GARDEN OF STONE Release ‘Idol of Flesh’ Single, Debut EP Out February 15th

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Photo by Tapio Haverinen – Artwork by Noora Khouya

Finnish melancholic metal band Garden of Stone is set to release their debut EP ‘Tides of Decay’ on February 15th 2024 via Inverse Records. The second single Idol of Flesh is released today with lyric video, stream and watch below.

Guitarist Ville Penkari comments:
“Idol of Flesh is the second single from Garden of Stone’s upcoming debut EP, Tides of Decay. The song showcases the band at their heaviest. Where Hymn of a Dead Man Pt.1 is slow and brooding, Idol of Flesh is fast and heavy. The song hits hard at the listener until the heavy guitars and brutal screams turn into a soft embrace of clean guitar and singing melodies. This does not go on for too long, as the song is driven home with the energy that was established at the beginning, without forgetting a breakdown that will make your neck move without your permission.The lyrics handle fear as an entity that is crowned as both the ruler of all and the highest currency.” 

LISTEN to Idol of Flesh single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/gos-idol – Artwork by Noora Khouya

Track list:

  1. Hymn of a Dead Man Pt.1
  2. Idol of Flesh
  3. Seeker of Salvation
  4. Hymn of a Dead Man Pt.2

The first single Hymn of a Dead Man Pt.1 is available on streaming: https://push.fm/fl/gos-hymn 

Garden of Stone is a melodic metal band that weaves together melancholic rock and heavy metal. From the band you can expect brooding atmospheres, beautiful melodies, and face melting riffs.
 

The band was formed in 2023 when guitarists Jere Mäntysalo and Ville Penkari recruited Jesse Salo to sing and scream for their project. Soon after, drummer Tapio Haverinen joined to keep the rhythm department in check. The group was completed when bassist Kalle Hänninen joined to govern the lowest frequencies. Guest drummer Matias Rokio arranged and played the drums for the upcoming EP. The band published their first single, Hymn of a Dead Man Pt.1, in December of 2023, with the EP “Tides of Decay” just around the corner.

Line-up:
Jere Mäntysalo – Guitar
Jesse Salo – Vocals
Kalle Hänninen – Bass
Ville Penkari – Guitar
Matias Rokio – Drums

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HE WAS A GOD Premiere Timely ‘Class Dismissed’ Single, “Muckraker” Album Out February 23rd

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He Was A God– with a metal scene veteran line-up comprised of Chris Densky (Genitorturers, Deadstar Assembly), TonyPellino (Adva), Ray Zvovushe,  Dan Perrone, and vocalist Benjamin Curns – is the Connecticut metal quintet behind a hard-hitting catalog of progressive arrangements, memorable hooks, and biting socio-political commentary. Today, they bring you their poignant new single “Class Dismissed” from the upcoming full album, Muckraker.

“Class Dismissed” Premieres Exclusively at Outburn – check it out here.

He Was A God explains “‘Class Dismissed’ is not a song about guns. It’s a song about kids. Kids who are senselessly and tragically killed by other kids. The abject horror of the American school shooting is magnified by a sensationalist media and a legislature so compromised by special interests that it seems as though nothing will ever change. The lobbyists, loonies, and lawmakers count on us to shut up, to forget, and to move on. We won’t. We are from Connecticut. Sandy Hook is our backyard. We won’t forget. And we won’t let you forget, either.”

He Was A God is:
Benjamin Curns – Vocals
Chris Densky – Drums/Percussion
Tony Pellino – Guitars/Keys/Backing Vocals/Programming
Dan Perrone – Bass
Ray Zvovushe – Lead Guitar

More information at https://linktr.ee/hewasagod

He Was A God – Muckraker album preorder link: https://hewasagod.bandcamp.com/album/muckraker

Produced by Tony Pellino
Mixed and mastered by Ryan Boesch at Candor Recording, Tampa, FL
Engineered by Tony Pellino
Assistant drum engineering by Chris Densky
Artwork by Luca Solo Macello

Check out the official He Was A God’s Muckraker album teaser:

French MOURNING DAWN Premiere New Album “The Foam of Despair”

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French black-doom metal torchbearers MOURNING DAWN are now premiering their sixth studio album, “The Foam of Despair”. The exclusive world premiere comes via InvisibleOranges. Stream the album HERE.

Aesthetic Death will officially release “The Foam of Despair” on digi CD and gatefold LP – (vinyl co-released with Tragedy Productions) on January 12th 2024.

Tracklist:

1. Tomber du temps
2. Blue Pain
3. Borrowed Skin
4. Apex
5. Suzerain
6. The Color of Waves
7. Midnight Sun (CD edition bonus track)

The journey of our personal evolutions should be intrinsically integrated within, and carve out, our creativity.

MOURNING DAWN have always reflected the rich cycles of their lives within their albums – both the bad times and the very bad times. With “The Foam Of Despair”MOURNING DAWN undergo their own metamorphosis, emerging to reach a heightened level of perception, doomed spirituality and self-reflection.

This new album has all the benchmark qualities of MOURNING DAWN – the blackened doom pacing, the anguished vocals and the captivating songwriting – but with any great album there needs to be a creative alchemy, the Je ne sais quoi that brings everything together. “The Foam Of Despair” certainly has that, with this new material elevated beyond that heard before from this now established line-up.

Strong words considering the quality of albums created in the past two decades – just listening to “For The Fallen”, “Les Sacrifies”, “Dead End Euphoria” it’s clear to see the impact MOURNING DAWN have had upon this scene.

This album takes their blackened depressive doomed music to new levels – with the freedom to explore new territories and industrial overtones – and solidifies their position as one of the most important bands of the genre.

Most of all, “The Foam Of Despair” feels like a whole – there’s a new confidence and comfort in their own creativity – reflecting on their journey, really being at one with both their despair and their evolution.

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MÍO Deliver Hard-Hitting + Unique Take on Traditional Nordic Drinking Song ‘Det er meg det samme hvor jeg havner når jeg dør’

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Following the release of their debut album ‘Ingen tid å miste’ (‘No time to waste’) in the summer of 2023, the Norwegian folk-rock band MÍO have garnered attention both at home and abroad for their distinctive sound and electrifying live performances. On January 12th, they will release their own take on the well-known Nordic drinking song ‘Det er meg det samme hvor jeg havner når jeg dør’ (‘It’s All the Same to Me Where I End Up When I Die’) in a punk package unlike anything you’ve heard before.

Over the past year, MÍO has garnered significant positive attention for bringing something new to the Norwegian music scene – both as an unforgettable live band and for their innovative genre fusion. When they debuted with their first album in the summer of 2023, their music was described as “restless folk-rock from and for a chaotic world, with virtuoso details and an approach to the rawness of the musical template that breaks all boundaries” by Dagsavisen’s music critic Mode Steinkjer.

The Oslo-based band has strong connections to the punk scene, rooted in the alternative underground. After extensive concert activity (including Midgardsblot, Telemarkfestivalen, Oslo Pride, among others), they have convinced audiences nationwide with compelling, energetic performances. MÍO combines folk, rock, and punk in a unique way. Adding fuzz to the Norwegian Hardanger fiddle, dynamic arrangements, and a lead vocalist with an enormous vocal range and a captivating storytelling ability, the folk-rock group has marked themselves as one of Norway’s most exciting up-and-coming bands.

On January 12th, they kickstart the new year by releasing new music – their rendition of an old Nordic drinking song ‘Det er meg det samme hvor jeg havner når jeg dør’. In MÍO’s interpretation, the banjo and fiddle truly shines. The accompaniment is solid, taking the song to a darker and heavier place than ever before. Here, the audience is invited to both dance and mosh. Vocalist Dionisia gets to showcase an even harder side in this punk song. Her anger is palpable – a primal scream that blasts through the speakers, hitting the listener like a hard punch in the face.

This is the first of several singles to come from MÍO, who are set to release more new music in 2024. The band embarks on a new tour across Norway in the spring of 2024, visiting all the major cities. 

EXOCRINE Release New Single ‘Eidolon’

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EXOCRINE have been pumping out rapid-fire tech-death since 2015. But the French metal mercenaries truly unleash the full scope of their unrelenting arsenal on the third single off Legend.

Legend comes out January 26, 2024.

Pre-order:https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/Exocrine-Legend
Pre-save:https://orcd.co/exocrinelegendpresave

In ancient literature, “Eidolon” appear as ghostly doppelgängers. Exocrine go hunting for these demons during the bloody and bullet-filled video for their new single. Strapped with precision blast beats, the band rattle off laser-guided riffs and a bass that grooves with flattening force of a tank.

But this song isn’t just balls-to-the-wall adrenaline. On the heels of Jordy Besse’s commanding bark, the rhythm section spreads out into doomy, dread-soaked ambience.

“Brace yourselves for the sonic onslaught of Exocrine’s latest masterpiece – the music video for our track ‘Eidolon’,” says lead guitarist Sylvain Octor Perez. “Proudly blending melodic intricacies with brutal force, this song is a testament to the band’s unique fusion of melody and brutality.

“It’s a sneak peek into our upcoming album”, Perez continues, “a perfect marriage of technical prowess and breakneck speed. Exocrine is unleashing a sonic storm that will leave you craving more. Stay tuned for the imminent release of our album, a true embodiment of technical excellence and speed. Get ready to be blown away!”

Cover art: Armaada Art

Track-list
1. Presage (1:26)
2. Legend (3:55) [WATCH VIDEO]
3. Life (3:56) [WATCH VIDEO]
4. Eidolon (3:21) [WATCH VIDEO]
5. The Altar Of War (4:36)
6. Dust In The Naught (3:52)
7. Warlock (3:25)
8. Dragon (4:15)
9. The Oath (3:46)
10. By The Light Of The Pyre (6:19)
11. Cryogenisation (Bonus Track) (4:49)
Total runtime: 43:30

Born from the depths of Bordeaux, France, EXOCRINE is a technical death metal juggernaut, a force that has redefined the very essence of the genre. Founded by the guitar-virtuoso Sylvain Octor-Perez, alongside the formidable talents of Nicolas La Rosa and Jordy Besse, this trio embarked on their relentless journey in 2013, marking the inception of a musical saga that would leave an indelible mark on the world of extreme music.

Exocrine’s debut album, ‘Unreal Existence,’ unleashed in 2015, was nothing short of a revelation. It showcased the band’s audacious creativity, instantly distinguishing them within the technical death metal scene. With labyrinthine compositions, ferocious riffs, and relentless drumming, Exocrine’s music delved into uncharted territories of sonic complexity.

In the years that followed, Exocrine solidified their signature sound, with albums such as ‘Ascension’ in 2017 and ‘Molten Giant’ in 2018, upon the latter release, Théo Gendron joined as a new member – forming the current-standing quartet of musicians. These releases cemented their reputation as pioneers of the genre, pushing the boundaries of what technical death metal could achieve. The band’s compositions are like sonic mazes, constantly evolving, keeping listeners captivated at every twist and turn.

Their 2022 release, ‘The Hybrid Suns,’ was yet another testament to their musical prowess. It demonstrated their unyielding commitment to pushing the envelope and exploring new realms of technical complexity.

Now, as the anticipation reaches a fever pitch, Exocrine is poised to release their next full-length opus, ‘Legend.’ This forthcoming masterpiece promises to be an epic chapter in their already storied career, destined to secure their place as legends within the hallowed halls of technical death metal.

Exocrine are architects of sonic transcendence, explorers of the uncharted, and pioneers of the unimaginable. With each release, they redefine the limits of technical death metal, and ‘Legend’ is poised to be their most audacious and groundbreaking endeavor yet, a true testament to their status as legends in the making.

Line-up:
Sylvain Octor Perez: Lead Guitars
Nicolas La Rosa: Guitars
Jordy Besse: Bass, Vocals
Theo Gendron: Drums

Recording Studio: Triceraprod Studio
Sound, mixing & Mastering Engineer: Sylvain Octor Perez
Biography: Sébastien J. Gamez

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Exocrine/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exocrine_official/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Exocrine_band
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0JmFaHWcs3bFMtNzJnDFKw
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/artist/9621858
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/exocrine/1391841323

SULDUSK Announce New Album “Anthesis”, Out March 1st

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Following their much acclaimed 2019 debut album, Lunar Falls – an album that not only stunned listeners and international press, but also rock and metal empire Napalm Records – Australian dark folk/blackgaze project SULDUSK will herald the new year with the release of their sophomore studio offering, Anthesis, out March 1, 2024! In celebration of today’s announcement, the band has revealed the album’s captivating title track and its accompanying music video.

While SULDUSK started as a one-woman project founded by the highly talented Emily Highfield, for Anthesis, she recruited incredibly talented musicians to help elevate the vision of their acoustic-based music to the level of an intense, powerful and heavy record. Anthesis continues where SULDUSK left off with their transfixing debut, yet proves musically more complex. The album will take you into a gloomy, magical world where the Melbourne-based project combines a high variety of dark and extreme sounds within its very own sonic universe.

“We are very excited to finally release ‘Anthesis’, which is the title track and first single off the upcoming album. Lunar Falls was a one woman project, but the new album is a band venture. This has enabled SULDUSK to delve even deeper musically, lyrically and as a live experience. Many thanks to the loyal fans for being ever so patient, and to the great team at Napalm Records.

Much love, Emily.”

On Anthesis, SULDUSK shines with dark folk, blackgaze, post-rock, prog, doom and even black metal elements – flowing together to create one very unique synthesis of sound. Emily’s voice is a strong highlight, impressing with softness and fragility at times, and turning over to demonic screams in the very next moment! For the first time in SULDUSK’s young history, there are also male vocal harmonies contributed by Shane Mulholland. Anthesis was produced and mixed by Troy Mccosker, and was mastered by Thomas “Plec” Johansson (Soilwork, Opeth, Katatonia). The album also features guest appearances of Raphael Weinroth-Browne (Leprous) and Rachelle Harvey on cello.
 
With their second album, SULDUSK are more than ready to embark on another journey into the depths of primeval forests, where emotions are hidden under the thickets to reveal what’s not meant to be seen. The album is a stunning and enthralling masterpiece – highly recommended for fans of Myrkur, Oathbreaker and Chelsea Wolfe – and one that unconditionally needs to be seen, felt and heard!

Pre-Order Anthesis HERE

Anthesis track listing:

  1. Astraeus
  2. Verdalet
  3. Crowns Of Esper
  4. Crystalline
  5. Sphaera
  6. Anthesis
  7. Mythical Creatures
  8. Leven
  9. A Luminous End

Album Line-Up:
Emily Highfield – Vocals, Guitars
Shane Mulholland – Vocals Guitars
Daniel Green – Bass
Josh Taylor – Guitars
Hayley Anderson – Violin
Frankie Demuru – Drums

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