bookers, promoters and organizers. They have quickly risen to regional prominence by touring through the Midwest and Southwest, and opening for international touring acts such as Uada, Ghostbath, Wayfarer and Poison Ruin.  

  

Instagram: www.instagram.com/spectral_decay_666  

https://spectraldecay666.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/people/Spectral-Decay/100083818592497/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4P2zfDa15WvTvLJ2KPXGdb?si=2enFPzPxSBuUCj1uWPbM6g  

Apple Music  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/spectral-decay/1693041000  

BARRAGE RELEASE NEW SINGLE "TOMBSTONE"

 

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Kansas City metalcore act delivers a heavy-hitting anthem for fans of Trivium, Malevolence, and Killswitch Engage

Kansas City’s own Barrage is set to storm the metal scene once again with the release of their brand-new single, “Tombstone,” released Friday, May 30th, 2025 . With a fierce blend of heavy riffs, melodic hooks, and uncompromising intensity, “Tombstone” is a bold step forward in the band’s evolving sound — a must-hear for fans of Trivium , Malevolence , and Killswitch Engage .

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Kevin Gates of REACH Audio , “Tombstone” captures Barrage’s signature fusion of metalcore aggression and hard rock melody . The track showcases the band’s relentless energy and refined musicianship, delivering a powerful statement that cements their place among the genre’s rising acts.

“Heavy and melodic, we are Barrage. We pour our passion into every performance and every release — and ‘Tombstone’ is no exception,” the band states. “This song is about resilience, defiance, and the fight to leave your mark — even if it’s carved in stone.”

Known for their commanding stage presence and thrilling live shows, Barrage has already shared stages with heavyweights such as Sevendust , Crowbar , Oxymorrons , and Lydia Can’t Breathe , building a reputation as a band that always leaves it all on stage.

“Tombstone” is available everywhere:

🔗 https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/barrage2/tombstone

Stay connected with Barrage and prepare for the impact!

Follow Barrage Online:

https://www.linktr.ee/barragekc.com

https://www.facebook.com/barragekc

https://www.instagram.com/barrage_kc

https://x.com/barragekc

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc-qqIwLKRufEwZpbfxBKpw

https://barragekc.bandcamp.com/community

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5LoSay18eLloOktLkkpNzV

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/barrage/1573355609

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/barrage2/tombstone

BRUTAL ASSAULT FESTIVAL CONFIRMS NEW BANDS FOR 2026 EDITION

 

PRESS RELEASE:

BRUTAL ASSAULT FESTIVAL have announced 10 more bands to the line-up for the 2026 edition. The festival will take place between August 5th and August 8th, 2026 on the Josefov Fortress, Czechia. Here is the press release: 

"It’s here – another 10 bands have been added to the Brutal Assault 2026 lineup! Fans of death metal will be thrilled by Devourment, Sadistic Intent, Deceased, and Deserted Fear, while the modern metalcore wave will be represented by Bleed From Within and Imminence. The female element will be brought by Castle Rat and Kittie, Metal Church will take us back to the ’80s, and Insomnium will guide us to the icy North." 

More info on:

https://brutalassault.cz/