Jyväskylä-based Finnish atmospheric metal act Lucidity as released a new single and music video to a track "Surface". The single is a first piece from their second full length album "Oceanum" to be released next year. Check the music video:- https://youtu.be/KUm0kDcrsoI Listen the single: Spotify : https://spoti.fi/2Enn0Fa Deezer : https://www.deezer.com/us/album/81332962 Apple : https://apple.co/2Gizwbu Lucidity continues to paint melancholic landscapes with their new album, Oceanum, as the colour palette remains as dark as ever. Compared to their well received debut album (The Oblivion Circle 2015), Lucidity dives deeper into dark waters as ever before. The lack of bright colours has been replaced with versatility, by pushing far ends further away from each other. There are also some unexpected influences and elements. This time the material is a lot more carefully planned and finished, down to the soundscape as well. https://www.facebook.com/finlucidity/ http://www.lucidityband.net/ https://www.instagram.com/LucidityFIN/ https://twitter.com/LucidityFIN https://www.youtube.com/user/lucidityband
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Thrash or be thrashed! Chilean heshers Critical Defiance are set to release their debut full-length, Misconception. Critical Defiance goes straight for the jugular with their relentless and intricate brand of old-school thrash metal. Though spawned in the depths of Chile's underground, Critical Defiance bear all the markings of a band that came straight from the 80s Bay Area scene. Following two demos and a limited-edition split with Santiago's Parkcrest, Critical Defiance signed with Unspeakable Axe Records for the release of Misconception. This eight-track album is an aggressive assault of violent riffs, shredding, yet melodic leads and shouted group vocals. Stream album track "What About You" at https://youtu.be/TxQ0WKquTPk Misconception will be out February 8 on Unspeakable Axe Records. facebook.com/criticaldefiance unspeakableaxerecords.com unspeakableaxerecords.bandcamp.com facebook.com/unspeakableaxerecords twitter.com/UARMetal Scotland-based New Zealander Black Metallers Barshasketh premiere new track at NoCleanSinging.com15/12/2018 Black metal mavericks Barshasketh premiere the new track "Vacillation" at heavily trafficked web-portal NoCleanSinging.com. The track hails from the band's highly anticipated fourth album, Barshasketh, set for international release on January 15th, 2019 via W.T.C. Productions. Hear Barshasketh's "Vacillation" in its entirety exclusively HERE. By now pillars of the UK black metal scene, for over a decade now, Barshasketh have been a study in patience and persistence. Barshasketh was formed in 2007 as a solo project by Krigeist with the intention of creating pure black metal, intentionally free of genre cross-pollination: essentially, second-wave black metal re-imagined and reinterpreted through extensive use of layering and counterpoint. After two demos and the debut album Defying the Bonds of Cosmic Thraldom, Krigeist relocated to Scotland, where a full lineup was established. 2013 saw the release of the second album Sitra Achra and two split EPs in quick succession. The band then went on to record a third full-length, Ophidian Henosis, at the infamous Necromorbus Studio in Stockholm. Released during July 2015 by W.T.C. Productions, Ophidian Henosis represented a significant milestone in the history of the band and elevated Barshasketh to a new level of prominence as a respected contemporary black metal act. Following the release of Ophidian Henosis, MK was added to the line-up on drums, and his unique style was first showcased on the well-received Sein/Zeit conceptual split with Outre. Now, a decade on from its beginnings, Barshasketh unleashes a new self-titled album, which is conceptually centered on Be’er Shachat, from which the band's name derives. This term roughly translates as "Pit of Corruption," a multifaceted esoteric idea concerning the self existing in a cyclical process that goes through phases of destruction, purification, and ultimate adversarial rebirth. Indeed, that conceptual arc poignantly and perfectly illustrates Barshasketh's evolution over the years, and finds its apotheosis within the winding corridors of Barshasketh. During its uniquely vast-yet-compact 54-minute runtime, the quartet are truly firing on all cylinders, exploring new territory with ambitious compositions and showcasing a certain percussive savagery previously unheard on previous recordings, all within the remit of pure, undiluted second-wave black metal. Much like its full-length predecessor, Barshasketh breathes the essence of the ancients whilst exuding a respectably modern aspect; this melding of mysticism and might evokes 1999 as surely as it does 2019. And also like the preceding Ophidian Henosis, Barshasketh's self-titled album was once again recorded at the esteemed Necromorbus Studio with Tore Stjerna, and its production suitably highlights the band's acute balance of aggression and atmosphere. Not for nothing is Barshasketh's fourth album self-titled: truly, this is the purest distillation of the band's essence to date. A black sun rises at the dawn of 2019, and it bears the name Barshasketh! Witness the first dark rays of dawn with the new track "Vacillation" exclusively HERE, courtesy of NoCleanSinging.com. www.facebook.com/barshasketh www.w-t-c.org www.facebook.com/W.T.C.Productions Finnish metal band Rifftera has released a new single called Cutthroat Game. The song is taken from the band's upcoming second album, Across the Acheron, which will be out on January 18, 2019 via Inverse Records. Janne Hietala (guitar & vocals) states- "Cutthroat Game is definitely the most melodic Rifftera song that has been released so far. Across the Acheron contains both more brutal and more melodic songs than what we had on our debut, Pitch Black, and Cutthroat Game represents the most straight forward and melodic side. But then again, being Rifftera's "pop song" (like we call it in the band), of course it still contains like ten different kick ass riffs and is over 6 minutes long. Because why not?" Watch Cutthroat Game video: https://youtu.be/np6Yq1IA_kc Listen to the single: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2RTtmji Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/album/81150612 Apple Music: https://apple.co/2zV82De Tidal: https://listen.tidal.com/album/100342397 Amazon: https://amzn.to/2QRejcH Pre-save Across the Acheron album on Spotify: https://bit.ly/2qWMEIZ Line-up: Janne Hietala - Guitar & harsh vocals Mikko Kuoppamaa - Guitar & clean vocals Antti Pöntinen - Keyboards Jupe Karhu - Bass Ville Härkönen - Drums http://www.rifftera.com http://www.facebook.com/rifftera http://www.instagram.com/rifftera http://www.youtube.com/rifftera https://spoti.fi/2DoooH5 Belgium's Splendidula release new album "Post Mortem" and music video for the song Too Close To Me15/12/2018 “Too Close To Me” is the new music video from Belgian Post Doom band “Splendidula”, released on December 14th 2018. The concept was created by Splendidula, as well as the production and editing of the video. The music was recorded in collaboration with JDB at Splendidula’s home studio, and mixed and mastered by Hearse Studio, Belgium. “Too Close To Me” is a song from Splendidula’s second album “Post Mortem”, released by Inverse Records on December 14th 2018. "I'm nobody. I'm a tramp, a bum, a hobo. I'm a boxcar and a jug of wine and a straight razor... if you get too close to me" - Charles Manson Watch Music Video: https://youtu.be/cniY_7DjU70 Listen to the album: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2GpvSfM Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/album/74320732 Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Qsosx8 Tidal: https://listen.tidal.com/album/95859350 ORDER Post Mortem CD: https://bit.ly/2OV84R7 Line-up: Vocals: Kristien Cools Guitar & vocals: Pieter Houben Guitar: David Vandegoor Bass: Peter Chromiak Drums: Joachim Taminau https://www.facebook.com/Splendidula https://www.instagram.com/splendidula.band https://twitter.com/Splendidula1 https://spoti.fi/2QbR09B http://www.youtube.com/user/SplendidulaOfficial https://soundcloud.com/splendidula Reapter just started the recording their new album at Outersound Studios by Giuseppe Orlando. The new album called "Blasted" will have more a impacting sound than the past and will be released in 2019. Waiting for the new album, check the Cymatics album out at https://spoti.fi/2GpQIvU Reapter is a thrash metal band formed in December 2005 and composed by Massimiliano Pellicciotta, Claudio Arduini, Emiliano Niro, Jury Pergolini and Daniele Bulzoni. www.reapter.com www.facebook.com/reapterband www.instagram.com/reapter https://www.revalverecords.com/Reapter.html Japanese metal juggernauts Crossfaith have been tapped to write the opening theme song for a brand new Japanese animated series called "Souten no Ken." The result is a searing new single, "Soul Seeker," streaming now at unfd.lnk.to/SoulSeeker. On the new song, lead singer Kenta Koie shares:- "This song was born right before we started writing our newest album EX_MACHINA. This song is about a human who is looking for the reason why he Iives his life, and it relates to the theme of EX_MACHINA too." This past summer, Crossfaith released, EX_MACHINA, out now via UNFD and streaming on Spotify and Apple Music. A fast-paced and blistering adventure that transports listeners to a dystopian future, EX_MACHINA features cameos from Enter Shikari frontman Rou Reynolds and industrial hip hoppers Ho99o9. It can be purchased online at: unfd.lnk.to/ex_machina. A concept album set in an alternative near future, EX_MACHINA explores a story in which the ruling class, known as Angels, maintain their world through artificial intelligence and other technology. The efforts dehumanise people and effectively turn them into drones - as explained in the opening title track, "Deus Ex Machina." The other 12 songs featured on the album represent the voice of the resistance - in the form of underdogs known as Demons. Kenta was inspired to include these figures by Devilman Crybaby, particularly on the Slipknot-esque "Catastrophe," the frantic, blood-curdling "The Perfect Nightmare," and the epic assault of "Daybreak," rather than because they wanted to provide a comment on religion. "There's no particular religious message," clarifies Ken. "In order to explore the dualism of humans, we decided to include Angels and Demons, which are opposing elements just like fire and water." "Angels aren't necessarily good and demons aren't necessarily bad," he explains. "The most important theme is that we should never stop questioning the world around us." EX_MACHINA is a relentless album that strives for the listener's attention, and is unquestionably the heaviest that Crossfaith have put their name to since forming in their native Osaka in 2006. Since their inception, Crossfaith have been on the edge of a fusion of rock, metal, electronica and big ideas on their albums; and the edge of euphoria with their live shows. EX_MACHINA is the album on which they walk that fine, fiery line more skillfully and seismically than ever. EX_MACHINA is now available for purchase here: unfd.lnk.to/ex_machina. www.crossfaith.jp www.facebook.com/crossfaithofficial www.twitter.com/CrossfaithJapan www.instagram.com/crossfaithjapan American Death Thrashers Laceration to release "Remnants" on Unspeakable Axe Records in early 201915/12/2018 Bay Area death-thrashers Laceration has joined forces with Unspeakable Axe Records for the early 2019 release of Remnants. Emerging out of the Northern Bay Area of California in 2006, Laceration is an old-school style death/thrash band dedicated to crushing skulls and splitting ears. The band recently returned from a five-year hiatus with a new line up and has begun working on new material for their long-awaited debut full-length album. Remnants compiles Laceration's earliest recordings; an EP, a demo and tracks from the band's 2013 split with "Tinnitus". Included are 2009's Consuming Reality and the buzzed-about Realms of the Unconscious EP, which drew comparisons to the likes of Demolition Hammer. Fans can expect 10 tracks of violent death/thrash with ragged glass-gargling vocals and death metal-inspired riffs. No gimmicks! This is true old-school metal that prioritizes sheer heaviness over all else. Check out album track "Exhausted In Form" at youtu.be/TxQ0WKquTPk Unspeakable Axe Records will release Remnants on February 8. LACERATION on Facebook lacerationbayarea.bandcamp.com unspeakableaxerecords.com unspeakableaxerecords.bandcamp.com facebook.com/unspeakableaxerecords twitter.com/UARMetal Okkultist, the Portuguese up & coming Death Metal beasts, will release their hotly anticipated debut album Reinventing Evil on the 15th of March, 2019. The album was produced by Pedro Paixão (Moonspell) and the band, tracked at Poison Apple Studios in Lisbon and amazingly mixed by Tue Madsen (Meshuggah, Moonspell, The Haunted). With a total of 8 rabid and brutal songs, the band's debut will see the light of the day via Moonspell's Fernando Ribeiro Alma Mater Records in two digipak editions. One of them will come with a limited, different artwork and it will contain a Bathory cover song 'Satan is my Master'. Okkultist are also sharing with us the cover artwork designed by singer & demoness Beatriz Mariano. Stay tuned for December 22nd when the band will unleash upon us a first song from their upcoming evil beast of an album, pre-sale news as well announce their headliner release show date in Lisbon, at RCA Club in March 2019! Just recently, Alma Mater Records boss and Moonspell vocalist Fernando Ribeiro stated: “After listening to the rough mixes of what will become Reinventing Evil, I am more certain than ever that it was a very good move for Alma Mater Records to sign Okkultist and handle their debut album. They are the kind of band the Portuguese scene needs: talented, young, focused and just fucking brutal. Portuguese Death Metal has never sounded so exciting in my ears so we can’t wait to release this beast upon you and help you to reinvent evil together with this amazing Portuguese talent." Okkultist formed back in late 2015. Two years and memorable live shows later, their debut EP 'Eye Of The Beholder' was released by the band independently, but caught up and spread all around Europe and overseas – selling out every single printed copy. Even at this early stage, Okkultist already had the honour to curse stages such as at Mosher Fest or Female Growler United Front in Portugal and as an opening act for legendary names such as Entombed AD. Inspired by the likes of Master, Abomination, early Morbid Angel, Death or Dismember, Okkultist pick up where impure 90's Death Metal left and are ready to release Reinventing Evil on March 15th 2019. Okkultist became the very first band ever to sign with Fernando Ribeiro's new label Alma Mater Records. Better be prepared for some infernal vibes and a deadly raw, new Death Metal brand this upcoming March, when Okkultist will be Reinventing Evil! www.okkultist.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/okkultistband www.youtube.com/okkultistband www.instagram.com/okkultistband www.facebook.com/almamaterrecords India's Experimental / Groove Metallers Hostilian release their first track off their EP ‘Catalyst’12/12/2018 Indian Experimental / Groove Metallers Hostilian premiere their first track off their EP "Catalyst". The track titled 'Regressive Instincts' is packed with brutal grooves, devastating drums and monstrous vocals that hold a strong ground in what the song conveys as a message. The band adds:- “The EP is a study of the human condition. It's about how, deep down, we're actually like a virus, eating away the earth, even the other people and ourselves. All the good in people is just a face to show the world. There is a constant darkness in us just waiting for an opportunity to come out. This darkness is our most basic human instinct. Raping, killing, greed is all just a manifestation of what we really are deep inside. Each song talks about various aspects of this primary proclivity inside us. Everything we work for everyday is a lie. We are not meant for great things. We are only meant to end all cycles of life. A hard reboot to all life on Earth. We are a catalyst to the process that had begun long before we even stepped into this world.” Hostilian - Regressive Instincts | Official Lyric Video - https://youtu.be/hx5oVTG-Pkw Pre-Orders Start from December 5th, 2018 Mixed & Mastered by Dave Levine Artwork by- Icosa Consultants https://www.facebook.com/hostilianband https://www.instagram.com/hostilian_official/ |
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