TEMTRIS Unleash Ferocious New Single & Lyric Video ‘Scars Of Betrayal’

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Australian heavy metal titans TEMTRIS return with the blistering new single “Scars Of Betrayal”, the second offering from their highly anticipated eighth studio album, Queen of Crows, due for release on August 8, 2025, via Wormholedeath.

Stream the single on all platforms: https://orcd.co/sobsingle

The single offers another glimpse into the emotional depth and dynamic energy of Queen of Crows — a commanding nine-track opus that dives headfirst into the complexities of the human condition. Dark, bold, and unflinchingly honest, the album balances thought-provoking storytelling with virtuosic musicianship, setting a new bar for modern heavy metal.

Following the success of the first single, “The World is Bleeding Out”, this latest release continues to build momentum as the band gears up for a series of national and international tour dates, soon to be announced.

The Queen of Crows holds your fate in her hands — are you ready to face the consequences?

Pre-save “Queen of Crows” now: orcd.co/queenofcrows

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www.temtris.com
www.facebook.com/Temtris
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www.youtube.com/@temtris6323

PATRIARCHS IN BLACK Release New Single And Video ‘Ready To Die’

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PATRIARCHS IN BLACK release “Ready To Die”, the third pre-release single from the upcoming studio album ‘Home’ (out August 15th on Metalville). 

Singer Kelly Abe says about the song : “We all have our cross to bear. For some, that involves brushes with death. And for some, the difference between life and death is one’s willingness to acknowledge their shortcomings.  For me, to persevere in spite of them, I truly felt I had to be ready to die.” 

Former Type O Negative/Danzig drummer Johnny Kelly and guitarist and riff writer Dan Lorenzo (Hades/Non-Fiction) founded PATRIARCHS IN BLACK at the end of 2021. Their debut single ‘Demon of Regret’ was released in January 2022 and the full album ‘Reach For The Scars’ was released in July 2022. Their second album ‘My Veneration’ was released in October 2023, followed by ‘Visioning’ in July 2024.

As with their previous releases, Dan and Johnny managed to secure some outstanding artists as guest musicians for their 4th longplayer ‘Home’.

Dan Lorenzo says about “Home”: “Did you ever see the movie Groundhog Day? Bill Murray is forced to live the same dayover-and-over. How boring, right? I love pizza, but I don’t want to eat it every meal. With our new album you will find our “usual” doomy riffs, but we also took some chances. There’s acoustic guitars, violin, flute and of course lots of heavy riffs. Diversity. It keeps things interesting. 

I picked the title “Home” because as much as I love to travel, it’s always nice to come home. Johnny’s mom died last year. Some would say the Lord took her Home. Johnny and I recorded 17 new songs, but we couldn’t fit them all on this album. We are honored that some of the best vocalists and bassists worked with us to lend their talents. We hope you love PATRIARCHS IN BLACK “Home”.”

“HOME” TRACK LISTING (incl. guest musicians)

Hymns for the Heretic
–Written by Lorenzo/Thomas
–Johnny Kelly drums
–Dan Lorenzo guitars
–Kyle Thomas vocals
–Dave Neabore bass

The Call
–Written by Lorenzo/Agell
–Johnny Kelly drums
–Dan Lorenzo guitars
–Karl Agell vocals
–John “JD” DeServio bass

Burn Through Time
–Written by Lorenzo/Sunshine
–Johnny Kelly drums
–Dan Lorenzo guitar/bass
–Mark Sunshine vocals

Frisson
–Written by Dan Lorenzo
–Dewey Bragg vocals
–Johnny Kelly drums
–Jonathan Eng viola
–Eric J. Morgan strings

Kaos
–Written by Lorenzo/Abe
–Johnny Kelly drums
–Dan Lorenzo guitars
–Kelly Abe vocals
–Bass Rob Moschetti bass

Storm King
–Written by Lorenzo/Ferrara
–Johnny Kelly drums
–Dan Lorenzo guitar
–Joe Ferrara vocals
–Johnny Araya bass

Celestial Yard
–Written by Lorenzo/Sunshine
–Johnny Kelly drums
–Dan Lorenzo acoustic guitar
–Mark Sunshine vocals
–Emma Smoler violin
–Damon Trotta bass

Where You Think You’re Going
–Written by Lorenzo/DMC
–Johnny Kelly drums
–Dan Lorenzo guitars
–DMC vocals
–David Freis vocals
–Sarah Sovak vocals/flute
–Damon Trotta bass
–Jonathan Eng violin

Beline
–Written by Dan Lorenzo
–Johnny Kelly drums
–Dan Lorenzo guitars
–John Kosco vocals
–Eric J. Morgan bass/string arrangement

Pointed Fire
–Written by Lorenzo/Sunshine
–Johnny Kelly drums
–Dan Lorenzo guitars/bass
–Mark Sunshine vocals
–Emma Smoler violin

Enough Of You
–Written by Dan Lorenzo
–Johnny Kelly drums
–Dan Lorenzo guitars/bass/backing vox
–Lead vocals Frankie Diaz

Ready To Die
–Written by Lorenzo/Abe
–Johnny Kelly drums
–Dan Lorenzo guitars
–Kelly Abe vocals
–Damon Trotta bass
–Gang vox Kelly, Dan, JROD

Shadows Grasp
–Written by Lorenzo/Traynor
–Johnny Kelly drums
–Dan Lorenzo guitar/bass
–Rob Traynor Vocals

Sweet Blood
–Written by Lorenzo/Sunshine
–Johnny Kelly drums
–Dan Lorenzo guitar
–Mark Sunshine vocals
–Iron Lou Strachan bass

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Greek Cosmic Grind Innovators DEPHOSPHORUS Premiere “Planetoktonos” LP, Out Today

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DEPHOSPHORUS‘ new full-length “Planetoktonos”, their most ambitious and intense work to date, is now streaming in full exclusively at No Clean Singing. 

Out today, on July 18th, 2025 via 7Degrees Records, Nerve Altar (vinyl) and Selfmadegod Records (CD), the album finds the Greek band refining their signature cosmic grindcore into a weapon of cerebral devastation.

Across nine tracks, “Planetoktonos” fuses feral urgency with expansive atmospherics, channeling the chaos of grind, the heft of sludge and death metal, and the vision of science fiction-infused existentialism. 

Propelled by explosive drumming, jagged riffs and a richly layered sonic architecture. the album explores planetary collapse, AI, and the future of human consciousness.

“Planetoktonos” is DEPHOSPHORUS at their sharpest, delivering a thought-provoking, otherworldly assault that challenges the boundaries of extreme music.

Stream “Planetoktonos” HERE.

DEPHOSPHORUS aims to expand listeners’ consciousness, fostering a vision of a sustainable future where humanity not only survives but thrives in harmony with its biosphere – and even with AI. Much like the anarchic utopia imagined by Iain M. Banks in The Culture books, this future is one where technology and humanity coexist symbiotically.

Their latest effort, “Planetoktonos”, is the band’s fifth full-length release, a ferocious collection of 9 cosmic, menacing tracks that pay tribute to the energy and dynamics of trailblazing acts such as Anodyne, Nasum, Playing Enemy, Breach, Knut, Leviathan and Bolt Thrower.

“Planetoktonos” – a Greek word coined by the band, roughly translating to “Planetkiller”- brings DEPHOSPHORUS closer than ever to their ideal sound. Mindfully forged in the positive atmosphere of Ignite Studio, a rising cornerstone of the local underground scene (home to acts like Antimob, Embrace Of Thorns and Chain Cult), the album was mastered by sonic guru James Plotkin (OLD, Khanate), ensuring every detail hits with impact.

Psychedelic layers are woven into the album’s fabric thanks to electronics mastermind Miltos Schimatariotis, a long- term collaborator and unofficial fifth member of the band. Schimatariotis, owner of Northside Studio, has been instrumental in shaping previous releases such as “Night Sky Transform”, “Ravenous Solemnit” and their collaboration LP with Haapoja.

As always, DEPHOSPHORUS explores science fiction and cosmology through an existential and political lens in both the lyrics and aesthetics of “Planetoktonos”. Several tracks, along with the album’s title and artwork – designed by Graphic No Jutsu (see Planet Of Zeus, Nightrage, etc.) – are inspired by The Expanse novel series by James S.A. Corey, a near-future universe where humanity has colonized the Solar System but faces the unknown consequences of encountering alien intelligence and technology. Other tracks delve into reflections on cosmologic and existential themes, spanning Dyson spheres and the persistence of life to the toxicity of defeatism and the looming threats of rogue AI or superintelligence.

“Planetoktonos” delivers a boundary-pushing sonic journey, sparking the imagination and inviting listeners to explore new dimensions of thought and sound.

Tracklist:

01. Living in a Metastable Universe
02. Hunting for Dyson Spheres
03. Pale Veins
04. After the Holocaust
05. The Triumph of Science and Reason
06. The Kinetics of a Superintelligence Explosion
07. Planetoktonos
08. Calculating Infinity
09. Eternal Bloom

Line-up:

Thanos Mantas – guitars/e-bow/chants
Panos Agoros – vocals
John Votsis – drums
Kostas Ragiadakos – bass

On Sunday 27th July, DEPHOSPHORUS will be returning to Greece’s New Long Fest after 11 years, having played their first concert there in 2014. More info at: https://fb.me/e/izItlYxty

More information: https://linktr.ee/dephosphorus

ELLEFSON-SOTO to Release Sophomore Album “Unbreakable” on August 15th + Unveil Explosive Video for Title Track

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GRAMMY® Award winning bassist David Ellefson (Ex-Megadeth) and acclaimed metal vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have once again joined forces and are set to release their highly anticipated second album “Unbreakable” out on August 15, 2025, via Rat Pak Records. Alongside the album announcement, the duo has unveiled a powerful new music video for the title track “Unbreakable,” giving fans a first taste of the record’s sound.

The duo Ellefson-Soto is joined by Italian guitarist Andy Martongelli and Paolo Caridi on drums and features 11 studio tracks with guest appearances from Tim Ripper Owens (KK’s Priest) and Burning Witches front-woman Laura Guldemond.

Recorded at Rogue Studios in Wembley UK, by Alessio Garavello and produced by Chris Collier (Mick Mars, Korn, Flat Black) “Unbreakable” is a sonic assault packed with catchy riffs, melodic vocals, and thoughtful lyrics that blends their classic metal roots with modern rock intensity.

“This album digs even deeper,” says Ellefson. “It’s heavier, more personal, and shaped by everything we’ve experienced on and off the stage.” Soto adds, “The energy we poured into this one—it’s the sound of two lifetimes colliding in riffs, rage, and redemption.”

Ellefson further comments, “One of the things I like most is I feel like you can hear a real sense of brotherhood on our records, that we’re really in the creative process together as a band. The consistency of our sound has remained intact while allowing us to further build upon each other’s strengths from our debut album. It’s an honest, organic approach that blends well and lets us explore new sounds and musical paths.  At the end of the day, I don’t think there is anything that an artist desires more than that!”

“Unbreakable” drops August 15, 2025, and will be available on all major streaming platforms with limited edition autographed Vinyl, CD & Cassette bundles exclusively through Rat Pak Records.

TRACK LISTING

  1. Unbreakable
  2. SOAB
  3. Shout
  4. Hate You, Hate Me
  5. Poison Tears (Featuring Laura Guldemond of Burning Witches)
  6. Ghosts
  7. Vengeance (Featuring Tim Ripper Owens of KK’s Priest)
  8. Snakes and Bastards
  9. It’s Over When I Say It’s Over
  10. The Day We Built Rome
  11. Death on Two Legs (bonus track) CD & Vinyl

You can view all available formats and pre-order at https://ratpakrecords.com/

AUSTEN STARR Releases Debut Single And Video ‘I Am The Enemy’

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Having recently signed to Frontiers Music Srl, rising rocker AUSTEN STARR is elated to release her debut single “I Am The Enemy” alongside a music video, available to view below. With this striking debut single, AUSTEN STARR sets the stage for what promises to be an ambitious and emotionally charged musical journey.

AUSTEN STARR comments on signing to Frontiers:

“I’m very excited and very grateful to be working with Frontiers. Despite me being a brand-new artist, they were highly supportive of my vision and they gave me free reign in terms of artistic expression. It’s really, really cool of a label to do that for a debut. Thank you, Frontiers!”

On the new single, she adds:

“’I Am The Enemy’ leans slightly into ‘pop,’ but has been a favorite of everyone involved in the project, and the timing seemed right for a summer release to be this upbeat and deceptively saccharine. The video intends to show the dichotomy that exists around my desire to live within this ‘rockstar’ persona; one side is really tortured about it and the other is excited about it. The version of me that you see on the Viper Room stage is the culmination and resolution of those two parts.”

Stream / Listen to “I Am The Enemy” HERE 

About AUSTEN STARR:

AUSTEN STARR is a reluctant Bostonian with a penchant for self-induced misery. A natural contrarian, she was raised in a household where being a musician was the last thing she was encouraged to do—so, of course, AUSTEN recorded an album with the help of some heavy-hitters from Frontiers and beyond. While AUSTEN considers herself to be an “anxious wreck,” she’s channeled her inner turmoil and contradictions into a compelling musical statement. AUSTEN’s penchant for hypocrisy is almost as defined as her narrative voice. After all, she admits both to hating bad grammar and to using it in one of her own songs because it fits the meter. When she’s not rocking out on stage or recording, AUSTEN is learning guitar, embracing “emo karaoke nights,” and forging ahead with a relentless, albeit trepidatious, determination to carve out her place in the music world.

BAND LINE UP:
Vocals: Austen Starr
Guitars: Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Revolution Saints, Iconic, Cher, Trans-Siberian Orchestra)
Bass/Drums: Chris Collier (Mick Mars, Lita Ford)
Keyboards: Steve Ferlazzo (Hugo’s Voyage, Avril Lavigne)
Background Vocals: Chloe Lowery (Trans-Siberian Orchestra)

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AETHERNA Mark New Chapter with ‘Faceless God’ Single

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Volcano Records & Promotion is thrilled to announce the release of ‘Faceless God’, the new single by AETHERNA available from today, Friday, July 18 on all digital platforms. The track marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Rome-based band and serves as the first preview of their upcoming full-length album, set for release on November 14 by the Italian label.

With a sound that blends the power of heavy metal with alternative and progressive nuances, ‘Faceless God’ explores the delicate relationship between faith, spirituality, and social manipulation. Humanity, always driven by the need to believe in something greater, has built around religion a rigid system of doctrines and rules, often at odds with the genuine and profound nature of spirituality. Within this system, the divine loses its original face and becomes a strict judge, functional to the power held by the castes that administer the cults. The song is a powerful reflection on this alienation and a clear statement: no one has the right to give a face to what we choose to believe in.

Faceless God is just the first of several releases planned over the coming months, which will lead the band toward the highly anticipated release of their new album.

Listen to the track on all digital platforms at https://music.imusician.pro/a/mN61Ofw2

Further info at
http://www.volcanopromotion.com
https://aethernaband.wixsite.com/aethernaofficialsite