Finnish progressive metallers DAMNATION PLAN have finished the recordings of their to-be-released new album ‘The New Horizon’. The band has also launched an album pre-order campaign at IndieGoGo at: http://igg.me/at/damnationplan
The IndieGoGo campaign trailer can be watched here.
In addition to pre-ordering the new album and merch, the campaign promises to deliver video documentary episodes shot during the making of the album, including the creation of music videos. The album is due to be released during 2023 – the exact release date to be announced soon.
Watch the campaign teaser trailer:
After their previous album Reality Illusion (2017) the band’s second vocalist Tommy Tuovinen (MyGrain) left the band, and the band’s other vocalist Asim Searah since took over all the vocal duties live, and also for the new album. Therefore the new album will feature Damnation Plan with a new through-out clean vocals approach, attaching their style even more in the style of traditions respecting progressive metal, featuring mostly clean vocals.
DAMNATION PLAN 2023 Jarkko Lunnas – Drums Kalle Niininen – Guitar Asim Searah – Vocals Antti Lauri – Guitar Jaakko Nikko – Bass
A KILLER’S CONFESSION, the band led by vocalist Waylon Reavis, released Sepultura’s classic hit “Roots Bloody Roots” today. The original song was part of Sepultura‘s “Roots” album released 27 years ago this month. The video is directed by Alex Hatrix and music is performed and arranged by Dusty Boles and Hayden Helms.
On why they covered “Roots Bloody Roots”, Waylon Reavis comments: Releasing this song is an Honor. In my humble opinion I feel this is the best tribute I can give to Sepultura and Max Cavalera as a thank you for everything they have given me as a listener throughout the years. Sepultura is one of the reasons I wanted to become a singer/songwriter. I wanted to do them justice by adding a flavor with a new sound but staying true to what the song is. This is and will forever be one of my top 10 songs in my playlist. I hope everyone enjoys my rendition.
The band also announced they will be heading back to Inkcarceration this July where they will be performing on Friday, July 14th!
A Killer’s Confession have released three albums since forming Unbroken (2017), The Indifference of Good Men (2019) and Remember (2021). They have also released several singles. A new album is forthcoming.
Italian MeloDeathers HELL’S GUARDIAN have released their stand-alone single and video for Katy Perry’s ‘Hot ‘n Cold’.
The band says about: “Katy Perry is considered a leading figure in pop music of the 2000s and achieved worldwide success with the single ‘Hot n Cold‘ 2008. As a fan, we chose to readapt this track for its catchy and direct nature, which fits well with the Metal sound. The cover was created for fun while writing the new album, as you can see from the self-ironic video. It is an interesting project but separate from the band, which remains faithful to its epic and symphonic sound.”
UK’s Modern hard rockers ONE LAST DAY have released the acoustic version of their song ‘This Bottle Got Me’, which was released on May 6th 2021.
Vocalist Alex Willox shared “If you like acoustic music we have popped up our acoustic rendition of This Bottle Got Me. Next acoustic gig is at HMV High Wycombe on Saturday 4th March 2pm. Please Like and drop a comment if you’d be so kind! Much Love. ❤️”
Just recently the band announced their Spring/Summer Tour Dates, in association with Nocny Kochanek, Jamma, Hmv, Earache Records and VoodooFest. See the confirmed shows below.
Launching in early 2021, ONE LAST DAY are a modern hard rock act coming out of the South-East of England. A heavy and emotive band, their musicality is left wide open to a myriad of rock styles all wrapped up into their own distinctive sound. The band are a powerhouse live act, performing near sellout shows, growing a loyal legion of followers at each gig and getting invited to play increasingly larger shows across the UK.
ONE LAST DAY deliver heavy yet accessible music, combining an eclectic symphony of influences from Hard Rock to Grunge and Metal. This was demonstrated in their debut EP ‘CHAPTER 1: THE END IS THE BEGINNING’ which featured seven gargantuan tracks, including the successful single ‘THIS BOTTLE GOT ME’. From prog stylings to rock ballads, the EP is sure to sate the appetite of those wanting to hear more from this fresh and exciting band. The EP was produced by the band themselves, with mixing and mastering done by IgniteAMR.
It’s an interesting time to be setting out in the industry but ONE LAST DAY have accepted the challenge. These guys have already torn up stages from The Underworld, Camden and The Fleece, Bristol to The Fighting Cocks, Kingston and The Facebar, Reading. So come along for the ride and remember where you heard them first!
Line-up: Alex Willox – vocals Gareth Stapleton – rhythm guitar and backing vocals John Harmsworth – lead guitar and backing vocals Andy Scott – drums
Canadian death/thrashers INVICTA unleash their latest single “The Mornings Light” with lyric video from their highly anticipated upcoming album Triumph And Torment. Check out the video below on the Sublevel Records YouTube channel.
The video recently premiered via Bravewords and the feature can be found here.
Stoked to have Bravewords premiere our new single “The Morning’s Light” This song was inspired by the legendary X-Men villain Apocalypse so we wanted to make the music feel as powerful and evil as him! We had a lot of fun working out the parts to this song and recording it and love how it came out in the end. Make sure you crank it! – Kyle
SubLevel Records is proud to announce the new Invicta album Triumph and Torment, which will be released on March 31st, 2023. Invicta guitarist/vocalist Kyle Edissi comments: “Our goal while writing and recording this record was to make it sound Vicious and Triumphant. We wanted each song to channel the villainous vibes that inspired it. We really challenged ourselves and feel that this is a big step beyond our previous material, while staying true to the Invicta sound. I am really proud of this album, and I am really proud of the band and everyone involved in its creation. ‘I was God… and yet, I was unchanged. I was not one with the universe. I was not content.’”
Triumph and Torment includes 10 tracks of vicious and melodic Death/Thrash fit for a battle in Hell. Featuring Heathen touring guitarist Kyle Edissi on guitar and vocals, Invicta is a force to be reckoned with, delivering the killer tracks “Forces of Annihilation” and “Sinister Obsession” in their quest for total Metal domination. If you’re looking for a cross between Revocation, Kreator and Iron Maiden, look no further. Get your copy now!
Pre-orders start right now for the Triumph and Torment CD + T-Shirt bundle, jewel case CD, and t-shirt. All CD and t-shirt pre-orders include a link to download the album as MP3s. CDs and shirts will ship on March 31st. Featuring amazing artwork by Par Olofsson (Exodus, Aborted, Abysmal Dawn) and a 12 page full color booklet with all of the lyrics, the CD is a must have.
Prepare for total annihilation. Germany’s brutal death surf metal mongers STILLBIRTH will return this spring to deliver their 8th studio album, Homo Deus, due on April 7th from Distortion Music Group. Accompanying the record’s announcement, the band has revealed the first single, “Autonomous Eradication,” which is available for streaming now.
Watch the music video for “Autonomous Eradication“:
Commenting on the new single, STILLBIRTH states:
“Get ready to experience the adrenaline rush with our upcoming single “Autonomous Eradication”. This heart-pumping track takes you on a journey through the dystopian world of “Homo Deus”. In this Stillbirth Song humanity created Artificial Intelligence to help against new enemys, but it became their worst nightmare. The electrifying riffs, pounding drums, and powerful vocals create an intense atmosphere that will leave you captivated from start to finish.
We takes a bold step into the unknown, exploring the consequences of our actions and asking the question, “What if A.I. took over?” The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world where machines rule supreme, and humanity is left struggling to survive. “Autonomous Eradication” is just a tiny fraction of the story from the upcoming concept album “Homo Deus.” The album finishes the trilogy which began with “Annihilation of Mankind,” or maybe not?
So, don’t miss out on this epic release! Turn up the volume and experience ‘Autonomous Eradication’ for yourself. It’s a song that will stay with you long after the last note fades.”
Adding about the impending album the band says:
“The album ‘Homo Deus’ features 11 songs (44 minutes) and is a much more diverse album than our last releases. You can expect a maximum violent Stillbirth album, but this time we’ll give you a few more seconds to catch your breath in between the songs. Every song got its unique style with razor-sharp guitar riffs, crushing drums and a lot of vocal variety between nasty grunts to ear-splitting highs. To get the maximum brutality into your ears, we worked again with the audio-studio ‘Demigod Recordings’ for mix and master of the album. Our cover designer Aghy Purakusuma did a superb job on our landscape artwork and we again combined our love for details to hide some Easter eggs in the cover. We can’t wait to hear the opinions of our old and maybe new fans.“
Homo DeusTracklisting: 1. The Hunt 2. Disgraced 3. Proclaim the Anarchy 4. Homo Deus 5. Slaughtered and Disemboweled 6. Rising From The Ashes 7. Autonomous Eradication 8. Seed of Judgement 9. Descending 10. Tribunal of Penance 11. Get Out
About STILLBIRTH: STILLBIRTH from Hagen / Germany was founded in 1999 by former guitarist (now vocalist) Lukas Swiaczny and plays a mix of death metal, grindcore and deathcore. Since their inception, the band has released 7 full-length albums, including Happy Stillbirth Party (2002), Plakative Agressionen (2009), Endgame is Near (2011), Global Error (2015), Annihilation of Mankind (2018), Back To The Stoned Age (2019) and Revive The Throne (2020). Throughout that time the band went on multiple tours of North America, Europe and Asia, highlighted by memorable performances at festivals like Summer Breeze Open Air and Partsan Open Air.
In 2021, STILLBIRTH suffered the tragic loss of their bassist Dominik “Pumpa” Koenig, just days before the release of their EP, Strain of Gods.
Following the passing of their friend and bandmate, STILLBIRTH was able to regroup and signed with Distortion Music Group in early 2022. Now armed with one of their most vicious albums yet, Homo Deus, the band prepares for the next chapter of decades long career.
STILLBIRTH Lineup: Lukas Swiaczny – Vocals Lukas Kaminski – Bass Martin Grupe – Drums Leonard Thoma – Guitar Szymon Skiba – Guitar
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