Finnish modern melodic metal band NORTHERN GENOCIDE is set to release their second studio album The Point of No Return on March 1st 2024 via Inverse Records.
The third single ‘To Serve The Pestilence’ is released today with a music video, watch it below.
Comments from the band: “To Serve the Pestilence tells about a world of misinformation and lies where man has no chance to find the truth. The song is a sweet taste of the more old school Northern Genocide sound. The catchy chorus and hooks will make even the most cynical listener pump their fist in the air. The song is a display of skill from the band’s bassist Arto, as he has co-written the lyrics with Tommi and shows his ability to growl throughout the song.”
The second single Necropolis which features Tommy Tuovinen from MyGrain is available here: https://youtu.be/NOQDWPmP1Eg. Music video of the first single, Harbingers of Genocide, is available here: https://youtu.be/s0kFWzEoDX0
The Point of No Return Track list:
To Serve The Pestilence
Kaamos
Harbingers of Genocide
Icaros
Luonnonsurma
My Fortress
Our Final Hour
Para Bellum
The Engram
Necropolis feat. Tommy Tuovinen
Album cover by Petri Lampela
Line-up: Vocals – Tommi Salonen Lead guitar – Pyry Pohjanpalo Rhythm guitar – Jussi Pulliainen Bass – Arto Viitanen Drums – Leo Korhonen Producer – Rainer Pekkinen
Necrofierkept the black flame burning in 2023. Back at the beginning of summer, their new album was hailed upon arrival by Distorted Sound as “another stunning slab of black metal”. A&P Reactspraised the way the band’s raw energy compliments the warmer touches of GRAMMY-nominated producer Joel Hamilton. Burning Shadows in the Southern Night also landed on Heaviest of Art‘s year-end list for best cover art.
The Houston black metal band are now prepared to keep all that fiery momentum going well into the new year. These four horsemen are saddling up for Decibel Magazine’s 2024 Tour.
Headlining the longest-running metal tour in North America next year are Northwest black metal executioners Hulder. This will mark Decibel‘s 11th nationwide tour. It’ll also celebrate the magazine’s 20th anniversary. Joining the party are Philly vampunk warriors Devil Master and Floridian blackened doom swam things Worm.
“Total Southern Darkness across America!” says Necrofier guitarist and vocalist Christian Bakka Larson. “We are excited to embark on this journey with such good company”.
Decibel Magazine 2024 Tour Dates February 21- Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post [TICKETS] February 22 – Oakland, CA @ Thee Stork Club February 23 – Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex February 24 – San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick February 25 – Mesa, AZ @ The Nile February 27 – Austin, TX @ Empire Control Room February 28 – Dallas, TX @ Trees [TICKETS] March 1 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade [TICKETS] March 2 – Orlando, FL @ The Abbey [TICKETS] March 3 – Miami, FL @ Gramps [TICKETS] March 5 – Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819 [TICKETS] March 6 – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage [TICKETS] March 8 – Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts [TICKETS] March 9 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Monarch [TICKETS] March 10 – Cambridge, MA @ The Middle East March 12 – New Kinsington, PA @ Preserving Underground [TICKETS] March 13 – Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop [TICKETS] March 14 – Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick [TICKETS] March 15 – Chicago, IL @ Reggies March 16 – St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag [TICKETS] March 17 – Lawrence, KS @ The Bottleneck [TICKETS] March 18 – Denver, CO @ HQ
The Decibel 2024 Tour is presented by 20 Buck Spin and is sponsored by Pull the Plug Patches, Relapse Records, Night Shift Merch, Hell’s Heroes and Magnanimous Brewing.
Burning Shadows in the Southern Night is out now on Season of Mist
But just because the Decibel tour is winding down in March, doesn’t mean that Necrofier are cooling off. The band are burning rubber all the way to the legendary Milwaukee Metal Fest! They’ll light up the stage on Friday, May 17 alongside labelmates and fellow American black metal conspirators Profanatica!
While it’s awfully hard to pick just one, “Destroying Angels” might be the most satantic track on Burning Shadows in the Southern Night. Dobber Beverly is so cold and merciless behind the drum kit that his fills could flay flesh. “Sacrifice my life in blood”, Larson screams. His bloodlust sounds so murderous, it’s like he’s being burned at the stake by those searing guitar riffs.
“‘Destroying Angels is about transforming yourself into something new after learning things you believed to be true were not. The song was also written while on mushrooms and lyrically is inspired by Selim from The Devil’s Blood. RIP’
Watch what happens when a harem of witches catch an innocent princess wandering through their enchanted forest.
Burning Shadows in the Southern Night: 01. The Fall from Heaven (03:24) 02. Total Southern Darkness (05:43) 03. To the Wolves (03:54) [WATCH] 04. Forbidden Light of the Black Moon (05:20) [WATCH] 05. Destroying Angels (05:09) [WATCH] 06. Whispers That Burn in the Dark (04:40) 07. The All Seeing shadows (04:44) 08. On Wings of Death We Burn the Sky (03:50) 09. Call to the Beyond (04:29) 10. Burnt by the Sacred Flame (06:00) [WATCH] Total Running Time- 00:47:12
Deathgrind outfit CLOT is now sharing a new vicious performance video for the song “Autophagia!” The track is taken from the band’s recently released full-length, ‘Grief Tethers,’ which was a special co-release between Familiar Face Records and Terminus Hate City; Familiar Face Records is releasing cassettes alongside Terminus Hate City who is housing the rest of this release. The video can be found at THIS LOCATION.
‘Grief Tethers’ was released on July 21, 2023 and can be ordered HERE.
Both versions of the cover artwork for ‘Grief Tethers’ were created by Brittany Gabey and can be found below along with the tracklist.
Upon the Flesh of Those With Guilt (03:56) Full running time: 28:27
Main cover art (left) + alt cassette cover art (right)
Grief tethers itself to those it visits like a ghostly anchor, choosing when to materialize on a whim, silently informing our days.
Clot’s Grief Tethers is a special co-release between Familiar Face Records and Terminus Hate City: Familiar Face Records is releasing cassettes alongside Terminus Hate City who is housing the rest of this release.
Regarding Grief Tethers, Clot’s Christian Perez writes, “The heavy malaise that accompanies grief’s cyclical nature is palpable, and I strived to capture and present it in a way that proves there is understanding and proves there is life after loss, even through the constant strife that life piles on.”
Live Lineup: Yasin Knapp – Guitar Christian Perez – Vocals Cameron Austin – Drums Daniel Weed – Guitars, Vocals Stephen DeFoor – Bass, Vocals
Special Guests: Jamie Eubanks (of Knoll) – Guest Vocals on “Autophagia” George Geanuracos (of Yankee Roses) – Guest Vocals on “Blood Faucet” Connor Ray (of Malevich, Ladybird, Of the Vine) – Baritone Electric Guitar, Vocals, Pump Organ Stephen DeFoor – Electric Guitar Avery Payne (of Living in Fear) – Bass Guitar Zack Smith – Drums Tanner Hill – Saxophone Sebastian Marquez – Bass Clarinet
Mixing & Recording: Sobek Sound by Connor Ray Mastering: Audiosiege by Brad Boatright
Black Heart Saints, consisting of Josh LeBlanc (Vocals), Mark Sean (Guitar), Nathan Flores (Drums), and Ian C.G. (Bass), proudly announced the release of their latest single, “Two Drinks In” today, December 1st with legendary label Cleopatra Records. To complement this high-octane release, the band has dropped an exhilarating music video, skillfully directed by the visionary talents of Static Heart Productions.
Black Heart Saints exploded onto the scene with a distinct groove steeped in classic rock and a modern intensity, and a bravado that is clearly backed by talent. With endorsements by some of the most respected rock personalities and critics such as Eddie Trunk, Lou Brutus, and Jose Mangin from SiriusXM Octane, Black Heart Saints stands atop the “new wave of classic rock” pantheon and is destined for a bright future. In recent years, the studio singles “Reach the End”, “Lines”, and “Misery” topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Radio Charts, paving the way for appearances at SXSW Festival, Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and serving as the support act for national artists such as Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, Ace Frehley, Sevendust, Steel Panther, Pop Evil, Buckcherry, Dirty Honey, and more.
Setting the stage for commercial success early in the band’s career, the band was awarded #1 Best Rock/Metal Act at the prestigious Austin Music Awards, being recognized alongside other local luminaries such as Willie Nelson and Black Pumas. In 2019, their first full-length release ALIVE, drew acclaim from fans and critics alike and led to the now famous “Road to Sturgis Tour.” Putting Black Heart Saints’ charismatic live performance to the test, the band took the stage at the world-renowned motorcycle rally, attended by over 500,000 bikers from all around the globe, and the group earned the respect and devotion of a whole new audience base. This experience catapulted Black Heart Saints to the West Coast where they completed an extensive tour, including a headline performance at the famed Viper Room in West Hollywood, CA.
Although 2020 proved to be a particularly challenging year for the entire entertainment industry due to the global pandemic and subsequent shutdowns, Black Heart Saints quickly adapted to the unprecedented conditions by partnering with distinguished brands Harley-Davidson and Loop.tv for exclusive streaming performances that captured audiences from all around the world. In 2021, the band was named an ‘Artist You Need to Know’ by Rolling Stone Magazine.
Rapidly ascending to perform some of the biggest stages and festivals in the United States, Black Heart Saints have built an impressive resume, and have been recognized as one of the nation’s top emerging rock acts. Highlights to-date include:
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Full Throttle Saloon) in 2022/2021/2020
Upheaval Festival Mainstage Performer 2022
2021 Fort Hood Army Base / USO Independence Day Headliner
Myrtle Beach Bike Rally 2022 Performer
2020 Loop.tv Music Festival Performer (over 2 million viewers)
Official 2020/2019/2018 South by Southwest Artist
2019 Austin Music Awards Winner – #1 Best Rock/Metal Act
Music videos featured in over 5,000+ gyms across the US and Canada
Buffalo Trace Battle of the Bands Grand Prize Winner
ESPN X Games Performer
Named an ‘Artist You Need to Know’ by Rolling Stone Magazine
“I’ve been friends with Brian Perera (President/CEO of Cleopatra Records) for years, and with today’s uncertain musical landscape, it’s great to have a label like Cleopatra Records behind us,” says talent manager, John Gomez.“Brian and his staff are dedicated to rock and very focused in the right places to help bring Black Heart Saints’ music to market, build their audience, and reach new heights,” Gomez adds.
In 2023, their new single “Human Xstacy” charted Top 40 on the Billboard Active Rock Charts and was produced by Geno Lenardo (FILTER, DEVICE), mixed/mastered by Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (Guns ‘N Roses, Sons of Apollo, Asia), and A&Red by Gene Simmons of KISS and manager John Gomez, which led to Black Heart Saints returning to the road. The band performed a round of shows with Steel Panther in the Carolinas (as direct support) at the end of January, in February opened for Daughtry and showcased at the 10th Annual rock curated event, #HAPPENS, in Las Vegas, then In March, the band was direct support for some shows in Texas with the power trio supergroup The Winery Dogs. On April 22nd, Black Heart Saints performed the main stage at Fiesta Oyster Bake in San Antonio with P.O.D. and Saint Asonia, and also opened for the legendary band King’s X in Austin,TX on May 25th and in Houston, TX on May 27th. The band also played the main stage at Upheaval in Grand Rapids, MI in July with Bring Me The Horizon, Lamb of God, Falling In Reverse, Halestorm, Dorothy and many more great bands. Dangerous & dirty, Black Heart Saints gives fans exactly what they want – rock god vocals catapulted over explosive, memorable riffs – leaving legions of the rock ‘n’ roll faithful yearning for more.
Italian grindcore trio NEID have signed to Time To Kill Records for the release of a cover EP entitled “Still Offensive”.
“This EP is a tribute to a musically prolific decade, the one that goes from 1990 to early 2000s, which in our humble opinion has been overlooked for a long time, unlike the acclaimed 80’s! We feel connected to the 90’s for many reasons, mostly because some of us took our first steps in that decade, having played in hardcore-punk bands born in that period such as Tmd, Manifold, Razzapparte and Flopdown. It therefore seemed natural to us to revisit and rearrange a bunch of songs from some bands we have always loved”.
NEID formed in Italy in 2007 from the ashes of few other bands active since the mid-90’s in the DIY hardcore scene. NEID were one of the first musical projects in Viterbo to play raw and grinding fastcore with old school Italian hardcore influences. Although you can clearly detect influences of several hardcore and punk subgenres within their sound you can also find many elements of death metal and grindcore, all masterfully weaved together to bring forth a sound that is equally heavy and cathartic.
To date NEID have played more than 400 concerts all over Europe (Slovenia, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Ukraine, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, France, Serbia, Bulgaria, UK, Greece), Asia (Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Japan, Taiwan), Russia and America (United States & Cuba).
Watch for more details on the new album release, new tour updates, and more news on other upcoming NEID activities to be posted shortly.
Necroeucharist Productions is a Swiss underground label which released among others Anaal Nathrakh, Inferno, K.F.R, Avsky, Aeon Winds on tape & vinyl format.
ANAAL NATHRAKH is a British extreme metal band formed in Birmingham in 1999 by multi-instrumentalist Mick Kenney and vocalist Dave Hunt. They are currently signed to Metal Blade Records. Anaal Nathrakh successfully mixes elements of grindcore, black metal, death metal, industrial and other genres, which together form an unusual, dynamic and aggressive cocktail. The band recorded two demos in 1999, which were later released as an album titled “Total Fucking Necro” on CD and LP. And this album was also released for the first time in a special limited cassette edition of 200 copies under the Necroeucharist Productions label.
The hand-numbered box contains a four-sided sleeve and two cassettes with the first demo recordings of “Anaal Nathrakh” & “Total Fucking Necro“. The “Total Fucking Necro” cassette also includes the bonus track “Necrogeddon” (from the unreleased demo “We Will Fucking Kill You” (2001)). This rare 2xMC Collector’s Box is available exclusively on the Necroeucharist Productions Bandcamp page.
The album was officially released on July 1st, 2023. Orders via Bandcamp.
Tape 1 – Anaal Nathrakh Side & Side B 1. Anaal Nathrakh 2. Necrodeath 3. Ice Blasting Stormwinds 4. Carnage (Mayhem cover)
Tape 2 – Total Fucking Necro Side A 1. The Supreme Necrotic Audnance 2. Satanarchrist 3. Lethal, D.I.A.B.O.L.I.C. Side B 4. De Mysteriis Dom. Sathanas (Mayhem cover) 5. The Technogoat 6. Necrogeddon (from the unreleased 2001 demo We Will Fucking Kill You)
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