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Before embarking on their short West Coast run in the US that is wrapping up a busy year JESUS PIECE are releasing the digital GREED/CONJURE LIFE -EP that comes with the tracks “Greed”, “Conjure Life (2024)” and “Tunnel Vision (MSC Remix)”.
Stream the EP now: https://jesuspiece.lnk.to/GreedConjureLifeNe
See the madness of a JESUS PIECE show by checking out their latest video for “FTBS” that was compiled by drummer LU2K:
From Las Vegas, Nevada, SPIRITWORLD presents new single WESTERN STARS & THE APOCALYPSE. A thrashing, 2-minute blitz of metallic hardcore, drenched in SPIRITWORLD‘s signature Old West occultism, WESTERN STARS & THE APOCALYPSE is the band’s first new music to be revealed since the release of its acclaimed sophomore album, Deathwestern, in 2022.
“I wrote WESTERN STARS & THE APOCALYPSE right after Deathwestern came out, when we got home from touring Europe with Agnostic Front,” states SpiritWorld founder/frontman Stu Folsom. The New York hardcore influence is evident in the blistering song, but Folsom also gives credit to a more unlikely muse: “I was revisiting a lot of Bob Dylan in my bunk on that tour and there is a nod to his song ‘Desolation Row’ in the lyrics.”
Stream WESTERN STARS & THE APOCALYPSE now on all platforms.
Swedish extreme metal pioneers ARCH ENEMY have unleashed the title track from their forthcoming twelfth studio album, BLOOD DYNASTY. The full album is slated for release on March 28, 2025.
Founder and guitarist Michael Amott shares about the release of the title track:
“The third single from our upcoming album has arrived, and it’s the title track: BLOOD DYNASTY! This one shifts gears from the fast and furious energy of our two recent singles, diving deeper into melody and atmosphere. Immerse yourself in this dystopian soundscape!”
Stream the new single here: https://archenemy.lnk.to/BloodDynastySingleNe
BLOOD DYNASTY, the 12th studio album from ARCH ENEMY, delivers 11 brand-new tracks brimming with the band’s signature crushing guitar riffs and intense guttural energy.
Pre-order the upcoming album BLOOD DYNASTY now!
Bay Area deathcore newcomer STOIC SUFFERING is announcing that its debut full-length, ‘All Tomorrows,’ will be released independently across all streaming services on April 4, 2025!
The brainchild of musician John Rivera, STOIC SUFFERING is now revealing the new single, “The Star People,” which features ENTHEOS vocalist Chaney Crabb and DRAG ME OUT frontman Denis Stoff. The vicious track can be found along with a music video, which was filmed by J.T. Ibanez and features 3D visuals by Michael Steinheiser, HERE.
STOIC SUFFERING comments, “We are beyond thrilled to unveil ‘The Star People,’ the first of many releases from our forthcoming album, ‘All Tomorrows.’ Join us as we delve into humanity’s violent evolution through war, genetic engineering, and the relentless march toward the infinite unknown.”
Stream “The Star People” HERE.
Tracklist:
1 – THE STAR PEOPLE (04:53) [WATCH]
2 – AN EARLY WARNING (02:03)
3 – BEWARE THE QU (04:55)
4 – INFERNAL ESCAPE; FLESHLESS ASCENT (01:05)
5 – GRAVITAL (04:23)
6 – ASTEROMORPH (05:09)
7 – ALL TOMORROWS (01:37)
Full album running time: 00:24:05
Stoic Suffering is a relentless sonic project merging intricate synths with crushing, progressive rhythms and an unmistakable heaviness that fans call “disgusting in the best way.” Since 2018, Stoic Suffering has drawn visceral reactions, with listeners comparing the music to “the kind Noise Marines in Warhammer 40K kill people with.” With roots in Seattle and now based in the Bay Area, Stoic Suffering’s high-quality audio and visuals have captured attention from icons like Akeem (The Browning) and Fronz (Attila).
Constantly evolving and defying genre expectations, Stoic Suffering blends raw brutality with cinematic layers for a haunting, immersive experience. With each release, the project carves a unique space in heavy music, delivering intensity that’s been described as “music that deconstructs your being.”
Creative Lineup:
John Rivera (co-produced, vocals, instrumentals)
Aaron Chaparian at Iron Audio (co-produced, mixed, mastered)
Michael Steinheiser from Good Hangs (3D visuals, creative
Special Guests:
Chaney Crabb of Entheos + Denis Stoff of Drag Me Out (“The Star People,” “Gravital,” “Asteromorph”)
Dan Crown of Crown Magnetar (“Beware of the Qu”)
For Fans Of: Born Of Osiris, Lorna Shore, Chelsea Grin, Make Them Suffer
More info: INSTAGRAM – YOUTUBE – SPOTIFY – APPLE MUSIC – TIKTOK – FACEBOOK
WITHERFALL have issued:
On 6 December 2016 our friend and original Witherfall Drummer Adam Sagan, (Circle II Circle, Into Eternity) passed away at 36 after a hard fought battle with Lymphoma. Along with many that knew Adam, Jake and I were beside ourselves with Grief. Vintage was inspired by the Wine bar that nestled itself much to conveniently near the studio at which we wrote. We had a photo shoot scheduled and Adam was set to get on a plane to LA from his home in Minnesota, but having massive pains in his midsection was diverted to a hospital. He missed the plane and soon we received a call from him revealing his cancer diagnosis. That is the reason there are no band photos of the original lineup. Jake and i looking to drown our despair in a few bottles of wine, made our way to “Vintage”. We sat for hours talking about Adam and what may lie ahead. The first lines in the song “A solitary light, not a soul around us” are quite literal. As we sat outside at our table with a single candle adding the atmosphere we watched the people passing by and contemplated the future.
Moving on to 2024, Witherfall as a live band was becoming very formidable. We decided to start taking tour offers and thus embarked on our first headline tour of Europe (after an epic stint supporting Angra). We were so taken aback by the outpouring of love for our music. You were all there singing along to every word. Screaming back every molody. Humming every Riff. We had a blast tearing through over an 75 minutes of music including both new and older songs in our discog. The highlight every night however was “VINTAGE”. This song obviouosly touched the fans as much as it affected ourselves. People were literally crying at the finale of the song. “Travel On My Friend”… We dedicated the song to Adam Every night.
Over the years we have received many fan letters,emails and correspondance detailing how this song helped them with their own loss. So on this 8th anniversary of the passing of Adam, we decided to let some of the fans have their own tribute in the form of a redux video. We hope you all have a blessed holiday and remember life is short.
Travel On My Friends…
– Witherfall
Stream at : http://www.linktree.com/witherfall
Get ready for an all-consuming descent into the depths of sorrow and survival. Evig Natt is back with a new single, “Sorrow My World.” The track, accompanied by a stunning video, is the second taste of what’s to come on the band’s upcoming album, Vaketimen.
“Sorrow My World”: The Darkness Within
The track «Sorrow My World» deals with grief and how it can be all-consuming, eating you up from the inside to the point of no return. With no hope of relief, there’s no way out but through.
A Visual Story of Inner Battles
The video for «Sorrow My World» portrays a girl who is consumed by a demon. She’s been marked by its hands and battling its hold over her. She traps the demon by drawing a pentagram of protection around her finally releasing it from her body.
“Sorrow My World” is available now on all major digital platforms.
The single “Sorrow My World” also includes the previously released track “Når Lyset Svikte.”
EVIG NATT’s music is aggressive but subtle, noisy yet beautiful, a maelstrom of symphonic darkness that could only be described as Orchestral Gothic Doom Metal. From the unholy metal grounds of Karmøy, west Norway, this band follows in the footsteps of Einherjer and Enslaved, featuring ex-band members of both.
EVIG NATT was started as a studio project in 2003, by vocalist Kirsten Jørgensen and bassist Stein Sund. Soon after that, EVIG NATT recruited drummer Harald Magne Revheim.
In 2006 EVIG NATT signed with Omvina Records, and released their highly acclaimed debut album «I Am Silence» in early 2007.
EVIG NATT added Oskar Naley on vocals, Ruben Osnes, and Arne Marton Tangjerd on guitars for the recording of their darker and heavier second offering. After signing with Black Bards in 2009 “Darkland” was released to raving reviews in April 2010. This alliance saw EVIG NATT featured in national magazines worldwide, including Metal Hammer and Scream.
EVIG NATT released their third self-titled album «Evig Natt» on March 19th, 2016 and off the back of that got to tour countries such as Belgium and Japan.
EVIG NATT’s sound is unique, blending everything from progressive metal to black metal, and incorporates inspiration from bands like Anathema, My Dying Bride, Swallow The Sun, and The Provenance. This is a band to keep an eye out for!
Evig Natt is:
Kirsten Jørgensen: Vocals
Stein Sund: Vocals and bass
Arne Marton Tangjerd: Guitar
Ruben Osnes: Guitar
Tom Andre Enge: Drums
Connect with Evig Natt:
Bandcamp: evignatt.bandcamp.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/evignattofficial
Instagram: www.instagram.com/evignatt_official
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/EvigNatt1
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