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HEILUNG Announce Full 2025 EU Spring Rituals

Posted by metalshockfinland on July 17, 2024

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With the resounding chants of Christopher Juul, Maria Franz, and Kai Uwe Faust, HEILUNG does not merely perform; they invoke. Their rituals, veiled in the essences of forgotten landscapes, pull you into a realm where the primordial and the modern collide. Their sonic enchantments, crafted with ancestral breath and iron’s cold kiss, transcend the mere act of listening, pulling you into a communal trance born of earth and stars.

Prepare, kindred spirits, as the Nordic collective declares their upcoming voyage, Albion, Eiru ok Erop Ferdhast, an odyssey through the mists of history and the echoes of old.

HEILUNG’s rituals are not bound by the constraints of traditional performances; their ceremonies cultivate an atmosphere where time shifts and bends. Steeped in throat singing, rhythmic sacraments of bone and hide, and the flickering dance of firelight, their evocations at places like the legendary Red Rocks have already etched unforgettable marks on the threads of time.

Albion, Eiru ok Erop Ferdhast – EU 2025 Spring Tour:
7 March: Helsinki, FI @ Ice Hall
9 March: Stockholm, SE @ Hovet
12 March: Oslo, NO @ Spektrum
14 March: Aarhus, DK @ ACC
16 March: Copenhagen, DK @ Black Box
19 March: Oberhausen, DE @ Turbinehalle
21 March: Zurich, CH @ Hallenstadion
23 March: Esch-sur-Alzette, LU @ Rockhal
15 April: London, UK @ O2 Brixton Academy
17 April: Dublin, IR @ 3Arena
19 April: Edinburgh, UK @ O2 Academy
21 April: Manchester, UK @ O2 Apollo
23 April: Lille, FR @ Zenith
25 April: Lyon, FR @ Halle Tony Garnier
27 April: Milan, IT @ Teatro Arcimboldi

Step into the eternal cycle. Tickets, gateways to this transcendent experience, can be summoned at https://www.amplifiedhistorytour.com/

HEILUNG merch is available at https://heilung.travelling-merchant.com/

Tracklist
1. Opening Ceremony (1:03)
2. In Maidjan (12:30)
3. Alfadhirhaiti (7:23)
4. Krigsgaldr (9:04)
5. Hakkerskaldyr (3:33)
6. Svanrand (3:31)
7. Norupo (5:42)
8. Othan (10:21)
9. Traust (9:41) [WATCH]
10. Elddansurin (7:25)
11. Hamrer Hippyer (13:32)
Total runtime: 37:06

HEILUNG don’t play shows. They perform a ritual. Every performance begins with Kai Uwe Faust leading Christopher Juul, Maria Franz and the rest of the Nordic collective in an ancient prayer. Soon after, the audience is swept into rapture, swayed by incense and throat singing, primordial rhythms, subtle electronic textures, a mesmerizing light show, an army of warriors and bursts of fire.

Since they began in 2015, Heilung have been paving melodic paths to the past with their unique and mystifying sound. Evading all conventional genre tags and the confines of any specific labels, the group aptly self-describes their sound as “amplified history,” emphasizing their ability to connect modern society with the rudiments of humanity’s beginnings through music.

“Our ancestral Nordic civilizations did not just pop up, exist and disappear in isolation”, says Faust, a throat singer and one of Heilung’s three composers. “With singing these primordial songs we want to give tribute to these cultures, reconnect to the beginnings and remember that we all, from East to West, from past to present, are connected through the exchange of ideas and inspiring each other”.

While Heilung features authentic and archaic instrumentation that ranges from rattles and ritual bells to human bones and throat singing, their captivating brand of music is far from primitive. Producer and founding member Christopher Juul implements subtle electronic elements that elevates the musical atmosphere and provides a more in-depth and layered soundscape.

Indeed, Heilung’s success has been unprecedented, achieving milestones in its few short years of existence that many do not see in a lifetime. The collective already had rapidly been growing a buzz upon the self-release of their first full-length Ofnir in 2015, but their dizzying upward trajectory really took off from the moment they set foot on the stage at Castlefest in 2017 for the now-legendary debut of their live ritual. Luckily for those who were not fortunate enough to bare witness to this magical event, the full ceremony was captured on film, having since been viewed by tens of millions of fans across the globe.

As Heilung trekked across Europe and brought their mystifying experience to new audiences, talk of this new band and their stunning ceremony made way to Season of Mist label owner Michael Berberian, who quickly offered the band a record contract after seeing their undeniable musical impact for himself.

By 2019, Heilung launched their second full-length record, Futha, which contrasted the masculine and battle-heavy themes of their debut with a feminine counterpart that celebrated fertility and female energy. Upon the first week of the record’s release, it graced the Billboard charts with coveted numbers, debuting at #3 on the Heatseekers Charts and #4 on the Billboard World Music Chart, placing on a total of seven Billboard charts while meeting critical-acclaim from the press on a global scale.

Their music has even appeared in places that extend far beyond typical concert venues. From hit television series like Game of Thrones and Vikings to video game giants like Conqueror’s Blade VII: “Wolves of Ragnarök and Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II to the blockbuster Robert Eggers film The Northman, Heilung’s music has risen far above the underground and has transcended into a greater world. Even a global pandemic couldn’t slow down Heilung’s success; it only strengthened them and gave them the gift of time to complete work on their third album. In English, Drif translates as “Gathering”. The music embodies this philosophy by tying together the beginning of civilization with today’s modern society.

Heilung now perform their rituals all over the world. They sold out their first North American tour in 72 hours. Upon returning to the United States in 2021, they were greeted by another sold-out crowd, this time at the historic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. This performance will be released on vinyl, CD and Blu-Ray in 2024, along with another performance at the Apollo Theatre in Hammersmith, London.

During the lead-up to the new LIFAs, Heilung will embark on headlining tours of Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Along the way, they will cast their spell over more of the world’s biggest stages, including Roskilde Festival, Download Festival and Glastonbury. But no matter where they are, Heilung always begin their performance with a humbling reminder of where we all come from.

“Remember, we are all brothers. All people, beasts, tree and stone and wind, we all descend from the one great being that was always there, before people lived and named it, before the first seed sprouted.”

Line-up:
Kai Uwe Faust
Christopher Juul
Maria Franz

Official Website: https://www.amplifiedhistory.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amplifiedhistory
Instagram: https://instagram.com/amplifiedhistory
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7sTKZr30LqC928DZ5P9mNQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Heilung
Bandcamp: https://heilung.bandcamp.com/music
Bandsintown: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/1977594-heilung

DECLARED DEAD Channel Their Inner Nietzsche on “Necrodeist” Album, Out Now

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Necrodeist is the tenth full length studio recorded release by Declared Dead (appropriately marking a decade anniversary for the band!). The majority of Necrodeist was recorded at the beginning of 2023 and was continued from the summer months to November of 2023 (after a five to six month delay starting in February). Mixing and mastering occurred in December of 2023.

The concept/title of Necrodeist was seemingly “given” to band leader Anders Milovovich, “through the aether”, and was fully developed with the rest of the band – thereafter. Like Declared Dead itself, “Necrodeist” is difficult to define succinctly. A simple phrase such as, “Through death, life is known.” could be the beginning catalyst to understanding – but “true definition” would be ephemeral…evanescent.

After contemplation – it was recognized that Necrodeist has a kinship with Friedrich Nietzsche’s “Will to Power” (“A living being seeks above all else to discharge its strength. Life itself is a will to power. Nothing else matters.”). In the view of Anders Milovovich, Necrodeist has within its realm the idea that, “Frustrations that stem from and of ‘dying’ (ironically called ‘living’) causes shades and expulsions of emotive behavior to occur – which can be recognized as ‘creativity’…’artistry’ in certain situations. Consciousness expressing beyond the limits of flesh, utilizing the confinement within gross materiality as a tool of elevation. Duality in symbiosis leads to enlightenment.”

In that respect, the previous Declared Dead album, Integument of Golden Luster and Necrodeist compliment each other (almost with no beginning or end between the two – cycling like the ouroboros) in terms of the former having a more “sun-like” quality while the latter is steeped in a darker “moon-like” moodiness. Though, it can be pondered – posits Anders (in a pseudo-lofty tone), “By night the day arrives – what is ‘moonlight’? Is it not the sun peeking behind the curtain? Does not the creator reveal itself so much it disappears?”

Occult knowledge and exploration plays a role in Necrodeist as well. The lyrics within the album deal with elements of: “chaos magic”, “extra-dimensional entities”, “parapsychology”, “quantum phenomenon”, and “spiritual malaise”.

The music of Necrodeist has a “carnavale” feeling to it at times, which upon investigation seems apropos, since the word derives from “carne levare/carne vale” or “remove meat/farewell to meat/farewell to flesh”. The act of “dying” is just this! While the world dances, their feet are rooted in the underworld. Another aspect of the album’s music is the more “brooding element” – again, representing the polarity of existence. The individual instruments and song structures convey both eccentricities, as well. The vocals, drums, and rhythm guitars have a stronger deliberate foundation like that of “intrinsic exoteric being”, while the bass, keyboards, and solo guitars have a more spontaneous “devil may care” esoteric element, most of the time. With both combined – there’s a balance that is simultaneously “interesting” and “invigorating”.

Necrodeist could be described as “Atmospheric Progressive Blackened Death-Thrash” and might appeal to fans of: Annihilator, Morbid Angel, Impaled Nazarene, Nocturnus, and many more (those type of bands that have a unique approach involving numerous influences and inspirations that places an ineffable aura within and of their creations).

Necrodeist | Released July 16th, 2024 via Sliptrick Records

Declared Dead are:
Anders Milovovich – Vocals/Guitars | Deiter Cox – Bass | Dimitri Nagel III – Guitars/Vocals | Mikhel Van Zaal – Drums/Percussion/Keys

More information: Twitter | On Sliptrick

BLACK HILL COVE Unleash New Music Video for ‘Eternal’

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Portuguese metal band Black Hill Cove is proud to announce the release of their latest music video for the track “Eternal,” from their recently released full-length album Ex Tenebris Vita on Raging Planet Records. The band, known for their genre-bending fusion of groove, modern thrash, hardcore, and death metal, continues to break boundaries with this powerful new release.

Formed during the global pandemic in 2020, Black Hill Cove quickly made a name for themselves with their debut album Broken, which was released in November 2021. The album received critical acclaim internationally, being named Album of the Month on Caminhos Metálicos and featuring on several top albums of 2021 lists.

The band’s explosive live performances and unique vision are evident in their single video releases, including The Calling, The Wolf, and “Angels Fall. With Eternal, the band showcases their relentless energy and thoughtful songwriting.

Nuno Aguiar de Loureiro, the band’s guitarist, shared the inspiration behind Eternal, stating, “The track has the same feeling as the rest of the album, which is a feeling of resilience and positivity towards life.” The message of the track, as described by vocalist Rui FAC, is to “be yourself and show what you are capable of, and you will be eternal in the memories of others.”

Buy and stream Ex Tenebris Vita at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/blackhillcove/ex-tenebris-vita

In the writing of Eternal, Black Hill Cove aimed for a distinctive sound that would convey the message of the lyrics. The band explains, “We really like vocal choruses and hooks, which is something we seldom see in music nowadays as it appears shifted more towards the instrumental proficiency side of writing. Our goal was to have an album that would not tire the listener and would always have interesting musical pieces in the songs to pick up on.”

The recording of Ex Tenebris Vita took place at Subpainexit studios, where the band meticulously worked to create a cohesive production that ties together the different vibes throughout the album. This careful attention to detail is something that defines Black Hill Cove’s sound.

Black Hill Cove is:
Rui FAC: Vocals
Nuno Aguiar de Loureiro: Guitars/Synths
Xinês: Drums
Pedro Carvalho: Bass

More information at https://www.facebook.com/Blackhillcove

GAEREA Surface to Forefront of Extreme Metal with New Album “Coma”, Out October 25th

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Gaerea arrived shrouded in mystery. The masked sensations emerged from pandemic limbo with a vision for black metal that was guided not by myths or pagan beliefs but a purging of emotion. Existential dread still pulses through the Portuguese band’s blood, but their upcoming fourth album signals a shift in psychology.

With Coma, Gaerea are no longer strictly a black metal band. Instead, they’re breaking to the forefront of extreme metal. Though their new album was produced by trusted confidant Miguel Tereso, it broadens the band’s signature sound by taking it in two seemingly opposed directions. There are more moments of intense beauty, but they only heighten the ensuing blows.

The world may be as hopeless as the album’s lead single declares. But with Coma, Gaerea have returned to prove that they are only the band who can guide us into the darkness.

Watch below the video for “Hope Shatters”.

Coma comes out October 25, 2024 on Season of Mist.
Pre-order & Pre-save: https://orcd.co/gaereacoma

When Gaerea secretly gave everyone a sneak peek at their new album back in April, they set the world ablaze. Now, with the first official single off Coma, they’re ushering in the immediate aftermath. “Hope Shatters” opens with a lone guitar that wails like a siren before a whirl of blast beats sucks the world back into the band’s vortex.

“Welcome to the urban abyss“, their unnamed vocalist pronounces. “Where dreams turn to rust”.

Gaerea aren’t afraid to embrace harsh realities. There’s clean singing on Coma, but the swarming darkness of “Hope Shatters” is only punctured by cries of agony. Even when the song collapses under its blistering heaviness, the melody hangs perilously in the air, like a swaying chandelier, before it’s smashed to pieces by hammering bass and concussive drum fills.

Still, perhaps Gaerea have uncovered a shred of hope from beneath the blackened wreckage. As “Hope Shatters” meets its end, the band push ahead through the ashes with a triumphant, headbanging riff. “Enter the maze through the never-ending haze”.

With “Hope Shatters”, Gaerea deliver an anthem for our dying era.

The video for “Hope Shatters” was produced by Grupa 13 and directed by Dariusz Szermanowicz.

Tracklist1. The Poet’s Ballet (7:39)
2. Hope Shatters (4:05) [WATCH]
3. Suspended (5:02)
4. World Ablaze (3:29) [WATCH]
5. Coma (5:19)
6. Wilted Flower (5:50)
7. Reborn (3:51)
8. Shapeshifter (6:24)
9. Unknown (4:24)
10. Kingdom of Thorns (4:45)
Total running time: 50:54

To usher in this new era, Gaerea are touring behind Coma later this year. The masked sensations will return to North America in November with Zeal & Ardor and ZETRA.

The band will also be performing “World Ablaze”, “Hope Shatters” and other songs from their new album at several European summer festivals, along with two special dates with Behemoth and Testament.

Gaerea North American Tour 2024 with Zeal & Ardorand ZETRA

Arist Pre-sale: July 17 @ 10 am Local Time
Local Pre-sale: July 18 @ 10 am Local Time
General Ticket Sale: July 19 @ 10 am Local Time

November 23 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer [TICKETS]
November 24 – New York, NY @ Le Poisson Rouge [TICKETS]
November 25 – Allston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall [TICKETS]
November 27 – Montreal, QC @ Le Studio TD [TICKETS]
November 28 – Toronto, ON @ Opera House [TICKETS]
November 29 – Detroit, MI @ The Majestic [TICKETS]
November 30 – Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre [TICKETS]
December 2 –   Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue [TICKETS]
December 3 –   Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall [TICKETS]
December 4 –   Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theatre [TICKETS]
December 6 –   Engelwood, CO @ Gothic Theatre [TICKETS]
December 7 –   Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge [TICKETS]
December 9 –   Seattle, WA @ The Showbox [TICKETS]
December 10 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre [TICKETS]
December 11 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom [TICKETS]
December 13 – Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre [TICKETS]
December 14 – Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory [TICKETS]
December 15 – Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom [TICKETS]
December 17 – Austin, TX @ Mohawk [TICKETS]
December 18 – Dallas, TX @ Studio at The Factory [TICKETS]

Gaerea with Behemoth & Testament
July 21 – Warsaw, PL @ Progresja Summer Stage
July 23 – Kosice, SK @ Kulturapark

Additional Gaerea European Summer Dates
July 20 – Fridek – Mistek, CZ @ Dark Session Fest
July 25 – Ljubljana, SI @ Tolminator
August 1 – Rasnov, ROU @ Rockstadt Extreme Fest
August 8 – Kotka, FI @ Dark River Festival
August 30 – Volos, GR @ Golden R Festival

Behind black shrouds of obscurity and desolation, the performers of GAEREA deliver their odes in cascading maelstroms of aggression and beauty. Emerging from the age of pandemic to whatever awaits humanity next, the dark horde remains on the frontlines of the next generation of extreme metal. With an EP and three albums to their name, Gaerea has rapidly distinguished themselves from the thousands of bands toiling away in the underground. Brewing their cauldron of sound from a recipe of pounding black-metal blast mixed with a touch of harrowed, reflective longing, many devotees of the darkened arts have flocked to their banner. With the emergence of third full-length album Mirage, those numbers certainly grew.

Gaerea met a challenge when releasing their second album during the pandemic, the aptly titled Limbo, to excellent world reception. In the meantime, they found the total suspension of interactive life as it was previously known to be the perfect breeding ground for further creation and making.

Sizzling with ambition from day one, Gaerea may present one unique face to their audience, masked and enshrouded, but the truth is they have not remained changeless.

As their previous album name Mirage suggests, the inability to trust what our senses are telling us could be construed as one of the album’s central themes. Rather than constrict their art to mythological references or anti-religious tropes, Gaerea instead plumb the depths of the human experiences of isolation and suffering.

Just two years since Mirage was released, Gaerea is here, erupting with intensity, casting forth black ashes over the world yet again.

Their latest release, Coma, has finally surfaced, marking a pivotal shift. From this point forward, everything changes. It’s time for Gaerea to bridge the gap between underground metal and the elevated realm they’ve attained. With Coma, Gaerea emerges from the underground scene, ascending towards a permanently lasting position at the head of the table.

An emotional gateway to a dark black metal scene, a guide to salvation, pain, despair and letting go. Moving up, into the blackness that is above. Gaerea is the answer, the only answer.

Within ‘Coma’s’ ten tracks lies an individual narrative, each with its own tale to unveil. Collectively, they blend nuances of aggression, tranquility, solitude, and fervor.

Boasting a superior production that threads the needle between caustic and clarity, Gaerea yet again admit their loyalty to producer Miguel Tereso of Demigod Recordings for the production of Coma. Together they created the birth of ‘Coma’, the new era for metal mankind. Distinguishing themselves ever more so, the Vortex handpicked their artist Nathan Lorenzana with a clear assignment to create their mesmerizing cover artwork. Months of hand drawing the image with a ballpen lead to this masterpiece which dipped his name into ‘Coma’.

The beauty of Gaerea lies in the directness and simplicity found within their florid tapestry of extremity and aggression. Whether it is in the less-polished aural dynamite of Mirage, or in the lustrous textures of Coma, Gaerea is building a mighty edifice of metal. With talons dipped in the inky blood of black metal and scraped across the flesh of human suffering, Gaerea is leading a charge into the future of darkness, and all those who find beauty and power in the dark side of existence would do well to take heed.

Recording Studio
Demigod Studios at Redbox Studios

Production Credits
Produced by Gaerea
Recorded by Miguel Tereso at Redbox Studios
Mixed and Mastered by Miguel Tereso at Demigod Studios

Biography
Gaerea

Official Website: https://www.gaerea.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gaerea
Instagram: https://instagram.com/gaerea_
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gaereaofficial
Discord: https://discord.gg/CSyqFQZ6
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdQOfL4E3Z_SpHLL52tOIpQ
Twitter: https://x.com/gaerea_official

KNIFE to Release New EP “Live Leather Hounds” on August 23rd

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Thrilling German metal outfit KNIFE have once again entered into an alliance with the devouring depths of black and speed metal and unleash another angry beast, their new EP, Live Leather Hounds, out August 23, 2024 via Napalm Records. Recorded during their “Evil Obsession Tour” with the mighty Sodom in 2023, this offering celebrates KNIFE’s raging and boisterous live performances and unveils a powerful studio cover and feature with black thrash icons Desaster.

KNIFE return in full force with their official live video for “White Witch/Black Death”. This electrifying live experience captures the raw energy of the brutally infectious single and is a must-watch for any metal enthusiast. Don’t miss the chance to experience KNIFE’s unyielding live spirit during their festival run or on their “Deutschland Into Dust Tour”. Get your tickets here!

KNIFE on the single and live music video:
“‘White Witch/Black Death’ features all the trademarks of the KNIFE sound. Ferocious speed, howling guitars, thunderous bass, violent drums and screaming vocals – the essence of true KNIFE metal. This song is a highlight of our live shows, driving the crowd into pure metal mania. When the witch is calling, the pit is raging!”

Formed in 2019, the band overcame the challenges of the pandemic and cemented their presence in the scene once more with their recent studio album, Heaven Into Dust (2023), which German Rock Hard described as “one of the strongest (black)speed albums of the year”. In the same year, KNIFE also demonstrated their raging live performance at major festival shows like Wacken Open Air and Rock Hard festival, and just impressed with their furious set at Rockharz Festival in 2024.

Recorded at the Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen and the Obertraubling Eventhalle Airport in Regensburg, Live Leather Hounds showcases an energetic and organic mix of KNIFE’s discography. The EP opens with the demonic “White Witch / Black Death”, followed by the swift transitions of dark, throbbing punk chords and dual tracks that sustain the tension on “Inside The Electric Church”, while “Black Leather Hounds” offers rough vocals infused with furious elements of heavy and black metal. Next track, the latest raging album title track, “Heaven Into Dust”, delivers the sharpest speed metal and is topped by the dashing punk attitude of “I Am The Priest”. The EP wraps up with the studio track and cover “Metalized Blood”. Accompanied by the vocalists of Desaster and Sacred Steel, the track guarantees the authentic sound of raw extreme metal.

Live Leather Hounds captures KNIFE‘s raw energy and relentless intensity, promising an electrifying experience for fans of extreme metal. Get ready to be blown away!

KNIFE on the release of their EP Live Leather Hounds:
“With the release of the Live Leather Hounds EP, we want to say thank you to all our fans for the support for the past five years. After the pandemic, we played many shows and met so many great people, so we thought that capturing these moments was a fine way to raise the KNIFE to the true Black Leather Hounds. The EP gives you the true raw KNIFE experience, no bullshit.

So, join the pack! The Leather Hounds are still on the prowl! See you on the road.
Ferli, Gypsy, Laz, Vince Nihil“

Pre-Order Live Leather Hounds NOW

Live Leather Hounds tracklisting:
1. White Witch / Black Death
2. Inside The Electric Church
3. Black Leather Hounds
4. Heaven Into Dust
5. I Am The Priest
6. Metalized Blood feat. Guido “Sataniac” Wissmann, Gerrit P. Mutz

KNIFE live 2024:
Festivals:
10.08.24 DE – Büdesheim / Krawallo Rock Open Air
24.08.24 DE – Wörrstadt / Neuborn Open Air Festival
31.08.24 DE – Rheinfelden / Nordrock Schwaben Festival
06-07.09.24 CH – Hüttikon / Meh Suff!
27-28.09.24 DE – Villingen / Black Forest Fest
05.10.24 DE – Gießen / Muk

Deutschland Into Dust Tour 2024
w/ Phantom Corporation
15.10.24 DE – Freiburg im Breisgau / Crash
16.10.24 DE – Cologne / Club Volta
17.10.24 DE – Stuttgart / Der Schwarze Keiler
18.10.24 DE – Essen / Don’t Panic
19.10.24 DE – Hamburg / Bambi Galore
20.10.24 DE – Osnabrück / Bastard Club

KNIFE are:
Ferli Coltello – Drums
Laz Cultro – Guitars
Vince Nihil – Vocals
Gypsy Danger – Bass

KNIFE online:
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
NAPALM RECORDS

PRIMORDIAL Unveil Video for ‘Nothing New Under the Sun’

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Dublin, Ireland-based Pagan metal legends PRIMORDIAL today unveil their video for “Nothing New Under The Sun.” The track comes by way of the band’s acclaimed How It Ends full-length, released last Fall via Metal Blade Records.

Comments vocalist A. A. Nemtheanga, “We knew the world would not be the same. A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent. I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture, The Bhagavad-Gita; Vishnu is trying to persuade the Prince that he should do his duty and, to impress him, takes on his multi-armed form and says, ‘Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.’ I suppose we all thought that, one way or another.”

Watch below PRIMORDIAL‘s “Nothing New Under The Sun” video, by Killian Monson.

The “Nothing New Under The Sun” video comes in advance of PRIMORDIAL‘s upcoming European festival run. The journey begins Friday, July 19th, at Rock Unter Eichen and includes stops at some of Europe’s most prestigious festivals including Wacken Open Air, Brutal Assault, and many more. See all confirmed dates below.

PRIMORDIAL Live:
7/19/2024 Rock Unter Eichen – Bertingen, DE
7/20/2024 Nachtleben – Frankfurt, DE
7/21/2024 Luppolo In Rock – Cremona, IT
7/26/2024 Tolminator – Tolmin, SL
7/27/2024 Kanekas Metal Fest – Cangas Do Morrazo, ES
8/03/2024 Wacken Open Air – Wacken, DE
8/04/2024 Vargos Metal Fest – Vagos, PL
8/10/2024 Brutal Assault – Jaromer, CZ
8/23/2024 Neuborn Open Air – Worstadt, DE
8/24/2024 Manegram Open Air – Norrtalje, SE
9/07/2024 Summer Dying Loud – Lodzki, PL
9/13/2024 Willemeen – Arnhem, NL
9/14/2024 Baroeg Open Air – Rotterdam, NL
9/20/2024 Radio Lublin – Lublin, PL
9/21/2024 Metal Im Woid – Schrobenhausen, DE
10/05/2024 Metal Storm Over Luzern – Luzern, CH
11/07/2024 Kulturpalast – Herford, DE
11/08/2024 Factory – Magdeburg, DE
11/09/2024 Hell’s Balls Belgium – Kortrijk, BE

How It Ends serves as the follow-up to 2018’s Exile Amongst The Ruins and finds PRIMORDIAL delivering more of their seminal blend of Celtic and black metal, with added urgency staring down the apocalypse. “The title is a question – ‘is this how it ends? How it all goes down: culture, language, history, society, humanity…’ – who knows?,” considers Nemtheanga. “Regardless of who you are or were, you get one chance at all of this, and it’s asking, ‘is this the end of your town, state, nation? Myths, traditions, relationships…?,’ and I suppose it asks the question, ‘who reacts, who rebels – how does it end now for them?‘”

Watch the band’s previously released video for “Victory Has 1000 Fathers, Defeat Is An Orphan” HERE, “Pilgrimage To The World’s End” HERE, “How It Ends” HERE, and “Death Holy Death” HERE.