Never Obey Again has released a video for “Give Me A Fuckin’ Break”, taken from the second album “Trust” released in October 2024 by Scarlet Records.
«“Give Me A Fuckin’ Break” is a straight-in-your-face track buildt around the heavy opening riff. The lyrics express the anger and discomfort of a woman in not feeling represented by that modern female category that uses beauty as the only currency of exchange. While, on one side, we have independent and empowered women that fight to be recognized for what they’re worth, on the other side, we have so-called women that demand gender equality just when it’s convenient for them. It’s hard enough being a woman in today’s society. It’s even harder if women themselves support the stereotype that men discriminate against.» – Never Obey Again
Never Obey Again is a female fronted alternative unit that blends heavy sounds and modern electronic elements to create captivating, emotional sound scenarios. They did it effortlessly on the 2023 debut album “The End Of An Era”; they did it better and with an even stronger personal touch on their brand new record, where extraordinary singer Carol shines throughout the entire work.
On one hand, “Trust” has been conceived as ‘music for everyone’ regardless of gender or age as its lyrics and vocals could resonate with anyone; words and melodies that allow the listener to feel like home, protected and safe in sharing feelings.
On the other hand, it represents the band’s decision to go heavier and dress those lyrics with their own sound avoiding any compromise; it sounds deeper, rough and straight to the point. It sounds like Never Obey Again and nothing else.
NEVER OBEY AGAIN are:
Carolina Bertelegni – vocals Alessandro Tuvo – guitar Alex Pedrotti – guitar Cristiano Trappoli – bass Marco Binda – drums
Progressive symphonic metal band SCARDUST are pleased to share their new single and accompanying official video “Unreachable (feat. TLV Orchestra)”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
The band commented on the single, by saying: “Unreachable is one of our most powerful and cinematic tracks yet – epic, heavy, and emotional. The song is a journey, driven by the rich orchestration of the TLV Orchestra, a unique collaboration of Jewish, Muslim, and Druze musicians, conducted by Nizar Elkhater, and the soaring vocals of Hellscore, directed by Noa Gruman. The mix of metal grit and orchestral grandeur perfectly captures the song’s essence: the relentless pursuit of something that’s always just out of reach”.
“Filmed in the historic and stunning YMCA theater in Jerusalem, the music video, directed by Lahav Levi, shows every performer bringing this vision to life on stage, proving that the distance between us and the stars is just a matter of how far we’re willing to go”, they added.
Scardust’s early years saw their debut EP, Shadow (2015), position them as a promising newcomer, while their first full-length LP, Sands of Time (2017), cemented them as one of the leading progressive metal bands in Israel. Scardust rapidly rose to the top of the local metal scene, selling out shows and opening for the likes of Symphony X, Therion, and Epica. They soon expanded their reach, touring overseas and playing festivals and headline shows in Germany, China, and the UK, while continuing to dominate stages at home.
Despite the challenges of Covid-19, 2020 saw the release of their sophomore album Strangers through M-Theory Audio, accompanied by seven self-produced music videos. Described by Dead Rhetoric as “captivating from start to finish,” Strangers introduced a unique concept album built on complementary song pairs, earning strong critical and fan acclaim.
2022 started on a high note with the visit of folk star Patty Gurdy, who joined Scardust for a live show in Israel and filmed the band’s most viewed video to date, Concrete Cages. The song, featuring a duet between Noa and Patty, tells a tale of mankind’s loss of connection with nature – culminating in a shocking twist.
That summer, the band headlined multiple shows across Europe, performing to packed arenas at Wacken Open Air and Dong Open Air. Testament’s Steve Di Giorgio, upon hearing the band from backstage, ran out front and watched the entire set, later describing himself as “mesmerized.” The year ended with the release of the dramatic one-shot video Evolution of the Disney Princess – But She’s METAL, where Noa weaves through a high-energy metal arrangement of beloved Disney Princess songs in just three and a half minutes.
2023 saw the release of Game of Now, a cinematic piece set in a futuristic dystopian live show. Scardust played festivals and concerts across Europe, spent two weeks on tour with power metal legends Blind Guardian, and signed a major multi-album deal with Frontiers Records – marking a significant milestone in their career.
Following an extended period of recording, the end of 2024 brought the release of My Haven, a powerful music video exploring the concept of finding a safe space. Shortly after, they unveiled RIP, a haunting track accompanied by a visually striking video centered around the enigmatic figure of Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Scardust continued working with filmmaker Lahav Levi, whose creative vision has played a key role in bringing their music to life on screen.
Alongside Scardust’s rise, Noa Gruman’s metal choir, Hellscore, has been gaining significant recognition. Known for their unique a cappella renditions of metal classics, they have collaborated with renowned artists and bands such as Epica, Therion, Amorphis, and Alestorm. Hellscore is also an integral part of Scardust’s sound, performing on all their albums and live shows.
Noa Gruman is also much in demand as a vocalist and the already-impressive list of her recent guest vocal appearances includes albums by Amorphis, Ayreon, Therion, Gloryhammer, Nino Helfrich and Orphaned Land.
Line Up: Noa Gruman – Vocals Gal Gabriel Israel – Guitar Aaron Friedland – Keyboards Orr Didi – Bass Yoav Weinberg – Drums
Time To Kill Records is proud to unveil the official video for “Retrograde”, the latest single from Maxime Taccardi’s K.F.R. This haunting visual experience encapsulates the bleak and atmospheric essence of the track, drawing the viewer into a realm of darkness and introspection. With striking imagery that complements the song’s evocative intensity, “Retrograde” offers a profound glimpse into the band’s artistic vision.
Time To Kill Records has recently launched preorders for the reissue of K.F.R’s latest album “Pain/Ter”. Fans can secure their copies in various formats, including limited edition CD and LP versions. Additionally, exclusive bundle options are available, pairing the album with the reprint of “The Book of Death”, allowing collectors to experience Taccardi’s vision across both audio and visual mediums.
The new physical editions of “Pain/Ter” will be released on April 20th 2025.
Tracklist:
Vinyl:
1. Painter 2. Retrograde 3. All there is was never Meant 4. Une Dernière Valse avant de Crever 5. The Queen of Diseases (+intro) 6. Till there is Nothing left in Me 7. The Serpent’s Kiss (+ Kvarforth)
CD:
1. Painter 2. Retrograde 3. All there is was never Meant 4. Une Dernière Valse avant de Crever 5. The Queen of Diseases (+intro) 6. Till there is Nothing left in Me 7. The Serpent’s Kiss (+ Kvarforth) 8. Deliver Me Not (*bonus track)
ime To Kill Records is thrilled to announce a landmark partnership with Heavy Music Artwork, the UK-based publishing house renowned for its high-quality art books and unparalleled dedication to the world of metal-inspired art. Heavy Music Artwork has carved a unique niche with their stunning publications, becoming a global favourite among fans and collectors alike. Their portfolio includes SNAKES, an acclaimed magazine celebrating the intersection of music, art, and culture, as well as a newly launched podcast, offering yet another dimension to explore the vibrant world of heavy music.
This partnership represents a pivotal step in promoting and preserving metal culture on an international stage. The first fruit of this collaboration is the much-anticipated reprint ofThe Book of Death by visionary artist Maxime Taccardi.
The Book of Death is a visceral collection of poems, essays, and illustrations created using ink, acrylic, pencil, and, uniquely, the artist’s own blood. Explaining his process, Taccardi shares: “My visions come from my dreams. Most of the time, I try to maintain an open wound between reality and dreams. My blood paintings are symbolically linked to that idea. I cut my wrists and used the brush directly on my wound. It is not intended to shock but is simply a process. I see art as a ritual, a conversation between spirits and my mortal flesh. Plato described art as the manifestation of spirits through artists’ bodies, and that deeply resonates with my work.”
In tandem with the reprint ofThe Book of Death, Time To Kill Records is proud to announce the signing of K.F.R, Maxime Taccardi’s main musical endeavour. Established in 2012, K.F.R translates Taccardi’s nightmarish, blood-soaked artistic visions into sound, merging vile black metal with deeply unsettling dark ambient tones.
The name K.F.R – derived from the Arabic word “Kafir” (“disbeliever”)- also references the word inscribed on the forehead of Dajjal, the antichrist figure in Islamic eschatology. This imbues the project with a profound conceptual depth, reflecting Taccardi’s commitment to exploring the darkest recesses of the human soul.
Since the release of its debut album ANTI in 2014, K.F.R has collaborated with notable figures in the extreme metal scene, including Déhà, Meyhnach (Mütiilation), Vordb (Belketre), and Kvarforth (Shining). Through this work, K.F.R aspires to create a gesamtkunstwerk (a total work of art) in the spirit of Wagner, engaging all the senses to deliver a haunting, all-encompassing experience.
Time To Kill Records is set to re-release K.F.R’s latest album, Pain/Ter, in April, marking the first time the album will be available in physical formats, including CD and vinyl.
Crafted using frequencies designed to evoke anxiety, fear, and distress, Pain/Terrejects anything pleasurable or comforting. For Taccardi, black metal is a raw manifestation of the evil that lies within us all, stripped of compromise or pretense.
This partnership between Time To Kill Records and Heavy Music Artwork underscores their shared commitment to celebrating and amplifying the richness of metal culture through groundbreaking projects that blur the lines between music and art.
After the triumphant release of their recent critically acclaimed EP “Year Of The Four Emperors,” Canadian death metal gladiators EX DEO have just released a lyric video for ‘Galba.’ The song is a ferocious opener for the EP that showcases exactly why they are considered to be at the forefront of the genre.
The band say about the track: “Galba rises from the ashes of Nero’s reign, a tyrant cloaked in the guise of saviour. The track mirrors his ruthless ascent, dominated by unrelenting riffs and venomous proclamations of power. His insatiable hunger for wealth and domination sets the tone for the chaos to follow. As the walls of Rome close in, the Praetorian Guard turns against him in a violent crescendo, heralding his downfall. Galba’s story is a chilling testament to hubris and betrayal.”
The EP is currently available on both CD and as an extremely limited edition vinyl directly from Reigning Phoenix Music. Order/listen to “Year Of The Four Emperors”: https://exdeo.rpm.link/yotfePR
BEHÖLDER have released the first single and video ‘A Pale Blood Sky’, taken from their upcoming debut album “In The Temple Of The Tyrant”, coming out April 25th 2025 CD/2xLP/Digital via Black Lion Records, Pre-order at https://music.blacklion.nu/BEHOLDER
Experience the epic doom sound of BEHÖLDER in their official music video for “A Pale Blood Sky.” Let the dark melodies and powerful vocals transport you to another realm.
Behölder Comments: A PALE BLOOD SKY – Haunted by disturbing visions and dreams, an aspiring adventurer looks to unravel the mysteriessurrounding a series of gruesome, ritualistic murders that plague the city. Discovering an ancientpathway through a foreboding temple, his investigation leads through the catacombs where the truthbehind his nightmarish dreams is unearthed but he is powerless to stop what is coming, or his owndemise.
Behölder is an Epic Doom/Dark Power Metal band from the US inspired by classic Dungeons & Dragons. Formed in late 2021 by guitarist Carlos Alvarez, the band includes singer John Yelland, guitarist Matt Hodsdon, drummer Andrew Julkowski, and bassist Michael “Oneirous” Sanchez.
Their songs weave cautionary tales from the more grim, foreboding realms of fantasy against a backdrop of colossal riffs with elegant yet powerful melodies. Their debut album “In The Temple Of The Tyrant” is set for release in early 2025 through Black Lion Records as they promise to unleash dark tales of adventure filled with – Magic, Mayhem, and Riffs Heavier Than A Storm Giant’s Ass!!! ™ For fans of Candlemass, Solitude Aeturnus, Sorcerer, Memento Mori.
“In The Temple Of The Tyrant” features 8 tracks of monstrous proportions, a true love letter to epic Doom Metal set within the more shadowy and grim realms of classic Dungeons & Dragons.
Fusing elements of darker Power and even Traditional Metal, the album lures the listener in with colossal & imposing riffs, haunting, majestic melodies and powerful vocals that range from sinister to grandiose. Boasting an outstanding world class mix and mastering by Ronnie Björnström of Björnström Ljud & Produktion in Sweden and absolutely stunning artwork from Zsofia Dankova (Powerwolf, Elvenking) that beautifully captures the essence of the music contained within, “In The Temple Of The Tyrant” has been unleashed upon all who would seek dark tales of adventure filled with – Magic, Mayhem and Riffs Heavier Than A Storm Giant’s Ass!!! ™
“In The Temple Of The Tyrant” Tracklist: 1 – A Pale Blood Sky 2 – Dungeon Crawl 3 – Into The Underdark 4 – Eyes Of The Deep (featuring Tomi Joutsen of Amorphis) 5 – For Those Who Fell 6 – Draconian (Slave Or Master) 7 – Summoned & Bound 8 – I Magus
All Music Written by Alvarez except Track 8 – Alvarez / Hodsdon All Lyrics & Vocals Written by Yelland / Alvarez except Track 5 – Yelland Produced by Carlos Alvarez Mixed & Mastered by Ronnie Björnström Art by Zsofia Dankova
Finnish death metal band Wretched Path releases their second album “Sea of Death” on March 26th 2025. First single “Release of Violence” introduced the straight-forward and raw side of the upcoming album. Now released title track of the album dives into the versatile depths with epic touch. The band also releases a music video of the single.
“The lyrics were inspired by the sound of a submarine sonar heard in the original intro, which took the lyricist’s thoughts to the Baltic Sea in 1945, where several ships were sunk during the final days of the war. These events constitute the greatest loss of life ever recorded at sea. This track is the perfect conclusion to the album.” tells the Singer Esa Salminen.
Formed in 2020 by seasoned musicians from renowned bands like Pestigore, Born of Thorns, Tukkanuotta, and Warmen, Wretched Path was born out of a desire to return to their Death Metal roots. Their debut album received rave reviews from various magazines and websites, and they played several gigs around Finland including the legendary Nummirock festival 2023.
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
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