Last week PREDATORY VOID released their debut album, Seven Keys to the Discomfort of Being, to much acclaim via Century Media Records. The afternoon before the band played their debut album in its entirety at the prestigious Roadburn Festival in Tilburg. Today they are unveiling a new video to the final, 10 minute long track, “Funerary Vision”, that was created by Dehn Sora, watch it below.
PREDATORY VOID comments the song and video as follows: “’Funerary Vision’ is an epic post metal song about dark prophecies one makes, traveling through endless winter landscapes, unable to live in the now. Failure, decline and withering inescapably await, and make life unbearable.”
PREDATORY VOID came to be when guitarist Lennart Bossu (Amenra, Oathbreaker) found himself writing material that wasn’t really suited for Amenra. Lennart gathered a group of likeminded people living in the area of Ghent (BE) – including the versatile vocalist and tattoo artist Lina R – and soon after, the band was born, with Tim De Gieter (bass; Amenra, Doodseskader, Much Luv Studio), Thijs De Cloedt (guitar; Cobra The Impaler, ex-Aborted), and Vincent Verstrepen (drums). PREDATORY VOID played their first show at the renowned Soulcrusher Festival (NL) alongside artists such as Ihsahn, Envy, Cave In and Heriot, creating a buzz within the scene. With an album’s worth of material already written, they signed to Century Media Records for their worldwide debut.
PREDATORY VOID live: 29/04/23 De Zwerver, Leffinge BE 02/05/23 Les Nuits Botanique, Brussels BE 10/05/23 De Vooruit, Ghent BE 06/07/23 Vera, Groningen NL 11/08/23 Alcatraz Festival, Kortrijk BE
PREDATORY VOID line-up: Lina R – vocals Lennart Bossu – guitar Tim De Gieter – bass Thijs De Cloedt – guitar Vincent Verstrepen – drums
Greek veterans of THE MAGUS have announced their debut album ‘Βυσσοδομώντας’, which will be released via The Circle Music records in October 2023. In celebration, THE MAGUS are now unveiling the cover artwork, which was created by Harnasash Singh, and further album details of ‘Βυσσοδομώντας’. All info can be found below.
The Magus comments on the album: “Harnasash’s art once again gave visual life to my hellish visions. His cover art fits perfectly to the album concept which is based on Lucifer’s disappointment and wrath upon mankind. I can only say that is the most organic album I ever made guiding all my black metal influences to a truly horrific, nightmarish path.
Dark melodies unite with feverish worlds to give birth to majestic, aristocratic horrors. We had the pleasure to work with artists like KING DUDE, IDVex (1/2 SOUTHERN NORTH) and Hel Pyre (W.E.B.) as guest vocalists in order to enhance the atmosphere and the ritualistic parts of the music. It is also the first time in my musical journey where I used live choir arranged by Christos Antoniou (SEPTIC FLESH). And to finalize, recordings take place at PENTAGRAM studio with the infamous George Emmanuel (LUCIFER’S CHILD) behind the mixing table and the production.
More to come, stay in tune with the Depths….
Like Serpents from the Depths we rise!”
Pre-orders and a first musical glimpse will be made available soon.
Track-list:
This is My Church
The Fall of Man
ux Tenebrarum
ΒΥΣΣΟΔΟΜΩΝΤΑΣ
Idolatrous Discord
Ama Lilith
Negative Renaissance
The Peacock King
Give the Devil his due: The story
Recorded and produced: by George Emmanuel at Pentagram studio, Athens
Mix & master: George Emmanuel
Cover: by Harnasash Singh
Hailing back to 1989, Greek black metal outfit Necromantia was founded by the two musicians Baron Blood (bass) and The Magus (vocals, guitars, keyboards). The band’s music was characterized by a mix of black metal and death metal, with elements of Greek folk music and classical music. Over the years, Necromantia had undergone several line-up changes, but the band continued to release albums and tour, becoming one of the most respected and influential black metal bands from Greece!
Following the tragic death of Baron Blood in 2019, The Magus decided to disband Necromantia by releasing their final album “To the Depths We Descend” in 2021. But The Magus’ personal musical and mystical journey did not stop here. The inner black flame, which urges The Magus to create dark and extreme art which is expressed through music and lyrics, never ceased to burn.
In the summer of 2022, The Magus decided to give birth to a new musical project, entitled simply and appropriately; THE MAGUS. Joined by long-time associates, El (Soulskinner, Zaratus, Thou Art Lord, Principality of Hell etc) on guitars and Maelstrom (Necromantia, Yoth Iria, Thou Art Lord, Principality of Hell) on drums in order to complete the formula and start working on material for the upcoming album to be released later this year!
Line up: The Magus: Bass/Voices El: Guitars Maelstrom: Drums
Greek black metal outlaws LUCIFER’S CHILD teamed up with Brazil’s death blasters NERVOCHAOS for a northern leg of their European tour which commences in May.
LUCIFER’S CHILD commented: “The Morning Star shall rise once more! We are thrilled to put out ‘The Fall Of The Rebel Angels’ tour. A voyage into the Northern and Baltic countries of Europe. We will have the pleasure to be joined by the Brazilian daemons, Nervochaos and by the Swedish death masters Centinex in selected cities. Therefore, we hail all of you, to celebrate these 11 nights of ravenous black metal, join us!”
Tour dates: 18.05 LT Kaunas – Lemmy’s 19.05 LV Riga – Republika 20.05 ES Tartu – Rock n Roll Club 21.05 FI Helsinki – Lepakkomies 23.05 FI Turku – Utopia 25.05 SE Stockholm – Fredagsmangel* 26.05 SE Falun – Club Slammer** 29.05 NO Oslo – Revolver 30.05 NO Bergen – Hellion 02.06 SE Motala – Bomber Bar 03.06 DK Esbjerg – Rip Death Coast
*with Destroyer 666 **with Centinex
LUCIFER’S CHILD was formed in 2013 in Athens (Greece) by guitarist George Emmanuel (ex-Rotting Christ, ex-Chaostar, Necromantia) and bassist Stathis Ridis (ex-Nightfall). The duo quickly expanded into a quartet, with vocalist Marios Dupont (Karma Violens) and drummer Nick Vell (Chaostar), and released the debut album “The Wiccan” in 2015. Encouraged by the album’s reception, which entailed a string of festival dates (inc. Inferno Festival, Blastfest and Incineration Festival), they delivered a follow-up record titled “The Order”. The album successively emphasized the band’s classic approach, which is heavy on atmosphere and replete with dark aesthetics, all the more highlighted by Daniele Valeriani‘s (Dark Funeral, Mayhem) cover artwork. The music video for the album’s title song, which hit over 100k streams, can be seen below.
LUCIFER’S CHILD most recent installment is a six-track split with Brazil’s Mystifier titled “Under Statn’s Wrath”. The material was released in 2022 on Agonia Records.
Line-up: George Emmanuel (ex-Rotting Christ, Necromantia) – guitars, bass Marios Dupont (ex-Karma Violens) – vocals Nick Vell (Chaostar) – drums
‘Alchemists’ is the most eclectic album by DEGREES OF TRUTH: it combines innovative arrangements and influences from pop and electronic music, while leaning towards a modern and very elegant progressive metal side.
The album features catchy melodies, symphonic orchestrations but also compelling guitar riffs and versatile vocals that range from rock-style melodies to delicate chants and even operatic digressions, carried out by the new extraordinary singer Claudia Beltrame.
The variegated songwriting reflects the multiple lyrical themes, which include mini-concepts about the meaning of life, freedom and artistic creation.
The album is set to be released on June 23rd via Scarlet Records.
enginereed, produced and mixed by Gianluca Parnisari; mastered by Giovanni Versari at La Maestà Mastering Studio
artwork by Martin Perzul; graphic concept by 21O4
guest appearances by Richard Henshall (Haken) on ‘Bound to Rise’ and Khaled Abbas on ‘Over the Tide’
Very first German rock/metal Eurovision Song Contest representatives, LORD OF THE LOST, have released an official music video for “Destruction Manual”. The new visual shows the whole band embodied by women, with vocalist Chris Harms represented by Ukrainian erotic model and influencer Louisa Khovanski. The song was originally released on the band’s successful #1 charting album, Blood & Glitter.
The new video arrives shortly before the Hamburg based unit leaves for Liverpool to present their song “Blood & Glitter” at the Eurovision Song Contest in front of its total audience of 200 million viewers. The finals of the world’s biggest music contest will be broadcast worldwide on May 13, and LORD OF THE LOST is widely considered a strong top 10 contender with “Blood & Glitter”.
2023 has been full of highlights for LORD OF THE LOST, and they don’t seem to end! Starting with the band’s #1 debut on the Official German Album Charts and continuing with a sold-out club tour in Germany, LORD OF THE LOST were also once again announced as European tour support for heavy metal legends Iron Maiden, joining them for ten shows. In addition, they will play at the most important metal festivals this summer. The dark rock unit even got to perform for and meet King Charles III, and their success story so far is about to culminate in representing Germany in the finals of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.
LORD OF THE LOST on the new video for “Destruction Manual”: “A video where the whole band is represented by women. That is something I’ve wanted to do for half of my life. But it wasn’t the right time until now: the moment has come! Next to Louisa, we have four outstanding female musicians from all over the world at our instruments, and we love the energy that all five of them radiate here. What can I say? We’ve never looked so stunning!”
Watch the Music Video for Germany’s ESC song “Blood & Glitter” HERE
When conjuring the concept of Blood & Glitter, the band was inspired by the eponymous work of legendary music photographer Mick Rock, known for taking a large majority of the most famous photos of musicians in the 70s glam rock era. LORD OF THE LOST visually immerse themselves in the lifestyle of that era and combine it with the new wave and pop sound of the 80s, building on their own familiar dark metal foundation. The result: a glamorous party with critical and direct messages.
Contrasts run like a thread throughout the album, once again proving different in comparison to their previous work. In addition to Chameleon Studios in Hamburg, Blood & Glitter was produced and recorded at the Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki. The album goes all the way from start to finish – thus completely bypassing ballads. The hard-hitting dancefloor track “Leave Your Hate In The Comments” makes a strong statement by addressing the increasing hate culture on social media. Furthermore, the eighth studio album features a variety of very special guests such as Heaven Shall Burn singer Marcus Bischoff on “The Future Of A Past Life”, Andy LaPlegua of Combichrist on “Reset The Preset” and Subway To Sally’s Ally Storch on violin for “Save Our Souls”. Wrapping up the record with “One Last Song”, Chris Harms states on the track: “I was wondering what song I would want to sing last before I die and realized that song didn’t exist yet. So here it is. Probably the most important song I’ve ever written.” A bonus track, a remarkable cover of Roxette’s “The Look”, features none other than German 90s popstar Blümchen as a duet partner. The band once again went its own way and released, without much advance, an album that defies all clichés, prejudices, genre norms and conventions, and makes strong statements in terms of content! So to say: Blood & Glitter is 100% LORD OF THE LOST.
After a full year of touring, including a support tour for Iron Maiden, a headline tour, an acoustic tour, several festival appearances and the band’s own Lordfest, LORD OF THE LOST were once again invited by the legendary Iron Maiden to be direct support on their European tour in 2023, in addition to major festival and club appearances. LORD OF THE LOST 13.05.23 – Eurovision Song Contest 2023 – Live from Liverpool
BLOOD & GLITTER SHOWS 2023: 27.05.23 DE – Siegen 30.05.23 DK – Copenhagen 01.06.23 SE – Stockholm 09.06.23 DE – Zwickau SOLD OUT 11.06.23 DE – Munich SOLD OUT 17.06.23 DE – Saarbrücken 21.06.23 UK – Leeds 22.06.23 UK – Chester 01.07.23 UK – Edinburgh 13.07.23 DE – Berlin SOLD OUT 31.07.23 DE – Aschaffenburg SOLD OUT 02.08.23 DE – Karlsruhe 23.09.23 UK – London 24.09.23 UK – Bristol 26.09.23 UK – Southampton 27.09.23 UK – Nottingham 28.09.23 UK – Wolverhampton 29.09.23 UK – Manchester 30.09.23 UK – Glasgow 06.10.23 AM – Yerevan 07.10.23 GE – Tbilisi 11.10.23 FR – Lille 12.10.23 FR – Savigny-le-Temple 13.10.23 FR – La Roche-sur-Yon 01.11.23 NL – Tilburg 04.11.23 BE – Ittre
Special Guest for IRON MAIDEN: 03.06.23 FI – Tampere / Nokia Arena 24.06.23 IE – Dublin / 3Arena 26.06.23 UK – Glasgow / Ovo Hydro 28.06.23 UK – Leeds / First Direct Arena 30.06.23 UK – Manchester / AO Arena 03.07.23 UK – Nottingham / Motorpoint Arena 04.07.23 UK – Birmingham / Utilita Arena 07.07.23 UK – London / The O2 26.07.23 DE – Dortmund / Westfalenhalle 01.08.23 DE – Munich / Olympiahalle
Special Guest for AMON AMARTH: 11.07.23 DE – Rostock / Stadthalle
Special Guest for POWERWOLF: 31.10.23 DE – Düsseldorf / Mitsubishi Electric Halle 02.11.23 DE – Ravensburg / Oberschwabenhalle 03.11.23 DE – Bamberg / Brose Arena
Festivals: 29.04.23 BR – Sao Paulo / Summer Breeze Brazil 26.-29.05.23 DE – Leipzig / WGT 07.-10.06.23 PL – Gdansk / Mystic Festival 07.-10.06.23 AT – Nickelsdorf / Nova Rock 15.-18.06.23 FR – Clisson / Hellfest 05.-08.07.23 DE – Ballenstedt / Rockharz 13.-16.07.23 CZ – Zlin / Masters Of Rock 20.-22.07.23 FI – Laukaa / John Smith Rock Festival 29.-30.07.23 DE – Cologne / Amphi Festival 02.-05.08.23 DE – Wacken / Wacken Open Air 12.-13.08.23 DE – Oldenburg / TabulaRaaza Festival 14.10.23 DE – Cologne / Unter Schwarzer Flagge 17.-18.11.23 DE – Leipzig / Gothic Meets Classic
LORDFEST 2023: 09.12.23 DE – Hamburg
LORD OF THE LOST are: Chris Harms – Vocals, Guitar Pi Stoffers – Guitar Class Grenayde – Bass Gared Dirge – Piano, Synths, Percussion, Guitar Niklas Kahl – Drums
Today, Ukrainian melodic metal upstarts IGNEA reveal the dreamy third single “Incurable Disease” ahead of the release of their beautiful concept album, Dreams of Lands Unseen, out this Friday, April 28, 2023, via Napalm Records! The band’s spellbinding third full-length and Napalm Records debut resembles an epic soundtrack that leads the listener into new worlds.
Third single “Incurable Disease” is propelled by the gleeful synth-sounds of the sea and turbulent, pounding waves. With this extraordinary voyage, IGNEA showcases the prog metal side of their music, perfectly blending groovy riffs, varied rhythms, and complex arrangements.
After performing with bands such as Butcher Babies and Kobra and The Lotus, and with over 80,000 unique monthly Spotify listeners and millions of streams on songs like “Alga” and “Leviathan”, IGNEA is ready to kick off their next chapter and enchant fans with future performances.
IGNEA on “Incurable Disease”: “This particular song is not related to any pandemic or real illness. Rather, it is an ode to Sofia’s admiration for the sea, inspired by her frequent voyages by various types of vessels, from small boats to huge luxury liners. Sofia found the mechanics of these boats, the crew’s workings, and the sheer beauty of the waters to be captivating. The song’s lyrics speak from both Sofia’s perspective and my own, as I too share a profound affection for the sea that I liken to an “incurable disease.” In fact, I’m even in the process of creating a sea-themed tattoo sleeve on my right arm to showcase my devotion to all things maritime.”
IGNEA on the album release: “And so it begins for Dreams of Lands Unseen, the album that will take you on a journey through the raging seas, camera lenses, and distant horizons. Spin it loud from start to end, feel the pulse of the voyage with all its dangers and beauty, the diversity of cultures, and the lingering will to discover new lands while still being homesick…”
The 10-track concept album, Dreams of Lands Unseen, reflects the life of Ukrainian photographer and documentarian Sofia Yablonska, known for traveling to very distant corners of the world while documenting the lives of tribes and natives, which was especially dangerous and uncommon for a woman of her time. Sonically, IGNEA creates a captivating masterpiece which resembles, thanks in part to diverse genre-influences, an epic soundtrack-like experience. Producing, mixing and mastering was helmed by Max Morton (JINJER, Morton) whilst Dmitry Kim managed engineering and drum production. The track “Daleki Obriyi” is only one of two songs on the album sung in Ukrainian language, honoring their home country and mother tongue. Implying distant horizons, the album’s subject, Sofia, is now far away from modern human civilization. Brutal death metal rhythms and shouts crash together with catchy synth passages, representing the beauty of the islands. Songs like “The Golden Shell” and “Opiumist” – the latter featuring Finnish vocalist Tuomas Saukkonen of WOLFHEART – are an ode to the experiences Yablonska gathered in Chinese culture. Cheery eastern melodies and brutal growls create the atmosphere of a heavy trip. On “Nomad’s Luck”, restless guitar riffs mixed with powerful deep shouts create an ominous sound – a symbol of the constant questioning of one’s lifetime.
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