CARCOLH Announce New Album “Twilight of the Mortals” + Release Powerful Single ‘For Every Second…’

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French doom metal outfit CARCOLH has announced their upcoming third album, “Twilight of the Mortals”, set for release on February 14th via Sleeping Church Records. To fuel the anticipation, the band has shared the intense first single, “For Every Second…”.

Guitarist Quentin Aberne about the track: “‘For Every Second…’ is the opening track of our new album “Twilight Of The Mortals”. The heavy and creeping beat of torment accompanies the song of a tortured soul in search of ultimate deliverance. It’s a song that makes the transition between our previous album “The Life And Works of Death” and “Twilight Of The Mortals”, because we find the same riffing, but also a more important melodic work of the guitars. We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did recording it.”

Hailing from Bordeaux/Herbignac, France, CARCOLH emerged in 2016, birthed from the ashes of Marble Chariot. With a lineup forged from experienced musicians, including members of renowned bands like Oyabun, Hexenjäger, and Dead Toys, CARCOLH has solidified their place in the doom metal scene.

Their debut album, “Rising Sons of Saturn”, released in 2018, marked a powerful introduction, showcasing their ability to craft dense, atmospheric soundscapes. The band’s subsequent release, “The Life and Works of Death” (2021), delved deeper into the abyss, offering a heavier and more experimental approach to doom metal.

Now, CARCOLH presents their third full-length album, “Twilight of the Mortals”. This latest offering promises to be their most ambitious and captivating work yet, pushing the boundaries of the genre with crushing riffs, haunting melodies, and a raw, visceral energy.

Tracklist:

  1. For Every Second…
  2. Ashes Are Falling Down
  3. The Battle Is Lost
  4. My Prayers Are For Rain
  5. Twilight Of The Mortals
  6. Empty Thrones

“Twilight of the Mortals” was recorded and mixed by Raph Henry at Heldskalla Studio, France and mastered by Drudenhaus Studio. Artwork by JR Erebe, Design by Flo Brouard.

Pre-order the album HERE

CARCOLH are:
Sebastien Fanton – vocals
Olivier Blanc – Guitar
Quentin Aberne – Guitar
Mathieu Vicens – Bass
Benoît Senon – Drums

For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/Carcolh
https://carcolh.bandcamp.com
https://www.sleepingchurchrds.com
https://sleepingchurchrecords.bandcamp.com/

WHITECHAPEL Announce “Hymns in Dissonance” North American Headlining Tour

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 16, 2024
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WHITECHAPEL will return to North American stages this Spring on a month-long headlining tour! The Hymns In Dissonance Tour runs from March 18th in Raleigh, North Carolina through April 19th in Atlanta, Georgia. Support will be provided by Brand Of Sacrifice, 200 Stab Wounds, and Alluvial. The journey follows WHITECHAPEL‘s recent sold out run with Lorna Shore.

Comments WHITECHAPEL‘s Alex Wade, “We are excited to announce the Hymns In Dissonance Tour taking place in spring of 2025. This will be our first headlining tour on our new album cycle and we are looking forward to playing some new songs live for everyone. The lineup is diverse with upcoming modern deathcore Brand Of Sacrifice, 200 Stab Wounds bringing the old school death metal flavor, and Alluvial contributing a heavy progressive sound to the tour. Grab your tickets now and witness as we embark on a new chapter for WHITECHAPEL.”

Local presales begin on Thursday, December 19th at 10:00am local time. General on sale date is Friday, December 20th at 10:00am local time. See all confirmed dates below.

WHITECHAPEL w/ Brand Of Sacrifice, 200 Stab Wounds, Alluvial:
3/18/2025 The Ritz – Raleigh, NC
3/19/2025 Baltimore Soundstage – Baltimore, MD
3/20/2025 Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
3/21/2025 The Palladium – Worcester, MA
3/22/2025 Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ
3/24/2025 L’Olympia – Montreal, QC
3/25/2025 Danforth Music Hall – Toronto, ON
3/26/2025 Saint Andrew’s Hall – Detroit, MI
3/28/2025 House Of Blues – Chicago, IL
3/29/2025 Varsity Theater – Minneapolis, MN
3/30/2025 Bourbon Theatre – Lincoln, NE
4/01/2025 Summit – Denver, CO
4/02/2025 The Grand @ The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT
4/04/2025 The Palace Theatre – Calgary, AB
4/05/2025 Union Hall – Edmonton, AB
4/07/2025 The Pearl – Vancouver, BC
4/08/2025 Roseland Theater – Portland, OR
4/09/2025 The Showbox – Seattle, WA
4/11/2025 Ace Of Spades – Sacramento, CA
4/12/2025 The Observatory – Santa Ana, CA
4/13/2025 Nile Theater – Mesa, AZ
4/15/2025 The Studio @ The Factory – Dallas, TX
4/16/2025 Aztec Theatre – San Antonio, TX
4/18/2025 The Orpheum – Tampa, FL
4/19/2025 The Masquerade (Heaven) – Atlanta, GA

WHITECHAPEL released their standalone single, “A Visceral Retch,” in September. Relentlessly slamming, ominous, and punishing, the track delivers a dark, twisted theme about gluttonous overlords who test the lengths to which humans will go to survive and join their cult. Revolver noted, “…the speed-driven piece is full of detuned death riffs and mega-fast drum snaring. Vocalist Phil Bozeman indeed does some gut-rumbled retching throughout the tune, no doubt brought on by some truly nauseating in-song coprophagia… ” Idioteq concurred, lauding a track that, “reinforces their standing as stalwarts of the deathcore genre,” while Metal Injection gushed, “WHITECHAPEL is back with a new song called ‘A Visceral Retch’ and I am currently writing this from the grave, because this song killed me. If you’re a fan of old-school WHITECHAPEL… you’re gonna love this – it’s heavy as shit, it’s unrelenting, and it will destroy you.”

In case you missed it, watch WHITECHAPEL‘s video for “A Visceral Retch” at THIS LOCATION. Stream/purchase the track at: metalblade.com/whitechapel

WHITECHAPEL:
Phil Bozeman – vocals
Ben Savage – lead guitar
Alex Wade – rhythm guitar
Zach Householder – guitar
Gabe Crisp – bass
Brandon Zackey – drums

https://www.whitechapelband.com
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OTHISMOS Stream “Sottrazione” LP, Out Today

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Bringing together a wealth of experience from diverse musical backgrounds, Italian blackened crust force OTHISMOS are thrilled to announce the release of their new album “Sottrazione”, available today, on December 16th, 2024.

Invisible Oranges is hosting the exclusive premiere of the record. Stream “Sottrazione” at THIS LOCATION.

“Sottrazione” marks the band’s third album since their inception in 2009, following “L’odio necessario” (2015) and “Separazione” (2018), and it’s their first album entirely in English.

“Sottrazione” comprises eight tracks that defy genre boundaries: OTHISMOS continue on their unique musical journey, bridging crust, black metal, post-hardcore, sludge, and other metallic elements. Over the years, their sound has drawn comparisons to an array of bands, from Nasum to High on Fire, capturing the vast scope of their influences.

The new album was recorded with longtime friend and collaborator Emanuele “Bio” Ferrari, and then mixed and mastered by Danilo Battocchio (Ponte del Diavolo, Hierophant, Tons, and more).

The band shares:

“After a period of inactivity and a new drummer joining our lineup, we’re starting fresh with new ideas. We’ve dialed back some of the black metal sound that shaped our previous album and leaned back towards our punk and crust roots, yet allowing more space for melody. We worked by subtraction, embracing a ‘less is more’ approach. ‘Sottrazione’ is furious, pitch-dark, and extreme, because that’s who we are. We don’t fit into any one category, and we’ve never tried to. What we hope for is that ‘Sottrazione’ leaves listeners with the raw, visceral impact that we aim to convey.
Nothing gets better, everything rots and fades, we are all insignificant and destined to be forgotten. All that’s left is to face reality and exorcise the futility of our days.”

Tracklist:

01. I Will Fade Away
02. Cops Are not People
03.Burn the Flags
04.The Mirror
05. Pars Destruens
06. They Declared War on Us
07. The Shape of Pain to Come
08. Death Forever

Line-up:

Filippo Masina – bass, vocals and lyrics
Luca Migliorucci – guitars
Matteo Maroni – drums

Recorded by Emanuele “Bio” Ferrari
Mixed & mastered by Danilo Battocchio
Artwork by Giulia Ajmone-Cat
Cover design by Stefano Paolessi

For fans of: KEN Mode, The Secret, Celeste, Rorcal

https://www.facebook.com/Othismosrock
https://www.instagram.com/othismos666
https://othismos.bandcamp.com/

RAVEN Announce “Can’t Take Away The Fire” 50th Anniversary EP, Out February 14th

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Originally formed in 1974, the pioneering Newcastle UK Heavy Metal legends RAVEN have been celebrating their 50th Anniversary throughout the year and to continue with their celebrations, the band offer an electric gift to their fans on February 14th with the release of their Can’t Take Away The Fire EP.

Pre-order Can’t Take Away The Fire here.

“With the incredible reaction to our last album ‘All Hell’s Breaking Loose’ it spurred us to slave even harder in the songwriting salt mines” comments co-founding lead vocalist and bassist John Gallagher. “As an indication of where we are headed, we’ve put together for you an EP of five brand new songs (plus bonus tracks) that’s simply……. BLISTERING!!! We hope you enjoy our contribution to global warming!”

Can’t Take Away The Fire features five ferocious, no-nonsense, and full-force new songs and delivers the sort of lean, mean RAVEN-brand metal that continues to turn up the volume and land the crispest of punches. Founding Geordie brothers John Gallagher (lead vocals, bass) and Mark Gallagher (guitar, backing vocals) -aligned with the jet-propulsive power of Mike Heller (drums), throw down their speed demon intent on ‘Black And Blue’, roar with fresh old school perspective on ‘Power Hungry’, hit the heavy metal mid-pace highway with ‘Can’t Take Away The Fire’ and accelerate back into hyperdrive for ‘Gimme A Lie’. The new suite of songs wraps up with a semi-balladic, Sabbath-tinged epic, ‘The Wreckage’. Adding to the festivities are three live bonus tracks from across the band’s career – ‘The Power’, ‘Architect Of Fear’, and ‘Don’t Need Your Money’.

Featuring artwork by All Things Rotten, Can’t Take Away The Fire is a very limited-edition release, with only 1000 CDs available, all of which will be numbered and signed by the band as well as coming with an exclusive 50th anniversary RAVEN patch. The limited-edition CD will also only be available from the official RAVEN store, and once they’re gone, they’re gone! Pre-order now from this location. Digital pre-order will be available from January 14th 2025 via the same link, save the date and watch this space!

Tracklisting

  1. Black And Blue
  2. Power Hungry
  3. Can’t Take Away The Fire
  4. Gimme A Lie
  5. The Wreckage
  6. The Power (Live In Clifton, New Jersey, 2022)
  7. Architect Of Fear (Live In Erlangen, Germany, 1991)
  8. Don’t Need Your Money (Live In Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1984)

RAVEN are:
JOHN GALLAGHER: Lead Vocals, Bass
MARK GALLAGHER: Guitar, Vocals
MIKE HELLER: Drums

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A SOMBER FUNERAL to Release New Single ‘Celestial Child’ on December 27th

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📸 Somber Funeral

Following the release of their debut album “Summertime Sorrow” in March 2024, the German Atmospheric Post-Black metallers A SOMBER FUNERAL are back with a standalone-single ‘Celestial Child’, set to be released on December 27th!

The new song deviates thematically from the concept of the upcoming second album, which is currently being recorded! “Celestial Child” shows the creative features of the band in a strikingly independent way!

A SOMBER FUNERAL:
“This song is dedicated to a mother (name unknown) who lost her child two weeks before birth. I met her during my vacation in the summer of 2013.”

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Artwork: Aleksandar Jovicic

A SOMBER FUNERAL was founded in late 2023 by Alex and Chris, both members of the band BLACK AEONS. The German ATMOSPHERIC POST-BLACK METAL duo released their debut album “Summertime Sorrow” in March 2024.

December 27, 2024 is the official release date of the new composition “Celestial Child” – the new song didn’t fit thematically into the concept of the upcoming album, which is currently being recorded. For this reason, the duo decided to release it as a standalone-single … [ learn more here » ]

LINE-UP
Chris R. • Vocals, Bass
Alex J. • Guitars, Arrangements

THE INTEMPERATE SONS Release New Single + Video ‘Meat Suit’

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Alt-rock band The Intemperate Sons have unveiled their new single, “Meat Suit,” accompanied by a compelling music video, now available via FRAME|WORK.

The band describes the track as “a sludgy and honest expression of surviving in a world where everyone wants to have a bite.” They go on to explain, “The emptiness in the ritual of living to die starts and ends under the ‘Meat Suit,’ a relentless cycle of hunger and thirst that only deepens with each passing day.”

With its raw and unfiltered sound, “Meat Suit” delivers heavy, sludgy riffs and honest lyrics that reflect the band’s unique style and gritty worldview. The accompanying music video intensifies the song’s themes, offering a visual journey.

This release marks another bold step in The Intemperate Sons’ evolution, showcasing their ability to blend thought-provoking storytelling with dynamic musicality.

The single “Meat Suit” is now streaming on all major platforms.

STREAM “Meat Suit”:

The Intemperate Sons release all their music through the Frame|Work record label at the direction of Amir Derakh and Ryan Shuck. All Intemperate Sons’ tracks are mixed by Amir Derakh at Synthicide in Long Beach, CA.  All mastering is done by Mike Marsh Mastering in the U.K.

The band’s latest album Dark Day’s Night is available HERE

The Intemperate Sons Show Dates:
Sat Feb 1 @ Hanovers Draught Haus in Pflugerville, TX with Dogs and Diamonds
Fri Mar 14 @ Fitzgerald’s Bar and Live Music Venue in San Antonio, TX

The Intemperate Sons are:
Max Watson (vocals, backing vocals, guitars, keys, bass)
Jake Watson (guitars, bass and backing vocals)
Keith Watson (drums, backing vocals)
Mark Marks (bass)

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Facebook – Instagram – TikTok – YouTube – Spotify – Merch Store