Spanish dark metal entity TODOMAL takes it to a whole other level on their majestic new single “Infero Tristi”. Watch the video HERE.
The song is taken from their sophomore album “A Greater Good”, out nowvia Ardua Music.
Formed by Christopher B. Wildman and Javier Fernández (Asgaroth, Nexus 6, The Heretic, Dejadeath, etc.), TODOMAL bring a new collection of “dark songs” (as they like to define it), which began with the seeds planted in “Ultracrepidarian”, their debut album.
Music has evolved into a complex, dense, and unclassifiable album that takes us on a journey through somber landscapes, existential doubts, tragicomedy, and spiritual and personal unrest.
The band commented: “This song draws inspiration from a medieval prayer/poem penned by Irish scholar-cleric Sedulius Scottus, who fervently implored God for deliverance from the scourge of plague. His entreaty took the form of a poignant poem entitled “Contra plagam,” wherein he poses the question “Infero tristi tibi quis fatetur?” – which roughly translates to “In the depths of sorrow, who will confess to You?” So, basically, if I die, who then will represent You? I’m far too important to be spared, mate…”
“A Greater Good” will no doubt appeal to fans of bands like CANDLEMASS, KRUX, ANATHEMA, PINK FLOYD, AVATARIUM and, we dare to say, old GHOST! Doom on!
American black metal overlords WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM are pleased to reveal that they will be participating in Fortress Festival UK’s inaugural Fortress Forum, an emerging metal conference that offers a unique, in-person opportunity for festival attendees to hear artists talk about their careers and experiences! During WitTR’s appearance at the festival on June 2, they will not only be performing the entirety of ‘Two Hunters’ during an exclusive UK ritual, but founding member/multi-instrumentalist and vocalist CEDAR SERPENT will also now be taking the stage for a live interview with the imitable Jackie Smit of the Into the Necrosphere podcast.
The live talk will take place at 17:40 on June 2 ina300-capacity theatre room at Scarborough Spa and is available only for Fortress Festival ticket holders. The final 100 tickets are available at THIS LOCATION.
WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM’s Cedar Serpent joins an elite group of black metal artists and journalists; other forum interview participants include Tom G Warrior (Triptykon, Celtic Frost), Dayal Patterson (Cult Never Dies), Ralph Schmidt (Ultha), The Watcher (Fen, Fellwarden), Der Weg Einer Freiheit and Gaerea. More information on Fortress Festival, including the lineup and Fortress Forum, can be found HERE.
WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM will be embarking on The Crypt of Ancestral Knowledge EU/UK headlining tour starting on May 10 at Desertfest Oslo (NO) and will decimate the continent until it’s final stop on June 7 in Berlin (DE). The full itinerary can be found below!
The band is supporting 2023’s EP release, ‘Crypt of Ancestral Knowledge,’ which is available HERE.
WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM (w/ Gaerea + Mortiferum): The Crypt of Ancestral Knowledge EU/UK Tour:
05/10: Oslo, NO @ Desertfest Oslo 05/11: Bornstedt, DE @ Dark Troll Fest 05/16: Copenhagen, DK @ A Colossal Weekend 05/17: Leipzig, DE @ Wave Gothic Festival 05/18: Warsaw, PL @ Proxima 05/19: Cracow, PL @ Kamienna12 05/20: Budapest, HU @ Analog 05/21: Vienna, AUST @ Arena 05/22: Munich, DE @ Feierwerk 05/23: Parma, IT @ Campus 05/24: Luzern, CH @ Schuur 05/25: Hollandveen, NL @ Graveland Festival 05/26: Brugge, BE @ Cactus 05/28: Limerick, IRE @ Dolans Warehouse 05/29: Dublin, IRE @ Opium 05/30: Bristol, ENG @ The Fleece 05/31: London, ENG @ Earth 06/01: Glasgow, SCT @ The Garage 06/02: Scarborough, ENG @ Fortress Festival 06/04: Bochum, DE @ Zeche 06/05: Frankfurt, DE @ Zoom 06/06: Hamburg, DE @ Grunspan 06/07: Berlin, DE @ Columbia Theater
Photo Credit: Dreaming God
U.S. black metal masters Wolves in the Throne Room create melancholic atmospheres that are an ode to rain storms, wood smoke and the wild energies of the Pacific Northwest. In October 2023, they unleashed ‘CRYPT OF ANCESTRAL KNOWLEDGE’. This EP contains two epic metal tracks as well as two atmospheric industrial journeys that push the band’s sound into invigorating new directions. The Wolves will be assaulting European shores with support from GAEREA and MORTIFERUM in Spring 2024!
LIAR THIEF BANDIT have launched “It All Goes Away in the End”. The single is the third and final leading up to the Swedish band’s fourth studio album “ICON”.
Liar Thief Bandit on the single: Gloom, melancholy, hope, aspiration, insight. These themes have characterized many previous works in one way or another, but this time the overall feeling of these reaches its climax in a powerful and dynamic soundscape.
Swedish garage rock trio Liar Thief Bandit is back! Since the release of their acclaimed 2022 mini-album “Diamonds,” the band has toured extensively and has shared stages with notable Swedish rock acts like Graveyard and The Hellacopters. In the summer of 2023, they performed on Sweden’s largest music festival, Sweden Rock Festival. Now, they’re set to release their fourth studio album “ICON”, blending everything you would ever wish for in a melodic rock record. The album, which will be released on the 24th of May on black vinyl, transparent orange vinyl, and on digital formats, is available now as pre-order via The Sign Records.
Upcoming shows: 24.05 medley, Malmö, SE 25.05 Rock Am Tangen, Stavern, DE 04.07 Ponyhof, Frankfurt, DE 05.07 Datscha Open Air, Wieslet, DE 06.07 Sonic Ballroom, Köln, DE 13.07 South Ocean Festival, Sibbarp/Malmö, SE
Oberst is set to captivate fans and music enthusiasts around the world with their latest album, “Toil,” released April 26th, 2024. With a musical style that defies easy categorization, Oberst continues to push boundaries and redefine the metal genre with their unique blend of atmospheric riffs, intense vocals, and thought-provoking lyrics.
Lead vocalist and guitarist Tarjei Kristoffersen reflects on the journey of creating “Toil,” stating,“Making this album, we raged and delved into the sorry state of the human condition, as seen from within and as an observer. A bunch of barely sentient beings living our lives on a big, wet rock being hurled through the night sky. It seems pretty straightforward, but we sure do manage to make it complicated.”
TRACKLIST: Chroma Repugnaissance A Breath and a Sigh Lifeline Invisible Hands Mules on a Mountain The Bends Bad Run Taxed and Brittle Toil
As Oberst delved deeper into the creative process, they discovered that “Toil” is, at its core, an exploration of depression. Kristoffersen shares, “As we raged outwards and self-loathed in equal measure, we discovered – quite late in the process – that Toil in actuality is about depression. The songs are all some flavor of this particular stale state of being.”
“Toil” promises to deliver an unique musical experience for listeners, offering a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the complexities of the human psyche. Through their emotive lyrics and impactful music, Oberst invites audiences to confront their struggles and discover comfort in the common threads of what humanity is.
Oberst’s previous releases, including their self-titled debut EP in 2015 and their debut album “Paradise” in 2020, have garnered critical acclaim and established them as a formidable presence in underground metal scene.
“This opus is a promising start for Oberst”…” showcases their raw, unbridled talent impressively enough.” – Kerrang! Magazine
OBERST: Tarjei Kristoffersen – Vocals/Guitar Dennis Estensen – Guitar Joakim Karlsen – Bass Johan Fredrik Bolli – Drums
Germany’s best kept progressive metal secret DISILLUSION are re-releasing their critically acclaimed album Back To Times Of Splendor in a 20th Anniversary Reissue edition via Metal Blade Records today.
Re-mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios, the album includes two bonus live tracks plus their 2002 “The Porter” EP, which has never been released on vinyl before.
Disillusion – Back To Times Of Splendor (20th Anniversary Reissue) Tracklisting: 1. And the Mirror Cracked (Remastered 20th Anniversary Edition) (08:28) 2. Fall (Remastered 20th Anniversary Edition) (04:53) 3. Alone I Stand in Fires (Remastered 20th Anniversary Edition) (06:53) 4. Back to Times of Splendor (Remastered 20th Anniversary Edition) (14:40) 5. A Day by the Lake (Remastered 20th Anniversary Edition) (04:54) 6. The Sleep of Restless Hours (Remastered 20th Anniversary Edition) (17:02) 7. The Porter (2002) (04:17) * Bonus Track 8. Eternal Duality (2002) (05:05) * Bonus Track 9. And the Mirror Cracked – Live 2023 (06:24) * Bonus Track 10. Alone I Stand in Fires – Live 2023 (06:27) * Bonus Track
A second sample off the reissue can be checked out now via the song “Alone I Stand in Fires (Remastered 20th Anniversary Edition)” here: youtu.be/X1ZKxTphmJc
And the first single “And the Mirror Cracked (Remastered 20th Anniversary Edition)” can still be checked out here: youtu.be/2kdBoS_-L6I
DISILLUSION was founded in 1994 and with each subsequent independent release, the band progressed in many ways and morphed into something much more. By the time their debut album “Back To Times Of Splendor” was released through Metal Blade Records in 2004, DISILLUSION were not only touring throughout Germany but also internationally with the likes of Amon Amarth and Impious.
Singer, main composer and founding member Andy Schmidt comments: “20 years, crazy, I’m so grateful for the huge impact this record had on so many people, fans, musicians, music lovers. And of course we never expected this. Thank You to everybody who supported us through all the years! Time to celebrate together on tour in spring.”
DISILLUSION‘s long rich history has had many highlights, most recently being their last two albums “The Liberation” and “Ayam” charting in Germany, but “Back To Times Of Splendor” was an album that defined them as a band. It was a concept album of pure progressive death metal but still showed a huge range of emotion. From touching, almost fragile moments to brutal rhythmic outbursts – DISILLUSION melted all genre boundaries together and made an epic masterpiece which Metal Hammer Magazine heralded it as one of the best German metal albums of all time.
DISILLUSION will celebrate this milestone in 2024 by touring internationally, where they will perform “Back To Times Of Splendor” in its entirety. The first shows in Germany, Switzerland and Austria are on sale now with many more concerts and festivals to be announced soon.
DISILLUSION – Tour Dates 2024, remaining shows: “Back To Times Of Splendor – 20th Anniversary” Presented by Rock Hard Magazine 03.05. – Munich (DE) Backstage 04.05. – Vienna (AT) Viper Room 05.05. – Prague (CZ) Klubovna 06.05. – Nürnberg (DE) Hirsch 07.05. – Basel (CH) Rockfact 08.05. – Stuttgart (DE) Club Zentral 09.05. – Ruesselsheim (DE) Das Rind 10.05. – Cologne (DE) Yard Club 11.05. – Berlin (DE) Frannz Club
Further DISILLUSION live dates: 04.-07.09.2024 Atlanta, GA (USA) – ProgPower USA progpowerusa.com
Powerhouse of heavy psychedelic sounds MOOCH have revealed a new video for the latest single, “You Wouldn’t Know,” featured on their eagerly awaited new album, Visions. The kaleidoscopic new performance video captures the gritty ‘90s video that the track brings forth. The video can be viewed below.
“You Wouldn’t Know” delves into the intricate battles of self-sabotage and the challenge of accepting love. The band shared, “‘You Wouldn’t Know’ is like a conversation with that part of yourself that can’t seem to accept love, constantly getting in the way of your own happiness.” This track is not just a deep dive into personal struggles; it also serves as a nod to the raw spirit of ’90s grunge.
Inspired by legends like NIRVANA, THE MELVINS, ALICE IN CHAINS, and STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, “You Wouldn’t Know” features low tempo but powerful guitar riffs, dynamic vocals, and intense drumming. It’s a tribute to the grunge era while showcasing MOOCH’s unique sound.
With “You Wouldn’t Know” now out, MOOCH is giving us a tantalizing glimpse of what to expect with Visions, set to release on May 3, 2024. This single paves the way for an album filled with reflective lyrics and a sound that’s both nostalgic and fresh.
The band will be embarking on tour throughout Canada in support of Visions. The tour kicks off on May 10th in Ottawa, Ontario and wraps on May 27th on Halifax, Nova Scotia. Full itinerary below.
Visions Track List:
Hangtime
Morning Prayer
Intention
New Door
Together
Vision
You Wouldn’t Know
Reflections
Tour Itinerary:
May 10th: Ottawa at Café Dekcuf
May 11th: Montreal at The Purple Room (Joint Album Release Show with THE HAZYTONES)
May 17th: Toronto at Bovine Sex Club
May 18th: Hamilton at Doors Taco Joint and Metal Bar
May 19th: Barrie at The Poolhaus
May 24th: Fredericton at Broken Record Bar & Music Room
May 25th: Moncton at Xeroz
May 26th: Sydney at St. Patricks
May 27th: Halifax at Rad Storm
With roots in both Montreal and Yellowknife, MOOCH has established themselves as a formidable force in the rock scene, known for their electrifying performances and a unique sound that seamlessly blends the raw edge of rock with captivating melodies and thunderous rhythms.
For more information on the tour, ticket sales, and how you can be a part of this unforgettable rock experience, please visit MOOCH’s official website or click this link.
Don’t miss your chance to catch MOOCH live in action – a band that continues to redefine the boundaries of rock music with every performance.
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