“He seemed to know what was coming – the monstrous burst of Walpurgis-rhythm in whose cosmic timbre would be concentrated all the primal, ultimate space-time seethings which lie behind the massed spheres of matter and sometimes break forth in measured reverberations that penetrate faintly to every layer of entity and give hideous significance throughout the worlds to certain dreaded periods.” (H.P. Lovecraft)
Shortly before the official release date BLUT AUS NORD premiere their nightmarish new album “Disharmonium – Nahab” via Black Metal Promotion YT channel. Listen here:
BAN‘s “Disharmonium – Nahab” shows an increased presence of deranged vocal mania, the eerie dynamics are vividly accentuated, the band’s unmistakable melodic power amplified and the guitars flow in tandem with splendidly lurching grooves like some Stygian wooze-tsunami.
As Jonathan Rosenthal puts it in Decibel magazine:
“The band’s 15th proper album is a discordant, slinking beast, one that presents this long-standing act as the masters of their own style. […] This means a few things: 1) the album is impenetrably thick, 2) the album is impossibly weird, and 3) the album is incredibly singular.“
The album will be released on CD, vinyl, tape and digital along with merchandising on August 25th. Pre-orders for all items are possible from the label’s EU, US and Bandcamp stores.
Originating in 1994 from the ashes of VLAD (who released two demos), BLUT AUS NORD are undisputable French Black Metal pioneers, always managing to progress and move forward, evolving in perpetual mutation, developing their own vision of Black Metal.
Choosing, from the start, the total opposite path of regressive bands (who copy what others have done ten years earlier and ten times better), BLUT AUS NORD eschews all the inherent clichés belonging to the genre. BLUT AUS NORD‘s Black Metal approach is a fist in the face of mainstream mediocrity, becoming more macabre and sinister through a blend of innovative musical research, subliminal mental manipulation, and an incredible haunted, nightmarish feeling based on disharmony.
BLUT AUS NORD are creators of a hallucinogenic universe, erasing all preconceived ideas of Black Metal – and extreme music in general. They redefine the rules…
Chicago, IL’s BLIND EQUATION is today premiering their new single and accompanying music video, killing me, via Brooklyn Vegan. killing me is the third single to be taken from the cybergrind group’s forthcoming sophomore album, DEATH AWAITS, which is set to be released via Prosthetic Records on September 15. The track features Oklahoma experimental/HexD artist Rat Jesu, and a Thomas Gabriellini directed music video shot at BLIND EQUATION‘s recent Daytona Beach, Florida tour date.
killing me (featuring Rat Jesu) will be available on all streaming services on August 24. Pre-order DEATH AWAITS here.
Speaking on the premiere, BLIND EQUATION‘s James McHenry comments: “killing me is a very fast paced and melodic cybergrind song with occasional bit-crushed pop sections and 808s added to the sound. When people ask me what BLIND EQUATION’s new direction is, this song is the perfect representation of that.
“The song’s lyrics deal with being in a bad place mentally and bottling those emotions up inside and not being able to open up to people, despite knowing that doing so would help. It is easy to fear feeling like a burden to others or that your feelings are not as important as others, but since writing this song I’ve learned how important it is to open up and that your true friends will listen and be there for you during those rough times. I hope that people can relate to this song and can learn from my experience.
“The video was shot and edited in Daytona Beach Florida by my good friend Thomas Gabriellini, who I’ve worked with in the past on a few videos on the last album cycle. The footage is from the show we played there on our most recent run with DEATHTRIPPA and it gives a taste of what a live BLIND EQUATION performance is like.”
Having become a staple name in the burgeoning modern cybergrind scene, BLIND EQUATION has seen sole songwriter James McHenry nurture his talents for the better part of a decade in the form of various split releases, EPs and 2021 full-length Life Is Pain. Abandoning genre confines, McHenry’s unique amalgam of grind, hardcore, extreme metal, chiptune and electronics has come to define BLIND EQUATION’s sound.
Following Life Is Pain’s warm reception in online circles by fans and critics alike, the intervening years have seen BLIND EQUATION amass numerous live performances and US tours – with shows alongside HEALTH, Author and Punisher, Tallah and The Callous Daoboys having taken place in 2023 alone – picking up a dedicated following for the band along the way.
In rare moments of downtime from the road, DEATH AWAITS was conceptualised as a meditation on real world anxieties and largely negative lived experiences. Retaining complete creative control of BLIND EQUATION’s musical and lyrical output, DEATH AWAITS was self-produced and mastered by McHenry for streaming and CD before being placed in the hands of audio engineer Steve Perrino for vinyl mastering duties.
Unflinching accounts of mutilation, deception and depression appear repeatedly throughout DEATH AWAITS, be it the pulsating 8-bit electronics and blastbeats of lead single never getting better that explode into positively anthemic proclamations of the title in the chorus, or the desiderium of you betrayed the ones you love’s electronic strings that give way to scathing rebuttals of broken trust. DEATH AWAITS presents interpersonal disarray and suffering in its rawest and most confessional form, summarised best on suffering in silence’s one-two vocal trade offs and glitched-out hardcore pandemonium featuring New Zealand artist DEATHTRIPPA.
DEATH AWAITS’ fatalistic worldview is captured in blurred neon pinks and grainy black by visual artist angel gasm, with light leaking effects on the symbolic flower as a beacon of hope among the hurt. For all the anguish BLIND EQUATION pulls from for the latest full-length there is sure to be those who find solace and comfort here, and DEATH AWAITS may well prove to not only be a watershed moment in modern cybergrind but also the beginning of a limitless creative incline for the band.
DEATH AWAITS tracklist: 1. death awaits 2. speedrunning life 3. you betrayed the ones you loved 4. fade away 5. choke 6. never getting better 7. killing me (featuring Rat Jesu) 8. suffering in silence (featuring DEATHTRIPPA) 9. warmth 10. the last glimpse of me
Upon the success of their recent release, “Dreams Always Die With the Sun,” and gearing up for the release of their new single “CRYPTOMNESIA,” EYE AM, Corpse Paint Records, and Metal Injection are giving fans a chance to win an incredible Grand Prize, including an exclusive day spent with EYE AM in their recording studio, and an opportunity to be the first person to listen to their new track “CRYPTOMNESIA”. Not to mention, the prize includes a roundtrip flight to New Orleans, one night’s stay at a hotel in the area, free local transportation, lunch, and dinner. When you purchase from the Cryptomnesia collection (through the Corpse Paint Records Store), you automatically enter the running for the Grand Prize. It’s that easy.
For those interested, full Contest Rules can be found here.
Corpse Paint Records and EYE AM are excited to announce this contest as a way of giving back to their fans after the success they have seen with releasing their recent show-stopping single “Dreams Always Die With The Sun.”
“With a new band, we need to generate excitement, and I thought this would be a great way to get fans excited to hear the new stuff! An exclusive opportunity like this and the tangible music collectors will have super limited item(s) to choose from. As an avid collector, I always love those limited-by-nature contests to add to the rareness and raise the stakes. Plus all items will be autographed! What’s not super exciting about a brand-new heavy metal supergroup band, and a new single personalized for you?! What a way to show your support! And feel like you’re a part of history!” -Andrew Spaulding, Corpse Paint Records
Whether you’re an EYE AM superfan, avid collector/contest lover, or just want the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go to a recording studio, meet the band, and hear their unreleased new single followed by dinner and photos, this contest gives every participant a fair chance at an unforgettable experience.
Winner will be announced October 4th.
The next single “CRYPTOMNESIA” out this November with an EP/ album release by Spring/Summer of 2024.
About EYE AM:
EYE AM is a metal/rock band formed in 2023 featuring Crowbar vocalist/guitarist Kirk Windstein, Type O Negative guitarist/vocalist Kenny Hickey, and drummer/vocalist Johnny Kelly, as well as former Crowbar bassist Todd Strange. Eye A’s music is a mix of doom, heavy and sludge metal, with powerhouse vocals and ear-melting guitar riffs. The band’s sound is characterized by slow, crushing drums, distorted vocals and composed yet spontaneous sound. Eye Am’s lyrics often deal with dark themes such as death, despair, and addiction. Their debut single was released this year in June titled “Dreams Always Die With The Sun,” which is the first song off of their long-awaitedd album that has yet to be titled.
BraveWords.com announces the relaunch of BraveWords Radio at http://www.BraveWordsRadio.com. The NEW radio station is available worldwide and can be accessed from any device with a web browser. Over 4500 tracks from over 1100 artists kick off the best sounding rock and metal radio station. Bravewords Radio will offer a carefully curated selection of music that spans the breadth of rock’s diverse subgenres. From timeless classics to emerging talents, they will ensure that listeners have access to the best of rock music. In addition, look for exclusive interviews with prominent artists, captivating live performances, and behind-the-scenes glimpses will provide a unique and intimate perspective on the rock music scene.
Tim Henderson, BraveWords.com, “So have you listened yet? Deafened by the experience? Well, we don’t want to make you deaf, just enlighten your ears every day with the finest slabs of metal from all eras. I’m having so much fun cranking this every day and hearing some gems that I haven’t heard in ages! Thank you for joining us.”
As you already know, Bravewords has been a revered rockzine since its establishment in 1994. Building on their legacy, they are thrilled to reintroduce Bravewords Radio, the perfect audio companion to their renowned rock music content. This exciting venture will solidify their position as an authority in the rock music scene and provide fans with an exceptional radio experience.
They are honored to have two accomplished professionals leading the charge at Bravewords Radio. First and foremost, Brian Basher a prominent figure in the rock radio industry. Brian’s expertise and experience as the host of the widely syndicated radio show Hard Rock Nights, along with his role as program director at Philly Rock Radio, make him the ideal curator of radio programming.
Partnering with Brian is Kevin McElroy, a seasoned veteran in the industry and the owner of PhillyRockRadio.com since 2012. With his acclaimed radio programs, Philly Rock Live and The Saloon Rock Club, Kevin has garnered a loyal following and established himself as a respected figure in the internet radio landscape. Together, Brian and Kevin bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to Bravewords Radio.
In anticipation of the launch, Brian shared his enthusiasm: “Bravewords has long been the go-to destination for rock music enthusiasts, and with Bravewords Radio, we are taking the rock radio experience to new heights. Brace yourselves for an immersive journey featuring incredible music, exclusive artist interviews, and a backstage pass to the pulsating world of rock ‘n’ roll.”
Get ready to rock like never before with Bravewords Radio!
The time is finally here! 3rd WAR COLLAPSE are now streaming their entire new album “Catastrophic Epicenter” in advance of the release date! The new offering will drop worldwide on the 24th of August via Lethal Scissor Records, but can already be listened to in full HERE.
“Catastrophic Epicenter” tracklist:
01 – Catastrophic Epicenter 02 – Legion Of The Infested 03 – Coffin Shortage 04 – Terror Diffusion 05 – Fomites 06 – Asphyxiating Tyranny 07 – Lacerate The Rival 08 – Heresy Behind The Lies 09 – Killing Each Other 10 – The Last Hecatomb
3rd WAR COLLAPSE is a Brazilian / Finnish violent hate-filled brutal death-grind project featuring veteran musicians of the underground scene as Cristiano Martinez (ex-Vomepotro) and Kalle Lindfors (Inferia).
The band, which also features new bassist/vocalist Juan Azevedo, have steered their music through different shades of death metal and grindcore, from the technical to the plain, groovy and ignorant. Their most blisteringly furious, ambitious, and eclectic record to date, “Catastrophic Epicenter” is a much-needed hammer to the face, a riff-driven assault which delivers ten tracks of brutal death metal mixed with elements of grindcore, thrash and old school heaviness.
The suffocating atmosphere carries through to the lyrics that detail the myriad ways that human beings waste, destroy or devalue what’s in front of them. This is a multi-layered, metallic offer proving 3rd WAR COLLAPSE’s standing in the scene!
For fans of: Dying Fetus, Misery Index, Skinless, Criminal Element
Line-up:
Cris Martinez – Guitar & Vocals Juan Azevedo – Bass & Vocals Kalle Lindfors – Drums
WORMHOLE warp brutal riffs and screeching dissonance into a signature tech-slam combo.
Today, the Baltimore band are premiering a heroic new single with Slam Worldwide. Watch the monstrous visualizer for “Spine Shatter High-Velocity Impact” HERE.
WORMHOLE comments: “This song has our hero struggling as they make their last stand, “They’re desperately trying to rally, but despite their rage, they just keep falling apart. Is the impossible really going to happen? Is our hero, the one we love and cherish so much, really going to lose?”
‘Almost Human’ comes out 22 September. Pre-save the album HERE. Pre-order it HERE.
Track list: 1. System Erase (3:31) [WATCH] 2. Elysiism (3:06) [WATCH] 3. Spine Shatter High-Velocity Impact (3:47) [WATCH] 4. Data Fortress Orbital Stationary (3:08) 5. Delta Labs (3:12) 6. Almost Human (3:15) 7. Bleeding Teeth Fungus (2:44) 8. The Grand Oscillation (3:14) Total: 25:57
Artwork: Adam Burke at Nightjar Illustration
When you invent your own genre, you can make the rules, and in space, no one can correct your math. If Wormhole’s excellent The Weakest Among Us was 50% tech death and 50% slamming brutal death metal, their Season of Mist debut is a veritable leveling up of the Baltimore-based act’s trademark “tech slam.” It’s the kind of record that can scramble your brain and give your neck a nice chiropractic workout; Almost Human feels like the future of extreme metal, dropped down from either outer space or delivered by Nintendo cartridge (more on that later).
So, what the hell exactly is “tech slam?” Well, the gleefully amorphous and unholy term comes from an ethos that guitarists Sanil “Noni” Kumar and Sanjay Kumar discovered and perfected over (probably) thousands of hours of Metroid and Doom games, as well as, you know, actual musical mastery. Almost Human, out September 22, 2023, is more powerful, more agile, and more confounding for pie-chart-enthusiasts than anything else that came before it. The sequel is always bigger, darker, and in this case, covered in much more pixelated space horror viscera. My Wormholio calculator puts their sound at 91% tech and 89% slam, with an increase in awesome stats somewhere in the 420% range. There’s also a clear emphasis on amplifying their dissonant death influence, the kind of eerie melodies that feel like being stomped on by Samus.
There’s a clear balance to everything on Almost Human: the songs are more adventurous while also being instantly memorable. No two songs sound alike, and that diversity in songcraft (level design?) sees Wormhole pushing and pulling along their tech and slam dials to figure out what’s best for the song; spoiler, it’s always riffs. What also becomes evident after repeated listens is how carefully the Kumar brothers understand a sense of place, humor, and a consistent vibe. This is still the same band that’s known for throwing on Saturday morning cartoons, and Almost Human continues to hammer home that Wormhole the musical entity is deadly serious, but the guys that make tech slam are not stoic creatures. There’s a warmth and sense of joy when chatting with them that only gets brighter when you ask their favorite Metroid game (that’s a question for a live show). So, what is this vibe they are chasing? Sanjay shares:
“The tech slam imagery is based on Metroid lore, Doom lore, and we haven’t written a song about it yet, but Alien as well. Those three things are brutal sci-fi universes, so we’re trying to embody that sound. The slam riffs, you can connect the brutal killing of stuff with the brutal chunky riffs; that’s been a match that’s existed since the nineties. So that’s the slam part, and then the tech part was harder to fit that vibe, so we kind of do it differently. I lean into very dissonance-vibe stuff, like Artificial Brain and Dysrhythmia. I think disso-death and heavy, they aren’t usually paired together, even though they should be.”
“And then as far as chasing the vibe,” Noni adds, “I kind of go about it two ways. With the Metroid soundtrack or universe, that vibe, there’s some dark and gloomy atmosphere, but there’s a lot of pretty imagery as well. We wanted to find a way to match that very pretty, kind of out-there sound cohesively in songs with a very aggressive and guttural approach.”
Like another famous sci-fi horror masterpiece of a different media, Wormhole’s shifting, amorphous style is perfectly suited to blend in and amaze just about any fan of heavy music. That’s The Thing: they can pull off whatever they want, but it’s always boiled down to that tech slam vibe. Do you like tech, melody, breakdowns, atmosphere, or dissonance? Tech slam can fill whatever void you seek.
If previous albums were early generation, lower-resolution visions of tech slam, Almost Human is the 4K reboot, where you can see every pixel of terror and awe. Wormhole are absolutely ready for their closeup. Prepare your worms and your holes, tech slam is here to stay.
Recording studio: Guitars and vocals were recorded at Wormhole HQ. Drums were recorded at AJ Viana Productions. Producer & engineering: ‘Almost Human’ was produced and engineered by Wormhole and AJ Viana. Bass parts were produced and engineered by Alex Weber. Mixing: AJ Viana at AJ Viana Productions Mastering: Alan Douches Artwork: Adam Burke at Nightjar Illustration Biography: Nick Senior
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