Dark progressive-metal sensation Fragment Soul is thrilled to announce the release of their lyric video for “All That I Despise”. This track is a standout from their album, “Galois Paradox”, due for release on February 23, 2024, via Wormholedeath.
Diving into the depths of human experience, “All That I Despise” reflects a strong longing to break free from life’s constraints. The song conveys a deep desire to be authentic, facing challenges head-on and seeking clarity amidst chaos. It’s all about wanting freedom from recurring struggles, portrayed metaphorically through the freeing flow of water.
The lyric video for “All That I Despise” is a testament to the band’s unique sound and artistic vision.
The lyric video was created by the talented team at Volume Agency. For more information about Volume Agency, visit their website.
Fragment Soul is a dark progressive-metal ensemble consisting of remarkable talents:
Spiros Georgiou| Bass Jimmy Louvros| Guitars Marc Durkee| Vocals Tamara Filipovic| Vocals Stefanos Meletiou| Drums Achilles Adamidis| Piano/keys
Japanese alternative band XANVALA released the digital single “R.I.P” on January 31, a hard-rocking track that beautifully blends a blast of frenzied energy with a melancholic aura.
“R.I.P” showcases XANVALA’s mastery of a riff-driven, intense yet melodic style that heats the stage. Composed by guitarist Yuhma, this single presents a palpitating rhythm with guitar work that brings out the emotional side of the song along with the vocals.
The members of XANVALA share their thoughts on the single:
“It’s a song with the distinctive XANVALA-like sound. As for the lyrics, each person should give their own interpretation based on their perception.”— Vocalist Tatsumi
“The music and the sound waves emerge together. Those undulations that are propagated have a cosmic expanse. It’s the birth of a new universe. Everybody, silence please. I’m tuning in.” — Guitarist Yuhma
“This song encapsulates all the greatness of Visual Kei. It’s aggressive yet mellow at the same time. This feeling is reminiscent of my first encounter with the Visual Kei scene.” — Guitarist Souma
“It boasts a cool sound that hits you in the face like no other. Enjoy XANVALA’s new way of expression.” — Bassist 70.
“This will be our new standard. I can’t wait to play it live!” — Drummer Tomoya
In addition to this digital single, XANVALA will be releasing a live Blu-ray and DVD on March 20, featuring the finale of their previous tour “ANS” at Ebisu Liquidroom on August 31, 2023. Pre-orders start on March 10 through the Starwave Records online store, where fans will get a signed photobook as an exclusive benefit.
The band recently celebrated their 4th anniversary with the final date of the first leg of the Japanese tour “THE CULTURE”, which will culminate on April 11 at Zepp Shinjuku.
As part of a new generation, XANVALA is determined to continue showing that the Visual Kei culture is very much alive and still has plenty to offer to the world.
XANVALA ONEMAN TOUR「ANS」GRAND FINAL at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM 2023.08.31 LIVE DVD&Blu-ray March 20, 2024
Ta ga tame no koufukuron [誰が為の幸福論]
Desperate [デスパレート]
MY BLACK
ratchet
Ochiteiku Mahou [落ちていく魔法 ]
joke
Ashita, mushi ni natte mo [明日、虫になっても]
Janome [ジャノメ]
Meimei [ 冥冥 ]
Kuchinashi [クチナシ]
Haru ga sasaru [ 春が刺さる]
Shuumaku [終幕]
Lead Actress [ リード・アクトレス ]14. Kinema [キネマ]
ANS
Artist [ アーティスト ]
ΛLIVE
XANADU en.
Azayakana moudoku [鮮やかな猛毒]
Bamby
Bunmei kaika [文明開花]
Hidarimimi no akuma [左耳の悪魔]
Seisen [聖戰]
NIX
CREEPER
About XANVALA XANVALA is one of the most thrilling emerging acts of the actual Japanese alt-rock / visual kei scene. Their music is a burst of energy characterized by a heavy yet melodic base, along with a catchy with a catchy rhythm, dynamic guitar riffs, electronic backings, and emotive vocal lines. XANVALA’s adrenaline-fueled style ranges from darker, aggressive sounds to more vibrant, effervescent melodies. Under the concept of “messy things are beautiful” and the name XANVALA (pronounced as “zanbala”) carrying the meaning of “disheveled hair”, it’s no surprise that headbanging is a must at their concerts. Their fierce presence and intense music create a mesmerizing atmosphere that captivates audiences both in and outside Japan.
Last summer, Night Shall Drape Us signed with Season of Mist to spread their melodically unyielding black metal over the world. Though they came together from far corners of the Nordic underground, these brothers are united by blood and a spirit for creating new music throughout their long careers.
Today, Night Shall Drape Us are announcing their debut album. Lunatic Choir features eight fast, melodic and uncompromising black metal hymns. While born from his mind and recorded solo, LRH gathered the unholy alliance to complete the songs with vocals, making this album a glorious manifestation of their collective talents.
Lunatic Choir comes out April 26, 2024on Season of Mist.
Watch the profane video for lead single ‘Under the Dead Sky‘:
“Under the Dead Sky” is black metal perfectly executed and sung by a relentless choir of lunatics. The blast beats are raw; the riffs are harsh and the tremolo picking is forceful underneath the layered vocals, forming a hymn of profane melodic cacophony. The melodic interlude only comes with the peace of death’s embrace.
“One with the beasts of the black flame”, the band chant in dedication to fast, melodic, uncompromising black metal.
Night Shall Drape Us describe the song as a fiery, blistering descent into the arms of Holy Death.
Track-list
1. Hymn of Rebellion (6:39)2. Dead Eden (5:43) 3. Ethereal Constrictor (4:44) 4. Ashes of Men (5:27) 5. Unification (4:16) 6. Lunacy and Horror (5:01) 7. Under the Dead Sky (4:27) [WATCH] 8. The Queen of the Red Streams (3:50) Total:40:13
A blaze in the northern sky…
Night Shall Drape Us was born from the mind of LRH, who recorded all of the drums and guitars on their debut album. But it wasn’t fully consecrated until his blood brothers joined to sing these eight heretical hymns. Fast, melodic and uncompromisingly raw, Lunatic Choir is black metal executed to perfection.
Line-up LRH – All music and instruments / Live drummer Spellgoth – Vocals / Live Bass Infection – Vocals/ Live Guitar Wraath – Vocals Vexd – Live Guitar
ENFORCED, the powerhouse metal band known for their ferocious sound and unrelenting energy, has just dropped their latest musical endeavor – a cover of OBITUARY’s iconic track “Deadly Intentions” from the seminal album Slowly We Rot. This cover is not just a tribute to one of death metal’s most revered bands, but a fresh, ENFORCED-flavored take on a classic that promises to captivate both old fans and new. Stream the latest offering HERE.
ENFORCED’s rendition of “Deadly Intentions” breathes new life into the OBITUARY classic, infusing it with their signature blend of thrash and hardcore elements. The cover showcases the band’s deep respect for the genre’s roots while demonstrating their own relentless drive and creativity. Frontman Knox Colby shared his excitement about the project, stating: “We recorded this track for fun during the recording of War Remains. Obviously being big fans of OBITUARY, we wanted to fuck around and do a deep cut that any fan would enjoy. Love the band, love the guys, love the song, it was just a joy to record.”
The music industry and fans alike have praised War Remains for its unrelenting energy and authenticity. Decibel Magazine noted, “It’s a fair assessment; all 32 minutes of War Remains are pit-tested and mosher-approved.” Knotfest commended the album, saying, “ENFORCED’s brutal assault strikes the perfect balance of technicality and intensity, fueled by rage and anguish.”
As ENFORCED marches forward, their cover of “Deadly Intentions” stands as a testament to their respect for metal’s history and their commitment to its future. Be sure to dive into this monumental track and stay tuned for more electrifying releases from one of metal’s most dynamic bands.
After skyrocketing out of nowhere to the public eye as teenagers with the Finnish Eurovision qualification program UMK and now three full-length, critically acclaimed studio albums under their belt, Finland’s melodic metal frontrunners ARION have released a brand new single entitled “Wings of Twilight”! The track is featuring a guest appearance of AD INFINITUM singer Melissa Bonny, and was produced by Matias Kupiainen (Stratovarius) and Jacob Hansen (Volbeat).
“Wings of Twilight” ( now available on all digital services viahttps://arion.bfan.link/wings-of-twilight) celebrated its live debut at the band’s recent 70.000 Tons of Metal show, an incredible lyric video, which is almost reminiscent of a short film, is now streaming here:
Since their formation in 2011, ARION stood out due to their incredible musicianship and songwriting craft. After their headstart, they released three studio albums which gained impressive streaming numbers and toured with bands like Dream Theater, Gloryhammer, Battle Beast or Sonata Arctica to name just a few. Their new single, “Wings of Twilight” feat.Melissa Bonny, marks a new chapter in the exciting story of ARION, so better watch out for more news to follow soon!
ARION Live: 07.06.2024 (NL) Into The Grace Festival, Leeuwarden 14.06.2024 (PT) BelaVista Open Air 2024, São Pedro do Sul 17.08.2024 (CZ) Rock Castle Festival, Moravský Krumlov
ARION is: Lassi Vääränen (Vocals) Iivo Kaipainen (Guitars) Arttu Vauhkonen (Keyboards) Georgi Velinov (Bass) Topias Kupianen (Drums)
LOST IN GREY release their second single “Hailuoto” from the upcoming album “Odyssey into the Grey”, an acoustic masterpiece with finnish lyrics.
Composer Harri Koskela ”‘Hailuoto’ is an acoustic song which was composed and the lyrics were written on the island of Hailuoto located in the Bothnian Bay, Finland. Musically it was inspired by the beautiful nature of the island, Northern Finland and Norway. Despite the beauty, for me, Hailuoto island had this feeling of somewhat being haunted by spirits or ghosts from the past, as some 800 people were killed there during one night approximately 300 years ago, which in my opinion also brings a unique melancholic touch to the song. Also the guitars in the song are actually recorded in the “smallest studio in the world” on the island when me and Anne Lill were visiting an Artists-in-residence in Hailuoto back in 2022.”
Anne Lill Rajala (Lyrics) “Hailuoto is a song about trying to find hope. In this song I guess hope is found, and it saddens me that not everyone is able to find it. We recently lost a dear friend who was very touched by this song. So even if I didn’t write this with him in mind specifically, afterwards it sort of became a song for him. Like the song “Varjo” on our previous album, I felt a need to write the lyrics in Finnish to express certain emotions which I am unable to express in a foreign language. We shot the music video in Bromarv on a cold day in October in a hard storm wind. Despite being unintended, the peaceful pace of the song contrasting with the storm turned out to be an interesting visualisation of the inner struggles people might be dealing with. And I hope that the song and video could remind people that together, we can help each other to get through anything.”
01 – The Entourage 02 – The Bottomless Pit 03 – Time 04 – Two Wolves 05 – A New Dawn 06 – Vem Kan Segla Förutan Vind 07 – Hailuoto 08 – Odyssey into the Grey
The Finnish theatrical metal band LOST IN GREY was founded in 2013 by composer, vocalist and keyboardist Harri Koskela, and lyricist and vocalist Anne Lill Rajala. What originally was planned to be simply a short-term project, soon grew into a full band. Inspired by a large variety of musical genres, literature, philosophy, and the world itself, Lost in Grey creates multifaceted music and brings elements of drama to their songs as well as live performances. Followed by the previous album releases, THE GREY REALMS (2017), THE WASTE LAND (2019), and UNDER THE SURFACE (2021), which all claimed great responses from audiences and media, Lost in Grey’s upcoming 4th album takes another giant leap towards even greater musical adventures. The vocalists Emily Leone, Anne Lill Rajala and Harri Koskela play the main characters within the overarching story of all the albums, bringing a very own touch to it through their diverse voice talents. In recent years these theatrical metal pioneers have proven to be one of the most promising and inspiring acts coming from the Finnish metal scene, electrifying their audiences through their versatile musical storytelling and tremendous sound. Now Lost in Grey invites you to dive with them on new adventures where the music and stories dance hand in hand, and everything is possible…
Line-up: Harri Koskela – Keyboards, vocals and composer Anne Lill Rajala – Vocals and lyrics Emily Leone – Vocals and violin Aapo Lindberg – Bass Miika Haavisto – Guitar Jarno Suodenjoki – Guitar Teppo Ristola – Drums
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
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