WORMHOLE are now releasing the second new single ‘Elysiism’, which is taken from the Tech Slam fanatics’ brand new album “Almost Human”. The new album will be released on September 22, 2023 via Season of Mist and the new offering, which comes in the form of a music video, can now be viewed on Death Metal Supply HERE.
Here’s what WORMHOLE have to say about the single: ““Elysiism” describes existential dread and the human experience. This song is about reflecting on one’s environment through a negative lens, but coming to understand how the hardship has helped mold and build oneself.”
The band previously released their first track of the album ‘System Erase’, which can be viewed HERE
Track list: 1. System Erase (3:31) [WATCH] 2. Elysiism (3:06) [WATCH] 3. Spine Shatter High-Velocity Impact (3:47) 4. Data Fortress Orbital Stationary (3:08) 5. Delta Labs (3:12) 6. Almost Human (3:15) 7. Bleeding Teeth Fungus (2:44) 8. The Grand Oscillation (3:14) Total: 25:57
Emerging US west coast-based metal unit DEATH DEALER UNION – featuring Elena Cataraga (a.k.a. Lena Scissorhands of modern metal leaders INFECTED RAIN) – are thrilled to finally announce the upcoming release of their debut album, entitled Initiation, out September 22, 2023 via Napalm Records!
The album is available to pre-order beginning today, alongside the premiere of their brand new single, charging metal banger “The Vow of Silence”. The track follows the band’s searing debut standalone collaboration tracks/videos, “Borderlines” and “Beneath The Surface”, which have since garnered nearly a million views on YouTube alone! Featuring aggressive verses and a catchy chorus, “The Vow of Silence” is accompanied by a stunning music video full of energetic performance footage and breathtaking visuals.
DEATH DEALER UNION says: “‘The Vow of Silence’ is an upbeat song, blending heavy/melodic harmonies with both aggressive and clean vocals. The video was shot in a historic castle in Los Angeles, CA dating back to the 1800s, and perfectly fits the image of the band and the vibration of the song. Join us in this mystical moment, now immortalized in a music video! We present to you: ‘The Vow of Silence’. We hope you enjoy! More to come very soon!”
In 2019, metal musicians CC McKenna (drums) and Doug Weiand (lead guitars) set forth on a dark musical path – aligning diverse metal influences with otherworldly channelings of alchemy, the occult and all things esoteric. Little did they know, the final ingredient of their impending amalgamation was on the horizon, set to emerge as DEATH DEALER UNION.
After meeting acclaimed frontwoman Elena Cataraga, a musical pact was instantly formed – propelling the band into the studio with producer Valentin Voluta (also recognized for his work with Infected Rain). Now, with two new members – Hunter Havok (rhythm and lead guitars) and Jonny Heinz (bass) – in tow, the band is set to unleash their very first sacrificial offering to the masses, Initiation. The album brings forth the huge sound and exciting visuals fans experienced with the band’s debut offerings, plus an entire new trove of musical and lyrical elements. While no track is the replicant of another, they all weave a common thread of compelling essence that will have listeners clamoring to heed the word of DEATH DEALER UNION.
Initiation kicks off with its instrumental title track, droning deeply into electronic flourishes and spine-tingling organs. The track flows into first album single “The Vow of Silence” – a fast-paced burner featuring aggressive verses and a catchy chorus that fully showcases the album’s immense production, once again helmed by Valentin Voluta. “ILL FATED” juxtaposes 80s-influenced clean guitars and sinister metallic riffs as Elena Cataraga displays her dynamic trademark vocal delivery and introspective wordplay, while later, “The Integument” – which features a sizzling music video accented by heavy metal dance troupe Cherry Bombs – turns the pace all the way up with traditional power metal flavor before transforming into a ghostly, hypnotizing soundscape. Tracks such as “Ekphrasis” and “Mythos” – the latter boasting one of the album’s most heart-stopping guitar solos – are rife with chunky 90s heavy metal and even nu-metal-inspired riffage. “The Big Blue”, “Back To Me”, “The Downfall” and “Anew” dance with metal styles ranging from symphonic power to progressive, showcasing the band’s diverse macrocosm of musical skill, before potent, heavy ballad “Love Me When I’m Ugly” provides heartfelt lyrics and melodies. Initiation ends with “Beyond Heaven”, an opus of expansive harmonies and eerie embellishments, closing the album with its most theatrical cut.
Not only does Initiation offer fans the chance to witness Elena Cataraga’s alter ego on raw display, it introduces the band as an intriguing force to be reckoned with. Find your own power within DEATH DEALER UNION – your Initiation is only the beginning!
Initiation track listing: 1. Initiation 2. The Vow of Silence 3. ILL FATED 4. Ekphrasis 5. The Integument 6. Mythos 7. The Big Blue 8. Back To Me 9. The Downfall 10. Love Me When I’m Ugly 11. Anew 12. Beyond Heaven
DEATH DEALER UNION is: Elena Cataraga – Vocals CC McKenna – Percussion Doug Weiand – Lead Guitars Hunter Havok – Rhythm & Lead Guitars Jonny Heinz – Bass
Now, with last year’s killer EP under their belt, the band are taking their techy, melodic death metal back out on the road.
The Carnival of Death tour is traveling across the United States all September before heading north to terrorize major cities in Canada. They’ll be supporting their old pals Cryptopsy, along with a murder’s row of various other death metal bands: Reaping Asmodeia, Warforged, Hate, Visceral Disgorge.
“We’re excited to be sharing the stage again with our friends in Cryptopsy and just a killer lineup of bands overall”, says frontman Charles Elliott. “The last time we toured with Cryptopsy was with Obituary and Cannibal Corpse in 2016, so we’re long overdue! We’ll be busting out some songs we haven’t played in a while, as well as some songs we’ve never performed live. Can’t wait to see everyone again soon!”
Tour dates 09/07 Manchester, NH @ Jewel Nightclub* 09/08 Brooklyn, NY @ Meadows [TICKETS]* 09/09 Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz [TICKETS]* 09/10 Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground [TICKETS]* 09/11 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell) [TICKETS]* 09/12 Tampa, FL @ The Brass Mug* 09/14 Houston, TX @ Scout Bar [TICKETS]* 09/15 Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live [TICKETS]* 09/16 Dallas, TX @ TBA 09/17 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater [TICKETS]* 09/18 Las Vegas, NV @ Backstage Bar [TICKETS]* 09/19 Mesa, AZ @ Nile Underground [TICKETS]* 09/20 San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick [TICKETS]# 09/21 Los Angeles, CA @ 1720 [TICKETS]# 09/22 San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge [TICKETS]# 09/23 Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post [TICKETS]# 09/24 Portland, OR @ Dante’s [TICKETS]# 09/25 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon [TICKETS]# 09/26 Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater [TICKETS]# 09/27 Boise, ID @ The Shredder [TICKETS]# 09/29 Denver, CO @ HQ [TICKETS]# 09/30 Omaha, NE @ Cosmic Eye Brewing [TICKETS]# 10/01 Joliet, IL @ The Forge [TICKETS]# 10/02 Grand Rapids, MI @ The Pyramid Scheme [TICKETS]# 10/03 Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace [TICKETS]# 10/04 Kingston, ON @ Overtime Sports Bar# 10/05 Quebec City, QC @ La Source de la Martinière [TICKETS]# 10/06 Montreal, QC @ Foufounes Electriques [TICKETS]#
*w/ Hate #w/ Visceral Disgorge All dates w/ Reaping Asmodeia & Warforged
Lineup: Charles Elliott: guitars, vocals Eliseo Garcia: bass, additional vocals James Coppolino: drums Vito Petroni: guitars
Inferno Metal Festival is now revealing the second wave of bands for its 2024 edition, taking place from March 28-31, 2024 across several venues in Oslo (NO). So far, the iconic festival is revealing a mixture of classic bands as well as some vital and exciting new-comers! The already impressive lineup now includes Carpathian Forest, Cattle Decapitation, Signs of the Swarm, Umbra Conscientia, 200 Stab Wounds and Vomit Forth. More will be announced soon!
The current lineup is now as follows:
Borknagar Sólstafir Finntroll Carpathian Forest Cattle Decapitation Keep of Kalessin Misþyrming Saor Konvent Khold Crypta Signs of the Swarm Extermination Dismemberment Orm Umbra Conscientia 200 Stab Wounds Tilintetgjor Imbalance Nakkeknaekker Vomit Forth Horrifier
Single day tickets and passes are now available HERE.
Official festival hotel – Clarion Hotel® The Hub:
In addition, Inferno Metal Festival is now revealing that the Clarion Hotel The Hub is once again the official hotel partner!
The audience, artists, media, and music industry personnel will gather at Clarion The Hub for happenings, partying and a good night sleep.
Moreover, The Inferno Music Conference will take place at the hotel prior to the festival doors opening on Thursday and Friday, for which more info will be revealed soon! Hotel guests will also be treated to an epic and inclusive breakfast buffet that runs until 11:00 A.M. (it’s worth waking up early for!) as well as free access to the swimming pool and sauna.
The Hub boasts Oslo’s best location, right in the city centre, next to Oslo Central Station and the
Airport Express Train. It’s also only about a five-minute walk from the iconic rock bars and venues in which Inferno Festival will be hosting bands and special events: Rockefeller & John Dee, Salt, Kniven, Vaterland, Brewgata and Rock In, allowing guest to travel freely without the expense of taxis or transit.
The special Inferno discount price is valid from March 24 to April 1, 2024. Extend your stay and experience Oslo!
These prices will increase starting on February 28, 2024.
For more information can be found via the official Inferno Festival Website or directly via the hotel’s website. The ”Inferno” booking code is enabled to get the discounted prices.
Be sure to stay tuned for more bands, special events and excursions, and more information on the Inferno Music Conference!
The iconic Inferno Metal Festival started in 2001 and is the longest running metal festival in Norway and one of the most important extreme metal festivals in the world. We are very proud of this position and we will continue fronting Norwegian metal and bringing bands from all over the world to Norway. Inferno Metal Festival is being held four days at Rockefeller Music Halls’ two stages Rockefeller and John Dee as well as many smaller clubs around Oslo. The festival takes place during Easter in Norway when not a lot of other stuff is happening in Oslo. The festival are usually sold out and more than fifty percent of the audience are from outside of Norway. The ticket sales are from all over the world including China, Australia, Chile, Japan, Taiwan, Canada, USA, Columbia, Argentina and many more.
RAZUMIKHIN, the captivating French symphonic post-black metal project inspired by the character from Dostoevsky’s iconic novel Crime and Punishment, has officially signed with Wormholedeath for the reissue of the album “Self Made Monster.” The album is set to be re-released on September 1st, 2023, marking a significant milestone in the band’s career.
The one-man band project driven by a singular artistic vision has quickly gained recognition for its unique blend of atmospheric melodies, orchestral arrangements, and raw black metal energy. Drawing influences from bands such as Solefald, Enslaved, White Ward, Nachtmystium, Lifelover, and Ellende, Razumikhin’s music transcends boundaries and creates an immersive listening experience.
“Self Made Monster” is a mesmerizing showcase of Razumikhin’s atmospheric and melodic sound, combining symphonic elements, choirs, and orchestral arrangements with the aggressive and raw nature of black metal. The compositions feature intricate and layered melodies, evoking intense emotions and a profound sense of depth. The album skillfully balances beauty and aggression, crafting a sonic journey that captivates the listener from start to finish.
In addition to the traditional black metal sound, the music incorporates elements of post-rock, progressive metal, and atmospheric music. This fusion results in extended song structures, dynamic shifts, and a focus on creating immersive soundscapes that take the listener on a journey.
With its unique blend of intense aggression, symphonic grandeur, and atmospheric beauty, “Self Made Monster” stands as a testament to Razumikhin’s exceptional musical prowess. The album is a must-listen for fans of both black metal and symphonic metal genres.
“Self Made Monster” lineup features guest harsh vocals by Hélio, drumkit sound engineering by Benjamin Canalis, and clean vocals, instruments, and drum programming by Jan Hoskovec. The album was recorded by Studio Alashik, Benjamin Canalis, and Jan Hoskovec, mixed by Jan Hoskovec, and mastered by Studio Alashik.
ANDY MARTONGELLI, guitarist of ARTHEMIS and ELLEFSON-SOTO, has unleashed the new facemelting instrumental Metal song titled “ULTRADEAD”, the single and title track from his new solo album, coming out tomorrow, July 21st. “Ultradead” will be available digitally through major online stores, plus available on CD, high quality download, and very limited special merchandising that you will soon get directly from Andy’s Official Web site http://www.andreamartongelli.com , or at the merch table on Andy’s upcoming tour dates!
The 10-track album continues Andy’s on-going evolution with hook-laden melodies, fiery solos, heavy guitar riffs with no compromise. This is built atop a formidable rhythmic foundation laid down by the amazing Paolo Caridi (Ellefson) on drums, Andy himself on Bass guitar on most of the songs except for some very powerful guests as the great David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth, Kings of Thrash, Dieth) playing on “Save Us” and the amazing Giorgio JT Terenziani (Arthemis) playing on the title-track “Ultradead” together with extraordinary Alby Pizy Patuzzo on drums. Andy plays all the keyboards & synth arrangements / orchestrations, electronic loops on the album except for “Colossus” and “Hands of Fury” featuring the talented Enrico Kyoto Marchiotto on keyboards.
“Not only they are awesome talented Musicians that I’m honored to call true friends. They understand my vision of Music and the chemistry between us is so strong and real, that you can feel it, touch it on these songs!” says Andy.
“With ‘Ultradead’ I really focused on melody, power, composition and layering in order to ‘say’ something meaningful with my Guitar and let her do the talking. I literally want to ‘tell a timeless story’ to who listens to my Music, so once again, I pushed myself as much as I could and I can tell I’m very proud of how this album flows and sonically screams at the same time…” says Martongelli. “Music has always been very important in my life so the message is always clear, punchy and meaningful. I’m grateful I can play Guitar every day and spread good loud energy. That’s always the main goal!
“ ‘Ultradead’ relates to myself but at the same time, to many people in this world; you sleep few hours every night, you have a strong dream, life is great and sometimes can be very tough but you do your best, you feel like a zombie…but you keep the flame alive, you find the strenght and the magic to let this dream be real…and suddenly you become a true ULTRAdead, because, no matter what…you want it! I wanna thank all my friends, my fellow musicians and crew, fans, endorsements, and the music community for the amazing support and inspiration.
“Ultradead” was mixed and mastered by London-based producer and engineer Alessio Garavello at “Rogue Studios” – Wembley UK.
“Alessio did a fantastic work on this album. The friendship is strong and we’ve outdone themselves again…til the next time.”
As with any true artist, Andy remains driven by the desire to discover new ways to express himself through the music. “I’ve been releasing music for many years, and I always feel re-energized when we talk about a new album, a new song. It’s always a new challenging adventure and I always make sure I give 100% for me and for the fans who trust my Music through the years! I have so much more to say as a musician, and I hope you’ll join me for the Ultradead ride.”
TRACKLIST:
1 – ARMY OF DARKNESS 2 – COLOSSUS 3 – ULTRADEAD 4 – MY LAST TEARS 5 – BATTLE ON THE ICE 6 – SAVE US 7 – FACEMELT 8 – VERTIGO 9 – HANDS OF FURY 10 – EMBERS
Produced by: Andy Martongelli Mixed, Mastered and engineered by: Alessio Garavello at Rogue Recording Studios, Wembley – UK All songs written and arranged by Andrea Martongelli Andy Martongelli: Lead, Rhythm, Acoustic Guitars, Piano, Keyboards, Bass, Electronic loops. Paolo Caridi: Drums
Additional Musicians: David Ellefson – Bass on “Save Us” Giorgio JT Terenziani – Bass on “Ultradead” Alby PIZY Patuzzo – drums on “Ultradead” Enrico Marchiotto: Keyboards on Colossus, Hands of Fury Paolo Caridi drums recorded by Roberto Priori @ Pri Studio – Bologna, Italy
Additional Engineering: John Aquilino at The Platinum Underground – David Ellefson bass on “Save Us” Logo, artworks and merchandising design by Fabrizio Durigon Album artwork by Rob Marconi Photos by Annalisa Russo
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