Female Fronted Metal Discovery Plague of Stars Drops “Vain” Lyric Video

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Metal Planet Media

Apocalyptic metal ensemble Plague of Stars is set to electrify audiences with their powerful new lyric video “Vain”, a haunting exploration of inner strength and silent rebellion from their groundbreaking album “Extinction”.

Featuring Liz Ziegler’s commanding vocal debut, “Vain” is a bold statement of empowerment. Its provocative narrative challenges listeners: “Do not mistake her silence for agreement.” The song is a reflection on how women endure constant belittlement and unwanted attention, using its intense sonic landscape to convey the weight of these experiences. It epitomizes the band’s unique fusion of doom, black, and gothic metal, bridging ethereal clean vocals with raw, uncompromising energy to create a powerful and immersive listening experience.

“Extinction” marks a pivotal moment for Plague of Stars, showcasing their most aggressive and emotionally charged work to date. The album draws inspiration from our fractured contemporary world, transforming societal tensions into a visceral musical experience.

Hailing from the vibrant metal scene of Minneapolis, MN (USA), Plague of Stars has captivated audiences and critics alike with their unparalleled blend of darkness, energy, and raw musical prowess.

Led by the haunting vocals of Liz Ziegler, this band of musical veterans, including Will Maravelas, Aaron Lanik, Frodo Caulfield, and Neal Pruett, defies categorization with their apocalyptic, female-fronted, genre-defying sound.

Since their inception in 2012, Plague of Stars has been on a relentless quest to push the boundaries of metal. From shattering riffs to ethereal melodies, they traverse uncharted territories, blending elements of doom, black, and gothic metal into a potent brew that leaves listeners spellbound.

Monhell – Fade To Dust

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Metal Planet Media

Larry Whitehurst – Come The Sun

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Metal Planet Media

Overture – Face The Void

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Metal Planet Media

Teutonic thrash trio WARFIELD drop second Single “Soul Conqueror” + Official Music Video – Watch It Now

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Metal Planet Media

Prepare for “Soul Conqueror”, the speed-driven new single from WARFIELD, taken from their Napalm Records debut, With The Old Breed, out on April 4, 2025! The track’s unsettling, eerie atmosphere is energized by explosive Teutonic thrash fury. Lyrically, “Soul Conqueror” dives into haunted memories with brutal imagery, exploring the aftermath of battle, where departed souls wander for eternity.

Get ready for a journey through the afterlife and beyond.

WARFIELD on “Soul Conqueror”:
“The song ‘Soul Conqueror’ brings to life the horrors of American psychological warfare during the Vietnam War. The voices of restlessly wandering Vietnamese ancestral spirits were broadcast over loudspeakers above the jungle, intended to persuade locals to surrender. In our release, the ‘Operation Wandering Soul’ takes on a musical form – uncompromising, atmospheric, and haunting.”

Watch the official music video for “Soul Conqueror” HERE:

WARFIELD about the album:
“Our new album With The Old Breed embodies everything we stand for as a band: Brutal, honest old-school thrash with emotion, rage and lots of energy. Sound-wise and musically evolved from the debut album, we delve even deeper into the inner human life and the harsh reality of war. Our goal is to bring out the different layers of despair, manipulation, but also camaraderie and express it all through musical heaviness. So if you call the mosh pit your home and feel like letting it all out, then give With The Old Breed a listen!”

With their latest record, WARFIELD explores the unembellished and emotional depiction of societal, historical, social and internal wars – expressing criticism of the bitter part of reality. Songs like “Appetitive Aggression” dive deep into the primal instinct of humanity with light-speed riffs and relentless energy. It’s time for new thrash metal legends from Germany to arise, bonded by blood with the heroes from the past. Battle awaits…

The German trio WARFIELD are poised to begin their next assault, charging into battle with the release of their forthcoming album. Since their formation in 2012, they’ve dedicated themselves to the music of their idols like Tom Angelripper, Jeff Hanneman, and Dave Lombardo, unleashing brutal shredding riffs and lightning-fast beats with powerful precision. WARFIELD has already shared the stage with heavyweights like Bay Area thrash legends Exodus, captivating audiences with their electrifying live performances.

With The Old Breed tracklisting:
1. Melting Mass
2. Appetitive Aggression
3. Soul Conqueror
4. Fragmentation
5. Lament Of The White Realm
6. Tie The Rope
7. Inhibition Atrophy
8. Dogs For Defense
9. GASP
10. With The Old Breed

AVANTASIA Unveil Third New Single “The Witch” feat. Tommy Karevik (Kamelot)

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Metal Planet Media

Leading rock and metal band AVANTASIA have unveiled the third new single from their highly anticipated 10th studio album, Here Be Dragons, entitled “The Witch”! The powerful new anthem features guest vocals from Kamelot singer Tommy Karevik and cinematic dark soundscapes that perfectly support the storyline. “The Witch” arrives with a spellbinding official music video, enhancing the mysterious, ghostly atmosphere of the song and truly mesmerizing the listener.

Tobias Sammet on “The Witch”:
“’The Witch’ is a dark and enchanting song that carries many traditional Avantasia trademarks, and yet it has a sinister and magical mood that I think is somehow new in the world of Avantasia, while it perfectly blends with the rest of the album. Tommy Karevik of Kamelot did a wonderful job on this one and I can’t wait to sing this song with Tommy on our forthcoming tour. We’ll bring the great stage setting to turn the stage into the ghost infested old castle resembling the ancient building which we shot the stunning video clip for the track at. It’s a beautiful track, powerful, anthemic, melodic and full of eerie little details. I am extremely proud of the song and the whole album.”

Check Out the Official Video for “The Witch” HERE

Having previously topped the charts in Germany, reached gold sales status and garnered hundreds of millions of streams, AVANTASIA has also built a reputation as a stellar live act, headlining all important metal festivals and playing for tens of thousands of devoted fans at sold-out worldwide arena tours. AVANTASIA’s next quickly-selling arena tour is kicking off in just over a month, featuring the band’s biggest and most epic production to date. Grab your tickets before it is too late, pre-order your version of Here Be Dragons now and watch the music video for “The Witch” below!

[Photo credit: Kevin Nixon]

“Skies Turn To Graves,” The New Single from FLESHSPOIL, Out Now!

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Metal Planet Media

Troy (NY) – “Skies Turn To Graves,” the second single from forthcoming FLESHSPOIL debut album, The Beginning of the End, is out now and streaming on Bandcamp! Get hammered at the following link:

fleshspoilofficial.bandcamp.com/track/skies-turn-to-graves

A new force in Blackened Death Metal has emerged to lay waste to 2025! FLESHSPOIL, featuring veteran players from Arsis, The Final Sleep, and Illucinus, will release full-length debut album, The Beginning of the End, March 28 on digital format!

Fans of classic death, black, and doom metal take note! FLESHSPOIL delivers a haunting and aggressive soundscape, and features a lineup of seasoned musicians: Jeff Andrews (guitar/vocals), a veteran of New York’s metal scene, known for his work with The Final Sleep, Armor Column, Hush, Ironweed, Scavengers, and Held Under. Mike Van Dyne (drums), known for his role in Arsis, where he played on acclaimed releases such as A Celebration of Guilt and A Diamond for Disease, and toured globally alongside heavyweights like Behemoth, Arch Enemy, Exodus, Cynic, Dying Fetus, Grave, Necrophagist, Napalm Death, and Six Feet Under. Dan Saltzman (bass), hailing from the Bay Area, whose impressive work has been showcased in Illucinus and The Hunt, as well as recent demonstration videos for ESP bass guitars.

Produced and mixed by Brett Portzer (Skinless, Author & Punisher, Arsis), The Beginning of the End consists of six tracks clocking in at 37 minutes. It is the creative vision of Andrews and Van Dyne, who recorded two albums and performed together alongside such notable bands as At The Gates, Wolves In The Throne Room, Sanctuary, Rivers of Nihil, Fates Warning, All That Remains, and many others with their previous band, The Final Sleep. The Beginning of the End additionally includes guest appearances by Kyle Chapman (Aethereus, Blighted Eye), John Judson (Rwake, Scott Kelly), and Petr Oplatka (Illucinus).