EXODUS RISING have released a new music video ‘The Birth of Christ’, taken from the band’s album “The Book Of Life”, out via Wormholedeath. Watch the video below.
The Book of Life” by EXODUS RISING is a Christian Progressive Heavy Metal album that spans biblical narratives from Genesis to Revelation. This concept album humanizes ancient stories, presenting them in digestible bites. Drawing inspiration from classical composers like Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart, and blending them with the progressive metal influences of Symphony X, Dream Theater, and Queen to name a few. With that inspiration, EXODUS RISING creates a unique sound.
TIME CONSUMED has released a new lyric video for ‘I Love The Dark’, taken track from the new EP “Long Night Of Silence,” which is out via Wormholedeath.
“I Love the Dark” delves into darkness as a refuge of comfort and tranquility, escaping pain, fear, and societal pressures. The serene, night-time setting offers solace and a sense of true self, free from the alienating outside world. This introspective journey is enhanced by Time Consumed’s signature doom-death metal sound, which deepens the song’s atmospheric and emotional impact.
Metal Blade Records is pleased to welcome UK death metal outfit CELESTIAL SANCTUARY to their esteemed roster.
Forged in 2019, CELESTIAL SANCTUARY burst onto the scene with their brutal blend of death metal pulling influence from the likes of Carcass, Dying Fetus, and Cannibal Corpse and injecting their own fetid flavor into the genre.
CELESTIAL SANCTUARY released their sophomore album, Insatiable Thirst For Torment, on Church Road Records in August of 2023. Hailed by fans and critics alike, Distorted Sound awarded the band a 10/10 rating noting, “CELESTIAL SANCTUARY have absolutely nailed their second album release. For fans of death metal, there is a little element of everything neatly tied together and delivered with precision.” Blabbermouth wrote, “Here we have a band with everything going for them. Insatiable Thirst For Torment is old-school death metal, fully rejuvenated, right down to James Bousema’s magnificent cover art. Up there with the best that the genre has to offer in 2023, CELESTIAL SANCTUARY have birthed a monster.” Kerrang gushed, “Death metal is meant to be disgusting. Brit sickos Celestial Sanctuary understand this better than most.” Added Everything Is Noise, “Insatiable Thirst For Torment is an impressive gorepile of fuck, a rancid and bloodied foreskin tapestry, a fetid bloat of liquified unlife. It’s one of those DOOM levels with the fleshy, living walls that make you feel uneasy before bisecting demons with the Super Shotgun. What I’m trying to say is, it’s fun as hell… This band deserves all the love they get, and then some.”
Comments the band on their signing, “We are chuffed to bits and extremely proud to have signed with Metal Blade Records. All of us have grown up listening to CDs and records that brandish the mark of The Blade, so to be a part of that history and stand on a roster alongside the best artists in the world of metal is an honor that isn’t lost on us. We’re well into the writing process for our next album, and having the backing of Metal Blade is inspiring us to write our most brutal, unhinged, and best shit yet. See you fucks on the road!“
Having played and toured with such scene giants as Obituary, Cattle Decapitation, Gatecreeper, Frozen Soul, and Undeath, CELESTIAL SANCTUARY has proven that the UK has a new band that can go toe-to-toe with their Stateside counterparts. Stand by for more news on CELESTIAL SANCTUARY in the months to come.
CELESTIAL SANCTUARY Live w/ Kruelty, Slimelord: 11/01/2024 Slay – Glasgow, UK 11/02/2024 Northumbria University SU – Newcastle, UK 11/03/2024 Rebellion – Manchester, UK 11/04/2024 Ifor Bach – Cardiff, UK 11/05/2024 Rescue Rooms – Nottingham, UK 11/06/2024 Asylum – Birmingham, UK 11/08/2024 Academy 2 – Oxford, UK 11/09/2024 The Dome – London, UK 11/10/2024 The Joiners – Southampton, UK 11/11/2024 The Exchange – Bristol, UK 11/12/2024 Arts Centre – Colchester, UK
CELESTIAL SANCTUARY: Thomas Cronin – vocals, guitar Matt Adnett – guitar Jay Rutterford – bass James Burke – drums
Japanese power metal band ILLUSION FORCE are thrilled to announce the release of their new album “Halfana”, out on December 13th, 2024, via Frontiers Music Srl. The band also unveil the first single and official video for the title track, “Halfana”, out now.
Talking about the title track, the band says: “Combining breakneck tempos with soaring melodies while matching high-tone vocals with twin lead guitars, this track encompasses Illusion Force’s signature style of catchy metal.”
Discussing about the album, they add: “After and exhilarating experience of performing and recording around Japan for the last 5 years, we can finally announce our first worldwide album release! It was a great challenge to properly utilize the elegance and versatility of Japanese music, but we think the end result will be a great listen! Please, check it out!”
“Halfana” Tracklist:
Kaleidoscopic
Halfana
Miracle Superior
The Serene Valley
Captan #5 (Feat.Ivan Giannini)
Protector Of The Stars
Hibari, Pti: A Lost Cantata
Hibari, Ptii: Whisper Of The Eternity
Hibari, Ptii: Möbius
Hibari, Ptiv: Luminescent Galaxies
Bittersweet ’53
Serendipitous
Illusion Parade
Hailing from Japan, Illusion Force is a brilliant newcomer, emerging from the very active Japanese metal scene, crediting bands like Helloween, Dragonforce as some of their influences.
Having been constantly on tour in Japan supporting major acts and playing Headlining shows, they managed to create a strong fan base in their home country.
The band has already released two albums through King Records that caught the attention of many media around the world, praising the skills and the songwriting and the powerful and melodic voice of the singer Jinn.
The new album “Halfana”, mixed by Matias Kupiainen (Stratovarius guitar player), showcases a mixture of Extreme Power Metal with classy arrangements and catchy choruses to make every Power Metal freak’s heart beat faster with excitement and anticipation.
Just one week before embarking on the second leg of their 2024 ‘Satanic Panic’ European Tour and right on time for spooky season, heavy occult rock congregation LUCIFER have unveiled a stunning cover version of a song by by the late great Leonard Cohen. ‘Who By Fire‘ features none other than doom metal legend Bobby Liebling of PENTAGRAM as a duet partner for Johanna Platow Andersson. Witness two generations of occult rock and doom metal joining forces for a unique take on this classic tune from 1974.
Johanna commented: “Growing up with Leonard Cohen’s music, as my mother was a passionate fan, I have always been profoundly touched by his lyrics and of course especially gravitated towards this extremely haunting death theme. Bobby Liebling and I have been talking about collaborating for quite a few years now. When I knew I wanted Lucifer to cover “Who By Fire”, Bobby was the perfect one to interpret this very eerie song and I am so glad he said yes. Being a huge Pentagram fan, this is quite something for me! We are extremely pleased how ‘Who By Fire’ turned into a Lucifer song and Halloween was the perfect occasion to release this morbid work.“
LUCIFER will continue their successful 2024 ‘Satanic Panic’ European Tour next week, and once again they’re being joined by German rising stars, The Night Eternal. The tour package will be completed by US heavy metal band Tanith, which features Russ Tippins (original guitar player of NWOBHM legends SATAN) on guitar and vocals. You can find all confirmed dates at the bottom.
THE SATANIC PANIC TOUR – AUTUMN 2024 LUCIFER (SE) w/ guests THE NIGHT ETERNAL (DE) and TANITH (US) 08.11. DE – Hildesheim Kulturfabrik 09.11. DE – Oldenburg MTS Records 10.11. DE – Dresden Blauer Salon 12.11. PL – Poznan 2Progi 13.11. CZ – Ostrava Barrák Music Club 14.11. PL – Warsaw Hybrydy 15.11. PL – Krakow Hype Park 16.11. HU – Budapest Barba Negra 17.11. AT – Salzburg Rockhouse 19.11. IT – Milan Legend Club 20.11. CH – Monthey Pont Rouge 21.11. DE – Freiburg ArTik 22.11. DE – Cologne Club Volta 23.11. NL – Amstelveen p60
Further LUCIFER live dates: 02.11. SE – In Rock Festival Vara 05.12. JP – Tokyo – Quattro
Finnish Hope Is a Lie’s second single ‘Suits’ features Amber Shadows on vocals – and she is not holding anything back! Driven forward by heavy guitar riffs, this industrial inspired song represents Hope Is a Lie in its most aggressive form. Lyrically the song focuses on what men in suits are good for, ending up with the simple conclusion that men in suits are best when dead.
Arrangements: Hope Is a Lie (Markus Alavire, Tuomo Heiti and Lasse Girs) and Anne Ala-Pöntiö Cover art and visuals: Tuomo Heiti
Mixing: Markus Alavire, Saarni Music
Mastering: Owe Inborr, Wolfthrone Studios
Distribution & Promotion: Inverse Records
The band’s self titled debut album is released on December 13th 2024 by Inverse Records and will be supported by three singles: ‘Dance’ (2 October), ’Suits (feat Amber Shadows)’ (30 October) and ’End of Days’ (27 November). All music is written by the band, and is mixed by Markus Alavire and mastered by Owe Inborr.
You might like Hope Is a Lie if you like: Oranssi Pazuzu, Amenra, Absent in Body, Insomnium, We Lost the Sea, Mogwai, Neurosis.
Hope Is a Lie is: Markus Alavire: Vocals, guitars, bass, programming & keyboards Lasse Girs: Vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards Tuomo Heiti: Drums.
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
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