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CORRODED Team Up with Zardonic + Andy Malex for Dark D’n’B / Metal Remix of ‘Rain’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 26, 2024
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‘Rain‘ was the third and last single from CORRODED‘s new album Plague that was released Nov 17th, 2023. The single now get a remix signed dark drum n’ bass producer Zardonic and his friend Andy Malex. CORRODED are no strangers to working with Zardonic, who worked with the band remixing material from their album Defcon Zero back in 2020. The singer/guitarist Jens Westin comment the new single like this: 
– “Rain is like beauty and the beast. On one hand you have these simple yet beautiful vocal parts that almost rock you to sleep like a lullaby, and on the other hand you have a hellhound that will chase you to death. In short it is a song by CORRODED.”

Listen on all major streaming services here

Who is Zardonic?
The clash of disparate elements activates innovation, and every generation brings us timeless figures who accidentally spark a new revolutionary sound within the music world. Chuck Berry mixed jazz, blues, gospel and country music to create Rock N Roll. A few decades later, Ozzy Osbourne turned up the gain to create Heavy Metal. And since the early 2000s, Federico Ágreda Álvarez, the masked performer known to the world as DJ and producer Zardonic, has harnessed the power of the nexus between Drum & Bass and Heavy Metal to create the sound that is now known as Metal & Bass.

Born and raised in Venezuela, inspired by America, and based in Germany with a passport book stamped into oblivion, he also represents a union of cultures. Following a prolific string of releases, remixes for Pop Evil, Fear Factory, Bullet For My Valentine and Sonic Syndicate, video game soundtracks for Superhot: Mind Control Delete and Redout 2, plus features on All Elite Wrestling, TNT and NBC Sports, packed shows on multiple continents, and 100 million-plus streams, he realized the power and potential of his vision like never before on his 2023 full-length offering Superstars [MNRK HEAVY].

“I’m blessed enough to be able to do what I love the most, and that is Music. Music is my own form of self-healing. It allows me to float above the darkness. Maybe, it will do the same for you.”

CORRODED is a heavy metal band from Ånge, Sweden. The break came in 2009 with the song Time And Again and debut album ‘Eleven Shades of Black’. Since then they’ve released four more albums, toured relentlessly (including several European tours, both on their own and as support for bands like Airbourne), had the théme song for the Swedish TV show Survivor (Expedition Robinson in Sweden) and music in the globally popular video game Battlefield. Their latest (5th) album ‘Bitter‘ was released in 2019, was followed by a European tour and ended the year with a slight change in line-up (long time member Tomas Andersson left the band). As for most bands, the pandemic hit hard, but the band dug themselves into a black hole and recorded their sixth album – ‘Plague’. They comment:

”-We’ve got 5 ”children”…each and everyone as much important as the other ones…but this one is our lovechild, our very special ”late bloomer” or ”trailing child”, born out of the anxiety and boredom of the plague…and, except from mastering, all done by ourselves…welcome to the dark soul of CORRODED..enjoy the ride..”

CORRODED‘s new remixed single Rain  (Zardonic & Andy Malex Remix) is released January 26th on Despotz Records, their new album Plague is out now!

More from Zardonic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djzardonic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zardonic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7BqEidErPMNiUXCRE0dV2n

More from Corroded
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corrodedsweden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corroded_sweden/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/corrodedsweden
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2vH7B6YvHO3AHVb9R8bYi8
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/corroded/304059431

OBERST Gearing Up to New Album Release with Latest Single ‘Invisible Hands’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 26, 2024
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Photo: Magnus Nordstrand

Emerging from the depths of Norway’s underground music scene, OBERST is gearing up to their album release with their latest single, “Invisible Hands,” released yesterday, January 25th.

The band offers a some insight about the track, sharing, “As we bite off more than we can chew and choke on our eagerness, we kneel and beg to the invisible hands that seem to keep us down. Maybe this time will be different. Maybe we’ve done enough.”

Listen to the single here: https://orcd.co/invisiblehands

Hailing from Oslo, the quartet’s journey began in 2015 with a self-titled EP, quickly gaining acclaim as some of Norway’s best underground metal. Oberst’s music fuses hardcore, post-metal, and progressive metal, creating a captivating sound with atmospheric riffs and intense vocals. The band has earned praise from critics for their unique and refreshing approach.

With “Invisible Hands”, Oberst sets the stage for their upcoming album, “Toil,” set to release in 2024. The album is a culmination of three years of dedicated effort, and it promises to deliver a fresh and exciting sound that transcends the boundaries of traditional rock and metal.

OBERST:
Tarjei Kristoffersen – Vocals/Guitar
Dennis Estensen – Guitar
Joakim Karlsen – Bass
Johan Fredrik Bolli – Drums

About Oberst:

Hailing from Oslo, Norway, Oberst emerges as a compelling force in the metal scene. The dynamic quartet was bound by a shared passion for music rather than a specific genre, and their sound evolved finding common ground with bands like Mastodon, Baroness, Converge, and Cult of Luna. However, the band’s unique imprint extends beyond these influences, drawing from individual members’ diverse musical backgrounds, spanning classic rock and jazz to modern pop.

The release of their self-titled debut EP in 2015 was met with critical acclaim and praised as «some of the best metal produced in Norway for a long time» -HISSIG. The singles from the 4-track EP got played and recommended on national radio and featured on the acclaimed Norwegian TV series «Unge Lovende».

After the release of their EP, Oberst signed with Indie Recordings, and released the debut album “Paradise” in 2020.

“This opus is a promising start for Oberst”…” showcases their raw, unbridled talent impressively enough.” – Kerrang! Magazine

“OBERST have done wonderfully in placing themselves firmly on the list of bands to watch out for” – Distorted Sound Magazine

Sebastian Bach Talks New Solo Album + Skid Row Debut Anniversary @ The Metal Hall Of Fame

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 26, 2024
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Jimmy Kay from The Metal Voice spoke to solo artist and former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach  at the 7th annual Metal Hall of Fame in Anaheim California (Jan 24,2024), who was being inducted that night.

Sebastian Bach released a powerful new single, “What Do I Got To Lose? on Dec 7 2023.

BAEST Release Video for ‘Colossus’, UK/IRE Tour Starts on February 1st

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 26, 2024
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Photo by Jens Karlsson

After ending 2023 with a full European tour supporting their label mates in KRISIUN, Denmark’s BAEST are opening a new chapter: “‘Colossus’ is the first single taken from upcoming tracks that will emerge from our creative dungeons soon. It’s our slow burner, dirty and mean rock melodies are topped off with some beatdown chugging. Hear, see, feel and fear the heavy weight of our new song ‘Colossus’”, says the band.

Stream the single at https://baest.lnk.to/Colossus-SingleUS

Get crushed under the weight of the “Colossus” (directed by Jakob Printzlau), below.

“Colossus” lands right before the band is playing a headline tour throughout UK and Ireland:

01.02.24 (UK) London – The Black Heart
02.02.24 (UK) Newcastle – Little Buildings – SOLD OUT
03.02.24 (UK) Edinburgh – La Belle Angele
04.02.24 (UK) Glasgow – Classic Grand
05.02.24 (UK) Belfast – Limelight 2
06.02.24 (IRE) Dublin – The Grand Social
07.02.24 (UK) Manchester – Rebellion
08.02.24 (UK) Bristol – The Gryphon – SOLD OUT
09.02.24 (UK) Plymouth – The Underground
10.02.24 (UK) Bournemouth – The Anvil

In March BAEST are playing two shows in their native Denmark:

15.03.24 (DK) Aarhus – Train
23.03.24 (DK) Copenhagen – Vega

Line-Up:
Simon Olsen – vocals
Svend Karlsson – guitars
Lasse Revsbech – guitars
Mattias Melchiorsen – bass
Sebastian Abildsten – drums

BAEST online:
https://baestband.com/
https://www.instagram.com/baestband/
https://www.facebook.com/baestband

EYES WIDE OPEN Release New Single + Video ‘Watch You Bleed’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 26, 2024
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Photo Credit: Andreas Bryske

Swedish modern metal four-piece Eyes Wide Open have shared their new single ‘Watch You Bleed’, out now via Arising Empire.

Stream the song here: https://arisingempire.com/watchyoubleed

‘Watch You Bleed’ reaffirms Eyes Wide Open‘s commitment to carrying the torch of the Swedish melodic death metal legacy, while seamlessly incorporating contemporary metalcore elements.

Eyes Wide Open comment on the track: “That invisible wound that you see on someone, keeps getting bigger and bigger. Powerless you just watch while they deteriorate before you. The heart screams in silence when you descend. What the hell should you feel? This is our downfall.“

Eyes Wide Open will be kicking off their European tour with Aerial next week! A full list of confirmed dates can be found below.

»INTO DESTRUCTION TOUR 2024«
Special guests: Aerial
30 JAN 🇳🇴 John Dee, Oslo
31 JAN 🇸🇪 Kollektivet Livet, Stockholm
01 FEB 🇸🇪 Fängelset, Göteborg
02 FEB 🇸🇪 Babel, Malmö
03 FEB 🇩🇪 Indra, Hamburg
04 FEB 🇳🇱 Patronaat, Haarlem
06 FEB 🇩🇪 Die Trompete, Bochum
09 FEB 🇩🇪 Club Zentral, Stuttgart
10 FEB 🇩🇪 Hellraiser, Leipzig
13 FEB 🇵🇱 Pod Minogą, Poznań
14 FEB 🇦🇹 Viper Room, Vienna
15 FEB 🇮🇹 Slaughter Club, Milan
16 FEB 🇩🇪 frapé, Aalen

Tickets

»Scar Symmetry – Xenotaph Tour«
Special guests: Eyes Wide Open, Torchia
10 FEB 🇫🇮 Turku, Utopia Clubm
13 FEB 🇫🇮 Joensuu, Kerubi
14 FEB 🇫🇮 Seinäjoki, Rytmikorjaamo
15 FEB 🇫🇮 Tampere, Olympia Kortteli
16 FEB 🇫🇮 Helsinki, On The Rocks

Tickets

Based in Karlstad, Sweden, Eyes Wide Open carry the torch on behalf of the Swedish melodic metal scene. Their sound, which is mixed with modern influences inspired by metalcore, combines catchy melodies, heavy drumming, pumping rhythms and versatile vocals.

Following on from their fourth album, 2019’s The Upside Down, Eyes Wide Open‘s latest full-length Through Life And Death (2021) hits like a juggernaut and paves the road that leads to the top tier of the scene. Lyrically, the album explores depression, greed, betrayal, and every inner demon of the human mind.

Eyes Wide Open are:
Erik Engstrand | vocals
Kristofer Strandberg | guitar
Jesper Lindgren | bass
Lucas Freise | drums

Eyes Wide Open online:
https://www.instagram.com/ewo_swe
https://www.facebook.com/Eyes.Wide.Open.Swe
https://www.e-w-o.net

EXOCRINE Stream New Album “Legend”, Out Today

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 26, 2024
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Photo credit: ©Exocrine

EXOCRINE have been turning heads with their philosophical bent on technical-death metal for more than a decade. But on their new album, the daring and deadly French architects spin razor-sharp riffs and precision blast beats into a truly legendary tale.   

Legend is released today, Friday, January 26. Stream it by visiting Season of Mist’s YouTube channel. Order the album at: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/Exocrine-Legend

Exocrine are locked and loaded on Legend. “Eidolon” fires off laser-guided riffs and a bass that grooves with all the flattening force of a tank. “I will rise and your ashes hollow!” the band shout in unison on “Life”, as if charging into battle behind a hail of blast beats.       

But for all its metallic might, Legend flexes just as much brain power. Heck, the title track breaks down into a slithering trumpet interlude. “We wanted to create a more intimate atmosphere with this album”, says lead guitarist Sylvain Octor Perez. “The production is more organic and the tempos are calmer at times”.

The band took their time with this album, writing for well over the course of a year while sequestered at a house in the Bordeaux countryside. What they came up with reads more like a blockbuster film. Legend combines the most fantastical elements of Warhammer, Mad Max and Kaiju. The story follows the intersecting paths of three characters: a knight, a godlike destroyer and an immortal man. What unfolds between them is a Dante-like confrontation that tests just how much they’re willing to sacrifice in order to secure their place in the universe. 

“This is our most personal album”, Exocrine says. “We decided to go back to something more organic, with more relief, and tried different things in order to bring a stronger atmosphere and connect the music with the story. Legend has a good balance between technicality and lyrics, with each aspect serving the other”.

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

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