EMPIRES OF EDEN Release New Video Single ‘Mortal Rites’, Feat. Jonas Heidgert & Tony Truglio

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November 15, 2024 sees Empires Of Eden release its fifth studio album via Massacre Records. This upcoming release promises even more electrifying collaborations, and continues Stu Marshall‘s legacy of delivering high-octane metal with both precision and passion. “Guardians Of Time” brings together a rare coalition of some of the genre’s most formidable musicians. This isn’t a typical collaboration; it’s a bold, creative venture that challenges the conventions of metal!

Empires Of Eden is celebrated for its blend of intricate musicianship, thunderous riffs, and soaring vocals, earning the project a dedicated global fanbase. It has a unique collaborative nature making each album a fresh and diverse listening experience, with each artist bringing their own signature style to the fold. Following the previously-released album title track, featuring Rob Rock (Impellitteri) on lead vocals and John Gallagher (Raven) on bass, today, Empires Of Eden is premiering its latest single “Mortal Rites”, feat. Dragonland‘s frontman Jonas Heidgert and a guest solo of Tony Truglio (Liege Lord)!

Louie Gorgievski (Night Legion), who wrote the lyrics, reveals: “The song is about the selfishness of humanity, thinking they are immortal. It’s pushing the boundaries and paying the consequences. It keeps following the destructive path and never seems to learn from history even though it’s written in plain sight.”

Listen to “Mortal Rites”, now streaming on all digital services at https://empires ofeden.bfan.lin k/mortalrites

Stu Marshall, a renowned Australian guitarist and producer, is best known for his explosive guitar work, blending technical prowess with melodic sensibility. Rising to prominence with the power metal band Dungeon and more recently US power supergroup Death Dealer, Marshall’s career has spanned decades, marking him as one of Australia’s most respected metal musicians.

In 2008, Marshall embarked on his solo project, Empires Of Eden, creating a platform to collaborate with some of the biggest names in metal. The project brought together an array of world-class vocalists, allowing Marshall to blend symphonic, power, and traditional heavy metal elements into epic soundscapes. Since its inception, Empires Of Eden has released four critically acclaimed albums, showcasing collaborations with metal legends such as Udo Dirkschneider (U.D.O., ex-Accept), Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear), Zak Stevens (Savatage, Trans-Siberian Orchestra), Rob Rock (Impellitteri), Mike Vescera (Yngwie Malmsteen, Loudness), and Jeff Martin (Racer X). Each release delivers a mix of Marshall’s complex guitar compositions and the iconic vocal styles of his guest artists.

Crossing genres of power metal, AOR and thrash elements, the upcoming album shows a deep creative input from a wide range of metal talent. “Guardians Of Time” is a statement of intent from some of the most respected names in metal. It’s not about nostalgia; it’s about innovation and the future of metal as a creative force. It’s a testament to Marshall’s enduring creativity and ability to unite the metal community through shared artistry.

Produced by Stu Marshall, who has worked closely with each vocalist to ensure that their contribution is both individual and integral to the whole, this album represents a new model of collaboration in heavy music!

Pre-order your album copy now at https://lnk.to/guardiansoftime

CD Track Listing:

  1. The Dawn March
  2. Guardians Of Time
  3. When Will It End
  4. Mortal Rites
  5. The Inner Me
  6. When The Beast Comes Out
  7. Arabian Nights
  8. Stand United
  9. August Runs Red
  10. Baptise This Hell
  11. The Devil’s Only Friend
  12. Baptise This Hell (Alternate Version) [Bonus Track]

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Polish SOUR BLOOD Hit with New Unusual Song ‘Lacquer Eyes’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 23, 2024
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SOUR BLOOD is a Polish band playing alternative rock, behind which there are musicians connected with rock scene in Poznań (PL).

Band comments: “What we want to achieve artistically is explore various genres and keep our music interesting and relevant. There are no limits to it, and as much as there are directions which are very natural for us like guitar-driven rock, there is so much more to music and, hopefully, we will do justice to all of our tastes and ambitions one day. With every newly released single, we aspire to relay new emotions and sounds to enrich our musical landscapes. It’s a lot of fun to play with fresh ideas and allow yourself to reinvent that idea over and over, so we couldn’t be more excited now that we are sharing “Lacquer Eyes” with you. We have added some jazzy trip-hop influences to the palette with this one and we hope you will enjoy our take on it.“

“Lacquer Eyes” is an extremely dark and unsettling story. In our heads and hearts, it was meant to represent the Alzheimer’s disease and the relentless confusion, fear and sense of loss that come along, as well as the inevitability of it all. In the wake of the disease, it’s difficult to find hope, both for the sick and their close ones. The question we ask is: Are we all going to just fade away? Is it better to accept it or resist and fight it? Will anybody remember me?

Alternatively, the song is about anything else you will find relatable to its story and mood. There are strong undercurrent themes of closure, letting go, and helplessness, all of which may give a new meaning to the narrative and change the way the song resonates with you dependently on your experiences and feelings. We recommend listening to it when you are alone, at dark, and ready to embrace the bleakest thoughts.

CREDITS
Mix & mastering by Miłosz Pawęta
Beat produced by Jacek Jurewicz
Artwork & video animation by Jakub Pukacki
Video shot by Maciej Gensler
Trumpet by Bogumił Soroka
Music & lyrics: Sour Blood

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RIVERS OF NIHIL Announce European Headline Tour for February + March of 2025 w/ CYNIC + BEYOND CREATION + DÅÅTH

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Reading, Pennsylvania-based progressive death metallers RIVERS OF NIHIL will embark on a full European tour in February. Support comes from Prog legends CYNIC as well as BEYOND CREATION and labelmates DÅÅTH! Full dates below.

Comments RIVERS OF NIHIL: “We can’t wait to return to Europe on The Aggressive Progressive Tour this February. We are honored to have Cynic, Beyond Creation, and Dååth along with us for the ride. This lineup truly embodies both the ‘aggressive’ and ‘progressive’ nature of what this tour is all about.

We can’t wait to see all of you, and who knows? Maybe even bring some new music along for the trip.”

THE AGGRESSIVE PROGRESSIVE EU/UK TOUR 2025
RIVERS OF NIHIL w/ CYNIC, BEYOND CREATION, DÅÅTH
28.02.25 Germany Köln Essigfabrik
01.03.25 Belgium Antwerp Zappa
02.03.25 France Paris La Machine
04.03.25 UK Glasgow Slay
05.03.25 Ireland Dublin Academy
06.03.25 UK Bristol The Fleece
07.03.25 UK Southampton Engine Rooms
08.03.25 UK Manchester Club Academy
09.03.25 UK London Electric Ballroom
10.03.25 UK Birmingham XOYO
12.03.25 Netherlands Haarlem Patronaat
13.03.25 Germany Hamburg Gruenspan
14.03.25 Sweden Stockholm Fryshuset Klubben
16.03.25 Finland Helsinki Tavastia
18.03.25 Norway Oslo John Dee
19.03.25 Denmark Copenhagen Pumpehuset
21.03.25 Poland Warsaw Proxima
22.03.25 Germany Berlin Columbia Theater
23.03.25 Germany Nürnberg Z-Bau
24.03.25 Austria Wien Flex
25.03.25 Hungary Budapest Dürer Kert
26.03.25 Germany München Backstage
27.03.25 Italy Milan Slaughter Club
28.03.25 Switzerland Aarau Kiff
29.03.25 Germany Karlsruhe Substage

Ticketing details and further information can be found at: lnk.to/RON-EUROPE2025 – ticket sale starts October 25th at 11am CET.

RIVERS OF NIHIL will reissue their debut EP, Hierarchy, on November 8th via Metal Blade Records. Initially released independently in 2010, the updated edition of Hierarchy has been remixed and remastered by original producer Carson Slovak at Atrium Audio.

Find pre orders at: metalblade.com/riversofnihil

Hierarchy Track Listing:
01. Chambers of Civility
02. Human Adaptation
03. Ultimate Sentience
04. Post-Mortem Prostitution

RIVERS OF NIHIL have never fit neatly into a box, but with 2018’s Where Owls Know My Name, they transcended all labels applied to them. Returning in 2021 with The Work, they forged further into new territory, once again upending any expectations fans had placed on them. And now, with a new series of singles recorded in 2023 and released as singles since then – eventually appearing together on a new album – the band has once again shattered the ceiling of how far they are willing to go in search of new sonic terrain.

The band spent 2021 and 2022 burning the candle at both ends with a frenzied tour schedule including headlining runs of the US and Europe, a jaunt on the European festival circuit, and two runs in support of The Black Dahlia Murder and The Contortionist in North America. But once the latter tour wrapped up, they were short a band member.

For personal reasons, founding vocalist Jake Dieffenbach and the band went their separate ways. The split took place just three days after the recording of a live video and audio session for Audiotree‘s From Nothing series, which was released on April 20th, 2023. And while the band initially wasn’t sure how to approach the release with the departure of a founding member and lead singer – or whether to release it at all – they decided to move forward with it to honor Dieffenbach’s contributions to the group over the years and mark the beginning of a new chapter.

In March 2023, RIVERS OF NIHIL wrapped up a recording session that saw the now four-piece band birth a considerable amount of new music featuring their previous bassist/backup vocalist Adam Biggs as the new lead vocalist/bassist. This recording session also marked the first appearance of new guitarist Andy Thomas (ex-Black Crown Initiate), whose vocals also play prominently in the music, as a member of RIVERS OF NIHIL. These new singles are the first to showcase the band’s new lineup in full-on collaboration, and demonstrate that while this is a new, brave sound with tons of potential, it also carries the band’s classic energy.

The band recently wrapped up the recording and mastering of their fifth full-length album slated for release in 2025. The record will feature two previously released songs – “The Sub-Orbital Blues” (2023) and “Criminals” (2024) – plus eight new tracks. Stay tuned for a new single to be unveiled in 2025.

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AFTER SMOKE CLEARS Share ‘Serenity’ Single + Music Video, Ft. Jimmy Dahmer

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 23, 2024
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South London metalcore heavyweights AFTER SMOKE CLEARS have shared the third taste of what’s to come on their hotly anticipated sophomore LP, Intentions, with “Serenity“, featuring Asleep At The Helm‘s Jimmy Dahmer. The single comes alongside an official music video, directed by bassist Aaron Dohnt.

Notably standing as their most melodic song to date, “Serenity” explores topics of fatherhood and the ever-growing stresses that come with fast-paced city life. Whilst the band are certainly no strangers to potent emotion and wearing their hearts of their sleeves, “Serenity” sees AFTER SMOKE CLEARS at their most emotionally vulnerable yet, casting aside their traditional charged fury in favour of sensitivity.

“Serenity” serves as the third single from Intentions, the band’s brand new full length LP, which was recorded and mixed by Meyrick De La Fuente (VEXED, Eschalon, Shush) of Floodgate Audio, and is due out November 19th via self-release.

The new single comes following the release of barnburner teaser tracks “Unintelligent” and “Animal“, the latter of which featured Confessions of a Traitor‘s Stephen MacConville. Demonstrating a keen grasp on their identity, Intentions shows the band at their most strong and self-assured yet, featuring their most diverse range of tracks thus far.

Whilst valiantly holding that sentiment, Intentions boldly follows the release of 2023’s The Fear, which received an 8/10 from Metal Hammer, with the publication declaring that “After Smoke Clears have redefined the genre with their new EP.” With further acclaim coming from the likes of Distorted Sound, describing The Fear as “nothing less than a victory,” there is an expectation set by After Smoke Clears‘ prior work, that has not only been met by Intentions, but confidently surpassed.

Alongside touring plans for late 2024 and early 2025 in place, to celebrate the album’s launch, the band will be hosting a headline album launch show 229 in London on November 23rd, with support from Iridium, Swarmed and Apathy. Tickets are available here, and you can find the poster for the event below.

INTENTIONS TRACK LISTING

  1. Status Game (feat. Damien Bigara)
  2. Serenity (feat. Jimmy Dahmer)
  3. Chase The Sun
  4. Animal (feat. Stephen MacConville)
  5. Fractured
  6. Unintelligent
  7. Echoes
  8. Daze

BAND LINEUP
*Nick Hurford – Vocals
*Kiran Solanki – Guitar
*Aaron Dohnt – Bass
*David Cau – Drums

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TENET’s Album “Sovereign” to Be Reissued on Crystal Clear Vinyl for 15th Anniversary, New Lyric Video for ‘Hail Hail’ Out Now

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M-Theory Audio is pleased to announce a vinyl reissue from one the most underrated albums by a collection of notable artists – TENET with their lone album, 2009’s ‘Sovereign.’ To celebrate its 15th Anniversary M-Theory Audio has officially licensed the title from Century Media Records and Nov. 22nd will make it available as a 300 limited-edition pressing on Crystal Clear Vinyl. This reissue will include an expanded 4-panel booklet insert with personal liner notes from guitarist Jed Simon, in addition to more pictures and the usual lyrics and credits. Additionally, we’ve added a couple bonus tracks to it from the original Japanese CD pressing and provided a digital download code for 10 more demo/pre-production tracks. Pre-Order now at https://lnk.to/tenet_sovereign

TENET is the group assembled by Jed Simon (Armoros, Strapping Young Lad, Zimmers Hole, Scar The Martyr). Jed worked on and off writing songs beginning in 1996 but busy with other groups, including touring with Front Line Assembly, it wasn’t until the height of SYL’s success in 2003 that Century Media committed to Jed to realize and release a TENET album. Then in 2006 as Strapping… was put to rest when Jed have the ability to focus on and develop his dream did he assemble the perfect lineup for the next part of his intended career. Recruiting his Caustic Thought, Strapping Young Lad, Front Line Assembly and Zimmers Hole bandmate bassist Byron Stroud (also later of Fear Factory, 3 Inches of Blood fame) was the obvious choice. Then came guitarist Glen Alvelais (Forbidden, Testament) who recommended Steve ‘Zetro’ Souza, who was in between stints with Exodus to join on vocals. Gene Hoglan (Dark Angel, Death, SYL, Dethklok) joined on drums finalizing the group (after intended At The Gates, The Haunted, Cradle of Filth, Paradise Lost drummer Adrian Erlandsson was unable to fully commit to the schedule especially living overseas). Armed with such an intense caliber of artists TENET began recording their debut album ‘Sovereign,’ produced by Vincent Wojno (Machine Head, Trouble, Kreator) and Jed Simon and mastered by Andy Sneap (Arch Enemy, Amon Amarth, Carcass).

“So, here we are in 2024. I still feel very strongly about this album, and I suppose some of you do too! Scott Coonan from Back From The Dead Merch asked about the status of Tenet, and that he was interested, along with his label, run by Marco Barbieri, who I give both sincere thanks to, in re-releasing ‘Sovereign,’” states Jed. “Enjoy the updated version of ‘Sovereign,’ and my gratitude is eternal for all of those involved, and for the fans support through the years. Thank you!”

While ‘Sovereign’ is a barnstormer of an album for unfortunate reasons its release in 2009 fell under the radar and the group never took flight as was intended instead falling apart between members active schedules leaving us with this sole milestone to be remembered by and to enjoy the untapped potential contained within. M-Theory Audio reissues ‘Sovereign’ for metal fans to (re)discover this gem and add the expanded and deluxe sets to their collection. Check out the new lyric video, created by Rafael Ortega of Ecliptic Visions, for the song “Hail Hail” to give you an idea of the group’s music – watch now, below, and for reissued TENET merch check out https://backfromthedeadmerch.com/collections/tenet

RYLOS Release Music Video And Single ‘Marathon’ from Upcoming Album

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Finnish hard rock band RYLOS has released the second single, “Marathon,” from their upcoming fifth album, Signs of Life. “Marathon” can be interpreted as both a true marathon run and a lifelong restless journey, reflecting a compulsive need to tackle various challenges. The music video for “Marathon” was filmed in Karhula, Kotka, with the script written by Rylos’ bass player, Riina Suikkanen, and filming directed by Suvi Laaninen.

Since 2013, Rylos has been delivering energetic and melodic rock music. The band, known for its carrot mascot, has released four albums, seven singles, one video game, and has actively performed at clubs and festivals across Finland and Europe.

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Bandcamp, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/rylos-marathon

  • Composers: Mikko Heino, Riina Suikkanen, Jussi Uutela, Niko Partanen, Juha-Pekka Pusa, Jaani Peuhu
  • Lyrics: Mikko Heino & Arto Porvari

SIGNS OF LIVE 2024 -TOUR upcoming shows:
02.11 Vanha Viiala, Myllykoski – FIN
09.11 Hotelli Zilton, Loviisa – FIN
14.11 Cart & Horses, London – UK
16.11 Varjobaari, Tampere – FIN
14.12 Hard Rock House, Helsinki – FIN

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