South german heavy/power metallers Aeonblack are set to release their second full-length “The Time Will Come” on February 26, 2021.
“The Time Will Come” features 11 tracks of traditional heavy metal with powerful, raw and sophisticated arrangements.
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ABIGAIL’S AFFAIR are proud to unleash the official music video to “Wolves”, track taken from their upcoming album “Shattered” due for release on 19 02 2021 via Wormholedeath.
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For fans of Rhapsody, Blind Guardian, Twilight Force, Symphony X, Wintersun
L-R – Devin Dewyer (Vocals), Connor McCray (Guitar, Bass, Orchestration) – Photo Credit – Cody Bucher
Offering escapism from everyday life, Vis Mystica transports listeners into a fantastical world of magical powers and epic stories with their Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic inspired power metal. Along with taking great influence from other bands, they possess a style that is unique and holds its own in the power metal landscape. Their 2021 album “Celestial Wisdom” is a fantastical journey into a world full of mystic powers and sprawling landscapes, with a classic ‘Good vs. Evil’ battle and many memorable locations and detailed stories.
Today, the band shares their third single “Whispering Winds of Fate” off the forthcoming record. The track is a guide for listeners to the main world Tython where the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic story takes place. Tython is a terrestrial planet located in the galaxy’s Deep Core region that is shrouded in myth. The Martyrium of Frozen Tears built by Jedi there and some Jedi scholars made the case that Tython was the site of the Jedi Order’s first temple. During the Galactic Civil War, DoctorChelli Lona Aphra led Darth Vader to Tython’s Meridional Ice Cap to mislead him as to the location of the Rebel Alliance’s main base, which was actually on the Outer Rim planet Hoth.
“Whispering Winds of Fate” is an audio storytelling to describe the sentient world calling out telepathically to beings spread throughout the galaxy to board nine ships and come bask in the planet’s knowledge and secrets. The track also features guest vocals from Dragonland’s Jonas Heidgert.
Vis Mytica‘s Connor McCray (Guitar, Bass, Orchestration) comments:
“The final song written for the album and in our opinion possibly the best. All parties came together to combine catchy melodies with great vocal lines and a powerhouse effort from Jonas Heidgert.”
Vis Mystica was initially formed by Connor McCray, in late 2015 as a creative outlet to pursue his passion for Symphonic Power Metal while he was still a member of a blackened death metal band at the time.
Track Listing:
1. Whispering Winds of Fate (feat. Jonas Heidgert)
2. Legacy of the Builders (feat. David Michael Moote)
3. The Plains of Silence
4. Lux Et Veritas (feat. David Michael Moote)
5. Beyond the Gates of Fury
6. On The Loose (Saga Cover) – (CD Bonus Track)
Album Band Line Up:
Connor McCray – Guitar, Bass, Orchestration
Devin Dewyer – Vocals
Dillon Trollope – Drums
Live Band Line Up:
Connor McCray – Guitar
Devin Dewyer – Vocals
Jon Juchniewicz – Drums
Ben Juchniewicz – Bass
For more info:
Facebook.com/vismysticaofficial
Instagram.com/vismystica
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For fans of Deicide, Cannibal Corpse, Immolation
A Death Metal band from Lisbon (Portugal), initially formed in 2011, under the name “WALL OF DEATH”.Later in 2016, yet due to that line-up changes, and also because of some musical changes, they decided to change their name to “RAGEFUL”, marking the beginning of a new era, and of a more mature sonority
1.Inhuman Greed 03:54
2.Feed the Pigs 02:55
3.Slavery Ways 03:06
4.Whispering Rage 03:10
5.Unsocial Network 03:40
6.Clouds of Fear 03:25
7.The Rage is Coming 02:53
8.LCTS 03:03
9.Membership to Self-Existence 04:07
10.Portugal the Torch 03:36
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Produced, Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Paulo Miguel Soares;All vocals Performed by Leonardo Bertão and back vocals performed by Paulo Miguel Soares;
All drums performed by Paulo Miguel Soares;All Bass performed by João Arcanjo and Paulo Miguel Soares;All Guitars performed by Paulo André Soares, Paulo M. Soares, Cláudio Santos and Ricardo Pato;
All Lyrics written by Leonardo Bertão, except: Whispering Rage and LCTS by Ricardo Pato, MEMBERSHIP TO SELF-EXISTENCE and INHUMAN GREED by Rafael Costa;
Guest Fretless Bass solo on “Slavery Ways” by Alexandre Ribeiro;Guest Vocals on “Unsocial Network” by Sérgio Afonso;Guest Guitar solo on “Portugal The Torch” by Samuel Trindade;Guest guitar solo on “The rage is coming” by Paulo André Soares;Drums engineered by Tiago Mesquita;
Band Photos by Carlos Alvares;Guests photos: Alexandre by Igor Ferreira, Sérgio and Samuel by Sónia Alexandra Ferreira;Original logo design by modblackmoon and Artwork created by Eric Hyrcza (Kahinienn Graphix);
Independently released by RAGEFUL in September 2020
Follow the band at these links:
https://rageful.bandcamp.com/album/ineptitude
Email: info@ragefulband.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ragefulband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ragefulband
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjuMBr7_5eDYyIyKEQxIu_A
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2P9bEJp
Apple Music: https://apple.co/2HHarF5
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For fans of Fates Warning, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani
Guitarist Chris Steberl has been playing music for over 45 years starting at the age of 8 years old. He has played in numerous bands over the years finally forming his own instrumental band Alcazar back in 1988. They were the first and only band to ever win the local Battle of the Bands WITHOUT a singer!
In 2003 he released ‘Reasons for a Decade‘ with Lion Music out of Europe. The CD garnered great reviews from all over the world and he followed up with the sophomore Lion Music release ‘Chasin VooDoo‘. Chris went on to win the Sam Ash “Best In Shred” contest in Columbus, Ohio and has supported such acts as Dream Theater , Greg Howe , Tony Macalpine , and Steve Vai over the span of his career. He has also been on numerous compilation CD’s, the most noted one being Warmth in the Wilderness : A Tribute to Jason Becker where he covered ” Opus Pocus ” which received praise in Guitar World magazine’s review of the album.
Project Alcazar – Release New Video “Occam’s Razor” featuring guitarist Chris Steberl and ex Fates Warning’s Mark Zonder on drums!
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Chris finished up his latest instrumental album Project Alcazar: Lost In Centralia bringing in ex Fates Warning drummer Mark Zonder ‘s talents along with virtuoso keyboardist Caleb Hutlsar who helped co write all the songs. The new album ‘ Lost In Centralia‘ was released September 2020 on Guitar One Records USA.
Follow the band at these links!
EPK: https://drooble.com/chris.steberl/presskit
Website: https://projectalcazar.com/
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7hAF3kT3BNGJV8uHK9FQOV
REVERBNATION: https://www.reverbnation.com/projectalcazarchrissteberl?profile_view_source=header_icon_nav
BANDCAMP: https://projectalcazar.bandcamp.com/releases
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/project_alcazar/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/CSTEBERL46
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PROJECTALCAZAR
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/projectalcazar
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For fans of Behemoth, Belphegor, Venom
Hell-Born and Odium Records present the 2 nd single “Blakk Metal” from the new album “Natas Liah” , which is announced for 26th of January. Adam “Nergal” Darski took a part in this track as a backing vocalist. “Blakk Metal” is a tribute song to the old black / death metal scene.
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The album’s pre-order has also started. It will be released as a 6 panels digi pack with a 16 pages booklet, as a gatefold, 180gm, black LP with poster A3 (limited to 234 copies), die hard version white Lp (sold out) and limited to 40 copies wooden box with die hard white Lp, cd, t-shirt, patch, button and sticker. Pre-orders can be placed at:
www.odiumrex.com/webshop
We remind you that Hell-Born returns 12 years after their last album. The band was started in 1996 by Behemoth co-founder Baal and Les , also a former Behemoth musician as well as a member of Damnation . There are IX songs on “Natas Liah” – old school, black death metal with a bit of melodies typical for the group. The band confirms that it is by far definitely the best album in their career.
Recordings took place at Creme de la Creme studio, and Haldor Grunberg , known for his collaboration with Behemoth, handled the mixes and mastering.
Follow the band at these links:
www.facebook.com/officialHellborn
www.facebook.com/odiumrex
www.odiumrex.com
https://hell-borndtt.bandcamp.com/album/natas-liah
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For fans of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Helloween
One year after their latest release, the Greek heavy metallers Serpent Lord (GR) released a new single, entitled “The Gospel of Judas”. The song is an introduction to a new chapter for the band, which will come with their upcoming album.
As the band states: “The Gospel of Judas” is inspired by the Apocrypha Gospel of Judas, which was found and given to publicity for the first time in 2006. Serpent Lord (GR) presents a different approach on Judas’ character, not as a traitor but as Christ’s favorite student.
Judas executes the Divine Plan, in order to lead Christ to his resurrection. However, Judas hangs himself because he felt guilty, which shows, according to the band, that the he was manipulated by God and that’s why he is remembered as a traitor and not as a savior, as he should be.
“The Gospel of Judas” was released along with a lyric video.
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The song was recorded during the summer of 2020 at Infected Studios, with Nash Makridis participating as a session drummer.
Below, is the single cover, designed by Giannis Antoniou.About the song:“The Gospel of Judas” is a fast tempo heavy metal song with atmospheric elements and death/black metal vibe at some parts. “The Gospel of Judas” tells the story of a forgotten Gospel, a buried from the Church, Gospel. It’s a different story from the one we already know about Judas. A story that could ruin all the Christian Church. Maybe Judas wasn’t a traitor. Maybe he just did God’s plan. Maybe he was betrayed and manipulated by God. The song is about betrayal and manipulation, not only the one we receive from God, but from humans, too.
Line up: Marios Arikas – vocals
George Terzitanos – rhythm/lead guitars/back vocals
Konstantinos Sotirelis – bass/back vocals
Lazaros Bouroutzoglou – rhythm/lead guitars
Nash Makridis – drums (session)
Links:
Website: http://serpentlordgr.com/
Gmail: serpentlordband@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SerpentLordband/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serpent.lord_band/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1hHrzew1A9UfDntvOzVM6g
Bandcamp: https://serpentlordgr.bandcamp.com/album/towards-the-damned
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3u1zBTqKq60hYJ7RbS3eBZ?si=qpqHvig-QKCf2hGVNrQCPw
Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/serpent-lord-gr/1490613847
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Band: Pressure
Track: ‘What You See’
Release Date: 19th February 2021
Written and composed by Simon Forsell, Olof Jönsson, Emil Salling
Stockholm Sweden’s ‘Story Metal’ trio PRESSURE have delivered yet again with another riveting and mesmerizing track from their up-and-coming album. Right from the opening laughter and guitar riffs from the heavy guitars, the song just keeps your ears at attention and wanting more. Olof’s growling but clear tone just grabs and brings you inside the track. This single release is from the trio’s up and coming album which will be self released sometime late April, early May.
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WHAT YOU SEE (is what you get) the latest single from Pressure continues to express the ins-and-outs of life’s pressures. This particular track relays the message of how society perceives people. The man centered in the song is strong within himself. The track pushes the genre of music Pressure intends it to, which they are calling “STORY METAL”.
“Story metal combines characteristics of traditional heavy metal with elements of melodic rock, with a lot of focus on the vocals! The beat varies as the mood of the song is written to reflect a true experience, challenge, emotion or occasion. “- Simon Forsell.
The term Story metal was first used in 2020 by the Swedish story metal band Pressure who plays story metal with three guitars and recorded drums and bass!
Story Metal definitely describes the concept of their songs and for the up-and-coming album.
A quote from Simon Forsell sums it up…
“Everyone has dreams – dare to live them. Everyone has inner strengths – do not let anyone tell you otherwise. Be yourself, show us what and who you are. Stand up, stand tall. What You See Is What You Get!”
The Band
Who are Pressure I hear you ask? Well if you had to tag them with a genre the one that fits best is a ‘melodic rock’ but they’re so much more than that. Hailing from Stockholm, Sweden and with vocalist Olof Jönsson you can always guarantee soaring, athletic and committed vocals. Together with a twin guitar sound coming from songwriter and lead guitarist Simon “Siirpo” Forsell and Emil Salling. Their work often focuses and embraces the pressures felt from everyday existence. Their lyrics ably demonstrating that there are two sides to every story – the good and the bad. Every song has a double meaning and they truly see music as a tool to handle the different pressures thrown at us from the modern world.
The band began their journey together in 2018, and since then they’ve worked tirelessly developing their sound and live performance, their aim? To make memories with their fans and to an epic musical soundtrack and develop the Story Metal genre.
A quote that can summarize their lyrics is: “How can you tell a story about life if you haven’t dared to live life to its fullest!
Pressure is all about every story, every moment, every Pressure!
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Here is the playlist for our Lockdown Request 2 show, and boy did you send in some crackers!
This show was aired on Metal Devastation Radio on Sunday 10th January 2021
This week we threw the playlist over to you, our listeners and you requested some corkers!
Aired on Metal Devastation Radio on Sunday 10th January 2021
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