CROWNSHIFT Release First Single + Video ‘If You Dare’

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One of Finland’s hottest new exports, top-class modern metal band CROWNSHIFT, are pleased to finally unleash their first single and music video upon the world! 

Having just signed with NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS, ‘If You Dare’ is the first glimpse at CROWNSHIFT’s upcoming debut album, which is set to be released in the first half of 2024.

Irresistible banger ‘If You Dare’ pairs the razor-sharp riffing and vicious breakdowns of contemporary metal with the gorgeous and otherworldly harmonics of Finnish melodic death metal. It’s the perfect song for CROWNSHIFT to mark their territory as a new household name to be mentioned alongside the beloved genre greats from their home country.

LISTEN TO ‘IF YOU DARE’: https://crownshift.bfan.link/iydsg

Born as the long-time idea of four friends, CROWNSHIFT are a new high standing metal act from Finland. The members, who come from the ranks of Finland’s finest exports such as Nightwish, Children Of Bodom, Wintersun and Finntroll, are thrilled to start a new journey together and spread their authentic sonic print across the globe.

Seamlessly covering a diversity of styles, the quartet has a unique signature to their modern sound. Hypnotizing melodies paired with ripping riffs, from moody mid-tempo songs to fierce prog-death-metal opuses, CROWNSHIFT were born to be master of all trades.

Their forthcoming debut album will undoubtedly be a showcase of relentless ambition that will take you through a wide musical spectrum, with no compromises or boundaries, proving that the band are on a quest to put a striking mark on the map.

Keep your eyes peeled for teasers and further announcements and make sure to follow CROWNSHIFT on their socials to stay up-to-date. 

SYLOSIS Release Music Video for ‘Absent’ Alongside Zetra Remix

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SYLOSIS have released a video for the track ‘Absent’, taken from their most recent album, A Sign Of Things To Come. The introspective cut displays a new side of SYLOSIS, as they showcase their masterful understanding of dynamics through post-industrial atmospherics set against their trademark brand of visceral modern metal.

Josh Middleton comments on ‘Absent’ and it’s accompanying video:
“Despite having always included darker and quieter songs in our discography, ‘Absent’ represents uncharted territory for Sylosis, while staying true to our commitment to melody and emotion in our music. The video also breaks away from our usual style, and we’re grateful for director Daniel Grey’s efforts in creating something out of our comfort zone. We’re excited to have invited our new friends, Zetra, to bring a fresh perspective to the track with their reimagined remix. Their dark synth influence really adds a new dimension to the song, which we love!”

In regards to the song’s lyrics, Josh continues:
“This is a more personal song and I wanted to push myself to try a different direction lyrically as well as with the music video. The song is about being so wrapped up in your own troubles that you neglect to see or appreciate that other people around you may be hurting or in a far worse place than yourself.”

Alongside the new video, the band have also revealed a remix of the track by shadowy labelmates Zetra. Their reinterpretation of the track drags the industrial elements of the original to the fore, creating a driving and intense portrayal.

Zetra comments:
“A candle has been lit.
Summoned by the riff, we answered the call to transport ‘Absent’ into our realm.
To strip flesh from bone and be born anew.
Witness its transformation.
Thank you, Sylosis.
Always, Zetra.”

Listen to ‘Absent (Zetra Remix)’ here: https://sylosis.bfan.link/absent

SYLOSIS will head out on a run of intimate headline shows this April. The dates are their first UK & Ireland headline dates in eight years. Norwich and Dublin are already sold out, and a majority of the other days have low ticket warnings, so make sure you secure yours now.

SYLOSIS 2024 UK & Ireland Tour
03.04 – Southampton, Engine Rooms
04.04 – Bristol, The Fleece
05.04 – Norwich, The Waterfront Studio *SOLD OUT*
06.04 – Dublin, Whelan’s *SOLD OUT*
07.04 – Belfast, Limelight 2
09.04 – Edinburgh, La Belle Angele
10.04 – Glasgow, Cathouse
11.04 – Leeds, The Key Club
12.04 – Colchester, Arts Centre
13.04 – Cardiff, the Globe
14.04 – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms

CABAL Drop Visualizer for ‘Plague Bringer (Inhuman Rework)’

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Danish deathcore mob CABAL start off 2024 strong. After kicking off their ‘The Great Decay European Tour’ a few days ago, the band from Copenhagen have dropped ‘Plague Bringer (INHUMAN Rework)’ today. Taken from the band’s last album, the highly lauded Magno Interitus, German producer INHUMAN has reshaped this crushing cut and added his own distinctive touch to ‘Plague Bringer’. Listen to the song here: https://cabal.bfan.link/plague-bringer-RW

Singer Andreas Bjulver states:
“If there is something we’ve always loved in CABAL, it’s collaboration and experimentation, so we decided to embrace both of those two things with this rework of Plague Bringer by dark electronic wizard Inhuman. We are super excited that Inhuman managed to create a fresh and new take on our sound, and that we now get to share it with you all.”

INHUMAN adds:
“Excited to announce my collaboration with Nuclear Blast and Cabal on the remix of their hit single, ‘Plague Bringer.’ This rendition is my most metal-inspired take, merging the potent force of electronic production with Cabal’s relentless instrumentation and vocals. 
Brace yourself for an intense sonic blend, where metal meets electronica, inviting you to dive deep into the auditive plague. Get ready for an electrifying experience that hits hard and doesn’t hold back.”

‘Plague Bringer (INHUMAN Rework)’ was taken from the band’s latest album Magno Interitus that was released on October 21st via Nuclear Blast. The album is available as Digipack [limited edition], Black Single LP, Crystal Clear with Gold + Black Splatter Single LP [limited to 500 units, Mailorder + Wholesale exclusive], Crystal Clear with Red + Black Splatter Single LP [limited to 500 units, USA exclusive], Gold + Black Marble Single LP [limited to 300 units, bandshop exclusives] and on all streaming platforms.

Order Magno Interitus here: https://cabal.bfan.link/magno-interitus

The Great Decay European Tour, remaining shows
19.01. DE Karlsruhe – Substage
20.01. CH Aarau – Kiff
21.01. DE Munich – Backstage
22.01. AT Vienna – Arena
23.01. CZ Prague – Modra Vopice
24.01. PL Warsaw – Voodoo Club
25.01. DE Berlin – Badehaus
26.01. DK Copenhagen – Distillery

Irish AESECT Release New Single + Video ‘Simulcra’

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Available everywhere from today, 18th January, AeSct follow their previous stand-alone single, ‘Revolutionary Suicide’, (which was the first new music from the progressive-technical outfit after a lengthy hiatius and a configuration of their old line up), with the captivating Death-Tech melodic instnsity of ‘Simulacra’. 

Check out the crushing new single/video via this link. 

Commenting on the inspiration for the new single, vocalist/bassist, Willow says; “the concept for the song comes from the term “Simulacrum” or “Simulacra”. This term is usually used when referring to art as a median, however I thought it worked really well when used while referring to psychopathy and the slow descent into madness. Specifically one person’s struggle with multiple personalities and lack of control as to which one you “Are”.
 
With regards to ‘Simulacra’ giving a good indication as to where AeSect are going creatively, he says; “The album itself is not a concept album so each track has its own theme and vibe, but album is fully loaded with low and slow, heavy, fast, thrashy and groovy riffs, the rest of the guys sync really well musically throughout the album, it’s a joy to watch at times. It’s clear they’ve been playing together for years and share a lot of common influences, which get a subtle nod throughout. I like to think that I throw the odd curve ball in with regards to direction and my influences”.

For now the band are slowly drip-feeding new tracks and have not decided on a concrete release date for the full LP. 

Also check out Revolutionary Suicide’ Official Video

AeSect are:
Willow – Bass/Vocals
Dave – Guitars
Luke – Drums
Aidan – Guitars

For more information on AeSect, please visit this link.

NORTHERN GENOCIDE Release ‘Our Final Hour’ Single + Video, Feat. Guest Vocalist Stephanie Mazor

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Finnish modern melodic metal band Northern Genocide is set to release their second studio album The Point of No Return on March 1st 2024 via Inverse Records. 

The fourth and the last single Our Final Hour is released today and it’s available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/ng-final

Comments from the band:
“Final Hour paints a mental landscape of humanity’s last moments before it is too late to change the course. The song is a multi-faceted epic where you get lost in the currents of grooving riffs, painting chords and dark doomsday cacophonies. The voice of guest vocalist Stephanie Mazor is pure and beautiful but also melancholic because the bitter end for us all is near.”

The third single ‘To Serve The Pestilence’ with a music video: https://youtu.be/h0TyPoejvQE
The second single ‘Necropolis’: https://youtu.be/NOQDWPmP1Eg
Music video of the first single, Harbingers of Genocide: https://youtu.be/s0kFWzEoDX0

The Point of No Return Track list:

  1. To Serve The Pestilence
  2. Kaamos
  3. Harbingers of Genocide
  4. Icaros
  5. Luonnonsurma
  6. My Fortress
  7. Our Final Hour
  8. Para Bellum
  9. The Engram
  10. Necropolis feat. Tommy Tuovinen
Album cover by Petri Lampela

Line-up:
Vocals – Tommi Salonen
Lead guitar – Pyry Pohjanpalo
Rhythm guitar – Jussi Pulliainen
Bass – Arto Viitanen
Drums – Leo Korhonen
Producer – Rainer Pekkinen

https://www.northerngenocide.com
https://www.facebook.com/northerngenocide
https://www.instagram.com/northerngenocideband
https://northerngenocide.bandcamp.com

WINTERHORDE Release Lyric Video for ‘Angels In Disguise’ Feat. Kobi Farhi

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Following their much-acclaimed latest album “Neptunian”, which was released in December 2023 via Noble Demon, Northern Israel-based progressive extreme metallers WINTERHORDE have released a brand new lyric video for “Angels In Disguise”. This captivating song, which features the powerful vocals of Kobi Farhi from the renowned band Orphaned Land, showcases the band’s unique blend of epic harmonies and brutal intensity. 

Video credits:
Kobi Farhi was recorded by Alexander Zvulun at AG Studios, TLV
Mixed and mastered by Jaime Gomez Arellano at Ardo Studios, Portugal
Video by Ingo Spörl / Hard Media
Kobi footage by Alexander Latman & Yoni Oren
Dedicated to Daniel G.

Omer “Noir” Naveh comments: “On this song we had the privilege and honor to collaborate with none other than Kobi Farhi from Orphaned Land, who lent his voice and truly took this song to new heights. Just like our previous collaboration with Vidi on “A harvester of stars”, working with Kobi on this song has been a fascinating experiment in fusing Winterhorde’s style with Kobi’s own flavors and nuances which are a signature of his legendary voice. The result exceeded all our expectations and turned out to be one of the best songs on the album.“

Formed in 2002, WINTERHORDE have been on a relentless quest to evolve and create something extraordinary with each chord they play and record. Their progressive extreme metal sound knows no limits, as they seamlessly blend elements of blackened metal with progressive gems, setting themselves apart as a force to be reckoned with in the world of articulate extremity.


WINTERHORDE has had the esteemed pleasure and privilege of sharing stages with some of the greatest bands in metal at various European festivals, including “Metal Days”, “Rockstadt Extreme Fest”, “OST Mountain Fest”, “Metalhead Meeting”, “Maximum Rock”, and “Metal Yard”. Their performances alongside legendary acts such as Judas Priest, Behemoth, Accept, W.A.S.P, Dimmu Borgir, Keep of Kalessin, Amorphis, Satyricon, and more, have solidified their position as a rising act in the metal scene.

Get the band’s latest album “Neptunian” HERE

“Neptunian” track listing:

  1. Amphibia
  2. Neptunian (As Trident Strikes The Ice)
  3. Angels In Disguise (Feat. Kobi Farhi of Orphaned Land)
  4. The Spirit Of Freedom
  5. Alone In The Ocean
  6. The Garden
  7. Ascension
  8. A Harvester Of Stars (Feat. Davidavi Dolev of Subterranean Masquerade)
  9. With Bare Hands Against The Storm
  10. The Greatest Plague Of Earth (Vinyl bonus track)

WINTERHORDE are:
Zed Destructive – Harsh vocals
Yoni “Oblivion” Oren – Clean vocals
Moshe Benofel – Electric and acoustic guitars
Omer “Noir” Naveh – Electric and acoustic guitars
Oleg “Olgerd” Rubanov – Keyboards
Alexander “Celestial” Latman – Bass
Alex Zaitsev – Drums

For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/winterhorde
https://www.instagram.com/winterhorde.metal
https://winterhorde.bandcamp.com/
http://nobledemon.com
http://shop.nobledemon.com