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TRIBAL GAZE Announce New Album “Inveighing Brilliance”, First Single + Video ‘Beyond Recognition’ Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 14, 2025
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Following their recent signing with Nuclear Blast Records, Texas death horde TRIBAL GAZE has announced their 2nd full-length album, Inveighing Brilliance, will be released on October 17th. Injecting a heavy dose of scorching old school death metal straight into the veins of the modern metal scene, TRIBAL GAZE hold nothing back on their massively anticipated followup to 2022’s highly praised The Nine Choirs.

Today, the band has unleashed their furious first single, ‘Beyond Recognition,’ with an intense video directed by David Brodsky (CATTLE DECAPITATION, CANNIBAL CORPSE).

Commenting on the impending record and new single, guitarist Quintin Stauts< says:
“I think this album, like our others, is us trying to create memorable parts in songs. Parts that make you have to rewind and hear it again. The aim is always to make songs that we love listening to. We’re just trying to add something of value to the death metal world. Our single Beyond Recognition is a good representation of where we’re at mentally. Pissed during the fast parts, pissed during the slow parts.

TRIBAL GAZE will tour North America in support of Inveighing Brilliance this fall, sharing the stage with THE ACACIA STRAIN, CATTLE DECAPITATION, ABORTED, FROZEN SOUL and more. Tickets are available HERE

Beyond Recognition: https://tribalgaze.bfan.link/beyond-recognition

Pre-Order Inveighing Brilliance: https://tribalgaze.bfan.link/inveighing-brilliance

Inveighing Brilliance Tracklist:
1. Smiling From Their Chariots
2. Beyond Recognition
3. Emptying the Nest
4. Guarding the Illusion
5. To the Spoils of Faith
6. Ruling in a Land with No God
7. The Irreversible Sequence
8. Inveighing Brilliance
9. Draped in Piercing Radiance
10. Lord of Blasphemy

About TRIBAL GAZE:

Arising from the scorched earth of Texas, Tribal Gaze return with “Inveighing Brilliance”, a death metal monolith shaped by ancient violence and unforgiving truth. Recently signed to Nuclear Blast Records, the band conjures visions of primal wrath and nihilistic clarity—a sound rooted in the rawness of old-school death metal but sharpened with modern intent. From their name, inspired by unseen forces watching from deep forests, to the crushing weight of their riffs, Tribal Gaze channels something ancient, unknown, and violently present.

“Inveighing Brilliance” is a meditation on the illusion of beauty in nature and existence, and how it pertains to both Mother Nature, and our wretched, human society. Even in moments of light, brutality lurks—eggs are stolen from nests, flesh is torn for survival. This album dissects this duality, revealing the suffering embedded in every living moment. With digital artwork by Dom Pabon (Final Resting Place) that evokes sci-fi decay and meditations of ancient ruin, the album looks and sounds like a lost realm where reality fractures under the pressure of its own contradictions.

Tracks like “Beyond Recognition” and “To the Spoils of Faith” expand on these apocalyptic themes. The former imagines an outside force annihilating humanity in judgment of its arrogance, built on some of the band’s most punishing riffs to date—swinging between chaos, groove, and sheer obliteration. The latter churns with mechanized fury and contempt for blind belief, echoing Meshuggah-like timing with lyrics that drag faith to its own ironic hell. Across the record, Tribal Gaze capture the violence of thought and sound in equal measure—uncompromising and vividly self-aware.

Their ascent to Nuclear Blast was anything but formulaic. After leveling stages on tour with Frozen Soul, the band caught the attention of legendary A&R Monte Conner, who waited outside a venue in New York just to share his admiration. That moment solidified a new chapter for Tribal Gaze—a label that values creative freedom and pushes bands to expand without dilution. With “Inveighing Brilliance”, they’ve done just that: stripped away illusion, stared into the abyss, and made it echo.

From Ozzy And Lemmy To James Gandolfini Fame: MATT ZANE Drops New Bombshell Biography

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 14, 2025
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Matt Zane has never played it safe—and he’s not starting now. On August 22nd, from renowned publisher Heavy Music Artwork is proud to announce the notorious Society 1 frontman unleashes Everyone Dies: The Matt Zane Reckoning—a no-prisoners memoir packed with the kind of insane, behind-the-scenes stories that could only come from a life lived in the eye of the storm.

From surreal meet up with the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, to nights of chaos with icon Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead, to an intense, unexpected encounter with James Gandolfini as he was doing research for the movie 8mm, to memories of the late Static-X front man Wayne Static, Zane pulls no punches and spares no detail. It’s loud. It’s raw.

It’s the unfiltered truth.

This bold, boundary-breaking volume offers an uncensored look at the extraordinary life of Matt Zane, frontman of Society 1, the man who hung from hooks while screaming into the abyss — is back. But this time, the stage is the page… and the lights are out. This is more than just a rock biography, the book includes never-before-seen photos, original poetry , and stories too intense for the film —covering everything from porn sets to public protests, psychedelic journeys, and visceral live performances involving flesh-hook suspensions and some of the biggest names in rock and metal.

“When Alex from Heavy Music Artwork approached me to do a biography that would include a taste of everything—from my pictures to poetry and even more in-depth stories—I was all in,” says Matt Zane. “He’s done some amazing work, so I was honored. I’m just so excited more of the Society 1 and my story is going to be told.”

Authored by Alex Milazzo, founder of Heavy Music Artwork —the publisher behind acclaimed titles such as Heavy Music Artwork #15 , Masterpieces 2020 , Ripping Tongues , Heretic , and Masterpieces 2022 — Everyone Dies: The Matt Zane Reckoning continues the company’s legacy of producing visually stunning and intellectually rich volumes exploring the darker corners of heavy music and art. Brace yourselves!

Release Date: August 22, 2025
Limited Hardback Edition: 200 deluxe copies,
200 silk pages (TBC)
Softback Edition Also Available
Printed Ethically in the UK

PURCHASE PHYSICAL BOOK HERE

Watch the Film That Started It All – Now on Prime Video

The documentary Everyone Dies (Rock Stars Don’t Count) is now streaming worldwide on Amazon Prime Video , continuing to draw new fans into Zane’s unforgettable world. A deeper, uncensored extended cut is available for free at the official site: EveryoneDiesTheMovie.com

About Matt Zane
Matt Zane is a director, performance artist, and the notorious frontman of Society 1. He became known as the first vocalist to perform live while suspended by flesh hooks and has also directed hundreds of adult films, published philosophical writings, and delivered some of the most extreme performances in modern rock. At 50, Zane remains one of underground culture’s most fearless voices.

About Heavy Music Artwork
Based in the UK, Heavy Music Artwork is a celebrated publisher focused on the visual and philosophical aesthetics of heavy music. Known for their striking layouts and deep editorial work, they have released standout titles such as Heavy Music Artwork #15 , Masterpieces 2020 , and Ripping Tongues , celebrating the art, culture, and stories behind metal’s most extreme and visionary acts. Instagram: @heavymusicartwork 

MEZZROW Announce New Studio Album “Embrace The Awakening” + First Video Single ‘Architects Of The Silent War’ Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 14, 2025
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: MEZZROW. Leave a comment
[photo: Jens Rydén]

Following previously-released, stand-alone singles, “As Fear Unfolds” and a killer cover version of Ghost‘s “Ritual”, Swedish thrash metal force MEZZROW have finally revealed the first details of their forthcoming, new studio album! Entitled “Embrace The Awakening”, the band’s third full-length rager will be released on November 14, 2025 via ROAR. Available on 2-CD Digipak incl. the “Keep It True – Live” bonus album, 1-LP Vinyl in Bloodred Sky Marbled edition as well as in Digital formats, the album pre-sale has just started at: https://mezzrow.rpm.link/embracePR 

Today, the thrash metal torchbearers are presenting a video clip for their first official single taken off “Embrace The Awakening”, the brutal-as-hell “Architects Of The Silent War”! Singer Uffe Pettersson comments:

”We’re really proud of this one and it has all the thrash metal elements you can demand! Lyrically inspired by the dark and sophisticated world of the constant cyber war, and cyber attacks globally, which affects us all the time without us knowing anything about it more or less.”

Stream / Download “Architects Of The Silent War” at: https://mezzrow.rpm.link/architectsPR

MEZZROW built themselves a name in the thrash metal scene during the late eighties with their critically acclaimed demo tapes, “Frozen Soul” and “Cross of Tormention”. In 1990, they released their classic debut album “Then Came the Killing” through Active Records (Candlemass a.o.), a subsidiary of Music for Nations. The album is still today considered as one of the best, if not the best, thrash metal releases from Sweden and Scandinavia.

During 2021 MEZZROW rose from the ashes, when bass player Conny Welén (ex-Hexenhaus) and singer Uffe Pettersson (ex-Rosicrucian) decided to make a new mark in the thrash metal world of today, together with new guitarists Magnus Söderman (Nightrage) and Ronnie Björnström (ex-Defiatory, ex-Aeon), as well as drummer Alvaro “Alvis” Svanerö (Imperial Domain). Following their comeback album “Summon Thy Demons” (2023, Fireflash Records) and the much-acclaimed ”Keep It True – Live” record, MEZZROW started writing material for their third album. Eight new songs were later on chosen to become “Embrace The Awakening”, a Bay Area Thrash Metal monster made in Sweden! Uffe Pettersson says: ”We wanted the new album to sound a bit more straight forward without stepping away too much from „Summon Thy Demons“. We feel that we’ve achieved that and at the same time kept our roots intact!”

Pre-Order “Embrace The Awakening” now at: https://mezzrow.rpm.link/embracePR

“Embrace The Awakening” track listing:

  1. Architects Of The Silent War
  2. Sleeping Cataclysm
  3. Symphony Of Twisted Souls
  4. Foreshadowing
  5. The Moment To Arise
  6. In Shadows Deep
  7. Inside The Burning Twilight
  8. Dominion Of The Dead

The Double CD will include the “Keep It True – Live” bonus tracks:

  1. King Of The Infinite Void
  2. Then Came The Killing
  3. Beneath The Sea Of Silence
  4. The Cross Of Torment
  5. Summon Thy Demons
  6. Ancient Terror
  7. Through The Eyes Of The Ancient Gods
  8. Frozen Soul

MEZZROW is:
Ulf “Uffe” Pettersson – Vocals
Conny Welén – Bass
Magnus Söderman – Lead Guitar
Ronnie Björnström – Guitar
Alvaro “Alvis” Svanerö – Drums

For More Info Visit:
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mezzrowsweden/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mezzrowswedishthrash/
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/Mezzrowsweden
Website | http://www.mezzrow.black/

CENTINEX Return with New Album “Guts And Glory”, Out October 24th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 14, 2025
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Centinex, the Swedish death metal legends, have returned with their most ferocious and uncompromising album yet.

Guts And Glory is a raw, high-energy release that ditches excess and zeroes in on what matters: unrelenting riffs, d-beats, and thrash-infused aggression.

Stripping away atmospheric layers and polished production, Centinex goes back to their roots, blending the ferocity of early death metal with the urgency of punk.

From punishing galloping riffs to blazing d-beat drum patterns, this album is an all-out sonic assault — fast, brutal, and relentless, with no time to spare. 

Pre-order here  https://music.blacklion.nu/centinex-WGA

Tracklist:

1 Becoming
2 Your Religion Dies Tonight
3 Gods of Guilt
4 I Am the Way
5 Masterpiece in Flesh
6 In My Dreams
7 Symphony of Screams
8 Sorrowtears

Follow Centinex
https://www.facebook.com/Centinexofficial
https://www.instagram.com/centinexofficial/
https://centinex.net/

GODZILLA WAS TOO DRUNK TO DESTROY TOKYO Unleash New Single & Video ‘Sasquatch’s Eyes’ + Announce Upcoming Album “Sideral Voivod” And Canadian Tour

Posted by metalshockfinland on August 14, 2025
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Brace yourselves for a fuzz-fueled cosmic rampage, Italian heavy fuzzers Godzilla Was Too Drunk To Destroy Tokyo have just released their brand-new single and official video “Sasquatch’s Eyes”, offering a mind-melting preview of their forthcoming album Sideral Voivod, set for release September 19, 2025 via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records. Available on CD, limited edition colored vinyl and digital formats, the album promises a kaleidoscopic collision of stoner grooves, acid-drenched riffs and chaotic sci-fi storytelling.

“Sasquatch’s Eyes” is a wild, groove-heavy trip into the band’s trademark blend of 60s acid rock textures, monolithic fuzz and offbeat rhythmic breakdowns. Laced with hypnotic hooks and otherworldly swagger, the track embodies the raw, untamed energy that has made Godzilla Was Too Drunk To Destroy Tokyo one of the most unique acts in the European underground scene.

The band shares:
“‘Sasquatch’s Eyes’ is pure primal vision, a soundtrack for those who’ve stared into the wilderness and felt it staring back. Expect our usual mix of gorilla bass tones, prophetic choruses, and riffs straight from another galaxy, with a touch of paranoia for good measure.”

Formed in 2022 in the small Ligurian village of Calice Ligure, the band is fronted by Sara de Luca (bass destroyer and sonic instigator known as The Evil Lord), alongside Nicola Viola (the octopus-armed drum wizard) and Alessandro “Camu” Camurati (riff-crafting guitar builder). The trio has already taken their high-voltage live assault across Europe and Japan, leaving a wake of crushed stages and blown minds.

Following the buzz around their 2023 releases Atomic Spitfire and Evil Lord, Sideral Voivod pushes their sound even further into interstellar chaos, a hallucinatory ride through doom, psych, sludge and space rock. Fans of L7, Melvins, and The Stooges will feel right at home in Godzilla’s sonic mayhem.

Album Pre-order: http://www.argonautarecords.com/shop/

TRACKLIST:

  1. Interstellar Greyhound
  2. Icarus
  3. Sideral Voivod
  4. Sasquatch’s Eyes
  5. Ouija Witch
  6. Telekinetic Thunder Yeti
  7. King Bong
  8. Prelude
  9. Whale
  10. Space Leech
  11. Worship the Middle
  12. Stomp
  13. Summer in the Void

Canadian Tour 2025 – Dates
18 Sept – Palasad, London
19 Sept – Vertagogo, Hamilton
20 Sept – Monarch Tavern, Toronto
21 Sept – Avant Garde, Ottawa
22 Sept – Casa del Popolo, Montreal
23 Sept – Le Murdoch, Sherbrooke
24 Sept – Overtime Sports Bar, Kingston
25 Sept – Taverne Royale, Trois Rivières
26 Sept – Scanner, Quebec City
27 Sept – Atria, Oshawa
28 Sept – The Union, Kitchener

More information:
https://www.facebook.com/godzillawastoodrunktodestroytokyo
https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords

UNLEASHED Share Emotional New Single ‘To My Only Son’ with Lyric Video

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 14, 2025
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[Photo credit: Jens Rydén]

With “To My Only Son”, Swedish death metal legends UNLEASHED unveil one of the most emotionally resonant tracks of their career. Taken from the upcoming album, Fire Upon Your Lands, out this Friday, August 15 via Napalm Records, the song delivers a powerful farewell from father to son — a call to courage, independence, and the strength to carry on when all else fades.
 
Driven by weighty mid-tempo riffs, solemn melodies, and Johnny Hedlund’s unmistakable growl, the track stands apart as a slow-burning, mournful standout in the band’s otherwise relentless assault. It’s not about glory — it’s about legacy. “To My Only Son” slows only to strike deeper, its haunting melodies and doom-laden atmosphere embodying sorrow and honor in the face of war. A haunting prelude to the firestorm that is Fire Upon Your Lands, this track shows UNLEASHED at their most reflective — and their most commanding.
 
UNLEASHED on “To My Only Son”:
“In Miklagard, with the allied forces – the Varangians, and a well-needed rest, a warrior, who has minutes left to live, writes a letter with his last words to his only son, knowing that they will never meet again. Urging him to be brave and face the world, to become the hero that he can be. And… let go of his father…”

From the very first crushing riffs in “Left for Dead”, as the warriors of Midgard deal with the captured son of White Christ, Fire Upon Your Lands plunges listeners into the chaos of battle. Forged in the fire of unrelenting aggression by mastermind and founder Johnny Hedlund, venomous growls and battle cries set the tone for the neck-breaking masterpiece. Roaring riffs and razor-sharp solos unleash a sonic onslaught while UNLEASHED create a powerful and triumphant tribute to the warriors lost in battle. In the eclipse, they summon the Midgard Warriors with “Hold Your Hammers High!”, an anthemic battle cry that follows the son of Thor into the unknown. Fueled by sheer aggression and grand, warlike melodies, the track stands as a testament to the band’s mastery in crafting Viking battle hymns.  

UNLEASHED about the album:
“Fire Upon Your Lands is our 15th album in 37 years. It is also a continuation of the storyline from the World of Odalheim, where the Midgard Warriors keep fighting for their way of life against their main enemy “White Christ”. We hope you appreciate this new Blot of 11 songs of pure Viking Death Metal. See you all on the road!”

Pre-Order Your Copy of Fire Upon Your Lands NOW

With production that captures both raw energy and cinematic depth, the new album, Fire Upon Your Lands, proves again that UNLEASHED reign among the masters of death metal. Combining blistering death metal brutality with a timeless heavy metal core, their unrelenting power, storied legacy and unwavering commitment to their craft continue to inspire legions of fans across the world. Prepare for war, raise your hammers and join the battle live!

Fire Upon Your Lands tracklisting:         
1. Left For Dead              
2. A Toast To The Fallen              
3. The Road To Haifa Pier            
4. War Comes Again      
5. Fire Upon Your Lands              
6. Loyal To The End        
7. Midjardarhaf               
8. Hail The Varangians!
9. To My Only Son          
10. Hold Your Hammers High!   
11. Unknown Flag          

UNLEASHED live 2025:
15.08.2025 DE – Dinkelsbühl / Summer Breeze Festival 
21.08.2025 AT – Spital am Semmering / Kaltenbach Open Air
30.08.2025 DK – Naestved / Naestved Metalfest
06.09.2025 DE – Crispendorf / Break Out Open Air
20.09.2025 FR – Vallet / Muscadeath
05.10.2025 US – Chicago / Metal Threat Fest
18.10.25 MX – Monterrey / Cacique Metal Fest
25.10.2025 SE – Stockholm / Kulturhuset Stadsteatern
08.11.2025 DE – Lohr am Main / Chaos Unity Festival

UNLEASHED are:
Johnny Hedlund – Bass, Vocals
Anders Schultz – Drums
Tomas Måsgard – Guitars
Fredrik Folkare – Guitars

UNLEASHED online:
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
NAPALM RECORDS 

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