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OUR HOLLOW OUR HOME Drop New Single / Video ‘Funeral Verse’

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Southhampton metalcore juggernaut Our Hollow, Our Home have unveiled a brand new single / video ‘Funeral Verse’, their third offering since their return with a brand new line-up.

Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/funeralverse

The track features the band’s signature blend of heavy riffs, melodic hooks, and emotionally charged lyrics. Known for their energetic performances and powerful sound, Our Hollow, Our Home continue to captivate fans with this new release, which promises to be a highlight in their discography. ‘Funeral Verse’ is now available on all major streaming platforms, offering a fresh taste of what’s to come from the band.

Vocalist Gaz King comments: “‘Funeral Verse’ is an ode to the battle of mental health and the guilt that comes with knowing you’ll be hurting those around you with your departure. The lyrics portray a message to those closest to us: that against the odds and despite the constant struggle in one’s own mind, we shall fight against our demons and remain strong for our loved ones, even when we may not be able to be strong for ourselves. “I’m holding on for you” in the chorus sums this up in a single phrase. Musically, we wanted to reflect the pace at which these thoughts and emotions come to you while expressing both sadness, anger, and pain. “Hollow” has always tried to keep our lyrics raw and relatable. We know that this song will relate to many people, and we hope that those suffering will find some comfort and seek help wherever and whenever needed.”

Our Hollow Our Home just announced brand new tour dates, in support of Ghøstkid, throughout Europe and the UK in the Fall of 2024. A full list of confirmed dates can be found below.

dates:
27.09.24 DE Hannover @ Musikzentrum
28.09.24 DE Berlin @ Hole 44
29.09.24 DE Leipzig @ Felsenkeller
30.09.24 CZ Prague @ Rock Cafe
02.10.24 PL Warsaw @ Proxima
03.10.24 LV Riga @ Melna Piektdiena
04.10.24 EE Tallin @ Paavli Kultuurivabrik
05.10.24 FI Jyväskylä @ Lutakko
06.10.24 FI Helsinki @ Tavastia
08.10.24 SE Stockholm @ Kollektivet Livet
09.10.24 DK Copenhagen @ Pumpehuset
10.10.24 DE Hamburg @ Logo
11.10.24 DE Karlsruhe @ Substage
12.10.24 DE Nürnberg @ Z-Bau
13.10.24 HU Budapest @ Analog Music Hall
15.10.24 AT Wien @ Szene
16.10.24 DE München @ Strom
17.10.24 CH Aarau @ Kiff
19.10.24 UK Manchester @ Club Academy
20.10.24 UK London @ The Garage
21.10.24 FR Paris @ Glazart
23.10.24 DE Frankfurt @ Batschkapp
24.10.24 NL Utrecht @ Tivoli
25.10.24 LU Esch-sur-Alzette @ Kulturfabrik
26.10.24 DE Essen @ Rocken Hilft

The level of relatability, coupled with their relentless touring with the likes of A Day To Remember, Asking Alexandria and Blessthefall and high profile slots at festivals like Graspop, Nova Rock, Summerblast and Jera On Air, has seen the band command an ever growing army of highly dedicated followers; they have over 115,000 monthlies and 50M streams on Spotify, have been viewed over 9 million times on Youtube and have over 29,000 Instagram followers and 107,000 on Facebook and 2017’s debut album Hartsick reached the top spot of the Itunes chart for rock and metal in the UK, as well as placing in the top ten in the USA, Canada, Australia, Mexico, Italy and Germany.

They were also boosted by their hugely popular cover of Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape of You’ in 2017, which was picked up by BBC Radio One’s Greg James and subsequently topped the iTunes UK rock and metal chart, and racked up over 300,000 plays on YouTube on its first week of release.

For a band who have handled their own operations internally without the help of major label or industry backing till today, that is a mightily impressive number, and testament to the devotion Our Hollow, Our Home have to their craft. But it’s more than just the numbers that are impressive, it’s the way in which those people have connected with the band. Be it their lyrical content, their staunchly DIY approach, their high energy live shows or their down to earth attitude, Our Hollow, Our Home have connected with their audience in a way that cannot be forced or faked.

Our Hollow, Our Home online:
https://www.facebook.com/ourhollowourhome
https://www.instagram.com/ourhollowourhomeuk
https://www.tiktok.com/@ourhollowourhome
https://twitter.com/ohohofficialuk
https://hollowsupply.co/

RIVERS OF NIHIL’s New Album “Where Owls Know My Name (Instrumentals)” Out Now + Streaming

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Reading, Pennsylvania-based progressive death metallers RIVERS OF NIHIL are pleased to release the instrumental edition of their critically lauded Where Owls Know My Name full-length today via Metal Blade Records.

Stream / purchase RIVERS OF NIHIL’s Where Owls Know My Name (Instrumentals) HERE

RIVERS OF NIHIL announced themselves as one of the most promising and forward-thinking metal bands in the world with their first two releases, The Conscious Seed of Light (2013) and Monarchy (2015). But in March of 2018, they shattered all expectations with their third full-length, Where Owls Know My Name.

Formed in 2009 by guitarist Brody Uttley, bassist/lyricist Adam Biggs, and vocalist Jake Dieffenbach, RIVERS OF NIHIL quickly made a name for themselves in the death metal scene, attracting the attention of legendary death metal titan Erik Rutan. Rutan, revered for his work as both a musician (Hate Eternal, Morbid Angel) and producer (Cannibal Corpse, Goatwhore), insisted on recording The Conscious Seed Of Light. The results were, unsurprisingly, spectacular, with Heavy Blog Is Heavy going so far as to assert that the debut “rivals even the most legendary work of some of [RIVERS OF NIHIL’s] peers and influences.” They continued along this trajectory with Monarchy, which Metal Injection praised as an “incredibly striking” demonstration of how “RIVERS OF NIHIL have evolved into a monster.“

Where Owls Know My Name represented a massive evolutionary leap for RIVERS OF NIHIL. Whereas …Seed… and Monarchy were thematically centered around spring and summer, respectively, Where Owls Know My Name represented the fall. And although that season is usually associated with death, for RIVERS OF NIHIL, the autumn served as a rebirth. Delivering an album which is often just as punishing as its predecessors while assimilating ingredients from musical genres as varied as electronica, jazz, alternative, folk, and the golden age of Shrapnel Records, the resulting music on Where Owls Know My Name is indescribably progressive, a multifaceted soundscape that goes beyond the wildest dreams of even the group’s most ardent admirers.

Comments guitarist Brody Uttley on the instrumental edition of the record, “Ever since Where Owls Know My Name came out we’ve had people begging for an instrumental version. Well… here it is! Better see you musician dorks doing all kinds of cover videos.“

Watch a visualizer for the instrumental version of “Subtle Change (Including The Forest Of Transition And Dissatisfaction Dance)” at THIS LOCATION.

RIVERS OF NIHIL‘s Where Owls Know My Name (Instrumentals) is out today digitally. Stream / purchase the record at: metalblade.com/riversofnihil. A reissued slate of Where Owls Know My Name merchandise is also available at: indiemerch.com/riversofnihil

Its release follows the unveiling of a brand new single and video, “Criminals,” earlier this spring. Stream that HERE.

Where Owls Know My Name (Instrumentals) Track Listing:
01. Cancer / Moonspeak (Instrumental)
02. The Silent Life (Instrumental)
03. A Home (Instrumental)
04. Old Nothing (Instrumental)
05. Subtle Change (Including the Forest of Transition and Dissatisfaction Dance) [Instrumental]
06. Terrestria III: Wither (Instrumental)
07. Hollow (Instrumental)
08. Death Is Real (Instrumental)
09. Where Owls Know My Name (Instrumental)
10. Capricorn / Agoratopia (Instrumental)

RIVERS OF NIHIL Live:
9/20/2024 New England Metal And Hardcore Fest Pre-Party @ The Palladium Upstairs – Worcester, MA
9/21/2024 Metal Injection Fest – Brooklyn, NY

RIVERS OF NIHIL Instrumental Lineup:
Brody Uttley – guitar
Jon Topore – guitar
Adam Biggs – bass
Jared Klein – drums
Zach Strouse – saxophone

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https://twitter.com/riversofnihil
https://www.instagram.com/riversofnihil
https://www.youtube.com/Riversofnihilpa

FIXATION Release New Single ‘Random Acts of Violence’ Ahead European Festival Tour

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FIXATION are back with a new song and announces an EP before taking the stage at several European festivals this summer!

The band, originally from Norway, has quickly established themselves as one of the major new rising stars in metalcore. Their debut album was released in 2023, and that same year, Fixation performed over 60 international concerts. It was such an impressive year that they won the “Breakthrough of the Year” category at the Norwegian Publishing Awards earlier this year, as the first metal band ever.

Today June 14th, Fixation returns with a new single titled “Random Acts of Violence”! The track will offer a preview of what fans can expect from the upcoming EP, which is set to be released this fall.

Listen to the single here: https://ffm.to/randomacts

With the new song, Fixation continues to challenge and fascinate, presenting a harder sound compared to the band’s previous tracks. But it’s not just hard metalcore we’re introduced to. “Random Acts of Violence” features grand synths, heavy guitars, exceptional vocal performances, and seamlessly incorporates electronic elements, stadium rock, and metal into the mix. Fixation stays true to their signature style, delivering a track that is both catchy, melodic, hard-hitting, and impactful!

About the upcoming track, the band says:
“Random Acts of Violence’ is a conceptual journey that takes the listener into a story about a protagonist who feels ostracized from society and seeks meaning and belonging, but ends up finding solace in a cult. The story unfolds throughout our upcoming EP, and this single is where the story begins.”

This summer, Fixation will play at major festivals in Europe, including Tuska in Finland, Summer Breeze Open Air and Full Force in Germany, and Masters of Rock in the Czech Republic. But this is nothing new for the young band, which in 2023 completed two extensive European tours with Devin Townsend and Annisokay, in addition to playing at prestigious festivals such as Download UK, Prognosis NL, Eurosonic NL, and Rock Imperium ES.

Fixation has quickly cemented its position on the international scene, and the response from both the press, fans, and the industry has been overwhelming. Renowned media houses like the BBC and genre-leading bands like Bring Me The Horizon have also taken notice of the young stars.

“Jordan from Bring Me The Horizon texted me and was like what band was that, what was that song called? Says a lot!” – Daniel P. Carter, BBC Radio 1 Rock Show

“Random Acts of Violence” is the first single from Fixation’s upcoming EP “Speak in Tongues,” which will be released later in 2024.

Fixation:
Jonas Hansen – Vocal
Martin Stenstad Selen – Guitar
Tobias Østerdal – Guitar
Martin Gravdal – Bass
Ola Dønnem – Drums

More information: Youtube | Spotify | Facebook | Instagram | Tik Tok

FIRE FROM THE GODS Unleash “Soul Revolution Deluxe – The Collabs”, Out Now

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For some artists, making music isn’t a choice, it’s fueled by something larger than themselves. This is undoubtedly true for alt metal outfit FIRE FROM THE GODS who, June 14, released the deluxe digital version of their disruptive 2022 album SOUL REVOLUTION via Better Noise Music.

It was co-produced by Erik Ron (Godsmack, Motionless In White, Panic! At The Disco), and FIRE FROM THE GODS drummer Richard Wicander. SOUL REVOLUTION DELUXE – THE COLLABS continues to convey the band’s tagline, “In Us We Trust—-a unifying statement to try to prevent society from succumbing to the growing malaise brought on by soul-sucking technology, divisive politics, and environmental destruction—with four bonus tracks including guest features from Corey Glover (Living Colour), Yung Mo$h, Jayden Panesso (Sylar), and a vehement cover of Rage Against The Machine’s “Guerilla Radio.” Download SOUL REVOLUTION DELUXE – THE COLLABS HERE.

“Some day when we’re all dead and gone some likkle yout from a council estate/projects will chance upon ‘Soul Revolution’ and it might inspire them to change the world,” says vocalist AJ Channer on his aspirations on the album’s impact.

FIRE FROM THE GODS have relentlessly toured the nation with acts such as Sevendust, Of Mice & Men, Five Finger Death Punch, Megadeth and Norma Jean, as well as appearing on festival stages including Vans Warped Tour, Rock On The Range, Shiprocked, Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple.

SOUL REVOLUTION DELUXE – THE COLLABS Track Listing:

Soul Revolution (feat. Yung Mo$h)
SOS
Thousand Lifetimes (feat. Corey Glover of Living Colour)
Double Edged Sword (feat. Jayden Panesso of Sylar)
I N I
Be Free
The Message
World So Cold
Rapture (Fool Dem)
Collapse
8 Billion Rats
Love Is Dangerous
Guerrilla Radio (Rage Against The Machine cover)

ORDEN OGAN Release New Single + Video ‘Conquest’ from Upcoming Album

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German dark power metal band ORDEN OGAN have unleashed their powerful new single ‘Conquest.’ The song is taken from their upcoming album, “The Order Of Fear,” which will be released on July 5, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The soft whimsy at the song’s beginning quickly swells into a strutting, triumphant romp. By balancing melancholic leads with punchy, catchy riffs, the music reflects the lyrical themes of facing one’s demons and rising up to fight another day.

Front-man Sebastian “Seeb” Levermann adds, “‘Conquest’ turned out to be one of the best songs we have ever written. It will be one of my all-time favorites. We hope the people out there will love it just as much as we do!”

Stream/purchase the track: https://ordenogan.rpm.link/conquestPR

ORDEN OGAN will celebrate the release of “The Order Of Fear” with two exclusive shows at Colos-Saal in Aschaffenburg, Germany on July 4 (w/ BRAINSTORM), and Fort Fun in Bestwig, Germany on July 7 (w/ RAGE). Additionally, the band will host an exclusive meet & greet (“Meet & Grill”) event with selected fans in Hamberg, Germany on July 10. Tickets are now available through Reigning Phoenix Music – buy here for a chance to spend an evening with ORDEN OGAN: https://shopeu.reigningphoenixmusic.com/brand/4185.

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

Pre-order “The Order Of Fear” in your preferred physical format [limited box set, coloured 1LP vinyl or CD-digipak], pre-save it on your favourite digital service provider (DSP), or pre-order it digitally to instantly receive ‘Conquest,’ ‘Moon Fire,’ ‘The Order Of Fear’ and ‘My Worst Enemy.’ Order now, here: https://ordenogan.rpm.link/theorderoffearPR.

More from “The Order Of Fear”:
‘My Worst Enemy’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HggJJottXZE
‘The Order Of Fear’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1lEwD327Go
‘Moon Fire’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG8QBBqVuEc

Graced by another brilliant Dan Goldsworthy artwork with layout duties handled by Tim Eckhorst, the band’s very own vocalist, Sebastian “Seeb” Levermann, took care of mixing and mastering “The Order Of Fear” at his own Greenman Studios. The album continues their career-defining saga of Alister Vale in a spectacular but also grandly dark way while marking a new era for the group.

ORDEN OGAN live:

15.06.2024 FI Vaasa – Lisää Löylyä Rock Festival
28.06.2024 FR Clisson – Hellfest *SOLD OUT*
04.07.2024 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal (w/ BRAINSTORM) *ALBUM RELEASE SHOW*
05.07.2024 DE Mühlheim an der Ruhr – Castle Rock
06.07.2024 DE Ballenstedt – Rockharz Open Air *SOLD OUT*
07.07.2024 DE Bestwig – Fort Fun (w/ RAGE) *ALBUM RELEASE SHOW*
11.07.2024 AT Leoben – Area 53 Festival
19.07.2024 DE Dannewerk – Dannewerk Open Air
27.07.2024 DE Rengsdorf – Rock The Forest
02.08.2024 RO Râșnov – Rockstadt Extreme Fest
09.08.2024 BE Kortrijk – Alcatraz Metal Festival
17.08.2024 DE Dinkelsbühl – Summer Breeze Open Air *SOLD OUT*
08./09.11.2024 SE Umeå – House of Metal *NEW*

“Fegefeuer” Tour 2024
w/ FEUERSCHWANZ, DOMINUM
Presented by Metal Hammer, EMP & Extra Tours
27.11.2024 NL Eindhoven – Effenaar
28.11.2024 NL Haarlem – Patronaat
29.11.2024 FR Paris – Le Trabendo
30.11.2024 DE Kaiserslautern – Kammgarn
03.12.2024 IT Trezzo sull’Adda (MI) – Live Music Club
04.12.2024 AT Graz – Orpheum *NEW*
05.12.2024 AT Linz – Posthof *NEW*
06.12.2024 AT Vienna – Gasometer *UPGRADED*

Info & tickets: https://ordenogan.de/live/

About ORDEN OGAN

ORDEN OGAN are an essential part of the international metal scene with their top status leading back to their debut album “Vale” [2008]. Their latest album, “Final Days” [2021], even reached position 3 of the official German album chart, and having up to more than half a million monthly listeners on Spotify makes them one of the most successful metal acts when it comes to streaming. Epic melodies, impactful lyrics and unmistakeable passion for the genre define the band’s work, and “The Order Of Fear” continues their musical journey by promising fans an unforgettable experience.

MOTHER OF MILLIONS Announce New Album “Magna Mater”, Out October 4th

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Greek progressive metal quartet MOTHER OF MILLIONS have announced the upcoming release of their new album, “Magna Mater”. Following the band’s highly acclaimed album “Artifacts” (2019), the upcoming full-length has a significantly heavier approach than its predecessors, without losing an inch of the emotional nerve, which has become synonymous with the band and can make even the most cold-hearted people burst into tears during MOTHER OF MILLIONS‘ intense live performances.

“Magna Mater” is set to be released worldwide on October 4 via ViciSolum Productions and features nine new tracks that promise to take listeners on a journey of musical, lyrical and emotional exploration.

In anticipation of the album release, the band will be unveiling the first single and video for “Inside” on July 12. Additionally, MOTHER OF MILLIONS will be embarking on a European tour in October and November to showcase their new material live. More info to follow in the weeks ahead!

Speaking about the album, the band shared, “Magna Mater is without a doubt our heaviest and most intense album so far, both conceptually and musically. It’s a record in which all emotions become unexplored lands, become rituals before we accept them as our own. Magna Mater is an album about loss, but it is ultimately about life. It’s a big part of who we are, and we hope you’ll enjoy the ride.“

“Magna Mater” track listing:

Inside
Feral
Magna Mater
Celestial
Liminal
The Line
Halo
Irae
Space

The album was produced by hector.d and Mother of Millions. Cover Art created by NAPAN Studio. “Magna Mater” will be coming out on October 4 via ViciSolum Productions and is now available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION

MOTHER OF MILLIONS are:
George Prokopiou – Vocals
Kostas Konstantinidis – Guitars
Panos Priftis – Bass
George Boukaouris – Percussion/Keys

For more info visit:
https://www.motherofmillionsband.com
https://www.facebook.com/motherofmillionsband
https://www.instagram.com/motherofmillionsband
https://www.vicisolumrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/vicisolumproductions

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RIVERS OF NIHIL’s New Album “Where Owls Know My Name (Instrumentals)” Out Now + Streaming

FIXATION Release New Single ‘Random Acts of Violence’ Ahead European Festival Tour

FIRE FROM THE GODS Unleash “Soul Revolution Deluxe – The Collabs”, Out Now

ORDEN OGAN Release New Single + Video ‘Conquest’ from Upcoming Album

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