Following their latest, third album A Dream Of Wilderness (released in 2021 via Napalm Records), French symphonic death metal frontrunners AEPHANEMER are gearing up for their European tour, kicking off today in Milan, Italy!
21.03.24 – Milan, IT – Legend Club Milano 22.03.24 – Roma, IT – Dissesto Cult 23.03.24 – Carrara, IT – Swamp Club 25.03.24 – Athens, GR – Holywood Stage 26.03.24 – Thessaloniki, GR – Eightball Club 27.03.24 – Sofia, BG – Live & Loud Club 28.03.24 – Bucarest, RO – Quantic Club 29.03.24 – Timisoara, RO – M2 30.03.24 – Bratislava, SK – Pink Whale 31.03.24 – Berlin, DE – Wild At Heart 02.04.24 – Poznan, PL – Klub pod Minogą 03.04.24 – Hannover, DE – Subkultur 04.04.24 – Köln, DE – MTC Köln 05.04.24 – Ghent, BE – Asgaard Gentbrugge 06.04.24 – Frankfurt, DE – Ponyhof Club
Integrating elements of melodic death metal and classical symphonies, the southern French band Aephanemer have developed a sound that could likely influence a whole new generation of metal. After bursting onto the scene in 2014, the four-piece quickly began growing a loyal fanbase – ultimately laying the foundations of the symphonic melodic death metal genre.
Due in part to their deft musicality, impressive live performances (including at festivals like Wacken Open Air) and fresh, modern sound, the band quickly gained the attention of leading rock and metal label Napalm Records, who re-released Aephanemer’s sophomore album, Prokopton, in October 2019.
With their much-acclaimed third album, A Dream of Wilderness, mixed by Dan Swanö and mastered by Mika Jussila from the prestigious Finnvox Studios, Aephanemer proves why the belong to the top league of symphonic melodic death metal!
AEPHANEMER is: Martin Hamiche – Lead Guitar Marion Bascoul – Vocals, Rhythm Guitar Laure Bègue – Bass (Live) Mickaël Bonnevialle – Drums (Live)
German heavy metallers VULTURE will unleash their fourth album, Sentinels, upon the masses on April 12th via Metal Blade Records. In anticipation of the release, today the band drops the fiery new single, “Realm Of The Impaler.”
If there is one band that combines a classic approach with fresh ideas and an expansive joy of playing to honor their ancestors from the likes of early Exodus, Metallica, or Slayer, then it is VULTURE. Blabbermouth once hailed the band for breathing, “fresh life into the peerless sounds of the ’80s metal underground,” adding that, “while there are countless bands taking a similar approach, very few of them have either the songwriting chops or the inarguable conviction that this band keep delivering in massive, choking quantities.” Defenders Of The Faith Metal concurred, “Their musical chops are such a force to be reckoned with; if they wanted to, they could form a traditional/prog metal band on the side, but they won’t. They’ll continue to subtly incorporate elements of such without losing their way.”
Watch VULTURE‘s previously released video for “Unhallowed & Forgotten” HERE.
On Sentinels, VULTURE proves once again that tradition and further development are not mutually exclusive, but on the contrary can lead to something extraordinary that leaves no headbanger untouched.
“In direct comparison to the last album, Dealin’ Death, we’ve picked up the pace again noticeably,” says guitarist Stefan Castevet. “We’re bolder and a bit wilder again. It was important to us to be catchy and to include choruses that stick. Of course, we’ve basically retained our style, but we’ve defined the framework of the songs more clearly.”
VULTURE again recorded with Marco Brinkmann in his Hellforge Studio where there were also some innovations. “We had a clearly structured daily routine, a normal working day with set goals in which we could focus purely on recording the songs. Our previous recordings were a bit less organized which resulted in working overtime for everyone involved at the end. This is one of the reasons why Sentinels is the best sounding VULTURE record to date!“
Comments Castevet on the band’s latest single, “‘Realm Of The Impaler’ shows our musical roots in classic heavy metal. Lots of twin guitars and melodies paired with driving drums and a dark atmosphere. The song proves that we are much more than a typical ‘hit it’ thrash band. Lyrically, the song deals with the infamous figure Vlad Tepes: His name a curse, his tongue a whip!“
VULTURE Live: 3/14-17/2024 Underground Resistance Festival – Göteborg, SE 4/11/2024 Don’t Panic – Essen, DE * Record Release Show 4/12/2024 Bambi Galore – Hamburg, DE * Record Release Show 4/13/2024 Hühnermanhattan – Halle, DE * Record Release Show 4/26/2024 SWR Festival – Barroselas, PT 5/10/2024 Huginns Awakening Fest – Ostende, BE 5/30 – 6/1/2024 Muskelrock Festival – Alvesta, SE
VULTURE: L. Steeler – vocals S. Castevet – guitars M. Outlaw – guitars A. Axetinctör – bass G. Deceiver – drums
Operatic black metal rising stars FOLTERKAMMER are now unveiling an in-studio performance video for their brand new song, “Algolagnia!” The clip showcases the searing and remarkable talents of each member, while also giving a glimpse of guitarist Zac Ezrin’s (IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT) versatility as a guitarist as he displays his chops with some straight-forward black metal riffing! The clip was once again created by Folterkammer drummer Brendan McGowan and can be found at THIS LOCATION.
The song is taken from the band’s sophomore full-length, ‘Weibermacht,’ which is due on April 19, 2024 via Century Media Records!
Guitarist Zachary Ezrin comments, “Algolagnia is a special song because it’s the first and only song that we wrote together in the studio. It’s a really raw and brutal piece that I’m very proud of.”
Bassist Laurent David adds, “Finally, a black metal track that starts with a bassline!”
Vocalist Andromeda Anarchia further explains, “Musically, I would say that despite all its rawness, this piece also has a somewhat modern character. It is very unusual. This contrasts with the more traditional, dramatic-romantic operatic singing that floats over the raw music at certain points. My main inspirations for interpreting Algolagnia as a singer were Rob Halford, Nina Hagen, Nova Twins, and Joan Sutherland.
“When it comes to lyrics, one of the main inspirations for ‘Algolagnia’ was the opera ELEKTRA by Richard Strauss, which is one of my all-time favorite operas. It portrays strong women with strong voices, and that’s exactly what I want for our music. For Algolagnia, I paraphrase a passage of the aria: ‘Wie stark bist du!’ (‘How strong you are!’). (A personal note: This opera is so bloody and brutal, a must-see for all metal fans who want to venture into the world of opera. It’s heavy! You shouldn’t expect overly romantic melodies and sweet voices in this opera; it is written for women with strong voices from the so-called dramatic vocal fach. It’s incredibly demanding to sing! Badass!)
“In addition, I also paraphrase a passage from a spicy comic-mythological operetta called ‘DIE SCHÖNE GALATHEE’ (‘The Beautiful Galatea’) by the Austrian composer Franz von Suppé. The operetta is about the beautiful nymph Galathee, who, to Pygmalion’s dismay, turns out to be a very capricious lady. This theme also plays wonderfully into our hands when it comes to the concept of ‘Weibermacht’ (the term that refers to an art and cultural-historical motif that describes the triumph of erotic, cunning and/or brutal women over powerful, strong, and wise men).
“‘Algolagnia,’ from Greek /ælɡəˈlæɡniə/: ἄλγος, álgos, ‘pain,’ λαγνεία, lagneía, ‘pleasure.’ Lyrically, as the song title suggests, it is about the phenomenon of sexual pleasure and stimulation through physical pain. The woman depicted in the song is the source of pleasurable pain, described as a kind of sun, warming, life-giving and sustaining, but also dangerous, life-threatening hot if you get too close to her. The descriptions are based on the legend of Icarus and the sun.”
‘Weibermacht’ serves as a counterpart to the band’s 2020 debut, ‘Die Lederpredigt.’ The new record is another searing blend of modern black metal and classical music elements, lending to its Avant Garde sound. The music itself is elevated by frontwoman and vocalist Andromeda Anarchia’s dynamic vocal work as she juxtaposes her classical training as an opera singer with her hellfire screams, summoning a maelstrom of ethereal chaos. Pre-orders are now live HERE.
In addition, FOLTERKAMMER has recently announced their first ever U.S. tour! The rising powerhouse will be embarking on an East Coast headliner with support from WITCHING, which kicks off on March 22 in Baltimore and will circle back to the band’s hometown of Brooklyn, NY on March 30. The full itinerary can be found below!
The album artwork for ‘Weibermacht’ was created by Eliran Kantor.
03/22: Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery 03/23: Richmond, VA @ Another Round 03/24: Columbus, OH @ The Summit 03/25: Chattanooga, TN @ Dark Roast 03/26: Nashville, TN @ The End 03/27: Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle 03/28: Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge 03/29: Cleveland, OH @ No Class 03/30: Brooklyn, NY @ Kingsland
Founded in New York around 2018/2019, Folterkammer, or “Torture Chamber,” is the operatic black metal outfit that is redefining modern music. This ingenious band seamlessly fuses beauty with brutality. A combination of raw passion and technique contributes to the epic nature of Folterkammer’s dark art. Their work is both nostalgic and remarkably fresh. Yes, Folterkammer fuses various musical traditions and genres to craft an unparalleled experience.
Folterkammer is composed of Andromeda Anarchia on vocals, Zachary Ezrin on guitars, Darren Hanson on guitars, Laurent David on bass, and Brendan McGowan on drums. Both Anarchia, who hails from Switzerland, and David, who was born in Paris, divide their time between Europe and Brooklyn. Thus, even though the group can be described as international, Anarchia states: “It took New York to create Folterkammer.” Her project Andromeda Anarchia’s DARKMATTERS acted as the catalyst that brought her to the Big Apple, where she met Ezrin. Many metalheads already know that Anarchia has appeared as a guest on the three most recent albums by Ezrin’s brainchild Imperial Triumphant — a leading avant-garde band that marries extreme metal, jazz, classical components, etc. McGowan has also provided guest vocals for Imperial Triumphant, and Hanson lent his songwriting excellence to their 2012 instrumental track “Scaphism.”
Ezrin, McGowan, and Hanson have a wealth of shared history. These friends attended college together in California, where Hanson and Ezrin studied classical composition. Thus, much of Folterkammer’s orchestration is classically based. Hanson harbors a special love of Baroque music and knows precisely how to expertly wed it with his passion for black metal. Folterkammer was actually conceived when Ezrin proposed that Anarchia collaborate with him on some of Hanson’s material. Ezrin writes killer riffs and more for the band. McGowan was invited to join Folterkammer on Hanson’s wise suggestion. His drums are perhaps the heaviest element keeping one of Folterkammer’s limbs firmly anchored in traditional black metal. McGowan mines inspiration from different generations of acts: He names 1349 and old-school heroes like Blasphemy and Marduk. That said, black metal fans will also be pleased to hear the spirit of the second wave in the aggression of Folterkammer’s tremolo picking, for example.
The exceptionally skilled David, Folterkammer’s newest weapon, truly perfects the group with his golden touch on bass. Whereas the bass is not always as prominent as it could be in the content of many black metal groups, Folterkammer purposely allows David’s bass to shine through. Like his bandmates, David is an avid consumer of several forms of music, and thus creates delightfully eclectic art. He has received both classical and jazz training. This major talent has toured worldwide alongside musicians and bands such as Ibrahim Maalouf, Guillaume Perret & The Electric Epic, Yael Naim, and Shijin. David has done so both as a side man and as a band leader/producer. Anarchia and Ezrin already knew David before asking him to join Folterkammer. After all, David founded the “avant metal-jazz trio” Kilter of which Imperial Triumphant’s Kenny Grohowski is an essential part.
Album Credits: Producer: Zachary Ezrin Recording: Kevin Antreassian at Backroom Studios in NJ Additional Recording: Laurent David and Antoine Delecroix Mixing: Colin Marston at Menegroth, The Thousand Caves, in NY Mastering: Fred Kevorkian
Cover Art: Eliran Kantor Album Layout: Brendan McGowan Photography: Alex Krauss Logo Design: Mister Kams Bio: Jillian Drachman
Bay Area metal legends FORBIDDEN announce their first annual OmegAfest on May 4, 2024 at The UC Theatre in Berkeley, CA. When Forbidden was reborn last year things got off to a raucous start. One of the first things the band wanted to do is to be able to control their own flow. Choose where, when and what they play.
Thats why they created our own festival…OmegAfest!
OmegAfest 2024 Lineup: May 4, 2024 – The UC Theatre, Berkeley, CA Biohazard Forbidden Warbringer Exciter Hatriot Bewitcher Death Grave Frolic Hellbender
This will be the first of hopefully many more European-like festivals that the band will throw annually at the UC Theater in Berkeley. An amazing venue with a 1,400 capacity, excellent sound, stage & lights.
The idea is they get to hand pick the bands they play with every year covering multiple genres of heavy music. This year they have BIOHAZARD co-headlining with FORBIDDEN. BIOHAZARD’s first gig back in the Bay in 30 years!
Each year moving forward the band will select national acts as well as a few strong up and coming local bands. A genre blend creating a more European style of eclectic talent.
OmegAfest will be FORBIDDEN’s ONLY Bay Area appearance of 2024.
About Forbidden
Originally founded in 1985 as Forbidden Evil by singer Russ Anderson, guitarists Craig Locicero & Robb Flynn, basses John Tegio and drummer Jim Pittman, the quintet started playing house parties and Bay Area clubs such as the Legendary Ruthie’s Inn soon after.
After a couple of lineup changes (Paul Bostaph / drums & Matt Camacho / bass) in ’86, the band quickly rose through the ranks of Bay Area Thrash to gain a massive following and worldwide notoriety.
In 1986, the band added Glen Alvelais as the second guitarist. It was this lineup that cemented itself into the Bay Area scene and soon after recorded 1988 release ‘Forbidden Evil’ for Combat Records changing the band’s name to simply Forbidden.
In May of ’89 while on a European tour with Sacred Reich, Forbidden played their first appearance at the Legendary Dynamo Open Air in Eindhoven, Netherlands. It was here that Forbidden made their European mark and recorded the Raw Evil EP.
The band returned Stateside and replaced Alvelais with Tim Calvert. Calvert was a missing ingredient that brought the band closer together asa team. They continued to tour the U.S. first with Exodus and then again with Sacred Reich with Calvert on second guitar.
The band went on to release Twisted Into Form in 1990, Distortion in 1994 and Green in 1996 however the band having gone though many lineup changes disbanded in 1997.
In 2008 Craig being inspired at a screening of the movie Get Thrashed, called the other members of the band and suggested getting back on stage to see if they could reignite the Forbidden machine. With Anderson, Locicero, Camacho back in the mix along with new additions Glen Alvelais and Gene Hoglan they played two sold out Death Angel shows in San Francisco.
Steve Smyth came into the mix in place of Alvelais and Mark Hernandez took Hoglan’s place, the band then released Omega Wave, the 5th in the catalog and went on a US tour with Overkill. European festivals were next but afterwards Hernandez had to walk away due to personal reasons leading to a tour cancelation.
Sasha Horn was the answer to fill the drummer’s spot.
After playing Bonded By Baloff with Exodus and one Bay Area show, Forbidden embarked for Chile to play the Metal Fest in Santiago. It was on this flight back home that Russ informed the band that he couldn’t tour anymore because of the physical toll it was taking on him. With that, the band dissolved once again for 11 years.
Fast forward to 2023. The once improbable and impossible happened. Forbidden is reforming with new blood! Locicero, Camacho & Smyth remain from the Omega Wave lineup.
New vocalist Norman Skinner will take the elite position that belonged to Russ Anderson. Norman shocked everyone who witnessed his performance of Chalice of Blood with LA thrashers Warbringer accompanying him as the band. It was undeniable to all in attendance. Norman grew up in the Bay Area. His first thrash metal show was seeing Forbidden at the Omni. Russ would point to Norman at shows and call him “Little Russ” on the mic. It could ONLY be Norman Skinner that stands aside the band.
The Bay Area thrash / punk drum Legend Chris Kontos takes over the drum throne. In a long line of world renown drummers, Kontos is the most logical & qualified man for the job. Bostaph, Jacobs, Hoglan, Hernandez, Horn… World class talents. Now Kontos.
[Photo by Robert Eikelpoth / Photo editing by Blake Armstrong]
The pirates of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS are about to take listeners on their heaviest symphonic adventure yet with their new studio album, entitled PIRATES II – ARMADA, set for release on July 5, 2024 via Napalm Records. The new successor to their high-charting previous release, Pirates (2022), is set as high as the waves cresting the Jolly Roger – taking everything that has been achieved to date to another level. With the second chapter of the pirates’ saga, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS prove that they are more than ready to claim the crown of symphonic metal.
Today, the crew centred around pirate queen Clèmentine Delauney and brave captain Michele Guaitoli unveil their first single and title track, “Armada”, together with an official music video that draws the listeners into the exciting universe of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS. With this track, the band pushes its metal attitude farther than ever before! The track immediately show how driving, rich, and banging the hymn of a pirate army could be.
Ship’s log: July 5, 2024; High Seas A new day of sailing begins, the wind on our side, and the sea speaks of recent battles. The air feels fresh – Hypocrisy, greed, envy – hearts of the old world finally disclose their deluded truth. Old leaders are losing ground, their lies are getting worse, and darkness creeps in. Each sunny day hides a coming storm, nature testing our strength for the last battle.
We’ve become pirates as their counterparts, free-spirited and true at heart. Navigating storms that try to make us doubt, we see the light in the darkness. The old truth is fading, making room for a new story. Our destiny is in our hands, in our hearts, in every step we take. Reconnecting with ourselves, we touch the essence of life we share with all creatures. Together, unstoppable, connected to the truth, guided by the sun and storms.
We’ll rule the oceans, the mainland, every street, every house, spreading hope. Our pirate cries will last for centuries, with ancestors humming our tunes, our words sung in the new world we create. Our glory will live on forever. United as one force, one army, under a final ARMADA.”
Emotions, depth, richness of sound. Not only a record, but a true hurricane of feelings is what VISIONS OF ATLANTIS delivers with the new album, PIRATES II – ARMADA. On a journey in which listeners face their own battles and cannot resist joining the “Armada”, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS will have listeners facing the “Monsters” inside them, with catchy melodies destined to endlessly stick in their mind. The uplifting “Tonight I’m Alive” surprises and captivates with the rhythms of a pirate party on the eve of combat, with the electrifying rumble of a hurricane – a unique, uncharted showcase of talent from VISIONS OF ATLANTIS. The burning flames of “Hellfire” enchant the listener before the sweetness of delicate melodies accompany them “Underwater”. The cinematic adventure of 7-minute-plus masterpiece “The Dead of the Sea” conjures the salty scent of the sea, making the listener feel – in every melodic twist and theatrical orchestral hit – the cannons firing and the battle raging. Listeners will shed a tear while mourning under the melody of “Ashes to the Sea”.
PIRATES II – ARMADA track listing: 1. To Those Who Choose to Fight 2. The Land of the Free 3. Monsters 4. Tonight I’m Alive 5. Armada 6. The Dead of the Sea 7. Ashes to the Sea 8. Hellfire 9. Collide 10. Magic of the Night 11. Underwater 12. Where the Sky and Ocean Blend
PIRATES II – ARMADAfeatures stunning cover artwork by Blake Armstrong, who is also responsible for bringing the fantastic photos of Robert Eikelpoth into VoA’s universe. Produced by Felix Heldt, mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen, and orchestrated by Lukas Knoebl and Simon Edward PIRATES II – ARMADAwill reach stages this summer, continuing on to deliver a truly cinematic live event this fall in Europe. VISIONS OF ATLANTIS is back, and your only choice is to join their Armada!
Experience VISIONS OF ATLANTIS on tour in 2024: North American tour: w/ Korpiklaani, Illumishade 04.08.24 US – Reading, PA / Reverb 04.09.24 US – New York City, NY / Gramercy Theatre 04.10.24 US – Boston, MA / Brighton Music Hall 04.11.24 CA – Montreal, QC / La Tulipe 04.12.24 CA – Ottawa, ON / Brass Monkey 04.13.24 CA – Toronto, ON / Phoenix Concert Theatre 04.14.24 US – Pontiac, MI / The Crofoot 04.15.24 US – Milwaukee, WI / Turner Hall 04.17.24 US – Minneapolis MN, MN / Skyway Theatre 04.18.24 CA – Winnipeg, MB / Park Theatre 04.19.24 US – Regina, SK / The Exchange 04.20.24 US – Edmonton, AB / Starlite Room 04.21.24 US – Calgary, AB / Dickens 04.23.24 CA – Vancouver, BC / Rickshaw Theatre 04.24.24 US – Seattle, WA / El Corazon 04.25.24 US – Portland, OR / BossaNova Ballroom 04.26.24 US – San Francisco, CA / DNA Lounge 04.27.24 US – Los Angeles, CA / 1720 04.28.24 US – San Diego, CA / Brick By Brick 04.29.24 US – Phoenix, AZ / The Nile 05.01.24 US – Denver, CO / Gothic Theatre 05.02.24 US – Lincoln, NE / The Bourbon Theater 05.03.24 US – Joliet, IL / The Forge 05.04.24 US – Pittsburgh, PA / Mr Smalls Theatre 05.05.24 US – Baltimore, MD / Baltimore Soundstage
Visions of Atlantis Present Armada w/ Illumishade 06.07.24 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos Saal (release show) 19.09.24 AT – Vienna / Szene 20.09.24 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra 21.09.24 CZ – Zlin / Masters of Rock Cafe 22.09.24 CZ – Prague / Meet Factory 24.09.24 PL – Warsaw / Proxima (venue upgrade) 25.09.24 DE – Berlin / Frannz 26.09.24 DE – Hamburg / Markthalle 27.09.24 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser 28.09.24 DE – Essen / Turock 29.09.24 DE – Frankfurt / Das Bett 01.10.24 NL – Haarlem / Patronaat 02.10.24 NL – Tilburg / O13 03.10.24 BE – Kortrijk / DVG Club 04.10.24 UK – London / The Dome (venue upgrade) 05.10.24 UK – Manchester / Rebellion 07.10.24 UK – Bristol / Exchange 09.10.24 FR – Lyon / La Rayonne 10.10.24 FR – Toulouse / Metronum 11.10.24 ES – Barcelona / Sala Boveda 12.10.24 ES – Madrid / Sala Revi Live 13.10.24 PT – Lisbon / RCA Club 14.10.24 ES – Vitoria / Urban Rock Concept 15.10.24 FR – Paris / Petit Bain 16.10.24 DE – Munich / Backstage Halle 17.10.24 CH – Pratteln / Z7 18.10.24 CH – Wil / Gare de Lion 19.10.24 IT – Milan / Legend Club 21.10.24 DE – Nürnberg / Hirsch 22.10.24 DE – Cham / L.A. 23.10.24 DE – Stuttgart / Im Wizemann 24.10.24 AT – Wörgl / Komma 25.10.24 IT – Roncade / New Age 26.10.24 AT – Graz / PPC
Festivals: 17.05.24 DE – Wir leben Laut / Loburg 02.06.24 CZ – Metalfest Open Air / Plzen 14.06.24 RO – BikeFest / Mangalia 29.06.24 SK – ROCK POD KAMENOM / Snina 05.07.24 DE – Castle Rock / Mülheim an der Ruhr 07.07.24 SE – Time To Rock Festival / Knislinge 18.07.24 FI – John Smith Rock Festival / Laukaa 10.08.24 DE – Das Grosse Treffen / Aach 23.08.24 DE – Rock im Hinterland / Obrigheim 24.08.24 DE – Lammer Open Air / Braunschweig 07.09.24 DE – Bongert Open Air / Brüggen
VISIONS OF ATLANTIS are: Clémentine Delauney – Vocals Michele Guaitoli – Vocals Christian Douscha – Guitars Herbert Glos – Bass Thomas Caser – Drums
ANCIENT SETTLERS have released a video for “Wounded Heart”, first single taken from the new album “Oblivion’s Legacy” to be released on May 17th by Scarlet Records. PRE-SAVE/PRE-ORDER
“Wounded Heart” evokes a visceral journey through the tumultuous currents of existence, where time’s relentless march leaves shattered dreams and non-stop haste in its wake. A song to remember that each scar becomes a badge of resilience amidst the ashes of adversity, as the wounded heart remains steadfast in the face of hopelessness and isolation, enduring the toll that time exacts on soul.
video by Argen Death
“Oblivion’s Legacy” will be released in the following formats:
jewel case CD
vinyl LP
digital
Produced, mixed and mastered by Fredrick Nordstrom at Studio Fredman;
Illustrated by Jon Toussas (Suicidal Angels, Nightrage, W.E.B.);
FFO: Arch Enemy, Jinjer, Soilwork, Darkane, Shadows Fall, The Agonist, Light This City
artwork by Jon Toussas
Ancient Settlers quickly gained a fierce reputation in the melodic death metal European scene thanks to a relentless live activity, and are now eager to raise the bar with their second studio album.
Guided by the demoniac vocals of frontwoman Argen Death, the Venezuelan/Spanish band masters the melodeath subject with absolute confidence through storming heavy riffs, thick grooves and catchy hooks (just like the Swedish godfathers taught us all).
“Oblivion’s Legacy” is a conceptual work that delves into the profound depths of human existence, exploring the legacy we leave behind as individuals and as a species. The lyrics contemplate the impact of our actions, the struggles we face, and the ultimate fate that awaits us all.
Set against a backdrop of cosmic wonder and existential introspection, each song serves as a chapter in the unfolding narrative of humanity’s journey through time and space.
“Oblivion’s Legacy” tracklist:
The Circle Of Misanthropy
Oblivions Legacy
Stardust Odyssey
Wounded Heart
Subversive
Coven Garden
The Mechanical Threats Paradox
The Last Battle In The Earth
Cosmic Farewell
Redemption
Ancient Settlers 2024 tour dates:
09.02 Tarragona (ES) – Sala Zero (with Rise To Fall, Bloodhunter) 10.02 Castellón de la Plana (ES) – Salatal Club (with Rise To Fall, Bloodhunter) 23.02 Madrid (ES) – Sala Silikona (with Rise To Fall, Bloodhunter) 24.02 Murcia (ES) – Garage Beat Club (with Rise To Fall, Bloodhunter) 16.03 Andoain (ES) – Andoaingo Gaztetxean 05.07 Lucerne (CH) – Brunch Brothers 07.07 Zbytiny (CZ) – South Of Heaven Open Air 08.07 Milan (IT) – Headbangers Pub. 06.09 (NL) – tba 07.09 Bree (BE) – Metal Babes & Queens Festival 08.09 Paris (FR) – Le Klub 28.09 Burgos (ES) – Quintanapalla Rock Festival 19.10 Villabona (ES) – Hellbonak Metal Fest
Ancient Settlers: Argen Death – vocals Carlos Chiesa-Estomba – guitar Agustín Martinez – guitar Miguel Herrera – bass Hermán Riera – drums
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
