EXODUS RISING Sign with Wormholedeath Records for Upcoming Album “The Book of Life”

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Christian progressive heavy metal melodic band EXODUS RISING has officially inked a record deal with Wormholedeath Records for their forthcoming album, “The Book Of Life,” slated for release on October 18th, 2024.

“We are thrilled to announce that EXODUS RISING has signed with WormholeDeath Records,” exclaimed the band in a statement.” This partnership marks a significant milestone in our journey, and we are ecstatic to see that people can put differences aside and embrace the brutality in music that our Lord in Heaven has given us through scripture. As a band, we are driven by a purpose to share our message, one brutal song after another, and this collaboration with WormholeDeath Records will amplify our mission. Together, we will continue to deliver powerful, spiritually infused Progressive Metal that resonates deeply with our audience.”

The Book of Life: A Progressive Metal Journey Through Scripture

“The Book of Life” by EXODUS RISING is a Christian Progressive Heavy Metal album that spans the entire biblical narrative, 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. Our music is a melting pot of classical essence and modern metal, embodying the spirit of metal, while being envoys of light, and ministers of heavenly brutality.

1. Overture Of Creation
2. Paradise Lost- (Genesis)
3. The World We Knew – (Genesis)
4. Dreamer – (The Book Of Joseph)
5. The Prince Of Egypt – (Exodus)
6. Dirty Bad Haircut – (Samson)
7. David Vs Goliath – (Samuel)
8. The Wager – (The Book Of Job)
9. Blazing Love- (Solomon)
10. The Lion’s Den (The Book Of Daniel)
11. Levites Jam Session
12. The Birth Of Christ – (Luke)
13. The Temptation – (Matthew)
14. Death And Resurrection – (Matthew)
15. The Fallen – (Genesis)
16. Armageddon – (Revelation)

A Band on a Divine Mission

In the intricate tapestry of progressive heavy metal, a transcendent force has emerged—a force meticulously crafted over years of unwavering dedication and guided by a divine calling. This force is none other than Exodus Rising, a band that seamlessly weaves musical prowess with spiritual narrative, taking listeners on a breathtaking journey from Genesis to Revelation.
The genesis of Exodus Rising was sparked by a divine prompting that compelled NY Charlie and his brother, KC Bonet, to embark on a creative odyssey in the heart of New York City. NY Charlie, a proficient studio engineer and bass player, and KC Bonet, a phenomenal heavy metal guitarist, laid the foundation for the band. Joining them was Chris Zapa, a virtuoso keyboardist and symphonic composer, forming the core trio that would breathe life into their envisioned concept album. Their pursuit of musical excellence led them to Otoniel Vargas, a remarkable drummer whose association with the acclaimed artist Prince Royce spoke volumes of his skill. Together, they crafted ten tracks that laid the groundwork for a monumental project. However, Otoniel eventually departed to continue his journey with Royce. After much prayer, the band was blessed with another exceptional drummer, William “Speedy” Gonzalez. Speedy rode hard with Exodus Rising for a year, lending his talents and flowing with the Holy Spirit to help complete the album. Yet, as life often teaches, all good things must come to an end. Speedy eventually left the band when his obligations called him to continue playing around the world for Redimi2, as it was God’s plan.
Despite the unforeseen challenges and the departure of their initial drummers, Exodus Rising pressed on. In their quest for a vocalist, they encountered several impressive singers. However, it was through earnest prayer that they discovered J Slate—a vocalist with a three-octave range, unwavering dedication, and a shared devotion to the divine. With J Slate’s arrival, the ensemble found its voice —a celestial instrument capable of conveying the intricate emotions embedded in their narrative. His talents in vocals, business, and artistry brought the band into a renaissance, propelling them like a rocket to the stars. As the band sought a drummer to match the exceptional skill of their previous collaborators, reminiscent of the caliber of Mike Portnoy, they continued their search for the missing piece of the puzzle. Through faith, they were blessed with an extraordinary drummer, Luka Stone. A well-seasoned musician, Luka auditioned for Exodus Rising and stood out among many applicants with his impressive dedication and pinpoint accuracy, never missing a beat. Ultimately, Luka blessed the band with a sense of unity and devotion to their cause, while powerfully conveying the word of God and demonstrating once again that His power is absolute.

An Epic Odyssey Awaits

The anticipation built as Exodus Rising prepared to unveil a concept album that transcends the boundaries of musical genres, weaving together elements of progressive metal with a profound narrative drawn from the sacred pages of the Bible. In a pivotal year before the onset of the pandemic, Exodus Rising set the stage for an epic odyssey, blending the ethereal and the visceral, the divine and the mortal. With a lineup of musicians driven by a shared vision, they stand poised to redefine the boundaries of progressive metal, inviting audiences to immerse themselves in the spiritual journey that is Exodus Rising.

Get a taste of Exodus Rising’s musical journey with their video for “Paradise Lost”:

Connect with Exodus Rising:
exodusrisingmusic.com
www.instagram.com/ExodusRisingOfficial
www.facebook.com/groups/1032855907857719
www.youtube.com/@EXODUSRISINGOFFICIAL

Exodus Rising and Wormholedeath Records invite you to embark on a musical odyssey that transcends time and genre, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in the divine and the monumental.

ANOTHER DAY DAWNS Release Deluxe Edition of “Finding Peace Through All the Noise”, Share Video for ‘Luminous Bloom’

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Pennsylvania’s Another Day Dawns has dropped a new deluxe edition of their 2023 album, Finding Peace Through All The Noise. To celebrate the release, the band has released a video for the track, Luminous Bloom, which can be watched now on the Century Media Records YouTube channel! 

Order the deluxe edition here: https://anotherdaydawns.lnk.to/FindingPeaceThroughAllTheNoiseNe

Another Day Dawns is a high-energy rock band that was established in 2010 by drummer Nick McGeehan and guitarist Tyler Ritter of Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Initially performing classic rock covers, the addition of front-man Dakota Sean ignited their evolution into a full-on original act. The band quickly generated buzz across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. Another Day Dawns has earned opening slots for Issues, Avatar, Breaking Benjamin, Atreyu, Badflower, Starset, and BuckCherry.

EDGE OF SANITY Drop Remaster + Remix Editions of “Nothing But Death Remains”

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Last week marks the release of the second album in the Century Media Records catalogue re-issue campaign for legendary and groundbreaking Death Metallers EDGE OF SANITY, fronted by Swedish vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and acclaimed metal producer Dan Swanö (Opeth, Katatonia, Dissection, etc.)

The band’s entire catalogue has been long out of print, never previously available in certain formats or in any properly re-worked re-issue version, so it is now made available in definitive versions enhanced by tons of exciting extra-material, all efficiently remastered (or partly even remixed as bonus!) by Swanö himself.

Order the re-issue album here!

SWEET Guitarist Andy Scott: “Nikki Sixx Allegedly Called Me at 4am To Produce Motley Crue Demo in 80’s”

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The Metal Voice recently spoke to Sweet Guitarist Andy Scott and the new album and his legacy in Sweet.

In the chat Scott also talks about how he believed Nikki Sixx called him in the middle of the night to produce the original Motley Crue Demo.

Andy Scott was asked to explain this story, “Back in the early 80’s I got a phone call in the middle of the night and some guy was saying he was Nikki Sixx. Whether this is true or not I don’t know. I was telling him, you have been out and had a beer and you want to call me at 4 in the morning and it is something like 8pm o’clock for you. I said why don’t you ring me at regular hours. ” He said to me, “you produce great records, why don’t you come and produce us?” I said send me an airfare and I will be right over. Cause at that point in my life that is what I was trying to do, be a producer. Then I heard a few months later someone had picked up their demos, tarted them up and released that as their first album (Motley Crue).  When he sent me the demos on cassette I thought well first off you have to get a bass player and a drummer who can play in time with each other. When asked again if he thought it was Nikki Sixx that actually called him Scott responded,” It probably was Nikki Sixx.”

SWEET are a rock music phenomena that has taken the world by storm for more than six decades. Over the years, SWEET sold more than 55 million records and earned 34 #1 chart positions worldwide.

The golden thread that links the past through to the present and into the future is SWEET founding member Andy Scott, with all his determination to maintain high standards with the band’s musical legacy, recording, and touring.

The band today still has an illustrious pedigree recreating “live” the high energy and soaring vocals associated with the SWEET sound that is the band’s trademark.

SWEET began writing songs for the Full Circle album in 2019 pre-pandemic. The project was shelved, and the band released Isolation Boulevard instead. This involved remote recording sessions which put a new spin on the material. The album was well received, and the single “Set Me Free” appeared in many Heritage Rock charts.

With the Covid period of isolation behind us, SWEET started the sessions for Full Circle in earnest. The band’s touring schedule split the sessions, but by the spring of 2024, the recordings were done. The band’s performance is outstanding, and producers Andy and Tom Cory are very proud of the result.

Full Circle will be SWEET’s final studio album ever.

CORRECT tracklisting

  1. Circus
  2. Don’t Bring Me Water
  3. Burning Like A Falling Star
  4. Changes
  5. Everything
  6. Destination Hannover
  7. Rising Up
  8. Fire In My Heart
  9. Defender
  10. Coming Home
  11. Full Circle

MUSICIANS
Paul Manzi – lead vocals
Lee Small – bass guitar / vocals
Tom Cory – guitars / keys / vocals
Adam Booth – drums / percussion
Andy Scott – guitars / vocals

VOMIT FORTH Release New Single And Video ‘Negative Penance’

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Death metal act Vomit Forth unveil the hair-raising track, “Negative Penance” with a horrifying video. It’s the third single shared from their upcoming album, Terrified Of God, set for release October 11th through Century Media Records. In the deep winter of early 2024, the band headed into a cabin in the woods of New Jersey with Randy Leboeuf who recorded, mixed, mastered and produced the album. The month-long recording process led to twelve panic-stricken tracks where every riff, drum fill, and lyric leaves a footprint.

Pre-order the new album here: https://VomitForth.lnk.to/TerrifiedOfGodNe

“Negative Penance” serves as one of the most brutal moments on Terrified Of God marked by frenzied guitars and intense drum work. Vocalist Kane Gelaznik displays his ability to easily shift between throaty vocals, curdling squeals, and a more direct delivery. The video for the song comes with a viewer discretion warning, as tape footage of a bizarre ritualistic murder materializes.

UNTO OTHERS Release New Single + Video ‘Momma Likes the Door Closed’ from Upcoming Album

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Portland, Oregon’s Unto Others have spent their seasons in the abyss and arise from the other side with their third full-length and Century Media debut Never, Neverland out September 20, 2024. The record is equally dreamy while never letting go of the energy and darkness that is UNTO OTHERS; one that owes as much to The Cure as it does to self-professed influences like The Sisters of Mercy and Iron Maiden. Simply put: this is the record where UNTO OTHERS prove themselves far more than just a one-trick, blackened steed, but instead, a band on the verge of something wickedly terrible and utterly timeless.

Pre-order the album here: https://UntoOthers-band.lnk.to/NeverNeverlandNe

The album’s epic new single arrives alongside a cinematic music video by Brock Grossl. UNTO OTHERS’ Gabriel Franco comments, “Honestly surprised I wasn’t high when putting this together, cause it’s a weird one.”  He continues, “With elements of punk/thrash/hardcore/post punk/goth and metal, ‘Momma Likes The Door Closed ‘ is our attempt to recreate an 80s B-movie horror flick in musical format. Brock knocked it out of the park with the video, which must be watched with the song for the full experience. Shadows dance across the floor, don’t you ever open up the door!!”