Hammerheart Records has announced the reissue of death metal stalwarts Father Befouled‘s Morbid Destitution of Covenant (2010), set for release on 18th April, 2025.
Morbid Destitution of Covenant is a standout in their discography. It fully embraces the Incantation-style of bleak, reverb-drenched death metal, featuring dense, churning guitar work, deep guttural vocals, and a funereal atmosphere.
The album solidified Father Befouled’s reputation as torchbearers of the grim, oppressive side of death metal and has been praised for its commitment to the unholy, old-school aesthetic. The vinyl edition of the album sold out long ago, making it a sought-after collector’s item for underground death metal fans.
Track-list: 1. Inno Sepulchrum 2. Sacreligeous Defilement (Of Deranged Salvation) 3. Idol Defamation 4. As Reverence Descends… 5. Paradise of Desecrated Nothingness 6. Sulfurous Majesty Above Man 7. Testament of Unholy Essence 8. Vomiting Impurity 9. …His Divine Pestilence 10. Christless Mass 11. Now Desecrated…
Dark and unrelenting, Father Befouled strike at the heart of false piety with Morbid Destitution of Covenant. Blending Incantation inspired blasphemy with crushing brutality, this release is a testament to pure, unholy death metal.”
Fifteen years later, Morbid Destitution of Covenant remains just as crushing as the day it was released. A towering pillar of cavernous death metal, this album solidified Father Befouled as true heirs to the Incantation-drenched legacy of darkness and decay.
With raw yet deliberate riffs, a funeral-paced atmosphere, and an all-encompassing sense of rot, it continues to suffocate in the best way possible. The vinyl edition has long been sold out.
Line up: Justin Stubbs – Guitars and Vocals Derrik Goulding – Guitars Jake Kohn – Bass Wayne Sarantopoulos – Drums
Gypsy Pistoleros are back with a vengeance, delivering their brand-new single “Last Train to Nowhere” – a glam-punk rock ‘n’ roll rollercoaster that captures the chaos of the world today. A fist-pumping, anthemic romp in the vein of early Wildhearts, this track is a call to arms for anyone feeling stuck in the limbo of modern existence.
“Come on, come on, come on, let’s go! Living in limbo, apathy’s high, we’re all gonna fade away. Come on, let’s try. Waiting on a platform, trains on time, zombies next to me, got a ticket to ride! One-way ticket, we’re all in line, next stop oblivion, train’s on time!”
With razor-sharp riffs, a ferocious beat, and lyrics that hit like a wake-up call, “Last Train to Nowhere“ is Gypsy Pistoleros at their most electrifying—raw, rebellious, and ready to take the world by storm. Fasten your seatbelts—this ride is one-way only!
ISRC: GX5MV2401812 Song by GP & Dave Draper UPC: 9361713227841 Catalogue: EARDD0101232el
About Gypsy Pistoleros Known as renegade glam-punk rockers, Gypsy Pistoleros are celebrated for their eclectic, unorthodox style. Critics praise their music as “unique,” “sheer escapism,” The band invites fans to join the “Church of the Pistoleros,” a movement for the bold, unconventional, and outcast. Their music defies labels and embraces individuality, making them a true standout in the present rock world.
The album, recorded at the renowned Old Cider Press Studios in Pershore, is produced and co-written by the legendary Dave Draper, whose credits include work with Ginger Wildheart, Nickelback, The Professionals and Terrorvision etc. Draper has described Welcome to the Church of the Pistoleros as “a total monster” and one of the best projects he’s ever worked on.
The album will be distributed through Earache Records who will distribute both the digital album across all digital platforms and the physical album on CD & Vinyl via HMV & all good Indie Record Stores.
This album is a rallying cry to the outcasts, the misunderstood, the shy, the quiet and disenfranchised of Society! A place where they are welcome! Gypsy Pistoleros is a band that refuses to conform. Proudly walking their own path, their music is a rallying cry for misfits everywhere. With a sound that defies traditional genres, Gypsy Pistoleros stand as one of the most unique and innovative acts in the world of rock music today.
Gypsy Pistoleros’ sound spans a vast musical landscape—from 1950s Phil Spector-esque ballads to high-energy glam punk and Latin-infused rock, creating a sonic experience that is truly unmatched. Fusing anthemic rock, Latin swagger, glam punk, and even elements of goth and emo, their music is a celebration of the unconventional.
“Virtually every song is right up there in your face with that punky glam magic….love it! and ‘Hide Behind a Smile’ is already one of my all-time favourite Gypsy Pistolero songs!” – Bruce Mee, Fireworks Magazine “Simply unique!” Steve Beebee Planet rock “Gypsy Pistoleros are unique—completely unique.” — Karen Clayton, Get Ready to Rock “The Pistoleros are sheer musical escapism.” — The late Great Malcolm Dome, Classic Rock Magazine “Gypsy Pistoleros may just be the saviours of rock music, offering something more for those craving a distinctive sound.” — WeBleedMusic
BACKGROUND Gypsy Pistoleros are no strangers to the rock scene. Since their formation, they have shared stages with icons such as The Ramones, Motörhead, L.A. Guns, Faster Pussycat, Poison, Ratt, ZZ Top, Papa roach and Twisted Sister, amongst many others, building a devoted following in the U.S. and U.K. alike. The band, led by Gypsy Lee Pistolero, is known for their fiery live performances and eclectic mix of sounds, which combine the raw edge of punk rock with Latin rhythms and glam rock theatrics.
In 2020, Gypsy Lee Pistolero returned to the music world after a hiatus, bringing a matured yet electrifying energy to the stage. With two successful albums under their belt since their comeback, the band is now poised to make their biggest impact yet with Welcome to the Church of the Pistoleros.
Welcome to the Church of the Pistoleros – U.K. Tour 2025 To coincide with the album release, Gypsy Pistoleros will embark on their highly anticipated “Welcome to the Church of the Pistoleros” U.K. tour in 2025, joined by special guests The Outlaw Orchestra.
10th April – Yardbirds, Grimsby 11th April – Decadent Destruction, Sheffield 18th April – The Old Cold Store, Nottingham 19th April – The Bunkhouse, Swansea 24th April – Trillians, Newcastle 25th April – Bannermans, Edinburgh 26th April – The Dreadnought, Bathgate 1st May – The Waterloo, Blackpool 2nd May – The Marrs Bar, Worcester (Hometown Album Release Party) 3rd May – The Junction, Plymouth 4th May – Electric Banana, Weston Super Mare 6th May Special Facebook Live Stream (Acoustic plus Q & A) from Powerstation Studios Tewkesbury 9th May – Melbourn Rock Club, Cambridge 10th May – The Black Heart, London 16th May – The Castle and Falcon, Birmingham 17th May – The Underground, Bradford 7th – 10th August 2025 – Rebellion Festival, Winter Gardens, Blackpool
HMV & Indie Record in-store shows will be announced soon, along with some big festival appearances.
Gypsy Lee Pistolero – Vocals Kerry Pistolero White – Bass & B.Vox Shane Pistoler Sparkz – Guitar & B.Vox Guy Pistolero Monk – Drums
Punk rock chaos is about to erupt as The Mary Tyler Whores unleash their highly anticipated fourth single and video, ‘Whip It,‘ on March 14th, 2025, via Golden Robot Records. Produced by punk legend Greg Hetson (Circle Jerks / Bad Religion), this turbocharged, high-voltage version of Devo’s cult classic slaps harder than ever, dripping with the band’s signature filthy punk energy.
For frontman Frankie “Crime” Cassara, this cover is more than just a tribute – it’s a full-circle moment. “The first time I ever heard Devo’s ‘Whip It,‘ I was 10 years old in Bushwick, Brooklyn. My father took me to my brother’s dive bar, and the song was blasting while some wild daredevil chick was riding a mechanical bull. That moment seared itself into my brain. I asked my brother, ‘What the hell kinda music is this?’ and from then on, Devo became a cornerstone of my love for punk and new wave.”A band known for their reckless abandon and rebellious spirit, The Mary Tyler Whores took on ‘Whip It’ as both die-hard fans and fellow misfits in the punk scene. “Devo were like mad punk scientists – anti-rock, full of humor, anger, and bizarre visuals. We’ve always carried that same weird, chaotic energy. Covering ‘Whip It’ felt like the perfect way to pay tribute while ripping it open for a new generation.”
Shot in downtown Los Angeles in January 2025 – right in the middle of the city’s wildfire devastation – the ‘Whip It‘ video is a high-intensity, no-holds-barred spectacle. Directed, edited, and enhanced with SFX by Faust (Infinivision), with cinematography by Blake Russ, and Money$Punk Productions backing the madness, the video blends surrealism with pure punk destruction.
Legendary producer Greg Hetson even makes an appearance, opening the video as a retro 1980s-style MTV VJ, announcing an alien invasion over Los Angeles. What follows is pure punk mayhem:
“We invited friends and selected fans to a private live performance, all dressed in full ‘80s spirit. In true Mary Tyler Whores fashion, we pillaged, we plundered, we danced, and we absolutely destroyed the set. Of course, we paid for the damage – watch the video to see the chaos unfold!”
Prepare for impact when The Mary Tyler Whores’ ‘Whip It‘ drops on March 14th, 2025, with the music video exclusively premiering March 7th via Cover Nation. Watch the video, blast the track, and witness the raw power of punk reinventing an all-time classic.
Swedish all-female melodic death metal band FRANTIC AMBER is currently gearing up for the release of their much-awaited, third studio album, entitled “Death Becomes Her”, due out on April 4, 2025 via ROAR. Coming on CD, Vinyl and in Digital formats, you can now pre-order the band’s forthcoming rager right here: https://franticamber.rpm.link/deathPR
After FRANTIC AMBER just recently unleashed a first track taken off “Death Becomes Her”, the furious “Jolly Jane”, now, the band is premiering a new video clip for their latest single “Hell’s Belle”!
““Death Becomes Her” is a concept album about female serial killers and includes different kinds of killers and categories of serial killers,” the band states. ““Hell’s Belle” Gunness was a particularly gruesome Black Widow type serial killer, who lured unsuspecting men to her Indiana farm with promises of love, only to poison and dismember them for their money. She also orchestrated multiple insurance frauds and many suspicious deaths, including those of her husbands and children. Her gruesome legacy, spanning from 1884 to 1908, left a trail of at least 14 confirmed victims, with estimates reaching as high as 40 murders. Belle most probably faked her own death by burning down her farm, leaving behind a headless corpse and a farm full of buried body parts. The song “Hell’s Belle” has a lot of black metal inspiration and combines a waltz with blast beats giving it a ruthless sway. We also incorporated a lot of orchestra to set the mood and tone together with the guitar melodies and tremolo. The lyrics tell the story of Belle Gunness and her bloody activities on her farm. The writing style is brutal with a little tongue-in-cheek undertones and the vocals have a wide range going from vicious growls to a little sprinkle of clean classical vocals in a three-part-harmony.”
FRANTIC AMBER started in 2008 as a project in Stockholm by founding guitarist Mary Siebecke with the intention to form an all-female metal band. At first it was an experiment through various genres and with clean vocals. It wasn’t until 2010, with the recruitment of Danish ballet dancer Elizabeth Andrews on extreme/clean vocals and lyric writing, as well as Japanese vocal and guitar teacher Mio Jäger handling lead guitar and main songwriting, that the identity of FRANTIC AMBER started to take its shape into the melodic death metal beast they are known as today.
Their music can best be described as Melodic Brutal Death Metal with Thrash, Black, Progressive, Heavy Metal and Symphonic elements. The thunderous bass together with the technicality and power of the drums provide the backbone, while the guitar’s shredding and soaring melodies complete the soundscape together with the powerful and aggressive vocals.
FRANTIC AMBER’s first EP, “Wrath Of Judgement”, was released in 2010 and landed them the opportunity to play live on national TV at the prestigious “P3 Guld” awards. Gaining momentum the band toured in Europe with SIX FEET UNDER among others, followed by releasing three videos for the songs “Wrath Of Judgement”, “Bleeding Sanity” and “Ghost”. In 2012 they won the Swedish Wacken Metal Battle and got to play a show at the huge W:O:A festival.
With two much-acclaimed full length records under their belt, “Burning Insight” and “Bellatrix”, several single releases and millions of streams and Youtube views, FRANTIC AMBER have played numerous festivals and toured all across Europe, Scandinavia as well as Japan, Russia and even played the largest festival in Colombia “Rock al Parque”. They have shared stages with bands like BEHEMOTH, EXODUS, SABATON, EXCITER, HAMMERFALL, CARACH ANGREN, DARK TRANQUILITY, UNLEASHED, TAAKE, INSOMNIUM, MYRKUR, AT THE GATES and TARJA to name just a few. In 2023, they were nominated by IMPALA as one of three Swedish acts to be included in the worldwide “100 Artists to watch” program that year.
Now, the time has finally come: On April 4th, FRANTIC AMBER will release their hotly-anticipated new album “Death Becomes Her”, an incredible, unique and brutal beast, with eleven amazing tracks, that will definetly blow your speakers and minds! Pre-order the album HERE!
“Death Becomes Her” track listing:
01 – El Orfanato (Intro) 02 – Bloodbath 03 – Black Widow 04 – Death Becomes Her 05 – Hell’s Belle 06 – Angel Maker 07 – Jolly Jane 08 – Gore Candy 09 – The Butcheress 10 – In the Garden of Bones 11 – Epitaphium (Outro)
FRANTIC AMBER live: 2025-04-04 Frantic Amber “Death Becomes Her” Release Fest at Encore – Sundbyberg, Sweden 2025-05-02 Karmøygeddon Metal Festival in Kopervik, Norway 2025-07-04 Metal Mayhem in Mariehamn, Åland 2025-07-25 NoExcuse Festival in Sätila, Sweden 2025-07-26 Bulgasal Metal Fest in Västerås, Sweden 2025-11-08 House of Metal in Umeå, Sweden
FRANTIC AMBER is: Mio Jäger – Guitars Elizabeth Andrews – Vocals Madeleine Gullberg Husberg – Bass Laura Hernandez – Drums
SOLE SYNDICATE from Sweden are joining the pirate label and will release their fourth album this fall – melodic metal at its finest! The Scandinavians have been an integral part of the Swedish metal scene since 2016 and are now conquering the rest of Europe!
The band announces: “We are extremely happy and proud to be a part of El Puerto Records. We feel honored and we can´t wait to release our new album together with them! We strongly believe that this will be a great partnership and that we will grow together and we hope for a long and happy relation together. ” /Jonas, Cat, Gus and Fred, Sole Syndicate
Label boss Bernd Stelzer: “We are very proud that the Swedish metal band SOLE SYNDICATE has chosen El PUERTO RECORDS for their fourth album. When I was allowed to listen to the album exclusively, I knew we could release something extraordinary again. The album is now playing on a continuous loop for me, and soon for you too! Welcome aboard!”
Tour dates 2025: 7/3 : Krog & Co : Jönköping 8/3 : Backstage Rockbar : Trollhättan 3/5 : Rockhyttan : Gothenburg 26/9 : Havanna’s Kitchen : Ed
Biography: Sole Syndicate is a metal band from the western parts of Sweden. The band was formed by singer and guitarist Jonas Månsson in 2016 and has released three albums, Garden of Eden (2017), Last Days of Eden (2020) and the critically acclaimed Into the Flames (2022). Sole Syndicate is Jonas Månsson (vocals and guitars), Katja “Cat” Rasila (keyboards and vocals), David “Gus” Gustafsson (bass) and Alfredo “Fred” Souza (drums). The band has a modern sound with a touch of their heroes from the past. The inspiration comes from a variety of bands like Van Halen and Dream Theater to Metallica and Nine Inch Nails. Although the music is hard and heavy, strong melodies are the most important thing for the band.
Line-up: Jonas Månsson – guitars and lead vocals Katja ”Cat” Rasila – keyboards and lead & backing vocals David ”Gus” Gustafsson – bass and backing vocals Alfredo “Fred” Souza – drums
Mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio (Wind Rose, Elvenking, Twilight Force);
illustrated by Beatrice Demori/Oround Media (Moonlight Haze);
FFO: Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica, Rhapsody Of Fire, Unleash The Archers, Frozen Crown;
artwork by Beatrice Demori/Oround Media
Elettra Storm is the brand new power metal sensation brought to life in 2023 by SinHeresy co-founder Davide Sportiello.
Featuring the talented singer and model Crystal Emiliani (Re-X) on vocals and supported by top-notch musicians, the band will start a glorious 100% power metal ride at its finest, blending the magic of early 00’s genre superheroes like Stratovarius and Rhapsody of Fire with the modern female-fronted approach of Unleash the Archers.
Be ready to be enchanted by tales of mighty archangels, moon goddesses and underground civilizations; an escapism from the daily-life fatigue, but also a reflection on humanity virtues and faults!
Elettra Storm Crystal Emiliani – vocals Francis D. Mary – guitar, vocals Matteo Antoni – guitar Davide Sportiello – keyboards, bass Matteo Norbedo – drums
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