KAUNIS KUOLEMATON Announce New Album “Mielenvalta”, Share Music Video for First Single

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Finnish heavyweights KAUNIS KUOLEMATON have announced the release of the band’s brand new album “Mielenvalta”, which will be coming out on October 13 via Noble Demon. 

With a fearless approach that defies genre boundaries, this band has redefined the very essence of Melodic Doom Metal, seamlessly blending ethereal beauty with unrelenting force. Since their formation in 2012, KAUNIS KUOLEMATON has embarked on a relentless quest to push the limits of their craft, creating a unique and mesmerizing brand of melancholic metal that resonates with fans from all corners of the metal spectrum. Their crushing and recognizable sound has earned them spots sharing stages with renowned acts such as Omnium Gatherum, Wolfheart, Cult of Luna, Vorna, and October Tide. From playing festivals to headlining their own shows across Finland, KAUNIS KUOLEMATON has captivated audiences with their magnetic performances. With three albums, one EP, and several singles under their belt, these Finnish metallers have firmly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the metal scene.

Now, prepare yourself for their upcoming magnum opus, “Mielenvalta”, set to be unleashed on October 13 via Noble Demon. This highly anticipated release promises to be another intense chapter in KAUNIS KUOLEMATON‘s storied history. Brace yourself for a sonic journey that transports you to a realm where beauty and brutality coexist, where haunting melodies intertwine with savage screams, and where the boundaries of metal are shattered.

With their latest album “Syttyköön Toinen Aurinko,” featuring lyrics entirely in Finnish, KAUNIS KUOLEMATON has already left an indelible mark on the scene, garnering praise from fans and critics alike. Now, as they prepare to unleash “Mielenvalta”, the band’s evolution reaches new heights, promising an immersive experience that will leave you breathless.

With the track “Peilikuva”, the band has unleashed the first single today. The song is released alongside a brand new music video, which you can watch here: 

Stream the single HERE

KAUNIS KUOLEMATON on “Peilikuva”:

“Peilikuva (Reflection) tells about the challenges that life brings. You don’t always know if the decisions are right or wrong and often life can seem very difficult to handle. Still, whatever the choices, whatever life turns out to be, you see yourself in the mirror. Exactly who has built your own life and that is YOU.“

With the song’s calmness, aggressiveness, melodies and tempo changes, you can travel to your own mental landscapes and see what your life has been like until now. If you notice it’s time for a change, make it happen. You are responsible for your own life.“

“Mielenvalta” track listing:

  1. Surussa uinuva
  2. Elävältä haudattu
  3. Peilikuva
  4. Mielenvalta
  5. Nyt olet poissa
  6. Maan varjoisan puolen
  7. Aallot
  8. Pahatar
  9. Hukkunut sydän

“Mielenvalta” will be coming out on October 13 via Noble Demon and is now available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION

KAUNIS KUOLEMATON live:
20.10.2023 Helsinki FI – On The Rocks (Album release show)

KAUNIS KUOLEMATON are:
Olli Suvanto – Vocals
Mikko Heikkilä – Clean vocals, Rhythm guitar
Ville Mussalo – Guitars
Jarno Uski – Bass
Miika Hostikka – Drums

For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/kauniskuolematon
https://www.instagram.com/kauniskuolematon
https://www.kauniskuolematon.com
http://nobledemon.com
http://shop.nobledemon.com

GABRIELE BELLINI Unveils Official Video for New Single ‘Only One Planet’

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Well-known Italian guitar player Gabriele Bellini has unveiled the official video for the new single “Only One Planet”, taken from his album “Motus” which was relased in May via Quarock Records!

“A great question which only deserves a great answer – only a great willpower in going and looking beyond can give it. This is the meaning of ‘Only One Planet’, which musically represents the experimentation and curiosity towards new horizons. The video was made by Lorenzo Meoni, who used the latest generation of artificial intelligence to make it. It features a reverse time travel, from what is to come to what we were, that is, simple bacteria in the primordial soup on planet Earth’.

Buy/stream “Motus” here: https://gabrielebellini.bandcamp.com/album/motus

Even the search for a certain type of sound to give the entire album is the result of a multitude of sounds and colours, some from the past and revitalised on this occasion, in a new harmonic and melodic context, driven by the basic elements (guitar-bass-drums). Everything is performed with the purest and rawest naturalness, while keeping alive that dynamic, expressive and communicative essence that characterises the entire work.

“Motus” takes this concept to the next level, offering a very wide variety of sound from classical music to alternative metal. A very intense work, featuring vocalists from completely different backgrounds, ranging from rap to metal.
Deep reflections, the constant search for new forms of expression, communication, responsiveness and action, the inexhaustible belief/love for beauty, today even more felt as a unique and unmissable opportunity for salvation/rebirth: “Knowing how to listen is the perpetual motion that makes the world go round“.

Gabriele Bellini maintains his own original identity, combining his impeccable technique with a profound inspiration from his soul, experimenting through sounds, new limits and musical boundaries.

“Motus” was written and produced by Gabriele Bellini, alongside with Giacomo “Jac” Salani who recorded, editated, mixed and mastered it at La Fucina Studio, FLorence. The artwork was created by Lorenzo Meoni (Imago Media).

https://www.facebook.com/gbgabrielebellini/
https://www.instagram.com/gabrielebellini
https://gabrielebellini.bandcamp.com/

SVARTKONST Unleash Third And Final Single ‘Concrete and Steel’ from Upcoming Album

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September 29, 2023 marks the release of “May The Night Fall”, the highly anticipated third studio album from Swedish blackened death metallers SVARTKONST. Following the tracks “Endless Dark” and “Filth Worship,” the band releases “Concrete and Steel” today, the third and final single before the album arrives via Trust No One Recordings.

Listen to “Concrete and Steel” on SPOTIFY or BANDCAMP

SVARTKONST comments:

“The final spell of destruction before the album drops. So come my children, and rise the monolith tower. You will be greatly rewarded. I offer you a dark and solid slab of brackish brutality, and abrasive assault for your eardrums and psyche, you will obey. ‘Concrete and Steel’ is brutal, intense and deranged. It offers ‘May the Night Fall’ yet another flavor in this complex concoction that is the third spellbook of Svartkonst.“

Since SVARTKONST unleashed their debut album “Devil’s Blood” on the world in 2018, they have been causing a stir in the world of extreme metal. With a bold vision that seamlessly blends the raw intensity and filth of Swedish death metal with the bleakness and despair of black metal, SVARTKONST has created a sound that is both commanding and captivating. Following the resounding success of their last effort “Black Waves” in 2020, which earned them a coveted nomination at the Swedish indie Grammy “Manifestgalan”, SVARTKONST are now ready to embark on the next chapter of their sonic odyssey. So brace yourselves for “May The Night Fall”, an album that promises to be an unrelenting force, further cementing SVARTKONST‘s status as one of the most exciting up-and-coming acts in extreme metal.

“May the Night Fall” will be coming out on September 29th via Trust No One Recordings and is available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION

“May the Night Fall” track listing:

  1. Haunt Me
  2. Breath of Satan
  3. Straight to the Grave
  4. Endless Dark
  5. Spectral Mirror
  6. Crooked Horns
  7. Filth Worship
  8. Concrete and Steel
  9. May the Night Fall
  10. Crown of Dead Flowers

SVARTKONST are:

Rickard Törnqvist – Vocals (+everything except drums on recordings)
+Live musicians:
Daniel Brundin – Bass
Marcus Wiklund – Guitar
Pelle Sjölander – Guitar
Henrik Almgren – Drums

For more info visit:

https://www.facebook.com/Svartkonst/
https://svartkonst666.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/tnorec
https://www.tnor.se/

EAGON to Release New Album “Equilibrium” on October 7th

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Symphonic Metallers EAGON have inked deal with Wanikiya Record, for release of their new album “Equilibrium”, set to be released on October 7th.

The label shared:
“New entry in Wanikiya Family!!! We are proud to announce the beginning of an amazing new collaboration with EAGON And sealing this wonderful agreement will be the brand new album “Equilibrium” which will be released on October 7, on all the best online platforms, on our store in Japan and on Crash Sound Distribution! We invite you to follow the band on all social media and maximum support as always!”

But in the meantime, a short presentation of this wonderful musical project!

The Band. Eagon was born in 2018 from the initiative of bassist and composer Valeria Tritto to start a collaboration with vocalist Monica Cimmarusti and thus give concrete form to songs that have long remained unreleased. “Equilibrium” is the first album produced and released by the duo.The band’s main goal is to make their music known worldwide, to create, excite and move, inspired by bands such as Nightwish, Edenbridge, Sirenia, Delain, Within Temptation and other great groups that have contributed to the establishment and spread of the Symphonic Metal genre. The band’s sounds are also largely influenced by bands such as Rhapsody of Fire, Therion, Sonata Arctica, Ensiferum, Dream Theater, Ayreon, etc. and other genres, including Progressive, Folk, Gothic, Power and Back Metal.

More information at https://www.facebook.com/eagonofficial

ALTERIUM Release First Single & Video ‘Drag Me To Hell’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 2, 2023
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Following their recent signing with powerhouse label AFM Records, ALTERIUM, the new Italian power metal quintet led by Nicoletta Rosellini (ex. Kalidia, Walk in Darkness), has shared a music video for their first album single “Drag Me To Hell”!

As Nicoletta recently revealed: “I am finally happy to present you Alterium, my new power metal adventure. In the past months, we have poured our hearts and souls into crafting a debut album that harmonizes captivating melodies, powerful guitar riffs, and thunderous drums. The result is a strong debut album that we are eagerly anticipating to share with all of you.”

About the band’s first single release, the exceptional vocalist says:“‘Drag Me To Hell’ captures the entire power metal essence of Alterium, combining strong guitar riffs and captivating melodies that blend with themes related to the world of Warcraft, one of my greatest passions. In this track, we tell part of the story of heroic paladin Bolvar Fordragon, who, after surviving dragon’s flames, makes the ultimate sacrifice of sitting upon the Frozen Throne, becoming the ruler of the Scourge.”

Born in late 2022, ALTERIUM consists of Nicoletta and former bandmates Paolo Campitelli (guitars) and Dario Gozzi (drums) from Kalidia, soon joined by Alessandro Mammola (guitars, also in Draconicon) and Luca Scalabrin (bass, also in Altair).

After Kalidia parted ways, Nicoletta decided to take a different approach and finally unleashes her whole potential as both a singer and a songwriter. Under the guidance of producer Lars Rettkowitz (Freedom Call), ALTERIUM have finished the recordings of a bombastic debut album. The band’s first full-length will also feature a cover of the Sabaton classic “Bismarck”. Watch out for many more details and news to follow in the weeks ahead, when ALTERIUM will take the power metal scene by storm with a triumph of powerful sounds, big riffs, explosive drums, majestic choirs and captivating grooves!

ALTERIUM Live:

30.09.2023 (DE) – KillerZ Fest – Oberhausen
13.01.2024 (DK) – Epic Fest – Roskilde

ALTERIUM is:

Nicoletta Rosellini – vocals
Paolo Campitelli – guitars
Alessandro Mammola – guitars
Luca Scalabrin – bass
Dario Gozzi – drums

For More Info Visit:

https://instagram.com/alterium.band
https://www.tiktok.com/@alterium.band
https://www.facebook.com/alterium.band
https://twitter.com/alterium_band
https://www.youtube.com/@alteriumband
https://www.alterium.band
https://www.afm-records.de

GODS OF GAIA Sign With Wormholedeath, to Reissue “As Daylight Dies” Album

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Orchestral death metal collective GODS OF GAIA has officially inked a deal with Wormholedeath, the collaboration sets the stage for the reissue of their album “As Daylight Dies,” scheduled for its release on October 13th, 2023.

Founding their musical journey with an uncompromising vision, Gods of Gaia has crafted a unique and powerful sound that blends brutal riffs, extreme vocals, and epic orchestral elements. Their emotionally charged music serves as an unapologetic voice for the voiceless and stands firmly against the oppressors and destroyers of our world.

Reflecting on their collaboration with Wormholedeath, the band stated, “When we founded Gods of Gaia, we weren’t really looking for a label. But now we are glad Wormholedeath has taken notice of us. Wormholedeath will be our first label in this constellation, and we are looking forward to cooperation. Let’s see what the future brings.”

Diving deep into themes of ecological devastation, abuse of power, and the yearning for freedom, Gods of Gaia’s lyrics pierce through the heart of societal issues, beckoning audiences to awaken their inner consciousness. The collective believes that names and faces should not dictate the success of a project; the music and its powerful message should transcend all.

Gods of Gaia is a collective of anonymous musicians and composers hailing from various corners of the globe. Some members are known for other acclaimed projects, while others remain undiscovered talents. The band firmly believes that the identity of its members should have no bearing on the success or failure of their artistic endeavors; instead, the music speaks volumes for itself.

“We are an anonymous collective of musicians and composers from all over the world. Some are known from other projects, others are completely unknown. The names of our members should not have any influence on the success or failure of the project. The music speaks for itself. Money and fame don’t mean anything to us. This project was not created on the basis of reaching a materialistic goal. The music and the message are what’s important. Be free of your anger, speak what’s on your mind, and destroy what destroys you,” expressed Gods of Gaia.

Tracklist:

01 Intro
02 Bow to me
03 I want out
04 As daylight dies
05 Interlude
06 The Redeemer
07 Concerto
08 Downfall
09 Conscience
10 Schicksal (Opera)
11 Our Time (Bonus)

The lineup, which may evolve over time, currently includes:

Vocals: K
Guitar: V, E
Bass: S, K
Drums: E
Orchestration: Ghostwriters

Follow Gods of Gaia on social media and streaming platforms to stay updated:

www.facebook.com/godsofgaia.official
www.instagram.com/Gods_of_gaia
www.youtube.com/@godsofgaia5754
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/ghtvE

To get a glimpse of Gods of Gaia’s sound and relentless force, check their video for “As Daylight Dies”.