RE-ARMED Unleash Apocalyptic Metal Anthem ‘Lost And Cast Off’ with Video

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Re-Armed, the melodic death metal outfit announces the release of their new single, ‘Lost and Cast Off’. With relentless energy and an apocalyptic narrative, the Finnish metal act takes listeners on a sonic journey through the depths of despair and mankind’s undying quest for survival – without forgetting visual story telling with lyric video. The so-called AI behind this single is bands own written and integrated system called, ‘Re-Armed = ATHNTC INDVDLS’.

BAND COMMENTS ON:
“Behold, our magnificent new song and creation ‘Lost and Cast Off’ made via our very own ‘ATHNTC INDVDLS’ – the Mozart of data mastication. We shoveled endless streams of data into our five cores and five processors. Including melodies, chords, and lyrical nuances – like a musical buffet for our algorithmic brains. We learned, adapted, and now spit out tunes with an artistic flair that leaves us wondering, did we even contribute? Can you spot the elusive line between man and machine-made? We can’t either! Off to Bahama Beach, where we soak in royalties with a side of cocktails.

About the track itself and lyrical theme behind it. Take a look around and see the current state of world, it seems that we are on harm’s way. So, refuel your spaceships, it’s time to escape!”

LISTEN to ‘Lost and Cast Off’ (Spotify etc): https://push.fm/fl/rearmed-laco

Composition by Oskari Niekka
Lyrics by Jouni Matilainen, Oskari Niekka
Arrangement by Re-Armed
Lyric video by Joona Jaakkola
Artwork by Jouni Matilainen via Midjourney

Re-Armed is a melodic death metal band from the capital region of Finland, founded in 2001. The band released their fourth album ‘Ignis Aeternum’ in 2020 (Black Lion Records), which was slightly overshadowed by the Corona virus. However, during the forced break, the EP ‘XX’ was done – the EP celebrates the band’s 20-year journey and saw the light of day in 2022 (Inverse Records). In 2024, the band will release new material from their upcoming fifth, yet untitled album. With this release the band will bring a whole dose of new flavors to their sound. Describing their current sound as melodic death metal with modernized, electronic and symphonic elements.

Over the years, the band has hit the stages widely both at home and abroad, as far as EU, UK, Japan and China.

https://www.re-armed.net
https://linktr.ee/re_armed_band

KALT VINDUR Stream New Album “Magna Mater” Ahead of Release

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KALT VINDUR was established in the spring of 2015 in Dukla, Poland. After personnel changes in the line-up of Artur (Svart) on guitar, Julian (Xakhariash) on drums, Szymon (S) on bass guitar, Wojciech (Celsus) on vocals, the band recorded their first album entitled “Delusions” (2017) where keyboard & synth was recorded by U. Reck from legendary Lux Occulta. 

In 2020, the second album “And Nothing Is Endless” was released on tape & CD by Witching Hour Productions (Batushka, Vader). On this record band consistently developed their own style called “subcarpathian black metal”.

In 2022, the band recorded the material for their third album entitled “Magna Mater“. The drum recordings for the new album were made by new talented drummer Rafał Chruścicki (ex-Pandrador). The band’s style has also evolved this time, making it the most mature work with some surprising changes, but at the same time a multidimensional and coherent album.

Music for new album was recorded at Regnat Studio (Dargor, Krusher) in Cieklin (PL). Mix & mastering was done by Krzysztof Kokosiński. Cover artwork and layout by Maciej Kamuda (Blut Aus Nord, Spaceslug, Sunnata).

“Magna Mater” will be released on tape, CD and vinyl tomorrow, January 26, 2023 by Greek label The Circle Music. Pre-order is available here.

The band has released an exclusive pre-listening of the whole album “Magna Mater“.

Tracklist:

  1. Magna Mater
  2. Żywioły
  3. Agonizing Luminosity
  4. Bless Us
  5. Possessed By Lunacy
  6. Visions Of Purification
  7. Mist Over Cergova

Guests:

  • keyboard by Marek from mysterious band MYSTHICON in song “Mist Over Cergova”
  • drums by Julian Zacharjasz from thrash metal band INTERCEPTOR in song “Mist Over Cergova”
  • keyboard by Krzysztof Kokosiński in songs “Visions Of Puryfication” and “Magna Mater”
  • drums by Andrzej Czujko from tech death metal KARPATHIAN RELICT in “Possessed By Lunacy”

More information at Facebook | Bandcamp | Instagram | Spotify

4BanneD Sign with Wormholedeath, New Album “Sanatorium” Out March 8th

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Brazilian Death Thrash Metal powerhouse 4BanneD has officially joined forces with Wormholedeath label for the forthcoming launch of their album, “Sanatorium,” scheduled for release on March 8, 2024.

Diving into the depths of human mentality, “Sanatorium” traverses profound themes exploring depression, schizophrenia, violence, politics, religion, war, and oppression. Crafted with poignant lyricism, the album promises an intense and reflective auditory journey that resonates far beyond the conventional boundaries of metal music.

Produced at the revered Casanegra studio situated in São Paulo, Brazil, “Sanatorium” was expertly overseen by Rafael Augusto Lopes, the former guitarist of Torture Squad, renowned for his production work on Crypta’s recent album. Andre Zaza Hernandes, whose credits include Angra, Andre Matos, and Capella, also lends his expertise to this groundbreaking release.

Formed in 2015, 4BanneD comprises Alex Maramaldo (vocals and guitar), Icaro Cavalcante (guitar and backing vocals), Hewerson Freitas (bass and backing vocals), and Bosco Larcerda (drums). Their sonic fusion of Death and Thrash Metal pays homage to icons like Sepultura, Testament, Vader, Entombed, and Carcass.

The band’s lyrics, written in English, dive deep into meaningful themes, ensuring an engaging and thought-provoking musical experience. Eagerly anticipated, “Sanatorium” is poised to captivate audiences worldwide with its visceral, thought-provoking narrative.

Despite the album’s pending release, 4BanneD has already garnered significant attention and excitement, gearing up to unveil their potent music on the global stage. Embarking on a tour across Europe, and North and South America, the band is ready to take metal to new heights and win over fans with their aggression and dedication to heavy music.

Tracklist

  1. Sanatorium
  2. Eternal Revenge
  3. Way of Death
  4. Mind
  5. War Blood Death
  6. The Psycho Priest
  7. Finger on the Trigger
  8. Night of Sacrifice
  9. Killer on the Loose
  10. Final Judgment

Stay tuned for news, as “Sanatorium” promises to be an “insane” album.

Experience the intensity of “Sanatorium” with the lyric video for “War Blood Death”:

For more information about 4BanneD and their upcoming album, visit:

www.4banned.com
www.facebook.com/4banned
www.instagram.com/4banned
www.youtube.com/@4banned

JO BELOW Release New Single ‘Forever Mine’ from Upcoming EP

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Helsinki-based hard rockers Jo Below have released the second single from their upcoming ’New Worlds’ EP. ’Forever Mine’ is a catchy hard rock banger inspired by bands from the golden age of American rock. 

LISTEN Forever Mine single: https://push.fm/fl/jo-below-forever – Single cover by Olli Vartiainen

”Musically, the song is inspired by all these great bands from 70’s and 80’s. We’re all big fans of bands like Aerosmith, KISS, and Guns N’ Roses, and we wanted to embrace those influences in this song.” –Roni, guitarist / Jo Below

”The lyrics are about the power struggle in a relationship. The song tells a story of bitterness, jealousy, and the desire to own somebody.” –Johanna, singer / Jo Below

Jo Below’s upcoming EP, ’New Worlds’, consists of five killer songs that showcase the group’s vast array of influences, from Fleetwood Mac-inspired acoustic pop to modern American-style hard rock. The EP will be released on March 15th, 2024 via Inverse Records.  

LISTEN to the first single Broken Promises: https://push.fm/fl/jo-below-broken  

New Worlds Track list:

  1. Broken Promises
  2. Forever Mine
  3. Who Are You
  4. Life On The Line
  5. The Unknown
EP cover by Olli Vartiainen

Line-up:
Johanna Kari – vox
Roni Seppänen – gtr
Jonne Lindqvist – bass
Olli Vartiainen – drs

More information at
http://jobelow.com
https://jobelow.bandcamp.com
http://facebook.com/jobelowband
http://twitter.com/jobelowband
http://instagram.com/jobelowband

COUNTING HOURS – Feat. Members of Shape Of Despair – Premiere New Video ‘Away I Flow’

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Finnish dark metal torchbearers COUNTING HOURS, featuring current and former members of SHAPE OF DESPAIR, RAPTURE, IMPALED NAZARENE, COLOSSEUM and THE CHANT, will release their sophomore album “The Wishing Tomb” on February 23rd 2024 via Ardua Music.

Today, the band is releasing the new single “Away I Flow”, exclusively premiered by Decibel Magazine. Watch the video HERE.

The album’s first single, “Timeless Ones”, is available at THIS LOCATION.

Three years after their critically acclaimed debut “The Will” and almost a quarter of a century after their first endeavour together, RAPTURE‘S doom death seminal landmark “Futile”, guitarists Jarno Salomaa and Tomi Ullgrén (both of them also members of funeral doom legends SHAPE OF DESPAIR) are back with their haunting and otherworldly twin-guitar harmonies on the sophomore release of COUNTING HOURS “The Wishing Tomb”.

On yet another surprising expansion of their signature sound, the Finns continue building a set of colossal and unforgettable melodies using unnerving and gazing grooves as the backbone of their compositions, only to be intertwined with the emotional vocals of singer Ilpo Paasela (of THE CHANT fame), culminating in what will be one of the gloomiest yet, oddly enough, most memorable releases of the year. Nine songs of bleakness and hopeless melodies that will be stuck in your minds for the rest of your hopeless life…the true masters of nordic melancholy are back!

Tracklist:

1. Unsung, Forlorn
2. Timeless Ones
3. Away I Flow
4. All That Blooms (Needs To Die)
5. Starlit / Lifeless
6. The Wishing Tomb
7. No Closure
8. A Mercy Fall
9. This Well Of Failures

Line-up:

Ilpo Paasela – Vocals
Jarno Salomaa Petrushevski – Electric & Acoustic guitars
Tomi Ullgren – Electric Guitars
Markus Forsström – Bass
Sameli Köykkä – Drums

Keyboards by Jussi Hämäläinen
Backing vocals by Pekka Loponen, Jussi Hämäläinen & Riikka Hatakka

https://countinghours2.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Countinghoursfinland/
https://www.instagram.com/counting.hours/

FLOYA Release Video for New Single ‘Lights Out’

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Photo Credit: Aurélien Mariat

Pop rock duo FLOYA have released their new single ‘Lights Out’ – the first song they wrote and recorded as a band. The track is taken from their upcoming debut album Yume, which will be released on 8th March via Arising Empire. 

Stream ‘Lights Out’ here: https://arisingempire.com/lightsout

Guitarist Marv Wilder comments on the track:
“We were jamming somewhere in Norway when we stumbled upon the main riff of the song. Phil went straight into the recording booth and laid down some sketches, it was very natural. I feel like ‘Lights Out’ is an homage to our musical roots, we were very different people when we wrote that one. Lyrically it’s probably the darkest one we did, but the topic it tackles is so important. It’s an amazing feeling to now release it after all this time, it’s very humbling.” 

‘Lights Out’ shines as a standout track on FLOYA‘s electrifying debut album Yume. The album features the band’s recent singles, which have acted as compelling glance into their musical excellence. It’s a collection of songs that promise to ignite your senses. 

Pre-order Yume here: https://arisingempire.com/yume

Hailing from Germany, Marv Wilder and Phil Bayer found common ground by talking about their childhood influences, namely Peter Gabriel, U2 & Sting. 

Since the release of their debut single ‘Wonders’ in March 2022, FLOYA have amassed over eight million streams on Spotify alone. Their single ‘The Hymn’ was featured in an official AFL game between Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs on Australian television; an impressive achievement for a newly launched act. FLOYA have also received significant airplay from Kerrang! Radio (UK) and Radio Contact (BE).

FLOYA are:
Phil Bayer | vocals
Marv Wilder | guitar

For more information:
https://www.instagram.com/floyamusic
https://www.facebook.com/floyamusic
https://www.tiktok.com/@floyamusic
https://twitter.com/floyamusic