ALLEVIATE Release Video for New Single ‘Forevermore’

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Following the phenomenal success of their previous singles, which cumulatively amassed over 2.7 million plays on Spotify, metalcore supergroup Alleviate will release their debut album DMNS on 23rd August via Arising Empire, the band have released their new new single ‘Forevermore’.

Stream ‘Forevermore’ here: https://arisingempire.com/forevermore

Pre-order DMNS here: https://arisingempire.com/dmns

‘Forevermore’ leads listeners through a gripping narrative of perseverance and renewal, marked by impactful lyrics and a vibrant performance. The song highlights the band’s skill in blending intense heaviness with melodic richness, making it a standout track in their expanding catalogue. ‘Forevermore’ boldly represents Alleviate‘s artistic growth and paves the way for their eagerly awaited debut album DMNS.

Upon releasing their debut single ‘Die For Me’, Alleviate gained fans across the globe. Famous internet reactors like Nik Nocturnal and Too Lit Mafia supported their powerful sound, which combines technical riffs, heavy breakdowns, and catchy hooks.

DMNS tracklisting:

01. DMNS
02. Trying To Survive
03. Broken
04. Forevermore
05. Gravity ft. Nik Nocturnal
06. Alive
07. Better
08. Die For Me
09. Within Worlds
10. My Demise

Alleviate stand for the strength that’s hidden deep inside us all. Formed in 2020, the band consists of five successful musicians from five different bands across a variety of metal sub-genres. They combine the best of technical metalcore, deathcore, djent and post-hardcore in one powerful and beautiful style. The members have proven themselves numerous times in previous and current bands. They’ve played hundreds of shows and are experienced live performers. 

The name Alleviate itself represents what the band stands for; giving hope and spreading a positive message into the world.

Catch Alleviate live on the following dates:
18.07. DE Deichbrand Fstival
10.08. DE Rock auf der Burg Festival
07.09. DE Bookwood Festival
26.10. DE Rockenhilft Festival
01.-/02.11. DE Core Fest Festival
23.11. DE Heatwave Core Fest Vol. II Festival
14.12. DE Maelfoy Home Show 2024, Bremen

Alleviate are:
Timo – clean vocals (Our Mirage)
Marius – shouts (Breakdowns at Tiffany’s)
Ramon – guitar (The Evolutionist)
Marc – guitar (We Are Perspectives)
Yunus – drums (Time, The Valuator)

Alleviate online:
https://www.instagram.com/Alleviate.official
https://www.facebook.com/Alleviate.official
https://twitter.com/alleviateoffic1
https://www.tiktok.com/@alleviate.music

CYNIC Announce Ascending Europe Tour 2024 in August

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As the cataclysms of the past emerge as profound metamorphoses, CYNIC return to Europe, igniting stages with their spectral presence and unquenchable fire, propelling themselves into an era of unparalleled spiritual musicianship. The Ascending Europe Tour 2024 beckons you to a pilgrimage through an aural tapestry, artfully woven with threads of the band’s storied legacy and forward-reaching visionary compositions.

In 2024, CYNIC‘s journey ascends to new heights, harmoniously melding echoes of past tribulations with the bold aspirations of their future. Reuniting Paul Masvidal’s transcendental vision with a timeless narrative, the tour not only immortalizes the band’s endeavors but also dives into the depths of their expansive discography. With the resounding echos of their seminal reissues, Uroboric Forms and Traced in Air, ringing through the cosmos, it’s a sanctified opportunity to witness these ethereal musings in the live realm.

“These demos are like sketches of young, aspiring artists,” says Paul Masvidal. “Hearing these demos is akin to looking at old pictures of yourself or reading historical diary entries and realizing you’re a different person now.“

Ascending Europe Tour Dates 2024:

Embodying the spirit of resurrection and progression, CYNIC invite you to share in their journey on these auspicious dates:

02 August: Brasov, RO @ Rockstadt Extreme Fest
06 August: Istanbul, TR @ Performance Hall Besiktas
07 August: Krakow, PL @ Kwadrat
08 August: Vienna, AT @ Replugged
09 August: Jaromer, CZ @ Brutal Assault
10 August: Warsaw, PL @ Hydrozagadka
11 August: Poznan, PL @ 2Progi
13 August: Den Bosch, NL @ W2
14 August: Cologne, DE @ Club Volta
15 August: Kassel, DE @ Goldgrube
17 August: Francavilla al Mare, IT @ Frantic Festival

➤ Tickets will be made available at: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/53688-cynic

➤ CYNIC merchandise is available here: https://cynic.travelling-merchant.com/

As CYNIC traverse through Europe’s storied cities, they are offering fans more than just live transcendence. In collaboration with Season of Mist, CYNIC has reissued two seminal works that encapsulate the band’s philosophical and musical journey: Uroboric Forms and Traced in Air.

UROBORIC FORMS
Tracklist
1. Uroboric Forms (3:48)
2. The Eagle Nature (3:28)
3. Pleading For Preservation (5:03)
4. Lifeless Irony (4:08)
5. Thinking Being (4:53)
6. Cruel Gentility (4:32)
7. Denaturalizing Leaders (3:47)
8. Extremes (2:30)
9. A Life Astray (2:45)
10. Agitating Affliction (3:39)
11. Once Misguided (3:00)
12. Weak Reasoning (3:38)
13. Dwellers Of The Threshold (3:59)
14. Uroboric Forms (Alternative Version) (3:47)
15. The Eagle Nature (Alternative Version) (3:34)
Total runtime: 45:42

TRACED IN AIR
Tracklist
1. Nunc Fluens (2:56)
2. The Space For This (5:47)
3. Evolutionary Sleeper (3:36)
4. Integral Birth (3:53)
5. The Unknown Guest (4:14)
6. Adam’s Murmur (3:29)
7. King Of Those Who Know (6:09)
8. Nunc Stans (4:14)
Total runtime: 34:18

These reissues are spiritual artifacts, embodying the continuous evolution and boundless creativity of CYNIC. Each track is a brushstroke on the grand canvas of their legacy, now immortalized and available through Season of Mist.

➤ Order Uroboric Forms: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/CynicUroboricForms

➤ Order Traced in Air: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/CynicTracedReissue

Live Lineup:
Paul Masvidal – Vocals and Guitars
Max Phelps (Exist, Death to All) – Guitars and Vocals
Brandon Giffin (The Faceless, The Zenith Passage) – Bass
Matt Lynch (Nova Collective, Intronaut) – Drums & Percussion
Zeke Kaplan – Keyboards

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https://cynic.travelling-merchant.com
https://www.indiemerch.com/cynic/

RISE OF KRONOS Release New Single ‘Kraken’

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German death metallers RISE OF KRONOS strike back with the release of “Kraken” – the final single from the band’s forthcoming album Where The Gods Return, which will be out on August 2nd.

Singer and guitarist Tom about the song:
”Kraken takes us into the deepest abysses of the deep sea. Deep down in the sea lives a primeval mythological monster. A creature from the deep, destroying worlds. The song describes the fear of the creature’s awakening and the cult of preserving this secret. The song was one of the first to be created for the album and was convinced by its simplicity and at the same time its brutality.”

“Kraken” is out now on all major streaming platforms.

RISE OF KRONOS live:
31.08.2024 DE – Hamburg, Tattoo Titans
13.09.2024 DE – Siegen, Vortex
14.09.2024 DE – Ostfildern, Zentrum Zinsholz
27.09.2024 DE – Braunschweig, Kufa
04.10.2024 DE – Dresden, Skullcrusher
05.10.2024 DE – Hannover,Mephisto
19.10.2024 DE – Ahrensburg, Juki42
26.10.2024 DE – Wiesloch, Rnp
08.11.2024 DE – Magdeburg, Factory
09.11.2024 DE – Erfurt, From Hell
15.11.2024 DE – Balingen,Sonnenkeller
16.11.2024 DE – Karlsruhe, DieStadtmitte
23.11.2024 DE – Naumburg (Saale), Tanks
30.11.2024 DE – Oberhausen, Helvete
06.12.2024 DE – Lübeck,Treibsand
07.12.2024 DE – Bremen, Zollkantine
31.01.2025 DE – Hannover, Cafe Glocksee
01.02.2025 DE – Hamburg, Logo
15.02.2025 DE – Berlin, Slaughterhouse

RISE OF KRONOS was born in 2021 from a former band called Surface. After 11 years of hard work, countless concerts, three records and a lot of sweat, blood and tears Surface decided to start a new chapter. As they were (and are) close friends, they wanted to stay together but walk a new, even more, professional path. They needed to stand up and – finally – take each and every fan with them to Olympus. The decision for a new name was born quite early on their journey to a new concept. Somehow Surface did not fit to the music anymore and had to be replaced, but on the other hand, those four friends want to keep the link to their 11 years of music and their amazingly loyal fans – to their so-called Titans. Consequently, they named themselves after their 2015 released record “Rise Of Kronos”. RISE OF KRONOS is a hymn of praise to the past years, their fans as well as a brand-new concept with a new image and new musical influences. Dark, modern and straightforward death metal with the tendency to progressive metal, Swedish death and hardcore – this is what RISE OF KRONOS stands for. Combining Greek mythology and an impulsive live show, they are ready to take the lead to Olympus – now.

RISE OF KRONOS are:

Tom Robinson – Guitar, Vocals
Tim Broscheit – Bass,Vocals
Jhonnie Ritter – Guitar
Marco Bechreiner – Drums

More information at https://riseofkronos.de/

OTHER WORLD Premiere New Track ‘To Decay’ from Forthcoming Album

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Featuring former members of BLACK SALVATION, PILLORIAN, and BOREWORM, the US band OTHER WORLD craft truly hypnotic and atmospheric Black Metal. DMP premieres the epic ‘To Decay‘, the second track released from their forthcoming album, “Tenebrous“.

‘To Decay‘ showcases the scope and sweep of OTHER WORLD‘s music. It achieves a perfect balance between churning layers of guitars, neo-gothic choral sections, uplifting harmonized melodies, and the cathartic energy of resurgence from dark depths. ‘To Decay‘ is a distinctive and powerful take on the Black Metal genre.

Composer Christopher describes the song’s genesis:

“The latest single from the album ‘To Decay‘ was originally going to be a second part to ‘Of Death And Alteration‘ but the idea was changed as we felt the 2023 single should stand on its own separate from the album. When writing ‘To Decay‘ it felt very similar in feeling to ‘Of Death And Alteration‘ and so I chose to use this track as the last song of the album, as this track in my opinion is the most impactfult and epic on the album. I wanted woeful leads with lots of reverb, and a deep heavy doom feeling which can be heard throughout the record, but especially in the closing track.“

Vocalist and lyricist Stephen adds a conceptual perspective:

“‘‘To Decay,’ the album’s concluding piece, encapsulates the tranquil desperation that permeates our daily lives. It shares certain lyrical verses with the album’s opening track, ‘From Innocence.’ The song is fueled by the weight of grief experienced due to a recent loss, and it aims to shed light on the overwhelming anxieties that consume you during those excruciating moments. The track serves as a cathartic release, seeking solace in the understanding that pain and sorrow are an intrinsic part of the human experience. As the song progresses, there is a gradual transition from despair to acceptance, reflecting the journey of coming to terms with loss and finding the strength to carry on.“

Check out the first unveiled song from the new album, ‘From Innocence‘, here!

“Tenebrous” will be released on CD, vinyl and digital on August 30th. Pre-orders are possible via the label’s EU, US and Bandcamp shops.

OTHER WORLD is an atmospheric/experimental Black Metal band formed in California in 2012 as a solo project of multi-instrumentalist Christopher A. (SUFFERING IN SOLITUDE, BLACK SALVATION). As his tenure with those projects came to an end, Christopher shifted his focus to OTHER WORLD, spawning five releases over seven years. In 2022, OTHER WORLD was joined by Stephen Parker (PARAPHILIA, MAESTUS, ex-PILLORIAN) on vocals and Jacob Holland on bass, which led to a collaboration on the new track, ‘Of Death and Alteration‘.

After arriving on DMP in authoritative style with epic 2023 single, the band expand and consolidate their vision via new album “Tenebrous” to be released on August 30th. 

PENNY RICH Announce Incendiary ‘On And On’ EP, Reveal ‘Fundamentals’ Single + Video

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Noise punk rock band PENNY RICH, a three-piece from Cardiff, Wales, has announced their new EP, ‘On & On,’ is set to drop this September. Ahead of the EP and upcoming live dates, the group has released protest track ‘Fundamentals’.

‘Fundamentals’ explores the frustration and embarrassing nature of finding recourse in mainstream solutions to physical and mental health issues, solutions that have previously been prescribed – unsolicited or otherwise – by others unaffected by these issues, i.e. who have not had to suffer or agonise to ‘get there’. It denotes the irrational feeling of injustice in the face of smugness by others at how this journey has unfolded, whether intentional or otherwise.

Since forming in 2018, Penny Rich has become synonymous with a raw, invigorating sound that blends the evocative vibes of early Sub-Pop with a contemporary twist. Known for their skin-prickling, abrasive music that stirs a blistering surge of excitement, the band has released several critically acclaimed singles and EPs, capturing audiences across Wales and the South-West. Their live performances, shared with bands like James and the Cold Gun, Death Cult Electric, and others, showcase their unrefined chaos and articulate a tension-filled rage that’s always on the brink of collapse. If their music doesn’t unsettle you, then perhaps you’re missing something essential. Penny Rich’s sound is intentionally incendiary, conveying deep emotions with a raw, explosive energy that’s both gripping and dizzyingly exhilarating.

‘On And On’ is a four-track EP noise de force that showcases Penny Rich’s evolution and experimentation within the rock genre, pushing and bending boundaries. This new EP collection maintains the integrity that’s defined Penny Rich’s sound while boldly exploring ways to share their music with a wider audience. Recorded in late 2022 with long-time producer, collaborator, and friend of the band, Andrew Sanders, at Kings Road Studio in Cardiff, and later mastered by Kurtis Bagley of Luna Crown Audio (Holding Absence); ‘On And On’ captures the band’s live intensity and dense dynamic soundscapes, further cementing their reputation as one of the most fearless acts in Cardiff’s rock scene.

EP Tracklist:

1. Fundamentals
2. On And On
3. Violent Glitch
4. Broken Mirror

To coincide with the EP release, Penny Rich will embark on a series of UK live dates, offering audiences a chance to experience the band’s energising and commanding live performances.

Live Dates:

17 Aug – SWANSEA, Elysium (w/ Monet)
23 Aug – CARDIFF, Tiny Rebel (w/ Tunic)
13 Sept – NEWPORT, Le Pub (w/ Tunic)
17 Sept – BRIGHTON, Crowley’s Club
19 Sept – BRISTOL, Exchange (w/ Tunic & Death Goals)

Penny Rich is unabashedly assertive, self-assured, daring, and confrontational in an instant. The new EP eschews delicacy. This is imperative. This is purpose distilled to its purest form.

‘On And On’ is released 27th September 2024 and will be available on all major digital platforms including Bandcamp. 

Penny Rich is:

Anthony Birdseye – Guitar, vocals
Chris Hampson – Bass, vocals
Tobias O’Reilly – Drums

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennyrichband/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennyRichBand/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pennyrichband
Bandcamp: https://pennyrich.bandcamp.com/

ENMY Release Emotive New Single ‘Hourglass’

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Cincinnati-based rock sensation ENMY have released their latest single, “Hourglass,” a track that masterfully blends fierce intensity with a touch of melancholy.

Purchase/Stream: https://link.fixtmusic.com/hourglass

“Hourglass” showcases ENMY‘s unique sound, characterized by soaring vocals, groove-oriented instrumental play, and electronic melodies. Standing out with its dynamic fusion of synth, guitar, bass, and drums, ENMY’s “Hourglass” is a rich and layered soundscape that is both emotive and hard-hitting. The single captures the essence of hard rock, alternative metal, and modern rock, appealing to fans across these genres with its raw energy and poignant lyrics.

The song explores the theme of valuing one’s time and not wasting it on unworthy people and places. ENMY explains, “The song is about not sacrificing your time on people and places who are undeserving of it.” ” Hourglass” is a testament to their talent for crafting emotionally resonant music that also delivers an electrifying listening experience. The band’s fresh and energetic approach to rock and metalcore pushes boundaries, making them a standout act in today’s music landscape.

ENMY (pronounced “Enemy”) is a four-piece Hard Rock band originating from Cincinnati, OH. ENMY brings a fresh and energetic sound to modern day rock and metalcore by crafting a unique blend of soaring vocals, groove oriented instrumental play, and electronic melodies. Since their debut in 2020 with the single, “Demon Eyes”, ENMY has surfaced on multiple Spotify editorial playlists including New Core, New Blood, All New Metal, Hard Rock, and Kickass Metal. ENMY has also appeared on Apple Music Playlists Breaking Hard Rock, New in Rock, and Fresh Blood. In 2021 ENMY had two of their songs “Deceiver” and “DAMN” from their debut album Breaking Down (2021) played on Sirius XM Octane. In 2022 ENMY’s single “Last One Standing” was featured in the Play Station and PC video game, Bloodhunt. Their hit track “Clarity” was featured on the WWE Friday Night Raw King and Queen of The Ring segment. 

ENMY is currently reaching 500,000+ Global Monthly Listeners across all DSPs, and they were recently featured as the cover artist for Spotify’s official New Nü (Nu-Metal) Playlist. Other recent Spotify playlist features include placement on Hard Rock, All New Metal and New Blood, as well as ENMY receiving prominent playlist features on Apple Music’s Breaking Hard Rock, The Riff, and Fresh Blood, along with editorial support on multiple music videos from VEVO and internationally playlist support from Yandex Music and VK Music in Russia. Intense and raw the group brings a fresh and energetic sound to modern day rock and metalcore and command a brutal stage show with loyal fans who commute as far away as New Jersey, Texas, West Virginia, and Florida to catch them live on their home turf. 
 
In late 2023 ENMY signed with artist-owned record label FiXT, joining the label’s exclusive roster for a multi-album deal. Kicking off the partnership, the band released a special deluxe edition version of the debut album Breaking Down in early 2024 with additional tracks and the all new Cinematic Version of “Never Healing” and additional bonus material. The band has released several new tracks in early 2024 building up to their next highly anticipated album due out in late 2024. 

ENMY is currently set to headline at Mayhem on Madison on Sat. July 27th and then tour with Conquer Divide throughout August.

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