CRYPTIC HATRED Release “Mesmerized by the Malignant Gaze” Single

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On July 5th 2024, Finnish death metal outfit CRYPTIC HATRED will release their highly anticipated second full-length, “Internal Torment”, via Time To Kill Records.

Today, the band is proud to share “Mesmerized by the Malignant Gaze”, a brutal new single and harbinger of things to come. Stream it HERE.

The band commented: “’Mesmerized by the Malignant Gaze’ is the perfect Cryptic Hatred song, as it combines multiple different genres and inspirations creating this fierce, groovy but atmospheric song. This song is definitely one of the highlights of the album for us!”.

Inarguably the band’s most diverse work to date,“Internal Torment” ventures far beyond the conventions of old school death metal, without surrendering an ounce of viciousness. Strong nuances of doom and creepy melodies can be heard throughout the record’s ten tracks concluding fittingly with a suffocating wall of sound that leaves its listeners bruised, battered, and shaken.

The album highlights the band’s surgical and intuitive take on death metal mechanics – yet also channels eerie atmospheres and dimensions through moments of tension and tranquility, coexisting in a fragile balance. Between riffs born of primal rage, to melodies seemingly from other worlds, “Internal Torment” is an album that delivers on all levels of darkness in uncanny and transcendental ways. Brace yourself for a journey through the unknown, rendered in haunting, mesmerisingly cryptic death metal!

Tracklist:

01. Death Is Upon You
02. Breeding of Evil
03. Chasm of Void
04. Homicidal Intentions
05. Mesmerized by the Malignant Gaze
06. Tomb of Desecration
07. Mauled To Flesh
08. Beyond Hatred
09. The Passage
10. Internal Torment

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CRYPTIC HATRED emerged from the depths of the Finnish underground death metal scene in 2020, with their debut demo titled “Free From The Grave”. Founded in 2019 by a group of four school friends driven by their passion for extreme music, the band quickly gained recognition for their intense and visceral old school sound.

Initially drawing inspiration from the old-school Florida death metal scene, CRYPTIC HATRED embarked on a journey of sonic exploration, pushing the boundaries of their genre and forging their own unique path. With a relentless dedication to their craft, the band honed their skills and evolved their sound, blending elements of death metal with haunting melodies and cryptic atmospheres. As CRYPTIC HATRED continued to refine their sound, they gained a reputation for their mesmerizing live performances, where the raw energy of their music collided with an aura of mystique and darkness.

In 2022, CRYPTIC HATRED released their debut album, “Nocturnal Sickness” which received critical acclaim for its unrelenting intensity and haunting melodies. The album showcased the band’s ability to seamlessly weave together brutality and their cryptic harmonies, leaving a lasting impression on listeners.

Now, as they prepare to unleash their sophomore album, “Internal Torment”, upon the world in the summer of 2024, CRYPTIC HATRED stands poised to solidify their place as pioneers of their cryptic metal take on death metal. With each track crafted to evoke a sense of inner thoughts and existential dread, “Internal Torment” promises to be a journey all the way from Florida Death Metal bomb blast beats, to melancholic Finnish death metal atmospheres.

Driven by a relentless passion for their art and an unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of extreme music, CRYPTIC HATRED continues to defy expectations and redefine what it means to create truly mesmerizing and cryptic metal. With their sophomore release on the horizon, the band’s enigmatic allure shows no signs of fading, ensuring that their legacy will endure long into the future.

Line-up:
Eemil Lajoma – Guitar & Vocals
Tatu Saves – Drums
Miska Hagelberg – Bass
Joonas Honkanen – Guitar

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COMANIAC Drop ‘Long Life Doll’ Animated Lyric Video + CD Release

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COMANIAC is proud to unveil the mesmerizing animated lyric video for their intense “Long Life Doll” track. Taken from their album “None For All”, set to release in a CD special edition featuring two electrifying bonus tracks via Wormholedeath, this animated sensation is set to captivate the audience everywhere.

“Long Life Doll” delves into the depths of human emotion, exploring themes of betrayal, self-reflection, and the tumultuous nature of relationships. What initially masquerades as love is revealed to be nothing more than a selfish mental state, exposing the raw pain of deception. Through blistering riffs and searing vocals, Comaniac delivers a profound commentary on the complexities of human interaction.

“None For All” addresses and criticizes the imbalance of empathy and indifference in society.
Between structure and chaos, hope and resignation, nine songs make you think individually, socially, and politically.

“None For All” is available for purchase on all major digital platforms: https://music.imusician.pro/a/IC8H6Gxf

The CD release is scheduled for June 28, 2024.
Pre-order link: tinyurl.com/NoneForAll

Meet the Band:
Jonas Schmid: Vocals, Guitar
Valentin Mössinger: Guitar
Stefan Häberli: Drums
Tom Zürcher: Bass

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THE COMMONERS Release New Single ‘Shake You Off’ from Forthcoming Album

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Following the success of their previous five singles, Canadian roots rock band The Commoners are pleased to announce the Friday June 7th release of “Shake You Off” – the final single taken from their highly anticipated third studio album, Restless. The album will be released byGypsy Soul Records on Friday 5th July 2024, and is available to pre-order at www.thecommoners.ca/store.

From Friday June 7th, “Shake You Off” will be available on all major streaming platforms and promises to be a heartfelt celebration to The Commoners’ ever-evolving musical journey. The single is available HERE. 

Today, fans can get a sneak peek of the new single by streaming it on YouTube HERE.

Gutsy guitar and driving percussion push “Shake You Off” from the speakers, initiating a gripping track that will have heads bobbing from start to finish. Punchy bass and searing organ pierce the arrangement, rousing listeners to a fever pitch as The Commoners attempt to break loose from restraints.

Having wrapped up a bustling 2023 filled with recording sessions and a UK tour alongside Grammy-nominated duo Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton, The Commoners have solidified their position as a must-watch act.

The release of Restless will mark the quintet’s return to the road in 2024, with numerous festivals in the UK and EU, including Made of Stone, Steelhouse, and Moulin Blues Festivals, already scheduled for this summer. From the speakers to the stage, one thing is certain: The Commoners are spearheading a party rock renaissance, and the audience is cordially invited.

A natural evolution from their 2022 album Find A Better Way, the forthcoming album Restless offers a peek behind the curtain of success, revealing the gruelling routines and ragged emotions that hide behind the glamorous aesthetic of a rock band on the rise. With introspective, slower-tempo numbers pocketed amongst rip-roaring anthems, the new album, recorded at RHC Music in Toronto, is a portrait of a hardworking group revitalising a classic genre.

“As with our previous album, we wanted to marry old and new southern rock together in a way that was unique to the band’s Canadian roots,” says the Commoners guitarist and producer Ross Hayes Citrullo. “By adding the soul and rock elements of The Black Crowes, and the southern blues rock undertones of The Allman Brothers to a production style akin to Blackberry Smoke and Rival Sons, I think we developed an authentic sound that compares sonically to some of our favourite records across all of those music genres.”

Album Photography by Lindsay White – Album Design by Emily Goguen

RESTLESS – TRACK LISTING

1. Devil Teasin’ Me (4.24)
2. Shake You Off (3.55)
3. The Way I Am (3.34)
4. Restless (5.18)
5. Gone Without Warning (4.02)
6. Who Are You (Ain’t Knocked Down) (3.59)
7. Body And Soul (5.31)
8. See You Again (4.44)
9. Too Soon To Know You (4.59)
10. All That We Have (3.14)

Approx. Running Time: 45 minutes

TRACK BY TRACK

Devil Teasin’ Me
A bonafide banger with anthemic group vocals and electric riffs, “Devil Teasin’ Me” captures self-reckoning wrapped up in rock ’n’ roll. Lush background voices lend heat to the chorus, supporting Medhurst through a feverish performance.

Shake You Off
Gutsy guitar and driving percussion push “Shake You Off” from the speakers, initiating a gripping track that will have heads bobbing from start to finish. Punchy bass and searing organ pierce the arrangement, rousing listeners to a fever pitch as The Commoners attempt to break loose from restraints.

The Way I Am
A rowdy riff catapults The Commoners into “The Way I Am”, joined by kick drum thuds that strike the chest, immersing the listener in a track made for stadiums. Tension builds into an infectious chorus spiked with vocal support by Sandra Bouza. A guaranteed hit, “The Way I Am” sees The Commoners united in conviction, playing with the confidence of a band that knows exactly who they are.

Restless
Delicate picks and strums open “Restless”, lending a subtle Celtic feel to the track which evolves into a flourishing arrangement with piano and harmonic guitar accents. Within “Restless”, The Commoners unpack life on the road, folding the struggle and discomfort of pursuing a dream into a show-stopping number.

Gone Without Warning
A gritty riff puts fire under “Gone Without Warning”, launching The Commoners into a track that boils over with tension. Featuring a heavy hitting chorus with soulful backing vocals by Chantal Williams, the track is further elevated by the combined voices of bassist Ben Spiller and drummer Adam Cannon.

Who Are You (Ain’t Knocked Down)
Crunchy guitar cuts through the speakers, accented by stark percussion, and piano in this true party rock anthem. Certain to raise listeners to their feet, “Who Are You” features peppy organ alongside call and response vocals that kick this confrontational track into overdrive.

Body And Soul
Ambient slide guitar and viscous drones set the tone for a smoky and sultry number with a masterful arrangement that goes down smooth. Throbbing with rhythmic bass and percussion, “Body And Soul” traps The Commoners in a tangle of temptation.

See You Again
A true roots-rocker, “See You Again” is an ode to love and loss, good times and memories made, featuring a chorus fit for kicking up dust on the backroads with the windows down. Full-bodied acoustic guitar guides this track through contemplation to celebration.

Too Soon To Know You
Lively organ and crisp guitar support a soaring top line in this reflective track that wonders what might have been. Stirred by nostalgia, singer Chris Medhurst reminisces about a bond broken by time, offering a listen that will surely inspire a trip down memory lane.

All That We Have
Resonant acoustic guitar pairs with an honest vocal performance by Chris Medhurst for a reflective, poignant track. Lyrically centered around acceptance and finding peace through life’s troubles and existential anxieties, “All That We Have” is a tender affirmation of support.

ALBUM PRODUCTION CREDITS

The Band

Chris Medhurst – Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Ross Hayes Citrullo – Lead Guitar
Ben Spiller – Bass, Vocals, Piano (Who Are You, Gone Without Warning)
Adam Cannon – Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Miles Evans-Branagh – Organ, Rhodes, Piano (See You Again, Restless, Too Soon To Know You)
Chantal Williams, Nicki Lawrence, Sandra Bouza – Backing Vocals

The Team

All songs written by The Commoners except where noted.
Tracks 1, 4, 8 and 9 co-written by The Commoners and Renan Yildizdogan
Tracks 2 and 3 co-written by The Commoners, Jeff Desilets, and Renan Yildizdogan
Produced and mixed by Ross Hayes Citrullo and Renan Yildizdogan
Recorded at RHC Music, Toronto, Ontario

Engineers – Ross Hayes Citrullo, Ben Spiller, Adam Cannon, Renan Yildizdogan
Assistant Engineers – Adil Batty, Ben Byck, Jon Savard, Dylan Davis, Emily Goguen
Mastered by Pete Lyman at Infrasonic Mastering, Nashville, Tennessee

THE COMMONERS UK SUMMER TOUR 2024

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM WWW.THECOMMONERS.CA,  ALTTICKETS.COM, GIGANTIC.COM

London, The Grace
Friday 19 July 2024

Maid Of Stone Festival
Saturday 20 July 2024

Milton Keynes, Crauford Arms
Sunday 21 July 2024

Wolverhampton, KK’s Steel Mill
Tuesday 23 July 2024

Newbury, Arlington Arts Centre
Wednesday 24 July 2024

Manchester, Night & Day Cafe
Thursday 25 July 2024

Edinburgh, The Caves
Friday 26 July 2024

Leeds, Belgrave Music Hall
Saturday 27 July 2024

Steelhouse Festival
Sunday 28 July 2024

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KVAEN Reveal New Single + Video ‘The Ancient Gods’

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“The Ancient Gods” is the latest single from Swedish melodic black/death metallers KVAEN. The spellbinding new hymn comes off the band’s impending new full-length, The Formless Fires, set for release on June 21st on Metal Blade Records.

KVAEN is led by creative mastermind Jacob Björnfot. A sumptuous but bitingly intense exploration of beauty and violence, KVAEN‘s The Formless Fires is a true masterwork radiating an inspirational sense of place. “Björnfot skillfully balances out anger and darkness with those deathly melancholic melodic loops that characterize the genre mix…,” writes Sweden Rock in an early review of the record. “KVAEN’s best record so far.”

Even more than 2020’s folky, speed metal-infused debut The Funeral Pyre or 2022’s compelling, expansive follow-up, The Great Below, the vast pine woods and icy lakes of Björnfot hometown of Kalixare powerfully evoked in the elemental gloom riffs, chilly melodies, and windswept solos running through these eight mighty songs. “Our surroundings — bizarre weather conditions, northern lights etc. — help shape the way we see and hear things. It affects us more than we think,” Björnfot ponders, contemplating the effect of his environment on KVAEN‘s exquisitely tuneful but richly atmospheric black metal. “I think it’s way better to be raised here than in Stockholm for example. I never liked big cities, except for weekend visits. I don’t like the big city attitude; here we are all calm and down to earth. I am in my thirties and most people have either left or returned. I am not planning on going anywhere soon. I still go to my cabin in the woods of Torne Valley and write a lot of music, especially during the Winter, which can feel very long and sometimes harsh.“

Assisting in this record’s immersive sweep are Björnfot’s fascinating lyrics. Like many Swedish songwriters, his use of English reveals a love and care for the language that few native speakers even bother to rival. If this album seems less intimate and more universal than the raw candor of its predecessor, it’s only because Björnfot’s knack for allegory has improved. Illuminating some of the lyrical themes, Björnfot asserts “I love mythology. ‘Basilisk’ is, for example, the king of serpents but is rarely mentioned by the mainstream. ‘The Perpetual Darkness’ is about being born different from those who are ‘normal.’ It is also about being a lone wolf and banished from society. That song has become a personal favorite of mine.” Additionally, ‘De Dödas Sång (Song Of The Dead)’ tackles the disturbing theme of Ättestupa, the ancient Norse suicide ritual whereby elderly villagers jump to their deaths from sheer precipices.

Comments Björnfot on latest single, “The Ancient Gods,” “This song was written right after The Great Below was released. I have always wanted to write a song with super-heavy/tight guitar riffing that’s just easy to listen to while letting the vocals do most of the work. I also unleashed a bit of my inner David Gilmour on the outro.”

Watch KVAEN‘s previously released video for “The Formless Fires” HERE.

All instrumentation on The Formless Fires was composed and performed by Björnfot with the exception of drums which were resoundingly hammered by ex-Amon Amarth basher Fredrik Andersson. The record features the guest solos of Sebastian Ramstedt (Necrophobic) on “Traverse The Nether” and Chaq Mol (Dark Funeral) on “The Wings Of Death.”

Find pre-orders at: metalblade.com/kvaen

KVAEN Live:
6/21/2024 Helvete – Oberhausen, DE
6/22/2024 Boarstream Open Air 2024 – Buchenbach, DE
6/23/2024 Nachtleben – Frankfurt, DE
8/30-31/2024 Bulasal Metal Fest – Västeräs, SE
5/03/2025 Karmøygeddon Fest – Kopervik, NO

KVAEN:
Jacob Björnfot – everything

KVAEN Live Lineup:
Jacob Björnfot – vocals/guitars
Kristian Gustavsson – guitars
Rasmus Rova – guitars
Per Lindström – bass
Fredrik Andersson – drums

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ASYMMETRIC UNIVERSE Sign Worldwide Deal with InsideOutMusic, Launch New Single ‘Don’t Go Too Early’

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InsideOutMusic is proud to announce the signing of Italian instrumental, prog-metal fusionists Asymmetric Universe to a new worldwide deal. The band, formed by brothers Federico Vese & Nicolò Vese, are also pleased to launch a brand new track titled ‘Don’t Go Too Early’.

Stream the single here: https://asymmetricuniverse.lnk.to/DontGoTooEarly-Single

The band are currently confirmed to support Plini & Haken in Milan, Italy on the 5th  July, as well as playing Arctangent Festival in the UK on the 16th August alongside Meshuggah, Animals As Leaders & many more.

SLOPE Release New Video ‘NBQ’ from Latest Album “Freak Dreams”

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Germany’s fury funk force, SLOPE, is back with good news only: An energetic new music video “Natural Born Quitter“, an interview with German pro skater and olympic sk8boarding coach Jürgen Horrwarth and an exciting support tour with BODY COUNT feat. Ice-T ahead.

The new music video for “Natural Born Quitter” – or short “NBQ” – is a mélange of on-stage recordings and showcases Slope’s raw energy and live presence. 

Fabio from Slope adds: “The official video for NBQ is out now via Century Media. Stick tight to your passions and don’t let anyone tell you what you can achieve in life or not.“

“Natural Born Quitter” is a track from Slope’s latest album, “Freak Dreams,” which dropped in February 2024 to critical acclaim. The album has quickly become a favorite among fans and critics alike. “Freak Dreams” represents a bold step forward for Slope, blending elements of hardcore, punk, and metal to create their unique and powerful funk-rock sound.

Earlier this year, Slope met up with Jürgen Horrwarth, German pro skater and olympic sk8boarding coach at Skatehalle Berlin. They talked about the synergies and development of skateboarding and music, their influence on today’s youth and lifestyle, the comeback of the 90’s. Watch the interview here.

In addition, SLOPE is thrilled to join legendary BODY COUNT feat. Ice-T as support on the “Merciless” tour: “Yo homies we are supporting the almighty Body Count on their MERCILESS TOUR through Europe & UK! Couldn’t be more hyped!“

This tour promises to bring Slope’s intense live performances to a broader audience, offering fans the chance to experience their electrifying stage presence firsthand. The tour starts June 5th. Get your tickets here.

SLOPE ONLINE: Website // Instagram // Spotify