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PRIMAL FEAR Announce New Studio Album “Domination”, Welcome New Members & Unveil Initial 2025 Tour Dates

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 25, 2024
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Spanning more than 25 years of pure heavy and power metal, PRIMAL FEAR have face numerous challenges since their formation in 1997. Despite these obstacles, the band have repeatedly risen from their lowest points, like a phoenix from the ashes. After a recent line-up change, which saw Thalìa Bellezecca join on guitar and André Hilgers on drums, the group are now in the final stages of completing their upcoming 15th studio album, “Domination,” which is currently being recorded. “We’ve entered the studio and we can choose from a pool of about 25 songs! We’re absolutely happy!” smiles founding member Mat Sinner (bass, vocals).

Produced by Sinner and co-produced by Ralf Scheepers & Magnus Karlsson, the new offering will be mixed and mastered by the group’s confident partner Jacob Hansen at his Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark by the end of this year.

Long-time guitarist Magnus Karlsson, who has recently returned to the PRIMAL FEAR live touring crew, is once again a vital part of the creative process as well. He adds: “I can’t wait to hit the stage with PRIMAL FEAR again! It’s going to be an incredible ride! We’re going to create something truly special together, both live and in the studio, and I’m so grateful to share this journey with all you metalheads! Metal is forever!“

PRE-SAVE “DOMINATION” HERE

The metal titans are determined to outdo themselves once again and to surpass the success of their recent album “Code Red,” which achieved the highest chart notations in the band’s history. Their efforts are progressing exceptionally well. Vocalist Ralf Scheepers states about the current process: “I haven’t felt as great in a long time as I did singing some of the new songs!“

But that’s not all: behind the scenes, preparations are in full swing, and PRIMAL FEAR fans should mark September 5, 2025 on their calendars. This date not only marks the release of “Domination” but also the launch of a European tour, starting in Hamburg, Germany, and spanning eight countries to celebrate the album’s debut. The tour will be preceded by several festival appearances (more details to be announced soon, so stay tuned!), with their first performance featuring the highly energized new line-up set for Rock in Rautheim next May.

Make sure to pre-save the album on your favourite digital service provider (DSP) to not miss its launch: https://primalfear.rpm.link/dominationPR

PRIMAL FEAR live:

09./10.05.2025 DE Braunschweig – Rock in Rautheim

PRIMAL FEAR are:
Ralf Scheepers | vocals
Mat Sinner | bass, vocals
Magnus Karlsson | guitars
Thalìa Bellazecca | guitars
André Hilgers | drums

More on PRIMAL FEAR:
primalfear.de | Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | RPM

METAL ON THE HILL Festival Returns in 2025 to Graz, First Bands’ Announcements in October

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 25, 2024
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Something was missing in the metal festival calendar – the summer of 2024 was far too quiet in Graz. But turn it up to eleven as METAL ON THE HILL – the brainchild of Napalm Records/Events and Grazer Spielstädten returns after a one-year break in the most popular open-air venue in Graz, the Schlossberg Stage Kasematten.

METAL ON THE HILL has established itself as a permanent fixture on the international festival scene, renowned for its exclusive and boutique character, high-caliber acts, and the most beautiful festival location in Austria, all of which are unmistakably tied to the uniqueness of Styria!

On August 30, 2025 national and international genre greats will celebrate a memorable metal party together with the fans in the metal capital of Austria.

With today’s announcement, 150 strictly limited BLIND TICKETS are already available at a reduced price. As soon as these are sold out, a further 150 strictly limited EARLY BIRD tickets will be available in the next price category. After that, tickets will go on sale at the regular price. The first bands will be released in October 2024.

Get your tickets directly via Napalm Records or from Bühnen Graz here:
https://www.metal-on-the-hill.com/tickets
https://ticketzentrum.buehnen-graz.com/

Once again, the festival will take place on Austria’s most stunning stage: the historic Kasematten. Back in the first third of the 20th century, a stage was built within the old walls of the former fortifications, complete with a spacious auditorium that is particularly characteristic of Graz.

The intimate and romantic atmosphere is particularly popular for open-air events during the warmer months of the year. A retractable roof provides protection in changeable weather conditions.

METAL ON THE HILL online:
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TICKETS NAPALM RECORDS
TICKETS GRAZER BÜHNEN

Japanese Visual Kei Group ABORT. Sign with Sliptrick Records

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 25, 2024
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Japanese Visual Kei Group ABORT. have signed a deal with Sliptrick Records.

Abort. is an experimental and progressive metal-based visual kei band based in Nagoya, Japan. They started in the spring of 2018, and within a few years, they have released two EP’s and one album that combine heavy sound and other genre aesthetics poisonously.

Within the duo, Jin is a guitarist and composer who handles all musical approaches and Atsushi mainly focuses on all vocals and lyrics writing. Their music conception depicts various dark sides of social norms and human beings, especially the imperfection of nature. Abort. attempt to fuse heavy and soft musical components to manifest cohesive world-building.

With their album Past, Abort. has pushed the boundaries of the heavy music genre, delivering a relentless barrage of aggression and technicality that will captivate even the most discerning metal scene. Each track is meticulously crafted to showcase their deep story, while the relentless energy and intensity will leave you in awe.

Abort. are:
Atsushi – Vocals/Lyrics writer | Jin – Guitar/Composer

More information: Official Website | Youtube | Instagram | On Sliptrick

ACCUSER to Release New Album “Rebirthless” on November 21st

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 25, 2024
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Accuser have undoubtedly been one of the pioneers of German thrash metal since the 80s. “Rebirthless” is the 13th studio album from the Siegen-based band and will be released on November 21st.

Stylistically, the quartet builds on their previous albums, but also incorporates elements from their early years. The upcoming album contains everything that has always characterized the band: powerful melodies, aggressive rhythms and profound lyrics that captivate the listener and make them think.

“Rebirthless” will be released on CD and vinyl, so you can look forward to some real thrash metal steamroller. More info and a first sample will be available soon!

Pre-Orders
MDD: http://mdd-records.de/accuser
AMZN: https://amzn.to/3XSs9xg (CD)
AMZN: https://amzn.to/3XVS1YQ (Vinyl)

https://accuser.de/
https://www.facebook.com/accuser2008/
https://www.instagram.com/accuserthrash/

OPHIDIAN MEMORY Streams “Carrion Lord” Album Ahead of Release

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 25, 2024
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OPHIDIAN MEMORY is an American death metal project leaded by Blake Lamoureux. He already has in his account three records: “Ophidian Memory” (EP, 2021) and albums “The Stag” (2022), “Our Shattered Garden” (2023).

Sonically Ophidian Memory uses a base of melodic death metal to add and blend multiple sub genres together including black metal, thrash, progressive metal, and metalcore. Each album tells of tales based in a fictional universe where beings of light and dark are entwined in constant conflict as they plot to destroy humanity, eachother, and existence. 

Now he is going to release brand new studio album titled “Carrion Lord“.

Tracklist:

01. The Mausoleum
02. Hunger of Your Deceased Deity
03. A Jewel In Gocinia
04. Fleshbinding Ritual
05. Carrion Lord
06. A Murder on Warforged Soil
07. Hollowed
08. Sculptors of Seraphic Tributes
09. Kept From Dust
10. Bloodborne

Music was recorded and mixed by Blake Lamoureux. Mastering was done by Rick Stallkamp. Cover artwork was done by Caelan Stokkermans (Abiotic, Hannes Grossmann, Lorna Shore). Album will be released on September 27, 2024.

“Carrion Lord” is a prequel to previous releases and marks a huge expansion in lore, set over one thousand years before the events of “The Stag” and “Our Shattered Garden“. Introduced are the main influential factions in the human realm known as The Kerberos and The Luminary as well as the characters within them that lead a great chain of causes and effects. In addition, new and returning ancient deities and seraphs that have only been mentioned before will make reprises and revelations.

Few days before official release date, full album streaming was unveiled through Death Metal Promotion Youtube channel.

More information: Bandcamp | Instagram | Spotify

VALONTUOJA Release Second Single ‘Jään tulen alle’ from Upcoming Debut Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 25, 2024
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Photo by JTR

Finnish one-man black metal band Valontuoja is set to unleash the debut album Luonnon armoilla on November 8th 2024 via Inverse Records. The second single ‘Jään tulen alle’ is released today and it’s available here: https://push.fm/fl/valontuoja-jaan 

The man behind Valontuoja, Jal’zoroth comments the single:
“Jään Tulen Alle plunges you into a realm of eternal night and infernal fire. This song is a dark odyssey, drawing you into the icy grasp of darkness and the searing embrace of flames.

Feel the black river of your blood as it courses through your veins, chilling your heart while igniting your soul with an unholy fire.

Let the eternal night shadows chant their dirge of infinity, where the cold embrace of death awaits. Embrace the void, where ice and fire collide, where your pain and longing are inseparable”  

Luonnon armoilla CD PRE-ORDER available HERE

The first single ‘Kodistani karkoitettu’ can be heard here: https://push.fm/fl/valontuoja-kodistani

Cover art by JTR

Track list:

1. Kodistani karkoitettu
2. Jään tulen alle
3. Loista silloin kun muu maailma tuhoutuu
4. Vanhan valtakunnan raunioilla
5. Läpi läpinäkyvän
6. Sokeus joka hallitsi on pois pyyhitty
7. Kasva siellä, missä kaikki on tuhkana
8. Hengitä vihdoin puhdasta ilmaa

Valontuoja, meaning “Bringer of Light” in Finnish, is the one-man black metal entity forged in the icy depths of Helsinki by the Jal’zoroth. Formed in 2024, Valontuoja channels the primordial essence of black metal, weaving a sonic tapestry that is both ferocious and hauntingly melodic. Valontuoja’s soundscape is a maelstrom of raw, unyielding black metal fused with ethereal and melodic elements. Valontuoja conjures an atmosphere that is as brutal as it is beautiful, guiding listeners through the desolate realms of human despair and nature’s unforgiving majesty

Line-up:
Jal’zoroth – vocals, guitars, bass & drums

https://www.facebook.com/Valontuojablackmetal
https://valontuoja.bandcamp.com

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