Finnish metal band Echoes of the Extinct has released its second single, Empathy. As the first song ever written for the band, Empathy delivers relentless Gothenburg-style riffs and catchy melodic leads.
The song’s origins trace back to 2021, before the band’s formation, when guitarist Juuso Lehtonen shared its riffs with drummer Jarmo Jääskeläinen. Instantly inspired, Jarmo wrote the drum parts, and within a few weeks, the song’s backbone was in place. However, Empathy wasn’t fully completed until 2024, when vocalist Tero Ollilainen and bassist Kalle Hautalampi joined the band and helped refine it.
Lyrically, Empathy confronts the selfishness of modern humanity, delving into themes of emotional detachment, anxiety, and depression. The song urges listeners to reconnect with their inner voice before despair takes hold. With its intense instrumentation and melancholic lyrics, Empathy is a piece that crawls into your consciousness and heart.
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, YouTube, Bandcamp, Apple Music, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/eote-empathy
Emerging metallic hardcore outfit MANY EYES is now debuting the official music video for the song, “Speechless,” which was filmed on day off during the band’s recent North American tour at Mahall’s Lanes in Lakewood, OH. The video can be found at THIS LOCATION.
“’Speechless’ was the first song I ever demoed for Many Eyes,” explains Buckley. “It set a standard for us that we still aspire towards when writing even to this day-make it heavy, make it good, make it cool.”
“Speechless” is taken from the band’s debut full-length, ‘The Light Age,’ which was released in September 2024 via Perseverance Media Group! The album can be found HERE.
Many Eyes began in the winter of 2022 when Keith Buckley (Ex-Every Time I Die, The Damned Things) connected with brothers Nick (Producer/ Owner of Dexter’s Lab Recording) and Charlie Bellmore (Corpsegrinder/ Toxic Holocaust) through their mutual friend, Jamey Jasta, frontman for metal legends Hatebreed. ‘The Light Age’ was written and recorded over a few weeks in both Buffalo, NY, and Milford, CT, where the members reside.
Many Eyes is currently working on their second album.
MANY EYES is about to embark on its third U.S. tour, supporting THE AMITY AFFLICTION alongside HAIL THE SUN. Recently, they supported the legendary SUM 41 on their final tour, stoner rock stalwarts CLUTCH, and post-hardcore icons, THURSDAY. Their ability to engage an array of audiences shows a prowess in crossing genres. With Alan Hague now on guitar and Sean Vallie on bass, alongside Nick Bellmore’s powerful drumming and Keith Buckley’s commanding vocals, the band remains focused on pushing forward and exploring new creative horizons.
MANY EYES will hit the road next week on February 27 in Phoenix, AZ. The band has now added several headlining shows to the itinerary, which can be found below while tickets will be available HERE.
MANY EYES Tour Dates (Supporting THE AMITY AFFLICTION + HAIL THE SUN w/ SOLENCE):
02/27: Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Lounge** [JUST ADDED] 02/28: San Diego, CA @ Soma 03/01: Fresno, CA @ Tioga Brewery 03/02: Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theater 03/03: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater 03/05: Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom 03/06: Memphis, TN @ Graceland Live 03/07: New Orleans, LA @ House Of Blues 03/08: Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl Music Hall 03/09: Birmingham, AL @ Iron City 03/11: Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz 03/12: Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa 03/13: Myrtle Beach, SC @ House Of Blues 03/14: Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel 03/15: Lexington, KY @ Manchester Music Hall 03/17: Omaha, NE @ The Admiral Theater 03/19: Billings, MT @ Pub Station 03/21: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory 03/22: Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory 03/23: Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom 03/25: Reno, NV @ Virginia Street Brewhouse 03/26: Chico, CA @ Senator Theatre 03/28: Las Vegas, NV @ Berlin Bar** [JUST ADDED] 03/30: Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater** [JUST ADDED] **Headlining Date, No Amity Affliction
The cover artwork for ‘The Light Age’ was directed and designed by Nick Steinhardt & Ryan Sanders for 23in and can be found below along with the tracklist!
Live Lineup: Vocals – Keith Buckley Drums – Nick Bellmore Bass – Sean Vallie Guitar – Alan Hague
Recording Lineup: Vocals/ Lyrics/ Songwriter – Keith Buckley Producer/ Songwriter/ Guitar/ Drums/ Bass – Nick Bellmore Guitar/ Songwriter/ Bass/ Keys – Charlie Bellmore
Recorded and mixed by Nick Bellmore at Dexters Lab Recording in Milford, CT Assistant Engineer William Hayes Mastered by Randy Merrill at Sterling Sound Additional vocals recorded by Anthony Potenza All songs written by Keith Buckley, Nick Bellmore and Charlie Bellmore.
Art Direction & Design by Nick Steinhardt & Ryan Sanders for 23in Produced by Nick Bellmore Executive Producer Jamey Jasta
While German thrash battalion DESTRUCTION will no longer be performing at this year’s edition, American thrash icons DEATH ANGEL have saved the day and will now be wrecking The Rave instead! In addition, the festival is pleased to reveal that they have since added an all-star S.O.D. Tribute (ft. Scott Ian, Dan Lilker, Jamey Jasta + Revel Ian),EYEHATEGOD, Pentagram, Toxic Holocaust, Bongzilla, Revocation, Ov Sulfur, Left To Die + The Lurking Corpses, rounding out the already stacked lineup!
Due to the massive success of the second edition of Milwaukee Metal Festival, the iconic midwestern event is returning in 2025! The festival will take place once again at The Rave/Eagles Ballroom from May 16-18, 2025, with the pre-party kicking off on May 15. Tickets are now availableHERE.
The updated lineup is now as follows:
Friday, May 16:
DOWN (Anselmo, Windstein, Keenan, Bower, Bruders) Chimaira S.O.D. Tribute (Scott Ian, Dan Lilker, Jamey Jasta) Enslaved Paradise Lost Suicide Silence Rotting Christ Wolves In the Throne Room Fugitive Pentagram Oppressor Bongzilla Wormrot No / Más Avernus Legions of Doom Nest Gigan The Lurking Corpses Ruin Dweller Bury My Demons
Saturday, May 17:
Black Label Society Devin Townsend Exodus Death Angel 3 Inches of Blood Between The Buried and Me EYEHATEGOD Demolition Hammer TesseracT Left to Die Evil Dead Necrot Macabre Nekrogoblikon Revocation Brat Gorgasm Ov Sulfur Renesans Repentance Wraith SNAFU
Sunday, May 18:
GWAR Arch Enemy The Dillinger Escape Plan SCOUR Amigo the Devil Sacred Reich Trouble Harms Way The Acacia Strain Frozen Soul Speed END Exhorder Deceased Toxic Holocaust Full of hell Lionheart Snuffed On Sight Jarhead Fertilizer Gates To Hell Tracheotomy Rig Time
The new album “Anastasja” by SVANZICA is out now on all digital platforms, released by Volcano Records & Promotion and preceded a few days ago by the single ‘Ultramarina’.
“Anastasja is an emblem of rebirth to a new life. This album, conceived during the darkness of the pandemic, represents a sprout emerging from the cold earth, an ember still burning under the ashes, water flowing beneath the desert sand.” (Svanzica)
Composed of nine intense and evocative tracks, Anastasja explores the theme of rebirth through rock and metal sounds, blending emotional melodies with powerful riffs. Following the success of the single Limegar, Svanzica affirm their artistic evolution with an album that merges melodic death metal, progressive, and alternative influences. Anastasja marks a new chapter in the band’s career, solidifying their path with a mature and captivating sound.
Listen to Anastasja now on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major digital platforms, and watch the Ultramarina music video here:
ROTTING CHRIST have stood the test of time. Over the past 35 years, Sakis Tolis, his brother Themis and their brothers-in-arms have risen from Greece’s blackened catacombs to become one of metal’s most formidably reliable forces.
Backed by a legacy that has both defined and defied black metal, last year, the Greek legends carved out a new set of dark, melodic scriptures with fresh rebellion on the unbreakable Pro Xristou.
“…this is the most arena-worthy Rotting Christ have been in some time”, No Clean Singingwrote about their latest album.
Now, as they continue to tour the world, Rotting Christ are celebrating 35 years of evil existence with a new live album. This two-hour set was recorded at the Lycabettus Hill Theater in the band’s hometown of Athens. Like a Greek pantheon, it spans the band’s entire career, from early evil classics to the pillars of their Hellenic legacy, including “Δαιμόνων Βρώσης (Demonon Vrosis)”, the horns-raising anthem from the bloody and triumphant Aealo.
Watch Rotting Christ perform “Δαιμόνων Βρώσης (Demonon Vrosis)” Live in Lycabettus:
The formidable bond between brothers Sakis and Themic Tolis is not only felt across their mighty discography but also live and in the flesh. Having played more than a hundred shows all across the world in 2024, Rotting Christ continue to keep the true metal spirit alive time and time again.
Track-list:
1. 666 (5:45) 2. P’Unchaw Kachun- Tuta Kachun (4:54) 3. Fire God and Fear (4:44) 4. Kata Ton Demona Eaytoy (4:50) [WATCH] 5. Apage Satana (4:40) 6. Dies Irae (4:37) 7. Demonon Vrosis (5:00) [WATCH] 8. Aealo (3:42) 9. Like Father, Like Son (4:41) 10.King of a Stellar War (6:22) 11. Shadows Follow (2:07) 12. Archon (4:25) 1. The Sign of Evil Existence (1:51) 2. Fgmenth Thy Gift (4:16) 3. Societas Satanas (4:07) 4. Forest of N’gai (4:19) 5. Sorrowful Farewell (4:29) 6. Among Two Storms (3:54) 7. After Dark I Feel (4:08) 8. Athanatoi Este (5:32) 9.Nemecic (4:17) 10. In Yumen Xibalba (6:27) 11. Grandis Spiritus Diavolos (6:05) 12. The Raven (5:28) 13. Under the Name of Legion (5:51) Full runtime: 1:56:31
Earlier this week, Rotting Christ finished touring Brazil, but the band aren’t done hitting the road. This weekend, they’re performing “Like Father, Like Son” and other instant classics from Pro Xristou for the very first time in Columbia and Mexico.
“Dear brothers and sisters”, Rotting Christ write to their Latin American legion. “We are proud to return to your land for a special setlist just for you to celebrate our 35 years as a band. Keep the true Metal Spirit alive!”.
Pro Xristou Over Columbia & Mexico February 2025 February 21 – Colombia, Bogota @ Ace of Spades February 22 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Pabellon del Palacio de los Deportes
Pro Xristou is bound to hold a revered place in the Rotting Christ’s heretical history. Always true to their name, the band’s fourteenth album – which, in English, means “Before Christ” – pays tribute to the last of the Pagan kings by offering up more towering, gothic, melodic black metal.
“Our new album was inspired by the might of ancient pagan wisdom”, says frontman Sakis Tolis. “It’s a tribute to those who resisted the coming of Christianity, which destroyed all the values, traditions and knowledge of the ancient world”.
Later this spring, Rotting Christ are blessing Europe on The Unholy Trinity Tour with Behemoth and Satyricon. Then this summer, the band will return stateside for an exclusive performance at Milwaukee Metalfest.
The Unholy Trinity 2025: April 4: Vienna, AT @ Gasometer April 5: Munich, DE @ Zenith April 6: Berlin, DE @ Columbiahalle April 8: Zurich, CH @ Halle 622 April 9: Milan, IT @ Alcatraz April 11: Paris, FR @ Olympia April 12: London, UK @ O2 Brixton Academy April 13: Tilburg, NL @ 013 Poppodium April 15: Cologne, DE @ E-Werk April 16: Wiesbaden, DE @ Schlachthof April 18: Stockholm, SE @ B-K April 22: Helsinki, FI @ Ice Hall April 23: Riga, LV @ Palladium April 26: Lichtenfels, DE @ Ragnaroek Fest April 27: Prague, CZ @ 02 Universum
Rotting Christ @ Milwaukee Metal Fest Friday, May 16 – Milwaukee, Wi @ The Rave/Eagles Club [TICKETS]
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 1,300 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 embrace refined gothic soundscapes, only to plunge back into the depths of blasphemous fervour. Each chapter marked another, further exploration, and an unwavering commitment to push 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 Xristou. Pro Xristou (‘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.
Swedish gothic metal maestros TRIBULATION will be casting their spell on North America this spring! The band will embark on a full tour of the continent this May, for which they will first co-headline from May 1 through May 12 with UNTO OTHERS. Then, TRIBULATION will headline the second leg from May 14 until the final stop on May 25, in which they will be joined by EARLY MOODS as support. FINAL GASP + UNREQVITED will support the entire run.
The full itinerary can be found below! Tickets are available today on February 21 @ 10:00 A.M. local time at THIS LOCATION.
ICYMI: TRIBULATION recently unveiled a cinematic music video for the haunting single, “Murder in Red,” which pays homage to vintage Italian horror cinema. The video was created by Brandon McGowan with additional footage from Damón Zurawski and can be found at THIS LOCATION.
The track is taken from TRIBULATION‘s latest full-length, ‘Sub Rosa in Æternum,’ which was released on November 1, 2024 via Century Media Records, which was named among the best records of 2024 by Decibel Magazine (#5), A&P Reacts (#4), Invisible Oranges (#3), Heavy Music HQ (#23) + more!
The offering follows up the band’s award-winning 2021 album, ‘Where the Gloom Becomes Sound.’ On ‘Sub Rosa in Æternum,’ Tribulation conjure new beast: Part psychological horror of Italian cinema, part gaunt British goth, and part Art Deco opulence, ‘Sub Rosa In Æternum’ is a blazing torch upon a cloudy, skeleton sky. Orders can be found HERE.
TRIBULATION North American Tour Dates:
Co-headlining with UNTO OTHERS, with support from FINAL GASP + UNREQVITED): 05/01: Chicago, IL @ Reggies 05/02: Kansas City, MO @ Record Bar 05/03: Denver, CO @ Bluebird 05/04: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge 05/06: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon 05/07: Portland, OR @ Star Theater 05/09: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge 05/10: Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent 05/11: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick 05/12: Phoenix, AZ @ The Rebel Lounge
Headlining w/ direct support from EARLY MODS + FINAL GASP, support from UNREQVITED) 05/14: Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live 05/15: Ft. Worth, TX @ The Rail^ 05/16: New Orleans, LA @ Southport Hall^ 05/17: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell)^ 05/18: Raleigh, NC @ Chapel of Bones^ 05/20: Gastonia, NC @ The Rooster^ 05/21: Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest 05/22: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving 05/23: Brooklyn, NY @ Meadows 05/24: Montreal, QC @ Foufounes 05/25: Toronto, ON @ Lees Palace
Bonus Track: I takt med otiden* *Bonus track on Ltd. CD Mediabook + Ltd. Deluxe LPs only
Tribulation is known for their unique blend of gothic and death metal. Formed in 2005, the band consists of Johannes Andersson (Vocals/Bass), Adam Zaars (Guitar), Joseph Tholl (Guitar) and Oscar Leander (Drums). They have released several captivating albums during their career and are renowned for their theatrical live performances. ‘Sub Rosa in Æternum’ marks the first release of the band after their 2023 EP ‘Hamartia,’ which has achieved critical acclaim after Tribulation’s award-winning last studio album, ‘Where the Gloom Becomes Sound’ in 2021.
Lineup: Johannes Andersson (Vocals/Bass) Adam Zaars (Guitar) Joseph Tholl (Guitar) Oscar Leander (Drums)
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
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