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
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Japanese metal juggernauts Crossfaith have shared a new music video for their track 'Destroy'. The track, which is lifted from the group's recently released album "EX_MACHINA", features a cameo from Japanese industrial hip hoppers Ho99o9, and is a blistering and fast-paced track with an energetic live video to boot. Check out the video here:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d_RuZhuR-k&feature=youtu.be On the new video, lead singer Kenta Koie shares:- "This was made from footage of our new series of tour called ‘Nitropolis’, which happened in late August with lots of unique artists like Ho99o9, Ocean Grove, ANARCHY and more. We don’t want to talk about genre anymore, but just see what’s happening on the floor. We made the bomb with Ho99o9! Rage it out!” "EX_MACHINA", the new album from Crossfaith, is a concept album set in an alternative near future in which the ruling class, known as Angels, maintain their world through artificial intelligence and other technology, which dehumanises people and effectively turns them into drones – as explained in the opening title track, “Deus Ex Machina.” "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 skilfully and seismically than ever. Japan’s breakout Metalcore band Crystal Lake has signed a deal with SharpTone Records and will make their label debut with a brand new album titled 'Helix', that’s due out on February 15th. “We're very excited to see our name on the SharpTone Records roster among so many great bands. We look forward to all the opportunities the future brings with them. This is going to be a new chapter of our career. STAY HEAVY” - Crystal Lake Crystal Lake’s new record will coincide with the band’s first ever North American tour, with August Burns Red, Fit For A King and Miss May I. The artwork for 'Helix' can be found below. Additional album details, music and pre-order info is forthcoming. Also check out the video for the band's brand new single, 'Aeon', here: https://youtu.be/CKHsfceVK2g The band is currently touring Europe supporting BURY TOMORROW. 30.11. D Berlin - SO36 01.12. D Leipzig - Conne Island 02.12. CZ Prague - MeetFactory 03.12. D Munich - Backstage (Halle) 04.12. A Graz - Explosiv 06.12. CH Zurich - Dynamo 07.12. D Wiesbaden - Schlachthof 08.12. D Cologne - Essigfabrik 09.12. F Paris - Petit Bain 11.12. UK Bristol - SWX 12.12. UK Birmingham - O2 Institute 13.12. UK Glasgow - The Garage 14.12. UK Manchester - O2 Ritz 15.12. UK London - O2 Forum Kentish Town CRYSTAL LAKE live 2019 28.06. NL Ysselstyn - Jera On Air 04.07. ES Viveiro - Resurrection Fest www.crystallake.jp/ | www.instagram.com/crystallake777 Japan's Heterogeneous Andead sign with Wormholedeath and announce "Deus Ex Machina" release date3/11/2018 Japanese symphonic death metal combo Heterogeneous Andead are pleased to announce that they have signed a distribution deal with WormHoleDeath for the release of their debut album "Deus Ex Machina". The album will be available on 23 November 2018 via Wormholedeath / Aural Music Group / The Orchard worldwide. Japanese release date TBA. Pre order date : 09 November 2018. Band Statement: "We are so excited about this signing with WormHoleDeath Records. We have the chance to release our debut album not only in Japan but also for worldwide (physical and digital release). We really hope that now our music will spread around the world." Heterogeneous Andead is Melodic & Symphonic Electro Death/Thrash metal band from Tokyo, Japan. The sound is a mix of thrash, progressive, electronic & symphonic metal. Vocals are done by mezzo-soprano and there are also female growls parts. In 2012, the leader Yusuke Kiyama started the project. Heterogeneous Andead formed in 2013, and the current vocalist Haruka joined in 2014. The bassist Takashi Onitake joined in 2017, and the guitarist Masaya Kondo joined in 2018. 1st EP “UNDEAD” was released in 2015, then joined to the TERRORIZER Magazine No.266 CD. We were at the JAPAN EXPO in France. Our 1st full album “DEUS EX MACHINA” was released in Japan in 2017. In that year we were featured in the compilation “IMPERATIVE MUSIC COMPILATION DVD - Volume 14” (Brazil) In 2018 we uploaded our first MV “Automaton” from “DEUS EX MACHINA”, now on YouTube. heterogeneousandead.com twitter.com/hetero_andead www.facebook.com/heterogeneousandead www.youtube.com/AndeadMetal Japanese black metalpunks Sex Messiah stream the entirety of their highly anticipated debut album, Eastern Cult of Sodomy, at heavily trafficked web-portal CVLTNation.com. Set for international release on October 15th via Nuclear War Now! Productions for the vinyl LP format - the CD version is currently available - hear Sex Messiah's Eastern Cult of Sodomy in its entirety exclusively HERE. Over the last decade, the Japanese underground metal/punk phenomenon Sex Messiah have produced a series of impressive demos and EPs, firmly establishing their wretched presence in the Japanese underground. In addition to the scattered releases they’ve left behind, Sex Messiah have also become well known for the savagery of their live performances. Following the 2016 vinyl release by Nuclear War Now! of a previously nearly impossible-to-obtain split tour CD with the band’s Brazilian confederates Impurity, Sex Messiah turned their attention to producing their debut full-length LP for NWN! At last, after ten years of developing and refining their sound, Sex Messiah presents Eastern Cult of Sodomy. With this album, Sex Messiah have perfected their style, which defies easy categorization, but might be considered an amalgamation of Brazilian black/death such as Sextrash and Impurity, Japanese punk like GISM and Lip Cream, and the occasional riff that hints of evil thrash and early black metal like Sodom or Japan's Sabbat. One might be tempted to think that such a diverse array of influences would turn to mush when mixed; however, Sex Messiahhave proven themselves more than capable of weaving together disparate sounds in the service of something more powerful and thereby avoid sounding derivative and dull. Indeed, Sex Messiah is undeniably pure in the violence of their intent—the songs are succinct, relentless, and abrasive but offer a broad spectrum of textural and atmospheric elements. The ability to simultaneously cultivate ominous atmosphere around the violent core of Sex Messiah’s songs lends the album a unique character, and the writing is diverse such that no riff feels forced or redundant. One facet of the band that sets it apart from many of its contemporaries—although it may also be considered a nod to the aforementioned GISM—is the use of industrial noise intros and interludes. It, therefore, comes as no surprise that Moenos, guitarist and founding member of the band, also has a solo project for her “Satanic Blacknoise”—as she refers to it—which bears resemblance to the noisier passages on the album. With this release, Sex Messiah has perfected their message and stands poised to extend the band’s influence, summoning more adherents to the Eastern cult. Hear all of it for yourself exclusively HERE, courtesy of CVLTNation.com. www.facebook.com/sexmessiahjp www.nwnprod.com www.facebook.com/pages/Nuclear-War-Now-Productions/114864651994141 Following closely on the heels of Evil’s impressive 2017 debut album, Rites of Evil, Nuclear War Now! is pleased to present the Japanese band’s third demo, The Gate of Hell. The demo shall be released internationally on October 21st on cassette tape format. Beginning with a self-titled instrumental intro that quickly morphs into the Sarcófago-styled attack of “Hell’s Evil Bell’s,” Evil confirms that it has not lost a step since the recording of the preceding album. This demo combines the ferocity of early Brazilian deathcore, the aggression of Teutonic thrash, and the unhinged nature of Japanese hardcore into three original tracks and a cover of the aforementioned Brazilian masters’ “Desecration of Virgin.” These strikes serve as the warning shot over the bow forecasting the siege of Evil’s impending live album on Electric Assault Records, the ensuing second studio album on NWN! in the coming months, and, most urgently, Evil’s upcoming appearance at the Nuclear War Now! / Iron Bonehead-curated Never Surrender Fest, which portends to lay waste to Berlin, Germany on November 1st-3rd of 2018. That festival appearance follows during a stream of European tour dates with Finnish black speed metalpunks Bonehunter - dates after the jump. In the meantime, hear two new tracks from Evil's The Gate of Hell HERE at Nuclear War Now!'s Bandcamp. www.evil-thrash.jimdo.com www.nwnprod.com www.facebook.com/pages/Nuclear-War-Now-Productions/114864651994141 Japanese metal juggernauts Crossfaith have released their brand new video "Make A Move." The track comes from the band's latest album, 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. On the new video, lead singer Kenta Koie shares:- "This video was filmed while we were on our summer European tour, which was a great time for us. When you watch it you can really feel the sort of energy we put into our live shows! And we can't wait to be back in the UK and Europe for our headlining tour this month - check out Make A Move and get ready for it!" EX_MACHINA, the new album from Crossfaith, is a concept album set in an alternative near future in which the ruling class, known as Angels, maintain their world through artificial intelligence and other technology, which dehumanises people and effectively turns 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, bloodcurdling "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. Crossfaith is back with EX_MACHINA, now available for purchase here: unfd.lnk.to/ex_machina. Website: www.crossfaith.jp Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossfaithofficial Twitter: www.twitter.com/CrossfaithJapan Instagram: www.instagram.com/crossfaithjapan Japan's Saber Tiger release new official video from the forthcoming album ‘Obscure Diversity’16/8/2018 Japanese progressive power metal group Saber Tiger have released an official video for the song The Worst Enemy, one of the standout tracks (of many) on their forthcoming album Obscure Diversity. Brutal and subtle in equal measures, Saber Tiger are taking no one prisoner here. Note: The fleeting outdoor shots seen in the video were taken from the bands recent trip to Latvia in the Baltics (specifically at the ruins and beach in Karosta) very close to our home base at Sliptrick Records in Liepaja. Obscure Diversity shows a band that has no intention of slowing down more than three and a half decades after their genesis. If anything, their trademark blend of classy melodicism and fierce intensity is in better balance than ever. Read more about Obscure Diversity …here Watch the video here:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b3anig_QhE&feature=youtu.be Obscure Diversity | Released October 10th, 2018 on Sliptrick Records Pre-order at Shop Sliptrick Band links: Official Website | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter | On Sliptrick Japan's Retortion Terror to release new EP via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions on September 14th16/8/2018 Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new EP from Japan's Retortion Terror entitled "Retortion Terror" September 14th on CD and Digital formats. Below is the official description: Legendary Grindcore guitarist Takafumi Matsubara (Gridlink, Mortalized Grindcore) returns to Horror Pain Gore Death Productions with the crushing new self-titled EP "Retortion Terror"! Following up on the punishing split with Invidiosus on HPGD, Retortion Terror are back and more intense than ever before. Vicious, raw, sick blistering Grindcore from Kyoto, Japan featuring vocalist Kiyo from World End Man... kill the poser Grinders! For fans of Assuck, Discordance Axis, Gridlink, Insect Warfare, Mortalized Grindcore, Noisear and Wormrot Pre-order the CD for only $8 with free shipping at http://www.horrorpaingoredeath.com/store/hpgd177.html Pre-order the Digital Download for only $4.44 at https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/retortion-terror Pre-order the T-Shirt for only $15 on Bandcamp at https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/merch/retortion-terror-retortion-terror-t-shirt Listen to the track "Choke Pear" at https://youtu.be/WaNh8JJ-qEI http://www.horrorpaingoredeath.com/ http://hpgd.bandcamp.com/ http://www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath https://open.spotify.com/user/horrorpaingoredeath http://twitter.com/#!/hpgd666 http://www.youtube.com/user/horrorpaingoredeath?feature=watch Japanese metal juggernauts Crossfaith have released their brand new album, EX_MACHINA, streaming now on Apple Music and Spotify. The album features cameos from Enter Shikari frontman Rou Reynolds and industrial hip hoppers Ho99o9, and is a blistering and fast-paced adventure that transports listeners to a dystopian future. EX_MACHINA is out now via UNFD and can be purchased at: unfd.lnk.to/ex_machina. On the new album, lead singer Kenta Koie shares:- "After we released our last album XENO, we were thinking about what the next theme is for us. We decided on "Awake the individuality," because we're always trying to make new things and that's a big part of the band's attitude. This album is a grave warning for our future, I hope you guys listen to this and think about what the meaning of this album is for you and feel how you feel through this album and start something for your future." EX_MACHINA, the new album from Crossfaith, is a concept album set in an alternative near future in which the ruling class, known as Angels, maintain their world through artificial intelligence and other technology, which dehumanises people and effectively turns 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, bloodcurdling "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 skilfully and seismically than ever. Crossfaith is back with EX_MACHINA, now available for purchase here: unfd.lnk.to/ex_machina. Website: www.crossfaith.jp Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossfaithofficial Twitter: www.twitter.com/CrossfaithJapan Instagram: www.instagram.com/crossfaithjapan |
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