During the bleak and desolate year of 2020, a new creative entity was born within the darkness. Necrophobic guitar duo Sebastian Ramstedt and Johan Bergebäck teamed up with Dutch drummer Marco Prij of Cryptosis to forge brooding and precise sonic hostility under the moniker of IN APHELION.
After releasing a number of singles, the ‘Luciferian Age’ EP (2021), debut album ‘Moribund’ (2022), and welcoming bassist Tobias Cristiansson to the lineup, the formation took the natural next step and have now joined forces with Century Media Records, which is already home to NECROPHOBIC and CRYPTOSIS.
IN APHELION is now gearing up to release their sophomore full-length, ‘Reaperdawn,’ for which more details and new music will be revealed this summer!
Stay tuned…!
Lineup: Johan Bergebäck – guitars Tobias Cristiansson – bass Marco Prij – drums Sebastian Ramstedt – vocals, guitars
German metalcore quartet Avralize have dropped a new single titled ‘OVERDOSE’, and announced the release of new album FREAKS, out 22nd March via Arising Empire.
Fronted by vocalist Severin Sailer, guitarist Philipp Tenberken, drummer Bastian Gölz and bass player Valentin Noack; Avralize‘s debut album showcases their compelling fusion of artistic elegance, heavy deathcore components, and captivating futuristic sounds that promise to take fans on a journey to otherworldly realms.
Many worlds come together. A mix of vibe, technique and artistic creativity meets destructive breakdowns, provoking guitar riffs and catchy choruses. With finesse, the four guys from South Germany strike the perfect balance between the brutality of the deliberately-used deathcore elements while incorporating a massive production and exciting grooves that you just want to dance to. Avralize stands for perception through sound.
The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Manuel Renner: renowned producer who has worked on some critically acclaimed albums with acts such as Our Promise, Senna, Consvmer and many more.
Severin (vocals) states: “Releasing Freaks is a wake-up call for all the people out there who feel lost, rejected, and abnormal. Nothing is “normal”, nothing is “right” or “wrong”. We live in a world full of rules, but who has the right to set these rules? They exist subconsciously and can grow into walls with just one disapproving glance. Walls that hold us back from expressing ourselves and finding our true selves.“
Having shared the stage with scene heavyweights like Ghostkid, Novelists, Paleface and Of Virtue, the group quickly established a reputation for their energetic live show that turns their crowds into a giant party on a regular basis. Despite their relatively short time as a band since their formation, Avralize have already performed at established festivals like Southside, Hurricane and RockXplosion.
Catch Avralize live: Mar 30: DE Bietigheim-Bissingen Club 4D Mar 31: DE Oberndorf am Neckar Neckarhalle
“I Am Your Consequence” is the first on-label release by South African piano doom / experimental artist and singer-songwriter CHARLES EAST.
The EP will be released on March 28, 2024 on digital, and will precede the release of a full length album in physical format scheduled for Autumn 2024. “I Am Your Consequence” sees CHARLES EAST delivering a phenomenally powerful performance, creating a musical amalgam that is both visceral and funereal, and elegantly combining his fantastically nuanced piano music with a mix of Post-Punk, Goth Rock and Doom Metal.
The EP is a fantastic showcase of talent and personality – simultaneously gloomy and assaulting, spasmodically shifting from tender to desperate to furious, evoking all sorts of shadows to rise between the sparse and desperate chords of a lamenting piano, to then explode in fits of rage and anger.
Thematically, East’s music addresses darker themes ranging from intolerance, isolation, and obsession to self-loathing and the agony of life.
Profoundly meditative and introspective piano / doom music for fans of Chelsea Wolfe, Diamanda Galas, Eva O.
Tracklist:
1 I Am Your Consequence (3:50) 2 Drain (7:37)
Credits:
Music and lyrics by Charles East Guitars: Jo Ellis Drums: Christian Burgess Piano and vocals: Charles East Produced, mixed and mastered by Jo Ellis at Blue Room Studios Artistic direction: Evokaos (Brucia Records)
Mortemorium is a deathcore band from Głogów and Rawicz (Poland) formed in 2020. “It’s hard to clasify our music in one specific genre. We try to blend different styles, but keeping it dark and heavy. Every member of our band started doing music years ago in many different genres, so we blend our experience into unique style of Mortemorium.“
Last year they released their debut album “Aanima Vilis” in digital form. Now it’s time to listen to it the way its meant to be listened: on a CD.
The album “Aanima Vilis” by Mortemorium delves into the dark side of humanity and the struggles that we face. With songs that touch upon topics like nuclear disasters, suicide, and bullying, the album showcases the band’s willingness to confront difficult issues head-on. Through their music, band send a message about the importance of facing our demons and finding a way to rise above them.
Music was recorded, mixed and mastered by Jarek Wysocki at Soundscope Studio (71TonMan, Lost Soul, Icon of Evil). Intro was done by Droom. Cover artwork by Kucol.
Album “Aanima Vilis” was released digitally May 29th, 2023 and physically February 29, 2024 by Polish label Via Nocturna (buy CD).
Finnish melodic metal band Justice Theory have released a new single “Let It Die Tonight”. A music video for the song has been produced by Karma Media’s Teemu Myöhänen. The music video is Justice Theory’s first music video in six years.
The new single “Let It Die Tonight” originated in the fall of 2022. Guitarist and singer Valtteri Saharinen tells about the song:
“This song is one of those that writes itself. It flowed out effortlessly in one go, and there was an immediate sense of magic. Unlike usual, the basic idea for the song this time came from the rhythm of the rhythm guitar. On top of that, a captivating amorphis-style melody effortlessly emerged, audible in the mind from the first beat. “Let It Die Tonight” is a prime example of letting the “flow” take over and trusting what comes from the heart—letting everything come out.
The song had a dark atmosphere, reminiscent of our earlier track “Fade Into The Night.” Starting from this initial setting, I decided to draw lyrics from the same mood. During that time in my personal life, I was in a phase of dealing with letting go—losing something very dear to oneself. I began to express my thoughts on paper about what it feels like when you realize you’re standing at a crossroads and you just have to let go, even though it hurts like hell.
The words are straightforward; I didn’t write them necessarily to offer comfort or provide answers to life’s big questions. This lyric is just one man’s thoughts on what it feels like to let go when it’s necessary, and there’s no turning back. I believe among you listeners, there are those who have felt the same way, perhaps even worse. You know what I’m talking about. And for those of you who haven’t yet experienced the feeling of letting go, I want to say, cherish and appreciate what you have. Tomorrow, that moment could change and become the last.”
Invocation is the title of the highly anticipated new 11-track album from slide guitar virtuoso Troy Redfern. The album, released by RED7 Records on Friday 17th May 2024, is now available in limited edition coloured vinyl, black vinyl, plus two different CD cover artwork designs. All formats are available to pre-order from www.troyredfern.com.
The fourth single from the album “The Calling” was released Friday 1 March and is available on Spotify HERE.
The IRSC code for the single is UKHDU1600077.
Says Troy, “‘I’ve always wanted to write a slow motion, epic kind of a tune. The Calling was a song that was born out of that desire. This song is about escaping the technological net we all live in, and to get out into the wilderness to reset and get perspective on what’s important in life.”
Troy has proved time and time again that his cup of inspiration is not only full, but runneth over, writing and release albums at an unprecedented pace and judging by the strength of “The Calling” and the three previous singles “The Strange,” “Getaway” and “The Fever,” the forthcoming album Invocation, promises to be his best yet.
Over the course of last two albums The Fire Cosmic (2021) and Wings of Salvation (2022) Troy found his true voice stylistically in terms of writing and playing, but with Invocation he created a collection of outstanding new songs that carves out his own identity as to who he really is an artist.
Troy head to the west Wales coast with his trusty 1929 National Triolian resonator guitar for a week of solitude in a remote Sheppard’s hut to sketch the initial song ideas for the new album.
“It was important for me to clear my mind of all distractions so I could really focus on what I wanted to write on this album and the direction I wanted to take it in,” says Troy.
With Invocation Troy explores fresh musical territory, from the heavy, bone crushing slide riffs and big sing along choruses on “Van Helsing” and “Getaway” to the evocative, wind-swept western landscapes of “The Native” and “Blind Me.” After three albums in three years Troy continues to expand his musical horizons and keep his creative fire burning.
INVOCATION – TRACK LISTING
1 – The Strange (3.36) 2 – Getaway (3.25) 3 – Van Helsing (2.55) 4 – The Calling (4.47) 5 – Native (4.43) 6 – The Fever (3.33) 7 – All Night Long (3.34) 8 – Blind Me (4.16) 9 – Voodoo Priestess (3.25) 10 – Take Me High (3.42) 11 – The Last Stand (3.46)
Tour poster illustration by Troy Redfern
Presented by Dusty Pop, Shock City, Surprise You’re Dead, NX Live and Friends by Arrangement with On Point Touring
TROY REDFERN “INVOCATION” – JUNE 2024 HEADLINE UK TOUR TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM WWW.TROYREDFERN.COM
JUNE 2024
Monday 17 June – The Treehouse, Frome Tuesday 18 June – Retro, Manchester Wednesday 19 June – Classic Grand, Glasgow Thursday 20 June, Bannerman’s Edinburgh Friday 21 June, The Live Roooms, Chester Saturday 22 June – Asylum 2, Birmingham Sunday 23 June – Boiler Room, Guildford Monday 24 June – The Junction, Cambridge Sunday 25 June, The Joiners, Southampton Monday 26 June – New Cross Inn, London Tuesday 27 June – The Forum, Tunbridge Wells
The Gig Cartel presents
PHILIP SAYCE NOVEMBER 2024 UK TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST TROY REDFERN TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THEGIGCARTEL.COM
Thursday 21 November – Brudenell, Leeds Friday 22 November – Glasshouse ICM, Gateshead Saturday 23 November – Oran Mor, Glasgow Monday 25 November – Band on the Wall, Manchester Tuesday 26 November – Metronome, Nottingham Thursday 28 November – The Fleece, Bristol Saturday 30 November – The 1865, Southampton Tuesday 3 December – Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Wednesday 4 December – Islington Assembly Hall, London
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
