Dutch funeral doom metal act ANGMODNES are gearing up to drop their new album “Rot Of The Soul” on March 1st 2024 via Meuse Music Records and Tragedy Productions.
The album is shrouded in despair and shows the band offering their most textured and innovative release to date.
Stream the album’s opening track, “Beneath”, at THIS LOCATION.
Tracklist:
01. Beneath 02. The Hours 03. Agony Of The Sun 04. Stagnant 05. Rot Of The Soul
ANGMODNES is a doom metal band formed in 2013 in Utrecht (The Netherlands).
The band was formed by the collaboration of Y.S. (Wilds Forlorn, Apotelesma), M.V. (Apotelesma, Koudvuur) and F.S. Tragic, anguished and desperate sounding, ANGMODNES came into being as the despondent offshoot of another band, Apotelesma.
After the well received debut “The Weight Of Eternity”, released in 2022, which featured mostly material written nine years earlier, Y.S. And M.V. found themselves rediscovering a love for all things slow and unexpectedly tapped into a wellspring of inspiration.
Following in the wake of “The Weight Of Eternity”, “Rot Of The Soul” builds upon the style and atmosphere present on the debut while at times venturing beyond the typical territories of doom metal.
Spanning over 55 minutes, it takes the listener on a journey through the mind of someone suffering from severe depression, haunted by existential dread and sinking ever deeper into a mire of negation and worldly rejection. F.S., whose ethereal, haunting vocals could already be heard on “The Weight of Eternity”, lent her voice once more for the new album. With her vocals being such an integral part of the sound of ANGMODNES, it was time to fully bring F.S. into the fold as a band member.
DARK is the the new album from the Brazilian Shredder LUIS MALDONALLE.
After the amazing album “FURIA” in 2023 he returns with another Great and blasting high sound new album called DARK which is gonna be released on May 2024. DARK have 10 Powerful songs and was produced by Lucas Arbalest.
The First Single and the official video “DAWN OF THE BLACK HEART” is available now, feat. Harion Vex! Stream and watch it below.
Track List
1- Arrow Wounded Heart 2- Hammer of Gods 3- Dawn of the Black Heart 4- Blood Stained Wings 5- Spellcraft 6- And Death Shall Come 7- Behind Everything Beautiful Lies the Dark 8- Dead World Gone 9- Helvete 10- Crucify
VIOLET ETERNAL was born out of the desire of two musicians from Italy and Japan to work with each other in creating a new melodic metal band, blending power, and oriental choruses with fast-paced rhythms and interpersonal lyrics, with the ambiance of shredding guitar solos.
Band co-founder and guitarist Jien Takahashi comments:
“I wanted to create the ultimate melodic power metal duo after MAJUSTICE and other activities, I was hungry for new music. There were a lot of songs at the end of the previous activity, so I was looking for a way to shape it. In such a situation, I met Ivan Giannini online. I originally knew Ivan from his legendary work with VISION DIVINE and the album “Angel of Revenge” and his other band Derdian. I was completely fascinated by his emotional voice that seemed to burn the skies. So I was wishing I could do something with him. When I got in touch with Ivan, we immediately hit it off and we decided to make an album together.”
After connecting with vocalist Ivan Giannini, Jien made a call to a mutual friend Ollie Bernstein (Illusion Force, Magic Opera) who he had a feeling would be interested in joining the duo in creating an album together plus he was also playing bass in Derdian, which Ivan was a member of too.
Not too soon after, more pieces to the project came together when the trio recruited Andrea Cappellari (Nekomata and former guitarist for Skeletoon).
With all the members collected, and music being written, the band was ready to hit the studio and decided to team up with producer Dennis Ward (Angra, Helloween) for their first full-length album “Reload The Violet”, which will be released on Rockshots Records this coming May 2024. The album also features guests Takao (MinstreliX), Gabriel Guardian (IMMORTAL GUARDIAN), keyboardist YUHKI, drummer Ryuya Inoue, and Timo Tolkki (ex-STRATOVARIUS).
“From the time of production, Ivan and I were convinced that this album would be a game changer. I think it’s a work that people who love melodic metal will enjoy. If you listen to the music of VIOLET ETERNAL when you feel down, you will surely feel cheerful with hot feeling. Our music will give you the courage. This album strikes hard with both powerful vocals and a perfect mix of oriental melodic metal and emotional vocals.” says Jien Takahashi.
To introduce Violet Eternal to the world, today the band unveils their debut track “The Echoes of Time”, a grand opus-style power metal anthem.
“If you’re familiar with my other band MAJUSTICE and the album title track ‘Ancestral Recall’, ‘The Echoes of Time’ is a continuation of that song. It’s a story about reuniting with someone broke up with in the past, but making mistakes again and again.” adds Jien Takahashi.
Recommended for fans of Stratovarius, Beast In Black, and Angra, Violet Eternal’s debut album “Reload The Violet” is due out on May 3, 2024, from Rockshots Records.
Track Listing: 1. The Titans – 1:35 2. The Echoes of Time – 4:59 3. Now and Forever – 3:53 4. Ember Flame – 4:06 5. Under the Violet Sun – 3:38 6. Land of Golden Sun – 4:13 7. Never Surrender – 3:41 8. Heartless – 3:27 9. Over the Sorrow – 4:17 10. Sonata Black – 5:17 Album Length: 39:12
Album Credits: Violet Eternal Line-up : Ivan Giannini (Vocals) Jien Takahashi (Guitarist) Sound Producer : Dennis Ward (Sound Producer) Additional Musicians : Track 02 to 10. Andrea Cappellari (NEKOMATA, ex-SKELETOON) as Guitarist Track 02 to 10. Ollie Bernstein (ILLUSION FORCE, MAGIC OPERA) as Bassist Track 09. Takao (MinstreliX) as Guitarist Track 09. Gabriel Guardian (IMMORTAL GUARDIAN) as Guitarist and Keyboardist Track 10. YUHKI as Keyboardist Track 09 to 10. Ryuya Inoue as Drummer Track 10. Timo Tolkki (ex-STRATOVARIUS) as Song writer Album Artwork: Jien Takahashi
Rockshots Records is proud to unleash France’s STONE HORNS third studio album “Chimaira”, now available as of January 26th. The full-lengthfeatures seven groove-laden hell-bent tracks, that tell the story of an odyssey of being rejected by all and thirsting for revenge. It explores life’s thirst for recognition, whatever its form. Through its various acts, the story continues in different states, colors, and landscapes. A raw, merciless finality that leaves little room for breath in this torment of violence. We’re all chasing a chimera, but isn’t it the chimera that’s chasing us? That’s the question this album tries to answer, combining freshness and warmth, violence and peace, waves, and digressions.
With their headbanging groove, this third studio offering “Chimaira” is a culmination of all the band’s experiments to date. This is the band’s most accomplished album to date, both in terms of composition and production. The band’s long-time fans will be satisfied, but they also hope to bring in new fans with this record, with a slightly more modern production. Each track has its own universe on this full length, but it’s also part of a whole, because like their previous albums, “Chimaira” is a concept album.
“There’s something for every metal taste and color. The aim of this album is for fans of every sub-genre of metal to be able to say to themselves at some point when listening to it: “I really like that beat”. “Chimaira” is a bit like the child of “The Beast Inside” (2018) and “Rise of Apophis” (2021)”. says the band.
For the album’s release day, Stone Horns is sharing their new music video for the track “In the Clutches of the Abyss”, a raging song inspired by Slipknot and Machine Head and treated to a guitar solo reminiscent of diabolical melodies. The final chorus might remind some fans of a bit of a Gojira sound.
Recommended listening for fans of Machine Head, Devildriver, Slipknot, Lamb of God, and Jinjer, Stone Horns’ third full-length is available from Rockshots Records on CD at https://bit.ly/ChimairaCD and digitally at https://lnk.to/stonehorns.
Track Listing: 1. Grasping the Embers of Exile – 7:51 2. No Mercy – 3:58 3. Terra Genesis – 3:31 4. Age of Chimairas – 4:10 5. Chrysalis – 4:52 6. In the Clutches of the Abyss – 5:29 7. Echoes of a Fallen Empire – 5:24 Album Length: 35:18
Album Credits: Music: David Viard, Antoine Roszak, Mathis Lakermance, Damien Servais Lyrics: David Viard Guitars: Mathis Lakermance, Damien Servais, Antoine Roszak Bass: Antoine Roszak, David Viard Drums : Maël Taguelmint Vocals: David Viard Production, Antoine Roszak, David Viard Mix and Mastering, Antoine Roszak Covers & Arts : David Viard, helped by IA Cover « Age of Chimairas » : Mrdrfckr Art and David Viard
Guitar great Vincenzo Grieco has released his new single ‘Eddie’, the anticipation of his next album! The single is accompanied by the video, watch it below.
‘Eddie’ is a real reverence to the legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen (born on the 26th of January), who greatly influenced Vincenzo Grieco’s musical growth, and for the single they collaborated: GIULIO GIANCRISTOFARO on bass and ALESSANDRO INOLTI on drums. The single, is available on all worldwide music stores, on Wanikiya Record’s Japanese storefront and the label’s storefront, inside the Crash Sound Distribution shop!
‘Eddie’ is also a sneak peek of the guitarist’s new album, which really hints, that it will be a mega work full of great compositions, great sound and will completely immerse you in the world of Guitar Hero! So, enjoy this amazing “EDDIE” and get ready for the arrival of the new record work, because really, it will be something unique!
Vincenzo Grieco: Guitarist, composer, arranger and teacher with more than 20 years of musical experience graduated in pop guitar from the Conservatory of Frosinone, Vincenzo Grieco has now become a reference point in the Roman guitar environment.
In his musical activity he has often crossed different musical genres, favoring an Anglo-American sound and repertoire. Always passionate about Rock Blues, he currently performs with the band “Vincenzo Grieco and T.H.E. Rome Blues Authority” and with the Jimi Hendrix/Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute “Little Wings” and other bands of Blues extraction such as the Nails & Rocks. For more than 15 years he has been passionately dedicated to intense teaching activities through lessons, master classes and video courses. After several musical productions of instrumental tracks and soundtracks (Rai TV, Rai Trade), in 2019 he will debut his first album of unreleased tracks titled “Misleading Lights of Town” and in 2020 with his second record work titled “Outer Space.”
Deathcore juggernaut CARNIFEX released their latest album Necromanteum last fall followed by a U.S. run in support of the new music. Continuing the momentum, the band is kicking off the new year with a music video for the single ‘Torn In Two’ followed by a European/UK run this March and a U.S. tour in May.
CARNIFEX’s Scott Ian Lewis states, “We had an amazing time on the Necromanteum US tour and we’re happy to catch some of the good times on that tour in this ‘Torn In Two’ music video.”
Watch the music video for ‘Torn In Two’ directed by Tyler Kosec and Nox Nohi, here:
This Spring, CARNIFEX will showcase tracks from their latest record, Necromanteum, to European and UK fans for the first time. The band will be joined by labelmates ABORTED, as well as REVOCATION and VEXED.
Necromanteum EU/UK Tour 2024 16.03.24 DE – Köln / Essigfabrik 17.03.24 DE – Berlin / SO36 19.03.24 SE – Stockholm / Slaktkyrkan 20.03.24 SE – Gothenburg / Brewhouse 21.03.24 DK – Copenhagen / Amager Bio 22.03.24 NL – Hengelo / Metropool GZ 23.03.24 UK – London / Electric Brixton 24.03.24 UK – Manchester / Club Academy 25.03.24 UK – Bristol / SWX 27.03.24 FR – Paris / Le Machine Du Rouge 28.03.24 BE – Sint-Niklaas / Casino 29.03.24 CH – Pratteln / Z7 30.03.24 DE – Karlsruhe / Substage 31.03.24 DE – Munich / Technikum 01.04.24 IT – Milan / Legend 02.04.24 AT – Vienna / Arena 03.04.24 CZ – Prague / Palac Akropolis 04.04.24 PL – Wrocław / Zaklęte Rewiry 05.04.24 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser 06.04.24 DE – Hamburg / Markthalle
CARNIFEX recently released their latest album, Necromanteum, through Nuclear Blast Records. The album is available to stream and purchase on various formats at https://carnifex.bfan.link/necromanteum
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
