Metal Icons Judas Priest unleash another exhilarating new single entitled “Crown Of Horns,” out today via Epic Records. Get it here
This will be the third single release from their highly anticipated new studio album Invincible Shield, set for release on March 8, 2024. Pre-order the album here. The band’s last two singles “Panic Attack” and “Trial By Fire” have streamed over 10 million times since release.
INVINCIBLE SHIELD TRACKLIST: 1. Panic Attack 2. The Serpent and the King 3. Invincible Shield 4. Devil in Disguise 5. Gates of Hell 6. Crown of Horns 7. As God is my Witness 8. Trial by Fire 9. Escape From Reality 10. Sons of Thunder 11. Giants in the Sky
Judas Priest will also delight fans with a world tour this year, the UK leg kicks off in Glasgow on March 11th before taking on North America in April and May. See below for full North American tour routing and head to judaspriestinvincibleshield.com for tickets.
JUDAS PRIEST: INVINCIBLE SHIELD TOUR DATES: Thu Apr 18 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre Fri Apr 19 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center Sun Apr 21 – Reading, PA – Santander Arena Wed Apr 24 – Bangor, ME – Cross Insurance Center Thu Apr 25 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway Sat Apr 27 – Youngstown, OH – Covelli Center* Sun Apr 28 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River Wed May 01 – Rosemont, IL – Rosemont Theatre Thu May 02 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory Sat May 4 – Kalamazoo, MI – Wings Event Center* Sun May 05 – Maryland Heights, MO – St Louis Music Park Tue May 07 – Huntsville, AL – VBC Propst Arena* Thu May 09 – Daytona, FL – Welcome to Rockville^ Sat May 11 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Sun May 12 – Mobile, AL – Mobile Civic Center Arena* Tue May 14 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion Thu May 16 – Columbus, OH – Historic Crew Stadium ^ Fri May 17 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center* Sun May 19 – Washington, DC –The Theater at MGM National Harbor Tue May 21 – Albany, NY – MVP Arena Wed May 22 – Syracuse, NY – Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview *Not a Live Nation Date ^Festival Performance
Over the past 50 years Judas Priest have sold over 50 million albums worldwide and headlined the world’s biggest stages. With their evolving music and live performances also came a powerful unique identity, a look which has both defined the group and influenced future generations of metal bands the world over. With each year, the Judas Priest legend continues to grow; 2022 saw them inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and complete a sold-out rescheduled world tour in support of their 50th Anniversary. As we roll into 2024, Judas Priest continue to retain their crown as one of the biggest and best British bands in the world.
Morten Veland (SIRENIA, MORTEMIA and founder of TRISTANIA) released the sixth Mortemia song from ‘The Covid Aftermath Sessions’. The track is entitled ‘Eyes of the Viper’ and features Margarita Monet from the band Edge of Paradise on guest vocals, it’s available on all digital platforms as of yesterday, the 19th of January 2024. The video will premiere on Mortemia’s official youtube channel.
I’m proud and honoured to welcome Margarita Monet from Edge Of Paradise as my special guest for ‘The Covid Aftermath Sessions’. The song that we have done together is entitled ‘Eyes of the Viper’, it’s a powerful, groovy and modern sounding kind of track. I love Margarita’s performance on the song, she really made the song come alive so beautifully.I first discovered her band ‘Edge Of Paradise’ during the Pandemic, and instantly noticed Margarita’s unique voice. We met in Miami a year ago, right before Sirenia and Edge Of Paradise were to perform on the 70.000tons of metal cruise together. I am really happy that we finally got to do this song together.
I feel truly privileged and thankful to have Margarita on board this project, and I am really pleased to be sharing this song with you all. The song is available on all digital platforms now.
Margarita Monet:
When I heard the instrumental version of “Eyes of the Viper”, I instantly loved it andwhen I read the lyrics, I could see Morten’s vision of it. I had such a great timerecording vocals, as I could really relate to the song, the words and the epic feelof the music. It was really exciting to see it come to life and I can’t wait forpeople to hear it! I’ve been a fan of Morten’s work for years, and thanks to technology, I’m thankful to be able to combine efforts from across the world and be a part of this exciting collaboration!
After 11 years of silence Norwegian multi-instrumentalist, producer and artist Morten Veland activated his solo project Mortemia during the early stages of the Covid 19 pandemic, this time with a brand new concept consisting of collaborations with multiple guest singers. ‘The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions’ was a series of singles released on a monthly basis, each song featuring a well known and highly profiled guest singer from the metal scene. Now he is ready to endeavor on the next project entitled ‘The Covid Aftermath Sessions’, once more the project will feature multiple amazing guest singers.
So far the following singers has contributed for his collaborations:
Madeleine Liljestam (Eleine) Marcela Bovio (Stream of Passion, Ayreon, MaYaN, Dark Horse White Horse) Alessia Scolletti (Temperance, ERA) Liv Kristine (Liv Kristine, ex-Theatre of Tragedy, ex-Leaves Eyes) Melissa Bonny (Ad Infinitum, The Dark Side of the Moon) Brittney Slayes (Unleash the Archers) Maja Shining (Forever Still) Erica Ohlsson (Metalite) Heidi Parviainen (Dark Sarah, ex Amberian Dawn) Zora Cock (Blackbriar) Linda Toni Grahn (Anima Veil, ex Follow the Cipher) Caterina Nix (Chaos Magic) Federica Lanna (Volturian) Ulli Perhonen (ex-Snow White Blood) Ambre Vourvahis (Xandria) Fabienne Erni (Eluveitie, Illumishade) Lindy-Fay Hella (Wardruna) Margarita Monet (Edge of Paradise)
Wormholedeath Records proudly announce that Swiss technical thrash metal sensation COMANIAC has officially inked a deal with the label for the exclusive CD release of their critically acclaimed album “None For All.” More information will be released soon.
COMANIAC expresses their excitement for the future with Wormholedeath, stating, “This is the next step in the COMANIAC chapter, and we are super hyped about our new partner, our collaboration, and our future with this prime music label that convinced us with their professional and enthusiastic vision! We are focused, charged, and are looking forward to new challenges and adventures yet to come and can’t wait to share them with you!”
About the Album: “None For All” addresses and criticizes the imbalance of empathy and indifference in society. Between structure and chaos, hope and resignation, nine songs make you think individually, socially, and politically.
Experience the intensity firsthand with the “Eye To Eye” music video:
COMANIAC: A Journey Through Music
Formed in 2012, Swiss thrashers Comaniac gained acclaim with their self-released debut, “Return To The Wasteland,” crowned as “THE Thrash Highlight 2015.” The 2017 release, “Instruction For Destruction,” via SAOL, showcased growth, with tracks like “COAL” gaining international radio play and media attention.
Extensive touring ensued, supporting acts such as OVERKILL and METAL CHURCH. In 2018, they embarked on the “Kamikazee – The Spirit Of Japan” Tour, introducing a Japan Edition of their second offering through CAPTURED RECORDS. Following a 7-inch split with US outfit IRONFLAME and a 2019 European tour, 2020 brought their third album, “Holodox,” produced by Tommy Vetterli (CORONER), receiving critical acclaim.
In 2021, they toured Switzerland with BURNING WITCHES and played major metal festivals. The momentum continued in 2022, joining VEKTOR (USA) for the “Activate Europe 2022” Tour, performing 26 shows consecutively. Anticipation grew in 2023 with the announcement of their fourth studio album, “None For All,” and a deal with WORMHOLEDEATH. The album, set for a 2024 release, has already garnered attention from international magazines, praising it as their most mature work to date.
Tracklist 01 Eye To Eye 02 Desolation Manifest 03 None For All 04 Long Life Doll 05 Start The Madness 06 Nothing But Lies 07 Breakdown Rite 08 Between The Stars 09 Self Sacrifice 10 Wormhole Death 11 Satan Said
Meet the Band: Jonas Schmid: Vocals, Guitar Valentin Mössinger: Guitar Stefan Häberli: Drums Tom Zürcher: Bass
Psy-core metal act Dymytry is currently gearing up for the release of their much-awaited, new album Five Angry Men, due out on January 26, 2024 via AFM Records! Five Angry Men can be pre-ordered at https://dymytry.bfan.link/five-angry-men
A music video for their new single, a cover version of “Legends Never Die”, is now premiering below.Dymytry vocalist Alen Ljubić comments: “We enjoy doing covers, especially songs that are originally written for another genre. We did it with “Somebody’s Watching Me” on “Revolt”, which turned out really cool. As we were talking about doing a possible cover to include on “Five Angry Men”, Jirka mentioned “Legends Never Die”. I didn’t know the song at first, even though I’m pretty open minded when it comes to music. We all felt it was the right thing to do since we enjoyed the original song so much. It’s a challenge to make your own rendition of a popular song, we love challenges. I think we succeeded in making it sound like our own song, giving it our style and vibe. I bet our fans will enjoy it.”
When the Czech metal band released their sixth yet firstenglish studio album Revolt in Autumn 2021, asserting their claim to international fame, the record was lauded by both fans and critics alike. This coup succeeded thanks to their signing of vocalist Alen Ljubić in combination with a cutting-edge mix of powerful modern metal, intelligent lyrics and impeccable craftsmanship. Dymytry’s success story, which has continued across the whole of Europe, has also included tours with Pantera, Lordi and Hämatom, among others, as well as a sold-out anniversary concert at Prague’s O2 Arena in November last year in front of 13,000 fans.
Once again an English-language record, “Dymytry’s upcoming album, ‘Five Angry Men,’ is not just a musical journey but a sonic manifesto,” Ljubic adds.“It’s our most diverse and best-sounding creation, bound to surprise our listeners. In a world gone mad, the title reflects the chaos we address – we might be the anti-heroes nobody asked for, but perhaps, everyone needs. Behind the masks, we’re known for being nice, yet with sarcasm and satire woven into our lyrics, we also channel the anger we all feel, a fury that fuels our music. Get ready for an experience that transcends boundaries and expectations. We know it will find its way to the listeners across the globe. It’s an invitation to our ever growing fan base, our beloved Angry Army.“
Five Angry Men was produced by Kristian Kohle (Powerwolf, Hämatom, among others) at Kohlekeller Studio, the artwork was designed by Steven Harrison, with Alen Ljubić contributing the booklet photos. The album will see Dymytry unleash their heaviest, most harsh, insane, fast-paced, yet powerful and dynamic album to date, at the same time wrapping its social criticism in an atmospheric party flair the band is known and loved for.
DYMYTRY Live with special guests HIRAES: 26.01.2024 – DE – Frankfurt – Nachtleben 01.03.2024 – DE – Essen – Don’t Panic 02.03.2024 – DE – Dresden – Beatpol 08.03.2024 – CH – Pratten – Z7 09.03.2024 – DE – München – Backstage 15.03.2024 – DE – Leipzig – Hellraiser 22.03.2024 – DE – Saarbrücken – Garage 23.03.2024 – DE – Hamburg – Bahnhof Pauli
DYMYTRY Line Up: Alen ‚A.L.’ Ljubić – vocals Jiři ‚Dymo‘ Urban – guitar Jan ‚Gorgy‘ Görgel – guitar Artur ‚R2R’ Mikhaylov – bass Miloš ‚Mildor’ Meier – drums
In a relentless pursuit of sonic excellence, Omega Diatribe, the multi-award-winning Hungarian Extreme Groove Metal powerhouse, proudly presents their critically acclaimed 5th studio album, “Deviant.” With a musical journey that began in 2013, Omega Diatribe has consistently pushed the boundaries of the genre, earning them a devoted fanbase worldwide.
A Decade of Sonic Mayhem:
Since their explosive debut in 2013 with ‘Iapetus,’ Omega Diatribe has been an unrelenting force in the metal scene. The subsequent albums ‘Abstract Ritual’ and ‘Trinity’ solidified their position, showcasing the band’s evolution. Noteworthy collaborations with Kevin Talley and producer Tue Madsen (Meshuggah, Suicide Silence, The Haunted, etc.) further propelled Omega Diatribe into the international spotlight.
Metanoia – A Turning Point:
The band’s fourth album, ‘Metanoia,’ released in 2020 under the expert hands of producer Jens Bogren, marked a turning point. This Swede maestro’s touch brought forth Omega Diatribe’s strongest material to date, setting the stage for the impending release of “Deviant.”
About “Deviant”:
“Deviant,” the fifth chapter in the Omega Diatribe saga, is out now under the banner of Hungarian label Metal.hu Records. Co-produced and mixed/mastered by Tue Madsen at Antfarm Studios, Denmark, this album is an 8-panel DIGIPAK CD and two Vinyl editions of pure sonic rebellion. The tracks include revamped classics like “Molecular Torsion” and new hits like “My Sphere,” “Mindreader,” and “Stench Of Demise.”
Tracklist
Stench Of Demise
Mindreader
Deviant
My Sphere
Reflections
Indoctrinated (feat. Sean Zatorsky)
False Prophecy
Seclusion
Molecular Torsion
Three Explosive Singles: Dive into the musical abyss with three electrifying singles extracted from “Deviant”:
Streaming and Purchase Options:“Deviant” is available for streaming on Spotify.Physical copies of the album, both CD and Vinyl, can be purchased via Metal.hu Records
Omega Diatribe is: Gergo Hajer – guitar, vocal Akos Szathmary – bass Milan Lucsanyi – vocal Adolf Grof – drums Janos Kelemen – guitar
Rotting Christ have stood the test of time. While their name has caused plenty of gatekeepers to clutch their pearls, Sakis Tolis and has brother Themis have risen from Greece’s blackened catacombs to one of metal’s most formidable bands.
This year, Rotting Christ are celebrating 35 years of evil excellence with their 14th album. ΠΡΟ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥ (Pro Xristoy) is bound to hold a revered place in the band’s heretical history. Always true to their name, with Pro Xristoy (“Before Christ”), the band pay tribute to the last of the Pagan kings by offering up more towering, gothic, melodic black metal.
Now that Rotting Christ are closing in on four decades, some followers might’ve wondered if there was any sacred ground left for them to conquer. But Pro Xristoy is a testament to a band that’s still on the rise.
“This album was inspired by the might of ancient pagan wisdom”, says Sakis. “It’s a tribute to those who resisted the coming of Christianity, which destroyed all the values, traditions and knowledge of the ancient world”.
Artwork by Thomas Cole – Digital Processing by Adrien Bousson
Pro Xristoy comes out May 24.Pre-orders for the new album will start next month.
Track-list
1. Pro Xristoy (Προ Χριστού) (1:29) 2. The Apostate (5:01) 3. Like Father, Like Son (4:35) 4. The Sixth Day (3:56) 5. La Lettera Del Diavolo (4:01) 6. The Farewell (6:15) 7. Pix Lax Dax (4:33) 8. Pretty World, Pretty Dies (4:51) 9. Yggdrasil (5:04) 10. Saoirse (6:17) 11. Primal Resurrection (Bonus Track) (5:32) 12. All For One (Bonus Track) (3:37) Total runtime: 55:17
To kick off what’s shaping up to be a year’s worth of devilish festivities, Rotting Christ are heading off on a tour of Latin America. Fans from Mexico to Argentina will have the pleasure of banging their heads to an unholy litany of the band’s greatest hits. They’ll also be treated to new songs off Pro Xristoy that are bound to become setlist staples.
Rotting Christ 35 Years of Evil Existence Tour
February 6 – Monterrey, MX February 7 – Torreon, MX February 9 – Chihuahua, MX February 10 – Ciudad Juarez, MX February 11 – Guadalajara, MX February 13 – Leon, MX February 14 – San Luis Potosi, MX February 16 – Queretaro, MX February 17 – Mexico City, MX February 18 – Toluca, MX February 21 – Bogota, Colombia February 23 – Santiago, Chile February 24 – Buenos Aires, Argentina February 27 – La Paz, Bolivia February 29 – Sao Paulo, Brazil March 2 – Brasilia, Brazil March 3 – Belo Horizonte, Brazil
In the dimly lit catacombs of extreme metal, one name stands as a monolith: ROTTING CHRIST. Sakis Tholis and his brother Themis started this band together back in 1987. In the three decades since, these Greek titans have left their blackened imprint all over the metal world. They’ve released 13 studio albums and played more than 1,3000 concerts around the globe. Underneath all this hard work, Rotting Christ have but one vision – an urge to not only push the boundaries of extreme metal, but to keep reinventing themselves along the way.
Rotting Christ’s evolution has unfolded across several distinct chapters. After starting out closer to the barely controlled chaos of grindcore, they went on to establish the iconic sound of Hellenic black metal. Their albums often embraces refined gothic soundscapes, only to plunge back into the depths of blasphemous fervour. Each chapter marked another, further exploration, and an unwavering commitment to bush boundaries.
But the real turning point came in 2007, when Rotting Christ signed a pact with Season of Mist. They unleashed a series of albums for the French label that defied any and all expectations. From the piercing Theogonia and the symphonic grandeur of Aelo to the ritualistic intensity of Κατά Τον Δαίμονα Εαυτού, the cinematic experiences created by Rotting Christ became a spectacle of bombastic atmospheres, mesmerizing choirs, and neo-classical arrangements. The unexpected is their modus operandi, with the use of various languages (Latin, Arabic, Greek, English) as well as the extensive use of famous poetry woven into their music, like Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Raven’ on The Heretics.
In 2019, Rotting Christ’s epic journey continued with The Apocryphal Spell compilation, which offers fans an intimate glimpse into unreleased and rare material. This allowed them to gather strength, preparing for the release of their next, highly anticipated, 14th full-length studio album: Pro Xristoy. Pro Xristoy (‘Before Christ’ in Greek), serves as a fervent tribute to the last Pagan kings who resisted the onslaught of Christianity, guarding their ancient values and knowledge. In this thematic odyssey, intricately woven through tracks such as ‘The Apostate’ and ‘Ygdrassil’, Rotting Christ delves into the legacies of historical figures such as Flavius Claudius Julianus and Nordic mythological kings, embodying the might of Pagan wisdom in the face of Christian adversity. The album encapsulates the essence of Rotting Christ’s signature style – melodic, yet harsh at times – reinventing themselves yet again, while remaining rooted in their 35-year legacy.
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Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
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