Finnish metal act PALEHØRSE is back with another anticipated single, “Revival,” set to be released on August 31st. This straightforward rock anthem, filled with unexpected twists and turns, serves as a powerful reflection on fighting depression and isolation, and the need for a fresh start after enduring life’s challenges.
Led by the multitalented frontman Lassi Mäki-Kala, Palehørse has earned a devoted following with their unapologetic attitude, technical prowess, and raw intensity. “Revival” is the opening track on their upcoming album, and the band aims to mark their return from a longer-than-intended hiatus. Prepare to be captivated as Palehørse once again showcases their passion and musical brilliance in “Revival.”
Led by the visionary frontman Lassi Mäki-Kala, Palehørse crafts music that defies simple categorization, demanding the attention of music enthusiasts worldwide. Originally known as Amendfoil, the band has garnered rave reviews, perfect scores, and a consistent stream of live performances and festival appearances. Their self-titled album, “Palehørse,” released in spring 2019, and further solidified their position as a rising star in the genre.
Music is supposed to awaken different emotional senses and WITHOUT WARNING has released a single that does exactly that. “Dark Abyss” is an desperate journey to the bottom and about accepting your fate.
This piece was looking for its place for a long time and I was almost putting it away in the archives. But the song got a new chance when I was inspired by the lyrics Micha wrote. A deep connection grew between the musical and lyrical part which I believe will reflect to the listener as well. Says Aleksi Rintala, producer/bassist.
The single includes the bands recognizable strong electronic elements which fulfill the ambient world. The dark, vulnerable and melancholic world showcases the bands capability to mold their productions in a multidimensional way.
The lyrics describe a journey towards the darkness and giving up. When you lose your last strength and can no longer fight, but give in to the deep embrace. It is very important for me that the lyrics have a meaning, literally or metaphorically. This is a personal piece of my life and I hope to shed some light on mental health issues a lot of people face. The unfortunate truth is that we see way too many lights go out when the battle wins the fighter. Says vocalist Michaela “Micha” Tuomenoksa.
Without Warning has also released a lyric video which includes the distinctive visual identity of the band. The dark depth is heavily included in the marketing material and it lures you into the mysterious world of Without Warning. The single is a strong continuing on the bands previously published singles.
Finnish modern melodic metal band NORTHERN GENOCIDE is back! Their first album Genesis, Vol. 666 recently reached 1 Million streams on Spotify. Their second studio album The Point of No Return will be released later in 2024 via Inverse Records. The first single, Harbingers of Genocide, is released today and a stunning music video can be seen below.
Comments from the band: “Harbingers of Genocide is a tale of the messengers of the end of the world. The messengers are us all. An attack against the deepest essence of humanity leads to total destruction. The song combines straightforward headbanging with epic melodies. Chorus led by Stephanie Mazor sets a proper atmosphere for the moment before the last moment of our time. “
BIOGRAPHY: Northern Genocide was established in 2010 in Helsinki, Finland. It all started with a meeting of old high school friends, guitar player Pyry Pohjanpalo and producer Rainer Pekkinen, after Pyry had discovered Rainer’s interest in programming and computer music. They both had a history of playing in various metal bands, but now they wanted to try something different by bringing electronic influences to metal. The very same year they started recording demos in their home studio.
In 2012 a crew was put together for gigs and new demos. In december 2013 the band began recording a new 3-track demo. After some changes to the initial line-up of the band, the demo was recorded with Markku Tuuri in drums, Toni Jokiranta in bass, Pyry in guitars and Tommi Salonen as vocalist. The demo “Atlantis” was finished in October 2014. Shortly after work began towards a 5-track EP ”Planet Asylum” which was released in 2015.
2019 the debut album “Genesis vol. 666” was released through Inverse Records. The release was a success, and the only song written in Finnish, called Ikiruoste, proved to be a guiding star of the album. The style of NG’s music had already started to evolve away from the industrial metal influenced sound towards more modern melodic metal.
In 2020 began the work towards releasing another full length album. During the long cold winter a few band members moved aside, resulting in Jussi Pulliainen taking the 2nd guitar role and Arto Viitanen picking up the bass guitar. An epic discovery was Leo Korhonen to play the drums. With just 1 month of practice he mastered his parts ready to be recorded for the album.
The new album ”The Point of No Return” was finally finished in the summer of 2023. The process of making the new album was long but it surely paid off. This time no compromises were accepted in the production process and the album surely presents the best of NG to date. The new ideas and the combined effort of the whole band resulted in a solid, banging and rich album. The album picks up where ”Genesis vol. 666” left off featuring even more aggressive guitar riffs and massive orchestrations. The contribution from various featuring vocalists (Stephanie Mazor, Tommy Tuovinen) and instrumentalists adds depth to the songs thoughout the album. Lyrics written by Tommi critisize world overpopulation, corruption, abuse of power and describe the dark side of the human mind.
The album will be released in early 2024 through Inverse Records.
Line-up: Vocals – Tommi Salonen Lead guitar – Pyry Pohjanpalo Rhythm guitar – Jussi Pulliainen Bass – Arto Viitanen Drums – Leo Korhonen Producer – Rainer Pekkinen
JADED TRUTH have unleashed “Bottom Of the Bottle”, the next video from their upcoming EP “Bitter”. The video recently premiered via Ghost Cult Magazine and the feature can be found here.
“Bottom of the bottle” is the epic final track on the “Bitter” EP. Inspired by stoner rock, doom & gloom by bands like black sabbath & type o negative. The lyrics deal with the struggles of addiction and abuse. “
With their new EP “Bitter” the band has written 6 tracks which are definitive of their sound with elements of grunge, metal, punk, & stoner rock. The EP 7s scheduled for a September 8th release.
Tracklist: 01 – Control 02 – The Shake-Up 03 – Don’t Blink 04 – Forbidden Food 05 – I Never Ment 06 – Bottom Of The Bottle
Jaded Truth was formed in 2019 in St John’s Newfoundland. It all began when Kyle Woodland & Aaron Jones were looking for a drummer after the demise of their previous band. They soon recrutied Michael Small behind the kit and began writing songs. Influenced by the 90’s bands of seattle such as Nirvana & Alice in chains, jaded truth has a heavy & dirty sound with influences of punk & metal.
2020 the band released their debut album Rx, which was a concept album about insomnia & addiction. They soon followed up in 2021 with Tsukimono which was mastered by legendary grunge producer Jack Endino
Italian sludge unit MAGNITUDO have unveiled the second single from their forthcoming new EP, “Scotoma”, due out on September 22nd, 2023. “The Algorithm” features backing vocals from Michele “Mike” Basso (Viscera///, Formalist, The End Of Six Thousand Years). Stream it at THIS LOCATION.
The band’s new chapter, follow-up to “Men Against Fire” (2018), was recorded, mixed and mastered by Danilo Battocchio, sound engineer for Tons and Imperial Triumphant, among many others.
The first single “Monument” is still available HERE.
The EP displays a more metal approach, compared to its predecessors: the heavy and expansive sounds make way for more violent and incisive tones, with very few moments of atmospheric ambience. The band’s signature wall of sound, which has always characterized their style (influenced by sludge/post-metal bands such as Neurosis, Ufomammut, Lento, Cult of Luna, etc.), is still present, but it’s darker and more angular than before. The drumming, once slow and rhythmic, has become faster and more pounding, with the bass called to support the structure with a highly distorted tone. Despite two-thirds of the lineup being replaced, “Scotoma” reflects the band’s desire to maintain a stylistic coherence while not forgetting its classic extreme metal roots.
The common thread of the tracks is “scotomization”: the mental ability to delete and forget a trauma or an overwhelming event, the concept of exorcizing evil through various distractions – alienation, sex, death. In short, these four songs are the offspring of our time. The track “The Algorithm” features Michele “Mike” Basso from Viscera/// providing backing vocals and adding extra layers of discomfort to a claustrophobic and distressing atmosphere.
Tracklist:
1. Monument 2. The Healing 3. The Algorithm 4. Rebirth
MAGNITUDO started in late 2015, consisting of three members: vocals/guitar, bass and drums. The project draws inspiration from post metal and sludge genre and aims to reinterpret both genres in order to achieve a more personal and original result within an overwhelming “wall of sound”, especially during live performances. In 2016, the band recorded their debut “Si Vis Pacem” at Deepest Sea Studio (Danilo Battocchio – https://danilobattocchio.com) in Turin and released the effort via Sepulcral Silence (EU/UK). In 2018, the band released “Men Against Fire,” recorded at Trai Studio in Inzago (MI). The band received several positive reviews from the local media and started performing in various venues across northern Italy and Switzerland.
From the end of 2019 until the end of 2021, due to artistic differences, Dario (vocals/guitar) parted ways with the other members, retaining ownership of the project. Due to the pandemic, the band remained dormant for a while. At the end of 2021, Dario restarted gathering ideas, welcoming Marka (Mind the Gap, Officine Swartz) on drums. With the help of Danilo Battocchio (Last Minute to Jaffna, Tutti I Colori Del Buio, sound engineer for Tons, Imperial Triumphant, etc.) on bass, they composed, arranged, and recorded the tracks for a new EP, set to be released at the end of 2023.
In 2022, Zana (Kazamate, Pugnale, Dark Tennis, and session drummer for the Danish band Telos) joined as the permanent bassist.
Visionary musician and composer MAX ENIX has released an impactful single, “Tears of Earth,”extracted from the highly acclaimed album “Far From Home,” now available via Wormholedeath. The evocative track offers a powerful perspective on the beauty of nature, the environment, and the unfortunate impact of human actions.
In a world increasingly affected by climate change, “Tears of Earth” serves as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between mankind and the natural world. The song masterfully weaves Max Enix’s signature fusion of progressive-symphonic-post rock/metal and film score elements with a diverse array of musical influences.
The song’s narrative passionately delves into the heartrending consequences of climate change, symbolized by global warming and the destructive fires that plague our planet. With an acute focus on the plight of wildlife, “Tears of Earth” emphasizes the urgency of our collective responsibility to safeguard the environment for future generations.
Special guests on this song are: Fabio Lione (Rhapsody), Michael Herrington Onetwenty (Rap vocals), Derek Sherinian (All Piano here)
Max Enix’s album “Far From Home” is a true musical masterpiece that defies genre conventions. It skillfully fuses progressive-symphonic-post rock/metal with elements of film score, world/New Age, hip-hop, jazz, and other international varieties. The result is a captivating avant-garde sound that takes listeners on an extraordinary sonic journey they have never experienced before.
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