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DOMINUM Unveil New Single + Official Video ‘The Circus is in Town’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 31, 2026
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DOMINUM are back: the rising stars of modern metal offer the first taste of their upcoming album Night Is Calling, set for release on July 3 2026 via Napalm Records. “The Circus Is in Town” serves as both the lead single and the album opener, lifting the curtain on the thrilling and mad world of Dr. Dead’s band’s third offering.
 
Following their previous album The Dead Don’t Die (2024), which stormed into the top 10 of the German charts, “The Circus Is in Town” delivers once again with infectious riffs and catchy choruses. DOMINUM captures this gripping atmosphere in a spectacular music video—no one can escape this dark circus!
 
Dr. Dead comments on „The Circus is in Town“:
“The Circus Is in Town. There’s no point in looking away. We’re coming—city by city. Unstoppable. Real people. Real monsters. Real nights. You’re part of it. Join us. Night Is Calling.”

DOMINUM, led by mastermind and singer Felix Heldt—better known as Dr. Dead—open the next chapter of their dark, theatrical universe with their new full-length Night Is Calling. With their bombastic sound and outstanding stage presence, the band continues its rapid ascent on the international metal scene, without losing sight of its strengths: theatrical, melodic, and uncompromising modern metal—driven by the dark charisma of Dr. Dead and his zombies. One thing is certain: the Living Dead Squad continues to grow.
 
Night Is Calling is now available for pre-order, with selected formats including the bonus album Live at Wacken 2025.
 
Dr. Dead on Night is Calling:
“’They grow up so fast.’ – Ugh. It makes me sick.
And now I feel it myself: my zombies have grown up. Our creation… has grown up too.
But unlike the pitiful rest, we don’t mourn our childhood. No. We revel in who we are. Being a child, being an adult – what does that even mean? Anyway – the world lies at our feet, and we can do whatever we damn well please.

Believe me from firsthand experience: an army of zombies makes everything a hell of a lot easier… and way more fun with every bit of trouble getting the punch it deserves. We have the power to reshape our world. And oh, we do.
‘Night is Calling’ – this is our outlet.
Stronger melodies, heavier riffs, sharper, unflinching lyrics – honesty as our deadliest weapon. We are who we are. And you… you’re in this whether you like it or not. The undead are on the march, more relentless than ever. Join us – immediately, willingly… or a little later when we come to your neighborhood.
Either way… we’ll be seeing you.
Dr. Dead”

Get your copy of Night is Calling NOW

Led by Dr. Dead (vocals) and his Zombies – Tommy Kemp (guitars), Patient 0 (bass), and Victor Hilltop (drums) – DOMINUM have already taken their undead spectacle to major stages across Europe. Touring alongside icons such as Bruce Dickinson, Avantasia, Battle Beast and Peyton Parrish, the band has proven its strength both at major festivals and during their own headline shows.

Produced by Felix Heldt and mixed by renowned producer Jacob Hansen, Night is Calling expands the band’s sonic universe with even heavier riffs, bigger choruses and cinematic drama. The explosive opener “The Circus Is In Town” throws listeners straight into DOMINUM’s twisted carnival, while infectious anthems such as “Doctor Doctor” and “Dark Melodies” deliver massive hooks destined to echo across festival crowds. The powerful title track “Night is Calling” (feat. Battle Beast) further highlights the band’s growing presence on the international metal stage.

Night is Calling tracklisting:

  1. The Circus is in Town
  2. Doctor Doctor
  3. Children Of The Night
  4. Nosferatu
  5. Dark Melodies
  6. Night is Calling (feat. Battle Beast)
  7. Jack The Ripper
  8. Thriller (Michael-Jackson-Cover)
  9. Devil’s Son
  10. I Don’t Drink Wine
  11. Endzeit
  12. Don’t Get Bitten By The Wrong Ones (Acoustic)
  13. Hey Living People (Acoustic)

DOMINUM Live

Night is Calling Tour 2026:
w/ The Night Flight Orchestra
24.11.26 FR – Paris / La Machine du Moulin Rouge
25.11.26 DE – Frankfurt / Batschkapp
27.11.26 DE – Hamburg / Grosse Freiheit 36
28.11.26 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser
01.12.26 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra
02.12.26 AT – Vienna / Szene
04.12.26 CH – Pratteln / Z7
05.12.26 DE – Saarbrücken / Garage
06.12.26 BE – Sint Niklaas / De Casino
08.12.26 UK – Manchester / O2 Ritz
09.12.26 UK – Bristol / Bristol Electric
10.12.26 UK – London / Electric Brixton
12.12.26 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle
13.12.26 DE – Utrecht / Tivoli Vredenburg
15.12.26 DE – Berlin / SO36
16.12.26 DE – Hanover / Capitol
18.12.26 DE – Stuttgart / LKA Longhorn
19.12.26 DE – Munich / Backstage
20.12.26 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch

Festivals:
22.-23.05.26 CH – Cornaux / Corn’Rock Festival
05.-07.06.26 CZ – Pilsen / Metalfest Open Air
01.-04.07.26 DE – Ballenstedt / Rock Harz Festival
03.-06.07.26 SE – Knislinge / Time To Rock
24.-25.07.26 DE – Bissingen / Wisdom Tooth Festival
13.-15.07.26 DE – Sulingen / Reload Festival
23.08.26 DE – Sankt Goarshausen / Loreley Freilichtbühne (w/ Judas Priest, Thundermother)
… more to be announced

DOMINUM are:
Dr. Dead – Vocals
Patient 0 – Bass
Victor Hilltop – Drums
Tommy Kemp – Guitars 

DOMINUM online:
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TORTURE SQUAD Announce ‘Devilish European Tour’ with VENOM INC.

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 31, 2026
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Torture Squad announced the first dates of their extensive European tour. In this leg of the ‘Devilish European Tour’, the Brazilian band is the special guest opening for Venom Inc.

The ‘Devilish European Tour’ with Venom Inc. begins on June 13th in Erfurt, Germany, passing through Austria and the Netherlands, and concludes on June 29th in Vechta, also in Germany. Other dates will be announced soon, including special appearances at shows by major names in world metal.

Regarding the shows with Venom Inc., vocalist Mayara Puertas comments:

“It’s a collaborative project with Venom Inc. which is a band of a long-time friend of ours. I previously recorded a project with Tony Dolan in SABBATONERO, so we’d been talking for a long time about wanting to do this tour and, fortunately, in 2026 the bands’ schedules aligned and we were able to make this happen.”

Tony Dolan, of Venom Inc., comments:

“WE (Venom Inc) are VERY pleased and excited to have the incredible Torture Squad as our very special guests joining us on selected European dates! The band proudly flys the Brazilian flag around the globe.. brining their own style and brand of heaviest extremities to fans and finally (on a personal note) we get to help bring them to you directly… NOT to be missed…One helluva crushing and explosive night of music is coming right at you very soon!!!! We & they cannot wait!!! We will see you out there, somewhere!!! AVE OUR UNION BLACK!!”

Torture Squad continues with the final stage of the album ‘Devilish’, available on digital platforms and in physical version.

In parallel, the band is preparing for the release of their new album, scheduled for 2026 by the Italian label Time to Kill Records.

LISTEN TO THE ALBUM DEVILISH HERE

Torture Squad is seen by extreme music fans as one of the most visceral and powerful metal bands active today. With nearly three decades of experience, including excellent live performances at the most important metal festivals in the world, the Brazilian group has gathered legions of fans playing throughout the country, Latin America, and Europe – breaking the record after performing at Wacken Open Air 2025, becoming one of the only Brazilian bands to play four times at the festival.

In their second album with the new lineup, Mayara Puertas (Vocals), Rene Simionato (Guitar), Castor (Bass), and Amilcar Christófaro (Drums) maturely transcend the sound of extreme metal, incorporating progressive metal, influences from Brazilian music, and symphonic elements.

The album also pays homage to Brazilian heroes with the participation of Andreas Kisser (Sepultura) on the track “Buried Alive,” and a tribute to Rickson Gracie, the resilient Jiu-Jitsu fighter considered one of the sport’s greatest legends, the subject of the track “Warrior,” which also became a single featuring singer Leather Leone from Chastain, as well as Alex Nasser on Arabic percussion in “Hell is Coming.”

The band also mobilized several musicians linked to indigenous causes to collaborate on the song “Uatumã” – Suzane Hecate (Miasthenia), Victor Rodrigues (Tribal Scream), and João Luiz (Golpe de Estado) – making an appeal for the preservation of the Amazon in a song that flows powerfully with the words of indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire and tribal rhythms. The band released seven high-production music videos to promote the album: “Hell is Coming”, “Flukeman”, “Warrior”, “Sanctuary”, “Thoth”, “Mabus” e “Find My Way”  “Magnum Chaos”.

As a first taste, the band released the first single, titled “Mabus,” accompanied by a lyric video made by Wanderley Perna. ‘Devilish’ was recorded and mixed by Diego Rocha at Bay Area Studios, and mastered by Martin Furia, guitarist of Destruction and famous for working with the bands The Damnnation, Invisible Control, and Eskrota.

Lineup:
Mayara “Undead” Puertas – Vocals
Rene Simionato – Guitar
Castor – Bass
Amilcar Christófaro – Drums

TORTURE SQUAD online:

Website: https://www.torturesquad.com.br/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torturesquad
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torture_squad/
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3S8rjXa

SEPULTURA Release New Single ‘Beyond The Dream’ from Final EP

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As the curtain falls on an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades, SEPULTURA are preparing to close their final chapter at the end of this year. With over 40 years of band history, 14 gold records, and performances across more than 80 countries, SEPULTURA stand as Brazil’s uncompromising emissary to the global stage and one of today’s most influential metal bands. 

Currently bringing their pioneering sound to audiences worldwide on the ‘Celebrating Life Through Death‘ farewell tour, the question has arisen: how should SEPULTURA mark the end of such a monumental journey? The answer came naturally: By capturing a final creative moment and preserving it for posterity. 

Last month, SEPULTURA announced their final release, The Cloud of Unknowing EP, due to be released on April 24th.

Today, the band are proud to reveal the EP’s second single, the deeply resonant ‘Beyond the Dream‘.

SEPULTURA commented,

“Beyond the Dream” emerges as one of the most emblematic moments of Sepultura’s final chapter, serving as a poetic reflection of a journey shaped by decades of albums, tours, and life on the road.
 
This previously unreleased composition fulfills a long-standing desire of the band to explore the ballad format, blending Sepultura’s identity with the melodic sensitivity of renowned collaborators. To bring this project to life, Sepultura enlisted the essential collaboration of Sérgio Britto and Tony Bellotto of Titãs—musicians who share a long history with the band and are widely recognized as specialists in the genre, as well as composers of classics such as “Polícia.”
 
The result of a direct partnership between members of Sepultura and Titãs, the song celebrates the connection between artists who share the stage and a deep passion for creation. The outcome is a piece that brings great satisfaction to everyone involved, establishing itself as both an emotional and historical milestone featured on the band’s final EP, released in this very year that marks Sepultura’s official farewell.”

Listen to ‘Beyond the Dream‘ here: https://sepultura.bfan.link/beyond-dream

Pre-order The Cloud of Unknowing EP: https://sepultura.bfan.link/cloud-unknowing

The Cloud of Unknowing EP is one of SEPULTURA’s most diverse and emotionally resonant releases. Across four tracks, the EP serves as a bittersweet farewell, showcasing the full spectrum of the band’s creativity, reflecting both the ferocity and depth that have defined SEPULTURA’s legacy. 

The Cloud of Unknowing EP will be available in the following formats:

  • Oxblood 
  • Transparent Petrol (NB exclusive)
  • Crystal clear (band exclusive)
  • Transparent red (band exclusive)

All LP variants come with a CD of the EP in a card wallet.

SEPULTURA
The Cloud of Unknowing EP

01. All Souls Rising
02. Beyond the Dream
03. Sacred Books
04. The Place

Don’t miss the opportunity to see SEPULTURA on their final ever tour! The dates are as follows:

SEPULTURA – CELEBRATING LIFE THROUGH DEATH

 29. Apr – USA – Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont Theater
01. May – CAN – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
02. May – CAN – London, ON @ London Music Hall
04. May – USA – Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
05. May – USA – Louisville, KY @Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
06. May – USA – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
07. May – USA – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
08. May – USA – New Orleans, LA @ The Civic Theatre
10. May – USA – Welcome To Rockville, FL
11. May – USA – Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
12. May – USA – Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall
13. May – USA – Reading, PA @ Reverb
15. May – Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre
16. May – USA – Sonic Temple Festival, OH
17. May – USA – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
19. May – USA – Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
21. May – USA – Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theatre
22. May – USA – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
23. May – USA – Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
25. May – USA – Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues
26. May – USA – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
28. May – USA – Berkeley, CA @ The US Theatre
29. May – USA – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

06. Jun – NL – South Of Heaven
07. Jun – CZ – Metalfest
08. Jun – CR – Zagreb @ Tvornica Kulture
09. Jun – IT – Milan @ Circolo Magnolia
10. Jun – IT – Rome @ Eur social park
12. Jun – CH – Greenfield Festival
13. Jun – AT – Novarock
14. Jun – DE – Würzburg @ Pothalle
17. Jun – DE – Saarbruecken @ Garage
19. Jun – FR – Hellfest 
20. Jun – BE – Graspop 
21. Jun – PT – Rock in Rio Lisboa
23. Jun – DE – Oberhausen @ Turbinenhalle
24. Jun – DE – Potsdam @ Waschhaus Potsdam
25. Jun – DK – Copenhell 
26. Jun – SE – Huskvarna @ Folkets Park
27. Jun – NO – Tons of Rock 
30. Jun – GR – Release festival
31. Jul – DE – Wacken Open Air
01. Aug – FI – Helsinki @ Tavastia *SOLD OUT
02. Aug – EE – Tallinn Rock Festival 
05. Aug – ES – Leyendas Del Rock
07. Aug – UK – Bloodstock Festival
09. Aug – IE – Dublin @ 3Arena

SEPULTURA are:
Derrick Green – vocals
Andreas Kisser – guitars
Paulo Jr. – bass
Greyson Nekrutman – drums

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AESTHETIC PERFECTION Shares Visualizer for New Single ‘Sorrow’, Feat. SWARM

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 31, 2026
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AESTHETIC PERFECTION is proud to release their new single “Sorrow,” featuring industrial EDM powerhouse SWARM. The new track arrives alongside an official visualizer, available below.

On the new single AESTHETIC PERFECTION mastermind Daniel Graves shares:

“‘Sorrow’ is a song about processing lost love. A melancholy story wrapped in a sonic assault by SWARM. The perfect pairing of emotional vulnerability and musical aggression.”

Supporting the new single, AESTHETIC PERFECTION will begin their US headline run, the Suckers for Punishment tour, this Thursday in Los Angeles with support from Priest and Julien-K.

On the tour, Graves adds:

“I swore to myself that AESTHETIC PERFECTION would never return to the US for another headlining tour. I couldn’t be happier to be breaking that oath nearly half a decade later.”

Stream / Listen HERE

AESTHETIC PERFECTION is the industrial pop project of Los Angeles-born, Austria-based singer-songwriter-producer Daniel Graves. For over 26 years, the project has pushed the boundaries of dark electro, fusing industrial aggression with pop precision, goth atmospherics, and forward-thinking production across seven full-length albums, numerous singles, and a visually striking catalog of music videos.

Though never beholden to mainstream trends, AESTHETIC PERFECTION has cultivated a fiercely loyal global audience, selling out headlining tours throughout Europe and North America. Renowned for their relentless drive and explosive live performances, the project has earned slots on some of the world’s largest stages, including multiple arena tours supporting Till Lindemann (Rammstein) across Europe and North America.

Beyond the stage, AESTHETIC PERFECTION has built an extensive network of high-profile collaborations, working with Richard Z. Kruspe (Rammstein), Sean Beavan (Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, Guns N’ Roses), SINIZTER, Jinxx (Black Veil Brides), Rhys Fulber (Fear Factory / Frontline Assembly), Celldweller, Nikki Misery (New Year’s Day), and Sebastian Svalland (Pain / Katatonia / Lindemann). The band’s music has also appeared in Netflix original programming and on the Underworld: Awakening soundtrack, further cementing its presence within alternative culture.

AESTHETIC PERFECTION will be hitting the road on the Sucker for Punishment tour starting this week. The tour kicks off on April 2nd in Los Angeles at Whisky A Go Go and runs through the entire US before concluding in Denver on May 2nd at the Ritual Noize Festival. For a complete list of dates, please see below.

AESTHETIC PERFECTION Live:

Sucker for Punishment Tour
Apr 02 – Los Angeles, Ca – Whisky A Go Go
Apr 03 – San Diego, Ca – Brick By Brick
Apr 04 – Pomona, CA – Flyaway
Apr 05 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
Apr 09 – Madison, Wi – The Annex
Apr 10 – Chicago, IL – WC Social Club
Apr 11 – Cleveland, Oh – The Foundry
Apr 12 – Harrisburg, Pa – Capital City Music Hall
Apr 14 – Clifton, Nj – Dingbatz
Apr 15 – Philadelphia, Pa – Nikki Lopez
Apr 16 – Rochester, Ny – Photo City Music Hall
Apr 17 – Brooklyn, Ny – The Meadows
Apr 18 – Hartford, Ct – Webster Theater
Apr 19 – Manchester, Nh – Jewel Music Venue
Apr 21 – Raleigh, Nc – Chapel Of Bones
Apr 22 – Nashville, Tn – Cobra
Apr 24 – Austin, Tx – Come & Take It Live
Apr 25 – Houston, Tx – Scout Bar
Apr 26 – Dallas, Tx – Trees
Apr 29 – Glendale, Az – The 44
Apr 30 – Las Vegas, Nv – Dive Bar
May 01 – Salt Lake City, Ut – Liquid Joe’s
May 02 – Denver, Co – Ritual Noize Festival

More info: https://www.facebook.com/aestheticperfection

DESPISED ICON Take Home the Juno Award “Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year” for Critically Acclaimed “Shadow Work”

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Fresh off the critical acclaim of Shadow Work, DESPISED ICON maintained their unstoppable momentum this past weekend, securing a Juno Award for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year and further solidifying their status as pioneers of the Canadian scene.

DESPISED ICON comments: “Shout out to our brothers in Cryptopsy, to Chris Donaldson for nailing the mix on our record. A big thank you to our boy Tommy, everyone at Nuclear Blast Records for supporting us. A quick shout out to the Junos for recognizing that Canadian Death Metal, Canadian Hardcore, is part of Canadian culture! And most importantly, much love to our amazing girlfriends, our families, our friends, our fans, our team, our crew. This is for Montreal! Merci!”

Fresh off the massive Juno victory, DESPISED ICON are bringing the chaos back home for two festival dates. The Montreal titans will dominate the stage at Vans Warped Tour, followed by an appearance at the Envol et Macadam Festival in Quebec City. Additional dates will be announced shortly!

08.21-22 CA  Montreal, QC @ Vans Warped Tour
09.11 CAN Quebec, QC @ Envol Et Macadam Festival

Order Shadow Work: https://despisedicon.bfan.link/shadow-work

Shadow Work Tracklisting:
1. Shadow Work
2. Over My Dead Body
3. Death Of An Artist
4. Corpse Pose
5. The Apparition
6. Reaper
7. In Memoriam
8. Omen Of Misfortune
9. Obsessive Compulsive Disaster
10. ContreCoeur
11. Fallen Ones

Shadow Work is available in the following formats:

  • CD Jewelcase
  • Gold & Black Corona Vinyl

Shadow Work was produced by the band’s own Alex Erian and Eric Jarrin, while Christian Donaldson (CRYPTOPSY, SHADOW OF INTENT, SIGNS OF THE SWARM) handled mixing and mastering. The album marks a significant chapter for a band whose core lineup has remained largely unchanged since its inception. It’s a deeply introspective record that reflects both personal growth and the turbulence of the world around us. The artwork for the album was created by Eliran Kantor (HATEBREED, THY ART IS MURDER, CAVALERA).

DESPISED ICON’s line-up is:
Alex Erian | Vocals
Steve Marois | Vocals
Eric Jarrin | Guitars
Ben Landreville | Guitars
Sébastien Piché | Bass
Alex “Grind” Pelletier | Drums

More info: https://despisedicon.com/

GOZU to Join RESTLESS SPIRIT for US Co-Headlining Tour

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 31, 2026
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Massachusetts stoner/fuzz rock outfit GOZU will join New York stoner/doom metallers Restless Spirit for a US co-headlining tour. The journey begins on May 24th in Providence, Rhode Island and runs through June 17th in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

GOZU vocalist/guitarist Marc Gaffney comments, “GOZU is incredibly excited to get back on the road and get it going. The new album [Gozu VI] will be prominent in the set, and we will be playing songs from all of our albums. So, get ready to shake your ass and top that glass. Eat a peach!“

Adds Restless Spirit vocalist/guitarist Paul Aloisio, “We are beyond excited to bring our new songs on the road after working so hard to create what we feel is our best album to date. [Restless Spirit is set for release May 8th]. We’ll be curating a setlist that will cater to fans of all eras of the band, both old and new. And by joining forces with GOZU, we know for a fact that there is going to be an abundance of heaviness each night. Don’t miss this tour!“

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 3rd at 10:00am local time. See all confirmed dates below.

GOZU w/ Restless Spirit:
5/24/2026 Alchemy – Providence, RI
5/26/2026 Photo City – Rochester, NY
5/27/2026 Centennial Hall – Erie, PA
5/29/2026 The Green Door – Lansing, MI
5/30/2026 Reggies Music Joint – Chicago, IL
5/31/2026 7th St Entry – Minneapolis, MN
6/02/2026 The Record Bar – Kansas City, MO
6/03/2026 HQ – Denver, CO
6/05/2026 The Shredder – Boise, ID
6/06/2026 The Funhouse – Seattle, WA
6/07/2026 High Water Mark – Portland, OR
6/09/2026 Cafe Colonial – Sacramento, CA
6/11/2026 Knucklehead – Los Angeles, CA
6/16/2026 The Lost Well – Austin, TX
6/17/2026 Siberia – New Orleans, LA
6/18/2026 Eastside Bowl – Nashville, TN
6/19/2026 Bogg’s Social & Supply – Atlanta, GA
6/20/2026 New Brookland Tavern – West Columbia, SC
6/21/2026 Chapel Of Bones – Raleigh, NC
6/23/2026 The Camel – Richmond, VA
6/24/2026 Metro Gallery – Baltimore, MD
6/25/2026 Gold Sounds – Brooklyn, NY
6/26/2026 Nikki Lopez – Philadelphia, PA
6/27/2026 Middle East Upstairs – Cambridge, MA

GOZU will be touring in support of their forthcoming new full-length, Gozu VI, set for release on May 15th through Blacklight Media/Metal Blade Records.

“We wanted something that really moved and hit a nerve,” says GOZU singer/guitarist Marc Gaffney on composing the band’s sixth studio album. “I was pretty roughed up emotionally while writing. I played guitar more in the past two years than ever before. I would work, go to the gym, come home, eat and then play guitar until I went to bed.”

The end result is eight action-packed tracks, produced and mixed by Benny Grotto at Boston’s Mad Oak Studios. With Gozu VI, the lineup’s melding of intense, fuzzy ’70s-inspired riffs, rich, catchy, grunge-esque vocal melodies, and a touch of oldschool stoner psychedelia has reached a zenith. Categorize them how you will. “We don’t mind if people think we’re stoner, doom, heavy, easy listening with a touch of cayenne pepper. I feel we’re just a heavy soulful band,” Gaff says. “We play music that people can shake their ass to and lyrics that are honest and deal with human nature.”

Watch GOZU‘s previously released video for “Banacek” HERE.

Gozu VI will be released digitally. Find pre-orders at: blacklightmediarecords.com/gozu

GOZU:
Marc Gaffney – vocals, guitars
Joseph Grotto – bass
Doug Sherman – lead guitar
Seth Botos – drums

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