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  Hyderabad, India’s death metal force GODLESS has issued their blazing take on Slayer's classic "Angel of Death", on the occasion of late Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman's 58th birth anniversary. This song was recorded during the "States of Chaos" studio sessions. The band says, "We couldn't think of a better time to release this song than on the 31st of January, which is Jeff's birthday and is a small way of us paying tribute to the legends." States Of Chaos, which was released in November 2021, and saw GODLESS delivering eight intense and unfaltering tracks of their thrash-laced death metal which promise to pummel the listener into submission. Thematically, the album explores topics hinging on psychological trepidation and terror and phantasmagorias of dreamscapes that are sure to induce nightmares. The record received rave reviews from across the globe including album of the year nominations by Metal Injection, top 10 albums of the year ...

  Polish death metal legends VADER have announced "Final Declaration Northern 2022 Tour" with HATE. Furthermore the band has issued an update for "United Titans Tour 2022" with MARDUK. VADERMANIAX !!!! We are proud to announce "Final Declaration Northern 2022 Tour" organized in cooperation with Creative Music and Massive Music. We plan to visit Baltic Lands area and Scandinavia all around Baltic See in September 2022. ARE YOU READY??? More info about dates and cities soon. UPDATED "United Titans" tour dates in March 2022, adding one more show in Germany: 09.03.2022 (D) - Wuerzburg / Posthalle 10.03.2022 (NL) - Helmond / Cacao Fabriek 11.03.2022 (D) - Marsberg / Metal Diver Festival 12.03.2022 (D) - Weinheim / Central Cafe 13.03.2022 (B) - Aarlon / L’Entrepod 14.03.2022 (UK) - London / The Garage 15.03.2022 (SCT) - Glasgow / Slay 16.03.2022 (UK) - Birmingham / Castle&Falcon 17.03.2022 (UK) - Manchester / Rebellion 18.03.2022 (F) - Lille / The ...

  The alternative rock band PTOLEMEA from Luxembourg kicks off 2022 with the release of their new song and video, “Wrong Tears”. Like a shaman on the path of awakening, Priscila Da Costa, singer and founder of the project, creates her future by focusing on the “here and now” and invites you to join her. “Wrong Tears” illustrates the celebration of the natural elements and is a moment of inner observation. After “MAD” being released in December 2021, this new single confirms the expansion of PTOLEMEA in terms of authenticity and originality, not only the visuals but the soundscape keeps growing as well. As Priscila explains: “Thanks to PTOLEMEA and with this track, I keep on finding solutions to materialize my feelings and my inner battles. Learning and sharing, expressing myself and creating under the sway of the moon... Deep down I feel that the project is moving towards beautiful opportunities and PTOLEMEA is definitely ready for a journey to the stars!”. From an artistic perspec...

  Rock band Plush has premiered its brand new single and video for 'Better Off Alone' a track from their self-titled debut album. This song follows the previous single 'Hate' which hit number 24 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart and camped out there for a total of 17 weeks straight. 'Better Off Alone' is charged with energy and is a song of empowerment. It’s the kind of rock that resonates with listeners of all ages and has an unforgettable chorus. Watch 'Better Off Alone' (official music video) https://youtu.be/YOCU5IcDbxQ Vocalist Moriah Formica says, “‘Better Off Alone’ is a song about realizing what’s best for you and then doing it. I really hope everyone connects with this song and enjoys it!” Drummer Brooke Colucci adds, “I love the musicality of ‘Better Off Alone’! The tom groove during the verses is a lot of fun to play. I’m very excited to play this song live, as I believe the crowd will really be able to get into this song!” Guitarist Be...

  Finland's melodic death metallers Re-Armed has released today a new EP celebrating its 20th anniversary, titled “XX”. The EP contains two new songs, one demo song “Morrow” (first demo - released originally 2002) that is fully re-produced, re-recorded, re-armed and renamed as “Tomorrow”, one acoustic version from previous album's “Beyond the Horizon” track and two special versions from previously released songs “Evolve Cycle” as arcade version and “Ode to Life” as orchestral version - all these versions are released with videos and are available on YouTube. The EP is available on all the major streaming platforms. The band comments on the special release: “We wanted to put together a somewhat special release that includes something new, but also echoes from the past. The new and the latest single ‘Tomorrow’ from the release is great example of that. The track was originally released under the name of ‘Morrow’ in 2002 as first demo for the band. It was more than exciting to sha...

  Soulline are proud to present the official video of Dragonfly, the first single from their new album, Screaming Eyes, to be released on March 11th, 2022, via Massacre Records. Marco, the band's guitarist, says about the general atmosphere around the new record: "The eyes are the mirror of the soul. And the metal soul of this record screams, screams with strength for an act of revenge from life. Life of an ordinary human being who has had a very deep bass, a shadowy part of existence that he has accepted, understood and against which he is now fighting. And it is precisely the decision to get up that can be defined as "heroic". Screaming Eyes, our new album released on March 11th this year, is a journey side by side with all those people who are tired of suffering and being sick, who decide to react and start living again by finding the resources inside themselves. The sequence of the songs coincides precisely with the heroic path of the listener." Regarding th...

  Columbus, OH based Rock Band SOUTH OF EDEN has released their newest single, a cover of the 1984 VAN HALEN track "Drop Dead Legs," off of their breakout album, 1984. Directed by front-man Ehab Omran and edited by John Payne, "Drop Dead Legs" is only streamable from the band's YouTube and Facebook . “‘Drop Dead Legs’ is one of many VH songs where the riff, lyrics, and groove come together to form a sound signature to those 4 dudes jamming in a room. Although we have played ‘Unchained’, ‘Running With the Devil’, ‘Beautiful Girls’ and more of their other tunes live, ‘Drop Dead Legs’ felt like the best choice to encapsulate everything we love about Van Halen! RIP to a legend” -- Ehab Omran (Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar) We’re a band that writes, records, and plays like the pioneers of rock before us. We aren’t looking to bring anything back, but instead to remind people what rock n roll means. No rules. This music represents what we believe is real, raw music. S...

  Following the critically acclaimed 2020- debut album, The Funeral Pyre, Sweden based solo-project KVAEN is gearing up for the release of its sophomore album, entitled The Great Below, which will be coming out on March 25 via Black Lion Records. After the previously-released title track of the album (feat. Jeff Loomis of Arch Enemy), KVAEN has shared another hotly appetizer taken from the upcoming album. Watch the new lyric video for the relentless track "In Silence" here: Jacob Björnfot comments: "In Silence is one of my top 3 songs on this album. I think it's the most personal song that I have written to date. Read the lyrics and you'll understand. Enough said." Founded and led by Jacob Björnfot, this time accompanied by drummer Tommi Tuhkala while Fredrik Andersson (ex Amon Amarth) serves as the live drummer for the band, KVAEN has taken everything to the max and created a successor even more grand than its debut. Featuring eight brand new songs packed...

  Los Angeles based Industrial Metal band DAWN OF ASHES has released their newest single, "EMDR." With lyrics and music by front-man Kristof Bathory and guitars, mixing, and mastering by Angel Crowe, "EMDR" is off of the band's upcoming album, Scars Of The Broken, which releases March 18 through Artoffact Records. “This song was inspired from my own personal experience dealing with a type of therapy called EMDR which stands for ‘ Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing’. This specific type of hypnotic therapy is for helping people who have dealt with past traumatic experiences.” - Kristof Bathory “Scars Of the Broken has been one of the most emotionally difficult albums that I have ever created. All of the musical and lyrical content was straight from a place that I have been dealing with for a long time of my life. I poured out every darkest and deepest emotion into every song. Mental health is something that a lot of people struggle with and sometimes ...

  Bring On The Storm's brand new video "Decompose" (filmed & edited by Alan Bremner) was shot at Ill Fated Kustoms in Calgary, Alberta and features the band performing their brand of fast technical punk amongst an array of choppers. Singer/guitarist Chris Kreuger elaborates on the heavy message behind the song explaining, “This tune is about an invisible monster that burdens and even sometimes takes life away. We all know victims. We’ve named the monster depression.” Engineered by Casey Lewis (Belvedere) and mixed/ mastered by John Harcus (PMX), ‘Decompose’ marks the first official release by the Calgary based melodic hardcore band on Thousand Island Records. Stream the video here: https://youtu.be/Igb-olJy6K4 Stream the track on DSPs: https://bfan.link/decompose Bring On The Storm is a Canadian melodic hardcore/punk rock band from Calgary, Alberta. The band was founded in 2016 by guitarist Brandyn Smith, bassist Josh Wallace and drummer Clayton Fandrick. In early 2...

CABIN BOY JUMPED SHIP release new single and video 'Demons', out now on AFM Records, new album 'Sentiments' to be released 27th May 2022. Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MANiR-ljT9M As Cabin Boy Jumped Ship, England’s up-and-coming modern metal act, is gearing up for a May release of their much awaited, sophomore studio album, Sentiments, today the four-piece has shared a blistering video clip for their new single "Demons"! Following two EPs and their 2019-debut The Heartless – lauded by both fans and the international music press alike – Cabin Boy Jumped Ship burst into the scene as one of England’s hottest newcomers of the last years. The band mixes Electro and Metal and calls it Electronicore; a sound which changes dance floors all over the world into pulsating moshpits. After the previously released, first single "Survivor", Cabin Boy Jumped Ship have just premiered a further appetizer taken from their upcoming recor...

HRH N.W.O.C.R 2 will take place at another new destination, namely the beautiful 02 Academy Oxford where we stage another 2 day, 2 arena event on the 21st & 22nd January 2023. There is no better way to kick start the year than with a fresh flow of natural-born talent. As ever all HRH Veterans can get in first as there are only 1200 tickets. Prices are killer at only £35 standard, £55 Royalty with no booking fee until the offer closes on Sunday 23rd January 2022 midnight. HRH Hotel packages are a must, especially with post-Brexit hotel hikes. So for as little as £120 Classic or £150 Royalty, per person - this gives you 2 nights accommodation, plus weekend passes all in the same deal. What's more, for anyone who books & supports the bands on HRH N.W.O.C.R. 2 before we open the doors Saturday we will be offering you a free pass to HRH Blues vs HRH C.R.O.W.S 2 in Liverpool on 22nd & 23rd October. That's a special incentive for all our Vets for taking the time to support...

  With two well-received singles out already, Circa Arcana are putting out a lyric video for “The Tower” off their upcoming EP entitled “Bridget Vīgintī”. The five tracks on the record take inspiration from the occult and tarot, exemplified in the track names. The “arena metal” track “The Tower” is no exception, and tells one hell of a story as you listen closely to its lyrics. Guitarist Johny Serna explains it in further detail: “The song ties in clean ambient hooks with a melodic chorus, a plethora of synth and string production and finishes with a death punch of a breakdown. It really shows off the multitude of influences based within our music and captures a little of everything for the listener to enjoy! The song started off with the opening lead. Originally all I had written was probably the first 30 seconds to the track and after I showed the rest of the guys we quickly figured out a pattern for it and knocked it out. Frankie actually came up with that breakdown for it, stil...

  About 4 years and a half after the release of its debut EP 'Fullfilment' (2017), French rock/post-rock/metal fusion five-piece Matrass just unveiled a brand new single + official music video called "The Tide", available on 4K through YouTube and digital on the main platforms (Apple Music, Spotify, etc.). This new song will featured on the band's sophomore EP, 'Inner Wars', to be digitally released on February 18th wth the help of La Tangente Label . Check out the video below: "The Tide" is about being present in the moment and about self-awareness. The Tide metaphorizes this coming and going between conscious presence and moments of "floating" in our lives. This is what we tried to show in the video: the character is constantly being pulled down by the tide, which can represent the mind and the parasitic thoughts that prevent us from reaching this state of consciousness. Getting out of the water is a bit like getting out of the...

  Fort Worth, TX based, heavy rock / metal band LOCKJAW is back with the official music video for their newest single, "Living in My Head". Produced by Chris Collier (Korn, KMX) and the video directed by Jeremy Peterson, "Living in My Head" premiered on popular, taste-making YouTube channel  Space Untravel. "'Living in My Head' was a song we felt had to be released early on this album because it really hits home with what the world is going through now. We felt we could connect with fans, and let them know, we are with you. We are all struggling together. We feel the pressure of this world, with the pandemic and uncertainty, it really causes stress, anxiety, mental health issues all around. I don’t think anyone is immune to it. We are really proud of the final product and are glad to send our brand of heavy music into the world. We hope everyone enjoys it as much as we do!" - LOCKJAW Lockjaw is a band based in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. The group recen...

  Lancashire inmates Ward XVI are finally touring their mighty monstrous new album Metamorphosis - following a roaring response to their festival appearances in 2021, including Bloodstock and Hard Rock Hell 14, as well as a packed out album launch at Manchester Academy! Now YOU can join the clan for a night featuring a full theatric show to make it an incredible experience in which we will be playing Metamorphosis in its entirety! Supported by Death Ingloria plus Local Artists Ward XVI will be travelling around the UK touring their critically acclaimed Metamorphosis release in its entirety from February 2022, including an appearance at Hammerfest . Following their monstrous theatrical appearance at this year's Bloodstock on The Sophie Lancaster Stage, Ward XVI have delighted us with this mighty announcement of a digital anniversary edition of their extremely popular album release Metamorphosis - available far and wide from September 24th, 2021. In September 2020, The second chapt...

  The distinctive nature of Brandon Boyd’s forthcoming album, ECHOES AND COCOONS (pre-order at https://orcd.co/echoesandcocoons ), is as evident in the newest single “Dime In My Dryer” as in the other singles that have been released thus far - “Pocket Knife” and “Petrichor.” SPIN describes the newest track as ‘curiously textured’ and today you can hear it for yourself. “Dime In My Dryer” is a tale of discovery of what is important in life when forced to slow down. “It was in the relative silence of a world mostly shut down that I noticed how loud things had been in the before-times,” explains Brandon. “Not the obvious part of my life that is governed by big sounds and traveling, no, but that chatter or noise that emits from our shared experience as people. All of a sudden it would stop for brief intervals and in those gaps is where I began to see the parts of my life and my general experience that offered more signal and less noise.” What is the signal and what is the noise? H...

  Unsigned country rockers, The Whiskey Thrills from Liverpool, UK have just released new single 'Wishin' which is a very upbeat and enjoyable track that is well-needed in these dark and cold times. This is their first new music in over a year. The song is about seeing someone close to you get disheartened by the perfect lives they see online, and reassuring them that you share their dream of getting away for a better life and it'll all be okay. The band form in 2019, when frontman James got together with friends from the local music scene and began writing some new material, including the well-received country rock single ‘Begged’, which featured on BBC Radio Merseyside soon after release. The band is constantly working on new music, evolving their sound and finding new ways to express themselves. Having released ‘Different Time’ in early 2020, the band were quick to begin crafting new material. With the most recent single ‘Dragons’, the band came back strong with a track ...

  As Within, So Without release their next single/video "Salvation" along with their album Salvation. Previous releases from their album - "Like The Wind" and "My Revelation" have set the tone for As Within, So Without (AWSW) and their listeners. The album, SALVATION, is driven by stellar metalcore nuances and is built on the heart of who AWSW is. SALVATION delivers the kinetic energy listeners are desiring, and their music perpetually takes up residence in your brain. Through their music, AWSW has built a community and a family of unity under their metalcore sound. They want to continue this journey as their message comes from the heart of their album. SALVATION, is AWSW's very own story. "Salvation" is the newest single from their album Salvation, available now! Check out the video below: "Our new album Salvation is a concept album about a man on a spiritual journey to healing. Writing Salvation brought us together as friends and...

  Alt-Rock quartet POST PROFIT has released their high-powered single titled “We’re All Monsters.” Cutting their own certain path with clarity and direction Post Profit solidifies once again who and where they are - leaders kicking the shift into the world of rock. An undeniable solid deliverance. Their latest hard-hitting track, "We're All Monsters" , is available on all major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Soundcloud, etc. Watch for Post Profits' new album, When You Think It’s Right It’s Always Wrong , set for February 25th, 2022. Click the title link above to pre-save! Check out the video for "We're All Monsters": “We couldn’t be more thrilled to announce our new single - "We’re All Monsters" . This song was written about a universal concept: that we as humans are not perfect. We make mistakes, and we hurt each other. Most of us have a closet full of skeletons, so to speak. When something bad happens to ...