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LIFESICK Unleash ‘Loved by None’ Animated Video

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Danish death metal/metallic hardcore behemoths LIFESICK today unveil their animated video for “Loved By None.” The punishing new hymn comes by way of the band’s Loved By None, Hated By All full-length, set for release on November 1st through Metal Blade Records.

LIFESICK manifests brutal and brutally honest songs with lyrics inspired by the turbulent nature of life. Musically influenced by Swedish death metal, the band’s authentic and explosive mixture of crushing tones and modern breakdowns create an uncompromising sound and vision.

Elaborates the band on their latest single, “Loved By None,” “The feeling of being loved by none and hated by all, despite trying your best to be a good person, can be overwhelming. It often feels like the world is trying to bring you down and keep you there. This song is the fastest and most aggressive track on the album, and also one of the shortest. It’s straightforward, bone-crushing hardcore, featuring a mix of blast beats and a groovy breakdown at the end.”

Watch LIFESICK‘s previously released video for “Legacy Of Misery” at THIS LOCATION.

LIFESICK was forged in Fredericia, Denmark in 2015. After three full-lengths of increasing weight and intensity, 2023’s Life And Other Lies EP brought the band’s sobering death/metallic hardcore to Metal Blade Records, where they have come of age with the kaleidoscopic fury and ironclad gloom of Loved By None, Hated By All.

As with previous platters, the LP was recorded by Jacob Bredahl at his Dead Rat facility. This time Bredahl’s role expanded beyond engineering, helping to shape and revise new material before twiddling a single knob. “He came down to our rehearsal room where we played all the songs for him live, so he could add his touch to each song or edit stuff that we might have been a little blind to from playing the songs too much. This was the first time we did this, and it was very effective.”

Mixing was farmed out to Taylor Young at The Pit, “to give it a different touch or nuance from our previous releases,” while the tracks were handed to noise collective John Cxnnor, “to enhance the album with sound design and samples throughout every song, to better unify the album. We provided them with all the songs, along with keywords about the lyrical themes and the album artwork. With this information, they created unique dark industrial samples that perfectly fit the songs and our vision for the album.”

The results ring loud and clear from this tumultuous masterwork of bleak aggro beauty. Loved By None, Hated By All is unquestionably the band’s finest recording to date which is no easy feat considering the compulsive force of previous releases — there is some special spark of magic at work here.

Find pre-orders at: metalblade.com/lifesick

LIFESICK has tours across Denmark and Southeast Asia booked through the new year with more shows to be announced in the weeks to come. See all confirmed dates below.

LIFESICK Live:
10/17/2024 Studenterhuset – Aalborg, DK
10/25/2024 Posten – Odense, DK
10/26/2024 Platform K – Horsens, DK
11/08/2024 Copenhagen Distillery – Copenhagen, DK *Record Release Show
12/06/2024 Blueprint Livehouse – Bangkok, TH
12/08/2024 Atlantis Bar – Siem Reap, KH
12/09/2024 Cloud Bar – Penh, KH
12/10/2024 Saigon Kick World Music Bar – Ho Chi Min, VN
12/13/2024 The Rockin Jamz Hall – Johor Bahru, MY
12/14/2024 88Fryer – Timoq, PH
12/15/2024 Unknown 13 Pub – Quezon City, PH
12/18/2024 Tops Commercial Complex – Bacolod, PH
12/19/2024 South Republic Live House – Davao, PH
12/20/2024 BGC, Bottle Grounds Cafe – Baguio, PH
12/21/2024 Frontway Music Restaurant – Tarlag, PH
1/10/2025 Baltoppen – Ballerup, DK
1/17/2025 Sonderborghus – Sonderborg, DK
1/18/2025 Tojhuset – Fredericia, DK
2/07/2025 Headquarters – Aarhus, DK

LIFESICK:
Simon Shoshan – vocals
Nicolai Lindegaard – guitar
Nikolai Lund – guitar
Jeppe Løwe – drums
Jeppe Riis Frausing – bass

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BLACK NOTE GRAFFITI to Release New Album “Resist The Divide” on 25th October

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Ann Arbor’s hard rock powerhouse, Black Note Graffiti, is back with their highly anticipated album ‘Resist the Divide’, set to release on October 25. The record dives deep into the raw emotions and struggles of the human experience, blending heavy vocals, driving guitars, and pounding drums to deliver a message of personal transformation, addiction, and inner conflict.

The album kicks off with ‘Place You Lie,’ a gritty exploration of the lingering challenges after overcoming mental health battles. Tracks like ‘The Source’ and ‘Eulogy’ delve into the devastating cycles of addiction and the eerie sensation of saying farewell to past selves. ‘Undertones’ questions societal blindness to real issues, while ‘Drown,’ inspired by a haunting dream, grapples with the struggle of reconnecting with a lost self.

The powerful ‘Alive’ and ‘Elusive’ examine the paradoxes of addiction, balancing the highs of euphoria against the fear of losing control. ‘Black Roses’ and ‘Shade’ explore grief, guilt, and the complex dynamics of love-hate relationships, while ‘Paradox’ paints a vivid picture of the push and pull within these emotional connections. Finally, ‘Sigh to Sight’ serves as a moving conclusion, offering a poignant reflection on grief, loss, and acceptance.

Resist the Divide promises to be a hard-hitting, emotionally charged journey, showcasing Black Note Graffiti’s signature blend of intensity and introspection.

Order ‘The Source’ here: https://orcd.co/the-source
Preorder the album here: Black Note Graffiti – Resist the Divide (orcd.co)

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HARPYIE Release New Single + Video ‘Herz aus Eisen’ Feat. Johnny / SOULBOUND

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HARPYIE release “Herz aus Eisen” feat. Johnny / SOULBOUND , the new single taken from the upcoming studio album “Voodoo” which will be released on 25th October on Metalville Records.

In “Herz aus Eisen” (Heart Of Iron), the front men sing together about the struggle for perfection, the urge to be a perfect person in a seemingly perfect world – and to transcend humanity in the process? To leave it behind? Powerful, gloomy and without morals, the song leaves the listener alone with the question: Is this a good thing?

With a good dose of social criticism, Harpyie conjure up a mix of medieval rock and modern metal, making Soulbound the perfect featuring partner.

Harpyie – the continuously up-and-coming folk metal band from East Westphalia has played its way into the hearts of the German metal community with its authenticity and consistently individual approach. Whether at the Wacken Open Air or the Summerbreeze, the five rebels from Bad Oeynhausen have thrilled the young and genre-breaking target group as well as the traditional metal fans. With their last album, they also made it into the top ranks of the German album charts with a fabulous 34th place – and proved it: Folk metal from Germany is just as suitable for the mainstream. With their new album “Voodoo” they are continuing on this path.

Harpyie invite you to a life-affirming and rebellious ritual of the shadows of our time.

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Celebrate the 5th Anniversary with NOBLE DEMON And Be Part in Exciting Music Video Project

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Your first destination for Heavy Music, NOBLE DEMON, will celebrate its fifth birthday end of this year and we want to highlight WHO exactly makes this record label so fine at all beyond our musicians: YOU!  Without you none of this would be possible. Dedicating our time and energy to push our outstanding metal bands only makes sense because you enjoy the fantastic music we keep putting out and we get your precious feedback and loyalty in return.

THANK YOU SO MUCH for that!

We’ll also have some nice surprises and specials prepared for you during our anniversary celebration soon, stay tuned!

So, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE to show up in our anniversary video alongside some of our stunning Allstar artists!

Send us a brief video of yourself or with your metalhead friends showing us how you are Demons, the Noble way. In order to be NOBLE, you’d just need to wear merch of one of our bands or a Noble Demon shirt and in order to prove you’re a real DEMON, show your fiercest wrath to the camera!

Maybe you still find a video of yourselves headbanging at one of the recent festivals on your phone or just hold your camera up for a selfie clip with your fellow metalheads this weekend, we wanna see your most evil faces topping your fine metal bodies wrapped in a Noble Demon band- (or label-) shirt.

If you don’t have the right clothes yet for this, here’s your chance to treat yourself with some goodies you deserve more than anyone else: http://shop.nobledemon.com

Disclaimer: By sending us your video file, you grant us explicit permission to use that video in full or in parts for our anniversary video, to publish it on our Website, Youtube channel and Social Media profiles and monetize views where applicable perpetually and without limitations whatsoever. When showing other people than just yourself in the video, please make sure to get permission from everyone appearing, that they also agree to the above.

And please make sure to:

-send your video as download link (iCloud, Google Drive, dropbox etc.) only in horizontal (landscape) format and -send to info@nobledemon.com until 31. October 2024!

METAL ALLEGIANCE Announce Annual Anaheim Show

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METAL ALLEGIANCE is entering their second decade together, and unlike most other metal supergroups or collaborations, Metal Allegiance continues stronger – and heavier – than ever. Beginning as a celebration of heavy metal, Metal Allegiance is powered by the almost tribal bond shared between the extreme music community’s most revered trailblazers, armed with a list of contributors onstage (and off) that read like a Wikipedia entry on the genre itself –whose “core 4” is comprised of David Ellefson, Mark Menghi, Alex Skolnick, and Mike Portnoy.

On Thursday, January 23, 2025, the band – which in addition to the core 4, will also include Chuck Billy (Testament), Bobby Blitz (Overkill), John Bush (Armored Saint), Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves & God Forbid), Brandon Ellis (The Black Dahlia Murder), Marty Friedman, Gary Holt (Slayer / Exodus), Andreas Kisser (Sepultura), Jeff Loomis, Mark Tornillo (Accept), Angel Vivaldi and more – will perform at what has become an annual event for the band at the House of Blues (400 Disney Way) in Anaheim, CA.

The night will be sponsored by Jackson Guitars, EVH Gear, Charvel Guitars and IK Multimedia and will include direct support from Ottto. Opening the night are Wicked and Lost Legacy.

As with their previous shows, expect a setlist that balances original material with classic covers of metal royalty.

Tickets will be available for pre-sale purchase on Wednesday October 16th at 10:00 A.M Eastern at https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/09006148D4342D9B

Presale codes are:
LiveNation: TEMPO
Ticketmaster: MOOD

GA Tix Link: https://tinyurl.com/MAHOB2025

Additionally, VIP M&G and VIP M&G Soundcheck packages can be purchased via these two links:

VIP M&G Link: https://tinyurl.com/MAHOB25VIP

VIP M&G Soundcheck Link: https://tinyurl.com/MAHOB25SCVIP

The VIP Meet & Greet package includes:

• Early access into the venue
• Exclusive pre-show Meet & Greet with members of Metal Allegiance
• Personal photograph & autograph signing with members of Metal Allegiance
• Collectible show poster (which they’ll happily sign for you)
• Official Meet & Greet VIP laminate
• Crowd-fee access to the merch booth

While the VIP Meet & Greet Soundcheck package includes:

• Early access into the venue
• Ticket to the concert that night
• Exclusive “Soundcheck” viewing with Metal Allegiance Crew
• Exclusive pre-show Meet & Greet with members of Metal Allegiance
• Personal photograph & autograph signing with members of Metal Allegiance
• Collectible show poster (which they’ll happily sign for you)
• Official Meet & Greet VIP laminate
• Crowd-fee access to the merch booth

The Anaheim show from last drew rave reviews from the metal press, including Metal Talk saying, “If you weren’t here, you definitely missed out on probably a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

Also, the Vinyl District added, “Fans were treated to some of the very best metal has to offer from a supergroup that truly understands what a live musical performance should be. All hail Metal Allegiance!”

And the members of Metal Allegiance are especially looking forward to returning to Anaheim on January 23rd…

“What we have planned for this one might be the most epic. Can’t wait to return to our home away from home.” – Mark Menghi

“It’s that time again! Every year, Metal Allegiance’s annual shindig in Anaheim kicks off the year in true metal fashion and is always one of the coolest metal event of the year… can’t wait to throw down once again in 2025!” – Mike Portnoy

“Earlier this year, MA played our first Anaheim show of the post-pandemic era. It was beyond epic and great to return to House of Blues. It’s hard to believe but it’s already time to announce and plan for MA Anaheim 2025. As always this will be a whole new show with some added twists and a few special surprises. We’ll see you in January!” – Alex Skolnick

“There’s no better way to kick off the new year than throwing down with our friends in the Metal Allegiance neighborhood. Every year seems to get bigger and better… we’ll see you at the show!” – David Ellefson

“It time to kick off the new year and to get together with our friends in Metal Allegiance for our traditional performance during the NAMM show. See you in the pit” – Chuck Billy (Testament)

“Best way to crush our way into 2025? With the world’s foremost epic all star band of all time, Metal Allegiance! Cannot WAIT to jam again with all my friends!” – Gary Holt (Slayer/Exodus)

“It was less than a year ago, that I made my first appearance with Metal Allegiance, to be back with some of the best to ever to do it is an absolute honor. And as good as last year was, the goal is to make this year even better. I can’t wait!” – Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves/God Forbid)

‘It’s that time again, the best and biggest metal jam in the world. I’m so ready for this, miss this vibe and good energy from these metal masters! Cant wait to see you all in January!” – Andreas Kisser (Sepultura)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: metalallegiance.com

THE VICE Unleash Haunting New Video for ‘Crossing Over’

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Swedish Dark Metal trio THE VICE has unveiled a haunting new video for the track ‘Crossing Over’, taken from their latest album “Dead Canary Run” released in January 2024 via Noble Demon.

Directed by Jimmy Johansson, the video serves as a visual manifestation of the track’s unsettling mood, amplifying the raw intensity and brooding atmosphere that define THE VICE‘s distinct sound.

THE VICE about the track: “Crossing Over immediately drags you out of your comfort zone with its eerie groove and the mean pumping bass. Together they convey a very unsettling mood leading up to the ferocious climax. That one last, violent moshpit on the deck of this sinking ship.“

Building upon the foundations set by their previous work – a blend of filthy rock, blackened metal, gothic influences and death-ridden pop – the band’s latest album “Dead Canary Run” takes listeners down a deranged path that THE VICE has masterfully crafted over the years.

With an eclectic mix of genres thriving like never before, the album promises to captivate fans with its raw energy and infectious melodies. While some elements may feel familiar, there are numerous new levels that THE VICE has reached with this new offering. “Dead Canary Run” serves as a testament to the band’s growth since their recent full-length album “White Teeth Rebellion”, showcasing their passion and determination, with their amps cranked up to 11.

“Dead Canary Run” is released via Noble Demon and available for purchase at THIS LOCATION