Emerging Brazilian heavy metal band Gloria Perpetua is thrilled to announce the release of the official video for their track “Mothers Of Jerusalem”.This single is part of their debut album, “The Darkside We Wanna Hide” which was physically released on August 30th 2024, and is now available digitally as of November 1st, 2024.
“Mothers Of Jerusalem” delves into the profound sorrow and sacrifice of mothers who lose their sons to war. Musically, the track blends elements of heavy and power metal, drawing influences from bands like Accept and Primal Fear.
The album “The Darkside We Wanna Hide” features ten powerful tracks and showcases collaborations with renowned musicians such as Timo Tolkki (ex-Stratovarius), Vitor Rodrigues (Native Blood, Tribal Scream, Torture Squad) and Luis Mariutti (Sinistra, Shaman, Angra, Firebox). Hailing from the Amazon rainforest region of Brazil, Gloria Perpetua offers a compelling mix of heavy and power metal, with lyrics promoting self-responsibility, positive change, and the fight for a better world.
This Friday, November 7th, exactly 30 years after the band was founded, the new album “DarkanakraD” by German melodic/celtic metallers SUIDAKRA will be released! The album will be released as CD and DigiPak. The latter is only available in the MDD Shop and selected mail order companies. The 12” vinyl edition will be available on November 28th.
In advance, the song “Unravelling Destinies” will be available as an official video clip on YouTube and as a digital single on all download and streaming platforms. Check it out!
Heavy metal powerhouse MYSTYC BLADE is thrilled to unveil their new single, “Don’t Forget to Live,” a powerful track taken from their album, “The Master Is Inside,” out via Wormholdeath.
This track offers a powerful mix of existential resignation and a subtle carpe diem attitude, reminding us to make the most of our time while recognizing the certainty of death.
“The Master Is Inside” is a deeply personal and dynamic album that explores a wide range of emotions and themes. Each of the 11 tracks stands as its narrative, touching on personal experiences, reflections on life and death, storytelling, and even environmental concerns. Musically, it’s a rich fusion of intense riffs, haunting melodies, powerful solos, and a cinematic atmosphere. Tracks like “Pyramids and Mystery,” “Song of Butterflies,” “Forever Alone,” and the title track “The Master Is Inside” carry a cinematic quality—you can close your eyes and visualize the story unfolding like a movie. Overall, it’s a mature and reflective album, centered on resilience, facing inner demons, and finding meaning through struggle.
Christophe Danjon is the creative force behind Mystyc Blade. A self-taught musician, Christophe developed his distinctive style early on, focusing on instrumental music. His pursuit of excellence led him to the Music Academy International (MAI) in Nancy, where he honed his skills further. After graduating, Christophe seized notable opportunities, including opening for Angra and Calvin Russell.
As a guitar and vocal instructor, Christophe shared his expertise while perfecting his craft and composing two orchestral pieces, showcasing his versatility. Taking full control of his career, he composes all the music for Mystyc Blade, blending power and finesse to create ambitious and memorable compositions. His music delves into emotional and psychological depths, enriching his powerful performances.
Quebec-based melodic symphonic metallers TROLLWAR continues to build anticipation for their upcoming EP with the release of “The Offering”, the second single from their forthcoming EP “Tales from the Frozen Wastes”. The single further showcases Trollwar’s musical evolution, presenting a harmonious blend of aggressive metal riffs, intricate symphonic arrangements, and progressive elements. The song delves deeper into the EP’s overarching theme of a falling pantheon and the glooming curse that befalls adventurers who dare to tread where they’re unwelcome. The band shares their thoughts:
“This is the most recent song composition-wise. We think that this one is the best representation of where the Trollwar sound has evolved. It contains some great Melodic Death Metal riffs, a good chorus, epic symphonies.. the whole package. This is also the 2nd song where we have a guest coming in to push the limit of the song with astonishing power metal vocals and choirs.”
They go on to explain that the black-metal elements are also brought forward, with an epic evil bridge that will give chills to the symphonic black metal enjoyers. The transitions are smooth and flow easily.
This is the last song off the album, leaving the listener with an enjoyable symphonic epilogue, and giving hints of something greater to come. It is a pivotal piece in the narrative of the EP, representing the moment where the veil between worlds thins, and the consequences of mortal ambition clash with divine will. It is recommended for those who enjoy Amon Amarth, Kalmah, and Equilibrium.
Listen to “The Offering” via its premiere on Bravewords HERE.
Alt-rock veterans Smile Empty Soul have unveiled their lyric video for single, “We All Fall Down”. The track is a preview of their upcoming EP, Swan Song, which is scheduled for release at the end of the year through TLG|ZOID distributed by Virgin Music Group.
“We all live unique lives, but what we have in common is that life kicks the shit out of us all in various ways. Learning how to overcome that is key to survival and the ability to thrive,” says Sean Danielsen.
The song was written and produced by Sean Danielsen, engineered by Brian Scheffer, mixed and mastered by Eddie Wohl.
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.
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11/3 Tucson AZ, The Rock 11/6 Salt Lake City UT, Liquid Joes 11/7 Las Vegas NV, Backstage Bar & Billiards 11/8 Fresno CA, Full Circle* 11/9 Modesto CA, Twin Rivers Saloon 11/10 Hollywood CA, The Whiskey* 11/13 Houston TX, Warehouse Live Midtown 11/14 New Orleans LA, Southport Music Hall 11/15 Fort Worth TX, The Rail 11/16 Texarkana AR, Fat Jacks 11/17 Shreveport LA, Bayou Thunder
In their latest single, ILLEGAL MIND turns their sardonic humor toward the world of craft beer. Titled “Foo!”, this track takes a swing at the growing trend of sour beers like lambics and goses, which have polarized beer lovers across the globe. The song’s protagonist is based on a real-life craft beer aficionado, Yana Osin, who happens to be a close friend and travel buddy of Maxx, the creative force behind the band. Yana, like many craft beer enthusiasts, has a deep love for stouts and IPAs but can’t stand the taste of sours. “Foo!” is both a humorous homage to her strong opinions and a playful critique of the craft beer scene’s obsession with these peculiar brews.
The lyrics take listeners through a comical journey of disappointment as the character reluctantly tries lambics and goses, only to be met with disgust. With lines like “Smelled like a horse’s barn, I thought, ‘What is this?'” and “I think I’d rather chew a shoe!”, Illegal Mind blends their signature post-apocalyptic, rebellious tone with lighthearted jabs at the world of funky sour ales. The track doesn’t just poke fun at the beer itself but also the culture that surrounds it, mocking the acquired taste that some claim to love. The repeated cry of “Foo! How can you drink this stuff?” becomes a central motif in the song, hammering home the character’s disbelief.
Musically, “Foo!” maintains the band’s heavy, alternative metal sound, but it incorporates a punk rock spirit to match the lyrical sarcasm. The song is fast-paced, with punchy riffs and an anthemic chorus that’s impossible not to shout along to. The chant of “Foo!” serves as both a battle cry and an exasperated rejection of the sour beer trend, making it clear where the character’s—and by extension, the band’s—loyalties lie: with the rich, robust flavors of stouts and IPAs.
For Maxx and Illegal Mind, “Foo!” is more than just a funny take on beer culture. It’s a tribute to Yana Osin, a person who shares their passion for beer and music, and who’s unafraid to speak her mind. Special recognition goes to Dmitry Voyevodin, the top contributor and lyrics author, who helped shape the song into what it is today. Dmitry, also a craft beer enthusiast, played a key role in crafting the song’s lyrical content. The song reflects the friendship and shared adventures between Maxx, Yana, and Dmitry, giving fans an inside look into the personal relationships that fuel the band’s creativity. With “Foo!” being both a personal dedication and a humorous anthem, it’s a refreshing take on the alternative metal genre—one that’s sure to leave fans raising their own glasses in agreement.
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