Psych Doom act CAVERN DEEP have released a video for the track “Skeletal Wastes”.
Before it, an ancient war ground. It is vast and dreadful to behold. The last big battle of a dying civilization. The last gasping breath.
The being makes its way through labyrinths of giant dead abominations and remnants of war machines since long put to sleep. Picking up pace. Slowly burning from inside with an ever-growing sense of meaning. It is the final solution. The retaliation of many. The faint glow in its veins extends to a cord. The hovering placenta is feeding it in a steady rhythm, preparing the being for its passing.
The video recently premiered via Decibel Magazine and the feature can be found here.
The concept album “Part II – Breach” is out the 14th of July.
Swedish rock outfit SVARTANATT are set to release their third studio album “Last days on earth” in 2023. The second single leading up the new, full-length release is called “Demons In The Night”. Blending unique sharp vocals with melodic guitars, heavy organ, punchy drums and groovy bass-lines into a timeless sound, the new single is released on all streaming platforms on the 2nd of June by The Sign Records.
Svartanatt on the new single:
“Demons in the night is about the relentless force of darkness that will be the end of the world. Shadows overthrowing the light. And all you can do is play rock’n’roll to the rhythm of the demons in the night.”
Listen to the the track via your favorite streaming platform or right here:
About Svartanatt:
Svartanatt is a Swedish rock band that was formed in 2014 by Jani Lehtinen (vocals & guitar), Daniel Heaster (drums), Felix Gåsste (guitar) and Mattias Holmström (bass).
Jani had known Heaster and Mattias since they lived in the same city (Gävle) before they moved to Stockholm. Mattias recruited Felix and later on Jani asked Martin Borgh (Organ, keyboards) to join the band, which felt natural since they already had been playing in several bands together. A successful quintet was hereby formed and hits like Demon, Black Heart amongst others saw the light of day.
The Sign Records released the band’s first album (S/T) in 2016 and the second album (Starry eagle eye) in 2018. After a few years of local shows and successful wild tours across Europe (including broken limbs and lost band members) Mattias decided to leave the band in 2019. Jani hooked up with old friend Anton Fors (bass) for a chat and some beers. From then on they’ve kept rocking together.
With melodious guitars, heavy organ, high energy drums, groovy basslines and unique sharp vocals, Svartanatt creates their own timeless rock sound that has been recognized around the world. The band’s third album will be released by The Sign Records coming fall.
Line up since 2019: Jani Lehtinen – Vocals & Guitar Felix Gåsste – Guitar Anton Fors – Bass & Background Vocals Martin Borgh – Organ & keyboards Daniel Heaster – Drums & Percussion
PRIME CREATION have announced the release of their new album “Tell Freedom I Said Hello”!
On Prime Creation’s third album “Tell Freedom I Said Hello” the lyrical theme is dystopian. However, it’s not a conceptual album; each song is standalone and inspired by books/movies and the history of the world itself. The songs often have a melodic but also melancholic touch that binds the music and the lyrics together in an intriguing and compelling way. Guitarist Robin Arnell wrote all the music for the album, inspired by many different bands and artists. The music itself has taken a slightly different approach from the bands two previous album and has gotten even heavier without infringing on the melodies and harmonies.
“Tell Freedom I Said Hello” will be released on August 25, 2023 as Digipack CD, Yellow / Gold / Red Splatter Vinyl limited to 300 copies worldwide and digital streaming/download format.
TRACK LIST: 1. Tell Freedom I Said Hello 2. Promised Land 3. Erased 4. State Dominion 5. Fallen 6. Journey Through a Wasteland 7. Receiver of Memory 8. My Last Farewell 9. Into My World 10. Dystopia
Prime Creation: Esa Englund – Vocals Robin Arnell – Lead Guitar Rami Tainamo – Rhythm Guitar Henrik Weimedal – Bass Guitar Kim Arnell – Drums
Voice of Passion and Agony is the ambitious debut album by theatrical metal band ENDLESS EXAM from Finland.
The album is an eclectic cross-section of Endless Exam’s style of offering energetic, fierce and sensational metal. On the predominantly mid-tempo album, the listener is offered a variation from one mood to another.
The lyrics cover a vivid spectrum of emotions, from wondering about the aburdity of the world to bottomless sadness. How to deal with the voices inside your head and discern from them what is true while your faith in everything is being tested? The songs nibble these themes with explosive power accompanied by a rhythm section driven by strong female vocals.
Tracklisting
The Voice
I Ain’t Your Toy
Dream of Fairytale
Wildride
Diversity of Mind
Consealed Truth
Mother of Mercy
Too Old to Find God
Solaced Mind
Why
The album was recorded under the direction of Jarno Hänninen (Dead End Finland) who brought his own professional touch to the sound and atmosphere.
THE OBSESSED are gearing up to embark on their Canadian Invasion Tour this July. The veteran doom metal quartet will be joined by WITCHROT and THE DEATH WHEELERS (along with HAZEHOUND in Montreal), a special presentation of Fuzzed and Buzzed, the disruptive record label from Toronto specializing in all things Doom.
“Hey Wino here. I just wanted to say, on behalf of myself and my band THE OBSESSED, we are excited and looking forward to our upcoming Canadian shows, July 26 through 29. I am proud to say also we have a new member Canadian guitarist Jason Taylor on second guitar. Having lived a short time in Ottawa as a youngster, the majestic beauty of Canada was imprinted on me forever.”
Tour Dates: July 26 – Quebec – L’ ANTI BAR, Tickets Here! July 27 – Montreal – PIRANHA BAR* (This show also features HAZEHOUND), Tickets Here! July 28 – Ottawa – MAVERICKS BAR, Tickets Here! July 29 – Toronto – BOVINE SEX CLUB, Tickets Here!
About THE OBSESSED: THE OBSESSED was formed in the late 1970s in Potomac, Maryland by legendary guitarist Scott “Wino” Weinrich (SAINT VITUS, SPIRIT CARAVAN). The earliest line-up consisted of Wino, bassist Mark Laue, guitarist John Reese, and drummer Dave Flood. In 1983, Wino took over vocal duties and the band became a three-piece to record the Sodden Jackal EP, not long after they disbanded. At that time, a German label, Hellhound Records, and the booking agency that had signed SAINT VITUS, released The Obsessed, originally recorded in 1985, prompting Wino to reform THE OBSESSED. After multiple line-up changes, the band signed to Columbia Records in 1994 to release their third and final album, The Church Within. Despite highly acclaimed reviews, THE OBSESSED would breakup following the release, seeing Wino forming SPIRIT CARAVAN (then SHINE) and other projects. In September 2011, THE OBSESSED returned to the stage at Roadburn Festival with The Church Within‘s legendary line-up (featuring Wino, Greg Rogers, and Guy Pinhas). Wino announced the full-time return of THE OBSESSED in March 2016 and the band official signed to Relapse Records. In 2017, THE OBSESSED unleashed Sacred, the band’s first studio album in over twenty years, further pushing the band into the annals of heavy metal history. After a few years on the road, the line-up stabilized around Brian Costantino on drums, Chris Angleberger on bass, Jason Taylor on guitar, and Wino at the helm.
THE OBSESSED line-up: Chris Angleberger – bass and vocals Jason Taylor – guitar and vocals Brian Costantino – drums Wino – guitar and vocals
About WITCHROT: Formed in Toronto in 2018, WITCHROT was founded by Lea Reto (vocals) & Peter Turik (Guitar). After some international press over band disputes, betrayals, and a temporary break-up that made them the most famous band in the world (for a day…), the band re-formed with a new line-up. Together they recorded their debut full-length Hollow (2021) and this year’s Live In the Hammer. More recently, Nick “Nido” Dolphin and Patrick Sherrard have joined the band on bass and keys, respectively. For this tour, the special guest drummer is Myles Deck of Cauldron.
WITCHROT is: Lea Reto – Vocals Peter Turik – Guitar Myles Deck – Drums Nick “Nido” Dolphin – Bass Patrick Sherrard – Keys
About THE DEATH WHEELERS: Heavily inspired by the aesthetics and ethos of bikesploitation movies such as The Wild Angels, Werewolves on Wheels and Psychomania, THE DEATH WHEELERS seek to glorify this unsung era of movie making through their sordid sounds. Taking musical cues from rock’s greats such as DAVIE ALLAN, THE CRAMPS, MOTORHEAD, THE STOOGES and GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, THE DEATH WHEELERS perpetrate the tradition of heaviness by making zero compromises when it comes to laying down the groove. Through their bare bone, stripped down, jammy approach of their very own brand of sleaze n’ roll, this instrumental Canadian quartet pushes the listeners to their deepest, filthiest carnal/sexual desires.
Finnish old school heavy rockers SIXGUN RENEGADES will release their ass kicking third album this August. ‘Keep Hangin’ On’ is the last single from the album and it was written in the middle of the worst global pandemic. The song is dedicated to everyone that didn’t give up but fought for the appreciation of culture.
Sixgun Renegades, Hard Rockers hailing from Espoo, Finland are making a comeback! After two strong albums before the pandemic, the band is now releasing their third album in August 2023. SGR combines elements from Hard Rock and old school Heavy Metal without looking too much in the rearview mirror. You can hear the influences from Van Halen, Judas Priest and Thin Lizzy, but it’s the band’s own sound that thrives. Strong riffs, blistering guitar solos, amazing vocals and melody hooks bring you to the journey you have been waiting for. It’s time to hit the pedal to the metal and enjoy the ride!
Keep Hangin’ On” was written in the middle of the worst global pandemic. The restrictions and lockdowns, which seem absurd in retrospect, brought the cultural sector to its knees so badly that it will take years to rebuild everything back. This song is dedicated to everyone that didn’t give up but fought for the appreciation of culture. -Niko Räty
Sixgun Renegades – Keep Hangin’ On
Music & Lyrics by Niko Räty, Teemu Räty Produced by Mark Bertényi, Tuomas Riihimäki Recorded by Tuomas Riihimäki, Auran Panimo Mixed by Jori Saloranta, V.R. Studio Mastered by Jackson Shuufifonya, South West Mastering Distributor: Playground Music Scandinavia.
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
Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ) 