TERRA NULLIUS have unleashed their official music video for ‘Egyedül’. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album ” Magam Bajnoka”, due for CD release via Wormholedeath.
Terra Nullius came to life through drummer László Sztancsik’s vision of blending metal and classical music. Cellist János Madaras joined in November 2020, marking the project’s inception. Their collaboration birthed the first song, “Mindig tarts,” released on August 18, 2021, marking the band’s official founding. Despite early lineup changes, the songwriting for their debut LP commenced. Titled “Magam Bajnoka,” the LP was released in Hungary on December 8, 2023, under H-Music record label.
ANGEL RISING has released a live guitar playthrough for ‘Hell Bent on Rampage’. The track is taken from Afterlife, Angel Rising’s third album released on September 22nd, 2023 via WormHoleDeath.
The concept album Afterlife depicts an interdimensional being that stalks life in our universe because it represents a threat to existence itself. And the human species, or at least what it has become after the events described in the previous creations of Angel Rising, is now its target. The cover shows the hero, Asai, struggling with a horde of undead, and unaware of the even greater danger that awaits him.
Line up Angel Rising (guitars, bass, drums, vocals) Guest singer: M.Fox (clean vocals on Worn Out Blood and Dominion)
A few weeks ago, RISE OF KRONOS released “Hateful Fury”, a completely re-recorded song from their 2011 debut “Where The Gods Divide” (still released under the band name “Surface”). Now the North Germans are letting the cat out of the bag: All 11 tracks of the album have been re-recorded and will be released on August 2nd as a complete work under the title “Where The Gods Return” on all streaming platforms!
You can find the complete tracklist below – and as a further sample of the tracks, some of which have not only been re-recorded but also rearranged, the former title track “Where The Gods Divide” is now available on Spotify & Co. But that’s not all, the guys will also be completing work on a new album in the coming weeks. The follow-up to their 2022 output “Council Of Prediction” is due to be released this fall. Stay tuned, more info coming soon!
Where The Gods Return Tracklist 01. The Journey Begins (Intro) 02. Where The Gods Divide 03. Hateful Fury 04. Olympic Warmachine 05. Titans From Olympus 06. Down To Nothing 07. Exit The Light 08. Back To The Roots 09. Kraken 10. The One I Hate 11. Disease
Rise Of Kronos Livedates 21.06.2024 DE – Schwarzburg, Metalwiese 31-01.09.2024 – Hamburg, Tattoo Titans 13.09.2024 DE – Siegen, Vortex 14.09.2024 DE – Ostfildern, Zentrum Zinsheim 27.09.2024 DE – Braunschweig, Kufa* 04.10.2024 DE – Dresden, Skullcrusher* 05.10.2024 DE – Hannover, Mephisto* 19.10.2024 DE – Ahrensburg, Juki42* 26.10.2024 DE – Wiesloch, Rnp 08.11.2024 DE – Magdeburg, Factory* 09.11.2024 DE – Erfurt, From Hell 15.11.2024 DE – Balingen, Sonnenkeller* 16.11.2024 DE – Karlsruhe, Die Stadtmitte* 23.11.2024 DE – Naumburg (Saale), Tanks* 30.11.2024 DE – Oberhausen, Helvete* 06.12.2024 DE – Lübeck, Treibsand* 31.01.2025 DE – Hannover, Cafe Glocksee 01.02.2025 DE – Hamburg, Logo 15.02.2025 DE – Berlin, Slaughterhouse* *with Torturized
ANCIENT SETTLERS have released “Coven Garden”, second single taken from the new album “Oblivion’s Legacy” to be released on May 17th by Scarlet Records. PRE-SAVE/PRE-ORDER
GRITTY ANTHEMS OF REBELLION Produced, mixed and mastered by Fredrick Nordstrom at Studio Fredman; illustrated by Jon Toussas (Suicidal Angels, Nightrage, W.E.B.); FFO: Arch Enemy, Jinjer, Soilwork, Darkane, Shadows Fall, The Agonist, Light This City
“Oblivion’s Legacy” will be released in the following formats:
jewel case CD
vinyl LP
digital
Ancient Settlers quickly gained a fierce reputation in the melodic death metal European scene thanks to a relentless live activity, and are now eager to raise the bar with their second studio album.
Guided by the demoniac vocals of frontwoman Argen Death, the Venezuelan/Spanish band masters the melodeath subject with absolute confidence through storming heavy riffs, thick grooves and catchy hooks (just like the Swedish godfathers taught us all).
artwork by Jon Toussas
“Oblivion’s Legacy” is a conceptual work that delves into the profound depths of human existence, exploring the legacy we leave behind as individuals and as a species. The lyrics contemplate the impact of our actions, the struggles we face, and the ultimate fate that awaits us all.
Set against a backdrop of cosmic wonder and existential introspection, each song serves as a chapter in the unfolding narrative of humanity’s journey through time and space.
Ancient Settlers upcoming 2024 tour dates: 05.07 Lucerne (CH) – Brunch Brothers 07.07 Zbytiny (CZ) – South Of Heaven Open Air 08.07 Milan (IT) – Headbangers Pub. 06.09 (NL) – tba 07.09 Bree (BE) – Metal Babes & Queens Festival 08.09 Paris (FR) – Le Klub 28.09 Burgos (ES) – Quintanapalla Rock Festival 19.10 Villabona (ES) – Hellbonak Metal Fest
Ancient Settlers: Argen Death – vocals Carlos Chiesa-Estomba – guitar Agustín Martinez – guitar Miguel Herrera – bass Hermán Riera – drums
German heavy metal titans ACCEPT are back with their highly anticipated new studio album, Humanoid, out April 26, 2024 via Napalm Records! Humanoid was once again produced by British metal mastermind Andy Sneap (Judas Priest, Amon Amarth, Testament, Saxon, etc).
This fall, ACCEPT will embark on a massive European headline tour, taking them across the continent with over 20 shows. Following their South American tour, the band will also be performing at some of the world’s biggest rock and metal festivals this summer, including Wacken Open Air, Hellfest and more. Get your tickets now!
ACCEPT have announced the great Phil Campbell and The Bastard Sons as special guests for the European tour.
Wolf Hoffmann on the tour: “We are very excited to be touring with the Campbell rock’n’roll family. So much energy and talent – we love sharing the stage with this band. We’re really looking forward to celebrating such a real metal festival with our fans and Phil Campbell and The Bastard Sons!”
Phil Campbell adds: “We are really looking forward to rockin out with Accept later on this year. Get your tickets and bring your ear plugs, as it’s going to be one hell of a tour!”
South American Headline Tour: 01.05.24 BR – São Paulo / Carioca Club 03.05.24 AR – Buenos Aires / Teatro Flores 05.05.24 CL – Santiago / Coliseo 07.05.24 PE – Lima / CC Festiva 09.05.24 CO – Bogota / Royal Center 11.05.24 SV – San Salvador / Gimnasio Adolfo Pineda Santa Tecla 13.05.24 MX – Mexico City / Circo Volador 15.05.24 BR – Belo Horizonte / Mister Rock 17.05.24 BR – Brasília – Toinha 18.05.24 BR – São Paulo / Carioca Club – Zusatz Konzert 19.05.24 BR – Santo André – Santo Rock
EU Headline Tour: 17.10.24 TR – Istanbul / KCP 28.10.24 FR – Toulouse / Le Bikini – Special Guest : Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons 29.10.24 FR – Lyon / Transbordeur – Special Guest : Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons 31.10.24 BE – Antwerp / Trix – Special Guest : Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons 01.11.24 FR – Paris / Elysee Montmartre – Special Guest : Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons 02.11.24 CH – Lausanne / Les Docks 03.11.24 CH – Zurich / Komplex – Special Guest : Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons 05.11.24 DE – Saarbrücken / Garage – Special Guest : Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons 06.11.24 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle – Special Guest : Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons 07.11.24 DE – Langen / Stadthalle – Special Guest : Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons 09.11.24 AT – Vienna / Simm City – Special Guest : Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons 12.11.24 DE – Munich / Backstage – Special Guest : Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons 13.11.24 DE – Berlin / Huxleys – Special Guest : Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons 15.11.24 DE – Neu-Ulm / Ratiopharm Arena – Special Guest : Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons 16.11.24 DE – Geiselwind / Eventcenter – Special Guest : Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons 21.11.24 DE – Bremen / Aladin – Special Guest : Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons 25.11.24 NO – Oslo / Rockefeller 26.11.24 SE – Gothenburg / Trädgår’n 29.11.24 SE – Karlstad / Nöjesfabriken 30.11.24 SE – Stockholm / Fryshuset
Festivals 2024: 5.-8.06.24 PL – Danzig / Mystic Festival 19.-22.06.24 DK – Copenhagen / Copenhell 20.-22.06.24 ES – Cartagena / Rock Imperium Festival 26.-29.06.24 ES – Viveiro / Resurrection Festival 27.-30.06.24 FR – Clisson / Hellfest 11.-15.07.24 HU – Dunaújváros / Rockmaraton 12.-14.07.24 BG – Mogilovo / Midalidare Rock in the Wine Valley 14.07.24 CZ – Visovice / Masters Of Rock 20.07.24 DE – Pyras / Pyras Open Air 21.07.24 GR – Athen / Release Athens 31.07.-03.08.24 DE – Wacken / Wacken Open Air 01.-03.08.24 SE – Rejmyre / Skogsröjet 20.10.24 ES – Mallorca / Full Metal Holidays
ACCEPT is: Wolf Hoffmann – guitar Mark Tornillo – vocals Uwe Lulis – guitar Martin Motnik – bass Christopher Williams – drums
On their 45th anniversary as a band, Iconic British Heavy Metallers DEMON are excited to announce the release of their new studio album, aptly titled “Invincible”, set to be released on May 17th, available to pre-order here: https://orcd.co/demoninvincible
Considered one of the leading bands of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), Demon are also unveiling the first single and video, “Face the Master,” which is out today and available on all digital platforms.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the song’s writing process, vocalist and founder Dave Hill says, “The song was written by Neil Ogden and myself, who have always been fans of classic horror films, from Dracula to the Exorcist, Salem to Lot to Nightmare on Elm Street, where there always seems to be an uncontrollable Power of the Master throughout.”
Offering a sound that melts their classic root Hard Rock approach with the Progressive and Epic overtones of their mid 80’s album, “Invincible” is an absolute stunner of an album which is going to make long-time aficionados very excited along with all the fans of such bands as Magnum, Uriah Heep or classic Rainbow.
Dave Hill’s raspy and soulful vocals may be the common denominator since the band’s inception, but Demon are possibly one of the few bands who have managed to maintain their signature sound during years and update it in the new century, still maintaining the taste for a ghoulish image and elegant music. “Invincible” was written and produced by Dave Hill and drummer Neil Ogden, and Dave Cotterill and Paul Hume are on guitars, Paul Fasker Johnson is on bass, and Karl Waye is on keyboards, completing the lineup.
Formed in 1979 by vocalist David Hill, Demon released their debut album, Night of the Demon, in 1981. After their 1982 follow-up album, The Unexpected Guest, the band experimented beyond the NWOBHM sound. They moved towards a more melodic direction while retaining the traditional heavy metal black magic lyrical style. They took another change in direction in 1983 with “The Plague”. It marked a swing towards a more progressive sound, adding the keyboards of session musician Andy Richards to the album’s sound. Lyrically, the band also changed direction, switching to a more overtly political style that characterised their albums for the rest of their career.
Heart of Our Time (1985) was the start of a new songwriting partnership between Hill and the new keyboardist Steven Watts. The album paved the way for the critically acclaimed Breakout (1987) and its follow-up, Taking the World by Storm (1989). Demon released two more albums in the 1990s: 1991’s Hold On to the Dream and 1992’s Blow Out, before splitting up in 1992. Hill reunited the band with new members in 2001 and released a new album called Spaced Out Monkey. The band has since released three more albums: Better the Devil You Know (2005), Unbroken (2012), and Cemetery Junction, released on 28 October 2016.
Tracklist:
INTRO
IN MY BLOOD
FACE THE MASTER
GHOST FROM THE PAST
BEYOND THE DARKSIDE
HOLE IN THE SKY
BREAK THE SPELL
RISE UP
INVINCIBLE
CRADLE TO THE GRAVE
BREAKING THE SILENCE
FOREVER SEVENTEEN
Line up: Vocals – Dave Hill Guitar – Dave Cotterill Guitar – Paul Hume Bass – Paul Fasker Johnson Drums – Neil Ogden Keyboard – Karl Waye
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
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