This week, on The Metal Asylum we had both The Time Tunnel AND The Death Metal Dungeon. We hope you enjoy it!

Aired on Metal Devastation Radio on 18/04/2021

Here is the playlist that was chosen by the listeners for our Fan’s Favourites Request Show. They picked some crackers. See if you agree! \m/

• Seven Witches – Metal Asylum (Year Of The Witch – 2004)
• Nirvana – Come As You Are – for Kurt Cobain who died on 05/04/1994
• Alice In Chains – Them Bones – for Layne Staley who died on 05/04/2002
• Brian May featuring Cozy Powell – Resurrection – for Cozy Powell who died on 05/04/1998
• Slipknot – Snuff – for Paul Grey who would have been 49 on 08/04
• AC/DC – Hells Bells (Back In Black – 1980) John McTigue
• Accept – Fast As A Shark (Restless and Wild – 1982) Martin Kane
• Blue Oyster Cult – Don’t Fear The Reaper (Agents Of Fortune – 1976) Darren Flint
• Metallica – Fade To Black (Ride The Lightning – 1984) Trevor Watts
• Focus – Hocus Pocus (Focus II – 1970) Paul Booth
• Cannibal Corpse – Hammer Smashed Face (Tomb of The Mutilated – 1992) Tom Puch
• Kiss – God Of Thunder (Destroyer – 1976) Steve Downes
• Venom Inc – War (Ave – 2017) Robert Bailey
• Metal Church – Metal Church (Metal Church – 1984) Rick Tilley
• Judas Priest – Beyond The Realms Of Death (Stained Class – 1978) Martin Jarvis
• Scorpions – Another Piece Of Meat (Lovedrive – 1979) Martin Jarvis
• Slayer – Angel Of Death (Reign In Blood – 1986) Terri Orriss and Baz Hardman
• Iron Maiden – Wasted Years (Somewhere In Time – 1986) Adrian Marsden and Simon Nightingale
• Queensryche – Take Hold Of The Flame (The Warning – 1986) Jason Sapsford
• The Offspring – Self Esteem (SMASH – 1994) Bill Bad Wizard
• Rush – Red Barchetta (Moving Pictures – 1981) Marek
• Judas Priest – The Sentinel (Defenders Of The Faith) Charlie (Instagram)
• Black Sabbath – After All (The Dead) (Dehumanizer – 1992) Jimi James
• Magnum – Les Morts Dansant (On A Storytellers Night – 1985) Gordon McPherson
• Savatage – Power Of The Night (Power Of The Night) Robert Holmes
• Iron Maiden – Revelations (Piece Of Mind – 1983) Graham Horne
• Absolva – Rise Again (Defiance – 2017) Lynne Hampson
• Triumph – Magic Power (Allied Forces – 1981) Bill Downey
• Arch Enemy – Under Black Flags We March (Khaos Legions – 2011) Steve Harborne
• Death – Voice Of The Soul (The Sound Of Perseverance – 1998) Resistencia
• Megadeth – In My Darkest Hour (So Far, So Good….So What! – 1988) Mark Sullivan
• Black Sabbath – Neon Knights (Live Evil – 1982) Elric Newby
• Angel Dust – The One You Are (Enlighten The Darkness – 2000) The Metal Priestess
• Pink Floyd – Time (The Dark Side Of The Moon – 1973) The Preacher

Aired on Metal Devastation radio – Sunday 11th April 2021

This week we asked you to send us your favourite tracks of all time…and you sent us some crackers! Enjoy! \m/

Aired on Metal Devastation Radio on Sunday 11th April 2021

FFO: Celtic Frost, Rammstein, Sonic Youth

Meursault Omega is a project devised by Cliff Scott, audio engineer, songwriter, musician, and producer, working in Milano (Italy).
After a first full-length (Meursault, 2020), generally well received – read Metal Temple review HERE ! Cliff worked hard on this second release focusing on some aspects of capital death. Being a producer and a composer, he created the music and the lyrics himself, but at the same time decided to involve many interesting artists of the Italian metal scene on the way to have different colors in the various songs, especially in the vocals. He involved Chiara Manese, an awesome mezzosoprano and classical crossover artist (Blut, Chakra), Francesca Tosi a powerful young singer (Mediera, MadHour), Asator Ægishjálmur, an amazing singer working mainly in black metal projects (Madvice, Daysidied), Simona Guerrini, vocalist of death metal band Gravestone, Lunaria Wistful (Mooniric), Carlo Fiore, keyboards and synth player of the progressive rock band Macchina Pneumatica and Matteo Venrgoni, acclaimed mastermind of the progressive metal Detevilus Project. Unfortunately, Matteo died just some weeks after the recording of his solo in To the Core. 

The artwork of Cold Thirst was realized by Frost Bite, an Indonesian illustrator.

The album was released by Cliff Scott’s label Heaven Full of Astronauts on March, 28 – 2021.

Follow the band at these links:

Official site: https://meursaultomega.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Meursault-Omega-112265750289834 

Bandcamp: https://meursaultomega.bandcamp.com/album/cold-thirst

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meursaultomega/?hl=it

e-mail: info@meursaultomega.com

Reproduced with permission from Metal Devastation PR

CVLT OF THE SVN Unleashes “Hellbound” Video From Upcoming Album!

We Are The Dragon out May 7, 2021 via Napalm Records

Watch the New Lyric Video For Hellbound HERE: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzJZ19pfZZY

As it often seems modern rock music has lost its sense of palpable danger and mystique, Finnish dark occult rock act CVLT OV THE SVN marks its return in full force with their grim, addictive first full length, We Are The Dragon. Slated for release on May 7, 2021 via Napalm Records, CVLT OV THE SVN‘s debut embodies a reverberating sense of eeriness, danger and fear, enriched with a pinch of gothic romanticism and pitch-black seduction. Finally, there‘s a cvlt worth joining: CVLT OV THE SVN‘s sound feels dangerously unsettling, lacing its churning heaviness with catchy melodies that travel right through your ears to your central nervous system!

With the unveiling of previously-released goth-boppers like “Twilight”, “The Pit”, “Whore Of Babylon”, “Luna In The Sky Forever” and just recently, “My Venom”, CVLT OV THE SVN have already proven how to successfully merge seething heaviness and sweet pop melodies. Now, the mysterious visionary behind the cvlt, who actually started out as a black metal drummer, has unleashed a brand new lyric video for the heavy dark rock anthem “Hellbound”, ultimately setting free his casket full of morbid horror theatrics! This occult new wave and rock n‘ roll symbiosis draws you right in – like an invitation through the gates of hell to party with the devil himself!

“Everyone of us faces periods in life, when all seems to be lost.“ Says the anonymous band visionary about the new single “ My response to those kind of situations is to put the pedal to the floor and dive deep into the dark corners of my psyche.” Inspired by movies like The Exorcist and the all devouring darkness itself, CVLT OV THE SVN draws inspiration not only from the heavy rock genre and greats like Type O Negative and Turbonegro, but the nostalgic influences of mainstream artists like Roxette as well. Conceptually conveying a variety of extreme emotions, each of the album‘s twelve enthralling tracks cut through the noise of society like a razorblade, leaving a long-lasting impression on the listener that‘ll have them clamoring for more. In addition to the macabre thrills of their music, there‘s the character he takes on stage, twisting the dagger of perception even further like your favorite horror flick and making for a combined experience that cuts deep and close to the bone.  “It‘s easier to tell those grim stories through another identity, another character.” The creative cvlt leader recently said. “Black cloaks just go with it, obviously. I‘m a big fan of suspense and this kind of content is all about the surprises. I find it is an intriguing realm to explore. Whatever lies ahead, CVLT OV THE SVN will adapt and thrive.”

We Are The Dragon Tracklist: 01. We Are The Dragon 02. My Venom 03. Don’t Be Tender Love Me Cruel 04. Hellbound 05. Dancing With The Devil 06. Twilight 07. I’m Gonna Find Out 08. Luna In The Sky Forever 09. The Murderer 10. Whore Of Babylon 11. The Pit 12. Another Infinity CVLT OV THE SVN’s We Are The Dragon will be out on May 7, 2021 through Napalm Records and available as CD and Digital formats.

Reproduced with permission from Palmer Turner Overdrive

For fans of: Devin Townsend , Royal Hunt , and Eternal Champion

Hailing from Jacksonville, Florida , SKYLINER is a wave of discontent and a voyage to freedom, with a progressive mind’s eye at the center of the storm. Lyrically esoteric, insightful, or emotionally shipwrecked, a tide of vocal wails and roars collides with pure toned, high-volume guitars, bass, and drums, an alchemical marriage recalling the classic era of heavy and power metal while adding new stones onto that eternal foundation.
“ Dark Rivers, White Thunder ” also sees the band exploring some more earthy, tribal themes and underpinnings, both lyrically and musically, helping to define the feel and atmosphere of the record.

Fans of Devin Townsend , Royal Hunt , and Eternal Champion are going to love Skyliner ! Their new album, Dark Rivers, White Thunder, has progressive musicianship mixed with elements of traditional heavy metal. Skyliner has several ranges of vocal styles, starting with epic Iron Maiden -esque wailing, screaming that is reminiscent of Judas Priest , and sinister growls that will make any death metal head happy. All of that is tied together with a thunderous rhythm section that will have you fist pumping the sky in no time! – Zach Moonshine

Check out the brand new music video!

Track Listing:
1. Break The Surface
2. Dark Rivers, White Thunder
3. The Ghost Messenger
4. God With No Heaven
5. Catch A Dream
6. The Singing Shaman (Fire Stomp)
7. Winter Witch Moon (Spell Of Ice)
8. We Of The Shadows
9. Bleed
10. Night Gypsies
11. I Walk Alone

Follow the band at these links:

https://www.skyliner.bandcamp.com/

https://www.youtube.com/c/skylinerband/

https://www.instagram.com/skylinermusic/

https://www.facebook.com/skylinermusic/

https://www.alchemicvisions.com/

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Here is the playlist for the Easter Sunday show aired on Metal Devastation Radio

• Seven Witches – Metal Asylum
• Forbidden – One Foot In Hell – celebrating 31 years of the album Twisted Into Form which was released on 30/03/1990
• Onslaught – 66 Fucking 6 – for Sy Keeler whose birthday was on 30/03/2021
• Traitors Gate – Sign of The Cross – In memory of guitarist Andy D’Urso who passed away on 02/04/2021 from cancer. He was just 58.
• Metallica – Whiplash (Kill ‘Em All – 1983)
• Vampire – Under The Grudge (Vampire – 2014)
• Eclipse – 30 or 44 (Paradigm – 2019)
• Ancestral – Back To Life (Master of Fate – 2017)
• The Almighty – Hell To Pay (Soul Destruction – 1991)
• Savage – Down and Dangerous (Machine Gun) (Holy Wars – 1995)
• Witchfynde – Somewhere To Hide (Cloak And Dagger – 1983)
• Spellbound Dazzle – The Foolin’ of Each Other (Unreal Fairytales – 2011)
• Evile – A Sinister Call (Skull – 2013)
• Tyketto – The Run (Reach – 2016)
• Nightwing – Cold Love (Something In The Air – 2000)
• Symphony X – Set The World On Fire (Paradise Lost – 2007)
• Metal Church – Kiss For The Dead (Masterpeace – 1999)
• The Sweet – Hellraiser (The Sweet – 1973)
• St Madness – Can’t Help Falling In Love With You (Bloodlustcapades – 2018)
• Cannibal Corpse – Murderous Rampage (Violence Unimagined – due for release on 16/04/2021)
• Hackneyed – Ravenous (Death Prevails – 2008)
• Centinex – Target : Dimension Xii (Decadence: Prophecies of The Cosmic Chaos – 2004)
• Primal Fear – Bad Guys Wear Black (Unbreakable – 2012)
• Trashcat – Tastes Like Ecstasy (Too Much Ain’t Enough – 2008)
• Demon – Don’t Break The Circle (The Unexpected Guest – 1982)
• Exomnia – Tragedy (Aftermath – 2019)
• Absolva – It Is What It Is (Flames of Justice – 2012)
• 44 Fires – Hate Me (The False Flag Agenda – 2013)
• Angel – Bad Time (Sinful – 1979)
• Desolate Pathway – Medusa’s Lair (Of Gods and Heroes – 2016)
• Perpetual Warfare – The Age of War (The Age of War – 2013)
• The Offspring – Amazed (Ixnay On The Hombre – 1997)
• Gamma Ray – Follow Me (No World Order – 2001)
• Hollywood Undead – Been To Hell (American Tragedy – 2011)
• Disturbed – Legion of Monsters (Immortalized – 2015)
• Nightwish – Nemo (Once – 2004)
• Manimal – Manimalized (Purgatorio – 2018)
• AC/DC – Whole Lotta Rosie – for Angus Young who turned 66 on 31/03/2021

Aired on Metal Devastation Radio on Sunday 4th April 2021

This Easter Sunday show featured three hours of metaltastic tunes, all for your listening pleasure. Included The Death Metal Dungeon. Here is the podcast! Enjoy!

Aired on Metal Devastation Radio on Sunday 4th April 2021

Finding background on the band Trevor and the Wolves is not easy. There seems to be precious little information on the world wide web and the small bit that can be found, is mostly written in Italian!

Trevor and The Wolves is the side project of death metal band Sadist’s vocalist, Trevor Sadist, and this album couldn’t be more different if it tried.

Featuring a number of special guests including Christian Meyer (Elio E Le Storie Tese), Stefano Cabrera (Gnu Quartet), Paolo Bonfanti, Grazia Quaranta, Francesco Chinchella and Daniele Barbarossa (Winterage), the new album Road to Nowhere was recorded at the Italian Nadir Music Studios in Genoa, under the expert supervision of Tommy Talamanca as producer.

With obvious influences from the hard rock end of the rock and metal spectrum, this is a good old-fashioned rock and roll album. Its simplistic in style but that in no way takes away from the appeal of the music.

Think the Brian Johnson era of AC/DC, mix it with a bit of Motörhead and Saxon, and you are somewhere close to what this band sound like. I am not a HUGE fan of any of the just mentioned bands, but I do like this album. The rough vocals of Trevor are ideally suited to this type of rock, there are riffs galore and at just under fifty minutes in length, there is plenty to get your listening gear round.

The guitar solos are simple yet expertly executed and you can just imagine the drummer and bass player bouncing around the stage keeping everyone in time. I personally love to see musicians making music other than what they are known for and, having listened to a bit of Sadist just for comparison purposes, this is nothing like what Trevor is known for.

With enough grit and gravel to line all the roads in England during a particularly cold snap of weather, I think this is a must for any hard rock fan’s collection. Slightly heavier than AC/DC, it still has the party feel about it and will certainly have you bounding round your living room strutting your stuff on your air guitar!

TRACK LISTING

From Hell To Heaven Ice

Burn At Sunrise

Red Beer

Black Forest

Bath Number 666

Spiritual Leader

Roadside Motel

Wings Of Fire

Lake Sleeping Dragon

Unforgivable Mistake

First published on Ever Metal

Anyone who knows me, knows that of all the metal genres that exist, the one I love the most is thrash, so when a thrash album landed in my inbox to review, I was all too excited to get it reviewed.

The offering was from Portuguese “fearless, taunting, leather-jacket wearing and maniacal” quintet, Toxikull, and they certainly play their metal HEAVY and FAST!

Formed in Cascais, Portugal, in 2016, the band is fronted by brothers Lex Thunder and Michael Blade and they are one of the most promising European underground bands when it comes to heavy/speed/thrash, displaying all the qualities of the genre; impressive vocals, a tight rhythm section, blazing guitar solos and carefully crafted melodies.

The band issued a full-length album “Black Sheep” in 2016 and this EP is their second release, and what an EP it is! At first listen, if I am honest, I didn’t really like it, but I persevered with it, giving it a few more go’s, and I am so glad I did, otherwise I would have missed a gem of an EP.

Say frontman Lex of the EP; “It’s an appeal to rebellion and some social criticism. Music wise this EP is a bit different from Black Sheep, it’s faster, stronger and more aggressive. The influences of the music from the past are also a bit different, this one’s more on the speed/heavy metal side.”

In truth, it is a “relentless, sonic attack” that just doesn’t give up from start to finish and combines some of the best elements that made heavy, speed and thrash metal so popular. Despite only coming into existence in 2016, these guys have a sound like they are straight from the mid 80’s, taking you on a journey back to the time of bands such as Exciter, Agent Steel and Razor.

The EP is just over twenty-five minutes long and, along with five original recordings, it features a cover of rock and roll royalty Axl Rose’s early band Hollywood Rose’s song “Rocker.” Says Lex; “I always thought it was a killer tune, living off the spirit of rock and roll. Unfortunately, this brilliant song never got a proper recording, so we took the chance and did it ourselves, and recorded it the way we wanted it to sound.”

The cover work is painted by Italian artist Velio Josto and the art meets the bands idea of “something pure, actually painted in ink and without any digital effects.”

All in all, this is a fantastic EP, and although I haven’t actually listened to the first album, I will make it my job to do just that. The vocals are out of this world, the guy hits every note and scream without any trouble, and the guitar solos are awesome. The rhythm section is tight and concise, and the production is great. It’s a little bit longer than what I would consider an EP but, due to the intensity and energy that comes from it, I think its actually the perfect length.

So, if you fancy a trip back to the 80’s, put on your leather jacket and go and get yourself a copy of this EP. You’ll be transported back in no time!!

TRACK LISTING:

Nightraiser

Surrender Or Die

Hell Master

Freedom To Kill

Satan Bloody Satan

Rocker (Hollywood Rose Cover)

First published on Ever Metal