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NIGHTWRAITH Drop New Single ‘Perpetual Night’ from Upcoming Album

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NightWraith is a progressive melodic death metal band from Denver, USA that explores the genre with an eclectic and intuitive approach. Their music encompasses poignant themes: seeking the sublime in nature, being genuine in a deceptive world, and living with the idea of death—concepts that unite us all as people. Using haunting melodies and triumphant anthems, NightWraith offers listeners a sonic pilgrimage into the heart of being human. They have a new album “Divergence” coming out on September 13, 2024. They are continuing their introduction of the album with the single “Perpetual Night”, which they comment on:

“This is actually the first song we completed for Divergence, and we added it to our live set last summer (2023). It’s just a solid song and the lyrical theme fits perfectly with the ‘technology wasteland’ concept of the album. That theme ties into the video as well, which features clips from the 1927 film ‘Metropolis’. The video was put together by the talented Jake Mulhern, who does live visual art for some cool bands like Uncle Acid, Pallbearer, and Elder. And I can’t forget to mention the pedal steel guitar section that is on this track. It was recorded by our friend Cole Rudy (Dragondeer) and adds a really pretty layer of sound to an already dynamic section of the song.”

Lyrically, this song is about how our global society is kind of blindly going all-in on technology, and how we should maybe take a step back and re-establish a connection to nature. In my experience, I get much more meaning from life through the physical world around us, and not through the dopamine-driven logic of tech. The lyrics also explore what our world might look like if we continue down this path, which is the overarching theme of the album: “Colorless dreams in perpetual night”.

This song could be the most ‘classic NightWraith’ song on the album, it’s got it all! It has a catchy black metal sound to it, a dynamic bridge section that brings the energy way down and picks back up with back-to-back guitar/keyboard solos, plus the chorus is fun to sing along with. It’s recommended for fans of Mastodon, Enslaved, and Ghost.

Watch and listen to the music video “Perpetual Night” via its premiere on TheProgSpace HERE.

Due out on September 13, 2024 from What’s Left Records, “Divergence” is available for album pre-order at https://nightwraith.bandcamp.com/

Music Video – “Whispers of Dragonflies” – https://youtu.be/6GbvCjvV0Lc

Track Listing:
1. Fruitless (5:15)
2. Perpetual Night (5:13) ft. guest Cole Rudy – Pedal Steel Guitar
3. One Flower (5:14) ft. guest Andreas Wild – Baritone Saxophone
4. Whispers of Dragonflies (5:27) ft. guest Kelly Schilling – Concert Flute
5. Invocation (2:19) ft. guest Joey Truscelli – Guitar Solo
6. Fallen Kings and Queens (4:20) ft. guests Dan Phelps & Chuck French – Backup Vocals
7. Nothing Left to Lose (3:24)
8. Divergence (5:20) ft. guests Jeremy Portz & Xander Galvin-Soto – Auxiliary Percussion
9. Us and Them (bonus Pink Floyd cover) (5:18)
Album Length: 42:08

More info: Nightwraithband.com | Facebook.com/nightwraithband | Instagram.com/nightwraithband | Youtube.com/@nightwraithband5142 | Twitter.com/nightwraithband

PYRAH Sign with Wormholedeath, New Album “Veni Vidi Delevi” Out September 20th

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Wormholedeath is thrilled to announce the signing of the French modern metal force, PYRAH. The band’s highly anticipated album, “Veni Vidi Delevi,” is set to obliterate the senses on September 20th, 2024.

PYRAH is a force of nature in the metal scene, blending brutal technicality with haunting melodies and soft, lingering moments that will keep listeners on their toes. With a unique sound that spans the spectrum of metal, from ferocious and aggressive to introspective and poetic, their music promises an intense auditory experience. Fans of Once Human, Jinjer, and Vexed will find much to admire in PYRAH’s intricate and powerful compositions.

The band’s path to this moment has been anything but conventional. After the success of their 2019 single “Stumble” from Part of the Ghost World, PYRAH embarked on their most ambitious project yet. Despite navigating lineup changes and a self-production journey that tested their limits, their efforts caught the discerning eye of WormholeDeath. The result? Veni Vidi Delevi—a powerful reflection of their growth, infused with a darker, more aggressive edge inspired by their Italian studio surroundings and personal introspection.

1. Death From Above
2. My Only Solace
3. These Silent Halls
4. Mind Reset
5. Obey
6. Veni Vidi Delevi
7. Dancing With Devils
8. End Of The Slope
9. Sea Of Faces
10. Cursed To Fail
11. Guidance From Within
12. Constant Chatter

Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of crushing riffs, soaring vocals, and thought-provoking lyrics. PYRAH’s music is a sonic journey that will leave you breathless.

Get a preview of their sound with the official video for “My Only Solace”:

Meet the Band:
Vocals: Ivy Brizard
Guitars: Maxime Walchuk
Bass: Clem Artuso
Drums: Lucie Duval

Discover PYRAH:
pyrah.fr
www.instagram.com/pyrah_band
www.facebook.com/pyrahband
www.youtube.com/@PyraH_band
pyrah-band.bandcamp.com

SURTALOG Stream Debut Album “Ragnarök” in Full, Out Now

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Flood, war, earthquake, fire, a long winter – this is not yesterday’s news, but a legend from the medieval Völuspá: Ragnarök, the end of the world in Norse mythology. An oft-sung theme in various metal genres – and yet the German band SURTALOG, founded in 2016, manages to elicit some frighteningly topical aspects from the ancient legend on their debut “Ragnarök – Schicksal der Götter, Tod der Menschen und Ende der Welten“ (Ragnarök – Fate of Gods, Death of Men and End of Worlds), both musically and lyrically.

Music is based of melodic, storming black metal in the style of WINDIR or EMPEROR, the band builds complex song structures that are sometimes reminiscent of DREAM THEATER or OPETH in their progressiveness. Fragile passages carried by acoustic guitars or epic choral interludes have also found their place on “Ragnarök” and thus contribute to reflecting the multifaceted nature of the subject matter. This makes “Ragnarök” not only an entertaining and multi-layered metal album. But after 75 minutes of playing time, the last fragile acoustic sounds leave listeners pensive, doubtful… but cautiously optimistic.

It´s a concept album about the end of the world in Norse Mythology. Of its ten songs, the prologue and the five acts are black metal songs, incorporating progressive and other influences. The other four songs are non-metal with acoustic guitars, choirs, female and spoken vocals, loosening up the album.

Music for album was recorded, mixed and mastered from 2022 to 2023 at Nightside Audio (Troll, Eis, Minas Morgul) by Florian Dammasch. Band logo and album cover artwork was done by Timon Kokott (Pantokrator, Horn (DE), Illdisposed)

Debut album “Ragnarök – Schicksal der Götter, Tod der Menschen und Ende der Welten” (eng. “Ragnarök – Fate of Gods, Death of Men and End of Worlds”) was released August 23, 2024. CD & merch you can buy at Bandcamp.

Tracklist:

01. Prolog – Weissagung (Prologue – Prophecy)
02. Praeludium ad Fortunam Deorum (Prelude to the Fate of Gods)
03. I. Akt – Hass und Missgunst (I. Act – Hate and Resentment)
04. II. Akt – Fimbulwinter (II. Act – Fimbulwinter)
05. Heimdalls Horn Ruft Uns Nun (Heimdall´s Horn Calls Us Now)
06. III. Akt – Die Letzte Schlacht (III. Act – The Last Battle)
07. IV. Akt – Weltenbrand (IV. Act – Burning of Worlds)
08. Die Leere der Welten (The Emptiness of Worlds)
09. V. Akt – Untergang (V. Act – Downfall)
10. Epilog – Neubeginn (Epilogue – New Beginning)

Line-up:
Lukas „Surtuz“ S. – rhythm & acoustic guitar, vocals, orchestrations, songwriting, lyrics
Alex W. – lead guitar
Kolja „Centrox“ B. – bass, backing vocals
Nils „Phobos“ S. – drums, backing vocals

More information: Facebook | Bandcamp | Instagram

ENMY Release New Single ‘The Cure’, Self-Titled Album Out October 11th

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Cincinnati-based rock sensation ENMY is back announcing their highly anticipated self-titled sophomore album, ENMY, is now available for pre-order from FiXT.

Preorder here: https://link.fixtmusic.com/enmyalbum

Releasing alongside the album pre-order is the new single “The Cure,” a track about dealing with anxiety and the chaos it can cause. This song is a testament to ENMY’s talent for crafting emotionally resonant music that also delivers an electrifying listening experience. Following the massive success of their debut album Breaking Down, which has already amassed over 6 million streams across DSPs, with their tracks “Clarity” and “Novocaine” earning placements on the popular WWE showcase, ENMY continues to redefine the boundaries of rock and metalcore with their latest offering their second self titled album, ENMY.

ENMY brings a fresh and energetic sound to modern rock and metalcore by crafting a unique blend of soaring vocals, groove-oriented instrumental play, and electronic melodies. Their self-titled sophomore album features ten hard rock tracks, including standout singles “Survive” and “Silver Bullet.” The currently release tracks from the album have already amassed over 6 millions streams across DSPs. With singles like the intense but with a touch of melancholy “Hourglass,” the emotionally charged anthem “Broken Man,” and the brutal, raw, and emotive “The Ledge” complete with an ominous music video directed and produced by Will Story, “The Ledge” has already earned a feature on WWE Summerslam. ENMY has proved that they are masters of fusing the essence of hard rock, alternative metal, and modern rock and capturing emotional intensity through a musical lens. Following in the footsteps of peers like Breaking Benjamin, Linkin Park, and Three Days Grace, ENMY is destined to become a staple and household name with rock & metal fans.

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 Playstation and PC video game, Bloodhunt. Their hit track “Clarity” was featured on WWE Raw, WWE Friday Night Smackdown and WWE’s King & Queen of the Ring. Their song “Clarity” is also the Official Theme Song for WWE’s NXT No Mercy Premium Live Event. “Novocaine” from Breaking Down as well as “The Ledge” from the upcoming self titled ENMY album were both featured on WWE Sumerslam.

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, self titled ENMY, due to release on October 11, 2024.

Album tracklist:
The Ledge
Our Demise
Fake
Survive
Broken Man
Waiting on You
Silver Bullet
Hourglass
On the Edge
The Cure

ENMY online:
https://www.facebook.com/enmymusic
https://twitter.com/enmymusic
https://www.instagram.com/enmymusic
SPOTIFY
https://www.youtube.com/@enmymusic

ROSES OF THIEVES Release Second Video ‘Can’t Look Back’ from “Gateway to Utopia” Album

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ROSES OF THIEVES – “Can’t Look Back” is the second video from the Gateway to Utopia album is out now! The band is ready to conquer the stages.

Debut album “Gateway to Utopia” is available on all streaming platforms – check it here: https://rosesofthieves.bfan.link/gateway-to-utopia

The first video of the band you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozYNepJzrrA

After a highly acclaimed debut album, and a couple of successful shows supporting Alestorm this July Hungary’s new female-fronted, EDM-influenced modern metal band Roses of Thieves’ are heading to a massive tour in Hungary as a special guest of Paddy And The Rats. Let’s prepare yourself Europe, the band is coming! As a next step an international tour will take place in spring 25’.

The band combines modern metal with hints of traditional Irish pub music and some folk metal elements – if you are into Amaranthe and love to party with Alestorm, then there’s a strong chance that “Gateways to Utopia” will be one of your favorite albums in 2024!

Gateways to Utopia tracklist:

Perilous Journey
Seize The Sky
Blunderbuss
Be The Captain
Can’t Look Back
Militant
The Viceroy
Once Upon A Time
The Liberation
Getting Old

Roses of Thieves – Gateways to Utopia digipak CD:
https://shop.hmusic.hu/termek/roses-of-thieves-gateway-to-utopia-digi-cd

Roses of Thieves are:
Kinga Ruppert-Jáger – vocals
Tamás Bárdos – violin
Imre Togyeriska – drum & percussion
Miklós Kovács – guitar
Patrik Sütöri – bass
Dominik Hristov-Todorov – accordion

More information at www.facebook.com/rosesofthieves

ISOLERT Release New Single ‘Herald Of Demise’ from Upcoming Album

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Greek black metal outfit ISOLERT unveils the new single ‘Herald Of Demise’. The song is taken from their new album “Wounds Of Desolation” which will be released on September 13, 2024 via Non Serviam Records.

The band has unveiled the new single ‘Herald Of Demise’.

“In endless trance and venomous upheaval, enshrouded by stillborn hopes ‘Herald of Demise’ culminates in a whirlwind of scythes. Speak of me not, for this haze is heavier than these brittle bones. And as the waning moon descends and these waters recede, so shall the embers fade away forevermore,” comment ISOLERT.

Stream/purchase ‘Herald Of Demise’ HERE: https://song.link/heraldofdemise

“Wounds Of Desolation” will be available as CD, vinyl and digital. Pre-orders are available HERE:

Known for their style which combines intense melodies with aggressive elements and merciless vocals, ISOLERT create an epic atmosphere amidst a landscape of agony.

“Four years have passed since the release of ‘World in Ruins’. And in idle times we stayed nothing but idle. “Wounds of Desolation” is our third full length album and with it a new era dawns for Isolert. With the addition of George S. (Kosmovorous, Herald) in our ranks, it marks a shift in sound for us as this is the most complex, demanding and ferocious material we have recorded so far,” explains the band.