Occult-themed synth-doom collectiveCIRCLE OF SIGHSreturns with their sophomore album, titled “Narci”, to be released June 4th by capable Metal Assault Records!
“Narci”, a quasi-concept album about an eschatoligcal event caused by a digitally communicable mental disease: Rooted in cosmic doom, here we find the group travelling to the outer reaches of metal’s avant garde. Glitch-pop, prog rock, dark jazz, industrial gaze, and grindcore influences bubble to the top, all buoyed by the sing-along melodies and rich vocal harmonies. With “Narci”, Circle of Sighs solidifies itself as a group that defies categorization, bridges dichotomies and summons new worlds.
Give ear, and listen to the album’s title track, Narci, here:
“Narci” will be coming out on June 4th via Metal Assault Records and is now available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION
Tracklist:
01. Spectral Arms 02. We Need Legends 03. A Crystal Crown of Cosmic Pain 04. Roses Blue 05. Segue 04 06. Narci 07. Heaven in Flames 08. The Man Who Stole the Wind
Power metal sensation FROZEN CROWN have released the song ‘Towards the Sun’ as the new single from their upcoming third album ‘Winterbane’ (out on April 23 via Scarlet Records).
‘Winterbane’ is the new album from Frozen Crown, coming two years after the very successful sophomore effort ‘Crowned in Frost’ which gave the band huge media exposure – over 18 million views total on YouTube for their singles – and made it possible to be featured as special guest on the 2020 DragonForce European tour, amongst many other accomplishments. ‘Winterbane’ sees Frozen Crown amplifying the classic heavy and power metal components of their sound and toning down the symphonic influences even more, resulting in an aggressive and monolithic album thanks to the tasteful riffs and guitar leads of mastermind and songwriter Federico Mondelli and the astonishing female vocals provided by talented singer Giada “Jade” Etro. ‘Winterbane’ broadens Frozen Crown‘s musical landscape while keeping intact an uncommon taste for haunting melodies and catchy refrains.
As it often seems modern rock music has lost its sense of palpable danger and mystique, Finnish dark occult rock act CVLT OV THE SVN marks its return in full force with their grim, addictive first full length, We Are The Dragon. Slated for release on May 7, 2021 via Napalm Records, CVLT OV THE SVN’s debut embodies a reverberating sense of eeriness, danger and fear, enriched with a pinch of gothic romanticism and pitch-black seduction. Finally, there’s a cvlt worth joining: CVLT OV THE SVN’s sound feels dangerously unsettling, lacing its churning heaviness with catchy melodies that travel right through your ears to your central nervous system!
With the unveiling of previously-released goth-boppers like “Twilight”, “The Pit”, “Whore Of Babylon”, “Luna In The Sky Forever” and just recently, “My Venom”, CVLT OV THE SVN have already proven how to successfully merge seething heaviness and sweet pop melodies. Now, the mysterious visionary behind the cvlt, who actually started out as a black metal drummer, has unleashed a brand new lyric video for the heavy dark rock anthem “Hellbound”, ultimately setting free his casket full of morbid horror theatrics! This occult new wave and rock n’ roll symbiosis draws you right in – like an invitation through the gates of hell to party with the devil himself! Served with an unforgettable hook that’ll seep its way right into your brain in no time, you can now watch the new clip by CVLT OV THE SVN right here:
“Everyone of us faces periods in life, when all seems to be lost.“ Says the anonymous band visionary about the new single. “My response to those kind of situations is to put the pedal to the floor and dive deep into the dark corners of my psyche.”
Inspired by movies like The Exorcist and the all devouring darkness itself, CVLT OV THE SVN draws inspiration not only from the heavy rock genre and greats like Type O Negative and Turbonegro, but the nostalgic influences of mainstream artists like Roxette as well. Conceptually conveying a variety of extreme emotions, each of the album’s twelve enthralling tracks cut through the noise of society like a razorblade, leaving a long-lasting impression on the listener that’ll have them clamoring for more.
In addition to the macabre thrills of their music, there’s the character he takes on stage, twisting the dagger of perception even further like your favorite horror flick and making for a combined experience that cuts deep and close to the bone.
“It’s easier to tell those grim stories through another identity, another character.” The creative cvlt leader recently said. “Black cloaks just go with it, obviously. I’m a big fan of suspense and this kind of content is all about the surprises. I find it is an intriguing realm to explore. Whatever lies ahead, CVLT OV THE SVN will adapt and thrive.”
We Are The Dragon Tracklist: 01. We Are The Dragon 02. My Venom 03. Don’t Be Tender Love Me Cruel 04. Hellbound 05. Dancing With The Devil 06. Twilight 07. I’m Gonna Find Out 08. Luna In The Sky Forever 09. The Murderer 10. Whore Of Babylon 11. The Pit 12. Another Infinity
CVLT OV THE SVN’s We Are The Dragon will be out as CD and Digital formats on May 7, 2021 through Napalm Records. The album pre-sale is available at THIS LOCATION!
Anders LA Rönnblom has now put a new band together, called SOCIAL DISORDER. Anders is best known as the founder and songwriter from Killer Bee and X-Romance and as member of Wolfpakk – his ability to write great riffs with classic melodies is what always has defined him. This time he is on his own in some way, but still together with great friends.
This project has evolved to an album, which is a journey through Anders life, inspirations from his musical past and could easily be seen as a concept album – this is his story. Every song carries a message, a story of a period in his life. The struggle with his alcoholism, demons and his way back. His musical story will be unleashed later in 2021.
The international line-up speaks for itself: Tracii Guns (Guns ‘n’ Roses, LA Guns), Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake), Jeff Duncan (Armored Saint, Odin), Dave Stone (Rainbow), Snowy Shaw (King Diamond, Dream Evil, Mercyful Fate), Shawn Duncan (DC4, Odin), Leif Ehlin (Perfect Plan) to name a few collaborates on this melodic and timeless Rock album. The unknown singer Thomas Nordin is an uncut diamond from northern Sweden who really shows how to deliver great vocals. So “don’t judge the book by the cover”!
Florida-based melodic death metal quartet THEABSENCE have unveiled a music video for their new song, “Choirs of Sickness.” The clip, debuted yesterday by Decibel Magazine, can be viewed below, and the song itself is available now for streaming and download at all digital music outlets.
“Choirs of Sickness” is the first single 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, “Haven’t we all been Coffinized since last year? Cooped-up, masked, distanced, trapped within a formless bubble, longing for a collective exhale. We lost loved ones; we lost time, work, sanity… in a way, we lost ourselves. In regard to most bands’ craft, we lost an integral portion of the thing that charges our collective batteries: SHOWS. We lost our abilities to release and to connect with all of our friends and family. We miss the spark; we miss the conversations; and most of all, we miss each and every one of you.
“This record is a void-bending combustion chamber of creativity,” he continues. “Every single song bears a torch of deprivation, darkness and triumph. In the end, we do actually win. One second, you feel creative and accomplished, validated and whole. The next, you seem empty and worthless, and feel the claustrophobia of being forced into an unwilling casket. ‘Coffinized’ collects in detail the hysterical scratches and screams found on the inside of this casket’s lid – the kind of gashes made by four beings who are very much alive and giving their all to be heard from a forced burial.”
“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 gigging 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.”
Track List: Coffinized Future Terminal Choirs of Sickness Radiant Devestation Cathedral Dawn Black Providence Discordia Treacherous This Consuming Nocturne Aperture Expands Faith in Uncreation
THE ABSENCE first burst onto the scene in 2005 with their crushing, Erik Rutan-produced Metal Blade debut, “From Your Grave.” The album and its two follow-ups, 2007’s “Riders of the Plague” and 2010’s “Enemy Unbound,” showcased a perfect mixture of heart-wrenching melodies and skull-pounding aggression, truly making them one of the premiere bands of the melodic death metal scene. THE ABSENCE further cemented their reputation via numerous tours supporting some of the biggest names in metal, including Cannibal Corpse, The Black Dahlia Murder, Amon Amarth, Sabaton, Goatwhore, Evergrey, Malevolent Creation, Kataklysm and Destruction. Following a lengthy hiatus, the band regrouped in 2016 with a new lineup uniting founding members Stewart and Kling with longtime bassist Leon and guitarists Nordberg and Joey Concepcion for “A Gift for The Obsessed.” (Concepcion appears on four tracks on “Coffinized.”)
Chart-breaking German folk rock institution SUBWAY TO SALLY demonstrate their exceptional live presence once more, carving a unique stage experience in stone with the upcoming release, Eisheilige Nacht – Back to Lindenpark, out on BluRay/DVD/CD on June 18, 2021 via Napalm Records.
In an intimate setting, the Potsdam based unit drops a colorful bunch of songs taken off their multifaceted discography and invites its listeners to be part of an exciting adventure! Supported by many great artists, SUBWAY TO SALLY created an unforgettable evening that offers numerous surprises and specials neither seen nor heard until now, with the unveiling of a new live video “Veitstanz (2014 Version)”. Members of Saltatio Mortis, Schandmaul and Feuerschwanz, as well as Chris Harms (Lord Of The Lost), MajorVoice and Patty Gurdy join SUBWAY TO SALLY on stage for an outstanding version of the song.
Eisheilige Nacht – Back To Lindenpark will be available as a deluxe bundle (incl. deluxe fan gym bag, mediabook, pendant, lanyard, pass – limited to 300 copies), LP Gatefold Black, BD/DVD/2-CD mediabook and digital album formats, and serves as harbinger for all those great live performances that are about to come!
SUBWAY TO SALLY on Eisheilige Nacht – Back to Lindenpark: “After 11 years of our “EISHEILIGE NACHT-tradition”, we definitely did not want that 2020 will be seen as a red “X” in the history of our festival series. So we thought about how we could provide our fans with the EISHEILIGE NACHT feeling at their homes, when we weren’t allowed to tour ourselves. An online concert wasn’t enough for us: EISHEILIGE NACHT is not only about meeting friends, but also being a highlight of the year – with several befriended bands performing live on stage. We wanted to implement all of this in one experience. We wanted to record this very special event where the EISHEILIGE NACHT originally began. Instead of playing a concert in an empty hall, we used the size of the hall, lined up in a circle and placed our guest musicians into our midst. This created new insights that have never been seen before in any SUBWAY TO SALLY concert film! We are very pleased that we can now, as requested by countless fans, record this event for eternity as a special concert film! “
Watch the official live-video for “Veitstanz (2014 Version)”NOW:
Due to the pandemic, 2020’s edition of the band’s annual festival tour, Eisheilige Nacht, couldn’t take place in its usual form. As a result, the German folk rock outfit decided to offer an unforgettable lockdown live event which they hope will be a unique way to fill the gap until they return to the stage.
SUBWAY TO SALLY on „Veitstanz (2014 Version)”: “The highlight of every EISHEILIGE NACHT is the joint finale at the end of the concert. The Veitstanz, shared with all guest bands, is a firm tradition and of course could not be missing from the EISHEILIGE NACHT ONLINE. Somehow the title is now almost medieval -traditionals. Especially with this song you can see what a great scene we are in. We are proud that we were able to conclude 2020 with the Veitstanz together with our guests, but also above all with our fans.”
Pre-Order Eisheilige Nacht – Back to Lindenpark HERE
Since their foundation in the early ‘90s, SUBWAY TO SALLY have established themselves at the top of the scene. Having released thirteen studio records so far, the seven-piece featuring the remarkable Eric Fish on vocal duties never fails in surprising their devotees with an ingenious symbiosis of folk, heavy metal and rock. In the course of time, it became a tradition to celebrate every year with numerous fans and a final live show on December 30 at the venue Lindenpark in the band’s hometown of Potsdam. Due to great demand, in 2009 the band decided to move to a bigger location in the same area. The Eisheilige Nacht was born and turned into a whole annual festival tour shortly after, where top-notch bands heeded the call to join SUBWAY TO SALLY for some magical evenings.
In 2020, SUBWAY TO SALLY returned to Lindenpark and – supported by many great artists like Chris Harms (Lord Of The Lost), Feuerschwanz, Schandmaul, Saltatio Mortis, MajorVoice and Patty Gurdy – created an extraordinary lockdown live experience. In an intimate setting, the recording starts with “Messias” and “Königin der Käfer” from the band’s latest chart-breaking full-length, Hey! (DE #5). SUBWAY TO SALLY then continue to not only travel through their own discography with songs like eerie “Unsterblich”, animated “Tanz auf dem Vulkan” and live-sensation “Grausame Schwester”, but also present a bunch of enchanting features as well: Don’t miss when highly talented Birgit Muggenthaler-Schmack and Saskia Maria Forkert (Schandmaul) join SUBWAY TO SALLY for Schandmaul’s “Dein Anblick” and a premier version of “Kleid aus Rosen”, or when the band sets the exceptional stage on fire for an explosive performance with Saltatio Mortis on their hit “Sie Tanzt allein” – just to name a selection.
Eisheilige Nacht – Back to Lindenpark tracklisting: CD 1 1. Intro 2. Messias 3. Königin der Käfer 4. Unsterblich 5. Imperator Rex Graecourm 6. Dein Anblick 7. Kleid aus Rosen 8. Das Elfte Gebot 9. Sieben 10. Kalte Winde 11. Minne (FAUN Version) 12. Henkersbraut 13. Falscher Heiland 14. Tanz auf dem Vulkan
CD 2 1. Drag Me to Hell 2. Island 3. Kein Meer zu Tief 4. Arme Ellen Schmitt 5. Eisblumen 6. Sie tanzt allein 7. IX 8. Veitstanz (2014 Version) 9. Grausame Schwester 10. Alles was das Herz will 11. Aufgewacht 12. Ausgeträumt 13. Outro 14. Julia und die Räuber
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