May 5th, BEYOND ALL RECOGNITION are releasing their EP ‘This Is Dubcore!’. This special collection of five tracks features the band’s pioneering sound that helped define the genre of Dubcore, a combination of metal core and dubstep that Beyond All Recognition helped create. The shredding metal riffs and desperately angry vocals combined with the electronic metal production creates the unique sound that only Beyond All Recognition can bring forth. As if that wasn’t enough, all five songs are produced by Dino Medanhodzic, a swedish producer and songwriter who has experience of working with some of Sweden’s biggest bands.
May 12, 2023 sees Hamburg-based metal maniacs, GODSNAKE, release their sophomore studio album, Eye For An Eye, via Massacre Records. Following a previously-shared, first album appetizer, “The Sickening”, today, the band has unleashed a lyric video for their second single “Story Of A Ghost”, featuring Wayne Dorman of thrash metal titans ONSLAUGHT on a guest guitar solo!
“This track is about the individual demons and ghosts that people have to deal with. Very different, personal tormentors that make one’s life hell, even if other people can’t understand or relate to it at all,” the band comments.
“This general placeholder can be filled and brought to life by practically any listener. Addictions and dependencies, phobias or traumas, depressions and diseases, all this can be the subject here. Musically, a very powerful and fast, compact and heavy song. The shortest track in the band’s history, with a playing time of under 3 minutes. For the guitar solo Wayne Dorman from the UK Thrash Metal legend ONSLAUGHT could be enlisted.”
Contemporary heavy metal with significant references to some of the big old masters: straight, hard, riff-orientated, but never missing catchiness and hook lines. The reptile that is GODSNAKE has been up to mischief in the heavy music scene since 2015 and has successfully established itself in the metallic jungle. Torger (vocals), Stevo (guitar), The Walt (bass) and Sidney (drums), who were already involved in the album Poison Thorn, were reinforced in 2022 by guitar wizard Pepe (Ancient Curse, Sons Of Seasons).
With their second full-length album, the 5 musicians want to prove and renew the very positive feedback of the debut and thus maintain their place in the ranking. 10 new songs in 47 minutes – straight in your face! Versatile, heavy, catchy, and very powerful, that’s what GODSNAKE stands for.
Like their much acclaimed debut, Eye For An Eye was recorded and produced in the LSD studios in Lübeck by mastermind Lasse Lammert (e.g., Alestorm, Gloryhammer, Wind Rose etc.).
The motto for the cover and artwork was ‘never change a winning team’, so the band was once again able to win over Björn Gooßes / Killustrations (including Amon Amarth, Death Angel, Hatesphere) for the design duties.
Eye For An Eye will be out on May 12, 2023 through Masssacre Records, the pre-sale is available at THIS LOCATION!
Eye For An Eye Track Listing:
The Sickening
Apocalypse For Free
Story Of A Ghost [feat. Wayne Dorman (Onslaught)]
Eye For An Eye
I Fear Nothing
Need For Speed
Stone Dead Pony
Nails In My Bed
Illuminated
The Tragedy Of Being Late
GODSNAKE Live: 29.04.2023 DE Kiel – Räucherei (Mosh im Mai) 12.05.2023 DE Hamburg – Hausverbot 13.05.2023 DE Hückelhoven – Haus Sodekamp-Dohmen (Guardians Of Metal Festival – Motormetal Fest Edition) 03.06.2023 DE Loxstedt – The Rock House (The Rock House Festival) 23.06.2023 DE Hamburg – Bambi Galore 11.08.2023 DE Büdesheim – Krawall’O’Rock Open Air 30.09.2023 DE Bremerhaven – SHIVA (Metalnight) 29.12.2023 DE Meppen – Christmas Metal Meeting
GODSNAKE is: Torger – Vocals Stevo – Guitar Pepe – Guitar The Walt – Bass Sidney – Drums
Heavy modern rockers VONAVIBE just revealed a new self-titled music video and single entitled “Vonvaibe“. This is the second music video & single taken from their upcoming LP album Bleed to Life which will be released on May 26, 2023 via Eclipse Records. The video was directed by Peggy Psarrou. The album was produced by Dyon and mastered by John Christodoulatos at Sweetspot Productions.
“Given the significance of the track, we needed to make the video equally special and showcase what Vonavibe is all about” says lead vocalist and guitarist Dyon. “For this reason we opened up our vault and dug up some of the best footage from the band’s entire lifespan, whether it was pro-shot or simply taken with a mobile phone. As a result, this music video is the accumulation of the band’s course over the last 5 years. We wanted bits and pieces of live performances as well as time we spent in the studio performing, rehearsing or during a sound check. The video is something more than just a timeline projection, however, it is a reminder that whatever curve balls life throws at us, we can always bounce back. How we started playing in small clubs, making leaps to bigger venues and eventually landing gigs in some huge festivals supporting acts such as Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons or Monster Magnet. We almost lost it all after my motorcycle accident and had to take a painful three and half years before we were able to set foot on stage again. Vonavibe is an animated portrait of the band, and also the meaning behind the band’s name. …every fright that may lie, never lost is Vonavibe. Vonavibe, a sense of hope.”
The new album by Vonavibe is entitled Bleed To Life. The band’s third release contains ten amazing songs and is scheduled for release on May 26, 2023.Bleed to Life is an album that redefines the sound barrier at least in terms of raw power. We often informally refer to that massive rhythm guitar, bass, and percussion vibe as a “Wall of Sound,” and the first bands that come to mind are Black Sabbath and Metallica. More veritably, the “Wall of Sound” was introduced in the 1960s by record producer Phil Spector, who invented a dense orchestral studio aesthetic made of layering, echo, spill, and mono. Currently, Vonavibe have sonically restructured this idea, and Bleed to Life does not simply give us a “Wall.” It builds us a grand fortress. Besides the addictive hooks, intricate dynamics, clever drum pattering, and diverse vocals, the guitar interplay on Bleed to Life, is exceptional. Part of this is a result of the technical production, writing, and studio performances, but more viscerally, it feels to the listener like becoming a tidal wave, a volcano, a hurricane, pick your simile. Of course, rhythm chords and repetitive riffing are often used as mere background to the verses, choruses, and platform solos, but Vonavibe create a world where the rhythm guitar is unique like a “vocalist,” with the lead guitar becoming an exotic superhero.
New Power Metal force ANGUS McSIX present their epic third single “Laser-Shooting Dinosaur” today, just in time for the release of the anticipated debut album, ANGUS McSIX and the Sword of Power, this Friday! The previous two singles have been extremely successful, with “Master of the Universe” already reaching more than a million views on YouTube alone, and some of the formats of the upcoming album already long gone.
Gasp in awe of the mightiest creature to roam the universe that devours any and all in its sight! Only legends tell tales of such monstrosities and the mythical powers they contain, but ANGUS McSIX and his “Laser-Shooting Dinosaur” are no fairy-tale story. Behold the laser missiles, blaster guns, and night scope of the mighty “Laser-Shooting Dinosaur” on the brand-new animated music video!
ANGUS McSIX on “Laser-Shooting Dinosaur”: “Angus has ridden them all: Unicorns, eagles, dragons, you name it … but he needed something new, something exciting, something more powerful. It was time to let Tokyo, the ancient tech-capital of the world, develop him a LASER-SHOOTING DINOSAUR.“
After Prince Angus heroically died in one of the greatest battles in the history of man and goblinkind, all hope in Scotland and the whole galaxy seemed lost. In the Realm of Martyrs, everything faded away for Angus like a blurry dream from the distant past. But when he is suddenly reminded that his home is being threatened, the prince sets out to return to the world of the living.
The only way is through a portal in the depths of hell, sealed by the almighty sword Sixcalibur. When Angus draws the blade, he undergoes a fundamental upgrade and transforms into the golden hero ANGUS McSIX, escaping the clutches of the underworld! Willing to defeat his old adversary once again, Angus has no idea that he has just opened the gateway back to the world of the living to a much darker power: Archdemon Seebulon – the source of all evil.
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ANGUS McSIX and the Sword of Power Tracklist:
Master of the Universe
Sixcalibur
Laser-Shooting Dinosaur
Amazons of Caledonia
Ride to Hell
Starlord of the Sixtus Stellar System
The Vision in the Fires (Intro)
Eternal Warrior
The Key to Eternity
In a Past Reality
Fireflies of Doom
Just a Fool Will Play Tricks on Angus McSix (Bonus Track)
The first chapter of the warriors’ glorious return can be heard on the debut album, ANGUS McSIX and the Sword of Power.
While riding on the back of a Pegasus, head-bopping techno beats and synth-waves are abound on “Ride to Hell“. Driven by mighty harmonies and striking rhythms, Angus draws “Sixcalibur”, the Sword of Power, to open the sealed gate of hell. Catchy guitar solos underline the sword’s powerful capability of gaining higher levels each time an enemy is killed by its blade. “Master of the Universe” continues the epic adventure and marks the comeback of ANGUS McSIX as he returns from the abyss. Euphoric and energetic melodies mingle with his legendary powerful vocals. The portal does lead Angus back to Scotland, but directly to the dawn of time. After the glorious warrior defeats an invasion of hellish “Fireflies of Doom”, the dwellers of the Holy Dwarven Empire of Dundee provide him the “Laser-Shooting Dinosaur”, set to music in the energetic and catchy party track, reminiscent of the good old 8-bit video game days. As the last hope for this world, Angus is now to ride to the northern islands of Stenness to discover the secret of his own destiny…
ANGUS McSIX and the Sword of Power marks the mighty return of Thomas Winkler to the world of glorious power metal hymns and chant-along party tracks. As the former face of Gloryhammer for over a decade, ANGUS McSIX took no time to pause, building up his name across genres borders as one of the best entertainers in the metal scene with several guest appearances on projects like Nanowar Of Steel’s “Valhalleluja” and Feuerschwanz’s “Warriors Of The World United”. With ANGUS McSIX, he and his new allies and enemies are now ready to fight the biggest battles of the universe!
ANGUS McSIX live
w/ Feuerschwanz, Warkings 19.04.23 CH – Pratteln / Z7 20.04.23 DE – Frankfurt / Batschkapp 21.04.23 DE – Saarbrücken / Garage 22.04.23 DE – Stuttgart / Im Wizemann 23.04.23 DE – Heidelberg / Halle 02
Festivals 2023 09.06.23 NL – Leeuwarden / Into the Grave Festival 2023 17.06.23 DN – Copenhagen / Copenhell Festival 2023 05.07.23 DE – Ballenstedt / Rockharz 2023 13.07.23 DE – Neukirchen-Vluyn / DONG Open Air 2023 14.07.23 AT – Leoben / AREA 53 15.07.23 CZ – Vizovice / Masters of Rock 2023 05.08.23 DE – Wacken / Wacken Open Air 2023 12.08.23 ES – Villena / Leyendas del Rock 2023 09.10.23 ES – Mallorca / Full Metal Holiday
While blackened death metal force, THULCANDRA, is currently gearing up for the release of their forthcoming studio album, Hail The Abyss, today, the German four-piece has unleashed a visualizer video for brand new single “Blood Of Slaves”! Hail The Abyss, the band’s fifth offering, will be out on May 19, 2023 via powerhouse label Napalm Records.
The record proves yet again why THULCANDRA are atop death metal’s malefic vedette. It showcases their affinity for dark, aggressive and mellifluous metal while the entire album rips and terrorizes with the intensity of hell. As always, THULCANDRA‘s about a vibe – there’s always a unique “feel” that’s distinctly old-school, but without the tired trappings of it.
After previously-released singles, “As I Walk Through The Gateway” and the album’s blistering title track, the band just returned from their first US-tour ever alongside FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, OBSCURA & WOLFHEART. Guitarist/vocalist Steffen Kummerer on the new single: “‘Blood Of Slaves’ might be one of the fastest and most aggressive songs on our new album “Hail The Abyss“. With sharp riffing and sheer endless aggression, the song pushes relentlessly.“
“With ‘Hail The Abyss’, we count the 5th album within 20 years of Thulcandra“, Kummerer recently said.“A banger, and a diverse record that shows a unique blend of black and death metal, combined with classic heavy metal twin guitars. The album turned out excellent and Dan Swanö delivered a splendid mix – raw, natural and showcasing each individual musician on the record. ‘Hail The Abyss’ undoubtedly turned into a highlight of our long lasting career.“
THULCANDRA’s rise to power ignited when the band unleashed their debut album, Fallen Angel’s Dominion, upon metaldom in 2010. The group, fronted by founding member and visionary, Steffen Kummerer (also of Obscura fame), have since tightened their hibernal grip on blackened death metal. The desolate melodic emanations in follow-up studio records Under a Frozen Sun (2011), Ascension Lost (2015), and the chart-topping, 2021-album A Dying Wish, dedicated to late bassist Chris Kratzer, solidified THULCANDRA as a superior force, expertly thrusting the magic and mystery of mid-’90s melodic black-death metal into the modern era.
Hail the Abyss is slated for release on May 19, 2023 via Napalm Records. Cooperation with renowned producer Dan Swanö (Dissection, Opeth, Katatonia) was compulsory, as was the re-invitation to cover-master Lochner.
Deliverance In Sin And Death – Live (CD Bonus Track)
THULCANDRA LIVE 2023 19.05.2023 GER | Landshut – Rocketclub 09.06.2023 GER | Chronical Moshers Open Air 2023 23.06.2023 GER | Let The Bad Times Roll Festival 2023 21.07.2023 GER | Mörlenbach Weiher – Music Hall 22.07.2023 GER | Rock Unter Den Eichen Festival 2023 27.07.2023 GER | Kassel Goldgrube 28.07.2023 GER | Burning Q Festival 2023 02.09.2023 GER | Ghosts Of Dinmin Festival 2023
Avant-garde project THY CATAFALQUE is now sharing a stunning music video for the brand new single, “A csend hegyei!”The song is taken from THY CATAFALQUE’s latest opus ‘Alföld,’ which is due via Season of Mist on June 16, 2023. Watch the video at THIS LOCATION.
Mastermind Tamás Kátai comments: “The title of the song means ‘The Mountains of Silence’ and this is the opening track of the album with the vocals of Lambert Lédeczy from Ahriman and Mörbid Carnage. The song is somber and dark, something that has been inside me for years and finally released. The video was created by Chad Michael Ward and shot in Sweden.”
Pre-orders for ‘Alföld’ are now available HERE, while the album can be pre-saved HERE
Track-list: 1. A csend hegyei (4:10) [WATCH] 2. Testen túl (3:56) 3. A földdel egyenlő (5:25) 4. Alföld (9:24) 5. Folyondár (4:06) 6. Csillagot görgető (5:25) 7. A felkelő hold országa (5:23) 8. Szíriusz (1:28) 9. Néma vermek (4:13) [WATCH] Total: 43:30
THY CATAFALQUE live 28 Apr 23 Bratislava (SK) Majestic Music Club 11 May 23 Budapest (HU) Budapest Park 30 Jun 23 Orfu (HU) Fishing on Orfu Festival
Cover artwork: Photography by Orsolya Karancz – Lay-out by Tamás Kátai
THY CATAFALQUE is a metamorphic entity that’s constantly evolving, showcasing musical ingenuity that’s as limitless as it is daring. Meaning “The Great Plains,” ‘Alföld’ is grounded in the Avant Garde project’s heavy beginnings. While the record takes a cue from THY CATAFALQUE’s early days, mastermind Tamás Kátai’s modern progressive instincts shine through, elevating the record beyond the realm of metal as-you-know-it and once again creating a cutting-edge sound that’s far ahead of its time.
“‘Alföld’ is the most straight forward and classic extreme metal album the project ever recorded,” says mastermind Tamás Kátai. “This time I just wanted to do metal without any innovation or progression, focusing on songs and riffs rather than experimenting and breaking new grounds. Had to let the old ideas out, so I did it with enjoyment. Alföld means The Great Plains, a massive flat part of South-East Hungary where I was born and raised and we shot the video for Néma vermek in the middle of the barren lands, in Makó-Bogárzó.”
Originally, THY CATAFALQUE emerged as a black metal band founded by singer/keyboard player Tamás Kátai with the aid of guitarist/bassist János Juhász. Following their joined debut ‘Sublunary Tragedies’ (1999), the Hungarians evolved into quite different directions, but steadily gaining more followers in the process through the following albums, ‘Microcosmos’ (2001) and the self-released ‘Tűnő idő tárlat’ (2004).
On their fourth full-length, ‘Róka hasa Rádió’ (2009), THY CATAFALQUE invited Ágnes Tóth from neo-folk outfit THE MOON AND THE NIGHTSPIRIT and Attila Bakos to add their haunting vocals. With fifth album ‘Rengeteg’ (2011), Tamás Kátai finally went solo with the help of guest musicians that again included Ágnes Tóth an Attila Bakos. Dubbing his eclectic musical amalgamation avant-garde metal, the Hungarian explored new sonic possibilities with ‘Sgùrr’ (2015). The sixth full-length turned out to be slightly more complex than its successor, ‘Meta’ (2016), which returned to a more direct approach without losing the steadily growing sonic diversity. In 2018, THY CATAFALQUE continued this path with the release of ‘Geometria’. THY CATAFALQUE delivered another spectacular musical mosaic with their ninth full-length entitled ‘Naiv’, inspired by the “Naïve Art” movement.
In 2021, THY CATAFALQUE return with ‘Vadak’. Meaning “Wildlings” in Hungarian, the album title is a deliberate clue to the exotic and feral essence of ‘Vadak.’ Like seedlings scattered throughout the forest by the mere forces of nature, THY CATAFALQUE’s imaginative sound grows with an organic sense of whimsy, cultivated within the vast influences of our megacosm. Thematically, ‘Vadak’ is a foreboding lesson in mortality. Emphasizing the fragility that is shared by man and beast alike, the record explores our Freudian life instincts, in which we inherently fear and run from the ultimate goal of existence: death.
Now, the visionary is looking to the past as it journeys onward and upward with its latest opus, which is just as familiar as it is forward-thinking, certain to mesmerize a vast swath of metal enthusiasts across all genres.
Mixed by: Tamás Kátai in Budapest, Hungary Mastered by: Imperial Mastering, Austin, Texas, U.S.A., Colin Davis
Recording line-up: Tamás Kátai – guitar, bass, keyboards, programs, vocals Martina Veronika Horváth (The Answer Lies In The Black Void, Mansur) – vocals Lambert Lédeczy (Ahriman, Mörbid Carnage) – vocals Bálint Bokodi – vocals Gábor Veres (Watch My Dying) – vocals Gábor Dudás (Reason) – vocals Breno Machado – lead guitar Daniele Belli – acoustic guitar, double bass Dario Cei – flute Chris Lyons – violin, viola Ido Romano – ney Samuel Chacon – fretless bass Austris Apenis – French horn
Guest musicians: Martina Veronika Horváth – Track 4 Lambert Lédeczy – Track 1, 4, 6 Bálint Bokodi – Track 2, 3 Gábor Veres – Track7, 9 Gábor Dudás – Track 6 Breno Machado – Track 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 Daniele Belli – Track 5 Dario Cei – Track 5 Ido Romano – Track 6 Samuel Chacon – Track 3 Austris Apenis – Track 4, 7
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Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
