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FRANTIC AMBER Premiere ‘Hell’s Belle’ Video Single from Upcoming Studio Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 6, 2025
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[©Kenneth Brandt, Madeleine Gullberg Husberg]

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.”

“Hell’s Belle” is out now and available for streaming via all digital services at: https://franticamber.rpm.link/hellPR

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

For More Info Visit:
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/franticamber
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/franticamberofficial/
X | https://twitter.com/franticamber
TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@franticamberofficial
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8K4HDZ9CcMjvVVk2v3tskg
Homepage | http://www.franticamber.com/

SOLE SYNDICATE Sign Worldwide Deal with El Puerto Records, New Album Coming in Fall 2025

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 6, 2025
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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

More Info: 
solesyndicate.com 
www.facebook.com/solesyndicatemusic 
www.instagram.com/solesyndicatesweden 

ELETTRA STORM Release New Video ‘Alone’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 6, 2025
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Photo Credit: Beatrice Demori/Oround Media

Elettra Storm has released a video for “Alone”, taken from the debut album “Powerlords” released in February 2024 by Scarlet Records.

Elettra Storm is currently working on the second album to be released in fall 2025.

video by Alessio Pallante

“Powerlords” tracklist:
1 Higher Than The Stars
2 Redemption
3 Origin Of Dreams
4 Powerlords
5 Alone
6 Heirs Of The Descent
7 Sacrifice Of Angels
8 Spirit Of The Moon
9 Voices In The Wind

Total running time – 40:39

STREAM/BUY

  • 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

THE RAVEN AGE Kick Off European Tour Today

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 6, 2025
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Photo Credit: Maxim Shesterikov & Steve Horsfall

British metal act The Raven Age begin their Forsaken headline tour on March 6th in Tilburg, Netherlands, and look forward to playing further dates throughout Europe. After their Headline Tour 2025, followed by a short break, they will again head out to play at numerous festivals across Europe during the summer, including two headline slots at Mangata and Hammerdown Festivals in the UK. Special guest across all European dates is the French metal band Disconnected.

Solidifying their status live, The Raven Age have performed over 400 shows internationally across 38 countries including major festival performances such as the main stage at Download Festival, Rock in Rio, Wacken, Hellfest and many more, as well as touring with the likes of Killswitch Engage, Volbeat, Shinedown, Alter Bridge and Iron Maiden.

Tour Poster Credit: Maxim Shesterikov and Steve Horsfall

Headline Tour 2025

March
6th – Tilburg, Netherlands – Hall Of Fame
7th – Hamburg, Germany – Head Crash
8th – Copenhagen, Denmark – Beta
9th – Stockholm, Sweden – Bar Brooklyn
11th – Gothenburg, Sweden – Monument 031
16th – Leipzig, Germany – Hellraiser
17th – Berlin, Germany – Hole 44
18th – Hannover, Germany – Muzikzentrum
19th – Frankfurt, Germany – Das Bett
20th – Vienna, Austria – Viper Room
21st – Prague, Czech Republic – Rock Cafe
23rd – Stuttgart, Germany – Im Wizemann
24th – Milan, Italy – Legend Club
25th – Montpellier, France – Secret Place
26th – Barcelona, Spain – Wolf
27th – Madrid, Spain – Revi Live
28th – Portugalette, Spain – Groove
29th – Bordeaux, France – Sortie 13
31st – Essen, Germany – Turock

April
1st – Munich, Germany – Backstage
2nd – Haarlem, Haarlem – Pastronaat
3rd – Paris, France – Backstage

Visit THE RAVEN AGE online:
https://www.theravenage.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TheRavenAge
https://www.instagram.com/theravenage/
https://www.youtube.com/@theravenage

BEHEMOTH Unleash Video for New Single ‘The Shadow Elite’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 6, 2025
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Following the announcement of their new album, ‘The Shit Ov God’, BEHEMOTH have unleashed their latest single, ‘The Shadow Elite’, alongside a gripping music video.

On an exclusive invite-only basis, the band’s legionnaires gathered at a secret location for a raw, primal live performance. Branded and tattooed with BEHEMOTH’s sigils, the band’s most dedicated fans, known as ‘The Shadow Elite’, form a chaotic scene as the band performs from within a cage.

Marking Ash Wednesday in true BEHEMOTH fashion, ‘The Shadow Elite’ channels their early roots with relentless blast beats and searing tremolo riffs, a ferocious testament to their signature sound.

NERGAL commented:
“‘The Shadow Elite’ is the second single and the opening track from our thirteenth album, The Shit ov God. A raw, high-energy anthem with a relentless drive—a banger built for the stage!
Lyrically, it’s a call to arms—a fearless battle cry for outcasts, anarchists, and free minds to rise. We will not be silenced. It’s about uniting and summoning the courage to embrace and amplify the fire of freedom that burns within us!
“

Don’t forget to catch BEHEMOTH live on their Unholy Trinity headline tour with Satyricon and Rotting Christ. All dates and ticket info at the bottom.

PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE THE ALBUM THE SHIT OV GOD: https://behemoth.bfan.link/tsog

LISTEN TO THE SINGLE ‘THE SHADOW ELITE’: https://behemoth.bfan.link/the-shadow-elite

LIVE DATES:
THE UNHOLY TRINITY TOUR 2025
+ SATYRICON
+ ROTTING CHRIST
04-April – AT – Vienna, Gasometer – LOW TICKETS
05-April – DE – Munich, Zenith
06-April – DE – Berlin, Columbiahalle
08-April – CH – Zurich, Halle 622
11-April – FR – Paris, Olympia – SOLD OUT!
12-April – UK – London, O2 Brixton Academy
13-April – NL – Tilburg, 013 Poppodium – LOW TICKETS
15-April – DE – Cologne, E-Werk – LOW TICKETS
16-April – DE – Wiesbaden, Schlachthof
18-April – SE – Stockholm, B-K
20-April – NO – Oslo, Inferno Metal Festival *Behemoth only*
22-April – FI – Helsinki, Ice Hall
23-April – LV – Riga, Palladium – LOW TICKETS
25-April – PL – Wrocław, Hala Stulecia – LOW TICKETS
26-April – DE – Lichtenfels, Ragnaroek Festival *Behemoth only*
27-April – CZ – Prague, O2 Universum

TICKETS: www.behemoth.pl

FALLUJAH to Release New Album “Xenotaph” on June 13th, First Single + Video ‘Kaleidoscopic Waves’ Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 6, 2025
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Masters of progressive death metal FALLUJAH will make their anticipated return this spring with the release of their 6th album, Xenotaph, due out June 13th from Nuclear Blast Records. Picking up where they left off with 2022’s critically heralded Empyrean, the band expands the depth and breadth of their dexterous, aggressive sound while exploring extraterrestrial realms on an epic sci-fi journey through space and time.

Commenting on the impending record release, vocalist Kyle Schaefer states:
“We are excited to finally reveal Fallujah’s new album Xenotaph, marking the sixth chapter in our discography. This is our most ambitious record yet, and is certainly the band’s most technical, dynamic and progressive material to date. The music carried out by these eight tracks is matched with an equally ambitious concept, a lyrical story that traverses unfolding layers of time and reality in an otherworldly, post-death realm of existence. 
Xenotaph is also our most collaborative album, with broad input from the current lineup leading us to expand the scope of our songwriting while simultaneously highlighting the true potential of everyone involved. We hope you’ll join us in welcoming this bold new stage of the band’s evolution.”

Today, FALLUJAH reveals the album’s stunning cover by Peter Mohrbacher, tracklist and release date as well as the first single, ‘Kaleidoscopic Waves,’ that’s accompanied by the music video below.

Adding about the new song, Schaefer says:
“We knew ‘Kaleidoscopic Waves’ would be the perfect track to usher in this new era of Fallujah. It unmistakably showcases the soaring atmospheres and remarkable technicality the band is already known for, but with a new level of melodic depth and an invigorating desire to push beyond the boundaries of our previous work. It’s hard to fully encapsulate the vast scope of our new album with a single song, but ‘Kaleidoscopic Waves’ is a great place to start.”

Pre-order Xenotaph: https://fallujah.bfan.link/xenotaph

Xenotaph Tracklist:
1. In Stars We Drown
2. Kaleidoscopic Waves
3. Labyrinth of Stone
4. The Crystalline Veil
5. Step Through the Portal and Breathe
6. A Parasitic Dream
7. The Obsidian Architect
8. Xenotaph

Stream ‘Kaleidoscopic Waves’: https://fallujah.bfan.link/kaleidoscopic-waves

About FALLUJAH:

Prog death-metal outfit FALLUJAH expand horizons and solidify their position as one of America’s most exciting acts on their new album, Xenotaph, through Nuclear Blast. The quintet’s confidence in the lineup that made their previous album, Empyrean (2022), such a resounding success—earning high marks from Metal Injection, New Noise, and Guitar World—has been reconfigured slightly, with guitarist Sam Mooradian (INHALE EXISTENCE, SAM MOORADIAN) and drummer Kevin Alexander (DISEMBODIED TYRANT, BROUGHT BY PAIN) bringing their jaw-dropping musical proficiency to the fold, as vocalist Kyle Schaefer, guitarist Scott Carstairs, and bassist Evan Brewer enter a new chapter with FALLUJAH. Moored by singles ‘Kaleidoscopic Waves,’ ‘Labyrinth of Stone,’ and ‘Step Through the Portal and Breathe,’ Xenotaph is FALLUJAH personified, reinvigorated, and re-imagined.


Xenotaph was produced by FALLUJAH, engineered by Dave Otero (CATTLE DECAPITATION, ARCHSPIRE) and Mike Low (VITRIOL, ABORTED) at Flatline Audio in Denver, Colorado and Top Track Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. Otero also mixed and mastered Xenotaph. The main goal was elevation, building upon yet soaring upward from Empyrean, one of the group’s strongest productions to date. The team focused the separation of FALLUJAH’s breakneck pace, meticulous songcraft, euphonious leads, and unrivaled intensity, creating an experience pulls the listener into Xenotaph’s high-caliber music and concept.

Beyond releasing Xenotaph to an anticipating fanbase, FALLUJAH take aim at the road, drawing upon the success of their Empyrean runs. Indeed, attendees to the group’s live performances have witnessed some of Xenotaph’s songs already, namely the shimmery prog-bounce and inner world horror of ‘The Obsidian Architect.’ FALLUJAH are in a perpetual state of evolution, and Xenotaph demonstrates the group’s hard-won, if profound journey. For there is no reverse—only forward progress, and the path ahead is illuminating before them. Step through the portal if you dare…

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