SORCERESS OF SIN Sign with Wormholedeath for Release of Epic New Album “Ennea”

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UK melodic power metal band, SORCERESS OF SIN, have inked a pact with Wormholedeath Records for their upcoming album, Ennea, arriving on December 20th, 2024.

“We are honored and excited to officially announce that Sorceress of Sin is now part of the esteemed Wormhole Death Records roster,” the band shared. “Joining forces with such a renowned label is a dream come true for us. This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for our band, and we can’t wait to share our music with a wider audience. Wormhole Death’s passion for heavy metal aligns perfectly with our own, and we are confident that this collaboration will bring our music to new heights. Get ready for an epic journey!”

“Ennea”: A Glimpse Into the Myths

Ascend to Mount Olympus with Sorceress of Sin’s upcoming album. We are delving deep into the heart of Greek mythology, channelling the power and passion of the Olympian gods into our music. Expect a breathtaking fusion of epic storytelling and heavy metal, where gods and mortals collide in a symphony of sound.

Tracklist:

  1. Odyl
  2. Reina
  3. Poseidon
  4. The Quest
  5. Nymphet
  6. Clarity of Confusion
  7. Trickster
  8. Destructive Descent
  9. Artisan

Hailing from the UK, Sorceress of Sin are known for their high-energy live shows and captivating songwriting. Formed in 2020, the band quickly gained traction with their debut album, Mirrored Revenge, which showcased their ability to blend soaring vocals with intricate guitar work.

Building upon their initial success, Sorceress of Sin released their sophomore album, Constantine, further solidifying their position in the metal scene. The album delved deeper into their signature sound while exploring new musical territories.

The band’s live performances have garnered significant attention, with their 2021 appearance at the prestigious Bloodstock Festival being a standout moment. Their energetic set on the New Blood Stage captivated audiences and cemented their status as a rising force in the UK metal scene.

Known for their electrifying stage presence, Sorceress of Sin regularly tours the UK, captivating fans with their powerful live shows. With a growing discography and a dedicated fanbase, the band continues to push the boundaries of melodic power metal.

Get a taste of the breathtaking magic brewing in the cauldron with the official Ennea album teaser:

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DARK FORTRESS Announce New Live Album, Share Audio + Video for Song ‘Pulling At Threads (Live in Europe 2023)’

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In 2023, after an illustrious cult career spanning more than 20 years, German melodic black metallers DARK FORTRESS came to an end. Now, the band is making one final offering to its fans; ‘Anthems From Beyond The Grave – Live In Europe 2023’ was recording during the band’s final European run, ‘The Cosmic End Tour,’ in 2023. DARK FORTRESS is now sharing the first song and video from the offering, “Pulling At Threads (Live in Europe 2023),” which can be found at THIS LOCATION.

“I never thought DARK FORTRESS would have a live album,” says V. Santura (guitars). “The technical situation–we had multi-track recordings of two shows [Rotterdam and Bochum]–allowed for ‘Anthems from Beyond the Grave’ to happen. I didn’t even listen to the recordings for months after the tour. When I finally did, I thought, ‘Holy shit!’ We sounded incredible, and I’m hardly ever happy with our shows. All of our hard work had finally fallen into place on that tour. When Century Media heard it, they said, ‘We’ve gotta release it–it’s too good not to!’ If this is our end and it definitely is, then it’s a fitting end to DARK FORTRESS.”

‘Anthems From Beyond The Grave – Live In Europe 2023’ is due on January 17, 2025 via Century Media Records and can be pre-ordered HERE.

CD:

  1. Intro
  2. CataWomb
  3. The Silver Gate
  4. Isa
  5. Pulling At Threads [WATCH]
  6. Crimson Tears
  7. Cohorror
  8. Self Mutilation
  9. Chrysalis
  10. Ylem
  11. Insomnia
  12. Evenfall
  13. Baphomet

2LP/Digital Album:

  1. Intro
  2. CataWomb
  3. The Silver Gate
  4. Isa
  5. Pulling At Threads
  6. Crimson Tears
  7. Cohorror
  8. Self Mutilation
  9. Chrysalis
  10. To Harvest The Artefacts Of Mockery
  11. Ylem
  12. Insomnia
  13. Evenfall
  14. Baphomet
  15. Sycamore Trees (Outro)

DARK FORTRESS’ march to the grave was inevitable. The journey from signing with American independent Red Stream Records in 2001 to The Cosmic End Tour (with The Spirit and Asphagor) in 2023 was circuitous, full of highs and lows and rife with raw potential. Ultimately, DARK FORTRESS ended life after releasing their lauded final album, ‘Spectres from the Old World,’ in 2020. By all metrics, self-imposed death is better than zombie-lurching into oblivion.

Many fans didn’t see DARK FORTRESS writing their “early’” epitaph, however. From “Eidolon”’s (2008) acclaimed film noir aesthetic of “Edge of Night” and the breakaway success of “Ylem”’s (2010) video/title track to publications Deaf Forever and Decibel awarding ‘Spectres from the Old World’ (2020) near-perfect scores, the Bavarians appeared invincible. Yet, DARK FORTRESS uncoiled on their terms, leaving their only live album, ‘Anthems from Beyond the Grave,’ as their final offering to the ancient and unspeakable forces of darkness and evil.

DARK FORTRESS 2023 Lineup:

Morean – Lead Vocals
V. Santura – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Asvargr – Guitar
Hannes Grossmann – Drums
Michael Zech – Bass
Linus Klausenitzer – Keyboards

More info: OFFICIAL WEBSITE – FACEBOOK – INSTAGRAM

SMILE EMPTY SOUL Release New Single ‘Broken Wings’

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Alt-rock veterans Smile Empty Soul have unveiled their latest single, “Broken Wings,” offering fans a taste of their upcoming EP, Swan Song, set for release later this year via TLG|ZOID, distributed by Virgin Music Group.

“‘Broken Wings’ is actually a song I wrote a long time ago and recently discovered. Sometimes it’s fun to find something older like that, revise and modernize it. I really love the way it turned out,” says Sean Danielsen.

The song was written and produced by Sean Danielsen, engineered by Brian Scheffer, mixed and mastered by Eddie Wohl.

Stream/Download “Broken Wings” at https://ffm.to/ses-brokenwings

SMILE EMPTY SOUL is a hard rock band that originated in Los Angeles, CA in the late 1990’s and has stayed true to their brand of “no bullshit”, “real as it gets” hard rock to this day. The band signed a major label record deal in 2003 to release their self-titled debut album in May of that year. They realized huge success at alternative radio, rock radio, and the music video channels that have since fallen by the wayside or turned into reality show networks.

After 3 very successful singles/videos and a gold record from the debut release, the band ran into trouble with their record company (which was in the midst of turmoil at the top levels) and found themselves working extra hard in the trenches, and signed to indie labels or no label at all from then on.

This would become SMILE EMPTY SOUL’s destiny, as they have gone on to release many more albums and EP’s on various labels, as well as their own company “smile empty music inc”. The band released their 9th full length record Black Pilled on October 12th of 2021 completely on their own.

“Smile” has become known for its constant touring and never wavering honest sound/lyrics. They’ve never changed for anybody, and turned down many opportunities to “sell out” because it’s not who they are.

With a new album, and just as much drive as they had starting out 20 years ago, this band looks to continue to build on the legacy they’ve created as one of the hardest working, and most underrated bands in rock and roll.

The band has recently partnered with TLG|ZOID distributed by Virgin Music Group to release new music. Denny Sanders (The Label Group) and Sean Danielsen previously partnered on the successful release of Consciousness. Released in 2009 the record has become second only to the band’s debut release in popularity.

Consume and Obey Tour 2025 

1/10 Chickasha OK, Legends Pub House 
1/11 Little Rock AR, Rev Room
1/12 Tyler TX, Bricks Bar and Grill
1/14 Austin TX, Come and Take it Live
1/15 Abilene TX, The Zone
1/16 San Antonio TX, Paper Tiger
1/17 Katy TX, Wildcatter Saloon
1/18 Corpus Christi TX, House of Rock
1/19 Lafayette LA, Freetown Boom Boom Room

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

STRIPPING THE PISTOL Release New Single ‘Nothing to Believe In’

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Stripping the Pistol has released their fourth single, “Nothing To Believe In.” The track is now available through TLG|ZOID, distributed by Virgin Music Group.

When talking about the single, vocalist Kevin Cherello said, “It’s an anthem to ride or die friends.”

Charlie Tsiolis adds, “To me this song has that punk rock attitude that is currently missing – musically and lyrically.”  

STREAM “Nothing To Believe In” at https://ffm.to/stp-nothingtobelievein

This band is about straight-in-your-face rock n’ roll. Stripping the Pistol formed with the intention of breaking the rules. The Chicago band blends aggression with melody. The seamless interplay of the dueling vocalists is balanced by the precision, power, and energy of the music.

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VOIDWARDS to Release Debut Full-Length Album “Bagulnik” on December 27th

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Extreme doom/drone act VOIDWARDS will release their first full-length album “Bagulnik” on December 27th 2024 via Aesthetic Death.

The first album teaser is now available HERE.

VOIDWARDS are a minimalist, droning, extreme doom act that have existed, under various guises, since 2005.
Amidst frequent line-up changes during this time, the core member{s} have remained true and committed to their vision of creating heavy, oppressive, claustrophobic doom.

This is the first full length album in their 20-year existence. Preferring earlier to channel their music through live performances and improvised recordings.

Historical research into a provincial Russian archive, done by the band’s vocalist, became the inspirational source for “Bagulnik”. This formed not only the lyrical concept, but a thematic flow for the whole album, including the lysergic dirge found in the music itself.

Most lyrics are extracted from the diaries of a rural teacher, named Ivan Perfiliev, who claimed that the swamp on the outskirts of the town possessed supernatural properties. Believing he could hear the voice of the swamp inside his head, constantly calling to him. Somewhere in the depths of this swamp, he believed, lived an unknown ancient beast that howled at the moon and caused great suffering.

In his diary, he also wrote how other people in the locality were suffering from the same condition. It hasn’t been possible to verify the accuracy of these accounts, occurring over a century ago, but through the album Voidwards take us on a sonic journey of the events from the swamp, giving both hypothesis and conclusion to what caused people in this area to have such visions and mental illness.
Ivan was hospitalized with acute psychosis (schizophrenia) but later escaped the institution and ended his life through blunt trauma to his head.

The background noises throughout the album are processed field recordings. These were created at the location of the swamp (as well as in abandoned churches) in this part of northern Russia.

The focus on the cello throughout this album was used to specifically create some of the lysergic haunting sounds.

“Bagulnik” is an exploration in atmosphere and slow, oppressive tones.

It is not an album for the masses, not even for most interested in sub-genres of doom. But for anyone open-minded and willing to explore and immerse themselves in obscure, raw, claustrophobic, minimal, sounds then give it a try…… take this introspective journey of otherworldly music, blending drone and funeral doom.

For fans of: Mordor, Abruptum, Wormphlegm

Tracklist:

01. Bagulnik 1
02. Bagulnik 2 

https://udom.bandcamp.com/
https://nulll.net/udom/

SOUND STORM Release New Single & Video ‘Last Fading Light’

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Rockshots Records and Sound Storm are more than happy to announce the release of the brand new single called “Last Fading Light” off their new upcoming album “The Void Beyond” to be released next months to come. 

The track is about a man that realizes that his days are finite and that the entire universe will one day inevitably fade into oblivion. ‘Tomorrow is just another day’ suggesting that the passage of time holds little meaning in the vast expanse of the cosmos. As a new day dawns, the universe remains indifferent. It features once again a blend of modern metal with progressive and speed metal influences, “Last Fading Light” showcases double lead vocals, haunting melodies and intense rhythms that will resonate with listeners. Experience the relentless energy and thought-provoking lyrics that define Sound Storm’s unique sound.

LISTEN: https://lnk.to/jZeYbw

After 6 years of silence, new music from Sound Storm is finally on its way, a lot has changed over the years but one thing remains the same: their passion for creating powerful and emotional music. They’ve poured their hearts into the new stuff, and they’re hopeful it will resonate with both loyal fans and those discovering them for the first time.

Credits:

Music by Elena Crolle and Valerio Sbriglione
Lyrics by Andrea Racco, Elena Crolle and Valerio Sbriglione
Arrangements by Elena Crolle
Mixed and mastered by Massimiliano Flak at Evolution Studios (www.evolutionstudios.it)
Produced by Orchidea Productions and Evolution Studios
Photos by Valerio Sbriglione

Sound StormLine Up:

Andrea Racco: Clean and harsh vocals
Elena Crolle: Clean Vocals, Keyboards and Piano
Valerio Sbriglione: Lead and Rhythm Guitars
Rocco Mirarchi: Rhythm Guitars
Massimiliano Flak: Bass
Mattia Rubino: Drums

Official Web Site: https://www.sound-storm.it/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soundstormworld
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundstormworld/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundstormworld
Merch Store: https://soundstorm.bigcartel.com/