Prosthetic Records is beyond stoked to announce the new album from Thus Spoke Zarathustra! ‘I’m Done With Self Care, It’s Time For Others’ Harm‘ is set to be a landmark record for the new wave of deathcore happening around the globe right now. Set for release on May 23rd via Prosthetic Records.
Intended as an examination on the duality of the self and human existence, I’m Done With Self-Care, It’s Time For Others Harm is a conceptual horror-inspired excavation of the bipolarity of self-betterment and healing with mankind’s more malevolent inclinations towards turmoil, anxiety and vengeance.
Alongside this exciting news comes the first single ‘I Can’t Save You‘ featuring Matt McDougall from Boundaries. Out now and streaming everywhere!
Formed as the brainchild of primary songwriter Andy Reynold, THUS SPOKE ZARATHUSTRA draw their influence from the Myspace-era deathcore scene, with the era’s key players legacies felt throughout the album. From opener GGO’s introductory ominous rise and fall of harsh noise giving way to triple threat guitar work that intertwines melodeath leadwork with rhythmic pummel, to I Never Believed In Magic Til My Dog Turned Into A Snake’s tale of malicious revenge set to breakneck blastbeats and belligerently heavy breakdowns, THUS SPOKE ZARATHUSTRA pay reverence to all that came before them whilst leaving their own confident and contemporary take on the genre.
Throughout I’m Done With Self-Care, It’s Time For Others Harm’s runtime the inclusion of three guitars adds a ferociously dynamic and punishing quality to their compositions, layering complexities with savage bludgeon. Lyrically complimenting the musicality on show, THUS SPOKE ZARATHUSTRA’s concept is presented as a fragmented world that offers no easy answers. With the album cover adorning main character, Henry Ford, serving as the sadistic antagonist slipping further into a distorted reality of satanism, existential dread, psychological decline and jealousy.
Recording production for I’m Done With Self-Care, It’s Time For Others Harm was handled exclusively by the band before being placed in the trusty hands of Mychal Soto (Peeling Flesh) for mixing and mastering duties. Visually complimenting I’m Done With Self Care, It’s Time For Others Harm’s horror-movie inspirations and aesthetic, THUS SPOKE ZARATHUSTRA recruited Morta Sustain for the album sleeve.
Track listing:
GGO
I Can’t Save You
Gage Lanza 2: Return Of The Red Hammer
I Never Believed In Magic Til My Dog Turned Into A Snake
The Final Blow Will Bring Blood
Santosha
All I Feel Is Cold
The Difference Between You And Me Is I Never Got Caught
The wait is over! Modern metal powerhouse REEPER, led by multi-instrumentalist and visionary Elias Andrada, have released their new explosive single and music video ‘Circuit Collapse’, available now, across all streaming platforms and YouTube. Order the single at: https://n9.cl/1yzovv
The music video, directed by Iván Mulero (OTHERSIDE PRODUCTIONS), captures the intensity of the band’s modern metal sound through a unique visual approach and a powerful narrative.
Watch the video here:
Elias Andrada shared on the single: “Circuit Collapse” is a dark and introspective journey through mental collapse and redemption in the midst of chaos. With a melancholic and tense atmosphere, the song explores the internal struggle against despair and the search for meaning in the darkness. Through immersive soundscapes and lyrics that paint a city in flames and paths with no return, REEPER delivers an intense, cinematic experience. “Circuit Collapse” is not just a reflection of anxiety and existential void, but also an anthem of resilience—embracing the darkness, surrendering to it, and learning to breathe again. This single marks the first glimpse into REEPER’s upcoming album, solidifying their powerful and atmospheric sound in the modern metal scene. Special thanks, to all the crew, and our friend vocal performer Luis Ribeiro, from Ashes in the Ocean!”
Credits: Producer: Elias Andrada Composed by: REEPER
“This music video redefines metal energy with stunning visuals and a powerful sound.”
Just recently REEPER released his highly anticipated “The Butterfly Effect Deluxe Edition”, available now across all major digital platforms. Order it here: https://acortar.link/I1hKOP.
With The Butterfly Effect Deluxe Edition, REEPER offers a bold reimagining of their signature sound. Speaking about the release, Elias shared: “We wanted this Deluxe Edition to be more than just a re-release. It’s a complete experience for our fans, featuring new tracks, enhanced sound, and details that tell the story behind every riff and every lyric. We can’t wait for you to hear it!”
Tracklist for The Butterfly Effect 1. Blur Horizon 2. Fire From Athens 3. Rain 4. Just Enough 5. For All That We Have 6. Self-Indulgent 7. Timelapse 8. Get Out Of My Mind 9. Out Of Color 10. Frequency
Coverart by AbstractChaos
Every instrument on the album was masterfully performed by Elias Andrada, showcasing his unparalleled musicianship and commitment to REEPER’s sound.
Visuals That Resonate!
The album’s stunning artwork, designed by renowned Argentine creator AbstractChaos, features a vibrant butterfly set against a blue backdrop. This fresh visual direction reflects the band’s evolution, breaking away from traditional metal imagery and inviting fans to interpret their music in new and exciting ways.
Join the movement and experience “The Butterfly Effect Deluxe Edition” today, on January 8th. REEPER is ready to set the tone for a new era in modern metal—don’t miss it!
For more updates, visit REEPER’s official platforms and get ready to experience “The Butterfly Effect Deluxe Edition”!
About REEPER:
Founded in 2016 in Spain, REEPER has consistently pushed the boundaries of modern metal. Under the leadership of Elías Andrada, the band has become known for their innovative sound and relentless evolution. Over the years, they’ve worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including producer Travis Wyrick and Traa Daniels of P.O.D., creating a unique blend of metalcore and djent that resonates deeply with today’s audiences.
With three groundbreaking studio albums under their belt, their latest release, The Butterfly Effect (October 27, 2023, through Art Gates Records) showcases their artistic growth and proves their ability to stand out in a crowded genre. The album is a testament to their dedication to constant innovation and their commitment to leaving a lasting mark on the metal scene.
Ireland’s rising hard rock force Vendetta Love are back with a vengeance, gearing up to drop their brand-new single, ‘Traced Out’, on March 7th, 2025, at 00:00 GMT across all major streaming platforms.
Blending the raw grit of Seattle’s grunge scene with the electrifying attitude of LA’s Sunset Strip, Vendetta Love have been making serious waves since their formation in 2015. Over the past few years, they’ve built a formidable reputation, delivering high-octane performances and earning spots alongside heavyweights like Airbourne and Poets of the Fall. Their 2024 UK tour was a resounding success, culminating in headline shows at Whelan’s (Dublin) and Voodoo (Belfast).
Following the massive global airplay and critical acclaim of ‘Soothe’ and ‘Glue’, the band continued their momentum with ‘Walk Alone’, delivering both a high-energy version and an ‘almost’ acoustic rework. Then came ‘Ode’, an older gem, reintroduced to their rapidly growing fanbase.
Now, with ‘Traced Out’, Vendetta Love are set to turn up the volume once again. Fresh out of the studio and ready to ignite 2025, this new track promises huge riffs, gritty vocals, and the band’s signature fusion of brooding intensity and raw power.
Speaking of the new single, vocalist/guitarist, Shawn Mullen said; “It’s a song that deals, directly, with the loss of my little brother. I was waiting for the right moment, the right sound or melody, to speak about him. And not in a rose-tinted glasses way either. I wanted whatever the fuck I was going to say to be real and true to my experience with him. And so you have Traced Out. I think he’d like it. I’ve never written so directly before. It’s done now. Let it lie.”
Catch Vendetta Love in Dublin’s Whelans’ on, Saturday, July 5th with guests, Mine Road. Tickets can be purchased here.
VENDETTA LOVE ARE: Shawn Mullen – Guitar/ Lead Vocals Chris Craig – Guitar Neil Envoy – Bass/Vocals Darren Flynn – Drums
After more than two decades of dominating the Swedish power metal scene, BLOODBOUND is taking things to the next level by signing a worldwide contract with Napalm Records! With this powerful collaboration, the band is ready to expand their legendary sound and bring their epic metal anthems to even greater heights.
Formed in the summer of 2004, BLOODBOUND has consistently impressed with their signature blend of melodic and heavy power metal, earning their place among the genre’s finest. With ten studio albums under their belt, the band has captured the hearts of metalheads worldwide, and each explosive release reflects their dedication to epic fantasy realms while crafting unforgettable tunes and staying true to their roots.
With their signing to Napalm Records, BLOODBOUND is already hard at work on fresh material, promising even more of the electrifying, high-octane power metal that has defined their career. Stay tuned for more updates as BLOODBOUND continues to rise to new heights, taking the metal world by storm!
BLOODBOUND state about signing with Napalm Records: “We are absolutely thrilled that BLOODBOUND has officially signed with the mighty Napalm Records!
This partnership marks a massive step forward for us, and we truly believe that Napalm has the power, passion, and reach to take BLOODBOUND to new heights! We can’t wait to embark on this epic journey together and unleash what’s coming next! Stay tuned—this is just the beginning!”
Senior A&R Sebastian Münch says about BLOODBOUND: “BLOODBOUND have been the epitome of super exciting and creative power metal for over 20 years. The energy of the Swedes is simply impressive! We are very happy that Napalm can support BLOODBOUND in reaching the next level!”
Experience BLOODBOUND live 2025: 24.05.25 SE – Stockholm / Kollektivet Livet Bar & Scen 06.06 – 08.06.25 CZ – Pilsen / Metalfest Open Air 2025 13.06 – 14.06.25 FI – Vaasa / Lisää Löylyä Festival 2025 04.07 – 05.07.25 DE – Dietingen / Wolfweez Open Air 2025 31.07 – 02.08.25 SE – Rejmyre / Skogsröjet 2025 13.10 – 20.10.25 ES – Barca Trencada / Full Metal Holiday 2025
BLOODBOUND are: Patrik J Selleby – Vocals Henrik Olsson – Guitars Tomas Olsson Guitars Fredrik Bergh – Keyboards Andreas Broman – Bass Daniel Hansfeldt – Drums
Ever since they banded together in 2018, NITE has carried the torch for Bay Area metal with pride. In the three years since their last Marshall-fueled venture, the San Franciscans have wisely tripled down on their trusted arsenal of blackened heavy metal. “…it will take a crowbar to pry this song out of your head”, No Clean Singingwrote about the high-flying lead single from the band’s upcoming third album.
With its epic slow burn, the latest single from Cult of the Serpent Sun still conjures the trailblazing spirits of old. But “The Mystic” shines a light on what separates this band’s particular blackened alchemy from mere imitation brew.
Cult of the Serpent Sun comes out March 14, 2025 on Season of Mist.
After two swashbuckling albums, NITE’s classic weaponry still shows no signs of rust. The title track off Cult of the Serpent Sunslithers with all the leathery glory of ’80s heavy metal gods. Their new album was guided by what they harnessed while storming the stage at Northwest Terror Fest and Hell’s Heroes VI, but its “more is more” philosophy also led them to explore new dimensions.
“Time/ Space”, Van Labrakis chants as “The Mystic” unfolds as if shrouded by frozen smoke.
NITE’s new single highlights the band’s blackened edges. Melodic riffs drip like candle wax. Drummer Patrick Crawford pops and pings as if leading a midnight procession. “Red, black and white“, Labrakis summons from his spell book while Avinash Mittur stretches his Rickenbacker bass into a hypnotic groove.
Cult of the Serpent Sun pits the band against the shadowy mythologies that have long laid dormant beneath society. But even amidst its freshly blackened perils, NITE emerge victorious. As the flames rise higher and higher, Scott Hoffman’s guitar solo illuminates “The Mystic” like a beam of light climbing through the shadows. “Fire / Bring me to life“.
“As above, so below”, NITE says about “The Mystic”. “Black and white, the checkerboard of space and time. Duality as the vehicle of human consciousness. Beyond all our achievements as a species in science, art and philosophy, still our biggest achievement, our alchemical triumph, our magnum opus as humans, is our most animalistic ability to procreate. To cheat time. To cheat death”.
Cover artist by Adam Vick
Tracklist 1. Cult of the Serpent Sun (4:56) [LISTEN] 2. Skull (4:31) 3. Crow (Fear The Night) (4:11) [WATCH] 4. The Mystic (4:55) [LISTEN] 5. The Last Blade (4:32) 6. Carry On (4:29) 7. Tarmut (5:14) 8. Winds of Sokar (3:52)
When darkness engulfs the world, NITE sets the sky ablaze with white-hot, blackened heavy metal.
Having journeyed to the stars on their last venture, NITE now faces the abyssal and shadowy mythology that has long laid dormant beneath society. Each of the eight epic battles on Cult of the Serpent Sun tests their mettle. But amidst the album’s blackened perils, the band emerges victorious.
“NITE strives to be a light,” says vocalist and guitarist Van Labrakis. “Cult of the Serpent Sun is about how we persevere in times of immense darkness.”
Ever since banding together in 2018, NITE has carried the torch for Bay Area metal. Darkness Silence Mirror Flame debuted their blackened twist on NWOBHM. “…raucous, Marshall-fueled heavy metal that would be the envy of many a British band in the 1980s,” wrote Invisible Oranges. Follow-up Voices of the Kronian Moon upped the ante with more strutting tempos and windblown shredding, much to Stereogum’s delight. “It’s like speeding down a freeway at night in a Corvette with the top down, but everyone is wearing velvet capes.”
On Cult of the Serpent Sun, NITE wisely triples down on their trusty arsenal. Instead of scaling back, their third album adds more heft to the band’s armor. Labrakis and fellow guitarist Scott Hoffman’s molten leads duel with heightened showmanship. Drummer Patrick Crawford pummels and gallops while Avinash Mittur rattles the chest with his Rickenbacker bass. The title track charges with newfound urgency, slithery and venomous in its attack.
The album’s “more is more” philosophy is guided by what NITE have learned from the road. Since their last studio stint, the band have stormed the stage at Northwest Terror Fest, toured with fellow statesmen Persekutor and Haunt and marched across the Southwest on the road to Hell’s Heroes VI. “Fans really responded to older songs like ‘Acheron’ and ‘Genesis’,” Labrakis says. “Cult of the Serpent Sun has more songs that are fast and upbeat and help lift people’s spirits.” Galvanized by a foundation-shaking groove, “Skull” defiantly crushes. “Crow (Fear the Night)” is a rallying cry, calling for fists to rise with power and might.
NITE’s classic weaponry shows no signs of rust on their third album. “The Last Blade” draws first blood amidst an acoustic flurry before thrusting onto the offensive. “The aim here is not to replicate that era but to explore and evolve,” Labrakis told Decibel when asked about the band’s influences. Cult of the Serpent Sun honors the trailblazing spirits of old by honing what separates this band’s particular alchemy from mere imitation brew. “The Mystic” expands their sonic palette, featuring a slow-burning bass line that stretches time and space into a hypnotic portal. With its whirling and enchanted melody, “Tarmut” glimmers like a desert mirage.
“We play a traditional style of heavy metal, but the blackened element takes us in a different direction,” Labrakis says. His road-hardened voice stands resolute in “Carry On,” denouncing the perils of war. “Dream on and find who you are,” he beckons on the album’s triumphant closer “Winds of Sokar.”
On Cult of the Serpent Sun, NITE guards the altar of blackened heavy metal with sharpened blades and axes raised.
Lineup: Van Labrakis: Guitar / Vocals Scott Hoffman: Guitar Avinash Mittur: Bass Patrick Crawford: Drums
Recording studio 210 Studios San Francisco and The Hoagie Container
Production credits Recorded by Van Labrakis Produced by Van Labrakis and Nite Mixed and mastered by Van Labrakis at 210 Studios San Francisco
Los Angeles CA based heavy metal outfit LIGHTNING STRIKES are currently in the process of recording the follow-up to their eponymous 2016 full-length debut. Masterminded by founding member/drummer/producer, Karpis Maksudian, “The King Is Victorious” is set to feature a re-tooled line-up, including Japanese guitar virtuoso, Norifumi Shima, American bassist extraordinaire, Barry Sparks, up-and-coming Argentinian vocalist, Mariano Gardella, as well as returning keyboardist maestro, Derek Sherinian. In addition, Maksudian has worked with the 45-piece Moscow Symphony Orchestra on the album’s epic title track.
Norifumi Shima, whose neo-classical hard rock style has elicited comparisons to genre icons such as Ritchie Blackmore and Yngwie Malmsteen, is the founding member of CONCERTO MOON, one of Japan’s premier heavy metal bands. Barry Sparks is best known for his long affiliation with German guitar legend, MICHAEL SCHENKER, as well as his work with YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, DOKKEN, TED NUGENT, SCORPIONS and Japanese superstars, B’z, among others. Sherinian has long been one of the most in demand keyboard players on the scene, with a resume that includes DREAM THEATER, ALICE COOPER, BILLY IDOL, and KISS. Says Maksudian: “I’m absolutely thrilled to have Norifumi and Barry on board for this album as well as Derek agreeing to participate once again. Barry is one of the absolute best and has been a pleasure to work with. His bass tracks are adding so much to the songs already. As for Norifumi – I’ve always had an interest in the Japanese metal scene and Concerto Moon has been a particular favorite of mine for some time. For Norifumi to agree to play on the new Lightning Strikes is a dream come true and an absolute honor. He has already completed his tracks in Tokyo and he sounds stellar! And Derek has come through again with flying colors – he is such an amazing player and always delivers at the highest level. I have also found a great, young vocalist in Mariano Gardella who may not be a household name yet but has a great set of pipes. I cannot wait for people to hear this record!”
Originally formed in 1984, LIGHTNING STRIKES were the first metal band to feature an all Armenian-American line-up, well over a decade before the arrival of SYSTEM OF A DOWN. Maksudian revived the name with new personnel a quarter century after the initial breakup recording the group’s self-titled 2016 full-length debut with Brazilian vocalist Nando Fernandes (HANGAR, SINISTRA), guitarist Rob Math (LEATHERWOLF, SOUL SIGN), keyboardist Derek Sherinian (SONS OF APOLLO, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION), and former BLACK SABBATH vocalist, Tony Martin, who sang on and wrote the lyrics to ‘Death Valley’ and ‘301 AD Sins of Our Fathers’. Mixed by Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, JUDAS PRIEST, HALFORD), the album was well received and peaked on the Japanese Burrn! Magazine import charts at number 6.
Watch “Death Valley” by Lightning Strikes – (Feat Tony Martin ex Black Sabbath):
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