Death Comes Nuclear is the second single for ELECTRONIC BODY METAL, the third full-length album of the band. Inspired by artists such as Kontravoid, Suicide Commando, and Apoptygma Berzerk, STUKA delivers yet another song full of violent energy. The lyrics, inspired by music such as Bolt Thrower and multiple punk bands, are full of references and quotations about nuclear war and physics, and tell the horrible consequences of nuclear bombs.
ELECTRONIC BODY METAL will be released in early 2025 by Inverse Records, and will be supported by three singles: “Sunset of the Corrupted” (31 October 2024), “Death Comes Nuclear” (4 December 2024), and “ELECTRONIC BODY METAL” (9 January 2025). The songs on the album vary from Dungeon Synth to Industrial Heavy Metal.
All music is written by Blackworm and lyrics are by 01101001 01111010 01100001, except the lyrics of Sunset of the Corrupted which are from Hildegard Von Bingen, and the lyrics of Eternal Faith, which are by Luna Wolf and Blackworm. Songs were recorded at Space Hulk Studios and Sound of Terror Studios and were mixed and mastered by Blackworm at Sound of Terror Studios.
STUKA is: Blackworm: Instrumentation and programming 01101001 01111010 01100001: Vocals Herra V: Vocals Yannis Tsatsiki: Vocals Luna Wolf: Vocals
J. Read and his long-standing partner in chaos Vermin once again defy modern black metal on their upcoming seventh full-length album. Violation.Strife.Abominate reaches a new level of conflict against the degenerate kneeling swine of humanity, who continue to blindly crawl toward their own demise while clinging to the decaying scraps of their so-called existence.
Listen to album opener “Violation Unit (Balaclava Directive)”, a frenzy of savage screams, furious guitars, percussive punishment and maggot-stomping bass.
Canadian chaos black metal veterans Revenge return with Violation.Strife.Abominate, a 12-song crown of elitism atop the head of a 25-year existence dominating the outer fringes of the black metal sphere.
J. Read has once again recruited his long-standing partner in chaos, Vermin, to create an impenetrable wall of frenzied guitars and scum decapitating bass to death march alongside the sorrow-filled landscape of nuclear percussion and savage primal screams threaded throughout the songs, forming a militant manifesto of unrelenting violence and misery-inducing hatred.
Almost five years after the last Revenge album, Strike.Smother.Dehumanize, the band continues to forge a solitary path with Violation.Strife.Abominate, once more defying what is considered modern black metal by reaching a new level of conflict creating abrasiveness in both sound and ideology.
This release marks the band’s seventh full-length barrage against humanity and its degenerate kneeling swine who continue to embrace the poison of the enslaver as they blindly crawl toward their own demise while clinging to the decaying scraps they call existence.
The feeble mockery mankind has become must be systematically burnt to the ground in order for it to return to its once-glorious past, and Violation.Strife.Abominate serves as the soundtrack to that monumental event: No Scene, No Brotherhood, No Remorse.
SCARLET AURA, known as “the angels of Romanian rock,” continues the tradition of bringing holiday joy through music by releasing their fifth Christmas single, titled “Happy XMas (War Is Over),” on December 6th. Inspired by the classic song by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Scarlet Aura’s reinterpretation delivers a powerful message of peace and unity, dedicated to families and loved ones.
The single is accompanied by an emotional music video that keeps the theme of family and the Christmas spirit alive, prominently featuring little Sofia, who has become a symbolic presence in these special moments for the band.
“Happy XMas (War Is Over)” marks the fifth consecutive year in which Scarlet Aura releases a Christmas single, a much-anticipated tradition by fans that reflects the band’s values and passion for bringing hope and light into people’s hearts through music.
To celebrate properly, Scarlet Aura will hold a special Christmas concert on December 7th at The Pub Universității (https://www.facebook.com/events/575610131673557/) , starting at 7:00 PM. Fans are invited to join a magical evening filled with energy, live music, and memorable moments, where they will hear the new single for the first time along with many of the band’s hits.
“For us, Christmas is about family, love, and hope. Every year, we aim to bring these feelings into our fans’ hearts through music, and in a year when the world needs unity more than ever, ‘Happy XMas (War Is Over)’ is our way of delivering this message,” said Aura Dănciulescu, the band’s lead singer.
Don’t miss the release of the single on December 6th and the special Christmas concert on December 7th at The Pub Universității! Happy holidays to the rhythm of Scarlet Aura’s music!
Zombie metal band DOMINUM unveil their new single, “We Are Forlorn”, offering the next taste of their upcoming second album, The Dead Don’t Die, out December 27, 2024 via Napalm Records! The album’s massive opening track invites the listener on a dark and dramatic journey, underlining the heavier metal influences that Dr. Dead and his Zombies introduce on their second full-length – contributing to an even more bombastic and darker sound than on their debut.
“We Are Forlorn” sets the perfect tone for a sinister atmosphere to run shivers down one’s spine. It’s accented by trenchant riffing, thundering drums and a matchless vocal performance by Dr. Dead. Together with a visually palpable official music video, “We Are Forlorn” marks a standout offering, yet only a preview for what’s to come when DOMINUM evoke the zombie apocalypse at the end of the year with The Dead Don’t Die!
Dr. Dead on the new single “We Are Forlorn”: “Something wicked has awakened. My zombies are more dangerous, more terrifying, and filled with new power. But their transformation didn’t come easily – under the cloak of midnight, in a secret graveyard, a ritual of shadows took place. A single touch of the secret elixir, and they buried themselves anew… What happened next? You’ll have to see it for yourself. “We Are Forlorn”! A name that echoes darkness, but at its heart, it’s about standing together. “We Are Forlorn” – yet we rise united.
DOMINUM on the upcoming album The Dead Don’t Die: “Hey, living people. Exactly one year ago, our journey began, and now it’s time for a new chapter. In the darkest nights, I buried my fallen zombies and brought them back to life under the full moon. But the real story is still to come. Stay calm, stay close (forever – pun intended), and I’ll tell you everything soon. Just remember one thing: the dead don’t really die.” Yours, Dr. Dead
DOMINUM entered the scene in 2023 with a blast and hit the top 20 on the Official German Album Charts immediately with their debut album, Hey Living People. The band’s second full-length album, The Dead Don’t Die, tops its strong predecessor in maturity, production and songwriting, and is once again mixed and mastered by the brilliant Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Arch Enemy, Evergrey & more).
The opening anthem “We Are Forlorn” sets the stage for what’s to come, while DOMINUM continue with full-speed on “One Of Us” shortly after. The monumental title track “The Dead Don’t Die” is another highlight on The Dead Don’t Die – a clever take on a classic children’s lullaby leads into brilliantly dark storytelling, which heavy instrumentation and a multifaceted vocal performance take to the next level. Feuerschwanz and dArtagnan mastermind Ben Metzner are featured on this song. In addition to the album’s 10 original tracks, DOMINUM also delivers an exciting cover of Scorpions’ classic hit “Rock You Like A Hurricane”. Some formats come with the bonus CD Live at Graspop Metal Meeting 2024, which includes their acclaimed performance at Graspop 2024.
The Dead Don’t Die Tracklisting: 1. We Are Forlorn 2. One Of Us 3. The Dead Don’t Die 4. Killed By Life 5. Die For The Devil 6. Don’t Get Bitten By The Wrong Ones 7. Happy Deadly Ending 8. Can’t Kill a Dead Man 9. This Is Not a Game 10. The Guardians Of The Night 11. Rock You Like A Hurricane (Scorpions Cover)
Since the release of the first album in December 2023, DOMINUM has performed on nearly sold-out tours supporting big names such as Bruce Dickinson, Avantasia, Feuerschwanz and Peyton Parrish in Europe, as well as convinced international audiences at summer festivals such as Graspop and Rock Harz.
DOMINUM have just kicked off their first full headline tour right in time for the release of The Dead Don’t Die, bringing their new horror stories to life on stage for the first time, after supporting Feuerschwanz on the second leg of their Fegefeuer tour again.
DOMINUM Live: The Dead Don’t Die Tour: w/ Majestica, Hammer King 26.12.24 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch 27.12.24 DE – Munich / Backstage Werk – VENUE UPGRADE! 28.12.24 DE – Berlin / Frannz Club 08.01.25 DE – Frankfurt / Das Bett 09.01.25 DE – Hamburg / Gruenspan – VENUE UPGRADE! 10.01.25 NL – Cologne / Kantine 11.01.25 NL – Leipzig / Hellraiser
Fegefeuer Tour w/ Feuerschwanz, Orden Ogan 05.12.24 AT – Linz / Posthof 06.12.24 AT – Vienna / Gasometer
No Sleep Til Auchtertool Tour w/ Gloryhammer, Fellowship 31.01.25 UK – Dundee / Church 01.02.25 UK – Newcastle Upon Tyn / Riverside 02.02.25 UK – Southampton / The 1865 03.02.25 UK – Norwich / Epic Studios 04.02.25 UK – Glasgow / The Garage 06.02.25 IE – Dublin / The Academy 07.02.25 UK – Wolverhampton / KK’s Steel Mill 08.02.25 UK – Manchester / O2 Ritz 09.02.25 UK – Bristol / SWX
Festivals: 07.12.24 CZ – Zlin / Winter Masters Of Rock 30.07.-02.08.25 DE – Wacken / Wacken Open Air 13.-16.08.25 DE – Dinkelsbühl / Summer Breeze … more to be announced
DOMINUM are: Dr. Dead – Vocals Patient Zero – Bass Victor Hilltop – Drums Tommy Kemp – Guitars
Finnish melodic death metal outfit VOIDFALLEN has dropped their new single, “Branding of Souls”, a heavy-hitting track that showcases the band’s signature blend of aggression and melody. The song is taken from their upcoming new album, “The Rituals of Resilience”, slated for release on January 24th, 2025, via Noble Demon.
“Branding of Souls” is accompanied by a powerful new music video, which can be viewed here:
“This song represents a darker and more aggressive side of Voidfallen: relentless beats, ominous choirs and truculent vocals create the soundtrack for the message of the song“, the band comments. “Branding of Souls can mean a different thing to everyone. To one it might be spiritual but to another it might be political. The core message is still the same: fight and resist the ill and draconian oppression that is forced upon you.“
Originally a two-piece project formed in 2019 by guitarists Tommi Kangaskortet and Henri Vuorenmaa, VOIDFALLEN has since expanded into a full band, bringing their powerful compositions to life on stage. Their debut album, “The Atlas of Spiritual Apocalypse”, released in 2021, established them as a force to be reckoned with in the melodic death metal scene. With “The Rituals of Resilience”, VOIDFALLEN are set to deliver a crushing blow, elevating their sound to new heights.
“The Rituals of Resilience” will be out on January 24, 2025, via Noble Demon and is available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION
Tracklist:
Threads of Blood
The Original Wound
Hymn for the Fallen
Starved of Martyrs
Tread With the Ghosts
From the Towers of Ivory
Ritual of Resilience
Pyre of Vengeance
Branding of Souls
The Mourning Shores
Voidfallen are: Lauri Honkola: Vocals Henri Vuorenmaa: Guitars Tommi Kangaskortet: Guitars Lauri Myllylä: Bass Mika Lumijärvi: Drums
For more than 25 years, SACRED STEEL have been offering metalheads a killer, trend-free alternative to bloated trigger drums, cheesy keyboards and boring cliché sounds that are hyped year after year as “the next big thing in metal”. SACRED STEEL have always remained true to themselves, constantly reinventing their traditional style and releasing some highly acclaimed classics, such as their legendary debut “Reborn In Steel”, the follow-up “Wargods Of Metal”, or their heaviest album “Slaughter Prophecy”.
In April 2025, the band will release their 10th album “Ritual Supremacy”, which will be celebrated with a performance at the 25th anniversary of the “Keep It True Festival” and many more shows. The album is also the first to feature new members Toni Ieva (bass) and Jörn Langenfeld (guitar), who joined the band in 2023.
“Ritual Supremacy” will be released by their new label partner ROAR (Grave Digger, Mystic Prophecy, Holy Moses and others), whose managing director Jochen Richert, Markus Wosgien (label management) and Lambros Kokkinos (product management) are long-time scene veterans. “These are people we’ve known for ages and who have been supplying you and us with the stuff we all can’t and don’t want to live without for at least as long: high-quality heavy metal releases,” the band is pleased to say, adding: ”When the label A&R first had his entire Sacred Steel record collection signed at the meeting with the band, we just knew: this is the right place for us! With ROAR behind us, we are now ideally positioned to finally release our new album “Ritual Supremacy” worldwide and on a broad basis after more than 8 years since the last release.”
“As a native Swabian and friend of pure heavy metal, you are inevitably connected to Sacred Steel. You can sing along to their classics in your sleep and with a raised metal fist, and of course share unforgettable memories with the band, which has always remained true to themselves, yet continues to develop and, above all, still has something to say. “Ritual Supremacy” is a statement and will blow the mind of every true metalhead. The first single will be released in mid-January and the album will go on sale. Dress warmly,” states Markus Wosgien from ROAR.
SACRED STEEL is a trademark in the metal scene: METAL with attitude, never everyone’s favorite and damn proud of it!
Sacred Steel – live:
11.04.2025 – Villingen-Schwenningen (GER) – Little Black Forest Festival
17.04.2025 – Oberhausen (GER) – Thrash Speed Burn Festival
25.- 26.04.2025 – Lauda-Königshofen (GER) – Keep It True Festival
02.- 03.04.2025 – Ochtendung (GER) – A CHANCE FOR METAL Festival
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