“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).

Pre-order The Beginning of the End:

fleshspoilofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-beginning-of-the-end

Track Listing:

1. Bleed Through This Life

2. Skies Turn To Graves

3. Fleshspoil

4. Walking Dead

5. A Frail Demise

6. Born Into Despair

ALLEGAEON To Release The Ossuary Lens Full-Length

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Metal Planet Media

Technical death metal outfit ALLEGAEON will unleash their new full-length, The Ossuary Lens, on April 4th on Metal Blade Records, today unveiling the record‘s first single, “Driftwood.”

For ALLEGAEON, sitting still is not an option. The Fort Collins, Colorado-based group has never allowed itself to stagnate, prefering to thrive on chaos, change and evolution. Their latest offering, The Ossuary Lens, is their seventh full-length overall but it‘s the first with original vocalist Ezra Haynes since his 2015 departure following the Elements Of The Infinite album. Replacing a singer is no easy task, so the fact that Haynes was in a place to rejoin is something to celebrate.

The cleaner vocal approach on the last three albums was a fascinating artistic maneuver, one that refreshed ALLEGAEON, but it‘s undeniably thrilling to hear Haynes‘ graveled larynx back in the fold on this inarguably brutal and technically dazzling slab of work. The science-based lyrics are as challenging as the progressive musicianship, resulting in a set of songs that simply slay. It‘s a sound that Haynes himself refers to as “melotech” (melodic, technical death metal).
“I think in the beginning we were a little more stripped down,” adds guitarist Greg Burgess, “very guitar-forward, focused melodeath. Over time, I think more technical, symphonic, and progressive elements creeped in. Finally, where we are today is all of that combined, added with more ambient elements.”

The Ossuary Lens was recorded with producer Dave Otero at Flatline Audio studio in Denver. It marks the sixth album recorded with Otero. “He‘s our guy and we couldn’t imagine working with anyone else at the moment,” says Haynes. “We have worked with Dave Otero at Flatline Audio since the beginning of our career,” adds Burgess. “So seventeen years now. Dave always provides a comfortable working environment, amazing ideas, and a career-spanning understanding of what has made ALLEGAEON, ALLEGAEON.”

The proof is in the pudding; the sound on The Ossuary Lens pummels the listener, though the ferocity is balanced by the overt melodies. It‘s the most triumphant and cohesive body of work that they‘ve ever laid down.

Lyrically, while not a concept album in the traditional sense, there‘s an overarching theme to the new album – The Ossuary Lens is a representation of several different viewpoints of death. “Each song essentially is a different topic, however there is always a different perspective of death tied to each subject,” says Haynes. “Since the entire album revolves around this overarching theme of death, and the different viewpoints associated with it, we found ourselves very attached to the word ’Ossuary,‘ and since the album takes look at death through different points of view, we found The Ossuary Lens to be very fitting for the album title.”

Of the album‘s first single, “Driftwood,” Burgess elaborates, “This song holds a special place in ALLEGAEON history, honestly. This piece was written for Apoptosis by our then-brand new bassist Booboo. In its original form, it was so tech death, I don‘t think we knew how to incorporate it into the ALLEGAEON sound when he submitted it. Fast forward six years and, as we were kicking around ideas for this album, I remembered the piece, and asked Booboo if he wouldn’t mind if I took a crack at possibly rearranging its format a little smoother into the ALLEGAEON sound. I just wanted there to be a little bit more repetition of some parts. The song turned out amazing. Always goes to show – never throw out anything as you never know when it’ll come back.”

Alt Metal/Dark Rock Discovery Nullor Presents Powerful Music Video for “Overdrive”

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Metal Planet Media

US dark metal project Nullor proudly presents the electrifying music video for “Overdrive,” a track taken from the band’s highly anticipated upcoming album, Finalform.Dive into the raw power of “Overdrive”, a relentless anthem that lays bare humanity’s reckless greed, environmental exploitation, and moral decay. With scathing precision, the track warns of our inevitable downfall while offering a glimmer of hope—nature’s resilience in the wake of humanity’s demise.The title, “Overdrive,” perfectly captures the breakneck, self-destructive speed at which we race toward oblivion. This is more than just a song; it’s a fierce battle cry against apathy, a wake-up call to confront our role in the chaos.

Experience the fury and urgency of “Overdrive”—check out the track and immerse yourself in its gripping video now:

Finalform is a visceral testament to Nullor’s musical evolution, born from the wreckage of previous bands and driven by a resolute DIY ethos. Conceived out of disappointment and rebirth, Finalform finds Nullor shedding the notion that one needs a full band to bring powerful, multi-dimensional music to life. “I’d always assumed you needed a whole functioning band to create music,” Nullor reflects. “A mentor once asked me why I didn’t just do it myself, and after years of excuses, it finally hit me: why not?”

Nullor’s sonic palette draws on a wide array of influences, blending the raw grit of Helmet, the rhythmic complexity of Meshuggah, the atmosphere of The Cure, and the intensity of Faith No More. The album is built around odd polyrhythmic structures laid over grooves that swing and grind, creating an immersive experience that’s as heavy as it is unexpected. “It sounds more educated than it is,” Nullor explains, “like pounding square blocks into round holes sideways.”

Finalform explores deeply personal themes through its lyrics, capturing both the haunting and the darkly humorous aspects of life’s highs and lows. It’s a chronicle of disaster, resilience, and creative defiance—an unfiltered look into the mind of an artist who has finally found his own voice.

SUDDEN DEATH: Italian death metallers sign to Time To Kill Records

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Metal Planet Media

Italian death metallers SUDDEN DEATH have signed to Time To Kill Records for the release of their fourth album, “In Sinner Hate”.
Their most blisteringly furious, ambitious, and eclectic record to date, “In Sinner Hate” delivers eleven tracks of brutal death metal mixed with elements of old-school heaviness.
The album was mixed and mastered by Stefano “Saul” Morabito (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Hour Of Penance, Hideous Divinity), with additional recordings by Marco “Cinghio” Mastrobuono (Hour Of Penance, Shores Of Null) and Giuseppe Orlando (Novembre, Stormlord).
Watch for more details on the new album release, new tour updates, and more news on other upcoming SUDDEN DEATH activities to be posted shortly.
Formed in 1997, SUDDEN DEATH are a death metal band hailing from Genzano (Rome). The band’s sound, initially inspired by the rawest old school death-thrash metal waves, slowly and progressively developed into a more brutal style, influenced by Cannibal Corpse and early Deicide. Nowadays the band set forth on a masterclass in technical and claustrophobic death metal with dense and intertwining guitars, sudden tempo and metric changes and more consistent and exasperated vocal parts.
So far the band has released three albums – “Devoured Inside” (self-produced) in 2001, “Injection of Hate” (Deadbang Records) in 2004, and “Monolith of Sorrow” (Killerpool Records) in 2015 – and the EP “Stillborn” (Art Gates Records) in 2018.
SUDDEN DEATH have played several shows throughout the Italian peninsula and around Europe, sharing the stage with important acts such as Suffocation, Gorgoroth, Vader, Napalm Death, Exodus, Dark Tranquility, Possessed, Pestilence and many others.

Line-up:Luis Maggio – Vocals
Giorgio “Giorgioni” Cifuni – Guitar
Francesca Mancini – Guitar
Giuseppe Ciurleo – Bass
Emanuele Aleo – Drums

SUDDEN DEATHhttps://linktr.ee/suddendeathofficial

Aeon Empire Releases Second Single “Sitting On A Wall”

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Metal Planet Media

Rock band Aeon Empire are back with their second single, Sitting on a Wall.

Their debut single, All Your Dreams, came out just a month ago and is already closing in on 200K plays on YouTube, showing that people are paying attention. Now, with Sitting on a Wall, Aeon Empire keep that momentum going, delivering another track that’s ready to be heard.

Dive into the timeless sound of Sitting on a Wall, the new track from rock band Aeon Empire.

With its infectious riff that hooks you from the first note, “Sitting on a Wall” blends classic rock vibes with a modern twist, creating an anthem for those moments where time seems to pause.

This song doesn’t just speak; it sings to the soul about the beauty of the present, the inevitability of change, and the silent promise of tomorrow. With its memorable chorus and thought-provoking lyrics, “Sitting on a Wall” is not just a song; it’s an experience, inviting listeners to join in this moment of reflection and hope.

Perfect for your playlist when you need a reminder to enjoy the now, before it blows away with the wind.

Paul Gerard Reed, who wrote the lyrics, shares:
“I was inspired to write the words by those rare and fleeting moments when a kind of inner peace takes over. For a brief spell, your life and the world seem to be in harmony, and all your loved ones are safe and well. The memory of that moment stays with you forever. I wanted the lyrics and music to transport the listener back to their own precious times when they have experienced those magical feelings.”

Their diverse backgrounds bring a dynamic edge to their music, blending raw rock energy with melodic hooks and international influences. With a clear vision and a passion for delivering powerful music, Aeon Empire is just getting started.

Indian Death Metallers Godless Release First Single From Their Upcoming EP

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Metal Planet Media

Previously, Godless announced their highly anticipated new EP, Genesis of Decay, set for international release on April 4th. Today, the band unleashes the first single, “Echoes of Collapse,” giving fans a taste of the relentless brutality to come.

Listen to “Echoes of Collapse” here: https://godless.fanlink.tv/wha6

Upcoming tour dates:
India –
April 04 EXT – Hyderabad, IN
April 04 antiSOCIAL – Mumbai, IN
April 11 The Spotted Deer – Chennai, IN
April 12 On Stage – Kochi, IN
April 13 Fandom – Bangalore, IN
April 18 Saket Social – Delhi, IN
April 20 High Spirits – Pune, IN

Europe –
April 24 SWR Barroselas – Barroselas, PT
April 25 X-Treme Bar – Castelo Branco, PT
April 26 Tronko Bar – Pontevedra, ES
April 27 TBA, ES
April 29 Sala Ásatru Pazo dos lobos – Ortigueira, ES
April 30 Buril – Sarria, ES
May 01 Los Bancos de atras – Unquera, ES
May 02 Rebanado Ruido Rabioso – Palencia, ES
May 03 La Grange – Manlleu, ES
May 04 Sala Creedence – Zaragoza, ES
May 07 Sala Groove – Porugalete, ES
May 08 Melody Maker – Rennes, FR
May 09 Kuckucksei Club – Nurtingen, DE
May 10 MK Bar – Belval, LUX
May 11 Vort N Vis – Ypres,BE
May 13 Schaubude – Kiel, DE

Godless – A Force of Relentless Death Metal

Emerging from the heart of India’s thriving yet unorthodox metal scene, Godless has steadily climbed to the pinnacle of the country’s death metal scene. But it’s not their experimental innovations that have set them apart—rather, it’s their unapologetic dedication to pure, high-octane, thrash-infused death metal. With their ferocious energy and no-holds-barred approach, they’ve become a standout force in the global extreme metal landscape.

Formed in mid-2015 in Hyderabad, Godless was founded by a group of seasoned musicians who had already made their mark on the Indian metal scene. Though their name might suggest a nihilistic, uncompromising spirit, it’s the band’s raw and unrelenting sound that truly defines them. From their very inception, Godless has drawn upon the rich heritage of old-school metal while constantly evolving their sound—often delving into thrash, death, and beyond.

The band made their debut with Centuries of Decadence, a blistering four-track EP released in May 2016 through Transcending Obscurity Records. Mixed and mastered by Joe Haley of Psycroptic, the EP was met with widespread acclaim, securing features in Rolling Stone India, Terrorizer, XXL Rock, No Clean Singing, Metal Wani, Brave Words, and Dead Rhetoric. The release quickly cemented Godless as a rising force in the Indian death metal scene.

In 2017, the band had the honor of supporting iconic acts like Psycroptic and Jeff Loomis on their Indian tours, gaining invaluable exposure and growing their fanbase. Fuelled by this momentum, they returned to the studio in early 2018 to record Swarm, a vicious death-thrash EP that featured a guest appearance by former Obscura guitarist Tom “Fountainhead” Geldschlager. The EP was recorded and mixed at Poland’s legendary Hertz Studio, known for its work with giants like Vader, Behemoth, and Decapitated.

In 2018, Godless triumphed in the Metal Battle India competition, earning them a coveted spot to perform at Wacken Open Air—one of the world’s largest metal festivals. This international debut marked the band’s first major milestone on the global stage. Following a packed 2019 that included a successful India tour, a four-week European tour, and a memorable Nepal tour, the band set their sights on even greater achievements.

In November 2021, Godless unleashed their highly anticipated debut LP, States of Chaos. Mixed and mastered once again at Hertz Studio, the album delivers eight ferocious tracks of relentless thrash and death metal. States of Chaos quickly garnered praise from fans and critics alike, landing the band at the top of Bandcamp’s global charts for both thrash (#1) and death metal (#3). The album earned widespread acclaim from outlets such as Unite Asia, Metal Injection, and Invisible Oranges, and was featured by Rolling Stone India as one of the top 10 Indian albums of 2021. States of Chaoswas also nominated for “Album of the Year” by Metal Injection, and recognized by Bandcamp as one of the best metal releases of November 2021.

Now, with a lineup consisting of Abbas Razvi (bass), Nikhil Rajkumar (drums), Moiz Mustafa (guitar), and Nangsan Lyngwa (vocals), Godless is already deep into the creation of their next record. The band has an upcoming India tour in 2025, followed by a return to Europe in April and May for more intense live performances that are sure to continue their ascent.

In a genre where innovation is often as prized as tradition, Godless stands out by staying true to the roots of death metal, while simultaneously pushing the boundaries of their sound. The chaos is only just beginning.

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JET JAGUAR signs with Steamhammer/SPV

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Metal Planet Media

Aficionados consider Jet Jaguar to be one of Mexico‘s hottest contemporary metal acts, ready to take Europe and the rest of the world by storm: Following their furioso performance at the 2024 Wacken Open Air and their acclaimed European tour alongside Anvil, the four-piece have recently enlisted with Hanover-based imprint Steamhammer/SPV. Their latest album ’Severance‘ has been scheduled for release in autumn 2025.

Even before the arrival of their 2020 debut album ’Endless Nights‘, Jet Jaguar had performed countless concerts and lots of important festival appearances. In 2017, the band played the W:O:A for the first time, emerging as winners of the Metal Battle, and easily substantiated that brilliant impression seven years later both at the same venue and during Anvil‘s 2024 European tour. For lead guitarist Ariyuki Arce, these shows were “one of the best experiences Jet Jaguar have ever had. Sharing the stage with metal legends is always a huge honour.”

Drummer/band founder Jimmy Lozano on the upcoming album and the band‘s contract with SPV/Steamhammer: “’Severance‘ is the culmination of years of work. During the pandemic, everyone was going through some dark and somewhat depressing times, so we ended up with heavier and more aggressive songs than on our previous album. For us, signing with SPV/Steamhammer is an incredible milestone. Having the honour of partnering with one of the biggest and longest-running labels in Germany motivates us to work even harder for our extremely supportive fans. We can‘t wait to get started on this amazing collaboration!”

Label manager Olly Hahn is also looking forward to the upcoming collaboration: “When I saw the band supporting Anvil in Hannover last year, I definitely had to sign them. The club was small and sticky but the band played as if there were 1,000 people in the room. This is what heavy metal is all about and Jet Jaguar are like a breath of fresh air in this genre!”

From left to right: Bori (Bass), Ariyuki (Lead Guitar), Björn von Oettingen (Head of Promotion Steamhammer), Olly Hahn (Labelmanager Steamhammer), Raiden (Voice/Guitar), Jimmy (Drums)

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IGORRR announce European tour for Autumn of 2025

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Metal Planet Media

French phenomenon IGORRR have just announced a full European tour for October this year! Label mates MASTER BOOT RECORD will be on all shows as main support, opening up will be IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT. See all confirmed dates below.
IGORRR
+ MASTER BOOT RECORD
+ IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT
01/10 – Bordeaux (FR) – Le Rocher de Palmer
02/10 – Toulouse (FR) – Le Bikini
03/10 – Bilbao (SP) – Santana 27
04/10 – Barcelona (SP) – Apollo 1
05/10 – Madrid (SP) – La Rivierea
07/10 – Istres (FR) – L’Usine
08/10 – Lausanne (CH) – Les Docks
09/10 – Frankfurt (DE) – Batschkapp
10/10 – Nijmegen (NL) – Soulcrusher Festival
11/10 – Brussels (BE) – Ancienne Belgique
12/10 – Cologne (DE) – Live Music Hall
14/10 – Hamburg (DE) – Markthalle
15/10 – Nancy (FR) – Nancy Jazz Pulsation
16/10 – Lyon (FR) – Le Transbordeur
17/10 – Paris (FR) – L‘Olympia
19/10 – Nantes (FR) – Stereolux
21/10 – Bristol (UK) – Prospect Building Crane
22/10 – London (UK) – Shepherd’s Bush Empire
23/10 – Manchester (UK) – O2 Ritz

IGORRR’s latest full-length, Spirituality And Distortion, was released in 2020 via Metal Blade Records. With 2017′s Savage Sinusoid, IGORRR more than proved to be a truly unique musical force and Spirituality And Distortion cements that well-earned reputation. Slamming together disparate musical styles ranging from death and black metal to breakcore, Balkan, baroque, and classical music in a manner that is as unconventional and unpredictable as it is thrilling, IGORRR are unlike any other act. Spirituality And Distortion displays just as broad a range of emotions as sounds. “Getting stuck in only one emotion is very boring to me; life is a wide range of emotions – sometimes you’re happy, sometimes you’re sad, angry, pissed off, nostalgic, or blown away,” states mastermind Gautier Serre. “Life is not only one color. These fourteen tracks are a journey through different states of mind I’ve been through.”

Preview and purchase IGORRR’s Spirituality And Distortion at: https://eyesoremerch.com/igorrr-spirituality-and-distortion-digi-cd/

“Everything from trip hop, breakbeat, classical, death and black metal, the music knows no limits.” – Metal Injection

“Primal, exquisite, and more dangerous than the rest. This is music to keep you at the edge of your seat.” – Dead Rhetoric

“Blissfully schizophrenic, mixing metal, electronic, opera vocals and everyone should spend some serious time with IGORRR.” – MetalSucks

“A masterpiece. IGORRR sets a new standard above all.” – Metal Wani

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