BLACKBRAID Reveals Details for Upcoming Full-Length Album “Blackbraid III”

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Since the explosive release of the critically acclaimed record, ‘Blackbraid II,’ indigenous black metal master BLACKBRAID has been diligently creating his next opus deep within the heart of the desolate Adirondack Mountains. Today, BLACKBRAID is pleased to now reveal the details of ‘Blackbraid III,’ which will be released on August 8, 2025 independently.

The captivating album artwork was created in collaboration with Adam Burke, who handled the painting, and mainstay Blackbraid album artist Adrian Baxter, who did the illustration. It can be found below along with the tracklist!

New music will be revealed very soon. Stay tuned…

In addition, BLACKBRAID has partnered with Fire in the Mountains Festival to curate a special pre-release event where festival attendees will get to hear the record ahead of street date, which will be revealed along with additional details soon! Fire in the Mountains will take place in Montana from July 25-27, 2025 at the Red Eagle Campground on the Blackfeet Nation Reserve. Artists who have already been confirmed to perform include Blackbraid, Wardruna, Old Man’s Child, Blood Incantation, and more, with additional bands TBA! Tickets are available HERE while the full lineup and all pertinent festival information can be found HERE.

‘Blackbraid II’ can now be streamed everywhere or ordered via Bandcamp or the official merch stores in USA and EU.

Blackbraid is a solo indigenous black metal project from from the depths of the Adirondack wilderness creating music as raw and powerful as the mountains from whence it came… 

Tracklist:

  1. Dusk (Eulogy)
  2. Wardrums at Dawn on the Day of my Death
  3. The Dying Breath of a Sacred Stag
  4. The Earth is Weeping
  5. God of Black Blood
  6. Traversing the Forest of Eternal Dusk
  7. Tears of the Dawn
  8. Like Wind Through The Reeds Making Waves Like Water
  9. And He Became the Burning Stars…
  10. Fleshbound (Lord Belial cover)

Creator of Blackbraid: Sgah’gahsowáh

‘Blackbraid III’ Album Credits:
Composed & performed by Sgah’gahsowáh
Drums, recording, mixing & mastering by Neil Schneider
Guitar solo in “God of Black Blood” performed by Randy Moore
“Fleshbound” originally composed by Lord Belial
Painting by Adam Burke
Illustration by Adrian Baxter
Visual development & graphic design by Wolf Mountain Productions

Shop/Pre-order:
Official Merch Store (USA)
Official Merch Store (EU)

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PRIEST Reveal Single for Chris Isaac’s ‘Wicked Game’ from “Gothic Noir” Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 25, 2025
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Hot on the heels of Cleopatra Records’ Goth Top 100 countdown, Sweden’s mighty Priest usher in the next generation of dark rock, a lush, cinematic cover of Chris Isaac’s “Wicked Game” – a heartfelt homage to David Lynch’s Wild at Heart movie, wherein the original track appears.

An electronic project started by former members of the Grammy Award-winning metal band Ghost, the enigmatic Priest skillfully translate Isaac’s country-esque guitars and rhythms into haunting Moog synthesizers and 80’s LinnDrum-sounds.

Priest says: ”We think it’s one of the best pop songs ever written and we were very happy when Cleopatra asked us to do a cover of this kind. We covered some unexplored territory for Priest here. I will always see the dark highway in Wild at Heart when I hear it.”

Priest is touring the USA between July 1 to August 3 — tickets on priestnexus.com

Stream Wicked Game here: https://orcd.co/priest_wickedgame

“Wicked Games” can also be heard on Gothic Noir, a thrill-packed deep dive into both the music’s sainted past and it’s immediate future.  

No less than six of the 19 tracks are exclusive to Gothic Noir, including vivacious offerings from Buzz Kull, Soviet Soviet, Lamori (brilliantly tackling Van Morrison’s “Brown Eyed Girl”), Shad Shadows and Deus Ex Lumina, reimagining George Michael’s “Careless Whispers.”

They are joined by the cream of Cleopatra’s goth community, including Chris McCarter’s IKON; Gene Loves Jezebel; The Mission (the immortal “Severina”); Razed In Black; Batcave arch-glamsters Sexagisma; punk pioneers The Damned; Fear Cult; Miranda Sex Garden; and Christian Death – artists who, across a variety of guises, devoured almost 25% of the Top 100.

Elsewhere, Ministry shine a light on the darkest corners of their Squirrely Years with a 1982 demo of “Work For Love”; and with Joy Division, A Flock of Seagulls and UK post-punk marvels 1919 also on board, Gothic Noir promises to completely reinvent your listening plans as we heard into summer.

But – as Sexagisma put it on the foot-stomping preview of their own forthcoming album, c’mon, c’mon, it’s MONSTER FUN!

Track Listing:

  1. Truly Madly Deeply – Buzz Kull
  2. Iris – Soviet Soviet
  3. Leaders Of Men (Martin Hannett Sessions) – Joy Division
  4. Wicked Game – Priest
  5. Black Roses (2024 Single Version) – IKON
  6. Severina – The Mission
  7. Brown Eyed Girl – Lamori
  8. Serpent Queen – Gene Loves Jezebel
  9. Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You) – A Flock Of Seagulls
  10. Spectre (Love is Dead) (Kill Shelter Remix) – Christian Death
  11. Work for Love (1982 Demo) – Ministry
  12. Anxiety – 1919
  13. Careless Whisper – Deus Ex Lumina
  14. Strangers in the Night – Shad Shadows
  15. Shadow of Love (Live) – The Damned
  16. Monster Fun (Bat Cave Deadly Mix) – Sexagisma
  17. Are You The One? – Miranda Sex Garden
  18. Share This Poison – Razed In Black
  19. She Loves Me Not – Fear Cult

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THE LION’S DAUGHTER Announce Farewell Show

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Whether it was a Dog Shaped Man, the Midnight Animal or a hospital run by werewolves, not even the most nightmarish creatures could tame The Lion’s Daughter. What began in the mid-2010s as a horror-stricken, blackened and sludgy trio rabidly evolved into a frightening, futuristic, synth-metal foursome.

“They clearly still reside in the extreme end of metal’s mutation pool”, Decibel wrote upon initiation into the band’s Future Cult.

Now, after two decades and five skin-tillating albums, The Lion’s Daughter are going out on their own terms.

“Bands are not supposed to last forever”, says guitarist, synth player and vocalist Rick Giordano. “It’s been 18 goddamn years. We’ve done every single thing we ever set out to do. Each of us will continue to play music (and more than likely with each other), but this thing called The Lion’s Daughter…well, we did that already. 

“Some bands don’t know when to quit, and we don’t want to be one of those bands”, Rick continues. “Instead of trudging along for another X amount of years, we’d rather go out with a bang and play one last show with our friends! And we’re going to donate every dime from that show to Stray Rescue. Hating people and loving dogs has always kinda been our thing”.

The Lion’s Daughter will play their final show on June 21 in the band’s hometown of St. Louis, Missouri at Off Broadway. They’ll be joined by local doomsayers Fister, the recently reunited Sine Nomine, mighty progressive sludgers Path of Might, and freshly blackened death metal band Furnace Floor. All proceeds from the show will benefit Stray Rescue of St. Louis.

“This isn’t a sad thing”, Rick emphasizes. “Bands SHOULD end, and we’re raising money for pups”.

The Lion’s Daughter Farewell Show
A benefit for Stray Rescue of St. Louis.
Presented by 4 Hands Brewery
w/ Fister, Sine Nomine, Path of Might & Furnace Floor

Saturday, June 21 @ Off Broadway
3509 Lemp Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63118

Doors @ 7pm | Show @ 8 pm
$15 General Admission
All Ages (21+ w/ valid ID to drink, $3 surcharge if under 21)  

Since their first benefit show in 2014, The Lion’s Daughter have raised more than $25,000 for Stray Rescue.   

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The Lion’s Daughter’s albums Existence Is Horror, Future Cult and Skin Show are out now on Season Mist. Order here.

For the first part of the band’s career, The Lion’s Daughter were deeply rooted in horrifying, existential, blackened sludge metal. But upon initiating their third album, the St. Louis trio abandoned all tradition. With its sinister synths, Future Cult could’ve easily served as the score to a Dario Argento film.

For their follow-up, the band played it even less safe. While glossy on the surface, Skin Show revealed all the shame, abuse and desperation of a snuff film.

Finally, for what would end up being The Lion’s Daughter’s grand finale, they kept trying things they’ve never done before – clean vocals, guitar solos – while remaining horrifyingly honesty. The horrible creature on the cover of Bath House may look frightening.
“But it’s also clearly in pain and also afraid”, said frontman Rick Giordano. “It’s the perfect image to represent whatever the fuck ugly thing lives in my head. On this record, it’s no longer hiding behind a mask… it is loose and it’s right outside your fucking house”.    

Wherever they roared, The Lion’s Daughter birthed a fitting soundtrack for the end of us all.

Line-up:
Rick Giordano – Vocals, Guitars, Synths
Erik Ramsier – Drums
Scott Fogelbach – Bass
Aaron Akin – Guitars

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelionsdaughterstl
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLionsDaughterSTL
Facebook: http://facebook.com/thelionsdaughter
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2MXIj83IHyp9FUT3V6mxGB
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-lions-daughter
Deezer:https://www.deezer.com/es/artist/5149043
Bandcamp: http://thelionsdaughter.bandcamp.com/

CASSIDY PARIS Returns with New Video ‘Butterfly’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 25, 2025
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Photo Credit: Ian Ritter

Australian rocker Cassidy Paris is thrilled to share her new single and accompanying music video, “Butterfly”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.

“Lyrically the song Butterfly represents strength and independence. It can be applied to many facets of life. It encapsulates freedom, peace, growth and individuality. We feel very privileged and honoured to have had some greats like Paul Laine (The Defiants) and Gary Brandon (White Sister) contribute to make this song worthy of being the first single, from the new era”, commented Cassidy.

Stream “Butterfly” HERE

As a teenager growing up in Australia, there’s likely very few others out there with ambitions of being a “rock star”. Especially considering rock music isn’t exactly regarded by the mainstream as the “coolest” thing in the 2020’s. 22yo Cassidy Paris however is an exception. 

Cassidy is determined to make rock music a ‘cool’ thing again and inspire a new generation of younger fans to not only listen to rock ‘n’ roll, but maybe even pick up a guitar, instead of a phone. 

At the age of 11, Cassidy met singer songwriter Paul Laine (ex Danger Danger, The Defiants), who developed a unique mentoring role. Paul took Cassidy under his wing to help develop her as an artist and songwriter, collaborating with her in songwriting and producing her music.

From early on, Cassidy has wanted to deliver a strong message through her music. In 2018, she released the song “Stand”, a heartfelt song about ‘standing up for yourself’ as a young woman. 

Cassidy continues to deliver that message, promoting anti-bullying through performances at many schools around Melbourne, Australia and is an active campaigner for the worldwide ‘Metalheads Against Bullying’ organisation. Cassidy has built up a strong connection with her growing worldwide fanbase that has already seen her perform in America, Japan and the UK with the band. 

Cassidy Paris released her debut full length album titled “New Sensation” in December 2023 to critical acclaim. “My debut album is 80s infused, mixed with a current vibe. Influenced by Rock Gods such as Debbie Harry, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett & Lita Ford, I’m keen to put my spin on things in a modern original way”, she declared. 

Cassidy Paris will embark on the Bittersweet Tour by playing live shows in Europe, the U.K. & Ireland in April, May & June 2025. The tour will also see the band perform at festivals such as Frontiers Rock Festival Italy, Chti Rock France, BEL-AOR Ireland and Call Of The Wild in England. 

Cassidy & the band are endorsed by Fender Guitars, Anthony Bell Guitars, Ernie Ball, London Drumstick Co. & Wornstar Clothing.

Line Up:
Cassidy Paris – vocals 
Tom Rogowski – guitar 
Stevie Janevski – bass 
Alex Rogowski – drums

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ZØRORMR’s Third Album “Corpus Hermeticum” Reissued on 10th Anniversary with Bonus Tracks

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 25, 2025
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ZØRORMR is a black metal project founded in 2009 in Opole (PL) by Moloch, also the creator of electronic music.

The third album by ZØRORMR entitled “Corpus Hermeticum” was originally released on February 22, 2015 by Via Nocturna and limited to 500 CDs. Recorded in various locations like the world renowned Hertz Studio of Wieslawski Brothers and mixed by Arek “Malta” Malczewski famous for his work with BEHEMOTH the album exceeded the projects previous efforts. Also the album had guest stars: Mike Wead (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE) in the title track and Hal (VADER) in “In the Mouth of Madness”. 

The re-release of the album was done by More Hate Productions in May 2016.

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the album a special edition with additional bonus tracks (CD) and new cover art design by Paweł Kuranda was released by Via Nocturna on:

  • digipak CD – February 21, 2025,
  • vinyl – March 28, 2025. 

Special vinyl release was also prepared in 2 color variants: classic black & galaxy ashes. 
The LP was remastered by Arek “Malta” Malczewski in January 2025.

CD and LP is possible for purchase at official Via Nocturna webstore (here).

  • Guitars, bass & vocals recorded by Moloch in 2013 & 2014 at Red Dragon Studio, Opole
  • Engineered by Przemysław “Quazarre” Olbryt
  • Drums recorded by Icanraz in 2013 at Hertz Studio, BIałystok
  • Engineered by Wiesławski Bros
  • Mixed & mastered in 2014 at Sound Sound Division Studio, Warsaw by Arek “Malta” Malczewski
  • Vinyl mastering in 2025 by Arek “Malta” Malczewski

TRACKLIST:

Side A

  1. I Am Legend
  2. Against All Heresies
  3. In the Mouth of Madness
  4. Nyarlathotep
  5. Twilight of the Idols

Side B

  1. Corpus Hermeticum
  2. The Seventh Sermon to the Dead
  3. Worship Me…
  4. This I Command!
  5. The Last Judgement (CD bonus track)
  6. The Adversary (CD bonus track)
  7. The Aftermath (CD bonus track)

LINE-UP:
Moloch – all vocals, guitars, bass & synths
Quazarre – additional lead guitars
Icanraz – drums (session)

Guests:
Mike Wead (lead guitar) in “Corpus Hermeticum”
Hal (vocals) in “In The Mouth Of Madness”

More information: Facebook | Instagram | Bandcamp | Spotify

WEDNESDAY 13 Team Up with Faster Pussycat’s Taime Downe for Hard Rocker ‘No Apologies’

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[WEDNESDAY 13 & Taime Downe – photo credit to Anabel DFlux]

Slaying audiences across North America on his “There’s No Such Thing As Monsters” tour celebrating 20 years of Transylvania 90210, WEDNESDAY 13 has just unleashed the biggest surprise in his bag of tricks – brand-new single “No Apologies” featuring Faster Pussycat’s Taime Downe! The track appears on the band’s upcoming full-length album, Mid Death Crisis, out this Friday, April 25 via Napalm Records.

“No Apologies” wastes no time ripping into a heavy rock rager, laced with fiery guitar leads and even more searing lyrics. The fast-romping anthem is an unapologetic exorcism of toxic demons and even more toxic people, and arrives alongside a new music video, also featuring Taime Downe.

WEDNESDAY 13 comments about “No Apologies”:
“This is the most rock n’ roll song I’ve written in years. I wanted to go back to my roots, and my roots are 80s glam. The name at the top of that list was Faster Pussycat, so it made total sense to have Taime Downe guest on this track. Having one of my rock n’ roll idols alongside me in the studio was an honor. We whipped up a nasty little middle finger salute to ourselves on this one, and the result is ‘No Apologies’.”

After returning in 2022 with his widely-acclaimed full-length album Horrifier (#8 US Top New Artist Albums), as well as several major tours supporting his solo work and celebrated Murderdolls reunion shows, the Duke of Spook is back with Mid Death Crisis! WEDNESDAY 13 dubs the album as a fun, campy, “leave-your-brain-at-the-door” rager and a true return to his hard-rocking roots! Produced by guitarist Alex Kane (Life, Sex & Death, Enuff Z’Nuff, Antiproduct) and mixed by Steve Evetts (The Dillinger Escape Plan, Prong, DevilDriver) the album oozes infectious 80s sleaze metal energy.

Eerie introductory track “There’s No Such Thing As Monsters” vibrates with electricity before industrial-tinged “Decease and Desist” kicks in full blast. WEDNESDAY 13’s trademark crooning wastes no time entering the fold as he careens through the high-octane horror anthem. First single “When the Devil Commands” instantly proves itself as a stunner with an unforgettable hook, charging arena rock-laden drum production and chugging guitars, before tracks like “Rotting Away” and “Blood Storm” ensnare with metallic goth-punk energy that will have crowds moving wall to wall. Featuring Faster Pussycat’s Taime Downe on guest vocals, standout heavy rocker “No Apologies” is a fast-romping exorcism of toxic demons, while the triumphant mini-murder ballad “Decapitation” riles up listeners with a catchy lead riff before making a hard left into a theatrical bridge straight out of a sinister 60s sock hop! Ragers like “In Misery”, “Xanaxtasy” and “Sick and Violent” explore various genres of metal, injecting the album with elements of gripping heaviness for any listener, while downtempo stunners “I Hurt You” and “My Funeral” approach a more pensive territory. 

Although its title, Mid Death Crisis, may suggest otherwise, WEDNESDAY 13 shows zero signs of stopping on this refreshingly powerful and multi-faceted entry into the band’s hall of horrific history!

Pre-Order the New Album, Mid Death Crisis, HERE

Mid Death Crisis track listing:
1. There’s No Such Thing As Monsters    
2. Decease and Desist    
3. When the Devil Commands    
4. Rotting Away    
5. No Apologies (feat. Taime Downe)
6. Decapitation    
7. In Misery    
8. Blood Storm    
9. Xanaxtasy    
10. I Hurt You    
11. My Funeral    
12. Sick and Violent    

The North American “There’s No Such Thing As Monsters” tour is happening now – celebrating 20 years of Transylvania 90210 and including a “best of” Murderdolls set! See below for all tour dates, including the following UK/EU “Summer Blood Storm” headline run.

Remaining “There’s No Such Thing As Monsters” North American Headline Tour
w/ Stitched Up Heart, Dead Rabbits, I Ya Toyah
25.04.25 US – Columbus, OH / The Kings Of Clubs
26.04.25 US – Flint, MI / Machine Shop
27.04.25 US – Cadillac, MI / Venue Event Center
29.04.25 US – Joliet, IL / The Forge
30.04.25 US – Madison, WI / The Annex
02.05.25 US – Denver, CO / Oriental Theater
03.05.25 US – Colorado Springs, CO / Black Sheep
 
“Summer Blood Storm” UK/EU Headline Tour
w/ Fearless Vampire Killers (UK dates only)
24.07.25 UK – Buckley / Tivoli
25.07.25 UK – Ebbw Vale / Steelhouse Festival
26.07.25 UK – Birmingham / Asylum
27.07.25 UK – Preston / The Blitz
29.07.25 UK – Sheffield / Corporation
30.07.25 UK – Brighton / Chalk
30.07-02.08.25 DE – Wacken / Wacken Open Air
03.08.25 CZ – Prague / Rock Cafe
05.08.25 AT – Vienna / Simm City
06.08.25 AT – Salzburg / Rockhouse
07.08.25 DE – Saarbrücken / Garage*
08.08.25 BE – Kortrijk / Alcatraz Festival
09.08.25 NL – Utrecht / De Helling
*w/ Static X

WEDNESDAY 13 is:Wednesday 13 – Lead Vocals / Guitar
Jack Tankersley – Guitar
Troy Doebbler – Bass
Mike Dupke – Drums
Ashes – Lead Guitar

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