Greek atmospheric black metallers LUCIFER’S CHILD premiere lyric video for new single “As Bestas”, lifted from the band’s anticipated third studio album “The Illuminant”, due out March 28th via Agonia Records.
Listen to the song here:
After a seven year slumber which LUCIFER’S CHILD slipped into following its last full-length record “The Order” – a slumber veiled in shadow and silence – the Greek black metal quartet reawakens the fire which never fully ceased to burn or amaze. In a phoenix-like reprise, the group channels the heights of its esoteric ponder and the depths of its harrowing despair into “The Illuminant”.
The album marks a profound evolution in LUCIFER’s CHILD sound, aspiring to “a journey deeper into the abyss and the emotions, where the extreme meets the melodic, and the unseen becomes manifest,” points out co-founder/guitarist George Emmanuel (ex-Rotting Christ, ex-Chaostar, Necromantia). “Our new album represents a bold evolution in our sound. It is an intense journey that blends the dark, the emotion, and the melody. With eight blasphemous tracks, it is both a reckoning and a revelation, a fire that consumes but also renews. This is our revelation, and we can’t wait to share its intensity across the stages.”
“The Illumimnant” was produced, mixed and mastered by George Emmanuel at Pentagram Studio (Demonical, Septicflesh, Necromantia) with the exception of drums which were recorded at Pale Blue Dot Studios. The album’s cover artwork was hand-drawn by Daniele Valeriani (Dark Funeral, Mayhem).
Tracklisting: 1. Antichrist 2. As Bestas 3. The Serpent And The Rod 4. Ichor 5. Righteous Flama 6. Curse 7. The heavens die 8. And all is prelude
LUCIFER’S CHILD was formed in 2013 in Athens (Greece) by said George Emmanuel and bassist Stathis Ridis (ex-Nightfall). The duo quickly expanded into a quartet, with vocalist Marios Dupont (Karma Violens) and drummer Nick Vell (Chaostar), and released the debut album “The Wiccan” in 2015. Encouraged by the album’s reception, which entailed a string of festival dates (inc. Inferno Festival, Blastfest and Incineration Festival), they delivered a follow-up record titled “The Order” (2018). The album successively emphasized the band’s classic black metal approach, heavy on atmosphere and replete with dark aesthetics, all the more highlighted by Daniele Valeriani‘s cover artwork. The music video for the album’s title song hit over 150k streams on YoutTube and over 500k on Spotify. The collision of Brazilian occultism & Hellenic blasphemy ensues blistering sonic impressions on “Under Statn’s Wrath” – the band’s last output, recorded in alliance with Mystifier and released in 2022. Intact since its formation, LUCIFER’S CHILD line-up welcomes a new bassist on the upcoming album “The Illuminant”, Kostas Gerochristos.
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A day before official release, Norwegian black metal stalwarts SARKOM present the full album stream of their forthcoming record, “Exceed In2 Chaos”. Stream the album HERE.
“Exceed In2 Chaos” is due out on February 21st 2025viaDusktone.
A furious masterpiece, “Exceed In2 Chaos” stands as a seamless follow-up to their 2016 release, “Anti-Cosmic Art”. While many bands adhere strictly to their roots and traditions, SARKOM boldly pushes boundaries, thriving on innovation. The result? A truly unique and intricate album from start to finish.
Building on their legacy, “Exceed In2 Chaos” masterfully blends the glorious traditions of Norwegian black metal with bold new elements. The album explores dissonances, piercing grooves, varied rhythmic structures, and unexpected twists, delivering a rich and dynamic tracklist. Always forward-thinking, SARKOM redefines their sound with this release, proving that their innovative spirit remains as fierce as ever. Each track reflects the band’s commitment to artistic growth, ensuring a listening experience that is both intense and refreshing.
Prepare for chaos… Prepare for SARKOM!
Tracklist:
1. Exceed In2 Chaos 2. Enter As Fool, Exit As Beast 3. Prime Time Suicide 4. Spectral Prophet In A Demonized Dream 5. Be[lie]ve 6. Bottomfeeders 7. Chasing Ghosts 8. Commit To Total Genocide (LP exclusive) 9. Nemesis
Mixed by Jonas Jönsson at Studio LV5 Mastered by Roger Bergsten at Nevo Studios Photo by Ksenia Astera Hinderson Artwork in collaboration with Cursed Art
Emerging as a force in the global metal scene, Italian groove metal maestros DOSGAMOS proudly announce their blistering new single, ‘On Day Seven He Regretted’, out now. Serving as the title track from their forthcoming album, slated for release on March 14, 2025, via WormHoleDeath Records, the song delves into the existential weight of creation, challenging the morality of birthing a flawed humanity.
A striking and thought-provoking track, “On Day Seven He Regretted” pairs pummeling riffs and intricate rhythms with lyrical themes of existential dread and disillusionment. The song serves as a philosophical exploration of creation, morality, and the human condition, inviting listeners to reflect on their own place within a flawed existence. With a relentless groove metal foundation and powerful vocals, the track channels raw frustration and despair, evoking a sense of cyclical struggle and chaos.
Stream the single now and join Dosgamos’ descent into the abyss of creation:orcd.co/od7hr
The album “On Day Seven He Regretted” marks a bold evolution for Dosgamos, building upon the foundation laid by their 2022 release, Wrapped Renaissance. This new track is a testament to the band’s growth and artistic ambition, with Vinnie (guitar) and Elia (drums) taking full control of the songwriting. Their collective vision has resulted in a more powerful and cohesive sound that blends complex rhythms and harmonic depth, enriched by the band’s unique blend of influences.
Drawing from the heavy hitters of the metal world like Decapitated, Meshuggah, and Destrage, and incorporating jazz-rock elements inspired by icons like Miles Davis and Snarky Puppy, Dosgamos has created an unmistakable sonic identity. Michele’s vocals—infused with the spirit of Corey Taylor and Phil Anselmo—add further emotional weight to the track, elevating its intensity and lyrical complexity. Milarevan’s striking album artwork visually complements the themes of disillusionment and the search for truth that run through the album, while Alessandro’s guitar contributions and the expert mixing by Ronnie Björnström round out the album’s innovative sound.
Formed in 2018, Dosgamos has been carving out a unique niche in the metal landscape, blending powerful grooves with intricate melodies. The band features Michele Altavilla’s dynamic vocals, along with drummer Gorath (Stormcrow), bassist Giulio Garibaldi, and guitarist Vinnie (Injury). Following the pandemic, they completed their debut album, “Wrapped Renaissance,” which was recorded in late 2021 and released in 2022.
Since then, Dosgamos has been relentlessly promoting their debut with electrifying live performances across East Europe. This includes a successful tour through the Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary, England, Wales, and Albania. The addition of drummer Elia Dutto and guitarist Alessandro Parola has only strengthened their live presence, culminating in a powerful debut at a festival in Prague.
A rock band out of a factory section of Stamford, CT by way of NYC. THE FIFTH ESTATE often played 5 or 6 hours a night, 6 nights a week, for months at a time. They rocked harder and heavier than most bands of the 60s. This did them no great service due to the AM Radio pop required of the day. So on a bet at a NYC party they jokingly did “Ding Dong The Witch is Dead”. It was a huge hit around the world. This and 3 other hits moved them on to huge concert around the country. Live they were ahead of things in the 60s and as Tomorrow Is My Turn could show you they already played what would become the thing in the 70s and again in the 90s and then and now again with bands like Oasis in the 2020s.
They stayed all these years doing what they do. Sometimes underground. Sometimes above ground. And now they will release a timeless album called THEN and NOW of all new tunes and a few covers. With the great guitar player and Grammy Winning producer Paul Nelson (Johnny Winter) on it, you can hear all that again. Starting with the first single “Hold You Closer”.
As Ken Evans states about the first single, “”Hold You Closer” is a rather beautifully heart felt tune about life and love when in the music business. May be understood by most musicians instantly and then soon by all. From Lover’s Leap Bridge to the exhilarating real thing all in a day and night.” There are 15 songs in all with an amazing rendition of the classic “Great Balls of Fire”.
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BULLET BOYS’ story is one of dogged persistence and devoted audiences. Close to 40 years after Marq Torien led bandmates Mick Sweda and Lonnie Vencent out of metal heroes King Cobra, and despite a tangled history of revolving band members, break-ups and reformations, Bullet Boys remain one of the key components in the modern hard rock scene.
Still recording, still touring, still firing on all cylinders, Bullet Boys’ success is built on more than music, however. As Torien put it, when asked what makes somebody a Bullet Boy, the band’s longevity is based upon “Strength, courage, empathy, love, unbridled talent, and a great sense of humor.”
The five albums included in this collection exude those qualities with room to spare.
The Albums 1995-2009 opens with the fan favorite Acid Monkey – described by Torien as having been “recorded very quickly, [getting “back to the punk and hard rock we grew up on in Southern California beach cities.”
Sophie follows, a blistering rocker that includes both a volatile cover of The Kinks’ “All Day and All of the Night” and a guest appearance on the album’s first single,. “Neighborhood,” from Sebastian Bach; the live Behind The Orange Curtain recaptures one vivacious night at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana. Torien admits, it was “Not the easiest task, but we captured lightning in a bottle. All live!”
10 Cent Billionaire has been described (by AllMusic) as “arguably BulletBoys heaviest yet,” and Torien’s most personal as well. “I wrote 10 cent Billionaire and recorded it when I was going through a devastating divorce. It was a labor of love that took a long time to record.” Finally, wrapping up the package, there’s a Greatest Hits CD to remind listeners just how huge, and how influential, Bullet Boys were, and remain.
And that’s not all. A new album is underway, Bullet Boys’ first since 2015’s Elefanté;, and the band – with Torien joined by Ira Black (guitar), Brad Lang (bass) and Dead Groove drummer Fred Aching – will be undertaking a full US tour this summer.
The excitement goes up another notch, meanwhile, with first-time-ever vinyl releases for 10 Cent Billionaire (silver vinyl), Acid Monkey (red vinyl) and the live album (red marble vinyl). In addition, Cleopatra have also released the band’s breathtaking all-covers collection Rocked and Ripped; plus, for anybody interested in digging into Torien’s pre-BulletBoys career, a 2 LP tribute to his time with King Kobra.
The box set, however, is what really gets the adrenalin pumping, with Torien enthusing, “I’m feelin grateful that these albums will be heard by our fans in a new light!! Definitely a labor of love to our Fans, Friends and Family all over the planet! Ty to Brian, Matt and Fred from Cleo for all your diligence and Luv put into this RAD box release! Crrrrank it Y’all We Love You!!!”
Since 1991, Nightfall have stood alongside Rotting Christ and Septicflesh as the pioneering trinity of Greek metal. The blackened death metal band sound as vengeful as ever. But the Athenians’ upcoming eleventh album is their darkest and most epic creation yet. Backed by monumental production, a powerful message and the biggest choruses in the band’s 30-year history, with Children of Eve, Efthimis Karadimas and his fellow rebels are set to unite blackened souls everywhere.
“I love how this album came out”, Efthimis says. “We’re excited to play these songs live. The sound is massive. The choruses are huge. And there’s a message that comes through. It’s an album about how we come through pain, how we live with pain and how we die in pain”.
Watch the vengeful video for the album’s anthemic lead single “I Hate”:
Like their brothers-in-arms, Nightfall sculpt towering gothic melodies from their blackened slab of death metal. After all, they’re the first Greek band to perform at Wacken Open Air. Children of Eve is blessed with the mightiest set of hooks in their deep discography. Their new album was mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen, who’s worked with Volbeat, Amaranthe, The Black Dahlia Murder and many other big names from metal’s pantheon. “I Hate” seethes with thunderous bass, riffs that crack like lightning and blast beats from ex-Septicflesh drummer Fotis Benardo that flow with all the fire and fury of the River Styx.
“I am a manic servant of deity of doom“, Efthimis roars as a Greek choir echoes his righteous anger like the call of a siren.
Their new single will have the festival masses headbanging and raising horns, but it wouldn’t bear the mark of Nightfall if it didn’t possess a deeper message. While the band’s disdain for the restrictions of the Eastern Orthodox Church has only grown, their latest act of rebellion was fueled by the ongoing rise of religious wars. “Anger was the root”, Efthimis reveals about what inspired Children of Eve. In the video for “I Hate”, a fallen warrior is resurrected, only to hunt down his guardian angel.
“Faith is a personal matter”, Efthimis continues, “but it can become a dirty business”.
It’s a message that the frontman hopes will unite metal messiahs across the globe. While Nightfall was on hiatus during the 2010s, Efthimis was diagnosed with depression. He now wears a black mask to cover half of his face to symbolize what’s it’s like to live under the invisible veil of mental illness. “We can talk about this. We can sing about it”, he says when asked about the band’s new initiative Metal Music Against Depression (MMaD), which is supported by the European Alliance Against Depression in Germany. “We can build a community that’s based on understanding”.
With Children of Eve, Nightfall return from the shadows to unite blackened souls everywhere with their darkest and most epic creation yet.
Tracklist 1. I Hate (6:05) [WATCH] 2. The Cannibal (3:36) 3. Lurking (4:08) 4. Inside My Head (4:51 5. Seeking Revenge (3:47) 6. For The Expelled Ones (5:07) 7. The Traders Of Anathema (3:15) 8. With Outlandish Desire To Disobey (3:25) 9. The Makhaira Of The Deceiver (4:21) 10. Christian Svengali (4:43) Full runtime: 43:22
The video for “I Hate” was directed and produced by Adam Barker (Video Ink).
Additional video credits 1st assistant director – Charlotte Bowe Storyline – Efthimis Karadimas Camera story – Oliver Price Camera band – PV Group Make up and SFX – Michelle Yates Editing – Oliver Price Casting – Adam Barker Gaffer – Benjamin Goff Knight: John Stableforth Angel – Jack Roper Witch – Michelle Yates
For more than three decades, Nightfall have stood alongside Rotting Christ and Septicflesh as the pioneering trinity of Greek metal. The legendary Athenian death metal band sound as vengeful as ever. But backed by monumental production and a powerful message, their eleventh studio album stands as their darkest and most epic creation yet. Children of Eve is here to unite blackened souls everywhere.
“I love how this album came out”, Nightfall’s founder Efthimis Karadimas says. “We’re excited to play these songs live. The sound is massive. The choruses are huge. And there’s a message that comes through. It’s an album about how we come through pain, how we live with pain, and how we die in pain”.
A Living Legacy of Greek Metal
Since their formation in 1991, Nightfall have remained a beacon for Greek metal. “Well, here is one of the rare, original bands”, wrote Angry Metal Guy. Like the scorching sun over their homeland, the Athenians rose from the underground alongside Rotting Christ and Septicflesh, though they were the first to sign an international record deal.
Over the years, the crew around Efthimis has changed frequently. But while Nightfall did enjoy a short but successful stint with Metal Blade Records in the early 2010s, their strong bond with Holy Records during the ’90s established a deep connection between the Greek and French metal scenes. That legacy continues with the band’s current label Season of Mist.
“Nightfall deserve great credit for persistence and determination”, Blabbermouth wrote upon the eve of At Night We Prey. “For fans of face-ripping gloom, [their] sizeable catalogue remains eminently worthy of exploration”.
Monumental Production
Like their contemporaries, Nightfall weave gothic melodies into blackened death metal. Children of Eve features the most infectious collection of hooks that the band has ever created, though their disdain for the dominance of the Eastern Orthodox Church has only deepened over the years. The ongoing rise across the globe of so-called “holy wars” fueled their latest rebellion.
“Anger was the root”, Efthimis explains about the inspiration behind Children of Eve. The band’s veteran leader commands the stage with cloak and dagger, but the album’s lead single pulls no punches. “I am the son of night, notorious bastard”, he roars as an eerie choir echoes like the call of a siren. As if summoned from Olympus, former Septicflesh drummer Fotis Benardo unleashes his attack like a swarm of venomous arrows.
“Faith is a personal matter”, Efthimis continues, “but it can become a dirty business”.
To amplify their message, Nightfall enhanced the entire production of Children of Eve. Efthimis and Fotis took charge of the production with assistance from InnerWish guitarist Thimios Krikos. Meanwhile, Jacob Hansen – who worked with Volbeat, Amaranthe and The Black Dahlia Murder – handled the mixing and mastering. For the artwork, the band turned to Eliran Kantor, who’s renowned paintings have graced the covers of albums by Testament, Kreator and Helloween.
A Powerful Message
Look at the tracklist and it’s evident that “I Hate” takes aim at the consistent influence of organized religion. “The Traders of Anathema” raises its axe in honor of Judas Iscariot, featuring two blistering guitar solos from Kostas Kyriakopoulos. However, Children of Eve wouldn’t bear the mark of Nightfall without a deeper message.
“Death’s Spiritual Healing deeply influenced me”, Efthimis says. “At the time, its social message was so advanced for the genre”. While “The Cannibal” bursts with divine tremolo picking, its lyrics explore how religious structures and fanaticism can devour you. “I hold the power / to explain your screams“, Efthimis howls with chilling intensity.
During Nightfall’s most recent hiatus, Efthimis was diagnosed with depression. Now, he wears a black mask to cover half of his face, symbolizing what it’s like to live under the invisible veil of mental illness. “When you have demons in your mind, you’re not always an ideal companion”, he admits. “That stigma can lead to isolation”.
Now, Nightfall are encouraging fellow metalheads to speak up. The band have launched a new initiative called Metal Music Against Depression (MMaD), which is supported by European Alliance Against Depression in Germany. “We can talk about this. We can sing about it. We can build a community that’s based on understanding”, Efthimis says.
With Children of Eve, Nightfall return from the shadows to unite blackened souls everywhere with their darkest and most epic creation yet.
Recording Credits: Recorded at Devasoundz Studios, Athens, Greece Produced by Efthimis Karadimas with Fotis Benardo & Thimios Krikos Engineered by Fotis Benardo & Thimios Krikos Mixed & Mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, Ribe, Denmark
Production Credits: Produced by Efthimis Karadimas & Engineered by Fotis Benardo Mixed & Mastered in Hansen Studios, Denmark by Jacob Hansen
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