French SMOKEHEADS Present ‘One Million Ways’ Video

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French Rising Metal sensations SMOKEHEADS are thrilled to unveil their mesmerizing video for the track ‘One Million Ways’, a captivating song from their highly anticipated album “All In,” set to release on September 15, 2023, via Wormholedeath.

In a world where troubles of all kinds can overwhelm us, Smokeheads’ ‘One Million Ways’ demonstrates the power of adopting a positive attitude. This track serves as a testament that there are endless paths to follow and countless solutions to be discovered in life.

Smokeheads’ ‘One Million Ways’ video is an absolute must-watch for fans of alternative metal. Prepare to be swept away by their enchanting music and be sure to mark your calendars for the release of “All In” on September 15, 2023.

“All In” marks Smokeheads’ first full-length album, showcasing their unwavering dedication to their craft. It is an album that encapsulates the essence of life itself, delving into themes of life, love, spirituality, and death. Smokeheads invites listeners to embrace life’s unpredictability and revel in every moment, as the future remains unknown. The album is a masterpiece of progressive metal, seamlessly blending various influences from bands like Porcupine Tree, Gojira, Tool, and Devin Townsend. With “All In,” Smokeheads takes a bold leap, inviting listeners to join them on a musical journey unlike any other.

Smokeheads draw inspiration from the reality of life, infusing their music with raw and authentic energy. Influenced by bands such as Gojira, Devin Townsend, Tool, Queen of The Stone Age, Rammstein, and Porcupine Tree, Smokeheads delivers a unique sound that captivates metal enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Members of Smokeheads include:

David Zamora: Lead Vocals & Guitar
David Carmona: Guitar
Alain Zahno: Bass Guitar
Philippe Brarda: Drums & Backing Vocals

For more information about Smokeheads, visit:

www.smokeheadsband.com
www.facebook.com/smokeheadsband
www.instagram.com/smokeheadsband
www.youtube.com/@smokeheadsband5061

MYSTFALL Release Video for Third Single ‘Kings of Utopia’

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Greek symphonic gothic metallers MYSTFALL have released a video for ‘Kings of Utopia’, third single taken from the debut album ‘Celestial Vision’ to be released on July 21st via Scarlet Records.

‘Celestial Vision’ is the Mystfall introduction to the international metal scene, combining the traditional symphonic metal sound and atmospheres with an enthralling melodramatic approach.

All the songs features catchy melodies, captivating choirs and some very tasteful orchestral arrangements; the whole record is influenced from battle, cinematic, celtic and classic music too. The superb and touching voice of frontwoman Marialena Trikoglou is the icing on the cake on a series of amazing compositions.

Lyrically wise, the ‘Celestial Vision’ concept is quintessentially philosofical, looking for an answer to the perennial “meaning of life” quest.

  • produced and mastered by Dionisis Christodoulatos at CFN Recording Studio
  • cover and artwork by Sevi Spanou/Dimons Creative Studios

MYSTFALL:

Marialena Trikoglou – vocals
Kostas Mexis – vocals
Panagiotis Leontaritis – guitar
Dida Racotoarison – keyboards
Antonis Desousis – bass
Manos Agouridis – drums

VALKEAT Release First Episode of “Fireborn” Album Documentary

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Finnish newcomers VALKEAT will release their second studio album “Fireborn” on August 18, 2023. An album that will lead a new generation of Finnish Modern Folk & Symphonic Metal. The first two singles “Tribe” and “My Crown” were acclaimed by fans and critics alike. Sweden Rock magazine writes that “Fireborn” is the album destined to awaken the folk metal genre again.

But who is behind the name VALKEAT? The band is now stepping out of the shadows and releasing the first part of the documentary series “The Creation of Fireborn” to take a deeper look behind the scenes, bring you closer to the music and Finnish tradition.

Watch the first episode and learn more about the traditional Finnish instrument “Kantele” and why it plays a big role in the songs of VALKEAT:

The videos of the first two singles can be seen here:
“My Crown” (LYRIC VIDEO): https://youtu.be/lcm9PTnYu-Q
“Tribte” (MUSIC VIDEO): https://youtu.be/uOYW-Vbnvsk

The album can be pre-ordered here: www.reapermusic.de

“Fireborn” tracklist reads as follows:
1 My Crown
2 Tribe
3 Swan Song (Lemminkäinen)
4 Ukko
5 Moraš
6 Fireborn
7 Karjalan Kunnailla
8 Summer Nights
9 Iku
10 Tule Kokko
11 Thunderbird
12 Vana
13 Kuolematon
14 Land of Falling Leaves – Song up the Skies

Named after the magical artifact Sampo from the “Kalevala”, an artifact that creates eternal wealth, “Fireborn” was forged mostly at the renowned Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki.

VALKEAT are:
Miikka Virtapuro – Vocals
Aleksi Kulmala – Guitar
Juho Aarnio – Bass
Eppu Puhjo – Kantele
Iida-Maria Kuronen – Kantele
Vesa Laamanen – Drums

VALKEAT online:
https://www.facebook.com/valkeat
https://www.instagram.com/valkeat_official

MIND/KNOT Unveil ‘Witches’ Lyric Video

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Italian chaotic hardcore unit MIND/KNOT will release their new album, “Esigenza”, on September 1st, 2023 via Time To Kill Records. Today, the band shares the second single “Witches” with an accompanying lyric video. Watch it at THIS LOCATION.

The first video from the album, “My Queen”, is available HERE.

“Esigenza” tracklist:

1- Astray 0.50
2- Broken Light 1.06
3- Stop The Blood 1.02
4- Nightmare 1.06
5- My Queen 2.33
6- Mostro 1.23
7- Witches 1.18
8- Keep Me Alive 1.29
9- Rise Up 1.31
10- Parasite 0.57
11- … Perpetual Black 0.52
12- Killed By Faith 2.10
13- Wrath 1.04
14- Eren 0.58
15- Obey 1.26
16- Warcrimes 2.44

At once prudently traditional and brazenly unorthodox, MIND/KNOT’s iteration of hardcore simmers and shimmers, flooding the senses in a fever dream of passion, violence and spectral mysticism.

Rome-based MIND/KNOT formed in 2018 and originally united Yari Caramore (bass), Simone Perna (drums) and Marco Burrascano (singer). In 2019 the band released a 7-track EP, while their first album “Eat the Leaf!” came out in 2021. Both records were very clearly inspired by the original hardcore of the 80’s, drawing influences from legendary acts such as Black Flag, Minor Threat, Bad Brains and Circle Jerks.
After some time, the band started to get tired of the linearity of that original sound: moved by the desire to express something else besides anger and violence and willing to externalize the discomfort from which such emotions arise, the project therefore began to change musical direction, incorporating darker sounds and unsettling tempos and metrics. This is also thanks to the then new guitarist Roberto Cadau, who joined the band in 2021 bringing in a new range of influences and several mathcore, chaotic hardcore and noise punk elements.

On their upcoming album, MIND/KNOT embrace all the beloved history of hardcore to create something that is more personal, equally pummeling and heavy as soaring, both beautiful and cruel in different moments.

Pre-order: https://mindknot.bandcamp.com/album/esigenza and Shopify

Line-up:
Marco Burrascano – Vocals
Roberto Cadau – Guitar
Yari Caramore – Bass, Backing Vocals
Simone Perna – Drums

MIND/KNOT online

CAVALERA Release Animated Video for ‘Troops Of Doom’, Reissues Out Now

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Metal legends CAVALERA released the re-recorded versions of  SEPULTURA‘s first EP Bestial Devastation and their first full-length album Morbid Visions via Nuclear Blast Records.

Today also marks the release of the band’sanimated video for their commanding single, ‘Troops Of Doom‘ off Morbid Visions.

Max Cavalera states, “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the creation of SEPULTURA with my brother Iggor than to have these re-recordings be released in the 40th anniversary year, 2023!!!”

Iggor Cavalera comments, “Sonically and visually, I am 100% proud of what we’ve achieved to bring the true essence of Bestial devastation and Morbid visions to everyone. It was a matter of honor to make sure these two records sound as powerful as possible to our devoted fans and ourselves.” 

Watch the animated video created by Ben Clarkson for ‘Troops Of Doom‘ here: 

Morbid Visions and Bestial Devastation were re-recorded at The Platinum Underground. The albums were produced by Max Cavalera and Iggor Cavalera while John Aquilino handled the engineering. Arthur Rizk was responsible for the mixing and mastering of both albums. CAVALERA enlisted Eliran Kantor to create the artwork for both albums.

Max Cavalera comments, “As we get harder year after year, sometimes you’ve got to go back to where it all started! We re-recorded Bestial Devastation and Morbid Visions with the amazing sound of NOW, but with its raw and timeless spirit. The artwork reflects the times we’re living in right now…. Apocalyptic as hell! We also have two new tracks with riffs from those days, remembered by heart.”

Below is the tracklisting for Morbid Visions:
1. Morbid Visions
2. Mayhem
3. Troops Of Doom
4. War
5. Crucifixion
6. Show Me The Wrath
7. Funeral Rites
8. Empire Of The Damned
9. Burn The Dead *New, never released*

Order Morbid Visions here: 
https://cavalera.bfan.link/morbid-visions

Below is the tracklisting for Bestial Devastation:
1. The Curse
2. Bestial Devastation
3. Antichrist
4. Necromancer
5. Warriors Of Death
6. Sexta Feira 13 *New, never released*

Order Bestial Devastation here: 
https://cavalera.bfan.link/bestial-devastation

Watch: ‘Bestial Devastation‘ lyric video – Watch: ‘Morbid Visions’ lyric video

PSYGNOSIS Announce New Album “Mercury” + Release First Track ‘Öpik-Oort’

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Instrumental Prog quartet PSYGNOSIS are proud to announce their brand new album “Mercury”, which will be released on September 15, 2023 via Season of Mist! This beautiful album reveals a whole different approach on extreme metal with different elements, of which one stands out the most: the band is forgoing a traditional vocalist and instead incorporate classical dearest instrument – the cello, adding a haunting and melodic element to their atmospheric extreme metal sound.

To celebrate the birth of their album, the band are now releasing the brand new track ‘Öpik-Oort’, which comes in the form of an emotional music video. Check it out via the Season of Mist YouTube channel HERE.

Pre-orders are now available HERE. Pre-save the album HERE. 

PSYGNOSIS comment on the new track: “Dear Aliens 👽, After a long wait, we are happy to present to you this first track ÖPIK-OORT from our next album MERCURY. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do! This album will be released on September 15th by Season of Mist and we can’t wait for you to discover it !”

PSYGNOSIS have furthermore released other album details of “Mercury” such as the track-list and artwork. All info can be found below.

Track list:

  1. Öpik-Oort (12:33) [WATCH]
  2. Eclipse (10:38)
  3. Sunshine (08:57)
  4. Caloris Basin (08:43)
  5. Uranometria (15:27)
    Total: 56:18
Cover artwork by Okiko

PSYGNOSIS is a project started in 2009 by Rémi Vanhove, who was eager to gather all of his musical influences into one entity. A first solo EP, “Phrases”, was released in June 2009 and lays the foundations of PSYGNOSIS’ music: an atmospheric extreme Metal with hints of electronic music. Rémi then surrounded himself with a second guitarist, a bassist and a singer, and continues to program the drums himself.

The first album “Anti-Sublime” was released in January 2012 and allowed the band to continue the artistic process started with “Phrases”. This release also marked the first encounters of the quartet with the public. After the EP “Sublimation” in 2013, Psygnosis came out with a second album in 2014. “Human Be[ing]” shows that the band has gained in maturity, through better digested influences and compositions whose structures become more complex.

The year 2015 marks an important change for PSYGNOSIS: The band made the radical choice to become instrumental by recruiting Raphaël Verguin as a cellist. A first EP “AAliens” followed, followed up by the full length “Neptune” in 2017, an ambitious opus of one hour and seventeen minutes inviting the listeners to travel to the ends of the Solar System.

Despite the instrumental aspect, PSYGNOSIS continues to assert its first intention: that of a Metal mixing nervous riffs, blast beats and atmospheric ambiences. The meeting of Rémi and Raphaël with the guitarist Elise Masliah and the drummer Thomas Crémier enables the quartet to stabilize its formation and to defend on stage PSYGNOSIS’ intense and emotional music.

Line-up:
Thomas Crémier : Drums, Sound Engineer
Elise Masliah : Guitar
Rémi Vanhove : Guitar, Sound Design
Raphaël Verguin : Cello

Recording Studio: 
Cello recorded by Raphaël Verguin
All other instruments recorded by Thomas Crémier at SoundBlast Studios

Mix/Mastering: 
Thomas Crémier at SoundBlast Studios

More info at