ABORTED Release Third Single + Visualizer for “Maniacult”

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Legendary Death Metal crew ABORTED release the third single of their forthcoming 11th studio album “ManiaCult”. For that the band also invited Joe Badolato, vocalist of Deathcore combo FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, to make the albums titletrack even more brutal.

Check out the single and the music video of “ManiaCult” HERE

The band comments: “Like lambs to the slaughter, Wayland takes you to your next trip after you spent the night in hell. Ghouls and Ghoulettes, we are very proud to present to you the title track of our new album Maniacult, errr… ‘MANIACULT’!!! This song features a very special guest, our good friend and one and only Joebad from Fit for an Autopsy making sure you shake dat ass during its heavier parts. We hope you enjoy becoming part of the ManiaCult, as we have quite a few surprises left to come! We have such sights to show you…”

For more exclusive ABORTED content don´t forget to check out the bands recently launched fan group ManiaCult HERE

“ManiaCult” will be available as CD Jewelcase, Ltd. CD Box (incl. Jewelcase + bonus track, Pop-up card, Metal-Pin & shaped patch), Deluxe Gatefold LP+CD & Poster in various colors and of course on all digital platforms. The pre-sale has officially started – so be fast and grab your copy HERE

CORVUS CORAX Release Finnish Version of “The Mask Of The Red Death” Feat. Sami Yli-Sirniö

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Special times call for special measures: Corvus Corax, the kings of minstrels, are back in the middle of the pandemic with a spontaneous audio book project. With medieval instruments, atmospheric sound design and spoken word, they bring Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Mask of Red Death” to our ears.

Today, the Finnish version has been released, where Sami Yli-Sirniö (KREATOR, WALTARI) gives his debut as a narrator.

Connoisseurs of the history of the medieval music scene in Germany know: this story was brought to life as medieval rock by Feeling B. (one of Rammstein‘s predecessor projects) in 1993. CORVUS CORAX were also involved in the background as a source of ideas. In the past few months, almost 30 years later, the idea arose to initiate a new, pandemic-inspired version of this setting and to counter this dreary pandemic time with the bloodthirsty and brutal story of 1842.

Here is the link to all digital portals: https://lnk.to/CorvusCorax_PunaisenKuolemanNaamio

OBSCURA Release New Single & Video for Title Track “A Valediction”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 21, 2021
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OBSCURA have unleashed the second teaser for their upcoming album “A Valediction”, which is set to be released on November 19th. This time, it´s the catchy title track that manifests OBSCURAs meldodic pace, that they stand for over a decade.

Mastermind Steffen Kummerer comments the track as follows: “The title track combines past and future to the present. With a combination of virtuosity, catchiness and clear arrangements, “A Valediction” unfolds a bittersweet, fragile temper and sums up the lyrical framework of the entire album. A worthy title track and characterful summit of upcoming concerts.”

The video was shot, once again, with talented Mirko Witzki and brings back the vibes of late 90ies MTV.

Also watch “Solaris” here: https://youtu.be/PA1CYWB0J5o

“A Valediction” is now finally up for pre-order and pre-save via this link: https://bfan.link/Obscura

The band will head out for their European tour right after the release and tickets are on sale now.
You can catch OBSCURA on one of the following European live dates:

MINISTRY Premiere Video for ‘Search And Destroy’

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In addition to four decades of incredible original material that spawned a whole new genre of music, industrial mainstays MINISTRY and creator/frontman Al Jourgensen are also well known for a series of memorable cover songs from BLACK SABBATHS’s ‘Supernaut’ to Bob Dylan’s ‘Lay Lady Lay’. The newest tribute is a take on THE STOOGES’ ‘Search And Destroy’ offering a uniquely slowed down tempo and Jourgensen’s guttural howl that amplifies the song’s wartime critique.

Rolling Stone has premiered the music video for the new single, directed by the iconic Dean Karr (Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden, Dr. Dre, Velvet Revolver, Rob Zombie) here.

Watch the video for ‘Search And Destroy’ here:

Featured on the song is Billy Morrison (Billy Idol, Royal Machines) who worked closely with Jourgensen to hone MINISTRY’s version, an idea they came up with after teaming up on the track in a moment of accidental kismet at the Above Ground benefit concert in Los Angeles in 2019.

Recalls Jourgensen:“We rehearsed it and the song was perfect but the show was running late and by the time we got on stage, I was in half time and singing the lyrics twice as slow. Fortunately Billy and Dave Navarro are professionals and they realized what was going on and sort of covered for me but I felt horrible. Billy thought it actually sounded really good in half-time so he came to me with the idea of going into the studio and recording it that way. And I figured I owed him one.”

For the music video, filmed in a desert wasteland in a remote part of Los Angeles where airplanes are retired, Jourgensen learned how to operate an antiquated war weapon and wore an arsenal of heavy artillery to get into character. He says, “It was the smoothest shoot I’ve ever done and one of the memories I’ll take to my grave.”

‘Search And Destroy’ will appear on MINISTRY’s upcoming 15th studio album “Moral Hygiene”, which will be released via Nuclear Blast Records on October 1. With some of MINISTRY’s strongest and most inspired material to date, the 10 tracks are a follow-up to 2018’s lauded “AmeriKKKant” and put forth Jourgensen’s societal manifesto and plea for civilization to get back to a set of standards that lives up to and embraces our humanity.

“Moral Hygiene” will be available in CD, vinyl and digital download formats. Pre-orders are available at: http://www.nuclearblast.com/ministry-moralhygiene
Pre-Save the album here: http://www.nblast.de/MinistryMoralHygiene

EXODUS Announce 11th Studio Album “Persona Non Grata”, Release Music Video For First Single ‘The Beatings Will Continue (Until Morale Improves)’

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With a bond forged in youth and decades-old friendship, the undisputed masters of thrash metal return with their eleventh studio album, PERSONA NON GRATA due to be released on November 19th via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band releases the music video for the first single entitled, “The Beatings Will Continue (Until Morale Improves)”. Watch the video that was written and directed by BJ McDonnell and produced by James A Rota, here: https://nblast.de/Exodus-TBWC-YT

Gary Holt comments “After what seems like an eon, we now have the debut of our first single, ‘The Beatings Will Continue (Until Morale Improves)’. I’m so jacked up for this and the release of Persona Non Grata! Let’s get the bloodletting started!”

PRE-ORDER your copy of PERSONA NON GRATA here: https://exodusattack.com/site/persona-non-grata
PRE-SAVE the album here: https://exodus.bfan.link/persona-non-grata

PERSONA NON GRATA will be available in the following formats:
CD Jewelcase + Blu-ray Bonus Disc (Jam Camp!)
Double LP – various colors
Mail Order 2LP Boxset – Limited to 2,000 pieces worldwide
CD Jewelcase Long Box + Blu-ray Bonus Disc (Jam Camp!) (Decibel Magazine Exclusive)
Cassette – Tinted Red

Literally translating to an “unwelcome” or “unacceptable” person, PERSONA NON GRATA touches on themes of modern societal disgust and degradation. The band gathered at Tom Hunting’s house in the mountains where they produced and recorded Persona Non Grata from three home-built studios. Steve Lagudi was at the helm of engineering while the band enlisted Andy Sneap of Backstage Studios to mix the album. For the third time in the band’s history, they returned to Swedish artist Par Olofsson to create the album artwork.

Below is the PERSONA NON GRATA tracklist:

Persona Non Grata
R.E.M.F
Slipping Into Madness
Elitist
Prescribing Horror
The Beatings Will Continue (Until Morale Improves)
The Years Of Death And Dying
Clickbait
Cosa Del Pantano
Lunatic-Liar-Lord
The Fires Of Division
Antiseed

This fall EXODUS will join TESTAMENT and DEATH ANGEL on “The Bay Strikes Back Tour”. The 30 date trek will kick off on October 6th at the Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo, CA and will make stops in Austin, New York, and Detroit before concluding at The Fox in Oakland on November 27th.

RITUAL EFFECT Reveal First Details of Upcoming EP ‘Too Late to Turn Back’

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Dublin based RITUAL EFFECT have revealed the first details of their upcoming new EP ‘Too Late to Turn Back’!

The band stated on ‘Too Late to Turn Back’:
“This is the “difficult second album” but not in the traditional sense. The difficulty we faced with this one was the crazy amount of lockdowns and lack of in-person contact we had thoughout the whole process.

It’s a pretty different set of tunes to the first album. “Fossils” had lots of fast paced 4 minute rock songs. These compositions are longer and heavier and go in more directions. And unlike the last album, Paul was with us from the very start of the writing process here, and it shows!

The biggest thing we’ve learned through this recording is that nothing can ever be taken for granted. It’s been a year and a half since the last time we got on stage together and this whole experience has just made us hungrier and more determined than ever. We believe that there’s an energy to these tracks that reflects that, and we chose the title “Too Late To Turn Back” because it represents where we stand right now as a band – all in, focused, and ready to seize our moment.

We are very excited to finally have this mini-album ready for the world. Hope you enjoy it!”

‘Too Late to Turn Back’ Tracklist:
Brand New
Dead Set
Ex Crux
Broken Record
L.H.W.

Coverart was created by Siobhan Feeney and Eadaoin Curtin.

More information TBA, stay tuned!

Dublin based RITUAL EFFECT fuse aspects of grunge and metal together with catchy riffs, fast paced songs, driving choruses and high energy shows. Since the band’s inception in late 2017, they have written a massive amount of songs, clocked up a hefty amount of gigs, and they have been invited back everywhere that they have played, receiving enthusiastic feedback from far and wide. Each band member has previously written and recorded with different ensembles around the country but none could resist the call to join this new family. Each of the members has their own style and very different qualities which have been intricately wound into Ritual Effect. They are professional to work with, fun to hang out with, and awesome to witness. 2019 saw the band enter the studio for their first serious project, their debut album “Fossils”. This 15 track album is a heavy, melodic nod to their past and sets the pace for a high speed, full on sonic assault to the future. With their song bank close to full storage, a follow up mini album ‘Too Late to Turn Back’ will hit the shelves in 2021. There is no limit to what this band is capable of in the rehearsal room, on stage or on tape. Come join the Ritual and embrace the Effect.

Watch the videos, taken from the debut album “Fossils”:
‘Four Point Zero’ – https://youtu.be/-Pv_G9vL22A
‘Juice’ – https://youtu.be/Mmsc7PcCXRw
‘Swinger’ – https://youtu.be/BSjGRP3BAS0
‘Smear Campaign’ – https://youtu.be/BQf1HD6Kv64

More information at:
BAND: http://www.facebook.com/RitualEffect
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreen-management.com