FREYA Premiere New Single ‘Nothingness Or God’

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As the band approaches its 20th anniversary of their first release, As the Last Light Drains (Victory Records, 2003), FREYA have returned to their roots with a pulverizing new full-length album, entitled Fight As One, which will be released on September 22nd on Upstate Records. 

Today the band has shared a fresh new single, “Nothingness Or God”, which has premiered exclusively at Metal Injection. The band shares: “What awaits beyond, at some point, all of the speculation and philosophy about the possibilities of karma, eternity and an afterlife will have an answer.”

Watch the video here.

FREYA are joined by three legendary hardcore front-men on their newest album; Freddie Cricien (MADBALL) delivers a crushing performance on the title track, Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED) seethes on “Sense of Doom” and Scott Vogel (TERROR) drops the hammer on “Thousand Yard Stare”. 

About FREYA: 
Hailing from Syracuse, NY, FREYA was formed in 2001 by three members of EARTH CRISIS’ bassist Ian Edwards, lead guitarist Eric Edwards and vocalist Karl Buechner. When EARTH CRISIS temporarily concluded, members split into three separate bands; FREYA, percussionist and guitarist Dennis Merrick and Scott Crouse, respectively, formed SLAVE ONE and all five EARTH CRISIS members continued on with their reactivated project band, PATH OF RESISTANCE.

Over the past 20 years, FREYA have blazed a path through both the worldwide hardcore and metal scenes. Prominently featured on MTV’s Room Raiders, Road Rules and the iconic Headbangers Ball as well as the Showtime series, Shameless, the FREYA vault runs deep with their soon to be seventh release, Fight As One, since their inception. FREYA’s discography has been featured in Kerrang!, Decibel, Amp and Metal Hammer for their unique sound, a well-crafted amalgamation of darkened New York style hardcore with a generous dose of thrash metal stirred into the mix. 

“FREYA is the perfect vehicle for us to cross over sonicly into uncharted regions, to combine styles and retell the timeless stories of the heroes and villains from both the history and folklore of Europe, the Middle East and Africa. It’s an endless well to draw from”. (Erick Edwards, Final Word Fanzine). 

With countless concerts, festival dates and highly successful worldwide tours behind them, FREYA have earned their place in the pantheon. Over the years, FREYA has toured with WALLS OF JERICHO, ALL SHALL PERISH, BORN FROM PAIN and SWORN ENEMY as well as sharing the stage with ANDREW WK NAPALM DEATH, DRI, BEHEMOTH, CROWBAR and HATEBREED.

Fight As One Credits:
Lyrics: Karl Buechner
Composition: Karl Buechner, Erick Edwards, Thom Turner, Ian Edwards, Ethan D Henry
Produced and Mixed By:  Ethan D Henry
Mastered by: Jocko (Moresound)
Photo By: Jim Wertman

More info at:
https://www.upstaterecordsny.com/freya
instagram.com/freyaband/
https://www.facebook.com/freyahardcore

HYRO THE HERO Releases Rock Cover of BUSTA RHYMES’ ‘Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check’

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HYRO THE HERO showcases his visceral blend of intense heavy rock and rap vocals with his new single, a fist-pumping cover of Busta Rhymes’ platinum 1996 single “Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check,” out today across digital platforms. Taken from his upcoming studio album BOUND FOR GLORY due September 15 via BETTER NOISE MUSIC, the cover track is accompanied by a lyric video (seen below) which features live-action performance footage of HYRO. Watch it below or directly on YouTube HERE. Stream/download “Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check” at https://hyrothehero.ffm.to/woohah.

“‘Woo Hah’ is my shout out to the old school classic hip-hop that made me,” divulges HYRO. “It’s a Hyro the Hero-style spin on a track that taught me how to recognize the importance of standing out as an artist compared to everyone else. Busta Rhymes was spitting fire on this track, so you know I had to come correct.”

Born and raised in Houston, TX, HYRO has timed the release of “Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check” to align with today marking 713 Day, an unofficial holiday which celebrates all things Houston that’s named after the city’s oldest area code. HYRO has curated a special Spotify playlist, “Hyro The Hero: H-Town Playlist,” of songs inspired by or from his hometown including artists ranging from 80’s rockers King’s X to rapper Mike Jones along with some of his own tracks including the recently released BOUND FOR GLORY single “Sho Nuff.” Listen to the Hyro The Hero: H-Town Playlist on Spotify now HERE. 

HYRO, who is currently living in France, teamed up with Houston Chronicle to share his fondest memories of previous 713 Day festivities and a list of his “Top 10 Must Visit” places in Houston including the best restaurants, parks, clubs and more. Head over to Houston Chronicle’s Entertainment page to see all of his recommendations and read about how growing up in H-Town impacted his music career. 

BOUND FOR GLORY features 12-tracks encompassing HYRO’s long journey to achieving success in music and the ups and downs it has put him through. “Sometimes you may have to go through fires, climb mountains, go face-to-face with enemies and maybe even leap tall buildings in a single bound,” says HYRO. “Somehow you keep going no matter what difficulties may arise because a fire inside is the energy that drives you and there’s a voice inside reminding you that you’re ‘Bound For Glory.’ My album is that voice and that fire is the music on this record.” BOUND FOR GLORY was recorded and produced by Matt Good (Asking Alexandria, Hollywood Undead) and includes guest appearances from David Draiman (Disturbed), Brandon Saller (Atreyu), Spencer Charnas and Dan Sugarman (Ice Nine Kills), Chad Gray (Hellyeah), AJ Channer (Fire From The Gods), REDDSTAR and Markus Videsäter (Solence). Pre-order’s are available now on CD, vinyl, cassette and digital download at https://hyrothehero.ffm.to/boundforglory.

HYRO THE HERO will return stateside this fall to join his Better Noise Music labelmates Nothing More on their headlining “SPIRITS 2023” N. American tour alongside Dead Poet Society and Post Profit.  The tour will begin on September 8 in Nashville, TN making its way across the South including a stop in his hometown of Houston, TX on September 15, the release date for BOUND FOR GLORY, before wrapping in Charlotte, NC on September 25. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.hyrothehero.com.

HYRO THE HERO TOUR DATES
9/8 Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works *
9/9 Little Rock, AR – The Hall *
9/11 Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom *
9/12 Wichita, KS – The Cotillion Ballroom *
9/14 Dallas, TX – The Factory *
9/15 Houston, TX – House of Blues *
9/16 San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre *
9/18 Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen Music Hall *
9/19 Huntsville, AL – Mars Music Hall *
9/20 Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine *
9/22 Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution *
9/23 Orlando, FL – House of Blues *
9/25 Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore *
12/7 Nantes, FR – Le Ferrailleur
12/8 Nantes, FR – Le Ferrailleur
*with Nothing More, Dead Poet Society & Post Profit

Find more on HYRO THE HERO online at: WEBSITE | FB | IG | TWITTER | TIK TOK | YOUTUBE

Belgian Noise Post Rockers SONIC TIDES Sign with Epictronic for Reissue of “Six Sided Square – 6th” EP

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Belgian noise post-rockers SONIC TIDES have officially signed a record deal with Epictronic for the reissue of their EP, “Six Sided Square – 6th.” The EP is scheduled for a re-release on October 13th, 2023, and will be available to fans worldwide. This exciting collaboration between Sonic Tides and Epictronic promises to bring their mesmerizing blend of noise rock, stoner rock, and psychedelic influences to a broader audience.

Sonic Tides have captivated listeners with their unique musical style, which transports them through a sonic journey immersed in hypnotizing harmonies and a darkly atmospheric landscape. Their progressive and intricate song structures, filled with rhythmic and harmonic changes, demonstrate the band’s profound understanding of their craft. With this partnership, Sonic Tides aims to push the boundaries of their creativity and reach new heights within the post-rock genre.

To get a taste of Sonic Tides’entrancing sound, check out the official music video for “Insomnia”. The animated music video is a visual representation of their sonic tapestry and showcases the band’s artistic vision and musical prowess, making it a must-watch for fans and newcomers alike.

Fans can connect with the band and stay up to date with their latest news, releases, and live performances here:

www.instagram.com/sonictides
www.facebook.com/sonictides
www.youtube.com/@sonictides2905

Ukrainian/Polish KARPATHIAN RELICT Release Video ‘Bury In The Past’ from Upcoming Album

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Photo by Karol “Panku” Pankiewicz

KARPATHIAN RELICT (Ukraine/Poland, based in Sanok, PL) was formed as Orthodox in 2006 by Bogdan Lewicki and Andrzej Czujko. Under that name “Forever Not Yet” was recorded in 2009 – and later released in early 2011. After 2 years of stagnation, where Bogdan and Andrzej moved to Poland – Orthodox was reformed in 2013 as KARPATHIAN RELICT with Patryk Olbert (bass) and Adrian Mięsowicz (vocals). Later, they released “Beyond The Over” (2017) and re-released “Forever Not Yet” (2018). In the next few years – their journey continues – creating new music, and playing with several amazing musicians – to finally settle down with Bartek Oleniacz as a guitarist, and later on with Mateusz Baczek on a bass position.

Right now, band is preparing to release new studio album titled “Never Be After“. Third album will be released on September 9, 2023 via MusikÖ_Eye and Metal Exhumator as digital and CD. Pre-order here.

The album will contain 8 tracks in which the mainstream is our preferred style of death metal music. In th song “The Moth”, as a guest Eliza Kuźnik (KSU) plays on violin.

Tracklist:

  1. The Moth
  2. Bury In The Past
  3. Closed Book
  4. Silent Water Pt. I
  5. Silent Waters Pt. II
  6. Жach
  7. My Anthem
  8. The Masochist

Drums were recorded by Piotr “Koła” Dorotniak at Stodoła Studio (Poland). Music was mixed and mastered by Adrian Mięsowicz (Tribe Five Studio) who was responsible for sound on live show recorded for 44th anniversary (BluRay 4K) of the oldest Polish punk rock band KSU. Cover artwork and layout by Michał “Xaay” Loranc (God Dethroned, Kamelot, Nile).

Band commented: “There will be admixtures of technical death metal and progressive music. In a few places, there will also be instrumental interludes on instruments not often found in extreme music, but we will not reveal the exact details. We hope that the listeners will also share our excitement and together we will make it to the publication of all tracks.

The new album is a reflection of what we like to listen to ourselves, and since each of us has completely different tastes, we tried to combine it in some way. We hope that the new album will give listeners a lot of fun discovering what is recorded on it and will make them want to come back to it again and again and again and each time it will be a new experience in communing with our music and new discoveries.”

Few days ago, KARPATHIAN RELICT released video to the song “Bury In The Past“.

Produced by Karol “Panku” Pankiewicz & Karpathian Relict
Directed & Edited by Karol “Panku” Pankiewicz
Mix & mastering by Adrian Mięsowicz at Tribe Five Studio

More information at Facebook | Bandcamp | Spotify

INHUMAN CONDITION Release Video for ‘Godzilla’ Cover

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Florida’s death-dealers INHUMAN CONDITION are back with another right-hook single; a high-octane cover of the Blue Oyster Cult classic, “Godzilla”. The video for the second single from their upcoming EP “Panic Prayer” features the ever popular reptilian wreaking havoc on a city, while singing about his misadventures. The video was filmed and edited by Daniel Wahlström at Heavy Groove Media, who previously worked with the band on “I’m Now The Monster” and “Caustic Vomit Reveries”.

Set for a July 21st release on Listenable Insanity Records, “Panic Prayer” is the band’s third release since the their inception in early 2021.  With members of Obituary, Deicide, and Venom Inc, the trio is no stranger to extreme music, blending a mix of groovy death metal and thrash, with a pinch of hardcore. 

The group have once again enlisted the help of art-extraordinaire Dan “Babe Ruth” Goldsworthy (Cradle Of Filth, Accept, Hakan, Alestorm) for the cover art for the EP. Goldsworthy’s third album cover for the band features the bands “unofficial mascot”, sometimes referred to as “the Rat God”, who was on the group’s 2021 debut “Rat°God”, as well as 2022’s follow-up album “Fearsick”.

Panic Prayer track-listing:

  1. Civilized Holocaust
  2. Final Credits
  3. Panic Prayer
  4. Godzilla
  5. The Mold Testament (live)
  6. Recycled Hate (live)
  7. Euphoriphobia (live)
  8. The Neck Step (live)

The production for the album was done at Smoke & Mirrors Productions in Spring Hill, Florida, with Jeramie Kling and Taylor Nordberg mixing and mastering respectively. The live songs were recorded on their 2022 summer US tour with Deicide. 

Inhuman Condition is:
Jeramie Kling – Vocals/Drums
Terry Butler- Bass
Taylor Nordberg – Guitar

Pre-orders available at inhumancondition.bandcamp.com

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OUTERGODS Release New Single ‘Nothing But a Fetid Worm’ + Share Guitar Playthrough

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UK extreme metal group OUTERGODS has today shared their new single, Nothing But a Fetid Worm, and shared an accompanying guitar playthrough for the track. Nothing But a Fetid Worm is the second song to be taken from the Nottingham based band’s forthcoming debut album, A Kingdom Built Upon the Wreckage of Heaven, which is due for release via Prosthetic Records on September 1.

Stream Nothing But a Fetid Worm via Apple Music | TIDAL | Deezer | Bandcamp and Spotify
Pre-order A Kingdom Built Upon the Wreckage of Heaven here.

Speaking on the single release, guitarist Nathe Sinfield comments: “The instrumental aspect of this song came together quickly and because of that, I avoided overthinking it. I wanted a shorter, straight-to-the-point song which blended some elements of black metal, thrash, and noise. It’s also one of my favourite songs to play live at the moment.”

Vocalist Sam Strachan adds: “As soon as Nathe sent this one over I knew what it was going to be about. It was so fast, aggressive, and frantic and I wanted the vocals to feel like a ferocious attack. Lyrically, it’s about karma creeping up on terrible people and cutting said negative, toxic people out of your life. I always enjoy when lyrics are left open for the listener’s interpretation so I purposefully did that with this song.”

The formative months of OUTERGODS‘ existence were marked by separation as they wrote what would become their first full-length release throughout 2020. Finding a route towards escapism, founding members Nathe Sinfield (Lost Outrider) and Sam Strachan (Raised By Owls) realised that many of their personal struggles and anxieties were being channelled into the writing process. In the face of inner turmoil and an uncertain world, the pair found solace in their love for extreme metal – in particular ‘90s death metal – and set about creating an album that recreated the adrenaline and obnoxiousness of the albums that helped shape their own tastes.

Lyrically the album uses dark and sinister metaphors to explore turbulence they were experiencing throughout the album’s creation. Specifically Nathe found himself in a situation where his family were staring down an immeasurable bereavement – the feelings of hopelessness, grief, and torment were poured into his writing. Finding comfort in nostalgia and seeking connections to the past, a rich seam of inspiration was found in the music that was key to his own musical development.

The resulting songs fuse together elements of death metal, black metal and grindcore – blending their abrasive early influences such as Morbid Angel and Strapping Young Lad with the intensity of more modern, expansive but intense bands like Full of Hell. A Kingdom Built Upon The Wreckage of Heaven was self produced, and stays true to their DIY ethic and underground attitude. The album was mastered by friend Kristofer Strandberg, and the album’s cover art was crafted by Nathe’s brother, Tim Sinfield.

Bringing OUTERGODS to life for the album recording and with designs on playing live meant assembling a full band – and Nottingham’s fertile scene didn’t disappoint. Having recruited Alex LeGrice (Raised By Owls), Dan Oldcorn (Antre) and Jordan Spencer (Evil Scarecrow) OUTERGODS are now set to become an unstoppable force of sonic devastation, weaving bleak tales of misery and woe.

A Kingdom Built Upon the Wreckage of Heaven tracklist:
1. Nocturnal Death 
2.  Into the Howling Void
3. Faceless Entities
4. Tangled in the Cogs of the Nightmare Machine
5. Abandoned At the Centre of a Celestial Hell
6. Nothing But A Fetid Worm
7. Catacombs of Madness
8. Flesh Prison
9. A Kingdom Built Upon the Wreckage of Heaven