GOD DETHRONED Release Furious Single & Music Video ‘Rat Kingdom’, New Album “The Judas Paradox” Out September 6th

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Four long years after the release of their highly acclaimed album “Illuminati,” Dutch black/death metal icons GOD DETHRONED descend from the shoals of silence with their brand new offering titled “The Judas Paradox,” which is due out on September 6, 2024 through Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The hellish Dutchmen don’t beat around the bush and set the bar right away by delivering a fierce statement about the Vatican’s darkest skeletons in the closet with their new single, ‘Rat Kingdom.’

Front-man Henri “The Serpent King” Sattler explains, “This song is about the Vatican and the many secrets that are being kept there, away from the eyes of the world. And he who speaks will disappear in the shadows down below. Musically, it’s a song which starts with a classic pile of melody lines that makes it both hymnic and bombastic, followed by a blast of fury with a black metal vibe and the Serpent King’s very own style of guitar solo – one which stands out from the masses and pays tribute to the late Jeff Hanneman.”

Stream/purchase the track: https://goddethroned.rpm.link/ratkingdomPR

Pre-orders for “The Judas Paradox” can be placed here: https://goddethroned.rpm.link/judasparadoxPR

After ‘Asmodevs’ (2022), which was re-worked for “The Judas Paradox” under the adapted title ‘Asmodeus,’‘Rat Kingdom’ is the second single from GOD DETHRONED‘s upcoming thirteenth studio album. It represents a sonic descent into the very heart of darkness and deceit, where the lines between good and evil are blurred, and the true nature of power is revealed. This brutal and unflinching exploration of the human condition strips away the masks, laying bare the mankind’s true nature.

Eleven songs strong, “The Judas Paradox” was produced by the band themselves, with mixing being handled by their very own singer/guitarist Henri.Tony Lindgren, who previously worked with scene greats such as OPETH, AMORPHIS, ENSLAVED, KATATONIA, KREATOR and SEPULTURA, took over mastering duties at Fascination Street Studios, rounding off the grandly sinister sound of “The Judas Paradox.”

“The Judas Paradox” – Track Listing:

01. The Judas Paradox
02. Rat Kingdom
03. The Hanged Man
04. Black Heart
05. Asmodeus
06. Kashmir Princess
07. Hubris Anorexia
08. The Eye Of Providence
09. Hailing Death
10. Broken Bloodlines
11. War Machine

Don’t forget to subscribe to Reigning Phoenix Music on YouTube to stay updated and listen to ‘Rat Kingdom’ along with other new tracks in the “RPM New Releases” playlist on Spotify. Subscribe here: https://rpm.link/spotifynewreleasesPR.

Re-visit ‘Asmodevs’: https://goddethroned.lnk.to/asmodevsPR

“The Judas Paradox” will be supported by an extensive live schedule, kicking off with a European run alongside BATUSHKA and VLTIMAS starting on September 26. Additional shows are in the works and will be announced soon; all current dates can be found below!

GOD DETHRONED live:

20.07.2024 DE Weil am Rhein – Baden in Blut Metal Open Air
03.08.2024 PT Vagos – Vagos Metal Fest

“Epic Prophecy For Europe”
w/ BATUSHKA, VLTIMAS
26.09.2024 RO Bucharest – Metal Gates Festival (Warm-Up Party)
27.09.2024 BG Sofia – Mixtape 5
28.09.2024 AT Vienna – Szene
30.09.2024 AT Graz – Explosiv
01.10.2024 CZ Ostrava – Barrák Music Club
03.10.2024 HU Budapest – A38
04.10.2024 IT San Donà di Piave (VE) – Revolver Club
05.10.2024 IT Rome – Traffic Live
06.10.2024 IT Paderno Dugnano (MI) – Slaughter Club
08.10.2024 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser
09.10.2024 CH Lucerne – Schüür
10.10.2024 DE Mannheim – MS Connexion Complex
12.10.2024 UK Manchester – Academy 3
13.10.2024 UK Bristol – Thekla
14.10.2024 IE Dublin – The Academy
15.10.2024 UK Belfast – Limelight 2
18.10.2024 UK Sheffield – Corporation
20.10.2024 UK London – The Underworld Camden
24.10.2024 DE Herford – KulturWerk

Info & tickets:https://linktr.ee/epicprophecy2024

05.10.2025 US Elgin, IL – Metal Threat Fest

GOD DETHRONED are:
Henri Sattler | vocals, guitars
Jeroen Pomper | vocals, bass
Dave Meester | guitars
Frank Skillpero | drums

More on GOD DETHRONED:
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ALTAR OF OBLIVION’s New Album “In The Cesspit Of Divine Decay” Out Now

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Danish epic doomsters ALTAR OF OBLIVION release today their new album. Titled “In The Cesspit Of Divine Decay”, the record is a concept work based on the diary of guitarist Martin Meyer Sparvath’s maternal great-grandfather Jesper Wilhem Meyer, who reluctantly fought for the German Empire during The Great War (1914-1918). 

Preparations for this aural endeavour began in 2005, when the band tracked a demo version of what years later would morph into the now completed album, which was originally supposed to be the debut full-length of the early duo incarnation of the band. This album contains some of the band’s first ever creations, and in many ways, it can be regarded as some sort of Altar Of Oblivion-prototype, bringing forth and spewing out their darkest and most traditional epic doom-work to date.

During and since the pandemic, Altar Of Oblivion have been in recording mode, finishing both new and old stuff, including two full-lengths, two EPs and an acoustic album, enabling the band to take a well-deserved studio-break in order to focus on live shows from now on. A number of gigs have been confirmed for 2024, and the collective is now looking forward to hitting the stage again, heavier, older and more invigorated than ever. Time will tell if playing live is the right cure for a severe case of discoloured studio tan.

“In The Cesspit Of Divine Decay” will be released on CD, LP (black vinyl) and digital formats on June 28th, 2024 via From The Vaults. Physical orders are available via this link, while the digital version can be streamed here.

“In The Cesspit Of Divine Decay” tracklist:

1. Nothing Grows From Hallowed Ground
2. The Fallacy
3. Ghosts In The Trenches
4. Mark Of The Dead
5. Altar Of Oblivion
6. The Night They Came
7. Silent Pain
8. Damnation
9. In The Cesspit Of Divine Decay
10. Wind Among Waves

The origins of Altar of Oblivion can be traced back to 2003, when Martin Meyer Sparvath (guitars/vocals) and Allan Larsen (drums) formed a duo called Summoning Sickness. Three years later, this doubtful project was transformed into a four-piece named Altar Of Oblivion, and the entity went from playing simple black/speed/heavy-metal to epic doom metal. The band has so far, apart from a number of demos, EPs and a live album, three full-lengths under its belt.

“In The Cesspit Of Divine Decay” will be released on CD, LP (black vinyl) and digital formats on June 28th, 2024 via From The Vaults. 

Lineup:
Mik Mentor – vocals
Martin Meyer Sparvath – guitars & guitar-synth
Jeppe Campradt – guitars
C. Nørgaard – bass
Danny Woe – drums
Jannick Nielsen – keyboards

Webshop: https://bit.ly/aoo-tgt

Digital: https://lnk.to/cesspit

More info:
Official site
Facebook
Instagram
Bandcamp
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Apple Music

KALANDRA Release New Single ‘Are You Ready’ + Announce New Album “A Frame of Mind”

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Norwegian alternative folk band Kalandra are now releasing a new single. “Are You Ready” will be featured on the upcoming album “A Frame of Mind“, which is set for worldwide release on September 13, via By Norse Music. 

Listen to the song HERE
Pre-orders for the album have started HERE

“We frustratingly thrive on pushing our creative boundaries, and halfway through crafting this song, we discovered its narrative quality, almost like a script, with its arrangement also being playfully serious in a way, adding layers of depth to the composition. Creating this piece was a liberating experience, offering us a much-needed release after spending long winter months locked away in our studio. We’re excited to share it with you, wherever and however you encounter it,” the band states about the new track.

Kalandra will be supporting the release of their second studio effort with a lengthy tour throughout Europe and the United Kingdom this fall. A full list of shows can be found below. Tickets are on sale HERE. 

The album artwork is a commission from the visionary contemporary artist Elen Alien. The tracklist of the album can be found below. 

Tracklist
1. I Am (05:32)
2. Untie The Knot (03:52)
3. Are You Ready? (04:31) [WATCH HERE]
4. The State of the World (04:18) [WATCH HERE]
5. Bardaginn (05:33) [WATCH HERE]
6. A Life Worth Living (04:13) 
7. I’ll Get There One Day (06:25)
8. Hytta (04:24)
9. Segla (04:58)
10. I Remember A Time (04:20)

KALANDRA  Live dates 2024
10/07 – PL Sopot, Opera Lesna – Supporting Heilung TICKET
14/08 – NO Borre, Midgardsblot Festival TICKET
15/08 – UK Bristol, ArcTanGent Festival TICKET
17/08   FR Carhaix-plouguer, Motocultor Festival TICKET

Headliner tour with Lili Refrain
11/09 – DE Cologne, Luxor 
12/09 – NL Groningen, Oosterpoort 
13/09 – NL Nijmegen, Doornroosje 
14/09 – NL Eindhoven, Effenaar
15/09 – FR Paris, La Machine du Moulin Rouge
17/09 – UK Birmingham, Asylum
18/09 – UK Nottingham, Bodega
19/09 – UK Glasgow, Cathouse 
20/09 – UK Manchester, Gorilla
21/09 – UK London, Lafayette 
22/09 – FR Wasquehal, The Black Lab
23/09 – FR Nancy, L’Autre Canal 
24/09 – DE Wiesbaden, Kesselhaus
25/09 – DE Munich, Backstage
26/09 – CH Solothurn, Kofmehl Raumbar
27/09 – CH Zurich, X-TRA Musikcafe
28/09 – FR Lyon, O Totem Live  
29/09 – FR Toulouse, Le Rex 
01/10 – IT Turin, Ziggy
02/10 – IT Milan, Legend
03/10 – SL Ljubljana, Kino Siska 
04/10 – HR Zagreb, Mochvara
05/10 – BU Sofia, Mixtape5 
06/10 – RO Bucharest, Quantic 
07/10 – RO Cluj-Napoca, Form Space 
08/10 – HU Budapest, Instant 
09/10 – CZ Prague, Underdogs 
12/10 – DE Berlin, Hole 
13/10 – DE Hamburg, Bahnhof Pauli 
14/10 – DK Copenhagen, Pumpehuset 
15/10 – SE Gothenburg, Fangelset 
16/10 – SE Stockholm, Kollektivet Livet 

After releasing their successful 2020 debut album “The Line” and scoring a soundtrack for the game “Kingdom Two Crowns: Norse Lands,” Norwegian alternative folk Kalandra are back with their second studio album effort, “A Frame of Mind”.
 
Steadily building momentum, Kalandra have toured with Leprous and A.A. Wlliams in 2022 and 2023, played at renowned festivals such as Hellfest and Midgardsblot. The new record showcases the band’s gained experiences and expansive songwriting. As a result, Kalandra is more versatile than ever, without losing touch of the immersive sound the quartet is known and loved for.
 
“The album can be described as an introspective journey about life’s experiences and how they shape the way we perceive the world. It explores what we put within the frame of our day-to-day lives, but also what is excluded. The band has combed through their memories and written about past traumas, cherished childhood memories, and a wariness about the future and the state of the world.

CORY MARKS Releases Two Tracks ‘Guilty’ Feat. DL of Bad Wolves + ‘Drunk When I’m High’

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Equally divided between arena-rock and roots country, singer-songwriter CORY MARKS has released a double serving of new music today, June 28, with the rock-leaning “Guilty” featuring guest vocals from DL of Bad Wolves, and country-oriented summer anthem “Drunk When I’m High.” Both tracks are available digitally via all streaming platforms and will be included on MARKS’ forthcoming solo album due later this year via Better Noise Music.  

“Guilty (feat. DL of Bad Wolves)” was produced, engineered and mixed by Kile Odell (Failure Anthem, Nita Strauss). “‘Guilty’ is really all about being unapologetically yourself and being okay with that,” says MARKS. “Having DL of Bad Wolves join me on this track really adds more fuel to this rock song making it even harder and heavier—he sounds great on it. If living my life is a crime, then I’m guilty.” Stream/download “Guilty (feat. DL of Bad Wolves)” here: https://corymarks.ffm.to/guilty.

“This song was a really fun listen from the first time, so when I got the opportunity to sing on it, I was stoked,” shares DL. “This was really enjoying to do, thanks to Cory for having me.”

“Drunk When I’m High” was produced, engineered and mixed by Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch, Shania Twain) at The Hideout Recording Studio in Henderson, NV. According to MARKS, “This summer anthem is just supposed to make you feel good, happy and upbeat. It’s a great song to turn up and play in your car, on your boat, at a house party, just chilling on a beach or by the pool all summer long. Drunk while I’m high watching days go by…” Stream/download “Drunk When I’m High” here: https://corymarks.ffm.to/guilty. 

MARKS has brought his country-rock fusion in front of a diverse range of audiences across Canada and the U.S. alongside acts including Five Finger Death Punch, ZZ Top, Toby Keith, and Brantley Gilbert, while also joining Nickelback on the main stage at this year’s Boots and Hearts festival. This summer, MARKS will appear at several festivals in Canada and a handful of headlining shows. See dates listed below and find ticket details at https://www.corymarks.com. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for a special U.S. tour announcement.

MARKS’ 2020 groundbreaking debut album, Who I Am, landed at #1 on several Canadian charts including iTunes’ “Country Songs” and the Canadian Nielsen “Digital Sales Rock Genre” charts. The album featured the hit rock single “Outlaws & Outsiders,” which charted at #1 in the U.S. on Billboard’s “Rock Digital Song Sales” chart and #5 on iTunes “Country Songs. “Outlaws & Outsiders” made history in the U.S. by being the first-ever Top 10 rock radio-charting single from a Canadian country act. The single has received over 160 million streams to date while achieving Platinum certification in Canada (MARKS’ home country) and Gold certification in the U.S.   MARKS has since released three additional EPs and kicked off 2024 with a new track, “A Different Kind Of Year,” which to date has accumulated  1 million streams and charted in the Top 10 on SiriusXM’s Top of the Country  Radio.

CORY MARKS TOUR DATES
7/1 Cold Lake, AB – Cold Lake Canada Day Celebration
7/3 Fort McMurray, AB – Kickin Horse Saloon
7/9 Calgary, AB – Zero Hungry Kids Bootleggin’ Breakfast (w/Aaron Pritchett & Matt Lang)
7/10 Calgary, AB – Burwood Stampede Music Festival Calgary 2024
7/27 Temiskaming Shores, ON – Sutton Bay Countryfest
8/2 Nashville, TN – Vinyl Lounge
8/4 Sturgis, SD – Buffalo Chip (w/ Travis Tritt)
8/23 Northumberland County, ON – Crooks Rapid’s Country Fest
9/6 Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The Machine Shop

Find CORY MARKS online at: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

MISTER MISERY Unleash Brand New Single ‘The Doomsday Clock’

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August 2, 2024 will see Swedish modern dark metal act MISTER MISERY release their hotly-anticipated, self-titled studio album via AFM Records. Perfect in time for the band’s much awaited live performance at Wacken Open Air! The album pre-sale is available at:
https://mistermisery.bfan.link/mister-misery 

To shorten your wait, today, MISTER MISERY shared a new single taken from their forthcoming, third album. “The Doomsday Clock” is now streaming below, while the band tells us:

“This song is quite different from what we usually write about. The Doomsday Clock is about the violent human nature and how we as a society and individuals are so divided. It’s about the observation of the state of the world as it is today, and that is quite different for us to write about. We felt we wanted to step in to that territory as well.”

Get the song on all digital streaming providers here: https://mistermisery.bfan.link/the-doomsday-clock

In support of their upcoming record release, MISTER MISERY will not only debut the album at their upcoming show at WOA, but embark on a headlining tour in October 2024! Find all dates listed HERE, tickets are on sale via: https://www.seaside-entertainment.com/mister-misery-2/ 

Blending clean and gritty vocals along with high-voltage riffs and anthemic choruses, MISTER MISERY have developed a unique sound and style, and one that captures the essence of all the sub-genres in modern heavy music. Since forming back in 2018, MISTER MISERY have released two critically acclaimed studio albums (Unalive and A Brighter Side Of Death) and several highly praised and top-playlisted singles to date. Paired with an obscene and theatrical appearance, they create an experience that speaks to all senses. MISTER MISERY has become a force that crushes stages on the biggest festival the scene has to offer, such as Wacken Open Air, Master of Rock, Full Metal Cruise, Hills Of Rock to name just a few. MISTER MISERY has played as support of some of the most prestigious bands in metal, such as Nightwish and Dream Theater in front of over 15.000 people. Their upcoming album and live dates will make no exception as one thing is for certain: MISTER MISERY will leave no survivors!

Tracklist:
01 – Root of All Evil
02 – Erzsébet (The Countess)
03 – Eye Of The Storm
04 – Hand of Death
05 – The Doomsday Clock
06 – Crooked Man
07 – Survival of the Sickest
08 – Until The End
09 – Haters
10 – Sinner Or Saint
11 – Ripper
12 – Dark Legacy

MISTER MISERY is:
Harley Vendetta – Vocals/Guitar
Alex Nine – Lead Guitar/Backup Vocals
Rizzy – Drums/Backup Vocals
Alex Alister – Bass/Backup Vocals

For More Info Visit:
https://mistermisery.com
https://www.instagram.com/mistermiseryband
https://www.facebook.com/mistermiseryband
https://mistermisery.bfan.link/root-of-all-evil
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Dj5ptalBwr1kD35IljMeg
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTAwUXURrJZP9z65Hv64NBA

Enter ‘Beyond The Darkness Portal’ with Brazil’s GLORIA PERPETUA, Debut Album “The Darkside We Wanna Hide” Out in August

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Rockshots Records is thrilled to announce the signing of Gloria Perpetua for the release of their debut album, “The Darkside We Wanna Hide”. Set to make waves in the heavy metal scene, this first full-length features ten powerful tracks and showcases collaborations with renowned musicians from diverse backgrounds, including Timo Tolkki (ex-Stratovarius), Vitor Rodrigues (Native Blood, Tribal Scream, Torture Squad), Luis Mariutti (Sinistra, Shaman, Angra, Firebox), João Noleto, Vitor Veiga (Aquaria, Endless), Guilherme Hirose (NorthTale, Traumer), Marcelo Kalunga (solo), and Oruam (Deadly Fate).
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​Gloria Perpetua hails from the Amazon rainforest region in Brazil, an area often overlooked in the heavy metal circuit. Despite the challenges, the band is determined to stand out and make an impact. Their sound is best described as heavy, fast, and epic. The album blends diverse influences, appealing to both traditional metal fans and power metal enthusiasts with a killer thrash metal finale that’s sure to please.

Influenced by bands like Blind Guardian, Iced Earth, Helloween, Stratovarius, and Accept, Gloria Perpetua’s music offers a thrilling mix of Heavy and Power Metal. Their lyrics focus on themes of self-responsibility, positive change, and fighting for a better world.

“The Darkside We Wanna Hide” is set to be released on CD on August 30th, 2024 from Rockshots Records. ​https://bit.ly/GloriaPerpetuaCD

Listen to their latest single “Beyond The Darkness Portal” at https://sptfy.com/R0rL

Track Listing:​
1. Let There Be Darkness (Daniel Fuchshuber)
2. Beyond The Darkness Portal (Daniel Fuchshuber feat. Luís Mariutti, Christian Passos, Raphael Dantas)
3. Have You Forsaken The Cross? (Daniel Fuchshuber feat Marcelo Kalunga)
4. Mothers of Jerusalem (Daniel Fuchshuber)
5. The Angels Are Calling (Daniel Fuchshuber feat.Vitor Veiga)
6. The Rape of Gaia (Daniel Fuchshuber feat. Guilherme Hirose)
7. The Architect (Daniel Fuchshuber feat. Timo Tolkki & Vitor Veiga)
8. The Key of Life (Rogério Byron)
9. The Way of a Warrior (Rogério Byron feat. João Noleto)
10. The Sick Cycle To The Death (Daniel Fuchshuber feat. Vitor Rodrigues)

More info: www.Rockshots.eu | https://www.instagram.com/gloriaperpetuametal