Polish RISEUP Release New Music Video And Single “Jim B”

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Polish death-groove metal band RISEUP have revealed a new music video for the single “Jim B” which pays tribute to their favorite beverage, Jim Beam bourbon whiskey. The music video was directed by Marcin Szaraniec from Bridge To Horizon. Watch it right now! 

“Jim B” is the first single from the band’s debut full-length album Destructive Machine’s Chilling Time 3:27 which was produced by Arkadiusz Dzierżawa (Sandbreaker, Mors, Carura) at Lighthouse Audio. The album is scheduled for a worldwide release on August 6, 2021 via Eclipse Records. Pre-order or pre-save the album here.

“We shot the video in our rehearsal room which is an old basement from the XVIII century that also became our secret party location” says vocalist Stanek. “After practice, we often chill out, stay late and there’s always a bottle (or two) or Jim Beam bourbon. We actually talk about the bottle as a friend of the band using words like he and him, it’s just one of those fun things we do.” Guitarist Krzystala adds, “Sometimes Jim is a villain, sometimes he is a savior, sometimes he can make toy a genius, and on the flip side he can turn you into a complete idiot… it all depends on the mood you’re in and the quantity you drink. We also wanted to pay respect to this famous liquor and its history by writing a song about it!“

Destructive Machine’s Chilling Time 3:27 by RiseuP is an album that rocks the listener straight to the core. The first single “Jim B” offers the hooky chorus “Drink, drink, drink!” however, it also tells us that alcohol makes false heroes who overrate their own abilities. The second single “Prophecy” with its addictive crunch and pleasing guitar tremolo, alludes to scripture and our misinterpretation of both testaments, leading us to hypocrisy and fear as opposed to peace and enlightenment. “Rise” is the third single, and it features mechanistic super-drumming under an intricate triple-vocal that is masterfully delivered in different ranges of growl and traditional singing. The song suggests that the darkest moments we encounter in life can make us stronger by teaching us to be proud of the scars (physical or emotional) they cause.

AUÐN Release Video For “Vökudraumsins fangi”

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Icelandic black metal formation AUÐN are now releasing a brand new video for the song ‘Vökudraumsins fangi’. The clip contains stunning historic images of the band’s native Iceland, provided by the National Film Archive of Iceland // Kvikmyndasafn Íslands. The video was edited by Andri Björn Birgisson.

AUÐN comment: “”Vökudraumsins fangi” is the title song of our new album and deals with what we perceive to be real until our minds decide otherwise. Waking up in another time, feeling someone else’s presence within your being with memories foreign to you, feeling trapped in a perpetual nightmare, you begin to wonder if the life you believe you’ve led even existed at all.”

The band’s third full-length record was released on October 30th, 2020. Listen to the album here or order a copy in the Season of Mist shop.

CALIBAN Release Visualizer Video For “Nichts ist für immer”

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After Germany’s prolific CALIBAN released ”Zeitgeister” on Friday, they are sharing a visualizer clip for the song “Nichts ist für immer” today. The clip sees the stunning artwork of “Zeitgeister” come to life, watch it below.

Andreas Dörner (vocals) comments: “A slightly softer track, the original is called “All I Gave” and was released on “Say Hello To Tragedy”. It’s a song about disappointed love and the end of an illusion. – We will be ourselves in the ones we love. Who am I when your love was just a lie.”

With fans hungry for the Essen-borne quintet to record an album exclusively in German, the band simply said: “Why not?” and “Zeitgeister” was born. 11 genre-defining LPs deep into their career, the band’s vision for the album came naturally – a career retrospective and deep-dive into CALIBAN favorites that haven’t had a live airing in some time. Together with the help of long-running producer Benjamin Richter (Moonspell, Emil Bulls and more) CALIBAN hand-picked seven tracks to bring new life to:

“Trauma“ (feat. Matthi from Nasty, originally “Arena Of Concealment”)
“Herz” (originally “I Will Never Let You Down”)
“Ausbruch nach Innen“ (originally “Tyranny Of Small Misery”)
“Feuer, zieh’ mit mir“ (originally “Between The Worlds”)
“Nichts ist für immer“ (originally “All I Gave”)
“Intoleranz“ (originally “Intolerance”)
“Mein Inferno” (originally “My Little Secret”)
“Zeitgeister” also boasts the brand-new track “nICHts”.

Formed in 1997, CALIBAN’s legacy has been a tireless one, touring the globe and sharing stages with the likes of Kreator, Killswitch Engage and Dark Tranquillity just to mention a few, “Zeitgeister” was a welcome homecoming.

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CALIBAN previously released two videos for “Zeitgeister”:

“Intoleranz”: https://youtu.be/44DTwxelcyw

”nICHts” (Trigger Warning: This video contains content about suicide.): https://youtu.be/yJJEPTHMGyQ

HIRAES Drop Second Single ‘Solitary’

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German melodic death metal demons HIRAES (ex-DAWN OF DISEASE) are set to release its first sonic onslaught to the masses with the long-awaited, fearless debut offering, Solitary, on June 25, 2021 via Napalm Records.

Today, after unleashing their raging first single, “Under Fire”, the unit – comprised of members of the disbanded Dawn Of Disease and with the powerful Britta Görtz (Critical Mess, ex-Cripper) on vocals – sets free their second offering and title track “Solitary”, along with an exciting official video. Heavy-driven riffs evoke a dark and explosive melodic death metal storm fueled by a fierce growling attack, dropping jaws and leaving a long-lasting impression.

Watch the official video for “Solitary”NOW:

HIRAES already established its own remarkable identity built upon a smashing femme vocal attack, intense melodies and charging guitars, led by guitarist Lukas Kerk as main songwriter. An atmospheric, instrumental intro introduces the album opener “Shadows Break”, whilst showcasing the impressive vocal onslaught of seasoned frontwoman Britta Görtz shortly after. “Grain Of Sand” sets the next exclamation mark while delivering an unrelenting attack of smashing riffs along with an inexorable vocal performance, followed by standouts such as brutal “1000 Lights” and razor-sharp “Eyes Over Black’‘, proving that HIRAES don’t decelerate for a second.

This massive melodic death metal assault leaves no scope for weakness and serves an exciting take on the genre with hymnlike melodies, enthralling drums and guitar riffing as well as breathtaking hooklines. Topped with the distinctive and versatile performance of Britta Görtz, this powerful new formation and its debut, Solitary, is a must have for fans of bands like INSOMNIUM, AT THE GATES, ARCH ENEMY and AMON AMARTH.

HIRAES say about the album:
“Our debut album Solitary is the result of the collaboration of five musicians who burn with passion for melodic death metal. With its incredible emotional energy, it will captivate fans of the genre in no time. Hymn-like melodies and catchy riffing meet versatile drumming and the very varied growls of our singer Britta. The result is a unique blend of the best that melodic death metal has to offer. Rounded off by stunning sound, refined at Fascination Street Studios under the direction of Jens Bogren, and strong artwork by Costin Chioreanu, we are really more than satisfied with our first album. We can’t wait to finally present Solitary to the metal community on June 25, 2021!”

Pre-order the hard-hitting debut album Solitary NOW!

Solitary Tracklisting:
1. Shadows Break
2. Under Fire
3. Grain Of Sand
4. 1000 Lights
5. Eyes Over Black
6. Outshine
7. Solitary
8. Strangers
9. Running Out Of Time

Japanese MURASHITA Sign Worldwide Deal With Extreme Management Group

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Extreme Management Group (EMG), home to bands like Suffocation, Cattle Decapitation, Rings Of Saturn, Misery Index and more, has announced their partnership with Japanese Melodic Metallers, MURASHITA.

Masaki Murashita first showed his scorching riffs and powerful songwriting, along with his blistering and aggressive vocal style with the critically acclaimed modern thrash band Hemoptysis in 2007 and he has been clawing his way to the top ever since. Combining elements of melody, thrash and modern extreme metal, Masaki has molded his own razor sharp brand of metal that is moving into the next stage of metal evolution.

MURASHITA released the first solo EP, Inescapable Damnation featuring some of the top players in Metal including David Ellefson (Megadeth), Kevin Talley (Suffocation, Six Feet Under, Chimaira), Kelly Conlon (Death, Monstrosity), Rodney McGlothlin (Voice of Dissent), and mixed by award winning producer Ryan Greene (Megadeth, NOFX). Inescapable Damnation EP received many positive reviews by top Metal reviewers across the globe. In support of “Inescapable Damnation” release, Murashita performed on EMGtv, began touring in Japan in 2015 and continued through 2017 into the United States.

Recently, Masaki has appeared with a guest solo with VON, also featuring Dr. Mikannibal (Sigh) and Chris Cannella (Deicide); and has completed many gear demos for companies like Friedman Amps, EMG Pickups, ISP Technologies, Rivera Amps, and Providence Pedals. Masaki also has done production work with Flotsam and Jetsam, Beasto Blanco, Hi-Standard, Implants and others.

With an upcoming full-length album, an online presence in gear demoing, and subsequent tours being planned, Murashita plans to cover more territory and expand their style of melodic death metal.

Now, having inked a worldwide deal with Extreme Management Group (EMG), the band says: “I am super excited to partner with EMG and take this project to the next level. I can’t wait to get back on the road again and see you all in the pit.”

EMG said, “We are thrilled to be working with Murashita and look forward to a great partnership!”

More on MURASHITA:
https://www.facebook.com/murashitamusic
https://www.youtube.com/user/masakimurashita

THE ABSENCE Release “Coffinized” Video

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THE ABSENCE have released the video for the title track of their new record, “Coffinized”.  The video, debuted yesterday on Bassist, Mike Leon’s, Live Stream via Twitch.tv and can be viewed below, and the song itself is available now for streaming and download at all digital music outlets.

Coffinized” is the title track and 2nd Single released from THE ABSENCE’s upcoming album “Coffinized,” which will be released June 25 by M-Theory Audio. CD and limited-edition vinyl variants can be pre-ordered and bundled up with new merchandise to your liking at Night Shift Merchandise.

Says vocalist Jamie Stewart, about the track, “We have all been Coffinized at one point or another – confined by a distant, funerary outlook; trapped in a dark, shrinking bubble. As one awaits a lingering exhale, it calls out – a seeping, miserable existence, disguised. Such horrors, hidden in debased, mental escape. You wrap yourself in it as it follows you down, further and further, engulfed by your own disgust and inability; it’s suffocating gaze collapsing in, embalming into your being. You become a living casket for all of your own bitter frustrations – nailed in and buried alive.”

“Coffinized” is THE ABSENCE’s follow-up to their 2018 comeback record, “A Gift For The Obsessed.” That album was the band’s first in eight years, as well as their first for new label home M-Theory Audio. The time period between that album’s release and the COVID outbreak saw the band stay busy by taking their new songs to the road, touring alongside acts such as Deicide, Origin, Jungle Rot, Exmortus, and Hatchet. Band members also stayed busy with other outside endeavors, with drummer Jeramie Kling manning the kit for Venom Inc., bassist Mike Leon on bass duties with Soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy, and guitarist Taylor Nordberg playing with Massacre. Those three band members took the experiences from those touring gigs and reconvened in the studio with Stewart who has also been busy with his other project, Hot Graves, to put together the 11 tracks of pummeling death metal that compose “Coffinized.”